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Imerys talc exploration, Rodoretto, Italy

Project Information

This project includes drilling through a dedicated drift within the Rodoretto talc mine operated by Imerys Talc Italy SpA. The project aims to provide new exploration data for the Far North and exploration target.

Client :Imerys Talc SpA
Location :Rodoretto, Italy
Year launched :2023
End :May 2023
Value :0.5M €
Meters :1,300 meters

Project Description

To facilitate access to the exploration target, a dedicated drift of 200 meters was opened. From 9 drilling stations a total of 1,300m, alocated into 27 boreholes ragning from vertical to sub-horizontal, will be drilled aiming directly to the Far North exploration target.

The project requires high-quality drilling techniques and high-recovery in the soft talc. Best-practices applied by Geotest ensure best recoveries, not only in the talc but also at the contact between hanging-wall waste and the ore.

The project includes a downhole survey measurement at the end of each borehole. The service is powered by Devico's state-of-the-art gyroscopic instrumentation (DeviGyro) operated by our experienced geologists on site.