Mining services group Perenti has been awarded a five-year underground mining contract valued at A$1.1-billion at Endeavour Mining’s Mana gold complex in Burkina Faso, the Australian contractor announced on Monday.

The contract will be delivered through Perenti’s joint venture subsidiary, Underground Mining Services Burkina Faso (UMS), a partnership with local company Dynamic Mining Supply. UMS will oversee underground mining operations at the Siou and Wona areas of the Mana complex.

Perenti has operated at Mana since 2018 through African Underground Mining Services Burkina Faso, providing underground mining and support services.

The new contract, which takes effect from June 1, includes underground development, production, and related mining services over a 60-month period. The capital requirements for 2025 have already been accounted for in Perenti’s financial guidance.

“It is very pleasing and positive to announce the expansion of the Mana contract with Endeavour,” said Perenti MD and CEO Mark Norwell. “This contract is consistent with our guidance for FY25 and will contribute strongly in FY26 and beyond. Our team continually delivers exceptional value for our clients, and this is clearly demonstrated by this long-term contract for expanded operations at the Mana complex.”

Gabrielle Iwanow, president of contract mining at Perenti, highlighted the  importance of the expanded scope and local partnerships. “This contract, with expanded scope demonstrates the enduring nature of our relationship with Endeavour. We reiterate our commitment to delivering for our clients and creating enduring social and economic value in the communities in which we operate. We are proud to be working alongside our local JV partner Dynamic Mining Supply to take further steps to support development of local procurement, capability and employment in Burkina Faso. The success of these partnerships is built on trust, reliability, and the outstanding capabilities of our team.”

The Mana complex is operated by Semafo Burkina Faso, a subsidiary of Endeavour.