PYBAR Mining Services

Name: PYBAR Mining Services
Address: Orange, NSW, 2800, AU
Telephone: +61263616400

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PYBAR, a Thiess Company, is an Australia-based provider with core competencies in metalliferous underground hard rock mining.

PYBAR Mining Services is a leader in underground contract mining services delivering on projects from large established mining operations to greenfield developments. Founded in 1993, our success is based on safe, rapid underground infrastructure development and consistent reliable production, delivering on projects from large established mining operations to greenfield developments. Strategically headquartered in Orange, Central New South Wales, PYBAR has established infrastructure and operations Australia-wide. PYBAR’s underground mining services include:
• Mine development
• Production mining
• Cablebolting and production drilling
• Raise boring and associated services
• Shotcreting and shaft lining
• Plant and equipment hire

PYBAR has grown to one of the largest underground hard rock mining contractors in Australia by focusing on productivity and the needs of our clients. We have a strong solutions-based culture backed by long-standing operational teams, hands-on and experienced senior management and industry-leading systems in both safety and performance reporting.

21/09/2026

Proudly announcing our employees of the month for August; monthly winners in the PYBAR Core Awards for the projects below. Thanks to each of these team members for setting the standard!

RAISE BORE & SHAFTLINING DIVISION: Brock Eddy

ROSEBERY: Jack Davis

ELOISE: Daniel Perks

HILLGROVE: James Lane

SUNDAY CREEK: Rick Carney

CORPORATE: Phillip Viljoen

17/09/2026

Congratulations to Luke Williams, Project Manager at PYBAR’s Eloise Copper Mine project, on 10 years’ service!

Like many other PYBAR team members, Luke chose to return to PYBAR following an earlier stint, first joining us in 2013 at the Starra and Osborne projects until ore reserves were exhausted in October 2015. He took the opportunity to rejoin us in 2016 as a Jumbo Operator at Mungana and King Vol, becoming Shift Supervisor at King Vol and Black Rock then Mine Foreman at Black Rock before being appointed Project Manager. He has also held Project Manager roles at PYBAR’s Mount Isa Copper Operations (MICO) and George Fisher projects and has been at Eloise since early last year.

Luke first joined the mining industry in 1995 and has continued to excel ever since. He loves being in the Australian bush and holds a science degree majoring in environmental science. He spent some time working with the CSIRO and a cultural heritage consulting company, but mining is where he found his true home.

A standout employee, Luke was named PYBAR’s Employee of the Year in 2018. He demonstrates the PYBAR values – SAFETY, SERVICE, RESPECT + RESULTS – and sets the standard for others to follow, with many looking to him as a role model.

Luke is a real asset to PYBAR and to our clients’ operations, and we look forward to seeing him continue to develop as a leader of our industry over the coming years.

14/09/2026

Another month and another great lineup of team members in the PYBAR Core Awards! Proudly introducing our nominees for August on the projects below!

RAISE BORE & SHAFTLINING DIVISION: Tristan Rawson, Leyton Matheson, Michael Wythes, Brock Eddy

ROSEBERY: Nicholas Lamprey, Jack Davis, Jhy Payne, Tom Edwards, Phill Berry, Anthony Berry, Kyle Rogers

ELOISE: Daniel Perks, Curtis Daley, Terry Wright, Aidan Taylor, Matt Rees, Sean Hennessy, Reeyde Brown, Thomas Rogers

HILLGROVE: Nick Resta, James Lane, Jack Carew

SUNDAY CREEK: Richmond Mauwa, Trevor Able, Lance Pritchard, Rick Carney, Justin Floyd, Steve Wood, Chad Buschel

CORPORATE: Phillip Viljoen

We’ll be announcing our August Core Awards winners soon!

21/08/2026

Congratulations to Steve “Woodsy” Wood on 10 years’ service with PYBAR!

This isn’t Steve’s first rodeo with PYBAR, having returned to us following a couple of previous stints, starting back in 2006 at the Parkes workshop.

Currently Maintenance Foreman at PYBAR’s Sunday Creek project in Victoria, Steve has gained his vast skills and experience on many PYBAR projects over the years, including Northparkes, CSA, Tritton, Mineral Hill, Cadia, Peak, Woodlawn, our Raise Bore Division and the Orange head office workshop.

Cool and contemplative, Steve is a quiet achiever who doesn’t say much; so, when he speaks, people listen! What follows is often wise, comedic or a “setting-straight” if required. The quality of Steve’s workmanship certainly speaks for itself, and he was recognised as PYBAR’s Runner up Employee of the year for 2024.

Outside of work, Steve is a dedicated family man and keen sports fan, spending weekends following his kids’ representative sporting events or cheering on his beloved Dragons in the NRL.

Congratulations on 10 years’ service with PYBAR, Woodsy! We’re proud to have you on our team.

20/08/2026

Congratulations to our employees of the month for July; monthly winners in the PYBAR Core Awards on the projects below. They help us set the standard in underground mining!

RAISE BORE & SHAFTLINING DIVISION: Brock Fuller

SUNDAY CREEK: John Tesalona

HILLGROVE: Dennis Hunter

ELOISE: Reeyde Brown

ROSEBERY: Tye Hall

CORPORATE: Charlie Iffland

14/08/2026

Introducing the employees nominated by their colleagues on the projects below for a July Core Award! They make us proud to be part of Team PYBAR!

RAISE BORE & SHAFTLINING DIVISION: Brock Fuller

SUNDAY CREEK: John Tesalona

HILLGROVE: Jake Neill, Caleb Rogers, Dan Rooks, Michael Dismorr, Dennis Hunter, Ben Eaton

ELOISE: Sean Hennessy, Skye Noble, Reeyde Brown, Dane Nikora

ROSEBERY: Tye Hall, Michael Dick, Benny Beadle

CORPORATE: Chantelle Hainsworth, Chanel Earsman, Laura Sharp, Charlie Iffland, Kane Divall

We’ll be announcing our monthly Core Awards winners soon!

07/08/2026

After a fantastic few days, the 2026 Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum has officially come to a close.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to have a chat with us and our Thiess Group colleagues this week.

Diggers is always a great opportunity to connect with people from across the mining industry, have genuine conversations and hear what's happening across the sector. We really appreciate everyone who took the time to visit our stand and learn more about what we do.

30/07/2026

See you at Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie, 3>5 August!

The PYBAR team will be on hand, keen to chat about our range of high quality, specialised underground mining services.

We’ll be at booth 21 with our Thiess Group colleagues from Thiess Mining, MACA and Interquip, bringing together expertise across open-pit, underground mining and engineering services.

If you’re attending, we’d love to see you there!

22/07/2026

We’re proud to announce our employees of the month for June; our monthly winners in the PYBAR Core Awards on the projects below. Judging is based on our core values - SAFETY, SERVICE, RESPECT + RESULTS – the foundations of everything we do.

SUNDAY CREEK: Zac Oostenbrink

RAISE BORE & SHAFTLINING: Calumn Maclean

HILLGROVE: Damien Williamson

ELOISE: Dan O’Driscoll

ROSEBERY: Luke Butler & Dan Morrison (joint winners)

CORPORATE: Paul Murphy

17/07/2026

A trusted and capable leader and all-round decent human being, Bill Walls has been a highly valued member of PYBAR’s project management team for the past 15 years.

Currently based at PYBAR’s Rosebery mine project in Tasmania, Bill has gained experience across many of PYBAR’s project sites over the years, starting as foreman at Mount Isa Mines before going on to project manager roles at PYBAR’s Mount Isa Copper Operations, King Vol and Black Rock projects in Queensland and Dargues in New South Wales.

Bill is very well regarded across our industry and is often sought after by our clients who know their project is in reliable hands with Bill. He is always willing to share his knowledge and has played a major role in the professional development of many of our engineers, mine foreman, shift bosses and operators.

Congratulations on 15 wonderful years with PYBAR, Bill! We are so proud to have you on our team.

Address

Orange, NSW
2800

Telephone

+61263616400

Website

http://www.pybar.com.au/

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