Taking Corica Underground
We're bringing African mining expertise built since 2002 below the surface. Our first underground project is underway — and we're building a division to match the standards our clients already trust us for on the surface.
A Natural Next Step
Since 2002, Corica has built its reputation on the surface — moving millions of tonnes, building infrastructure, and delivering for Africa's leading miners. Now we're taking that expertise underground.
Corica Underground is a new division, but it's built on a proven foundation: the same safety culture, the same local knowledge, and the same commitment to doing what we say we'll do.
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Our Underground Capabilities
From portal construction through to rehabilitation — the full underground lifecycle.
Project Start-Up & Portal Construction
High wall ground support, infrastructure setup, and portal construction — building safe, solid foundations for underground operations.
Decline & Level Development
High-speed development methodologies for decline construction, level infrastructure, and ore body access.
Production & Rehabilitation
From drilling and blasting through to ore extraction, and ultimately responsible mine closure and land rehabilitation.
Proving It Underground
Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine
Our first underground contract — and already delivering results that speak for themselves. At Rosh Pinah in Namibia, we're developing the decline from both surface and underground simultaneously, achieving advance rates that set the standard.
High-Speed Development, Proven on Day One
At Rosh Pinah, Corica is delivering high-speed decline development for Appian Capital's zinc operation — achieving 240 metres per month on a single heading. That's the kind of rate that earns repeat contracts.
What makes this project unique is the dual-access approach: we're developing the decline simultaneously from the surface portal and from underground. This accelerates the programme and demonstrates the operational flexibility that Corica brings to complex underground environments.
Why Corica Underground?
African Mining Experience Since 2002
Our surface mining operations have built deep relationships, safety systems, and operational knowledge across 6 countries. We're applying that same foundation underground.
Safety Is Non-Negotiable
Underground mining demands the highest safety standards. Our group-wide culture — built since 2002 — transfers directly to every underground operation we undertake.
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Download Our Capability Statement
Learn about our underground mining vision, capabilities, and the Rosh Pinah project.
Download Underground Mining Capability Statement (PDF)Interested in Going Underground?
We're building something new — with the same standards our surface clients already trust. If you have an underground project in Africa, we'd like to hear about it.