Thiess inks Chile copper contract

Thiess, as it grows its footprint in Chile, has been retained by Minera Centinela for a A$155 million full-service mining contract at the Llano project in the Sierra Gorda District of Antofagasta. Under the letter of agreement (LOA), work will begin this month. The scope of work includes mining operations, maintenance and asset management services for the greenfield copper mine,…

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Five new electric Liebherrs roll in at Encuentro

Thiess has confirmed that a fleet of five new electric-drive Liebherr T 264s have made their entrance, decked out in Thiess blue, at Antofagasto’s Encuentro copper operation in northern Chile. The arrival, which is an expansion to Thiess’ 240-tonne fleet range, underscores its dedication to expansion in the region, Thiess officials said, allowing for increased productivity and efficiency through faster…

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Thiess launches dedicated rehab business arm

Engineering and consulting firm Thiess has introduced a standalone business, Thiess Rehabilitation, to offer the full lifecycle of mine rehabilitative services to the industry. A full spectrum from design to development to delivery will be included in its services, as well as end-use results with positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) outcomes. Thiess Rehabilitation’s comprehensive and tailored services will be…

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