Banks Mining Group has been refused permission for a surface coal mine near Druridge Bay, Highthorn in Northumberland because of the effects on the landscape. Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister, Robert Jenrick said that “the proposed development is not likely to provide national, local or community benefits which clearly outweigh its likely impacts.” Any […]
Metals & Minerals
Scotgold expects first gold pour by end of November
Scotgold Resources Ltd is expected to carry out its first gold pour at its Cononish mine in West Scotland by the end of November, the company announced today. Construction and development activities at the low cost, high grade gold and silver project in the north of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park have been […]
ICL Boulby marks 50 years with steel mining sculpture
ICL Boulby polyhalite mine is celebrating its 50th anniversary of operations this month by commissioning a lasting sculpture to be erected near its site in North Yorkshire. Local blacksmith artist Katie Ventress, whose studio is at Hinderwell near Whitby, is creating a lasting sculpture that will sit alongside the Cleveland Way near the mine. The […]
Galantas reviews licence options as it narrows losses
Galantas Gold Corporation said it was reviewing its licences and operations as the company released its half year results for Cavanacaw gold mine in Omagh, Northern Ireland. PROJECT OPTIONS In its report, the Canadian miner also said it was looking at options of a sale, joint venture or partnership or other options with third parties […]
Red Rock-Power Metal eye Donnybrook gold field
Red Rock Australasia Pty Ltd (RRAL) joint venture has applied for a fourth licence for a new area in the Victoria gold fields, Australia. KILMORE WEST The JV comprises Red Rock Resources plc holding 50.1% and Power Metal Resources plc with 49.9%. Tenement EL007460, Kilmore West, covers 349 km2 and holds numerous former mine workings […]
Anglesey raises £200,000 via placing
Anglesey Mining plc has raised £200,000 via a placing of 12.5 million shares, representing approximately 6.7% of its current issued share capital, at 1.6 pence per share. SCOPING STUDY Proceeds will be used to incorporate all QME engineering and optimisation studies into an updated scoping study or preliminary economic assessment for Parys Mountain. Anglesey will […]