Practical, technical perspectives on top-hammer and down-the-hole (DTH) drilling, genuine spare parts and rig maintenance — drawn from real operations across Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.
A growing library of field-tested guidance on drilling method selection, downtime reduction and parts strategy — written by our engineers from work on sites in Mwanza, Geita, Arusha, Morogoro and Mbeya.
How rock type, hole diameter and depth determine whether top-hammer or DTH delivers the best penetration rate and cost per metre — with examples from quarrying in Mwanza and gold operations around Geita.
By MMST Technical Team · March 2026 (illustrative)
Read more →Preventive routines, parts availability and operator practices that keep Pantera, Flexiroc, SmartRoc and Ranger rigs turning — and how a proactive service plan protects production targets on busy Tanzanian sites.
By MMST Technical Team · April 2026 (illustrative)
Read more →The trade-offs in fit, service life and total cost when sourcing drifter components for Sandvik and Epiroc rock drills — and how to protect warranty and uptime with the right parts strategy for sites across Tanzania.
By MMST Technical Team · May 2026 (illustrative)
Read more →Articles are prepared by the MMST Technical Team. Dates shown are illustrative and will be confirmed as each piece is published.
Our insights are drawn from real operations across Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya — practical, technical perspectives on top-hammer and down-the-hole (DTH) drilling, genuine spare parts and rig maintenance.
Written by our engineers from work on sites in Mwanza, Geita, Arusha, Morogoro and Mbeya, each piece focuses on drilling method selection, downtime reduction and parts strategy.
Talk to our technical team →Expect grounded, technical writing across the disciplines we work in every day.
Top-hammer and DTH method selection, penetration rates and hole quality.
Preventive servicing, downtime reduction and rig health for major brands.
Genuine vs aftermarket, fit, service life and sourcing strategy.
Lessons from active operations across Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.
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