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Scotgold increases gold concentrate production

Scotgold Resources Ltd recorded a 24% increase in gold concentrate produced, exceeding costs for the second consecutive month, at Cononish gold and silver mine near Tyndrum, Scotland. PRODUCTION During September 2021, the company produced 62 tonnes of gold concentrate compared with 50 tonnes during August 2021. The concentrate graded at an average of about 311 […]

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WGE advances Stronchullin exploration drilling

Western Gold Exploration Ltd (WGE) said exploration continued to advance at the Stronchullin prospect in Knapdale, Argyllshire. CAMPAIGN The Canadian company’s campaign comprises eight diamond drill holes of 150 to 200 metres depth for a total 1,360m, to evaluate the quartz-gold-silver-base metal veins in the vicinity of the historic gold mine. Drilling began in early […]

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Scotgold still hindered by Covid-19 at Cononish mine

Scotgold Resources Ltd today said that Covid-19 continued to thwart developments at the Cononish gold and silver mine in Scotland. The filter press issues announced in February have continued through most of March and hampered production, although progress has been made in recent days to resolving these issues.  The company said that, once resolved and […]