Accessible. Flexible. Indigenous.
Yura Yarta makes drill hire accessible and flexible, providing high-performance rigs operated by skilled Indigenous crews to support safe, efficient, and reliable mining operations. Our commitment to quality equipment and culturally strong workforce partnerships ensures your project runs smoothly, no matter the scale or location.
Our Fleet
Available for dry or wet hire
Epiroc Pit Viper PV271 RCS5
A versatile, high-performance drill designed for maximum efficiency, safety, and precision in large-scale mining operations.
Suitable for blast hole, down-the-hole, and rotary drilling
Maximum hole depth: 85 metres
Diesel powered
Advanced automation and remote-control systems
GPS and precision drilling technology
ROPS/FOPS-certified cabin for operator protection
Fully compliant with mine site safety standards
Sandvik DR560
A robust, reliable drill ideal for operations requiring manual control and precision across diverse mining applications.
Suitable for blast hole and down-the-hole drilling
Maximum hole depth: 60 metres
Diesel powered
GPS drilling technology
ROPS/FOPS-certified cabin for operator safety
Fully compliant with mine site safety standards
Manual control (no automation or remote systems)
Epiroc D65 MkII XLF
A dependable, precise drill designed for consistent performance in demanding mining environments.
Suitable for blast hole and down-the-hole drilling
Maximum hole depth: 45 metres
Diesel powered
GPS precision technology
ROPS/FOPS-certified cabin for operator safety
Fully compliant with mine site safety standards
Manual control (no automation or remote systems)
Wet Hire with Indigenous Operators
At Yura Yarta, we are proud to provide wet hire services delivered by our highly skilled, 100% Indigenous operator workforce. Our team combines technical expertise with a deep cultural commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient drilling solutions across Australia.
We offer flexible hire arrangements designed to meet each project’s specific requirements, with the ability to fully mobilise within 1–2 months. Our operators cover full shifts, day and night, to keep your operations running smoothly around the clock.
All rigs are expertly maintained by Groundbreaking Mining Solutions (GMS), ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance on site.
Partnering with Yura Yarta actively supports Indigenous employment and drives capability development.
Full shift coverage, including day and night shifts
Flexible hire arrangements to suit project timelines
Rapid mobilisation within 1–2 months
High-quality maintenance and support from GMS
Contribution to Indigenous workforce development and community capacity building
Let’s work together to create a stronger,
more inclusive, and future-ready resources industry.
Indigenous Operator Training
We are building sustainable career pathways for a strong pipeline of highly skilled Indigenous drill operators, ready to support future projects across the resources sector.
Comprehensive training program at our Forestdale facility.
Blend of classroom learning and hands-on practical experience.
Certificate III in Drilling Operations (6–12 months).
Strong employment pathways into Yura Yarta and the broader mining industry.
Guidance and mentoring from leaders with over 25 years production mining experience.
Laurie Gibson
Director and Operations ManagerBrett Armitage
Drilling Specialist Supervisor
