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Conroy to increase drilling and search for deposits

Conroy Gold and Natural Resources plc said it would intensify drilling at its main project in Ireland over the next 18 months while extending its search for other gold deposits. Conroy Gold’s main development project is at Clontibret, Co. Monaghan which has joint resources of more than half a million ounces of gold, with a […]

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Redmoor tin-tungsten shows rise in potential value

Cornwall Resources Ltd has received a positive updated mining scoping study and financial assessment on its planned tin-tungsten Redmoor project in the south east of Cornwall. MINE LIFE The company, 100% owned by Strategic Minerals, commissioned mining consultants Wardell Armstrong International for the report. Results showed the project now has an initial rate of return […]

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Alba Mineral presses on at Clogau-St David gold mine

Alba Mineral Resources plc said it had made good progress with a range of works at Clogau-St David’s gold mine in the south of Snowdonia National Park. The junior miner has drilled four holes covering a total of 252 metres and received permission to continue underground drilling until the end of October 2020. Drilling at […]

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WCM confident Government will approve coal mine

West Cumbria Mining (WCM) said it was confident the Government would support its plans for a metallurgical coal mine near Whitehaven after the company received council approval today. The final decision is now awaiting possible referral to the Government after Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick issued a holding order […]

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WCM mine plans might be decided by Government

West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) might have to wait for the Government to authorise its new metallurgical mine off the coast near Whitehaven. DETERMINATION WCM is due to hear from Cumbria County Council tomorrow (2 October) whether it will approve the mine following revised details of the plans. Secretary of state for housing, communities and […]

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WCM to invest £148m in employment

West Cumbria Mining (WCM) said it would spend £148 million per annum on its employees, services and supply chain for its metallurgical coal mine near Whitehaven. STATISTICS The plans are awaiting legal agreement and the company expects Cumbria County Council to review updated planning information tomorrow (2 October). Plans for Woodhouse Colliery have faced opposition […]