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Contractor Selection and Management

Drill contractors are key partners in program execution. Selection Criteria - Equipment availability and condition - Crew experience - Safety record - References from similar projects - Pricing structure Contract Types Per Meter Pay by meter drilled. Common for DD. Per Shift Daily rate regardless of meters. Better for difficult conditions. Lump Sum Fixed price for defined scope. Contractor Management - Clear scope document - Regular safety meetings - Daily progress reporting - Prompt payment - Good communication Performance Metrics - Meters per shift - Core recovery - Hole accuracy - Safety incidents

Verification resources

Cross-check terminology, classification, methods, and safety with these authoritative external resources.

  • Mineral Exploration Best Practice Guidelines — Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Professional guidance for exploration planning, supervision, documentation, sampling, and QA/QC.
  • Geoscience maps — Natural Resources Canada. Government geoscience maps and datasets used to support regional exploration context.
  • Contractor Health and Safety — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Canadian framework for legal responsibilities, pre-contract due diligence, contract documentation, award, management, compliance, and contractor evaluation.

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