Macmahon Holdings Limited has confirmed that it has now finalised a load and haul services contract with Talison Lithium Australia Pty Ltd for the Greenbushes lithium project in Western Australia. This follows Macmahon’s selection as the preferred load and haul contractor for the project.
This contract involves open cut mining activities of load and haul, and crusher feed, which will commence on 1 July 2023 for a 7-year period with an option to extend for up to 2 years. The contract is estimated to generate revenue in excess of US$1.1 billion over its initial 7-year term.
Macmahon CEO and Managing Director, Michael Finnegan, said:
“We are delighted to finalise this contract with Talison Lithium for its Greenbushes lithium project. This contract will add approximately US$1.1 billion to our order book, which delivers on our commodity diversification strategy into future relevant commodities. We have built a strong relationship with the Talison Lithium team and look forward to developing this project with them.”