Peko-Wallsend was an Australian mining company.
History Peko-Wallsend was founded in 1961 when Peko Mines merged with Wallsend Investments. In 1962 Peko-Wallsend purchased Toll Transport.From Newcastle to the Moon Truck & Bus Transportation December 1965 pages 59-62 In January 1968, Peko-Wallsend acquired a majority shareholding in the Mount Morgan Mine.Peko-W 85% of Mt Morg Canberra Times 5 January 1968 page 11
In May 1979, Sims Metal was acquired.History Sims Metal In December 1979, Peko-Wallsend acquired a 25% stake in the Ranger Uranium Mine.Peko-Wallsend wins Ranger bidding Canberra Times 19 December 1979 page 1
In 1986, Toll Transport was sold in a management buyout to Paul Little and Peter Rowsthorn.History Toll Group In 1988 Peko Wallsend was taken over by North Limited.A Proud History North Limited
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