Numa has released a range of HDD Drilling Systems designed for productive and efficient drilling in hard rock and fractured ground formations.
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Epiroc Launches Pumpable Resin System for Underground Rock Bolting
One of the more difficult rock reinforcement tasks in underground mining and tunneling operations is how to install long-term rock bolts in poor rock conditions. Rock bolting as a result is often the bottleneck within the drill and blast cycle, leading to difficulties to predict work task scheduling. Together with LKAB, a key Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems (SIMS) project partner,…
Read MoreOhio Drilling & Blasting Conference a Success
The Ohio Drilling & Blasting Conference was held from March 20-21, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. The conference was sponsored by the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) and Ohio Coal Association and endorsed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management.
Read MoreFinal Rule on Ammonium Nitrate in Effect
A final rule on 27 CFR Part 555 was issued by the Department of Justice, according to the International Society of Explosives Engineers. Beginning May 31, all ammonium nitrate will be subject to the § 555.220 Table of Distances when stored within the sympathetic detonation distances of high explosives and blasting agents listed under the table at § 555.220.
Read MoreEpiroc Works for a Healthier Future in Mining
To create a healthier working environment and meet demands for cleaner technology, Epiroc has created an entire suite of battery-powered vehicles, covering the process from bolting, face drilling, mucking and hauling.
Read MoreGeosonics/Vibra-Tech Offers Easy-to-Use Vibration Monitoring Solution
GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech seismographs are complete vibration and sound monitoring systems with LCD displays and heavy-duty twist-lock metal cable connections. The cases for its instrumentation are manufactured with the toughest structural resin available, and are the most water resistant seismographs on the market, according got the company. Basic compliance reporting software is included with each unit at no additional charge, and all…
Read MoreEpiroc Introduces Next Generation of Rig Control System for Pit Viper
Epiroc introduced the fifth generation of its Rig Control System (RCS 5). RCS 5 is the next evolutionary step toward fully autonomous mining.
Read MoreBoart Longyear Offers Geological Data Services; Instrumentation
This year’s bauma show focused on digitization within the industry as companies transition to the latest technologies to provide more actionable data. Boart Longyear has introduced a number of geological data services and instrumentation over the last few years to complement its drilling services and products divisions. Through the use of these tools and services, Boart Longyear is able to…
Read MoreTrimble Groundworks Machine Control System for Drilling
Trimble introduced the Trimble Groundworks Machine Control System, a reliable and streamlined machine control solution for drilling and piling operations. The next generation system enables contractors to perform drilling and piling operations quickly, safely and accurately.
Read MoreJimco Offers the John Henry JH20/323F Drill
Jimco offers the JH20/323F drill, consisting of the full capacity 20-ft. drill boom option of the John Henry Rock Drill on the Caterpillar excavator platform. Excellent penetration rates are achieved by dedicating full power of the excavator to drilling functions. The following components are included:
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