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Altona intercepts record high grades

Altona Rare Earths plc intercepted record high grade ore with more confirmed on targets at the Monte Muambe project in Tete Province, northwest Mozambique. TARGET POTENTIAL The company has to date drilled 10 reverse circulation holes for a total 790 metres. Interceptions include 76m at 3.426% total rare earth oxides (TREO) from surface at target 4, […]

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Rockhopper recruits ex-Capricorn CEO and COO

Rockhopper Exploration plc has recruited former Capricorn Energy chief executive officer Simon Thomson and chief operating officer Paul Mayland to develop its South Falklands assets. ARRIVALS Mr Thomson becomes non-executive chairman and Mr Mayland is appointed independent non-executive director (NED), effective 1 October 2023. Mr Thomson was chief executive officer of Cairn Energy, later renamed […]

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Heavy rainfall hampers dewatering of lower Llechfraith workings at Clogau

Alba Mineral Resources plc hopes to extend its dewatering permit after “unseasonal and exceptional” heavy rainfall reflooded the lower Llechfraith workings in Clogau-St David’s gold mine. PERMIT VARIATIONS Initial permission was to abstract 100m3 per day for 16 consecutive days, followed by 30m3 per day until 2030 to keep the workings dewatered. The dewatering exercise […]

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Tungsten West CFO Nigel Widdowson resigns

Tungsten West plc chief financial officer Nigel Widdowson has resigned after two years in the role and with immediate effect as a director. Mr Widdowson will remain CFO, focusing on funding and financing activities, while the company finds his replacement and to ensure a smooth transition. Chairman David Cather said: “On behalf of the board, […]

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Imerys British Lithium sets up second drill on site

Imerys British Lithium Ltd said it had set up the second drill rig at its site in St Austell, Cornwall. JOINT VENTURE On its social media LinkedIn account the recently formed French-Australian company added it expected the third rig at the end of August. “We have drilled 22 holes so far in this programme, infilling […]