Breaking Ground, Building Better: Expert Civil Earthworks for Remote Mine Sites

Written By Nanci Roberts

Building the Foundations for Progress

Whether it’s building dams, reshaping landscapes, or rehabilitating mine sites, civil earthworks is in every project’s DNA. At MDM Mining & Civil, our civil earthworks division turns ambitious design into real-world infrastructure—on time, on spec, and with unmatched safety.

Core Civil Capabilities

Our services span:

  • Bulk earthworks: cut-and-fill, site formation, excavation

  • Dam and Spillway Construction for mining and irrigation purposes

  • Rock excavation, control blasting, and slope stabilization

  • Quarrying for onsite aggregates and materials

  • Breakwater and beach rehabilitation in coastal environments

  • Access road formation and drainage installation

  • Land clearing and rehabilitation with revegetation and soil stabilization

Precision Meets Performance

Every MDM machine is GPS-equipped, ensuring operators hit targets with millimetre precision. During projects like the recent Tanami Road upgrade, our machine-controlled approach delivered up to 40% faster productivity, reducing costs and increasing quality delivery.

Skilled Teams in Remote Environments

Many of our projects operate in rugged or remote terrain so we tailor our approach accordingly. With over 40 years of combined multi-industry experience, our teams operate safely and efficiently across WA and NT environments, handling cut/fill challenges, steep slopes, and soft ground with equal confidence.

Environmental Awareness & Quality Control

From slope protection to breaking and profiling soils, our earthworks team always integrates environmental best practices. Safety, dust suppression, erosion control and compliance are at the forefront, minimising ecological impact while maximising outcomes.

Partnering for Large-Scale Success

Whether you’re constructing tailings storage, realigning roads, or rehabilitating old mines, MDM provides:

  • Modern fleet powered by GPS and machine-control systems

  • Multi-disciplinary capability earthworks, surveying, mechanical, rehabilitation all under one roof

  • Local experience with regional engagement and cultural respect

For projects requiring scale, precision, and reliability especially in remote or challenging environments MDM Mining & Civil is the obvious partner.

Let’s Build The Next Project Together

From early-stage planning to final site shaping, we’re ready to deliver the earthworks solution you need. Reach out now to find out how we can help: Contact MDM.

Nanci Roberts
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