GR Engineering Services appointed as Nova preferred tenderer

THE DRILL SERGEANT: GR Engineering Services Limited (ASX: GNG) has emerged as Sirius Resources (ASX: SIR) preferred tenderer for the design and construction of a mineral processing and paste fill plant facility for the Nova nickel project located in the Fraser Range, Western Australia.

GR Engineering explained its appointment as preferred tenderer was on the basis of a fixed price, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender.

The company said based on the proposed schedule, it expects to commence engineering and detailed design in the second quarter of calendar year 2015, with construction scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter.

“We are proud to be associated with Sirius and we look forward to our involvement in the development of the Nova nickel project, one of the most significant Australian base metal resources developments of recent times,” GR Engineering managing director Geoff Jones said in the company’s announcement to the Australian Securities Exchange.

“GR Engineering has demonstrated that it has the technical and operational capabilities to successfully deliver the project and looks forward to working with Sirius to achieve this outcome.

“In a short time, Sirius has advanced the Nova nickel project from discovery to development, a testament to the quality of the project and the management team involved.

“We look forward to working with Sirius and playing an important role in the development of the project.”

Email: gres@gres.com.au

Website: www.gres.com.au