South Africa
Geological conditions and suitable drilling solutions for projects in South Africa.
Country Geology
South Africa contains extensive crystalline basement rocks including granite and gneiss, together with basalt, sandstone and other sedimentary formations.
Ground conditions can vary significantly between regions, making drilling-method selection dependent on formation hardness and project depth.
Suitable Drilling Methods
DTH
DTH is effective for hard crystalline formations such as granite, gneiss and basalt.
Mud Rotary
Mud Rotary can be used through softer overburden and weathered formations.
Core Drilling
Core drilling is appropriate where geological investigation and continuous rock samples are required.
What the Drilling Rig Needs
High torque drilling system
DTH capability for hard formations
Strong feed and mast system
NGE Recommendation
Suitable NGE Drilling Rigs
NGDTH600R
NGDTH600R is suitable for high-performance hard-rock drilling.
NGDR2000
NGDR2000 is suitable for deep and demanding water-well applications.
NGCORE100
NGCORE100 is suitable for geological and mineral exploration requiring core recovery.