Tailings Dam Drilling Services
Managing tailings storage is a critical part of any mining operation. Our experienced team delivers precise, efficient, and reliable tailings dam solutions to help you assess, monitor, and reinforce your storage facilities with confidence.
Tailings Dam Drilling Services
Managing tailings storage is a critical part of any mining operation. Our experienced team delivers precise, efficient, and reliable drilling solutions to help you assess, monitor, and reinforce your tailings storage facilities with confidence.
What sets us apart?
- Industry-leading fleet and support equipment for seamless project execution.
- Custom-built digital innovations to provide real-time insights and analytics.
- A highly skilled and experienced team delivering expertise on every project.
What sets us apart?
- Industry-leading fleet and support equipment for seamless project execution.
- Custom-built digital innovations to provide real-time insights and analytics.
- A highly skilled and experienced team delivering expertise on every project.
Precise & highly effectivet tailings dam drilling
At Topdrill, we understand that tailings dam drilling isn’t just about gathering data—it’s about ensuring long-term stability, meeting compliance requirements, and protecting the environment.
High-Performance Rigs
At Topdrill, we run a tough, purpose-built fleet designed to take on any drilling challenge. Packed with industry-leading features, like hands-free rod handlers and dual hydraulic breakout systems, our rigs ensure there are no limits to where we can go for our clients.
Proprietary Toplytics Software
At Topdrill, we don’t just collect data—we transform it into actionable insights. Our cutting-edge digital solutions drive smarter, more informed drilling decisions to deliver performance, mitigate risk, and achieve successful project outcomes.
Sophisticated Safety Features
Our fleet is built tough and designed with safety at the core. We’ve implemented industry-leading technology like fire and dust suppression systems to ensure our operators are safer and more efficient. We know our clients, and we’ve built our fleet to ensure we meet their obligations while delivering results on every project.
Precise & highly effective tailinsg dam drilling
At Topdrill, we understand that tailings dam drilling isn’t just about gathering data—it’s about ensuring long-term stability, meeting compliance requirements, and protecting the environment.
High-Performance Rigs
At Topdrill, we run a tough, purpose-built fleet designed to take on any drilling challenge. Packed with industry-leading features, like hands-free rod handlers and dual hydraulic breakout systems, our rigs ensure there are no limits to where we can go for our clients.
Proprietary Toplytics Software
At Topdrill, we don’t just collect data—we transform it into actionable insights. Our cutting-edge digital solutions drive smarter, more informed drilling decisions to deliver performance, mitigate risk, and achieve successful project outcomes.
Sophisticated Safety Features
Our fleet is built tough and designed with safety at the core. We’ve implemented industry-leading technology like remote tramming and live rig monitoring to ensure our operators safer and more efficient. We know our clients, and we’ve built our fleet to ensure we meet their obligations while delivering results on every project.
More than just drilling performance – we deliver safe and reliable results.
Speak to our experts and discover how Topdrill’s delivers safer, more efficient results—every time.
More than just drilling performance – we deliver safe and reliable results.
Why Choose Topdrill's Tailings Dam Drilling Services?
Unmatched Precision
Understanding the structural integrity of your tailings dam is crucial. Topdrill provides accurate data, ensuring you have the right insights to make informed decisions on dam safety, expansion, or remediation.
Minimised Downtime
We understand that your project can’t afford unnecessary downtime. That’s why we tailor our drilling approach to work within the parameters of your project, ensuring minimal disturbance.
Fully Tailored Solutions
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach in the realm of tailings dam drilling. Our diverse fleet of purpose-built rigs can handle an array of conditions, guaranteeing optimal outcomes regardless of landscape and site specifics.
Unmatched Precision
Understanding the structural integrity of your tailings dam is crucial. Topdrill provides accurate data, ensuring you have the right insights to make informed decisions on dam safety, expansion, or remediation.
Minimised Downtime
We understand that your project can’t afford unnecessary downtime. That’s why we tailor our drilling approach to work within the parameters of your project, ensuring minimal disturbance.
Fullt Tailored Solutions
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach in the realm of tailings dam drilling. Our diverse fleet of purpose-built rigs can handle an array of conditions, guaranteeing optimal outcomes regardless of landscape and site specifics.
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
We don’t just meet safety standards – we raise them. We understand the weight of your responsibilities, and we’re committed to making compliance effortless.
- ISO-Certified Standards: Topdrill has successfully attained a triple ISO rating, ensuring every project runs safely and smoothly.
- Cultural Heritage Protection: Environmental protection is another way we promote safety. We engage in site rehabilitation and enlist technology like GeoMoby to ensure Indigenous cultural sites are always protected.
We don’t just meet safety standards – we raise them. We understand the weight of your responsibilities, and we’re committed to making compliance effortless.
- ISO-Certified Standards: Topdrill has successfully attained a triple ISO rating, ensuring every project runs safely and smoothly.
- Cultural Heritage Protection: Environmental protection is another way we promote safety. We engage in site rehabilitation and enlist technology like GeoMoby to ensure Indigenous cultural sites are always protected.
“In an industry where time is money, making a discovery is the holy grail. None of the amazing results we are seeing would be possible without the ‘we deliver’ attitude of the entire Topdrill team. The reputation Topdrill has built is outstanding and the reality is even better.”
– Simon Lawson
Executive Chairman – Spartan Resources
Fast, Responsive, and Reliable - Minimising Downtime, Maximising Results.
Offering a full range of in-house services, Topdrill ensures seamless project execution and complete quality control. By tailoring solutions to your needs, Topdrill is able to consistently deliver flexible, efficient, and client-focused drilling services throughout Australia.
Frequently Asked questions
What challenges come with drilling in tailings material?
Tailings can be soft, saturated, and unpredictable, making drilling more complex. Specialised rigs and experienced crews are essential for ensuring accurate sampling and safe operations.
How often should tailings dam drilling be conducted?
Regular monitoring is crucial. Depending on regulations and site conditions, annual or semi-annual investigations may be required to assess stability and detect potential risks.
Can you drill in active mining operations?
Yes, drilling can be conducted without disrupting production, using strategically planned methods that comply with mine safety and environmental protocols.
What regulatory standards apply to tailings dam drilling?
Tailings dams must comply with local mining, environmental, and safety regulations, such as:
ANCOLD (Australian National Committee on Large Dams) guidelines
International mining safety frameworks
State-specific water and environmental protection laws
What is hands-free rod handling?
Topdrill maintains a hands-off steel focus. As the first to adopt hands-free innovation on diamond drilling rigs in Australia in 2014, Topdrill has ensured that every rig has full hands-free rod handling with break-out capability.
What makes Topdrill different from other drilling contractors?
Topdrill is a true RC and Diamond exploration drilling specialist with over 20 years experience. We’re proud to be an end-to-end exploration service provider from pad/site preparation, through to core processing and site rehab. We can also offer short or long-term camp solutions, along with camp catering, cleaning, rubbish, and site logistics. It’s our ability to rapidly respond to any issues that arise, combined with 24/7 expert in-field backup and our ability to be on-site in hours, not days with our aviation solution that sets us apart.
What drilling services can Topdrill provide?
Topdrill are specialists in diamond drilling, reverse circulation drilling, grade control drilling, geotechnical drilling, bores and well drilling.
Why partner with Topdrill?
When you partner with Topdrill, you get more than just a drilling contractor – you gain a trusted partner. Transparent, professional communication is at the core of how we operate, ensuring you’re always informed and in control. Our focus is on delivering the best outcomes for your project, with long-term success front of mind.
We combine exceptional leadership, expert backup service, an industry-leading fleet, and real-time monitoring and data analytics to drive smarter, more efficient exploration – making a genuine difference to your project and budget.
How else can Topdrill support my next exploration project?
Topdrill is part of Togproup, an end-to-end service provider that encompasses Topdrill, JB Contracting, Tophire, and Topcamps to provide a service capability that includes:
- Pad and site prep
- Full camp solutions
- Roading and Civils
- Water carting and site logistic requirements
- Rehabilitation of your site including rubbish removal
- Aviation support solutions
- Core processing services and facilities
Does Topdrill offer a career development plan?
Yes. At Topdrill, we invest in our people, building skilled professionals from the ground up. Our structured career development pathway takes team members from Utility through to Senior Driller over 5–8 years, providing hands-on experience, industry-leading training, and ongoing mentorship. With a strong focus on safety and innovation, we equip our crews with the skills and knowledge to stay ahead in exploration drilling, ensuring a rewarding and future-ready career.