Enhancing Efficiency in Geological Drilling Campaigns
Drilling is one of the most expensive aspects of geological projects. Whether it’s greenfield exploration, near-site exploration, or infill drilling, the costs can be substantial. Mikronia Consulting is committed to finding innovative ways to improve efficiency in managing geological drilling activities. Our mission is to develop tools and workflows that free geologists from manual data entry, tedious reporting, and guesswork, enabling more informed decision-making.
How Can Mikronia Consulting Help You Improve Drilling Management?
- Drill Hole Planning
We have extensive experience in planning drillholes using industry-leading 3D software, including Leapfrog and Surpac. Our expertise ensures:
• Efficient placement of drillholes to maximize resource discovery and minimize unnecessary drilling.
• Integration of geological, geophysical, and structural data for optimized targeting.
• Effective use of drilling data for refining exploration strategies.
- Experienced Drilling Supervision
We have extensive field experience supervising drilling projects, ensuring:
• Compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• Smooth coordination between geologists and drilling crews.
• Real-time problem-solving to reduce costly delays and inefficiencies.
- Directional Drilling Consultation
For deep or complex targets, directional (or deviation) drilling can be a more efficient alternative to conventional methods. We offer expertise in:
• Planning and supervising directional drilling programs.
• Enhancing the probability of hitting deep targets effectively.
- Cloud-Based Data Collection with Logboard
To improve data accessibility and accuracy, we have developed Logboard, a lightweight cloud platform for drilling data collection. Logboard provides:
• A single source of truth, incorporating driller data entries, core photos, and geological notes.
• Real-time data access, ensuring project stakeholders always have the latest information.
• Easy filtering and exporting, enabling seamless integration with visualization and reporting tools.
Read more about Logboard from our blog post Logboard: Cost-Efficient Solution for Smart Drilling Management
- Automation & Visualization
We help streamline drilling management workflows by implementing tools that:
• Automate routine tasks such as manual data updates.
• Improve data visualization using software like QGIS and Leapfrog.
• Reduce the risk of errors through structured, standardized data processes.
Visualization of drilling schedules
Visualization of ongoing drilling campaign. Check out our blog post on “Creating a drilling campaign overview in QGIS” to see how to create this type of visualization.
- Automated Reporting & Dashboards
Generating reports manually is time-consuming and prone to errors. Mikronia Consulting specializes in:
• Building interactive dashboards with Power BI, Looker Studio, or Tableau.
• Automating spreadsheet-based reports in Excel and Access.
• Developing Python scripts for advanced data processing and visualization.
With automated reporting, geologists and project managers can make informed decisions faster, reducing project downtime and increasing efficiency.
Dashboard examples
Partner with Mikronia Consulting
By partnering with Mikronia Consulting, you gain access to our expertise in drill planning, supervision, workflow automation, and cloud-based data collection tools, ensuring that your projects run efficiently and cost-effectively.
Let’s work together to optimize your drilling operations. Get in touch today to learn how we can help improve efficiency in your exploration and drilling projects!
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Petri Aho, CEO
MSc, D.G.Fin
Mikronia Consulting