Anglesey Mining plc reported major increase in mineable tonnage at its precious and base metals deposits at Parys Mountain in North Wales. POTENTIAL A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) conducted by Micon International Ltd of copper-zinc-lead-gold-silver deposits showed a new estimate of 5.2m tonnes in the indicated category at a combined base metal grade of 4.3%. […]
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WCM nears restart of deep coal mining in the UK
West Cumbria Mining (WCM) said it was delighted that the Government has lifted its holding direction on the company’s proposed deep coal mine near Whitehaven, off the coast of Cumbria. ESTIMATED RESOURCE Secretary of State Robert Jenrick MP has decided not call in the application for him to settle the matter and the plans will […]
Altus intercepts broad high grade gold at Diba, West Mali
Altus Strategies plc said it had encouraging initial results from its 10,000m reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its 100% owned Diba gold project in western Mali. The Africa-focused company also reported discovering two new zones at the Diba NW prospect, 800m northwest of the main deposit. Diba, located in a gold belt hosting numerous […]
Cornish Lithium granted geothermal exploration licences
Cornish Lithium has been granted licences to explore for lithium within the geothermal waters in areas off the north and south Cornish coasts. GEOLOGICAL STRUCTURES The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed and most of the foreshore around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, granted the rights in the Minerals Licensing Round. Yesterday’s decision follows a […]
United starts 2021 drill campaign with ASH-3 well
United Oil and Gas plc announced the start of its 2021 drilling campaign with the ASH-3 development oil well in the Abu Sennan licence in the Western Desert, Egypt. SCHEDULE Kuwait Energy Egypt began operations on 4 January at the licence in which United holds a 22% working interest. The hydrocarbon exploration, development and production […]
Red Rock looks to ‘dynamic’ 2021
Red Rock Resources plc said it planned dynamic exploration and active local engagement following years of preparations as it reported a higher profit following a loss for the previous period. Group profit before tax was £5,156 million for the year ended 30 June 2020 compared with £1,724m for the previous year. The company, with interests […]