Global diversified engineering services and project management group, Ausenco Limited’s (AAX) 50% owned Ausenco Taggart Joint Venture was today awarded an $8 million contract to deliver engineering for the coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) for the extension at Kestrel Mine, located near Emerald in Central Queensland. The CHPP forms part of the $1.3 billion Kestrel Mine Extension for the Kestrel Joint Venture (Rio Tinto 80% and Mitsui 20%).
Ausenco CEO Zimi Meka said “This contract is an important win for our Ausenco Taggart Joint Venture given the future opportunities in the global coal sector. This award also builds on our existing relationship with Rio Tinto and Mitsui and follows last month’s award to Ausenco of the Project Construction Management contract for the Kestrel Mine Extension.”
Ausenco sets high global standards for leading edge engineering and project management services in the resources and energy sectors. We’re a growing company with big ambitions that thrives on reaching into new markets. Across 32 offices in 20 countries, our people seek ingenious solutions for our clients in the Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Minerals & Metals, Process Infrastructure and Program Management sectors. We’re inspired to make a genuine positive impact on the world around us and in the communities in which we operate.
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