BUMA Australia Pty Ltd has secured a multi-year contract extension valued at approximately $492.5 million with Blackwater Operations Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Whitehaven Coal Mining Ltd., to provide pre-strip mining services at the Blackwater mine.
The extension secures BUMA Australia’s operations at the Blackwater mine in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin, one of Australia’s largest open-cut metallurgical coal operations, through to June 2030, cementing BUMA Australia’s role as a long-term partner delivering extensive pre-strip operations at the site. Beyond operations, BUMA Australia continues to generate local and social value across Central Queensland. At Blackwater, the company actively supports local initiatives through job creation, skills training and its dedicated First Nations employment program.
Johan Ballot, CEO of BUMA Australia, stated: “This extension underscores Whitehaven’s confidence in BUMA Australia to deliver safely and efficiently at scale across one of Queensland’s largest metallurgical-coal operations. Our understanding of site conditions, strong local team and consistent results enable us to sustain productivity while contributing to the long-term success of the Blackwater mine.”
Located 20 kilometers (km) south of the township of Blackwater, the mine spans an 80-km strike length across multiple pits and remains a key economic driver in Central Queensland. BUMA Australia, together with its Predecessor Operations, has delivered mining services at Blackwater since 2012, employing approximately 390 permanent personnel and drawing on experience with the site’s complex geology.
Source: www.coalage.com
