SBDG Services
RC Services
We aim to service the high quality, large capacity end of the West African RC drilling market. We offer a modern rig fleet and support equipment that is designed and built to cater to our clients’ specific drilling requirements in West Africa.
Our areas of drilling expertise are predominately iron ore and gold, in both exploration and resource definition. The following specifications are achievable by SBDG:
- Hole depths (ground conditions permitting) to 400m
- Controlled use of high-pressure air (<2250cfm@1000psi)
- 45° to 90° hole angles
- 1,200cfm Sample System set up with Rotary Cone, Fixed Adjustable Cone or Riffle Splitter options
SBDG has RC experience on flat and mountainous terrain. Drill programmes have ranged from remote, regional locations, through to drilling in heavily congested open pits. As well as conventional RC programmes, SBDG is experienced in grade control and dual rotary drilling.
Maintenance Services
Through its experienced team of mechanics and fitters, SBD Drilling Guinea is able to provide technical audits and maintenance services for a range of drilling-related equipment including drill rigs, auxiliary air trucks, water pumps and mobile service equipment.
Rig Availability
In order to maximise productivity while operating in remote locations, SBDG’s objective is to achieve rig availability of 90%. This is achieved as follows:
- Continuous presence of suitably experienced mechanics on site
- Recruitment of supervisors, drillers and fitters with appropriate mechanical knowledge
- Having inventory of critical spare parts on site or within convenient accessibility
- Purchasing stock locally wherever possible with established suppliers