Rock drilling performance is pivotal in the optimisation of excavation and mining operations, with penetration rate analysis serving as a central metric for assessing efficiency. This field integrates ...

The saying "patience is a virtue" is certainly true when it comes to drilling through rock. Whether it is sandstone, volcanic rock, coral, or granite, these mineral masses can frustrate contractors ...

Houston-based Particle Drilling Technologies Inc. has successfully tested a new drilling system, designed to enhance the rate of penetration through hard rock. Particle-impact drilling (PID) is a ...

Drilling in its broadest sense is any process that involves making a circular hole in a solid material or hard surface using a boring tool. With thousands of applications across industries, drilling ...

VANCOUVER, Jan. 17, 2019 /CNW/ - San Marco Resources Inc. (SMN: TSX-V) ("San Marco" or the "Company") announces that Phase 1 exploration drilling results from its 100% owned Chunibas copper/silver ...

Quaise is taking its technology from the lab to field trials for the first time this year. A beam of energy hit the slab of rock, which quickly began to glow. Pieces cracked off, sparks ricocheted, ...