Manroc Developments Inc.
Drilling
Drill holes extend to just less than half way to the next raise and are oriented slightly down from horizontal. The down dip helps the toes break to the stope wall.
Drill holes extend to just less than half way to the next raise and are oriented slightly down from horizontal. The down dip helps the toes break to the stope wall. Hole diameters are often fairly small to avoid hangingwall / footwall damage in narrow veins.