Driving Capability in the Pilbara: Inside Winyama Contracting Group’s Crushing Division

At Winyama Contracting Group, our vision has always been about more than just delivering services — it’s about creating opportunity, driving innovation, and building long-term capability in the Pilbara. One of the fastest-growing areas of our business reflects exactly that: our Crushing Division.

What began just over eight months ago has quickly evolved into one of our strongest and most efficient operations to date.

Crushing with Purpose

In partnership with WA-based Striker, we’ve been delivering stemming material for an important Pilbara client across key regional sites. So far, our crushing team has successfully processed approximately 500,000 tonnes of material at Paraburdoo, and is now nearing completion of another 500,000 tonnes at Silvergrass.

Behind these numbers is a dedicated crew, led by Jarrad Mouritz, who brings extensive industry experience and a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. The team recently celebrated a milestone, achieving 5,000 tonnes crushed in a single 12-hour shift — a new site record and a clear testament to the team’s capability.

Equipment That Delivers

We currently operate using the Striker JM1180 mobile jaw crusher and the CR300 mobile cone crusher — equipment chosen for its reliability, ease of maintenance, and high performance in demanding conditions. With Striker’s strong technical support and our team’s expertise, we’ve been able to keep production moving efficiently, even under pressure.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to expand our crushing fleet with new jaw and cone crushers currently in production, further strengthening our ability to meet growing demand across the region.

Fast Turnarounds, Big Results

Mobility and flexibility are key to our success in the Pilbara. With the right gear and systems in place, we can demobilise from one site and be operational at another in just four days — reducing downtime and maximising value for our clients.

Powered by People, Driven by Community

As with everything we do at Winyama Contracting Group, our Crushing Division is grounded in our commitment to Indigenous participation and local employment. We proudly maintain 50% Indigenous employment across our business and continue to support career development and community-led growth through mentoring, training, and business incubation.

Our crushing work isn’t just about breaking rocks — it’s about breaking new ground for our people and region.

What’s Next?

With demand increasing and new equipment on the way, Winyama Contracting Group is well-positioned to expand our crushing operations across multiple Pilbara locations. We’re committed to delivering high-quality results while staying true to our roots — empowering local communities, supporting Indigenous business, and leading with integrity.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and honour Elders past, present and emerging.

We recognise that our office is located on Ngarluma Country (ngurra) and pay our respects to the Ngarluma people.