MLG Oz Lands $10M Contract to Support Western Australia’s Gold Industry

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Australian mining contractor MLG Oz has secured a new deal worth up to A$15 million (approximately USD 9.8 million) to provide crushing and screening services at the Crown Prince gold deposit, part of New Murchison Gold’s broader exploration efforts in Western Australia (WA). The 30-month contract, which includes an option for a six-month extension, represents a significant step forward for MLG’s growth in the gold sector and its first partnership with New Murchison.

Under the agreement, MLG will deploy a mobile crushing plant equipped with an automated sampling system, and the company will maintain responsibility for both operation and servicing of the machinery over the life of the contract. The monthly revenue from the arrangement is expected to reach approximately A$500,000, reinforcing MLG’s strategy of building long-term, high-value client relationships in the mining space.

Murray Leahy, MLG Oz’s Managing Director, expressed confidence in the collaboration, stating, “We are delighted to have been selected by New Murchison Gold to provide crushing and screening services over the next two to three years as they develop their high-grade gold deposit within their flagship Garden Gully Project.” He added that this aligns with MLG’s broader effort to expand its presence across Australia’s gold and iron ore mining sectors.

The Crown Prince gold deposit, located around 22 kilometers northwest of Meekatharra, is part of the Garden Gully Project, a venture that holds promise in revitalizing local exploration and resource development. For companies like MLG Oz, these regional projects are a signal of healthy sector momentum, especially as demand for domestic production remains strong.

This contract is the latest in a series of wins for MLG. Earlier this year, the company announced an A$75 million agreement with Westgold Resources for bulk haulage and services across the WA Goldfields. It has also broken into major partnerships with industry titans such as Rio Tinto and Fortescue, a sign that its operational standards and reliability are gaining wider recognition across the mining landscape.

The success of companies like MLG Oz is a positive indicator for the broader Australian mining sector, particularly in a climate where many private firms are stepping up to fill the void left by declining confidence in government-driven resource policy. While large-scale foreign investment and labor programs have captured headlines, it’s Australian firms, through merit and capability, that continue to deliver the work that drives economic growth and supports regional development.

As resource nationalism and energy security concerns remain at the forefront, contracts like these emphasize the importance of empowering homegrown companies to lead in extraction, production, and innovation. With its growing list of clients and reliable project delivery, MLG Oz appears well-positioned to remain a key player in shaping the future of Australian mining.