Built on Drill Pads. Proven in the Field. Trusted Across North America.
Since 1987, Minconsult has been the execution partner junior and mid-tier mining companies count on when the terrain is tough, the timeline is tight, and there’s no room for error. With over 10,000 successful setups and zero pad failures across northern Canada and the United States, you can trust Minconsult to get the job done.
What We Do Best
Drill Pad Construction
Our core expertise. We’ve engineered and built timber-framed drill pads and helipads in every challenging environment imaginable: steep slopes, intertidal zones, environmentally sensitive areas, dense coastal timber, and sites requiring blasting. Our methodology is proven, our crews are professional, and our timelines are tight. Projects that other teams need a week or two to accomplish, we deliver in days.
Field Geology & Exploration Services
Beyond infrastructure, we provide complete geological field support: project geologists, field sampling programs, core logging, technicians, and full exploration project management. Whether you need boots on the ground for prospecting and mapping or a complete drilling program from planning through execution, we deliver integrated services with one experienced crew.
Comprehensive Exploration Support
Soil sampling with proprietary quality control methods
Geotechnical services
Timber clearing and line cutting
UAV surveys and geophysical support
Emergency planning and technical rescue capabilities
Steep terrain and environmentally sensitive site preparation
Field camp deployment and management
Why Successful Mining Programs Choose Minconsult
High Speed. No Compromise.
When Snowline Gold Corp needed 64 drill sites cleared, padded, and ready, we delivered. All 60+ sites. On time. Zero drill standby. We don’t just work fast; we work smart, safe, and with absolute confidence in complex conditions.
One Crew. Multiple Capabilities. Zero Coordination Headaches.
Your exploration program needs drill pads, geological support, sampling, camp infrastructure, and more. Instead of coordinating multiple different contractors, you get one integrated Minconsult team that handles it all. Less overhead, better communication, faster mobilization.
We Don’t Just Talk About Safety. We Live It.
In 2019 alone, our crews worked more than 24,000 hours constructing drill pads safely, without a single lost-time incident. Over 35+ years, we’ve built our safety management system on one principle: everyone goes home safe. Our zero-tolerance approach to shortcuts means your program runs without the costly delays and risks that come from incidents in the field.
Canada’s Specialists
From Newfoundland to British Columbia, Saskatchewan to the Northwest Territories, we’ve operated across Canada’s most remote and technically challenging locations. We understand local logistics, harsh weather operations, and the execution demands of short drilling seasons.
Built for Your Budget
Junior explorers working with limited budgets need every dollar to go toward discovery, not contractor inefficiencies. Our lean, professional approach means you get experienced crews, proven methods, and reliable execution, without corporate bloat.
We’re not the cheapest option. We’re the option that delivers on scope, on time, and on budget, so you can focus on what matters: finding the next deposit.
The Minconsult Difference
No Excuses. Just Results. We’ve built pads in snowstorms, managed programs through equipment failures, and kept drills turning when timber supply ran short. When others see obstacles, we see solutions. That’s what 35+ years in remote exploration teaches you.
Depth of Experience Our field crews bring decades of collective experience across mountainous terrain, tundra, coastal environments, and everything in between. Our geological team includes experienced project managers, field geologists, and technicians who understand the science and the practicalities of exploration work.
Track Record You Can Verify We’ve worked with companies like Newmont, ATAC Resources, White Gold Corp, Stantec, and numerous junior exploration companies across North America. Ask around. Our reputation is built on delivery.
Ready to Execute Your Program?
If you’re planning a drilling program in challenging terrain and need a partner who gets it done right the first time, let’s talk. Contact us today to see how a mining exploration program should work.