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Downer EDI will officially take over the Meandu mine contract in January 2013<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 11, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Downer EDI\u00a0was this morning named as the new long-term operator of the Meandu coal mine at Tarong, replacing Thiess which has been the mine contractor since 2008.<\/p>\n

A Stanwell Corporation statement said the decision had been made following “a competitive and rigorous six-month tendering process”.<\/p>\n

Thiess had originally been contracted to operate the mine, which is owned by Stanwell, until December 2011 but was granted a $185 million one-year extension late last year.<\/p>\n

Stanwell said Downer EDI would officially commence as the Meandu Mine operator in January 2013 but would “transition the operations” in the coming months as part of a long-term rolling contract.<\/p>\n

The company would “work as a priority on employee transition issues” at the mine.<\/p>\n

Stanwell General Manager Mining Operations Bob Rutten said the appointment of a long-term mine operator would provide certainty for the workforce and ensure the ongoing delivery of cost competitive coal from the mine to the adjacent Tarong power stations.<\/p>\n

“Meandu Mine has a long-term future with reserves to provide fuel to the Tarong power stations until at least 2031,” Mr Rutten said.<\/p>\n

“A long-term contract provides stable employment, sustained local economic activity, and flow-on benefits for the South Burnett community.<\/p>\n

“The contract has been negotiated to deliver positive outcomes for both Stanwell and Downer EDI, and commercial and operational benefits for the mine.<\/p>\n

“We look forward to working closely with Downer EDI to maximise the value of Meandu Mine and further establish the mine as a safe, responsible and commercially focused operation.”<\/p>\n

Downer EDI is a contract miner that has been operating for more than 90 years and has an established presence in Queensland.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stanwell said that in the five years since assuming ownership of the Meandu Mine, it had invested in the long-term future of the mine.<\/p>\n

“Over the past two years, we have purchased five new Komatsu 850E dump trucks, a new 360 tonne excavator and support equipment such as dozers and graders, to upgrade our mine fleet to improve efficiencies,” Mr Rutten said.<\/p>\n

“More than 60 people have attended the training centre at Meandu Mine, and 47 of these trainees have moved into full-time positions at the mine.<\/p>\n

“In early 2013, a dragline shutdown will involve 227 on-site and 30 off-site contractors and run for about 108 days. It is part of a $74 million program to keep the dragline working efficiently to support our long-term operations at the mine and the power stations.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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