A smarter way to scale fleet
Mining operations often face the same constraint: equipment is needed on site now, while capital programs, internal approvals and procurement timelines slow down the process. Thanks to Yellowgate, there is a smarter and faster way to access equipment.
Keep projects moving when approvals and capital cycles slow progress
Yellowgate’s Rent to Own model gives mining and heavy industry operators a practical way to deploy machines immediately under a dry hire-style rental arrangement, with an option for ownership when timing and budgets line up. Clients gain access to equipment when they need it, not when budget cycles allow.
For mining teams, the flexibility and practicality of Rent to Own means fleet decisions can align to project phases and utilisation cycles, not budget timelines.
Equipment is sourced and supplied to specification and budget, with contracts structured as operating rentals (not traditional finance), providing greater flexibility and tax deductibility. Rental payments can accrue towards a rebate against the cost of ownership, but there is no obligation to purchase. Equipment can be returned, or ownership can be exercised at the end of rental term, or purchased earlier by agreement.
A full-service procurement solution
Yellowgate’s team has deep asset and industry experience. What differentiates Yellowgate is an understanding of how mining projects run, and the ability to provide a full-service procurement solution.
They understand the unique demands of industry, and with a deep network of trusted suppliers, they can handle everything from sourcing equipment and coordinating mine spec requirements to mobilisation to site, Australia-wide.
Yellowgate delivers value in four critical areas for mining operations:
- Speed: Fast approvals and rapid mobilisation help avoid downtime and project delays
- Capital efficiency: Off-balance-sheet rental structures preserve capital for core mining activities
- Flexibility: Ability to scale fleets quickly as project requirements call for it, not when budgets allow.
- Operational certainty: Dry hire certainty with ownership optionality
Real solutions: Rent to Own in action
In late 2024, a remote mining customer first engaged Yellowgate as part of a plan to restart a gold mining operation. The project involved reprocessing large volumes of ROM material using a modern recovery process designed to extract gold previously left behind in historical waste.
During the early redevelopment phase, capital expenditure was tightly managed. The customer initially came to Yellowgate needing site office infrastructure to support an increase in on-site staff while the operation ramped up.
From there, Yellowgate’s involvement expanded as the project progressed and the team has since supplied 28 pieces of equipment to support the operation across power generation, load-and-haul, earthworks and processing activities.
The fleet now includes a diesel power station, loaders, articulated dump trucks, dozers, excavators, site vehicles and mobile crushing equipment. Each addition was timed to match operational needs, allowing the mine to scale efficiently without slowing progress or overcommitting capital.
This approach enabled the mine to restart efficiently, support its workforce and deploy the equipment required to recover value from legacy material, without placing unnecessary pressure on capital during redevelopment.
A practical solution to support industry, no matter the stage of business.
From new ABNs to experienced Tier 1 operations, Yellowgate backs customers’ potential for growth with a practical, flexible way to access equipment when it’s needed most. Rent to Own offers a practical solution for asset procurement, without the usual delays and red tape associated with traditional pathways.
To learn more or discuss an equipment solution tailored to your needs, visit ygg.com.au or contact National Sales Manager Noel Rosario 0413 929 712 or noel@ygg.com.au
