Drill & Blast Services for Civil, Quarry & Mining Projects
Queensland Drilling & Blasting Services provides complete drill and blast services for civil construction, quarry production, mining, infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
From blast planning and production blast-hole drilling through to explosives coordination, charging, initiation, drilling QA/QC and post-blast reporting, QDBS can coordinate the complete drill and blast scope around the requirements of the project.
Our crews operate modern Epiroc SmartROC drill rigs and mobilise across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory for short-term projects, ongoing production programmes and larger multi-rig campaigns.
About Us
One Contractor for the Complete Drill and Blast Services
Successful blasting depends on every part of the operation working together. A well-designed blast can still underperform when holes are incorrectly positioned, drilled to inconsistent depths or allowed to deviate from the intended alignment.
QDBS provides an integrated drilling and blasting service so that the drilling programme, blast requirements, explosives coordination and field execution remain aligned. Our full drill and blast capability can include:
Project and site-condition review Blast-design coordination Drill-pattern review and field set-out Production blast-hole drilling Controlled and perimeter drilling Hole-depth and drilling-quality checks Explosives logistics coordination Charging, stemming and blast preparation Blast clearance and initiation Quality, safety and compliance documentation Post-blast inspection and reporting
This approach gives clients one contractor responsible for coordinating the complete drill and blast cycle rather than managing disconnected drilling and blasting teams.
Different industries require different drilling and blasting outcomes.
Civil Drill & Blast
We provide drilling and blasting for road cuttings, rail corridors, subdivisions, basements, trenches, bulk excavation and major civil infrastructure.
Civil projects commonly involve nearby structures, underground services, traffic movements, staged excavation and strict programme requirements. Our crews coordinate drilling accuracy, blast preparation and site controls around the specific constraints of each project.
Quarry Drill & Blast
QDBS supports operating quarries with production drilling and complete drill and blast services for new benches, quarry extensions and recurring production programmes.
Consistent hole placement, depth and alignment help maintain predictable fragmentation, reduce unexpected oversize and support efficient loading, hauling, crushing and screening operations.
Mining Drill & Blast
Our crews provide drilling and blasting support for surface mining, mine infrastructure and rehabilitation projects.
These environments require reliable equipment, disciplined safety systems and accurate reporting. Where ground conditions vary across the work area, drilling information and field observations are communicated so the blast requirements can be reviewed before loading and initiation.
Renewable Energy Projects
QDBS supports wind farms, solar farms, transmission corridors, access roads and associated renewable-energy infrastructure.
These projects may involve high drilling volumes, multiple work fronts, remote locations and demanding construction schedules. Our scalable drill fleet and logistics capability allow us to support single-rig and multi-rig programmes across regional and remote sites.
Infrastructure Drill & Blast
We provide drilling and blasting for major infrastructure projects where excavation profiles, staging, compliance and coordination with other contractors are critical.
Our approach focuses on accurate drilling, clear project communication, reliable mobilisation and documentation that supports the wider construction programme.
Subdivisions and Urban Excavation
Subdivision and urban rock excavation often takes place near neighbouring properties, services, roads and future building platforms.
QDBS considers access, project staging, excavation limits and surrounding constraints when coordinating the drilling and blasting scope.
QDBS operates multiple Epiroc SmartROC surface drill rigs, including the SmartROC T35, T40 and T45 platforms.
The rig selected for each project depends on factors including:
Required hole diameter Hole depth Bench geometry Ground conditions Site access Production requirements Drilling method Mobilisation constraints
SmartROC rig-control systems support consistent drilling parameters and provide operators with the information required to maintain drilling accuracy across changing conditions.
All rigs are supported by preventative maintenance, daily inspections, defect reporting and QDBS’s in-house maintenance capability. The current QDBS website also states that MEX is used for pre-start and defect reporting and that maintenance support includes service vehicles, hose fabrication, drifter rebuilding and scheduled servicing.
Precision drilling across multiple environments
Our SmartROC T35, T40, and T45 drill rigs provide consistent drilling performance across civil construction, quarry production, mining rehabilitation, and renewable energy projects. Their advanced control systems ensure accurate collar positioning, controlled penetration rates, and consistent hole depth. Protecting blast design integrity and improving overall excavation outcomes.
Intelligent rig control and hole accuracy
SmartROC drill rigs use advanced rig control systems to monitor drilling parameters in real time, reducing operator variability and improving hole alignment and consistency. This improves fragmentation outcomes, reduces oversize material, and supports safer and more efficient blasting operations.
Scalable fleet for small and large programmes
With multiple SmartROC rigs available, we can deploy single or multi-rig drilling operations depending on project size and programme requirements. This allows us to maintain production schedules, support simultaneous project sites, and scale drilling output to meet client timelines without compromising drilling quality.
Maintained for reliability and operational uptime
All drill rigs are supported by structured preventative maintenance systems, daily inspections, and dedicated fleet management. This ensures equipment remains operational, reliable, and ready for deployment. Reducing downtime and ensuring consistent delivery across all project environments.
We review the project location, drawings, excavation requirements, programme, ground information, site access and surrounding constraints.
Planning and Blast-Design Coordination
The drilling method, equipment, pattern requirements and field sequence are coordinated with the approved blast requirements and intended excavation outcome.
Mobilisation and Site Preparation
The required drill rigs, personnel and supporting equipment are mobilised in accordance with the agreed site programme and site-access requirements.
Holes are drilled to the specified location, diameter, angle and depth. Ground conditions and drilling variations are recorded and communicated throughout the programme.
Drilling Quality Assurance
Completed holes are reviewed against the project requirements. Where required, depth, alignment or deviation verification can be incorporated before charging.
Charging and Blast Preparation
Explosives coordination, charging, stemming, tie-in and exclusion-zone requirements are managed in accordance with the approved blast arrangements.
Blast Execution
The blast is initiated by authorised personnel following the required clearance, communication and safety procedures.
Post-Blast Inspection and Reporting
The blast result is reviewed and the required project documentation is completed. Findings can be incorporated into subsequent blasts within ongoing production programmes.
We Go All Over
Drill & Blast Contractors Across QLD, NSW, SA & NT
QDBS provides drilling and blasting services across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Our crews can mobilise to metropolitan, regional and remote projects with drill rigs, field personnel and supporting systems suited to both individual blasts and ongoing drilling and blasting programmes.
Adelaide · Mount Gambier · Port Augusta · Whyalla · Port Lincoln · Riverland · Barossa Valley · Flinders Ranges · Yorke Peninsula · Limestone Coast · Fleurieu Peninsula
Darwin · Katherine · Alice Springs · Tennant Creek
Remote
24/7 Work
Our crews are experienced in working across metropolitan, regional and remote environments. We mobilise efficiently with the equipment, safety systems and operational planning needed to support projects across multiple states.
Whether working on infrastructure corridors, quarry sites or remote developments, we bring the same disciplined approach to drilling accuracy and blasting execution.
Drill & Blast QA/QC
Reliable blast outcomes require control over the inputs.
Depending on the project, our QA/QC and reporting processes can include: Drill plans Completed drilling records Collar and depth information Bore verification Blast proposals Mark-up and pre-blast inspections Blast-design information Loading information Blast reports Post-blast assessment Digital project records
This provides a clearer record of how the drilling and blasting programme was delivered and helps support ongoing improvement where projects involve repeated blasts.
What is included in a complete drilling and blasting service?
The scope may include project review, drilling planning, blast-design coordination, blast-hole drilling, hole QA, explosives coordination, charging, stemming, initiation, inspections and reporting. The final responsibilities are confirmed for each project.
Can QDBS provide drilling without managing the blast?
Yes. QDBS also provides standalone blast-hole drilling, production drilling and specialised drilling services where another party is responsible for the blasting component.
What information is required for a drill and blast quote?
Useful information includes the project location, drawings, expected quantities, programme dates, geotechnical information, access conditions, nearby structures and any known vibration or environmental requirements.
Can QDBS mobilise multiple drill rigs?
Yes. QDBS can coordinate single-rig and multi-rig drilling programmes depending on project scale, site access, location and fleet availability.
Does QDBS work in regional and remote areas?
Yes. QDBS supports projects throughout Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory, including regional and remote locations.
