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Safecrete and Quattro Partner to Develop "Smart" Barricade Wall Systems for Mining

September 1, 2025

Quattro Project Engineering and Safecrete Technology announce a strategic partnership to develop and commercialise innovative IoT-enabled barricade wall systems for the underground mining industry.

The collaboration combines QPE's extensive engineering expertise with Safecrete's industrial IoT solutions to create real-time, data-driven monitoring capabilities that advance operational efficiency and safety in mining.

Field trials are scheduled for later this year at a hard rock mine in Western Australia, with plans for global commercialisation through QPE's existing customer base and market presence.

Strategic Industry Need

The Challenge

Lack of real-time monitoring of paste wall barricade strength development during curing.
Extended waiting periods for barricade strength development slow down backfill operations and mining cycles.
Safety risks from uncertain barricade strength leading to conservative operational delays and reduced productivity.

The Solution

IoT sensors continuously monitor barricade strength development in real-time throughout the curing process.
Data-driven insights eliminate guesswork, enabling mining operations to proceed as soon as safe strength is achieved.
Enhanced safety with verified strength data, faster cycle times, and optimised backfill scheduling.

Partnership Collaboration Framework

Lab and Field Trials

The companies are conducting comprehensive lab trials with field trials scheduled for later in 2025 at a hard rock mine in Western Australia. Safecrete will supply sensors, gateways, and software while QPE handles manufacturing, supply, and installation of physical infrastructure.

Safewall sensor kit for barricade monitoring

Safecrete Management System Integration

The partnership leverages Safecrete's innovative Safecrete Management System to provide real-time, condition-based monitoring of barricade wall systems. This integration enables data-driven decision-making and enhanced operational visibility.

Safewall sensor installed on barricade wall

Global Market Rollout Strategy

Following successful trials and final commercial agreements, QPE will become a primary channel partner for commercial rollout, leveraging its existing customer base and market presence in the global mining backfill business.

Paste Conference Portugal 2026

As a testament to their collaboration, Safecrete and QPE will co-author a technical paper for the Paste Conference in Portugal in April 2026.

The paper will showcase trial outcomes and products to promote global industry adoption of smart barricade wall monitoring technology.

Leadership Perspectives

Jeremy Palmer, Managing Director - QPE

"The mining industry has a strategic need for enhanced coordination between specialist contractors and product designers," said Jeremy Palmer.

"This partnership allows us to combine our extensive engineering and operational expertise with Safecrete's innovative Safecrete Management System."
"We're creating a product that will truly advance the capabilities of the industry."
"It's a fantastic opportunity to collaborate on a solution that provides real-time, data-driven insights, which is a significant step forward for operational efficiency and safety in mining."

Cameron Baker, CEO - Safecrete Technology

"This collaboration with QPE is a significant step forward for our technology," said Cameron Baker.

"By combining our innovative industrial IoT solutions with QPE's extensive expertise in engineering projects and marketing, we are poised to deliver a unique product."
"This addresses a strategic need in the global mining backfill business."
"And it is a product developed right here in Queensland."

Learn More About Safewall Barricades

Explore the full product documentation including technical specifications, solution architecture, and concept of operations.

Safewall Documentation