Each year, over $12 billion is invested in mining exploration worldwide. To maximize the return on this investment, geological interpretation through structural data is crucial for optimizing resources and minimizing risks in projects. Accurate and reliable data during exploration can prevent multimillion dollar losses in mining operations. It is estimated that proper geological investigation can […]
In the world of mining operations, blast hole measurement plays a key role in maximizing the efficiency of blast planning and execution. By implementing an optimal drilling pattern and ensuring the efficient use of explosives, mining companies achieve significantcost savings and optimize the quantity of explosives. In addition, environmental and safety risks can be mitigated […]
Lately, words like ‘green’ or ‘sustainable’ have been heard a lot in the mining sector. But is green mining a utopia or is it really possible to achieve? If so, what benefits could it bring to the industry and how could it be achieved? These are some of the questions we will raise and resolve […]
By Orlando Ramirez. When it comes to the exploitation of ore bodies, the measurement of trajectories – both in the exploration and production phases – is a factor that those responsible for geology, drilling and planning departments must take into account. The main factors that influence well trajectory deviation are the drilling parameters, the geological […]
The Strunz classification is the universal standard for mineral classification and is based on their chemical composition. It was introduced by the German mineralogist Karl Hugo Strunz in his Mineralogische Tabellen 1941. In 2004, this classification was adjusted by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA). Until its 8th revisión, minerals were classified into nine groups as follows. […]
In part one we talked about the general differences between magnetic tools and improvements in gyro technology. In part two we will discuss error sources and error elimination to optimise survey accuracy. Error models In order to give the client something to compare different tools we have error numbers and error models. For most gyro suppliers an error […]
Takes place from November 17 to 20, Monterrey. The most important congress for the oil industry in Mexico. Monterrey, Mexico Cintermex Nov 17, 2021 – Nov 20, 2021 SPT is present at the Mexican Petroleum Congress from November 17th to Saturday 20th. The event is held at the Cintermex building, located in Monterey, Mexico. Our team from SPT […]
The technology for surveying in mining has gone through some significant improvements in the last decade. It is perhaps time to review the current situation to get the best possible use of the current suite of tools on the market. This article (split into two parts) is going to explore surveying on a worldwide basis […]
Improving Borehole Survey Accuracy in Mining Exploration The importance of using the correct gyro survey tools and quality controls for borehole trajectory accuracy in mining exploration projects – Orlando Ramirez, July 2020 Nowadays, when it comes to the exploration of mineral and rock raw materials in the mining industry, the measurement of the trajectory during […]
Mining companies invest millions of dollars in exploration campaigns. The main objective of their investment is to obtain core samples and from these core samples they will obtain all the geological, structural and mineralogical information they need to make an evaluation of the reserve. Close Up image of Core Retrieved These core samples must be clearly […]
GyroMaster™ Borehole Surveying Tool 3x Faster Than Competition
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SPT launch latest generation of North-Seeking gyro survey tool
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