RC Drilling Services
Efficient Aircore & Grassroots Exploration
Before major resource assets can be defined, grassroots exploration campaigns require a fast, cost-effective method to test widespread geologies and locate anomalies beneath the weathered topsoil. In the early stages of a program, drilling deep, expensive holes isn’t practical—you need to cover large grids rapidly to identify where the real potential lies.
Our Aircore drilling service is the ideal solution for this high-speed, early-stage testing. Specifically engineered to drill through soft, weathered rock, clay, and unconsolidated dirt, Aircore utilizes a specialized hollow-core bit to slice cleanly through the upper layers. It provides your geological team with highly accurate, uncontaminated samples from the saprolite and bedrock boundary, giving you the definitive data needed to prioritize future targets without draining your exploration budget.
Our Approach To
Aircore & Grassroots Exploration
At B&T Drilling, our approach to grassroots exploration is centered on rapid mobilization and high-speed daily meter counts. We understand that early-stage budgets are tight and timelines are strict, which is why our equipment is optimized for absolute efficiency in the field.
We utilize highly maneuverable, light-footprint rigs that can traverse rugged, remote terrain with minimal environmental impact. Our experienced, self-sufficient crews are masters of regional logistics, allowing us to set up grids, execute high-volume sampling, and relocate across vast leases seamlessly. We treat your exploration schedule with the utmost priority, ensuring that every meter drilled is backed by strict sample control and elite mechanical reliability.
How We Work
The Process
Grid Layout & Grid Mobilization
Working closely with your geological coordinates, our agile, self-sufficient exploration teams mobilize directly along your planned grid lines, preparing the site footprints with a focus on strict environmental protection.
Hollow-Core Advancement
Drilling begins using a specialized, sharp-toothed hollow-core bit. Unlike standard solid bits that smash the entire rock profile into fine dust, the Aircore bit cuts a clean, solid core profile out of the soft, weathered ground formations.
Pneumatic Core Recovery
Using heavy-duty pneumatic down-hole hammers, we seamlessly advance through the tough granite layers. We continuously monitor the geological formations and water inflows, drilling until we reach a robust, reliable, and sustainable water pocket.
Cyclonic Splitting & Logging
The uncompromised geological material enters our high-efficiency surface cyclone. It is split into clean, metered samples ready for laboratory assaying, allowing your geologists to rapidly log the regolith profile and map out anomalies.
Aircore & Grassroots Exploration
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