Category: Drilling services

Progressive log of drilling, or plods, have traditionally been rooted in paper-based systems that are inefficient and require huge amounts of manual data manipulation. The time involved in paperwork, lengthy email chains and wading through unwieldy spreadsheets or file transfer links too often takes geologists away from where they need to be to ensure the success of a drilling program. They also provide little to no insight about what direction the drilling program should take next and limited transparency between drilling companies and miners. While some larger drilling companies may be tempted to create their own software packages, these too are often expensive and extremely restrictive as they lack the ability for much-needed updates. With the resources sector beginning to…

Mining is a high-risk, high-reward enterprise, the success of which is dependent on a range of factors. For companies involved in the exploration phase of mining, and for those in the capital markets who invest in mineral exploration, the risk-reward ratio and the problem of uncertainty is perhaps even more extreme. And though uncertainty is pervasive, the JORC code means ASX-listed mining companies must abide by a strictly enforced uniform resource reporting standard and be as accurate and detailed as possible in their reports to investors. Therefore, accurate information is the foundation for success, and whether it is an established mine looking to extend their reserves, or a company engaged in remote greenfields exploration, the enterprise with the sharpest picture…

AT the Robit Group, the focus is on drilling – further, faster. Robit consumables are designed to provide the end user with the most productive and cost effective drilling regardless of commodity being drilled. The company recognises that productive, cost-effective drilling is influenced by mother nature, driller capability, preventive maintenance and drill consumable selection and quality. Robit’s focus is ensuring that end users get the right tools, knowledge and support for their operations. The product is backed up by a large global network, expert support and cutting-edge Sense technology. History With its origins in Finland, Robit supplies and services customers with drilling consumables for applications in mining, tunneling, geothermal heating and cooling, and construction industries. The company’s business is divided…