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Built on Legacy, Driving Saudi Arabia’s Mining Future

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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:

Leads with integrity, experience and innovation

Supports the growth of a thriving mining ecosystem

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

Modern fleets for diamond core and reverse circulation drilling.

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Underground & Open Pit Mining

Specialized mining contracting services delivered with Red Mining Africa (RMA), covering safe and efficient underground and open-pit operations.

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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

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

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

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

400 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%

New Arrival

Rig 016

PRD Air Core 100

140 m/day

100 m

100%

New Arrival

Rig 017

TETRA 2500 CORE

50 m/day

3000 m

100%

New Arrival

Rig 018

TETRA 2500 CORE

50 m/day

3000 m

100%

New Arrival

Rig 019

TETRA 2500 CORE

50 m/day

3000 m

100%

New Arrival

Rig 020

TETRA 2500 CORE

50 m/day

3000 m

100%

New Arrival

Rig 021

TETRA 2500 CORE

50 m/day

3000 m

100%

New Arrival

Rig 022

TETRA 2500 CORE

50 m/day

3000 m

100%

New Arrival

PRD Core 750

PRD CORE 750 is a top choice for miners seeking a reliable surface core drilling rig, 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 169 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. The PRD CORE 750 integrates essential drilling tools such as a hydraulic rod clamp and a foot clamp to facilitate seamless operations. Additionally, it offers versatile mounting options, including crawler, truck, or skid, making it adaptable to various mining environments. With its advanced features and dependable performance, the PRD CORE 750 provides miners with a comprehensive and versatile drilling solution, ensuring precision and efficiency in every project.
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Drilling Depth

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

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

Rod Clamp

Hydraulic-operated Rod clamp has
gripping range of PQ, HQ and NQ
sizes

Winches

Main winch: 7 ton /
Wireline winch: 2 ton

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 250 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 360 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.

Drilling Depth

RC : 250 m

Winches

Survey winch: 0.5 ton

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

RC attachments

RC head, RC hose
/Top swivel /Bottom
entry air swivel /
Deflector box / Blow
up / down unit

PRD OZ RC

The PRD OZ RC Rig is a high-performance surface exploration drill rig, delivering a powerful pull-up force of 25,800 kg and a drilling depth of up to 450 meters. With a 360 hp deck engine, it features a rugged welded steel platform and a tubular box mast assembly, all powered by reliable hydraulic cylinders. The rig's advanced design includes top and bottom swivels, a blow-down unit, and a spur gear reduction system for efficient sample recovery. The rig offers streamlined operation with a swing-out centralized control panel, providing clear visibility and ease of access. Optional attachments enhance its capabilities, including progress and fuel monitoring, bit load sensing, GPS, and remote access. The PRD OZ RC Rig is adaptable for mounting on trucks, crawlers, or skids, ensuring it meets diverse operational needs with ease.
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Drilling Depth

RC : 450 m

Angle Drilling

45° to 90° manual
locks in 5° increments

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

RC Attachments

RC head, RC hose
/Top swivel, /Bottom
entry air swivel /
Deflector box / Blow
up / down unit

PRD Core 1200

The PRD Core 1200 is a high-capacity surface exploration diamond core drilling rig designed for deep mining projects, featuring a maximum NQ capacity of 1200 meters, a 260 HP Cummins engine, and a top-drive rotary head. It offers versatile mounting options (truck, crawler, or skid) and high-speed drilling capabilities

Drilling Capacity

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

Power Pack

Cummins 260 hp

Top Drive Drill
Head

Gear Ratio

1st Ratio

2nd Ratio

3rd Ratio

4th Ratio

Torque (Nm)

6500 - 3047
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3122 - 1457

1694 - 790

985 - 460

Speed (Rpm)

90 - 194

189 - 406

349-748

600 - 1200

Foot Clamp

Hydraulic operated rod clamp has
gripping range of PQ, HQ, NQ and BQ
sizes

Winch

Main Winch: 10 ton
Wireline Winch: 2 ton

Water Pump

Displacement: 140 lpm
Pressure: 1000 PSI

PRD Air Core 100

The PRD Air Core 100 is a robust sample recovery drilling rig, perfect for surface exploration. With a pull-up force of 10,000 kg, it can drill 4-inch diameter holes up to 100 meters deep at angles from 45 to 90 degrees. Powered by a truck engine with a PTO option, its hydraulic system ensures efficient performance. The rig's sturdy welded steel platform and single hydraulic cylinder for mast control guarantee reliability. This versatile rig features essential drilling tools such as an RC head, cyclone, RC hose, and swivel. Its rotary head and double-acting hydraulic cylinder with a 1:2 rope- reeving system enhance efficiency. With a hydraulic-operated breakout wrench for quick rod joint separation and a 450-liter hydraulic tank, the PRD Air Core 100 is built for optimal performance. It offers flexible mounting options on trucks, crawlers, or skids, making it adaptable to various terrains and ideal for all your drilling needs.

Drilling Depth

100m

Winches

Auxillary winch: 0.5 ton

RC attachments

RC Head, Cyclone, RC hose,
Swivel

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

500 cfm - 175 psi

Angle Drilling

45° to 90° manual locks in
5° increments

Rod Clamp

Hydraulic-operated Rod clamp

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

PPCO

Divisions

Approved & Qualified Contractors With 

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

PPCO

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

Divisions

Approved & Qualified Contractors With 

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.