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

As a result of an upgrade programme, One Hole Automatic is now available as an option on the Epiroc SmartROC T45 rig. Credit: Epiroc
MINING

Update delivers significant features for SmartROC Tophammer cabin rigs

A new version of Epiroc’s Rig Control System will benefit the rigs with a number of improvements

20 June 2024

Malcolm O’Sullivan, chief operating officer at Van Elle, has been appointed the new chair of the Federation of Piling Specialists. Credit: FPS
PILING

Steering towards a progressive future

Malcolm O’Sullivan’s ambitious and attainable plans for the future of the FPS under his leadership

11 June 2024

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