Your Partner for Safe, Reliable Drilling Results
From mineral exploration to geotechnical projects, we deliver accurate samples, clear communication, and on-time performance across Newfoundland & Labrador.
Reliable Drilling That Keeps Exploration
Exploration delays can derail budgets and stall development. Choosing the wrong partner means risking lost time, unexpected costs, and missed opportunities.
At Trust Drilling and Contracting, we provide surface core drilling for mining exploration projects across Newfoundland and Labrador. Our crews bring the right equipment, proven expertise, and safety-first practices to every site—delivering accurate results, efficient turnaround, and real-time communication so you can move forward with confidence.
Expert Drillers with Proven Experience
Our field-tested crews bring years of hands-on expertise, helping you avoid costly mistakes, downtime, and uncertainty on site.
Fast Mobilization to Any Location
When timelines are tight, we’re ready to move. We mobilize quickly to remote and rugged sites—keeping your exploration on track without losing momentum.
Clean Core Recovery & Accurate Data
Exploration decisions depend on precision. We deliver clean core samples and detailed depth reporting so you have the reliable data needed to move forward with confidence.
Safety & Environmental Compliance
We adhere to strict safety and environmental standards—protecting your team, meeting regulations, and preventing setbacks that could delay your project.
A Few Of Our Trusted Partners
Clearing the Way for Exploration Success
Delays start long before drilling if a site isn’t properly prepared. Overgrown brush, trees, and rugged terrain can stall your progress and drive up costs.
Our professional mulching services give you a safe, accessible, and exploration-ready site. Using specialized equipment, we clear land quickly and responsibly—minimizing disruption while keeping your project moving forward.
- Clear Access: Create reliable trails and drill pads for equipment and crews
- Environmentally Smart: Reduce ground disturbance compared to traditional clearing
- Built for Tough Terrain: Handle remote, rugged, and high-growth sites with ease
- Fast & Compliant: Complete prep quickly while meeting environmental standards
Precision Auger Drilling for Environmental & Geotechnical Projects
Making the right decisions starts with having the right data. Without accurate subsurface information, projects face delays, safety risks, and costly surprises.
Our portable auger drilling rig is designed to deliver dependable results—even in remote or rugged conditions. From soil sampling to groundwater testing, we provide clean, precise data that helps you move forward with confidence and meet every regulatory requirement.
Applications include:
Soil sampling for environmental and site evaluations
Geotechnical investigations to guide safe, stable construction
Monitoring well installation for groundwater assessment
Packer testing for flow and pressure analysis
Trust our team to equip your project with reliable data—safely, accurately, and on schedule.
FAQs
Still have questions? Reach out to our team today—we’ll walk you through the process step by step.
We focus on surface core drilling for mineral exploration projects. Our equipment and experienced crews are built for hard-to-reach areas across Newfoundland & Labrador, delivering clean core recovery and precise depth reporting you can depend on.
Safety isn’t optional—it’s our foundation. We follow all provincial and federal regulations, maintain current certifications, and implement site-specific safety protocols. Our crews are trained to minimize impact while protecting both people and the environment.
In most cases, we can mobilize within just a few days. With extensive experience working in remote and rugged terrain, we know how to navigate Newfoundland’s geography and weather to keep your project on schedule.
We’ll start with the essentials: site overview, access details, target depths, and core size requirements, plus any environmental or regulatory considerations. From there, we’ll create a tailored drilling plan and timeline that fits your goals.
Need an Drilling Assessment?
Request a Site Assessment – Share your project details and goals.
Approve Scope & Schedule – We’ll provide a clear plan, timeline, and estimate.
Drilling Gets Underway – Our crew mobilizes quickly and delivers results you can trust.