BUMA Australia has secured an A$740m ($489.03m) multi-year contract extension from Whitehaven Coal Mining’s subsidiary Blackwater Operations, lasting until June 2030.
A wholly owned subsidiary of PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama under PT BUMA Internasional Grup Tbk, BUMA Australia has been delivering mining services at Blackwater since 2012.
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Situated about 20km south of the Blackwater township in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, Blackwater Mine is said to be one of Australia’s biggest open-cut metallurgical coal sites.
The site spans an 80km strike length with multiple pits and is a key contributor to the local economy.
The agreement cements BUMA Australia’s continued role in pre-strip activities at Blackwater.
BUMA Australia CEO Johan Ballot said: “This extension underscores Whitehaven’s confidence in BUMA Australia to deliver safely and efficiently at scale across one of Queensland’s largest metallurgical-coal operations.
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By GlobalData“Our understanding of site conditions, strong local team, and consistent results enable us to sustain productivity while contributing to the long-term success of the Blackwater Mine.”
Together with its Predecessor Operations, BUMA Australia employs around 390 full-time staff and has built a strong capability in handling the site’s complex geological conditions.
The company also delivers top-tier safety outcomes and employs sophisticated monitoring, integrating both third-party and proprietary systems, to enable predictive maintenance and real-time optimisation of its fleet.
BUMA International group director Iwan Fuad Salim said: “This renewed partnership with Whitehaven strengthens our portfolio of Tier-1 operations and reinforces BUMA’s reputation for delivering sustainable, world-class performance.
“It enhances the Group’s earnings visibility and cash-flow stability through long-term partnerships with high-quality clients, while supporting our broader growth and diversification strategy.”
In July, BUMA Australia announced a two-year contract extension with the BHP and Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) to continue mining services at the Goonyella Riverside Mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
