Drilling, Exploration, Core Recovery & Water Services

R/C Reverse Circulation

Cyclone/ Wet splitter sampling for infill and expansion programs. Bulk sampling. Recent exploration experience for copper and lithium. ~ 5,000 ft depth capabilities.

Triple Tube Recovery

KP Exploration can support more specialized recovery methods such as Triple Tube, oriented core, and directional coring (mud motor and swedge).

Diamond Core Drilling

Horizontal and Incline Core programs for sizes NQ , HQ and PQ standard. Depth capabilities of current rigs are:

NQ - 4,600 ft (1400 m)

HQ - 2,625 ft (800 m)

PQ - 1,610 ft (500 m)

Fly-In Programs

KP Explorations’ rigs are VersaDrill Canada KMN1.4S rigs. These are track mounted rigs capable of supporting fly-in programs.

KP Exploration also has a full cadre of equipment options, an in-house machine shop, dedicated mechanics and a full time Health and Safety officer to support our mining programs.

Water/ Dewatering

KP Exploration is specialized for Diamond Core and Reverse Circulation Drilling Methods. However, our sister company KP Ventures Well Drilling and Pump Company is the leading water well and pump company in the state of Arizona and has a strong presence in 8 others states of the southwestern US.

Selecting KP Exploration for your exploration needs exposes you to some of the best water well drillers in the Southwest. Regardless of whether you need dewatering or water production, KP Exploration is more highly specialized in this area than most exploration drilling firms.

Visit KP Ventures at www.kpventureswelldrilling.com

Piezometer Installation

Want to kill two birds with one stone, KP Exploration can support your exploration program and install a piezometer in the borehole. Just one of the value options we provide to make the most of your exploration budget. 

Other Drilling Services:

KP Exploration is able to assist Mine Operators with drilling needs other than strict exploration. We have the ability to perform the following tasks as well:

  • Conventional Air Rotary, Conventional Mud Rotary, Air Assist Reverse Circulation, Dual Wall Reverse Circulation & Casing Advance Drilling Methods

  • Mine Dewatering Wells

  • Water Supply Wells

  • Utility holes such as power holes

  • Well Rehabilitation and Repair

  • Pumping Equipment – Lineshaft Turbine, Submersible Pumping, VFD Controllers