Are you still relying on water-only drilling and wondering whether drilling fluid polymers could help you drill faster, cleaner, and more efficiently? That was the question Agnico Eagle set out to answer at the LaRonde Mine LR-215 project in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec. As Canada’s largest mining company and the world’s second-largest gold producer, they needed clear, measurable data to compare the true performance and cost difference between water-only drilling and a structured drilling fluids program.
Di-Corp implemented a customized Earth Pro® Drilling Fluids Program for the LaRonde LR-215 project, using TurboCut™ as the primary fluid to enhance lubrication and drilling efficiency. ProPAC D™ was added as needed to support cuttings transport and cooling, while MultiMix™ helped stabilize unconsolidated zones and maintain flow at greater depths.
If you’re evaluating whether to move beyond water-only drilling, downloading this case study will show you:
- How TurboCut™, ProPAC D™, and MultiMix™ worked together to improve the rate of penetration, cooling, cleaning, and formation stability.
- Why simplified mixing with TurboCut’s pH resilience kept drills running without downtime.
- How Agnico Eagle achieved faster drilling with fewer shifts, less reaming, and lower total drilling hours.
- Why a modest increase in up-front fluids cost resulted in meaningful overall savings.
