Capital Drilling Ltd, the leading drilling solutions company focused on the African markets, is pleased to announce it 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. Capital Drilling has been active at the Sukari mine since 2005 and currently runs a fleet of 14 rigs, providing Sukari with blast hole and grade control drilling services in the open pit.

Commenting on the contract extension, Jamie Boyton, Chairman said: “Capital Drilling has been working with Centamin for fourteen 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.”