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SERVICES

Civils

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Drill and blast capability for production blast hole drilling, controlled blasting, wall control, grade control and ground support programs.

VMS delivers drill and blast services for mining, quarry and civil projects across Australia. Our services cover production blast hole drilling, controlled blasting, pre-split and wall relief drilling, grade control drilling, ground support drilling and explosive services. With experienced drill and blast crews and specialised plant and equipment, VMS delivers controlled drill and blast outcomes that support safe excavation and efficient material movement, aligned with the downstream processing requirements of client’s operations.

Our drill and blast capabilities

  • Production Blast Hole Drilling
    High-volume blast hole drilling for mining and quarry operations, designed to meet strict production schedules and optimize downstream material movement.

  • Controlled Blasting Drilling
    Drilling for controlled blasting programs in sensitive or complex environments, where accuracy, vibration control and site conditions need to be carefully managed.

  • Pre-Split Drilling
    High-accuracy drilling designed for wall control and pit stability, establishing clean fracture planes to ensure safer excavation outcomes and preserve highwall integrity.

  • Wall Relief Drilling
    Drilling of uncharged buffer holes to relieve geotechnical stress on pit walls, protecting final excavation limits and minimizing blast-induced damage.

  • Sample Production Hole Drilling
    Drilling executed within the active blast pattern to provide real-time geological data, ensuring accurate rock mass characterisation and grade verification before blasting.

  • Grade Control Drilling
    Targeted drilling to accurately delineate ore and waste boundaries in active pits, directly maximising ore recovery, minimising dilution, and guiding short-term mine planning.

  • Ground Support Drilling
    Drilling for specialised geotechnical reinforcement, installation of rock/cable bolts, and stabilisation solutions across demanding mining and civil environments.

  • Explosive Services
    Comprehensive blasting solutions including custom blast design, vibration monitoring, specialist equipment hire, and tailored blasting services for gold, iron ore, and quarry operations.

Civil construction, bulk earthworks and site services for mine site development and operational support.

VMS delivers civil construction and earthworks services for mining operations across Australia, including remote and logistically complex sites. Our Civil division supports mine site establishment, infrastructure works, haul roads, access, water management, drainage, remediation, rehabilitation and day-to-day site civils requirements. With capability across bulk civils, detailed civils and site services, VMS can deliver the large-scale earthmoving requirements behind mine development, the controlled civil works needed to support site infrastructure, and the ongoing civil support required across operating mine environments.

Bulk Civils

  • Bulk earthworks and large-scale cut and fill

  • Site preparation

  • Haul road construction

  • Process water dam construction

  • Water and tailings management

  • Waste dump remediation

  • Progressive rehabilitation and landform management

  • Heavy drainage excavation

  • Exploration access roads and remote drill pad construction

Detailed Civils

  • Drainage infrastructure installation

  • Concrete and foundation works

  • Underground utilities

  • Modular assembly

  • Surface structures

Site Services

  • Mine site road maintenance

  • Site dewatering support

  • Dust suppression support

  • Site civils operations

Bulk Civils

  • Bulk earthworks and large-scale cut and fill

  • Site preparation

  • Haul road construction

  • Process water dam construction

  • Water and tailings management

  • Waste dump remediation

  • Progressive rehabilitation and landform management

  • Heavy drainage excavation

  • Exploration access roads and remote drill pad construction

Detailed Civils

  • Drainage infrastructure installation

  • Concrete and foundation works

  • Underground utilities

  • Modular assembly

  • Surface structures

Site Services

  • Mine site road maintenance

  • Site dewatering support

  • Dust suppression support

  • Site civils operations

Bulk Civils

  • Bulk earthworks and large-scale cut and fill

  • Site preparation

  • Haul road construction

  • Process water dam construction

  • Water and tailings management

  • Waste dump remediation

  • Progressive rehabilitation and landform management

  • Heavy drainage excavation

  • Exploration access roads and remote drill pad construction

Detailed Civils

  • Drainage infrastructure installation

  • Concrete and foundation works

  • Underground utilities

  • Modular assembly

  • Surface structures

Site Services

  • Mine site road maintenance

  • Site dewatering support

  • Dust suppression support

  • Site civils operations

Civil Capability for Developing and Operating Mine Sites

Civil works on a mine site need to account for access, ground conditions, drainage, sequencing, plant availability and existing site activity. VMS delivers civil works across developing and operating mine environments, with capability spanning early-stage construction, infrastructure requirements and ongoing site civils needs.

Across these works, VMS combines experienced operators, civil plant, GPS machine control, survey support and in-house mechanical capability. This supports accurate earthworks, controlled levels, practical site sequencing and fleet availability across remote and active mining operations.

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