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."