First Concrete Slabs Delivered to the New Plant in Tau
Mibau Stema is currently building a new gravel plant in Tau, which will increase capacity from the current three million to five million tons.
The plant has been under construction since last fall and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Construction work in Tau
First poured Concrete 08.01.2025
Project manager Fredrik Storås explains that the existing plant in Tau is almost 30 years old and due for replacement.
"When the hard rock processing plant was built, it was designed for an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons. Over the years, continuous improvements have been made, allowing us to currently process three million tons per year. However, if we want to further increase production, a rebuild is absolutely necessary. Another factor is that the plant does not meet the safety standards we require. In the near future, we will replace most of the processing plant, except for the primary crusher, so there will be a lot of activity on our site for some time."
Project manager Fredrik Storås
Extensive Construction Process
In the coming period, around 1,500 truckloads of concrete are expected to arrive in Tau. "That’s how much it takes to build a state-of-the-art gravel plant," says Storås.
A total of approximately 10,000 to 15,000 cubic meters of concrete will be used in the plant. Additionally, more than 2,000 tons of steel will be required for the construction. Most of the equipment will be replaced, except for the primary crusher, which is a newer model and has the capacity to meet future demands.
High Demand for New Hires
"In the near future, you will see many job postings for Mibau Stema in Tau. Over the next year, up to 20 new employees will be hired," says Gaute Veland, Operations Manager in Tau.
"We will need more staff as we increase capacity. We hope to receive many applications in the future. A wide range of skilled workers will be needed. We also plan to hire several apprentices, as we have had great success with this in Jelsa," Veland adds.
For more information:
Gaute Veland and Fredrik Storås, Mibau Stema Norge, Tau