Thyssen Mining
Our History
Thyssen Mining’s roots date back to shaft sinking in Germany in the late 1800’s. Thyssen Schachtbau GmbH in Germany sank its first shaft in the 1870’ and first employed ground freezing techniques in 1905. Thyssen’s freezing expertise was significant in establishing its reputation in mine shaft construction.
In the 1960’s, the Saskatchewan potash industry required expertise to allow shaft sinking through geological formations containing extremely high volumes of water. Thyssen Schachtbau exported its knowledge to Canada and ultimately established Thyssen Mining’s headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan, sinking nine mine shafts during its initial expansionary phase into Canada.
From the 1970’s to the end of the 20th century, Thyssen Mining diversified into a full-service underground mining contractor in North America. Thyssen Mining became the dominant mining contractor in the Saskatchewan uranium sector and expanded its operations to include both the Canadian and American mining markets. In 1997, the formation of Mudjatik Thyssen Mining Joint Venture created a highly successful model to allow First Nations and Métis communities to participate in economic development opportunities in the northern Saskatchewan uranium mines.
Our CommitmentIn the 1960’s, the Saskatchewan potash industry required expertise to allow shaft sinking through geological formations containing extremely high volumes of water. Thyssen Schachtbau exported its knowledge to Canada and ultimately established Thyssen Mining’s headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan, sinking nine mine shafts during its initial expansionary phase into Canada.
From the 1970’s to the end of the 20th century, Thyssen Mining diversified into a full-service underground mining contractor in North America. Thyssen Mining became the dominant mining contractor in the Saskatchewan uranium sector and expanded its operations to include both the Canadian and American mining markets. In 1997, the formation of Mudjatik Thyssen Mining Joint Venture created a highly successful model to allow First Nations and Métis communities to participate in economic development opportunities in the northern Saskatchewan uranium mines.
Thyssen Mining’s commitment is to meet or exceed our clients’ expectations by working safely, on time and within budget. We achieve this by employing well-trained and qualified personnel, bringing the right team together to meet the clients’ requirements and by providing dedicated support and service to our projects. The latter consists of site training and inspections by our safety personnel, prompt field service by our maintenance technicians, centralized human resources and purchasing services, technical support provided by our engineering department and daily interaction with Thyssen Mining senior management.
OUR PEOPLE
The success of our business is due entirely to the dedication and experience of our people. Our senior staff offers a wealth of experience in all aspects of underground mining, obtained all over the globe. Our supervisory and mining personnel combine many years of experience with a youthful attitude and an eagerness to learn and stay ahead of the game. We pride ourselves on having a highly skilled workforce and the willingness to pass these skills on to the next generation of miners. We strive to treat all our people and our clients with respect, fairness and integrity.
OUR PEOPLE
The success of our business is due entirely to the dedication and experience of our people. Our senior staff offers a wealth of experience in all aspects of underground mining, obtained all over the globe. Our supervisory and mining personnel combine many years of experience with a youthful attitude and an eagerness to learn and stay ahead of the game. We pride ourselves on having a highly skilled workforce and the willingness to pass these skills on to the next generation of miners. We strive to treat all our people and our clients with respect, fairness and integrity.
Number of Employees in Thyssen Mining
501 to 1,000
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