RCR Tomlinson : Wins Major Contract for Rio Tinto's Silvergrass Project

16 August 2016

RCR WINS MAJOR CONTRACT FOR RIO TINTO'S SILVERGRASS PROJECT

Diversified engineering and infrastructure company, RCR Tomlinson Ltd (ASX: RCR), is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract with Rio Tinto to deliver a primary crusher and overland conveyor system for the Silvergrass mine.

The contract is valued over $120 million.

The Project scope of work includes the engineering, procurement and construction of a new primary crusher, 9km of overland conveyor and associated 33kV power line at Rio Tinto's Silvergrass East mine for its Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia.

Construction is expected to commence on site in Q4 of 2016, following Rio Tinto gaining the necessary government approvals.

RCR Managing Director & CEO, Dr Paul Dalgleish said "This contract award demonstrates that RCR is certainly leading the iron ore processing industry and is a result of our innovative approach to cost competitive solutions. This win, when added to recent successful projects and new contract awards, firmly places RCR as a market leader in the engineering, procurement and construction of mineral processing plants in the mining and minerals sector."

"Our design was innovative and provides Rio Tinto with a solution that uses capital efficiently. We look forward to delivering this important turnkey project for Rio Tinto".

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About RCR

RCR Tomlinson Ltd (ASX code: RCR) is a diversified engineering and infrastructure company providing turnkey integrated solutions to clients in the infrastructure, energy and resources sectors. RCR's key brands, include some of Australia's oldest businesses including RCR Tomlinson, O'Donnell Griffin, Haden, and Resolve FM.

RCR's core capabilities encompass, design and construction of power and steam generation plants (using a wide range of fuels, solar and wind), water and waste treatment systems; rail and road tunnels, structural, mechanical, piping and electrical disciplines (SMP/E&I); overhead wiring systems; integrated oil & gas services (both onshore and offshore); OEM supply of materials handling and process equipment; asset repair and maintenance services; HVAC services; and facilities management services.

RCR's origins date back to 1898 as a Western Australian engineering company. RCR today has operations across Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia, and Vietnam.

Additional information is available at www.rcrtom.com.au