Mine-site logistics
First-mile haulage design, on-site handling and pit-to-port sequencing for bulk commodity operators.
A Burlcore Holdings practice
Burlcore Mining, mining logistics from pit to port.
The mining and bulk commodity practice of Burlcore Holdings Ltd. We engineer the movement of the world's raw materials, from the first mile at the mine site to discharge in the end market.
One company. Two names you may know us by.
Burlcore Mining and Burlcore Holdings are the same UK-registered business (Company No. 15167725). Burlcore Holdings is the parent brand covering our full consultancy portfolio, spanning logistics, freight strategy and supply chain resilience. The mining practice is the specialist arm focused on bulk commodity movement, from mine site to end market.
The distinction matters commercially, not legally. Operators engaging us on a mining brief get consultants who have sequenced pit-to-port operations, sat in charter negotiations and unpicked customs holds, working under the same contracts and the same governance as every other Burlcore engagement.
The practice
Bulk commodity logistics, engineered end to end.
Port & vessel operations
Terminal selection, stevedoring contracts and vessel chartering strategy across dry bulk trades.
Route resilience
Contingency lane portfolios, geopolitical exposure mapping and rehearsed fallbacks for critical trades.
Global market access
Customs, sanctions screening and offtake logistics across Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Commodities
What we move, and what it demands.
Every commodity class carries its own handling, documentation and scheduling logic. Treating them as interchangeable freight is where most mining supply chains lose money.
Ores & concentrates
Iron ore, bauxite, manganese and copper concentrate, handled as high-density, tonnage-led trades where loading rates and moisture limits govern the schedule.
Aggregates & industrial minerals
Limestone, gypsum, silica sand and clinker, where margin lives in short-sea routing discipline and terminal turnaround rather than headline freight rate.
Processed & refined metals
Billets, cathodes, ingots and alloy stock, moved under tighter security, packaging and chain-of-custody requirements than raw feedstock.
Fuels & reagents inbound
The reverse leg most operators underplan: diesel, explosives and process reagents delivered to site on a cadence the plant can actually absorb.
Corridors
Where the tonnage actually travels.
Africa
Landlocked mine sites routed to Atlantic and Indian Ocean terminals, where border dwell and corridor security drive total cost more than sea freight.
Europe
Short-sea and inland waterway combinations feeding smelters and processors, with rail paths booked against seasonal water levels.
Americas
Long-haul rail and deep-water loading for tonnage trades, with contingency lanes held open through weather and labour cycles.
Asia
Discharge-side terminal strategy and demurrage control into the world's densest concentration of processing capacity.
FAQ
About Burlcore Mining.
Is Burlcore Mining the same company as Burlcore Holdings?
Yes. Burlcore Mining is the mining logistics and bulk commodity practice of Burlcore Holdings Ltd, our UK-registered parent company. Both names refer to the same business, contracts and legal entity.
What does the practice do?
We design, manage and de-risk the movement of bulk commodities, including ores, concentrates, aggregates and processed metals, from mine site to end market. That covers carrier strategy, port operations, customs and route resilience.
Where is the team based?
Our registered UK office is Unit F, Whiteacres, Whetstone, Leicestershire, LE8 6ZG. We operate globally through partner networks across Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia.
How do I get in touch?
Email info@burlcoreholdings.com or call +44 (0)7459 347 712. A senior consultant will respond within one working day.