June2020

 Researchers at KAIST have developed a biomimetic robot 'Mole-bot' for underground mineral exploration
MINING

Drilling robot 'Mole-bot' optimised for underground exploration

A robotic mole has been developed by KAIST to aid in the search for rare earth elements underground

11 June 2020

  The June 2020 issue of GDI is now available
VIEWPOINT

Small steps

The bad news around COVID-19 continues but the industry is adapting and returning to work

28 May 2020

 Expected to be fully operational next year, IHC IQIP’s BLUE Piling System provides a quieter blow to the pile and reduces underwater noise levels by up to 20dB (SEL)
PILING

Offshore piling - striking down on noise

Investigating the issue of - and possible new solutions to - underwater noise when piling

21 May 2020

 The pulling bridge on the Nordmeyer GEOTOOL GTR FSX in action with the SPT-hammer being tilted backwards
CORE SAMPLING

A new soil sampling rig enters the stage

The GTR FSX rig has been created by Nordmeyer GEOTOOL in collaboration with Borehole Solutions

20 May 2020

 The fully automated CMS 30 and CMS 45 containerised mixing systems were launched by Bauer MAT Slurry Handling Systems at Bauma 2019
PILING

Bauer MAT Slurry Handling Systems; new name, new technology and new companies…

Bauer MAT Slurry Handling Systems specialism is slurry mixing, pumping and separation technology

18 May 2020

 Lankelma used sonic drilling on a nearshore project for the first time at the end of 2019, during investigations for the proposed Fehmarnbelt Link between Germany and Denmark
SITE INVESTIGATION

A sound approach

A detailed look at Lankelma's move to sonic drilling on marine geotechnical sampling projects

15 May 2020

 St1 Oy is drilling a deep geothermal well pilot project in Malmö, Sweden, with a Comacchio MC 900P rig
GEOTHERMAL

Going deep in Sweden

The part played by Comacchio in Sweden's plans for deep geothermal energy production

14 May 2020

 Water well drillers in remote locations can face many challenges that make it difficult for them to work profitably
GROUNDWATER

The need for professional associations for water well drillers

How important is it for water well drillers to have active associations to support them?

13 May 2020

PARTNER CONTENT

Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

PARTNER CONTENT

A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

PARTNER CONTENT

Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

PARTNER CONTENT

Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.