Boart Longyear

Boart Longyear has launched a new line of Longyear diamond drilling bits with the release of the first solution in the range, the Longyear Green Bit. The Longyear Diamond Bit Colour Series is described by the company as an innovative and versatile new line of diamond coring bits. Utilising patent-pending technology, these bits are engineered to … Continue reading Boart Longyear unveils new line of diamond drill bits →

Boart Longyear’s safety and training manager for west and central Australia, David Hay, discusses the importance of safety for new workers entering the mining industry.

Boart Longyear’s Zachary Strauss discusses how the company’s latest drill rig and loader solutions work together to reduce the risk of hand and back injuries.

Mining companies increasingly expect drilling contractors to keep pace with their commitment for healthier and safer work sites for all employees, according to Boart Longyear.

Boart Longyear has launched its new global training program for drillers, which incorporates the company’s standards and worldwide best practice.

An improvement program at drilling company Boart Longyear has delivered notable gains in productivity and operational efficiencies.

Deep Exploration Technologies Cooperative Research Centre (DET CRC) has signed a licencing agreement for its technology for monitoring and optimising diamond drilling – the Wireless Sub – with Boart Longyear, the supplier of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling. The Wireless Sub couples the drill rig to the drill rods in the hole and … Continue reading Wireless sub – technology for smarter, faster drilling →

The government of Ontario in Canada has awarded Boart Longyear CAD$1.37 million for a new mineral exploration drilling site and for drilling systems technology.

Boart Longyear has unveiled its latest LF160 Drill Rig and Freedom Loader during this year’s MINExpo in Nevada.

Professor Anton Kepic has been appointed Boart Longyear professorial chair at Curtin University in WA.

Boart Longyear has unveiled its new mobile underground coring drill rigs at DrillFest.

Boart Longyear is celebrating its 125th anniversary, marking the occasion by announcing a historic timeline and collection of company artefacts dating back to the late 1800s.

A senior Boart Longyear manager has stepped down as the company restructures.

Boart Longyear has signed a commercialisation agreement with the DET CRC for its in-hole sensor technology.

BHP has reportedly brought to an end its existing contracts in the Pilbara as the miner seeks to cut costs.

Boart Longyear has had its financial future secured following Centerbridge Partners’ decision to increase its investment in the company.

The implementation of a drill control interface has boosted productivity at the face

The continued future of Boart Longyear is cloudy following the driller’s latest negative financial results.

New drill orientation systems are helping drillers cut time and costs.

Boart Longyear has released a new rock drill, the S250-M3, designed to cut noise levels.