Ngardimu comes from the Yindjibarndi language and it means “again and again”, it speaks to the journey of metals, recovered and remade again and again.
Ngardimu Pty Ltd is a joint venture owned by Yurra and Sims Metal. We provide high-quality scrap metal recycling services to the general public, commercial and industrial businesses in the Pilbara region. As a local business, we provide employment and training for the people of the Pilbara region while driving social and economic benefits for the wider community.
Yurra is a majority-owned entity by all Yindjibarndi people via Yindjibarndi Wealth Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned investment entity established for the Yindjibarndi people. Founded in Karratha in 2013, Yurra provides Civil and Rail Construction, Industrial, Building Maintenance and Construction, Landscape Construction, and Facilities Management services. Yurra extends its services throughout WA.
Sims Metal, founded in 1917, is Australia’s leading ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler. With a capacity to service Australia-wide, Sims delivers environmentally sustainable metal recycling solutions for clients in Australia and around the world.
The Ngardimu purpose is to breath life back into metal resources, our focus is to strengthen the communities we touch on.
Health and safety is paramount to our identity and are deeply ingrained in the fabric of Ngardimu.
We provide our employees with an environment where they feel protected, empowered, and confident in their abilities to perform their duties without compromising their health or security. The safety and well-being of all people is everyone’s responsibility. We believe that all injury incidents are preventable, and we are strongly committed to driving towards zero incidents.
We respect the rich culture and acknowledge all First Nations communities throughout Australia.
We aim to create a positive and inclusive work environment. Our employees treat one another with dignity, valuing diversity and recognising each individual’s unique contribution.
Our commitment to honesty, ethics, and equity extends to all our business practices. We conduct business with fairness, accountability, transparency and a strong sense of responsibility towards our stakeholders.