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Safety, flexibility, reliability and high productivity are central to our surface mining operations.


As one of Australia’s most skilled and efficient surface mining contractors, we specialise in iron ore and coal. Our experience in surface operations stretches over 30 years and includes the mining of iron ore, coal, gold, copper, nickel, zinc, bauxite and lead.

Our capabilities in surface mining include:

Mine preparation services

  • feasibility studies

  • design and construction

  • project management

  • infrastructure and mine-site establishment

  • pre-stripping.


Mining services

  • drilling and blasting

  • excavation

  • loading and hauling

  • de-watering

  • ground support

  • plant operation and maintenance.

Post mine services

  • mine closure

  • rehabilitation

  • care and maintenance.



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