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Pacific Mining Technologies - Pty Ltd Pacific Mining (PTY) LTD is a leading supplier of exploration mining equipment.Our Products include They spend over $60M in Research and Development per year.

Pacific Mining (PTY) LTD is a leading supplier of exploration mining equipment. We are the distributors of Hanjin D&B Exploration Drills, M-I SWACO Drilling Fluids, Boyles Diamantina Christensen Diamond Drilling Tools, and Pacific DTH & RC Hammers. Some of the key features of the products that we distribute are:
Hanjin D&B
Hanjin D&B is a leading supplier of drilling equipment. They have a wide range of drilling rigs which include: diamond drilling rigs, reverse circulation (RC) rigs, blast hole drilling rigs & grade control rigs, water boring rigs and horizontal directional drills, and Compressors. They have rod carriers to make it easier and safer to handle and transport rods. Their rigs are manufactured according to the Australian safety standards, which makes them one of the safest drills in the market. M-I SWACO - A Schlumberger Company
M-I SWACO is the biggest manufacturer of drilling chemicals in the world. They provide turnkey drilling solutions for any drilling conditions. They use their worldwide knowledge and experience to offer the best solutions for customer drilling problems. MI SWACO are world leaders in reducing user drilling costs per meter. Boyles Diamantina Christensen
This Company has a long history of manufacturing through their Christensen brand. They supply diamond drilling tools that are designed to work in tough conditions around the world. The products include:
1) Diamond Drilling Bits
2) Reaming Shells
3) Core Lifter Case & Core Springs
4) Core Barrels (Link Latch or Spring Latch)
5) Drilling Rods
Pacific Mining has operations throughout Southern Africa, East Africa and South America. We provide onsite support for all our products. Our support includes:

05/11/2026

⛏️ WATCH THE ROD HANDLING.

There's more to drilling technology than what happens at the bit.

Pacific Mining's project portfolio features a hands-free rod-handling solution.

It's an interesting part of the machine to look at because rod handling is a distinct activity within the drilling process.

The equipment deserves a closer look than a standard photograph of the complete rig.

See the project examples on our website.

THE FAMOUS LAST WORDS OF A DRILLING SHIFT⛏️ “JUST ONE MORE ROD.” 😅Four words every drilling crew has heard.And somehow, ...
31/10/2026

THE FAMOUS LAST WORDS OF A DRILLING SHIFT

⛏️ “JUST ONE MORE ROD.” 😅

Four words every drilling crew has heard.

And somehow, they're not always the last four words of the shift.

If you've spent enough time around a drill rig, you know exactly what we mean.

What's the one phrase your drilling crew says almost every day? 👇

⚙️ WHAT EXACTLY DOES YOUR DRILLING PROJECT NEED?Pacific Mining's documented offering brings together:🔹 Hanjin D&B explor...
31/10/2026

⚙️ WHAT EXACTLY DOES YOUR DRILLING PROJECT NEED?

Pacific Mining's documented offering brings together:

🔹 Hanjin D&B exploration drilling rigs and compressors

🔹 Genuine Hanjin replacement parts

🔹 M-I SWACO drilling fluids

🔹 Diamantina Christensen diamond drilling tools

🔹 Pacific DTH and RC hammers and bits

The practical starting point is understanding which product category your operation requires.

A clear enquiry helps begin the right technical and commercial conversation.

Tell our team what equipment or product you are looking for, and contact Pacific Mining for assistance with your enquiry.

🌐 www.pacificmining.co.za

BEFORE THE FLUID GOES DOWNHOLE, IT GOES THROUGH A TEST.Not every drilling-fluid application is the same.Different ground...
30/10/2026

BEFORE THE FLUID GOES DOWNHOLE, IT GOES THROUGH A TEST.

Not every drilling-fluid application is the same.

Different ground conditions and drilling requirements create different demands on fluid performance.

That's why testing and evaluating drilling fluids is an important part of understanding their suitability for an application.

Pacific Mining's company profile documents M-I SWACO mud and bit testing in Botswana and the Northern Cape.

This is a practical example of drilling products being evaluated in real operating environments.

Because choosing a drilling product isn't only about what the product is designed to do.

It's also about understanding how it performs in the intended application.

Field testing brings the discussion closer to actual drilling conditions.

For enquiries about M-I SWACO drilling fluids, contact Pacific Mining.

🚛 A DRILL RIG HAS TWO WORKING ENVIRONMENTS.One is the drill site.The other is the journey to get there.Before equipment ...
23/10/2026

🚛 A DRILL RIG HAS TWO WORKING ENVIRONMENTS.

One is the drill site.

The other is the journey to get there.

Before equipment can operate at a new location, its dimensions, transport configuration, route restrictions and handling requirements must be considered.

Depending on the equipment and transport arrangement, certain components may need to be secured or configured specifically for movement.

A rig designed for demanding drilling applications still needs an appropriate transportation plan.

Moving heavy equipment is a technical operation in its own right.

🔍 A PART NUMBER ISN'T JUST A NUMBER.Two components can look almost identical and still have different specifications.A s...
22/10/2026

🔍 A PART NUMBER ISN'T JUST A NUMBER.

Two components can look almost identical and still have different specifications.

A small difference in dimensions, configuration or compatibility can change whether a replacement part is suitable for a particular machine.

That's why identifying drilling equipment spares involves more than matching a photograph.

The machine model, component description and correct part reference all help establish exactly what is required.

Pacific Mining supplies genuine Hanjin D&B parts and spares as part of its documented equipment offering.

When requesting a replacement component, accurate identification is the starting point.

Contact Pacific Mining for Hanjin parts and spares enquiries.

⚙️ HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ISN'T THE SAME AS FLOW.Two terms often mentioned together. Two very different functions.In a hydra...
21/10/2026

⚙️ HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ISN'T THE SAME AS FLOW.

Two terms often mentioned together. Two very different functions.

In a hydraulic system:

• Pressure develops in response to resistance and is associated with the force or torque an actuator can produce.

• Flow rate determines how quickly hydraulic fluid is supplied, influencing actuator speed.

Increasing pressure doesn't automatically mean a hydraulic cylinder will move faster.

And increasing flow doesn't automatically mean more force.

Understanding the distinction is useful when discussing drilling machinery, hydraulic specifications and equipment performance.

The numbers only become meaningful when you understand what they represent.

🌍 THE DRILL PAD HAS A FOOTPRINT.Exploration drilling is often temporary.But the way a drill site is managed still matter...
16/10/2026

🌍 THE DRILL PAD HAS A FOOTPRINT.

Exploration drilling is often temporary.

But the way a drill site is managed still matters.

Access routes, water use, drilling consumables, waste handling and the condition in which a site is left all deserve attention.

A well-managed exploration programme considers more than what happens downhole.

It also considers the surrounding environment and the people who use that land.

Good drilling practice doesn't end when the rig leaves.

⛏️ SMALL CONNECTION. BIG RESPONSIBILITY.A drill string is made up of individual components, but it has to perform as a c...
14/10/2026

⛏️ SMALL CONNECTION. BIG RESPONSIBILITY.

A drill string is made up of individual components, but it has to perform as a connected system.

Every rod connection is part of that system.

Thread condition, correct make-up, alignment and appropriate handling all matter when assembling and operating drilling equipment.

It's easy to focus on what happens at the bit.

But the performance of the drilling system also depends on what connects the equipment above it.

In drilling, the details between the major components deserve just as much attention.

📋 THERE'S MORE TO A SHIFT THAN THE METRES.At the beginning of a drilling shift, one number often gets the most attention...
12/10/2026

📋 THERE'S MORE TO A SHIFT THAN THE METRES.

At the beginning of a drilling shift, one number often gets the most attention.

Metres completed.

But the full story may include much more.

A change in ground conditions.

An unexpected observation.

A decision that affected the drilling approach.

Information the next crew needs to know.

That's why accurate shift records and clear handovers matter.

The metres tell you what was achieved. The details help explain what happened.

To everyone starting up another week on site, work safely.

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Glen Austin
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