- CEO
- Patrick Christopher Andrew Walta BSci
- Full Time Employees
- 118
- Sector
- Non-energy minerals
- Industry
- Precious metals
- Address
- 55 Collins Stree Perth VIC Australia 3000
- IPO Date
- Jul 26, 2022
- Business
- Broken Hill Mines Limited is a diversified mining company focused on the exploration, development, mining and processing of ore to produce zinc, lead and related by-products, with a principal emphasis on the Rasp Mine at Broken Hill, New South Wales, and the Pinnacles deposit nearby; the company operates through its mining, processing, and exploration segments and markets its metals to global customers. Headquartered in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, the company employs a vertically integrated model encompassing ore extraction, milling and concentrate production, refining and sale of metals, and ongoing exploration to extend and upgrade its resource base. Founded in 2015, the company’s operations span Australia, with a stated strategic objective to expand production capacity, extend mine life, and enhance mine development pathways through focused drilling, resource delineation, and project expansions. Main products and services include zinc concentrate, lead concentrate, and associated by-products; mine development and exploration services; ore processing; concentrate marketing and sales; and ongoing project development for the Rasp Mine and Pinnacles deposit. The company’s geographic focus centers on the Broken Hill region in New South Wales, with exploration and development activities targeting nearby prospects such as the Pinnacles project, and potential regional expansions to augment supply of zinc, lead and silver concentrates to international markets. Recent strategic developments include accelerated development and mining activities at the Main Lode area with positive high-grade drill results, securing financing to expand the Rasp and Pinnacles projects, and pursuing strategic partnerships and potential divestment options related to broader Broken Hill operations; these initiatives aim to strengthen production capacity, extend mine life, and diversify the company’s metal portfolio. The business serves a global client base including downstream smelters and metal traders, with particular emphasis on customers seeking zinc, lead and silver concentrates; the company emphasizes responsible mining practices, safety and compliance, and alignment with regional and international mining regulations. Broken Hill Mines also maintains relationships with partner organizations for ore processing and marketing, and operates under a framework of corporate governance designed to support growth, capital efficiency, and stakeholder value creation.