November2020

 November 2020's print issue
VIEWPOINT

Election fever

Who will be the winners and losers in the drilling sector after the US presidential election?

29 October 2020

 In Australia, despite an initial slump in activity the drilling sector is almost back to where it was pre-COVID. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and an ADIA survey confirms a drill rig utilization rate of 75 per cent, compared with 77 per cent in 2019
VIEWPOINT

Drilling on through COVID

An update on how the industry in Australia is dealing with COVID-19 restrictions

15 October 2020

 A move to deeper boreholes means the drill crew has to spend less time moving the rig around the site to drill a greater number of shallower holes, thus saving time and money
GEOTHERMAL

Kensa drills deeper into the potential of medium-depth boreholes

A look at how Kensa Contracting is moving towards deeper boreholes for ground-source heating

15 October 2020

 Ground Heat’s managing director, Dave Thompson, worked with Heliotherm and Q Energy to create an energy package for a home that uses low-carbon energy and, at times, zero-carbon energy
GEOTHERMAL

Ground-source heating solutions for an innovative new build

How to create a home that uses low-carbon energy and, at times, zero-carbon energy

14 October 2020

 People collecting water from a “Cold Well” in a public park in Moscow, however, the quality of water is questionable
GROUNDWATER

Russia to double number of artesian wells

Examining Russian government moves to improve the capital's drinking water supplies

13 October 2020

 Being able to take time out during the working day along with flexible work patterns are two solutions to improving workers’ health and safety within the construction industry
VIEWPOINT

Construction's biggest problem

Sleeping on the job is no laughing matter when it can cost workers their lives

13 October 2020

 Equipmake is bringing its spoke architecture electric motor technology, developed for high-performance motorsport, to the mining market
MINING

Equipmake's F1-bred electric motors for mining applications

EV technology specialist, Equipmake is turning its attention to the mining industry

12 October 2020

 Vanair’s Air N Arc 300 Diesel All-In-One Power System provides a compressor, a generator and more in a single compact, truck-mounted unit
SITE INVESTIGATION

Air N Arc All-In-One power systems

When a generator, a compressor and more are needed but transport is an issue Vanair has the answer

09 October 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.