Coldwell Drilling Co. Australasia

17/05/2026

Congratulations to COLDWELL’s very own Paul Carroll!

We’re proud to announce that Paul has been selected on the Australian Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance Technical Committee for the Review of Drilling Operations Qualifications.

This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Paul’s industry knowledge, experience, and commitment to advancing training and standards within the drilling sector.

We know he’ll make a valuable contribution to shaping the future of drilling operations qualifications across Australia.

Well done, Paul — a well-deserved recognition! 👏

11/05/2026

Congratulations to Paul Carroll on achieving 15-year milestone with Coldwell! 👏

This achievement reflects Paul’s consistent commitment to excellence and professionalism over the years.

Paul your contributions have clearly made a lasting impact, and this anniversary is a testament to the relationships and success you’ve built along the way.

Wishing you continued growth, fulfillment, and many more milestones ahead with COLDWELL.

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums, grandmothers, stepmums, and mother figures in our lives! 🌸💖

Today, all of us at Coldwell want to say thank you. We appreciate everything you do!

We hope your day is filled with love and laughter. 💐

From the team at Coldwell Drilling! 💙💛

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Keagan our fourth-year apprentice, completing his second trade and to Mitch, our first-year apprentice, on being named runners-up in the Sprintsuite Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year Awards! 👏

An incredible achievement and a testament to your hard work, dedication, and commitment.

We are extremely proud to have you as part of the Coldwell team.

Well done! 🎉

Coldwell continues to invest in its workforce — developing the next generation of talent within the business and creating strong pathways for future success.

Behind every great operation is a great team.

Coldwell Drilling Co. Australasia has spent almost five decades building both, and their apprentices are proof of that.
Mitch Carr and Keagan Neilsen, 2026 Bowen Basin Apprentice of the Year Runner-Ups, are developing the kind of multi-skilled experience the industry needs more of.

From dual trades to drilling certifications, this is what investing in people looks like.

Read their story: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Pjq60

24/04/2026

On ANZAC Day, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who have served our nation.

Lest we forget.

22/04/2026

Blasting often gets the attention in mining, but none of it works without precise blast hole drilling. It's the step that quietly dictates everything that follows, from fragmentation quality to total cost per tonne moved.

In large open-pit operations, drilling and blasting typically handle almost 100% of hard rock breakage before loading and hauling begin . Each blast hole is drilled to a planned depth and spacing, often 10 to 15 meters deep in bench mining, then loaded with explosives that can break tens of thousands of tonnes in a single detonation.

The impact is massive. Poor drilling accuracy can create oversized rock that slows down crushers and increases secondary blasting costs. Good drilling improves fragmentation so loading units move material faster, reducing downstream energy use and equipment wear .

Even small improvements matter at scale. Studies show fragmentation quality directly influences production rates and total operating cost across the mine-to-mill chain . That means drill patterns, hole deviation, and depth control often decide whether a shift runs smoothly or stalls.

Despite this, drilling rarely gets spotlighted. It is repetitive, slow, and done before anything dramatic happens. Yet it quietly sets the efficiency of operations that can move hundreds of thousands of tonnes per day in major mines worldwide.

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21/04/2026

Once again, we proudly celebrate and congratulate Travis Petts on such an extraordinary achievement!

Travis has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, remarkable expertise, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

His contribution over the years has been outstanding, setting a high benchmark across the Drilling industry.

Congratulations Travis! 🙌

02/04/2026

🐰🐰 Have a safe and HIPPITY HOPPITY HAPPY EASTER everyone! 🐰🐰

From the COLDWELL DRILLING Team 🐣

01/04/2026

🥳WINNER WINNER🥳

The Winner of our 🐰🐣EASTER GIVEAWAY🐣🐰 is:

Libby Bougoure

CONGRATULATIONS to Libby for winning the Eggcellent Easter Basket full of goodies!

We will PM you for collection details. 💜

Thank you to all that entered, liked, shared and tagged our page!🙏

Have a safe and happy HIPPITY HOPPITY EASTER everyone!

From the COLDWELL Drilling Team 🐰🐥

27/03/2026

Excellent work by Aaron and Darren, two of our highly experienced blast hole drillers, who were recently recognised for their outstanding efforts.

Pictured receiving recognition from David Henderson, Mining Manager at Stanmore, and Tom White, Mine Planning Superintendent at Stanmore, for identifying multiple touch coal seams in highly complex and unusual ground conditions, where there was a significant level of uncertainty.

Their work has helped the client better understand the coal structure, with the data now supporting development of a more accurate coal model and improved coal recovery.