Argo Blockchain Expands Mining Operations
Publicly traded cryptocurrency mining company Argo Blockchain (LSE: ARB, NASDAQ: ARBK) has secured a hosting agreement with Merkle Standard LLC for its mining facility in Memphis, Tennessee, while allocating additional mining units to its facility in Baie Comeau, Quebec.
New Hosting Arrangement for Miners
Under the agreement, Merkle Standard will host 5,293 S19J Pro miners at its Tennessee facility, with deployment scheduled for February 2025 and a minimum one-year operational period. Additionally, Argo plans to install 2,500 more S19J Pro miners at its Quebec facility.
The miners, previously operated at the Helios facility, are undergoing technical adjustments, transitioning from immersion cooling systems to air-cooled systems. Renovations are expected to be completed by the end of March, with shipments to both locations beginning in February.
This deployment represents approximately one-third of the 23,000 miners previously hosted at Helios. The company is also in discussions with Merkle about potentially expanding the current hosting arrangement.
Gradual Increase in Mining Performance
Argo Blockchain anticipates a gradual increase in its mining hashrate as new miners come online. The company continues to explore additional hosting options for its remaining mining equipment.
CEO Announces Resignation
Argo Blockchain CEO Thomas Chippas has announced his resignation, effective February 28, 2025. Chippas assumed leadership of the company in late 2023, during a period of significant challenges for the cryptocurrency market and mining industry.
During his tenure, Chippas spearheaded critical financial initiatives, including early repayment of the Galaxy loan and strengthening the companyās overall financial position. Despite these achievements, Argo reported a net loss of $6.3 million in Q3 2024, reflecting ongoing market headwinds and compressed mining margins.
Financial Stabilization and Future Plans
In December 2024, Argo secured Ā£4.2 million (approximately $5.3 million) through a share sale. This funding was aimed at supporting key initiatives, such as relocating or selling mining equipment from the Helios facility in Texas and further advancing bitcoin mining operations in Quebec.
The company is also exploring expansion into high-performance computing (HPC), potentially unlocking new opportunities in the rapidly evolving tech sector.
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