** Analysts at Citi see mid-single digit average revenue per
user (ARPU) growth in H2 2024 for mining technology firm IMDEX
IMD.AX
** Brokerage says an uplift in drilling metrics in February
supports progressive improvement in exploration for Australia's
major miners
** "For IMD, 2H represents a period of easier comps which
should translate to organic volume growth" - Citi
** Adds ARPU growth can be driven by cross-selling
opportunities and volume growth for IMD
** Flags that while major miners should be key drivers for
near-term volume growth, junior miners can be a swing factor
** Stock up 13.5% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Aaditya Govind Rao in Bengaluru)
((Aaditya.govindrao@thomsonreuters.com;))