Operations

Sand & Gravel Pit / Rock Quarry / Ready-Mix Concrete Plant

Quick Facts

  • Ownership

    100%

  • Location

    Near Merritt, BC, Canada

  • Status

    Operating

  • Operation

    Open Pit Aggregate Quarry with a $60M Ready-Mix Concrete Production

  • Commodity

    Construction Aggregates (Sand, Gravel, Crushed Rock)

Operation Overview

Location

The Merritt Mill Property hosts an active gravel pit under a tolling agreement, located on District Lot 4234, Thompson Nicola Regional District, Parcel 005 | 729 | 289. Permitted for an annual production of approximately 100,000 tonnes, the gravel pit is operated by Infracon – Lower Nicola Site Services Limited Partnership. Interested parties can find more details about utilizing materials from the Nicola Quarry in our May 2, 2022 news release.

Sales Contact

For sales, contact Tyler Bateson at LNSS/Infracon by phone at 250-315-9215 or email tbateson@infracon.com for sand, gravel, aggregate, and riprap quotations.

For all other general inquiries, contact info@nicolamining.com.

Overview

Key capabilities and operating highlights for the Nicola Quarry and Ready-Mix operations:

  • Fully permitted gravel pit (100,000 tonnes / annum)
  • Fully permitted rock quarry (1,500 tonnes / day)
  • Ready-Mix Concrete plant
  • Peripheral businesses partnership run with the Lower Nicola Indian Band
  • Expanded gravel pit and completed Ready-Mix plant, supporting aggregate supply for the Highland Valley Mine expansion
Figure 1. Nicola Quarry & Ready-Mix Operations Supporting Highland Valley Expansion

On September 29, 2025, Nicola Mining and Lower Nicola Site Services Ltd. completed the expansion of the Nicola Quarry gravel pit alongside the full construction of a Ready-Mix concrete plant. The expansion was strategically executed to meet increased demand for aggregate materials, including supply for Teck’s Highland Valley Mine expansion. This milestone enhances the Company’s production capacity, strengthens its vertically integrated materials offering, and further demonstrates the success of its partnership with Nicola Site Services Ltd. (LNSS) in delivering large-scale infrastructure support within British Columbia.

Nicola Mining is committed to responsible operations, environmental stewardship, and strong community partnerships. In March 14, 2022, the Company entered into a Rock and Gravel Extraction and Preferential Engagement Agreement with LNSS, a joint venture between the Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation and Infracon Construction Inc., supporting long-term collaboration and sustainable development in the region.

Project Snapshot

In May 2022, Lower Nicola Site Services (LNSS), a partnership between Infracon and the Lower Nicola Indian Band Corp., initiated production at the Nicola Mines Quarry & Gravel Pit. This quarry provides riprap, aggregates, concrete rock, and sand to local companies, supporting various local projects such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) initiatives.

Nicola Mining has obtained a rock quarry permit and begun supplying materials to the Ministry of Transport for highway infrastructure repairs.

Nicola Mines / Craigmont Quarry Project Operators

Collaborating with LNSS on our rock quarry project offers more than just a new source of revenue; it underscores our commitment to community relations and enables local benefits from our initiatives. The material from our quarry contributed significantly to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MOTI) in repairing the Trans-Canada Highway, Highways 99, 7, 3, 5, and 8, all affected by the November 2021 flooding events under the Interior Region Flood Repairs initiative.

Click on the following links to learn more about Lower Nicola Site Services (LNSS), a partnership with Infracon Construction.

Merritt Herald | May 9, 2022 | Izaiah Reyes | Trending, Indigenous, News, Community

An article from the Merritt Herald, posted on May 9, 2022 by Izaiah Reyes, was released highlighting the infrastructure contributions of Nicola Mining after the 2021 flooding events.

Nicola Mining to assist in Lower Nicola infrastructure repairs

In light of the devastating flooding of November 2021, Nicola is proud to have been able to help our local communities by making our quarry available to assist with massive repairs to highways and other infrastructure. These links provide you with a bird’s eye view of the aftermath of the flooding.

BC Flooding: What Does the Road to Recovery Look Like for Our Highways?2021 Pacific Northwest floodsUnderstanding the November 2021 BC Flood DamageGlobal News – July 7, 2023 B.C. Coquihalla bridge repair milestone after 2021 disaster