GR Engineering Secures $233M Davyhurst EPC Contract
GR Engineering Services has been appointed preferred contractor for Ora Banda's $233 million Davyhurst Expansion Project, marking a major EPC win in WA's gold sector.
- Preferred contractor for 3.0 Mtpa gold process plant
- $233 million estimated contract value
- Early works underway, full EPC contract imminent
- Project located 120km northwest of Kalgoorlie
- Builds on GR Engineering’s strong WA gold track record
Major EPC Win in Western Australia Gold Sector
GR Engineering Services Limited (ASX:GNG) has been named the preferred contractor for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 3.0 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) process plant at the Davyhurst Expansion Project, owned by Ora Banda Mining Limited (ASX:OBM). The contract is valued at an estimated $233 million and covers design through to commissioning for the gold project located 120 kilometres northwest of Kalgoorlie.
This appointment underscores GR Engineering’s growing footprint in Western Australia’s gold mining infrastructure, following their recent success as the preferred EPC contractor for the $225 million Tower Hill Gold Project near Leonora. That project similarly involved a multi-million tonne per annum gold processing facility and is a key part of their expanding portfolio in the region. The Davyhurst contract strengthens the company’s position as a go-to provider for large-scale gold processing plant construction in WA’s competitive mining sector.
Early Works and Contract Execution Timeline
GR Engineering has already commenced early works under an executed early works agreement, including ordering long lead items and initiating engineering activities ahead of the full EPC contract execution, which is expected imminently. This proactive approach aims to maintain project momentum and mitigate potential delays once the contract is formally signed.
Managing Director Tony Patrizi highlighted the award as a strong endorsement of GR Engineering’s proven process design and EPC delivery capabilities in the gold sector, particularly within Western Australia. The company’s ability to secure consecutive large EPC contracts in the gold mining space reflects confidence from mining operators in their technical and project management expertise.
Strategic Implications for GR Engineering
The Davyhurst Expansion Project win complements GR Engineering’s recent $68 million EPC contract for the Northparkes copper flotation upgrade in New South Wales, illustrating the company’s diversified presence across both gold and base metals sectors. The Northparkes project, led by their Brisbane team, similarly involved early works and aims to improve copper recovery and energy efficiency, demonstrating GR Engineering’s technical versatility.
With early works progressing and the EPC contract expected to be finalised shortly, GR Engineering is positioned to deliver another major milestone in its project pipeline. The company’s continued success in securing multi-hundred-million-dollar EPC contracts in Australia’s mining sector will be a key driver of its medium-term revenue and cash flow profile.
Bottom Line?
Watch for the formal EPC contract signing and project execution milestones as GR Engineering cements its role in WA’s gold infrastructure build-out.
Questions in the middle?
- When will the full EPC contract for Davyhurst be formally executed?
- What are the key project timelines and potential risks for the Davyhurst Expansion?
- How will this contract impact GR Engineering’s revenue and margin guidance for FY26?
