Hummingbird Resources plc said it was on course to conform fully to the World Gold Council’s responsible mining standards by 2022. PRINCIPLES The African-focused gold miner added it had received an external audited assurance report that it was adhering to the council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) A report from RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP […]
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Neptune to help stranded dolphins, porpoise and whales
Neptune Energy is to help rescue and support further understanding of stranded dolphins, porpoise and whales on the Dutch coast and surrounding countries. PARTNERSHIP The company has started a new partnership with the SOS Dolfijn Foundation, and share its advanced emergency response systems and expertise to help rapidly mobilise teams of volunteers to provide aid […]
Neptune in first EDF advanced drone emissions study
Neptune Energy has completed a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) using advanced drone technologies to measure methane emissions from a working UK offshore platform. OBJECTIVE The operation assessed advanced methods for identifying, quantifying and reducing offshore methane emissions from the Neptune-operated Cygnus gas production facility in the UK Southern North Sea. Results of […]
OGA investigates proposed sale of producing fields
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has started investigating the proposed sale by Esso Exploration & Production Ltd (EEPUK) to NEO of 13 producing fields, specifically Elgin Franklin, in the North Sea. SANCTIONABLE OGA said it was concerned that the transaction was not progressing as quickly as expected. The regulatory authority has previously raised concerns generally about ”transaction drag” and the chilling […]
Ascent targets H2 for first agreement on ESG mining
Ascent Resources plc said it was making progress on multiple fronts following last year’s restructuring of its board, strategy and portfolio of interests in Cuba and Slovenia. FINANCES In its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021, the company reported revenue of £nil with closing cash at £766,000 (H1 2020: £304,000). Losses for the period were […]
Hummingbird completes GAP for Yanfolila
Hummingbird Resources plc said it had completed its GAP analysis as part of a series of programmes for its environment, social and governance (ESGs) practices near its Yanfolila gold mine in Mali, West Africa. SOCIAL World Gold Council Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs): Hummingbird’s GAP analysis was completed towards the end of Q2 2021. This is […]