Exploration Training | Drilling & Geologists

• Project planning and pricing: This session covered how to define scope of works and detail the request for quote to ensure accurate pricing as well as other guidelines for planning and budgeting for exploration drilling projects.  
• Drill site safety: Ensuring safety at the drill site is paramount. The training emphasized best practices and procedures to mitigate risks and create a safe working environment.
• An introduction to drilling and the fundamentals: here Grant Rijsmus presented to the team the selection of core barrel types, and drill bit selection, and usage. 
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: In this session they covered common drilling problems and their solutions, and maintenance procedures. 
• Drilling fluids and mud management: Drilling fluids play a vital role in the drilling process. The session provided insights into selecting and managing appropriate drilling mud for different drilling conditions.
• Core sample handling: Proper handling of core samples is crucial for accurate analysis, including core recovery and preservation techniques which were covered in this session. 
• Drilling parameters and monitoring: the importance of depth, penetration rate and rotation speed as well as drilling logs and record keeping. 
• QA/QC in drilling operations:  this final session covered compliance with drilling standards, inspections, and the end result of quality control on a drill site.