PERFIL CORPORATIVO (Contenido Patrocinado)
A CUT ABOVETM in contract mining
Summary
The Byrnecut Group engages in mechanised underground mine feasibility, mine development and mine production. This includes shaft sinking, shotcreting, raise drilling, the provision of high-quality equipment rebuilds, maintenance engineering, labour hire and training for the mining industry, plus mine engineering consultancy services. Principal customers include first-world mine owners across the globe.
The purpose of a contract miner is to deliver the short-term schedules and targets for the mine and manage all necessary personnel and equipment to make this happen. Byrnecut has the systems, skills and resources to operate an underground mine efficiently and effectively, allowing the mine owner to focus on the technical and financial aspects of the orebody. We provide expert supervision, skilled operators and state-of-the-art mining equipment and processes, plus comprehensive and robust safety systems with logistic support to drill, blast, excavate and transport material out of the mine.
As one of the world's leading underground contract miners, Byrnecut works tirelessly to ensure we are A CUT ABOVE™.
Byrnecut continually strives for excellence in its field. We aim to grow through quality, safety and reliability. With an open approach to innovation and an adaptable approach to our contracts, we offer a great service to any underground mining project.
Year of foundation
Established as a contract mining company in 1987
Our Projects
Byrnecut is an internationally recognised underground mining contractor that offers a unique range of services and has successfully completed various challenging mining contracts across the globe. Byrnecut began its operations in Western Australia and over the past 30 years has proven to be an astute contracting company with extensive experience and knowledge of the industry. During this time, Byrnecut’s the number of active and completed contracts is in the excess of 60 projects.
Leadership
Steve Coughlan, Executive Chairman, Byrnecut Group: Steve Coughlan is Executive Chairman of the Byrnecut Group, a private suite of companies headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. One of the original founders of Byrnecut (established in Kalgoorlie in 1987) Steve has overseen the growth of the group, which now has annual turnover of over $AUD 1.5 billion.
Greg Jackson, Managing Director International: With over 35 years’ experience in the mining industry, Greg Jackson joined the Byrnecut Group as Managing Director of Byrnecut Offshore in 2016. Greg’s experience is diverse, spanning a broad range of mining methods (open pit and underground) and commodities (including gold, copper, uranium, diamonds, coal, lead and zinc) with major companies, including Rio Tinto and Newcrest Mining. Greg has had direct operating experience in Australia, North America, Africa and Asia. Responsibilities have included direct management of all facets of operations, along with studies, construction, major project execution, operational readiness, and acquisitions. As testimony to his leadership qualities, he has achieved Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer level.
Main services/expertise
Byrnecut offers clients a safe, efficient and professional contracting service to assist in optimising the development and production of their mineral resources globally. Contract works include long-term mine development and production contracts, which supply management, labour, equipment and materials, raise-drilling, boxhole boring, shaft boring, shaft sinking, shotcreting construction, and mine design or feasibility work. These activities cover both gold and base metals operations, and in many instances Byrnecut has been involved from the feasibility stage through to underground mine production.
