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Your eyes underground.
Sirius Drilling are a specialist drilling contractor offering a range of rotary drilling and geotechnical grouting solutions across the United Kingdom.
View Drilling BrochureInvestigating the past, stabilising the future.
Whilst our operations cover a broad spectrum of drilling services, we specialise in investigating and dealing with the problems associated with our historical mining legacy. From simple probe drilling and coring investigations through to complex mineworking stabilisation schemes we have the experience to provide a bespoke solution to meet your needs. We navigate the complexities of the UK’s rich mining legacy to deliver effective drilling solutions.
Assessing risks in uncharted territories
Understanding the mining legacy.
The UK’s mining legacy dates back to Neolithic times, leaving behind a tapestry of hidden challenges for modern development. From the late Stone Age extraction of chert through the Roman extraction of metals and salt right up to the extensive coal mining operations of the Industrial Revolution, the UK has a long and varied history. We understand the impact that mining can have on development land and with over 173,500 recorded mine entries and countless more unrecorded, we delve deep to assess risks associated with shallow mine workings and mine entries.
Modern fleet, timeless expertise
Tailored solutions for diverse needs.
Equipped with a modern fleet of multi- purpose drill rigs and specialised grouting equipment, Sirius Drilling offer a diverse range of services. From single-day probe drilling to large-scale, long-term drilling and grouting projects, we tailor our solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.
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Our drilling services:
Rotary site investigations
- Openhole probe drilling
- Core drilling
- Mineral investigations
The stabilisation of mine workings
- Drilling and grouting for new developments
- Bulk infill grouting
- Location & treatment of mine entries
- Installation of reinforced concrete caps
Contract drilling
- Drilling for earth rod installation
- Pre-drilling for piling works
- Water well installation
- GSHP loop installation
Geotechnical drilling
- Rock anchors
- Soil nails
- Installation of geotechnical instrumentation
Specialist grouting
- Grouting of abandoned pipework
- Permeation grouting
- Compaction grouting
- Grouting of backfilled ground and structures
A mining legacy refers to past mining impacts, including contaminated soils, ground instability, and abandoned shafts. Sirius conducts geotechnical and environmental assessments to ensure safe development on former mining land.
There are estimated to be over 405,000 abandoned mineshafts across the UK, including more than 175,000 coal mine entries. Many are unrecorded, so comprehensive site investigation is critical before development.
No. Mining legacy issues can exist on greenfield sites located near historical mining operations. Minerals were often extracted from beneath surrounding land, not just directly beneath mines.
Integrated solutions with Sirius.
While Sirius Drilling operates as a standalone specialist contractor, our true strength lies in collaboration with the other Sirius services . We provide comprehensive insights into potential mining issues early in the development process, our holistic approach extends beyond desktop assessments, ensuring seamless coordination from investigation to ground engineering work, resulting in optimised outcomes for our clients.
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