Drilling and Blasting


Arctic Drilling Company (ADC) supplies the most effective wireline exploration drilling rigs the market can offer.

ADC K-series surface-exploration drilling rigs successfully operate in two drilling configurations.

Our diamond-core exploration drilling rigs are the most high-performance models the market can offer.

We provide a range of underground drilling rigs.

ADC also offers a free seminar for drilling rig operators.


Atlas Copco Secoroc is synonymous with high quality productive rock drilling tools.

Secoroc Uppercut keeps drilling round after round.

Secoroc Magnum SR - a revolutionary solution for modern computerized drill rigs.

Secoroc COP 64 Gold just keeps on drilling.

Secoroc Grind Matic BQ2-DTH for when production grinding is a priority.


Blast Maker PTC drilling and blasting software chart.

KOBUS drilling rig controller.

Digital model of deposit.

The results of mass explosion of charges in vertical and inclined drillholes: upper and bottom bench edges before and after blast.


Ceramco’s AUSBIT series of drill bits are constantly being tested and improved, in order to stay at the forefront of the drilling market.

























Ceramco’s range of AUSBIT and Diamindrill products includes surface set and impregnated diamond core drill bits, reamer shells, and more.
























Ceramco’s range of impregnated diamond bits are becoming ever more efficient and economical, thanks to technological advances in the market and better understanding of down-the-hole behaviour.


Davey Bickford provides mine drilling, blasting and detonation equipment.

Our Daveytronic® programmable digital detonator minimises incorrect timing of hole detonation.

The Daveytronic programmable digital detonator also provides a 20%-35% increase in rock fragmentation.

Sophisticated vibration prediction and control models utilising the Daveytronic programmable digital detonator have reduced vibration levels by as much as 48%.

By using our programmable digital detonator, the industry's approach to blast timing design can be focused on productivity and blast performance.


Driconeq’s drilling accessories range includes fishing overshots and fishing spears.

Our comprehensive drilling equipment range also includes various types of adapters and sleeves in standard dimensions.

Driconeq produces drill bits in several dimensions using special steel.

For joining pipes and end-pieces together we use friction welding to produce an exceptionally strong joint.


Drill Mining Industry offers a range of threaded steel casing covering sizes from 80NB (3in NB) to 200NB (8in NB).

Apart from the threaded steel casing, we also supply a wide range standard steel pipe ranging from 15NB to 450NB.

The Drill Mining range of coring bits stepped and chevron drag bits, PDC drill bits, HW impregnated and tungsten casing shoes, impregnated and surface set core bits.

An extensive range of hoses, couplings, adapters and accessories to suit most applications is also available.

Drill Mining cater for all your requirements for oil, chemical and fluid containment and absorption.


GM 200 drill rig for percussion and core drilling.

Custom built exploration drill shed for winter conditions.

Underground core drill operator.

Exploration drill shed and support vehicle.

Horizontal raise boring shaft.


We manufacture drilling tools for the mining industry.

Our catalogue of mining tools is varied and extensive.

We supply tools for hard granite, sandstone, limestone, soft coal and rocks.


KATI is a specialized drilling contractor and is one of the largest companies in the Scandinavian area.

Our operations have been based on sustainable development for years, and are certified to comply with the requirements of the ISO 14001 environmental management standard.

We supply drilling units for all types of terrain, as well as accurate surveys, and our employees receive continuous training in occupational safety, first aid and fire work.

Our drilling units are efficient and suitable for exploration drilling on all kinds of terrain as they minimise the impact on the environment.

Underground drilling machine working in a tunnel.


The Rock Cracker is a non-explosive rock-splitting tool that makes use of the technology of motive force. This block is approximately 3m³.

After the borehole is drilled, it is filled with water and the cracker cartridges and tee-piece are inserted.

Setting up the firing mechanism of the Rock Cracker rock splitting tool.

After firing, the result: the block was split successfully into several pieces with the Rock Cracker, without requiring a blasting licence.


The improved bit design of Mincon Rockdrills’ MC range of DHT hammers means the penetration rate is significantly increased in all drilling conditions.

Mincon Rockdrills can refurbish jumbo and surface drill machines, saving customers time and money.

Mincon Rockdrills have a wide range of hydraulic drills available, including refurbished drills and Tamrock and Atlas Copco models.


Robit provides rock and ground drilling tools manufactured to the highest standards for use all over the world.

Robit button bits cover all the mining, quarrying, and construction applications from drifting and tunnelling to bench and production drilling.

Robit casing systems are used in forepoling, anchoring, piling, and water and thermal well drilling.

The Robit casing system is reliable and robust, and offers fast drilling, high penetration and is easy to use.

Robit casing systems can be used for tunnel roof strengthening.


The new D-Force series of drill bits is engineered for highly abrasive and broken ground applications.

Ridgeback Marathon bits contain longer life bearings, additional gage protection, and improved cutting structure elements for use in high pull-down applications.

Vented cones allow continuous air flow through the bearing to provide better cooling and cleaning.




Wassara production drilling system.

Wassara slot drilling system.

Wassara drilling in the LKAB mines.


WK has supplied high-quality specialist tools to the mining industry for more than 100 years.

WK provides tools with high functionality and a long service life, making them suitable for use in harsh environments.

WK offers shanks according to the hammer type, with connector ends in all designs (where technically possible), and in all required lengths.

WK offers anchorbolt drivers for all bolt types and designs.

WK supplies a rockbolt driver with a hand guard, which is recommended by the industrial professional association.


The York 4-14ET portable line-boring machine bores from 1.5in to 16in, reducing your heavy equipment down time.

The York 12-36 line-boring machine for large diameter bores (from 8in to 36in) features the latest advancements in boring bar technology.

The York 830 smart-weld bore welder welds bores from 1.5in to 30in, and features a new approach to bore welding.


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