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Engaging with industry partners discussing practical challenges and emerging opportunities across open-cut operations.
Independent mining engineering support across Australia, covering dragline optimisation, drill-and-blast design, truck-and-shovel planning, mine scheduling and technical studies.
About SteelEdge Mining Solutions.
SteelEdge Mining Solutions exists to provide coal operations with independent, specialised engineering support grounded in real open-cut experience. With over a decade working across the Bowen Basin, SteelEdge offers deep capability in dragline operations, truck-and-shovel mining, drill-and-blast design and the full spectrum of mine planning.
Our work is shaped by a practical understanding of overburden removal, coal loss and dilution, and the compliance requirements that drive modern coal projects.
Founded by Gareth Steel - a UQ Mining Engineering graduate with First Class Honours - SteelEdge combines technical rigour with commercially focused insight.
The commitment is straightforward: independent coal expertise that puts your project's success first.
Technical services specifically tailored to the unique demands of strip mining and terrace mining operations.
Improving dragline and dozer push performance through practical, site-ready solutions that lift productivity and reduce cost. Capability includes 3D dig software proficiency, spoil-fit analysis, and full pitshell design to support efficient, sustainable overburden strategies.
Efficient, compliant drill-and-blast designs tailored to geology, equipment capability and downstream performance. Services include drill pattern design in Vulcan and Deswik, and loading and initiation design in BlastLogic.
Optimised truck-and-shovel systems that balance productivity, haulage efficiency and cost control. Services include dig plan design, dump plan design, haulage analysis, fleet modelling and dig-unit optimisation.
Short, medium and long-term schedules that integrate operational constraints, coal quality and commercial drivers. Proficient in SPRY and Xact scheduling packages to deliver practical, executable plans.
Practical rehabilitation and compliance support covering rehab design, PRCP compliance, topsoil management, and water catchment analysis. Ensures operations meet regulatory requirements while delivering sustainable, achievable closure outcomes.
Independent assessments combining technical rigour with practical insight. Supports confident investment decisions through mine planning inputs, cost and productivity modelling, and JORC-aligned study outcomes.
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Practical perspectives on open cut coal engineering, feasibility, and productivity.
Engaging with industry partners discussing practical challenges and emerging opportunities across open-cut operations.
Supporting the next generation of mining professionals through Young Mining Professionals Brisbane - creating spaces where early-career engineers, supervisors, and technical specialists can connect and learn from one another.
Contributing to AusIMM events that bring together operators, consultants, and academics to share insights and strengthen collaboration across the sector.
Whether you're developing a new pit or seeking an independent review of an existing dragline/truck fleet, I'd love to hear from you. Every project starts with a conversation.
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Schedule a free 30-minute call to discuss your coal project.
Schedule a CallABN: 12 345 678 901 | SteelEdge Mining Solutions operates across Australia and is available for both short-term advisory and long-term project engagements.