MLG Oz has announced the signing of its inaugural contract with mining giant Rio Tinto for bulk haulage and site services at the Western Turner Syncline Mine in Western Australia (WA).
The contract is set for 12 months, with expected revenues of around $20m.
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The services provided under the contract include material loading, rock breaking, unloading, stockpile management and road maintenance, which are essential for the efficient operation of the mine.
The Western Turner Syncline Mine, situated 20km north-west of Tom Price in WA’s Pilbara region, is an iron ore mining project with significant ongoing activities.
MLG is optimistic about the new partnership with Rio Tinto, viewing the contract as a stepping stone to a long-term relationship that will benefit both parties.
MLG managing director Murray Leahy said: “Rio has been actively reviewing MLG’s approach and performance standards to assess our broader capability to deliver services in the Pilbara region. In particular, they have been focused on the efficiencies that can be gained through MLG’s hub and spoke delivery model.
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By GlobalData“As a proud WA company, continuing to expand our services beyond our heartland of the WA goldfields, MLG is delighted to have been selected as a supplier to Rio. We warmly acknowledge Rio’s commitment to support local businesses and look forward to continuing to evolve and grow our profile in the Pilbara region.”
Earlier in February, MLG Oz disclosed a contract worth A$75m with Westgold Resources, encompassing bulk transportation services and the provision of various goods and/or services throughout its operations in the southern Goldfields region of WA.
This agreement entails the transportation of bulk run of mine ore from Westgold’s multiple mining sites to its Higginsville and/or Lakewood processing plants.
