Byerwen mine reports second August fatality

Mining contractor Macmahon reported a fatal collision on 22 August at QCoal’s Byerwen coal mine in Queensland. The accident follows the death of a worker involved in a crane incident three weeks prior. Macmahon said a loaded dump truck was ascending the ramp leading out of the pit at low speed when a light vehicle approached from behind and ran…

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Macmahon locks in Boston Shaker contract extension

Australian contractor Macmahon has confirmed the receipt of a three-year mining services contract with AngloGold Ashanti for its Boston Shaker underground gold operation in Western Australia. The deal, worth A$352 million, now extends its alliance partnership to 1 May 2027 and is expected to generate revenue of $117 million annually. It has been providing services to AngloGold’s Boston Shaker since…

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Macmahon sells Dawson South equipment

Macmahon has executed an equipment sale agreement to sell a substantial portion of its remaining mobile equipment fleet at Anglo American’s Dawson South project in Queensland.  The mobile equipment was sold at market rates, which Macmahon said were at or above book value, for cash consideration. The sale is expected to result in A$44 million of net cash inflows for…

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