Australian Mineral and Waterwell Drilling (AMWD) was established in late 2007 upon recognising the significant shortfall of available drilling rigs and experienced crews throughout Australia. This shortfall resulted in delays to priority exploration projects in the mineral.

AMWD’s Managing Director, Vaughan Cullen has worked in the contract drilling industry throughout the world including Australia, Africa, Europe and Asia for more than 18 years. Vaughan’s industry experience is broad based with exposure to all methods of drilling - his most extensive experience lies in deep directional diamond drilling and deep reverse circulation drilling. Vaughan’s career began in the Western Australian goldfields before travelling offshore to attain positions such as Senior Driller, Marketing Manager, Site Supervisor and finally as an Area Supervisor in Asia before returning to Australia.

Vaughan’s solid industry reputation has allowed AMWD to take onboard greatly experienced mineral drillers who have worked with him previously offshore. Together they form the core of AMWD’s experienced and dedicated drilling team. At present AMWD currently offers:

• Rig 1 – DE810 Multipurpose Rig (2008) – Truck Mounted
• Rig 2 – DR800 MK2 Deephole Multipurpose Rig (2009) – Truck mounted
• Rig 3 – KD150 RC/AC Rig (Rebuilt 2007) – Truck or Track Mounted
• Rig 4 – AD900 Diamond Rig (2010) – Track Mounted or Sound Proof Container
• Rig 5 – CS1000 Diamond Rig (2010) – Track Mounted
• Rig 6 – Schramm T450WS RC Rig (2011) – Truck Mounted
• Rig 7 – Schramm T660WS RC Rig (rebuilt 2011) – Track Mounted
• Rig 8 – Metzke RC Rig (rebuilt 2010) – Truck Mounted.

AMWD is available Australia wide, having completed successful programs in SA, NT, QLD, NSW and Victoria. For remote locations, rigs come equipped with a fully contained caravan and Satellite communication system.

We also offer the unique versatility of sound proof diamond drilling (less than 45Dlb @ 3m) and rubber/steel tracked rigs and vehicles for all terrain, all weather access.

AMWD has available a range of auxiliary equipment:

• Hydco 1800/900 Boosters
• GD 5 x 6 and 7 x 12 Mud Pumps
• EMU 500 Mud Unit (an Environmental Mud Recycler and Sampling System)
• Atlas Copco and Sullair Auxiliary Compressors
• Prime Mover and Trailers (Float, Drop-Deck and Flat-Top)
• On Site Workshops and Hose Fabrication Containers

Please contact Vaughan Cullen and his associates at AMWD by phone, fax or email as outlined above.