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Drilling Services

DDH1 Drilling is Australia’s premier provider of diamond coring mineral drilling services. We drill the deepest, most complex holes in Australia and provide the highest quality samples in the shortest possible time, strong emphasis on safety and in a cost-effective and environmentally conscious manner. We are the global leaders in mineral deep hole directional drilling.

Our fleet of modern, state-of-the-art drilling rigs includes dual-purpose rigs that are able to perform Reverse Circulation drilling as a precursor for our clients who wish to drill deeper. We are also supported by our partner companies, Ranger Drilling, Strike Drilling and Swick Mining Services which support the DDH1 deep-hole capabilities with specialist shallow drilling and underground services across the commodity chain.

DDH1 Drilling also offers specialist engineering services to deliver innovative solutions to the most technical drilling challenges in some of the most complex operating environments in Australia. We offer a complete suite of specialised drilling services to meet the needs of our clients, to optimise the outcomes of their drilling programs, and to support them in complex drilling projects that occur throughout the resources lifecycle.

What sets us apart

DDH1 Drilling’s roster system allows us to provide a 24/7 service necessary to complete our clients programs in an efficient and timely manner. The field personnel are experienced professionals who are selected not only for their technical skill but also for the ability to communicate clearly and interact well with client representatives. DDH1 Drilling’s support equipment includes all wheel drive trucks, rig office and store caravans with well appointed modern self contained camps. The latest communication systems are utilised in all remote areas.

Whether drilling on a mine site or conducting exploration in remote regions, DDH1 Drilling will match its operations, rig configuration, safety management and personnel to optimise the drilling outcome.

The Value of Experience

Established in 2006, DDH1 Drilling provides technically innovative drilling solutions to the Australian mineral exploration and mining industry. We have built a premier reputation for drilling expertise, and commitment to risk management and safety.

Deep and complex diamond core capability

DDH1 Drilling provides highly specialised mine development and expansion expertise to extract mineral core samples at depths of up to 3km. This type of work requires specialised knowledge and the right service provider due to the highly technical nature of the services performed, the experienced personnel, safety systems required and the specification of the equipment needed. DDH1 are uniquely positioned in the Australian mineral drilling industry to perform specialised services at such depths due to the quality of equipment and experience.

In 2018, DDH1 drilled Australia’s deepest mineral cored hole at Jundee of 3,217m, a testament to the strength and technical expertise of the DDH1 team.

Multi-directional expertise

In addition to very deep, accurate directional drilling, DDH1 Drilling’s unique competitive advantage in the market is its technical ability and its fleet capability to undertake multiple intersection directional drilling work. This typically involves the drilling of “parent” holes with up to 30 multiple intersections (“daughter holes”) to depths of up to 3000m. Each hole is effectively “bent” (i.e. directionally drilled) so that the underground deposit can be intersected at multiple planned points, increasing the accuracy of the geological information gathered and facilitating the most productive possible development or expansion of mine production on any particular site.

The multiple intersection drilling methodology employed by DDH1 delivers a significant cost and time benefit to customers.

Highly accurate drilling

Conducting deep drilling operations at a mine site often follows time consuming and costly preparatory work. DDH1’s directional drilling techniques ensure reliable intersections of planned drill targets.

DDH1 Drilling’s directional drilling techniques ensure reliable, spatially accurate intersections of planned drill targets. We recognise that deep hole drilling is a costly business and those costs have been preceded by significant investment to refine drilling targets. Missing targets is not just about the cost of the hole but includes project costs when a critical decision is based on a drill hole result.

Our emphasis is on personalised service to design and deliver accurate drilling programs that achieve our client’s targets. We are confident that with our best-in-class drilling equipment, on-rig spatial software and highly experienced personnel, that we can deliver optimal results.

High quality sample cores

DDH1 delivers exceptional core presentation by using industry best practice and the most advanced technology available.

Core samples provide critical information about the lithology and structure of a rock, such as any shears, contacts, faults or mineralisation, and the potential orientation of any such structures. The core can also be assayed for elements of interest contained within the rock. Where information is the principal requirement, careful control and interpretation of all drilling indicators are essential. Inaccurate sampling intervals, partial recoveries, induced fractures or incorrect orientation of cores could result in poor quality or incomplete samples being produced, to the detriment of a drilling program.

At DDH1 Drilling, we understand the importance of sample quality and we strive to deliver exceptional core presentation by using industry best practice and the most advanced technology available.