Specialty drilling for the mining, scientific, and heavy civil industries
DA Smith is a standout in the field of difficult-access core drilling, mineral exploration drilling, geotechnical drilling, scientific drilling, reclamation drilling, geomechanical instrumentation, and in situ rock overcoring stress measurements, where dependability, value, and quality are the measures of success.
Drilling Services Since 1980
LA “Audie” Smith, a Colorado drilling icon, founded LA Smith Drilling Company in 1980 to provide exploration drilling services for local mines. After Audie’s retirement, Audie’s son Darryl continued the family tradition by founding DA Smith Drilling in 1997. DA Smith Drilling developed a reputation as an expert, reliable, and cost-competitive core drilling company recognized throughout the Western US mining industry.
Our Mission
DA Smith’s mission is to provide our clients standout drilling service that is cost-effective, reliable, safely executed, and well designed to fully satisfy each project’s objectives.
JUST A FEW OF OUR VALUED CLIENTS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS
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La Prele Dam Helicopter Drilling 2022
Core drilling using Longyear HC-150 heliportable drill.