Case Study: Maronan Metals improves drilling cost control and sample visibility with CorePlan

Maronan Metals - Customer Case Study

Maronan Metals, a junior exploration company, faced significant challenges managing the high and variable costs of its aggressive drilling program. Using spreadsheets to track expenditures and forecast budgets was a time-consuming and error-prone process, making it difficult to control cashflow. This created considerable uncertainty for the small team, jeopardizing their ability to sustain operations until a major discovery.

By implementing CorePlan's drill program intelligence software, the team gained immediate, daily visibility into critical metrics like cost per metre and penetration rate. CorePlan automated the tracking of drilling plods and invoices, allowing Maronan to understand cost fluctuations in real-time and make immediate operational corrections. The solution saved the team immense time, paid for itself, and provided bonus benefits like enhanced sample visibility, ultimately giving them confidence their budget and drill program were under control.

Maronan Metals

Richard Carlton

Managing Director