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Industry news, product updates and our thoughts on digital operations for drilling contractors and exploration teams in mineral exploration.

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Top 6+ drilling software to digitise your drilling in 2024

Discover the top drilling software solutions of 2024 to digitise your drilling operations. Explore our curated list of cloud-based and integrated platforms to optimize performance, streamline workflows, and enhance data management in the mining industry.

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Time usage models explained

"If the bit ain't turning, no one's earnin'." Learn how Time Usage Models can help mining companies and drilling contractors gain clear insights into rig time allocation, identify inefficiencies, and optimise operations for peak productivity and profitability.

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What are drilling metrics?

Learn how drilling metrics like Cost Per Meter, Penetration Rate, and Rig Utilisation can optimise drilling operations, control costs, and run better drill programs.

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The Rise of the Digital Drill Contractor in Mineral Exploration

Paper plods are becoming fossils in this digital age and today, Read all about the rise of the digital drill contractor

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What is a Plod?

What is a Plod, where did it come from and what is it used for?

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The High Cost of Low-Tech: The Impact of Manual Operations on Drill Programs in Mining

Discover the impact of manual operations on drill program metrics and how to switch to more efficient operations to improve your drilling

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What is Mining SaaS?

Discover Mining SaaS: The Smarter Way to Manage Complex Mining Operations

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The Collaboration Revolution: How Technology is Redefining Work in Mining

Discover the evolution of collaboration on the internet, from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0, and the accelerated the adoption of collaboration tools

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RC Drilling: What it is and what's good about it?

An brief explanation of the basics of RC Drilling and how it differs to other types of drilling.

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The #1 software every mining company needs (no, it's not CorePlan!)

Digitising your mining operations? Consider this software first to protect your drilling or exploration company from a cyber attack.

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Cyber security tips for small and Junior mining businesses [easy + free!]

Small mining businesses are at an increased risk of cyber attacks. Protect your mining business with these free + easy cyber security tips.

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Introducing CorePlan Mobile for drill plods, forms and safety management

DrillPro and CorePlan Safety have now merged into one app, making it easier for you to do what you do best!

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How mobile data capture is changing the game in mining

Finally, new technology is making mobile data capture accessible to small and mid-sized drilling companies. See how it's changing the game.

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Cyber security for small miners: How to secure a laptop in under 15 minutes

It's easy to protect your small mining business' computers - for free! Take 15 minutes and follow these steps to secure your laptop now.

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Cyber security for small miners: 3 tips for boosting software security

Are you making the most of your software security settings? Configure your software with these free tips!

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CorePlan lands DDH1 and opens doors to new office to kick off FY22

Media release: following early adopters' success, growing numbers of drilling and mineral exploration companies are signing up to CorePlan.

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Capture more data than ever before using the new CorePlan Forms add-on

CorePlan Forms is a digital solution for forms checklists, documentation and contacts and more for CorePlan Mobile App users.

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Australian Mining Review: Don’t Plod Along

Read the Australian Mining Review interview with CorePlan chief executive Alex Goulios and growth lead Sachee Perera.

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3 effective recruitment strategies to find geologists and offsiders

Try these simple digital recruitment strategies (that aren't Seek!) to attract high-quality geologists, drillers and offsiders.

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Diamond Drilling: What it is and what's good about it?

An explanation of the basics of Diamond Drilling and how it differs to other types of drilling.

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Air Core Drilling: What it is and what's good about it?

What is Air Core (AC) Drilling and how does it differ to other types of drilling?

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