Power station for Tanami mine completed – Newmont

The $245-milion power station project for Newmont Mining’s Tanami gold mine, in Australia, has been completed, the US-based gold and copper major reported on Friday.

The project entailed the installation of two power stations, a 66 kV interconnected power line, and a 450 km natural gas pipeline. The pipeline was built and will be maintained by Australian Gas Infrastructure Group, while the power stations were constructed and will be operated by Zenith Energy.