LAYNE DRILLING TANZANIA

OVERVIEW – Layne Drilling Tanzania, formerly known as Stanley Mining Services Tanzania, made its first foray into Tanzania to undertake work for the Ashanti Goldfields Company in 1996. Four successful years later the company was firmly established as one of the leading drilling contractors in East Africa.  

With continued growth in the level of exploration activity forecast to escalate in the region, Layne Christensen Company purchased the Tanzanian based drilling company Afridrill in September 1997. Afridrill was merged with the Stanley business and commenced new project work for clients in western Tanzania. Since this time the company has grown considerably and now operates a high quality drill rig fleet and associated support equipment at sites throughout Tanzania. Contracts have successfully been completed in Uganda and other neighbouring countries.

Operating from a base at Mwanza on the edge of Lake Victoria, Layne Drilling is centrally located in the heart of the mining areas. The Mwanza premise comprises a fully equipped mechanical workshop and administration base. The company maintains an extensive fleet of support vehicles and equipment along with a store containing adequate back-up parts and consumables. Satellite facilities are established at other major work sites as required.

OUR PEOPLE – Layne Drilling Tanzania employs a team of experienced Expatriates and Tanzanians to meet client requirements. The majority of staff are employed as drillers and heavy duty plant mechanics, supported by a strong administration division and an experienced management team. Most of the employees have extensive experience drilling at various sites throughout Tanzania. This has enabled Layne Drilling the ability to develop an excellent understanding of the region's ground and climatic conditions. The company has a strong commitment to the ongoing training and development of the local workforce including the maintenance of international standard occupational health and safety for all employees. International standard safety reviews and safety audits are a normal part of the company's operations.

SERVICES – finding new ways to tackle new depths – Layne Drilling Tanzania continues to develop and integrate the latest innovations in its high quality, versatile and high-tech drill rig fleet, setting the benchmarks for the exploration industry. The company prides itself on the capacity to deliver the world's best surface-drilling techniques to clients:

• Rotary Air Blast (RAB)
• Kit Bit Drilling
• Reverse Circulation
• Diamond Drilling
• Directional Drilling
• Grade Control Drilling
• Water Bores