MEDATech Borterra is set to showcase a new ITH-raise drill that is built for four underground drilling applications at next week’s MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024 event in Las Vegas, USA.

The Borterra RaisePro-48T sets a new standard in efficiency, versatility and innovation, according to the company. The track-mounted, in-the-hole (ITH) drill is capable of drilling 3.5 in (89 mm) to 48 in (1,219 mm) diameter holes: 3.5-8.5 in diameter production holes, 10-20 in diameter maintenance & service holes, 20-30 in diameter blasthole slot raises and 42-48 in diameter manways/escapeways.

It has the torque and hoisting capacity required for raiseboring and the speed needed for production drilling, the company claims.

“This drill fills a clear demand in the marketplace,” Steve Archer of Archer Mining & Civil Services, the exclusive distributor for RaisePro, says. “We’ve been planning this drill for several years with MEDATech and it’s exciting to see it move from design to production.”

The RaisePro is equipped with an industry-leading top drive, ultra-heavy duty mast with split centraliser, breakout jaw and highly accurate Borterra custom control system, the company says. All machine functions are managed through programmable modules via a CANBUS controller, providing efficient and seamless operation.

Taylor Davies, MEDATech Borterra Division Manager, says: “Like all MEDATech equipment, this drill was engineered for durability in extreme environments. It combines efficiency and productivity with a focus on operator safety. All functions are controllable by radio remote, allowing the operator to stay at a safe distance There are also several health and safety features available, such as battery-electric tramming and autonomous robotic rod handling.”

The RaisePro will be featured at MINExpo 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, September 24-26 at the Archer Mining booth.