OLYMPIC DAM GROUND SUPPORT

Olympic Dam is located in Roxby Downs, South
Australia, and is primarily a copper mine with gold,
uranium, and silver mineralogy. In our current contract
with BHP, Redpath provides ground support services,
including cable bolting and fibrecrete application.

Redpath’s ongoing contract at Olympic Dam involves installing cable bolting, applying fibrecrete, and
managing the batch plant for consistent concrete supply. To enhance productivity, Redpath introduced the
first Utimec XL 1100 Agitator ED—a diesel-electric concrete truck with a 10.5 m³ capacity. Its success led
to an order for an additional seven units, which joined five Utimec LF 700 Agitators with a 6.5 m³ capacity.
This expanded fleet enabled Redpath to set a record in October 2023, delivering 9,038 m³ of concrete
in one month. The combined use of Utimec agitators and Normet Spraymecs for efficient spraying
operations reinforces Redpath’s commitment to innovation and high standards in ground support, meeting
BHP’s production and safety benchmarks