Thiess announced a four-year ore hauling contract with Weda Bay Nickel, the largest nickel player on Halmahera Island in Indonesia’s North Maluku.
The ore hauling contract, worth around IDR1.3 trillion (A$125 million), will begin in May 2023 and run for 48 months. Ore loading, hauling, and stockpile management are all part of Thiess’ area of work.
“We are very excited to embark on this new partnership with Weda Bay Nickel and to contribute to the growth of Indonesia’s thriving nickel industry, a metal critical to enabling the global energy transition. Sustainability is a top priority for Thiess, and we are committed to making a real difference to the sustainability of our clients’ operations,” Thiess Executive Chair & CEO Michael Wright said.
According to Wright, it will be Thiess’ first nickel operation in Indonesia, and it highlights the company’s ability to put its diversification strategy into action. Wright added that the team is excited to collaborate with Weda Bay Nickel to develop a mutually profitable and sustainable operation.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to join the nickel industry in Indonesia and to partner with Weda Bay Nickel. We are dedicated to building strong relationships with the local community in Halmahera and to working together to create a positive impact. We see this partnership with Weda Bay Nickel as the beginning of a long and successful journey in the region,” Thiess Group Executive — Asia Cluny Randell stated.
Thiess said it would deploy new Euro 5 Emission Standard trucks to reduce emissions from its mining services as part of its continuous commitment to sustainable mining.
Thiess will also create a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace by implementing fatigue monitoring equipment on all ore hauliers and expanding its female operator training program for local women interested in working in the mining industry.
