DISHABA DRILL BIT TEST

REPORT
25 November 2019
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P.R. THORBURN (Chairman), A.G. THORBURN (CEO), G.G. WILSON, 4 Mangaan Street, Zinniaville, Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
J.G. FOURIE (MD), E. JANUARY PO Box 1310, Welkom, 9460, Free State, South Africa
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 DISHABA UNDERGROUND VISIT
REPORT

ATTENTION: J Fourie/ A Thorburn

DATE : 25/11/19

1. PURPOSE OF THE VISIT

Based on the several quality complaints from different mine personnel, we (Mr
Thorburn, Schultz and Myself Jake) had the meeting where we informed the
mine that we have opted on a different supplier for the drill bits and we will
conduct a test to assess the quality and its durability.

2. METHODOLOGY OF CONDUCTING A TEST

The test was to be conducted until the bit lifespan is no longer convenient to be
used.
We tested one drill bit on different sections pending on the arrangements and
availability of the supervisors.
We used different hole lengths from 1.4 to 1.5m.
We took 1 new 32mm 3F 5 button bits.
When we get underground we checked with the supervisor regarding the
quality of compressed air and water.
After water and air was confirmed satisfactory, we provided rock drilling
operator a new drill bit to utilise.
We confirmed the type of rock with the supervisor (UG2 or Merensky)
In most cases we arrived after the working places were already been prepared
and RDO’s are ready to drill.
After the operator have drilled about 3 to 5 holes, we started to measure the
hole lengths.
We calculates the drilling speed on the first 3 to 5 holes drilled.
When they finishes drilling, we counts the amount of holes drilled with the bit.
We take the bit to our possession for analysis.

Galnorth Drilling (Pty) Ltd Reg No. 2008/026294/07

DIRECTORS: Tel: +27 14 538 0933 Fax: +27 14 538 0934
P.R. THORBURN (Chairman), A.G. THORBURN (CEO), G.G. WILSON, 4 Mangaan Street, Zinniaville, Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
J.G. FOURIE (MD), E. JANUARY PO Box 1310, Welkom, 9460, Free State, South Africa
Tel: +27 57 355 3331 Fax: +27 57 396 4872
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 3. Test 1

Date: 29 October 2019

Rock: Merensky
Section: 4-1
Level: 11
W/Place: 60
M/O: Buti Lomo
S/Sup: Kutlwano Moloko
RDO:

Table 1

BIT SIZE HOLE HOLES DRILLING QUALITY OF LENGTH

LENGTHS DRILLED SPEED BIT AFTER DRILLED
32mm 1.2m 9 3mins Very Good 10.8m

4. Test 2

Date: 30 October 2019

Rock: UG2
Section: 4-1
Level: 11
W/Place: 47
M/O: Buti Lomo
S/Sup: Kutlwano Moloko
RDO:

Table 2

BIT SIZE HOLE HOLES DRILLING QUALITY OF LENGTH

LENGTHS DRILLED SPEED BIT AFTER DRILLED
32mm 1.2m 17 3mins Very Good 20.4m

Test 3

Date: 07 November 2019

Rock: UG2/ Merensky
Section: 6-4
Level: 8
W/Place: 4w
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P.R. THORBURN (Chairman), A.G. THORBURN (CEO), G.G. WILSON, 4 Mangaan Street, Zinniaville, Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
J.G. FOURIE (MD), E. JANUARY PO Box 1310, Welkom, 9460, Free State, South Africa
Tel: +27 57 355 3331 Fax: +27 57 396 4872
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 Jumper: 1.5m
M/O: Dries Van Zyl
S/Sup: Piet Mahlangu
RDO: Langa

Table 3

BIT SIZE HOLE HOLES DRILLING QUALITY OF LENGTH

LENGTHS DRILLED SPEED BIT AFTER DRILLED
32mm 1.2m 18 3mins 20 Good 21.6m
sec

Test 4

Date: 12 November 2019

Rock: Merensky
Section: 6-4
Level: 11
W/Place: 38
Jumper: 1.4m
M/O: Vikus de Viliers
S/Sup: Anthonie Swanepoel
RDO: Zulu

Table 4

BIT SIZE HOLE HOLES DRILLING QUALITY OF LENGTH

LENGTHS DRILLED SPEED BIT AFTER DRILLED
32mm 1.13m 23 4mins Good 25.9m

Test 5

Date: 25 November 2019

Rock: Merensky
Section: 6-4
Level: 11
W/Place: 38
Jumper: 1.4m
M/O: Vikus de Viliers
S/Sup: Anthonie Swanepoel
RDO: Zulu

Galnorth Drilling (Pty) Ltd Reg No. 2008/026294/07

DIRECTORS: Tel: +27 14 538 0933 Fax: +27 14 538 0934
P.R. THORBURN (Chairman), A.G. THORBURN (CEO), G.G. WILSON, 4 Mangaan Street, Zinniaville, Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
J.G. FOURIE (MD), E. JANUARY PO Box 1310, Welkom, 9460, Free State, South Africa
Tel: +27 57 355 3331 Fax: +27 57 396 4872
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 Table 5

BIT SIZE HOLE HOLES DRILLING QUALITY OF LENGTH

LENGTHS DRILLED SPEED BIT AFTER DRILLED
32mm 1.13m 10 4mins 35 Fair 11.3m
sec

5. SUMMARY

DATE HOLE HOLES DRILLING QUALITY OF LENGTH

LENGTHS DRILLED SPEED BIT AFTER DRILLED
29/10/1 1.2 9 3 MIN GOOD 10.8M
9
30/10/1 1.2 17 3MIM GOOD 20.4M
9
07/11/1 1.2 18 3MIN 20 GOOD 21.6M
9 SEC
12/11/1 1.13 23 4 MIN FAIR 25.9M
9
25/11/1 1.13m 10 4mins 35 FAIR 11.3M
9 sec
TOTAL 77 90.09M

6. DRILLING SPEED

DRILLING SPEED
6:00

4:48
4:35
4:00
3:36
3:20
3:00 3:00
2:24

1:12

0:00
1 2 3 4 5

Galnorth Drilling (Pty) Ltd Reg No. 2008/026294/07

DIRECTORS: Tel: +27 14 538 0933 Fax: +27 14 538 0934
P.R. THORBURN (Chairman), A.G. THORBURN (CEO), G.G. WILSON, 4 Mangaan Street, Zinniaville, Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
J.G. FOURIE (MD), E. JANUARY PO Box 1310, Welkom, 9460, Free State, South Africa
Tel: +27 57 355 3331 Fax: +27 57 396 4872
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 7. BIT ANALYSIS

The bit in picture 9 and 10 2 conditions look fair after it has drilled 77 holes
90.09m on both UG2 and Merensky sections.
No pop outs or crushed buttons observed.
Body of the drill bit was still intact and looked Fair.
The bit could still drill some more holes, the problem was it was drilling little
slower.

8. RECOMMENDATIONS

Drill bits must only be exchanged once it is no longer gauging or completely

detoreated.
We should issue out gauges to the miners so that they could measure the bits
before the can take them back for exchange.
Ongoing tests must be conducted to ensure good quality bits are supplied to
the customer satisfactory.
Galnorth personnel must be informed at all times in writing when the bits are
not performing to the standard.
Team work is encouraged to ensure worthy positive results.
Reporting all bits failures so that we can keep improving our quality.
Monthly meetings are critical for quality reporting purposes

END OF THE REPORT

Jake Marotholi

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Galnorth Drilling (Pty) Ltd Reg No. 2008/026294/07

DIRECTORS: Tel: +27 14 538 0933 Fax: +27 14 538 0934
P.R. THORBURN (Chairman), A.G. THORBURN (CEO), G.G. WILSON, 4 Mangaan Street, Zinniaville, Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
J.G. FOURIE (MD), E. JANUARY PO Box 1310, Welkom, 9460, Free State, South Africa
Tel: +27 57 355 3331 Fax: +27 57 396 4872
galison@global.co.za www.galison.co.za
 Galnorth Drilling (Pty) Ltd Reg No. 2008/026294/07
DIRECTORS: Tel: +27 14 538 0933 Fax: +27 14 538 0934
P.R. THORBURN (Chairman), A.G. THORBURN (CEO), G.G. WILSON, 4 Mangaan Street, Zinniaville, Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
J.G. FOURIE (MD), E. JANUARY PO Box 1310, Welkom, 9460, Free State, South Africa
Tel: +27 57 355 3331 Fax: +27 57 396 4872
galison@global.co.za www.galison.co.za