What New Concept Mining does

New Concept Mining (NCM), founded in 1986 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, designs and manufactures ground support and rock reinforcement equipment for underground mining operators. The company sells a comprehensive product portfolio across six categories: rockbolts (both quasi-static variants such as Hydrabolt, X-Pandabolt, Swellex, Helix Pumpable Bolt and self-drilling/hollow core bolts, and energy-absorbing variants including the PAR1 family, Vulcan Bolt, MP1 Bolt, and BoraBolt), cable anchors (Anti-Spin Cable), monitoring and warning devices (FOGLight and FOGStick early warning systems), safety nets (Rockstop), pre-stressing units (Jackpot and Jackpack), and a newly launched hydraulic rock drill family (HRD100 with PP100 power pack and PL100 pusher leg). Its core technology rests on proprietary mechanical designs — notably patented non-return valves, self-activating expansion shells, and energy-absorbing yielding bolt architectures — supported by in-house testing facilities including a Dynamic Impact Tester (DIT) and Combination Shear and Tensile (CST) apparatus.

NCM operates a sales-led, enterprise field sales model, collaborating directly with underground mining operators to develop customized solutions for difficult ground conditions including seismically active and squeezing environments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers contact the company directly for quotes, and engagements are structured as multi-year enterprise contracts. Distribution is direct to mining operators globally, leveraging Epiroc's worldwide distribution and service network since NCM's acquisition by Epiroc in December 2019, when NCM became Epiroc's dedicated ground support division. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and serves a concentrated base of large mining customers, including Anglo American and Northam Platinum.

NCM opened a new Hydraulic Rock Drill manufacturing plant in Johannesburg in September 2024 to produce equipment for hard-rock mining, extending its manufacturing footprint and product surface beyond ground support tendons into drilling equipment. The company is privately held, headquartered at 109 Adcock Ingram Avenue, Aeroton (Johannesburg), with an additional branch in Rustenburg, and operates with a headcount in the 501–1000 band.

Name

New Concept Mining

Legal name

New Concept Mining

Website

https://ncm.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

New Concept Mining, founded 1986 in Johannesburg and acquired by Epiroc in 2019, designs and manufactures ground support equipment — rockbolts, cable anchors, monitoring devices, safety nets, pre-stressing units, and hydraulic rock drills — for underground mining operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Ground Support Equipment

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH)

Keywords

• Ground support solutions
• Underground mining equipment
• Rock reinforcement products
• Mining safety equipment
• Hydraulic rock drills

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ground Support Products: Manufacturing and supplying comprehensive range of roof support products, rock monitoring systems, and associated accessories for underground mining operations. Products include rockbolts, cable anchors, monitoring devices, safety nets, pre-stressing units, and accessories.
2. Hydraulic Rock Drill Equipment: Manufacturing and supplying hydraulic rock drills including HRD100 rock drill and PP100 power pack for hard-rock mining operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

New Concept Mining manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of ground support products, rock monitoring systems, and associated accessories for underground mining operations. The portfolio includes specialized rockbolts (quasi-static and energy-absorbing variants), cable anchors, early warning monitoring devices, safety nets, pre-stressing units, hydraulic rock drills, and accessories, designed for difficult ground conditions including seismic and squeezing environments.

Product overview

New Concept Mining (NCM), acquired by Epiroc in 2019, is a dedicated ground support solutions provider since 1986. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of underground mining support products organized into core categories: Rockbolts (including quasi-static variants like Helix Pumpable Bolt, Hydrabolt, X-Pandabolt, Swellex, and Self-Drilling/Hollow Core bolts; and energy-absorbing variants like PAR1 Resin Bolt, PAR1 Pumpable Bolt, Vulcan Bolt, MP1 Bolt, BoraBolt, and PAR1-K Bolt for high-stress environments), Cable Anchors (Anti-Spin Cable), Monitoring and Warning Devices (FOGLight and FOGStick early warning systems), Safety Nets (Rockstop range), Pre-stressing Units (Jackpot and Jackpack), Hydraulic Rock Drill systems (HRD100 with PP100 Power Pack and PL100 Pusher Leg), and Accessories (Airpumps, Combi Nozzles, and related equipment). Products are complemented by in-house testing facilities including Resin bolt installation machine, Combination Shear and Tensile testing (CST), and Dynamic Impact Testing (DIT) equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HRD100: Hydraulic Rock Drill product line including HRD100 rock drill, PP100 power pack, and PL100 pusher leg
• Jackpot
• Jackpack
• Rockstop
• FOGStick
• FOGLight
• Anti-Spin Cable
• PAR1-K Bolt
• BoraBolt
• MP1 Bolt
• Vulcan Bolt
• PAR1 Pumpable Bolt
• PAR1 Resin Bolt

Products and services

• PAR1 Resin Bolt Resin anchored yielding rockbolt with paddle sets for resin mixing and anchoring, designed for dynamic and squeezing ground conditions.
• PAR1 Pumpable Bolt Energy absorbing rockbolt for two-step installation with pumpable resin grout, designed for squeezing and dynamic ground conditions.
• Vulcan Bolt Integrated primary and secondary support system with full column frictional bond for absorption of energy in squeezing and dynamic ground conditions. Available in Value and Mid-line versions.
• MP1 Bolt Fully encapsulated, end anchored yielding bolt designed for mechanized installations with immediate support capability and post-grouting.
• BoraBolt Self-drilling hollow core rockbolt for quasi-static through to dynamic and squeezing ground conditions; configurable as self-drilling or two-step installation.
• PAR1-K Bolt Push-in, end-anchored yielding bolt for installation in pre-grouted holes, designed for energy absorption in squeezing and dynamic ground conditions.
• Helix Pumpable Bolt Rockbolt for two-step installation with pumpable resin or grout in quasi-static ground conditions, with integrated radial seals for percussion tolerance.
• Self-Drilling and Hollow Core Rockbolts Hollow core rockbolts serving as both drill string during drilling and support tendon once grouted. Self-drilling anchors (SDAs) combine drilling and bolting in one step; Hollow Core bolts require pre-drilling.
• Hydrabolt Hydraulically expanded rockbolt with superior bond strength for tensile loading applications, featuring a patented non-return valve for increased pull-out resistance.
• X-Pandabolt Hydraulically expanded rockbolt that releases internal pressure after installation, allowing greater deformation tolerance than Hydrabolt for lateral rock movement; fitted with integral load indicator.
• Swellex Hydraulically expanded rockbolt made from sealed steel tube folded on itself, offering strong performance and interaction with rock mass with quick installation.
• Anti-Spin Cable Cable anchor utilizing a self-activating expansion shell for instant pre-tensioning prior to grouting, with integrated grouting mechanism for full encapsulation and an anti-spin mechanism preventing torque reduction.
• FOGLight Early warning device designed to detect and warn mining crews of displacement in the rock above through LED indicators.
• FOGStick Early warning device designed to detect and warn mining crews of roof closure above a working area, featuring spring-loaded design and flashing LED indicators.
• Rockstop Safety Nets Areal coverage safety nets designed to protect miners from falls of ground occurring between installed permanent and temporary support, engineered to arrest a 2 tonne or 450 kg mass dropped from 300 mm height with minimal deflection; available in various apertures and sizes.
• Pre-stressing Units (Jackpot and Jackpack) Inflatable hydraulic devices for safe and efficient installation of elongate support, including the Jackpot for elongate support units and the Jackpack for underground mine cribs, packs and mats.
• Ground Support Accessories Complete range of accessories including High Pressure Airpumps, Low Pressure Airpumps, Combi Nozzle, Hose Protector, Pressure gauges, Safety Pistols, Nozzles, and repair kits to complement NCM's ground support product range.
• HRD100 Hydraulic Rock Drill Fast drilling hydraulic rock drill with low cost per metre drilled, featuring soft start function, increased drill rate, 50% lower perceived noise than pneumatic drills, five-step water adjustment for flushing, and vibration damping polyurethane cover.
• PP100 Power Pack Lightweight compact power pack for the HRD100 hydraulic rock drill, featuring smart oil monitoring, water cooling, automatic overheat protection, and stackable design.
• PL100 Pusher Leg Pusher leg connected to the HRD100 rock drill via single port connection, with rugged design suited for narrow mining, tungsten carbide steel teeth, and water-powered operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% lower perceived noise compared to pneumatic drills with HRD100
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EpirocflagshipOthers · 1 January 2019Epiroc acquired New Concept Mining in 2019, making NCM the dedicated ground support division of Epiroc globally. The acquisition combined NCM's specialized ground support solutions with Epiroc's global reach to improve customer support capabilities worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Normet: Manufacturer of underground mining equipment and explosives delivery systems including rock reinforcement and ground support products. Comparable in targeting underground mining customers with safety-focused support solutions.
• DSI Underground: Direct competitor in ground support systems including rockbolts, cable bolts, and strata reinforcement for underground mines. Most comparable in product category, customer base (underground mines), and business model.
• Jennmar: Major manufacturer of ground control products including rockbolts, cable bolts, and resin products for underground mining. Direct competitor in the specialty ground support space, particularly in North American and Australian markets.
• Boart Longyear: Provider of drilling services and equipment for the mining industry including consumables and rock drilling tools. Comparable in serving underground mining customers with hard-rock drilling and ground support solutions.
• MacLean Engineering: Manufacturer of underground mining equipment including ground support installation tools, bolters, and drilling equipment. Comparable in product category (mining support equipment) and target customer (underground mines).
• Minova (part of Bouygues Construction): Global supplier of ground support and rock consolidation products including rockbolts, resins, and strata reinforcement systems for underground mining. Direct competitor with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• FLSmidth: Global supplier of equipment and services to the mining and cement industries, with some ground support and underground mining solutions. Broader portfolio than NCM but overlapping customer base in major mining houses.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Major diversified mining equipment OEM offering ground support products alongside drilling, loading, and haulage equipment. Overlaps with NCM in rockbolts and rock drills but operates at far greater scale across the full mining value chain.
• Caterpillar Underground Mining: Major diversified heavy equipment OEM with underground mining product lines including longwall systems and roof support equipment. Overlaps with NCM in providing equipment to underground coal and hard-rock mines.
• Epiroc: NCM's parent company and global mining equipment OEM. Provides the distribution and service backbone for NCM's products while also offering adjacent drilling and rock reinforcement solutions across surface and underground mining.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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