Underground Drilling Built for Performance

Downtime underground costs money. K-Drill’s underground diamond drilling division is built for WA mines that can’t afford delays. Our team brings more than half a century of experience underground, a standardised fleet and a safe, responsive culture; ensuring we can deliver the same results and accountability we’ve built our reputation on above ground.

Services we provide

  • High pressure water, dewatering and gas

  • Exploration drilling from underground platforms

  • Service holes

  • Directional drilling

  • Grade control programs

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ACCOUNTABILITY UNDERGROUND

Our crews bring K-Drill’s field-first culture below the surface: honest communication, cost-per-metre clarity, and decisions made on site. With zero LTIFR and 95% fleet availability, clients know their underground programs are safe, consistent and efficient.

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SYSTEMS & TRANSPARENCY

Using CorePlan and Starlink, clients see live data from underground operations. Recovery, safety and performance reporting are delivered in real time, giving boards and management the confidence to plan production without guesswork.

Why clients choose K-Drill for Underground drilling

  1. Safe and efficient underground drilling services, driven by decades of experience

  2. Longhole, rise and stope definition specialists

  3. Real-time data and visibility with Krux and Starlink

  4. Fleet availability that minimises downtime

  5. Crews trusted across WA’s underground mines, backed by culture and leadership

Talk to us about underground drilling

  • Q. How does K-Drill manage safety during underground drilling?

    A. K-Drill manages underground safety through experienced crews and supervisors, clear operating procedures, appropriate risk controls and direct reporting. Crews are expected to stop, speak up and act when conditions or equipment are not right.

    Q. What underground drilling services does K-Drill provide?

    A. -Drill provides exploration drilling from underground platforms, grade control programs, service holes, directional drilling, and high-pressure water, dewatering and gas holes.

    Q. What experience should you look for in an underground drilling contractor?

    A. Look for crews with deep underground experience, sound judgement in changing ground, strong troubleshooting capability, disciplined core handling and clear communication with mine and geology teams. Underground performance depends as much on field leadership and decision-making as it does on rig specification.