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Diamond Drilling Equipment Service

Diamond drilling equipment service is a specialized process used in various applications, including geological exploration, high-quality sample retrieval, deep well drilling, and obtaining precise information about subsurface geology. This drilling method is distinguished by its ability to recover high-quality diamond core samples, providing a detailed view of geological formations.

Here is a description of the diamond drilling equipment service: 

Before commencing drilling, detailed planning is undertaken, involving the selection of the well location, desired depth, and specific project objectives. The choice of diamond drilling technique is based on geological conditions and project purposes.

An appropriate diamond bit is chosen for the geological conditions of the site and drilling objectives. These bits are embedded with industrial diamonds that effectively cut through hard rocks and resilient geological formations.

The drill string, consisting of connected pipes that extend from the surface to the bottom of the well, is rotated as the diamond bit cuts and retrieves samples from the substrate. This technique allows for the recovery of high-quality diamond cores.

As drilling progresses, cylindrical diamond cores are recovered, providing valuable information about subsurface geology, including stratigraphy, mineral composition, and geological formation structure.

Drilling fluid is used to maintain well stability and cool the diamond bit. The fluid is injected down the drill string and exits through the bit, transporting drilling cuttings back to the surface.

As drilling proceeds, diamond core samples are taken at regular intervals, and data such as depth, sample descriptions, and other relevant parameters are recorded.

The recovered diamond cores are analyzed to assess subsurface geology, identify minerals, geological structures, and important geological features, and meet project objectives.

In some cases, well casing is installed to maintain the well's structural integrity and prevent aquifer contamination or the entry of unwanted fluids.

The diamond drilling equipment service is essential for geological research, mineral exploration, mineral deposit assessment, and other projects that require high-quality samples and precise data on subsurface geology.

Equipo de perforación diamantina y personal en un proyecto minero de alta montaña
Perforación diamantina en el proyecto Sapitos, La Rioja

Drillar's track record

Projects where Drillar has provided this service (Diamond core drilling (DDH)):

ProjectProvinceClientPeriod
El QuevarSaltaSilex Argentina S.A.2026 (ongoing)
El PachónSan JuanGlencore (Glencore Pachón S.A.)2025-26
AltarSan JuanAldebaran Resources (Minera Peregrine Argentina S.A.U.)2025-26
VendavalSaltaFirst Quantum Minerals (Corriente Argentina S.A.)2025-26
SapitosLa RiojaFirst Quantum Minerals (Corriente Argentina S.A.)2024
Los AzulesSan JuanMcEwen Copper (Andes Corporación Minera S.A.)2023-24 and 2024-25

It drills PQ3, HQ3 and NQ3 holes with wireline core recovery.

Owned rigs for this service: Boart Longyear LF160, Boart Longyear LF90D and Maqpower H600.

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