80th CDDA AGM and Convention May 25-27, 2025, Quebec City Registration Now Open This milestone event promises to be a remarkable gathering of industry professionals, innovators, and leaders, offering unparalleled networking opportunities, insightful presentations, and discussions on the latest advancements in diamond drilling. Set against the backdrop of Quebec City’s charming streets and world-renowned landmarks, the convention will feature technical sessions and mini-trade show booths showcasing cutting-edge technology and services. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate this significant milestone with the diamond drilling industry. Mark your calendars and get ready to connect, learn, and celebrate with diamond drilling leaders, exploration leaders, manufacturers, suppliers, training partners and more at the CDDA’s 80th AGM and Convention! Register Now

At the 80th CDDA AGM and Convention in Quebec City, May 25-27, 2025, Alexander Christie from Drillware Tools will present High Altitude Water Transportation. Alexander Christie, a Professional Engineer, will examine the complexities and specialized requirements of high-altitude water transportation. Diamond drilling at high altitude presents unique challenges for water delivery to the drill. At the request of a client, Drillware tools built a water transportation system that would move 240,000 cubic meters of water per day to 2,600m, gaining 374m of elevation. The system required creative solutions to reliably transport water across a region of extreme weather and permafrost. Alex’s presentation will explore the unique challenges and creative solutions implemented to complete the project. Alexander Christie entered the industry as a high school student sweeping the floors for Atlas Copco Exploration Products in their Drill Assembly plan in North Bay, Ontario. Alex progressed from there to building drill heads, and eventually drills. During his undergraduate studies he worked in their engineering department. After graduation Alexander moved west to join the team at Hy-Tech Drilling and started their Research and Development Department. Alex brings a wealth of experience as a presenter to the CDDA AGM and Convention. He presented at the […]