What happened to ausdrill?
After more than 30 years as Ausdrill, the company claiming to be Australia’s second-largest mining services company is rebranding and will now be called Perenti Global. The perentie’s habitat and skill at burrowing have inspired Ausdrill’s new name.
Who owns ausdrill?
the Perenti Group
Ausdrill is part of the Perenti Group, an ASX200 diversified global mining services group with businesses in surface mining, underground mining and mining support services. The Group was founded in Kalgoorlie in 1987 and is today one of the world’s largest companies providing surface and underground mining at scale.
What does ausdrill do?
Ausdrill supplies a range of RC and RC330 drill rigs for the purpose of drilling exploration reverse circulation drill holes as well as diamond rigs for the deep diamond holes drilling to a variety of depths. We supply all plant, equipment, and personnel to complete the exploration drilling program.
When did ausdrill start?
1987
Ausdrill was founded in Kalgoorlie in 1987 and has grown to be one of the largest drilling services providers in Australia.
Who owns Perenti?
Ausdrill Limited
Ausdrill Limited is pleased to announce that the Ausdrill Group is adopting a new brand and identity, “Perenti“. “Perenti Global Limited” will be the trading name of the Group company and listed entity and will sit above the Industry Sector Groups (ISGs); Surface Mining, Underground Mining and Investments.
What does Perenti global mine?
A global, diversified mining services group We have experience operating some of the biggest projects in the world while working with our clients to understand their requirements and deliver on their needs. Our experience includes multiple commodities ranging from gold to nickel and from iron ore to lithium.
Who started Ausdrill?
Ron Sayers
Ausdrill was started in 1987 by Managing Director, Ron Sayers, with a single drill rig operating from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. By 1991 the company had expanded its drilling operations into Africa, and two years later added contract mining to its services.
Where is underground mining used in Australia?
The majority of underground mines are located in Western Australia, Queensland and NSW, with only a few spread throughout South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania. Currently, one of Australia’s largest underground mine is Newcrest’s Gold, Silver and Copper Cadia Valley Operations, near Orange in NSW.
Where is the deepest mine in Australia?
Mount Isa
The destination: Mount Isa, the deepest mine in Australia, 5,187 kilometers (3,223 miles) away. The trip involved a four-hour hop across the continent to Brisbane, an overnight stay, followed by a two-and-a-half hour flight deep into Queensland, Australia’s great north west.
How deep is the deepest mine in Australia?
Key points: Gwalia is the deepest trucking mine in the world and can trace its history back to the 1890s. Today, mining at Gwalia has reached a depth of 1,660 metres below the surface and the plan is to reach 2,300 metres by 2031.
How deep is Australia’s deepest mine?
Gwalia is the deepest trucking mine in the world and can trace its history back to the 1890s. Today, mining at Gwalia has reached a depth of 1,660 metres below the surface and the plan is to reach 2,300 metres by 2031.
Who owns the largest gold mine in Australia?
The Boddington Gold Mine is a gold and copper mine located 13 km (8.1 mi) northwest of Boddington, Western Australia. Officially reopened on 3 February 2010, the mine has now become Australia’s largest gold mine, eclipsing the Super Pit….Boddington Gold Mine.
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1987 |
| Active | 27 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Newmont Goldcorp |