Metals & Minerals News

Alba losses rise following GreenRoc listing and increased exploration

Alba Mineral Resources plc recorded an increase in losses following the AIM listing of its investee company GreenRoc Mining and increased exploration activities. INTERESTS The company’s interim results for six months ended 31 May 2022 incorporate Alba’s subsidiaries operating in Wales (gold) and Limerick (lead and zinc) as well as investments in Greenland (graphite and […]

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UKOG could face further appeal against Horse Hill

UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) said it could face an appeal in the Supreme Court against the company’s grant for oil production at Horse Hill near Gatwick in Surrey. HEARING The company added that it would “strongly contest” any further action against its interests which total 85.635%. Alba Mineral Resources plc holds an 11.765% […]

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UKOG receives NSTA approval for HH-2z well conversion

UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) said that the North Sea Transition Authority had approved the recompletion, or conversion, of Horse Hill-2z into a water reinjection well at the site in Surrey. INTERESTS The move follows approval from the Environment Agency on 4 May. The company holds an 85.635% operated interest in the Horse Hill oil […]

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EA minded to grant Horse Hill changes as public consultation begins

The Environment Agency (EA) has said it was minded to accept draft proposals for changes, including construction of four additional boreholes, at Horse Hill oil field near Gatwick in Surrey. VARIATION Operator Horse Hill Developments Limited (HHDL) applied to the EA for a variation of its permit covering a range of work. UK Oil & […]

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Angus granted five-year extension to Brockham

Angus Energy plc said that the Oil and Gas Authority had granted a five-year extension until 28 October 2026 to its licence PL235 in Brockam oil field, Surrey. PORTLAND RESERVOIR The company plans to submit an application to the county council to abandon the Kimmeridge layer at BRX4-Z and reperforate the Portland layer in order […]