Perenti's contract at Agnew extended

1st February 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci - Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Australasia

PERTH (miningweekly.com) – ASX-listed Perenti Global’s hard rock mining subsidiary Barminco, has been awarded a A$200-million contract extension at gold miner Gold Fields’ Agnew mine, in Western Australia.

The contract extension covers full underground mining services, where Barminco has been operating since 2010.

“We are delighted to be extending our relationship with our long standing client Gold Fields,” said Perenti MD and CEO Mark Norwell.

“Part of our 2025 group strategy is to organically grow this part of our business. The recent achievements of Barminco in this regard are a result of the strong relationship we share with our clients and the value we create for them through our world-class underground mining capabilities.

The extension will take the current contract term out to December 2023.