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Geology Best Practices

Deep-dive technical articles on geology best practices — from 25+ years of working with miners across the geology frontier.

Why Design Matters Now More Than Ever in Core Processing

Why Design Matters Now More Than Ever in Core Processing

Learn why core facility design matters and how industries like automotive, warehousing, and healthcare use smart planning to boost efficiency, safety, and scalability.

Spencer Dormer Jun 19 · 4 min
Designing for the Future of Core Facilities

Designing for the Future of Core Facilities

Discover how the Discoverer Core Facility Design Service helps geology teams streamline core shed workflows, improve safety, and maximize space with expert consultation, 3D CAD layouts, and seamless implementation planning.

Spencer Dormer Jun 19 · 4 min
Core Saw Silica Dust/Mist Safety: How To Minimise Risk

Core Saw Silica Dust/Mist Safety: How To Minimise Risk

Discover effective strategies to manage silica dust in core sheds, enhancing worker safety with advanced Discoverer Automatic core saw technology and best practices for protection.

Spencer Dormer Oct 8 · 3 min
Geologist using Discoverer Recycled Plastic Core Trays

How Geology & Environmental Teams are Revolutionising Mining Forever

Make massive impact on your key ESG numbers by simply switching to Discoverer Recycled Plastic Core Trays.

Spencer Dormer Mar 15 · 5 min
Stacks of Plastic Core Trays

What’s the Best Way to Recycle Old Core Trays?

Is your team focusing on “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”? Learn effective methods to repurpose and recycle old core trays responsibly. This guide covers recycling programs and creative reuse options to help minimise waste.

Spencer Dormer Oct 28 · 1 min
Plastics for recycling

Sustainable Plastics in Mining Supply Chains: An ESG Guide

An essential guide for miners on integrating sustainable plastics into supply chains. Explore ESG impacts and alternatives for products like core trays.

Spencer Dormer Oct 18 · 4 min
Core Shed Design Guide – Optimising Layout with Roller Racks

Core Shed Design Guide – Optimising Layout with Roller Racks

Learn how to plan an efficient core shed layout using roller racking systems. This guide covers best practices for core storage design to streamline handling.

Spencer Dormer Sep 22 · 20 min
Reverse Circulation (RC) drill program in action

Meeting Drill Waste Requirements: EPA-Compliant Best Practices

Drill waste regulations are stricter than ever. Learn EPA-compliant best practices to manage and dispose of drilling waste responsibly, streamline approval processes, and avoid costly compliance issues.

Spencer Dormer Jul 25 · 6 min
How can my Mine Site or Exploration Project return COVID-safe?

How can my Mine Site or Exploration Project return COVID-safe?

As restrictions loosen, Aussie Miners, Geologists & Fieldies will return to work. Whether to the office or the outback - how do you keep COVID-safe?

Spencer Dormer Jul 7 · 1 min
How Geologists Can Thrive in a Changing Industry

How Geologists Can Thrive in a Changing Industry

Discover key strategies for geologists to adapt and thrive in the face of industry shifts, technological change, and economic uncertainty.

Spencer Dormer Jul 7 · 5 min