About us

Who we are

Primero is a leading multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, and construction company specialising in delivering comprehensive, fully integrated solutions to the mining, energy and resource sectors. From feasibility studies and early-stage design to construction, operations and ongoing maintenance and sustaining capital services, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle. By leveraging our extensive industry knowledge and resources, we provide tailored solutions that meet the unique challenges of our clients, ensuring success from concept through to operations.

Primero is a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly listed NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH).

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In-house Engineers & Designers

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Projects Completed

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Employees Worldwide

100+
With a proven track record in providing processing solutions for a diverse range of critical minerals, Primero is a leader in supporting the global transition to sustainable energy solutions. We have been instrumental in the development and commercialisation of processes for recovering valuable materials from spent lithium-ion batteries and driving green mining initiatives. Our ability to execute Studies and Engineering through our international offices enable us to tailor solutions to the unique needs of each client.
Our expertise enables our clients to realise their strategic goals, whether it’s achieving decarbonisation, diversifying, and strengthening a resilient portfolio, or driving revenue growth through increased commodity output. With our vertically integrated approach, we collaborate closely with our clients to guide projects seamlessly through every phase of their lifecycle — from pioneering new greenfield developments to optimising and upgrading brownfield sites. Our unwavering commitment to excellence guarantees that every service we provide not only meets but exceeds the highest EPC standards, delivering results that our clients can trust.
At Primero, we believe in building the future with integrity, precision, and a deep commitment to our clients’ success. Our strong history of safely delivering large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects is driven by our belief that every project is an opportunity to create lasting value. We approach each undertaking with a variety of construction methodologies, ensuring we meet our clients’ needs with unmatched precision and efficiency. Through our dedication to excellence, we don’t just complete projects — we build trust, foster long-term partnerships, and contribute to the advancement of our client’s objectives.
We specialise in delivering seamless transitions from construction to steady-state operations. Our expertise spans metallurgical optimisation, operational control, and integrated maintenance, enabling clients to achieve enhanced efficiency and production targets. We are committed to fasttracking projects to market through our Build-Own-Operate (BOO) approach, delivering superior performance and reliable outcomes.
Primero delivers vertically integrated solutions to support your asset maintenance programs, increasing plant uptime and equipment effectiveness. Our approach ensures seamless coordination between operations, reliability and engineering, enabling us to meet the unique challenges of live operational environments while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency and quality.
our projects

Turnkey EPC solutions and a commitment to delivering end-to-end value throughout the lifecycle of a resource project. We’re a multi-national business with a global reach.

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ALi Technology Update

Primero is pleased to announce that its proprietary ALi® hard rock refining process has been identified by PMET…
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ALi Technology Update

Primero is pleased to announce that its proprietary ALi® hard rock refining process has been identified by PMET…
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Primero Backs Lauchy Williams for 2026 ASBK Season

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Primero Backs Lauchy Williams for 2026 ASBK Season

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Primero is proud to support Northern Star Resources Cancer 200 Team, who took on the inspiring two-day, 200km+…
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