Civmec secures $100m worth of work contracts in the resources sector

Civmec continues to grow its order book as it announces the award of several contracts amounting to $100 million for manufacturing, construction and maintenance works in the resources sector. 

Three of the contract awards are for works at Albemarle Lithium’s Kemerton Expansion Project in Western Australia. 

The first contract is for the fabrication of 25 carbon steel tanks that will be utilised for the expansion of the Kemerton project. The tanks are going to be fabricated, welded and assembled at Civmec’s Henderson facility and then transported to the Kemerton site. 

The second contract awarded to Civmec is for civil works involving detailed earthworks and concrete works at the Kemerton project site. This contract will involve pouring 25,000 cubic metres of concrete as well as the supply of all required materials, labour, supervision and management, plant and equipment. At peak construction period, Civmec is estimated to employ up to 200 people to carry out the works. 

Lastly, Metso has awarded Civmec with the package of works for the manufacture of eight kilns required for the Kemerton Project. The kilns will range from 33 to 56 metres and about four metres in diametre, with a combined weight of 900 tonnes. 

In addition to the contract awards for the Kemerton Expansion Project, Civmec has also secured work contracts from Fortescue Metals Group (FMG). 

The first contract involves further fabrication works for the Iron Bridge Magnetite Project, which is a joint venture project between FMG Iron Bridge and Formosa Steel IB. Under this contract, Civmec will undertake the fabrication of loose and modularised structures for a dry rejects extension, comprosing of about 300 tonnes of structurel steel, conveyor modules and platework – which will be completed at Civmec’s Henderson and Newcastle manufacturing facilities. 

The second works package awarded by FMG is for the fabrication as well as supply of a process water tank for the Cloudbreak operations, with works to begin immediately. 

“We are very pleased to continue our relationship with Albemarle Lithium following the construction of their first two trains at Kemerton. The award of these contracts is testament to how our teams continue to deliver successful projects for our clients. These contracts are for the fifth Lithium project that we have been involved in, demonstrating how we are making a positive contribution to decarbonise the world’s energy supplies. 

“Meanwhile, the recent awards across our maintenance division, particularly our more recent successes in increasing our client base, reaffirms our maintenance teams’ ability to demonstrate value to our clients. These maintenance contracts are an integral part of our long-term strategy to build a recurring and sustainable stream of income,” Civmec Chief Executive Officer Patrick Tallon said. 

Source: Civmec; Australian Mining