TECHNOLOGY

MACA awarded BHP contract

MACA has executed a framework agreement to provide crushing and screening services to BHP in the Pilbara region of Western Australia

Staff reporter
 BHP's Mining Area C in the Pilbara region of Western Australia

BHP's Mining Area C in the Pilbara region of Western Australia

PRESS RELEASE: The work package to be undertaken will consist of crushing and screening services of lump and fines at Mining Area C (up to 12Mt/y), commencing around October 2018. The contract term is for three years plus 2 by 1 year options to extend, and will utilise both new and existing crushing equipment. With additional minor works being undertaken in the Pilbara, the combined value of these works is expected to generate revenues up to A$27.5 million (US$20.6 million) per annum.

Chris Tuckwell, managing director of MACA, commented: "MACA would like to thank BHP for the opportunity to work with them. We look forward to a long-standing relationship with BHP, working closely together to ensure mutual success."

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