Mining Equipment Insurance

Mining Equipment Insurance

Protect your mining machinery, reduce downtime, and keep operations moving.

Mining equipment is a major investment — and when it’s damaged, stolen, or breaks down, the costs can be enormous. Even short downtime can cause delays, lost revenue, and operational setbacks.

At Get That Insurance, we help mining operators and contractors arrange Mining Equipment Insurance that protects the machinery you rely on every day — with cover options tailored to your equipment type, operating environment, and business needs.

Why Mining Equipment Insurance Matters

Mining sites are high-risk environments. Equipment is exposed to extreme conditions, heavy use, theft, accidents, and mechanical failure — all of which can lead to expensive repairs and major disruption.

Mining Equipment Insurance helps protect your business against:

unexpected repair or replacement costs
equipment downtime and business interruption
theft and vandalism
damage caused during operation or transport
breakdowns and failures that stop work

The goal is simple: protect your equipment investment and reduce the financial impact of interruptions.

Who We Help

We arrange cover for a wide range of mining and heavy industry businesses, including:

Mining companies and site operators
Earthmoving and mining contractors
Equipment owners and hirers
Civil and excavation businesses working on mining projects
Quarrying and bulk materials operations

What Mining Equipment Insurance Can Cover

Every operation and fleet is different, so your policy should match your equipment and how it’s used. Depending on your needs, policies can include cover for:

Accidental Damage

Protection for sudden physical damage to equipment caused by unexpected events, collisions, impact, or incidents on site.

Breakdown & Mechanical Failure

Cover for machinery breakdowns and component failure that may result in costly repairs and downtime.

Theft and Malicious Damage

Mining equipment is a prime target — policies can provide cover for theft, attempted theft, and vandalism.

Fire, Storm and Natural Events

Depending on the policy, cover may apply to damage from fire, storm and other insured events (important for remote and regional operations).

Equipment While in Transit

Options may include cover while machinery is being transported between sites, depots, or job locations.

Hire Equipment and Temporary Replacements (Optional)

Some policies allow coverage for hired equipment or access to temporary replacement equipment depending on the insurer.

Why Choose Get That Insurance?

Mining equipment insurance isn’t a standard “tick-the-box” policy — it needs to match the harsh conditions and real-world risks of your operations.

With Get That Insurance, you get:

Specialist advice built around heavy machinery risk
Access to multiple insurers to compare suitable options
Clear recommendations without the jargon
Help structuring cover properly for your fleet and usage
Claims support to reduce stress and downtime when incidents happen
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Frequentley Asked Questions

Many mining equipment policies can include breakdown or mechanical failure cover, but terms vary between insurers. We’ll help you compare what is and isn’t included.
Yes — cover can often be structured for equipment that moves between sites, including transit options where required.
Theft cover is commonly included or available as an option, depending on how the equipment is stored and the type of operation.
Typically we’ll ask for equipment details (make/model/value), usage and site conditions, security measures, maintenance practices, and claims history.

Get a Mining Equipment Insurance Quote

Tell us what equipment you operate, where you use it, and how it’s managed — and we’ll help you compare cover options that protect your machinery and keep your business running.

Speak to an Equipment Insurance Specialist

Head office address:

7/7-9 Activity Crescent,
Molendinar QLD 4214

Call for help:

1300 964 854

Mail for information:

info@getthatinsurance.com.au
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