Mining

On the, in general, remote areas where minerals are excavated, earthmoving work for opencast mining and quarrying requires specific knowledge, know-how and assets.
Jac Rijk can build not only on many years of expertise in large-scale earthmoving but also on mining experience in almost any corner of the world.


Jac Rijk is a more than reliable and experienced partner, fully equipped to plan, prepare and execute any part of the mining operation; from the installation of the necessary infrastructure, the removal of top layers, the actual mining, the disposal of waste, to the final reinstatement of fertile soils. Our specialist teams deliver the total knowhow, required equipment, technical support as well as extensive training for personnel.

Take a look at our Mining work

In the area of mining Jac rijk specializes in

  • mine design
  • green- and brownfield mining
  • construction of haulroads
  • construction of tailing ponds
  • dewatering
  • bush clearing
  • drilling and blasting
  • heavy earthmoving like excavation of overburden for deepseated minerals and run of mine
  • mass-transport of minerals
  • progressive rehabilitation works
  • total mining concepts
  • general mining services