Nanarup

The Nanarup Nanarup And A7 site is situated within the Great Southern region of Western Australia, near the coastal lowlands east of Albany. The terrain is characterised by low-relief coastal plains with shallow unconsolidated sedimentary profiles, typical of the South West M.F. zone. This flat-to-undulating topography simplifies mass earthmoving logistics but demands careful management of water table proximity, as limesand deposits frequently occur at or near the phreatic surface, complicating stripping and haul road stability.

As an operating quarry, Nanarup A7 sustains continuous extraction cycles dependent on diesel-powered mobile fleets — including excavators, front-end loaders, and articulated dump trucks — consuming significant volumes of diesel fuel on a 24/7 rotational basis. Site power for ancillary processing, lighting, and communications relies on diesel gensets or grid-tied substations. B2B vendors supplying fuel logistics, lubricants, tyre management, and mobile plant maintenance represent critical procurement categories for uninterrupted production continuity.

Limestone and limesand extraction at this site involves shallow open-cut benching with mechanical ripping or low-intensity blasting, followed by primary crushing and screening. Material handling is managed through conveyor belt systems linking the extraction face to stockpile or load-out zones, minimising truck cycle times. Key engineering considerations include:

• Scalping screens for limesand classification by particle size
• Dust suppression systems across conveyor transfer points
• Haul road compaction over soft coastal substrates
• Dewatering pumps for managing shallow groundwater ingress

Limesand and limestone quarries in the Great Southern region face increasing pressure to align with Western Australia's ESG decarbonisation frameworks. Opportunities at Nanarup A7 include:

• Integration of solar hybrid power to offset diesel genset consumption
• Transition pathways toward electric light vehicles (ELVs) for site personnel
• Rehabilitation planning compliant with DMP progressive closure requirements
• Dust and noise monitoring aligned with DWER environmental licence conditions

Suppliers offering low-emission equipment or renewable energy solutions hold a competitive advantage in this evolving procurement environment.