Foraco International SA is a global mineral drilling services company. It operates through the Mining and Water segments. The Mining segment deals in drilling services offered to the mining and energy industry during the exploration, development, and production phases of mining projects. The Water segment covers drilling services for drinking water, irrigation water, and industrial water. The company was founded by Daniel Simoncini and Jean-Pierre Charmensat on June 7, 1997 and is headquartered in Marseille, France.