October2020

 October 2020 GeoDrilling International print edition
VIEWPOINT

A time to build

Can we build our way out of the COVID-19 slump as the government suggests?

29 September 2020

 Ensuring that water supplies last requires every borehole to be constructed in a professional manner professionally
GROUNDWATER

Looking back and looking forwards

Kerstin Danert tells GDI about how she established her own water development project

16 September 2020

 Auger boring team leader, Walter Keyes describes McLaughlin’s steerable rock system as the best auger boring accessory he has used in 25 years of micro-tunnelling work
INFRASTRUCTURE

Pulling augers no longer needed

A look at how auger boring was used to complete an on-grade sewer install

15 September 2020

 With minimal impact on infrastructure and environment, HDD is a preferred method for shore approach installations of a variety of products and widely used to install cables for offshore windfarms
INFRASTRUCTURE

HDD and offshore wind - preparing for a busy decade

Exploring what is required of HDD providers to get their share of offshore wind projects

15 September 2020

 A SmartROC D65 from Epiroc made its debut on Africa’s Copperbelt when it was put to work by Blu Rock at Glencore’s Mutanda cobalt deposit
MINING

A major milestone for Mutanda

The first SmartROC D65 in Africa's Copperbelt is delivering results for Blu Rock Mining Services

14 September 2020

 Vermeer’s D100x140 S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill is a good intermediate option for smaller pipeline, water and electrical transmission line projects
INFRASTRUCTURE

Choosing the right large diameter HDD

How do you know which is the right large diameter HDD system for your next project?

14 September 2020

 Strada Global has been running successful field tests of its Fluid Hammer Operating System proving superior penetration rates, particularly in hard formations
GEOTHERMAL

How our geothermal drilling technology works

Strada Global's new technology is delivering superior penetration rates with hole clearing, too

11 September 2020

 Stockholm Precision Tools’ GyroMaster a true north seeking gyro survey tool, that can measure even with angles of +/- 90 degrees
MINING

Improving borehole survey accuracy in mining exploration

The importance of using the right tool for mineral exploration projects

09 September 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.