1 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource® E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource® AUGUST 2026 Thanks for checking out WorldWide Drilling Resource's complimentary e-newsletter supported by these valuable advertisers. Between each print issue of WorldWide Drilling Resource® magazine, you will receive an update on the latest industry happenings. We'd love to hear from you if you have anything you'd like to share with the rest of the drilling world. Send us your press releases, announcements, photos, videos, comments, or anything else that could be of interest to our great industry. Simply send your materials to: e-news@worldwidedrillingresource.com The Next Generation of Air Management: Sewair-Combo® NXC Combination Air Valve The new Sewair‑Combo® NXC is a Next Generation Compact (NXC) combination air valve engineered to provide reliable air release, vacuum protection, and continuous air management in municipal and industrial wastewater systems. Effective air management is essential to the performance and longevity of wastewater collection systems and force mains. When air gets trapped, it can restrict flow, increase pumping costs, contribute to surge conditions, and accelerate wear on system components. It is best suited for wastewater force mains with changing slopes and critical high points where air pockets commonly accumulate. Engineered specifically for demanding wastewater service, it features a powder fusion-bonded epoxy coated ductile iron body, 316 stainless steel float, and stainless-steel internal components providing superior corrosion resistance in aggressive sewage environments. The innovative sloped, funnel-shaped lower body helps minimize the accumulation of grease and debris, supporting dependable operation and reducing maintenance requirements. Designed with serviceability in mind, the valve incorporates two cleanout and drain ports to simplify inspection, draining, testing, and backflushing procedures. Key features and benefits include: • 3-function design for air release, vacuum protection, and continuous air management • 2-inch NPT connection • Operating pressures from 3 PSI to 230 PSI • Temperature rating up to 140°F (60°C) As utilities continue modernizing infrastructure and improving system resilience, Flomatic’s Next Generation Sewair‑Combo® NXC provides a durable, standards-compliant solution that helps reduce maintenance concerns, improve hydraulic performance, and protect wastewater systems from air-related operational challenges. For more information, visit: www.flomatic.com/valves/air-release-vacuum-valves/sewage/sewair-combo-nxc/ Vote for your favorite article to win Readers’ Choice! Every vote is entered into a drawing for a prize (one entry per person please) Send an e-mail to - Enews@worldwidedrillingresource.com or text your vote to - 850-258-2860 Order your E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource® delivered on or about the 15th of each month by clicking here. SAMPLE
Safety When Blasting Adapted from Information by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) In many mining projects, blasting is a key component to operations as a whole. However, the process of blasting - from storage to detonation - requires the upmost care and strict adherence to safety protocols to avoid accidents and injuries. MSHA has provided the following best practices in regard to blasting safety in mining. When it comes to general safety for handling blasting material, no one should ever smoke or use any open flame near explosives. Here are a few more practices MSHA points out such as: Never transport detonators with different explosives. Never run equipment over any loaded boreholes. Always stop blasting operations if a storm is in the area. Always ensure proper cover from flyrock. Never reenter the blast zone until the all clear is given. When it comes to storing explosives before use, it is important they are stored in a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)-approved storage containers (known as magazines). It is important to check if materials have been soaked with water, even if they appear to be completely dry they should not be used. With storage for detonators being the same as transporting, keep them separated from other explosive materials. Magazines should be securely locked when not in use. As explosive products are loaded onto a transport vehicle, it is important to place them gently in the cargo area and not thrown or dropped. Any packaging from the blasting agent should never be reused. Transporting explosives safely is just as important as any other facet of safety. Before transport can begin however, the vehicles used to move the blasting material should be inspected to ensure they are in good working order and equipped with the proper fire retardant systems and/or tools. Transporting explosives should be done in a timely manner and no passengers or sparking materials should be present while doing so. Preparing the site for blasting is another step to help keep workers safe. When making the borehole, it is imperative explosive materials are not drilled into nor put in any hole that was previously packed. Holes should be checked to ensure proper depth and clear of obstructions. When the boreholes are ready for loading, always follow proper loading processes and never prepare primers until they are ready for use. Never force blasting products using tamping tools or otherwise into a blocked borehole. The use of tamping tools can generate sparks or heat which can lead to accidents. With boreholes loaded, it is time to blast it. Before doing so, clear the blast area of workers and equipment. Make sure to use an audible warning signal to warn workers a blast is about to happen and ensure all access roads are guarded. When all smoke, fumes, dust, and the lead line have been disconnected, as well as the signal of “all clear” has sounded it is safe to enter the blasting zone. Inspect faces, muck piles, and highwalls for loose debris before returning to work. To help reduce blasting-related incidents, like fatalities and injuries due to flyrock, misfires, and toxic fumes, follow these best practices mentioned above. AEM and CGA Join Forces for Safety Adapted from Information by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) announced a Statement of Shared Principles affirming the organizations’ commitment to advancing safe digging awareness, supporting consistent industry guidance, and promoting best practices for contacting 811 before digging and operating equipment around underground infrastructure. AEM and CGA, in their first tangible action under the plan, are recommending nonhighway equipment manufacturers add an 811-reminder decal to equipment which may unintentionally dig into underground utilities. These incidents can cause power outages, utility service interruptions, and lead to serious injury or death of the operator or innocent bystanders. The decal would act as a reminder to operators of the importance of contacting 811 to have underground utilities marked before starting a job. Under the recommendation, the decal could appear on all applicable new equipment sold into the U.S. market by August 2027. “Our members build the machines that build, feed, and power the world, and safety is central to that work,” said Megan Tanel, AEM President and CEO. “Adding an 811 AEM & CGA Cont’d on page 4. 2 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource®
3 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource® Alberta Invests in Ten Projects Adapted from Information by Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) To strengthen its position in drilling innovation, ERA in Calgary, Alberta (AB), Canada, announced $37 million in funding for ten projects to advance innovative drilling technologies. Covering a range of industries including gas and oil, geothermal energy, and critical minerals, these initiatives aim to improve the advancement and implementation of technologies to enhance drilling efficiency, lower emissions, and create new opportunities in emerging sectors. “Alberta innovators are advancing world-leading drilling technologies that will create jobs, strengthen competitiveness, reduce emissions, and unlock new opportunities in geothermal energy, critical minerals, and carbon capture,” said Grant Hunter, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas. Projects funded by this program highlight cutting-edge technologies, such as robotic automation to improve safety on drill rigs, “AI”-driven energy management, advanced downhole sensing, and geothermal advancements. The challenge brings together Alberta’s innovators with global technology leaders and project collaborators from Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands, the United States, and across Alberta, reinforcing the province’s position as a key player in the global development of drilling and subsurface technologies. Projects include: j Borobotics AG: Located in Winterthur, Switzerland, and Calgary, AB, with ERA funding of $4.4 million to develop a compact and autonomous electric drilling robot for geothermal boreholes used in ground source heat pumps. j CleanDesign Inc.: Located in Nisku and Lloydminster, AB, with ERA funding of $2.6 million to demonstrate a rig-mounted software platform that optimizes drilling power use through real-time data capture and automation to reduce fuel use and associated emissions. j Eavor Technologies Inc.: ERA will fund $8 million to upgrade Eavor’s core technology with a suite of solutions to enable access to superhot geothermal resources, increase energy output, and reduce the leveled cost of electricity. j GA Drilling: Located in Stavanger, Norway; Renkum, Netherlands; Alberta (various) to validate modular downhole drilling technology improving well construction speed, reach, and efficiency using real-time sensing and closedloop automation with the ERA funding $5 million. j Global Dynamics Inc.: ERA funding of $2.25 million will demonstrate multilateral well reentry technology for precise access to lateral branches using real-time downhole sensing, directional control, and surface-steered navigation. j Phase Advanced Sensor Systems Corp.: Located in Edmonton, AB to develop and test high-temperature downhole pressure sensors for geothermal wells operating above 392°F (200°C), where current solutions are unavailable. The ERA will fund $420,000. j Precision Drilling Corporation: ERA funding of $3.1 million will be used to demonstrate robotic automation and pipe-handling technologies that improve drilling safety, reliability, and operational efficiency through a first-of-kind Alberta field deployment. j Rodatherm Energy Ltd.: A project in Milford, Utah, will use $8 million in ERA funding to adapt gas and oil drilling solutions and new wellbore architectures for use in closed-loop geothermal systems to produce firm zero-emission electricity. j Tourmaline Oil Corp.: Will demonstrate a hybrid drilling power system integrating gas blending, battery storage, and intelligent controls to reduce diesel use, emissions, fuel trucking, and operating costs at Alberta Deep Basin Drilling Pads with ERA funding of $1.8 million. j Weatherford Canada Ltd.: ERA will fund: $1.42 million to pilot real-time sensing and ranging technology that identifies nearby wellbores and subsurface hazards during SAGD (steamassisted gravity drainage) drilling, improving accuracy while reducing site disturbance and emissions located in Northern Alberta. If these projects prove successful, they are projected to achieve annual reduction of about 27,000 tons of CO2 equivalent in greenhouse gas emissions. The potential for these benefits to scale is significant, provided the technologies be broadly adopted.
4 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource® decal is a simple, visible way for equipment manufacturers to remind operators to contact 811 before digging or working near underground infrastructure. We are proud to work with CGA to help share this important safety message across the industry.” Using industry best practices places equipment operators as the last line of defense against underground utility strikes. In 2025 alone, an estimated 213,985 damages to underground infrastructure were reported across the United States. This initiative directly supports CGA's goal to reduce damages to underground infrastructure while keeping workers and communities both safe and connected to critical utilities. “Preventing damage to underground infrastructure is a shared responsibility, and this best practice will remind equipment operators closest to the dig to contact 811 before starting their work,” said Sarah K. Magruder Lyle, President and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance. “When nonroad equipment manufacturers stand with us, we reach operators before a shovel ever hits the ground. That's how we reduce our top driver of damages every year, which is failure to contact 811 before digging.” The recommendation covers both new and existing equipment. For new machines, participating manufacturers will apply the decal during production. For equipment already in the field, equipment owners can request a no-cost license from CGA to reproduce the official 811 decal and retrofit their fleets. Megan Tanel and Sarah K. Magruder Lyle AEM & CGA Cont’d from page 2. Geothermal History in the Making Adapted from Information by the U.S. Department of Energy Back in 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Geothermal released a funding opportunity to establish a dedicated field test site for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) called the Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE). The site would be used to identify, test, and evaluate technologies and methods for EGS. After a rigorous three-phase process, the Office of Geothermal selected a site in Milford, Utah, led by the University of Utah. The FORGE site came to fruition in 2019, and since then, it has become a leader in EGS research. In 2021, FORGE drilled the first-ever highly deviated geothermal well (65-degree inclination), in about half the time planned. A second deviated well was drilled by 2023 and an EGS reservoir was created. The site also pioneered the use of fiber-optic cables in EGS; this provided high-quality monitoring and communication between wells during hydraulic fracturing. Overall, the site has supported $90 million in research and technology testing including identifying ways to dramatically increase drilling speeds, with techniques used successfully in other DOE-funded projects. Since its inception, FORGE has shared its technical data on DOE’s Geothermal Data Repository giving researchers around the world a wealth of information. This information has benefitted other researchers, academia, investors, insurers, and of course, geothermal companies. One of the companies that took advantage of this information is Fervo Energy, a leading geothermal developer moving the needle on EGS. Like FORGE, Fervo has made significant strides in harnessing gas and oil technologies for geothermal development, including drilling the first-ever horizontal EGS wells, using distributed fiber-optic cable for seismic monitoring, and using PDC drill bits to reduce drilling times. Fervo has benefitted from FORGE’s research and abundant data. The Office of Geothermal selected the company’s Cape Station project as part of the EGS Pilot Demonstrations initiative. The project, which is expected to produce 500 megawatts of power by 2028, is adjacent to Utah FORGE. In a 2023 statement, Fervo CEO and Cofounder Tim Latimer mentioned the importance of FORGE research in selecting the site saying, “Thanks to cutting-edge research and data collection from FORGE, Fervo can accelerate the production of [Beaver County, Utah]’s geothermal resources.” Fervo is also following FORGE’s lead in making geothermal data publicly available, hoping it will help attract developers and investors to realize the full potential of EGS. Photo of Utah FORGE drilling rig by Eric Larson (Utah FORGE).
5 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource® A Clay-and-Water Mixture Adapted from Information by Enbridge As the 41-mile Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project moves forward, some of the most crucial operations are taking place dozens of feet below rivers, streams, wetlands, and roadways. This method, known as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a specialized technique used globally to install pipelines below sensitive environmental areas without the need for open trenches. A common question asked is what exact materials are used in HDD construction. The answer is quite simple. The drilling process relies on a mixture predominantly comprising around 96% water and 4% bentonite clay. “People hear the term “drilling mud” and sometimes imagine something complicated,” said Christopher Pope, Manager of Mainline Construction for Enbridge’s Line 5 Wisconsin Segment Relocation Project. “In reality, the primary ingredients are water and bentonite clay - materials that have been used safely in drilling applications for decades, including the construction of drinking water wells.” Bentonite is a natural, nontoxic clay originating from weathered volcanic ash. During the drilling operation, this clay-water mixture is pumped through the drilling line and circulated back to the surface. This fluid serves multiple purposes: it lubricates and cools the drill bit, stabilizes the underground borehole, transports soil, and diminishes friction as the pipeline is inserted. In most HDD projects, the bentonite-water mixture is sufficient on its own. In instances where specific site conditions require enhanced drilling capabilities, only additives approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) may be utilized. “Environmental protection is built into every aspect of this work,” said Pope. “The DNR permit for the project requires that any additives must meet Wisconsin’s regulatory requirements. If an additive is needed, that additive has already been approved by DNR for HDD use.” HDD avoids surface disruption by drilling a pilot hole deep beneath these features and subsequently pulling the pipeline through the completed borehole. This technique offers numerous environmental advantages, including: • Reduced disturbance to aquatic habitats • Protection of riverbeds and streambanks • Minimized impact on water quality • Less disruption to wetlands and vegetation • Decreased risks of erosion and sedimentation For the communities along the Line 5 route, HDD represents one of the most carefully engineered aspects of the project. The drilling process is continuously overseen by experienced professionals. In the event of pressure drop, drilling is halted until corrective measures are completed. Should there be a release of the clay-water mixture, Enbridge follows DNR-approved response plans to minimize the impact and has equipment positioned nearby for quick respond cleanup efforts. Hobbs: Singular Oil Find in New Mexico Adapted from Information by Adapted from Information by the American Oil & Gas Historical Society Although it was discovered six years after the first oil production well, the Hobbs discovery was soon called by petroleum geologists the most important single oil find in New Mexico’s history. The Midwest State’s No. 1 well, which was spudded in late 1927 using a standard cable tool rig, revealed first signs of oil from the giant oilfield at a depth of 4065 feet on June 13, 1928. Geologists noted that finding commercial amounts of oil in southeastern New Mexico was difficult to predict because the land was flat. This was unlike West Texas with its surface formations giving oilmen clues where underground formations with oil might be. The flat, level land in Lea County, New Mexico, gave no hints what might lie underneath. Because oilmen had to make guesses about where to explore, it was expensive in these vast and remote locations. Just by the end of 1928, between $15 million and $18 million was spent for exploration, leases, and tests in the county. Because of oil discoveries in Winkler County, Texas, exploration for oil moved north into southwestern New Mexico. The Midwest Refining Company, later becoming Amoco, drilled the Hobbs discovery well in a remote farming pasture. Drilling this well was not easy. Using the cable tool rig proved to be a challenge from the start. At a depth of 1500 feet, disaster struck when exhaust from the Franklin 85 engine ignited the engine house with fire and quickly consumed the wooden derrick. After this, a steel derrick was set up while the engine was rebuilt by local mechanics, and cable tools were fished from the hole. After the first signs of oil came at 4065 feet, the well was drilled to 4330 feet to increase production. Finally completed in November 1928, it produced 700 barrels of oil per day on state land leased by the Will Terry Hobbs Cont’d on page 6.
6 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource® The First Step in Any Project Adapted from Information by PRI Engineering Before any construction work starts, a thorough geotechnical survey is carried out. This survey involves a range of tests and evaluations aimed at revealing the underground conditions of the site. The main objective is to gather information on soil composition, groundwater level, and other essential factors influencing the design and stability of the structure. Geotechnical engineers perform various in situ tests to analyze the soil’s properties, while also extracting soil samples for laboratory analysis. Geotechnical engineers use several tests to evaluate subsurface conditions. Among the most commonly used are: j Standard Penetration Test: This procedure gauges the soil’s resistance to penetration. A sample tube is driven into the soil, and the number of blows required to penetrate a specific distance is noted. This gives an estimation of soil density, shear strength, and other crucial soil characteristics, while also allowing for the collection of a soil sample. j Cone Penetration Test: This involves inserting a cone-shaped device into the ground to measure resistance. It effectively determines soil stratigraphy - the various layers of soil - as well as groundwater conditions, bearing capacity, friction values, and seismic soil characteristics. j Borehole Drilling: Engineers create boreholes to collect soil or rock samples, which are then sent to the lab for comprehensive testing, yielding detailed insights into the material properties. Once testing is complete, the information gathered is compiled into a geotechnical engineering report. This report is a critical document utilized by other engineers for designing foundations and other structural elements. It includes data on soil types, water levels, and foundation design recommendations based on the analysis. The primary function of geotechnical engineering is to identify problematic subsurface conditions before construction starts. Potential issues may include: j Weak or Compressible Soils: Certain soils, such as soft clay, may lack the strength to support substantial structures. j Elevated Groundwater Levels: Saturated soil can compromise stability and increase flood risks. j Voids or Cavities: Natural or artificial voids can lead to subsidence, where the ground collapses or sinks. Geotechnical engineers recommend solutions for these challenges, such as reinforcing the soil, redirecting groundwater, or suggesting alternative foundation designs to efficiently transfer loads to more stable soil layers. By comprehensively understanding subsurface conditions, geotechnical engineers contribute to the stability of buildings, roads, tunnels, dams, and virtually any construction job. This proactive approach not only saves time and resources, it also prevents the risk of significant structural problems in the future. Ranch. Soon, production from the Hobbs oilfield drew many investors and encouraged more exploration. According to the 1930 census, this quickly transformed the town from “sand, mesquite, bear grass, and jack rabbits” to the fastest growing town in the U.S. Today, the Midwest State No. 1 discovery well for the Hobbs oilfield is commemorated with a cable tool rig placed there by the American Petroleum Institute in 1952. In 1976, the Hobbs Daily News-Sun reported, “This historic well still produces quietly near the intersection of Grimes Street and Stanolind Road in Hobbs, with most passersby unaware of the furor its gestation and birth created nearly half a century ago.” The Midwest State No. 1’s production ended in 2002, but New Mexico remains a major petroleum producer, actually the third-largest oil producing state, due to other major oil finds producing more than 5.5 billion barrels of oil since its first wells. Photo courtesy HobbsHistory.com Hobbs Cont’d from page 5.
Using Reverse Circulation Adapted from Information by American Pacific Mining Corp. (American Pacific) American Pacific announced the arrival of a second drill rig at its fully owned Madison CopperGold Project in Montana, which has begun drilling to evaluate near-surface skarn (coarse-grained calc-silicate rock) targets. The reverse circulation (RC) drill rig is part of a comprehensive, fully funded 49,000-foot program that also includes diamond core drilling. The 2026 drilling initiative at Madison aims to thoroughly investigate both near-surface skarn targets and deeper porphyry-style mineralization, which management believes could support a substantial copper-gold system. The RC drill will concentrate on efficiently assessing a range of near-surface skarn targets exhibiting geological traits similar to the historic Madison and Broadway Mine area, known for their high-grade copper and gold output. This exploration is intended to build upon previous efforts and seeks to uncover additional shallow, potentially high-grade mineralization. Achieving success in this phase may highlight the potential for expanding the known mineralized area surrounding the existing skarn system. The approach of combining RC and core drilling is designed to advance near-surface target testing alongside broader system-scale exploration, offering investors exposure to both potential shallow mineralization and the larger porphyry-style prospects within the same drilling program. “With RC drilling now underway to test multiple near-surface skarn targets and the core rig already stepping into the deeper porphyry environment, we are now in a position to generate steady results through the summer and, we hope, demonstrate the true scale of this system,” stated Managing Director of Exploration, Eric Saderholm. “If we are successful in extending the known mineralization and vectoring into a larger copper-gold system, we believe Madison has the potential to become a cornerstone asset that can drive meaningful value for our shareholders.” O’Keefe Drilling testing the first RC hole (Hole ID M26RC-01). Anatomy of a CME Solid Flight Auger Adapted from Information by Central Mine Equipment (CME) Every CME continuous flight auger starts with quality U.S. steel and is produced in their St. Louis factory. The company uses a one-piece heat-treated auger tube with an upset forged hex box connection. The forged box allows for a smaller diameter auger tube which reduces overall weight and increases area for cuttings to move along the flights. The anatomy of a solid flight auger includes: j Drive pins are heat-treated forgings for long wear life and spring retention. j Hex pin coupling is welded to the top of the auger tube. j Flighting width and pitch are specific to the auger diameter for efficient cleaning of the hole. It’s welded to the auger tube and is hard surfaced on the outer edge for greater wear life. j Auger diameter is designed to convey cuttings, not create the hole. Therefore, it will always be slightly smaller than its corresponding auger cutting head. j Hard surfaced flighting for greater wear life. j Pin and box connections are "timed" for consistent alignment between auger sections. CME has been providing continuous flight auger tools since 1928. 7 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource®
Take Advantage of an early Christmas Gift from the WWDR Team! Yes, you read that correctly. It’s Christmas at Worldwide Drilling Resource®, and we want you to be part of our smiling family - so we are offering a 15% discount on ALL NEW Advertising Programs running October, November, and December issues of WorldWide Drilling Resource® magazine. For more details on this fantastic opportunity, e-mail or call Ronnie ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com 850-547-0102 8 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource® Significant Investment in Mining Adapted from Information by The White House President Trump recently held a historic roundtable with the mining industry. During the event, several critical mining and mining-related projects were announced. The Department of War will be investing more than $2 billion in critical mining and mining-related projects, including: • Standard Bauxite company to secure the supply chain of refractory-grade bauxite which is used in the manufacturing of high-temperature-resistant materials. • Niron Magnetics’ program to create the world’s first iron nitride permanent magnets which contain no rare earth elements, and are 100% domestic made, eliminating the need for foreignproduced rare earth magnets. • Expanding production of silicon carbon battery anodes and building a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing site for the company Sila Nanotechnologies, to strengthen the supply chain of satellite operations, unmanned aerial systems (drones), and munitions. • A Sunrise Energy Metals project which involves developing a full scandium value chain, including the world’s first primary scandium mine, to help secure the supply chain of high-heat aluminum alloys which are used in fighter jets and spacecraft. The Department of War is also investing over $80 million in schools for workforce development programs and technology innovation hubs to train the next generation of geologists, metallurgists, and mining engineers. Additionally, the Export-Import Bank is investing $58 million for the following mining-based projects: • 5E Advanced Materials to develop a boron deposit, a key component of permanent magnets, semiconductors, and glass. • Westwater Resources to develop the Coosa Graphite Deposit to support domestic battery manufacturing. • Global Advanced Materials in Pennsylvania for tantalum and niobium to support electronic, magnet, and steel production. The Development Finance Corp is matching a 4.8 million investment into Harena Rare Earths to develop a rare earth mine in Madagascar to secure vital inputs for American manufacturing, such as magnet metal and rare earths. America’s 14 mining schools will see an investment of $100 million from the Department of Energy. These funds will be used to revitalize the next generation of workers and double the number of graduates with mining, minerals, and associated supply chain credentials. Critical materials build and power our modern world from cars to military weaponry and factory machinery to smartphones and computers. It is vital the country has sufficient and secure mining, processing, refining, manufacturing, and recycling to reduce reliance on foreign countries. These investments will help reverse critical supply chain vulnerabilities, bolster the country’s industrial resilience against geopolitical disruptions, and ensure the defense industrial base along with next-generation technologies will be powered by secure and domestically sourced components. This historic roundtable was the largest meeting of industry leaders and the President in over 120 years. Since January 2025, the Trump Administration has signed or approved 160 minerals deals totaling almost $40 billion, creating American jobs and securing our critical materials sectors. These actions will strengthen essential U.S. industries and the U.S. industrial base, ensuring domestic producers and workers are able to compete on a level playing field, protecting American jobs, and bolstering American national security.
9 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource® ADU (Africa Down Under) September 2-4 (Wed.-Fri.) Pan Pacific Perth, WA (AUSTRALIA) Phone: 011-61-8-9321-0355 africadownunderconference.com SAIMM (The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy) Electra Mining Africa September 7-11 (Mon.-Fri.) Johannesburg Expo Centre Johannesburg (SOUTH AFRICA) Phone: 011-27-072-863-3572 saimm.co.za/saimm-events/upcomingevents/electra-mining-africa-2026 IGWA (Idaho Ground Water Assoc.) North Idaho Workshop September 9 (Wed.) Best Western Plus Coeur d’ Alene, ID (USA) Phone: 208-888-0988 igwa.info/main-events/ AGWT (American Ground Water Trust) Great Lakes Groundwater Conference September 9-10 (Wed.-Thurs.) Ingelside Hotel Pewaukee, WI (USA) Phone: 603-228-5444 agwt.org/event/26glgw/ NVMA (Nevada Mining Association) Convention September 9-11 (Wed.-Fri.) Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino in Stateline, NV (USA) Phone: 775-829-2121 nevadamining.org/members/nvmaannual-convention/ Mining Indonesia September 9-12 (Wed.-Sat.) Jakarta International Expo Jakarta (INDONESIA) Phone: 011-62-21-2525-320 mining-indonesia.com NSC (National Safety Council) Safety Congress & Expo September 11-17 (Fri.-Thurs.) Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, IN (USA) Phone: 800-621-7615 2026congress.nsc.org/home AWWDA (Alberta Water Well Drilling Assoc.) Golf Tournament September 12 (Sat.) Sylvan Lake Golf & Country Club Sylvan Lake, AB (CANADA) Phone: 780-386-2335 awwda.ca/news/golf-tournament.html NEWWA (New England Water Works Assoc.) Annual Conference September 13-16 (Sun.-Wed.) DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown in Manchester, NH (USA) Phone: 508-893-7979 newwa.org/annual-conference/ NMMA (New Mexico Mining Association) 87th Annual Convention and Tradeshow September 13-16 (Sun.-Wed.) Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe, NM (USA) nmmining.org/events/87th-annual- conference-and-tradeshow AEG (Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists) 69th Annual Meeting September 14-19 (Mon-Sat.) Westin Chattanooga, TN (USA) Phone: 412-744-2710 aegannualmeeting.org IADC/SPE (International Assoc. of Drilling Contractors/Society of Petroleum Engineers) Managed Pressure Drilling & Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exh. September 15-16 (Tues.-Wed.) Pullman St. Pancras Hotel London (UK) Phone: 713-292-1945 iadc.org/event/iadc-spe-managed-pressuredrilling-underbalanced-operations-2026/ NDPC (North Dakota Petroleum Council) 45th Annual Meeting September 15-16 (Tues.-Wed.) Rough Rider Center Watford City, ND (USA) E-mail: ndpc@ndoil.org ndoil.org/annual-meeting/ bauma CONEXPO INDIA (International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Const. Vehicles September 15-18 (Tues.-Fri.) India Expo Centre Greater Noida (INDIA) Phone: 011-91-22-42554701 bcindia.com Oil Sands Expo September 16-17 (Wed.-Thurs.) Suncor Community Leisure Centre Fort McMurray, AB (USA) E-mail: sales@eventworx.ca oilsandsexpo.com PPROA (Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Assoc.) 97th Annual Convention & Golf Tournament September 16-18 (Wed.-Fri.) Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown in Amarillo, TX (USA) Phone: 806-352-5637 pproa.org/97th-annual-pproa-convention-2/ NDA (National Drilling Association) Drill Expo September 17-18 (Thurs.-Fri.) Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville, TN (USA) Phone: 216-210-3827 https://cvent.me/b23Mkb NMGWA (New Mexico Ground Water Assoc.) Fall Educational Event and Golf Outing September 17-19 (Thurs.-Sat.) Isleta Hotel and Casino Albuquerque, NM (USA) Phone: 505-803-6833 nmgwa.org/events GAGwP (Georgia Association of Groundwater Professionals) Annual Golf Tournament September 18 (Fri.) Crosswinds Golf Club Well Show September 19 (Sat.) Savannah Marriott Savannah, GA (USA) Phone: 678-646-0379 gagwp.wildapricot.org/event-6683627 No other drilling magazine covers events like WorldWide Drilling Resource®. PLANNING AHEAD For September WWDR will be there! See the Planning Cont’d on page 10.
10 AUGUST 2026 E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource® KGWA (Kansas Ground Water Assoc.) 4th Annual Fall Sporting Clay Shoot Scholarship Event September 18 (Fri.) LaSada Lodge Russell, KS (USA) Phone: 316-444-4023 kgwa.org/events GRC (Geothermal Rising Conf.) September 20-23 (Sun.-Wed.) Marriott Marquis Geothermal Discovery Day September 20 (Sun) Children’s Museum Houston Houston, TX (USA) Phone: 530-758-2360 geothermal.org/index.php/events/ 2026-geothermal-rising-conference IPCE (International Pipeline Conference & Expo) September 21-25 (Mon.-Fri.) BMO Centre at Stampede Park Calgary, AB (CANADA) E-mail: customerservice@ internationalpipelineexposition.com ipceyyc.com IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) & Sustainability Europe Conference & Exhibition September 22-23 (Tues.-Wed.) Amsterdam Marriott Hotel Amsterdam (NETHERLANDS) Phone: 713-292-1945 iadc.org/event/iadc-hse-sustainabilityeurope-2026/ NWRA (Nevada Water Resources Association) Fall Symposium September 22-23 (Tues.-Wed.) Desert Research Institute Reno, NV (USA) Phone: 775-473-5473 nvwra.org/2026-fall-symposium NCGWA (North Carolina Ground Water Association) Fall Education Day & Skeet Shoot “Heritage Day” September 25 (Fri.) Hunting Creek Preserves Harmony, NC (USA) Phone: 919-825-0939 ncgwa.org OGWA (Ontario Ground Water Association) 10th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament September 25 (Fri.) Springfield Golf & Country Club Guelph, ON (CANADA) Phone: 519-245-7194 ogwa.ca/events 99th WEFTEC (Water Environment Federation Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference) September 26-30 (Sat.-Wed.) Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, LA (USA) Phone: 571-830-1545 weftec.org/about-weftec/ SAIMM (The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy) 7th Young Professionals Conference September 29-30 (Tues.-Wed.) Mintek Johannesburg (SOUTH AFRICA) Phone: 011-27-11-538-0238 saimm.co.za/saimm-events/ upcoming-events/7th-young- professionals-conference No-Dig Live September 29-October 1 (Tues.-Thurs) NAEC Stoneleigh Park Warwickshire (UK) Phone: 011-44-01923-723990 nodiglive.co.uk WMA (Wyoming Mining Association) Safety Conference September 30-October 1 (Wed.-Thurs.) CAM-PLEX Gillette, WY (USA) Phone: 307-635-0331 wyomingmining.org/safety-conference/ ADIA (Australian Drilling Industry Association) DRILL26 September 22-24 (Tues.-Thurs.) Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide, SA (AUSTRALIA) Phone: 011-61-08-6305-0466 adia.com.au/drill26 PWQA (Pacific Water Quality Association) 69th Annual Trade Show & Convention September 23-24 (Tues.-Thurs.) Rancho Bernardo Inn San Diego, CA (USA) Phone: 626-283-4464 pwqa.org/2026-trade-show-convention/ 27th BUILDEXPO AFRICA September 23-25 (Wed.-Fri.) Diamond Jubilee Expo Center Dar es Salaam (TANZANIA) Phone: 011-255-713-246267 expogr.com/tanzania/buildexpo/ DFI-India 2026 (Deep Foundations Institute’s Deep Foundation Technologies for Infrastructure Development in India) 15th Annual Conference September 24-26 (Thurs.-Fri.) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam (INDIA) Phone: 011-91-97102-22444 dfi-events.org/india26/ CMA (Colorado Mining Assoc.) Annual Golf Tournament September 25 (Fri.) Legacy Ridge Golf Course Westminster, CO (USA) Phone: 303-575-9199 coloradomining.org/golf-tournament IMI (Illinois Mining Institute) Scholarship Golf Outing September 25 (Fri.) Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course Okawville, IL (USA) Phone: 618-985-4039 illinoismininginstitute.org Planning Cont’d from page 9. Give your event maximum exposure with WorldWide Drilling Resource®! Send your event information to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com Want to place an ad in E-News Flash by WorldWide Drilling Resource by WorldWide Drilling Resource®? Regular Size Ad - $75 Other Sizes Available - Call for Rates Call 850-547-0102 for more information or e-mail ronnie@worldwidedrillingresource.com
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