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 The addition of a DM250 rig to Down The Hole Testing And Drilling’s fleet allows the team to drill larger holes faster
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Speed and drill safety solidify sustained growth spurt

Upgrading to a newer rig brings increased efficiency and safety for a water well drilling contractor

08 January 2024

 Many water well drills use mud rotary drilling, which relies on properly mixed drilling mud
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Everything you need to know about "mud"

Drilling mud - what is it, why use it and where and how to use it - a comprehensive guide

06 December 2023

 In a first move away from drilling for fossil fuels, ExxonMobil has announced plans to develop boreholes to extract lithium from brine
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ExxonMobil drilling first lithium well in Arkansas

Major North American oil and gas producer begins move to domestic lithium production

20 November 2023

 Before and after photos taken at Brian Humphrey’s nursery garden show the water intake at the bottom of the pump was clogged with IRB and, post cleaning, how it looks as good as new
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Drier summers driving proactive approach to borehole maintenance

A look at how borehole users are moving to preventative rather than reactive maintenance programmes

16 November 2023

 Wyo-Ben, Inc., has acquired the bentonite operation of M-I Swaco, a division of Schlumberger and, a renowned global leader in drilling fluid systems and services
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Wyo-Ben acquires bentonite operation of M-I Swaco

US grouting specialist strengthens product offering with acquisition of bentonite producer

15 November 2023

 Neglect can cause untold expensive damage to boreholes, and the water pumps that service them (Image: Igne)
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The importance of borehole maintenance

A water well is an incredibly complex system that can be susceptible to a variety of problems

13 November 2023

 When the drilling mud circulates through the borehole, the pressure and weight keep the borehole from collapsing. The mud needs to be denser than the surrounding earth and, over time, will pack itself into the soil to stabilise it
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Don't cave under the pressure

How planning and correct working practices can help prevent boreholes from collapsing

08 November 2023

 Netzsch Pumps & Systems is building a new production plant at its Brazilian manufacturing site
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Netzsch expands production capabilities with new factory

Netzsch Pumps & Systems is building a new production plant at its Brazilian manufacturing site

07 November 2023

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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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

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Gain Ground on the Competition

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

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

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