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We're excited to welcome 25 co-op students across our North American offices this summer as they begin an important step in their professional journey with DRA Global. Over the coming months, our co-op students will work alongside experienced professionals, contributing to real projects and gaining practical experience across a range of disciplines. From engineering and project delivery to business operations and corporate services, they'll have the opportunity to apply what they've learned in the classroom while developing new skills and building industry connections. At DRA, we recognise the importance of creating meaningful learning opportunities for the next generation of professionals. Co-op placements provide valuable exposure to the mining industry, helping students better understand the diverse career paths available while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative and supportive environment. We are proud to support emerging talent and look forward to seeing the impact these students will make throughout their co-op term. Welcome to the team!

David Anonychuk Senior Vice President – Advisory and Growth, North America, will be presenting and chairing a session at the Critical Minerals for Defence Conference in Toronto on 9-10 June. As governments and industry increasingly focus on secure, resilient critical mineral supply chains, these discussions provide valuable opportunities to share insights, engage with industry leaders, and stay aligned with the developments shaping the future of mining and project delivery. Here is a preview into David's participation:

DRA Global is proud to be the lead sponsor of this year’s Junior Indaba, alongside colleagues from Minopex and SENET , engaging with industry stakeholders focused on the future of junior mining in Africa. 🎤James Smith, CEO of DRA Global, will be chairing the session on funding junior mining projects, facilitating discussion on investment dynamics and project development pathways. 🎤 Alistair Hodgkinson, COO of DRA Global, will participate as a panelist in the session exploring where the best opportunities for junior mining in Africa lie. DRA’s participation reflects our continued commitment to supporting the development of junior mining projects through practical, insight-led solutions across the project lifecycle. By engaging in these conversations, we strengthen our ability to help clients navigate funding, development, and execution challenges in a rapidly evolving market.

DRA Global is pleased to be attending WAMPEX 2026 in Accra alongside industry peers including SENET and Minopex, joining key stakeholders from across West Africa’s mining and energy sectors. As one of the region’s leading mining and power events, WAMPEX continues to serve as a key platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and engagement on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of mining in West Africa. Visit DRA Global at Booth 251-D20 to connect with our team and explore discussions around project development, operational performance, innovation, and sustainable growth across the mining value chain.

DRA Global is pleased to share that David Anonychuk, Senior Vice President – Advisory and Growth, NAMER, will be participating in several upcoming industry events across North America focused on critical minerals, supply chains, and the future of mining. Throughout May, David will contribute as a moderator, panellist, and presenter at the SME New York Conference, the EU-Canada Business Forum 2026, and the CIM Management and Economics Society Discussion Group Seminar. These discussions will explore key industry priorities including critical minerals, rare earth elements, supply chain resilience, economic security, and the growing importance of international collaboration in supporting the global energy transition. Learn more about the events below: SME New York Section Conference https://bit.ly/4uoigF6 Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Canada EU-Canada Business Forum 2026 https://bit.ly/4tFRzea Management & Economics Society (MES) of CIM Discussion Group Seminar https://bit.ly/4tEssZg DRA’s participation reflects our continued commitment to contributing practical and strategic insight to the conversations shaping the future of mining and project development globally.

We’re pleased to share that DRA Global has been appointed by Critica to deliver the Mt Lindsay Scoping Study in north-western Tasmania, one of the world’s largest undeveloped tin–tungsten resources. The study will assess a concept-level underground mining approach, marking a strategic shift from the previous open-pit concept to better align with ESG and environmental priorities. Key focus areas include underground mine design, paste/backfill solutions to reduce tailings footprint, ESG-aligned infrastructure, and concept-level cost estimates. This appointment reinforces DRA Global’s role in supporting forward-looking, ESG-focused mining solutions and supports Critica’s pathway toward building a resilient, scalable critical minerals portfolio.

At DRA, strong supplier partnerships play an important role in delivering successful projects and supporting sustainable growth across the mining value chain. Our recent Supplier Day brought together over 70 suppliers together with our teams across DRA Global, Minopex, and SENET for valuable discussions focused on collaboration, shared learning, and strengthening local supply networks. The event provided an opportunity to engage directly with partners across the industry, reinforce relationships, and support a more inclusive and resilient supply chain ecosystem. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the day. Through continued collaboration, we can create long-term value for our projects, partners, and communities. 

DRA is pleased to be partnering with Azure Minerals on a Definitive Feasibility Study for the Andover Lithium Project. The Andover Lithium Project is Azure Minerals’ flagship development, located in the heart of the West Pilbara region of Western Australia. The DFS will be a key step in advancing the project as part of the broader integrated feasibility program. Josh Kember, Senior Vice President – APAC, commented: “Andover is a significant addition to the next generation of lithium projects in the Pilbara. This award reflects the depth of our lithium capability in Australia and the strength of the team we have built locally. We look forward to partnering with Azure Minerals to progress Andover through this next phase.”

DRA Global is proud to be part of the continued progress at the Platreef Project in Limpopo Province, following the announcement by Ivanhoe Mines of key development milestones. These include the completion of Shaft #3, the commencement of construction on the Phase 2 concentrator, and ongoing expansion activities that will significantly increase production capacity. DRA is the EPCM contractor for the Phase 2 underground infrastructure and concentrator, building on the successful delivery of the Phase 1 concentrator in 2024. Our continued involvement reflects the strength of our technical capability and proven delivery track record on complex, large-scale projects. We look forward to continuing our role in advancing one of South Africa’s most significant mining developments. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dNDMiJgY

We are pleased to welcome David Anonychuk to DRA Global as Senior Vice President – Advisory and Growth, North America. David brings 30+ years of global experience across the mining and metals value chain. A former senior executive with SGS, Glencore, Xstrata, and Newmont, he has deep expertise across advisory services, critical minerals, base metals, and precious metals. He is widely recognised as a leading voice on critical minerals and their importance to battery, defence, and energy supply chains, with experience spanning lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth value chains. In his new role, David will play a key part in enabling DRA’s continued growth in North America, while also supporting key client engagements as a senior industry expert and project sponsor. His appointment further strengthens DRA’s advisory capability and reinforces our position as a leading partner across technical advisory, EPCM, and O&M services. Please join us in welcoming David to DRA. David will be based in DRA’s Toronto Offices. _________ Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir David Anonychuk au sein de DRA Global en tant que Senior Vice President – Advisory and Growth, North America. David apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience internationale couvrant l'ensemble de la chaîne de valeur du secteur minier et métallurgique. Ancien cadre supérieur chez SGS, Glencore, Xstrata et Newmont, il possède une expertise approfondie dans les domaines des services de conseil, des minéraux critiques, des métaux de base et des métaux précieux. Il est largement reconnu comme une figure de proue dans le domaine des minéraux critiques et de leur importance pour les chaînes d'approvisionnement des batteries, de la défense et de l'énergie, avec une expérience couvrant les chaînes de valeur du lithium, du nickel, du cobalt, du graphite et des terres rares. Dans ses nouvelles fonctions, David jouera un rôle clé pour permettre la poursuite de la croissance de DRA en Amérique du Nord, tout en soutenant les engagements clés avec les clients en tant qu'expert senior du secteur et promoteur de projets. Sa nomination renforce encore les capacités de conseil de DRA et consolide notre position de partenaire de premier plan dans les services de conseil technique, d'EPCM et d'exploitation et de maintenance. Nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à David au sein de DRA. David sera basé dans les bureaux de DRA à Toronto.