A rare look underground: Cougar equipment in action at Dendrobium mine

Cougar Group was recently given the opportunity to showcase its equipment in operation at the advanced Dendrobium underground coal mine, thanks to the support of GM3. Filmed in partnership with Ambrosia Industrial, the footage offers a rare glimpse into the daily operations of methane gas drillers underground.

The feature highlights Cougar’s gas drainage drill rigs, which are owned and operated by Cougar personnel, as well as a Minecruiser personnel carrier and an underground grader—both designed and manufactured at Cougar’s Tomago, NSW facility.

The video captures the scale and capability of Cougar’s equipment, demonstrating how it supports critical gas drainage and underground infrastructure in some of Australia’s most demanding mining environments.

Watch the video below to see Cougar equipment and teams in action at one of GM3’s premier coal mines.

See our equipment and people in action underground. Watch the video to experience how Cougar supports critical mining operations with reliable, Australian-built machines.

GM3 and Cougar Group: A partnership built on trust and capability

The collaboration between GM3 and Cougar Group reflects a shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence in underground coal mining. By working closely together, Cougar has been able to supply equipment and services that align with GM3’s high standards for safety, efficiency, and performance. This partnership demonstrates Cougar’s ability to provide end-to-end support—delivering not just machines, but complete solutions that help mining operations succeed.

CDR007 back underground after full overhaul, supporting methane drainage for Dendrobium

Cougar’s CDR007 drill rig, fresh from a complete overhaul at our Tomago NSW facility, is now back underground supporting methane gas drainage at Dendrobium. The overhaul extended the rig’s service life and delivered performance upgrades, ensuring reliable operation in the demanding conditions of underground coal mining. This demonstrates our capability to keep customer-owned assets performing like new.

In action: Cougar's Minecruiser and grader supporting daily operations

Also featured in the video are Cougar’s Minecruiser personnel carrier and underground grader—both designed and manufactured in-house. The Minecruiser ensures safe, efficient personnel transport, while the grader maintains critical underground roadways to support smooth site logistics and protect fleet assets. Together, they highlight the role Cougar equipment plays in supporting productivity underground.

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A Rare Look Underground: Cougar Equipment in Action at Dendrobium Mine