Continuous improvement to reduce our environmental impact
SCION focuses on sustainable exploration drilling. By using track-based drilling rigs with a small footprint, SCION can reduce the impact on the environment. Also, our rigs move easily and are easy to control, which further reduces pad sizes and lowers our carbon footprint.
Additionally, we continuously limit our environmental impact by reducing noise, keeping dust down (with active water suppression on our RC rig), and reducing vibrations throughout our operations.
Moreover, SCION actively works towards economically sustainable development and provides sustainable exploration drilling practices.
Closed loop centrifuge systems
Our diamond drilling rigs use the top-notch Paramount Centrifuge System. This system lets us operate a “Closed Loop,” meaning drilling fluids move from the mixing tank to the drill string, then to our centrifuge system, and back again without needing water discharge or sumps. This continuous process reduces our environmental impact and saves our clients’ money.
The system includes a hydraulic motor-driven centrifuge, diesel power unit, control panel, two hydraulic-driven fluid pumps, and a 1,135 L (300 gal) holding tank.
The hydraulic pump moves drilling fluid from the drill collar to the centrifuge’s inlet. Centrifugal force and an internal auger separate and discharge drill cutting solids, distributing cleaned drilling fluid to the holding tank.
Cleaned fluid is then pumped from the holding tank back to the drill’s mud tank for reuse. This limits the need for large mud mixing tanks or sumps, helping SCION provide sustainable exploration drilling practices and reducing overall costs for our clients.
Our systems are mounted on trailers to minimize lifting and maximize efficiency when setting up new holes. Trailers also help us maintain a safe and visually appealing work environment.
SCION continuously improves the quality, reliability, and safety of our fleet. We commit to providing our clients with sustainable exploration drilling practices.