Thiess win $2.3b contract extension
Jellinbah Group has awarded Thiess a contract extension at its Lake Vermont coal mine near Dysart in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
The new contract will replace the current, due to expire in 2026, and includes an extension to June 2028 for Thiess to provide full mining services at the site.
The services include:
- Statutory operation
- Mine engineering and mining operations
- Maintenance and asset management of fixed and mobile equipment
- Rehabilitation works
Thiess will also operate and maintain Jellinbah Group’s handling and preparation plant, train load-out and mining camp.
Thiess group executive chair and chief executive Michael Wright says for nearly two decades Thiess has worked with the Jellinbah Group to safely enhance and expand Lake Vermont Mine’s operations — driving efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness through commodity cycles.
“This further extension is a testament to the strong and trusted partnership built over many years and reflects Thiess’ track record in the safe, efficient delivery of sustainable mining solutions,” he said.
Thiess has been a trusted partner at Jelinbah’s Lake Vermont site since 2007 following Thiess’ construction of the mine infrastructure at the then greenfield operation. Thiess has continued to expand the mine and work collaboratively through multiple contract extensions.
Thiess Australia east group executive Rae O’Brien says Thiess is proud of the advancements it has introduced at Lake Vermont Mine over the years with the support of Jellinbah Group.
“These include safety innovations, world leading autonomous drilling and semi-autonomous dozing technology and strategic mine planning and resource optimisation, to support our client’s longer-term business outcomes,” she said.
“We’ve also grown to be part of the local Dysart community, with a strong focus on local employment, local procurement and ongoing partnerships with local schools and organisations such as the BMA CQ Rescue helicopter service and the Hear and Say Foundation.”