Drillcon – Strong position in Diamond Core Drilling
As the market leader in the mining and infrastructure sectors, Drillcon operates a modern fleet equipped with the latest technology, supported by highly trained and experienced operators across all aspects of core drilling in Europe. We providing deep hole, infill, directional, and exploration drilling for both mining and infrastructure projects. We have developed an innovative performance monitoring system that gives our customers full visibility into every drill rig. By tracking drilled meters, stand-by time, mobility, maintenance, and other key drilling activities, we deliver transparent, insights that help optimize efficiency, reduce downtime, and unlock continuous improvements. Data is visualized at our production sites and shared with customers, turning complex operations into clear, actionable knowledge.
In addition, we perform precise positional surveys of completed holes using state-of-the-art measurement instruments, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and the highest standards of quality in every project.
Core drillings
Core drillings on the surface and underground are performed by units powered by diesel or electricity.
- Conventional or wire line equipment.
- Sample diametre range 22-102 mm.
- Double or triple core barrels with split inner tube.
- Core recovery is improved by multi-component polymers
Technical surveys and services
Drillcon offers a range of technical surveys and services related to drilling.
- 3D directional survey of holes optically or magnetically
- Directional drilling and branching of holes by wedging or eccentric core barrel
- Sample orientation by various methods
- Water pressure tests
- Geophysical in-hole surveys
- Video surveys or digital imaging of holes
- Geological logging of core samples
- Determination of elastic properties of core samples
- Positioning with precision GPS
- Installation of ground water monitoring wells
Percussion drillings
Percussion drillings are usually performed to obtain soil or rock samples or for securing a rock surface. Samples are taken by:
- Flow-through samplers with 0-16 or 0.19 litre volume.
- Tube samplers with 0.45 – 1.30 litre volume.
- Wire line samplers with 0.87 – 2.60 litre volume.