Leighton Contractors announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary HWE Mining has been awarded a 12-month contract worth $240 million to expand mining services at OneSteel’s South Middleback Ranges (SMR) iron ore operations in South Australia.
As per the contract, the subsidiary will be responsible for supervision, equipment, labour, materials and infrastructure at the Eyre Peninsula mine with provision for a further four-year extension.
“HWE Mining has been the major contractor on the site since 1998, and the company’s proven track record in iron ore mining was a key factor in securing the contract,” said Leighton Contractors executive general manager Steven Keyser, “This contract extension gives Leighton Contractors the opportunity to continue to work in partnership with OneSteel, Australia’s premier steel manufacturer, and be part of the future success of the SMR operations.”
As per the contract, the subsidiary will be responsible for supervision, equipment, labour, materials and infrastructure at the Eyre Peninsula mine with provision for a further four-year extension.
“HWE Mining has been the major contractor on the site since 1998, and the company’s proven track record in iron ore mining was a key factor in securing the contract,” said Leighton Contractors executive general manager Steven Keyser, “This contract extension gives Leighton Contractors the opportunity to continue to work in partnership with OneSteel, Australia’s premier steel manufacturer, and be part of the future success of the SMR operations.”