Thiess has been awarded a contract extension by MACH Energy Australia to continue providing mining services at the Mount Pleasant Operation.
Located 2.5 kilometres from Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, the Mount Pleasant Operation is a greenfield open-cut coal mine with an estimated 474 million tonnes of reserves to be mined.
Under the contract, Thiess will continue to provide full-scope mining services including drill and blast, overburden removal, coal mining services and rehabilitation.
The contract will generate revenue of approximately $920 million to Thiess over four and a half years.
Thiess Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, Michael Wright, said: “Since 2017, Thiess has provided expert planning and optimum mine sequencing to deliver exceptional outcomes for our client. This contract extension builds on our strong five-year relationship with MACH Energy at Mount Pleasant. We’re pleased to continue to drive long-term social, environmental and economic value for the Upper Hunter region.”
Thiess Executive General Manager Australia and Pacific, Shaun Newberry, added: “We’re proud to continue our work at Mount Pleasant where we have a proven track record of delivering industry-leading environmental practices. We also look forward to continuing our strong relationship with the Muswellbrook community to ensure we deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.”
The contract extension will commence in April 2022.
