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Intelligent rig begins work at limestone mine

A new, heavy-duty mining-spec drill rig has been put to work in hard rock conditions, utilising the quarrying expertise of a drill and blast service provider. As Damian Christie reports, it is the downstream benefits of the rig that will most benefit extractive operators.
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Intelligent drill rig makes room for science

A smart drill rig is doing its part for academia on a mountain side overlooking one of Scandinavia’s most prestigious educational precincts.
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Drill & Blast

Contractor breaks ground with “intelligent” rig

The latest rendition of an all-encompassing crawler rig is kicking goals for a drilling contractor at a Boral quarry. Tim Robertson reports.
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Drill & Blast

To the power of six: Promoting a team-oriented approach to drilling, blasting

Anthony Konya discusses a steady management approach to drill and blast that encourages employee buy-in and a dedication to improved techniques and efficiency. This can assist operators with reducing expenses and achieving better fragmentation.
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Complete package rig exceeds expectations

A drill rig has set a new in-house record for the manufacturer with the number of metres drilled and litres consumed in one shift. Damian Christie spoke to Daniel Kirwan, of Epiroc, and father and son Jason and Dan Donnelly, of Donnelly Blasting Services, about their SmartROC T40 smart rig.
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