Australian Drilling Industry Association

Fluid Drilling Solutions

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Supply solution specialists for all types of drilling.

Bullion Drilling

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Bullion Drilling started in 2004, specialising in R.A.B, Air Core and Slim Line R.C drilling, all vehicles including rig and support equipment are late model and all wheel drive. Bullion has its own caravans, camp trailers and generators to service remote camping sites. We have worked in some of Australia’s most remote areas including the Tanami Desert and Arnhem Land, we are highly mobile and work Australia wide, we carry a quantity of spares and consumables for this reason.

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:07:07 +0000

by Christine Young

DRILL 2010 Update

editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:06:36 +0000

LATEST NEWS….

Thirty-three of the 45 booths have been allocated, so the event is certainly attracting great interest amongst all our suppliers. Several have also indicated they intend to display new drilling rigs, which will be an added attraction! Every driller loves to look at new gear!

STRAP IN FOR A SMOOTHER RIDE

editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:06:12 +0000

By Nathan Deans (Research and Design)

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to drive a truck through a tunnel in an earthquake? Well neither have I really, but it was one of the first images I could conjure up in my mind when I was shown some camera footage that was taken by one of my colleagues after a visit to one of Western Australia’s underground mine sites.

SAFETY ALERT: UNCONTROLLED FALL OF DRILL HEAD

editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:05:53 +0000

A Potentially Significant Incident occurred on M15/646 (Tindals Lease) at 1030 on the 7th of November 2009. A Rotomec 11 RC rig and drill crew was lowering a string back into a hole, after pulling out to inspect the hammer.

NZDF President’s Report

editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:05:28 +0000

We held a Council meeting in Wellington during November where we were able to discuss the main issues facing the industry as well as marvel at the recent influx of new members.

HOW EFFECTIVE IS YOUR MANAGEMENT TEAM?

editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:23:36 +0000

by Simon Fitzgerald

I recently received a press release from Senator Kim Carr’s office entitled Good Managers; The Key To Better Business. I think most of us would acknowledge that claim, so I wondered if the good Senator had actually uncovered anything new?

CLOSING IN ON REMOTE TRANSPORT RISKS

editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:55:20 +0000

By Dr Rob McCartney

With over 3000 drilling rigs active in Australia, and the current rapid growth in the industry, there is an ever-increasing number of drilling contractors, suppliers and consultants who operate in the Mineral Exploration, Mining, Water well, Geotechnical and Environmental sectors.

Quiet Industry Achiever - Dinny Grimwood

editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:36:37 +0000

by Christine Young

The Grimwood name is unmistakably etched in Western Australia’s modern drilling history. Dinny Grimwood has been part of the industry, on and off, for 57 years. In that time, he has headed up three companies and drilled for most resources all over the state and beyond.