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When deciding whether to add rigs and other large equipment to a fleet, contractors need to consider how much they can afford to pay, how to best structure the terms to leave some cash flow intact, whether to lease or buy, and a host of other questions.

Jeff Hart uses the Chilean Mine Rescue to stoke interest in drilling among the next generation. The Driller saw his presentation at the National Drilling Association (NDA) annual convention in September and caught up with him afterward to talk about the rescue, its legacy for him and his training efforts.

One of the surest ways to improve operational efficiency of an exploration project is to find a way to shorten trip time — without compromising safety.

Epiroc joines with LKAB, ABB, Combitech and AB Volvo to develop a new standard.

Traveling to whatever state calls for a job, gaining experience in a variety of specializations, and trying a little bit of everything can all add up to be the difference between failing and success.