The new contract will generate total revenue of approximately A$500 million. Thiess will undertake total mining operations at Mount Pleasant until 2021, including mine planning and engineering.
CIMIC CEO, Adolfo Valderas, said: “This contract award is a reflection of Thiess’ ability to deliver a tailored, total mine solution to our clients, and is a valued addition to our expanding mining portfolio.”
The Mount Pleasant coal mine has an estimated 474Mt of total marketable coal reserves to be mined.
