September2020

 Rio Tinto has begun a drilling programme at Forum Energy Metals’ Janice Lake copper/silver project
VIEWPOINT

It's nearly business as usual

Despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus driller simply carry on

03 September 2020

 Handpumps used by rural communities do not withdraw a lot of water, and the shallow aquifers that they rely on, generally receive enough recharge
GROUNDWATER

Unlocking Africa's groundwater potential: new insights and opportunities

Writing on behalf of RWSN, Sean Furey looks at the UPGro programme in sub-Saharan Africa

24 August 2020

 The two latest FS 500 water well drilling rigs from Fraste ready to be dispatched to customers in Germany and the UK
GROUNDWATER

When quality is the first need, Fraste rigs are the preferred choice

What's better than a new rig? For Fraste it is being able to supply two FS 500 rigs at the same time

19 August 2020

 If allowed to go unchecked iron bacteria will grow inside a wells very easily and, once it gets established, it can cause massive problems with the equipment and maintenance of the well
GEOTHERMAL

Beating bacteria for the Italian 'jobs'

At look at Millars Products' use of Geoquip's borehole remediation solutions in the Italy market

18 August 2020

 A steel frame work was used to support the wooden Ponte degli Alpini bridge while the two underlying bents were completely removed, allowing the construction of the remaining foundation micropiles for the starlings and the installation of the stainless steel truss structure supporting the bents
PILING

History and structural features

Restoration work on an historic wooden Italian bridge included extensive piling

18 August 2020

 The aim of borehole logging is to create a record of the in situ ground conditions
SITE INVESTIGATION

Borehole logging for engineering projects

Examining the methodology behind borehole logging techniques with Socotec

17 August 2020

 After a well in Italy was treated with BoreSaver Ultra C a pH test of the clear water shows how effective GN Tecnopompe’s remedial work was
GROUNDWATER

Well deep clean doubles water flow

A mothballed well has doubled its water flow after being chemically treated for bacterial build-up

12 August 2020

 With a 56Kn pull-up, 5.20m stroke and a rotary head that can reach 650rpm and 9630Nm of torque, the MI6 rig was easily able to drill a 200mm diameter well to a depth of 75m
MINING

The Yorkshire Italian job

An insight into how an Italian-made drill rig was put to use at the base of a UK mine shaft

07 August 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.