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Resource Sector: Forestry & Mining

Exploration drill moves, airborne surveys and crew transport for forestry and mining, in the most remote places in the country.

HTS is a trusted partner to the forestry and mining industries, flying mineral exploration, survey and operational support work.

Heavy exploration drill moves are a specialty, even in the most remote and challenging terrain. Our drill pilots train at a purpose-built facility at our Carp head office before moving drills in the field, and we stay current in airborne geological surveying so prospectors, surveyors and crews get where they need to be.

What we do

  • Exploration drill moves
  • Site and aerial surveys
  • Airborne geological survey support
  • Camp mobilization and demobilization
  • Crew, prospector and surveyor transport
  • Forestry operations support
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  • Bell 407 silhouetted against a red sunset
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  • Black bear crossing a gravel road at a bush camp, helicopters parked behind

Questions

Can HTS move exploration drills?

Yes. Heavy exploration drill moves are one of our specialties. Our drill pilots train on drill assembly and moves at a dedicated facility at our Carp, Ontario head office before working in the field.

What information do you need for a long-term exploration quote?

The project type (drill move, site survey, aerial survey or camp mob/demob), start and end dates, the starting location, the number of passengers, expected flight hours, and whether fuel and crew accommodation are provided on site.

Where does HTS operate?

Our main bases are in Carp, Ontario (head office), Trois-Rivières, Quebec, La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Moosonee, Ontario and Aurora, Oregon. We operate year-round across Canada, the United States and South America, with deployments to Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa.

How do I get a quote?

Call 1-866-412-9894 or send a request online with the location, the dates and what the job involves. For urgent needs, the 24-hour line is (613) 295-2897.

Tell us about the job.

Share the location, the dates and the details. We will come back with the aircraft, the crew and a quote.

24-hour line (613) 295-2897

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