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John Holland secures Isaac Plains contract

Published 6:08 PM, 12 Jan 2010

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By a staff reporter

Engineering services provider John Holland has secured a mine operations contract for the Isaac Plains coal mine in Queensland worth $260 million.

Under the 30-month contract, John Holland, a subsidiary of Leighton Holdings Ltd, will provide full service mining operations, including clearing, topsoil stripping, drill and blast, truck excavator waste removal, coal mining, and rehabilitation works.

Isaac Plains Coal Management managers the coal mine for a joint venture between Vale and Aquila Resources Ltd.

John Holland managing director Glenn Palin said the contract would provide further opportunities for growth in the company's mining capabilities.

"We look forwards to working with Isaac Plains Coal Management to reach our first year delivery targets and develop new ways to improve efficiency and support other areas of their Isaac Plains operation," Mr Palin said.




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