
ISO 14001 at Core Case: 16 years of practice, now with international certification
The achievement came on May 17, 2026, the first day of the XII SIMEXMIN, in Ouro Preto. When Core Case was founded in 2010, choosing recycled

PDAC 2026: When Nostalgia Meets the Future of Mining in Toronto
PDAC 2026 welcomed 32,155 participants from around the world, marking the highest participation in the event’s history. Amidst this record-breaking global audience, Core Case established

Core box lids: the 1:15 ratio (up to 15x fewer lids) that simplifies drill core logistics
In Canada, many drilling operations still rely on wooden core boxes to store and ship drill core samples. That setup carries an often-overlooked cost driver:

2026: Forests or Wooden Core Boxes?
This image hurts, and it needs to hurt. On one side, life pulsates. A complete ecosystem, with trees that took decades to grow, serving as

A 290-Million-Year-Old Footprint
Along the shores of Hillsborough Bay in Prince Edward Island (PEI), a footprint broke the silence of the rocks. Not just any footprint, but a

Core Shock: Organization and Precision in Every Interval
Core Shock is Core Case’s exclusive system for interval separation in drill core samples. Developed with durable materials, it ensures quick, secure, and intuitive placement—eliminating

The Rescue of the 33 Miners in Chile: How a Canadian Drill Became a Symbol of Salvation
On August 5, 2010, the collapse of a mine in the Atacama Desert, northern Chile, triggered one of the most dramatic and emblematic episodes in

1st Core Case Workshop – Strengthening the present and shaping the future
Day 1 of the Workshop – Planning We experienced an unforgettable moment in Core Case’s journey. We held our very first workshop, born from the

[Core Case Lab] Helicopter lifting core boxes for mining.
Test: Thunder Bay – Canada In remote and hard-to-reach areas, helicopter transport of drill core samples is a constant necessity in mining operations. With this
Lighter load – less effort – same results.
The field demands operational intelligence. Working with drilling means facing adverse conditions every day. That’s why sample transportation must be safe, practical, and adapted to
Aligned core boxes – secure core samples.
In mining, where every detail matters to ensure samples’ safety, efficiency, and integrity, core box stacking is a strategic issue. When core boxes do not
Chip Case MINI: evolution born from listening
Chip Case vs Chip Case mini In 2020, Core Case introduced the Chip Case, a box with 60 compartments specially designed for RC (Reverse Circulation)

Mining Trends for 2024: Get to know the key points that will shape this industry in the coming year
Mining Trends for 2024 As we begin the year, it is essential to highlight the major trends that will define the mining industry in 2024.
Core Case Spotlight: A Journey of Global Recognition in the Industry
Core Case has recently been showcased in the newest edition of one of the world’s most esteemed reports, curated by Global Business Reports (GBR). This
Trends and Technologies in Drilling Management
The search for innovations to enhance geoscience data acquisition and management is a reality in mining companies. Therefore, we have selected five trends and technologies in drilling technology.
Mineral prospection in Brazil
The mineral reserve exploitation through mining activity is responsible for ensuring raw materials for various other industry segments. Check out!
Drilling applied to environmental studies and investigation
Drilling can be used as study strategies during all phases of an environmental investigation. Check out!
ESG is one of the main challenges for the mining sector in 2023
ESG remains one of the biggest challenges for the mining and metals sector. Check out the main opportunities and challenges in ESG for the mining sector.
Wooden core boxes: 3 reasons not to use them
Correct storage of drill cores is essential. Check out some features about drill core boxes made of wood.
3 benefits of purchasing a patented product
INNOVATION is one of the pillars that accompanies Core Case.
However, does this benefit only favor the company or does it also provide benefits to the consumer?
Oil and gas: extraction steps, types of drilling and samples generated
Would you like to know more about the oil, extraction steps, drilling and samples generated in this process? Read this content until the end.
Mining and Agribusiness: what is the relation between these two industries?
Especially due to fertilizers, mining and agribusiness are extremely closely related, to know more, read this article through the end!
Core Case won the Top Mining Tech 2022 award from Metals Mining Review magazine
Core Case was highlighted at TOP 10 Mining Tech Award – Company in APAC 2022, and this is yet another recognition for a work that strives for process improvement, sustainability, and application of cutting-edge technologies in the mining industry.
Mining Technologies
In a world where there is increasing demand for mineral resources but also requiring a more sustainable outlook for the industry, new technologies are critical in all phases of a mining project.
Lithium: understand why this element is increasingly relevant in the mining industry
In 2008, only 3 countries had 85% of all the lithium ever found until that year in the world, the demand for this ore has started to increase a lot in the last years, due to the energy transition that will happen for cleaner energy sources.
Drilling Record: Wooden boxes versus plastic boxes
Using wooden boxes to transport and storage diamond samples generated a series of difficulties, common to many companies in the mining sector.
Project We Nature is one the 23rd Fritz Müller Award’s winners
Project We Nature is one of the 23rd Fritz Müller Award’s winners, state recognition of an initiative by Core Case and NGO Eco Local Brazil
QAQC applied to the mining industry
QAQC application to the mining industry aims at ensuring the quality of data and information used for decision making associated to the project is solid – thus interfering with relevant aspects of a mineral project that directly affect its development.
Mining and clean energy
Mining is fundamental for the growth of renewable energy, since green technology strongly relies on certain metals and minerals – that come from mining.
Sampling in Mining
Sampling is characterized as a selection and inference process, geared at representing a whole (a mineral deposit, for example) as concretely as possible through the analysis of its parts (samples).