101 LandCruiser-Mounted Explorer RAB/RC /DD

LandCruiser-Mounted 2100 Explorer Drill Rig

The Situation

Greenfields exploration programs rarely involve one neat target. They involve multiple prospects, spread across large areas, where time spent travelling between sites can be just as costly as time spent drilling.

Explorers need to move fast, test ground early, and keep programs flexible — without committing to large rigs or long-term drilling contracts too soon.

The Tension

Traditional drilling setups often create friction at this stage:

• Slow mobilisation between targets
• Limited flexibility across drilling methods
• High contracting costs before results are proven
• Less control over sample quality

For early-stage programs, that friction can delay results and inflate risk.

The Response

To address this, a 2100 Explorer drill rig mounted on a Toyota LandCruiser was used.

The LandCruiser platform provides:

• Strong road speed for regional travel
• A proven vehicle with parts readily available in most countries
• Practical operation in remote environments

The 2100 Explorer itself is designed to handle RAB, RC, and Diamond drilling, with simple tooling changes at the rotary head, allowing crews to switch methods without complex reconfiguration.

The Outcome

This setup allows exploration teams to:

• Move quickly between targets
• Drill using the most appropriate method for each stage
• Reduce reliance on contractors
• Maintain better control over sampling and program execution

As a result, preliminary drilling results can be generated faster and brought to market earlier, while keeping costs and commitments under control.

The Capability

• RAB: up to 75 m (4”)
• RC: up to 75 m (4”)
• Diamond: up to 200 m (NQ)

The Practical Details

• Easy to operate
• Simple to maintain
• Economical to own and run compared to contracting
• Can be powered from the carrier or via an independent diesel engine

Where It Fits Best

• Greenfields exploration
• Early-stage drilling programs
• Projects with multiple dispersed targets
• Situations where flexibility and mobility matter more than scale

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