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First Class adds rare earths to Ontario footprint

First Class Metals plc plans to add rare earths elements to its portfolio with three-year options over two properties in northwest Ontario, Canada. BATHOLITH Block H and F, covering 18km² and 33km² respectively, lie within “one of the most anomalous REE regions”, as identified in the province-wide lake sediment geochemical database, containing 48,367 samples. Both […]

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First Development defers gold surveys at Selta

First Development Resources plc has deferred, until January 2026, an aerial survey over the Lander West gold target at the Selta project in the Aileron Province of Northern Territory, Australia. GOLD TREND The company’s three exploration licences, in total covering almost 1,600 km², are also focused on uranium, rare earth elements and base metals with potential for […]

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Alba completes inaugural drilling at Finnsbo

Alba Mineral Resources plc has completed an inaugural drilling programme at its Finnsbo gold-copper-rare earth elements earn-in located in Bergslagen, Uppland, eastern Sweden. EARN-IN The company drilled three holes for a total of 300 metres, focusing on the ‘Pop 2’ site, to determine continuity of high grade mineralisation. Laboratory assays are pending. Alba’s first stage […]

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Alba begins inaugural drill at Finnsbo

Alba Mineral Resources plc has started its inaugural drill, of three holes for 300 metres, at the Finnsbo gold-copper-rare earth elements earn-in located in eastern Bergslagen, Uppland, eastern Sweden. EXPENDITURE The two-week operation aims to determine continuity of high-grade mineralisation, with a focus on the ‘Pop 2’ site. Alba’s first stage earn-in involves the right […]

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European Green appoints Mick Kearney as NED

European Green Transition plc has appointed Mick Kearney as an independent non-executive director, effective from 22 October 2025. Mr Kearney has more than 40 years’ experience across numerous sectors, having established and grown businesses across a range of industries. Among his achievements is his introduction of Snap Printing to Ireland in 1984 and his co-founding […]

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First Development begins trading

First Development Resources plc, a spin-out of Power Metal Resources plc, began trading today on AIM. INTERESTS On admission, Power Metal will hold 43.44% of the Australian-focused company’s issued share capital. First Development owns three prospective copper-gold projects of Wallal, Ripon Hills & Braeside West in the Paterson Province, Western Australia. The company also holds the Selta […]