May2022

 The May 2022 print issue of GeoDrilling International
VIEWPOINT

Where does the time go?

GDI's editor looks back over the past four years that he's been running the title

03 May 2022

 The use of a Comacchio GEO 909 GT rig allowed contractor ADP Group leave the formal lawns on the jobsite as close to the condition in which they were found, as possible
GEOTHERMAL

Italian innovation makes its mark on a UK ground source project

A look at how a rig from Comacchio overcame numerous challenges on a UK GSHP borehole project

29 April 2022

 Ray Roussy with the first drill rig that he designed in 1975 to investigate the usefulness of high-frequency vibrations in the drilling industry
CORE SAMPLING

Drilling back to the future

The story of how Ray Roussy brought sonic drilling from an idea to market dominance

27 April 2022

 GeoSonic Drilling is working with Tarmac to undertake exploratory sonic drilling for new locations for aggregate production sites
CORE SAMPLING

The role of sonic drilling in the development of the aggregate industry

Exploring GeoSonic Drilling's exploratory drilling framework with Tarmac

20 April 2022

 Can bore holes drilled for open loop ground source heating help the UK to overcome the energy crisis it is currently facing?
GEOTHERMAL

Can ground source heating solve the energy crisis?

Can open loop ground source heating be the solution to Britain's energy crisis?

14 April 2022

 Drilling reveals the internal variation of ore within a mineralised boundary
CORE SAMPLING

In praise of drillholes

Understanding the DNA of a mine comes from paying attention to the basics - the drillholes

14 April 2022

 (Left to right) David Broom, MD Kensa Contracting, James Standley, Group COO, Wouter Thjissen, MD Kensa Utilities, Matt Trewhella, Group CEO
GEOTHERMAL

British heat pump manufacturer prepares to accelerate growth

Britain's largest heat pump manufacturer prepares to accelerate growth with management changes

13 April 2022

 In 2021 in Australia exploration spend for the full year was 22 per cent higher than the previous year, resulting in a rig utilisation rate of 85 per cent
VIEWPOINT

The outlook remains positive

The CEO of an Australian drilling association suggests the sector is rebounding post-COVID

13 April 2022

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.