The UK needs to look at a multi-faceted approach overseen by a national strategy in order to overcome any future shortages of critical minerals for the economy. In a breakfast chat hosted by Jeff Townsend of the Critical Minerals Association (CMA), the panel looked at technological substitutes, integration of mining businesses and a contribution to […]
Metals & Minerals
Power Metal early results augur well for Molopo
Power Metal Resources said early results from its drilling programme at Molopo Farms Complex (MFC) in Botswana supported the geophysical model for an intrusion feeder zone which could hold mineralised bodies. The company said it had so far drilled to a depth of 283 metres at the nickel sulphide and platinum-group metal (PGM) site. Hole […]
ABMEC urges more self-reliance in UK mining
UK mining should have greater reliance on itself and be more responsive to external market forces in order to meet the industry’s demands, said the country’s mining equipment body. STUDENTS Yorkshire-based Association of British Mining Equipment Companies (ABMEC) also raised concerns over fewer applications from students to geoscience-related courses following the decision by Camborne School […]
Hummingbird gold output rises as bank debt falls
Hummingbird Resources plc reported an increase in gold production and a stronger balance sheet but a rise in costs in its third quarter results posted today. The gold exploration company operating in Guinea, Liberia and Mali in West Africa announced gold production rose to 24,722 oz of gold poured (Q2 2020: 24,054 oz) on an […]
Factors shaping the UK ‘critical minerals’ strategy
FEATURE: Now that critical minerals have appeared on the world’s industrial radar, the UK must compete with bigger national geographies and immense purchasing powers to ensure its own supply. TIME AND SPEED The Government has outlined its industrial strategy to assess the country’s requirements and assets to tackle pressing issues such as mobility, green energy […]
Power Metal to drill at Silver Peak before winter
Power Metal Resources plc aims to start drilling for silver after signing a contract to test the Victoria Vein at the Silver Peak project in British Columbia, Canada. The project includes the Eureka-Victoria Silver Mine, the first Crown-granted mineral property in British Columbia. The drill programme is expected to be completed within a two-week window […]