Cypress Drilling offers professional Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling for gold, copper, lithium, and other minerals. Our RD400 rig reaches depths of 300m, delivering fast, accurate, and cost-effective sampling solutions with uncontaminated results essential for reliable geological analysis.
Our RC drilling method supports both early-stage exploration and in-fill drilling programs. We operate safely and effectively across diverse Namibian terrains — from calcrete-covered Damara Belt geology to hard basement rock — with A, A+B or A+B+C sample split options on request.
Cypress Drilling provides Down-the-Hole (DTH) drilling and professional blasting services using our ZEGA D480A track-mounted blast hole rig. High penetration rates in hard Namibian rock make DTH the preferred method for blast hole programs and open pit mining operations.
Our licensed blasting personnel design precise blast patterns that optimize fragmentation and minimize flyrock risk. We comply fully with the Namibia Mines, Works and Minerals Act and all explosives regulations. The ZEGA D480A crawler-mounted rig delivers superior performance on all Namibian terrain types.
Professional on-site sample splitting, labelling, and chain of custody management using our dedicated cyclone and 3-tier rotary splitter system. Sample integrity from hole to lab is the foundation of every reliable resource estimate.
Our cyclone sample system ensures each sample is representative, uncontaminated, and properly documented. We offer A sample, A+B split, or A+B+C triple split depending on your QA/QC requirements. All sample bags are pre-labelled and all documentation follows industry chain of custody standards.
Cypress Drilling is equipped with licensed and experienced drillers specializing in groundwater extraction through professional borehole drilling. We provide access to clean, sustainable underground water sources for mining camps, exploration projects, residential, commercial, and agricultural use across Namibia.
Our modern drilling equipment drills boreholes from 6" to 12" in diameter reaching depths up to 300m. We have demonstrated our capability in remote challenging environments — including the completed borehole project in Opuwo, Kunene Region — one of Namibia's most remote and rugged areas.
Cypress Drilling operates a trailer-mounted, self-powered pump testing unit for accurate aquifer yield and drawdown assessment. Complete well water solutions including submersible pump installation, water tank setup, and solar-powered systems for efficient and sustainable water extraction.
Our pump testing unit is mobile, self-powered, and deployable to remote Namibian locations. Accurate yield data is essential for correctly sizing pumps and designing sustainable water systems. We provide turnkey solutions from drilling through to commissioning and handover.
Cypress Drilling provides specialized environmental drilling and hydrogeological services to locate and access underground water sources at depths up to 300m. We support groundwater studies, hydrogeological surveys, and sustainable water resource development for agricultural, industrial, and environmental projects.
Using advanced drilling technology and multi-parameter water quality testing equipment, we provide comprehensive assessments of groundwater resources. Our water quality analysis measures pH, EC, CF, TDS and temperature — giving you the data needed to make confident water resource decisions.
Cypress Drilling provides professional borehole rehabilitation services to restore and improve the performance of existing water wells. Whether due to reduced yield, blockages, or mechanical failure, our team uses advanced equipment and techniques to clean, repair, and upgrade boreholes.
A well-maintained borehole can serve a community or operation for decades. Rehabilitation is almost always more cost-effective than drilling a new borehole. We test yield before and after rehabilitation so you can see the improvement in performance.
Cypress Drilling provides complete end-to-end drilling program management — from collar design and logistics through to sample delivery and final reporting. We work directly with your exploration geologists to deliver program outcomes on time and on budget, with zero fuel headaches for the client.
Our in-country rig, local crew, and established supply chain mean we mobilize quickly and keep programs moving. We supply all consumables and carry our own fuel — the client does not arrange or supply diesel. Your geologist focuses on the geology. We handle everything else.
Cypress Drilling is Namibia's specialist RC, DTH, blasting and water well contractor. Proudly Namibian-owned. RD400 in-country — we carry our own fuel and mobilize within 7 days.
Cypress Drilling is a proudly Namibian-owned drilling company based in Windhoek, specializing in high-quality drilling solutions for the mining, environmental, and water sectors. Built on excellence, innovation, and reliability.
Our RD400 RC rig is permanently stationed in Namibia. We know the terrain — from the Damara Belt calcrete to the rugged Kaoko and Kunene regions. We completed a borehole project in Opuwo demonstrating our capability in remote challenging environments.
We carry our own fuel. We supply consumables. We manage samples from hole to lab. You focus on discovery — we handle the rest.
Stationed permanently in Namibia
Licensed Namibian rig operators
Full sample split options on demand
On-site within 5–7 working days
Creating Namibian jobs & opportunity
Pre-shift HIRA posted on every rig. TBRA for all non-routine tasks. Formal PTOs twice weekly. Zero tolerance for unsafe work — no exceptions, ever.
Licensed rig operators with years of hands-on experience across Namibia's diverse geological environments — calcrete-covered Damara Belt to hard basement rock in the Kunene Region.
Advanced drilling techniques and updated crew training maximize penetration rates and minimize downtime. In-country rig means zero delays waiting for equipment from abroad.
Every program is tailored to your requirements — sample splits, mobilization planning, reporting format. Your program, your requirements, our commitment to delivery.
Reverse Circulation drilling for gold, copper, lithium and other minerals. RD400 rig reaching 300m with uncontaminated samples for reliable resource estimation.
Down-the-Hole drilling and blasting with our ZEGA D480A track-mounted blast hole rig. High penetration in hard Namibian rock. Licensed blasting team.
Dedicated on-site sample splitting and chain of custody. Our cyclone and 3-tier rotary splitter ensures sample integrity from hole to lab.
Professional borehole drilling for mining camps, farms, communities and exploration projects. Licensed drillers reaching 300m in Namibian aquifer conditions.
Trailer-mounted self-powered pump testing unit for accurate aquifer yield assessment. Complete well completion including submersible pumps and solar systems.
Specialized environmental drilling and groundwater studies. Multi-parameter water quality testing — pH, EC, TDS, temperature — for comprehensive borehole assessment.
Comprehensive well completion solutions — submersible pump installation, solar-powered pumping systems, elevated storage tank towers, and full system commissioning for farms, mining camps, and communities.
End-to-end drilling program management — planning, logistics, consumables, fuel, sample management, and reporting. We work with your geologists to deliver on time and on budget.
Truck-mounted RC rig on Sinotruk HOWO 6X4 RHD — Namibia spec. Paired with Cummins 410kW air compressor. Optimized for RC bedrock sampling and production drilling across all Namibian geology.
Sinotruk HOWO 6X4 · ZZ1257V4647B1R · RHD · Euro II
| Type | 3-Tier Rotary Riffle |
| Absorption | 28 CFM |
| Flow | 800 L/s |
| Pressure | 1,160 psi |
| Split ratio | 1/8 or 1/16 |
| Samples | A / A+B / A+B+C |
| Type | Trailer-mounted |
| Generator | Diesel genset |
| Mobility | Dual-axle trailer |
| Power | Self-powered |
| Application | Yield & pump testing |
| Max depth | 300m |
| Compressor pressure | 30 Bar |
| Air flow (FAD) | 28 m³/min |
| Hole diameter | Ø138–203 mm |
| Drill pipe diameter | Ø114 / Ø127 mm |
| Drill pipe length | 7,500 mm |
| Max hole depth | 50 m |
| Feed travel | 8,100 mm |
| DTH hammer | 6" / 7" |
| Rotary torque | 6,200 N.m |
| Feed force | 40 kN |
| Pull-up force | 50 kN |
| Machine weight | 25,000 kg |
| Fuel tank | 1,000 L |
| Compressor pressure | 30 Bar |
| Air flow (FAD) | 28 m³/min |
| Hole diameter range | Ø138–203 mm |
| Drill pipe diameter | Ø114 / Ø127 mm |
| Drill pipe length | 7,500 mm |
| Max hole depth | 50 m |
| Feed travel | 8,100 mm |
| DTH hammer size | 6" / 7" |
| Rotary torque | 6,200 N.m |
| Feed force | 40 kN |
| Pull-up force | 50 kN |
| Traction force | 156.2 kN |
| Ground clearance | 420 mm |
| Machine weight | 25,000 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1,000 L |
| Rated FAD | 36 m³/min |
| Pressure | 34 Bar |
| Engine | Cummins 410kW |
| Air end | Two-stage compression |
| Diesel tank | 350 litres |
| Weight | 5,500 kg |
| Cyclone | 28 CFM / 800 L/s |
| Mud pump | BW600/10 |
Completed, signed, and physically posted on rig before every shift. No HIRA — no work. No exceptions.
Completed for all non-routine activities. Step-by-step hazard identification with hierarchy of controls.
Contract Manager conducts formal PTOs minimum twice per week on all active drill sites.
Reviewed quarterly or after any incident. All crew trained and signed on all applicable JSAs.
Hard hat, boots, HiVis, glasses, P2 dust mask, hearing protection — mandatory at all times on site.
Full site rehabilitation on completion. Drip trays and spill kits on all sites. Zero pollution policy.
At Cypress Drilling, safety is the foundation everything else is built on. Every crew member has the right and responsibility to stop any unsafe work immediately.
Pre-shift HIRA documents are physically posted on every rig before drilling commences. We operate in full compliance with the Namibia Mines, Works and Minerals Act.
STOP WORK AUTHORITY — Every employee has the absolute right to stop unsafe work. No questions. No consequences. Ever.
Borehole drilling and completion project in Opuwo, one of Namibia's most remote regions. Proven capability in challenging Kunene terrain.
Reverse Circulation drilling program completed on behalf of NU-Drilling in the Karibib area, Erongo Region. Delivered fast, accurate bedrock sampling through challenging calcrete-covered terrain.
Water well borehole drilled to 100 metres for the Ministry of Gender at Farm Mbururu, Kavango West. Delivered a reliable water supply solution for the community facility.
Call our office or email us to learn more. Our RD400 rig is in-country and available for immediate mobilization across Namibia. We respond within 24 hours and mobilize within 5–7 working days of contract award.
PO Box 26507, Windhoek, Namibia
Within 24 hours on all enquiries
5–7 working days from contract award
Cypress Drilling offers comprehensive water well completion solutions — the critical final phase that transforms a drilled borehole into a fully operational, reliable water supply system. We specialize in the installation of high-efficiency submersible pumps, durable elevated water storage tanks, and smart solar-powered pumping systems that deliver clean, accessible water for residential, agricultural, mining, and commercial purposes across Namibia.
Well completion is the process of installing all the equipment and infrastructure needed to bring a drilled borehole into productive use. A borehole without completion is simply a hole in the ground — well completion is what turns it into a dependable, long-term water supply asset. At Cypress Drilling, we treat completion with the same care and precision as the drilling itself, because a poorly completed well wastes the entire investment made in drilling.
Namibia is one of the sunniest countries in the world, with over 300 days of sunshine per year. Solar-powered borehole pumping is not just an environmentally responsible choice — it is frequently the most economically rational choice for rural and remote water supply. Solar pumping eliminates diesel fuel costs, reduces maintenance compared to generator-driven systems, and operates reliably for 20+ years with minimal intervention. For farms, game lodges, exploration camps, and remote communities, solar pumping transforms a water well from an operational burden into a passive, self-sustaining asset.