Power Metal Resources plc said it would accelerate its gold exploration joint venture Red Rock Australasia Pty Ltd (RRAL) following findings in a new technical report. JOINT VENTURE RRAL is a joint venture company 49.9% owned by Power Metal and 50.1% by Red Rock Resources plc. Power Metal chief executive Paul Johnson, and Red Rock Resources […]
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Woodsmith polyhalite project to have deepest mineshaft in Europe
Anglo American expects to start excavating “the deepest mineshaft in Europe” before the end of 2020 at the Woodsmith project polyhalite mine on the North Yorkshire coast. SBR The South African mining giant, which bought the project in January 2020 from Sirius Minerals for £400 million, is currently assembling its first 60-metre Shaft Boring Roadheader […]
Rathlin’s main oil drill rig arrives at West Newton-B
Rathlin Energy (UK) Ltd announced that the main drilling rig and associated equipment began mobilisation today at West Newton-B site in East Yorkshire. The equipment will be rigged up within two weeks before a borehole is drilled, 24 hours a day, to an approximate depth of 2,000 metres. The operation is expected to be completed […]
WCM expects £302m revenues from coal mine
West Cumbria Mining (WCM) predicts its new underground mine at Whitehaven will generate £302 million in revenue from national and international sales of coking coal. FINANCES WCM said that its proposed Woodhead Colliery, described as a 21st century mine, would contribute £16 billion to UK GDP and £300 million in tax over a period of […]
IGas Energy revenues halve as it targets new technologies
IGas Energy plc’s revenues halved to £10.5 million during the six months to June 2020 compared with the same period last year of £22.1 million. The oil and gas company, which recently acquired geothermal developer GT Energy, also announced it would also consider adding new technologies to its existing business. Interim results showing EBITDA at […]
Argos seeks licence extension and partners after H1 losses
Argos Resources Ltd intends to apply for an extension to its licence to operate in the North Falkland Basin. The Falkland Islands-based company is also in talks with parties interested in its drilling licence programme and looking to raise further finance. The news comes as it posted an increase in half year losses compared with the […]