Western Australian resources-aligned company, MLG, will commence execution of its first contract with Rio Tinto.
MLG will be engaged to provide bulk haulage services to support activities at the Western Turner Syncline Mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
The new contract encompasses the provision of off-road bulk ore haulage services, material loading, rock breaking, unloading, stockpile management and road maintenance services.
MLG employs approximately 1300 staff, 200 contractors, across five operational headquarters and runs 170 roadtrains.
A strong contingent of these are pulled by Kenworth C509s and Mack Granites.
The execution of this contract signals MLG’s first supply agreement with Rio Tinto, establishing what the company hopes will be a positive, long-term relationship.
Revenue from the 12-month contract is expected to be approximately $20 million.
Managing Director, Murray Leahy, said the contract is the outcome of MLG building a trusted, and potentially long-term, relationship with Rio Tinto.
“R[io Tinto] has been actively reviewing MLG’s approach and performance standards to assess our broader capability to deliver services in the Pilbara region,” said Leahy.
“In particular, they have been focused on the efficiencies that can be gained through MLG’s hub and spoke delivery model,” he said.
“As a proud WA company, continuing to expand our services beyond our heartland of the WA goldfields, MLG is delighted to have been selected as a supplier to RIO.
“We warmly acknowledge RIO’s commitment to support local businesses and look forward to continuing to evolve and grow our profile in the Pilbara region.”
MLG has continued to bolster its operational footprint adding extensively to its prime mover fleet this year.
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