Kluane Drilling

What Kluane Drilling does

Kluane Drilling Ltd. is a private Canadian drilling services contractor headquartered in Whitehorse, Yukon, that has operated for more than 35 years providing diamond drilling and reverse circulation drilling services to the mining exploration sector. The company serves both public and private mining companies through direct enterprise contracting, with no SaaS or recurring-revenue component; every engagement is a project-based drilling campaign scoped to a specific deposit or exploration target. The sole disclosed named customer is Sitka Gold Corp., with whom Kluane signed a 60,000-metre diamond drilling contract for 2026 at the RC Gold Project in Yukon, described as the largest drilling campaign in that project's history.

The company's core technology is a proprietary family of four modular drill rigs — the KD200, KD600, KD1000, and KD1700 — engineered for deployment in remote and mountainous terrain where conventional drilling equipment cannot easily operate. Key technical differentiators include a thin wall system that increases core sample volume per unit of cutting surface, lightweight modular components with a maximum individual weight of 160-180 kilograms enabling helicopter, truck, or manual transport, and water recirculation methods that reduce consumption and environmental impact. The company holds ISO 45001 occupational health and safety certification in every country where it operates and runs under an 'Incident Free Meters' operational philosophy.

Kluane generates revenue through contract-based drilling services priced on custom project terms; no pricing is publicly disclosed. Services are delivered through a wholly-owned subsidiary network spanning 12 countries — Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Ethiopia — providing localized sales contacts and Spanish/English language coverage. Marketing and demand generation are minimal, relying on the company website, Facebook, and Instagram for visibility rather than paid acquisition or formal sales development infrastructure.

Name

Kluane Drilling

Legal name

Kluane Drilling Ltd.

Website

https://kluanedrilling.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kluane Drilling Ltd. is a private Canadian mining services company providing specialized diamond and reverse circulation drilling through modular equipment designed for remote terrain. It serves public and private mining exploration clients across 12 countries in the Americas and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Drilling Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (2131), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114), Support Activities for Mining (213)

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

Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA), Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC)

Keywords

• Diamond drilling services
• Mining exploration drilling
• Reverse circulation drilling
• Remote terrain drilling
• Modular drilling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitehorse

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Diamond Drilling Services: Contract-based diamond drilling services provided to mining companies for exploration projects. Services are directed to both public and private companies in the mining sector, with contracts typically spanning specific drilling campaigns.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kluane Drilling Ltd. provides diamond drilling and reverse circulation drilling services to public and private mining companies for exploration projects in remote, mountainous, and difficult-access terrain. Services are delivered using proprietary lightweight, modular drilling rigs (KD200, KD600, KD1000, KD1700) that can be airlifted, trucked, or hand-carried to site, supported by ISO 45001-certified safety systems and water recirculation methods to limit environmental impact.

Product overview

Kluane Drilling Ltd. is a private Canadian company with over 35 years of experience providing high quality drilling services to the mining sector. The company operates a portfolio of four drill models (KD200, KD600, KD1000, and KD1700) featuring versatile, highly mobile and lightweight diamond drilling equipment designed to operate in remote and mountainous areas. The equipment is characterized by modular components, small footprints, and efficient mobilization capabilities. Services are delivered through regional subsidiaries across Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile), and Africa (Ethiopia), serving both public and private mining companies. The company focuses on highest standards of quality, safety, environmental care, and community relations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diamond Drilling Services High-quality diamond drilling services provided to public and private mining companies for mineral exploration projects. Uses versatile, highly mobile, lightweight drill rigs that can operate in any type of project including remote or mountainous areas. Delivered through Kluane Drilling's international network of regional subsidiaries for exploration campaigns such as the 60,000 metre program at Sitka Gold Corp.'s RC Gold Project in Yukon for 2026.
• Reverse Circulation Drilling Services

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sitka Gold Corp.majorOthers · 18 December 2025Sitka Gold Corp. signed a contract with Kluane Drilling Ltd. to conduct up to 60,000 metres of diamond drilling at its RC Gold Project in Yukon in 2026. This will be the largest drilling campaign at the project, aiming to demonstrate multiple gold deposits and potentially develop a significant mining district.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Foraco International: Foraco is a global drilling services company specializing in mineral exploration drilling (diamond, RC, and rotary) across more than 20 countries. Comparable to Kluane in service mix, customer base (junior and major miners), and multi-jurisdiction presence including Latin America and Africa.
• Orbit Garant Drilling: Orbit Garant provides specialized diamond drilling and surface core drilling services primarily in Canada and internationally. Directly comparable to Kluane in core service offering and target customers in mineral exploration.
• Major Drilling Group International: Major Drilling is one of the world's largest drilling services companies for mining exploration, offering diamond drilling and reverse circulation services globally. Most direct comparable to Kluane in service offering, target customers (junior and major miners), and international operating footprint.
• Geodrill Limited: Geodrill is an exploration drilling company providing reverse circulation and diamond drilling services primarily in West Africa and South America. Comparable to Kluane in service offering and emerging market mining exposure.
• Boart Longyear: Boart Longyear provides drilling services and downhole tools for minerals exploration and production globally, including diamond drilling, RC drilling, and directional drilling. Directly comparable to Kluane's core service offering with similar customer base across mining companies.

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Sandvik is a major manufacturer of mining equipment including exploration drilling rigs and consumables. Adjacent to Kluane as both an equipment supplier and competitor through its drilling solutions division.
• Perenti (formerly Ausdrill): Perenti is a large Australian diversified mining services company offering drilling, contract mining, and equipment hire across multiple continents. Comparable to Kluane in drilling services but operates at much larger scale and broader service breadth.
• Epiroc: Epiroc is a major global manufacturer of mining and infrastructure equipment, including rock drilling rigs and exploration drilling tools used by companies like Kluane. Adjacent to Kluane as a potential equipment supplier and competitor in the broader drilling equipment ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Strike Drilling: Strike Drilling provides diamond core drilling and exploration services primarily in Western Australia and select international markets. Comparable to Kluane in service offering and remote-terrain capabilities but smaller scale.

Regional players

• Davis & DeRosa Leasing: Davis & DeRosa is a US-based drilling contractor specializing in mineral exploration drilling services. Comparable to Kluane in core service offering but focused primarily on North American markets rather than international operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KluaneDrillingLTD
• Instagraminstagram.com/pearreceipt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kluane-drilling-ecuador-s-a-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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