Mining Services
Silcar's relationship with BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), commenced at the Gregory/Crinum mine in 1998, followed by the Blackwater mine in 2001. Silcar started as one of the many labour hire contractors at both mines. Gregory and Blackwater mines are located in central Queensland.
Since then Silcar has expanded to become a major provider of maintenance services to BMA Blackwater and Norwich Park Mines.
Silcar is also providing maintenance services to Rio Tinto Blair Athol.
Scope of Work
- Wash plants
- Thermal coal plant
- Train loadout
- Materials handling
- Infrastructure
Key Achievements
- Improved plant reliability
- Performance optimised through direct supervision of labour force
- Cost reduction by improving utilisation of key resources
- Excellent safety performance record
