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Exploration drilling is a critical process in the resource extraction industry, used to locate and assess potential deposits of valuable minerals and resources. During exploration drilling, specialised equipment, such as exploration drill rigs, are employed to extract core samples from the subsurface.
Core drilling for mineral exploration allows geologists to analyse these samples to determine the composition, structure, and quality of the deposits, ultimately guiding decision-making for potential mining projects.
Shallow drilling refers to the process of drilling relatively shallow boreholes into the earth’s surface to explore and extract valuable resources, assess geological conditions, or perform environmental studies.
There are several methods of shallow drilling, each with its own advantages and suitable for different applications:
Auger Drilling
Auger drilling utilizes a hand-held power auger or a small vehicle-mounted auger, similar to the post hole diggers used in farming. This method is effective for drilling shallow holes and is particularly useful for soil sampling, environmental testing, and geotechnical investigations.
Air Drilling
Air drilling comprises three primary shallow drilling techniques: air-core, reverse circulation, and rotary air blast. These methods typically employ a utility, track, or small truck-mounted rig with an onboard or towed air compressor.
Air drilling generates rock chips by forcing compressed air down the drill hole, lifting the chips to the surface. This drilling method is efficient and minimally invasive, requiring minimal site preparation and rehabilitation.
Diamond Drilling
Diamond drilling uses a truck-mounted or track rig with support vehicles to extract a continuous cylinder of rock. The method involves water and drilling fluids, which are either stored in an in-ground sump or above-ground tanks.
Diamond drilling exploration demands significant site preparation and rehabilitation, but it provides accurate and continuous core samples. It is commonly used in combination with reverse circulation drilling for mineral and coal exploration drilling.
Deep drilling refers to the process of drilling deep boreholes into the earth’s subsurface to explore, evaluate, and extract valuable resources or assess geological conditions.
There are several methods of deep drilling, each with its own advantages and suited to different applications:
Air Drilling
Air drilling comprises three primary shallow drilling techniques: air-core, reverse circulation, and rotary air blast. These methods typically employ a utility, track, or small truck-mounted rig with an onboard or towed air compressor.
Air drilling generates rock chips by forcing compressed air down the drill hole, lifting the chips to the surface. This drilling method is efficient and minimally invasive, requiring little site preparation and rehabilitation.
Diamond Drilling
Diamond drilling uses a truck-mounted or track rig with support vehicles to extract a continuous cylinder of rock. The method involves water and drilling fluids, which are either stored in an in-ground sump or above-ground tanks.
Diamond drilling demands significant site preparation and rehabilitation, but it provides accurate and continuous core samples. It is commonly used in combination with reverse circulation drilling for mineral and coal exploration drilling.
Rotary Mud Drilling
Rotary mud drilling is predominantly used for petroleum and deep stratigraphic drilling. This method generates fine rock fragments and uses water and drilling fluids to lubricate the drill bit and return the rock fragments to the surface. The drilling fluids are contained in either in-ground sumps or above-ground tanks.
Rotary mud drilling rigs are generally larger than those used for other methods, requiring more support vehicles and site preparation. This technique is ideal for exploration drilling oil and gas, and other valuable resources.
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From gold exploration drilling, to oil and gas – and everything in between – Precision are well-equipped to assist you. Please contact our professional team for more information.
With experience in all aspects of Exploration, Geotechnical, Environmental drilling, and Hydro and Water Well Drilling, we are here to look after our clients in a professional, ethical, and reliable manner, while maintaining safe, environmentally responsible practices.
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