K-Drill

K-Drill Highly experienced RC & diamond drilling specialists, surface & underground across WA.

19/02/2026

A great few days connecting with explorers, producers, analysts and operators across the resources sector.
As a returning sponsor for the cocktail event this year, it was great to see the depth of conversation around capital markets, commodity outlook, development pipelines and the next wave of drilling demand.

For K-Drill, these events aren’t just about visibility. They’re about staying close to the projects, the people and the decisions that shape where rigs move next.

Surface and underground capability.
Kalgoorlie and Perth presence.
And a team that understands that sample matters.

Thanks to the RIU & Vertical Events team for another well-run event, and to everyone who stopped by for a conversation (or tried on the new K-Drill merch).

See you on site.

01/01/2026

Team K-Drill are back at work with rigs spinning from tomorrow, and the office open from Monday 5th January.

It might be a new year, and while we've got big plans - our core focus doesn’t change: sample integrity first, clear cost-per-metre outcomes, and reliable, efficient delivery in tough ground. Our approach is field-first and agile - experienced supervisors and crews supported by modern tools with real-time insight, all under a culture of honesty and accountability in how we plan, operate and report.

If you’re kicking off surface or underground programs in January, we’re ready to move with steady schedules and standards you can measure and trust.

Because sample matters.

Today we'd like to give two thumbs up to this oversized legend and our Maintenance Manager, Jack Swallow, for two great ...
28/12/2025

Today we'd like to give two thumbs up to this oversized legend and our Maintenance Manager, Jack Swallow, for two great years with K-Drill - and say thanks for everything you do for the team.

Born and bred in Kalgoorlie, Jack's focus is keeping our growing fleet in tip-top condition, helping our drilling programs run to schedule across surface and underground, and staying close to what's happening in the field.

Thanks, Jack - the standard you set shows up every day (and we appreciate your willingness to send in a photo too!).

After a big year for our crews and rigs on site, K-Drill will pause field operations from 19 December to 2 January. It’s...
17/12/2025

After a big year for our crews and rigs on site, K-Drill will pause field operations from 19 December to 2 January. It’s deliberate downtime - a reset that keeps our people sharp and our standards high.

The market is under pressure and many will keep drilling, but experience tells you how important fresh crews are in January’s heat. A small office team will monitor essentials during the break, and full field operations resume 3 January.

Thank you to our clients, partners and suppliers for your support this year - and to our supervisors and crews for the consistency, discipline and pride they bring to every job. We're looking forward to celebrating a great year with the full team later this week.

We’ll be back in January with the same focus: sample integrity first, clear cost-per-metre outcomes, and delivery without the drama. Because sample matters.

While our crews are out finishing the year in record heat, we're in delivery mode in West Perth, getting the K-Drill Chr...
12/12/2025

While our crews are out finishing the year in record heat, we're in delivery mode in West Perth, getting the K-Drill Christmas hampers to clients and partners!

A big shoutout to local jerky producers Tastybitz and the family-owned and run Old Bridge Cellars North Fremantle for helping us pull it all together - quality ingredients, done properly.

Because sample matters (and so do Christmas hampers).

Thanks to our friends at Westgold Resources for the nod and the backing. Proactive, organised, results-focused crews wit...
10/12/2025

Thanks to our friends at Westgold Resources for the nod and the backing.

Proactive, organised, results-focused crews with a culture of accountability - that’s the standard we set on every program. It shows up in planning that holds, supervision that leads, samples that stay clean and cost-per-metre outcomes clients can trust, surface and underground across WA. Because sample matters.

Underground skills are in demand across Western Australia – and that's not changing any time soon.The easy option in a t...
02/12/2025

Underground skills are in demand across Western Australia – and that's not changing any time soon.

The easy option in a tight market is to just chase price or availability. At K-Drill, we've learned through hands-on experience (and lots of it!) that capability, attitude and leadership matter more over the life of a program.

That's why we:

🔹 Promote people who have proven they can lead by example on site, not just run metres
🔹 Back our supervisors with structured training, mentoring and clear expectations around safety and communication
🔹 Give emerging leaders time in different parts of the business – surface, underground and workshops – so they understand the full picture
🔹 Treat feedback from crews and clients as a key input into who steps up next.

In an environment where underground skills are in short supply, we are focused on growing our own leaders – people who can hold standards, keep crews safe and protect cost and schedule for our clients. And over time, it's how you build a business that people want to stay with – and one that clients can trust when conditions get tough.

Because sample matters.

Summer conditions on site are demanding, and the work runs better when crews are looked after. We know that standards on...
24/11/2025

Summer conditions on site are demanding, and the work runs better when crews are looked after.

We know that standards on-site can vary across the industry. At K-Drill, our crews have their own rooms and we prioritise wellbeing between shifts so our teams can turn up, not just ready to work, but working at their best. That focus on people builds the culture we expect - accountability, safety and consistent results for clients.

Our onboarding, induction and training programs are also always 'under development' - we stay agile and adaptive, as well as compliant, because we know that mirrors the reality of what's happening on site. We're excited to share more about how we're investing further in our people in 2026.

Why? Because our crews, clients, sites, programs, and sample matters.

“From planning through to delivery, K-Drill has shown they can run multi-rig programs safely and efficiently. We trust t...
21/11/2025

“From planning through to delivery, K-Drill has shown they can run multi-rig programs safely and efficiently. We trust them to get it done.”

Thanks to our friends at Red 5 for this short and sweet endorsement of what we do and how we show up.

We know that what matters most is efficient, safe and quality program delivery - without drama. That trust is earned through disciplined planning and on-ground leadership, sample integrity that holds under pressure, Kalgoorlie-based support that keeps schedules honest, clear cost-per-metre outcomes, and visibility where it counts.

It’s the same standard we bring to every program - because sample matters.

At K-Drill, digital sits inside our operations. Coreplan captures job setup, pre-starts, shift notes, service flags and ...
19/11/2025

At K-Drill, digital sits inside our operations. Coreplan captures job setup, pre-starts, shift notes, service flags and HSEQ actions, and Starlink data syncs same shift to our Kalgoorlie workshop. SiteDocs keeps safety/compliance/training on every rig, and MaintainX links field maintenance to the workshop in real time.

Add a modern, risk assessed and low-hour fleet with hands-free rod handling and a WA OEM network, and you get predictable programs, cleaner handovers and rigs back drilling sooner. Because sample matters.

Every successful program starts with planning.At K-Drill, exploration planning isn’t a box to tick - it’s how we build s...
05/11/2025

Every successful program starts with planning.

At K-Drill, exploration planning isn’t a box to tick - it’s how we build safe, consistent results across surface and underground operations. From early greenfields campaigns to infill and grade control, our approach is grounded in preparation, precision and clear communication between crews, supervisors and clients.

Our highly experienced team build every ex*****on plan with:

🔻Hole planning and program design – ensuring scope matches ground conditions and objectives.
🔻Mobilisation and logistics – setting schedules, equipment and resources to minimise delays.
🔻Geotechnical and resource definition drilling support – bringing technical expertise to critical program phases.
🔻Digital integration with CorePlan – giving clients real-time visibility on progress, compliance and reporting.

Across the board, our planning process draws on more than 100 years of combined experience, and a surface and underground fleet standardised for performance. The result: projects that start smoothly, run safely, and deliver reliable data from the first metre.

That’s what exploration planning looks like at K-Drill. Because sample matters.

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