Established in 2010 and based in Muswellbrook, NSW, Northwest Mining Company is a locally owned and operated business offering labour hire, fabrication, automotive, and equipment hire services across NSW. With over 30 years of combined experience, we have become a trusted leader in mine support, renowned for delivering high-quality services. Our commitment to the local community is reflected in our policy, with 71% of our parts budget spent within Muswellbrook and the Hunter Valley.
Originally founded as Radar in the 1980s, Northwest Mining Company was acquired in 2014 and has continued to grow, becoming a cornerstone of the Hunter Valley mining sector. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service through our skilled team, industry expertise, and focus on innovation.
Our story
Northwest Mining Company was founded in 2010 by Managing Director Shayne Clark. After more than 20 years working onsite at Rio Tinto, Shayne recognised a gap in the market for low-voltage LED lighting towers. As the company grew, so did our range of services, particularly following the acquisition of Radar Auto Electrical and Mechanical Repairs in 2014. Thanks to the continued support of Radar’s customer base, Northwest Mining Auto was formed. Building on strong client relationships, we expanded further into labour hire solutions and broadened our automotive and equipment services. After designing and successfully trialling the innovative new lighting tower, orders started rolling in. These towers slowly replaced competitor models on two mine sites and have since set the industry standard.
Our Vision, Mission & Core Values
Vision
Our vision is to continually improve performance, reliability and reduce downtime for our clients while providing an environmentally sustainable future through the creativity of our people; Northwest Mining ‘Mining for the future’.
Mission
Our mission is to be part of the future. We must reinvent innovation for our clients by providing effective on-time mine support solutions that protect our environment and develop our communities.
Core Values
- Continuous learning and innovation
- Constant improvement
- Dependability
- Safety
- Consistency
Our People
Over the past few years, Northwest Mining Company has grown its workforce by 100 people, with 87% of our employees based locally in the Hunter Region. Led by our experienced management team, our highly skilled employees consistently deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.
Our low employee turnover is a testament to our positive company culture. At Northwest Mining, we foster an environment that values community and team morale. We are committed to investing in our people, offering opportunities for career growth and development. Our leadership team actively participates in management training to stay ahead of industry trends, while we also provide upskilling opportunities for our staff to expand their capabilities.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility
At Northwest Mining, we are deeply committed to the well-being of our team and the community. Mental health is a key priority for us, and we actively foster an environment that encourages open conversations and support for those in need. We are dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health, particularly within the mining industry, and creating a workplace culture that prioritises mental health awareness and support.
We are also passionate about giving back to the local community. In 2019, we proudly donated $5,000 to Muswellbrook South Public School to help fund new playground equipment for their Warrae Wanni Prior to School Program, giving local children a better start to their education.
In addition, we actively support local initiatives and recognise the incredible efforts of those around us. For example, we sponsored the ‘Local Hero’ promotion on a local radio station, where a local resident was awarded a five-night cruise for two for their outstanding contributions during the drought and bushfires.
Each year, Northwest Mining contributes $3,000 to the ‘Beanies for Brain Cancer’ fundraiser, supporting the Mark Hughes Foundation in its vital work towards brain cancer research and awareness.
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