Olympic Dam
Olympic Dam, South Australia
$295 Million
Value
Ongoing
Duration
BHP
Client
Macmahon conducts underground mine development works for BHP at the Olympic Dam site located at Roxby Downs, 560 kilometres north of Adelaide in South Australia.
Olympic Dam is a large poly-metallic mine predominantly mining copper, uranium and gold.
Olympic Dam is the sixth largest known copper ore body, fifth largest gold ore body and largest uranium ore body in the world. It also contains significant quantities of silver and stands as the largest underground mine in Australia.
The Olympic Dam operations comprise a fully integrated underground mine and above ground metallurgical complex.
Macmahon’s initial contract involved 10,091 metres of underground development and associated works. An extension of this initial contract was awarded and to date, Macmahon has carried out 35,000 metres of lateral development and associated cable bolting and shotcreting including ground support.
I’ve learned that whilst you should always treat others with respect no matter their role, you should never be afraid to raise your point of view when it comes to concerns with your own or others' safety.
Brett Maney
Manager, Underground Services
What We Do
We provide world-class mining and infrastructure contracting services
Surface Mining
Macmahon’s mining services has established a strong reputation within the resources sector, with surface mining operations in Australia and Southeast Asia.
Surface Mining
Underground Mining
Our underground mining capabilities range from total mine development and production to specialised services to meet the short and long-term requirements of our clients.
Underground Mining
Mining Support Services
Macmahon offers a wide range of civil construction, engineering and business improvement consulting services for projects both above and below ground.
Mining Support Services