Commercially focused contract reviews that align drilling agreements with performance, safety and value.

What is included in this service:

Independent review and optimisation of drilling contracts across the project lifecycle — from tender evaluation and contractor selection through to renegotiation of existing agreements. We make sure your contract structure rewards performance, manages risk and reflects industry best practice.

With over 30 years of operational and executive experience in mineral exploration drilling, we know where contracts leak value and how to fix them.

Is this the right service for my company?

• Are you preparing a drilling tender and want an independent evaluation?

• Do your current drilling contracts reflect actual performance and risk?

• Are cost overruns or disputes eroding project value?

• Do you want commercial terms benchmarked against industry best practice?

• Are you selecting between drilling contractors and need an experienced view?

Our core services

• Tender Evaluation
  Independent assessment of drilling tenders and pricing structures.

• Contractor Selection
  Experienced guidance on matching contractors to project requirements.

• Contract Review & Renegotiation
  Identifying commercial and operational improvements in existing agreements.

• Risk Allocation
  Clear, fair allocation of operational and commercial risk.

• Performance Frameworks
  KPIs and incentive structures that drive safe, efficient drilling.

Capabilities:

We bring practical knowledge of how drilling contracts perform in the field — not just on paper. Our advice is independent, with no contractor affiliations, and focused solely on your project outcomes.

Benefits:

Better commercial terms, clearer risk allocation, and drilling contracts that drive performance, safety and value across your program.