Hubei Xingda XDX-5A Core Drilling Rig Runs Smoothly at Mozambique Nickel Mine with Full-cycle Localized Support Recently, the XDX-5A full hydraulic core drilling rig exported by Hubei Xingda Imp&Exp Trading Co., Ltd. has been steadily operating for nickel mineral exploration in Mozambique. Our overseas technical service team has provided end-to-end support covering container unloading, land transportation, on-site assembly & commissioning and one-on-one operator training. Thanks to our complete localized technical service, the rig was quickly put into formal operation. Equipped with HQ standard drill rods, it has reached a drilling depth over 150 meters with stable working performance, winning outstanding feedback from the local client.

The client specializes in nickel exploration and mining across Mozambique. During equipment selection, they were impressed not only by the XDX-5A’s premium hardware performance including full hydraulic drive, crawler off-road chassis and reliable deep core sampling capacity, but also by Hubei Xingda’s comprehensive full-process overseas service system, which sealed our cooperation.

As soon as the drilling rig arrived at Mozambique port, Xingda resident technicians supervised the whole unloading and transit procedure to fully protect the machine from damage during transportation to the coastal nickel mine site. After delivery to the construction zone, our team immediately carried out complete assembly, hydraulic system calibration and HQ drill string matching to finish all pre-operation preparations efficiently.

To address the lack of operating experience among local crews, our service engineers delivered personalized hands-on training. We gave live demonstrations on core drilling operation, HQ wireline coring technology, daily lubrication maintenance, as well as troubleshooting of frequent hydraulic and travelling malfunctions. Local workers were trained to operate and maintain the rig independently, cutting the client’s long-term operation & maintenance cost. Our goal is to deliver one drilling unit while cultivating a self-sufficient local operation team.

Supported by our full-chain service, the XDX-5A rig quickly entered continuous drilling service. Using HQ drill rods for nickel stratum sampling, single borehole depth has exceeded 150 meters with intact core samples that fully meet geological testing standards, greatly accelerating the mine reserve survey progress.

For years, Hubei Xingda adheres to the overseas development philosophy of “Quality Equipment First, Professional Service Foremost”. Different from competitors who only sell drilling machinery, we have built a global localized technical service network covering all major mineral-rich regions, forming a full-lifecycle service loop: customized pre-delivery scheme, port transit supervision, on-site installation & commissioning, hands-on skill training and long-distance after-sales maintenance. To solve the challenges of high temperature, remote locations and insufficient local maintenance resources in mining areas of Africa, Southeast Asia and Central Asia, we regularly dispatch senior engineers to provide on-site one-stop solutions ranging from drilling process adaptation to staff training and long-term repair support, eliminating all worries for overseas mining clients.

The successful implementation of this nickel mine project in Mozambique stands as a vivid practice of Xingda’s dual-core overseas strategy of “Premium Products + Thoughtful Services”. Going forward, Hubei Xingda will keep upgrading our full range of drilling equipment including core rigs, DTH rigs and matching air compressors, while expanding our overseas technical service team and optimizing localized service procedures. We will keep safeguarding mineral exploration and development for global clients with reliable machinery and dedicated professional after-sales support.