Northern Stevedoring Services (NSS) has commenced logistics operations supporting the development of Aggreko’s renewable hybrid power facility for Harmony’s Eva Copper Mine Project in Cloncurry, Northwest Queensland.
Working alongside Aggreko and project logistics partner Deugro, NSS is providing transport, cargo handling and storage services to manage equipment destined for the power facility. NSS has successfully managed and unpacked approximately 190, 40-foot shipping containers carrying facility-critical equipment and materials, with further significant cargo movements scheduled over the coming months.
Located near Cloncurry, approximately 800 kilometres from the Port of Townsville, Eva Copper is a significant development for Queensland’s resources sector. The $2.3–$2.6 billion project is expected to produce on average approximately 60,000 tonnes of copper annually over a 15-year mine life [1], supporting growing demand for copper in electrification, renewable energy infrastructure and the broader transition toward lower-emission technologies.
To meet the mine’s energy requirements, Aggreko is developing what is set to become Australia’s largest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility, combining a 118 MWp solar farm, 250 MWh battery energy storage system and 104 MVA thermal power facility [2]. The facility will provide a reliable, lower-emission energy supply for the sustainable operation of the Eva Copper Mine.
NSS’s involvement covers the transport, handling and storage of equipment destined for Aggreko’s power facility, with cargo arriving primarily through the ports of Townsville and Gladstone before being stored and prepared for onward transport to the mine site. The volume of equipment and considerable distances involved require careful coordination of cargo movements to meet the project’s construction requirements.
Preparations are now underway for the arrival of approximately 250 additional 40-foot containers, representing one of the largest logistics campaigns associated with the project. Further equipment is also scheduled to arrive through the Port of Townsville from November 2026, adding to the volume being managed as construction of Aggreko’s facility progresses.
The works are being delivered by NSS’s experienced transport and logistics teams, supported by workers from within the region. Their involvement brings valuable knowledge of Northwest Queensland’s operating conditions, transport routes and regional requirements, helping NSS maintain the flow of equipment needed for development.
Through its involvement in the project, NSS has generated three local employment opportunities, with two people employed directly and a third supported through local subcontracting. Among them is Hayden, an Aboriginal man who grew up in Cairns and maintained strong family ties to Cloncurry. After relocating to the town in search of work, a chance conversation with Josh, a member of the NSS team, led to him securing a position with NSS, where he has since become an integral part of the operation.
The involvement of local workers is particularly valuable in communities such as Cloncurry, where major developments can provide opportunities for people to find work without having to relocate to larger centres. For people like Glen, who was born and raised in Cloncurry and has been engaged through local subcontracting, it means being able to contribute to a significant project while remaining in his hometown. Opportunities like these also benefit the wider community, with earnings supporting households and businesses throughout the area.
Major developments of this scale can also generate further business activity across North Queensland, creating opportunities for suppliers, transport operators and other service providers. Local family-run business Ostojic has played an important role in supporting NSS’s operations in Cloncurry, providing facilities, logistics capabilities and valuable regional knowledge.
Keeping more of this work within North Queensland helps strengthen the local industry base, creating lasting benefits for businesses that will continue servicing the region’s mining and industrial sectors beyond the construction of the Eva Copper Mine.
With further cargo movements scheduled, NSS is pleased to be supporting Aggreko in the delivery of this major energy project, bringing together established regional logistics capabilities and local workforce involvement to contribute to the development of the Eva Copper Mine and the future of Northwest Queensland’s resources industry.
References
[1] Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (n.d.), Eva Copper Project. https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/eva-copper-project/
[2] Aggreko (2 April 2026), Aggreko to deliver Australia’s largest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility for Harmony Gold’s Eva Copper Mine Project. https://www.aggreko.com/en-au/news/2026/eva-copper-mine-renewable-hybrid-power-facility
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