CIMIC’s Thiess lands three-year, $180m Melak contract extension

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CIMIC Group’s global mining contractor Thiess has been awarded a three-year contract extension by PT Sinarabadi and PT Firman Ketaun Perkasa – members of the Bayan Group – to continue operations at Melak Coal Mine in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

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CIMIC Executive Chairman and CEO Marcelino Fernández Verdes said the A$180 million contract represents a continuation of the company’s mining development operations at the site through to December 2019.

“Thiess’ global platform enables it to deliver safe, efficient and productive outcome for clients across a variety of geographical locations,” Mr Fernández Verdes said.

Thiess Managing Director Michael Wright said the contract extension demonstrated the company’s capability and capacity to work on mining projects of great magnitude.

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“The Melak contract extension is a testament to our performance at the mine since 2008. We are pleased to extend our partnership with the Bayan Group and continue our focus on delivering innovative and sustainable mining solutions for our client,” he stated.

Mr Wright pointed out that the contract extension follows Thiess’ recent 14-month contract award for underground mining at BHP Billiton Nickel West’s Leinster 1A orebody.

He said the Leinster 1A underground development and sub-level open stoping contract is focused 900 metres underground and builds on the same innovative contracting model provided for the adjacent Rocky’s Reward open-cut mine in Leinster Western Australia.

“The Leinster 1A underground nickel mine contract cements out footprint in the goldfield region of Western Australia, further demonstrating our underground mining capabilities,” Mr Wright concluded.