Geodrill secures second underground contract with Newmont Mining
TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Geodrill Limited ("Geodrill" or the "Company") (TSX:GEO), a leading West African based drilling company, announced today the Company has been awarded its second significant long-term drilling contract by Newmont Mining, one of the World's largest gold producers, that is currently developing the Subika operations, part of Ahafo mine, located in Ghana.
"We are proud to be awarded this contract, as the preferred underground diamond driller by Newmont, signifying a natural transition and expansion of our platform capabilities. We remain committed to maintaining our strategy of providing gold standard customer service with our fleet of highly-efficient, well-maintained rigs, positioning Geodrill to continue to deliver strong financial results," said Dave Harper, President and CEO of Geodrill Ltd.
About Geodrill Limited
Geodrill has been successful in establishing a leading market position in Ghana, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire and also operates in other African jurisdictions including Mali and Zambia. The Company provides a broad selection of diverse drilling services, including exploration, delineation, grade control and underground drilling, to meet the specific needs of its clients. Geodrill operates a fleet of high performance multi-purpose rigs, which offer the versatility of being able to perform both reverse circulation and diamond core drilling. Geodrill's client mix is made up majors, intermediates and juniors that are exploring for gold and other minerals. The Company's operational proximity to countries such as Mauritania, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Cameroon positions the Company favourably in its ability to service these markets.
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SOURCE Geodrill Limited
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