Craig Barnett launches Cougar Mining Group with one hire machine and his own labour.
Cougar Drilling is founded to deliver underground in-seam drilling services for methane drainage, later becoming CH4 Drilling.
This strategic acquisition marked Cougar’s move into original equipment manufacturing, expanding its capabilities to design, build, and support specialised mining machinery.
As Cougar’s battery electric business, BME focuses on delivering safer, cleaner, and more efficient equipment solutions for underground and surface operations.
This acquisition expanded Cougar’s product offering with FRAS piping, a critical solution for safe and compliant mine infrastructure utilities.
This milestone strengthened Cougar Drilling’s capacity to deliver underground in-seam methane drainage services at scale across Australia’s mining sector.
The rebrand reflects Cougar’s growth, innovation, and position as a multi-faceted partner to the mining industry.
