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Soap, Sanitizer, Social Distance: Drilling in the Coronavirus Pandemic

'Essential' Drillers Adjust to a New Type of Safety

Brock Yordy

March 30, 2020

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From decon and hand washing to spreading out at those tailgate meetings.

Amid Widespread Shutdown, Are You Working a Plan?

Jeremy Verdusco

March 30, 2020

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As we sit here going into the third week of an unprecedented shutdown of the United States economy, did you plan for the unexpected?

Epiroc Introduces DM30 II SP Blasthole Drill

New Rig Designed for Quarrying, Smaller Mine Operations

March 26, 2020

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New rig is designed for quarrying, smaller mine operations.

What Can Drillers Do to Keep Crews, Customers Safe from Coronavirus?

The Driller Staff

March 24, 2020

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In Ask Brock episode 50, host Brock Yordy discusses the implications of Coronavirus on the drilling industry.

What are Best Practices for Drillers During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Covid-19 Has Led to Changes in How the Industry Gets Work Done

Brock Yordy

March 23, 2020

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Contractors can take steps to reduce Covid-19 risks for customers, crews.

Upgrading an Early Water Well Drilling Rig

John Schmitt

March 23, 2020

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This column continues the tale of the ancient rig that I cut my teeth on in drilling.

How Do I Teach New Drillers About Bit Selection?

March 20, 2020

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Host Brock Yordy discusses bit selection advice in the latest Ask Brock, episode 49.

Success on a First Pile Driving Job

Brian M. Fraley

March 19, 2020

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Burke Construction Inc.’s first pile driving project was no easy task.

Water Scarcity an Opportunity for Drillers

Brock Yordy

March 16, 2020

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The World Resource Institute states that more than 1 billion people live in water-scarce regions, with that number projected to reach 3.5 billion within a decade.

Tips to Evaluate a Mixed-Metal Fluid System on Drilling Jobs

Greg Plutko

March 13, 2020

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This column goes over a few more ways to evaluate mixed-metal hydroxide (MMH) fluids, and touches on troubleshooting when contractors don't get the results they want.