IPL Cerberus

Laser drilling technology designed to operate in extreme subsurface conditions for faster, more precise access to critical minerals and geothermal energy.

Our Technology

Precision components engineered to perform for high-power laser drilling at depth.

Power Delivery SystemOur proprietary power delivery system transmits light over large distances. We can achieve 80%+ power delivery over 10km.

Fiber Coupling UnitThe coupling unit is efficiently coupling our high power laser pulses into our proprietery fibre and into the laser drill bit.

High Power OpticsOur high damage threshold, temperature-resistant optics guide the laser beam onto the rock.

Fluid ChannelsHigh-pressure fluid jets maintain clear beam path while removing fractured material and preventing laser energy absorption by debris.

IPL Cerberus

Laser drilling technology designed to operate in extreme subsurface conditions for faster, more precise access to critical minerals and geothermal energy.

Our Technology

Precision components engineered to perform for high-power laser drilling at depth.

Power Delivery SystemOur proprietary power delivery system transmits light over large distances. We can achieve 80%+ power delivery over 10km.

Fiber Coupling UnitThe coupling unit is efficiently coupling our high power laser pulses into our proprietery fibre and into the laser drill bit.

High Power OpticsOur high damage threshold, temperature-resistant optics guide the laser beam onto the rock.

Fluid ChannelsHigh-pressure fluid jets maintain clear beam path while removing fractured material and preventing laser energy absorption by debris.

Above ground infrastructure

A fast, modular and highly mobile new way for local deep drilling operations

EBorehole

Entry point for the laser drilling system into the subsurface. Rock is fractured and removed by laser spallation, without any contact, or bit wear.

DLaser Source

High-power continuous-wave laser that generates the drilling beam.

CMud System

Delivers drilling fluid to the borehole and maintains hole stabilisation.

BCoil Tubing

Continuously deploys the optical fiber and drill assembly as the borehole deepens. Protects the fiber from the mechanical stresses of deployment and the harsh downhole environment.

AControl System & Automation

Controls output from industrial high-power CW fiber lasers that generate the beam. Manages beam parameters and system-wide safety, with real-time monitoring of power delivery and performance.

Traditional drilling becomes more expensive and more disruptive as projects go deeper.

Laser drilling makes subsurface access faster, cheaper, and materially less invasive.

Rate of Penetration (ROP)

Laser drilling maintains high penetration rates from surface to target depth. Where conventional drill bits lose efficiency under increasing pressure and heat, performance stays consistent throughout, keeping projects on schedule and minimizing time on site.

Cost per KM

Mechanical drilling carries compounding costs at every meter, from equipment degradation to frequent bit changes and site disruption. Laser drilling removes these variables entirely, offering operators a predictable and significantly lower cost per km on projects of any scale.

Replacement Cycle

Traditional drill bits are subject to rapid wear, requiring regular replacement that disrupts operations and inflates project costs. With laser drilling, replacement cycles are far longer, giving operators greater operational continuity and a measurably lower total cost of ownership.

No Noise or Vibration

Laser drilling produces virtually no mechanical vibration or acoustic noise at the surface. This eliminates a major source of environmental disruption.

Our Progress.

Parallelised R&D development to reach first commercial deployment in 3 years.

2026

Foundation & Lab Validation

Subsystem architecture is specified and  integrated into a prototype drilling stack. Field  test infrastructure is established to validate performance in real operating conditions.

2028

Prototype System & Field Test Site

A 1km deep bore hole has been achieved on a real world drill site. This drill hole marks the final step before commercial operations can be conducted.

2029

Commercial Operation

A full commercial configuration is deployed  and operated at a drill site, enabling the first commercial project execution.