Mining Buildings

While pre-engineered steel buildings are the traditional choice and still dominate for long-term, permanent, high-security facilities, pre-engineered fabric buildings are rapidly gaining popularity and are often preferred for the versatile, temporary, and rapidly-deployed structures that modern mine sites frequently require.

The choice often comes down to the intended lifespan and mobility of the structure.

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Engineered Mining Steel Buildings

PEMBs remain the go-to for permanent, high-wear infrastructure.

Advantage Why It Works on a Mine Site
Maximum Durability Ideal for high-impact areas, heavy crane loads, and structures meant to last 50+ years.
High Security Offers superior protection against intrusion and vandalism compared to fabric.
Best For Permanent processing plants, large-scale long-term administrative buildings, and high-capacity rigid workshops.

 

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Engineered Mining Fabric Buildings

Fabric structures, which use a tensioned membrane over a rigid steel frame, are becoming the preferred solution for a majority of operational shelters due to their speed and flexibility as well as cost efficiency.

Advantage Why It Works on a Mine Site
Rapid Deployment They can be installed in days to a few weeks, drastically reducing the construction time and getting operations up sooner. This is critical for time-sensitive mining contracts.
Cost Efficiency They have lower material costs, require less complex foundations (often anchoring to container walls or concrete blocks), and have significantly lower installation labor costs.
Portability & Relocation Their modular design allows them to be easily dismantled, moved, and re-erected as mining activity shifts, making them a movable asset.
Energy Savings (Natural Light) The translucent fabric allows natural daylight to flood the interior, virtually eliminating the need for artificial lighting during the day, which saves on power and maintenance costs.
Corrosion Resistance The fabric membrane and often hot-dip galvanized steel frame are naturally resistant to the dust, chemicals, and moisture typical of harsh mining environments.
Best For Temporary/Relocatable heavy equipment maintenance shops, bulk material storage (ore, aggregates), and remote mining camps.
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Mine Building Uses

3 Common functions for pre-engineered buildings on mine sites

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Maintenance Shop Steel Building

 

  • Steel Use: High-bay workshops that require large overhead gantry cranes. The steel frame is necessary to handle the immense static and dynamic loads of the crane system.

  • Fabric Use: General maintenance shops and service bays for heavy equipment. They are favored for their ability to be quickly deployed and their massive, clear-span interiors.

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Material Stockpile Building

Keeping mined or processed materials dry, protected, and contained is vital for quality control and environmental compliance.

  • Steel Use: Permanent, secure warehouses for high-value spare parts, chemicals, or explosives storage (requiring specific security classifications).

  • Fabric Use: Covering large, non-high-value stockpiles of ore, aggregates, salt, or coal. The wide-arch design is perfect for large mobile loaders to move freely beneath the cover.

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Processing and Crushing Enclosures

Containing the heavy machinery and processing equipment that crush the ore and separate the minerals.

  • The structures must be designed to withstand extreme vibration and support the immense weight of crushers, screens, mills, tanks, and complex conveyor systems.

  • In processing areas, the steel must often be coated or galvanized to resist corrosion from chemicals used in leaching and flotation.

OTHER BUILDING FUNCTIONS

  • Mining Processing Facilities
  • Equipment Storage
  • Haul Truck Maintenance Facilities
  • Mine Production Enclosures
  • Environmental Remediation Enclosures
  • Bulk Storage
  • Milling Operations
  • Mining Warehouse & Storage Facilities
  • Core Sampling Facilities
  • Environmental Remediation Enclosures
Do you have experience in mining?

 

We collaborate with a national network of installers who have been thoroughly vetted for their extensive experience with mining projects. This vetting process ensures they fully understand the inherent complexity of mining projects and are equipped to handle the unique logistical challenges associated with remote and demanding mine site environments across the country.

 

What is the largest building you can provide?

 

Our structures are engineered to accommodate large-scale industrial requirements, offering clear spans up to a maximum of 250 feet in width. The building length is unlimited, providing ultimate flexibility for extended operational areas or bulk storage. Furthermore, the height can be fully customized to precisely suit the specific clearance and operational needs of your project.

 

Are you cost competitive?

 

We collaborate with multiple industry-leading building manufacturers and dealers to ensure you receive the optimal structural solution at the most competitive price. By providing multiple comparative quotes, we help you navigate budget constraints while maintaining our commitment to superior quality and installation experience—guaranteeing that critical standards are never compromised.