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 Group
MLA: The introduction of mechanical shaft drilling in the Gold Fields Group. The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1988.