Commodities
Vast Resources gains Eureka gold mine interest after subsidiary's acquisition
AIM-listed mining company Vast Resources announced on Friday that it has acquired a 23. 75% economic interest in the Eureka gold mine in Zimbabwe through an acquisition made by a subsidiary.
Wishbone Gold's Honduran processing plant up and running
Precious metals firm Wishbone Gold announced on Friday that its Honduran processing plant is now fully operational after having suffered delays from adverse weather conditions last year.
Harvest Minerals expands capabilities as wait for product certification continues
Natural fertiliser producer Harvest Minerals has expanded its sales and processing capabilities ahead of product certification for its KPfértil remineraliser.
Ironridge Resources signs JV in 'exciting' lithium developments
Mineral exploration company Ironridge Resources announced on Friday that it has signed joint-venture agreements with Ghanaian firm Joy Transporters regarding lithium assets in the country.
Mayan Energy spurs ahead with Texan well developments
Oil and gas company Mayan Energy has enhanced production at its Morris 1 well via a workover programme to improve net production of its Texan assets to 300-500 barrels of oil per day, the company said on Friday.
Only the rain will halt Kodal Minerals' drilling programme at Bougouni
Mineral exploration and development company Kodal Minerals announced on Thursday that it plans to continue drilling on its Malian Bougouni lithium project until the start of the rainy season in June or July.
Thor Mining shares boosted amid imminent Bonya Creek acquisitions
Exploration and development company Thor Mining announced on Thursday that it is clear to proceed with the acquisition of further acreage in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Rose Petroleum's new operational team boosts progress and identifies savings
Natural resources firm Rose Petroleum’s newly assembled operational team are close to completing the first phase of well design work at the company’s 75%-owned project in the Paradox Basin, Utah.
France-Spain gas pipeline's viability questioned by European Commission
A debate regarding the economic viability of a gas pipeline connecting Spain and France has been opened up after the release of a report by the European Commission.
EU shows increased support for proposed Iran sanctions
European Union member states have begun to show increasing support for Britain, France and Germany's proposed new sanctions on Iran as part of an effort to dissuade the White House from pulling out of the Obama administration's landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
Mosman Oil and Gas reports $2m of resources at Welch project
Mosman Oil & Gas announced on Wednesday that it has identified proved reserves of 234,000 gross barrels of oil with a value of roughly $2m at its Welch Permian Basin project in Texas.
Highland Gold reaps rewards of exceptional production levels
Gold miner Highland Gold Mining saw a rise in both profits and revenues in its most recent trading year after the firm's total production exceeded guidance range.
Falcon Oil & Gas eyes up Beetaloo as fracking given go ahead
Falcon Oil & Gas announced on Tuesday that it intends to resume exploration at the Beetaloo sub-basin as soon as is practical after the Northern Territory government lifted a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in the area.
Anglo African Oil & Gas approaches production at two Congo wells
Independent oil and gas developer Anglo African Oil & Gas is close to recommencing production at the TLP-101 well at its 56% owned Tilapia oil field in the Republic of the Congo.
Commodities: Crude oil slips, base metals jump on talk of fresh Russia sanctions
Commodities fell back on Monday as traders took profits after a missile strike on parts of Syria's chemical weapons complex at the weekend passed without any immediate or obvious escalation in tensions.
Cradle Arc to sell subsidiary or embark on joint-venture after option agreement
Metals explorer Cradle Arc said on Monday that it has entered into an option agreement with Singa Holdings Zambia to establish a joint-venture or offload its subsidiary Luiri Gold Mines.
Papua Mining rockets after gold and copper systems identified at Marengo
AIM-traded mining firm Papua Mining on Monday announced that it has defined two intrusions with multiple veins at its Marengo gold project in Queensland through field mapping and rock sampling.
Goldman Sachs downgrades Vedanta as protests embroil smelter
Analysts at Goldman Sachs downgraded Vedanta Resources on Monday, citing concerns regarding the mining firm’s leverage and operational issues.
Credit Suisse raises Brent/WTI forecasts for 2018 and 2019
Credit Suisse has raised its 2018 oil price forecasts, predicting that those higher prices would hold during the following year even as OPEC barrels returned to the market.
Frontera Resources shares dip in the face of Georgian legal challenges
Independent oil and gas exploration and production firm Frontera Resources has become embroiled in a legal dispute concerning a production sharing contract (PSC) at its block 12 licence in Georgia, the company said on Monday.