Practical Engineering for Demanding Mining Environments

Northern Australia Tactical Engineering provides mechanical and structural engineering support and compliance testing for mining operations, contractors, and equipment providers across Northern Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales, including the Bowen Basin and the North West Minerals Province.

We understand that mining solutions must be safe, practical, maintainable and suited to demanding operating conditions. Our engineers work with customers to solve equipment challenges, improve performance, manage risk and support compliance.

MINING

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Engineering Design Capability

  • Mechanical design

  • 3D solid modelling and simulation

  • Finite Element Analysis

  • Design optimisation

  • Cyclic fatigue modelling

  • Structural analysis

  • Detailed engineering and production drawings

  • Workshop drawings and detailing

  • Project specifications and technical documentation

  • Reverse engineering

  • Prototyping support

  • Equipment inspections

  • RPEQ design review and certification

  • Parts and component design

Work With Us
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Plant, Infrastructure & Equipment

  • Conveyors and materials-handling systems

  • Screens and grizzlies for bulk materials

  • Chutes

  • Tanks, silos and bulk-storage systems

  • Platforms, walkways and access systems

  • Piping systems

  • Mobile plant

  • Lifting devices and equipment

  • Machinery transport and storage frames

  • Heavy vehicle and site-vehicle modifications

  • Valves and Pressure cylinders

Engineering-Led Delivery

Where a project requires fabrication, prototyping or component manufacture, we work with a network of trusted manufacturers. We provide the engineering documentation and technical oversight needed to support quality production and delivery.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Our team has worked with a range of mining companies including Anglo American, Glencore and Ravenswood Gold.

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PROJECT: CUSTOM CASTING MOULD

PROBLEM PRESENTED

The original casting moulds exhibited deformation and unevenness, with several areas deviating from the intended CAD geometry and level plane.

PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

3D scanning and heat-map analysis identified variations in the mould geometry and levelness, including localised deviations of approximately 6 mm.

RECOMMENDATION

Re-level and rectify the affected moulds before further use. Before future scanning, thoroughly clean all mould surfaces to improve measurement accuracy and establish a reliable baseline for ongoing inspections.