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Geology General Information

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

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
geological compasses

Who Is the Best Geological Field Equipment Supplier?

We compare top geological field equipment suppliers to help you decide who is the best fit for your needs. Consider range, quality, and service in our overview.

Spencer Dormer Jul 7 · 4 min
Core shed with roller racking

How to achieve a world class core shed workflow within the most basic of facilities.

You can build a core shed regardless of available space and budget. Find out the components of roller racking and set it up for a more efficient workflow.

Spencer Dormer Jul 7 · 5 min
Aerial mine survey mapping using LiDAR technology

LiDAR Drones in Mine Surveying & Mapping

Explore the role of LiDAR drones in modern mine surveying and mapping. Understand the benefits, limitations, and future impact on a surveyor's workflow.

Spencer Dormer Jul 7 · 2 min
Smartphones being used by a crowd outdoors

Boom and Bust: the Mineral Commodities that will Keep Australian Mines Running

The global demand for mineral commodities continues to shift as new technologies are introduced. How will this affect Australia's mining industry?

Spencer Dormer Jul 7 · 3 min
Drone being controlled from a tablet to do site surveying

How Drones Are Changing the Mining Industry

Discover the uses of UAVs and drones in the mining industry. From surveying to safety inspections, see how drone technology boosts efficiency and data.

Spencer Dormer Jul 7 · 3 min