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Capital continues to drill at Sukari

Capital Drilling, a drilling solutions company focused on the African markets, has been awarded a renewed five-year production drilling contract at Centamin’s Sukari gold mine in Egypt, extending the current contract through to 2023

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Capital Drilling has been working with Centamin for 14 years

Capital Drilling has been working with Centamin for 14 years

PRESS RELEASE: Capital Drilling has been active at the Sukari mine since 2005 and currently runs a fleet of 14 rigs, providing Sukari with blasthole and grade-control drilling services in the open pit.

Commenting on the contract extension chairman Jamie Boyton said: "Capital Drilling has been working with Centamin for 14 years, and we are delighted to continue this relationship as the demand for our services continues.

"This contract extension is a testament to the group's solid operational performance and provides stability in operations to support our ongoing investment, in what is one of the highest-quality and long-life gold mines globally."

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