trade mining services
A company that strives for professionalism and excellence through our people, sharing knowledge, experience, achieving results and delivering on what we promise
TRADE MINING SERVICES
FRONTLINE UNDERGROUND TRAINING. MEASURABLE RESULTS.
A hands-on consultant, training service and labour hire company turning around challenging mining issues and production challenges through our people.
Specialists in Jumbo, Long Hole and Loader operator training, with up to 40% improvement in operator cycle-time performance in bolting and boring cycle times through structured, hands-on coaching, mentoring and site-specific operational support. While also delivering a full individual report post training to your management team.
At Trade Mining Services we utilise our decades of experience across a range of commodities and mining methods to solve Infrastructure issues, logistical problems and operational concerns. Our team, work alongside your staff to provide cost-effective solutions for your mining operation, Assisting with cycle times and waste reduction methods.
With our highly skilled Engineers, Maintenance and mining personal who bring expertise and qualifications necessary to excel in all areas on the mining sector.
See our Consultancy Services and Labour Hire Services below for more details.
Developing 2nd and 3rd Tier Jumbo, Long Hole and Loader Operators into confident, productive frontline operators.
Trade Mining Services delivers hands-on training at the face, working alongside operators in real underground conditions. We combine practical coaching with measurable site production data, individual operator assessments and performance reporting to identify lost time, improve operating techniques and tighten cycle times.
Our focus is simple, TMS builds on operators capability, reduce rework, over break, damage downtime, and develop operators who can consistently deliver at the work front, bringing there skill set up to frontline status.
UP TO 40% IMPROVEMENT IN MEASURED OPERATOR PERFORMANCE
YOUR OPERATORS ARE YOUR PRODUCTION CAPABILITY
A capable operator can have a significant impact on safety, productivity and production performance.
Trade Mining Services works with underground mining operations to identify capability gaps, develop 2nd and 3rd Tier operators and help move them towards consistent frontline performance.
Our training is practical, hands-on and delivered underground, on the equipment and in the conditions your operators actually face.
Most importantly, we don’t stop at training. We use site data and individual performance reporting to help demonstrate what has changed.
SPECIALIST OPERATOR TRAINING
JUMBO OPERATOR TRAINING
Hands-on development focused on drilling, bolting, cycle times, ground support and consistent frontline performance.
LONG HOLE OPERATOR TRAINING
Practical operator development focused on accuracy, productivity, equipment performance and production outcomes.
LOADER OPERATOR TRAINING
Developing operator capability, machine utilisation and efficient production practices underground.
TRAINING YOU CAN MEASURE. PERFORMANCE YOU CAN SEE.
Training shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise.
Trade Mining Services uses site production and fleet-management data to establish performance baselines, track operator development and demonstrate measurable improvement.
Our reporting gives management greater visibility into individual operator capability and the operational factors affecting productivity.
VERIFIED PRODUCTION GAINS
We benchmark operator performance against your site’s fleet-management data to identify measurable changes in productivity and cycle-time performance.
OPERATOR CAPABILITY
Individual capability matrices provide management with clear visibility of operator development, strengths and areas requiring further coaching.
WASTE & EFFICIENCY
Our reports identify operational issues such as overbreak, poor look-out angles and other factors that can contribute to unnecessary costs and reduced productivity.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. SEE THE DATA.
Our reporting gives management a clear view of individual operator development and measurable performance outcomes.
View examples of the reports provided as part of our training programs.
Performance reports shown on this website have been blurred to protect client and operator confidentiality. Contact us for more information or to request a detailed example.
FROM ASSESSMENT TO MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENT
UP TO 40%
IMPROVEMENT IN MEASURED OPERATOR PERFORMANCE
Results vary depending on operator experience, equipment, site conditions and the starting performance baseline.
BUILD THE CAPABILITY YOU ALREADY HAVE.
The next high-performing operator may already be on your payroll.
Trade Mining Services specialises in developing 2nd and 3rd Tier operators through targeted coaching, mentoring and hands-on machine training.
Rather than simply identifying capability gaps, we work with your operators to close them — helping develop the confidence, knowledge and practical skills required for consistent frontline performance.
RESULTS FROM THE PEOPLE ON THE GROUND
Hear directly from operators who have worked with Trade Mining Services to develop their skills, confidence and productivity.
I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to learn from Zane. His expertise, passion and commitment to excellence have equipped me with the skills needed to operate the jumbo effectively. I wholeheartedly recommend Zane to anyone seeking top-notch training in the field.'
If that meant drawing pictures on paper or painting on ground to make it clear and precise.
My cycle time has definitely improved and understanding how to actually turn a decline with the theory to back the process. Their knowledge and experience of mining practices is second to none."
45+ YEARS OF UNDERGROUND EXPERIENCE
Trade Mining Services is led by experienced mining professionals Dion Tangey and Zane Simpson, bringing more than 45 years of combined industry experience.
With extensive underground experience across Australia and international mining operations, the team brings practical knowledge that comes from working on the equipment, in the crews and in the conditions faced by modern mining operations.
REPORTING EXCELLENCE
TRAINING
Performance Reporting & Measurable ROI
At Trade Mining Services, we believe training shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise. It should deliver visible, bottom-line results. That’s why every program we run includes comprehensive, data-driven reporting to keep management informed and track operator development.
What Our Reports Deliver to Your Management Team:
• Verified Production Gains: We benchmark post-training operator data directly against your site’s fleet management metrics (such as Pitram) to show precise, verifiable percentage increases in lineal meters drilled per operating hour.
• Operator Capability Matrices: Get clear visibility over individual crew development. Our matrix scoring tracks specific structural competencies in both boring and bolting, helping you identify your top performers and target future coaching needs.
• Cost & Waste Reduction Insights: We don’t just watch the drills; we watch the face. Our reports actively identify and target costly operational deviations—like overbreak and poor look-out angles—saving you thousands in unnecessary mucking, fibercrete, and ground support.
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BUILDING SKILLS. IMPROVING PERFORMANCE. DELIVERING RESULTS.
TRAINING PRINCIPLES
We don’t just train operators; we deliver measurable, site-verified efficiency gains. By tracking data directly from site fleet management systems (like Pitram), we give management full visibility into frontline progress.
READY TO SEE WHAT YOUR OPERATORS COULD IMPROVE?
Every mining operation has different equipment, people, conditions and production targets.
Let’s talk about yours.
Trade Mining Services can work with your team to identify operator capability gaps, develop targeted training programs and establish measurable performance outcomes.
