DETERMINATION DRILLING HEADLINES
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Drilling on Baffin Island Again!!!
Posted on: July27th, 2010
Determination Drilling has somehow found thier way to Baffin Island again for another drilling project regarding permafrost layers. We do love the northern country.
New International Truck for CME 75
Posted on: July 23th, 2010
We've upgraded our carrier truck for our CME 75 drilling rig, which now has load capacity of 27,00 pounds. The new International 4500 can load even more drilling equipment/supplies. Capable of carrrying water supply and has a towing hitch.
New Layout
Posted on: May 13th, 2010
We've switched up our website layout and added a few new features. Feel free to contact our website designer with any questions, comments, or suggestions. It's our goal to make this page as useful to you as possible.
Determination Drilling switches to Environmentally Safe Hydraulic Fluid
Posted on: December 18th, 2009
We now run Greenplus Hydraulic Fluid ES in all of our equipment. The fluid is based on vegetable oils and is rapidly biodegradable, operator safe, and safe for the environment. See our supplier's website for more information.
Determination Drilling Christmas Party '09
Posted on: December 18th, 2009
1 Party Bus + Drillers + Niagara Falls = A Memorable Christmas Party. Thanks to everyone who participated, and of course to those people who worked to put it all together.
Santa Clause Parade
Posted on: December 12th, 2009
Determination Drilling, a drilling company based in Hamilton, Ontario, participates in the Stoney Creek Christmas parade. The decorated track-mounted machine on our International flatbed definitely turned some heads! Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. Happy Holidays!
Drill-Safe.com
Posted on: September 8th, 2009
Drill-Safe.com is a project that began as a follow-up to the IDSC 2009 (International Drilling Safety Conference). This site contains a wealth of Drilling Safety resources and serves as a global focal point to improve communication throughout all facets of the drilling industry. The site is constantly growing and improving. We are always open to your suggestions and contributions. Together we can make a safer industry for all drillers.
Drilling Baffin Island
Posted on: September 1st, 2009
The crew goes north... WAY north ... to Pangnirtung, Nunavut. Drilling on Baffin Island as part of a project to expand the town's harbour and allow larger vessels through. Stay warm!
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IDSC and what's to come
Posted on: July 27th, 2009
The conference was a great success. Thanks to all who attended. Content from the conference is being assembled into an online form which will be available to everyone. Watch for it in the weeks to come!
Dan Visits the Bariod Bentonite mines of Wyoming
Posted on: July 4rth, 2009
Dan goes to Wyoming, USA to design and help install auger guarding systems, promoting drilling safety in all ways that we can.
International Drilling Safety Conference
Posted on: May 18th, 2009
The IDSC happens July 25 & 26, 2009. For more information and to register, see the documents below
The Grieves Guard - Drilling Safety Device
Posted on: February 20th, 2009
The Determination Drilling team has developed an auger guard system that will work on virtually any rig. For more information, See the video here.
Dan Grieves Memorial Bursary
Posted on: November 30th, 2008
In light of a recent tragedy of a lost friend, Danny Grieves, Fleming College has established a Bursary awarded to students who display an outstanding regard and concern for safety. If you wish to know more, or to donate, you may do so in the following ways:
By Phone: (705) 749-5530 ext. 1509 (credit cards accepted)
By Web: Fleming College Foundation Follow the "donate" link. Be sure to designate the donation towards the "Danny Grieves Bursary"
In memory of Danny Grieves
Posted on: October 10th, 2008
We have lost a dear friend and co-worker. Danny, you will be missed!
Back to Labrador City
Posted on: June 10th, 2008
Once again, the crew will be hitting the road for another iron mine exploration drilling contract in Labrador city. This time the contract will include sites accessed by helicopter. Have fun team!
Determination Drilling now certified...
Posted on: June 1st, 2008
Determination Drilling has now been certified to perform Geothermal drilling and installations. Our first installation went smoothly, with wells drilled to depths of 180 feet through solid Granite.
Diamond Coring for Diamonds!
Posted on: February 15th, 2008
The Determination Drilling crew is going back to the James Bay Lowlands for another contract at the DeBeers Victor Project, in Northern Ontario. This time, we will be executing an exploration drilling program of diamond-containing kimberlite deposits. The team leave Feb. 17th, and will be returning in mid March. Good luck team, be safe and stay warm!
Determination Drilling at the Santa Clause Parade
Posted on: December 1st, 2007
This was a lot of fun. The CME 55 track mount was loaded up on our flatbed truck, and decorated with garlands, bows, and of course the Determination crew! There was a great turnout from the town, despite the frosty weather. Thanks everyone who came and helped out.
New equipment, new services!
Posted on: November 5th, 2007
Determination Driling has added rock coring, wash boring, and triconing to our list of services. Contact us for more information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Via Live chat on Drill-Safe.com :
When Available, we are happy to answer questions via Drill-Safe.com's live chat feature located on the bottom right of the screen. If we're not online, leave us a message.
By phone:
Office: (905) 692-2481 
Cell: (905) 531-3177 
Fax Number: (905) 692-2481
By Mail:
321 Guyatt Rd. E. Hamilton, ON L0R 1C0
