MLG Oz Ltd is set to extend its relationship with Evolution Mining Limited after being selected as its preferred service provider to service its Mungari operation, located in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

The award of the new contract for the provision of haulage and integrated site services issued under Evolution’s wholly owned subsidiary, Evolution Mining (Mungari) Pty Limited, is for an initial contract term of two years, with a provision for a further one-year extension at Evolution’s discretion. The contract, MLG says, leverages its large Kalgoorlie-based resourcing pool and off-road haulage assets.

The Mungari district, now under the single ownership of Evolution, has a significant mineral endowment with a large portfolio of resources delivering long term feed options to the company’s centrally located Mungari processing infrastructure. Mungari produced 115,829 oz of gold at an average all-in sustaining cost of A$1,453/oz ($1,003/oz) in the financial year ending June 30, 2021.

MLG founder and Managing Director, Murray Leahy, said: “We commenced our first contract with Evolution less than a year ago and we are delighted to be awarded this opportunity to enhance our long-term relationship. This contract marks a significant milestone in our pursuit to provide superior integrated services to our customers.”

The new contract will see annualised revenue with Evolution effectively double to some A$15-$18 million, MLG said. The company’s scope of works builds on the recent integration of the Kundana operations into Evolution’s Mungari portfolio, with MLG engaged to service the combined sites bulk haulage and road maintenance requirements under a single service provider arrangement.