Team Drilling
Team Drilling is a Saskatoon-based, Indigenous-owned Canadian drilling contractor providing underground, surface, and specialty diamond drilling services to mining and exploration companies, primarily in Northern Saskatchewan and the Athabasca Basin.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersSaskatoon, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Team Drilling does
Team Drilling is a Canadian drilling services contractor headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, providing underground, surface, and specialty diamond drilling primarily to mining and exploration companies operating in the Athabasca Basin and elsewhere in Canada. The company was founded in June 2008 as a limited partnership between its senior management team and Athabasca Basin Development, an Aboriginal-owned investment company representing seven Northern Saskatchewan First Nations communities, giving Team Drilling its Indigenous-owned status. Its service offering spans three lines: underground drilling (anchored by the TD1500U rig with HQ/PQ rotation and 125-200hp electric configurations), surface drilling (anchored by the 37,000 lb TD2500S rig with a Cummins 6.7L Tier 3 engine), and specialty drilling for environmental, geothermal, geotechnical, and construction applications. Proprietary rig features include rod handler systems to eliminate pinch points, semi-automated railing, and double-walled fuel tanks with secondary containment, marketed as efficiency and safety differentiators.
The company's business model is project-based contract drilling with multi-year engagements, quote-based pricing tailored to depth, diameter, and conditions, and direct enterprise sales to major mining and exploration clients. Distribution is direct B2B field sales concentrated in Northern Saskatchewan with broader Canadian project deployment. The company has scaled from 9 employees at founding to over 200, delivered millions of meters of core, and maintains a 15+ year record of zero lost-time incidents. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The customer base is described in terms of "industry leaders" in mining and exploration but no specific logos or revenue splits are provided, and no external funding rounds, acquisitions, or public listing activity are recorded in the available data.
Team Drilling firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Team Drilling
- Legal name
- Team Drilling Limited Partnership
- Website
- https://teamdrilling.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Team Drilling is a Saskatoon-based, Indigenous-owned Canadian drilling contractor providing underground, surface, and specialty diamond drilling services to mining and exploration companies, primarily in Northern Saskatchewan and the Athabasca Basin.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Team Drilling industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Drilling Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Mining (2131), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Exploration & Production Drilling Services (RC, Core, Directional, Sonic, Auger) (IMAKAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Mine Operations Contracting (Open-Pit & Underground Development, Production, Load/Haul) (IMAKAKAD)
Keywords
Where Team Drilling is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saskatoon
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Team Drilling business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Drilling Services: Team Drilling generates revenue by providing contract drilling services to mining and exploration companies. Services include underground, surface, and specialty drilling, with customized solutions for each project. The company operates on a project-based contract model delivering millions of meters of high-quality core for clients throughout the Athabasca Basin and beyond.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for drilling services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Team Drilling product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Team Drilling is a diamond drilling contractor that provides underground, surface, and specialty drilling services to mining and exploration companies. The company operates a modern fleet of customized, lightweight and portable diamond drill rigs (including the TD1500U underground rig and TD2500S surface rig) along with full camp services to execute projects on schedule and within budget. It is headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and primarily serves clients in Northern Saskatchewan and the Athabasca Basin across Canada.
Product overview
Team Drilling is a drilling services company offering three interconnected service lines: Surface Drilling (TD2500S rig), Underground Drilling (TD1500U rig), and Specialty Drilling. The company operates a modern fleet of customized, lightweight and powerful drills that excel in depth and power, with full camp services. Surface and Underground services form the core operations, while Specialty services address specialized needs like environmental drilling, geothermal exploration, geotechnical investigations, and deep hole drilling.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Underground Drilling Services Underground diamond drilling services supporting mining and exploration operations beneath the earth's surface, using advanced underground drilling rigs such as the TD1500U with customized solutions for resource extraction, environmental monitoring, and specialized underground tasks. Geared to mining and exploration companies requiring safe and productive underground core drilling.
- Surface Drilling Services Surface diamond drilling services for exploration and mining projects, delivered with rigs such as the TD2500S, completed on time and within budget with a focus on safety and personalized customer service. Targeted at mining and exploration companies needing precise surface core drilling.
- Specialty Drilling Services Advanced drilling services for environmental drilling, geothermal exploration, geotechnical investigations, and construction projects, including deep hole drilling and precision sampling capabilities for challenging conditions. Targeted at project owners and contractors needing tailored specialty drilling beyond conventional mining applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Zero lost-time incidents over 15+ years
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Team Drilling
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Team Drilling technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Team Drilling partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- First Nations Communities (Multiple)coreTeam Drilling has developed unique training and outreach programs in partnership with multiple First Nations communities, leading to successful local and Indigenous employment and partnerships. These partnerships involve collaborative training programs, career fairs, and local hiring initiatives in Northern Saskatchewan communities.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Team Drilling competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Major Drilling Group International: Major Drilling is one of the world's largest publicly listed diamond drilling contractors, providing surface and underground drilling services to the mining and exploration industry. It is the closest direct competitor to Team Drilling in scale and service offering.
- Cyr Drilling International: Cyr Drilling is a Canadian diamond drilling contractor providing surface and underground drilling services to mining clients. It is comparable in size and service scope to Team Drilling.
- Foraco International: Foraco is a global drilling services company specializing in mineral exploration, geotechnical, and water drilling. Its surface and underground drilling service mix is closely comparable to Team Drilling's three service lines.
- Orbit Garant Drilling Services: Orbit Garant is a Canadian-based drilling contractor offering surface and underground diamond drilling to the mining sector. It serves a similar customer base of mining and exploration companies across Canada and internationally.
Broad incumbents
- Boart Longyear: Boart Longyear is a global drilling services and equipment provider with extensive mineral exploration and production drilling operations. It is a much larger incumbent competing with Team Drilling across underground and surface drilling services.
- Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Sandvik is a leading global supplier of mining equipment, including drill rigs, drill bits, and rock tools. It is an incumbent that competes indirectly via its equipment customers who may also operate as drilling contractors.
- Epiroc: Epiroc is a major global mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer that also offers drilling services through its Surface and Underground divisions. It is a broad incumbent whose rigs and drilling solutions overlap with Team Drilling's equipment base.
Regional players
- Falcon Drilling Ltd. Falcon Drilling is a Saskatchewan-based diamond drilling contractor serving the Western Canadian mining and exploration market. It directly overlaps with Team Drilling in the Northern Saskatchewan and Athabasca Basin region.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Team Drilling leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Team Drilling funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Team Drilling M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Team Drilling
What does Team Drilling do?
Team Drilling is a diamond drilling contractor that provides underground, surface, and specialty drilling services to mining and exploration companies. The company operates a modern fleet of customized, lightweight and portable diamond drill rigs (including the TD1500U underground rig and TD2500S surface rig) along with full camp services to execute projects on schedule and within budget. It is headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and primarily serves clients in Northern Saskatchewan and the Athabasca Basin across Canada.
Is Team Drilling a public or private company?
Team Drilling is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Team Drilling founded?
Team Drilling was founded in 2008. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Team Drilling based?
Team Drilling is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Team Drilling make money?
One revenue line is on record: drilling Services.
Who are Team Drilling's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Major Drilling Group International, Cyr Drilling International, Foraco International and Orbit Garant Drilling Services. Broad incumbents are Boart Longyear, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Epiroc. Falcon Drilling Ltd. is listed as a regional player.
Does Team Drilling have an API?
No public API is recorded for Team Drilling.
What industry is Team Drilling in?
Team Drilling'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 IMAKAKAD, Mine Operations Contracting (Open-Pit & Underground Development, Production, Load/Haul). Its NAICS code is 2131 and its SIC code is 1600.