Grasp Drilling says it has efficiently commissioned its first distant drilling system in Canada on the Odyssey Mine, owned by Agnico Eagle, in Quebec.
The undertaking commenced with the reaming of a 220-m gap utilizing a 5.5-m reamer, demonstrating the aptitude, precision and effectivity of distant drilling know-how in operation, it mentioned.
The RD7 machine was put in on the 65L and is totally operated remotely from the floor management room. The mine supported the undertaking with all essential infrastructure and a devoted management room to make sure secure and efficient distant operation.
Grasp Drilling mentioned: “This milestone confirms the effectiveness of distant drilling know-how and units a robust basis for future innovation throughout the mining and drilling trade. Because the trade continues to undertake superior options, distant drilling will play an more and more vital position in bettering productiveness, operational effectivity and security underground.”
