This overtook the previous monthly drilling record of 41,500 drilled metres at the site, using the Cat M6420B drill.

During November, Wolff completed drilling in 270-millimetre holes, which ranged from depths of 30 metres to 65-plus metres in tertiary material.

Wolff Mining has supplied BMA Saraji with the M6420B drill, as part of its mining services and drilling equipment contract at the site.

It also provides operational labour at Saraji, including supervisors, drillers and fitters.

The M6420B is designed for heavy duty open pit mining, delivering reliable performance and safety, as one of Cat’s favoured drill models globally.

National Group managing director Mark Ackroyd described the performance of the M6420B as “exceptional”, as it led BMA Saraji to this milestone.

“It is very rare that a drilling company exceeds 40,000 drilled metres a month so breaking the site record of 41,500 drilled metres at BMA Saraji and setting a new record is a great achievement,” Ackroyd said.

“To achieve a milestone such as this takes a highly skilled and motivated team and a high-quality piece of mining machinery such as the Cat M6420B drill.

“Wolff Mining has continued to grow from strength to strength, with an expanding team and growing fleet of mining equipment.”

Ackroyd said National Group and Wolff Mining was committed to repeating these results and pushing the boundaries further to continue breaking records at BMA Saraji in future.

Wolff Mining is a key supplier of heavy earthmoving equipment to the mining industry, including drilling equipment and services, on a dry or wet hire basis.