Sampling system
Rig 3 · Schramm T685
Field journal
Mineral exploration drilling · Kalgoorlie · since 1982

Australia’s exploration industry first choice for RC, RAB & Air Core.

We strive to deliver the cleanest possible sample — quantity and quality paramount — with an ongoing commitment to a safe, secure and healthy working environment for our employees.

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1982Founded by Lynn Kennedy
4Fully equipped RC & RAB/Air Core rigs
800 mDeep RC capability (Rig 3)
11Regions drilled across Australia
RC · RAB · AIR CORE · LOW IMPACT · CLEANEST POSSIBLE SAMPLE · KALGOORLIE WA · RC · RAB · AIR CORE · LOW IMPACT · CLEANEST POSSIBLE SAMPLE · KALGOORLIE WA · 
Our vision

Committed to delivering our clients the cleanest possible sample, with both quality and quantity being paramount in their presentation. Self-built. Grown with and within the mining and exploration industry — through the lows and the highs.

Remote or close to town.
We get it drilled.

FILM SLOT · 10–15s drilling clip (Remotion / CGI build) — photo loop shown in mock
Where we’ve worked

Kimberley to Victoria.

Remote regions and logistically easier areas alike. Contracts completed in Queensland, NSW, South Australia, the Northern Territory and Victoria — and across WA’s Eastern Goldfields, Great Southern, Murchison, Pilbara, Great Sandy Desert and the Kimberley.

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Kimberley
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Pilbara
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Great Sandy Desert
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Murchison
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Eastern Goldfields
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Great Southern
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NT
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QLD
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SA
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NSW
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VIC
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Kimberley
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Pilbara
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Great Sandy Desert
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Murchison
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Eastern Goldfields
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Great Southern
Kennedy Drilling field photo
NT
Kennedy Drilling field photo
QLD
Kennedy Drilling field photo
SA
Kennedy Drilling field photo
NSW
Kennedy Drilling field photo
VIC
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Kimberley
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Pilbara
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Great Sandy Desert
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Murchison
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Eastern Goldfields
Kennedy Drilling field photo
Great Southern
Kennedy Drilling field photo
NT
Kennedy Drilling field photo
QLD
Kennedy Drilling field photo
SA
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NSW
The fleet

Which rig does your program need?

Four fully equipped RC and RAB / Air Core rigs, all mounted on late-model trucks and supported by well-maintained equipment.

Rig 1 KD 150 RCA
Rig 1 · RC · Low Impact

KD 150 RCA

Depth
to 180 m
Hole
120 mm
Engine
Cat 3406T 500hp
Carrier
MAN 18.285 6×6
Rig 2 KD150
Rig 2 · RAB / Air Core

KD150

Depth
to 150 m
Hole
85–104 mm
Engine
Perkins + Cat 3208
Carrier
Hino Osprey 4×4
Rig 3 Schramm T685
Rig 3 · Deep RC

Schramm T685

Depth
to 800 m
Hole
146 mm
Engine
Cat C27 ACERT 1150bhp
Carrier
Actros 8×8
Rig 4 KDA 250 RC
Rig 4 · RC · Low Impact

KDA 250 RC

Depth
to 180 m
Hole
120 mm
Engine
Detroit S60 600hp
Carrier
MAN SWB 6×6
Services

What we do best.

Rotary Air Blast & Air Core

Where Kennedy Drilling began in 1982 — Rig 2 (KD150), 85–104 mm to 150 m.

Reverse Circulation Low Impact

Rigs 1 & 4 — 120 mm RC to 180 m on 6×6 carriers.

Reverse Circulation

Rig 3, Schramm T685 — deep RC to 800 m, 146 mm.

1982Lynn Kennedy starts with one rig — RAB & Air Core.
GrowExpanded and diversified with the industry.
TodayFour RC and RAB / Air Core rigs on late-model trucks.
AlwaysProud to be Australian. Focused on RC, RAB & Air Core.
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Head office · Kalgoorlie
Head office
300 Hay Street
Kalgoorlie WA 6430
Serving Australia
Phone
08 9021 3225
Fax +61 (0)8 9091 3440
📞 Call 08 9021 3225