NRW Holdings wins $40m Rio Tinto Yandicoogina contract

Sophia Rostron   |   December 12, 2016

NRW Holdings has been awarded work at Rio Tinto's Yandicoogina iron ore mine operations in the Pilbara. 

Kym Hyman, NRW Holdings Company Secretary, said the company was pleased to announce the award of the contract.  

"Australian civil and mining contractor NRW Holdings Limited [has won] a contract by Rio Tinto, worth approximately $40 million, for bulk earthworks and civil works required to sustain its Yandicoogina mine operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia."

"The contract is expected to be completed in Q1 2018. NRW will utilise its existing civil construction fleet for the project."

Iron_ore_Pilbara_2.svg.png

Rio Tinto's Pilbara operations include an integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network, and related infrastructure. 

Source: NRW Holdings

Sophia Rostron
As the Content editor at Felix (formerly PlantMiner), Sophia works behind the scenes to keep our blog machine in motion. A student of Law and Business, she's very dependent on coffee and loves any excuse to travel.

Recent Articles

$209m Armidale Battery Energy Storage System approved for development
Projects, NSW
$209m Armidale Battery Energy Storage System approved for development

A new large-scale battery storage system near Armidale is a step closer to supplying clean energy to 60,000 homes after the New South Wales Government gives the green light to its development. 

Construction begins on $1.62bn Beveridge Intermodal Precinct
Projects, VIC
Construction begins on $1.62bn Beveridge Intermodal Precinct

The first sod has been turned to signal the beginning of construction of the $1.62 billion Beveridge Intermodal Precinct in Melbourne’s north. 

Laing O'Rourke & AECOM JV named as Delivery Partner for 2032 Games venues
Projects
Laing O'Rourke & AECOM JV named as Delivery Partner for 2032 Games venues

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) has appointed a Delivery Partner to deliver 17 new and upgraded 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues across Queensland. 

Get the latest project news

Formerly known as the PlantMiner blog, Felix Project News is Australia's top 10 Construction blog. Join thousands of construction and mining pros getting the best content right in their inbox.
  • updates on Australia's pipeline of state and federal projects
  • fresh contract awards from major contractors and builders

If you're looking to contact us about other matters, please contact us.