04 · Mining

Precision instrumentation for exploration drilling

Borehole survey instruments and full lifecycle support — gyro, magnetic, core orientation and gamma logging, supplied, rented and kept running in the field.

Magnetic methods fail inside steel and mineralised ground — gyroscopic north-seeking is the backbone of accurate azimuth in mining, and the core of our offering.

Spectrum equips mineral exploration and drilling programs with the directional survey instrumentation they depend on — from north-seeking gyro tools that work inside casing, rod and magnetic rock, to magnetic multishot probes, core orientation modules, natural gamma loggers, rig alignment systems and the depth-measurement and conveyance hardware that ties a survey program together. We pair a complete trading catalogue — sale and rental of slimhole, all-angle and blast-hole instruments — with a regional service capability covering calibration, repair, overhaul, field deployment and operator training. Because magnetic methods fail inside steel and mineralised ground, gyroscopic north-seeking is the backbone of accurate azimuth in mining — and it is the core of our offering. Everything is supported locally, so downtime, lead times and freight exposure stay low.

Trading

Borehole survey instruments, conveyance & software

New instruments for sale and rental, plus consumables, conveyance hardware and software licences. Where a hard specification is published we list it; where a figure is application-dependent we describe the capability and confirm exact specs per model at quotation.

North-Seeking Gyro Survey Instruments

Slimhole all-angle solid-state systems for definitive azimuth inside casing, rod and magnetic rock.
  • Slimhole all-angle solid-state (MEMS) systems down to AQ (32 mm)
  • Multi-application tools — continuous survey + rig alignment + overshot in one
  • High-speed continuous (inertial) systems
  • On-board QA/QC
  • Continuous / single-shot / overshot modes

Blast-Hole Gyro

Smallest-class north-seeking all-angle system for production and blast-hole work.
  • 32 mm dia, ~5 kg
  • Horizontal & up-hole
  • Pairs with rod conveyance

Magnetic Multishot

Slimhole magnetic instruments for non-cased, non-magnetic ground.
  • Slimhole magnetic instruments down to BQ and blast holes
  • Multishot & blast-hole modes
  • USB-rechargeable

Core Orientation

Driller-operable measurement-while-coring for oriented-core structural geology.
  • Measurement-while-coring module
  • Compatible with standard core barrels
  • Extended-life battery

Overshot Survey

North-seeking survey at the overshot before core-barrel retrieval.
  • Survey at the overshot before core-barrel retrieval
  • Compact
  • Backend-compatible

Natural Gamma Logging

Slimhole continuous gamma, API-calibrated, integrated with depth & software.
  • Slimhole continuous gamma
  • API-calibrated
  • High-capacity memory
  • Integrates with depth & software

Rig Alignment

Compact, high-accuracy all-angle north-seeking for surface or underground.
  • Compact, high-accuracy all-angle north-seeking
  • Surface or underground
  • Long-life battery

Depth-Measurement & Conveyance

Wireless depth counting and manual rod conveyance for non-wireline holes.
  • Wireless wireline depth counter (Bluetooth, ~12-month battery)
  • Manual rod conveyance to 200 m (fibreglass rods, brake, integrated depth counter)

Survey Data Software

Cloud storage, data audit and reporting to industry-standard formats.
  • Cloud storage
  • Data audit & QA/QC
  • Reporting / export to industry-standard formats
Instrument categories (published figures only)
Instrument categoryApplicationHole size / rangeKey published spec
Slimhole all-angle gyro (smallest class)Continuous/overshot surveyAQ — 32 mmUSB fast-recharge; all-angle north-seeking
Multi-application slimhole gyroSurvey + alignment + overshot38 mmContinuous + on-board QA/QC
Continuous gyroHigh-speed slimhole continuousSlimholeNo running-speed restriction
Blast-hole gyro (smallest class)Blast/production, horizontal & up-hole32 mm dia.~5 kg; rod-conveyance compatible
Magnetic multishotNon-cased / non-magnetic groundDown to BQ + blast holesMultishot + blast-hole modes
Core orientation moduleMeasurement-while-coringStandard core barrelsExtended-life battery; driller-operable
Natural gamma loggerContinuous gamma loggingSlimholeAPI-calibrated; high-capacity memory
Rig alignment systemRig collar azimuth/inclinationSurface & undergroundCompact; all-angle north-seek
Wireline depth counterContinuous-survey depthWirelineWireless, ~12-mo battery, Bluetooth
Rod conveyance systemHorizontal/up-hole non-wirelineUp to 200 mFibreglass rods, integrated counter
Survey data softwareQA/QC, storage, reportingCloud storage; multi-platform
Accuracy, temperature rating, north-seek time and depth ratings are model- and application-specific and confirmed per quotation. Modern north-seeking mining gyros typically deliver sub-degree azimuth accuracy that varies with latitude and hole inclination.
Services

Lifecycle support — calibrated, repaired & in the field

A survey instrument is only as good as its last calibration and its uptime. Spectrum provides the full post-sale lifecycle so tools stay in-region, in-spec and in the field.

Calibration & Accuracy Verification

Reference-standard calibration with documented as-found / as-left results.
  • Reference-standard calibration
  • Pre-/post-mobilisation verification
  • As-found / as-left certificates

Preventive Servicing, Repair & Overhaul

Scheduled maintenance through to full overhaul to specification.
  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Component-level repair
  • Full overhaul to spec

Sensor, Battery & Electronics Replacement

Function-tested replacement of the parts that wear and drift.
  • Gyro / MEMS modules
  • Battery packs
  • Depth-counter electronics & boards
  • Function-tested before return

On-Site Field Support & Deployment

Equipment and technicians mobilised to the rig.
  • Mobilisation of equipment & technicians
  • Set-up & troubleshooting
  • Survey supervision

Operator Training

Hands-on training for drillers and surveyors.
  • Operation & procedure
  • Data capture
  • Field care

Survey Data QA & Troubleshooting

Dataset review and anomaly resolution with software support.
  • Dataset review
  • Anomaly resolution
  • Software / reporting / export support

Custom Engineering & Build

Configuration and bespoke adaptation for non-standard work.
  • Configuration
  • Integration
  • Bespoke adaptation for non-standard geometries/workflows

Sale & Rental Programs

Outright sale or rental with fleet support for campaigns.
  • Outright sale
  • Short / long-term rental
  • Fleet support for campaigns
Applications & Sectors

Where we work

Why Spectrum

Why operators choose us for Mining

Regional supply & support

Stocked and serviced in Oman and the Gulf — shorter lead times, lower freight, and in-region calibration and repair turnaround.

Complete survey toolkit

Gyro, magnetic, core orientation, gamma, alignment, conveyance and software — from one source.

North-seeking gyro at the core

Accurate azimuth inside casing, rod and magnetic rock, where magnetic methods fall short.

Sale or rental flexibility

Outright purchase or rental, with fleet support for contractors running campaigns.

Lifecycle accountability

The team that supplies the instrument also calibrates, repairs, trains on and supports it.

Strategic Partnerships & Intelligent Supply Chain

Our capability is built on strategic partnerships with leading OEM principals and an intelligent, vetted supply chain — bringing proven equipment, technology and engineering to the Gulf under one accountable contract, sourced to spec and delivered to schedule.

Let's talk

Discuss your Mining requirement

Sale, rental, or field-supported service — tell us the survey programme and we'll right-size it.

Request a capability briefing