In a grade control environment, our crews work safely while interacting with other mining equipment, they understand the importance of providing the best sample possible. The ROC L8 Drills are particularly suited to tight pits where other drills are unable to set up to the same required dips and angles.
Shallower exploration programs where terrain doesn’t allow for more conventional drills are a niche well suited to the ROC L8. Crews have extensive experience in these environments and have drilled non-typical holes of all angles (including horizontal) safely since 2006.
Clearing services by Castle Drilling Company are cost-effective and time-saving, as well as convenient for clients, where the works are only what is required and permitted. While also maintaining the safest work environment for our team.
Transporting our own equipment under WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (WAHVA) results in further cost savings and convenience. Onsite shifts/rig moves can be completed when required to minimise downtime. Client freight can also be transported as required.
Reverse Circulation (RC) is a method of drilling which steadily and consistently transports rock cuttings to the surface. Ideal for the Australian mining industry, it’s an alternative to other popular drilling methods such as diamond drilling and rotary air blast drilling.
Reverse Circulation (RC) is chosen by mining companies as it offers better value, speed, and accuracy when compared to other methods of drilling when mineral sampling. If you are new here is a helpful introductory guide to reverse circulation drilling.
Castle Drilling Company crews are focused on ‘delivering quality RC sample, safely’. And know what is required of us so Geologists can model a JORC compliant resource.
“Castle Drilling provided a no-fuss grade control drilling service. The rig was well maintained and highly productive. The drill crew were easy to get along with, professional and helpful. The invoices were accurate. Castle are the top of my list for RC grade control.”
“Just completed a 10,000 metre program using CDC and very happy with the service provided. All the staff are very professional and the sample quality was fine. My program ran on time (av: 310m per shift, including RDOs and services for the program) and well within predicted budget – well done Matt, see you next program.”
“I worked with Matt and his drilling company for approximately two years and found his professionalism and diligence outstanding. He was proactive in all matters including safety and production, and was always willing to assist or provide solutions. I recommend Matt highly and look forward to working with him again in the future.”
“In past four years, Castle Drilling met environmental regulation compliance across various operations and conditions, which has resulted in many successful drilling operations across our project. The low impact drill rigs are ideal for areas of sensitive environmental values, with the non-requirement of pad construction providing both financial and environmental savings.”
Castle Drilling Co. knows how hard it is to transport the large machinery required for drilling services and can now offer heavy haulage to our clients. We are fully accredited with a WA Heavy Vehicle Accreditation so you know you’re in safe hands. We offer general transport as an added value to our services for clients. CDC […]
Mineral exploration is the process of gathering information to assess the mineral potential of a given area by determining geologic anomalies that may lead to mineral discovery. Drilling programs are then undertaken to provide estimates of the extent and quality of the deposit. The immediate product of exploration is the identification and geological knowledge of […]
Last year, Castle Drilling Company was contracted to complete an extensive drilling project, creating 200 2.5-metre-deep holes per day. Due to the size and nature of this project, Castle Drilling enlisted the help of Sitech WA. Sitech WA has been a reliable partner to Castle Drilling, helping to complete projects efficiently, while remaining on time […]
