Because there is a ton to say about exploration drilling.
Read on to discover a ton of in-depth articles on a wide varity of topics related to mineral exploration. Whether the topic is some advices on the selection of the right tool for the job, or insights of what it is to be a driller, we're sure you'll find a couple of nuggets in there.
July 9, 2025
In this blog, we have provided a lot of information about how to choose equipment and how to take care of it properly. Every once in a while, it’s a good idea to look beyond the equipment part of the job and focus on how to do the job, or in the case of this blog, how not to do the job.
Diamond drilling is all about productivity. Drillers and the companies they work for are all interested in finding ways to increase productivity. Sometimes, one major issue will have a negative impact on drilling productivity, and fixing it is all it takes. Sometimes, productivity is improved by tweaking a bunch of little things. If you adjust several things, the results can make a big difference. So this blog looks at 8 tips for increasing your productivity.
July 9, 2025
Finding reliable staff in the diamond drilling industry has always been a challenge. Many of the challenges we hear about from our customers involve problems with training. Some prominent drilling companies are investing in training of upwards of 100 employees per month and only end up with 10% of them moving the next phase of training.
Waiting for new drilling equipment can take longer than usual these days. Supply chains everywhere are being negatively impacted by external events far more frequently than ever before. Disruptive events, like the recent pandemic, are causing potential disruption to business activity and the drilling and mining industries are not immune. Delays are now common for drilling equipment especially those made with steel, such as drill rods, inner and outer tubes, etc.
January 1, 2022
We’re always excited when we get to announce new additions to our product lines. We usually launch new products after months of research and development or when we get valuable feedback from our clients.
July 9, 2025
When we launched the DiscovOre Prime, we took the DiscovOre core barrel system and streamlined its design to make it even faster. We kept the same safety features, and we even made it lighter so it would be easier to handle. This is a premium product for drilling companies who are focused on performance. The investment in the Prime will bring higher production so that the Prime will pay for itself very quickly. But how quickly?
