Mining
OUR EXPERIENCE RUNS DEEP
Ames’ proven history of successfully executing complex mining projects under demanding schedules has placed us at the forefront of the mining industry for more than 35 years.
Working for some of the world’s largest mining companies, we’ve built an arsenal of experience across the mining lifecycle. Our capabilities include pre-production stripping, turnkey mine development, contract mining, mine closure and reclamation, detailed structural and mechanical modifications, leach pads, tailings dams, major renovations to existing processing facilities, and aggregate processing.
Southwest Leach Pad
Constructed a new leach pad, channels, and ponds at a mine in the southwestern U.S.
Tailings Storage Facility
Built a tailings storage facility in a 9-month project for a southwest Arizona mining operation.
Silver Basin Dam and Reservoir
Constructed the first asphalt core dam in the U.S. for an Arizona mining operation.
Southwest Mine for Leach
Constructed an ore stockpile facility over an existing stockpile at a mine in the southwestern U.S.
Tailings Facility
Updated and expanded mining, milling, and tailings operations for a Utah mining operation.
Azusa Quarry & Reliance Landfill
Reclaimed half of a California quarry and prepared the other half for future mining activities.
Valley Leach Facility
Constructed a new valley leach facility to expand existing operations at a Colorado mine.
Pinto Valley Tailings Dam
Performed tailings dam construction including excavation and regrading of tailings.
Cortez Hills Gold Mine
Performed mine development including roadway realignment through mountainous terrain.
