JanFeb2024

 GeoDrilling International Jan/Feb 2024
VIEWPOINT

The virtual world of digitisation

GDI's editor ponders on the role of virtual reality in the sphere of driller training

29 January 2024

 NASA’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) will be equipped with The Regolith and Ice Drill for Exploring New Terrains (TRIDENT) to drill the Moon’s surface
CORE SAMPLING

Extreme drilling projects - Taking on the challenges of our world

The challenges the world currently faces are spurring on a series of extreme drilling projects

23 January 2024

 Vermeer’s virtual reality HDD simulators help reduce the learning curve for new operators before operating an actual rig
INFRASTRUCTURE

Learning HDD drilling basics without stepping on a machine

How HDD simulators can be used to help train operators with real-world drilling scenarios

23 January 2024

 Sandvik’s AutoMine allows operators to remotely control mining equipment; from a single unit to multiple rigs
MINING

Automation past, present and future

Take a look at Sandvik's long history of automation and simulator use around surface drilling rigs

22 January 2024

 South African mining training companies bring not only expertise on par with global standards but also a cultural understanding
MINING

Unearthing Africa's mining potential

Locally sourced training can provide multiple benefits for mining companies operating in Africa

19 January 2024

 Imago being used in the field for validating data insights with core imagery for better decision-making in drilling and mining
CORE SAMPLING

From drillhole to decision, faster

What digital solutions are available to help miners be more agile, accurate and productive

17 January 2024

 The Uganda Drilling Contractors’ Association was formed to help raise professional standards among the country’s water well drillers
GROUNDWATER

The importance of African drilling contractor associations

Why is the work of Uganda Drilling Contractors' Association so important to African water supply

17 January 2024

 HDD Guidance is Ditch Witch’s latest virtual reality training platform for drill rig operators
INFRASTRUCTURE

Hard hats go high-tech

A look at how virtual reality is reshaping the future of training in underground construction

16 January 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

PARTNER CONTENT

A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

PARTNER CONTENT

Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

PARTNER CONTENT

Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.