Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Drilling Services in Western Australia
Established in 1968, our business has grown from a local drilling operation to a trusted third-generation family-owned enterprise serving clients across Australia. With deep expertise in reverse circulation and water bore drilling, we combine 50+ years of operational history with a commitment to innovation and safety. Our Australian-designed rigs are engineered to handle Western Australia's challenging terrain efficiently, supported by certified professionals holding industry qualifications from Certificate II to IV in Drilling Operations. We maintain strict adherence to AS/NZS 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring quality management, occupational health, and environmental responsibility.Our team's extensive experience in remote operations, including self-sufficient exploration camps, enables us to deliver precise resource definition, grade control, and groundwater monitoring solutions. We prioritise client relationships through tailored approaches, whether supporting Tier 1 mining clients or junior explorers, while maintaining a small-footprint drilling methodology that minimises environmental impact. Our track record includes industry-leading discoveries, such as the 2022 West Arunta exploration campaign that drove significant client share price growth.
Services
Water Bore Drilling
Dewatering Bores
Production Bores
Exploration Drilling
Mining Drilling
Reverse Circulation
Bore Field Installations
Angled Service Holes
Geotechnical Monitoring
Air Core Exploration
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of drilling expertise in Western Australia's unique geology
- Family-owned business with third-generation operational involvement
- Custom-built rigs designed for remote and challenging terrains
- Certified safety standards with zero harm incidents in major campaigns
- Nationwide service capability with local WA knowledge
Associations and certifications
- AS/NZS 45001:2018
- ISO 9001-2015
- ISO 14001:2015
Services
Reverse Circulation Drilling
Our purpose-built RC rigs deliver accurate mineral exploration and grade control drilling with contamination-free samples. Using dual-wall drill rods and compressed air, we achieve depths up to 500 metres while maintaining sample integrity. This method supports rapid penetration rates and dry sample recovery ideal for laboratory analysis.
Water Bore Drilling
We drill small (4") to large (18") diameter water bores for mining, agricultural, and construction applications. Our services include pump testing, gravel packing, and geotechnical monitoring bore installations to ensure reliable water supply and groundwater management.
Geotechnical Monitoring
Specialist installation of monitoring bores and piezometers provides critical data for engineering projects. We use vibrating wire piezometers to measure groundwater pressures, supporting infrastructure stability assessments and environmental protection programs across mining and construction sites.
Dewatering Solutions
Our deep well installations and sump pumping systems manage groundwater levels in mining operations. Using reverse circulation and air drilling methods, we create dewatering bores up to 14" diameter to prevent excavation instability and ensure safe mining conditions.
Exploration Drilling
We support early-stage mineral discovery with air core, RAB, and down-hole hammer techniques. Our remote exploration camps and high-capacity rigs enable efficient drilling campaigns in challenging terrains, providing accurate geological data for resource evaluation.
Questions
What drilling services does Egan Drilling offer?
We specialise in reverse circulation drilling, water bore construction, dewatering solutions, geotechnical monitoring, and exploration drilling for mining and construction sectors.
Do you operate outside Western Australia?
Yes, while based in WA, we provide nationwide drilling services with self-sufficient exploration camps for remote Australian locations.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We maintain AS/NZS 45001 (OHS), ISO 9001 (Quality), and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management system certifications.
Can you handle large-scale drilling projects?
Our equipment and experienced teams manage projects from 10 to 30,000+ metre campaigns, including resource definition and grade control drilling.
What environmental considerations apply?
We use small drill pads to minimise impact and comply with strict environmental regulations during exploration and production operations.
