Every Metre. Every Shift.
In Control.
One platform for your entire drilling programme.
Plan programmes, manage rigs and crews, capture daily drilling and technical data, control costs and procurement, oversee HSE and maintenance, and generate structured reports from one connected platform.
13
Core Modules
Across the drilling platform
10
Report Types
From daily activity to programme performance
1
Connected System
From planning to project closeout
Your Drilling Programme Shouldn't Live in
Different Places
Drilling programmes generate operational, technical, financial and compliance information every day. When that information is divided across spreadsheets, paper records, emails and message threads, reporting slows down and management loses visibility. MDO brings it together in one structured operational environment.
Fragmented Operational Data
Drilling data spread across multiple files, multiple versions, and multiple laptops. No single source of truth means decisions get made on outdated numbers — and nobody knows it until something goes wrong.
Decisions Buried in Messages
Critical updates, approvals, and field observations buried in group chats. Nothing is searchable, nothing is traceable, and nothing is reportable when a client or regulator asks for it.
Delayed Performance Visibility
Management, clients, and investors wait until the weekly report to know what is happening on the ground. By then, the problems have already cost time and money.
Disconnected Fields & Management Teams
When something goes wrong — a safety incident, a mislabelled sample, a cost overrun — there is no record of what happened, who did what, or when. Liability sits with whoever cannot prove otherwise.
One Platform. Every Function.
MDO connects programme planning, drilling activity, technical data, costs, procurement, assets, workforce, maintenance, HSE, analytics and management reporting within one integrated operational platform.
One Operational Record
Keep programme, field, technical, financial and compliance information within one controlled operational record
Connected Workflows
Connect reporting, approvals, procurement, assets, workforce, maintenance and HSE across the programme
Built-In Accountability
Maintain clear responsibility for submissions, reviews, approvals, actions and operational decisions
Project and Portfolio Visibility
Monitor individual projects and wider drilling programmes through consistent operational and management views.
How It Works
Up and Running In Days, Not Months
From Programme Setup to Management Reporting
Configure — Set up programmes, projects, drill holes, rigs, teams, budgets, milestones and approval requirements.
Built for Where
Others Stop Working
MDO is designed around the realities of field drilling operations, including remote sites, multi-project delivery, changing crews, equipment availability, cost pressure and demanding reporting requirements.
Multi-Project Operations
Full core functionality works without internet. Data is stored locally and automatically synchronized once connectivity is restored, allowing field supervisors to focus on operations rather than network availability.
Multi-Currency Cost Control
Configured for the currencies, languages, and regulatory contexts of frontier markets. USD as the base with per-project currency settings built in.
Local Content and Workforce Tracking
Track local vs expatriate workforce ratios, training hours, and safety metrics. Export investor-ready ESG reports with one click.
Integrated Technical and Operational Data
Safety, environmental, and social performance data is structured to support alignment with IFC Performance Standards, helping organisations meet reporting requirements for development finance and investment projects.
Built For Every Role On the Programme
MDO adapts to the user. A drill supervisor sees their rig and shift. A CFO sees budget and forecast. Everyone works in the same system.
Geologists
Log lithology, structures, and alteration in the field. Track sample custody from bag to lab result with full QA/QC verification.
- •Interval-by-interval logging
- •Sample chain of custody
- •QA/QC automated batch review
- •JORC-compliant data structure
Project Managers
Plan the programme, track progress against targets, manage risks, approve reports, and keep clients informed — all from one view.
- •Campaign planner and Gantt
- •DDR and PR approval queues
- •Risk register and comms log
- •One-click client progress reports
Drill Supervisors
Submit DDRs on a phone at the end of shift. Log breakdowns, HSE incidents, and samples without leaving the drill site.
- •Mobile-optimised DDR form
- •Offline entry — syncs when online
- •One-tap HSE incident reporting
- •Live rig status visible to all
Finance Managers
Track spend as it happens. See CPM, budget variance, and forecast to complete without chasing spreadsheets from the field.
- •Live budget vs actual by category
- •Procurement approval workflow
- •Cost-per-metre by rig and hole
- •Forecast to complete projections
Safety Officers
Every incident, near-miss, and corrective action in one place. Certification expiry alerts. LTIR and TRIR calculated automatically.
- •Full incident investigation workflow
- •Near-miss anonymous reporting
- •Overdue action escalation alerts
- •ESG-ready safety metrics export
Clients & Investors
Read-only access to live programme data. No more waiting for a weekly summary email. See what matters, when it matters.
- •Real-time programme progress
- •Assay results as they arrive
- •ESG summary dashboard
- •One-click board-ready reports
Geologists
Log lithology, structures, and alteration in the field. Track sample custody from bag to lab result with full QA/QC verification.
- •Interval-by-interval logging
- •Sample chain of custody
- •QA/QC automated batch review
- •JORC-compliant data structure
Project Managers
Plan the programme, track progress against targets, manage risks, approve reports, and keep clients informed — all from one view.
- •Campaign planner and Gantt
- •DDR and PR approval queues
- •Risk register and comms log
- •One-click client progress reports
Drill Supervisors
Submit DDRs on a phone at the end of shift. Log breakdowns, HSE incidents, and samples without leaving the drill site.
- •Mobile-optimised DDR form
- •Offline entry — syncs when online
- •One-tap HSE incident reporting
- •Live rig status visible to all
Finance Managers
Track spend as it happens. See CPM, budget variance, and forecast to complete without chasing spreadsheets from the field.
- •Live budget vs actual by category
- •Procurement approval workflow
- •Cost-per-metre by rig and hole
- •Forecast to complete projections
Safety Officers
Every incident, near-miss, and corrective action in one place. Certification expiry alerts. LTIR and TRIR calculated automatically.
- •Full incident investigation workflow
- •Near-miss anonymous reporting
- •Overdue action escalation alerts
- •ESG-ready safety metrics export
Clients & Investors
Read-only access to live programme data. No more waiting for a weekly summary email. See what matters, when it matters.
- •Real-time programme progress
- •Assay results as they arrive
- •ESG summary dashboard
- •One-click board-ready reports
Geologists
Log lithology, structures, and alteration in the field. Track sample custody from bag to lab result with full QA/QC verification.
- •Interval-by-interval logging
- •Sample chain of custody
- •QA/QC automated batch review
- •JORC-compliant data structure
Project Managers
Plan the programme, track progress against targets, manage risks, approve reports, and keep clients informed — all from one view.
- •Campaign planner and Gantt
- •DDR and PR approval queues
- •Risk register and comms log
- •One-click client progress reports
Drill Supervisors
Submit DDRs on a phone at the end of shift. Log breakdowns, HSE incidents, and samples without leaving the drill site.
- •Mobile-optimised DDR form
- •Offline entry — syncs when online
- •One-tap HSE incident reporting
- •Live rig status visible to all
Finance Managers
Track spend as it happens. See CPM, budget variance, and forecast to complete without chasing spreadsheets from the field.
- •Live budget vs actual by category
- •Procurement approval workflow
- •Cost-per-metre by rig and hole
- •Forecast to complete projections
Safety Officers
Every incident, near-miss, and corrective action in one place. Certification expiry alerts. LTIR and TRIR calculated automatically.
- •Full incident investigation workflow
- •Near-miss anonymous reporting
- •Overdue action escalation alerts
- •ESG-ready safety metrics export
Clients & Investors
Read-only access to live programme data. No more waiting for a weekly summary email. See what matters, when it matters.
- •Real-time programme progress
- •Assay results as they arrive
- •ESG summary dashboard
- •One-click board-ready reports
What Operators Say
From field teams to boardrooms — MDO is changing how drilling programmes are run across Africa.
“Before MDO, our PM was spending 4 hours every Friday just compiling the weekly report from WhatsApp messages and three different spreadsheets. Now it takes 10 minutes.”
Senior Drill Supervisor
West Africa
“We were losing two to three days per month to unplanned rig downtime. No maintenance history, no early warnings, just waiting for something to break. Since MDO we've not had a single unplanned shutdown.”
Rig Fleet Manager
Drilling Contractor
“The procurement module alone paid for the platform. We had an RC bit shortage that shut down a rig for 36 hours because nobody tracked stock levels. That doesn't happen anymore.”
Operations Manager
Central Africa
“Our investors asked for an ESG update at 9am on a Monday. I sent them a full report by 9:15. They were stunned. That kind of response time builds confidence in a way nothing else can.”
Project Director
Junior Mining Company
“MDO gave our clients visibility they had never had before. Daily dashboards, cost tracking, and hole progress — all in one place. It completely changed how we present project status.”
Operations Lead
East Africa
“Before MDO, our PM was spending 4 hours every Friday just compiling the weekly report from WhatsApp messages and three different spreadsheets. Now it takes 10 minutes.”
Senior Drill Supervisor
West Africa
“We were losing two to three days per month to unplanned rig downtime. No maintenance history, no early warnings, just waiting for something to break. Since MDO we've not had a single unplanned shutdown.”
Rig Fleet Manager
Drilling Contractor
“The procurement module alone paid for the platform. We had an RC bit shortage that shut down a rig for 36 hours because nobody tracked stock levels. That doesn't happen anymore.”
Operations Manager
Central Africa
“Our investors asked for an ESG update at 9am on a Monday. I sent them a full report by 9:15. They were stunned. That kind of response time builds confidence in a way nothing else can.”
Project Director
Junior Mining Company
“MDO gave our clients visibility they had never had before. Daily dashboards, cost tracking, and hole progress — all in one place. It completely changed how we present project status.”
Operations Lead
East Africa
“Before MDO, our PM was spending 4 hours every Friday just compiling the weekly report from WhatsApp messages and three different spreadsheets. Now it takes 10 minutes.”
Senior Drill Supervisor
West Africa
“We were losing two to three days per month to unplanned rig downtime. No maintenance history, no early warnings, just waiting for something to break. Since MDO we've not had a single unplanned shutdown.”
Rig Fleet Manager
Drilling Contractor
“The procurement module alone paid for the platform. We had an RC bit shortage that shut down a rig for 36 hours because nobody tracked stock levels. That doesn't happen anymore.”
Operations Manager
Central Africa
“Our investors asked for an ESG update at 9am on a Monday. I sent them a full report by 9:15. They were stunned. That kind of response time builds confidence in a way nothing else can.”
Project Director
Junior Mining Company
“MDO gave our clients visibility they had never had before. Daily dashboards, cost tracking, and hole progress — all in one place. It completely changed how we present project status.”
Operations Lead
East Africa
“MDO gave our clients visibility they had never had before. Daily dashboards, cost tracking, and hole progress — all in one place. It completely changed how we present project status.”
Operations Lead
East Africa
“Our investors asked for an ESG update at 9am on a Monday. I sent them a full report by 9:15. They were stunned. That kind of response time builds confidence in a way nothing else can.”
Project Director
Junior Mining Company
“The procurement module alone paid for the platform. We had an RC bit shortage that shut down a rig for 36 hours because nobody tracked stock levels. That doesn't happen anymore.”
Operations Manager
Central Africa
“We were losing two to three days per month to unplanned rig downtime. No maintenance history, no early warnings, just waiting for something to break. Since MDO we've not had a single unplanned shutdown.”
Rig Fleet Manager
Drilling Contractor
“Before MDO, our PM was spending 4 hours every Friday just compiling the weekly report from WhatsApp messages and three different spreadsheets. Now it takes 10 minutes.”
Senior Drill Supervisor
West Africa
“MDO gave our clients visibility they had never had before. Daily dashboards, cost tracking, and hole progress — all in one place. It completely changed how we present project status.”
Operations Lead
East Africa
“Our investors asked for an ESG update at 9am on a Monday. I sent them a full report by 9:15. They were stunned. That kind of response time builds confidence in a way nothing else can.”
Project Director
Junior Mining Company
“The procurement module alone paid for the platform. We had an RC bit shortage that shut down a rig for 36 hours because nobody tracked stock levels. That doesn't happen anymore.”
Operations Manager
Central Africa
“We were losing two to three days per month to unplanned rig downtime. No maintenance history, no early warnings, just waiting for something to break. Since MDO we've not had a single unplanned shutdown.”
Rig Fleet Manager
Drilling Contractor
“Before MDO, our PM was spending 4 hours every Friday just compiling the weekly report from WhatsApp messages and three different spreadsheets. Now it takes 10 minutes.”
Senior Drill Supervisor
West Africa
“MDO gave our clients visibility they had never had before. Daily dashboards, cost tracking, and hole progress — all in one place. It completely changed how we present project status.”
Operations Lead
East Africa
“Our investors asked for an ESG update at 9am on a Monday. I sent them a full report by 9:15. They were stunned. That kind of response time builds confidence in a way nothing else can.”
Project Director
Junior Mining Company
“The procurement module alone paid for the platform. We had an RC bit shortage that shut down a rig for 36 hours because nobody tracked stock levels. That doesn't happen anymore.”
Operations Manager
Central Africa
“We were losing two to three days per month to unplanned rig downtime. No maintenance history, no early warnings, just waiting for something to break. Since MDO we've not had a single unplanned shutdown.”
Rig Fleet Manager
Drilling Contractor
“Before MDO, our PM was spending 4 hours every Friday just compiling the weekly report from WhatsApp messages and three different spreadsheets. Now it takes 10 minutes.”
Senior Drill Supervisor
West Africa
Pricing
Choose the plan that matches the scale of your drilling operation. Start with one project and expand as your team, rigs and reporting requirements grow.
Tier 1
All features with up to 3 users on 1 project
- Up to 3 users
- Dashboard & DDR Module
- Add 2D & 3D Geological Visualisation
- Basic Simple Tracking
- Procurement - PRs only
- HSE incident log
- Email Support
- Advanced analytics
- Custom ESG reports
Tier 2 - Teams
All features with up to 5 users on 3 projects
- Up to 5 users
- All 13 platform modules
- Full geology & assay suite
- Procurement full workflow
- Fleet & maintenance module
- Analytics & intelligence
- One-click report generator
- Priority support + onboarding
- Client read-only access
Tier 3 - Enterprise
Let's talk
For multi-rig fleets and large mining operations that need more.
- Unlimited user
- Multi-project portfolio view
- Group-level analytics
- Full API & data export
- SSO & custom permissions
- White-label option
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom integrations
- SLA guarantee
- On-site training
Frequently Asked
Questions
MDO - MyDrillingOperations - is a cloud-based drilling operations management platform built for mining exploration companies and drilling contractors operating in frontier and emerging markets. It integrates daily drilling reporting, geological logging, sample management, cost tracking, maintenance, HSE, and crew management into a single platform purpose-built for challenging field conditions where most enterprise tools simply do not work.
No. MDO is designed for drillers, geologists, and operations managers - not IT teams. Onboarding is guided, and most users are fully operational within a day or two. We handle the setup and configuration for you.
A single-rig deployment typically takes less than a week from sign-up to live operations. Multi-rig and enterprise deployments are configured with your team over a structured onboarding period, usually two to four weeks depending on scale and geography.
MDO covers the full drilling workflow: Daily Drilling Reports (DDR), rig performance dashboards, cost-per-meter tracking, geological logging, sample chain-of-custody, NPT and downtime tracking, maintenance and asset management, HSE reporting, crew and shift management, and management dashboards for multi-rig visibility.
Yes. MDO is modular. You can start with core DDR and performance tracking and activate geology, sample management, HSE, or maintenance modules as your operations grow. You only pay for what you use.
Yes. MDO is built specifically for the realities of frontier drilling — remote camps, unstable networks, and variable infrastructure. The platform operates offline and in slow-bandwidth conditions, allowing field teams to log data without an internet connection. Everything syncs automatically to the cloud once connectivity is restored, without duplication or data loss.
Bring Every Drilling Project
Into One Operational View
MDO replaces the spreadsheets, WhatsApp threads, and paper reports that run most frontier drilling programmes. One platform from programme planning to final assay results