Pioneering Saudi Arabia’s Mining Future

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About Us

Built on Legacy, Driving Saudi Arabia’s Mining Future

Projects Pioneers Mining (PPM) is a Saudi mining services company established on the strong foundations of Projects Pioneers Contracting Company (PPCO). We bring global mining expertise together with deep local knowledge to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

To be Saudi Arabia’s most trusted and forward-looking mining services company that:

1.

Leads with integrity, experience and innovation

2.

Supports the growth of a thriving mining ecosystem

3.

Creates real value for shareholders, employees, communities and the Kingdom as a whole

We stand apart as more than a service provider — we are a trusted partner, leading with experience, investing in people, and driving innovation to raise industry standards.

Our Services

Exploration Drilling

Exploration Drilling

Modern fleets for diamond core and reverse circulation drilling.

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Underground & Open Pit Mining

Underground & Open Pit Mining

Full-scale mining contracting services based on proven international standards, executed in partnership with KSE Madencilik (Turkey). Also, we have underground support services in partnership with Red Mining Africa.

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Mill Relining and Plant Maintenance

Mill Relining and Plant Maintenance

Mill relining (Ball, SAG etc.), optimization and asset integrity upgrades through our exclusive partnership with XP Maintenance (Australia), a global leader in mill relining and shutdown services.

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Mine Rescue & Emergency Response

Mine Rescue & Emergency Response

Establishing the first world-class mine rescue framework in Saudi Arabia through Mine Rescue Services powered by Ontario Mine Rescue Service (Canada).

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Security & Digitalization

Security & Digitalization

Advanced drone surveillance, access control and real-time monitoring integrated with digital risk management systems. In partnership with GSSG (South Africa), we provide smart, data-driven solutions that enhance safety, operational visibility and efficiency across mining operations.

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Infrastructure and logistics
support

Infrastructure and logistics
support

Our expert team provides consultancy and project management services, helping clients successfully manage their mining projects from inception to completion.

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Our Equipment

Equipment / ID No.

Model / Make

Guaranteed Productivity

Maximum Depth

Efficiency

Age

Rig 001

PRD Core 750

50 m/day

750 m

100%

<2 years

Rig 002

PRD Core 750

50 m/day

750 m

100%

<2 years

Rig 003

PRD Core 750

50 m/day

750 m

100%

<1 year

Rig 004

PRD Core 750

50 m/day

750 m

100%

<1 year

Rig 005

PRD Core 750

50 m/day

750 m

100%

<1 year

Rig 006

PRD Core 750

50 m/day

750 m

100%

<1 year

Rig 007

PRD Core 1200

50 m/day

1200 m

100%

< 1year

Rig 008

PRD Core 1200

50 m/day

1200 m

100%

< 1year

Rig 009

PRD Core 1200

50 m/day

1200 m

100%

< 1year

Rig 010

PRD Core 1200

50 m/day

1200 m

100%

< 1year

Rig 011

PRD Gold RC 200

200 m/day

250 m

100%

<2 year

Rig 012

PRD OZ RC

200 m/day

450 m

100%

<1 year

Rig 013

PRD Core RC 200

200 m/day

250 m

100%

<1 year

Rig 014

PRD Core RC 200

200 m/day

250 m

100%

<1 year

Rig 015

PRD Air Core 100

140 m/day

100 m

100%

<1 year

Rig 016

PRD Air Core 100

140 m/day

100 m

100%

<1 year

Rig 017

TETRA 2500 CORE

50 m/day

1400 m

100%

New Arrival

PRD Core 750
PRD Gold RC 200
PRD OZ RC
PRD Core 1200
PRD Air Core 100
Tetra 2500 Core
PRD Core 750

PRD Core 750

The PRD Core 750 is boasting a drilling capacity of 750 meters for NQ-size cores. This rig features a high-speed top-drive rotary head adept at handling PQ, HQ, NQ, and BQ drill sizes at angles between 45 and 90 degrees. Powered by a robust 215 hp deck engine, it ensures efficient and consistent performance. The rig is equipped with a centralized control panel for easy monitoring and control, as well as four hydraulic leveling jacks with locking check valves for enhanced safety and stability.

Drilling Depth

NQ: 750; HQ: 450 m; PQ: 250m

Rotary Head Travel

3500 mm

Pull up force

12400 kgf (35273 lb.f)

Pull down force

6300 kgf (23990 lb.f)

Pull up speed

23 m/min

Pull down speed

45 m/min

Angle Drilling

45° to 90° manual locks in 5° increments

Torque speed

1st Ratio: Torque: 5100 - 3155 Nm | Speed: 113 - 184 rpm
2nd Ratio: Torque: 2460 - 1509 Nm | Speed: 237 - 386 rpm
3rd Ratio: Torque: 1335 - 819 Nm | Speed: 436 - 711 rpm
4th Ratio: Torque: 776 - 476 Nm | Speed: 750 - 1200 rpm

Mud Pump

Hydraulic-operated triplex mud pump Displacement: 140 lpm
Pressure: 1000 psi

PRD Gold RC 200

PRD Gold RC 200

The PRD Gold RC Rig is a robust and efficient surface exploration recovery reverse circulation drilling rig. It offers a pullup force of 10800 kg and can drill 5.5-inch diameters up to 200 m depth at angles of 45 to 90 degrees. The rig features a fabricated steel body, spur gear reduction with oil bath lubrication, and a hydraulic system powered by either a truck engine or a 260 hp deck engine. It includes a twin box mast assembly, a double-acting hydraulic feed system, and various attachments such as an RC Head, RC Hose, Cyclone, and Swivel. With 4 hydraulic leveling jacks, telescopic guides, and safety features, it provides stability and ease of use. Optional attachments, truck options, and mounting options of truck, crawler, and skid add versatility to the rig.

Air Compressor

1200 cfm - 330 psi

Pull up force

16000 kgf (35273 lb.f)

Pull down force

10880 kgf (23990 lb.f)

Pull up speed

39 m/min

Pull down speed

50 m/min

Angle Drilling

45° to 90° manual locks in 5° increments

Torque speed

Torque: 4000 Nm, Speed: 0 - 100 rpm

Rod Bin

32 nos x 6 m = 192 m

PRD OZ RC

PRD OZ RC

PRD CORE 1500  boasts a remarkable drilling capacity of 1500 meters for NQ, 1800 meters for BQ, 1000 for HQ, and 650 for PQ-sized cores. Equipped with a high-speed top-drive rotary head, it efficiently handles PQ, HQ, NQ, and BQ drill sizes at angles ranging from 45 to 90 degrees. This rig has a hydraulic tank capacity of 1000 liters and is powered by a suitable deck engine. Its undercarriage weighs 35 tons, and its operating weight is 17 tons.

Drilling Depth

1800 m

Rotary Head Travel

3500 mm

Pull up force

25800 kgf (56890 lb.f)

Pull down force

17700 kgf (39028 lb.f)

Pull up speed

29 m/min

Pull down speed

66 m/min

Torque speed

Torque: 6545 Nm, SpeTorque: 6545 Nm, Speed: 0 - 100 rpmed: 0 - 100 rpm

Air Compressor

1250 cfm / 350 - 500 psi

PRD Core 1200

PRD Core 1200

The PRD 1200 PD crawler-mounted rig is a reliable solution for piling applications and is capable of mud rotary drilling at 1200mm diameters up to 75m depth and DTH drilling at 6 ½” diameters up to 200 m.

Drilling Depth

PQ: 500 m
HQ: 800 m
NQ: 1200 m
BQ: 1400m

Prime mover

Suitable deck engine

Winch

Main Winch: 10 ton
Wireline Winch: 2 ton

Water Pump

Displacement: 140 lpm
Pressure: 1000 PSI

PRD Air Core 100

PRD Air Core 100

The PRD 1200 PD crawler-mounted rig is a reliable solution for piling applications and is capable of mud rotary drilling at 1200mm diameters up to 75m depth and DTH drilling at 6 ½” diameters up to 200 m.

Drilling Depth

100m

Hole Diameter

102 mm (4")

Rotary Head Travel

3500 mm

Pull up force

10000 kgf

Pull down force

7000 kgf

Pull up speed

33 m/min

Pull down Speed

50 m/min

Torque Speed

Torque : 3000 Nm
Rotation Speed : 0 - 100 rpm

Air Compressor

Main Winch: 10 ton
Wireline Winch: 2 ton

Rod Bin

15 nos * 3 m = 45 m

TETRA 2500 CORE

New Arrival

TETRA 2500 CORE

TETRA 2500 CORE is a high-performance core drilling rig designed for exploration and deep drilling operations. Powered by a 246 kW (330 hp) engine from MAN, Mercedes, or Cummins, it delivers strong and reliable field performance. The rig features a robust mast and feed system with 22,600 kg pull up, 12,000 kg pull down, 3.5 m feed travel, and a main hoist capacity of 18,144 kg. With crawler, truck, or skid mounting options and drilling depth up to 3000 m in BQ, it is a valuable addition to the PPCO fleet.

Power Unit

246 kW (330 hp)

Pull up force

22,600 kg

Pull down force

12,000 kg

Feed Travel

3.5 m

Depth Capacity

BQ: 3000 m
NQ: 2500 m
HQ: 1900 m
PQ: 1000 m

Main Hoist

18,144 kg

Mounting Type

Crawler / Truck / Skid

Rotation Unit

Spindle diameter: 117 mm
Side shift: 300 mm

PRD Core 750

The PRD Core 750 is boasting a drilling capacity of 750 meters for NQ-size cores. This rig features a high-speed top-drive rotary head adept at handling PQ, HQ, NQ, and BQ drill sizes at angles between 45 and 90 degrees. Powered by a robust 215 hp deck engine, it ensures efficient and consistent performance. The rig is equipped with a centralized control panel for easy monitoring and control, as well as four hydraulic leveling jacks with locking check valves for enhanced safety and stability.

Drilling Depth

NQ: 750; HQ: 450 m; PQ: 250m

Rotary Head Travel

3500 mm

Pull up force

12400 kgf (35273 lb.f)

Pull down force

6300 kgf (23990 lb.f)

Pull up speed

23 m/min

Pull down speed

45 m/min

Angle Drilling

45° to 90° manual locks
in 5° increments

Torque speed

1st Ratio: Torque: 5100 - 3155 Nm |
Speed: 113 - 184 rpm
2nd Ratio: Torque: 2460 - 1509 Nm |
Speed: 237 - 386 rpm
3rd Ratio: Torque: 1335 - 819 Nm |
Speed: 436 - 711 rpm
4th Ratio: Torque: 776 - 476 Nm |
Speed: 750 - 1200 rpm

Mud Pump

Hydraulic-operated triplex mud
pump Displacement: 140 lpm
Pressure: 1000 psi

PRD Gold RC 200

The PRD Gold RC Rig is a robust and efficient surface exploration recovery reverse circulation drilling rig. It offers a pullup force of 10800 kg and can drill 5.5-inch diameters up to 200 m depth at angles of 45 to 90 degrees. The rig features a fabricated steel body, spur gear reduction with oil bath lubrication, and a hydraulic system powered by either a truck engine or a 260 hp deck engine. It includes a twin box mast assembly, a double-acting hydraulic feed system, and various attachments such as an RC Head, RC Hose, Cyclone, and Swivel. With 4 hydraulic leveling jacks, telescopic guides, and safety features, it provides stability and ease of use. Optional attachments, truck options, and mounting options of truck, crawler, and skid add versatility to the rig.

Air Compressor

1200 cfm - 330 psi

Pull up force

16000 kgf (35273 lb.f)

Pull down force

10880 kgf (23990 lb.f)

Pull up speed

39 m/min

Pull down speed

50 m/min

Angle Drilling

45° to 90° manual
locks in 5° increments

Torque speed

Torque: 4000 Nm,
Speed: 0 - 100 rpm

Rod Bin

32 nos x 6 m = 192 m

PRD OZ RC

PRD CORE 1500  boasts a remarkable drilling capacity of 1500 meters for NQ, 1800 meters for BQ, 1000 for HQ, and 650 for PQ-sized cores. Equipped with a high-speed top-drive rotary head, it efficiently handles PQ, HQ, NQ, and BQ drill sizes at angles ranging from 45 to 90 degrees. This rig has a hydraulic tank capacity of 1000 liters and is powered by a suitable deck engine. Its undercarriage weighs 35 tons, and its operating weight is 17 tons.

Drilling Depth

1800 m

Rotary Head Travel

3500 mm

Pull up force

25800 kgf (56890 lb.f)

Pull down force

17700 kgf (39028 lb.f)

Pull up speed

29 m/min

Pull down speed

66 m/min

Torque speed

Torque: 6545 Nm,
Speed: 0 - 100 rpm

Air Compressor

1250 cfm / 350 - 500 psi

PRD Core 1200

The PRD 1200 PD crawler-mounted rig is a reliable solution for piling applications and is capable of mud rotary drilling at 1200mm diameters up to 75m depth and DTH drilling at 6 ½” diameters up to 200 m.

Drilling Depth

PQ: 500 m
HQ: 800 m
NQ: 1200 m
BQ: 1400m

Prime mover

Suitable deck engine

Winch

Main Winch: 10 ton
Wireline Winch: 2 ton

Water Pump

Displacement: 140 lpm
Pressure: 1000 PSI

PRD Air Core 100

The PRD 1200 PD crawler-mounted rig is a reliable solution for piling applications and is capable of mud rotary drilling at 1200mm diameters up to 75m depth and DTH drilling at 6 ½” diameters up to 200 m.

Drilling Depth

100m

Hole Diameter

102 mm (4")

Rotary Head Travel

3500 mm

Pull up force

10000 kgf

Pull down force

7000 kgf

Pull up speed

33 m/min

Pull down Speed

50 m/min

Torque Speed

Torque : 3000 Nm
Rotation Speed : 0 - 100 rpm

Air Compressor

Main Winch: 10 ton
Wireline Winch: 2 ton

Rod Bin

15 nos * 3 m = 45 m

TETRA 2500 CORE

New Arrival!

TETRA 2500 CORE is a high-performance core drilling rig designed for exploration and deep drilling operations. Powered by a 246 kW (330 hp) engine from MAN, Mercedes, or Cummins, it delivers strong and reliable field performance. The rig features a robust mast and feed system with 22,600 kg pull up, 12,000 kg pull down, 3.5 m feed travel, and a main hoist capacity of 18,144 kg. With crawler, truck, or skid mounting options and drilling depth up to 3000 m in BQ, it is a valuable addition to the PPCO fleet.

Power Unit

246 kW (330 hp)

Pull up force

22,600 kg

Pull down force

12,000 kg

Feed Travel

3.5 m

Depth Capacity

BQ: 3000 m
NQ: 2500 m
HQ: 1900 m
PQ: 1000 m

Main Hoist

18,144 kg

Mounting Type

Crawler / Truck / Skid

Rotation Unit

Spindle diameter: 117 mm
Side shift: 300 mm

Our Legacy

PPM draws its strength from PPCO, a name trusted in Saudi Arabia’s industrial and infrastructure sectors.

PPCO delivers integrated civil, mechanical and electrical solutions for infrastructure projects. This includes earthworks, roads, concrete works, oil, gas and water pipelines, as well as power lines, substations and communications infrastructure.

Our Legacy

PPM draws its strength from PPCO, a name trusted in Saudi Arabia’s industrial and infrastructure sectors.

PPCO delivers integrated civil, mechanical and electrical solutions for infrastructure projects. This includes earthworks, roads, concrete works, oil, gas and water pipelines, as well as power lines, substations and communications infrastructure.

Our Leadership

At the center of PPM is a leadership team with decades of hands-on mining experience across Africa, South America and the Middle East. Our leaders have managed billion-dollar operations, created global joint ventures and steered projects through some of the most challenging environments in the world.

What this means for our partners

Our approach

What makes PPM different is not just what we do — it’s how we do it.

Innovation & Technology

We bring in the latest tools and technologies to make mining smarter and more efficient.

Community Engagement

We work with local communities to create positive impact, supporting small businesses, investing in social projects and respecting cultural heritage.

Safety First

Safety is non-negotiable. From management to the mine face, we make sure every person goes home safe, every day.

Local Content Development

Our focus is on building Saudi talent, creating jobs and transferring knowledge.

Sustainability

We’re committed to protecting the environment while generating long-term economic value for Saudi Arabia.

Sustainability

We’re committed to protecting the environment while generating long-term economic value for Saudi Arabia.

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