What Globexplore Drilling does

Globexplore Drilling S.A.P.I. de C.V. is a privately held Mexican mineral exploration and drilling services contractor headquartered in Hermosillo, Sonora, with operating presence in Mexico and Colombia and a contracting footprint reaching US clients. Founded as a drilling services firm and operating for nearly 20 years, the company delivers six integrated service lines to mining-company customers: diamond drilling, reverse circulation drilling, directional drilling, geotechnics, portable equipment deployment, and on-site mineralogy and geochemistry. The offering spans early-stage exploration through resource-definition phases, executed at remote mine sites in some of Mexico's largest mining operations.

Technically, the company operates a fleet of drilling equipment characterized by an optimal size-to-power ratio, with field crews demonstrating capability to deliver Mexico's deepest NQ-size hole at 2,500 meters, directional branch holes up to 2,332 meters, and multiple 1,600+ meter HQ-size holes under strict non-deviation requirements. Service selection is matched to the exploration plan (diamond, reverse circulation, directional, geotechnical), with on-site mineralogy and geochemistry providing real-time ore-grade and composition data during drilling. The company emphasizes low-impact exploration technologies and proactive environmental management as part of operational methodology.

The business model is professional services revenue from project-based exploration drilling contracts, priced per scope (depth, geology, location, program size) with no public pricing or rate cards disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales direct to mining-company technical and procurement teams, with industry events and conferences — RIM Zacatecas, Discoveries, México Polimetálico, International Mining Congress Sonora, and the Mining Engineering Congress — serving as the primary relationship-building and lead-generation channels. Customer concentration is structurally B2B enterprise, anchored by major mining operators in Mexico, with the company marketing itself as Mexico's best mining exploration company and validated by 10 consecutive years of Socially Responsible Company (ESR) Distinction from Cemefi plus ELSSA recognition for workplace safety.

Name

Globexplore Drilling

Legal name

Globexplore Drilling S.A.P.I. de C.V.

Website

https://globexploredrilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Globexplore Drilling is a Mexican mineral exploration and drilling services company providing diamond, reverse circulation, directional, and geotechnical drilling plus on-site mineralogy and geochemistry to mining companies across Mexico, Colombia, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mineral Exploration Drilling Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (2131), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Exploration & Production Drilling Services (RC, Core, Directional, Sonic, Auger) (IMAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA), Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment (IMAHAMAB), Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Mineral exploration drilling
• Diamond core drilling
• Directional drilling services
• Mining exploration services
• Geotechnical drilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hermosillo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Exploration Drilling Services: Globexplore generates revenue through providing exploration drilling services to mining companies. Services include diamond drilling, reverse circulation drilling, directional drilling, geotechnical drilling, and on-site mineralogy and geochemistry. Projects span early-stage exploration through resource definition phases. The company operates on a project-by-project basis for mining exploration programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Globexplore Drilling is a mineral exploration drilling contractor providing diamond drilling, reverse circulation drilling, directional drilling, geotechnical services, portable equipment, and on-site mineralogy and geochemistry analysis to mining companies. The company executes exploration drilling programs from early-stage through resource-definition phases for mining clients across Mexico and Colombia, supported by modern drilling equipment with optimal size-to-power ratios and a strong safety, environmental, and community-relations culture.

Product overview

Globexplore Drilling is an exploration drilling company offering a comprehensive suite of mining exploration services. The company provides six core service offerings: Diamond Drilling for core sample extraction, Portable Equipment for remote operations, Reverse Circulation Drilling for cuttings analysis, Directional Drilling for multi-zone access, Geotechnics for ground stability assessment, and On-Site Mineralogy and Geochemistry for real-time analytical data. These services are delivered as integrated exploration solutions targeting mining companies requiring early-stage, advanced, and resource-definition drilling programs across Mexico and Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diamond Drilling Core exploration drilling service using diamond-tipped drill bits to extract continuous core samples for geological analysis in mining exploration projects, targeting mining companies conducting early-stage through resource-definition exploration.
• Reverse Circulation Drilling Drilling technique that circulates drilling fluid upward through an outer annulus to retrieve rock cuttings for sample analysis, used in mining exploration programs targeting faster, cost-effective sample recovery.
• Directional Drilling Specialized drilling service that allows controlled deviation from vertical to reach multiple ore zones from a single drill pad, giving mining clients access to multiple targets while reducing surface footprint.
• Geotechnics Geotechnical analysis and drilling services to assess ground conditions, rock stability, and soil characteristics for mining projects, supporting mine planning and infrastructure design.
• On-Site Mineralogy and Geochemistry Field-based mineralogical and geochemical analysis services providing real-time ore grade and composition data during exploration drilling, enabling faster decision-making by mining company geologists.
• Portable Equipment Mobile drilling equipment solutions designed for access to remote or challenging terrain in mining exploration operations, enabling project execution where conventional rigs cannot reach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two consecutive years without accidents across all operations
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AIMMGM (Asociación de Ingenieros de Minas, Metalurgistas y Geólogos de México) - Distrito ZacatecascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AIMMGM Distrito Zacatecas organizes the Reunión Internacional de Minería (RIM) Zacatecas, Mexico's most important annual mining event. Globexplore participates as exhibitor at this event, which serves as a platform for industry networking and contract development. AIMMGM provides technical programming including CAMIMEX sessions, supplier-buyer meetings, and innovation forums.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boart Longyear: Global drilling services and equipment provider for minerals exploration and production. Direct competitor in core drilling, reverse circulation, and directional drilling, with similar enterprise customers in the mining sector.
• Perenti (formerly Ausdrill): Global mining services group providing exploration drilling, production drilling, and related services. Comparable to Globexplore across the exploration drilling value chain with a broader geographic and service footprint.
• Capital Drilling: Provides exploration and production drilling services to mining companies, with strong presence in emerging markets including Latin America. Direct peer in diamond and reverse circulation drilling for mining exploration.
• Foraco International: International mineral and water well drilling services company with operations across the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Closely matches Globexplore's service portfolio and project-based contract model with mining companies.
• Geodrill: Mineral exploration drilling company focused on West and Central Africa. Comparable in service offering (diamond, reverse circulation, and grade control drilling) and project-based contract structure to Globexplore.
• Major Drilling Group International: One of the world's largest mineral exploration drilling contractors, offering diamond drilling, reverse circulation, and directional drilling services to mining companies globally. Directly comparable to Globexplore in service mix, customer base, and project-based professional services model.

Regional players

• Servicios de Perforación y Minería (Perfo&Mine / regional Mexican contractors): Regional Mexican drilling and mining services contractor operating in similar mining geographies as Globexplore. Overlaps in service offering and customer base within Mexico.

Others

• First Majestic Silver: Mexican-focused silver mining operator that runs significant in-house exploration drilling campaigns in the same geographies as Globexplore; relevant as a potential customer/peer-ecosystem comparable for the Mexican exploration drilling market.

Broad incumbents

• Layne Christensen (now part of Granite Construction): Historically a major provider of drilling services for mineral exploration, water, and energy; its drilling assets were divested/transitioned. Cited as a comparable historical peer in mineral exploration drilling services.

Emerging players

• Discovery Drilling: North American mineral exploration drilling contractor providing diamond drilling services to mining companies. Smaller and more regional than Globexplore but directly comparable in core service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/globexploredril
• YouTubeyoutu.be/9QUaFx_B9V4
• Facebookfacebook.com/globexplore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/globexplore-drilling
• Instagraminstagram.com/globexplore_drilling

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Globexplore Drilling