Our History
Over 55 Years
of Excellence
From a single drilling contractor in Australia to an international leader operating across Africa, Asia, and beyond. Our journey is defined by innovation, growth, and unwavering commitment to our clients.
Milestones
Our Journey
Key moments that have shaped Mitchell Drilling International into the leading drilling services provider we are today.
Mitchell Drilling Contractors established in Australia, marking the beginning of a legacy in drilling services.
Mitchell Drilling expands into Mineral Exploration drilling for Thiess Peabody Mitsui.
Mitchell Drilling is at the forefront of the booming CSG industry in Queensland.
CBM production drilling and logging for Reliance Industries Ltd.
Mineral exploration drilling (diamond) for Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
Mitchell commences exploration drilling in Indonesia, beginning our international expansion.
Sold Mitchell Drilling Contractors' Australian projects to AJ Lucas. 5-year non-compete period stimulates development of international business.
Mitchell Drilling Services formed to take over management of retained international operations.
Entered into long-term directional drilling contract with Greka.
Mineral exploration drilling (diamond) for Konkola Copper Mines.
Commenced CBM production drilling for Arrow Energy; Mineral exploration drilling for Sesa Goa Ltd.
Mitchell commences operations in India, facilitating creation of India's Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry. Commenced CBM exploration drilling for BP Exploration (Alpha) Ltd.
Drilled 3 CBM exploration wells for Tlou Energy.
Entered into contract with Essar for 60 CBM vertical wells.
Secured 15 rig contract with Riversdale/Rio Tinto Mozambique.
Mineral exploration drilling (diamond) for Sesa Goa Ltd; Directional drilling logging and DST for GEECL.
Unconventional field management team set up on-site at the Sinopec Zhijin CBM field.
Awarded FEED study with Evraz for drainage programme implementation; Awarded Gazprom pilot to complete first-ever unconventional SIS well in Russia.
Joined with Shenhua Exploration to bid on shale gas blocks. Successfully awarded the Boajing block in Hunan province.
Entered into coal exploration contract with ENRC.
Mitchell Drilling International sells its India operations.
Mitchell family re-enters Australian market through acquisition of Mitchell Operations by Drill Torque. Company rebranded to Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) on 19th December 2013.
Mitchell Services increases capabilities with acquisition of 30 rigs and support equipment from Tom Browne Drilling Services.
Entered into 'drill for equity' arrangement with graphite explorer. Drill Torque designs and builds compact RC rig with 1000 PSI on deck.
Mitchell Drilling Tanzania commences operations for Acacia Mining at Bulyanhulu.
Mitchell Services completes acquisition of Nitro Drilling assets from receivers, cementing position as one of Australia's leading drilling service providers with 75+ rigs. Acquires Radco Technologies to create underground drilling division in coal sector.
Commences drilling operations for Graphite explorers (Syra Resources, Triton Minerals & Metals of Africa); Wins Vale's coal drilling contract.
Re-enters Botswana providing specialist deep-hole drilling services to Debswana Diamond Company, including Motorised Directional Drilling.
Expands operations undertaking surface diamond and RC exploration programs; Awarded drilling contract for Orecorp Limited (ASX:ORR).
Deploys 6 underground rigs to BHP's Olympic Dam; Expands underground drilling capabilities with Radco Technologies.
Expands Vale partnership with 10 rig exploration contract.
Expands Debswana operations; Awarded geotechnical and exploration drilling contract for Khoemacau Copper Mining in the Kalahari Copperbelt.
Mitchell Drilling celebrates 50 years of operations in the drilling industry. Key clients include Anglo American, BHP, Glencore, Peabody, and Vale.
Secures contract with Tshukudu Metals (Sandfire Resources), further securing our position as the preferred contractor for the Kalahari Copper Belt.
Re-entry into Tanzania to conduct Helium Gas Drilling for LSE listed 'Helium One'.
Secures contract with E-Tech Mining on their 'Rare Earth Project', cementing expansion into Namibia.
Operating across 8 African countries with 30+ active rigs: Mozambique, Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia, Tanzania, Namibia, Angola, and Ghana.
Over 55 years of continuous operations. Leading provider of drilling services to major mining clients including Anglo American, BHP, Glencore, Peabody, and Vale.
A Legacy of Innovation
From pioneering CBM drilling in India to developing cutting-edge directional drilling technology in Botswana, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in drilling services.