Focus makes series of board changes

Focus Xplore plc plans to make a series of board changes, including the appointment of a new chairman and chief executive officer. DIRECTORS Antony Legge will become the independent non-executive chairman, replacing Sean Wade who will step down from the board. David Russell will be appointed executive director and Neil Slade as non-executive director, while NED James Tosh has resigned with immediate effect. Chief executive officer Patrick Cullen remains on the board until the end of March. “I would like to express my gratitude to Sean Wade and James Tosh for their support during this period of change,” said Mr Cullen. “Their constructive approach has

Nativo agrees rights over La Patona processing plant

Nativo Resources plc has acquired the right to manage, design, complete and operate the partly built La Patona gold ore processing plant in Acari, some 45km from the Tesoro gold concession. Progress: commissioning is expected during the second half of 2026 (Pixabay) PRODUCTION The company signed the final contracts with the owner of the part-built GOPP, with negotiations taking longer than expected and consequently delaying the start of site works by up to 15 weeks.  Three potential contracts under consideration for the engineering, procurement, and construction. Construction and commissioning of the processing plant will complete by the second half of 2026, at an estimated

Botswana Diamonds becomes Botswana Minerals

Botswana Diamonds plc has changed its name to Botswana Minerals plc, to reflect its broadening portfolio in Africa. Emerging: copper producer in an exploration-friendly jurisdiction (Pixabay) OUTLOOK In January, the company added eight copper licences to its original interests, after an advanced artificial intelligence model identified "outstanding" results, including 11 copper target areas. Botswana next plans to prioritise drill targets across its copper portfolio. "Copper has a strong long-term outlook, driven by its critical role in electrification and the global green energy transition," said the company. "Botswana is rapidly emerging as a significant copper producer and remains an exploration-friendly jurisdiction." Chairman John Teeling added that