Projects

Dalradian Gold Ltd

Dalradian Gold Limited

Underground Mine Development & Specialist Mining Services

QME has been a key underground mining contractor for Dalradian Gold Limited at the Curraghinalt Gold Project in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The project is recognised as one of the highest-grade undeveloped gold deposits in Europe and represents one of the most significant underground mining developments in the UK and Ireland.

Working within a challenging exploration and development environment, QME has delivered specialist underground mining services, supporting Dalradian’s bulk sample programme and the continued advancement of the Curraghinalt Project through safe, efficient and technically complex underground operations.

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Development

Underground Development Contract

Delivering Critical Mine Access

QME was appointed to undertake the Underground Bulk Sample Development Project, providing the expertise, personnel and equipment required to safely advance underground mine development.

The scope of works included:

 

  • Underground mine development
  • Drill and blast operations
  • Mucking and haulage
  • Ground support installation
  • Rock bolting
  • Mesh installation
  • Underground scaling
  • Mine services installation
  • Ventilation infrastructure
  • Underground water management
  • Development of access drives for geological evaluation
Working within strict engineering tolerances, QME ensured safe access to the orebody while supporting Dalradian’s geological investigations and future mine planning.

02

Bulk Sample

Bulk Sample Development Project

Supporting Resource Evaluation

The Bulk Sample Development Programme formed an important stage in progressing the Curraghinalt Project.
QME’s experienced underground mining teams worked closely with Dalradian’s technical personnel to develop underground access that enabled:
  • Detailed geological assessment
  • Orebody evaluation
  • Geotechnical investigations
  • Ground condition monitoring
  • Collection of representative bulk samples
  • Validation of future mining methods

Every stage of the project required precise underground excavation while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental management and quality control.

 

The successful completion of these works provided valuable engineering and geological information that supports the ongoing advancement of the Curraghinalt Project.

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Specialist

Specialist Underground Mining Services

Complete In-House Mining Capability

QME delivered a fully integrated underground contracting solution, supplying experienced personnel together with specialist mining equipment and technical expertise.

Services included:
  • Underground drilling
  • Controlled blasting operations
  • Mechanical excavation
  • Ground stabilisation
  • Rock support installation
  • Underground logistics
  • Mine infrastructure installation
  • Mobile equipment operation
  • Mechanical maintenance support
  • Ongoing underground project supervision
By self-performing the complete underground mining package, QME ensured efficient project delivery while maintaining consistent quality, productivity and safety throughout the programme.
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Safety & Operational Excellence

Safety & Operational Excellence

Working to the Highest Standards

Operating within an active underground exploration environment required detailed planning and disciplined execution.
QME’s project delivery focused on:
  • Industry-leading health and safety performance
  • Continuous risk assessment
  • Environmental compliance
  • Efficient underground logistics
  • Reliable equipment availability
  • Skilled underground supervisors and crews
  • Collaborative planning with the client team
This approach enabled critical development works to progress safely while supporting Dalradian’s long-term project objectives.
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Project Outcomes

Project Outcomes

QME’s involvement in the Curraghinalt Project has demonstrated the company’s ability to successfully deliver complex underground development projects within technically demanding mining environments.

 

By combining experienced personnel, specialised mining equipment and integrated project management, QME has helped advance one of the most important precious metals projects in the UK and Ireland.

Project Highlights

  • Delivery of the Underground Bulk Sample Development Project
  • Specialist underground mine development
  • Drill and blast operations
  • Ground support and rock reinforcement
  • Underground infrastructure installation
  • Bulk sample access development
  • Safe, efficient project execution
  • Experienced underground mining workforce
  • Supporting the long-term development of the Curraghinalt Gold Project