R&D Mining

What R&D Mining does

R&D Mining, operating under the legal name R&D Group, is a privately-held Australian engineering services and equipment supply firm founded in 2013 and headquartered at 11 Resolution Drive, Unanderra, New South Wales. The company serves enterprise clients in the mining, civil, and metals industries across New South Wales and Queensland through three interconnected service lines: R&D Engineering (mechanical engineering design and certification), R&D Resources (specialist personnel placement for project, engineering, safety, and drafting roles), and R&D Equipment (design and supply of underground mining equipment bundled with proprietary Plant Safety File documentation).

The firm's core technology stack is built around 3D CAD modelling software used for concept design, detailed drafting, and product development, supported by in-house Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and Registered Professional Engineers (NER) credentials that allow the firm to issue engineering certification in-house rather than contracting it out. Underground mining is the primary vertical, with site-specific capabilities in conveyor installations, equipment introduction, equipment documentation, and technical training material development.

Revenue is generated through professional services engagements (engineering design projects and specialist personnel placements) and one-time equipment sales, all priced on a custom quote basis tied to project scope. Distribution is entirely direct-to-enterprise, with no intermediaries or third-party channels; repeat business from a 'diverse list of well-known clients' (including PPK Mining Equipment, Bisalloy Steels, Integrity Pumps and Engineering, and Touleng Services) is the primary growth mechanism. Marketing investment is minimal, limited to an organic LinkedIn presence and a website.

Name

R&D Mining

Legal name

R&D Group

Website

https://rdmining.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

R&D Mining is a privately-held Australian B2B engineering services and equipment supply firm serving mining, civil, and metals clients across NSW and QLD through mechanical engineering design, specialist personnel placement, and underground mining equipment with proprietary safety documentation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Engineering Services

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Support Activities for Mining (213), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Mine Site Engineering & Detailed Design (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/E&I) (IMAKAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labor Hire & Specialist Workforce Services (Operators, Trades, Technical Staffing) (IMAKAKAL), Maintenance, Repair & Rebuild (MRO), Parts Distribution & Field Service (IMAKANAL)

Keywords

• Mechanical engineering services
• Mining equipment design
• Specialist personnel staffing
• 3D CAD modelling
• Plant safety documentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Unanderra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Mechanical engineering solutions from concept designs to finished products, including 3D CAD modelling, drafting, auditing, and product development for mining, civil and metals industries. Delivered through either complete project engagement or supplementing existing client arrangements.
2. Specialist Personnel/Resources: Provision of specialist personnel including project leads, managers, coordinators, mechanical and electrical engineering specialists, safety and training professionals, mining and surveying engineering specialists, and 2D & 3D drafters. Services can be permanent, short-term, specialist relief, or recruitment process outsourcing arrangements.
3. Equipment Design and Supply: Design and supply of mining equipment and products, either from own designs or to client specifications. All equipment supplied with complete Plant Safety Files meeting specific client requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

R&D Mining provides mechanical engineering design services, specialist personnel/resource placement, and mining equipment design and supply for the mining, civil, and metals industries. The engineering arm delivers concept-to-finished-product design using 3D CAD modelling with in-house CPEng and NER certification. The resources arm supplies project leads, engineers, drafters, and safety professionals on permanent, short-term, or specialist relief arrangements. The equipment arm designs and supplies underground mining equipment with complete Plant Safety Files.

Product overview

R&D Mining operates as a unified service and product company offering three interconnected offerings: R&D Resources (specialist personnel and recruitment services for mining projects), R&D Engineering (mechanical engineering design and certification services), and R&D Equipment (underground mining equipment design and supply). These offerings are designed to support clients from concept planning through to final project delivery, with the ability to deliver complete projects or supplement existing arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• R&D Engineering Mechanical engineering solutions encompassing concept designs through to finished products for the Mining, Civil, and Metals industries. Services include in-house Chartered (CPEng) and Registered Professional Engineer (NER) certification, concept and detailed design, 3D CAD modelling, drafting, auditing, product development, and maintenance/operations and safety documentation. Targets mining, civil, and metals sector clients needing full design-to-manufacturing-drawing capability.
• R&D Resources Specialist personnel and resource support services for mining and heavy industry projects, providing roles including project leads, managers, coordinators, mechanical and electrical engineering specialists, safety and training professionals, mining and surveying engineers, and 2D/3D drafters. Engagements can be permanent, short-term, specialist relief, or full recruitment process outsourcing. Site-specific capabilities include underground conveyor installations/relocations/overhauls, machinery introduction, equipment documentation with Plant Safety Files, and technical training documentation.
• R&D Equipment Design and supply of underground mining equipment and products, offered either from company-developed designs or built to client specifications. All equipment is supplied with a complete Plant Safety File including drawings, engineering certification, test reports, risk assessments, stability assessments, training packages, maintenance/servicing schedules, safety reviews, and design audits tailored to each client's requirements.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Komatsu Mining: Global mining equipment manufacturer with surface and underground product lines plus integrated automation and service offerings. Comparable to R&D Mining in underground mining equipment and aftermarket support, though at OEM scale.
• Boart Longyear: Provider of drilling equipment, tooling, and consumables for the global mining industry with strong underground mining presence. Comparable to R&D Mining through its underground mining equipment and tooling design-supply business, though Boart Longyear is much larger and focused more narrowly on drilling consumables and rigs.
• Caterpillar Mining: Global heavy equipment OEM serving surface and underground mining with machines, engines, and integrated technology solutions. Comparable to R&D Mining as a designer and supplier of mining equipment, although Caterpillar operates at vastly larger scale across the full mining value chain.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Global mining equipment OEM that designs, supplies, and services underground mining equipment and related engineering solutions. Comparable to R&D Mining because both serve underground mining operators with equipment design-and-supply plus aftermarket and training services, though Sandvik operates at global scale and breadth far beyond R&D's local niche.
• Epiroc: Major mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer with deep underground mining focus, providing equipment, automation, and service offerings. Comparable to R&D Mining in underground mining equipment design, supply, and aftermarket services, though Epiroc is a global incumbent with extensive in-house engineering resources.

Direct peers

• Engenium: Australian mining and resources engineering consultancy delivering design, project management, and specialist personnel to resource sector clients. Comparable to R&D Mining because both are Australia-based mechanical engineering firms serving mining clients with combined design and personnel offerings.
• MACA Limited: Australian mining services contractor providing equipment hire, contract mining, and specialist personnel to resource operators. Comparable to R&D Mining through the personnel and equipment-supply dimensions of underground and open-pit mining support in the Australian market.
• Mineral Technologies: Australian-headquartered mineral processing equipment and services company designing and supplying separation and processing equipment to mining operators. Comparable to R&D Mining in designing and supplying specialised equipment to the mining industry with engineering certification capabilities.
• Mining Plus: Specialist mining engineering consultancy providing design, technical services, and personnel to underground and open-pit operators globally. Comparable to R&D Mining because both offer mechanical engineering design plus specialist personnel to mining operators, although Mining Plus is more concentrated in geology and mine planning consulting.
• RPMGlobal (RungePincockMinarco): Global mining consulting and engineering firm delivering advisory, design, and software solutions to mining operators. Comparable to R&D Mining in providing specialist engineering design and technical personnel to mining clients, though focused on consulting and software rather than equipment supply.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/r-d-mining

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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