INDIA NEWS
Sept 1-15, 2021 - Vol 2, Issue 5
ADVERTORIAL
Bravus continues regional investment with multimillion dollar contract to Rockhampton's SMW Group B
ravus Mining & Resources has awarded contracts worth more than $3 million to Rockhampton based SMW Group for a series of new Ultrahaul mine truck trays and a bore field maintenance program. Bravus Mining & Resources CEO David Boshoff said Bravus was keen to capitalise on SMW Group’s 20 years of experience servicing central Queensland’s coal fields. “There’s an extensive mining services knowledge base in our region, and it has always been our intention to use this and work with businesses based in central Queensland wherever possible,” Mr Boshoff said. “The Ultrahaul tray is a classleading product for mine haul trucks that SMW Group has developed specifically for the central Queensland coal industry. The trays are tailored for our fleet of CAT796AC haul trucks and will help to maximise production and improve operational efficiency. “We have been impressed by SMW Group’s willingness to work with us to get the product right for our operations and look forward to seeing the results of this relationship over time.” SMW Group Chief Operating Officer Frank Humphreys said that the contract was a great result for the company and central Queensland manufacturing. “Securing a contract to supply Ultrahaul trays to the Carmichael Project is a great outcome for SMW Group and is
a vote of confidence for central Queensland’s mining services industry,” Mr Humphreys said. “We are excited to be involved with a high-profile operation like the Carmichael Project.” Mr Boshoff said the contract would have direct benefits for Mackay and Rockhampton, bolstering the local economies against the impacts of COVID restrictions. “Having this level of manufacturing capacity in our region is a huge boost, because we can continue to grow our fleet and ramp up operations with minimal impact from COVID induced restrictions and border closures,” Mr Boshoff said. “We are proud to have made good on our promises to Queensland, and especially regional Queensland. We have created more than 2,600 jobs and signed more than $2.2 billion in contracts. “More than 88% of our contracts are being delivered in Queensland. This work has been spread across all corners of the state to give as many regions as possible the opportunity to benefit from our project, while also enabling us to tap into the highly-skilled construction and resources industry workforce that Queensland possesses. “We are ramping up our mining fleet and construction on the Coal Handling and Processing Plant is well underway. We are excited to be so close to delivering on our promise to ship first coal this year.”
Bravus investing in Townsville youth with YWAM Campbell said.
YWAM Townsville CEO Ken Mulligan said that Bravus’ support helped bring the development closer to reality, servicing a need that has been clearly identified in the community. “The cry to respond to the needs of our youth is louder than ever,” Mr Mulligan said. “Answering that cry takes the combined efforts of a community, from corporate investment to collaboration with police, the youth justice system, schools and other youth organisations.
B
ravus Mining & Resources is proud to announce a $10,000 contribution to Youth With A Mission (YWAM)’s Youth Precinct development in Townsville as a part of our 2021 Community Partnership Program. The Youth Precinct will use adventure-based learning programs including a highropes course, a multi-purpose youth space and transitional
www.indianews.com.au
accommodation facilities to engage with youth, help prevent homelessness, and provide employment and training opportunities for otherwise atrisk young people in Townsville. Bravus Mining & Resources Head of Communications and Community Kate Campbell said that an investment into youth services in Townsville was an investment into the future of the
city. “When we committed to establishing our project headquarters in Townsville, we knew that we would be investing in more than just the mine and rail operations that provide jobs and economic stimulus to the region,” Ms Campbell said. “The Youth Precinct is an opportunity for us to invest in
facebook.com/indianewsaustralia
the well-being and social fabric of the community, opening pathways for young people that might otherwise be missed by mainstream education and training programs. “YWAM have a track record delivering real outcomes for disengaged or at-risk youth, and we are proud to be a partner in this project with them,” Ms
“It’s reassuring to know that our corporate citizens like Bravus recognise the deep need for our work and can bring investment that bring us closer to changing the lives for these young people. Since construction has commenced on the Carmichael Project, Bravus has donated and partnered with nearly 100 community organisations across north and central Queensland, contributing more than $1.5 million dollars to date.
5
