Master Drilling

"Master Drilling’s future remains firmly driven by investments in technology, people and processes that will generate consistent and long-term returns," CEO Danie Pretorius said.
TECHNOLOGY

Master Drilling bets on diversification, technology

South African company releases FY19 results, highlighting diversification and investment in tech

24 March 2020

 Master Drilling's remote drilling technology was successfully commissioned at the Mponeng mine in South Africa
TECHNOLOGY

Master Drilling continues technological development

Disappointing financials have not shaken a commitment to technology development

11 September 2019

In October, the MTB successfully completed its commissioning, tunnelling through 10m of tuff at the quarry, while being visited by a host of potential international clients
UNDERGROUND

Time for tunnelling

MM saw Master Drilling's Mobile Tunnel Boring (MTB) solution at a quarry near Rome, Italy

26 November 2018

Seli, which was acquired by the JV, was contracted by Master Drilling to construct the Mobile Tunnel Borer (MTB) for mine development
TECHNOLOGY

Master Drilling, Ghella form tunnelling JV

Master Drilling and Ghella have concluded a joint venture, operating as TunnelPro

05 November 2018

Master Drilling has entered into an agreement to acquire Atlantis Group’s companies and subsidiaries
UNDERGROUND

Master Drilling acquires Atlantis Group operations

Master Drilling is acquiring the businesses of mining contractor Atlantis Group

05 September 2018

 Inside the operator cabin of production drill rig Simba S7 from Epiroc
FLEETS

Reaching new depths

How deeper underground mines are setting new challenges for drill-rig manufacturers

09 May 2018

Master Drilling is hoping to boost its European raise-boring work with the acquisition of another 20% of Bergteamet
MANAGEMENT

Master Drilling boosts European presence

Master Drilling has become the majority owner of raise-boring specialist Bergteamet

13 March 2018

New Mobile Tunnel Boring solution from Master Drilling
MANAGEMENT

New Mobile Tunnel Boring solution from Master Drilling

Technology to address miners' costs, safety and productivity challenges

24 January 2018

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Automation Report 2023

An in-depth review of operations using autonomous solutions in every region and sector, including analysis of the factors driving investment decisions

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

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