The agreement is part of the work for the $1.3 billion Kestrel Mine Extension project.
“This contract is an important win for our Ausenco Taggart Joint Venture, given the future opportunities in the global coal sector,” Ausenco chief executive Zimi Meka said.
“This award also builds on our existing relationship with Rio Tinto and Mitsui and follows last month’s award to Ausenco of the project construction management contract for the Kestrel mine extension.”
The KME project aims to lift production capacity from 4 million tonnes per annum to 5.7Mtpa from late 2012 or early 2013, extend the mine life to 2031, and increase the longwall face width to 375m.
Ausenco Taggart is a 50:50 JV between Australia-listed engineering company Ausenco and minerals processing specialist Taggart Global.
The Kestrel mine is 80%-owned by Rio and 20%-owned by Mitsui.
Ausenco shares closed down 2c to $2.10 on Friday.
