SeptNews2021

 The view from within the first mile of the HS2 Chiltern tunnels looking south towards London
INFRASTRUCTURE

Tunnel progress as HS2 completes first mile under the Chilterns

First mile of HS2 tunnels completed under Chiltern Hills on UK infrastructure project

30 September 2021

 Parker Wellbore is the new brand name for the integrated companies of Parker Drilling, Quail Tools, and iTS Energy Services
GEOTHERMAL

Introducing Parker Wellbore

Three drilling subsidiary companies combine under new identity to exploit new markets

30 September 2021

 The Fugro Brasilis, a highly advanced survey vessel ideally suited to perform geophysical, geotechnical, oceanographic and environmental surveys in Brazil and South America
CORE SAMPLING

Fugro completes geohazard site investigation activity on Block 58 in Suriname

Fugro finalises fieldwork on a site investigation programme off the north-west coast of Paramaribo

30 September 2021

 Mincon Group has finalised the acquisition of Canadian rock-drilling equipment distributor, Attakroc Inc.
GROUNDWATER

Attakroc forms part of Mincon Group's Canadian expansion

Mincon's expansion plans continue with acquisition of Canada business Attakroc

30 September 2021

 Work is underway to upgrade drainage systems and re-profile embankments to reduce the risk of flooding and landslips on the line between Sanquhar and Dumfries
GROUND CONTROL

£8 million embankment works bring stability to Dumfries railway

Network rail is investing in slope stabilisation works in the Scottish highlands

29 September 2021

 Indonesia gold miner PT Archi Indonesia Tbk is forming a JV with Ormat Technologies to explore geothermal opportunities at its Toka Tindung gold mine concession area
GEOTHERMAL

Archi and Ormat to develop exploration drilling programme in Indonesia

Indonesian gold miner joins JV to develop domestic geothermal options

29 September 2021

 Spent fuel from a TRIGA II research reactor in Ljubljana could be disposed of in a deep borehole repository after the reactor is decommissioned
GROUNDWATER

Deep Isolation awarded contract to study deep borehole disposal in Slovenia

Deep Isolation is now exploring nuclear waster borehole burial options in Slovenia

29 September 2021

 Hexagon will work with Liebherr to bring increased automation to the mining industry
MINING

Liebherr partners with Hexagon to deliver next generation mine automation

Hexagon's mining division and Liebherr announce a global framework agreement for mine automation

28 September 2021

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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

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Gain Ground on the Competition

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

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

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