Strike Drilling

New Year, New Office!

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year, we hope you had a safe and happy break!

The Strike Drilling office and warehouse have relocated to 21 Baile Road, Canning Vale WA 6155. Our address is the only thing that has changed, all other details remain the same.

We are looking forward to another great year in the exploration industry!

Fresh start for our crews in NSW

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Two of our drill rigs in regional NSW on a very fresh 1 degree morning.

Travel Australia

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT

One of the many benefits of being a Driller or Offsider with Strike Drilling, you get to travel around our beautiful country.

Central NSW.

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Another amazing drill site for our crew in central NSW

Rig 12 in Boddington

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Nice location for our Rig 12 crew drilling in the Boddington area.

Rig 13

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Rig 13 drilling in country NSW.

The Kimberly's

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT

“Another beautiful day in the Kimberly’s”

ISO accredited

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT

All the hard work of the Strike team has paid off and we are now ISO accredited.

Beautiful start to the day

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Beautiful morning for our crew working in the Mullewa area

NSW crew

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMT

It was a frosty start for our crew in Parkes NSW.

Lifeline Car

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT

The Strike Race Car has had a major makeover! Now branded with the Lifeline WA logo.

Embarking on Strike’s most remote job

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Embarking on Strike’s most remote job to date, the crew from Rig 4 are currently out at the Western Australia/Northern Territory boarder being supported only by 2 x helicopters.

Strike supporting Fight MND

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

On Sunday there were no Strike caps to be seen in our footy box, the Strike team along with some of our amazing clients were rocking the Big Freeze Beanies to help support and raise awareness for Fight MND!

Strike Drilling supporting the community!

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

We loved seeing our logo on the guernsey for the annual AFL Indigenous Round in Broome.

Drilling in all climates across Australia

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Rain, hail, or shine (oh and now snow), nothing can stop the Strike rigs!

SDR03 from a birds eye view

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Birds eye view of SDR03 and the crew working hard over in NSW.

SDR13 on its way to the Tanami

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

SDR13 and its crew hit the road late last week to head up to the Tanami in the Northern Territory to join SDR11.

ANZAC day 2021 in lockdown

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Another ANZAC day in lockdown for parts of WA. Our crews honoured the past and present service men and women of Australia and New Zealand at dawn.

SDR10 at Laverton Salt Lake

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

SDR10 stopped near by the Laverton Salt Lake this week. Thanks to our supervisor Ash for this great photo of the Rig and Support Vehicles.

SDR12 in Mt Magnet

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:00:00 GMT

When you think of drilling what comes to mind? Sample bags perhaps? We love the different colours of the red dirt in this photo, great shot taken by Michael on SDR12 at Mt Magnet.

SDR09 at Pine Ridge

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Strike recently held a photo competition, all our employees had the opportunity to send through their photos to potentially take out the winning prize! Our winning shot is of SDR09 at Pine Ridge in NSW - this image was taken by one of our Drillers, Dan.

Youngest team members!

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT

We’re starting them early here at Strike.

2020 Strike Drilling Race Day

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, 9 December 2020 we held the annual Strike Drilling Race Day at Barbagallo Raceway.

SDR13 producing amazing results

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT

SDR13 and its crew are producing amazing results for our client just out of Halls Creek.

SDR13 at the Old Butcher's Creek Open Pit Mine

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Our newest machine has hit the ground running and continues to produce fantastic results for our valued clients.

Sunrise in the Goldfields

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Picturesque sunrise in the Goldfields

SDR13 Online

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Brand new, straight out of the box.

Another Picturesque Day in NSW

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT

A beautiful day out drilling in Wellington NSW for a Valued Client.

SDR03 under the rainbow

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Rig 3 and its crew working hard under an amazing rainbow in NSW.

Sunset from the Goldfields WA

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT

One of the amazing benefits of working remote, the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. This photo was captured by our crew on Rig 10 while they were out in the Goldfields WA.

ANZAC Day in NSW

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMT

SDR03, 09 and 11 honour our ANZACs at dawn while on site in Peak Hill NSW.

3rd Rig Mobilises to NSW

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMT

SDR03 is a dedicated large RC machine which has just left Perth to mobilise to NSW for one of our valued clients.

Get ready NSW, Strike Drilling has arrived

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT

SDR11 arrived in NSW this week after the long journey across Australia. The team is eager to begin this exciting new chapter with Alkane Resources.

SDR11 is going to NSW

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Another Strike rig is heading to the east coast. We have secured a long-term contract with Alkane Resources for multiple rigs, further expanding our national operations.

EnviroPOD Arrival

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Arrival of the first Strike Drilling EnviroPOD

SDR12 Arrival

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling have taken delivery of SDR12. This our 6th T450 machine built by Schramm. This machine was bought on board to help with the growing demand for a small footprint, high capacity machine.

2019 Melbourne Cup at Ascot

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:00:00 GMT

2019 Melbourne Cup at Ascot - Anthony, Michael, Kelly, Sharon, Clay, Linda, Maddy, Richard, Craig and Tom

SDR09 on it's way to our first client in Victoria

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Bendigo, here we come.

Millennium Nullagine Project

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:00:00 GMT

6 months into our long term contract with Millennium at there Nullagine Project, all going well.

SDR09, SDR010 and SDR011 COMING SOON

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling have 2 x 450 Truck Mounted 6x6 Schramm Drill Rigs and 1 x T685 Truck Mounted 8x8 Schramm Drill Rig due by the end of 2018.

Strike Drilling sponsor Trigg Junior Board Riders

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling sponsorship 2018

SDR08 - COMING IN JAN 2018

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Our new rig is coming in January 2018, check it out!

3 new High Capacity Air Core and RC machines

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling have acquired 3 new High Capacity Air Core and RC machine this year with Rig #8 on order

SDR07

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling Rig 7 High Capacity Air Core and RC machine has hit the ground running, with one of our key clients Goldfields Australia at their Agnew Mine site.

By popular demand Rig 7 is on order

Mon, 01 May 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Due to increased demand Strike Drilling have ordered a second T450 Air Core/RC drill rig from Schramm due for delivery in July 2017. Strike Drilling Air Core concept and capacity to drill RC to 300+m on a mobile, small footprint machine has been extremely popular with our clients.

New T450 Drill Rig 6

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling have designed and built our NEW 2017 T450 Air Core/RC drill rig with Schramm, mounted on a 6x6 Mercedes truck. This machine had been extremely successful completing a 300m RC hole and delivering a 1002m Air Core shift. Both respective clients were very pleased with the new machine and crews performance.

The magnificent view of a storm rolling in at our latest drill program

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:00:00 GMT

The magnificent view of a storm rolling in at our latest drill program with Ramelius Resources at Mt Magnet. Photo taken by one of the drill crew.

Recipient of the Golden Gecko Award

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling was the 2016 recipient of the Golden Gecko Award for our X350 Track Mounted Drill Rig and Support Unit

Finalist in Golden Gecko Awards

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling at Mt Morgan with Dacian Gold Ltd

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling at Mt Morgan with Dacian Gold Ltd

Strike Drilling Track Day

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling had there Annual Client Track Day at Barbagello Raceway on Wednesday 9th December.

Strike Drilling Second X350 Track Rig nears completion

Mon, 25 May 2015 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling's new Aircore & RC X350 track mounted rig is due for completion on 20th May 2015.

This will be the second track mounted, interchangeable with a 6x6 truck carrier, in our fleet.

Our track mounted rigs are popular with Doray Minerals, Iluka Resources, Encounter Resources, Antipa Minerals and Independence Group

Strike Drilling's Remote Capabilities are proven with Iluka

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling has successfully completed a extreme remote drilling campaign in the Gawler Craton SA for Iluka tackling 20m+ sand dunes, drilling 60 degree RC holes to 200m with 90m of sand cover.

Strike Drilling Features In Australia's Paydirt Magazine

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling has been featured in the September 2014 issue of Australia's Paydirt Magazine.

In the editorial feature, which explores the outlook for the Australian exploration drilling sector, Strike Drilling's Managing Director Richard Bennett was interviewed with regard to his take on where the industry is headed and how Strike Drilling fits into this.

Strike Drilling sends second new KWL 700 Drilling Rig to Sirius Resources

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Strike's second brand new LC36 (KWL 700) drilling rig commences Water Exploration and Deep RC work for Sirius Resources at their Nova and Polar Bear Projects.

Strike Drilling's track rig takes on Great Sandy Desert

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Strike Drilling's new aircore and RC track mounted drill rig takes on the Great Sandy Desert for Encounter Resources at their Yeneena project

Vroom for bucket list rally

Thu, 22 May 2014 16:00:00 GMT

For self-confessed "petrol head and bush mechanic" Richard Bennett, it is the ultimate bucket list trip

NSA All Aboriginal Rottnest Channel Swim

Thu, 22 May 2014 16:00:00 GMT

Inspiring community, promoting healthy lifestyle and goal setting