Block Energy plc reported a slight increase in production and fall in revenue during Q2 from its oil and gas operations in Georgia. PRODUCTION The company reported production of 47.2 Mboe (Q1: 46.1 Mboe) at an slightly increased average production of 519 boepd (Q1: 512 boepd) Production was supported by a consistent performance from well […]
Day: 15 November 2024
Kavango finds ‘Norilsk style’ cluster of EM conductors at KSZ North
Kavango Resources plc said it had identified a cluster of three electromagnetic (EM) conductors within Target Area B in the northern (Hukuntsi) section of the nickel-copper-platinum group element (PGE) Kalahari Suture Zone (KSZ) in Botswana. NORILSK MODEL The company added that the size and orientation of the conductors conformed to an idealised model for the […]
Serica Energy spuds North Eigg gas exploration well
Serica Energy plc today began drilling the North Eigg exploration well 3/24c-NE1 in the North Sea. SPUDDING Transocean ‘sPaul B. Loyd Jr. harsh environment semi-submersible drilling rig spud the well at 4.30am. Operator Serica said that the high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) exploration well targeting Upper Jurassic turbidite sands, was similar to those encountered in […]
UKMEF warns skills shortage threatens future economy
A UK’s mining education forum today warned that a shortage of suitably skilled graduates threatened the revival of the country’s mining sector and the future economy. EMPLOYMENT The UK Mining Education Forum (UKMEF) added that a modern, high-tech mining industry was essential to the future of the UK as British industry looks closer to home […]
Cornish Metals starts 8,000-12,000m drill
Cornish Metals Inc has started a minimum 8,000 – 12,000 metre drill programme ahead of dewatering the tin mine at South Crofty in Cornwall. DRILL RIGS The Canadian company aims to collect samples for metallurgical testwork as part of the feasibility study. Cornish Metals has contracted three drill rigs from Priority Drilling, two drilling from […]