Our expertise becomes your benefit
Cardross Mining has taken drilling and blasting to a specialist level. We have expanded and diversified into a large scale and highly regarded contracting firm. Cardross Mining has had extensive experience in open cut pit operations and ancillary activities including:
- Drill and blast operations / mining and civil works;
- Bit sharpening and salt bathing;
- Satellite GPS setout equipment;
- Noise / dust / vibration monitoring;
- Wall support / retaining wall construction;
- A training/conference area for all in-house training and meeting requirements;
- A workshop located at head office which allows fabrication of compliant explosive day boxes, conversions of sea containers for site workshop facilities and other activities;
- Ownership of mobile manufacturing unit for wet and dry blasting;
- Rehabilitation works; and
- Ore and waste management.
Setting high standards
Cardross Mining has established a quality, safety and environmental system to ensure that work is undertaken to the highest standards and meets demanding client expectations. The company strictly adheres to the Australian Mining Standards. Our internal policies and procedures are based on these standards and are regularly reviewed to ensure they meet the needs of an ever-changing environment.
Only the most up-to-date equipment
Cardross Mining has close relationships with numerous suppliers, allowing us to maintain our equipment to the highest of standards.

shot firer’s vehicle
x3 Shot Fire Vehicles (specially modified)Allowing the safe and compliant transport of explosives. All drivers have the required licences to drive these vehicles.

Quarry Support Trailer
x1Custom tandem axle trailer with a 4.8 tonne capacity. Carries supplies and equipment for use with quarry projects.

GROUT PUMP
x1 GP2000D, CT10 Cable JackWith grinder and hoses to suit, hose reel and hoses to suit.

GPS SURVEYING EQUIPMENT
Assorted devices & manufacturersAllows shots to be marked up accurately and efficiently.

BIT SHARPENING MACHINE
x1ESD2 2008-W19Capable of sharperning all drill bit buttons. Performed in Cardross Mining bit sharpening room.

LOADING AUGER
x310" Mobile Loading Auger & MirrorTransfers SSAN from bulka bags to the ANFO truck.

ANFO TRUCK
x1 9.5 Tonne Isuzu FXZ 1500 SSANAlso known as a MMU (Mobile Manufacturing Unit).

Heavy drill
x6 Tamrock Pantera 1100Production drilling down to 28 metres depth, either horizontal or vertical; presplit drilling.

