Helium One Global Ltd has started the acquisition of seismic data and the mobilisation of vibroseis trucks and geophones at its 100% owned Rukwa project in Tanzania. The company will focus on 50km of infill 2D seismic data targeting multiple trapping styles. Interpreted seismic data will define optimal well locations and reduce risk in drill […]
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WCM prepares for public inquiry over mine plans
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) said it was disappointed that the Government had decided to call in and hold a public inquiry on its plans for a metallurgical coal mine off the coast of Cumbria. The miner added it would assess the requirements of the public inquiry process and present a compelling case to the […]
Condor acquires $6.5m SAG mill
Condor Gold plc is to buy a $6.5 million (£4.67m) complete new semi-autogenenuous mill (SAG mill) package for its La India gold project in Nicaragua. The junior miner has avoided a 12-month wait for the design and manufacture of the equipment by buying the SAG mill from Canadian company First Majestic Silver Corp. The La […]
Hummingbird to increase Dugbe gold resource
Hummingbird Resources plc said that initial results from a 5,500-metre drill programme show the potential to increase mineral resource at the Dugbe F gold deposit in Liberia. The company’s Canadian partner, Pasofino Gold Ltd, is conducting the programme and covering all associated costs, as part of its earn-in agreement for a 49% stake in the […]
WCM to face public inquiry on coal mine plans
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) will face a public inquiry following the Government’s decision, after two previous refusals, to call in the company’s plans for a coking coal mine off the coast of Cumbria. CONTROVERSY The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick MP gave his reasons as increased controversy over […]
Erris starts deep overburden sampling at Lead Trial
Erris Gold Resources announced it had started deep overburden sampling ahead of scout drilling at the Lead Trial gold prospect within the Loch Tay licence in Perthshire, Scotland. PROGRAMME Lead Trial, near Scotgold Resources’ Cononish mine, is a high grade prospect centred on a magmatic-hydrothermal system adjacent to the Loch Tay Fault which is a […]