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Operational performance
Cycle analysis, bottleneck removal, productivity improvement and practical performance systems.
Global underground mining support
Grounded in integrity.
Accountable in action.
BR Mining strengthens underground operations through field-led advisory, high-speed development implementation, operator capability and disciplined execution.
15+ yearsUnderground mining experience
Field-ledSolutions built for execution
AccountableClear ownership and outcomes
GlobalExperience with international reach
Core services
Support built around the way underground operations actually work.
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Underground development
High-speed development setup and implementation, development planning, jumbo operations and heading execution.
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Bolt and bore training
Practical operator coaching and competency development for jumbo and Bolt/Bore operations.
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Safety, risk and compliance
Field-focused risk controls, safe work practices, standards alignment and operational discipline.
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Equipment and process optimisation
Equipment utilisation, workflow review, fault finding and repeatable operating practices.
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Project and execution support
Operational readiness, priority-area action plans, contractor integration and delivery oversight.
Why BR Mining
Measured improvement across operations, projects and teams.
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Rapid operational turnarounds
Delivered 15–25% INCREASES in development and production across multiple operations within THREE MONTHS, demonstrating RAPID PRODUCTION UPLIFT.
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Decline project management
Managed project setup work and Bolt/Bore implementation. Led a LOW-COST, HIGH-VOLUME development team that reduced mine haulage time by 40%, unlocking future capacity through DEVELOPMENT OPTIMISATION.
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PRODUCTIVITY UPLIFT
Increased face pull rate by 20% while navigating language and communication barriers at an international operation. Coached and mentored underground teams to improve CYCLE EFFICIENCY, competency and SAFETY DISCIPLINE.
From review to result
A direct, field-led way of working.
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Understand the operation
Observe the work, listen to the workforce and establish the real constraints affecting the result.
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Set clear priorities
Translate findings into focused actions, ownership, practical measures and an achievable sequence.
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Implement alongside the team
Support leaders and operators through setup, coaching, coordination and disciplined execution.
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Measure and sustain
Track performance, address emerging constraints and embed repeatable operating practices.
Company overview
Frontline experience. Operational perspective.
BR Mining provides practical underground mining support built on more than 15 years of frontline and operational leadership experience. Every engagement is grounded in integrity, clear ownership and measurable performance.
Led by James Telfer, Director & Principal Consultant, BR Mining works across borders to help mine operators strengthen development performance, workforce capability, safety systems and execution discipline.
James Telfer
Director & Principal Consultant
DevelopmentJumbo operations and high-speed implementation
CapabilityOperator coaching and practical training
ExecutionOperational improvement and project support
Across borders. Accountable at every level.
Build the next improvement into your operation.
Available for project-based support, operational improvement, high-speed development implementation and leadership advisory engagements.