From the Stone Age to the Bronze & Iron Age, humans have carved out a path from our minerals.

Engineered in New Zealand by industry veterans, Atrox sets the standard in 21st-century drilling rig design and innovation,.
OUR MISSION
Our mission: Developing cost-effective, high-performance drilling equipment for accurate geological insights.

Enhancing mineral and geotechnical scoping accuracy, Atrox rigs reduce both environmental and economic impacts.
MEET THE TEAM
Ken Boggs
Industry Veteran of Custom Drilling, Ken Boggs
CEO & Founder
Ken leads design of ATROX drilling equipment with 10+ years of experience in the mining industry & 20 years in industrial design and engineering. His experience spans tool-making to the automobile industry. He is passionate about geotechnical innovation across industries and to form new paradigms.
Rob Smillie
Mining Expert, Rob Smillie
Mining Industry Advocate
Rob is an economic geologist with over 25 years’ experience in the natural resources and energy sectors. He has held technical, business development, and leadership roles with a number of private & public companies and government agencies throughout Australasia and South-East Asia. He is currently the Managing Director of Southern Gold Ltd.
Adam Fletcher
Thermal, Geothermal, and Energy Industry Expert, Adam Fletcher
Energy Industry Advocate
Adam has over 30-years’ experience in the energy industry throughout Australia and SE Asia, with roles from technical through to senior management and chief executive. His experience extends across all aspects of the industry and particularly thermal, geothermal, hydro generation, and distribution.
OUR STORY
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