Mining & Resources

Helping Build Australia’s Mining Infrastructure

MCS Civil understands the operational, safety and environmental requirements associated with working across active mining and resources projects.

Our teams operate within established mine-site systems and procedures, coordinating with site operations to safely deliver civil works around active facilities, existing infrastructure and ongoing mining activities. Projects are delivered in accordance with applicable site standards, project specifications, permit requirements, environmental controls and client procedures.

  • Mining-Specific Compliance
  • BHP & Glencore Experience
  • Mine Subsidence Board

Infrastructure We Deliver

Bulk Earthworks & Pad Construction

Civil construction capability supporting bulk earthworks, engineered pads, dams, tailings infrastructure and heavy-duty mining site development.

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    Engineering & Earthworks Planning: Bulk earthworks modelling, cut-and-fill planning, material balance, construction methodologies and site establishment.
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    Bulk Excavation & Placement: Large-scale excavation, material placement, embankments, fill construction, layer placement and controlled compaction.
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    Pads & Hardstands: Engineered equipment pads, crane pads, laydown areas, workshops, processing facilities and heavy-duty hardstands.
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    Dams & Tailings Infrastructure: Embankment construction, containment structures, tailings storage infrastructure, water retention structures, drainage and associated earthworks.
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    Quality & Verification: Material testing, compaction verification, survey control, layer compliance and construction records.

Haul Roads & Access Tracks

Civil construction capability supporting mine access roads, haul roads, heavy vehicle routes and site access infrastructure across demanding resource environments.

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    Engineering & Road Formation: Alignment, earthworks planning, cut-and-fill, formation preparation, drainage and construction methodologies.
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    Bulk Earthworks: Clearing, excavation, embankments, material placement, subgrade preparation and controlled compaction.
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    Heavy-Duty Road Construction: Pavement construction, gravel sheeting, stabilisation, wearing courses and high-load access routes.
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    Drainage & Crossings: Culverts, table drains, floodways, causeways, cross-drainage structures and erosion controls.
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    Site Access & Logistics: Construction access, heavy haul routes, laydown areas, turning areas and ongoing maintenance requirements.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Safety is fundamental to everything we do. We protect our people, project partners, and the communities we work in by maintaining strong systems, following proven processes and empowering everyone to speak up.

Safety Accreditation

Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI)

Civil infrastructure supporting the facilities, services and site infrastructure required to operate major mining and resources projects.

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    Site Infrastructure: Workshops, warehouses, administration facilities, storage areas and operational buildings.
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    Access & Hardstands: Heavy-duty access roads, hardstands, laydown areas, parking and equipment areas.
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    Utilities & Services: Water, drainage, power, communications and supporting underground services.
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    Foundations & Structures: Equipment foundations, concrete slabs, structural foundations and supporting civil works.
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    Site Development: Bulk earthworks, site preparation, drainage and infrastructure supporting new or upgraded mine facilities.

Civil Site Maintenance & Rehabilitation

Civil construction capability supporting the ongoing maintenance, remediation and rehabilitation of mining and resources sites throughout their operational life.

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    Site Rehabilitation: Progressive rehabilitation, earthworks, regrading, contouring, topsoil placement and revegetation preparation.
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    Road & Access Maintenance: Haul road maintenance, grading, gravel re-sheeting, drainage repairs and access track rehabilitation.
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    Earthworks & Remediation: Excavation, material placement, embankment repairs, erosion control and remediation of degraded areas.
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    Drainage & Water Management: Culvert maintenance, drainage upgrades, sediment controls, water diversion and erosion protection.
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    Operational Site Support: Hardstand repairs, site reinstatement, infrastructure upgrades and maintenance works around operational facilities.

Talk to Our Team

Discuss your next project with MCS Civil. Experienced teams,
specialist capability and dependable plant, ready to deliver.

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