An Australian mining company specializing in gold and lithium exploration is launching a mountainous mineral census program in 2023. The complex geology of the region, which contains hard granite and shale formations, makes conventional equipment inefficient. The client urgently needed a core drilling rig with a diamond drilling rig that could be adapted for deep-hole drilling (400 meters or more) to meet the needs of high-precision sampling and fast advancement. After market research, the customer finally chose YG’s fully hydraulic intelligent core drilling machine, which integrates an automated feed system and diamond rope coring technology, perfectly matching the project requirements.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 138 3711 2713
Core Drilling Machine for Mining Technical Parameter
| Model | YGX-400 | YGX-600 | YGX-800 | YGX-1000 |
| Drilling Depth(M) | 180-400-500 | 200-600-650 | 400-800-1000 | 500-1000-1100 |
| Rated pressure(MPA) | 21 | 21 | 25 | 28 |
| Rated Flow(L/min) | 168 | 192 | 260 | 300 |
| Heat Dissipation Mode | Air cooling+water cooling | |||
| Engine Brand | Yuchai | Yuchai | Yuchai | Cummins |
| Rated power/speed | 78kW/ 2400r/min | 92kW/ 2400r/min | 92kW/ 2400r/min | 154kW/2400r/min |
| Drilling Angle(°) | 0-90 | 45-90 | 45-90 | 45-90 |
| Lifting Force(T) | 12 | 16 | 24 | 30 |
| Feed Force(T) | 6 | 8 | 12 | 15 |
| Hydraulic Mud pump flow | 30-90（L/min） | 30-90（L/min） | 90-180（L/min） | 90-180（L/min） |
| Hydraulic Mud pump power | 4-7(MPA) | 4-7(MPA) | 4-7(MPA) | 4-7(MPA) |
| Dimension | 4000*1900*1800mm | 4000*2000*1800mm | 5500*2100*2000mm | 6000*2200*2400mm |
| Weight | 4.3T | 4.5/5.5T | 6.5T | 7.5T |
Project Background and Applications
The customer’s project is located in a geologically complex area in Australia, requiring efficient and accurate drilling of hard rock formations. They chose YG’s Core Drilling Machine for Mining for its outstanding performance in complex geological conditions. The core drilling machine’s central role in mineral exploration is to extract cylindrical core samples, which are the key to determining the presence, quantity, and quality of minerals in the subsurface. Customers have reported that YG’s equipment has demonstrated excellent drilling speed and core quality in practice, ensuring the accuracy of the exploration data and greatly improving project efficiency.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 138 3711 2713
Why the Client Chose YG: core drilling machine mining
- Customized solutions: For the mountainous terrain in Australia, YG provides crawler-mounted rigs
- Full-cycle service: From installation and commissioning to bit maintenance, YG team responds 7×24 hours to ensure zero equipment downtime.
- Cost-effective advantage: YG drilling rigs are 30% less expensive than other brands, but their performance parameters are up to the international first-class level.
Client Feedback: Core drilling machine mining for sale
Feedback from the project leader: “YG’s core drilling machine mining performed amazingly well in hard rock formations, and with the automated feed system, we completed 23 deep hole drilling tasks 2 weeks ahead of schedule, with a high core recovery rate of 98%. We are very satisfied. The equipment is stable and easy to operate, especially in complex geological conditions, and its performance exceeded our expectations. What’s more, the YG team provided unrivaled after-sales service, with a quick response in both technical guidance and spare parts supply, which provided a solid guarantee for our project.” YG always adheres to a customer-centric approach, providing a full range of services from pre-sales consulting and customized solutions to after-sales technical support to ensure customers are worry-free.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 138 3711 2713