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Drilling & rig rental insights
Practical guides on RC, DTH and blast hole drilling, choosing and renting a drill rig in Burkina Faso and West Africa, and trading from Dubai.
12 Nov 2026
Mining Drilling in Côte d'Ivoire: Renting an RC Drill Rig
How to plan RC exploration or blast hole drilling in Côte d'Ivoire with a rented PRD rig: the work, the road from Burkina Faso, the season and what to send for a quote.
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11 Nov 2026
Pit Dewatering: Horizontal Drains or Dewatering Wells?
Two ways to control groundwater in an open pit. What each does best, why many mines use both, and where horizontal drains fit.
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11 Nov 2026
Renting Drill Rigs Across West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, Ghana, Togo and Benin
Working from Ouagadougou across neighbouring markets: what to plan when a rig has to cross a border, and how to request a quote for any West African site.
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11 Nov 2026
What to Include in a Drill Rig Rental Agreement
Scope, duration, mobilisation, standby, consumables, maintenance and safety: the points to agree in writing before the rig starts work.
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11 Nov 2026
Excavator-Mounted Drilling: When the PRD EX 65 Makes Sense
A drill attachment for 20-ton-plus excavators, powered by the excavator itself. Where it fits in coal, limestone and surface mines.
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Angle Drilling in Exploration: Why Inclined Holes Matter
Many orebodies dip steeply. Drilling at an angle crosses them properly and gives truer widths. What it takes from the rig.
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11 Nov 2026
RC Drilling Cost per Metre: What Drives It and How to Cut It
Most of the cost of an RC programme is time. Practical levers on the site and in the plan that get more metres out of every shift.
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Drill Rig Rental in Burkina Faso: A Practical Guide for Mining Companies
How renting a drill rig works with a partner based in Ouagadougou: which rig for which job, what to send for a quote, and how to get started.
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11 Nov 2026
RC or Diamond Core Drilling? When Reverse Circulation Is Enough
Diamond core gives intact rock; RC gives fast, low-cost chip samples. How exploration teams combine the two, and where RC does the job on its own.
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11 Nov 2026
DTH (Down-the-Hole) Hammer Drilling Explained
Why putting the hammer at the bottom of the hole makes DTH so effective in hard rock, and which rigs use it for blast holes, quarries and dewatering.
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11 Nov 2026
Planning an RC Drilling Programme for Gold Exploration in West Africa
From targets to sample bags: the decisions that make an RC gold exploration programme efficient, and what to agree with your rig provider before day one.
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Choosing a Compressor for RC and DTH Drilling
Air pressure and flow drive penetration and sample return in RC and DTH drilling. What to consider when matching a compressor to the rig and the hole.
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11 Nov 2026
Drill Rig Safety: A Checklist for Mining Sites
Rotating equipment, high-pressure air and hydraulics, heavy rods: the safety features and site practices to check before a rig starts drilling.
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Renting an RC Drill Rig in Burkina Faso: What to Prepare Before You Ask for a Quote
Seven pieces of information that turn an RC rig rental request into an accurate quote, and a faster start on site.
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Drill Rig Rental Price: What Decides the Cost?
Rig size, duration, mobilisation, compressor, consumables and standby: the factors behind a drill rig rental quote, and how to keep it efficient.
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Crawler or Truck-Mounted RC Rig: Which Suits Your Site?
The PRD OZ RC comes both ways. How site access, distance between holes and terrain decide between crawler and truck mounting.
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RC Grade Control Drilling: Why Producing Mines Use It
Grade control decides what goes to the mill and what goes to the waste dump. Why reverse-circulation drilling is a common choice for it.
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Mobilising a Drill Rig to a Remote Mine Site: A Practical Checklist
Access, pads, fuel, water, safety and paperwork: what to have ready so the rig starts drilling the day it arrives.
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11 Nov 2026
Quarry Drill Rigs Compared: PRD HC 500 M vs PRD HC 500 D
Two compact quarry rigs, two jobs: DTH blast holes up to 15 m, or small 38–45 mm top-hammer holes for dimension stone.
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PRD OZ RC: 450 m Reverse-Circulation Drilling for Surface Exploration
A closer look at the PRD OZ RC: 450 m RC capacity, 140 mm holes, 25,800 kgf pull-up and 45°–90° angle drilling, on crawler or truck.
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RC, DTH, Rotary or Top Hammer? Choosing the Right Drilling Method
Four drilling methods, four different jobs. A plain-language guide to which method fits exploration, blast holes, quarrying and hard rock.
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Renting vs Buying a Drill Rig: What Makes Sense for Your Project
Buying a rig ties up capital and commits you to one machine. Renting in-country can be the faster, more flexible route. Here's how to decide.
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How to Choose a Blast Hole Drill Rig: Diameter, Depth and Mine Scale
Hole diameter, bench depth and the size of your operation narrow the choice quickly. A side-by-side look at the PRD blast hole range.
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Horizontal Dewatering: Why Weep Holes Matter for Pit Wall Stability
Water trapped behind a pit wall raises pore pressure and weakens slopes. Horizontal drain holes give it a way out.
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From Dubai to West Africa: How We Source and Supply Across Borders
Dubai's position as a global trade hub lets us source worldwide and deliver into Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Mali, Guinea and Ghana.
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