Drilling
Paycore Drilling offers a full range of drilling services to the Exploration, Oil & Gas, and Construction industries. We offer a range of adaptable drilling equipment for everything from remote access sites to civil and transportation projects near major routes.
A typical geo-technical project for us can involve a track mounted or heli-portable drill, using solid stem or hollow stem auger. Diamond Core Drilling is the preferred method when drilling takes us into rock. SPT split spoon samples, shelby tubes, vane sheer, and packer testing are all part of a normal day for us whether it be in Kamloops, B.C. or Dawson City, Yukon. Once the borehole and required testing is complete, we often install Monitor Wells, Slope Indicators (S.I’s), and piezometers in the borehole. Pipeline Projects and Bridge design investigations are just a couple of the many projects we find ourselves on.
Exploration projects often take us all over Canada from Eastern Quebec to the Golden Triangle (North of Stewart, B.C.) They often run for long duration’s and can range from grass roots exploration site in the Abitibi of Quebec to an Operating Mine in B.C.’s interior. NQ and HQ wireline core barrels to more specialized items such as HQ3 split tube and PQ core barrels are commonly used whether it be with skid drill North of Whitehorse, Yukon or a Heli-portable track drill North of Smithers, B.C. near Hwy 37.
Drilling for Environmental soil sampling involves careful handling of cuttings and sample material. Our crews have experience with the delicate nature of this work. A Phase II environmental assessment can often involve drilling. These projects have taken our Pioneer Drills from Blue River, B.C. through to Kamloops, B.C. and all the way out to Hope, B.C., as well as all the way north to the Peace Country, and up the Alaska Highway on limited access sites. Our Larger Multi-Purpose track drills often travel through Prince George, B.C. and North to Fort St. John or West to Smithers.
In addition to our drilling services, we also offer construction support, earth moving, Hydro-Vac, and water management (including de-watering) services.
Whether you have a small program with basic requirements or a large program with in depth logistics we can provide basic services or complete turn-key programs.
Our Crews
All our crews are highly experienced and are selected to provide the best possible outcome for the customer. Our drillers have at least 10 years experience and most have 15 to 20 years experience. Our drillers assistants are also an important part of the operation and are carefully selected.
Employees are regularly trained in their duties and industry best practices.
Drilling
We supply hydraulic drills mounted in skid shacks that can be moved typically by a Dozer or Skidder. These drills provide a cost effective solution for drilling where there is road access. The rigs are easily towed onto pads and once on the pad can be setup and ready to drill literally within minutes. The drill shacks are all weather and work well all year round in all kinds of conditions.
Road & Pad Construction
For skid drilling programs we have the experience to build roads and pads into remote locations. We use our know how along with good equipment and experienced operators meet these needs.
Site Rehabilitation
After a drill program is completed there is often a requirement to rehabilitate drill pads, roads and any other site disturbances to their natural state. We can offer this service in addition to our many other services.