Rockhopper Exploration plc has recruited former Capricorn Energy chief executive officer Simon Thomson and chief operating officer Paul Mayland to develop its South Falklands assets. ARRIVALS Mr Thomson becomes non-executive chairman and Mr Mayland is appointed independent non-executive director (NED), effective 1 October 2023. Mr Thomson was chief executive officer of Cairn Energy, later renamed […]
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Alba hampered by heavy rainfall at Clogau
Alba Mineral Resources plc hopes to extend its dewatering permit after “unseasonal and exceptional” heavy rainfall reflooded the lower Llechfraith workings in Clogau-St David’s gold mine. VARIATIONS Initial permission was to abstract 100m3 per day for 16 consecutive days, followed by 30m3 per day until 2030 to keep the workings dewatered. The dewatering exercise began […]
Tungsten West CFO Nigel Widdowson resigns
Tungsten West plc chief financial officer Nigel Widdowson has resigned after two years in the role and with immediate effect as a director. Mr Widdowson will remain CFO, focusing on funding and financing activities, while the company finds his replacement and to ensure a smooth transition. Chairman David Cather said: “On behalf of the board, […]
Angus appoints Patrick Clanwilliam as interim chairman
Angus Energy plc non-executive director Patrick Clanwilliam has become interim executive chairman until a permanent candidate is appointed. Formerly non-executive chairman, Mr Clanwilliam takes over from George Lucan who left the post in July and the board on 14 August as planned.
Imerys British Lithium sets up second drill on site
Imerys British Lithium Ltd said it had set up the second drill rig at its site in St Austell, Cornwall. JOINT VENTURE On its social media LinkedIn account the recently formed French-Australian company added it expected the third rig at the end of August. “We have drilled 22 holes so far in this programme, infilling […]
Helium One completes civils work to spud Tai-C
Helium One Global Ltd is on schedule to start Phase II drilling of the Tai-C well on the Rukwa project following completion of civils work and 2.4km long access road. EQUIPMENT Sub-contractor TNR Ltd has prepared and constructed a 130m x 180m well pad and a concrete cellar to house the wellhead. The well pad, […]