Leading mining technology and service supplier FLS will open or expand seven service centres in strategic locations across the globe in 2025.
These facilities are in direct support of FLS’ CORE’26 mining strategy that includes targeting service growth, and adds to the company’s already comprehensive global network of service centres that can enhance mining customers’ productivity.
New facilities will open in Accra, Ghana; Surabaja, Indonesia; and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, while FLS’ operations in Mackay, Australia will relocate to a larger facility.
Expansions are planned in Parauapebas, Brazil; Karaganda, Kazakhstan; and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Operations in each of these new locations will begin within the coming months with official opening details to be announced at a later date.
In addition, an expansion of the service centre in Chloorkop, South Africa is ongoing and will be completed in 2026.
Image: FLSmidth
“Our service centres serve primarily as workshops for improving or repairing customer equipment and can also have warehousing capabilities for distribution,” FLS head of professional services Christian Fabry said.
“With these new openings and expansions, we further strengthen our service capabilities and best-in-class service offerings to customers.”
“We can do that by shortening the operational down time for customers thanks to the service centres’ strategic proximity to mine sites and greater availability of spare and wear parts to local customers.”
FLS offers a comprehensive range of service offerings that allow mining companies to maximise productivity.
The company has developed the strategic global presence and advanced service-based solutions required to provide responsive support wherever customers are located.
This includes:
Strong inventory of OEM spare parts and consumables in service centres around the world
Regional and global field engineers, plus remote asset health and performance optimisation services
Mineral laboratory services for fast, accurate mineralogical and metallurgical testing
Upgrades, rebuilds and exchange services to help you get more from your equipment.
FLSmidth work on the ground, and know that in a 24/7 process every hour of downtime adds up to very high costs in lost productivity.
That’s why its mining service centres are strategically located to offer local support to its customers operations – wherever they are in the world.
The company has service centres in East (Pinkenba, Beresfield, Mackay, Rockhampton) and the West (Henderson & Welshpool).
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Horizontal slurry pumps are indispensable in moving abrasive and corrosive liquids efficiently. These pumps are designed to handle liquids containing solid particles, making them the right choice in various industries such as mining, construction, and wastewater treatment. Here below you’ll find all the Pemo horizontal slurry pumps, while in the news section we go deeper into the definition, types, uses, and advantages of horizontal slurry pumps.
Pemo horizontal slurry pumps
Pemo’s horizontal slurry pumps are specifically designed for specific industry and purpose, we can build it in the V-Belt and Direct Transmission versions. All the Pemo horizontal pumps have the sealing system that consists of mechanical seals, with faces that are made of Tungsten Carbide (widia) or of Silicium Carbide. Lubrication of the mechanical seals, when there is a pair per pump, can be made with flushing water at a determined pressure, depending on the version, or with water/glicole by means of different closed circuits with natural or forced circulation. Instead, lubrication of the bearings is made with grease or oil.
Pemo Pumps models
Pemo Pumps has three different series of horizontal sludge pumps:
AO-AO/AD Series are standard horizontal pumps with frontal inlet. Based on our standards, the maximum available pressure should never exceed 2 bar (29 psi). Since there is only one mechanical seals these models are used to pump only water like fluids with almost no abrasive particles.
AO/TD – AO/TD/AD Series are horizontal pumps with frontal inlet and double mechanical seals, flushing must be done at a pressure that must be about 1 bar (15 psi) higher than the slurry outlet pressure. They can be used to pump abrasive and/or acid liquids. Maximum outlet pressure should not exceed 3-4 bar (45 – 60 PSI). Designed for heavy duty slurry and/or acid applications, these pumps have capacities from 1 to 1500 m3/h (5 to 6613 gpm).
AO/AB – AO/AB/AD Series are one of the most popular and distinctive products of the Pemo Pumps range. Thanks to the side inlet, the maximum pressure that the mechanical seals see is the fluid inlet pressure, greatly increasing life expectancy. For this reason, flushing must be done at a pressure that must be about 1 bar (15 psi) higher than the slurry inlet pressure instead. When pumping acid liquids, the shaft and the mechanical seals chamber can be made of special alloys.
Designed for slurries and/or acid applications, these Pemo pumps are truly unique! Maximum particle size is 2 mm though this is dependent on the specific application, capacities are from 1 to 900 m3/h (5 to 3,968 gpm), and maximum discharge head is 90 m (295 ft) in the Hardalloy PEMO design.
Primary markets
These are the primary markets where Pemo horizontal slurry pumps are used, we also can provide to our clients references and case studies.
Mining, Quarries, and Mineral Extraction Aggregate Industry Chemical Industry Food Industry Industrial Wastewater Treatment.
AO/TI and AO/TD Series, main characteristics
Designed for heavy duty slurry and/or acid applications.
These are end suction slurry pumps with single or double mechanical seals.
Capacities from 1 to 1500 m3/h (5 to 6613 gpm).
Usually maximum discharge pressure should not exceed 3 bar or 43 psi.
AO/AB Series, main characteristics
Designed for slurries and/or acid applications.
The heart of the PEMO product line, the AO/AB Series pumps are truly unique. Due to the side inlet, the maximum pressure the mechanical seal will see is the fluid inlet pressure, greatly increasing life of the seal.
When pumping acid liquids, the shaft and the mechanical seal housing can be made of special alloys.
Maximum particle size is 2 mm though this is dependent on the specific application.
Capacities from 1 to 900 m3/h (5 to 3,968 gpm).
Maximum discharge head is 90 m (295 ft) in the Hardalloy PEMO design.
Pemo Pumps is an Italian excellence in the custom pumps market. With a production 100% made in Italy, 50% of Pemo Pumps revenues comes from direct sales worldwide. Just one third of our sales are to Italian companies for direct use and for selling worldwide. Pemo Pumps has subsidiaries, representatives, and agents in 20 Countries and has more than 4,000 customers in the World.
Contact today our consultants to learn more about the complete range of Pemo Pumps.
Minprovise, a leading supplier in the mining and quarrying industries, has recently expanded its product range to include a variety of wear parts and liners.
This new offering includes high-quality manganese crusher liners, apron feeder pans and jaw crusher wear parts. The new range of high-performance crusher liners can also be supplied with tungsten inserts (TIC) offering unmatched toughness and extended service life, increasing plant availability and reducing costly downtime.
By offering a comprehensive range of wear parts and liners, Minprovise aims to provide reliable and high-quality alternatives to expensive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, helping clients reduce costs and improve operational performance.
Further to that, Minprovise has recently introduced bi-metal wear plates and composite white iron wear bars (chocky blocks) into their suite of wear products.
Image: Minprovise
To assist clients with reliable supply and the shortest possible lead time, Minprovise hold considerable stock of various sized chocky blocks to suit the majority of more common wear applications.
From a quality standpoint, Minprovise’s commitment is evident in its rigorous selection, auditing and qualification process for all suppliers. Independent metallurgical test reports from both Australian and international laboratories are available on request for the Minprovise range of wear products.
This dedication to excellence has made Minprovise a forward thinking and trusted partner for many mining and quarrying operations, with well established relationships with organisations such as Rio Tinto, BHP, FMG, AngloGold and Roy Hill to mention just a few.
Product range support
Minprovise boasts a dedicated technical team with decades of experience in both Australian and international mining and quarrying industries.
Where required, Minprovise technical experts work alongside client teams to analyse areas of high wear with the goal of developing and implementing custom wear solutions. These can generally be implemented quickly, drawing from the extensive stock on hand and utilising rapid turnaround fabrication via the Welshpool-based workshop facility.
With this expansion, the company’s focus on innovation and safety first ensures that clients receive the best possible solutions for their needs. For more information about Minprovise’s new product range, including wear parts, liners, and chocky blocks, visit the Minprovise website.
While the likes of Kazakhstan, Canada and Namibia are known for being dominant uranium producers, Australia lays claim to the world’s largest uranium deposit.
Olympic Dam, which is seemingly one of the most geologically and mineralogically diverse mines globally, holds more than two million tonnes of uranium oxide.
The mine also produces copper, gold and nickel from its polymetallic treasure chest, demonstrating the range of revenue pathways on offer for its owner BHP.
Olympic Dam produced 3189 tonnes of uranium in 2024. By comparison, the nameplate capacity of Boss Energy’s recently reopened Honeymoon operation is 2.4 million pounds (1088 tonnes) per year.
Boss is targeting 850,000 pounds (386 tonnes) of uranium production in the 2024–25 financial year.
BHP is looking to more than double the copper production capacity of Olympic Dam by the middle of next decade. Uranium production isn’t expected to increase at the same scale, however, which has been news to the ears of many investors.
The Australian Financial Review reported that BHP disclosed such plans in paperwork concerning its Olympic Dam expansion, with only a one per cent uplift in uranium production expected.
A boost in Olympic Dam uranium supply would flood the market and potentially suppress prices and uranium stocks.
This comes despite expectations that global uranium demand is expected to increase by 28 per cent between 2023–30, according to the World Nuclear Association (WNA).
The WNA also predicts that between 2031–40, demand would double by 51 per cent.
Honeymoon is not the only uranium upstart of recent times, with Lotus Resources looking to bring its Kayelekera project in Namibia online in the near future. Deep Yellow is also looking to commence production at its Tumas uranium project in Namibia.
Uranium prices have dropped below $US70 per pound to begin 2025, having traded above this mark since October 2023. This is still much higher than historical levels, with uranium not reaching $US40 per pound for the better part of six years between 2015 and 2021.
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SGH’s EBIT of $843 million was up 10 per cent, with Boral’s EBIT of $259m up 29 per cent, helping drive the growth in this area.
SGH managing director and chief executive officer Ryan Stokes spoke about Boral’s performance in the first-half results.
“SGH completed the acquisition of Boral early in the half, and I am particularly pleased with their continued progress on the performance journey to achieve mid-teen EBIT margins,” he said.
“We remain excited about the opportunities we have long identified for further improvement at Boral. We also welcomed a significant number of former Boral shareholders to continue participating in long-term value creation as SGH shareholders.
Boral’s revenue of $1.8 billion was marginally down for the first half partially because of lower sales volumes in residential construction and roading.
SGH identified Boral’s cost control, and “internal optimisation” were “instrumental” in delivering the EBIT increase and managing the variable market conditions.
Boral has started an investment programme to refresh its heavy mobile equipment fleet, it expects this to support production and reduce cost efficiencies.
SGH stated the robust infrastructure investment outlook, and a positive residential outlook supported by the National Housing Accord targets supported its outlook for Boral.
“We continue to see solid customer demand across our core sector exposures of Industrials and Energy. The outlook for these sectors, along with our strong HY25 result, gives us confidence in our full-year earnings guidance of high single-digit EBIT growth for FY25,” Stokes said.
“Together with the leaders of our exceptional businesses, our owner’s mindset underpins the productivity and performance improvement that enabled this strong result.
“I am also grateful for the efforts of the wider SGH team and their commitment to serving our customers and delivering outcomes.”
Utilising its fleet of mobile and fixed plants, Rapid has tailored its services to align with different kinds of mine outputs. Image: Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors
Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors has a strong track record of providing tailored solutions that boost productivity.
Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors, one of Australia’s premier mining services companies, has inspired innovation in the crushing and screening sector for the better part of 50 years.
Rapid’s modular and mobile plants have proven themselves in refining a wide array of commodities, from iron ore and gold to lithium and other critical minerals, with the company’s client base boasting several Tier 1 miners.
This includes the Greenbushes lithium mine in southern Western Australia, the world’s largest hard-rock lithium mine.
The company’s extensive expertise and adaptable crushing and screening solutions have been instrumental in meeting Greenbushes’ demanding production requirements.
Utilising its fleet of mobile and fixed plants, Rapid has tailored its services to align with Greenbushes’ high output. This includes handling the crushing of spodumene ore to precise specifications, ensuring a seamless feed into downstream processing circuits.
Rapid’s advanced crushing and screening technologies have enabled the company to effectively address fluctuations in production needs.
Additionally, Rapid’s focus on reliability and its ability to provide on-site support have been critical in maintaining Greenbushes’ productivity.
This partnership underscores Rapid’s ability to support large-scale mining projects through specialised, scalable solutions, whether a client requires one part of a circuit or an end-to-end crushing and screening solution.
Rapid also has a strong track record in the Pilbara, recently working with Pilbara Minerals at its flagship Pilgangoora lithium mine.
Rapid is one of Australia’s premier mining services companies. Image: Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors
In May 2024, Rapid delivered a crushing and screening infrastructure package to Pilgangoora, which will support Pilbara Minerals with a large pipeline of expansion projects.
Rapid’s competitive edge lies in its ability to design and implement solutions tailored to individual project needs, with the company constantly evolving its crushing and screening capabilities, delivering fast, mobile setups that can be easily relocated, reducing project lead times.
Rapid predominantly runs Metso-based crushers across its operations, including the Jonnson L160, one of the world’s largest mobile jaw crushers.
Weighing over 190 tonnes, the Jonnson L160 is used as the primary jaw crusher at many mine sites across Australia.
Rapid also has an extensive fleet of cone crushers with most tracked units based on Metso’s HP300 or HP400 machines.
Machinery is at times designed, manufactured and maintained by Rapid’s in-house manufacturing company, Irvine Engineering. This enables Rapid to safeguard the quality of its materials and workmanship, as well as the reliability of supply.
This strategic partnership not only ensures the highest standards of performance and durability but also reinforces Rapid’s commitment to delivering exceptional value and customer satisfaction.
Rapid’s solutions have proven especially critical in remote mining regions where key infrastructure is limited and operational challenges abound.
Safety and environmental responsibility are cornerstones of Rapid’s operations, with crushing and screening processes often posing mechanical hazards, dust issues and environmental risks.
Rapid addresses these challenges with some of the best practices and technologies in the business.
Additionally, Rapid has an unyielding focus on safety, regularly auditing its systems and providing comprehensive training to its team.
Rapid’s approach aligns with the broader goals of the Australian mining sector, which increasingly prioritises sustainability and environmental stewardship. The company’s emphasis on compliance and innovation reinforces its standing as a responsible contractor.
As the mining industry continues to evolve amid the clean-energy transition, the demand for premium crushing and screening solutions is expected to grow.
Rapid is well-positioned to meet these needs, leveraging its decades of experience to deliver tailored, innovative, and sustainable crushing and screening solutions for years to come.
A New crushing and screening plant at Agnew Gold is delivering financial rewards to Gold Fields. Image: Sandvik
A new Sandvik crushing and screening plant at Gold Fields’ Agnew gold mine in WA is delivering greater efficiency, throughput and operational safety.
Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest gold mining companies with nine operating mines, located in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru and Chile.
The Agnew gold mine is one of four Australian gold mines operated by Gold Fields. The site is situated approximately 375km north of Kalgoorlie and has a long history of gold production dating back to the late 1970s.
The mine is best known for its underground operations, primarily targeting the Agnew and Lawler gold deposits. Ore is extracted using a combination of underground and surface mining and is then processed on-site.
Around 2018, with the mine expanding into a third underground source, there was a need to increase plant throughput. The 21-year-old tertiary crushing circuit, which was suffering from poor reliability, was unable to meet the demand.
Gold Fields metallurgy manager Reg Radford is the company’s technical expert in the field of processing metallurgy. He works with process managers across all Gold Fields sites in Australia to assist in optimising operations.
Radford could see that the crushing and screening circuit was not in keeping with the company’s broader standards.
“It was working to its limits, and if you compared it to other Gold Fields sites, it was not to the standard that would be accepted elsewhere,” he said. “It didn’t meet our criterion for a well-organised, safe, professional gold processing operation.
“The equipment was old, and there was little or no spare parts availability. From a metallurgical perspective, it was being pushed to its limits to deliver the tonnage required. At best it was giving us an 8–10mm output, which was putting pressure on the downstream grinding circuit.”
The age and complexity of the existing plant also meant that access for operation and maintenance was difficult, presenting potential safety concerns.
Seeking a complete solution
The existing crushers were reaching end-of-life, and rather than just replacing them, it was decided to build an entirely new crushing and screening circuit.
To do this, and address various other concerns regarding the existing plant, a comprehensive upgrade project, known as the Agnew Stage 1 upgrade, was conceived.
The initiative examined bespoke and modular designs that could replace the existing plant. The project aimed to improve site water drainage and dust management (by installing a fine ore bin) while minimising disruptions during construction and commissioning.
Gold Fields manager – processing Tristan Freemantle was appointed as project director for the upgrade at Agnew. A veteran of the gold and copper industry, Freemantle originally worked for Barrick Gold and then transferred to Gold Fields around 12 years ago.
Since then, he has worked across several of Gold Fields’ Australian sites and is currently based at Gruyere, a joint venture project with Gold Road Resources in the Yilgarn area of WA.
“Agnew’s mine life had been extended for a further eight years, so upgrading the crushing and screening circuit was important to increase our processing capabilities: we needed to be in a position to process more ore from the new third mine coming online,” Freemantle said.
Gold Fields has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Sandvik, with the company having Sandvik crushers installed at both their St Ives and Granny Smith operations. After considering a bespoke solution, the Gold Fields team chose to go with a Sandvik modular plant.
“We needed a circuit that was simple, low maintenance and reliable, but also wanted the best crushers and screens that we could get,” Freemantle said.
“Sandvik showed a willingness to work with us within our parameters. Initially, it was just the crushers and screens, but in the end, they presented a complete plant design, which was modular and comparable with the bespoke designs we were considering.
“Sandvik was also able to accommodate our desire to manage our own electrical and process control design.”
A key to the successful implementation was Sandvik’s expertise in crushing and modular plant design combined with the screening know-how of Schenck Process.
The scope of supply included a Sandvik reciprocating plate feeder, grizzly screen, jaw crusher, and two cone crushers, as well as a Schenck Process double-deck banana screen fitted with Screenex screening media. Sandvik also provided bins, chute work, associated wear protection, and conveyors.
Sandvik 800i series cone crushers perform secondary and tertiary crushing functions at Agnew. Image: Sandvik
The innovative plant design eliminated the need for two screening stations and associated conveyors when compared with other proposed designs.
“Having a single vendor was an advantage,” Radford said. “Sandvik’s initial designs and 3D models were quite detailed and comprehensive, which was encouraging. It gave us confidence in the circuit because we knew exactly how the proposed layout would interact with the existing plant.”
Changeover challenges
A significant challenge for the project team was that Gold Fields needed the new plant to be installed in parallel with the old one so that, ideally, there would be zero downtime.
“Agnew can’t afford to be down for two or three weeks,” Radford said. “The mill is pushed to its limits, so it has little ability to catch up.
“Solving this problem – where we could build the new circuit and how to tie it in – was a good part of the success story. Commissioning on-time and within budget, with limited downtime, was a very important part of the brief.”
To accommodate this requirement, the team decided to move the run-of-mine (ROM) pad and build the new circuit on the site of the old ROM pad. While this achieved the brief of zero downtime, it introduced a new challenge.
The geology of the ROM pad was untested, and some contractors argued that a substantial concrete foundation would be required to support the crushing and screening plant, greatly increasing both the build time and cost.
In the end, working with Gold Fields geotech consultants, Sandvik’s design team resolved this problem by delivering a support structure for the new circuit that was strong and rigid enough to reduce the concrete foundations required.
Metso has been working to reshape crushing and screening in the industry for over 100 years. Image: Metso
With decades of industry knowledge and a desire to make its customer’s lives easier, Metso is helping to revolutionise the crushing and screening industry.
A lot can happen in a century.
Industries rise and fall, cities transform, and companies like Metso help to reshape the mining industry as we know it.
During the past century, Metso has been at the forefront of crushing applications. From the primary crusher stage down to fine crushing and pebble applications, the company is renowned for its benchmark crushing solutions – and it has no plans of slowing down.
“Metso takes pride in the deep knowledge of our people and our strong customer service commitment,” Metso crusher technology manager –capital equipment Troy Barry told Australian Mining.
“In Australia for example, we have an impressive footprint of service locations and experts, including our recently opened Karratha Service Centre, Metso’s largest service centre globally.
“We also have a particularly strong team of crushing experts here in Australia, some with over 30 years of crushing expertise – working closely with our expert global design and engineering teams.”
Having been involved in the industry for as long as it has, Metso is no stranger to adapting with the times, especially when it comes to one of the industry’s favourite buzzwords: digitalisation.
The XM series Nordberg MP crusher. Image: Metso
“Metso includes a full digital offering for its XM crusher series, comprised of SmartCone, SmartStation and Mineral Crusher Pilot (MCP) automation,” Barry said.
“We deliver intelligence from the simple connection of our IC (integrated control) system at a local level through to the full connection of the operator’s control suite, and all the way to expert global teams remotely monitoring and evaluating the crusher performance.”
The ability to remotely monitor and evaluate a crusher’s performance allows Metso’s teams to be in constant contact with the machine, able to recommend changes to optimise performance in real time.
“This advanced technology extends the time between maintenance intervals and allows for a more continuous operation,” Barry said.
Recognising that each customer has differing crusher requirements, Metso always adapts its approach to suit.
“Our end targets are always based on the customer’s requirements,” Metso senior manager, crusher technical support Neale Baigent told Australian Mining.
“With our chamber optimisation program for instance, each crushing process is unique and feed material properties change over time.
“Based on Metso’s extensive database of over 40,000 crushing installations, plus tools such as our unique simulation software and CrusherMapper scanning, we select optimal alloys, choose or design chamber geometry to maximise wear life and performance.”
The chamber optimisation program is an evolution borne from customer demand, as it’s now also available to non-Metso crushers.
“Based on our results from this program, customers wanted our chamber optimisation also across non-Metso crushers, which is what we now do,” Baigent said.
In terms of evolution, the new poly-cer product, part of Metso’s protective wears portfolio, gives up to four times better wearlife, reducing shutdown frequencies.
“Poly-Cer is a specially designed blend of rubber and high-quality ceramics, reinforced with steel. This ensures both strength and performance,” Baigent said.
“Installation of Poly-Cer is easy and safe, with plug-in, bolt-in installation for most crushers.”
As the company evolves, Metso’s crushing capabilities are always increasing, with the XM series a particular highlight for Barry.
“The entire premise of the XM series is giving the customer the highest performance equipment to achieve optimisation,” he said. “Our up to 25 years warranty protects the customer’s investment and is unheard of in the industry.”
Barry said Metso’s drive to change means it has been able to stay at the forefront of innovation.
“The recently launched XM crusher series combines resilient engineering, unmatched warranties and a new digital package,” he said. “It combines the toughest and most advanced mechanical parts with the latest in digital technologies and automation. And by using the most robust crushers available on the market, the XM series enhanced the Nordberg MP cone crusher and the Superior MKIII primary gyratory with the most extreme duty parts, increasing wear life.”
As Metso looks to the next century, it’s clear this crushing behemoth isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
“As we look to the future, we continue to develop our alloys, product offerings and services,” Baigent said.
“We are always looking to improve and innovate in anticipation of our customers’ needs– after all, the best new developments come from feedback and challenges faced by our customers.”
Metso is expanding its screening solutions in China. The initial investment includes an agreement to acquire Selm (Beijing) Technology Company, a privately owned company’s screening business, operations, and key assets.
By combining the new offering with Metso’s expertise in screening equipment, media, repairs, and services, Metso can strengthen its services to better support mining and aggregates customers in China.
“The acquisition is a significant step in advancing our regional strategy in screening of being closer to our customers, fostering a market-focused approach. We are excited to enhance our role in China as a leading provider of screening solutions for large projects like super quarries. We warmly welcome new colleagues to contribute to our growth targets and improved customer service,” says Jouni Mähönen, Vice President, Screening, Metso.
“Selm is a respected company with its products and services well recognized by the customers in both mining and aggregates industries. The acquisition will further enrich Metso’s product portfolio and strengthen our competitiveness and market position. This move will enable us to provide comprehensive screening solutions in China, where Metso has a strong customer base and service capability in both the mining and aggregates industries,” says Xiaofeng Liang, President of Great China market area, Metso.
The acquisition is subject to conditions precedent and expected to close during the second quarter of 2025. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value, which has no material impact on Metso’s financials.
Selm (Beijing) Technology Company is a Chinese manufacturer of mining and aggregate screens and technologies, including micro-sizing screening solutions. The company has around 180 employees and its operations are in Shenyang, Northeast China.
Huifeng Tang, founder of Selm says: “We have been developing our screening business over the past years, building expertise and strong reputation among customers. Moving forward, the screen offering will bring benefits for customers as part of Metso and our employees will get a valued new employer.”
Metso’s screening solutions for aggregates and mining customers consists of banana screens, horizontal screens, inclined screens, mobile screens, portable screens, ultrafine screens as well as screening media, and capital screen related parts, repairs and services.
Craig Pedley, founder and CEO of Striker Crushing and Screening, shares how keeping things simple, rugged and operator-focused has set the Australian business apart from the competition.
When Craig Pedley started Striker Crushing and Screening in 1998, he did not have a corporate roadmap or a boardroom of advisors. What he did have was a passion for designing machines that made life easier for the operator.
“From day one, our philosophy has been simple. Build machines that are easy to operate, easy to maintain, and tough enough to handle remote Australia,” Craig said. “We’ve always designed equipment with the operator in mind and built it to last in remote Australia.”
Keeping it Real: Designed for the Operator
Striker’s no-nonsense approach has earned it a loyal customer base both in Australia and worldwide.
Craig said being focused on designing machines that are tough, practical, and focused on the operator helped set Striker apart. These core values have shaped the business for over 25 years.
Striker’s equipment is built for ease of operation, ensuring operators can hit the ground running, and ease of maintenance, with simplicity that means less downtime. The commonality of parts keeps spare parts inventory and costs low for the customer.
A focus from day one was to design equipment with interchangeable components. This was important to the Striker team to help operators reduce spare parts inventory, lower costs, and streamline maintenance. Whether it’s jaw crushers, impact crushers, cone crushers, or screens, having parts that work seamlessly across the range means fewer headaches on-site and faster turnaround when maintenance is needed. This thoughtful approach simplifies operations and ensures greater up-time, keeping projects running efficiently and cost-effectively. It’s a practical solution built for real-world operators needing reliability without unnecessary complexity.
“On site, simplicity and reliability are hands down the most important things to our clients,” Craig said.
The Next Generation
Today, Craig’s daughter, Jordan Pedley, is leading the charge as the next generation of Striker. Energetic, driven, and proudly carrying on the family legacy, Jordan combines a fresh vision with the same hands-on, customer-first mindset that built the business.
“I grew up watching Dad build Striker from the ground up,” Jordan said. “One thing that’s always stuck with me is that listening to our customers drives a lot of what we do. While our innovation and design teams are amazing, the customer is the real expert.”
Jordan credits Striker’s agility and personal approach as key to its success.
“We’re big enough to deliver but small enough to care. Whether it’s our service team helping operators or the production team walking through the machine build in the factory with the customers, we’re responsive and hands-on. That’s something our customers value,” she said.
Striker builds its equipment with a focus on quality and durability. Image: Striker Crushing and Screening
Alongside Jordan, Nicole Talbot, Striker’s chief operating officer, plays an integral role in driving the business forward. Over her 16 years with Striker, Nicole has grown into her role with the support of her colleagues and mentors.
“When I first started with Striker, I knew nothing about this type of equipment,” Nicole said.
“I spent a lot of time learning from some really influential people within this business. People like Ken Baudinette, Adam Quad, and Mark Mackey who are not only a wealth of knowledge on our equipment but on machinery across the board.”
A Greener Future
Striker is paving the way for a greener future with its E-Trac range, a line of electric mobile crushing and screening equipment designed to help customers meet sustainability goals without sacrificing performance.
“At Striker, innovation is at the heart of what we do,” Jordan said. “E-Trac was designed to reduce diesel consumption, lower emissions, and improve safety. All while maintaining the power and reliability Striker machines are known for. On top of that, our remote monitoring systems provide customers with real-time data on machine performance, empowering them to make more informed strategic decisions efficiently.”
Growing Capabilities, Stronger Support
Striker has invested heavily in its manufacturing capabilities, leading to a 150 per cent increase in capacity in Australia. This expansion ensures faster delivery, reduced lead times, and stronger customer support.
“Our goal for 2025 is to roll out more Australian-made tracked machines than we have in years,” Jordan said. “We’re also expanding spare parts manufacturing right here at home. That means less downtime and quicker solutions for our Aussie customers when they need it most.”
Built on Trust
Image: Striker Crushing and Screening
At its heart, Striker is a business built on trust. Trust in the machines, trust in relationships, and trust in the team that makes it all happen.
“You can’t build a company on your own,” Craig said.
“It’s about the people, our team, our customers, and our suppliers. We’ve worked with some incredible people over the years, and every one of them has helped shape Striker into what it is today.”
For Jordan, stepping into the role comes with big shoes to fill, those of her father, Craig Pedley, whose passion and vision built Striker from the ground up. Her focus now is on balancing innovation and growth while staying true to the values that have defined Striker from the start.
“We’re here to make life easier for operators and businesses,” she said. “That’s what we’ve always done, and that’s what we’ll keep doing. There’s nothing better than hearing from a customer that one of our machines made their job easier, faster, or more cost-effective. That’s what keeps us going.”
As the founder of the business, Craig is looking forward to watching the business continue to grow.
“We’ve got a lot of knowledge that we can draw on in terms of how to do it right. It is something that I am pretty excited about, that there are people within our organisation who want to take this to the next step and put their own stamp on it.
“I look forward to watching it progress as they take the business to the next step.”
