Tribe Technology said it has shipped its first autonomous reverse circulation TTDS GC 700 drill rig from its manufacturing site in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to its first customer McKay Drilling, a subsidiary of Major Drilling, in Australia.
“We look forward to the demonstration of the operation of the drill rig in the field and this will be a tremendous platform for expanding our customer partnerships,” said CEO Charlie King. “I would like to thank McKay Drilling for the significant support in the development phase of this product and belief in the company to deliver this first innovative drill rig.”
Delivery to Australia is on target for the end of September. The drill rig will used at an undisclosed tier 1 iron ore mining asset.
Source: Tribe Technology