About Ironstone

Where community meets construction.

A 100% Indigenous-owned Western Australian company delivering power, energy and civil infrastructure construction for the mining sector.

Our story

Founded by traditional owners

What sets Ironstone apart are its major shareholders: Benny Woodley Jnr, a traditional owner in the Pilbara region, and Richard Tester, a member of the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council.

With extensive local knowledge and a strong commitment to supporting Indigenous communities, these shareholders shape how Ironstone works: exceptional services, cultural heritage preservation and sustainable development.

Our project teams specialise in turnkey solutions for the mining sector. From initial planning and design to execution and management, we ensure seamless, on-time and on-budget delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Through Indigenous ownership and active participation, we contribute to the growth and prosperity of both the mining industry and the communities in which we operate, creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous employment, training and participation in major infrastructure and resource projects.

Ironstone Australia founders and owners Richard Tester and Benny Woodley Jnr
Founders and owners: Richard Tester, Managing Director (left), and Benny Woodley Jnr, Business Manager (right).

Our mission

To deliver world-class solutions in design, engineering, construction, energy and workforce development while upholding Indigenous values, sustainability and excellence.

Our vision

To be the leading Indigenous-owned group, fostering innovation, sustainability and economic empowerment across Australia.

Our values

How we work

  • IntegrityConduct business with transparency and honesty.
  • SustainabilityCommit to environmentally responsible solutions.
  • InnovationDrive cutting-edge solutions in every industry.
  • CommunityEmpower Indigenous communities through economic opportunity.
  • ExcellenceStrive for the highest quality in all services and projects.
Ironstone site crew in high-vis on a Pilbara project
Ironstone crew in the workshop
Excavator working on a mine site
Our people

Local crews, Pilbara experience

Our teams live and work across Western Australia. We build local Indigenous employment into every contract, supported by Red Arrow Australia's recruitment and labour hire capability and the ADAPT Indigenous development program run across the Red Invest group.

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