Engineering

Shaft Sinking

Engineering expertise for complex underground shaft sinking equipment

Specialist underground capability

Supporting critical underground infrastructure

As mines continually progress deeper to access the ore bodies, shafts are critically important to maintaining mine access, ventilation, pumping, power and groundwater supply; in addition to materials handling.

Wilshaw provides specialist mechanical and structural engineering for shaft sinking projects, assisting in the development of shaft systems that support safe and efficient broader underground workings.

SHAFT SINKING EXPERTISE

Specialist underground engineering

Designed for complex shaft infrastructure

Wilshaw has more than 35+ years’ experience supporting shaft sinking projects across Australian and international underground mining operations. We work directly with mining companies, contractors and engineering firms to design the critical infrastructure that supports shaft construction, mine access and long-term operation. Our experience includes:

Shaft sinking stages
Headframes and structural steelwork
Ventilation infrastructure
Ore and waste pass infrastructure
Mine backfill systems
Access platforms and maintenance systems
Structural modifications and bespoke steelwork
Temporary and permanent underground infrastructure

Crane lowering a green multi-deck shaft sinking stage into a shaft

COmplete delivery

End-to-end engineering

From design through to drafting and fabrication support

Wilshaw provides mechanical and structural engineering throughout every stage of a shaft sinking project, from concept development and detailed design through to fabrication support and site implementation.

As mines continue to develop deeper ore bodies, our engineering supports the infrastructure required for safe mine access, ventilation, materials handling and future operational expansion. With practical mining experience and strong fabrication partnerships, we deliver engineered outcomes that balance safety, constructability and long-term performance.

Cross-section illustration of a shaft sinking stage suspended in a shaft

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Why partner with Wilshaw

Specialist engineering for Australia’s most demanding underground projects.

Shaft Sinking Specialists

Proven experience in the delivery of engineering services for major shaft sinking projects across Australia and internationally.

Underground Mining Experience

Practical mechanical and structural engineering backed by over 35 years of underground mining expertise.

Practical Delivery

Engineering solutions developed with constructability, safety and long-term asset performance in mind.

Australian Capability

WA-based engineering supported by trusted Australian manufacturing and long-term industry partnerships.

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Mining infrastructure and equipment designed to perform in demanding mining environments

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