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Using drones for drilling and blasting

Utilizing a drone within a mine for drilling and blasting purposes is part of the technology's next frontier. Keep Reading

Raw cutting productivity meets cutting-edge precision technology

[Sponsored] The Terrain Leveler SEM features an optional dust suppression system, GPS steering and grade control, as well as a cutting head attachment that can create an 80-degree high wall. Keep Reading

Drilling Innovation at the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum

A historic timeline and collection of artifacts from Boart Longyear dating back to the late 1800s is on display at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. Keep Reading

Boart Longyear awarded drilling research grant

Boart Longyear was awarded a grant from the government of Ontario to support the development of a mineral exploration drilling site and more. Keep Reading

Furukawa Rock Drill introduces rock drill

Furukawa Rock Drill USA released its HCR1100-ER blasthole drill that reportedly delivers more penetration. Keep Reading

Vermeer T1255 Terrain Leveler

The Vermeer T1255 Terrain Leveler surface excavation machine (SEM) combines raw cutting productivity with the ability to carefully extract what you’re after. Keep Reading

MSHA issues safety alert for drill operators

The Mine Safety & Health Administration released a drill entanglement safety alert to the mining community. Keep Reading

Mincon MQ Range of DTH hammers

Mincon has launched its new MQ range of DTH hammers that provide increased performance in most drilling conditions. The drill bit shanks that are used with the Mincon MQ range are accepted industry standards with their foot valves removed. The… Keep Reading

Pit & Quarry 100th anniversary Evolution Series

In honor of Pit & Quarry's 100th anniversary, we've gone through and highlighted some of the most notable industry changes throughout the years. Keep Reading

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