Fibrecrete revolution: How Wira Shaft eliminated bolting, cut 33 days from cycle and redefined deep shaft sinking at Prominent Hill

Surface infrastructure and winder house at BHP's Prominent Hill at sunset, with the shaft stage suspended mid-air during commissioning at the headframe. The open pit backdrop highlights the transition from surface to underground mining methods.
Jamie Wade
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Content By Jamie Wade on June 27, 2025
Safety, Occupational Health, Efficiency, Equipment Maintenance, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Mines & Projects, Development Stages
Australia, Queensland, South Australia, Roxby Downs
Base Metals, Copper

At BHP’s Prominent Hill operation in South Australia, an ambitious geotechnical strategy is reshaping expectations for shaft...

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