SITE INVESTIGATION

Wassara launches new durable rate gyro instrument

The Wassara Explorer gyro instrument was launched by Wassara at the Geofluid event in Italy

 The Wassara Explorer about to be pumped down for an OUT-run survey of an exploration hole in the Kiruna mine

The Wassara Explorer about to be pumped down for an OUT-run survey of an exploration hole in the Kiruna mine

The Wassara Explorer combines reliable performance, design simplicity and exceptional value in a versatile tool designed for demanding performance and environments. It comes in different diameters, powering options and with a range of accessories making it well suited for different types of holes and drilling setups such as in-rod, RC, open holes, blast holes etc.

Together with its user-friendly software, The Wassara Navigator, designed with the needs and demands of the end-user in mind, the easy and intuitive design, together with use of unique and patented technology make it an attractive gyro system.

The system was first developed by LKAB Wassara for use in the LKAB iron ore mines of northern Sweden. Now it will be made available for wider use in the world in various applications like mineral exploration, geothermal, geotechnical and mining.

LKAB Wassara's special position in the mining world as developer, manufacturer and user of the sustainable and environmentally friendly water-powered DTH hammers coupled with its in-house knowledge and expertise of drilling systems and surveying technology has been instrumental in the design and development of this surveying tool.

The Wassara Explorer performance has been independently verified and its modular design makes it a versatile as well as a very capable instrument.