VersaDrill Canada has launched its new revolutionary product, the VersaMobile KmN.8UM underground drill rig at PDAC. “It is a powerful and safe telecontrol drill. Because the VersaDrill Canada team wanted to build this machine to address the many challenges encountered by drillers, it offers three unique characteristics that are not found on other drills. In addition to being mobile, it features a built-in working platform, which considerably reduces the time required to move between bays. The drill is also equipped with the Zero Energy security system, which allows driller assistants to work safely. Finally, a great feature of the VersaMobile KmN.8UM is that it can easily fit into a shipping container.”

The company has also unveiled its Inner Tube Puller at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention. Back pain is one of the main causes of absenteeism among drillers. The Inner Tube Puller was developed by a group of employees looking for ways to make drilling easier on the back. With this unique piece of equipment, drillers can pull the inner tube from a drill hole without undue stress and strain.

The company says that what makes it so effective is the slip‑resistant diamond‑coated rollers used. Compatible with every drill brand, the inner tube puller lets drillers extract up to 15 m of tube at a time, a feat that would be impossible manually. “The Inner Tube Puller improves driller safety and performance, all in one go” says Pietro De Ciccio, General Manager, VersaDrill Canada.