Monday, 16 June, 2014 - 13:22
Brierty building on strong indigenous foundation
FEATURE: Partnerships with indigenous groups have helped mining and civil contractor Brierty achieve some big wins.
Ron Villaflor has a background in the public service and small business sectors.
He has been involved with Eastern Guruma since 2004, and has successfully negotiated large contracts through joint ventures and independently for major clients Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group.
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NEW ROLE: Director , Marawar | 13 Jan 2022 |
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NEW ROLE: Business Development Manager, Eastern Guruma | 29 Jun 2020 |
FEATURE: Partnerships with indigenous groups have helped mining and civil contractor Brierty achieve some big wins.
Perth-based Energy Made Clean has struck a partnership deal with Aboriginal corporation Eastern Guruma for the rollout of solar power stations and solar water pumps in northern Australia.
SPECIAL REPORT: Indigenous contractors are revising their business plans and moving into new sectors as the mining construction boom has waned.
Indigenous contracting group Eastern Guruma, which has contracts or joint ventures with the likes of Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, NRW Holdings and Carnegie Clean Energy, has been placed into administration.
A Supreme Court judgement and a stoush with the state government over a new iron ore mine have shone a revealing light on the activities of the Eastern Guruma people and their business interests.
Perth builder Gerry Matera has bought 50 per cent of M/Construction and merged it with his company Marawar to create WA’s largest Aboriginal construction business.
Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank | WA staff |
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Director
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2022 |
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Chief Executive
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2010 - 2020 | 5 | |
Business Development Manager
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2004 - 2010 | 5 |