Mine Site
Rehabilitation

Mining rehabilitation is a critical aspect of responsible and sustainable mining

collecting native seed for mine site rehabilitation

MINE SITE REHABILITATION

As a major supplier of Australian native and pasture seeds, AustraHort supports clients during mine closure and rehabilitation projects with the seed required to meet project objectives.

PRODUCTS  we provide for mine site rehabilitation:

  • supply bulk quantities of native & pasture seed for re-vegetation

We have the capacity to supply bulk quantities of homogenously mixed seed in packaging suitable for most projects from our Queensland warehouse.

We supply quality tree, shrub, grass and groundcover seed for a variety of vegetation re-establishment projects. Our seed is suitable for application via drone seeding, direct seeding or hydromulching / hydroseeding methods.

RE-ESTABLISHING VEGETATION

SERVICES we provide for mine site rehabilitation:

  1. guidance on species selection to align with site characteristics
  2. seed mixing & packaging to site specific requirements
  3. processing seed to suit various application methods for best results
  4. working with onsite environmental staff or consultants to ensure the best possible outcome

We work with you to understand project goals, providing specialist advice to help deliver effective revegetation strategies. Our team have the knowledge and experience to assist you with species selection, application rates, methods and timing.

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Australian native seeds

QUALITY ASSURED

Clients can be confident they can achieve their project objectives with our quality assurance processes.

Our seed is supported with:

  • germination & purity results
    – assessed by independent NATA accredited laboratories
  • traceable supply chain data
  • storage in atmosphere-controlled seed rooms to maintain quality

  • compliance with Australian Seed Federation codes of practice

Talk to our team today about how we can help with your revegetation project

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Agronomy and horticulture technical expertise allows us to align plant species features with site characteristics including:

  • physical & chemical soil parameters
  • topography & water/runoff management controls 

We have experience working with various application equipment including UAV, direct seed drill and surface application methods (seed spinner).

Our team regularly work with on-site staff to meet and exceed regulatory and corporate rehabilitation requirements. 

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SOME PROJECTS WE'VE WORKED ON

BMA – Blackwater Coal Mine Rehabilitation Project 2021

Glencore – Newlands Coal 2021

Anglo American – Dawson Mine 2022

BMA – Goonyella Riverside Rehabilitation Project 2023-4

BMA – Caval Ridge 2023

Anglo American – CapCoal

Glencore – Oaky Creek

BMA – Saraji 2024

Jellinbah Mine 2024

Whitehaven – Blackwater Mine 2024

Middlemount Coal 2024

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