About: drilling

One of the beautiful things about the drilling industry is that it continues to develop.  The techniques and equipment we use today are leagues ahead of those we used a century ago.  And with each new innovation, the drilling world changes to match. One massive development has just entered the world of mineral exploration drilling…

Geotechnical drilling is performed before any construction on a site begins.  It is the use of drilling to determine the composition of soil at different depths throughout the site. No matter what you’re building, you need to make sure it rests on a strong foundation.  This means knowing what you place the foundations or columns…

One of the biggest shifts to hit the world of mineral drilling in New South Wales and across the world is in the realm of mineral energy drilling.  Expenditure for mineral exploration drilling saw its last peak in 2011/2012, and had seen a decline in the years that followed.  As of 2019, this has turned…

Vacuum excavation is an ideal method used by drilling contractors for working around utilities or within soft trenches.  It’s often referred to as a “soft dig.”  In essence, the process is based in using high pressure air or water to break apart subsurface materials.  This offers an efficient and safe alternative to hand digging.  It…