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An example of the use of the mesh and bolting technique to stabilise a rock face at a quarry site. Credit: GeoStabilization International
GROUND CONTROL

Innovative solutions for slope instability and rockfall hazards

What can be done to ensure that open pit mines and quarries are free from geological hazards

06 September 2024

An example of asbestos-containing materials in ground engineering environments that a drilling contractor may come across on a jobsite. Credit Equipe Group
SITE INVESTIGATION

Task-specific asbestos awareness

The importance of sector-specific asbestos training for drillers should not be underestimated

04 September 2024

Rompex, which promotes a controlled demolition process, is being used to replace traditional explosives by the Monte Santo Garimpeiros Mining Cooperative. Credit: Rompex
MINING

Coopergemas fragments rocks without the use of explosives

Cooperative says Rompex is safe, efficient and purchased with less bureaucracy

09 August 2024

Geocontrole believes it has created the World’s first fully automated geotechnical rig, where the whole operation is executed without any contact with the drilling tools, including SPT and core sample removal. Credit Geocontrole
CORE SAMPLING

The World's first fully automated geotechnical drilling rig?

Fully automated geotechnical rig believed to be World's first launched by Geocontrole

19 July 2024

Rosond continues to champion youth development through its training initiatives. Credit: Rosond
MINING

Rosond develops young drilling industry professionals

UN's World Youth Skills Day acknowledged by Rosond as it promotes its youth training programme

17 July 2024

MEDATech’s robotic rod handling system, RodBot, can be fitted to new drill rig, pipe tubs, tracks, or be set beside the drill on a skid or retrofitted to existing units. Credit: MEDATech
GEOTHERMAL

Major Drilling joins forces with MEDATech on RodBot robotic rod handler

Drilling contractor works with robotics specialist to develop a hands-free rod-handling system

27 June 2024

BAR has raised concerns about the potential use of unapproved CARES reinforcement on the revitalisation of Ardersier Port project near Inverness, Scotland. Credit: Bauer Technologies
PILING

Concerns raised about non-approved reinforcement at major Scottish project

Reinforcement for diaphragm walls on Scottish harbour project may not meet industry standards

25 June 2024

Ian Rippin, MCS CEO, and Alison Hardman, secretariat at MCS, on-site checking out the GSHPA audit procedures. Credit: GSHPA
GEOTHERMAL

The GSHPA's ground source Drilling Audit

GSHPA's newly introduced ‘Drilling Standard and Audit’ designed to support high standards of work

20 June 2024

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