We are exploration drilling experts, looking for any metals or minerals that may benefit our world. At Rally Drilling Services, we've built our focus on servicing explorers in Canada. Our philosophy is to build with the Canadian mining community, with emphasis on growing long term relationships with teams on the leading edge of our market.
We are trusted operators with a proven track record for over 35 years. We put ethics and integrity at the forefront of our business, and pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit of precision and excellence while maintaining complete transparency every step of the way.
We are dedicated to the success of our customers, their projects, and the regions we operate in.
Who we are
With the emerging need in Canada for cost-effective exploration, our Tonka rig has been designed to mobilize rapidly and service areas including Shallow Core Drilling (400M and below) RC Drilling (70m and below), and Percussion assisted coring.
Shallow Reverse Circulation Programs, with core tail ability, to quickly delineate broad shallow areas of interest, while staying within budget.
We are adept in fluid control, re-using fluids, and operating sumpless filtering water to be returned to the environment when drilling is complete.
Under the Nova Scotia Environment Act, groundwater withdrawal in excess of 23000 liters per day requires a “water approval”. Based on this rate, a typical drilling operation conservatively can use only 30 L/min for a period of 12.75 hours per day. Our proprietary Re-Circulation system allows for a recycle rate that lowers average water consumption to 460 liters per day based on ideal ground conditions.
By recycling, we are able to operate a 24-hour cycle and obtain a social license from NS Environment within reasonable cost parameters.
The “Tonka” is designed for very low ground impact and very limited pad size. Our 400m drill has a ground pressure of only 3.2 PSI, reducing ruts and water conduits that would normally allow unplanned water infiltration of the regional watershed.
We explore, we drill, and we implement the most progressive safety measures in our practice through policy, innovation, and above all, culture.
What we do
Our Fleet
Marcotte HTM 2500
Max NWL 2550M (8694 ft)
Max HWL 1530M (5019 ft)
Max PWL 980M (3215 ft)
Force max 6500 NM (4794 LBF)
Pump FMC Bean 435
Engine CUMMINS QSB6.7-P 260HP EPA TIER III
Speed 2000 RPM
Discovery EF 50
Max NWL 1530M (5019')
Pump FMC 435
Engine Cummins Tier 3 215 HP
Speed 1300 RPM
BBS B20
Max NWL 1530M (5019')
Pump FMC 435
Engine Deere Tier 3 208 HP
