Choice of Rigs for Mineral Exploration

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Finding the Right Rig for Mineral Exploration
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• Geology of Earth is a topic that is vast and
  intense. Investigating sampling the earth, sets
  forth many challenges and brings the necessity of
  analyzing several factors to choose an
  appropriate drilling rig. Such considerable
  aspects are as follows

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• Type of Samples Required
• Most geologists associate samples with coring,
  for which a chuck drive coring rig is used. But
  instead of core, a chip sample from open hole is
  only required to see if target mineral exists.
  For quick uncontaminated sample, Reverse
  Circulation drilling is suggested.

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• Capability of Drilling of Formation
• The process of retrieving the core sample is not
  always easy. For instance, sand and gravel
  formations can make it hard to recover samples.
  For the most difficult geologies, a sonic rig
  would be an ideal choice to retrieve samples.

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• Rig Size Budget
• The depth and diameter of the bore or the core
  size are the parameters that determine the choice
  of rig size. As for budget, a high priced
  full-fledged provides higher meterage rates while
  inexpensive ones can drill depths of up to 200m.

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• Type of carrier
• Rig manufacturers offer a range of carriers such
  as truck, trailer, tractor, crawler and more.
  Crawlers would do well for mining locations
  whereas trucks are ideal in dry and flat areas.

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• Now that you have realized the key parameters to
  consider for your exploration requirements,
  approach an exploration rig manufacturer for
  suggestions.
• Paranthaman Exporters is an award winning rig
  manufacturer that have been manufacturing
  exporting drilling rigs to over 30 countries. For
  details,
• Visit www.prdrigs.com or call 9786665888.

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