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Fortescue’s Billion Opportunities program awards record A$350 million contract
Following a competitive tender process, Warrikal Pty Ltd has been awarded a five-year A$350 million contract as one of the providers of maintenance and shutdown services across Fortescue’s Pilbara operations.
Founded by Koori businesswoman Amanda Healy and her business partners Roy Messer and David Flett, Warrikal was established in 2017 to provide innovative engineering solutions across the mining, marine and resource sectors. The Company has been providing mechanical maintenance, shutdown and project services across Fortescue’s sites over the past three years.
Fortescue Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Gaines said, “Fortescue is committed to supporting sustainable long-term opportunities for Aboriginal businesses. Procurement is one of the most powerful levers for social and economic change, and from experience we know that a strong Aboriginal business sector is best placed to crea
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