Engineering-led exploration drilling
Solid Drill provides surface and underground drilling services for mineral exploration. We bring field experience and practical engineering to programs where sample quality, dependable progress and the safety of the crew matter every day.
Actual output varies with geology, depth, drilling method, access, logistics, weather and project conditions. This is a capability statement, not a production guarantee.
Services
The value of a drilling program lies in the information it makes available. We consider your geological objectives, the sample required and the conditions at the site together, so that the proposed method has a clear purpose within the wider exploration program.
All services
01Rock core for informed geological interpretation.
02Cuttings samples for suitable exploration programs.
03A considered response to individual site requirements.
Operational capability
Sustained drilling progress depends on the relationship between people, equipment and the site. Careful preparation, coordinated shifts and timely maintenance help limit avoidable interruptions. Our approach is to consider these responsibilities together, with equal attention to production, sample quality and safe working conditions.
metres per month, per drill rig
Actual output varies with geology, depth, drilling method, access, logistics, weather and project conditions. This is a capability statement, not a production guarantee.
Fleet & engineering
A drilling rig earns its value through the work it can perform reliably in the field. We approach equipment development with that reality in mind, considering access, handling, maintenance and the demands placed on the crew. Feedback from operations helps direct engineering effort towards improvements that are useful at the rig.
Explore our approachHSE & Sustainability
Our responsibility extends to the people operating the equipment, the land around each work area and the quality of the service entrusted to us. These considerations inform how we plan a program, carry out the work and identify opportunities to improve.
Our approach to HSE & sustainabilityPeople must have the knowledge, equipment and confidence to work safely. Clear responsibilities, practical training and the right to raise concerns are central to our approach, including the right to stop an activity that cannot be performed safely.
Drilling takes place within a wider natural and social environment. Responsible use of water and fuel, attention to waste and care in the selection and upkeep of equipment are practical priorities for reducing the impact of field operations.
A reliable service brings technical knowledge and field experience together. We consider equipment condition, sample handling, communication and the consistency of working practices as connected parts of the quality our clients expect.
Why Solid Drill
We consider hazards, responsibilities and work-area conditions as part of planning the operation. Production decisions must remain compatible with the safety of the people carrying out the work.
Progress at the rig depends on coordinated support around it. We look at crew readiness, equipment condition, maintenance and logistics together when planning for reliable field performance.
Formation changes and site constraints require informed judgement. Our approach draws on the experience of the people doing the work and encourages clear communication between the field and technical teams.
Engineering is most valuable when it resolves a practical difficulty. We focus on equipment, working arrangements and maintainability in the context of the conditions encountered on site.
Every program has its own objectives and limitations. We review access, the required sample and the working environment before agreeing how the drilling scope should be delivered.
A dependable working relationship needs an agreed scope and an honest understanding of progress. We place importance on clear responsibilities and early discussion when conditions affect the work.
Discuss a project
Share the objectives of your exploration program, the location and the proposed schedule. With an understanding of the ground conditions, access and sampling requirements, we can begin a considered discussion of the drilling approach and the support your operation will need.
