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WCM undergoes site visit after public inquiry ends

West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) was due to undergo a site visit today by the Planning Inspectorate for the company’s plans for a coking coal mine off the coast of Whitehaven. DECISION WCM proposes to mine the coal which would be processed at the former Marchon chemical works site in Whitehaven for the steel making […]

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Scotgold increases gold concentrate production

Scotgold Resources Ltd recorded a 24% increase in gold concentrate produced, exceeding costs for the second consecutive month, at Cononish gold and silver mine near Tyndrum, Scotland. PRODUCTION During September 2021, the company produced 62 tonnes of gold concentrate compared with 50 tonnes during August 2021. The concentrate graded at an average of about 311 […]

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Block issues shares options to directors and PDMRs

Block Energy plc said it had issued nil-cost options over a total of 1,164,570 ordinary shares of 0.25p each to directors/PDMRs* and employees. CASH CONSERVATION The options were issued in lieu of cash payment for 40% of salaries and up to 50% of directors’ fees for the month of September 2021. The company said that […]

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Cornish Lithium appoints Henry Chalcraft as land agent

Cornish Lithium Ltd has appointed Henry Chalcraft as land agent. Mr Chalcraft has more than 20 years’ experience in natural capital management within the forestry, farming and mining industries. He trained in forestry and estate management, before working with lowland estates in the West Country and overseas, managing commercial and sporting woodlands as well as […]

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Cornish Lithium appoints Patrick Forward as head of project development

Cornish Lithium Ltd has appointed Patrick Forward as head of project development. Mr Forward is experienced in developing hard rock base and precious metals projects across the globe, and was most recently chief operating officer for Euromax Resources. Prior to Euromax, he was vice president projects & exploration at European Goldfields, where he was responsible […]