Expert Aircore, Diamond and RC Drilling for the mineral exploration industry throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
"[There is] strong global demand for mining commodities... and suggest that the surge will continue..." — Australian Bureau of Statistics
Drillwest are one of the leading drilling contractors for the mineral exploration industry in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Established in 1987 by Managing Director Rod Pearce, built at a sustainable rate to ensure quality and good service remains the key focus.
Not only do we supply our own state of the art rigs, we have an extensive range of support equipment customised to suit each individual job. Combined with decades of experience, we have built a solid reputation of quality work.
Extensively rebuilt Feb 2014. 770HP Cummins KTTA19, 1150cfm/500psi Sullair compressor. Hands-free KL Rod Handler.
Delivered new 2013 on 6x6 Scania. 900cfm/350psi onboard compressor, booster, cyclone, splitter. Up to 200m aircore.
RC or Diamond mode. Tatra 8x8 carrier. 1200m HQ / 1800m NQ / 800m PQ capacity.