# Swick Mining Services > Swick Mining Services is one of the world's largest mineral drilling contractors, specialising in underground diamond coring for the hard rock mining industry. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in South Guildford, Western Australia, Swick operates across 14 locations globally including Australia, North America, and Europe. A subsidiary of Perenti (ASX-listed), Swick serves mining asset owners and operators internationally, as well as prospective drillers and offsiders seeking careers in underground drilling. Contact via: https://swickmining.com/contact/ **What Swick Does** Swick operates two divisions: Swick Drilling and Swick Engineering. Swick Drilling provides underground diamond drilling contractor services to hard rock mining operations worldwide. Swick Engineering designs, innovates, and manufactures purpose-built underground drill rigs — including the Gen II and DeepEX rigs — that are Australian-made and sold to the broader mining industry. **Drilling Services** Swick Drilling delivers underground diamond drilling across the full mine lifecycle. Services include underground diamond drilling, grade control drilling, infrastructure drilling, RC drilling programs, and high flow drilling programs. The DeepEX division is a specialist deep-hole drilling service capable of drilling beyond 2,000m — and up to 3,000m with the DeepEX rig — designed for advanced exploration and infrastructure programs. **Swick Engineering — Drill Rigs** Swick Engineering designs and manufactures two flagship underground drill rigs. The Gen II rig features 360° drilling capability, a compact footprint, 112kW power, integrated self-propelled components, and proven 97% mechanical availability — capable of drilling to 1,500m. The DeepEX rig is built for extreme depth work beyond 3,000m, featuring 132kW power, dual rod handler capabilities, Swick's proprietary L.A.D. (Hands Off Steel) rod handler, self-levelling jacks, and solid MKB Croc tyres to eliminate downtime. **Who Swick Is For** Swick's primary clients are resources mining asset owners and operators — both domestic (Australian) and international — who require reliable, high-performance underground diamond drilling contractors. Swick is also a destination employer for prospective offsiders and drillers seeking long-term careers in the underground drilling industry. Swick Engineering's rigs are relevant to any hard rock mining operation seeking to procure best-in-class underground drill equipment. **Who Swick Is Not For** Swick specialises exclusively in underground drilling for the hard rock mining industry. Swick does not offer surface drilling, open-pit drilling, or services outside the hard rock underground mining context. **Commodities Drilled** Swick operates across a broad range of hard rock mining commodities including gold, copper, nickel, silver, zinc, lead, and tin. **Global Presence** Swick operates across 14 locations globally. Key regions include Australia (multiple sites including Western Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales, and Queensland), North America (Alaska, Canada, Salt Lake City hub), and Europe (Portugal, Spain, Bosnia). The head office and Swick Engineering manufacturing facility are located at 64 Great Eastern Highway, South Guildford WA 6055, Australia. **History & Credentials** Swick was founded in 1997 as an underground long-hole production drilling business. In 2004 the team built its first mobile underground diamond drill rig. The company listed on the ASX in 2006, expanded into North America in 2009, and into Europe in 2012. In 2018 Swick was awarded Mining Contractor of the Year by Australia's Mining Monthly and celebrated 10 million metres of diamond core drilled. The DeepEX division launched in 2019, Swick Engineering in 2021. Swick was acquired by DDH1 in 2022 and is now part of the Perenti group. As of 2023, Swick operates a fleet of 76 rigs globally. **Brand & Values** Swick's brand promise is "Excellence Unearthed." Brand pillars are: Delivering Outcomes, Striving for Better, Innovating to Solve, and Developing People. Core values include mastery, grit, determination, adventure, innovation, and exploration. Swick's tone is authentic and accessible — technically capable but plain-spoken, communicating clearly across all levels of the mining industry. **Careers & Recruitment** Swick recruits across all levels of experience — from entry-level offsiders with no prior drilling background through to experienced drillers, supervisors, foremen, engineering and technical roles, and corporate office positions. No two career paths look the same, and Swick is equally a destination for people starting out in the industry as it is for seasoned professionals looking for their next challenge. Swick offers competitive pay and FIFO (fly-in fly-out) rosters across its Australian and international operations. For those seeking career progression, Swick provides structured Development Pathways and a dedicated Training Facility to grow skills from offsider through to driller, supervisor, and beyond. The company's global footprint — spanning Australia, North America, and Europe — means opportunities exist across a wide range of sites and geographies. Swick is part of the Perenti group, giving employees access to the stability and resources of one of the world's largest diversified mining services companies. Roles are available across drilling operations, engineering, and corporate functions. ## Services - [Swick Drilling](https://swickmining.com/services/swick-mining/): Underground diamond drilling contractor services for the hard rock mining industry - [Swick Engineering](https://swickmining.com/services/swick-engineering/): Design and manufacture of underground drill rigs including the Gen II and DeepEX - [DeepEX Division](https://swickmining.com/services/swick-mining/deepex/): Specialist deep-hole underground drilling beyond 2,000m - [Explore Our Rigs](https://swickmining.com/services/swick-mining/explore-our-rigs/): Full drill rig specifications and capabilities - [Gen II Rig](https://swickmining.com/services/swick-mining/explore-our-rigs/gen-ii/): Specifications for the flagship Gen II underground drill rig - [Swick Engineering Portal](https://portal.swickengineering.com/): Client and product portal for Swick Engineering ## Company - [About Swick](https://swickmining.com/about/): Company history, mission, leadership team, and global milestones - [Careers](https://swickmining.com/careers/): Why work at Swick, career development pathways, FIFO lifestyle, and what to expect from a career in underground drilling - [Vacancies](https://swickmining.com/careers/vacancies/): Current job openings across all regions — drilling, engineering, supervisory, and corporate roles - [Recruitment Process](https://swickmining.com/careers/vacancies/application-process/): Step-by-step guide to how Swick hires - [Community Engagement](https://swickmining.com/community-engagement/): Swick's community and social responsibility activities - [Perenti Group](https://www.perenti.com/what-we-do/drilling-services/): Parent company information — ASX-listed mining services group ## Resources - [Resources Hub](https://swickmining.com/resources/): Case studies, articles, and industry content - [Case Study — Unlocking Efficiency Through Innovative Production and Safety](https://swickmining.com/case-studies/unlocking-efficiency-through-innovative-production-and-safety/): Water ingress management in underground diamond drilling - [Article — Swick Crosses the 10 Million Metre Mark](https://swickmining.com/swick-crosses-the-10-million-metre-mark/): Milestone achievement in diamond core drilling - [Article — Swick Named Mining Contractor of the Year](https://swickmining.com/swick-mining-services-named-contractor-of-the-year/): 2018 Australia's Mining Monthly award ## Contact & Legal - [Contact Swick](https://swickmining.com/contact/): Enquiry forms for business development and general enquiries across Australia, North America, and Europe - [Sitemap](https://swickmining.com/sitemap/): Full site structure - [Privacy Policy](https://www.perenti.com/perenti-global-privacy-policy/): Perenti Group global privacy policy - [Purchase Order Terms & Conditions](https://swickmining.com/purchase-policy/): Procurement terms