Mining

A growing population and an ever-increasing GDP are the market drivers for a robust increase in mineral demand and will be for years to come. In addition, challenges in supply, including declining head grades and limited exploration successes, are taking the mining industry into new frontiers.

Integrated dredge and marine mining solutions

IHC Mining focuses on integrated mining solutions for the onshore, nearshore and deep-sea market segments. It believes an integrated approach achieves optimum results for any mining operation, and works closely with customers on exploration, development and implementation. It offers advisory services and in-depth studies to determine the overall technical and economic viability of the project, and during operation, it provides life-cycle support, resulting in optimal use of equipment at minimum costs.

As well as an integrated approach, IHC Mining also offers stand-alone products. It designs, builds and supplies innovative mining vessels and advanced equipment, ranging from mining dredgers and crawlers, slurry transport systems and mineral separation plants to plant automation and control systems.

Reliable partner

The roots of IHC Mining can be traced back to the 18th Century, with the delivery of two gold dredgers to Italy and Russia. Its origins lie with six Dutch shipyards that joined forces to build six sea-going tin dredgers for the Billiton Company, a former Royal Dutch Shell subsidiary.

Today, the company builds innovative vessels and advanced equipment used for extracting mineral sands, diamonds, gold, copper, nickel, tin, iron ore, phosphate, rare earths and rock salts from depths up to 300 metres around the world. It is also developing equipment for operating in deeper waters.

The experienced IHC Mining team consists of geologists, engineers (mechanical, mining, geotechnical, processing and environmental), technicians and other specialists. Each of its locations in South Africa, Australia, The Netherlands and Singapore is a centre of excellence, a one-stop shop for the regional mining market, and employs experts from all around the world.

With the establishment of a dedicated mining division, IHC Merwede has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the international mining industry.

IHC Mining draws upon IHC Merwede’s in-house expertise for delivering innovative vessels, advanced equipment and life-cycle support. IHC Merwede’s longstanding financial stability makes it possible for IHC Mining to provide customized financial solutions, offering possibilities for investments and developing business models for rental purposes.

Thanks to its advisory services, advanced equipment and integrated solutions, IHC Mining is a reliable partner throughout the entire life cycle of mining operations.