Two oil and gas sub contractors were lucky to be alive after the uncontrolled collapse of a crane on the Fulmer Alpha North Sea oil platform, said the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today. FAILURES Respol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd was fined £535,000 over the incident on 11 September 2017. Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard that […]
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Two thirds construction completed of Araguaia Line I
Horizonte Minerals plc has completed 65% of the overall Araguaia Line I construction programme and 53% of the physical site ahead of first nickel targeted for early next year. PROGRESS Construction off-site of the 126km, 230kV transmission line is well advanced with more than 90% of the pylons erected and 42km of conductor cable installed, […]
SigmaRoc instals first carbon capture unit to reduce emissions from Nordkalk kilns
SigmaRoc plc has successfully installed its first carbon capture unit to reduce emissions from kilns at Nordkalk’s site in Köping, Sweden. MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY The fully scalable carbon capture system, utilising Aqualung Carbon Capture AS’s membrane technology, was the first to be implemented in the industry. The company chose the Norwegian company’s membrane technology because of […]
Hummingbird 2022 losses treble from challenges
Hummingbird Resources plc recorded more than a three-fold increase in losses while gold pour fell following issues with its mining contractor at the Yanfolila mine in Mali. FINANCES Full year results for 2022 showed revenue decreased to US$150.5 million (2021: $162.7m) while losses rose to £39.9m (2021: £12.7m). The company sold less gold at 80,445 […]
Cornish Lithium announces ‘advisory board’ six months after creation
Cornish Lithium today said that in December 2022 it established an “advisory board” experienced in environment, social and governance (ESG), public relations and finance. MEMBERS Kate Harcourt has more than 30 years’ experience across the mining industry and was appointed Cornish Lithium’s ESG officer in April 2021. She also serves as non-executive director to Condor […]
Hummingbird publishes 2022 sustainability report
Hummingbird Resources plc has published its 2022 Sustainability Report covering its gold exploration and mining operations in Mali, Liberia and Guinea. PROGRESS Aspects covered include benefits to host communities in taxes and fees paid, education, health and the company’s market gardens scheme. Hummingbird also details progress in safety; employment and training; as well as management […]