MINERAL EXPLORATION physics program , helping us develop a multifaceted subsurface density model that can be used as an exploration tool that is far greater than the sum of its parts .”
Ideon CEO and co-Founder , Gary Agnew , said : “ Ideon reduces geological uncertainty , giving companies like Fireweed Metals the confidence to move forward earlier , faster and with less risk . In subsurface environments where the scale , grade and location of mineralisation are generally uncertain , we can accelerate traditional exploration workflows to understand deposits quicker , more efficiently and with greater confidence . Our solution can reduce the time to fully explore an area by 50 % and reduce drilling activity by up to 90 % to confidently map and delineate mineralisation .”
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Fleet Space Technologies says it is using the power of space and AI to help companies develop 3D subsurface insights in days with near-zero environmental impact .
One of the more recent collaborations it has reported on is with Rio Tinto , where the companies are advancing exploration efforts at the Rincon lithium project in Argentina .
Leveraging Fleet Space ’ s end-to-end exploration solution , ExoSphere , Rio Tinto will develop 3D subsurface maps of the reservoir , basement depth and brine influencing structures across 100 sq . km of the project ’ s salt flat and nearby subvolcanic structures .
ExoSphere ’ s capabilities enable real-time 3D Ambient Noise Tomography data acquisition and processing by Fleet Space ’ s satellite network to deliver actionable 3D subsurface insights in days with near-zero environmental impact . It integrates the latest advances in space technology , 3D multiphysics and AI to map mineral systems in real time . Edge computing in its smart seismic sensors enable real-time transmission and processing of high-quality 3D data by Fleet Space ’ s satellite network , delivering actionable 3D subsurface insights up to 5 km in depth and targeting recommendations to customers around the world .
By streamlining data acquisition , processing , integration and delivery of AI-enabled 3D insights into a single end-to-end solution , ExoSphere simplifies data operations , enhances the quality and speed of decision making and helps to minimise environmental footprint across the lifecycle of a project , the company says .
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Evolution Drill Rigs out of Queensland , Australia , believes it has come up with a cost-effective and time saving solution to one of the most labourintensive parts of the exploration drilling operation : handling drill rods .
Its Evolution EVO Multi-Load drill rod handling system is a true “ hands free ” diamond drill rod & casing handling and storage system , according to General Manager , John Slattery , explaining that it has been designed to work with most current exploration drill rigs , including the Evolution FH2000 & FH3000 and Sandvik DE840 & DE880 drills .
Evolution is not the first to come onto the market with a hands free rod handling system – readers may be thinking of Boart Longyear , Epiroc , Major Drilling , MEDATech Engineering ’ s Borterra division and others here – but Slattery is convinced the EVO Multi-Load system has the potential to make the biggest market impact .
“ By choosing to design a system to work in conjunction with existing rig designs , the drilling contractors are able to utilise existing equipment with a few small changes ,” he told IM . “ Rather than invest in completely new drill rigs and handling systems , they can save significant capital outlay by investing in the EVO Multi-Load system .”
The other benefit of working with the existing rigs is the increased efficiency of rod tripping operations by using the existing rig main winch , he explained . “ The ability to trip rods in 9-m lengths on deep holes during bit changes and ‘ Navi-runs ’ is a significant time saving method when compared to tripping rods in either 3-m or 6-m lengths as some other rod handling systems are limited to ,” Slattery added .
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