NRW secures $502m mining services contract from TEC Coal

Group 1: Mining Services Agreement - NRW Holdings, through its subsidiary Golding Contractors, has secured a mining services agreement valued at approximately A$750 million ($502.6 million) with TEC Coal for operations at the Stanwell Meandu Mine in Australia [1] - The agreement spans a period of 5.5 years, beginning this month, and includes a six-month mobilization phase followed by a five-year operational phase [2][4] - The Meandu Mine has an annual production capacity of 7.6 million tonnes and is expected to supply coal until the year 2037 [2] Group 2: Operational Details - Golding Contractors will manage the entire mining operation, which includes the operation and maintenance of three fleets of heavy mining equipment, a dragline, and a processing plant supplied by TEC Coal [3][4] - The contract will provide employment for around 400 local residents [3][5] Group 3: Company Strategy and Future Outlook - NRW CEO Jules Pemberton stated that the award reflects Golding's excellent reputation for delivering safe and efficient contract mining services, aligning with the company's strategy of reducing capital intensity [4] - NRW is a provider of diversified contract services across various sectors in Australia, with operations extending to Canada and the US [5] - In July 2025, NRW announced a contract from Rio Tinto for the Brockman Syncline 1 mine project valued at approximately A$167 million, involving various construction tasks [6][7]