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CED Underground Drilling Rigs: Complete Diamond Drilling Solutions for Underground Exploration

  • Writer: Freddy Mann
    Freddy Mann
  • May 7
  • 2 min read

CED Underground Drilling Rigs for Mining Exploration


Cylinder Exploration Drilling (CED) continues to support the mining industry with a complete range of underground drilling rigs designed for underground diamond drilling programs across a variety of mining environments.

CED currently offers a range of 10 underground drill rigs, providing solutions for projects ranging from confined underground areas through to deep underground exploration drilling.



CEDUG150: Compact Underground Drilling for Restricted Areas


At the smaller end of the range, the CEDUG150 underground drill rig is designed for drilling in confined underground environments where space and maneuverability are critical.

The rig is suited for:

  • Narrow underground workings

  • Small exploration chambers

  • Low-height operating areas

  • Underground diamond drilling in restricted access zones

Its compact footprint allows drilling programs to continue efficiently without compromising operational capability.


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CEDUG1000: Deep Underground Diamond Drilling Capability


At the top end of the range, the CEDUG1000 underground drill rig is engineered for deep underground drilling projects requiring high performance and reliability.


The CEDUG1000 is capable of:

  • Reaching depths of up to 1000m NQ

  • Supporting demanding underground diamond drilling programs

  • Operating in challenging underground mining conditions

This rig is built for companies requiring dependable drilling performance for large-scale underground exploration projects.


Complete Underground Diamond Drilling Solutions

CED provides more than underground drill rigs — we deliver complete turnkey underground drilling solutions.


This includes supply and support for:

  • Diamond drilling consumables

  • Drill rods and drill bits

  • Core barrels and tooling

  • Underground drilling support equipment

  • All consumables required to maintain drilling operations


By supplying complete packages, CED helps reduce downtime and improve drilling efficiency underground.


Experienced Underground Drillers and Operational Support


CED also provides the experienced drillers required to operate underground drilling rigs and keep projects running efficiently.

Our drilling teams support:

  • Continuous underground drilling operations

  • Safe and efficient rig operation

  • Productivity across exploration programs

  • Long-term underground drilling campaigns


This allows mining companies and contractors to access both equipment and operational support through a single provider.


Underground Drilling Solutions Built for Mining Operations


CED underground drilling rigs are engineered for:

  • Underground mineral exploration

  • Deep underground diamond drilling

  • Confined mining environments

  • Long-term underground drilling programs

From compact rigs through to high-capacity deep drilling systems, the CED underground range is designed to support a wide variety of underground mining applications.


CED Turnkey Underground Drilling Capability


CED continues to expand its position as a supplier of:

  • Underground drilling rigs

  • Underground diamond drilling consumables

  • Turnkey underground drilling solutions

  • Underground drilling crews and operational support

Our focus remains on delivering reliable underground drilling systems designed for real-world mining conditions.


Built to Support Underground Exploration


Whether operating in confined underground spaces or conducting deep exploration drilling, CED provides the equipment, consumables, and personnel required to keep underground drilling programs operating efficiently.


For more information on CED underground drill rigs and turnkey underground diamond drilling solutions, contact the team directly.



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