In a move that reinforces its position as a leading contractor, Thiess has secured a 14-month extension to continue work at the Wahana coal mine in Satui, South Kalimantan. The agreement was awarded by PT Wahana Baratama Mining, a long-standing client of the company, reflecting the confidence placed in the performance and technical capability of the Thiess team.
Operations at the Wahana mine
With this new deadline, Thiess will continue to carry out the removal of waste material and mining activities. mining activities at the Wahana site, taking advantage of the established infrastructure and ensuring compliance with the highest safety and environmental standards. This extension will allow PT Wahana Baratama Mining to access additional coal reserves and increase production during 2025 and 2026.
In addition, the contract extension consolidates more than a decade of continuous operations for Thiess at this key site for the Indonesian mining sector Indonesian mining sector, strengthening its reputation as a strategic partner of choice for open-pit mining projects.
Thiess Group CEO, Michael Wright, underlined the relevance of this agreement, noting that the trust placed by the client reaffirms the company’s commitment to safe, efficient and sustainable operations. Cluny Randell, executive for Asia, highlighted Thiess’ in-depth knowledge of the field as a differential factor that facilitates the continuity of operations.
The company also remains a benchmark in the region thanks to its ability to offer scalable mining solutions tailored to the needs of its clients in the dynamic environment of South Kalimantan.
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