DPR
dpr
drilling
DPR is a leading drilling contractor delivering high-performance solutions
across renewable energy, mining, water, and specialized drilling environments.
The company also operates an in-house auger manufacturing division,
ensuring quality control, cost efficiency, and rapid turnaround times.

Built on over 40 years of combined industry experience,
DPR Group is recognized for its commitment to safety, precision,
reliability, and client satisfaction
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DPR

DPR

dRILLING

DPR Drilling is a leading drilling contractor delivering high-performance solutions
across mining, renewable energy, water, and specialized drilling environments.
The company also operates an in-house auger manufacturing division,
ensuring quality control, cost efficiency, and rapid turnaround times.

Built on over 40 years of combined industry experience, DPR Drilling is recognized for its commitment to safety, precision,
reliability, and client satisfaction
CONTACT US
SERVICES     
specialist contractor delivering
INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

We serve the mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors, combining experienced personnel, modern equipment, and technical expertise to meet the demands of complex projects.

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RENEWABLE
ENERGY

02

MINING
SERVICES

03

DRILLING
& BLASTING

04

CIVIL & CONSTRUCTION

05

ENGINEERING
SERVICES

06

DEWATERING
SERVICES

our services
rENEWABLE
ENERGY

Our solar project services encompass the complete installation process, from initial solar project survey points and hydraulic pile ramming through to completed pile installation and mounting structure installation

Solar Pile Drilling
Solar Pile Ramming / Pile Driving
Rock Drilling & Pre-Drilling
GPS Setting Out & Survey Support
Installation of Steel Mounting Structures
Installation of Solar PV Panels
Civil Works Associated with Solar PV Panels

our services
rENEWABLE
ENERGY

Our solar project services encompass the complete installation process, from initial solar project survey points and hydraulic pile ramming through to completed pile installation and mounting structure installation

Solar Pile Drilling
Solar Pile Ramming / Pile Driving
Rock Drilling & Pre-Drilling
GPS Setting Out & Survey Support
Installation of Steel Mounting Structures
Installation of Solar PV Panels
Civil Works Associated with Solar PV Panels

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our services

mINING, DRILLING
& BLASTING

Production Drilling & Blasting

High-volume drilling for production targets with maximum efficiency and accuracy

Hard Rock Drilling

Specialist drilling in hard rock formations using advanced equipment and techniques.

Challenging Ground Conditions

Proven capability in difficult and unpredictable ground conditions

Load & Haul

Efficient load and haul services to support productive and smooth mining operations

Road Design & Maintenance

Design and maintenance of mine roads for safe, reliable and efficient access across sites.

Dewatering

Effective dewatering solutions to manage water and keep operations running smoothly

Overburden Blasting

Safe and controlled overburden blasting to remove waste and expose ore.

Coal Blasting

Specialised coal blasting to ensure optimal fragmentation and operational efficiency.

Secondary Blasting

Secondary blasting to break down oversize material and improve material flow.

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our services

mINING, DRILLING
& BLASTING

Production Drilling & Blasting

High-volume drilling for production targets with maximum efficiency and accuracy

Hard Rock Drilling

Specialist drilling in hard rock formations using advanced equipment and techniques.

Challenging Ground Conditions

Proven capability in difficult and unpredictable ground conditions

Load & Haul

Efficient load and haul services to support productive and smooth mining operations

Road Design & Maintenance

Design and maintenance of mine roads for safe, reliable and efficient access across sites.

Dewatering

Effective dewatering solutions to manage water and keep operations running smoothly

Overburden Blasting

Safe and controlled overburden blasting to remove waste and expose ore.

Coal Blasting

Specialised coal blasting to ensure optimal fragmentation and operational efficiency.

Secondary Blasting

Secondary blasting to break down oversize material and improve material flow.

MINING & DRILLING services

In Practise

DPR offers you comprehensive drilling services that cater to multiple industry needs

Foundation Drilling on Solar Farms

We provide specialized drilling services for renewable energy infrastructure projects, focusing on foundation preparation for solar farm installations.

Using high-performance drilling rigs, our team drills precision foundation holes to engineering specifications, ensuring stable and durable support for solar panel mounting structures. Foundation holes can be drilled to a depth of 1.9 metres with a 300 mm diameter, following surveyed layout coordinates.

Our operations include full site establishment, safety compliance, controlled drilling and quality verification of each hole before handover for structure installation. Our director Chester Coetzee, together with his business partner Jan van Deventer,
has also successfully completed foundation drilling for two major solar developments,
namely the De Aar Solar Farm and the Bosof Solar Power Project, further demonstratin
 DPR Drilling’s experience and capability in the renewable energy sector.

This process ensures accurate alignment, structural integrity, and efficient project execution for large-scale solar farm developments.

Specialised Drilling Under Power Lines

DPR Drilling is the only contractor currently trusted to drill safely beneath live power-lines at Optimum Mine. This demonstrates advanced safety systems, skilled operators, and technical excellence

Water Detection & Borehole Drilling

DPR Drilling provides professional groundwater detection and borehole drilling services. Solutions for mines, farms, developments, and communities ensuring sustainable water supply.

In-House Auger Manufacturing

DPR Drilling operates a specialized auger manufacturing division. Custom heavy-duty augers designed for mining, solar foundations, construction, and waterdrilling. Ensuring durability, performance, and reduced downtime

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our services

CONCRETE 
& BUILDING

BUILDING FOUNDATIONS, CREATING FUTURES

DPR delivers high quality civil construction solutions with precision, efficiency and reliability.

From site preparation to structurual completion, we build with strength and integrity.

Site Preparation
Reinforcement Work
Structural Construction
Building Envelope
Concrete Works
Installation Services

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