SURFACE

Choosing the best drilling contractor

Many mining companies use outside contractors for surface drilling services at mine sites, rather than doing it in-house. Ailbhe Goodbody talks to Boart Longyear to find out what mining companies should look out for

Finding the right contractor to complete a drilling project at a mine site on time and on budget can be risky

Finding the right contractor to complete a drilling project at a mine site on time and on budget can be risky

The biggest benefits of using a drilling contractor for surface drilling services at a mine site are technical expertise, experience, the latest equipment and technologies, and professionally trained and...

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