The contract is "one of the largest in the WA gold mining industry," firm partner says
Gilbert + Tobin (G+T) has helped exploration and development company Develop Global secure a $400m contract with gold ore mining company Bellevue Gold for the latter’s namesake operation in Western Australia.
The mining contract covers a four-year period and authorises Develop to undertake construction, development, and production activities at the Bellevue Gold Project − an underground mine located 40km to the northwest of Leinster in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. The commencement date for the contract will be in June.
For this project, Bellevue confirmed that Develop has hired a highly experienced team of underground mining specialists perfectly suited to the Bellevue Gold Project, which includes senior managers who have worked for various Western Australian contractors, such as Byrnecut, Barminco, and Northern Star Mining Services.
“Develop has built an exceptional team with extensive underground mining knowledge and experience in Western Australia gold operations,” Bellevue managing director Steve Parsons. “Applying their immense experience to the Bellevue mine further de-risks the project on both an operational and financial level.”
Energy and resources partner Michael Blakiston led the G+T team on the transaction. He was assisted by special counsel Lloyd Chater.
“We are delighted to have advised Develop on a contract which is one of the largest in the WA gold mining industry,” Blakiston said.
