Mining & Mineral Exploration Drilling - Articles - Page 36

New Hammers for Conventional Drilling, Reverse Circulation Drilling

Boart Longyear releases BLH series of DTH hammers, bits

May 13, 2014

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The company says the new line answers customer demand and increases productivity.

The Future of Fracturing Flowback

Holly Case

April 1, 2014

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Industry creates profit and products we can all use, but it often comes at a significant cost. The positive outcome of hydraulic fracturing is the discovery of more usable natural gas, but one frequently mentioned downside is the way water is used in the process.

Tech Topics: Safety, Tooling Investments Overlooked as Cost Savers

Monika Portman

April 1, 2014

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A quick introduction: When I found out I had the opportunity to contribute to the Tech Topics column for The Driller, I was excited to share the perspective from a provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling. I hope that my contribution provides insight to the base of educated readers and drives discussion in the exploration drilling market.

Atlas Copco Releases FlexiROC T45 Surface Drill Rig

Company Says It Uses Half the Fuel of its Predecessor

March 14, 2014

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Operators can adjust airflow and dust collector fan speed to match working conditions, and the engine and compressor fall in line.

Atlas Copco Secoroc Releases Long-Life Drilling System

The new system means 30 percent longer service life, the company says.

March 11, 2014

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The T-WiZ 60 fills out Atlas Copco's range of T-WiZ products.

Atlas Copco Wins Contract for Drill Delivery

Minera Los Pelambres chose Atlas Copco’s Drilling Solutions division to deliver four large blasthole drills for copper mining.

March 4, 2014

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Atlas Copco won a contract to deliver a number of large range Pit Viper rotary blasthole drills to Chilean mining company Minera Los Pelambres.

Sandvik Wins Major Materials Handling Contract in Australia

March 1, 2014

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Sandvik Mining was awarded a major materials handling contract in Australia. The value of the contract exceeds $690 million, and will be executed and contributed to Sandvik Mining’s business for 2014 until 2016.

Expert Shares Thoughts on Diamond Coring, Exploration Drilling

Jeremy Verdusco

March 1, 2014

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Boart Longyear has a long track record in mineral exploration, and diamond core drilling knowledge and equipment form the basis of the company’s success in that area. We turned to the company for this feature on diamond coring, and Bob Buto, territory manager for the United States and Canada, was kind enough to answer our questions. Here is an edited version of our conversation.