It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our company’s founder, Paddy Purcell, on Wednesday December 3, 2025.

Paddy Purcell was 39 years old in 1977, when he along with his wife Mary, founded Mincon.

Paddy and Mary built Mincon from the ground up through hard work, focus, and an unwavering belief in what a committed team can do together. The culture that exists across the Mincon Group today – one of dedication, resilience, and ambition – reflects the values they had when starting the business.

Paddy’s legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of the company and will continue to live on across the global world of the Mincon Group.

Mincon Exploration Drilling Solutions & Global Support

Honouring the Legacy of Patrick (Paddy) Purcell

Honouring the Legacy of Patrick (Paddy) Purcell

Honouring the Legacy of Patrick (Paddy) Purcell

Explore Mincon’s APEX campaign: RC hammers, Venturi bits, drill pipe, and global support delivering class-leading exploration drilling solutions.

Mincon Announces Global Service and Support Team  for Exploration Drilling

Mincon Announces Global Service and Support Team for Exploration Drilling

Mincon Announces Global Service and Support Team for Exploration Drilling

Explore Mincon’s APEX campaign: RC hammers, Venturi bits, drill pipe, and global support delivering class-leading exploration drilling solutions.

Mincon announces revolutionary Hybrid Impact Technology™  in collaboration with Epiroc

Mincon announces revolutionary Hybrid Impact Technology™ in collaboration with Epiroc

Mincon announces revolutionary Hybrid Impact Technology™ in collaboration with Epiroc

Mincon and Epiroc unveil Hybrid Impact Technology: hydraulic DTH hammers that drill faster while cutting fuel use and total drilling cost.

How Mincon Innovations Help Lower Mining Costs

How Mincon Innovations Help Lower Mining Costs

How Mincon Innovations Help Lower Mining Costs

Discover how Mincon’s DTH hammers, pipes, and bits reduce fuel use, downtime, and maintenance to help lower drilling costs across mining operations.

Introducing MP75-MC: The fastest and most durable 7” DTH hammer available

Introducing MP75-MC: The fastest and most durable 7” DTH hammer available

Introducing MP75-MC: The fastest and most durable 7” DTH hammer available

Designed around Mincon’s high-performance MP-series internal architecture, and paired with the proven MC shank design, the MP75-MC offers a best-in-class combination of penetration speed, durability, and efficiency. This 7-inch-class DTH hammer delivers performance to drill hole diameters typically reserved for 8” hammers, while operating using the 6” hammer air packages fitted to modern mobile drill rigs – making it ideal for sites where air availability or rig configuration limits the use of larger tooling.

Mincon’s Guide to European Geothermal Well Drilling

Mincon’s Guide to European Geothermal Well Drilling

Mincon’s Guide to European Geothermal Well Drilling

Discover Mincon’s expert guidance for geothermal well drilling in Europe. Learn how to optimise equipment, improve efficiency, and handle region-specific conditions.

MP40-MC Innovations That Make It Perfect for Geothermal Drilling

MP40-MC Innovations That Make It Perfect for Geothermal Drilling

MP40-MC Innovations That Make It Perfect for Geothermal Drilling

See how the MP40-MC delivers faster drilling, lower fuel use, and better reliability for deep geothermal projects. Built to perform at 200–400m depth.

Mincon’s MC Shank: Engineered for Superior DTH Drilling Performance

Mincon’s MC Shank: Engineered for Superior DTH Drilling Performance

Mincon’s MC Shank: Engineered for Superior DTH Drilling Performance

Mincon’s MC shank innovation delivers superior energy transfer and durability for DTH hammers and bits, engineered for performance in mining and geothermal drilling.

Introducing Mincon MP40-MC: high performance with proven fuel savings

Introducing Mincon MP40-MC: high performance with proven fuel savings

Introducing Mincon MP40-MC: high performance with proven fuel savings

The Mincon MP40-MC delivers faster, cleaner geothermal drilling with fuel savings and deep-hole durability. Discover the next-gen DTH hammer in action.

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Honouring the Legacy of Patrick (Paddy) Purcell

Honouring the Legacy of Patrick (Paddy) Purcell

Honouring the Legacy of Patrick (Paddy) Purcell

Explore Mincon’s APEX campaign: RC hammers, Venturi bits, drill pipe, and global support delivering class-leading exploration drilling solutions.

Mincon Announces Global Service and Support Team  for Exploration Drilling

Mincon Announces Global Service and Support Team for Exploration Drilling

Mincon Announces Global Service and Support Team for Exploration Drilling

Explore Mincon’s APEX campaign: RC hammers, Venturi bits, drill pipe, and global support delivering class-leading exploration drilling solutions.

Mincon announces revolutionary Hybrid Impact Technology™  in collaboration with Epiroc

Mincon announces revolutionary Hybrid Impact Technology™ in collaboration with Epiroc

Mincon announces revolutionary Hybrid Impact Technology™ in collaboration with Epiroc

Mincon and Epiroc unveil Hybrid Impact Technology: hydraulic DTH hammers that drill faster while cutting fuel use and total drilling cost.

How Mincon Innovations Help Lower Mining Costs

How Mincon Innovations Help Lower Mining Costs

How Mincon Innovations Help Lower Mining Costs

Discover how Mincon’s DTH hammers, pipes, and bits reduce fuel use, downtime, and maintenance to help lower drilling costs across mining operations.

Introducing MP75-MC: The fastest and most durable 7” DTH hammer available

Introducing MP75-MC: The fastest and most durable 7” DTH hammer available

Introducing MP75-MC: The fastest and most durable 7” DTH hammer available

Designed around Mincon’s high-performance MP-series internal architecture, and paired with the proven MC shank design, the MP75-MC offers a best-in-class combination of penetration speed, durability, and efficiency. This 7-inch-class DTH hammer delivers performance to drill hole diameters typically reserved for 8” hammers, while operating using the 6” hammer air packages fitted to modern mobile drill rigs – making it ideal for sites where air availability or rig configuration limits the use of larger tooling.

Mincon’s Guide to European Geothermal Well Drilling

Mincon’s Guide to European Geothermal Well Drilling

Mincon’s Guide to European Geothermal Well Drilling

Discover Mincon’s expert guidance for geothermal well drilling in Europe. Learn how to optimise equipment, improve efficiency, and handle region-specific conditions.

MP40-MC Innovations That Make It Perfect for Geothermal Drilling

MP40-MC Innovations That Make It Perfect for Geothermal Drilling

MP40-MC Innovations That Make It Perfect for Geothermal Drilling

See how the MP40-MC delivers faster drilling, lower fuel use, and better reliability for deep geothermal projects. Built to perform at 200–400m depth.

Mincon’s MC Shank: Engineered for Superior DTH Drilling Performance

Mincon’s MC Shank: Engineered for Superior DTH Drilling Performance

Mincon’s MC Shank: Engineered for Superior DTH Drilling Performance

Mincon’s MC shank innovation delivers superior energy transfer and durability for DTH hammers and bits, engineered for performance in mining and geothermal drilling.

Introducing Mincon MP40-MC: high performance with proven fuel savings

Introducing Mincon MP40-MC: high performance with proven fuel savings

Introducing Mincon MP40-MC: high performance with proven fuel savings

The Mincon MP40-MC delivers faster, cleaner geothermal drilling with fuel savings and deep-hole durability. Discover the next-gen DTH hammer in action.

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