Our Drill Rigs
Specialized Drill Rigs Built for Remote, Northern, and Challenging Conditions
Ascent Exploration operates a fleet of heli-portable rigs, tracked rigs, and confined-space equipment designed for efficient drilling across exploration, geotechnical, and environmental projects. Engineered for safety, portability, and high-quality sampling, our equipment performs reliably where many rigs cannot.
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Rig Types
A Versatile Fleet for Diverse Drilling Requirements
From helicopter access to tight indoor conditions, our rigs are built for adaptability and precision.
Heli-Portable Rigs
Lightweight, modular rigs designed for remote pad setups and helicopter-only access.
Self-Propelled Track Mounted Rigs
Low-impact, self-propelled tracked carriers ideal for wetlands, uneven terrain, and environmentally sensitive sites.
Hornet 2.0 Confined-Space Rig
Compact electric/hybrid drilling system engineered for basements, industrial facilities, tunnels, and restricted-access locations.
Hand Drills for Confined-Space Drilling
Compact hand drilling solutions for tight and confined spaces, providing precise, low-impact soil and rock sampling where conventional rigs cannot operate.
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Client Feedback
Trusted by Engineering, Environmental, and Exploration Teams
Ascent Exploration is trusted because we operate where many companies struggle — delivering safe, efficient, and precise drilling in environments where access constraints, extreme weather, and complex geology push equipment and planning to their limits.
"Working with Ascent Exploration and Consulting Ltd. has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Ryan is efficient, adaptable, and incredibly knowledgeable. The team delivers high‑quality drilling services with great attention to detail and client requirements. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and the results speak for themselves. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ryan to anyone looking for reliable drilling expertise, especially for more challenging projects where you need confidence that the team can adapt to achieve the goals."
Dave Sacco
Technical Discipline Manager, Surficial Geology
Support Equipment
Fully Outfitted Field for Efficient Drilling Auxiliary Equipment
We mobilize with everything required to run safe, productive, and self-sufficient drilling programs.
Heli-portable compressors
Booster System
Air Support Trailer
Rubber-Tracked Skidsteer
15 kW Generator
FMC Pressure and/or Supply Pump
Hydraulic Grout Plant
Flagro Heater
Polaris Ranger UTV
Skandic Snowmobile
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