July 30 (Reuters) - Downer EDI Ltd DOW.AX :
* first contract will be valued at approximately a$420 million
* received two letters of award from adani mining pty
* letters advising of its intention to enter into contracts in relation to coal handling and preparation plant at proposed carmichael coal mine in central queensland
* second letter of award relates to activities for chpp to be performed by downer, with an estimated value of a$260 million over initial five year term
* first letter of award relates to the engineering, procurement and construction works for the chpp
* condition precedents in contracts expected to include adani obtaining statutory approvals and project finance to develop the proposed mine
* both letters of award are subject to parties executinG binding contracts
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