EXPLORATION

Exploring new options

Ailbhe Goodbody examines how innovations in mineral exploration are even more important during a downturn, and what’s new in exploration drilling and software

Ailbhe Goodbody
Dando Drilling’s Terrier drill rig offers rotary drilling to 50m for a very low capital outlay

Dando Drilling’s Terrier drill rig offers rotary drilling to 50m for a very low capital outlay

The exploration and mining industry is currently experiencing what some are saying is the biggest downturn, percentage-wise, for 40 years. This has had a significant impact on the mineral-exploration industry...

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