drilling
Benchmarking your operation’s drilling & blasting process
An exclusive P&Q survey on drilling and blasting provides aggregate producers a means to measure themselves. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: Arizona Drilling & Blasting’s Pete Tramontanas
P&Q's conversation with Pete Tramontanas, the general manager of Arizona Drilling & Blasting. Keep Reading
Epiroc names general manager, president
Epiroc appointed Jon Torpy as general manager and president. Keep Reading
Blasting mechanics: Material properties and powder factor
Read about the true influence rock strength, rock structure, velocity and powder factor have on a quarry blast’s effectiveness. Keep Reading
Cat launches its smallest rotary blasthole drill yet
The new MD6200 is set up in a package that makes it Caterpillar's most transportable rotary drill to date. Keep Reading
FRD USA HCR1100-ER Drill
The new HCR1100-ER drill incorporates innovative features for higher output, capable of drilling at larger diameters. Keep Reading
Rhythmic timing practices in drilling and blasting applications
Proper design and critical timing functions should be incorporated into your method to deliver better blast results. Keep Reading
Mincon Group acquires global drill pipes supplier
Mincon Group acquired Driconeq, a global supplier of drill pipes and accessories for down-the-hole, rotary and reverse-circulation applications. Keep Reading
Strategies to elevate drilling and blasting efficiences
Effective crushing and screening starts with an efficient drill and blast, both of which can be boosted with technologies designed to optimize materials. Keep Reading