Drilling for Geology

Drilling for Geology


8 CPD HoursA one day seminar presented by the Australian Drilling Industry Association and AIG Queensland Branch.

AIG’s Queensland Branch and the Australian Drilling Industry Association have teamed up to present the next Friday Seminar – Drilling for Geology. The seminar will combine technical talks and practical demonstrations of drilling related activities. There will be at least one drill rig at site together with a wide range of drilling products and technologies. Confirmed talks will cover:

  • The latest research into new drilling methods
  • Drilling – What method to use and why
  • Drilling muds and additives
  • Downhole survey technology
  • Drill site preparation – leading practice
  • plus lots more

 

TECHNICAL PROGRAM

  • Legislative requirements for bore and well design
  • Exploration ‘SSE’ing – from go to whoa!
  • Overview of different drilling methods and applications
  • The application of water powered percussive hammers to deep mineral exploration
  • Water well drilling methods and applications
  • Coal drilling and resource geology
  • Improving the collection of coal borehole data with CoalLog
  • Mud for geologists
  • Reflex Hub and XRF methods for drilling
  • Leading practice in drill pad methodology
  • Drilling data collection as inputs to resource estimation

AIG and ADIA Members $150, Non-Members $250, Students $45, AIG Retired members $90. (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included).

On-line registration is now available for this event – click here to access our secure registration service.

For more information (including sponsorship options and offers to present a paper) contact Mark Berry or Clem Hill.