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Xcalibur Multiphysics partners with AFC and SMDF to boost Nigeria’s Geological Data Capabilities

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The objective is to stablish a comprehensive database showcasing Nigeria’s resource potential

Xcalibur Multiphysics role includes providing technical support, ensuring data quality and conducting economic evaluation studies Xcalibur Multiphysics, global leader in integrated project and solutions for airborne geophysics and applied technology, has joined forces to enhance the landscape of geospatial edata mapping for early-stage mining projects in Nigeria with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Solid Minerals Development Fund of Nigeria (SMDF).

The primary focus is to enhance global access to Nigeria’s geological data, promoting secure investments from various entities, including banks, mining firms, financial institutions, individuals, and agencies. At the forefront of this initiative is Xcalibur Multiphysics, contributing technical support, ensuring data quality, and conducting economic evaluation studies.

The collaboration is an extension of the AFC and Xcalibur Multiphysics’s earlier agreement to map, develop, and co-finance natural resource projects in Africa. This specific project in Nigeria aims to establish a comprehensive database showcasing the country’s resource potential.

The AFC and SMDF will navigate financing solutions, engage with regulators, and facilitate government discussions, while Xcalibur plays a crucial role in overseeing the technical aspects and economic evaluations.

Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of AFC, emphasizes the significance of the partnership, highlighting Nigeria’s vast but underexplored mineral wealth. The goal is to attract mining investments and position Nigeria as a key player in the global energy transition. Dario Castellanos, VP Financing and Middle East director of Xcalibur Multiphysics, echoed her words, affirming the company’s commitment to enhancing geophysical data in Nigeria.

Castellanos believes that the collaboration will attract mining investments, contributing to the development of critical mineral resources and establishing Nigeria as a pivotal player in the global energy transition.

Despite Africa hosting 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, only 5% of global mining financing reaches the continent. AFC has been a significant investor, deploying over $900 million in critical projects over the last seven years, with a focus on closing the financing gap in the mining sector. Examples include the Dynamic Mining Bauxite Mine in Guinea and the FG Gold Baomahun Gold Project in Sierra Leone, both expected to have transformative impacts on local economies and job creation.

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Xcalibur Multiphysics participates for the first time in the MMH 2022 exhibition celebrated in Seville

Xcalibur Multiphysics participates for the first time in the MMH 2022 exhibition celebrated in Seville

The 4th edition of the International Mining and Minerals Halls (MMH) took place in Seville from October 18th to 20th

Mr. Javier Lezcano, Vice President and General Director of the Xcalibur Foundation, Mr. Francisco Velasco, Director of EOI Andalucía, Mr. Andrés Blanco, CEO of Xcalibur Multiphysics, Mr. Raúl Blanco, Secretary General of Industry and SMEs of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Mr. Víctor González, Director of Xcalibur MPH Spain and Ms. Laura Blanco, ESG Director of Xcalibur Multiphysics and Program Director of the Xcalibur Foundation.

The 4th edition of the International Mining and Minerals Halls (MMH) took place in Seville from October 18th to 20th. For the first time, Xcalibur Multiphysics (XMPH) had the opportunity to participate in what has become one of the most relevant events in the mining industry, with 180 exhibiting companies, more than 10,000 visitors of 39 nationalities, 3,000 commercial meetings, 1,000 congress participants and more than 115 speakers.

Collaborating as the only platinum sponsor, Xcalibur Multiphysics, the leading Spanish company in airborne geophysical solutions, was represented by Mr. Andrés Blanco, CEO of Xcalibur Multiphysics, and Mr. Víctor González, Director of Xcalibur Multiphysics Spain, who were supported by some of XMPH Spain’s technical and commercial team. The Xcalibur Group, with 13 offices spread over 5 continents, focuses on the mapping of natural resources such as minerals, water or energy sources, including geothermal and hydrogen.

With 30 owned aircraft, 85 proprietary technology systems and a team of more than 260 expert professionals, the company flies over territories, measuring the physical properties of the subsoil, and interprets this data to convert it into valuable information on the potential of natural resources for private companies, governments and geological services.With active projects in Portugal, Finland, Australia, Canada, Nigeria, and Uganda, among others, the Group’ purpose is to accelerate the energy transition, helping clients to make more efficient and sustainable decisions to discover their potential of growth.

It also aims to protect biodiversity and promote the circular economy, focusing solely on the areas of high interest. An ideal opportunity to emphasise the sustainability and responsible mining attitude that the extractive industry needs.

In the picture on the left, Mr. Andrés Blanco, CEO of Xcalibur Multiphysics and Mr. Víctor González, Director of Xcalibur MPH Spain, with Ms. Olga García, Councilor for Ecological Transition and Sustainability of the Regional Government of Extremadura, Mr. Javier Targhetta, President of Atlantic Cooper, President of PRIMIGEA and Honorary Commissioner of MMH Seville.In the picture on the right, Mr. Andrés Blanco, CEO of Xcalibur Multiphysics with Mr. Jorge Paradela, Councilor for Industrial Policy and Energy and Mr. Luis Vega, President of Aminer.

During the technical sessions, Mr. Rodrigo del Potro, Business Development Manager EMEA of XMPH Spain and Mr. Miguel Leguey, Business Development & Environmental Projects of XMPH Spain, were able to share with the attendees the latest advances in the acquisition of high-resolution data in a dynamic aerial environment, as well as the multiple advantages of the MineWatch system for the management of information in environmental monitoring plans.

In addition to being able to engage in conversations with great references from the mining industry, Xcalibur was able to share its vision and ideas with Mr. Jorge Paradela, Councilor for Industrial Policy and Energy; Mr. Raúl Blanco, Secretary General of Industry and SMEs of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Ms. Olga Garcia, Councilor for Ecological Transition and Sustainability of the Regional Government of Extremadura, Mr. Javier Targhetta, President of Atlantic Cooper, President of PRIMIGEA and Honorary Commissioner of MMH Seville and Mr. Luis Vega, President of Aminer.Xcalibur Foundation, the social arm of XMPH Group, was also present at the event, led by Mr. Javier Lezcano, Vice President and Executive Director, and Ms.

Laura Blanco, Programme Director. With the purpose of promoting education and training for vulnerable children, youth, and women, they were able to establish enriching conversations with various mining-related social organisations and entities to explore potential future projects.

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Xcalibur Multiphysics announces an exclusive partnership with Aurora Minerals Group

Xcalibur Multiphysics announces an exclusive partnership with Aurora Minerals Group

Xcalibur Multiphysics is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Aurora Minerals Group (Aurora) a mining advisory company with expertise in geology, resources and reserve estimation, and license regulation issues.

Xcalibur and Aurora will join forces to provide a full range of airborne geophysical services on the territory of Kazakhstan.

A joint venture will be employing innovative solutions and operational expertise to acquire the highest quality data and provide the clients with deep insights on their mineral, Oil&Gas, underground water, and geothermal targets. We will be offering a comprehensive and complete set of deliverables including data acquisition, processing, interpretation, and management.

Our service portfolio is the largest available in the market and includes Airborne Magnetics and Radiometrics, Gravity Gradiometry (Falcon AGG), Conventional Gravity, and Electromagnetics, all of them supported both on a fixed-wing and helicopter platforms. In addition, we offer satellite remote sensory services. All of this, in turn, allows us to efficiently operate in various terrain conditions including rugged mountainous areas and vast steppes of our country.

Xcalibur and Aurora, together, promote the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environment protection and operates according to worlds best HSE practices. Xcalibur Multiphysics is a founding member of the International Airborne Geophysics Safety Association (IAGSA), an organization that works to improve safety standards throughout the airborne geophysics industry.

Aurora provides a wide range of services at all stages of mineral exploration, including airborne and ground-based magnetic and IP geophysical surveys, borehole logging, diamond and RC drilling, geological and mining advisory. Aurora is the market leader and actively promotes the most advanced technologies in the mineral exploration market of Kazakhstan and has been successfully implementing them for more than five years.

Xcalibur is the world’s leading company in Multiphysics. It owns 20 specialized aircrafts and 85 geophysical systems and has executed more than 1000 projects all over the globe. Throughout its over 40 years of experience, Xcalibur has established more than 50 million linear kilometers of collected data, continuing to to execute projects with safety, sustainability, technological innovation, operational excellence, and cost efficiency at the center of its core values.

We are very glad to cooperate with a leading group such as Aurora to develop a successful partnership in Kazakhstan, a fascinating country that represents, for Xcalibur, a strategic country in the region. Andres Blanco, CEO, Xcalibur Multiphysics

We are very glad to be able to cooperate with such an innovative company as Xcalibur Multiphysics. Our partnership enables us to significantly expand the range of airborne services and technologies available in our country.

Now we can fly bigger areas in a much shorter amount of time acquiring the highest quality data, which we truly believe will foster the discovery of new mineral deposits, something our country needs so much. Said Sultanov, Partner, Aurora Minerals Group.

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