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OPEN CUT

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Comprehensive Operational Support for Open Cut Mines

Delivering Safe, Efficient, and Fully Supported Open Cut Operations

Core Crew provides end-to-end operational support that keeps open cut operations running safely, efficiently, and consistently. Our on-site teams integrate with your operation to strengthen the systems, processes, and leadership that underpin reliable performance.

Our leadership team brings deep experience across production, maintenance, and workforce management, we help clients stabilise operations, reduce bottlenecks, and build the capability needed for sustained improvement.

Our Approach

Supporting an open cut operation isn’t just about supplying people, it’s about ensuring every role, task, and decision is tailored to the site’s safety and productivity goals. Our structured approach connects:

✔ Workforce management with operational execution
✔ Production and maintenance with planning and logistics
✔ Daily support with performance monitoring and continuous improvement

By embedding these connections, Core Crew helps operations move from short-term fixes to long-term, performance-driven outcomes, improving safety, consistency, and overall productivity.

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What We Deliver

We provide end-to-end operational support for open-cut mines, including:

  • Pit and Surface Operations Support – Optimising drilling, blasting, and material handling to keep your open cut operations safe, efficient, and productive.

 

  • Processing Plant Services – End-to-end support for CHPP and metallurgical plants, from maintenance planning to optimisation. Tailored training programs upskill operators and maintenance teams to maintain performance and compliance.

 

  • Conveyor and Material Handling Systems – Complete installation, relocation, and maintenance of conveyors and hoisting systems, ensuring reliable ore movement, maximised production, and minimal downtime.

 

  • Supplementary Labour – Rapid access to pre-qualified trades and operators. Flexible, compliant workforce solutions that scale with your site’s ongoing needs.
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Case Studies

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OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Core Crew was engaged by a Queensland open-cut mine to manage mining, processing, and logistics services for a safe and efficient restart of operations. Our objective was to successfully relaunch the site, prioritising safety and operational excellence, to support the mine’s readiness for sale.

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OPERATIONAL & PROCESSING SUPPORT

Our team provided full operational and processing support for the Paste Plant operators during the critical commissioning phase and ramp-up to production. Acting as the client’s representative, our team delivered hands-on operational assistance, trained site personnel, and supported continuous maintenance to ensure a smooth transition into full production.

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FAQs

1. What does “Operational Support for Open Cut Mining” include?

Our operational support for open cut mining covers every stage of the operation, from mine planning and production scheduling to maintenance, workforce coordination, and process optimisation. Whether you need a dedicated operational partner or targeted support in specific areas, Core Crew delivers end-to-end open cut operational solutions built around safety, performance, and accountability.

2. How is engaging Core Crew different from using internal resources?

We work as an integrated extension of your team, not just consultants. Our specialists have managed open cut mining operations across Australia and internationally, bringing practical, site-based experience. By applying proven management systems and disciplined operational frameworks, we help reduce variability, improve culture, and embed long-term performance improvements that continue beyond the project.

3. How do you measure success or improvement?

We track success through clear, measurable operational metrics including cost per tonne, output per shift, equipment utilisation, and maintenance compliance. With transparent reporting and real-time data, clients gain visibility into performance and ROI. Our open cut operational support services deliver tangible, data-driven improvements rather than theoretical recommendations.

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4. Can support be scaled up or down as our needs change?

Absolutely. Our open cut operational support services are designed for flexibility. Whether you need short-term improvement projects, specialist shutdown support, or ongoing operational management, we can scale resources and expertise to align with your mine’s phase, production targets, and market conditions.

5. What experience does the Core Crew team bring?

Our team has decades of hands-on experience across open cut mining operations in Australia, spanning coal, metals, and processing environments. We’ve managed production, maintenance, workforce optimisation, and continuous improvement programs, delivering practical, results-driven solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and operational performance on site.

6. What sets Core Crew’s open cut operational support apart?

Core Crew delivers more than traditional mine support — we provide integrated operational solutions combining experienced teams, proven processes, and performance-focused leadership. Our approach helps open cut mines optimise production, improve efficiency, and maintain safety, ensuring sustainable results across every stage of the operation.

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Ready to strengthen your open cut operation?

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