SERVICES
Surface Drilling
Surface drilling is a versatile geotechnical method used to explore and gather information from beneath the earth’s surface. By drilling into the ground, we collect valuable soil and rock samples, conduct in-situ testing, and install necessary instrumentation. This process helps in assessing ground conditions for construction, foundation design, and other infrastructure projects, ensuring structural stability and safety
Our Surface Drilling services are performed using top-tier rigs, including the LF 160 (3 rigs), LF 90D (2 rigs), CS 14 (1 rig), and LM 75 (1 rig), all manufactured by Boart Longyear. These rigs are ideal for a range of geotechnical and environmental investigations, providing high-quality soil and rock samples and enabling detailed subsurface analysis. Our surface drilling is widely used for infrastructure projects, foundation assessments, and geological exploration, ensuring accuracy and safety with every borehole.
Underground Drilling
Underground drilling is an advanced technique used to explore subsurface formations in areas where surface access is restricted or impractical. Using high-tech rigs and specialized drilling methods, we obtain high-quality core samples, assess rock mass conditions, and perform geotechnical investigations for tunnels, shafts, and other underground structures. This service is critical for mining, civil, and geotechnical projects that require deep subsurface exploration
Our Underground Drilling service utilizes the LM 75 Boart Longyear rig, designed for deep, precise drilling in confined or subterranean spaces. This rig is perfect for tasks such as geotechnical investigations for tunnel construction, mining exploration, and other underground projects. With this reliable equipment, we provide high-quality core samples, ensuring minimal disturbance to surrounding structures while enabling detailed subsurface analysis.
Sonic Drilling
Sonic drilling is an innovative and efficient drilling technique that uses high-frequency vibrations to advance through soil and rock layers. This method provides continuous, high-quality core samples and is particularly useful in challenging ground conditions, such as loose sands, clays, and hard rock. Sonic drilling is ideal for geotechnical investigations, environmental studies, and site assessments where precise, undisturbed samples are required.
Our Sonic Drilling service is powered by the Mid Roto Sonic XL Max Duo, a state-of-the-art machine that uses high-frequency vibrations to penetrate hard soils and rock formations. This method provides continuous, undisturbed core samples, making it ideal for challenging ground conditions like loose sands, clays, or hard rock. Sonic drilling is particularly useful in geotechnical investigations, environmental site assessments, and projects that require precise, high-quality subsurface data.
Reverse Circulation Drilling
Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling is a highly efficient method for obtaining continuous rock and soil samples, commonly used in mineral exploration and geotechnical investigations. By circulating air through dual-walled drill rods, this method brings samples back to the surface, ensuring minimal contamination. It’s ideal for deep drilling and provides rapid results for geological analysis, environmental assessments, and infrastructure projects
Our Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling utilizes the Reger Finley rig paired with an ELGI 35 Bars 1200CFM compressor for efficient sample retrieval. This method is ideal for deep exploration, as the dual-wall system ensures that soil and rock samples are returned to the surface clean and uncontaminated. RC drilling is commonly used for mineral exploration, geotechnical site assessments, and environmental studies, providing fast and reliable results for detailed geological analysis.
Geotech
We offer a full suite of Geotechnical Services, ensuring comprehensive subsurface exploration for your projects
Vibrating Wire Piezometer Installation: Monitoring groundwater pressure in real-time for water-related projects.
Open Cast Piezometers: Installed for measuring groundwater levels in open-cast mining and construction sites.
Inclinometer Casing Piezometers: Used to monitor ground movement and pressure in areas where structural stability is critical.
Lugeon Test: Used to determine rock permeability, essential for hydrogeological studies.
SPT (Standard Penetration Test): A soil testing method that evaluates the strength and density of the ground.
UDS (Undisturbed Data Sampling): Collects soil or rock samples without disturbing the material, essential for laboratory testing.
In-situ Stress Measurement: Measures the stress within rock formations, important for tunnel and foundation design.
Courting Grouting (CGIN Method): A technique used to stabilize ground and prevent water infiltration, often employed in tunnel construction and mining.
Mining
Our Mining Services cater to the specific needs of the mining industry, offering critical solutions for ground support and safety.
Shotcrete: Used for surface stabilization, shotcrete provides a quick and effective way to support rock walls in mining tunnels and shafts.
Void Filling: Filling cavities or voids in the ground to stabilize the area, particularly in areas affected by underground mining activities.
Water Control: Management and diversion of water in mining operations, ensuring that operations are not hindered by groundwater or surface water.
Ground Consolidation: Techniques to improve the strength and stability of rock and soil, critical for safe mining practices.
Long Hole Drilling: Deep drilling techniques used for mineral extraction or geotechnical investigations in mining environments.