40 NOVEMBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® CUSTOM SPECIALTY WINCHES FOR WELL DRILLING AND PUMP HOIST TRUCKS Manufactured with your specifications in mind BLOOM MANUFACTURING, LLC Custom Engineering Solutions Since 1910 Independence, IA 50644 USA www.bloommfg.com P: +1 319-827-1139 P: 800-394-1139 F: +1 319-827-1140 DESIGNED FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE & SAFETY MAINLINE WINCHES 3000 to 35,000 pounds Up to 130 feet per minute SANDLINE WINCHES 1800 to 8000 pounds Up to 800 feet per minute WINCHES Exploring for Lithium Adapted from Information by Cornish Lithium Blackwater Village in Cornwall, UK, is the latest site Cornish Lithium has targeted. The UK-based mineral exploration and development company commenced there earlier this year. The exploration drill rig is the same previously used at Cornish Lithium’s Twelveheads site, with a four-inch borehole targeting a maximum depth of around 6560 feet to intercept the underlying naturally permeable geological structures. At the end of March, permissions were granted by Cornwall Council for a temporary sixmonth General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) for the new exploration project to assess the potential production of lithium from geothermal waters in the vicinity of Blackwater. The new project at Blackwater is part of Cornish Lithium’s strategy to demonstrate Cornwall’s potential to produce lithium from geothermal waters in addition to the company’s existing portfolio of projects at United Downs, Twelveheads, and North Downs. Blackwater has been identified as a highly prospective area to explore for lithium in geothermal waters from extensive digital modeling of Cornwall’s geology. The exact location is based on in-depth geological modeling of the subsurface, to increase the likelihood drilling intercepts the targets aimed for. Permissions from the council were granted for drilling to take place on a 24-hour basis, though the company does not plan to drill for 24 hours every day within the six-month period. Along with the extensive geological modeling ahead of the submission of the GPDO, noise surveys and ecological surveys were conducted and the information was shared with the community for a selection of houses in the project area. An initial project presentation and drop-in sessions were provided to the community, and further drop-in sessions will take place during the drilling program. Equipment on-site will include a small drill rig and associated infrastructure, such as water storage bladders and welfare units (temporary facilities). Editor’s Note: In between our print issues, the WWDR Team prepares an electronic newsletter called E-News Flash by WorldWide by WorldWide Drilling Resource®. This newsletter is filled with articles not included in our print issue. Based on readership, this was the most popular article of the month. Get in on the action and subscribe today at: worldwidedrillingresource.com EXB
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