Core quality and recovery
Poor barrel, bit or fluid choice can disintegrate core and distort interpretation.
Exploration & drilling
Core drilling · Field geology · Remote zones
2000 m
max drilling depth
85%
target core recovery
60+ days
typical campaign
100%
sample traceability
Context
Exploration determines a deposit's viability and value. Geological-data quality — tied to the consumables used — conditions investment decisions worth hundreds of millions. In Sub-Saharan Africa, campaigns often run in remote areas without infrastructure. MINEFECT supports you with consumables optimised for your formation, reliable instrumentation and logistics that reach the most isolated sites.
Key challenges
Logistics in remote zones
A consumable stockout can interrupt an entire campaign for weeks.
Drilling-equipment durability
Rod failure at depth can cause loss of string and hole abandonment.
Our solutions
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Diamond drilling crowns
Impregnated or set crowns for soft to very hard formations.
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Core barrels and casing
Wireline NQ, HQ, PQ systems for deep core recovery.
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Drill rods and couplings
High fatigue-resistant rods and precision threaded couplings.
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Drilling fluids and polymers
Biodegradable muds and rheological additives for all conditions.
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Field supply logistics
Delivery by air, road or river with adapted packaging.