Forage Fusion Drilling Ltd.

What Forage Fusion Drilling Ltd. does

Forage Fusion Drilling Ltd. is a family-owned diamond drilling services company headquartered in Hawkesbury, Ontario, with a 45-year legacy. The firm operates across Canada, Greenland, and Africa, serving mining companies, geotechnical and environmental engineering firms, and construction/infrastructure clients. Its core service portfolio spans surface drilling, underground drilling, geotechnical/environmental drilling, limited access drilling, heli-portable drilling, and barge-based drilling, supported by an in-house road and site building capability. The company delivers geological data, resource evaluation, extraction planning, and subsurface site assessment for exploration and infrastructure projects in remote and challenging environments.

The firm's technology stack is built around specialized equipment: surface rigs (Discovery I/II, Zinex A5), underground rigs (Zinex U5), limited access drills (NDX3, LA 2, HILTI), geotechnical rigs (NDX6, CME 45, CME 55), modular barges (Big Barge, Limited Access Barge), and proprietary environmental systems including the Paramount Portable Centrifuge (150+ units in field, up to 90% water reduction) and the EDDY Water Treatment System. Down-hole tooling (M-1000 Vane Borer, Series 1100 Water Level Meter, BCH Inflatable Packers) and CPT testing (Vertek VTK DataPack) complete the technical platform. Capabilities extend to 2000+ meter depth drilling with PW casing, PQ, and HQ reduction.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue, with direct enterprise field sales to mining, construction, and government clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per project through direct contact. The company also generates ancillary equipment sales/rental revenue from its proprietary water recirculation and CPT systems. The go-to-market is relationship-driven, supported by a LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram presence and a direct-website inquiry funnel. The firm is pursuing Ecologo UL2724 environmental certification and partners with Panorama Helicopters for heli-logistics, positioning itself for environmentally regulated and remote-site projects globally.

Name

Forage Fusion Drilling Ltd.

Legal name

Forage Fusion Drilling LTD.

Website

https://foragefusiondrilling.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Forage Fusion Drilling is a family-owned Canadian diamond drilling contractor providing surface, underground, geotechnical, heli-portable, and barge drilling services to mining, infrastructure, and environmental clients across Canada, Greenland, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diamond Drilling Services

NAICS

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

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)

Keywords

• Diamond drilling services
• Surface drilling
• Underground drilling
• Geotechnical drilling
• Heli-portable drilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawkesbury

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drilling Services: Project-based drilling services including surface drilling, underground drilling, geotechnical drilling, limited access drilling, heli-portable drilling, and barge services. Revenue is generated through direct contracts with mining companies, construction firms, and government entities for exploration and infrastructure projects.
2. Equipment Rental/Sales: Specialized drilling equipment including water recirculation systems (Paramount Portable Centrifuge, EDDY Water Treatment System), down-hole tooling, and CPT testing equipment provided as part of service delivery.
3. Road & Site Building: Heavy equipment rental and site preparation services including road building, site construction, and earthmoving using articulated dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, loaders, screeners, jaw crushers, compactors, and graders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Forage Fusion Drilling Ltd. is a family-owned diamond drilling company providing surface, underground, geotechnical, limited access, heli-portable, and barge drilling services for mining, exploration, construction, and infrastructure projects. The company also offers road and site building, water recirculation, down hole tooling, and CPT testing services, deploying a fleet of specialized rigs and proprietary water management equipment across remote and challenging environments.

Product overview

Forage Fusion Drilling Ltd. is a family-owned diamond drilling company headquartered in Hawkesbury, Ontario, with a 45-year legacy delivering comprehensive drilling solutions globally. The company operates as a unified platform of drilling services and specialized equipment, organized into ten core service lines: Surface Drilling, Underground Drilling, Geotechnical/Environmental Drilling, Limited Access Drilling, Road & Site Building, Heli-Portable Services, Barge Services, Water Recirculation, Down Hole Tooling, and CPT Testing. The product portfolio includes surface drill rigs (Discovery I, Discovery II, Zinex A5), underground drill rigs (Zinex U5), limited access drills (NDX3, LA 2, HILTI), geotechnical rigs (NDX6, CME 45, CME 55), water management systems (Paramount Portable Centrifuge, EDDY Water Treatment System), down hole tooling (M-1000 Vane Borer, Series 1100 Water Level Meter, BCH Inflatable Packers), and CPT testing equipment (Vertek VTK DataPack & Cone System). Operations span Canada, Greenland, and Africa with modular equipment designed for remote and challenging environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surface Drilling Services Surface drilling services tailored for any location regardless of space limitations or challenging environments, delivering precision and efficiency for mining, exploration, and construction clients.
• Underground Drilling Services Underground drilling providing geological data, precise resource evaluation, and optimized extraction planning for mining and exploration projects.
• Geotechnical/Environmental Drilling Services Geotechnical drilling assessing subsurface conditions, soil, and rock properties, including site investigation, sampling, assessment, instrumentation, and stability analysis for engineering and construction clients.
• Limited Access Drilling Services Precision-engineered drilling solutions for challenging environments with compact, versatile equipment navigating tight spaces and confined job sites.
• Road & Site Building Services Road construction and site preparation including pad construction, with an extensive array of machinery for various construction projects, leveraging articulated dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, loaders, screeners, jaw crushers, compactors, and graders.
• Heli-Portable Drilling Services Drilling operations accessible via helicopter transport for remote and challenging locations, partnering with Panorama Helicopters for logistical support.
• Barge Drilling Services Modular barge solutions including Big Barge (25'x75', up to 100 tons capacity) and Limited Access Barge (16'x16'/16'x8') for water-based drilling operations.
• Water Recirculation Services Closed-loop drilling fluid management with water recirculation reducing environmental footprint, eliminating need for sumps/pits, and saving on reclamation costs, leveraging Paramount Portable Centrifuge and EDDY Water Treatment systems.
• Down Hole Tooling Services Specialized down hole equipment services including vane borers, water level meters, and inflatable packers for subsurface testing and monitoring.
• CPT Testing Services Cone Penetrometer Testing services using Vertek VTK DataPack system for geotechnical and environmental site assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces water consumption by up to 90% in drilling operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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.

• Panorama HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for heli-portable drilling services providing logistical support for mining sector including transportation of drilling equipment and geologists, geophysical surveys, airborne surveys, laser surveying, emergency medical evacuations, and support for hydroelectric projects. Panorama Helicopters also provides environmental management services, wildfire management, and charter services. Testimonial from Panorama highlights Fusion Drilling's expertise with aerial drill work as 'next to none'.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Foraco International: International drilling services company operating across the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Comparable in providing surface, underground, and rotary drilling to mining clients, including in remote and emerging-market jurisdictions.
• Boart Longyear: Global drilling services and equipment provider focused on mineral exploration, production, and energy. Directly comparable in surface and underground core drilling, with additional in-house drilling equipment manufacturing analogous to Forage Fusion's Paramount Centrifuge line.
• Major Drilling Group International: Largest Canadian-based diamond drilling contractor offering surface and underground drilling services to mining companies globally. Closely comparable business model, customer base, and service portfolio to Forage Fusion, but at materially larger scale.
• Geodrill Limited: West Africa-focused mineral exploration drilling contractor. Directly comparable for international, remote-region drilling operations, especially in the African geographies where Forage Fusion is also active.
• Orbit Garant Drilling: Canadian-based drilling contractor specializing in diamond core drilling for mineral exploration. Closely comparable core service offering and customer base, though typically operating at a larger scale than Forage Fusion.
• Capital Drilling Group: Mineral exploration and production drilling services company operating in emerging markets. Comparable in providing surface and underground drilling services to mining clients in remote jurisdictions.

Broad incumbents

• Perenti (formerly Ausdrill): Diversified mining services group with drilling as a core segment alongside equipment, contract mining, and geotechnical services. Comparable in drilling services but operates a broader portfolio and is significantly larger.

Regional players

• Drillcon: European drilling contractor specializing in surface and underground core drilling for mining and geotechnical customers. Comparable in service offering but operates primarily in Europe and adjacent markets rather than the Americas, Greenland, and Africa focus of Forage Fusion.

Others

• Atlas Copco (Epiroc): Global mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer whose drilling rigs and rock excavation tools are used by Forage Fusion and its peers. Comparable as the upstream equipment provider rather than a direct services competitor.

Emerging players

• Terracom Resources: Australian-based drilling and resources company with international surface drilling services. Comparable niche in remote and challenging mining projects, though smaller scale and more regionally concentrated than Forage Fusion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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