Drill > Image > Automate: A New Era
This year, Major Drilling launched our field-ready Drillside Imaging Unit, part of our unique service offering that is poised to transform the drilling industry. This innovative mobile unit, producing high quality images, is already at work at G Mining Ventures Corp.’s Tocantinzinho gold project in Brazil.
Backed by field-tested innovations and measurable performance improvements, this technology is uniquely positioned to enhance efficiency, lower costs, and redefine operational standards at scale.
“We congratulate Major Drilling on this milestone and thank them for inviting G Mining to pilot the new drillside imaging unit. It’s exciting to finally see meaningful innovation coming from a drilling company with Major Drilling leading the way. Their unique integration of drilling and imaging services, along with KORE’s logging automation, is putting real-time core photos in our hands and allowing us to run a more responsive and efficient drill program at the Tocantinzinho gold project.”
— Julie-Anaïs Debreil, Vice President of Geology & Resources at G Mining Ventures Corp.
Enables Swift, Informed Decision Making
By delivering immediate, high-resolution images from the field using internet or cellular data on site, the unit gives teams real-time insights into subsurface conditions. This instant access to critical geological data enables agile decision-making, streamlines workflows, and helps project leaders confidently adjust strategies and drive projects forward.
Boosts Accuracy & Efficiency of Geological Modeling
Integrated with KORE GeoSystems’ Artificial Intelligence-powered logging, the Drillside Imaging Unit significantly boosts the accuracy and efficiency of geological modeling. With continuous real-time imaging and analysis, geological models can be updated dynamically—reflecting the most current subsurface conditions as the drilling progresses. This iterative process means that models are no longer static snapshots but living resources that evolve in tandem with the project.
Enhances Confidence in Data Quality
Deployed drillside to image core immediately upon extraction, the integrity of geological and structural information is safe guarded, enhancing confidence in data quality. This approach significantly improves data reliability by eliminating the risk of compromising core samples in transit. The synergy of instant visual feedback with advanced AI-powered logging not only streamlines workflows but also ensures that key decisions are always grounded in the most current and accurate information available.
Ultimately, the Drillside Imaging Unit not only improves confidence in geological models but also empowers drilling teams to make faster, more informed decisions. The ability to spot subtle geological features, anticipate operational risks, and optimize resource allocation leads to safer, more productive, and cost-effective drilling campaigns. This leap forward sets a new benchmark for the industry—redefining what’s possible in subsurface exploration and modeling.
