Thiess has entered an agreement with Yilgarn Iron to support the revival of iron ore production in the Koolyanobbing district in Western Australia. The two-year mining services agreement will run until March 2028 with scope for expansion as Yilgarn Iron grows its production portfolio.
“We are delighted to partner with Yilgarn Iron and contribute to a new phase for the Koolyanobbing iron ore mine, a cornerstone of Australia’s mining history. Through our sustainable mining approach, we will support Yilgarn Iron to deliver safe, efficient operations and achieve its production goals,” said Thiess Group Executive Chair and CEO Michael Wright.
The recommencement of operations in the Yilgarn Hub represents a new chapter for the Koolyanobbing district, 400 kilometres east of Perth, a region with iron ore production roots stretching back to the 1950s.
Yilgarn Iron acquired the Yilgarn Hub iron ore operations and assets from Mineral Resources last June. It is targeting an export capacity of more than 4 million tonnes per annum at Koolyanobbing.
Source: Thiess