Directional Drilling and Mining Articles & Guides | Aziwell

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Explore Aziwell’s collection of articles and guides designed to help you better understand the landscape of directional drilling.

Here you’ll find insights, explanations, and perspectives that shed light on directional drilling practices and the industry surrounding it. Helping you see the bigger picture.

What is diamond core drilling?

‍Diamond core drilling is a precise drilling technique that is used for mineral exploration in the industry, as well as in geological exploration, construction, and engineering. This article delves into the process of diamond drilling while discussing its applications and potential benefits as well.

Explaining wildcat wells and pilot holes

Discover the differences between wildcat wells and pilot holes in exploration. Our expert explains how new technology ensures precision and reduced costs.

Understanding Rare Earth Elements (REE)

Rare earth elements are a group of 17 metallic elements used for high-tech applications. REE mining requires expertise in processing, which we delve into here.

How hard rock directional coring tools work

The Azidrill resolves the “trade-off” between steering capability and core data. Understand how directional drilling technology has evolved over the years.

Why geological surveys matter in 2026

A geological survey is an investigation of the surface and underground geological features and structures. Discover why it matters in 2026.

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Breaking down the directional drilling methods

Directional drilling methods have become more advanced over the years. Today it relies upon high-tech steering techniques, which this article outlines.

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Every directional drilling equipment you should know

Directional drilling equipment covers everything from the drilling rig to the surveying tools. Explore the entire list of equipment here.

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The process of directional core drilling

Directional core drilling is a type of directional drilling in which the core is being recovered. We explain the 5-step process here.

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The history of directional drilling

Directional drilling has been practiced since the 1920s, but in recent years, there has been much technological progress. Discover the 4-chapter history.

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Hard rock directional drilling: History & technologies

Hard rock directional drilling is ideal for drilling controlled boreholes through rock formations. Our Azidrill is a good example of such a tool; read more.

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An introduction to geophysical surveys

A geophysical survey uses seismic and magnetic surveying to collect data about subsurface features. This guide delves into all features of geophysical surveys.

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Borehole drilling: What is it, and how does it work?

Borehole drilling is the process for creating narrow, cylindrical holes in the ground for accessing water, oil, or gas. Understand how the process works here.

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An overview of placer mining

Placer mining is a method for separating minerals like gold and diamonds from sand or gravel. Our guide explains how it is done and important considerations.

Directional core drilling: Precision & efficiency

As mineral exploration pushes deeper and drill programs grow in complexity, traditional metrics like cost per metre are no longer fit for purpose.

Diamond mining methods and process

The process covers exploring, extracting, and processing diamond ores, as well as sorting rough diamonds

Salt mining process and methods

This article outlines the diverse methods by which salt is procured, focusing on two dominant underground mining techniques.

An introduction to strip mining

Get an overview of how strip mining works, its environmental impacts and benefits, and the historical backdrop and a prediction on the use of strip mining.

A handbook on coal mining

Coal mining is the process of extracting coal from the ground or from an underground mine. Explore the step-by-step process in this article.

Technological trends and advances in mining

Today, AI, digitalization, and robotics are making waves in the mining industry, responsible for critical technological changes.

Borehole surveying: What is it, and why do we do it?

Borehole surveying measures the trajectory of a drilled borehole. There are a variety of general and specialized survey tools that we delve into here.

What is geoscience?

Geoscience is the study of the Earth, including rocks, living organisms, oceans, and the atmosphere. It is the foundation for mining and mineral exploration.

Directional core drilling vs. Horizontal directional drilling

Directional core drilling drills along a curved path, while horizontal directional drilling drills horizontally. Explore their differences here.

What are critical minerals?

Critical minerals are essential components of technological and industrial products. Strategic critical mineral mining is important to keep up with the demand.

Copper mining and processing

Copper mining is done through open-pit or underground mining, and this article uncovers the prevalent extraction methods used when mining for copper.

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What is open pit mining?

Open-pit mining extracts near-surface ore bodies in a large scale, which has benefits and challenges associated with it. This article addresses the issue.

What is directional drilling? Everything to know

Directional drilling enables precise, curved boreholes and multi-target branching. Learn how this technique works and its key benefits.

What is gold mining?

Gold mining has shaped global economies for centuries. Discover the history, tech, and process behind extracting gold.

Everything you need to know about ore mining

Ores are key to metal production. Learn how ore is formed, extracted, and refined through heat and chemical methods here.

Preparations for underground drilling operations

Underground mining explained

Learn how underground mining accesses deep orebodies, key extraction methods, operational challenges, and how directional core drilling optimizes exploration.

Understanding mineral exploration

Mineral exploration searches for rock mineralization. Discover how geological data is extracted and read the process here.