Mining services provider MACA, a Thiess company, has secured a five-year contract extension for full mining services at Capricorn Metals Ltd’s Karlawinda Gold Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The deal also includes an option to extend the contract beyond 2030.
Under the extended contract, MACA will continue to deliver comprehensive mining services—load and haul, drill and blast, engineering, and technical support—at the Karlawinda site, located approximately 60 km south-east of Newman. The mine has a projected life of over 10 years and spans a 4,000 km² tenement area prospective for additional gold discoveries.
MACA has supported Capricorn since 2020, when it was first awarded a five-year agreement for greenfield mine development, infrastructure construction, airstrip sealing, and support for mill construction.
The contract extension reflects the strong partnership between MACA and Capricorn, built on close collaboration and consistent performance across multiple project areas.
In addition to the Karlawinda extension, MACA has also been selected as preferred mining contractor for Capricorn’s upcoming Mt Gibson Gold Project in the Murchison region of WA.
Capricorn Executive Chairman Mark Clark commented:
“We’re pleased to extend our contract with MACA at Karlawinda, highlighting a long-standing and trusted relationship. We appreciate MACA’s contribution to date and look forward to continued success together.”
Thiess Group Executive – Australia West David Greig emphasized the partnership’s local roots:
“Both Capricorn and MACA are products of the WA mining industry. Together, they build high-performing teams that create lasting value for communities and regions.”
Thiess Group Executive Chair and CEO Michael Wright added:
“This extension enhances MACA’s presence in WA’s gold sector, a globally significant market with strong reserves and exploration potential. It also aligns with our strategy to support long-term client partnerships and expand across commodities and regions.”
Since joining the Thiess Group in 2022, MACA has bolstered its capabilities through acquisitions of underground mining contractor PYBAR and engineering firm Mintrex. MACA remains committed to safe, efficient operations and leveraging people and technology to drive sustainable progress.
