b'PYBAR 2023In 2024, Thiess acquired PYBAR, an underground metals mining specialist established in 1993 by the Rouse family. Starting fromFully autonomous operationhumble beginnings in Parkes, New South Wales, PYBAR secured its Thiess, a global leader in autonomous first major contract at Mineral Hill in 1995 and expanding shortlymining services, implements an innovative thereafter to Northparkes Mine, maintaining a presence there autonomous haulage and drilling solution for over seventeen years. at Queenslands newest mine, Olive The name PYBAR is a combination of Rouse family names: Downs Complex. In an impressive feat, Paul (father), Yvonne (mother), Brendan (son), Andrew (son) Thiess rapidly transforms the greenfield and R for Rouse to bring it all together. site to an autonomous operation in eighteen months.Andrew Rouse, former PYBAR Chief Technology Officer, worked atThiess from 2002 to 2006, starting in the estimating department. HeGrowthlater transitioned to an on-site role with Thiess at the Mt Owen Mine and eventually led the estimating and New South Wales mining systemsIncluding MACAs contribution, revenue development. Andrew worked with others to develop and implementclimbs from $3.8 billion to $5.9 billion.the OCDC (open cut data capture) system that is still in use today. He sees the acquisition as a homecoming. Thiess has one of the best plant systems Ive seen in my career, he says. Andrew recognises the2024strong alignment between PYBARs values and Thiess.Over three decades, PYBAR has become renowned for its extensiveUnderground with PYBARexpertise, innovative solutions, and strong safety culture. In March, Thiess acquires thirty-year Thiess and PYBAR have a proud history in their respective marketold underground metals specialist sectors, both having demonstrated that true pioneering spirit overPYBAR from Metarock. The acquisition many decades, expressed James Glover, former PYBAR CEO whostrengthens the strategy to go back now leads the business for Thiess. The synergies and capability underground to diversify away from of the combined group allow us to provide a full suite of servicesareliance on coal.from open-cut through to lateral and vertical underground development and production mining services across multiple commodities and geographical locations.Were pleased to welcome PYBAR into Thiess, Michael Wright enthuses. Their thirty years of in-depth experience and expertise in underground mining enables us to expand our service offeringto existing and new clients. The acquisition marks a new chapter for both companies, promising to leverage their combined strengths to drive innovation and growth in the mining industry.137'