Mining contractor Thiess has secured a $345 million contract extension with Bayan Resources to continue its operations at the Melak Coal Mine in Indonesia.
Thiess announced the long-term contract extension with Bayan Resources to continue providing services at the Melak mining complex in East Kalimantan today.
In 2008, Thiess Indonesia secured an eight-year contract to develop and operate the Melak greenfield coal mine.
The mine currently produces 2.2 million tonnes of coal per annum.
The company will continue to provide load and haul, drill and blast, coal hauling, road maintenance and rehabilitation services as part of the extended contract starting in May 2023.
Thiess chief executive Michael Wright said the company had been delivering excellent outcomes for Bayan Resources.
“We strive to continue providing sustainable mining solutions for Bayan, building on our long, successful partnership,” he said.
“This extension is a testament to our ability to deliver long-term safe and sustainable operations in Indonesia, while we continue to work on expanding our operations in other areas.”
Thiess Indonesia president director Jeffrey Kounang said they were looking forward to continuing their relationship with Bayan Resources.
“We are pleased to be extending our operations at Melak where we have delivered exceptional outcomes for the client and community for the past 14 years,” he said.
“We are also excited about our collaboration with the West Kutai community in continuing to build a positive legacy.”
