Our Fleet
Equipment & Capability
A fleet of 30+ rigs purpose-built for Africa's most demanding drilling conditions. From surface core to deep-hole exploration, our equipment is maintained to the highest standards and supported by in-house workshop capability.
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Surface Core Rigs
Our surface core drilling fleet delivers precision sampling and exploration across a range of depths and ground conditions.
Sandvik DE 710
Track Mounted
Boart Longyear LF 160
Track Mounted with Freedom Loader
Mitchell M110
Track Mounted — Rod Loader Spigot
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Deephole Core Rigs
Purpose-built for extended depth capability and deep orebody delineation, our deephole fleet tackles the most demanding exploration targets.
UDR 1500
One trailer-mounted, one truck-mounted (Mercedes Benz 8×4)
Hanjin DB 45t
Track Mounted
Mitchell M450
Track Mounted (Doosan Solar 140)
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Underground Core Rigs
Compact, powerful rigs designed for the confined spaces and demanding conditions of underground drilling operations.
Sandvik DE 130
Underground
Boart Longyear LM 90
Underground
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Open Hole Rigs
Versatile open hole rigs for grade control, reverse circulation, and multipurpose drilling applications.
Sandvik DR 560/80
Track Mounted — Grade Control
Hanjin DB8 AC
Truck Mounted
Thor 5000 (RC 5000)
Truck Mounted 6×6
Mitchell M160
Multipurpose — Crawler Mounted (Doosan Solar 75)
Fleet Support
Support Equipment
MDI has invested heavily in its fleet of support equipment, designed to support our operations in the most remote regions of Africa. Specialised support equipment includes 6x6 trucks, 4x4 light vehicles, 4x4 buses, low bed trailers, crane trucks, water trucks, automated rod sloops, track support vehicle, TLB's, front end loaders, pumps, air compressors, air boosters, camps and accommodation. MDI is further supported by its heavy equipment hire business Mitchell Equipment Hire (MEH).
Support Infrastructure
In-House Capability
Our commitment to equipment excellence extends beyond acquisition. With comprehensive in-house workshop facilities and experienced technical teams, we maintain, modify, and manufacture rigs to meet the specific demands of each project.
In-House Workshop
Full maintenance and fabrication capabilities to keep our fleet operating at peak performance.
Rig Manufacturing
Custom-designed rigs built to specification for unique drilling challenges.
Performance Monitoring
Real-time tracking of equipment performance and preventive maintenance schedules.
Quality Assurance
Rigorous inspection protocols ensuring every rig meets our exacting standards.
Need the Right Rig for Your Project?
Our team can help you select the optimal equipment configuration for your specific drilling requirements, ground conditions, and project timeline.