The Driller Magazine

What does it take to maintain a successful business? To get a well-rounded perspective on this important topic, I interviewed a driller within our community and a custom home-builder connected to our community.

As we sit here going into the third week of an unprecedented shutdown of the United States economy, did you plan for the unexpected?

If you're considering a career in drilling but aren't sure how to get the job, this article is for you.

You've hit water and your well is complete … almost. As with any project, it's important to see through the finishing touches and guarantee safety to those who will use the well.

A new mine, Troilus, opened outside of Chibougamau, Quebec, several years ago.

We are coming out of our heavy horizontal directional drilling (HDD) mud school season and entering the spring start-up.

Wire rope, despite its durability and strength, eventually wears out and must be removed. Regular inspection is crucial.

This month's column deals with an improved rig that my dad and I first put into service in 1953.

One of the most important, yet overlooked, aspects of drilling any kind of well is the five P’s step: prior planning prevents poor performance.