STRACON to Acquire Canadian Underground Mining Contractor Dumas Holdings
Press Release by Stracon
STRACON S.A., a majority owned subsidiary of Ashmore Group, has announced that it will acquire, through its wholly owned subsidiary STRACON International S.A.C., a 60% controlling interest in Dumas Holdings Inc. ("Dumas"). Dumas is a leading, full‐service, underground mining contractor, focused on providing services to clients in Canada and Mexico. Dumas specializes in underground mine construction, mine development, production mining, mine services and engineering.
The acquisition combines STRACON's market leading position as a full‐service mining contractor specializing in open‐cut mines in Latin America with Dumas' leading underground capabilities, providing STRACON with increased access to the growing North American market. The deal closed effective as of October 26, 2018. Daniel Dumas will remain with a 40% shareholding and a member of the Board of Directors of Dumas.
Steve Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, of STRACON, said: "This acquisition is an important part of our strategy to diversify the services we offer and the jurisdictions where we operate. Dumas has a significant portion of the underground market in Canada and Mexico. The addition of their capabilities creates a powerful service offering for our clients and investors."
About STRACON
STRACON is a leading provider of integrated mining and construction services. STRACON is majority owned by Ashmore Group and has over 15 years of experience providing efficient and innovative services, while maintaining the highest standards in safety, environmental management, and community relations in Latin America and beyond. To learn more, visit: http://stracon.com/en/home
About Dumas
Dumas Holdings (www.dumasmining.com) is a leading full‐service underground mine builder, designer, operator and contractor providing services to clients throughout the Americas. Since 1994, Dumas has evolved from a small French‐Canadian owned boutique underground mining contractor to an international full‐service underground mining contractor. With more than 1,000 highly qualified and safety‐focused employees, Dumas continues to enjoy steady growth in high‐demand markets.
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