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Clontarf JV to mimic biophysical processes for lithium extraction

Clontarf Energy plc plans a 50-50 joint venture with NEXT-ChemX Corporation (NCX) to use the US-based company’s direct lithium ion extraction (DLE) technology in Bolivia. PILOT PLANT The parties have signed a heads of agreement with formation of the JV subject to final due diligence, and formal documentation expected to begin within the next 30 days. […]

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Capricorn-NewMed cancel proposed merger

Capricorn Energy plc announced that its proposed merger with Israeli company NewMed Energy Ltd had been terminated by mutual consent. STRATEGIC REVIEW Cancellation of the plans comes less than four months after Capricorn’s previous proposals to merge with Tullow Oil also failed. Today’s news follows a strategic review of the NewMed merger plans by Capricorn’s […]

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Tullow Oil files for arbitration over $387 million Ghana tax dispute

Tullow Oil plc said has filed requests for arbitration with the International Chamber of Commerce in London for two disputed tax assessments totalling US$387 million from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). BREACH OF RIGHTS “The assessments relate to the disallowance of loan interest deductions for the fiscal years 2010 – 2020 and proceeds received by Tullow Oil […]

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Angus wins appeal for extended well test at Balcombe

Angus Energy plc has won its appeal against West Sussex County Council’s refusal to grant permission for an extended well test at its Balcombe oil site. DRILLING FLUIDS The company holds a 25% interest along with Cuadrilla Balcombe Ltd (56.25%) and Lucas Bolney Ltd (18.75%) in PEDL 244 targeting the Kimmeridge limestones. The Balcombe 2Z […]