Over 90 years combined Experience and Expertise in the global deployment and operating cost analysis of

Construction & Mining Equipment

TRUSTED

Independent Mining Specialist

EquipMining is an independent used equipment dealer that commenced operations in 2000 with head offices located in Brisbane, Australia. We specialise in the acquisition and sale of used construction and mining equipment throughout the world. Our main objective is to supply quality used equipment and associated services to local, national and international construction, mining and contracting companies. 

Local Knowledge, Global Reach

OUR TEAM

CHRIS REEVES

Director

RALPH MACMILLAN

Director

STEVE GREEN

Director

E. Alfredo Nagel V.

South America Sales Manager

Extensive mining experience has made Chris a sought-after consultant in the evaluation, utilisation and operating cost analysis of major mobile assets for the mining and construction industry. Beyond having the right mix of mining operation expertise and business acumen, Chris possesses an unparalleled skill in overcoming the cultural, political and geographic challenges faced with the negotiation, procurement and delivery of mining equipment throughout the world. There is just about no global mining equipment procurement project that he has not undertaken, often in the most challenging and inhospitable locations, around the world.  

Graduating as a Civil Engineer from QUT at Brisbane in 1974, Chris Reeves began his career with an initial contract for the reconstruction of Riyadh in the harsh desert environment of Saudi Arabia in 1975.

His trajectory into a distinguished career in the mining world began in the remote and perilous mine sites of Papua New Guinea. As the General Manager for Steamships Machinery in the late 1980s, Chris was introduced into the exciting and challenging world of mining equipment.

In 1990 Chris was appointed International Marketing Manager for PT United Tractors in Jakarta, the exclusive distributor of Komatsu machinery in Indonesia. An underdog in the supply of heavy equipment against the very established Caterpillar dealer at a time of rapid mining expansion, Chris distinguished himself and became somewhat of a legend in the mining equipment world securing lucrative contracts for the supply of Komatsu machinery into some of Indonesia’s largest developing mines, including Freeport Gold and many pioneering coal mine sites in Kalimantan including BHP, KPC and Thiess Indonesia. Real frontier adventures and challenges!

Having established United Tractors as a formidable player in Indonesia’s booming mining sector, Chris returned to Australia in 1998 to head up Komatsu Queensland, developing a maverick ability to maximise asset productivity and equipment utilisation on mine sites, imperative in Australia where labour and operational overheads necessitate optimal efficiency.

Growing demand for used mining equipment around the world, coupled with his extensive network of mining equipment suppliers, compelled Chris to establish EarthMach in 2001 in partnership with Gary Salmon, the established owner of Salmon Earthmoving at Yatala in Queensland. As a family owned and operated company, EarthMach began its mission to provide independent and dependable acquisition and procurement services for mining equipment wherever it was needed around the world, no matter how challenging or remote the location.

With university degree qualifications in Civil Engineering and Business, and an extensive working career spanning 6 continents, there is literally no mining project or equipment procurement challenge Chris cannot meet.

Ralph brings over 40 years experience in the mining equipment industry to the team. Specialist capabilities in highly detailed analysis and calculations of equipment values are underpinned by worldwide experience in product development and marketing, product support and general management roles. After 25 years within Komatsu covering assignments throughout the USA, Canada, South America, Australia and Asia, Ralph has spent the past 12 years providing advisory services through Terosys Services LLC.

Steve brings a wealth of experience in large mobile mining equipment sales, product support, and asset maintenance management across Australia and worldwide. As Executive General Manager of Plantco, a mining equipment services company, a former director for Liebherr Eastern Australia and a considerable career with Komatsu, Steve is has unparelleled access to a global network of mining equipment procurement networks and is a master at tracking worldwide movement of equipment.

With over four decades of extensive experience in the Earthmoving Equipment sector, Alfredo has is widely connected across the construction, mining, and product support sectors, including cargo and lift operations. Throughout his career, Alfredo has had the privilege to contribute to renowned national and international companies, including Gildemeister SAC, Gildemeister Automotive S.A., Hyundai Equipment, Grove International, Caterpillar INC, Finning International, Finning South America, H-E parts & Domex International, Terosys USA, and now EquipMining Australia.

His journey in this dynamic industry spans various pivotal roles starting as the Grove Gildemeister SAC Equipment Line Manager from 1981 to 1983, followed by a role as the Caterpillar Equipment Line Manager Gildemeister SAC from 1983 to 1986.

Moving up the ladder, he became the Antofagasta Minería Gildemeister SA Branch Manager from 1986 to 1992. His expertise in sales management led him to serve as the Used Equipment Sales Manager at Finning South America from 1992 to 1994.

In 1995 Alfredo assumed the position of Machinery Division Manager at Automotores Gildemeister S.A., demonstrating his proficiency in divisional leadership. His career then took an international turn when he became the Territorial Manager for South America Used Equipment at Caterpillar Inc in 1999. Alfredo continued to excel within Finning, serving as the Used Equipment Division Manager from 2003, and later as the Mining Account Manager from 2008 to 2016. His expertise and leadership qualities were further recognised when he assumed the role of Sales Director at H-E Parts Mining in 2017 before transitioning to a senior managerial role in New Business Development for Latin America at Domex International – H-E Parts Latin America.

Alfredo is currently contributing his wealth of experience and knowledge leading the Opportunity Development team at Terosys USA, and as the EquipMining Australia New Business Representative for South America. His journey reflects a steadfast commitment to driving innovation, fostering robust partnerships, and delivering unparalleled solutions that propel the Mining Equipment sector forward.