Condor Gold plc confirmed a wide zone of high-grade ore from the main vein as well as an additional vein from initial results at the Northern starter pit at La India gold project, Nicaragua. The news comes as the junior miner completed the first 26 drill holes for a combined 1,296 metres of diamond drill […]
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OGA calls for company reports to include ESG
Offshore oil and gas companies should include information on the effects of their operations on the climate in their financial reports to address investors’ concerns, said the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). Figures for flaring and venting emissions, alongside scope 1 & 2 emissions, health and safety statistics, fugitive methane emissions, air and water pollution […]
Neptune tests new way to measure methane emissions
Neptune Energy today announced a scientific collaboration to test a new approach to measure oil and gas methane emissions from offshore oil and gas sites. The hydrocarbon company will work with the American group, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), whose international researchers will evaluate advanced methods for quantifying offshore methane emissions, identify key sources and prioritise […]
Rockhopper extends licences in North Falkland Basin
Rockhopper Exploration plc announced it had extended its North Falkland Basin petroleum licences, including the Sea Lion Discovery Area, until 1 November 2022. DISCUSSIONS The company’s licences had been due to expire on 1 May 2021. The extension follows discussions between the hydrocarbon exploration and production company and joint venture partners, Harbour Energy and the […]
Cadence JV targets $100.7m for Yangibana rare earths
Cadence Minerals plc said that its joint venture (JV) partner had received commitments to raise $100.7 million through an equity placement for the Yangibana rare earth project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. Australian company Hastings Technology Metals owns 70% and Cadence holds 30% of three mining leases and six exploration licences which form […]
The Coal Authority appoints Jeff Halliwell as chairman
The Coal Authority has appointed Jeff Halliwell as chairman effective from 1 April 2021. He replaces Steven Dingle who has held the post for eight years. Mr Halliwell’s executive experience is with consumer businesses such as Fox’s Biscuits / Northern Foods, First Milk and Bernard Matthews. His background is in international marketing and commercial roles […]