Increasing Performance Meter by Meter
Increasing productivity in every operation is a permanent challenge for mining companies today and will continue to be so. Optimizing the performance of each site requires constantly improving results and reducing costs. To achieve this, owners should only focus on producing ore and not spend their time running and managing adjacent processes. Instead, mining companies […]
The hidden cost of cheaper drill rods
Conventional wisdom tells us that a penny saved is a penny earned. When it comes to buying drill rods, however, pinching pennies could end up increasing your operating costs and putting your reputation at risk. Because of the significant expenditures involved with coring rods, it’s understandable why many contractors focus on purchase price when trying […]
Drill rod threads: tips to avoid common problems and improve productivity
When you own a car, you learn that a little preventative maintenance goes a long way in ensuring it stays in good shape and runs well over many years. The same principle applies to drill rods. With proper use and handling in the field, drill rods will last longer, give you better results and ultimately […]
INSITE Podcast Episode 2: XQ™ Rods
INSITE AND BENEFITS OF BOART LONGYEAR’S XQ™ RODS On this INSITE podcast, Amanda Nielsen interviews Boart Longyear’s director of engineering, Chris Drenth. Chris has been instrumental in rod and wireline development for Boart Longyear for 22 years. He is the inventor of 21 designs and 25 inventions that Boart Longyear has pursued patent protection for, […]