National Plant and Equipment is playing a key role in delivering mining works in Western Australia, deploying an ultra-class fleet and on-site support to service a major iron ore project.
Large-scale equipment solutions are critical to the success of major mining projects, and that is an area in which National Plant and Equipment (NPE) has established a strong reputation over almost 30 years.
Building on that success, the company recently secured a major contract with CITIC Pacific Mining at the Sino Iron mine in Western Australia, with works already underway on site as NPE continues to strengthen its presence across the state’s mining sector.
Part of National Group, NPE will deliver wet hire and full maintenance support for a heavy mining equipment fleet on the project, supporting topsoil removal and the construction of a major tailings storage facility embankment.
The multi-year project marks a significant milestone for NPE in Western Australia and reinforces its position as a provider of mining equipment solutions to Tier 1 operations.
NPE managing director Mark Ackroyd said the Sino Iron contract reflects the confidence clients place in the company’s ability to support major mining operations.
“This is a testament to our fleet, our people and the trust our clients place in us to deliver on critical projects,” Ackroyd said.
“We will continue to invest in our people and equipment to support projects of this scale, and we’re proud to be working alongside CITIC Pacific Mining at Sino Iron.”
The contract further strengthens NPE’s operational footprint in Western Australia as the company continues to target major mining and civil construction projects.
To support the project, NPE has mobilised an ultra-class fleet of more than 45 heavy and support mining equipment assets, with additional equipment expected to be deployed as works progress.
The fleet includes Hitachi EX5600 and EX3600 excavators, Komatsu 830E and Caterpillar 793 haul trucks, Caterpillar D11 dozers, Komatsu WA1200 wheel loaders, Caterpillar 24M graders and Caterpillar 785C water carts.
The mobilisation highlights NPE’s ability to deploy and maintain large fleets for complex mining projects while providing on-site operational and maintenance support. The contract is also expected to create more than 100 local jobs, with on-site workforce numbers anticipated to exceed 115 personnel.
Recruitment is underway across a range of operational and maintenance positions, including project maintenance managers, production superintendents, supervisors and leading hands, maintenance supervisors, health, safety and environment manager/trainer assessors, parts and logistics planners, heavy-vehicle and auto electricians, diesel fitters, operators and site administrators.
NPE WA manager Craig Binstead said the project will provide significant opportunities for skilled workers who are looking to build long-term careers.
“This is a chance to be part of a large-scale operation at Sino Iron, working with some of the best equipment in the industry,” Binstead said.
“We’re building a high-quality team and looking for people who want more than just a job; they want to be part of something meaningful, with long-term stability and real opportunity to grow their career.”
With an eye to growing the business and its workforce, NPE sees the project as an opportunity to create long-term career development pathways within the broader National Group business.
“As a privately owned company, our people aren’t just a number,” Binstead said. “We invest in them, back them, and create pathways for progression.”
Binstead encouraged skilled workers to head to the National Group website to view the range of opportunities available, with the company offering a competitive employment package and the chance to work on a major project.
With works progressing at Sino Iron and additional fleet continuing to mobilise to site, NPE views the project as a key driver of future growth in Western Australia’s mining sector.
This feature appeared in the June 2026 issue of Australian Mining magazine.
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