Focused drillingModern technology is being used to increase the accuracy and productivity of underground production drilling

Modern technology is being used to increase the accuracy and productivity of underground production drilling

By Ailbhe Goodbody

October 08, 2020

While miners may be inclined to take a hands-on approach to production drilling, there are growing number of tools available to lend a helping hand. Courtesy of Sandvik

Optimizing underground production drilling means different things for different mines, but it has one thing in common for all – minimizing the manual involvement in the drilling cycle. Technology such as autonomous solutions or software can optimize efficiency and productivity.

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