Allied Gold Corporation has connected its Kurmuk gold mine in Ethiopia to the national power grid and run first ore through the primary crushing circuit, key steps in final commissioning. Grid connection removes reliance on temporary diesel generation and enables full energisation of processing, dewatering and mine services infrastructure. Kurmuk is expected to become one of Allied Gold’s premier assets, with ramp-up now focused on stabilising the crushing–grinding line, validating ore throughput assumptions and finalising operating procedures ahead of commercial production.

Redpath Africa Limited is broadening its underground mining proposition beyond its core raiseboring specialism, adding full-scope development, construction and contract mining services across sub-Saharan operations. The company is integrating shaft sinking, lateral development and underground infrastructure installation with its established raiseboring fleet, enabling single-contractor delivery of hoisting shafts, ventilation raises and ore passes. For mine owners, this consolidated offering reduces interface risk on deep-level projects and allows tighter coordination of ground support, excavation sequencing and services installation in complex geologies.

Macmahon Holdings has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of Aspect Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries, moving into minerals processing services alongside its existing surface, underground and civil infrastructure operations. The deal brings in-house front-end and detailed engineering, project delivery, and operations and maintenance capability for processing plants, positioning Macmahon to offer integrated mine-to-mill contracts. Management is targeting the FY27–FY31 period for growth from this expanded scope, signalling more bundled EPC and O&M opportunities with major miners.