Archive for the ‘Diamond Drilling’ Category

We didn’t find an ore body – are we just unlucky, or crap explorers?

There are many, many times more prospectors and geologists exploring for mineral deposits than there are ore bodies to be found. It is entirely feasible for a competent explorationist to go through a career and never be able to claim sole credit for an economic mineral discovery.  It […]

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Measuring Structures in Oriented Core

Measuring Structures in Oriented Core

There are two ways of measuring structures in oriented diamond drill core. The first is to set up the core in a core frame (often called a “rocket launcher”) so that it lies in the same orientation as it did when it was in the ground; the […]

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Core orientation Tools – Which are the best?

Core orientation Tools – Which are the best?

“But” said the driller  “it’s a great system.  Works every time, always gives a perfect answer. And look – it’s got an LCD readout” Behind him the Project geologist nodded in mute agreement. They were talking about the Reflex ACT tool for orienting diamond drill core… and […]

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