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Production Blast Hole Drilling

 Andean Drilling, specializes in precision blast hole drilling, blending skill with deep technical knowledge to achieve unmatched accuracy and efficiency. Our commitment to excellence ensures each drilling operation aligns with strategic mine plans, enhances material handling, and reduces operational costs. Through rigorous operator training and state-of-the-art drill rigs, we minimize deviation and maximize penetration rates, offering cost-effective solutions across various mining methods. Embrace excellence and efficiency with Andean Drilling, your partner in advancing sustainable mining practices.

Service Bore Hole Drilling

Andean Drilling is at the forefront of utilizing long hole drill rigs, essential for both production blast hole drilling and specialized applications demanding high precision. Our services extend to a variety of borehole drilling, including drain holes for effective water management, electrical holes for uninterrupted power supply, paste fill holes for ground stability, and probe holes for real-time ground condition monitoring. Our expertise in offering tailored drilling solutions ensures we meet the unique needs of each mining project with safety and efficiency as our top priorities. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Andean Drilling is your partner in advancing toward a more efficient and sustainable mining future.

Conventional Raise Drilling

At Andean Drilling, we excel in Conventional Raising, the preferred method for creating vertical voids in underground mines, adaptable for both upward (inverse Raise) and downward (drop Raise) excavations. Our precise and strategic drilling processes, adhering to rigorous Andean standards, ensure the creation of relief voids with unmatched accuracy. Offering a wide array of standard designs, our services cater to various applications such as production stoping, ventilation systems, ore/waste transfers, and safe manways/escapeways. Our extensive equipment list is tailored to meet the diverse needs of each project, embodying our commitment to excellence, efficiency, and safety in underground mining. Explore our solutions and equip your project with Andean Drilling’s expertise for unparalleled results.

Canister Slot Drilling

At Andean Drilling, we utilize the sophisticated Cubex Orion for canister slot drilling, a key technique in underground mining that ensures precise 610mm (24-inch) boreholes with our cutting-edge Canister tool, armed with three six-inch In-The-Hole (ITH) hammers. This method, crucial for initiating blasting sequences, enhances efficiency and safety across various applications such as production stoping, ventilation, ore/waste management, and the creation of manways/escapeways. Our expertise in canister slot drilling, coupled with the versatility of the Cubex Orion, empowers us to meet the complex demands of modern mining operations, ensuring top-tier results and advancing your project with precision and reliability. Discover the Andean Drilling difference for a new era of underground excavation.

Bulk Blasting

Andean Drilling Services offers an all-encompassing bulk blasting service, emphasizing precision-engineered blast layouts, meticulous blast hole depth measurement, and strategic priming and sequencing. Our dedication to safety and efficiency extends to blast guard duties and precise blast execution, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery with consistent performance. With global experience and certification in handling a vast array of explosive materials—including ANFO, stick powders, slurry, emulsions, and various detonators—we bring unmatched expertise to every project. Central to our mission is the ongoing training of our drillers in bulk blasting techniques, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in the mining industry. Trust Andean Drilling Services to elevate your project with our expertly managed bulk blasting solutions, tailored to meet the specific needs of your operation.

Cable Bolt Installation

Cable bolting is critical for mine stability, especially in high-stress zones, ensuring safety and rock integrity around open excavations. At Andean Drilling Services, our expertise extends beyond production drilling and blasting, with a specialized focus on a comprehensive cable bolting program. Equipped with advanced tools and a team of highly trained operators, we offer a full suite of services from equipment provision to the completion of cable bolting tasks, ensuring a safe work environment and enhanced rock stability. Our commitment to safety is reflected in our thorough provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for all tasks, reinforcing our dedication to the efficiency and success of your mining operations. Partner with Andean for a holistic approach to cable bolting, underpinning your mine’s safety and success.

Operator Training

Andean Drilling Services offers a robust Operator Training program focused on the unique challenges of underground mining. Prioritizing safety and competency, our training blends hands-on, on-the-job learning with flexibility to accommodate individual skill levels. Unlike traditional time-based programs, our skill-based assessments ensure trainees achieve mastery in operating a wide array of equipment critical to mining operations, including top hammer percussive drills, ITH drills, scoop trams, scissor lifts, boom trucks, forklifts, man carriers, and tractors. Our experienced trainers are dedicated to equipping trainees with the necessary skills for safe, efficient operation, preparing them for successful careers in the demanding environment of underground mining. Join Andean Drilling Services to elevate your skills and safety awareness in the mining industry.

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