Who we are
Established in 1980 as a one-person operation, Southern Explosives Supplies Pty Ltd has grown into an independent Australian drill and blast contractor supporting more than 30 active sites. From small civil scopes to production-critical mining and quarrying programs, we bring practical experience, modern equipment and direct accountability to every project.
With offices and operational bases in Goulburn, New South Wales and Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, SES can mobilise people, plant and technical capability across Australia. Our east-and-west presence supports local coordination, interstate mobilisation and remote-area planning for long-term contracts, campaigns, shutdowns, surge requirements and dry-hire programs.
Our capability extends across production, overburden, pre-split, trim and grade-control drilling; blast design, survey, shotfiring, monitoring and reconciliation; explosives supply, storage, transport and logistics; dry hire; and specialist drill maintenance. A modern Epiroc and Furukawa fleet is backed by in-house workshops, field-service technicians, service vehicles, licensed magazines, ancillary equipment and an SES transport division equipped with prime movers, low-loader trailers and tilt-tray trucks for machinery and container movements.
Production does not always run to office hours. When the program requires it, SES can structure night operations and around-the-clock project support, including shift coverage, field service, breakdown response, spares planning, mobilisation coordination and access to supplementary equipment. Our aim is to protect the schedule, communicate early and keep responsibility clear from mobilisation to final delivery.
Clients can engage SES for Full Service Drilling and Blasting, drilling-only, labour hire, campaign and surge support or dry hire. Whichever model is selected, we work to the same standard: safety first, honest communication, reliable equipment, practical problem-solving and long-term relationships built on trust.
Why clients choose SES
Established capability
Operating since 1980 with experience across mining, quarrying and civil construction.
Australia-wide reach
Offices and operational bases in NSW and Kalgoorlie WA, supported by national mobilisation and remote-area planning.
Integrated delivery
Drilling, blasting, technical services, explosives logistics, maintenance, dry hire and transport under one accountable team.
Around-the-clock support
Planned day and night coverage, field service and breakdown response for production-critical programs where required.
Self-sufficient support
Modern rigs, in-house workshops, service vehicles, licensed magazines, spares and ancillary equipment.
Flexible engagement
Full Service Drilling and Blasting, drilling-only, labour hire, campaigns, surge support and dry hire.
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Talk to us about your project
Call or email for drilling and blasting, dry hire, maintenance or labour support, anywhere in Australia.