MACA awarded 3 work packages with Atlas Iron

Mining and Civil contractor MACA has recently been awarded three new contracts from Atlas Iron.

The first is a civil package at Mount Dove Iron Ore project where the scope of works to be undertaken includes the installation of permanent building infrastructure, 17km of road earthworks and pavement, sedimentation and water storage dams, and provision of water and communications infrastructure.

The civil works will be carried out by MACA’s joint venture company MACA Civil. The work has commenced this month and will generate a peak workforce of around 80 personnel.

The second is a contract for mining services to be undertaken at Mt Dove Iron Ore project and will include drilling and blasting, and loading and hauling. MACA is scheduled to commence mobilisation in September, with contract works due to start in October 2012. The total period of the engagement is approximately 15 months.

The third work package is for crushing and screening services, again at Mount Dove.  MACA anticipates crushing will commence in November 2012 and continue over a period of 13 months. MACA will utilise an existing MACA owned crushing plant.

The types of jobs generated include engineers, drillers, mobile and fixed plant operators, electrical and mechanical trades.