handover in late october

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21 July 2008
ASX/MEDIA RELEASE
Ausenco update on Lumwana Copper Project
Global diversified engineering services group, Ausenco Limited (ASX:AAX) reported that it has
procured all replacement equipment for the Lumwana Copper Project damaged by fire on 7 July
2008.
The fire, in which no one was injured, damaged the main 20MVA transformer and adjacent 11kV
station. This equipment forms part of the process plant facility currently being commissioned by
Ausenco and its joint venture partner Bateman Engineering Limited for Equinox Minerals Limited.
Ausenco Chief Executive Office Zimi Meka said “The investigation by independent experts was
now essentially complete and remediation of the damaged area has commenced. We have had
some tremendous support from all our people, suppliers and clients who all have assisted us in
procuring the replacement equipment as well as progressing though the rescheduled planning
and commissioning timetable.”
“Commissioning work is continuing in other areas of the plant, with reticulated power from the
Zambian utility, ZESCO remaining unaffected and available.”
“Based on the current times for the replacement transformer, cabling and switchboards we expect
the project to be ready for hand over in late October 2008.” Mr Meka said.
“Our focus is on implementing the remediation program to complete the plant commissioning to
get it operating for our client as soon as possible,” he said. “We are working closely with the
Lumwana project team and Equinox Minerals Limited to achieve this.”
ENDS
Further information contact:
Zimi Meka
Chief Executive Officer
Ausenco Limited
Ph: (07) 3112 8200
Craig Allen
Chief Financial Officer
Ausenco Limited
Ph: (07) 3112 8200
About Ausenco Limited
The Ausenco group (ASX: AAX), one of the top 200 companies listed on the Australian Securities
Exchange (ASX), provides world leading engineering, project management and operations
solutions to the global resources industries. The group combines the expertise, experience and
resource capabilities of five significant global engineering and project management services
businesses in Ascentis, Ausenco Minerals, Pipeline Systems Incorporated, Sandwell and Vector
Engineering.
With a presence in key markets and to best service client needs, the group operates globally with
more than 2,700 people in more than 30 offices across 13 countries. Along with its values,
diversity, strategic strength and financial management, Ausenco’s people are the foundation of its
success.