Paladar Trading Ltd, which owns the Lochinvar trio of coal licences, has appointed Alastair Adams as a director. Companies House recorded the appointment effective from 4 November 2025. Paladar acquired the coking coal project from Australian miner, New Age Exploration Ltd, in July 2024. Lochinvar comprises three exploration and conditional underground mining licences of Lochinvar, […]
Company Moves
Guardian NED Mick Billing steps down
Guardian Metal Resources plc non-executive Mick Billing will leave the board, after four years with the company. Executive chairman J.T. Starzecki said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to sincerely thank Mick for his commitment and service to Guardian Metal, during which the company established itself as a critical component in US efforts […]
New name for Cononish gold mine owner
South African owner of the Cononish gold mine, located in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, has changed its name from Acrux Holdings Ltd to Acrux Gold Ltd. Part of the Acrux Resources, the group includes Acrux Sorting Technologies which made a strategic investment in the mine, previously owned by Scotgold Resources Ltd. Operations […]
United appoints David Williams as NED
United Oil & Gas plc has appointed David Williams as an independent non-executive director, with immediate effect. Mr Williams has more than 20 years’ experience in investment management capital markets and corporate strategy. His career has involved identifying value opportunities and delivering strategic growth across multiple industries. Mr Williams also has knowledge of portfolio management, investment […]
Altona chairman steps down
Altona Rare Earths plc non-executive chairman Simon Charles will step down after two years in the post, with effect from 31 October 2025. Chief executive officer Cédric Simonet said: “On behalf of the board and the executive team, I want to extend our deepest thanks to Simon for his dedicated service to Altona, during which […]
Kavango CEO leaves
Kavango Resources plc chief executive officer and director Ben Turney has left his post, with immediate effect. Executive chairman Peter Wynter Bee becomes interim CEO until the appointment of a new CEO. Non-executive director Donald McAlister will act as interim chief financial officer and Gautam Dalal will be chairman of the audit committee. “Over the […]