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Karelian mine boundaries finalised for Lahtojoki

Karelian Diamond Resources plc said that the mine boundaries for the Lahtojoki project have been finalised after no appeal was lodged against the August court ruling. RULING Two landowners had 60 days to appeal against the amounts of compensation due to them as well as the mine boundary. The company’s legal advisors have confirmed that […]

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Wressle JV expects wells consent to be quashed

The Wressle joint venture expects September’s local authority permission to be quashed for two new wells at the onshore Lincolnshire site. SCREENING North Lincolnshire Council informed the companies that, following legal opinion and the Supreme Court decision in June, it would not resist a proposed legal action to challenge the consent. The court ruled that applications […]

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Rockhopper extends Falkland licences

Rockhopper Exploration plc has secured a two-year extension to all its licences in the North and South Falkland Basin. PARTNERS The Falkland Islands Government granted the extension until 31 December 2026. In the North Falkland Basin, Rockhopper holds a 35% interest in licence PL032, containing the Sea Lion discovery extending into PL004, and PL033. The company […]