Leighton Asia, a subsidiary of Australia’s Cimic Group, has been awarded a contract worth USD 105 million by PT Vale Indonesia to develop mine infrastructure in Sulawesi. PT Vale is a subsidiary of Brazil-based mining giant Vale.
The project includes building key infrastructure to support mining operations that will supply ore to a processing plant. The scope of work involves earthworks, civil and building construction, and the installation of associated infrastructure. This development forms part of PT Vale’s broader Indonesia Growth Project and the Integrated Mines of Pomalaa initiative. The Integrated Mines of Pomala is expected to produce around 120,000 tons of nickel and about 15,000 tons of cobalt per year in MHP products.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2024 and is expected to take approximately 26 months to complete.
Cimic stated that the project aims to establish essential infrastructure to support the mine’s operation efficiently. The Pomalaa programme is a significant part of PT Vale’s strategy to expand its mining and processing capacity in Indonesia.
The project highlights Indonesia’s growing importance in the global mining industry, particularly in the extraction and processing of raw materials for industrial and technological applications. The contract also reinforces Leighton Asia’s presence in the region, leveraging its expertise in large-scale infrastructure development.
(Source: Construction Briefing)
