GEOSOL
GEOSOL is a Brazilian drilling services company providing specialized geological and drilling solutions — diamond, reverse circulation, heli-drilling, and geophysical logging — to mining, mineral exploration, and oil and gas clients across Brazil and internationally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersBelo Horizonte, Brazil
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What GEOSOL does
GEOSOL Geologia e Sondagens S.A. is a privately held Brazilian drilling services company headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, operating as a subsidiary of The Geopar Group. Founded in 1950, the company has accumulated over 70 years of experience providing specialized geological and drilling solutions to the mining and mineral exploration industry, with 7 operating branches across multiple Brazilian states and international operations in multiple countries. Headcount is reported in the 501-1,000 employee range.
GEOSOL's core offering is a portfolio of 9 drilling methodologies — diamond drilling (conventional and wireline), well drilling, reverse circulation, underground drilling, air core/screw core (developed specifically for bauxite), large diameter, heli-drilling, slim drilling, and geophysical profiling — supported by an owned fleet of multi-class rigs and proprietary equipment including the in-house developed Smart Drill. The company deploys third-party Robertson Geologging probes (OPTV, Hi-RAT, Full-Waveform Sonic, Sidewall Formation Density, etc.) for advanced subsurface characterization. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications underpin the operational platform.
Commercially, GEOSOL operates a B2B sales-led model targeting mining companies (primary), mineral exploration firms, and oil and gas operators. Pricing is quote-based and project-scoped, with services contracted individually or as fully integrated packages and delivered on-site via direct enterprise sales. The engagement with Jaguar Mining Inc. as a Tier 1 drilling contractor for a 227,200-meter, US$43 million, 5-year exploration program in the Iron Quadrangle — alongside co-contractor Major Drilling Group International Inc. — exemplifies the multi-year, contract-driven revenue structure typical of large mining clients.
GEOSOL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GEOSOL
- Legal name
- GEOSOL
- Website
- https://geosol.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- GEOSOL is a Brazilian drilling services company providing specialized geological and drilling solutions — diamond, reverse circulation, heli-drilling, and geophysical logging — to mining, mineral exploration, and oil and gas clients across Brazil and internationally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GEOSOL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Drilling Services
- NAICS
- Drilling Oil and Gas Wells (213111), Support Activities for Mining (2131), Support Activities for Mining (21311), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)
- SIC
- Drilling Oil & Gas Wells (1381), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)
- 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), Seismic & Geoscience Services (Acquisition, Processing, Interpretation) (EUALABAK)
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Where GEOSOL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Belo Horizonte
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
GEOSOL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Drilling Services: GEOSOL generates revenue through the provision of specialized drilling services to mining and mineral exploration companies. Services are contracted individually or as integrated packages, including diamond drilling, well drilling, reverse circulation, underground drilling, air core/screw core, large diameter, heli-drilling, slim drilling, and geophysical profiling. Customers submit quote requests through the company's website. The Jaguar Mining engagement (227,200 meters over 5 years, US$43 million) exemplifies a large, multi-year contractual relationship, indicating project-based, contract-driven revenue with potential for recurring client engagements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
GEOSOL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GEOSOL is a Brazilian mining drilling services company that provides specialized drilling solutions for the mineral industry. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of drilling methodologies including diamond drilling, reverse circulation, underground drilling, air core/screw core, large diameter, heli-drilling, slim drilling, and geophysical logging. Services are delivered using an owned fleet of specialized equipment, including the proprietary in-house developed Smart Drill, and are contracted individually or as integrated packages to mining and mineral exploration companies across Brazil and internationally.
Product overview
GEOSOL offers a comprehensive portfolio of drilling services for the mineral industry, characterized by versatility and customized solutions. The company's service offerings include: Diamond Drilling (Conventional and Wire Line methods), Well Drilling, Reverse Circulation Drilling, Underground Drilling, Air Core and Screw Core Drilling, Large Diameter Drilling, Heli-Drilling, Slim Drilling, and Geophysical Profiling. With over seven decades of experience in geological solutions, GEOSOL operates its own fleet of modern equipment including multi-purpose drills and specialized tools, combining technology, safety, and social-environmental responsibility to serve mining and mineral exploration clients in Brazil and internationally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Diamond Drilling
- Well Drilling Well drilling using rotary with direct circulation, rotary-pneumatic, rotary-pneumatic with reverse circulation, and rotary-percussive with simultaneous casing methods, including well development, recovery, and pumping tests. Targeted at water and oil well operators.
- Reverse Circulation Drilling Reverse Circulation Rotary-Percussive Drilling service indicated for mineral industry applications including sample collection at shallow depths, drilling for loading and detonation, and geotechnical surveys.
- Underground Drilling Wire-line and conventional drilling techniques for underground galleries, ascending and descending operations in subsurface mining environments.
- Air Core and Screw Core Drilling Specialized drilling developed by GEOSOL for bauxite and aluminum prospecting, using compressed air as drilling fluid for Air Core and helical auger systems for soft/unconsolidated rocks up to 30 meters depth.
- Large Diameter Drilling Core drilling service for metallurgical tests in large diameters (ZW - hole of 192mm and core of 165mm).
- Heli-Drilling Modular drill services lifted by helicopter for drilling in remote and inaccessible areas.
- Slim Drilling Conventional oil well drilling and land rig intervention services for oil wells, including well operations for oil and gas production.
- Geophysical Profiling Geophysical logging service using indirect investigation methods to identify petrophysical anomalies and characterize mineral deposits, utilizing various Robertson Geologging probes including Electric Logging, 3-Arm Caliper, Dual Spaced Induction, Full-Waveform Sonic, OPTV, Hi-RAT, and Sidewall Formation Density tools.
Quantifiable outcome
- 227,200 meters of drilling completed or contracted over 5 years under a single engagement (Jaguar Mining contract, US$43 million program).
Companies that use GEOSOL
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
GEOSOL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
GEOSOL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Jaguar Mining Inc.coreGEOSOL was engaged by Jaguar Mining Inc. as one of two Tier 1 drilling contractors (alongside Major Drilling Group International Inc.) to execute Jaguar Mining's accelerated 5-Year Exploration Plan. The program covers 227,200 meters of drilling at the Chamé and Bahú Corridor in the Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais, Brazil, with an estimated expenditure of US$43 million. This is a flagship strategic engagement designed to consolidate Jaguar Mining's position in the Iron Quadrangle and support its long-term goal of becoming a preeminent gold producer in this world-class mineral province.
- Major Drilling Group International Inc.coreMajor Drilling Group International Inc. was engaged alongside GEOSOL as the second Tier 1 drilling contractor by Jaguar Mining Inc. for the 5-Year Exploration Plan in the Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Both contractors are jointly executing the 227,200-meter, US$43 million drilling program.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
GEOSOL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
GEOSOL social profiles
Digital presenceGEOSOL compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
GEOSOL financial estimates
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GEOSOL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
GEOSOL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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GEOSOL M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about GEOSOL
What does GEOSOL do?
GEOSOL is a Brazilian mining drilling services company that provides specialized drilling solutions for the mineral industry. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of drilling methodologies including diamond drilling, reverse circulation, underground drilling, air core/screw core, large diameter, heli-drilling, slim drilling, and geophysical logging. Services are delivered using an owned fleet of specialized equipment, including the proprietary in-house developed Smart Drill, and are contracted individually or as integrated packages to mining and mineral exploration companies across Brazil and internationally.
Is GEOSOL a public or private company?
GEOSOL is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was GEOSOL founded?
GEOSOL was founded in 1950. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is GEOSOL based?
GEOSOL is headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does GEOSOL make money?
One revenue line is on record: drilling Services.
Does GEOSOL have an API?
No public API is recorded for GEOSOL.
What industry is GEOSOL in?
GEOSOL's product category is Mining Drilling Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAKAB, Exploration & Production Drilling Services (RC, Core, Directional, Sonic, Auger), with a secondary code of IMAKAKAA, Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling). Its NAICS code is 213111 and its SIC code is 1381.