Kent Swick

EXPLORATION

Orexplore's next life

Starts trading on the Australian Securities Exchange.

21 January 2022

MANAGEMENT

Orexplore's date with destiny

Demerging minerals analysis business.

23 November 2021

EXPLORATION

DDH1 to transform through Swick acquisition

Growth spurt sees fleet expand exponentially.

12 October 2021

TECHNOLOGY

Swick moves

Sensing is the future, SMS managing director Kent Swick believes.

10 August 2021

TECHNOLOGY

Swick looks to the future, restarts Orexplore spin-off

Working on an E-Rig to help miners reduce power consumption per metre drilled by 50%.

21 June 2021

UNDERGROUND

North America calling

Australian contractors believe their approach will give them an advantage in North America.

12 March 2021

FLEETS

SMS extends Jundee stay

Will take its tenure there to 15 years.

30 July 2020

COVID-19

Swick rigs suspended

Contractor's rigs suspended due to COVID-19 response measures.

24 March 2020

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Reaching the Workforce: Mining Sites Turn to TV for Critical Communication

From flight schedules to emergency alerts, new screen-based platform Swift TV is helping mining companies better reach workers

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Arterra™ UHMWPE pipelines: a sustainable solution for slurry transportation

Boosting pipeline lifespan, cutting energy use, and lowering emissions in modern

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The tailings reckoning: Why the mining sector must rethink tailings risk

Why the mining sector must move from incremental change to systemic reform in how it manages, monitors and mitigates tailings risk.

Expert-led Insights reports built on robust data, rigorous analysis and expert commentary covering mining Exploration, Future Fleets, Automation and Digitalisation, and ESG.

Expert-led Insights reports built on robust data, rigorous analysis and expert commentary covering mining Exploration, Future Fleets, Automation and Digitalisation, and ESG.

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Automation and Digitalisation Insights 2025

Discover how mining companies and investors are adopting, deploying and evaluating new technologies.

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Mining IQ Exploration Insights 2025

Gain exclusive insights into the world of exploration in a comprehensive review of the top trending technologies, intercepts, discoveries and more.

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Future Fleets Insights 2025

Mining IQ Future Fleets Insights 2025 looks at how companies are using alternative energy sources to cut greenhouse gas emmissions

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Automation and Digitalisation Insights 2024

Exclusive research for Mining IQ Automation and Digitalisation Insights 2024 shows mining companies are embracing cutting-edge tech