SERVICES
Drill and Blast
Drill and blast capability for production blast hole drilling, controlled blasting, wall control, grade control and ground support programs.
VMS delivers drill and blast services for mining, quarry and civil projects across Australia. Our services cover production blast hole drilling, controlled blasting, pre-split and wall relief drilling, grade control drilling, ground support drilling and explosive services. With experienced drill and blast crews and specialised plant and equipment, VMS delivers controlled drill and blast outcomes that support safe excavation and efficient material movement, aligned with the downstream processing requirements of client’s operations.
Our drill and blast capabilities
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Production Blast Hole Drilling
High-volume blast hole drilling for mining and quarry operations, designed to meet strict production schedules and optimize downstream material movement. -
Controlled Blasting Drilling
Drilling for controlled blasting programs in sensitive or complex environments, where accuracy, vibration control and site conditions need to be carefully managed. -
Sample Production Hole Drilling
Drilling executed within the active blast pattern to provide real-time geological data, ensuring accurate rock mass characterisation and grade verification before blasting. -
Explosive Services
Comprehensive blasting solutions including custom blast design, vibration monitoring, specialist equipment hire, and tailored blasting services for gold, iron ore, and quarry operations.
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Wall Relief Drilling
Drilling of uncharged buffer holes to relieve geotechnical stress on pit walls, protecting final excavation limits and minimizing blast-induced damage. -
Grade Control Drilling
Targeted drilling to accurately delineate ore and waste boundaries in active pits, directly maximising ore recovery, minimising dilution, and guiding short-term mine planning. -
Ground Support Drilling
Drilling for specialised geotechnical reinforcement, installation of rock/cable bolts, and stabilisation solutions across demanding mining and civil environments. -
Pre-Split Drilling
High-accuracy drilling designed for wall control and pit stability, establishing clean fracture planes to ensure safer excavation outcomes and preserve highwall integrity.
Accurate Drilling and Controlled Blast Outcomes Across Production Operations
Our drill and blast programs are tailored to your operations, with a focus on strict safety protocols, drilling accuracy, fragmentation control and the blast outcomes needed to support efficient loading, hauling and processing. Our specialised drill and blast services support gold and iron ore production blasting, quarry blasting and controlled blasting near sensitive infrastructure. This includes work around roads, railways, pipelines, powerlines, bridges and other assets where vibration, air blast and drilling accuracy need to be carefully managed.
Our drill and blast services are backed by our experienced drilling crews, licensed shotfirers, dedicated blast crews, specialist plant and blast support equipment. Equipment includes top hammer and DTH drill rigs, stemming loaders, Category 2 compliant explosive transport vehicles, dewatering units and vibration monitoring equipment.
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