Surface Drilling Services

Rockvein Drilling Limited is an expert in total technology solutions in drilling, advancement and rock excavations for the mining, energy, tunnelling and construction industries.

This range includes button, cross and X-design bits, couplings, coupling adapters, shank rods, bit adapters and thread adapters in a full selection of standard diameters.

The development of DTH technologies has created most efficient Down-The-Hole (DTH) precision hammers and associated bits. We also offer a complete range of extension rods including male-male and male-female configurations, round and hex cross-section shapes, various lengths and different heat treatment options.

Rockvein Drilling Limited has positioned itself as the largest specialized drilling contractor in Africa by leveraging its main competitive advantages: specialized equipment, long-standing relationships with the world’s largest mining companies, access to capital, a strong safety culture and skilled personnel. This positioning is strengthened by the company’s senior management having experienced several economic and mining industry cycles.

We have built a solid reputation based on our commitment to improving our health, safety, and environmental programs. It is critical for us to also build on all of our partnerships, including our local relationships around the world.

Our experienced employees, modern drilling equipment with rod handling capabilities, innovation, and financial stability has allowed us to always offer Quality, Safety and Results.

Underground Drilling Services

Our underground drilling services incorporate diamond and RC drilling for mining exploration projects and grade control for mining operations.
Our teams work to the highest safety standards and we use rigs incorporating automated rod handlers and remote control panels to reduce driller’s exposure to risks.
Underground Drilling Services

• Diamond core
• Reverse circulation (RC)
• Grade control

Diamond Drilling

We use highly mobile surface core drill rigs configured as truck and track mounted. We offer a complete suite of surface diamond drilling services and use the most productive, technologically advanced equipment available in the industry globally

Exploration Services

On every project we look for opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce costs for our clients and ensure we deliver on budget. Our experienced teams use in-country expertise and operational knowledge to add value to your drilling operations and build partnerships with local communities.

We work closely with your geology teams, providing information on changing ground conditions, and are flexible to adapt to changes in drilling programs as a result.

And without compromise, our focus is on delivering safe exploration programs, regardless of their location.

Exploration Drilling Services

• Air core
• Reverse circulation
• Diamond core
• Directional
• Deep hole diamond

Reverse Circulation (Rc Drilling)

Rockvein's Reverse-Circulation (RC) Drilling Products are designed to enhance drilling efficiency and sample quality in exploration drilling. Our range of RC hammers is engineered for optimal performance, providing cleaner sample recovery and faster drilling rates. These products ensure minimal contamination, making them ideal for mineral exploration where accurate sampling is critical.

Mining Services

Grade Control

We understand how critical accurate Grade Control drilling is in providing ore grade definition and planning an efficient and effective mine site.

When a level is ready to commence Grade Control drilling, our teams will respond rapidly and are flexible in reacting to changes as they arise to keep production schedules on target.

Our teams undergo extensive training programs to ensure they deliver a competent drilling service. Accuracy is vital in Grade Control drilling and our crews drill the right hole in the right place, every time to avoid costly re-drills and incorrect information.

Grade Control Services

• Advanced / Deep grade control
• Shallow grade control
• Reverse circulation
• Underground diamond drilling

Blast Hole Drilling

Our blast hole drilling teams focus on outstanding delivery: competent crews provide accurate drill holes, eliminating expensive and time consuming re-drills and gear lost in ground; flexible capacity ensures we can adjust productivity to meet the needs of the mill; and excellent relationships with our local crews provide a stable, long-term workforce.

n addition, we ensure we deliver professional drilling results: secure, even walls with visible, straight barrels; and smooth pit floors avoiding costs associated with uneven roads slowing trucks or damaging chassis’ and tyres.

We work closely with all our clients, at site level through to senior management, initiating thorough communication, reporting and review processes for all projects. We collect and analyse data to assess performance and provide continuous improvement.

We leverage our expertise and experience from our global operations to provide innovative solutions and valuable advice and insights for efficient planning and execution of production drilling programs.
And without compromise, our focus is on delivering safe drilling solutions, regardless of location.

Blast Hole Services

• Blast hole – all sizes
• Pre-splits - all sizes
• Down the Hole (DTH)
• Rotary top hammer

Anchoring & Bolting

Rockvein Drilling Limited offers a comprehensive range of bolts and anchors, as well as grouts from leading global companies. Combined with our offer of drilling consumables and the best application know-how, we offer a complete solution to the challenges of rock bolting today. The resin grouts that we offer have many advantages over traditional pumped cement grouts, most notably in terms of the speed of setting (and therefore the speed at which the bolt can support the ground), ease of application (with less mess and wastage) and the ability to be used in wet conditions.