Deltic Energy plc has confirmed a gas discovery at the Selene joint venture in the UK southern North Sea. VOLUMES Operator Shell UK Ltd drilled 48/8b-3Z well, reaching its total depth of 3,540 metres TVDSS on 17 October and proved a “160 metre thick” section of Leman Sandstone. “The top of the Leman Sandstone was […]
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Red Rock discusses new DRC opportunities
Red Rock Resources plc has attended a “series of important meetings” on new business opportunities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. DISCUSSIONS The company said it had also signed a framework agreement with its local associate Koto DRC SARL for an equal new joint venture, conditional on acquiring suitable assets. Red Rock expects to return […]
Altona continues investments as cash falls
Altona Rare Earths plc posted a fall in cash reserves as it continues to diversify its portfolio alongside investing in its flagship Monte Muambe project in Mozambique. VALUE Year results ended 30 June show a decrease from £1.1 million to £400,000 although offset by new loans totalling £900,000. Altona’s investments rose from £1.6m to £2.1m […]
Guardian looks to expand with Tempiute option
Guardian Metal Resources plc looks to grow its portfolio with a binding letter of intent for an option to acquire the Tempiute tungsten mine and mill in south-central Nevada, US. RESOURCE The potential acquisition from Hinkite Resources LLC lies 290km by road from the company’s flagship Pilot Mountain tungsten project and less than 240km north […]
United finalises exit from Egypt
United Oil & Gas plc has completed its exit from the Abu Sennan joint venture licence, onshore Egypt. JAMAICA The company said it had finalised all paperwork for the withdrawal from its 22% working interest, effective 1 January 2024. Formal approval from state oil company Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and the Minister for the Deed […]
EGT positive on initial Olserum drill results
European Green Transition plc returned positive results from the first four drill holes at the Olserum rare earth element project in southern Sweden. DERISK Completed in September, the diamond core drilling programme comprised 13 holes for 1,500 metres. The company confirmed “significant” REE mineralisation within a shear zone structure at Djupedal, which it said validated […]