Novariant, a technology provider for precision machinery, and Flanders Electric, a provider of components, systems and services for mining, will be hosting a free online webinar titled Get More from Your Drills; Upgrade to Semi-Autonomous Drilling. The webinars will focus on how surface mines operating blast hole drills can eliminate drilling errors, reduce downtime, and improve operator performance by upgrading existing drill rigs to ARDVARCTM drill automation system with a TerraliteTM XPS system for precision positioning. The first webinar will be held on February 10, 2009, and repeated on February 18, March 5, and March 18, 2009, with times varying to allow for international attendance. (more…)