• GR Engineering selected as preferred contractor for $115 million EPC contract
• Contract subject to Final Investment Decision and project funding by late March 2026
• Project involves design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of 1.5 Mtpa gold processing facility

GR Engineering Services Limited (ASX: GNG) has been appointed as the preferred contractor by Brightstar Resources Limited (ASX: BTR) for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Laverton Processing Plant project. The project is located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, approximately 35km south-east of the town of Laverton. The scope of work comprises the design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of a 1.5 Mtpa gold processing facility. The EPC contract is subject to the achievement of Final Investment Decision and finalisation of project funding, both of which are anticipated to be completed by late March 2026. The estimated contract value is $115 million. An early works agreement has been executed and ordering of long lead items and engineering works have commenced. GR Engineering's Managing Director, Mr Tony Patrizi, commented that the company is pleased to have been selected by Brightstar as the preferred contractor, highlighting GR Engineering's proven track record of successfully delivering project outcomes in the Western Australian gold sector.