Perenti’s expansion in North America continues with Letter of Intent for works at the Red Chris Project Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 by admin Perenti is pleased to announce its subsidiary, leading hard-rock underground miner Barminco, has received a Letter of Intent from Newcrest Mining Limited for the development of an underground exploration decline at the Red Chris Project in British Columbia, Canada. The Red Chris Project is a 70:30 joint venture partnership between Newcrest and Imperial Metals Corporation (TSX:III) and is located approximately 1,700kms north of Vancouver. The Red Chris Project lies within Tahltan Territory, home to some of Canada’s richest mineral resources in an area known as the Golden Triangle. Barminco has developed a strong relationship with the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation and intends to establish the foundations for an ongoing partnership to create social and economic value for the members of the Tahltan Nation and the region.Perenti Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mark Norwell said the opportunity at Red Chris is a very encouraging step on the road to expanding the Company’s North American presence. “Geographic expansion has been a key focus of our 2025 strategy and this early-stage work at Red Chris builds on our regional growth capabilities after commencing in North America just over a year ago” Mr Norwell said. “The underground exploration decline works are a significant opportunity and puts the Company in a strong position to access the much wider scope of works associated with the potential block cave development that Newcrest aims to progress towards in the coming years. This project fits with our strategy as we continue to pursue high quality growth opportunities within attractive mining jurisdictions, partnering with top-tier producers holding multi-mine portfolios and long-life, expandable assets.” Mining Chief Executive Officer Paul Muller said: “We acknowledge and respect the Tahltan as the First Nations people of the area and we look forward to working together at the Red Chris Project. In partnership with the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation, Barminco will also look to work with local Tahltan-operated businesses and provide local employment, education, training and development initiatives to support the social and economic development of the Tahltan people.” “Our focus at Red Chris will be on delivering safe, reliable and efficient development services and we look forward to building a long and productive relationship with Newcrest, the members of the Tahltan Nation and all of our stakeholders in British Columbia.” For more information click here.
Perenti secures new A$235 million contract at the Geita Complex Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by admin Perenti is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, leading African hard-rock underground miner, African Underground Mining Services, has secured a new two year contract to continue operations at AngloGold Ashanti’s Geita Mine in Tanzania. The two-year contract will take effect immediately and increases Perenti’s current work in hand by circa A$235 million (Perenti’s sharei). Mark Norwell, Managing Director and CEO of Perenti said, “We are very pleased to be continuing our strong, long-term working relationship with AngloGold Ashanti at their flagship Geita Mine. “This contract extension includes the addition of Geita Hill, a new underground development within the Geita Complex, which will see a steady increase in our scope of works as the development ramps up from a single heading decline into multiple work areas and then into production later in 2021.” “This contract extension is expected to generate an improved earnings contribution for Perenti over the contract term. Winning new contracts and extending existing contracts is one of our key strategic priorities and we continue to make great progress on the execution and delivery of our 2025 strategy.” Perenti’s Mining Chief Executive Officer Paul Muller said “Perenti first started operating in Tanzania in the late 1990’s and the award of the contract extension at the Geita mine provides us with a fantastic opportunity to continue to partner with, and support our numerous local businesses, suppliers and contractors. We look forward to expanding on these relationships as we seek to create enduring value and certainty for all of our stakeholders.” For more information click here.
