In August 2019, Downer announced it would review its capital-intensive Mining businesses and focus on its Urban Services strategy.

Downer has sold its Open Cut Mining West, Downer Blasting Services, Snowden and Underground businesses, as well as its share in the RTL Mining and Earthworks joint venture.

On 11 October 2021 Downer announced it had entered into an agreement to sell its Open Cut Mining East Business. Completion of this transaction is expected to occur before the end of the 2021 calendar year.