CoreMaster digital core orientation technology for mining exploration

23/02/2023

Core Orientation in Mining Exploration: Methods, Benefits and Challenges

Core orientation is an essential process in modern mining exploration. It provides geological, geotechnical, and mineralogical information that helps engineers and geologists better understand subsurface conditions and optimize mine planning. As mineral deposits become increasingly complex, accurate structural interpretation has become critical for reducing uncertainty and improving drilling efficiency. Oriented core analysis allows exploration teams […]

31/03/2022

The Mohs Scale

The Mohs scale was created in the first half of the 19th century by the German geologist Friedrich Mohs. Today, it is the best known method used to define the hardness of minerals. There are other hardness scales such as the Knoop, Brinell or Rockwell scales – however, these are much more sophisticated and are […]

Women working in team in mining industry

11/03/2022

Women in the mining sector: the value of female inclusion in the industry

There are various strategies to help increase female participation in the mining sector. The numbers of women in the mining industry has grown exponentially in recent years. The mining industry has traditionally been a male industry. However, in recent years there has been a concentrated effort to get more women into the industry. Although there […]

23/02/2022

Digitization of mining: major challenges and motivations

By Orlando Ramírez. 44% of companies in the sector are looking to increase their investment in digitization in the coming years In 2021 SPT (Stockholm Precision Tools) launched SmartCloud™ which allows the mining industry to synchronize its mining project data in the cloud The importance of the mining industry is undeniable. Proof of this is […]

21/01/2022

Wellbore surveying with gyro tools | Part 2 of 2

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 […]

22/11/2021

SPT at XIII EXPOMINAS and XXI EXPO OIL AND POWER in Ecuador

New Update The event will be held in the city of Quito from November 24th to 26th. Our team will be at booth 133. spt will be introducing its latest development: the SPT SmartCloud™ next to the GyroMaster™ and the well known GyroTracer™. Quito, Ecuador Metropolitan Convention Center Nov 24, 2021 – Nov 26, 2021 […]

18/11/2021

IDS, SPT’s business partner, present at AEMA 2021

SPT has partnered with International Directional Services (IDS) since 2019. The event will be held from December 5 to 10 in Nevada Nevada, USA Nugget Casino Resort Dec 5 ,2021 – Dec 10, 2021 The American Exploration & Mining Association is holding its annual meeting. On this occasion, it will take place from December 5 to 10, at the Nugget Casino Resort in Nevada. It is the second largest mining convention in the United States, with more than 100 speakers and approximately 250 exhibitors. The space is an ideal meeting venue to learn about […]

12/11/2021

SPT present at the Colombia Gold Symposium in Medellin

New Update The symposium will be in Medellin, Colombia, on November 16 and 17. SPT will present the GyroMaster ™ and also, our latest project, the SPT SmartCloud ™. Medellin, Colombia Marriott Hotel Nov 16, 2021 – Nov 17, 2021 SPT will attend the next Colombia Gold Symposium, which will take place on November 16 and 17, […]

05/11/2021

SPT committed to the environment and the objectives of COP26

From October 31st to November 12th COP26 is being held in Glasgow, Scotland. At SPT we have reduced the use of lead in our components by 70%. Glasgow, Scotland Scottish Event Campus Oct 31,2021 – Nov 12, 2021 SPT’s commitment to the environment is real, as we are fully aware of the great impact that […]

29/10/2021

Wellbore surveying with gyro tools | Part 1 of 2

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 […]