Drilling·
Types of drilling in mining
The main kinds of drilling and where they are used.
Main kinds
- Blast-hole (holes for the charge)
- Exploration (studying the rock)
- Support (ground control, drainage)
In mining, it is most often blast-hole drilling for drill & blast, where accuracy and productivity matter.
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