The earth is fast losing its mineral deposits and it is imperative for every human being to do their bit in trying to preserve the natural resources. However, in this particular scenario, the mining industry has to be the most careful. If you are not using the right tools and equipment while exploring the new mining area, you run the risk of destroying natural resources. Not only might this, without the correct measures, this type of activity actually reduce the value of the mine for your production in the future. With so much lying at stake, it is important to know the best tools that you can use to explore mining areas for potential reserves:-
Core Bits- A core bit can help you cut and penetrate the rock well to explore the mineral reserves lying underneath the surface. With the core bit, you can be accurate in the amount of cutting needed to start the mining process. This way, any exploration you do can avoid over digging in any area, which destroys the surface mineral layer.
Pumps- You need the support of a powerful pump to help extend the efficiency of your drips and bits. However, make sure to check for portability, as many new mines might not have enough space available for a large pump. Also, you should check for added features such as friction reduction or zero vibrations. These can come especially handy when you need to operate the pump in an unstable underground area.
Drill- You need the right type of drill to build effective pits and holes where the mining has to be at a deep underground level. Holes for such exploration might need to be over 100 feet deep. This is impossible to achieve with simple manual digging. However, just like with the mud pumps above, make sure to check for the vibration level of the drills before you start using them for your project. Too many vibrations can loosen the surface layer of the rock wall making it unstable for the team to stand on or dig under. Also, if you are mining at a small scale during the exploring phase, make sure to go for drills that are more suitable for smaller projects. Do not use the big drills in small scale mines because they can do more damage than help in such a situation.
Rock Support – You can also look for underground bolters and drills that can also help as rock support. This is especially useful when the project is at the exploring phase. At this point stable rigs and stands have not yet been constructed, so the rock support drill can substitute for the situation.
Exploring a new mine is an exciting prospect but it can also be dangerous. So every care and safety precaution should be taken when you are selecting the right mining equipment to be used at this stage.
