Ausdrill

National Reconciliation Week, is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared history, learn about First Nations cultures, and consider how we each contribute to reconciliation. This year’s theme, “All In”, calls on all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

At Ausdrill, this ongoing commitment is part how we operate every day. For us, it’s about creating real opportunities for First Nations people in our workforce, respecting the Country we work on, building a workplace where everyone feels safe and valued, and further strengthening our engagement with indigenous businesses and communities.

It is reflected in how we show up each day — through respect, accountability, and a genuine commitment to being all in.

A proud moment for Ausdrill and the Goldfields.

Our founder, Ron Sayers, has been inducted into the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Walk of Fame, with his plaque unveiled on Australia Day along Hannan Street.

A born-and-bred Kalgoorlie local, Ron founded Ausdrill in 1987 with just one drilling rig and a bold vision.

Under Ron’s leadership, Ausdrill grew into an international mining services business with a strong operational footprint across Africa. Ausdrill later became global mining services group Perenti, providing a key foundation for the group as it exists today.

Ron was deeply connected to the Goldfields community and made a lasting contribution to Australia’s mining industry, local horse racing, and community life.

Though Ron is no longer with us, his legacy lives on through the people, communities and industry he helped shape.

📍 Ron’s plaque can be found at the corner of Hannan and Cassidy Streets.