VDM Group Appoint New Managers for Eastern Australia

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, May 17, 2012 (Press-News.org) VDM Group, a leading Australian engineering and construction company that services the mining & resources, transport & civil infrastructure and urban development sectors, today announced it has appointed coal industry veterans Tony Robertson as Executive Manager - Engineering & Project Delivery and Greg Wickman as General Manager of Project Development. Based out of the Brisbane office these gentlemen will oversee expansion, growth and leadership of the VDM Group into the Mining and Resources sector in Eastern Australia.

Tony Robertson brings over 25 years of business, operations and project management experience within multi-national mining and mineral processing industries and small-to-medium enterprises, to the VDM group. Prior to joining VDM Group, Mr Robertson has worked in Australia, China, Mongolia, Chile, Colombia, and Southern Africa for service providers such as Sedgman, United Group, Monadelphous, and Worley Parsons, as well as asset owners; Shell, BHP, Anglo Coal and Peabody.

Greg Wickman also joins VDM Group, with over 20 years of commercial, contracts, procurement, project and business development experience, Mr Wickman's experience and exceptional industry knowledge amounts from working for resource owners and service providers including Sedgman, Leighton Contractors and Ensham Resources. He has worked in Australia, China and serviced Mongolia and other APAC regions.

"Together, these gentlemen bring a wealth of industry experience to the VDM Group and will be instrumental in reaching our goals of growth and coverage in Eastern Australia. We're very excited to have them join our team," stated Bob Gregg, Executive General Manager - VDM Eastern Operation.

Andrew Broad, CEO, VDM Group confirmed, "VDM has recently undergone a great deal of restructure and strategic alignment, and aim to capitalise on our successes to further our footprint in the resources sector. This team will make it happen."

In the mining, oil and gas sector VDM Group demonstrates vast capability in civil, structural, environmental and mine process engineering, project management and site supervision. From the building of accommodation villages and workshops, to designing and constructing unique modular gold stripping plants and project management on Australia's largest biodiesel plant; to installing the world's heaviest grinding mills, constructing coal handling facilities and crushing and hauling ore, along with preparing environmental assessments, VDM is capable of bringing the diverse skills of its people and a culture of constant improvement to every project it undertakes.

VDM Group has successfully developed many projects including the Sino Iron Project including Mills, breakwater walls, storage warehouses and accommodation facilities for MCC Mining and CITIC Pacific, non-processing facilities for FMG and is currently completing the Blackbutt Range upgrade for QLD Department of Main Roads . For further details and other projects, please visit our website at http://www.vdmgroup.com.au.

About VDM Group

VDM Group is an ASX listed (VMG) consulting, construction and contracting group which delivers projects in the mining, marine, transport, civil infrastructure and urban development market sectors. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, the company has office locations throughout Queensland and Western Australia. VDM's capabilities range from civil, structural, environmental, water, marine and specialised engineering services to roadworks, earthworks, building, civil, structural and mechanical works.

Our proven track record has led to strong relationships with our clients resulting in repeat business over many years with Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Xstrata, Rio Tinto, Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines, St Barbara, Barrick, Barminco, Troy Resources, Newcrest, FMG, MCC Mining, Mt Gibson Iron Limited, Hamersley Iron, QLD Department of Main Roads, Landcorp, and Mirvac. VDM's work safety policy ensures that all our activities comply with the relevant Australian standards and the company's culture embraces sound environmental policies, sustainability, social and community involvement and indigenous partnering.