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Cabo Drilling Receives Drilling Contract for Redford Iron Ore Property

By Joel ScanlonJun 16 2011

Cabo Drilling has received a contract to drill 13,000 m at Ridgemont Iron Ore’s Redford iron ore property, which is situated in Vancouver Island, BC.

The exploration program of Ridgemont will include an aggressive reconnaissance and ground geophysics program and 13,000 m of diamond drilling. The objective of the company is to define the NI 43-101 compliant iron ore resource for this fall and outline new targets for iron ores.

The company has commenced drilling at the project. It uses an S-2 fly drill, which was recently improved with modern hydraulics to increase production and offer enhanced safety for workers. Cabo will mobilize a second upgraded S-2 fly drill to the project in June end.

John A. Versfelt, President and CEO of the company, has stated that the goal of Cabo Drilling is to offer commercial, safe and specialized drilling services to realize the objectives.

Source:

http://www.cabo.ca/

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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