Tomlin Drilling started operating in February 2014.

About Us


Murray Tomlin, the proprietor of Tomlin Drilling, embarked on his drilling profession in August 1990 with the esteemed company Gorey and Cole Drillers.


Some of Murray's major projects over the years include:

  • Halls Creek (Precious Metals)
  • Glengarry Resources (Tanami NT)
  • Boulia (Normandy Exploration – QLD)
  • Cadjebut (Western Metals)
  • Nifty Copper (Nifty Copper Operations)
  • West Angelas Railway Project (North Limited)
  • Normandy NFM (Granites Gold Mine)
  • Merlin Diamond Mine
  • ADrail – Alice Springs to Darwin Rail Project
  • Newcrest Mining (Telfer Gold Mine)
  • BHP Olympic Dam



With over 26 years within the drilling industry, Murray has gained experience in the following drilling areas:

  • large diameter water wells – (mud & air)
  • core holes to 2000m deep
  • reverse circulation
  • large diameter dewater and water bores
  • large diameter irrigation water bores
  • remote area drilling, station stock bores.

Along with Murray’s extensive knowledge and experience, the Tomlin Drilling team comprises over 40 years experience within the drilling industry

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