SSH named preferred contractor for Cavalier’s Crawford stage one

SSH named preferred contractor for Cavalier’s Crawford stage one

Shree Mishra

Wed, August 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM GMT+3 3 min read

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Cavalier Resources has selected SSH Group as its preferred mining services contractor for stage one of the Crawford Gold Project in Western Australia.

The project is located approximately 20km east of Leonora.

Both companies have signed a letter of intent (LoI) outlining SSH Group's expected role as mining contractor for the initial phase of the project. This phase will focus on the oxide pit defined in Cavalier's most recent pre-feasibility study, announced in April 2026.

The contract is expected to last around 12 months, covering active mining operations during the stage one period.

Cavalier and SSH plan to finalise commercial terms with the aim of signing a binding heads of agreement and, subsequently, a mining services agreement.

Cavalier technical director and interim CEO Daniel Tuffin said: "Selecting SSH as our preferred mining contractor is another important step towards getting the Crawford Stage 1 pit into production.

"Site preparation is under way and our focus is firmly on execution; putting the people, equipment and contracts in place to commence mining.

"SSH has the capability and experience we need for Stage 1 and has worked closely with our team to develop a practical approach for mining at the Crawford operation."

Completion of the agreement depends on several steps including due diligence, final pricing and benchmarking, securing stage one funding and the signing of definitive agreements.

Project development activities are progressing, with site preparation, access and regulatory processes moving forward.

Several major workstreams are currently close to completion, such as obtaining approvals for the Mining Development and Closure Proposal and road intersections. In addition, planning for carbon services has begun and progress is being made on arrangements with the Perth Mint for refining.

On financing, Cavalier continues its talks with Javelin Global Commodities regarding project funding. The period for fulfilling conditions has been extended by up to 30 days to allow for further documentation and requirements to be addressed.

SSH offers services in contract mining, civil works, equipment hire and workforce supply to companies in the Australian resources sector.

SSH managing director Daniel Cowley-Cooper said: "We are pleased to have been selected by Cavalier as the preferred mining contractor for Stage 1 of the Crawford Gold Project.

"Crawford is a good fit for SSH Mining and our capability to support emerging Western Australian projects as they move through development and into operations.

"We look forward to working closely with the Cavalier team to finalise the commercial arrangements and support the successful development of Crawford."

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