Page 32 Page 32 MLEN SPRING 2020 By Kevin V incent When Barrick s Hemlo manage ment team started planning for an operational reset at their Marathon based gold mine in northwestern Ontario nothing was of the table including a global scan for talent Earlier this year they awarded a major contract to Australian con tractor Barminco As one of the world s largest underground min ing service providers Barminco is looking to establish a footprint in the Canadian mining industry Barminco is owned by Perenti the secondlargest diversifed mining services company in Australia With 30 years experience Barminco employs more than 4300 people at 21 projects in seven countries The company ofers expertise in high speed hardrock mine develop ment underground mine produc tion underground diamond drilling small diameter vertical develop ment a modern feet of equipment as well as mine design and plan ning The majority of Barminco s work is currently located in Austra lia and Africa The Hemlo contract with Barminco was a perfect match for the mine s rebirth according to General Mine Manager Adam Foulstone Bar rick recognizes the importance of changing the way we operate and committing to a more modern min ing methodology to ensure Hemlo s future proftability said Foulstone Barminco is excited to be entering the North American mining market with our frst operating contract for Barrick at Hemlo said Jim Gawith Barminco General Man ager Growth The North Ameri can mining market is a key pillar in Barminco s expansion plans mov ing forward and we are committed to making our partnership with Bar rick a successful one Barrick at Hemlo have a long and proud op erating history in Canada and this is something we recognize and are looking to build upon by integrating into Marathon and working with the local community and local First Na tions Gawith added W e know that bringing in an inter BARMINCO excited to enter North American Mining Market