Tag: drilling

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The latest in drilling and blasting technology

September 20, 2022 By

Dyno Nobel’s DigitShot, Austin Powder EStar and BME’s Axxis Silver are among the latest in drilling and blasting technology.

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Epiroc says the automatic bit changer option is designed to change rotary tricone bits significantly faster than manual exchanges, eliminating human interaction with the drill string for a safer, more efficient way to operate a drill fleet. Photo: Epiroc

Drilling innovation allows for hands-free bit changes

August 24, 2022 By

The new automatic bit changer option from Epiroc is designed to change rotary tricone bits faster than manual exchanges.

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Country Boy Supply CEO Brent Taylor says he excited for the opportunity to serve as a Sandvik equipment distributor. Photo: Sandvik

Sandvik appoints Country Boy Supply as distributor

July 21, 2022 By

Country Boy Supply, a Georgia-based equipment distributor, is partnering with Sandvik to supply drill booms, rock tools and more.

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions says its concept drill rig will provide operations with several sustainability benefits. Photo: Sandvik

Sandvik showcasing electric concept rig

May 13, 2022 By

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions says its concept drill rig will provide operations with several sustainability benefits.

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Nelson Brothers regularly stores its shot reports in SharePoint, a web-based collaborative platform that integrates with Microsoft Office. Photo: Xesai/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How drillers, blasters can use data to their advantage

April 6, 2022 By

Seth Burns, innovative solutions group manager at Nelson Brothers, detailed during a recent industry event how use of Microsoft’s less-familiar tools can reap big rewards.

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Quarry Faces: January 2022

January 19, 2022 By

Check out photos from Quarry Academy 2021 in San Antonio, which included a tour of Cemex Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas.

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Using drones to reduce drill and blast costs

January 18, 2022 By

Find out how blasting operations can take the next step with a drone to reduce their costs.

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Report: Fred Weber acquires General Drilling

December 21, 2021 By

The acquisition of the Indiana-based contract driller comes several months after New Frontier Materials purchased Fred Weber assets.

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From left: Vulcan Materials Co.'s Nick Compton visited with Hinkle Contracting Co.'s Barry Adkins and Forrest Shelton during a break at Technology Demonstration Day in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo: P&Q Staff

Blasting community together once again

December 15, 2021 By

Technology Demonstration Day returned for the first time in two years, presenting opportunities for blasters to keep up with evolving tech ahead of the Kentucky Blasting Conference.

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