Doug Hood Mining

Current projects

Stockton Mine – Earth dam and stormwater sump

June 12, 2023

The earth dam and stormwater containment sump constructed by Doug Hood Mining Ltd (DHML) at Stockton Mine are complete. With a final crest level of RL737m, the 610,000 bcm dam embankment is 30 metres high. Excavation of the mine...Read more

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Stockton Mine-Field Service Mechanic

June 10, 2023

With a solid programme of work ahead we are looking for another Field Service Mechanic based at our Stockton Mine workshop. Focused on fleet availability for a busy contract mining operation this role is based on a 5-on 2-off roster. The successful...Read more

Stockton Mine – Fines retention dam

August 31, 2020

In mid 2019 Doug Hood Mining Ltd was tasked with constructing a fines retention dam for BT Mining at Stockton Coal Mine. The dam embankment will require approximately 500,000 m3 of drilled and blasted bulk material excavated with an EX1900 primarily...Read more

Stockton Mine – McCabes, Cypress & EX1900

January 9, 2020

EX1900 production excavator on the move. McCabes is a group of coal bearing and mined out blocks onto which a coal fines storage structure, haul road and stormwater sump will be built. Cypress is a coal block requiring overburden...Read more

Stockton Mine SN14 overburden stripping contract

May 10, 2019

In early 2018 Doug Hood Mining Ltd was awarded the contract to strip 1.0 million bcm of overburden from the SN14 block at Stockton Mine. The volume was increased in late 2018 to 1.5 million bcm extending work to mid-2019. This work utilised 40, 120...Read more

Two Volvo A45G articulated dump trucks for Stockton projects

November 6, 2018

In September 2018 we purchased two Volvo A45G articulated dump trucks from TransDiesel Christchurch for DHML projects at Stockton Mine. With tray capacity of 26m3 and 6-wheel-drive these trucks are generally utilised in softer and less developed...Read more

ISO9001 certified for mining and civil contracting including hire of plant and equipment

August 27, 2018

Quality management system certification revalidated against ISO9001:2015 First gained in 1997, ISO9001 certified management system is the backbone for company processes which alongside the maintenance and accounting functions ensures the company...Read more

Large scale mining fleet for hire or project services

September 2, 2014

We have completed the refurbishment of a large scale mining fleet now available for hire or project services (gallery below). For hire: Excavators 180 – 200 tonne Dozers D9 – D11 Rigid dump trucks 100 tonne Loader 11 m3 Grader...Read more