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Drilling Methods
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Macquarie Drilling specialises in the following drilling methods for Site Investigation and Mineral Exploration & Mining Drilling markets.
- Diamond coring;
- Direct push;
- Concrete coring;
- Bore hole grouting and decommissioning;
- Parker testing;
- Hydro punch;
- Geoprobe soil gas;
- Reverse circulation;
- Solid and hollow auger drilling;
- Downhole hammer and RAB;
- Directional controlled Navi-drilling;
- Rotary mud drilling;
- Aircore;
- Direct injection of remediation materials for environmental remediation projects.
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Rig specifications are summarised in the following table:
| Capability |
Mole
Pioneer
P160 |
Hydrapower Scout V |
Geoprobe
6620 &
7720 |
Mac 200 |
E50 |
McCulloch |
| Rig ID |
101 |
(4WD) 103, 104, 105, 106, 117, 118
(2WD) 114, 115
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108, 111, 116 |
109 |
107, 112, 113 |
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| Resources |
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| Chemical Injection |
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| Safety Cage |
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| Auto SPT Hammer |
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No |
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| Solid Augers |
25m
(100-150mm) |
25m
(100-150mm) |
15m
(100-150mm) |
15m
(100-150mm) |
25m
(100-150mm) |
25m
(100-150mm) |
| SPT Tests |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hollow Augers |
15m
(150-200mm) |
15m
(150-200mm) |
15m
(150-200mm) |
15m
(150mm) |
15m
(150-200mm) |
15m
(150-200mm) |
| Rotary Mud |
100m
(150mm) |
100m
(150mm) |
No |
15m
(150mm) |
100m
(150mm) |
500m
(150mm) |
| Diamond Coring |
120m
(NQ NMLC)
80m (HQ) |
600m
(NQ NMLC)
450m (HQ) |
No |
No |
100m
(NQ NMLC)
80m (HQ) |
1000m (NQ)
600m (HQ) |
| Air Core |
250 (NQ, HQ ) |
250m (NQ, HQ) |
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100M (NQ, HQ) |
250m (NQ, HQ) |
| Reverse Circulation |
100m
(140mm) |
100
(140mm) |
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350
(140mm) |
| Downhole Hammer |
120m
(100-200mm) |
120m
(100-200mm) |
30m
(100mm) |
30m
(100mm) |
40m
(150mm) |
350m
(140mm) |
| Push Tube |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Concrete Core |
300mm
(30-300mm) |
300mm
(30-300mm) |
300mm
(30-300mm) |
300mm
(30-300mm) |
300mm
(30-300mm) |
300m
(30-300mm) |
| Angled Holes |
45°
from vertical |
45°
from vertical |
Limited |
No |
45°
from vertical |
45°
from vertical |
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| Our Resources Drilling Division undertakes exploration and production drilling programmes purposes on existing mine sites or in remote areas. |
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Macquarie Drilling specialises in the following drilling methods for Site Investigation and Resources Drilling markets.
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Macquarie Drilling fleet consists of Mobile drilling rigs, high pressure compressors and boosters and support equipment.
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Macquarie Drilling Head Office Details:
66-68 Christie Street, St Mary's,
NSW 2760
Tel: 1300 672 557
Fax: 1300 672 995
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