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In the exploration and mining industry, perhaps no piece of equipment has revolutionized the field as much as the invention of diamond drilling.
Named for its use of diamond drill bits, is a highly efficient and precise method of obtaining core samples from the earth’s subsurface layers, while eliminating the risk of cracking or damaging the surrounding surface or structure.
Diamond drill mining differs from other geological drilling in that a solid core is extracted from deep depths in the earth, for examination on the surface.
The key technology of the diamond drilling equipment is the actual diamond bit itself. It is composed of industrial diamonds set into a soft metallic matrix. As shown on the right, the diamonds are scattered throughout the matrix, and the action relies on the matrix to slowly wear during the drilling process, to expose more diamonds.
The bit is mounted onto a core barrel which is attached to the drill string, which is connected to a rotary drill rig. Water is injected into the drill pipe, to wash out the rock cuttings produced by the bit and to reduce the heat produced due to friction which causes less wear and tear of the bits.
Diamond drilling services, including exploration diamond drilling, surface and underground diamond drilling, are vital techniques employed within the mining sector to investigate the contents of known ore deposits and potential sites for new mining operations.
By withdrawing a diameter core of rock from the orebody, geologists can analyse the core samples by chemical assay and conduct petrologic, structia land mineralogical studies of the rock.
An actual diamond bit is a complex affair, usually designed for a specific rock type, with many channels for washing.
Diamond drilling supplies uses a diamond-encrusted drill bit (pictured on the right) to drill through the rock. The drill produces a “core” which is photographed and split longitudinally.
Half of the split core is assayed while the other half is permanently stored for future use and re-assaying if necessary.
Although a larger diameter core is the most preferred it is the most expensive.
The most common diameter sizes of core are HWT,HQ ,NQ drilling sizes.
Merely advancing the drill by rotary action and flushing with drill mud causes a core to be extracted inside the barrel. However, at a depth of perhaps 300 m, there must be a way to retrieve the core and take it to the surface.
Constantly withdrawing the entire drilling rod string is impractical, so methods were developed to pull up the core inside the barrel. If the rock would always be solid granite, and the core would always break at the drill bit, then it would be a simple matter to stop the drilling and lower a simple grabbing device by a wire and pull up the core.
Unfortunately, many applications require an undisturbed core in fractured rock, which calls for elaborate wire-line devices.
Using a triple-tube wire-line system, capable of extracting core under the worst conditions. This is very important with cost and time saving when exploring fault zones or difficult ground conditions to stop overburden material falling back in the drill hole.
With experience in all aspects of Exploration, Geotechnical, Environmental drilling, and Hydro and Water Well Drilling, we are here to look after our clients in a professional, ethical, and reliable manner, while maintaining safe, environmentally responsible practices.
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