Head Office Details

17 James Street
Wallsend NSW 2287 Australia

Tel:  +61 2 4903 7000
Fax: +61 2 4951 1070

Mining WWHA

What We Have Achieved

Mt Thorley Tailings Dam

Client Information

Coal & Allied Mt Thorley Operations, Hunter Valley

  • Duration: 12 Weeks
  • Value: $1 Million
  • Location: Mt Thorley Coal Mine
  • Project Details

Scope of Work

  • Construct tailings dam at Mt Thorley mine
  • Spread, trim and compact overburden delivered by mine during each night shift
  • Raise dam wall in 1 metre lifts each day.

Significant Achievements

Safety was of paramount importance and Daracon implemented a comprehensive system that was accepted by CNA and other clients.

  • The work involved the placement, trimming and compaction of over 1,000,000 cubic metres of overburden material
  • Coordination between mine and Daracon personnel was imperative to the smooth flow of the work
  • Up to 30,000 cu m of overburden was delivered during each night shift by mine personnel, which was spread and finished in 900mm layers by Daracon