Mining

Decades of expertise in civil engineering and heavy construction throughout the early 20th century made expansion into contract mining a natural, logical move by N.A. Degerstrom, Inc. Since the early 1960s, when the company began its contract mining business, NAD has produced millions of ounces of gold from billions of tons of ore, as well as large quantities of zinc, lead, copper, phosphate, limestone, talc, and other critical minerals. As it did so, it established itself as a highly reliable and innovative low-cost operator.

From the first shot to the final reclamation, N.A. Degerstrom, Inc. can provide the knowledge and flexibility to complete your mining project in a safe and efficient manner.

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Drilling & Blasting

N.A. Degerstrom, Inc. is one of the leading contractors for drilling and blasting services in the western United States. The latest technology is deployed with proven experience and skill to deliver best-in-class results to the mining sector.

Stripping/Overburden Removal/Contract Mining

In open pit mining operations, it is necessary to remove overburden and other barren waste materials in order to access ore from which minerals can be extracted economically. The process of mining overburden and waste materials is referred to as stripping. In the production stage of some operations, further development of the mine requires a phase of unusually high overburden removal activity that is similar in nature to preproduction mine development.

NAD’s pit development and engineering expertise, together with its large and diverse equipment fleet provides for optimum use of equipment during stripping operations. NAD provides the equipment and personnel to achieve maximum productivity while meeting the client’s schedule, thereby allowing for a more flexible mine plan.

N.A. Degerstrom, Inc. has successfully contract-mined for over 60 years. Through careful collaboration, ore can be directly placed or stockpiled for further processing.

Reclamation

N.A. Degerstrom, Inc. provides outstanding environmental restoration services to state and federal agencies as well as private firms. Quality, sensitivity, knowledge, and attention to detail are imperative when it comes to restoring the beauty and integrity of our nation's land. Whether as a follow-up to a mining or construction project of our own or as a separate contract to restore a parcel of land after another firm’s operations, NAD deploys the latest technology and equipment backed by proven experience to deliver best-in-class results.

Crushing

N.A. Degerstrom, Inc. has a specialized team to manage the complete crushing process. Its extensive fleet of crushing equipment makes it possible to mobilize anywhere in the western U.S. on short notice. NAD can crush and screen almost any type of material in many different plant configurations, producing aggregates of all types, from rip rap to road base - even filter rock or chips; NAD produces quality products every time.

Leach Pad & Tailings Dams

N.A. Degerstrom, Inc. brings experience and equipment required for construction of new leach pad and tailings dam facilities as well as extensions to existing systems. NAD has built and maintained some of the largest multiple-layer containment systems for its clients. That’s why NAD has earned the reputation as the go-to contractor for leach pad and tailings dam projects.