en.Wedoany.com Reported - Macro Metals (ASX:M4M) has announced that its joint venture, Nyapiri Macro Mining, has received its first work package order from BHP. The contract, valued at A$12.52 million (US$12.52 million), covers site establishment, temporary facilities, earthworks, and rehabilitation for BHP's Mt Goldsworthy project.

The execution period runs from June 2026 to May 2027. The order was issued under the framework agreement announced by both parties in February and represents the first work package under that agreement. Nyapiri Macro Mining is an Indigenous-majority-owned mining services contractor, jointly owned by Nyapiri Holdings—an enterprise operated by the Kariyarra, Ngarla, and Nyamal traditional owners—and Macro's wholly owned subsidiary, Macro Mining Services.

The Indigenous enterprise has developed an Indigenous participation plan for the project, covering cultural heritage protection, as well as employment, training, and procurement opportunities for traditional owners and local Indigenous businesses. During the works, representatives of the Ngarla people will provide heritage and cultural supervision on Country.

Nyapiri Macro Director Francisco Brown said the work package represents a significant milestone for the joint venture. Brown noted that this is the first opportunity for Nyapiri Macro to deliver mining services to a Tier 1 company on Country, while also providing meaningful local Indigenous employment and contracting opportunities, which is of great significance to employees and the community.

Macro Metals Managing Director Simon Rushton described the order as a "substantial milestone," being the first work package order awarded and executed under the BHP framework agreement. Rushton said the team has worked closely with BHP over the past 12 months to reach this milestone and looks forward to executing the first substantial mining services contract for the client in the Pilbara region. The company stated that the contract provides immediate revenue for both entities, demonstrates their capability as Tier 1 contractors, and supports the Indigenous partnership model through works delivered on Country.

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