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New Rocketmine contracts in Africa and Mexico

Rocketmine, a South African based subsidiary of Delta Drone Group, has cemented its global expansion for 2018 with a number of new contracts signed across Africa, as well as new growth into Latin America

Staff reporter
New Rocketmine contracts in Africa and Mexico

PRESS RELEASE: One of the newly signed contracts sees Rocketmine break into the Latin American market with several projects for Mexican mining giant, Minera Autlán, covering at least six different sites across its operations.

The geography of these sites are challenging as the high altitude operations make for a particularly demanding environment. In fact, Rocketmine stated that it is breaking records with regards to flight altitude, and the project will allow the company to demonstrate its advanced capabilities and operational adaptability.

In Africa, Rocketmine has also secured its fourth contract in Ghana after receiving the first ever commercial Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Operating Certificate (ROC) in the country in 2017, making it the largest commercial operator in the country.

Rocketmine has been contracted to provide on-site drone surveys to assist Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) with its mining operations. Operations from this mine have a history stretching back to 1916 when the first manganese material was lifted from the site.

Although operational for over 100 years, GMC realised the added value that Rocketmine and drone technology could now bring to its business. Rocketmine stated that it was selected as the preferred service provider due to its strong brand principles which include speed, cost, safety, professionalism and data accuracy.

The project will include the provision of full-time on-site Rocketmine pilots and drones, to survey the stockpiles, pits and waste dumps around the mine. In addition, Rocketmine will be developing and supporting local talent by hiring and training Ghanaian pilots and staff.

These new projects will realise a total revenue of US$230,000 over the next year.

Christopher Clark, managing director of Rocketmine, explained: “We are excited about this incredible growth for Rocketmine in 2018. Our clients see the value in our cost-effective and highly reliable data solutions and Rocketmine has demonstrated that these can be customised to address any need that clients may have. We aim to continue this global growth trend for the remainder of the year, through providing accurate, safe and quality services.”

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