Drillar (also written DrillAr) is an Argentine drilling contractor for the mining industry, with an operations base in San Juan and commercial offices in Mendoza and Salta. It provides diamond core (DDH), reverse circulation (RC), rotary and water well drilling for exploration projects in San Juan, Salta and La Rioja, several of them at high altitude in the Andes, as well as drilling for lithium projects.
Founded in 2017, Drillar was re-established in 2023 as a mining drilling company. Since November 2023 it has drilled more than 47,000 meters in 149 holes, across 9 campaigns for McEwen Copper, Glencore, First Quantum Minerals, Aldebaran Resources and Silex Argentina.
Key facts
| Name | Drillar (DrillAr) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining drilling: diamond core (DDH), reverse circulation (RC), rotary and water wells; drilling for lithium projects |
| Founded | 2017 (re-established in 2023 as a mining drilling company) |
| Management | Jorge Andrés Maino Gaete (General Manager) · Nicolás De Simone (Contracts and Operations Manager) |
| San Juan Operations Base | Agustín Gómez 641 Este, 5427 Pocito, San Juan, Argentina |
| Mendoza Commercial Office | San Martín 4562, Chacras de Coria, M5505 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina |
| Salta Commercial Office | Ruta Provincial 28, km 8.5, La Angostura, San Lorenzo, Salta, Argentina |
| Salta Operations Base | Ruta Nacional 51, km 6.5, El Encón, 4400 Salta, Argentina (from April 2027) |
| Operating regions | San Juan, Salta and La Rioja, Argentina |
| Track record | Over 47,000 m in 149 holes (November 2023 – October 2026) |
| Owned fleet | 9 rigs (7 diamond core, 2 rotary) |
| Management system | ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 being implemented |
| Contact | +54 264 466-2280 · info@drillar.ar |
Services
- Diamond core drilling (DDH): Diamond bit drilling with continuous core recovery, for mineral exploration and geotechnical studies.
- Reverse circulation drilling (RC): Reverse circulation air drilling for chip sampling in mineral exploration.
- Rotary drilling: Rotary drilling for water wells, production wells and other applications.
- Water well drilling: Water wells to supply mining projects and camps.
- Geotechnical borehole drilling: Boreholes to characterise ground conditions for mining and infrastructure projects.
- Monitoring well drilling: Wells for groundwater and environmental monitoring.
- Exploratory well drilling: Boreholes for mineral deposit exploration.
- Geophysical well drilling: Wells for geophysical logging and surveys.
- Geological well drilling: Boreholes to study the geology of an area.
- Metallurgical well drilling: Boreholes to obtain samples for metallurgical testing.
- Drilling for lithium projects: Brine exploration holes, pumping and production wells, and water and monitoring wells in salt flats, with diamond core and rotary rigs.
Projects
| Project | Province | Client | Work | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Quevar | Salta | Silex Argentina S.A. | Diamond core (DDH) | 2026 (ongoing) |
| El Pachón | San Juan | Glencore (Glencore Pachón S.A.) | Diamond core and geotechnical; water wells | 2025-26 |
| Altar | San Juan | Aldebaran Resources (Minera Peregrine Argentina S.A.U.) | Diamond core (DDH) | 2025-26 |
| Vendaval | Salta | First Quantum Minerals (Corriente Argentina S.A.) | Diamond core (DDH) | 2025-26 |
| Taca Taca | Salta | First Quantum Minerals (Corriente Argentina S.A.) | Rotary / water wells | 2024-25 |
| Sapitos | La Rioja | First Quantum Minerals (Corriente Argentina S.A.) | Diamond core (DDH) | 2024 |
| Los Azules | San Juan | McEwen Copper (Andes Corporación Minera S.A.) | Diamond core (DDH) | 2023-24 and 2024-25 |
Owned fleet
| Rig | Make | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LF160 | Boart Longyear | Diamond core (DDH) | 2 |
| LF90D | Boart Longyear | Diamond core (DDH) | 2 |
| H600 | Maqpower | Diamond core (DDH) | 3 |
| FY1000 | Feida | Rotary / water wells | 1 |
| FY680 | Feida | Rotary / water wells | 1 |
Quality, environment and safety
Drillar is implementing an integrated management system under ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety).
Commitments, events and press
- Participant in the United Nations Global Compact since October 2025
- Latin Mining (March 3, 2026): «Argentina es un diamante listo para explotar»: DrillAr redefine la perforación minera
- Argentina Mining Norte 2026 (Salta): exhibitor
- Argentina Copper 2025: sponsor
- Expo San Juan 2024: exhibitor
Careers and suppliers
Contact
San Juan Operations Base: Agustín Gómez 641 Este, 5427 Pocito, San Juan, Argentina · View on Google Maps
Mendoza Commercial Office: San Martín 4562, Chacras de Coria, M5505 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Salta Commercial Office: Ruta Provincial 28, km 8.5, La Angostura, San Lorenzo, Salta, Argentina
Salta Operations Base: Ruta Nacional 51, km 6.5, El Encón, 4400 Salta, Argentina (from April 2027)
+54 264 466-2280 · info@drillar.ar
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Figures as of October 1, 2026.