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Thiess awarded Wahana East Extension mining contract in Indonesia

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Thiess is pleased to announce the successful extension of its contract with Wahana Baratama Mining, a subsidiary of Bayan Resources, for the Wahana East Extension project in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The 16-month extension will see Thiess continue to deliver full mining services, including load and haul, drill and blast, and pit dewatering.  
 
Since 2007, Thiess has partnered with Bayan Resources, consistently demonstrating a commitment to safe and sustainable delivery. This extension underscores the strong relationship between the two organisations and Bayan's confidence in Thiess' ability to achieve their objectives.  
 
Thiess Group Executive Chair and CEO Michael Wright stated: “This contract extension is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team at Wahana. We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Bayan Resources and look forward to continuing to deliver safe and sustainable mining solutions. Our focus remains on creating value for our clients, as well as for the local region.” 
 
Thiess Group Executive – Asia Cluny Randell added: “Thiess' ability to secure this extension reflects the strength of our operational expertise and our commitment to safety, the environment, and the community.”  
 
As part of the extension, Thiess will implement a circular economy-based waste management system in the community and provide entrepreneurial training programs to empower local businesses to promote sustainable growth.  
 
The contract extension commences in January 2025.


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About Thiess  

Thiess partners with its clients to deliver sustainable solutions in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. Thiess operates across the mine life cycle from engineering, mine planning and development, asset management, extraction and haulage, and rehabilitation.​  

Established in 1934, Thiess operates across diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. As a global services provider, Thiess is uniquely placed to make a significant contribution to responsible, sustainable mining and a low-carbon future by working with its clients, suppliers and the industry to enable the global energy transition.  

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Vivian Lim, Group Manager – Marketing & Communication vlim@thiess.com

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