What REDPATH DEILMANN GmbH does

REDPATH DEILMANN GmbH is a German specialty contractor (Dortmund-headquartered, GmbH, founded 1888) focused exclusively on shaft construction and rehabilitation in mining and tunnel projects. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Canadian Redpath Group, the company operates across Germany, Europe, and international markets — including the UK, France, Belarus, Russia, and Sweden — and serves mining companies, energy utilities, and government agencies with end-to-end services spanning feasibility studies, shaft sinking (conventional drill-and-blast and mechanized Shaft Boring Roadheader / SBR), ground freezing (Vereisung), shaft rehabilitation, mine development, decommissioning, and backfilling.

The company's competitive position rests on proprietary SBR technology with pneumatic conveyance (achieving sinking speeds above 7 m/day and monthly outputs over 140 m), a tightly integrated ground-freezing capability for water-bearing overburden, and dual-SBR simultaneous deployment demonstrated on the Nezhinsky potash project in Belarus. Customers include Anglo American (Woodsmith polyhalite mine, UK, including two 1,600 m shafts), BGE (Schacht Konrad 2 nuclear-waste repository, Germany, through ~2028), Uralkali and Slavkaliy (CIS potash), LKAB (Malmberget iron ore, Sweden), K+S, and Südwestdeutsche Salzwerk AG (SuedLink HVDC energy-transition corridor), typically delivered via consortia such as ARGE Schacht Konrad 2, ARGE Verfüllung Gorleben, and ARGE Schächte Heilbronn.

REDPATH DEILMANN's revenue model is enterprise project-based, with quote-driven contracts negotiated per project at multi-year durations (1–8+ years) and no public pricing. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through long-cycle tendering, supported by an in-house engineering and planning function, a structured German apprenticeship pipeline (mining technology, electronics, civil engineering) with a 100% post-training employment guarantee, and certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and BG-tested safety. The company markets via LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Xing, supplemented by an extensive project documentation library on its website, with revenue concentrated among a small set of large anchor clients.

Name

REDPATH DEILMANN GmbH

Legal name

REDPATH DEILMANN GmbH

Website

https://redpathdeilmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

REDPATH DEILMANN is a German specialty contractor (founded 1888, Dortmund) and Redpath Group subsidiary that plans, sinks, and rehabilitates shafts for mining, energy-transition, and nuclear-waste projects worldwide using proprietary Shaft Boring Roadheader (SBR) and ground-freezing technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Shaft Construction Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114), Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining (213115), Support Activities for Mining (2131), Utility System Construction (2371), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

Blasting & Explosives Services (Drill-and-Blast, Explosives Supply, Shot Services) (IMAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shaft Sinking, Raise Boring & Underground Development Works (IMAKAOAC), Mine Maintenance & Asset Reliability Contracting (Mobile/Fixed Plant Maintenance, Shutdowns, Overhauls) (IMAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Shaft construction services
• Mining shaft sinking
• Freeze shaft construction
• Shaft rehabilitation
• Ground freezing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shaft construction project contracts: Revenue generated through long-term, large-scale project contracts for shaft sinking, shaft rehabilitation, and related mining infrastructure. Projects are awarded by mining companies, energy utilities, and government entities for specific construction periods ranging from 1 to 8+ years.
2. Planning and engineering services: Feasibility studies, concept planning, time and cost estimation, and approval and execution planning services for shaft construction projects, provided as standalone or integrated project phases.
3. Service and maintenance contracts: Ongoing service contracts including shaft maintenance, rope replacement, pipeline installation, drift rehabilitation, and decommissioning of mine infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

REDPATH DEILMANN plans, sinks, rehabilitates, and maintains vertical and inclined shafts for the global mining and tunnel construction industry. Its services span feasibility studies, mechanized sinking using proprietary Shaft Boring Roadheaders (SBR), conventional drill-and-blast sinking, ground freezing (Vereisung) for water-bearing overburden, shaft lining, and decommissioning/backfilling of mine infrastructure. Customers are mining companies, energy utilities, and government agencies requiring specialized shaft infrastructure for mineral extraction, HVDC cable routing, and nuclear waste repository projects.

Product overview

REDPATH DEILMANN offers a comprehensive suite of shaft construction and mining services organized around five core offerings: Planung & Studien (planning and feasibility studies), Schachtbau (shaft construction using conventional and machine-based methods), Schachtsanierung (shaft renovation and rehabilitation), Vereisung (ground freezing for water control), and Service (maintenance and mine infrastructure). The company deploys specialized equipment including Shaft Boring Machines (SBR) for mechanical sinking and conventional drill-and-blast methods depending on project requirements. Their services span from initial project planning and concept studies through execution, rehabilitation, and ongoing maintenance. Key specialized offerings include freeze shaft construction for water-bearing ground conditions and comprehensive shaft renovation for aging mine infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planung & Studien (Planning & Studies)
• Schachtbau (Shaft Construction)
• Schachtsanierung (Shaft Renovation / Rehabilitation)
• Vereisung (Ground Freezing)
• Service (Shaft & Mine Maintenance)

Quantifiable outcome

• Sinking speeds exceeding 7 m/day and monthly outputs of over 140 m on SBR projects (Nezhinsky mine)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Redpath Group (Canada) — Parent CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREDPATH DEILMANN is a subsidiary of the Canadian Redpath Group, one of the world's leading mining contractors operating on all five continents. The Redpath Group provides global reach, shared technology platforms, and international project capabilities. REDPATH DEILMANN specializes in shaft construction and mining services in Germany, Europe, and international markets under the Redpath umbrella.
• ARGE Schacht Konrad 2 (ASK2) ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGE Schacht Konrad 2 (ASK2) is a consortium formed for the Schacht Konrad 2 project for BGE (Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH). REDPATH DEILMANN serves as the operating partner responsible for shaft rehabilitation and development of connected mine chambers for the nuclear waste repository in Salzgitter. Project ongoing from 2010 to approx. 2028.
• ARGE Verfüllung Gorleben ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGE Backfilling Gorleben is a consortium formed for the Gorleben exploration mine backfilling project. REDPATH DEILMANN and a partner were jointly awarded the contract in August 2023 for the complete backfilling of the mine workings, with the goal of safe mine closure and restoration to green field state. Project runs from 2023 to approx. 2026.
• Thyssen Schachtbau GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorREDPATH DEILMANN and Thyssen Schachtbau GmbH formed the 'Heilbronn shafts' consortium (ARGE Schächte Heilbronn) for the SuedLink energy transition project. The consortium was awarded the contract by Südwestdeutsche Salzwerk AG to plan and construct two shafts near Heilbronn for underground HVDC cable routing. Work began in April 2024.
• REDPATH DEILMANN UK LTDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK subsidiary of REDPATH DEILMANN, operating the Woodsmith Mine project for Anglo American in North Yorkshire, UK. Responsible for construction of three shafts including two deep 1,600 m shafts using SBR technology.
• Deilmann Haniel Schachtostroj (Russia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated entity in Russia, historically involved in the Uralkali Ust-Jaiwa project. Coordinates Russian operations and project execution.
• REDPATH DEILMANN Belschachtostroj (Belarus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated entity in Belarus, previously involved in the Nezhinsky potash mine project for Slavkaliy. Coordinates Belarusian operations.
• REDPATH DEILMANN FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench subsidiary of REDPATH DEILMANN, operating the Joseph-Else mine project in Strasbourg, France.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Master Drilling Group: Global raise boring and shaft sinking specialist operating across multiple continents. Directly competes in mechanized shaft construction and raise boring services, especially for deep mining projects.
• DMC Mining Services: Canadian-based mining contractor providing shaft sinking, raise boring, and underground construction. Direct peer competing for North American and international shaft projects as part of broader Redpath-adjacent competitive set.
• Thyssen Schachtbau GmbH: German shaft construction specialist, direct competitor in conventional shaft sinking. Forms consortium partner with REDPATH DEILMANN on SuedLink HVDC project (ARGE Schächte Heilbronn) — making it both ally and primary domestic competitor.
• Shaft Sinkers International: South African specialist shaft sinking contractor with global operations. Direct peer in conventional and mechanized shaft construction for mining projects worldwide.
• Byrnecut Group: Australian-based specialist underground mining contractor offering shaft sinking, mine development, and production services. Direct competitor for international shaft construction tenders, particularly in critical minerals and deep mines.

Emerging players

• Boart Longyear: Global drilling services and equipment provider for mining and exploration. Adjacent competitor in drilling-related services for shaft sinking and underground mine construction projects.

Broad incumbents

• Redpath Mining (Parent Group): Canadian parent company of REDPATH DEILMANN and global mining contractor operating in shaft sinking, mine development, and underground construction across all five continents. Parent-affiliated peer whose project pipeline and capabilities overlap with REDPATH DEILMANN.
• Macmahon Holdings: Australian mining services and infrastructure contractor with shaft sinking capability within its broader underground mining portfolio. Competes for Australian and Indo-Pacific shaft and mine development projects.
• Herrenknecht AG: Global leader in mechanized tunneling and shaft boring equipment manufacturing. Supplies shaft boring roadheader technology used in shaft sinking industry and is referenced as a working partner of REDPATH DEILMANN. Adjacent player as equipment supplier/competitor in mechanized shaft construction.
• Cementation (Skanska): International shaft sinking and mine construction contractor operating across multiple continents as part of Skanska. Direct competitor in shaft construction services for mining clients globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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