Thiess wins Encuentro opencast mine contract
Published by Stephanie Roker,
Editor
Global Mining Review,
Thiess has been awarded a AUS$420 million (US$303 million) contract extension by Antofagasta Minerals (AMSA) to continue operations at the Encuentro opencast located in northern Chile.
Under the four year contract extension, Thiess will continue to provide mining services with a scope of works comprising of drilling, load and haul, mobile equipment maintenance and mine services.
CIMIC Group Chief Executive Office Michael Wright said: “It’s great to see Thiess continuing their work at the Encuentro project and building on the strong relationship they’ve established with AMSA over the past three years. This contract reinforces the team’s engagement with and understanding of the client to ensure they are delivering the best solutions possible.”
CIMIC Group Executive Mining and Mineral Processing and Thiess Managing Director Douglas Thompson said: “Since commencing operations in 2015, we have moved over 70 million m3, a first for Thiess in South America. This has been possible through the team’s focus on efficiency and productivity and working collaboratively with our client. We look forward to continuing this level of service for AMSA.”
Planned future improvements include investment in maintenance infrastructure, a fleet management system and transfer to Thiess of short-term mine planning responsibilities.
Earlier this month, the Thiess Centinela operations were announced as winners of the ‘National Geology and Mining Service Award’ for safety performance by the Chilean government.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/24092018/thiess-wins-encuentro-opencast-mine-contract/
You might also like
Ready to revolutionise the cement industry?
Join our sister publication, World Cement, in Lisbon, 10 – 13 March 2024, for their first in-person conference and exhibition: EnviroTech.
This exclusive knowledge and networking event will bring together cement producers, industry leaders, technical experts, analysts, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest technologies, processes, and policies being deployed at the forefront of the cement industry’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.
Ivanhoe Mines to quadruple 2024 exploration budget
Ivanhoe Mines Founder and Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete have announced that the company is increasing its group exploration activities and budget for 2024.