Exploration Drilling Services
Underground Drilling
What is Underground Drilling?
This method provides clients with high quality geological samples, allowing for accurate modelling and resource estimation. Core samples also provide invaluable information regarding the geotechnical properties of underlying geology, critical for mine design in terms of safety and optimisation.
- Cover Drilling
- Exploration Drilling
The Fleet
LM 90
- Depth Capabilities
NQ: Up- 605m, Horizontal- 930m, Down- 1400m.
- Reverse Feed Cylinder
Feed is reversible to increase up-hole efficiency.
- Automated Rod Handling
Safer and easier rod handling.
- High Torque Breakout
Automated high torque break-out device of rods.
- Fail Safe Rod Clamp
Hydraulic open spring close rod clamp for fail safe rod handling.
- Direct Coupled Feed Frame
Direct coupled feed frame results in lower maintenance and smoother feed transmission.
- Modular Design
Easier handling for underground moving and machine upgrades.
- Electric Hydraulic
High torque drill head, 150kn feed frame with very low noise exposure (<50db).
LM 30
- MDX purchased the first Boart Longyear LM30SS in South Africa in Q4 2017
- The LM30 SS drill unit is compact, mobile and self-driven drill allowing for rapid setup
- The LM30 has improved safety with a remote control panel allowing for remote rig operation at a safe distance
- The LM30 SS is capable of drilling at various angles from vertically downward to vertical upward at B, N and H sizes at depths of 310m, 180m and 80m respectively
MetreEater
- Multiple Versions
Comes in hydraulic and pneumatic versions.
- Modular Design
Simple to dissemble and move underground.
- Lightweight Design
Drill weight 125kg.
- Depth Capacity
Maximum depth capacity 190m.