Scotgold Resources Ltd could appoint administrators in Australia, in addition to the expected administration in the UK, after its largest shareholder took further steps over its loan agreement. RIGHTS The secured creditor over SGZ Cononish Ltd, developer of the gold-silver mine near Tyndrum, is Bridge Barn Ltd controlled by former chairman and director Nathaniel le […]
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Oriole signs non-binding Bibemi-Mbe earn-ins
Oriole Resources plc has signed two non-binding heads of terms with BCM International Ltd for earn-ins at the company’s Mbe and Bibemi orogenic gold licences in Cameroon. MBE The transactions, for up to 50% interest in each licence with the Ghana-based mining and civil contractor, are expected to be executed before the end of the […]
Reabold increases interest in Colle Santo
Reabold Resources plc has increased is shareholding to 18.4% in majority option holder, LNEnergy Ltd, of the Colle Santo gas field in Abruzzo, Italy. FINANCING The company partially exercised its second option by subscribing for a further 11 new ordinary shares in LNEnergy, equivalent to 0.8%, for £150,000 cash. Reabold retains the right to invest a […]
Arkle raises £215,000 via placing
Arkle Resources plc has raised £215,000 before expenses through a placing of 61,428,571 new ordinary shares each at a price of 0.35p. DIRECTORS’ DEALINGS Each placing share has one warrant attached with the right to subscribe for one new ordinary share at 0.35p for a period of two years. Chairman John Teeling subscribed for 28,571,429 […]
Horizonte reduces Araguaia construction work
Horizonte Minerals plc will reduce construction activities at its Araguaia nickel project while it tries to resolve lack of funds with senior lenders and cornerstone shareholders. DISCUSSIONS The company said it would progress only “critical work streams” while maintaining safety in order to manage resources and funds. In October, Horizonte warned of at least a […]
Tullow Oil signs $400m debt facility with Glencore
Tullow Oil plc has secured a $400 million five-year debt facility and off-take contracts with Glencore Energy UK Ltd. BUSINESS PLAN The Africa-focused company will be able to draw down funds over a period of 18 months to manage its senior notes maturing in March 2025. Tullow has also signed oil marketing and offtake contracts with Glencore for […]