The introduction of mechanical shaft drilling in the Gold Fields Group

- Organization:
- The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- Pages:
- 9
- File Size:
- 876 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1988
Abstract
The paper reviews the introduction 01mechanical shaft drilling into the sinking 01shafts in the Gold Fields Group. A comparison is made between the operating costs 01the drilling rig and those of conventional hand-held machines, and it is concluded that, despite certain disadvantages, mechanical drilling is preferable.
Citation
APA:
(1988) The introduction of mechanical shaft drilling in the Gold Fields GroupMLA: The introduction of mechanical shaft drilling in the Gold Fields Group. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1988.