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| Leighton Contractors wins contract extension at iron ore mine in SA Leighton Contractors, through its wholly-owned subsidiary HWE Mining, has been awarded a contract extension for the provision of mining services at the South Middleback Ranges (SMR) iron ore operations, totalling $240 million. The 12-month contract, awarded by OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd, is for supervision, equipment, labour, materials and infrastructure at the mine, located 60km south of Whyalla, on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia (SA). There is also provision for a further four-year contract extension. As part of its ongoing commitment to building the capabilities of indigenous people and communities, Leighton Contractors currently employs approximately 52 indigenous people at the mine, and in partnership with OneSteel and the Whyallina Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, supports the sustainable business development of Walga Mining & Services Pty Ltd (Walga). Walga provides construction and contract mining services to Leighton Contractors at the operations, and future training and employment opportunities continue to be identified and explored within the partnership to help increase indigenous participation on site. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |