Drilling Optimization
Around the World

A selection of case stories and references of open-pit mining optimization through drilling optimization from around the world - Australia, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, the Philippines, Mongolia, and Senegal - in diverse conditions with different challenges.

Australia: Rio Tinto

Delivering new DTH drilling rigs to mining sites around the Pilbara region in Western Australia.

Supplied introductory training programs so drill operators can understand the rig control system correctly.

riotinto.com

Ghana: Goldfields Tarkwa

Full drilling operation evaluation from operations perspective.

Drilling training and support mechanisms identified. Recommended training and implementation phase.

goldfields-ghana.com

Ghana: Rocksure International

After the initial site evaluation and reviewing the data, DCA implemented a comprehensive drilling optimization program covering training for offsiders, drillers, supervisors and mechanics.

Increased utilization and availability rates, increased productivity and decreased rock tools consumption significantly. This is our most comprehensive program yet, with substantial results.

rocksureintl.com

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Ivory Coast & Burkina Faso: SFTP Mining (Corica)

Full site evaluation with report and recommendations.

Conducted operator training, supplied supervisors and worked with the client to improve drilling conditions.

corica.com

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Mongolia: Oyu Tolgoi (Rio Tinto)

Oyu Tolgoi requested help to support their DTH drilling process.

Initial site visit and report developed into a full driller training program over 3 blocks of 1 month each.

ot.mn

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Philippines: Filminera Masbate Gold Project

DCA introduced new top hammer drill rigs to site.

Conducted Sandvik DPi simulator training to introduce operation techniques in a safe environment. Driller training program implemented.

filminera.ph

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Senegal, Ghana & Burkina Faso: AMS

DCA introduced new machines when contracted by OEM at factory level.

Also supported operator training and supervision of drills in multiple sites in Burkina Faso.
Included Sandvik DPi simulator training.

amsgh.com

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