News in Numbers

Metals Exploration has secured four exploration concessions near its La India Gold Project in Nicaragua, covering 64,400ha under 25-year terms, including royalties, staged fees and historical gold targets.

Epiroc has secured a $20m equipment order from Mopani Copper Mines, supplying underground trucks and loaders to operations at Nkana and Mufulira, with delivery scheduled through to 2026.

Sandvik has launched the DD423i automated drill rig, delivering up to 48% improved cross-cut performance and 34.5% greater drilling coverage, targeting productivity gains in underground mine development operations.

Eagle Nuclear Energy will begin a 27,000ft drilling programme at its Aurora Uranium Project, advancing resource definition, metallurgy and geotechnical data to support a planned pre-feasibility study.

Agnico Eagle Mines will invest $3.6m in Cascadia Minerals via a private placement, acquiring an initial equity stake with warrants, subject to regulatory approval and expected completion in April 2026.