Drilling into hard rock has always been limited by mechanical tools. Radiation-based drilling changes that by using energy ...

Scientists in the United States are preparing to drill into one of the country’s most closely watched volcanoes in a bid to unlock a new class of ultra-deep geothermal power. The project aims to tap ...

The advancement of rock cutting and drilling technologies is central to modern resource extraction and civil engineering practices. Significant progress has been achieved through the integration of ...

Rock drilling performance is pivotal in the optimisation of excavation and mining operations, with penetration rate analysis serving as a central metric for assessing efficiency. This field integrates ...