Revolutionizing Drill Rig Operations Through Remote Control and Automation Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is shaping the future of autonomous surface drilling with the launch of its latest innovation: AutoMine Surface Fleet. This advanced system enables seamless, real-time control of multiple Sandvik i-Series surface drill rigs from a centralized, connected location — helping mining operations […]

Embracing Digital Intelligence in the Quest for Critical Minerals As the mining industry grapples with rising costs, increased exploration depth, and the urgent need for sustainable practices, technology is revolutionizing how mineral resources are discovered. At the forefront of this transformation is artificial intelligence (AI), which dominated discussions at the recent PDAC Convention, one of […]

A Smart Rotary Drill for the Demands of Modern Mining As the mining industry rapidly shifts toward automation and intelligent drilling, the Sandvik DR412i rotary drill rig is proving to be a transformative solution. Designed to meet the need for precision, productivity, and operator safety, the DR412i is part of the Sandvik i-Series — a […]

Robotic Drilling Delivers Breakthrough Results Master Drilling has reported significant performance gains from its newly deployed robotic drilling rig, which outperformed conventional rigs with 50% higher productivity and 75% lower water consumption. These figures were shared by director Koos Jordaan during the company’s 2023 financial results presentation, which also highlighted a record $270.8 million in […]

🔍 What Is AI-Powered Core Logging? AI-powered core logging involves the use of machine learning and computer vision to analyse high-resolution images of drill core or chips. These systems are trained on thousands of geological examples to automatically detect and classify features such as: Lithology Veining and texture Alteration zones Structural features Mineralisation indicators Instead […]