The DiscovOre Prime was designed to streamline the performance of the classic DiscovOre core barrel system. By enhancing the design for speed and reducing the overall weight for better handling—while maintaining all established safety features—the Prime represents a premium choice for drilling companies focused on maximum performance and production.
Understanding Your Investment
A common question we receive from clients is: "How quickly will the Prime pay for itself?" The answer is that the payback is as fast as the system itself. To provide a data-driven answer, we developed the Payback Calculator, an online tool that helps you estimate your return on investment based on the specific operational parameters of your project.
How the Calculator Works:
The calculator allows you to model specific scenarios based on your site conditions. By inputting key operational data, you can generate a realistic range of outcomes:
Operating Duration: Minimum and maximum number of days your drills are in operation.
Drilling Performance: Minimum and maximum meters drilled per shift.
Revenue Metrics: Average price per meter charged to your clients.
Strategic Planning:
We recommend running both "best-case" and "worst-case" scenarios within the tool. This provides a realistic range that accounts for the inherent variability of field operations. Field feedback indicates that payback can be achieved in as little as two days, though results will vary based on your specific setup. Please note that these projections are estimates based on your provided data and should be used for planning rather than as a financial guarantee.
The DiscovOre Prime payback calculator is another step in our mission to accelerate industry transformation through smarter, data-backed operational tools. If you have questions about the tool or how the DiscovOre Prime can address your specific drilling challenges, our technical team and local sales representatives are available to assist you.
Source Reference: Epiroc - DiscovOre Prime N: Fast Core Barrel, Fast Payback (https://www.epiroc.com/en-ca/applications/mining/exploration-and-geoscience/resources/the-drillers-blog/discovore-primen-fast-core-barrel-fast-payback)
