Aquifer close to the surface? Often small drills can get the job done, even in tougher geologies.

Host Brock Yordy goes back to fundamentals with tips for heading off plugged bits. It’s Ask Brock 211.

We talk to Sandvik about their new “opt-out” drill bit recycling program for mining customers.

Tungsten is finite, so recycling drilling bits helps lower carbon emissions and ultimately makes mining more sustainable.

Company offers hammers, bits for rock-drilling applications ranging from blasthole to HDD.

Company says the system for Pit Viper 270 and 290 series rigs eliminates human and drill string interaction.

Columnist John Schmitt talks twisted bits, star bits and others designed for particular drilling challenges.