Takween Exploration Services

Exploration
with depth. A mineral exploration and drilling company in Saudi Arabia

Integrated drilling, geology and data services across Saudi Arabia.

17° 29’ N, 44° 08’ E
Najran, Saudi Arabia
Arabian Shield

Exploration drilling rig in Saudi Arabia
35+Years of Experience
1,500 mDiamond Core
100%Company Owned Fleet

Designed to validate data

Takween Exploration Services is a mineral exploration company in Saudi Arabia, delivering end-to-end exploration solutions across the Arabian Shield. Our integrated teams, company-owned fleet and advanced data capabilities reduce risk and elevate confidence at every stage.

Takween surveyors with GNSS equipment and a survey drone on the Arabian Shield
What we do

Integrated exploration
capabilities.

One accountable field partner across drilling, geological services, surveying, data and site delivery.

01

Drilling Services

02

Surveying & Remote Sensing

03

Geological Services

04

Exploration Data & Modelling

05

Sample Management & QA/QC

06

Site Support & Logistics

07

Advisory & Reporting

Exploration workflow from field sampling and drill core to a 3D geological model
HOLE ID: 24-017
AZ: 132° / DIP: 60°
RL: 754.80 m
E: 430 114
N: 1 965 823
MODEL: GEO-M 237
CONFIDENCE: 92%
LITHO: QZVN
MIN: 0.82% CU

From ground truth
to decision-ready data.

PlanCollectAnalyzeModelDecide

Drilling
capabilities

Purpose-built rigs and support equipment to safely deliver data to required depth and quality.

UP TO1,500 m
UP TO500 m

Reverse Circulation (RC)

Fast, cost-effective drilling for broad coverage.

RC drilling
0 m500 m1,000 m1,500 m

Established in Saudi Arabia.
Ready for the
Arabian Shield.

Deep local knowledge. Proven across terrains and mineral commodities.

Map of Saudi Arabia showing Takween’s exploration coverage

Focus Areas

Arabian Shield
Sedimentary Basins
Volcanic Terranes
Greenfields & Brownfields

Mineral Commodities

Gold, Copper, Zinc, Silver,
Lithium, Base Metals
& Critical Minerals

Zero harm is the only acceptable outcome.

Plan

Assessing risks across all stages of work.

Control

Implement controls and test by example.

Protect

People, environment and communities.

Verify

Monitor, audit and verify performance.

Learn

Capture lessons and improve.

Sustainability
FOR THE LONG TERM

We explore responsibly and contribute lasting value for people, the environment and society.

E

Environment

Minimise our footprint. Efficient operations, waste management and biodiversity consideration.

S

Social

People first. Safe workplaces, local engagement and opportunities that leave positive legacies.

G

Governance

Operate with integrity, transparency and accountability in everything we do.

Questions and answers

Exploration drilling in Saudi Arabia.

Takween is one of the exploration drilling companies in Saudi Arabia with its own fleet, backed by in-house geology, surveying, QA/QC and data teams. Here are answers to common questions about working with us.

Who do you work with?

Mining companies in Saudi Arabia, exploration licence holders and mining contractors in Saudi Arabia that need drilling, geology, surveying or data support, from first-pass programmes to resource definition.

What should we ask drilling contractors in Saudi Arabia?

Ask who owns and maintains the rigs, how quickly they can mobilise, how they control hole quality and core recovery, and how samples and data reach you. These questions apply to all mining drilling companies in Saudi Arabia, and we are happy to answer them for Takween.

Which drilling methods do you offer?

Diamond core drilling to 1,500 m and RC drilling to 500 m, plus air core and grade control drilling. Together they cover exploration drilling in Saudi Arabia from first-pass target testing to infill drilling.

Which minerals do you work on?

We support gold exploration in Saudi Arabia, as well as copper, zinc, silver, lithium, base metals and critical minerals, on greenfield and brownfield projects across the Arabian Shield.

Takween geologist marking drill core for sampling

Confidence starts in the field, and we build it with our partners.

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