Drilling Operations

At RPF Mechanical, we are not just an underground drilling service provider; we are your strategic partner in achieving production drilling excellence. Our specialised top hammer drill rigs and qualified labour hire services elevate the success of your underground production drilling projects.

Our underground blast hole drilling techniques allow for precise drilling beneath the surface, minimising the impact on the surrounding environment.

Case Studies


Client: Goldfields

Scope: Supply of one long hole drill, one light vehicle and two operators with a week on week off roster for an initial 3-month period, followed by numerous extensions totalling 14-months. 

Location: Agnew, WA

Safety: MTI - 0 and LTI - 0


Client: Pit n Portal

Scope: Contracted for the supply of one drill, two light vehicles, four operators and one mechanic for an initial 20,000m plus extension till end of mine life totalling 11 months.

Location: Tank, WA

Safety: MTI - 0 and LTI - 0


Scope: Repairs to M7C long hole drill rig

Location: Kalgoorlie, WA

Budget: $250K

Key project details: Replace feed rail and carousel, front end re- hose, conduct repairs to carrier, blast, and paint. Includes onsite commission.


Client: Westgold Resources

Scope: Repairs to E7C long hole drill rig

Location: Perth, WA

Budget: $250K

Key project details: Rebuild carousel and zoom tube, front end re-hose, re-wire RHS box, conduct repairs to carrier, blast and paint. Includes onsite commission.


Client: Linden Gold

Scope: Contracted to drill Return air way and drill and ream out drain holes, contract was on time and under budget

Location: Second Fortune, WA

Safety: MTI-0 & LTI-0

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