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Walter Group lift mining profile

MINING and construction contractor, Walter Group, recently appointed a new MD and have lifted the...

Staff Reporter

Michael Frick was appointed MD in May following the retirement of Russel Perkins. Frick was previously managing director of Walter Bau's Canadian operations.

As part of a new strategy, the profile of the mining division has been lifted following the appointment of Frick. A new mining division has been formed with Gary Ash as general manager with direct reporting lines to Frick.

The company has long-term development drivage contracts at North Goonyella, and BHP Billiton Illawarra's West Cliff and Dendrobium mines in NSW.

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