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Thiess scoops Mt Pleasant contract

Thiess has secured a contract with MACH Energy's new Mount Pleasant coal mine

Staff reporter

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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.

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