Est. 1987ADIA Member
Drilling Contractors · WA & NT · Since 1987

A LeadingDrilling CompanyIn WA

Expert Aircore, Diamond and RC Drilling for the mineral exploration industry throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

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37+Years Experience
WA & NTOperating Regions
50+Major Clients
Aircore DrillingUnconsolidated ground · Up to 200m
Diamond DrillingHard rock · Up to 1800m NQ
RC DrillingReverse Circulation · Grade Control
About Drillwest

A Leading Drilling Company in WA

"[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.

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4Drill Methods
50+Clients
37+Years
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Our Fleet — Highlights

State-of-the-Art Rigs

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RC Drilling
Schramm T450H
RC Rig 1

Extensively rebuilt Feb 2014. 770HP Cummins KTTA19, 1150cfm/500psi Sullair compressor. Hands-free KL Rod Handler.

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Aircore Drilling
Austex X300HC
Aircore Rig 8

Delivered new 2013 on 6x6 Scania. 900cfm/350psi onboard compressor, booster, cyclone, splitter. Up to 200m aircore.

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Universal Rig
Hydco 1200H
Rig 7

RC or Diamond mode. Tatra 8x8 carrier. 1200m HQ / 1800m NQ / 800m PQ capacity.

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Our Clients

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Rio Tinto Exploration
Fortescue Metals Group
Independence Group NL
Northern Star Resources
Resolute Mining
Regis Resources
Saracen Gold
Ramelius Resources
Intrepid Mines
Doray Minerals
Navigator Resources
Water Corporation
Mount Gibson Mining
Cameco
Energy Resources of Australia
Uranium Equities
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