Why Jackleg Drilling Still Matters in Mining
If you've ever spent time in a hard rock mine, you know that jackleg drilling isn't exactly a walk in the park. It's loud, it's wet, and it requires a level of physical coordination that you just don't get from operating a joystick in a climate-controlled cab. While the mining industry has trended toward massive, automated drill jumbos that look like something out of a sci-fi movie, the old-school jackleg hasn't vanished. In fact, for a lot of narrow-vein operations and smaller exploration projects, it's still the most important tool in the box. ...