Capital Reports Strong Revenue Growth for Third Quarter
The company posted $115.7 million in revenue for the third quarter of 2026 amid a period of strategic acquisitions.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Corporate Finance
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Capital reported $115.7 million in group revenue for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, marking a 23.3% increase compared to the previous year. This growth is bolstered by the acquisition of the drilling contractor Metres Down Under.
Why it matters
The company’s expanded revenue guidance reflects the successful consolidation of its new acquisition and the strategic redeployment of assets toward higher-returning projects. Capital also expanded its footprint in the iron ore sector to support long-term production targets.
Capital generated $64.5 million in drilling revenue, $25.2 million in mining revenue, and $26 million in MSALABS revenue for the third quarter of 2026. The firm expects full-year 2026 revenue to land between $435 million and $455 million.
The players
Capital
Capital is a London-listed firm that provides drilling and mining services to the global resources industry.
Metres Down Under
Metres Down Under is an Australian-based drilling contractor that was recently acquired by Capital.
Tim Donnelly
Tim Donnelly serves as the newly appointed chief operating officer for the drilling and mining divisions of the firm.
The details
Capital optimized its portfolio by redeploying drilling equipment from operations in Nevada and Sadiola to more profitable ventures. The company also expanded its presence at the Belinga iron ore project in Gabon, increasing its fleet to ten rigs, and appointed Tim Donnelly as the new drilling and mining COO.
Timeline
2023: Operations commenced at the Belinga iron-ore project.
Q3 2025: Period used for year-on-year revenue comparison.
September 30, 2026: Metres Down Under acquisition and revenue consolidation were completed.
Q3 2026: The specific quarter reported for revenue and operational results.
Q4 2026: Expected commission date for new laboratories in Korhogo and Amulsar.
Market Dynamics
The acquisition of Metres Down Under reflects a broader industry trend toward consolidation in the global mining services market. By merging operations, the firm aims to capture greater market share and improve its service scale against larger global competitors.
Retail and institutional investors can note the updated full-year revenue guidance of $435 million to $455 million as a metric for performance tracking. The company's expansion at the Belinga project and investment in new laboratories provide key indicators for future production capacity.
The takeaway
The company’s ability to redeploy equipment from underperforming sites to high-return projects highlights a disciplined approach to capital management. Maintaining focus on laboratory services and multi-rig projects remains central to its growth strategy through the end of the year.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mining Weekly.
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