Mining
Contract mining is becoming increasingly prevalent as mining and resources companies look to enhance productivity and improve efficiency.
Contract mining involves the mine owner engaging the services of a specialist mining contractor to undertake mining of its resources and any mine-related activities.
With our extensive experience in resource extraction, processing and infrastructure provision, Leighton International is well positioned to take advantage of the increasing opportunities in this market.
The Leighton Group is the world’s leading contract miner, with more than 60 years’ mining experience throughout Australia, Asia and South America. The Group mines around 100 million tonnes of both iron ore and coal each year, and owns, operates and maintains its own fleet of major mining plant and equipment.
We offer clients a comprehensive range of mine operating services including:
- Contract mining of a wide range of resources, including coal, gold, copper, nickel and iron ore
- Feasibility studies, concept planning and cost studies
- Equipment selection
- Beneficiation and processing of ore
- Coal washeries, storage and reclamation
- Infrastructure development and operation
- Site rehabilitation and environmental management
