Capricorn Energy plc said that the Indian tax refund of INR79 billion had now been paid and it had received net proceeds of US$1.06bn. The company expects to issue a circular in early March detailing the shareholder resolutions required in connection with the proposed shareholder return of up to $700m. This comprises a $500m tender […]
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Court ruling allows UKOG to continue oil production at Horse Hill
UK Oil & Gas plc said that a court ruling has allowed it to continue oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey for the rest of the field’s commercial life. COURT OF APPEAL The company added that the Court of Appeal had refused an appeal by Finch et al to overturn the December 2020 Judicial […]
Ascent nears legal deal for Slovenia arbitration
Ascent Resources plc soon expects to complete the conditions to the binding damages-based agreement appointing Enyo Law LLP as its representative in the dispute with Slovenia. TREATY In a statement Ascent added: “Following completion, the company and its legal advisor will immediately progress to compile and execute the required materials and officially submit the arbitration […]
Red Rock awarded further $2m over copper-cobalt JV
Red Rock Resources plc has been awarded an additional $2 million in damages with costs in its legal action over its copper-cobalt joint venture in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ENFORCEMENT On 14 January, the Commercial Court of Lubumbashi issued an executory judgment ordering Vumilia Pendeza SA (VUP) to pay the sum. This follows the earlier judgment […]
Red Rock obtains $2.5m payment order for Katanga partner
Red Rock Resources plc said it had obtained a $2.5 million payment order instructing its joint venture partner in the copper-cobalt licences in Katanga, the Democratic Republic of Congo. VINDICATION The company, with 50.1%, ownership, obtained the order from the Commercial Court in Lubumbashi instructing Vumilia Pendeza SA (VUP) to pay it $2,505,000 as a […]
Capricorn withdraws legal action ahead of $1bn refund
Capricorn Energy plc has withdrawn all global enforcement proceedings against the Indian government ahead of a US$1.06bn tax refund. COLLABORATION The move signifies the final stage of undertakings by the company and its subsidiary Cairn Energy Holdings Ltd with the Indian authorities. “This concludes all the necessary steps required of the company under the rules […]