What this report is for
Production drilling, explosives loading and shot firing. The useful first step is to describe the operating problem, site conditions, interfaces and evidence expected before asking companies for a price.
Search terms vary across the market. Buyers may also encounter drill and blast contractors. These are vocabulary aids, not endorsed supplier claims.
A better request brief
For this category, state target depth, hole diameter, ground conditions, sample-return method, access and rehabilitation. Name the site, service window, access constraints and the basis on which responses will be compared.
Evidence to compare
Ask for evidence of comparable ground, proposed rig and crew, sample-quality controls, metres achieved and mobilisation plan. Compare rate basis, consumables, standby, redrills, sample handling and demobilisation. Verify every material claim directly with the supplier before award.
Buyer’s desk checklist
- One defined operating problem
- target depth, hole diameter, ground conditions, sample-return method, access and rehabilitation
- Comparable scope and exclusions
- comparable ground, proposed rig and crew, sample-quality controls, metres achieved and mobilisation plan
- rate basis, consumables, standby, redrills, sample handling and demobilisation
- Direct verification before award
Sources and continuation points
- Australian Government Department of Industry — Major projects and procurementLinked reference; no directory data ingested · retrieved 2026-08-24
- Industry Capability Network GatewayLinked reference; no supplier records ingested · retrieved 2026-08-24
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