Recently a demonstration project was initiated in the NORTHWEST TERRITORIES to determine the applicability of the Sonic Meta-Probe to core the frozen overburden.

The drill was reconfigured by MPI DRILLING to provide for transport from base camp to each drill location by a helicopter in 1200 pound lifts.

The Sonic Meta-Probe Multi-Twin G-30 Drill penetrated the perma-frost with an NQ sized sample barrel at a rate of one minute per foot.