Use less
PowerPut more of the energy into moving material.A dredging technology company in pre-launch
Better tools for the people who work the water.
Spice Miners plans to invest in modern technology for small and mid-scale dredging: electric pump retrofits, smarter motor controls, and monitoring that turns field data into better operating decisions. Our starting point is upgrading the equipment operators already use.
- Stage
- Pre-launch
- Focus
- Dredging systems
- Mindset
- Field first
“It [spice] extends life and allows the adept to foresee his future”
— Frank Herbert, Dune Messiah
Our mission
Make dredging cleaner, simpler, and more dependable.
We want to give operators better equipment, better information, and more control over how their work gets done.
Why Spice Miners exists
Good engineering should hold up in the field.
Dredging is hard work. Fuel is expensive to move. Parts are difficult to source. A small failure can stop an entire operation. We are building around those facts.
- 01
Start with the operator
The people running and repairing the equipment know where time, fuel, and effort are lost. Their experience comes first.
- 02
Keep it practical
Useful technology should be straightforward to install, understand, maintain, and repair.
- 03
Use energy wisely
We are exploring better ways to power dredge pumps and reduce dependence on diesel without losing the reliability the work demands.
- 04
Build for the long run
We care about durable businesses, responsible operations, and equipment that creates value well beyond its first season.
Our technology investment plan
Modernize the pump. Improve the whole system.
We plan to focus investment on engineering, prototype development, and operator-led field trials. The first direction is a modular electric retrofit for existing diesel-driven dredge pumps, using shore power where practical and evaluating battery buffers or hybrid power where the site calls for them.
- Electric drives and variable-speed controls. Match pump speed to the work and test energy use against the existing diesel setup.
- Sensors and operating records. Measure pressure, flow, power use, runtime, and stoppages so operators can see performance and maintenance needs.
- Modular retrofit hardware. Develop serviceable motor mounts, drive interfaces, and control enclosures with replaceable parts and local installation partners.
- Measured field pilots. Compare energy per cubic metre, output, uptime, maintenance cost, and installed payback before expanding to larger systems.
Our product philosophy
FIELD FIRST
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Our planned business model combines retrofit packages, partner-supported installation and service, and licensing of repeatable controls and operating methods. We are in pre-launch; the designs and field performance still need validation.
The opportunity
Small improvements can change the whole day.
A better dredging system is not only about the pump. It can mean fewer fuel runs, less downtime, easier maintenance, and a clearer picture of how the operation is performing.
Lose less
TimeDesign around maintenance, parts, and real working conditions.Know more
ClarityGive operators useful information without adding complexity.Pre-launch
We are doing the groundwork now.
Spice Miners is not selling equipment yet. We are learning from operators, developing the first concepts, and building the relationships needed to turn the idea into a working product.
Now
Listen
Establish operator needs and a baseline for fuel, output, and downtime.
Now
Design
Specify the motor, drive, sensors, power supply, and retrofit interfaces.
Next
Prototype
Build and bench-test a small-scale retrofit with engineering partners.
Then
Pilot
Measure performance and operator economics under real working conditions.
Ahead
Launch
Offer validated retrofit packages and support, then evaluate larger pump systems.
About the company
Built with patience. Built with purpose.
Spice Miners LLC is an Infinity Gauntlet Holdings company. We are bringing together field experience, engineering, and a long-term view of responsible resource work.
01Useful. Solve a real problem for the people doing the work.
02Durable. Build equipment and relationships that can last.
03Responsible. Treat safety, communities, and the places where we work with respect.
Operators · Engineers · Suppliers · Partners
Help us build the right first machine.
If you work with dredging equipment, pumps, electric power, controls, fabrication, or field service, we would like to hear what you have learned.
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