Geological uncertainty kills project value. When core recovery is poor or sample orientation is lost, critical structural and mineralogical information disappears forever. You can’t afford drilling contractors who treat diamond drilling as just slow RC; your feasibility studies and resource models depend on the intact core that only precision diamond drilling delivers.
HYDDRILL approaches every diamond drilling program with the meticulous attention your high-value targets deserve. We understand that core quality has a direct impact on metallurgical testing, geotechnical assessment, and resource confidence. Our crews deliver the intact, oriented core samples that transform geological potential into bankable reserves.
Diamond drilling uses a rotating diamond-impregnated drill bit to cut cylindrical core samples from solid rock. This method provides continuous, intact rock samples that preserve geological structures, mineralisation textures, and geotechnical properties. The technique enables detailed logging of lithology, alteration, and mineralisation while maintaining the spatial relationships critical for structural interpretation.
Superior diamond drilling requires balancing penetration rates with core recovery, particularly in fractured or friable ground. The process demands constant adjustment of drilling parameters, careful handling procedures, and experienced operators who recognise changing ground conditions. When executed properly, diamond drilling provides the definitive geological information that drives major investment decisions.
