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DRILLING

Seemingly simple, highly specialised, often challenging, always rewarding!

T3 Drilling Limited provides specialised drilling and associated services to the mining and mineral exploration industry throughout Africa, no matter how remote or challenging the site.

Our reputation for safely delivering consistently high productivity, a reliable service and accurate geological sampling is achieved through our use of premium rigs, strict equipment standardisations and skilled drill crews, maintenance teams and support personnel.

About Us

Established in 2011, T3 Drilling's head office is situated in Mauritius oversees our Africa operations, outside of South Africa and Namibia. We have a support office in South Africa and registered offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.

T3 Drilling has provided drilling services to several respected global mining houses including: First Quantum Mining (FQML); Phelps Dodge; Freeport McMoran; CMOC International; Barrick; Eurasian Resources Group (ERG); Glencore; Minerals and Metals Group (MMG); Alphamin Resources and Kamoa Copper S.A.

    T3 Drilling forms part of the Teichmann Group. A diverse group of companies with proven expertise in multi-disciplined construction services, mining and agriculture solutions, and significant social contributions across the African continent. Our association, particularly with the group’s mining and projects companies affords T3 Drilling additional technical and logistical support both on the ground and in administration, through its well-established, shared global infrastructure. This enables rapid start-ups in new territories to facilitate T3 Drilling’s expansion throughout Africa.

    Our operations are managed by experienced professionals and our teams pride themselves on being highly principled. Our fleet of premium rigs is supported by a comprehensive fleet of all-terrain vehicles, enabling access to Africa's most remote and challenging sites.

Our capabilities

  • SURFACE CORING
  • UNDERGROUND DRILLING
  • REVERSE CIRCULATION
  • AIR CORE
  • GRADE CONTROL
  • LARGE DIAMETER MINE DE-WATERING
  • ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
  • GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING
  • BLAST HOLES
  • PRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY BOREHOLES
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OUR RIGS

Boart Longyear LF90D Surface Core Drill Rigs

Sandvik DE140 Underground Core Drill Rigs

Schramm T685 (incl. Truck & Track Mounted) Large Diameter Water Well Rigs

Smith Capital 310 and 620 Reverse Circulation Drill Rigs

Smith Capital 510 Aircore Drill Rigs

Thor 5000 Reverse Circulation Drill Rigs

OUR IMPACT

We proudly share the Teichmann group's vision, to lead the way as a responsible, diversified enterprise, developing Africa, together. Our approach to social investment and sustainability is aligned with our vision and is an integral part of our day-to-day business functions.

We understand that it is our responsibility to operate with integrity and good corporate governance principles, in business operations and supply chains. Respect everyone's human rights and freedoms. Proactively seek out development initiatives and support the communities that surround our operations. Recognize that climate change is a challenge globally, and take a precautionary approach to environmental challenges whilst promoting greater environmental awareness and preservation.

We have created a culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative. All levels of staff are given the tools for a rewarding career path and the opportunity to grow. We are relentless at keeping people safe and maintaining ISO certifications. We have built a healthy work environment and adhere to International Labour Organisation standards.

Safety is at our core

Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment (HSEQ) is T3 Drilling’s way of life and highest priority, enabling the company to reach a milestone 5.5 million hours without a Lost Time Injury across all operations. This was achieved over 8 years and 5 months.

5.5 Million
LTI Free Hours

Safe working history

T3 Drilling values its safe working history and is dedicated to the health and safety of its employees as well as the communities and environment in which it operates.

T3 Drilling complies with all legal requirements of the various countries in which it operates, applies the International Labour Organisation standards of practice, and all operations adhere to and are certified in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.

 

Safety procedures

T3 Drilling continually strives to improve its safety procedures. Each shift commences with a toolbox talk and pre-shift risk assessment and safety is discussed at all operational meetings.

In addition management reviews are regularly conducted to measure compliance and the effectiveness of the company’s integrated HSEQ management systems and annual external audits are conducted by an independent internationally accredited certification body.

ISO 45001

Procedures and techniques

In conjunction with equipment suppliers, training programmes are conducted on a regular basis for all drilling personnel to ensure the latest safe drilling procedures and techniques are implemented and regular risk assessments are conducted on all drilling activities.

ISO 9001

Environment preservation

T3 Drilling is committed to the preservation of the environment. The company only uses environmentally friendly chemicals when drilling and follows a strict environment management system that reviews the company’s environmental objectives and targets on a regular basis to ensure that all operations have minimal impact on the environment.

ISO 14001

Get in touch

info@t3drilling.com

MAURITIUS - HEAD OFFICE

T-Three Drilling (Mauritius) Limited

Company Registration Number:
106549 C1/GBL
Address: No.2, Quartier des Terminalias,
Labourdonnais, Mapou,
Rivière du Rempart, 31803,
Mauritius
Telephone: +230 266 7011

SOUTH AFRICA

T3 Drilling (Pty) Ltd

Company Registration Number:
2015/101777/07
Address: 1 Flamboyant Close,
Glen Anil, 4051,
South Africa
Telephone: +27 31 569 3170

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

T-Three Drilling DRC SAS

Company Registration Number:
CS/LSHI/RCCM/14-B-1485 | ID NAT: 6-83-N65211F
Num. Impôt: A0816245C
Address: Croisement Avenue Lumumba et Saio,
commune de Lubumbashi, à Lubumbashi
République Démocratique du Congo
Telephone: +243 997 314 819

ZAMBIA

T-Three Drilling Zambia Limited

Company Registration Number:
98311
Address: No. 1 Impala Road
Woodland
Lusaka
Zambia
Telephone: +260 211 258 452