Mining & Mineral Exploration Drilling - Articles - Page 31

GPM Inc. Announces New Employee Roles

Bob Gemuenden, Steve DeBock, Chris Morgan, Luke Esboldt Promoted

March 12, 2016

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The submersible pump manufacturer has made a lot of big changes for 2016.

Atlas Copco Rolls Out New SmartROC D60 Drilling Rig

Versatile Rig Built to Take on a Variety of Surface Applications

March 11, 2016

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Auto Rod Handling feature automatically adds and then extracts rods when desired depth is reached.

3 Keys to Maximizing Pump Life in Mining Applications

Nate Maguire

March 1, 2016

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The failure of a critical pump in a mining operation means unplanned and extremely expensive downtime, which can escalate into hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue in just a few hours’ time.

New SpeedROC 2F Hammer Drill Rig from Atlas Copco

Gives Drillers More Positioning Options

February 3, 2016

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The drill stands on a solid carrier with 360-degree range.

Atlas Copco’s FlexiROC T15 R Gets an Upgrade

Extended Boom Reach, Tramming Stability

January 28, 2016

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Now more holes can be drilled without the need for rig repositioning.

Sandvik Mining Welcomes New President

Lars Engström Appointed to Role

January 24, 2016

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New president has extensive mining, construction background, including leading positions with Atlas Copco.

National Drilling Association Announces 2016 Board of Directors

Mike Willey of Earth Matters Elected President

January 8, 2016

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This year’s list of officers and directors is now available.

Drill Rods and Minimizing Operating Costs

Chris Lambert

December 1, 2015

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As today’s drilling contractors focus on reducing operating costs to maintain profitability, the best way to reduce coring rod costs is to purchase rods that have the lowest cost per meter, rather than the lowest price.