Argo Blockchain Plc (LON:ARB) says the number of cryptocurrency mining machines in production at its facilities has now reached 7,000.
Another 10,000 machines are currently on order and are expected to be delivered in batches from early December, with Argo planning to increase its production base to 17,000 by the end of the first quarter of 2020.
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Meanwhile, 1,026 S17 Antminer machines, which began production at the end of May, had achieved full payback on their investment.
"Our strategy to make a major investment in new mining hardware this year continues to deliver strong returns”, said Mike Edwards, Argo’s executive chairman.
He added that the firm was confident that the ongoing expansion “will deliver returns in line with our expectations and create long-term value for shareholders”.