Growth in the diamond core drilling market is driven by construction and mining demand, technological innovations like AI and IoT integration, and su ...

JSE-listed Master Drilling is currently developing a new Shaft Boring System (SBS) that aims to revolutionise shaft sinking in hard rock by eliminating the need for conventional blasting in hard ...

These harder rocks cause frequent wear-and-tear to traditional drill bits, which means a lot of ... Heat from the gyrotron turns this hard rock liquid-like, similar to the viscosity of honey ...

highlights the dual advancements enabling effective drilling at FORGE. “The development of bit technology that enhances the bits’ capacity to penetrate hot, hard rock formations and the ...

The oil and gas industry has since then widely adopted the use of diamond bits. However, there were challenges remaining in drilling in geothermal sites, such as the high temperature and hard rock ...

method is renowned for its efficiency in hard rock formations and exceptional dust control performance. It presents opportunities for cost-saving, efficiency improvement, energy conservation, and ...

Abstract: We describe the recent progress and development of a compressed CO 2 hard ... determine drill depth and extraction system objectives, impact tower testing needed to define performance, the ...