Mining procurement services
We provide mining procurement solutions that are on-time, competitively priced, consistently high quality, and supported by outstanding logistics. From chemicals to spare parts, delivered anywhere in the world.
The right product,
at the right time
More than 29 years in manufacturing and logistics, a flexible team of specialists, and an ecosystem of partnerships we leverage to help your business reach its goals. Your one-stop-shop partner across a wide range of categories.
The first successful automatic fire assay flux dispensing system
Westref changed the landscape of the mining industry with a global innovation that went on to inspire many copycat knock-offs. One example of future-focused design for safer, smarter, faster and more affordable equipment.
Discuss a custom build
From enquiry to site,
handled end to end
No question is too small. Tell us what you need and we take the hassle out of sourcing, supply and shipping.
Tell us the need
Send a spec, a part number or just the problem. You talk, we listen.
Source to spec
Smart, independent buying through our network of suppliers and international partners.
Quote & terms
Competitive pricing, with terms of sale tailored to your situation.
Pack & ship
Customised packaging and reliable delivery, even to the most remote sites.
Ongoing partner
Fast responses and a family team that works with you towards mutual success.
Products we supply
Filter by category and add anything you need to your quote. From fire assay consumables to engines and bulk chemicals.
Nothing matches that search. We source almost anything, so ask us directly.
From engines to electrolyte tanks to bulk sodium cyanide, our network sources it.
Big and small clients, worldwide
We let our clients lead our product and service offering, and our success stories keep bringing enquiries from new businesses and industries.
A family run company operating in Perth
Westref is owned and run by two generations of the McGregor family, with a combined business experience of over 100 years. Our boutique size and family values mean our staff feel like family, so customers and suppliers get a level of service that is increasingly hard to find.
- 1966
Graham McGregor starts running his own businesses, across transport, retail, wholesale, import/export, direct marketing and manufacturing.
- 1997
Western Refractories founded to produce low cost fire assay crucibles for the West Australian market.
- 1997 – 2007
Range extended to all major categories within fire assay.
- 2007
First successful automatic fire assay flux dispensing system, developed for customer needs.
- Today
Still family owned and based in Western Australia, supplying mining and laboratories worldwide.
To be known as the most flexible, economical, and customer-focused supplier of mining and laboratory solutions in the world.
Deliver unmatched value, service and partnership in mining and laboratory solutions.
Relationship focused
Win-win partnerships. We listen carefully, work transparently and perform reliably to build trust.
Committed to value
Fast, quality, to-spec solutions at competitive prices, every time. We relish a challenge and desire to innovate.
Accountable for impact
Making sure our activities and our supply chain are not harmful to the world, and owning our roles as if they were our own business.
Contact us and experience it for yourself.
Start an enquiryService that is increasingly hard to find
Laboratories and procurement teams across Western Australia and beyond rely on Westref for quality product and timely supply.
Creating positive impact across the value chain
Our future success depends on mitigating negative environmental and social impacts in our value chain, and creating positive ones with our customers, employees and suppliers. The strategy covers environmental, social and governance issues in every part of the business.
Through robust systems, processes and stakeholder engagement, we look for ways to continually improve our environmental and safety performance, and our operational efficiency.
- Reducing our impactsOur footprint is small, but we are progressively reducing resource use: establishing a baseline, setting targets and cutting environmental impact.
- Ethics & integrityHigh ethical standards and strong governance systems, so we comply with laws and regulations, mitigate risk and build trust.
- Supply chain & peopleCovering our supply chain, operations, employees and customers, with continual improvement in safety performance.
Questions buyers ask us
Something else on your mind? Call Jimmy and the team, or send it with your quote request.
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List what you need, to spec, and where it has to go. No question is too small, and we tailor terms of sale to your situation.
“Ask us anything. You talk, we listen.”
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Kewdale, Western Australia
- Address
- 53 Chisholm Cres,
Kewdale WA 6105 - Tel
- +61 8 9359 2233
- Mob
- +61 499 990 814
- Fax
- +61 8 9453 3324
- jimmy@westref.com.au