By Adriano Marchese


Foraco International S.A. said Tuesday that it has been awarded a contract by Rio Tinto Western Australia Iron Ore worth $110 million.

Toronto-listed Foraco, a provider of mineral and water drilling services, said the contract is for exploration and evaluation drilling services in the Pilbara region.

Foraco will deploy seven rigs in total.


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