Primero awarded $157m contract

Primero Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH), has landed a multimillion-dollar contract with Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) for its Hope Downs 1 operations in the Pilbara region of WA.

Under the contract, Primero will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, construction, testing commissioning and handover of non-process infrastructure works at the site.

“This award represents the continuation of our long-term relationship with Rio Tinto through the delivery of world-class infrastructure projects,” says Primero managing director Michael Gollschewski.

Design and procurement work will begin immediately once all external approvals have been granted. Site works expected to commence in Q4 CY25 and the contract is scheduled for completion in December 2026.

This announcement follows a contract awarded to Primero by Rio in March of this year, valued at $100m, for works on Rio’s seawater desalination project at Parker Point in Dampier, WA.

“This contract reinforces Primero’s reputation as a leading provider of engineering and construction services. We look forward to the successful completion of the project,” says NRW’s chief executive and managing director Jules Pemberton.

Primero continues to grow operations throughout the Pilbara region with its role in delivering critical infrastructure solutions to mining companies.