Primero Group Secures $973M for growth project with Northern Star Resources

Primero Group, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings Limited, has recently secured a significant Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with Northern Star Resources Limited for the KCGM Growth Project in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.  

The contract, valued at approximately $973 million, involves the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of process plant facilities.  

Primero won the contract following an extensive program focused on defining the scope, cost, and schedule for the project. The company’s participation in a competitive Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) program since January 2022 enabled them to collaborate closely with the Northern Star project team, resulting in the development of a technically superior design that promises operational advantages for the Fimiston Processing Plant.  

Following the ECI program, Primero was entrusted with further value engineering and scope development. 

“The execution of the KCGM Growth Project is the culmination of an 18-month journey with Northern Star. The work conducted to date to develop the capital cost, design, execution strategy and schedule for the project, has been one of the most comprehensive and rigorous ECI programmes we have participated in,” Primero Managing Director Michael Gollschewski said. 

“The effort of the combined teams to define this key project has provided a solid foundation for a safe, efficient, and successful delivery.” 

NRW Managing Director Jules Pemberton hailed the EPC Contract as a testament to Primero’s reputation as a leading provider of world-class engineering and construction services.  

“This project showcases Primero’s full range of in-house capability,” he said.  

“I look forward to developing a long-term relationship with one of the industry’s leading gold producers.” 

The KCGM Growth Project represents a significant milestone for Primero, reaffirming its expertise and position in the engineering and construction sector. With the project’s completion slated for Q3 2026, stakeholders anticipate witnessing the successful execution of the KCGM Growth Project and the benefits it will bring to the region.