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An Autonomous Drill Rig… in a Quarry? Yep, That Just Happened

Epiroc and Luck Stone launch first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig in U.S.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
September 3, 2025
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Epiroc and Luck Stone plan to share performance data publicly, meaning others in the industry can learn from this instead of watching from the sidelines in disbelief.


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Digging Deep: The Future of Water Wells, Mining, and Geothermal in an Era of Climate Reckoning

John Oldani
John Oldani
August 29, 2025
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There’s an old saying in the industry: “If you want to understand the world’s future, look underground.” That’s never been truer than it is today.


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EPA Awards $1.7M to Tackle Cross-Border Mining Pollution

The grant recipients include a mix of Tribal nations and state agencies located in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 28, 2025
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The Transboundary Watershed Grant Program is led jointly by EPA’s Office of International and Tribal Affairs, Region 8, and Region 10 offices.


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Ask Brock Reboot

Ask Brock: How to Keep Clean in an Urban Drilling Environment

Urban drilling doesn’t have to mean chaos, ruts, or a clean-up nightmare.
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Brock Yordy
August 27, 2025
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Got a question for the next installment of Ask Brock? And stay tuned for more - every week.


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Major Copper Projects in Argentina and the Global Game

Glencore Seeks $13 Billion in Incentives
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 27, 2025
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As global demand for copper surges, driven by electrification and renewable energy infrastructure, Argentina’s copper-rich Andes region may offer a new frontier for mining.


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Tudor Gold Heads Underground

Tudor holds 60% of Treaty Creek—bordering Seabridge Gold’s KSM project and Newmont’s Brucejack mine.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 25, 2025
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Tudor’s case is undeniably compelling: a ramp for uninterrupted exploration, meaningful resources, and expanding control of the project.


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Coal Mining

Mass Layoffs Rock West Virginia Coal Industry

Hundreds Out of Work Amid Industry Uncertainty
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 21, 2025
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Don’t hesitate to ask for help — from local job centers, retraining programs, or fellow miners who’ve transitioned.


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The Art of Drilling: Mastering the Unknown Below

A Historical and Personal Exploration into the Ingenuity, Evolution, and Challenges of Subsurface Discovery
Tony
Tony Kraut
August 12, 2025
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Drilling holes in the ground brings some unique challenges and a quirky attraction that are not common with other types of heavy equipment operation. When we drill into the ground, we drill into the unknown formation that lies beneath our feet.


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Ontario Slips Out of Fraser Institute’s Top 10 for Mining Investment

Two other Canadian jurisdictions—Saskatchewan (7th) and Newfoundland and Labrador (8th)—secured top 10 positions.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 6, 2025
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Ontario may still hold world-class mineral wealth—from gold in Red Lake to nickel in the Ring of Fire—but its ability to attract mining investment depends on more than geology.


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Trump’s 50% Copper Tariff Takes Effect August 1st

Will this raise operational costs for the drilling industry?
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 10, 2025
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In drilling operations, copper isn’t a headline material—but it's critical nonetheless.


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