INDIGENOUS OWNED & OPERATED
Helm Diamond
Drilling
A 100% Tahltan owned diamond drilling contractor providing high-performance heli-portable drilling services across Western and Northern Canada. Built on field experience and operational discipline, HELM delivers safe production in remote and demanding exploration environments.
WHO WE ARE
About HELM
HELM Diamond Drilling Ltd. was incorporated in September 2020 and began operations later that year supporting mineral exploration projects in British Columbia. Since inception, HELM has expanded steadily across Western and Northern Canada, operating in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
Headquartered at 1041 Whenun Road in Prince George, British Columbia, HELM provides professional diamond drilling services focused on safety, performance, and operational reliability.
As a 100% Tahltan owned company, HELM is committed to supporting Indigenous participation in the resource sector. We prioritize hiring qualified local and community members and work with regional registries to ensure proper tier recognition and transparent ownership structures.
From early-stage exploration to advanced drilling programs, HELM continues to build long-term relationships through consistent performance and disciplined field execution.
OUR SERVICESWHAT WE DO
Our Services
HELM operates Multi-Power Discovery II heli-portable drills engineered for safe and efficient production in remote terrain. Our rigs are configurable for skid, track, and fly-in applications, allowing flexible mobilization across diverse exploration environments.
- Three Multi-Power Discovery II drills — 1285m NQ, 875m HQ
- Diamond core drilling BQ, NQ, HQ
- Configured for fly, skid and underground
OUR COMMITMENT
Safety
Safety is the foundation of every HELM project. We operate under a proactive safety management system supported by real-time digital tracking platforms including SiteDocs and DATS.
Our crews receive continuous training and operate under strict regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Leadership remains directly involved in safety oversight to ensure accountability at every level of operation.
We believe safe production and operational performance go hand in hand. Our objective is simple: protect our people, maintain compliance, and execute every project responsibly.
THE DIFFERENCE
Why HELM
Operational Discipline
HELM is built on field experience. Our leadership team understands drilling from the ground up, resulting in efficient decision-making and strong production performance.
Proven Remote Capability
Our heli-portable configuration allows us to operate effectively in remote and challenging environments.
Indigenous Ownership and Accountability
As a 100% Tahltan owned company, HELM supports Indigenous economic participation while maintaining transparent corporate governance and registry compliance.
Safety Driven Culture
We integrate digital tracking systems with active leadership oversight to maintain safe and compliant job sites.
Growth with Stability
Since 2020, HELM has expanded operations across multiple provinces while maintaining consistent operational standards.
THE PEOPLE
Leadership Team
HELM Diamond Drilling is led by experienced field professionals with drilling backgrounds across Canada, including skid, heli-portable, underground, ice, and barge-supported operations. Founded by Alan McPherson, a Tahltan Nation member who advanced from Helper to Foreman before establishing HELM, the company is built on firsthand industry experience.
Leadership remains directly involved in operations, safety oversight, and crew development to ensure consistent performance and accountability across all projects.
Alan McPherson
OWNER/PRESIDENT
Alan is a Tahltan First Nation Member from Northern British Columbia. Starting his career in 2005 as a drillers helper he worked his way up through the industry, working at locations throughout Canada and building on his experience with skid, fly and underground drilling. In late 2020 Alan opened his own drilling company, offering his years of experience and knowledge to local industry with the goal of local employment and safe, reputable results.
Alec Fischer
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Alec comes to us from Manitoba, where he completed a degree in Geology and has since worked throughout the Mining and Exploration industry in several provinces across Canada, with experience planning drill campaigns and managing projects he is happy to help bridge the gap between drilling and geology.
Lindsay Doering
HR MANAGER
Lindsay is the HR Manager at HELM Diamond Drilling Ltd. and plays a key role in keeping the company organized, supported, and running smoothly behind the scenes. She oversees hiring and onboarding, employee records, payroll coordination, scheduling support, and day-to-day human resources administration. Lindsay helps ensure crews and staff have the information, documentation, and support they need, while also assisting with internal communication and maintaining strong, professional systems across the company.
WHERE WE WORK
Projects
HELM has supported exploration programs across British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, with continued expansion into new jurisdictions across Canada.
Our experience includes remote heli-portable programs, surface drilling campaigns, and collaboration with major and junior mining companies.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Testimonials
“Gold Mountain has worked with Helm Diamond Drilling for two years at the Elk Gold Project, and Helm has been professional and efficient in delivering our exploration programs over that time. HELM's crews have been experienced and talented drillers delivering excellent productivity and unit costs and most importantly, maintaining an outstanding health and safety record.”
Grant Carlson, P.Eng
Chief Operating Officer, Gold Mountain Mining
“HELM Diamond Drilling has provided Enduro Metals with exceptional diamond drilling services since 2021. The equipment, logistics and more importantly the drilling teams at HELM allow for a seamless operation that not only improves drilling efficiency but decreases overall cost per meter to ensure that the client is maximizing their exploration window. Enduro Metals looks forward to working with HELM Diamond Drilling for many years to come.”
Dylan Hunko
Chief Operating Officer, Enduro Metals
“We have had the pleasure of working with Helm Diamond Drilling for the past two years on the Eskay Creek project using both their heli-portable and skid-mounted Multi-Power Discovery II drills in a wide range of conditions. Their team is knowledgeable, resourceful and experienced and their equipment is always maintained in like-new condition and clean. Their drilling production rates have been consistently the highest among the groups working on the project, which translates into achieving our objectives more efficiently from a time and cost perspective. Skeena Resources looks forward to continuing to work with Helm Drilling in the future, and I would gladly recommend their services to others.”
Adrian Newton, P.Geo
Director of Exploration, Skeena Resources
