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Wall Street ended a strong week narrowly mixed Friday after the market absorbed a weaker-than-expected employment report (which showed the country's unemployment rate at a four-month high of 4.6 percent - a reading of 4.5 percent had been expected) that curbed investors' bullish sentiment following three days of straight gains. Nonetheless, stocks showed their biggest weekly gains since August. For the week, the Dow was up 1.33 percent, while the Nasdaq gained 1.66 percent and the S&P 1.84 percent.
Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by about 4 to 3, on slightly lower volume, on the New York Stock Exchange.
Investors also received word from the Commerce Department that U.S. factory orders showed their biggest gain in nine months in December, rising 2.4 percent.
Crude oil surged above $59 a barrel in New York, the highest close this year, because of increasing fuel demand in the U.S. and OPEC's production cuts.
Base metals prices fell sharply on the London Metal Exchange on Friday on a report of heavy losses at a hedge fund and in the absence of Chinese buyers, dealers said. Hedge fund Red Kite Management Ltd., which posted strong gains in 2006, has suffered about a 20 percent loss in the first days of January and is now trying to stall investors who want to pull money out, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Zinc plunged the most in nine years and copper dropped to a 10-month low.
Among other LME-traded metals, nickel was today's only gainer, rising as stockpiles continued to drop, exacerbating supply tightness.
Gold futures dropped nearly $12 an ounce Friday as growth in fourth-quarter U.S. payrolls sent the U.S. dollar higher, but the metal still ended slightly higher for the week.
European sharemarkets rose to their highest closes in six years overnight - Britain's FTSE 100 traded 0.5 per cent higher, France's CAC 40 gained 0.3 per cent and Germany's DAX added 0.5 per cent. Retail stocks dominated investor attention, however mining, oil and technology stocks eased and partly offset the gains.
New Issue of Convertible Notes - Web Site
Dongara 37 Development Well Update
ARC Energy Limited advises that drilling and completion operations at the gas development well Dongara 37, operated by ARC and located in the Dongara Field in onshore Perth Basin Production Licence L2 have now been completed. The well was drilled using Century Rig 18 to a total depth of 1,691 meters measured depth. The well intersected the target Arranoo gas sand interval approximately 3 metres high to prognosis. A single lateral bore was then drilled from the main well bore to 1,697 metres measured depth. The well was then completed with 73 mm (2 7/8") production tubing. The well is currently being prepared for production testing, and tie-in operations on the Dongara 36 well will also be completed shortly. The Dongara 36 and 37 wells have successfully appraised and developed the Arranoo Pool of the Dongara Field and will provide additional production and gas sales capacity.
The current operation is moving Century Rig 18 to the location of the next well, Eremia 7, which is an oil development well following up on the success of the recent Eremia 5/6 development well.
The drilling candidates immediately following Eremia 7 are the Drakea 1, Beharra Springs Deep 1, Fresh Water Point 1 and Eutaxia 1 exploration wells, and the Beharra Springs 4 and Jingemia 11 appraisal/ development wells. The well selection and order is subject to obtaining the requisite joint venture and regulatory approvals for the various drilling candidates...... - Web Site
MARINE DIAMOND MINING IN PROGRESS - OFFSHORE NAMIBIA
Mining is currently in progress in the Diaz Point 1 (DP1) Joint Operations (JO) area in ML111 lease, offshore Namibia, where Bonaparte Diamond Mines NL ("Bonaparte") has defined an Indicated Resource of 63,000 carats (JORC compliant).
Indications from the production to date are that diamond recoveries are meeting expectations and results from initial mining operations will be reported shortly.
The MV DF Discoverer took up its position in DP1 on Saturday 27th January 2007 and mining operations have been ongoing continuously since then.......... - Web Site
OPERATIONS UPDATE - TOW CREEK & BEAR RIVER PROJECTS, ROUTT COUNTY, COLORADO, USA
MAIN POINTS
EMPEROR PURSUES RESTRUCTURE PLAN -1 February 2007
Following a strategic review undertaken by Emperor Mines Limited ("Emperor" or the "Company") together with its major shareholder DRDGold Limited ("DRDGold"), Emperor (ASX:EMP) is pursuing a restructure of the Company in order to retire debt and ensure the full potential value of Company assets can be achieved. This process has the full support of major credit providers ANZ Banking and DRDGold.
The strategic review examined potential reconfigurations of mine and exploration assets at a range of production levels, together with the attendant funding options, and concluded that the Company should consider either the divestment of key assets, or seek a suitable merger partner in order to grow the value of the Company's asset base. Emperor is now pursuing these re-structuring options and has appointed Rothschild Australia Limited to assist it in this process.
The strategic review also concluded that further capital is required to realise the full potential value of Emperor's assets. Accordingly, a new short term finance facility has been arranged with ANZ to fund the restructure process. The first tranche of this facility, totalling USD$15 million, has now been drawn down, with a further tranche expected to be finalised shortly. This facility provides Emperor with capacity to pursue several restructuring options, and will be repaid from the proceeds of the restructure.
The Company has committed to a plan to repay this facility within an agreed timeframe.
The Company has also moved to reduce corporate costs, including a reduction in staff levels at the Brisbane corporate office....... - Web Site
DECEMBER 2006 QUARTERLY OVERVIEW
Company activity and subsequent events
Emperor's gold production profile has changed significantly following the cessation of mining at Emperor's Fijian mine in early December 2006.
As a consequence, the Emperor Board has been considering a number of options to restructure and refinance the company.
On 27 December, Emperor requested voluntary suspension of trading in EMP shares as the Company required an opportunity to arrange short term funding sufficient to allow the company to pursue potential opportunities for either the sale of selected assets, or a merger with an appropriate partner company.
This process was significantly delayed during the past month, as a consequence of the Fijian military taking control of the country and deposing the constitutionally elected Qarase government, and replacing it with an interim self-appointed Government, following which members of the Fijian Military were ordered by senior commanders to occupy certain parts of the mine, and to limit or otherwise control many of the ordinary day to day activities that the company would rightfully have expected to be able to undertake.
As a consequence of the cessation of further mining at Vatukoula, combined with the ongoing political uncertainty surrounding Emperor's ability to fully realise the residual value of its Fiji assets, it has become necessary for the Company to write off much of the value of those assets.
This decision, coupled with production losses arising during the first half of the year, is expected to result in a likely loss to the Emperor group after tax of between $200million - $230million for that period. Further information will be provided in the half-yearly report, expected for release late February 2007. - Web Site
Drilling Commences at Sabeto Fiji - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - HIGHLIGHTS
WILSON RIVER - TASMANIA
BETTS TRACK - TASMANIA
TEMMA - TASMANIA
LionOre Announces Positive Results from Selkirk Pre-Feasibility Study and Approval to Proceed with Bankable Feasibility Study
Toronto, Ontario: February 2, 2007 - LionOre Mining International Ltd. (TSX/ASX: LIM, LSE: LOR, BSE: LIONORE) ("LionOre") announces positive results from the Selkirk pre-feasibility study (PFS), which confirm the deposit can be economically exploited to produce around 20,000 tonnes of payable nickel and a similar amount of copper per year for approximately 13 years. LionOre will proceed with a full Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS), which is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2007.
Commenting on the PFS, Colin Steyn, President and CEO, said "This is a positive result for future production at Tati and comes in the wake of achieving our production targets for 2006. Selkirk is, without doubt, one of the largest undeveloped nickel sulphide deposits in Africa, and has the potential to get even bigger with further drilling. The positive results of the pre-feasibility study confirm the real possibility of boosting LionOre's nickel production from Tati by approximately 260,000 tonnes over the life of Selkirk. This would substantially enhance both the project economics and the longevity of the Activox® growth projects.
The bankable feasibility study will now proceed, with a particular focus on optimizing the concentrate supply from Tati Nickel as a whole, and we expect to make a final decision on the development of Selkirk in the latter part of 2007."
The Selkirk low grade disseminated nickel sulphide deposit is located 14 kilometers south of the existing Phoenix open pit mine and forms part of Tati Nickel, 85%-owned by LionOre and 15%-owned by the Government of the Republic of Botswana. Associated with the deposit are copper, gold, palladium and platinum by-products......- Web Site
EI Viejito-1 to be Cased for Production Testing, Shallow Gas Exploration Drilling Program, Project Margarita, Onshore Gulf Coast, Texas, USA
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum NL advises that El Viejito-1 was drilled to a total depth of 1,932 metres (6,340 ft) on 31 January 2007. Wire line logs were run and indicate the presence of gas in the target Frio horizon over a 1.2 metre interval. An underlying 11 metre Vicksburg interval is also of possible interest and will be tested through production casing. Production casing is being run to total depth with completion and production testing planned to commence in14 days time. - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Exercise of Options - Web Site
Non-Executive Director Appointment
Leyshon Resources Limited ("Leyshon") (AIM & ASX: LRL) today announces that it has appointed Mr Richard Seville as a Non Executive Director. Mr Seville is a mining geologist with 25 years exploration and mine development experience gained in gold, base metals and coal projects in Australia and Africa.
The Board welcomes the appointment of Mr Seville with his mine development and exploration expertise and the value that this will add to the Company's rapid development and resource base expansion of its Zheng Guang gold project located in Heilongjiang, northern China. - Web Site
Audio Broadcast - Web Site
Shareholders Share Purchase Plan - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
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Thursday 01 February 2007 (Close of Business - New York)
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| All Ords | 5796.8 | +39.1 | Dow Jones | 12,673.68 | +51.99 | |||
| ASX100 | 4701.6 | +33.5 | S&P 500 | 1445.94 | +7.70 | |||
| ASX200 | 5814.1 | +40.7 | Nasdaq | 2468.38 | +4.45 | |||
| ASX300 | 5824.1 | +40.5 | NYSE Volume | 2,914,890,000 | ||||
| Materials (Sector) | 10,791.0 | +138.3 | US 10-Year Bond | 4.837% | +0.011 | |||
| All Ords Gold (Sub Industry) | 4409.5 | +83.0 | Gold - spot/oz | US$657.00 | +5.10 | |||
| Metals & Mining (Industry) | 3585.7 | +51.9 | Silver - spot/oz | US$13.63 | +0.18 | |||
| Energy (Sector) | 12,081.7 | +63.5 | Platinum - spot | US$1191.00 | +8.00 | |||
| AGC Macquarie Au | 4832 | +69.8 | Palladium - spot | US$343.00 | +5.00 | |||
| Hartleys Explorers Index | 15,853 | +134.5 | Uranium - spot US$/lb | US75.00 | +3.00 | |||
| Shanghai Composite | 2785.4 | -0.9 | Bridge CRB Futures Index | 393.89 | -0.48 | |||
| Hang Seng | 20,430.2 | +323.7 | Light Crude (NYM - $US per bbl.) | US$57.30 | -0.84 | |||
| Nikkei | 17,519.5 | +136.1 | Natural Gas (NYM - $US/mmbtu) | US$7.53 | -0.14 | |||
| India BSE 30 | 14,267.2 | +176.3 | Copper (LME - spot $US/tonne) | 5632 | -10 | |||
| FTSE 100 | 6282.2 | +79.1 | Lead (LME - spot $US/tonne) | 1709 | unch | |||
| German DAX | 6851.3 | +62.2 | Zinc (LME - spot $US/tonne) | 3457 | -13 | |||
| A$ = US77.40 | -0.29 | Nickel (LME - spot $US/tonne) | 39,500 | +150 | ||||
| A$ = 93.45yen | -0.46 | Aluminium (LME - spot $US/tonne) | 2869 | +48 | ||||
| A$ = 0.594Euro | -0.002 | Tin (LME - spot $US/tonne) | 11,970 | -90 | ||||
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Stocks climbed for the third straight day Thursday as an already buoyant Wall Street embraced robust consumer spending figures and largely overcame disappointment in Google Inc.'s profit report. Both the Dow Jones industrials and the Russell 2000 index of smaller companies closed at new highs.
n other economic news, the Labor Department reported the number of newly laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell by 20,000 last week to 307,000. The figure pushed the four-week average for claims to the lowest level in a year. The reading also bolstered investor confidence for the department's January unemployment report, which is due Friday.
Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by about 3 to 1, on marginally lower volume, on the New York Stock Exchange.
Crude oil and natural gas eased on signs heating-fuel stockpiles are sufficient after a government report showed a smaller-than-expected dip in U.S. gas supplies.
Gold prices in New York climbed to the highest in almost six months on speculation a rebound in commodities will increase the appeal of the metal as a hedge against inflation.
SABODALA GOLD PROJECT - NEW EASTERLY FLAT ORE ZONE AT SABODALA
Sabodala Gold Deposit
Further infill and step-out drilling at MDL's Sabodala gold deposit in southeast Senegal, west Africa has identified additional high grade mineralisation (see Attachment 1). The more significant intersections include:
MDL now recognises that the gold mineralisation also extends in a more easterly direction than believed, as exemplified by SBRC122D which intersected 36.6m @ 5.9g/t gold from 120.5m in an encouraging flat-lying structure. This hole is the furthest easterly step- out hole, 50 metres east of the company's area of infill drilling and only 100 metres vertical from the natural surface. Further follow-up drilling is planned.
Niakafiri Gold Deposit
The Niakafiri deposit is located 2.5 kilometres south of the planned Sabodala open pit.
The gold results from the 8,007 metre drilling programme completed prior to the end of 2006 demonstrate ore extensions both north and south and in a westerly direction. MDL plans to complete a further 3,700 metres of reverse circulation (RC) drilling during the March 2007 quarter (see Attachment 2). The most significant gold intersections include:
Regional Drilling
The current drilling work programme for the March quarter includes drill extension of existing holes, infill drilling and testing of new targets. The programme consists of 128 holes for 15,931 metres including 11,080 metres of RC and 4,851 of diamond drilling (DD).- Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - HIGHLIGHTS
- Web Site
Erayinia Exploration: Next Work Program - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Placement/Appendix 3B/Section 708A Notice - Web Site
Appendix 3B - New Issue Announcement - Web Site
Response to ASX Query - Web Site
Comment re: Media Speculation - Web Site
Unmarketable parcel holders - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Drillsearch Granted ATP.823P - Queensland
Drillsearch Energy Limited ("Drillsearch") is pleased to announce that it has been granted Authority to Prospect ("ATP") 823P (Queensland) covering 715 sq. kms. along the oil prone western margin of the Surat Basin, Queensland.
The ATP covers well known oil and gas productive zones and is located south/west of the town of Surat near production leases held by Mosaic Oil and others. Drillsearch will drill one well on this block in 2007. - Web Site
Quarterly Report for the Period Ended 31st December, 2006 - HIGHLIGHTS
Record Petroleum Revenue - Half Year to 31st December, 2006
| Drillsearch Group | 2006 - 6 Months | 2005 - 6 Months |
| Sales Volumes (boe) | 91,799 | 76,447 |
| Group Sales Revenues (A$) | $7,244,877 | $5,785,082 |
Increased Petroleum Volumes - 2nd Quarter to 31st December, 2006
Tintaburra Oil Project - Success Continues
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Highlights
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Drilling Report -Juha 5/Ghard-1/Yusr Nubia-1/Bina Bawi-1/Shalbah
WELL NAME: Juha 5
Oil Search reports that as at 0600 on 1 February, the Juha 5 well was at a depth of 2,987 metres and drilling ahead in 9-7/8" hole in the Ieru Formation. Drilling progress for the week was 425 metres.
Juha 5 is located 40 kilometres north-west of the Hides gas field. Three wells were drilled on the Juha structure in the early 1980s, and proved the presence of a condensate-rich gas accumulation. No gas-water-contact was located in these wells and the Juha 5 well will drill deeper on the structure with the aim of constraining the vertical gas column height. The well is targeting the Toro reservoir at a depth of around 3,000 metres subsea. The planned total depth of the well is 3,700 metres.
The well will be followed by a second well which will drill a large, untested segment adjacent to the proven segment. The objective of the two wells is to increase considerably both the proven and probable reserves.
WELL NAME: Ghard-1
Oil Search reports that as at 0600 hrs Egypt time (+3 hrs GMT) on 31 January, Ghard-1 was at a depth of 3,872 metres and was preparing to run logs. Progress for the week was 322 metres.
During the week, minor oil shows were encountered in the Kaharita Formation. At present the rig is waiting for repairs to be completed on the drive mechanism.
Ghard-1 is located in the East Ras Qattara concession, Western Desert, Egypt, 12 kilometres north-east of the recently drilled Shahd-1 discovery. Ghard-1 is Oil Search's second well in an extended drilling programme of probably four wells in the East Ras Qattara block in 2007.
The objectives of the Ghard-1 well are reservoirs in the Cretaceous Abu Roash, Bahariya and Alam El Bueib Formations, with a prognosed total depth of 3,950 metres. Production storage facilities are located in nearby adjacent concessions.
WELL NAME: Yusr Nubia-1
Oil Search reports that as at 0600 hrs Egypt time (+3 hrs GMT) on 31 January, the Yusr Nubia-1 well was at a depth of 730 metres and was drilling ahead in a 12-1/4" hole. Progress for the week was 672 metres.
Yusr Nubia-1 is located in Area ‘A', adjacent to the Gulf of Suez in the Eastern Desert, Egypt, and is the second well in a programme to drill up to fifteen exploration and development wells in the Oil Search-operated concession. Yusr Nubia will target the Nubia Sandstones which are prolific producing sands in the offshore Gulf of Suez. The Nubia Sandstone has not previously been drilled in an optimal location in the Yusr Field.
WELL NAME: Bina Bawi-1
Oil Search reports that as at 0600 hrs Iraqi time (+4hrs GMT) on 29 January, the Bina Bawi-1 well was at a depth of 3,161 metres and was drilling ahead in an 8-1/2" hole. Progress for the week was 84 metres.
The forward plan for Bina Bawi-1 remains to drill beyond the original planned total depth of 3,050 metres in order to fully evaluate the structure. Previously reported oil shows in the well will be evaluated either by drill stem test or an additional appraisal well on the structure.
Bina Bawi-1 is located in the Bina Bawi Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) located in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq. Oil Search has a 20% interest in the Bina Bawi EPSA operator, A & T Petroleum, and has the option to convert its 20% shareholding into a 10% direct interest in the Bina Bawi EPSA.
The primary objective of the Bina Bawi-1 well is the Triassic reservoir with secondary reservoir potential in the Lower Cretaceous and Jurassic sections.
WELL NAME: Shaibah-1
Oil Search reports that as at 0600 hrs Yemen time (+4 hrs GMT) on 31 January 2007, the Shaibah-1 exploration well was at a depth of 2,754 metres and drilling ahead in a 12-1/4" hole. Progress for the week was 423 metres.
Shaibah-1, in Block 43, Yemen, is located 25 kilometres SW of the Nabrajah Field. The objectives of the well are reservoirs in the Saar and Madbi Formations. The Saar Formation is primary reservoir in the recently discovered Ressib Field, located 15km northwest in adjacent Block 14. The Madbi Formation is the primary reservoir in the recently discovered Raydah Field located 10 kilometres north in Block 14, adjacent to the Block 43 license boundary. Shaibah-1 is located on trend with the Ressib and Raydah Fields. The prognosed total depth is approximately 3,240 metres. - Web Site
Retirement of Director - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Share Purchase Plan - Web Site
BEIBU GULF, CHINA OIL FIELDS DECLARED COMMERCIAL
JOINT VENTURE MOVES TOWARD DEVELOPMENT
Petsec Energy Ltd (ASX, PSA)
Commenting on Tuesday's press release by ROC Oil, operator of the Block 22/12 joint venture, Beibu Gulf, China, Petsec Chairman Mr Terry Fern said
"The announcement of commerciality of the 6.12 and 6.12 South oil discoveries and joint venture agreement to proceed towards commercial development, represents major progress in the development of the six oil field discoveries in the block and hopefully oil production by late 2008."
The joint venture has completed the feasibility study on its Wei 6.12 and 6.12 South discoveries, concluded that the fields can be commercially developed, and recommends that development proceed.
Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) work has commenced and a Final Investment Decision (FID) is expected in the second half of 2007 which could allow production by late 2008.
Design of production facilities would allow for the expected oil accumulations in the two prospects adjacent to, and the three prospects within four kilometres of, the 6.12 South oil discovery.
Reservoir modelling indicates that the most likely oil in place and upside for the 6.12/6.12 South oil discoveries ranges from 56 to 78 million barrels of oil, and recoverable oil from 19 to 27 million barrels of oil. This represents 4.75 to 6.75 million barrels of oil to Petsec Energy or 2.33 to 3.31 million barrels should China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) back-in for 51%.
It is anticipated that the Slither and Footwall prospects adjacent to the 6.12 South discovery would also be productive and these could increase oil in place to 83 to 108 million barrels of oil, adding a further 10 million barrels of recoverable oil for a total recovery of 29 to 37 million barrels of oil in the 6.12/6.12 South structure. This represents 7.25 to 9.25 million barrels to Petsec Energy or 3.55 to 4.53 million barrels should CNOOC backin for 51%.
The remaining three prospects within four kilometres of the 6.12 South oil discovery, have a mapped potential (P 50) of 150 million barrels of oil in place and it is hoped that these will be drilled this year.
Initial production for 6.12/6.12 South is indicated at 10,000 to 15,000 barrels of oil per day and potentially a ten year life, while facilities would be sized at possibly twice that rate to accommodate further discoveries in the nearby prospects.
Design of the facilities would allow for expansion to accommodate potential development of the four other oil field discoveries in the Block to the South which have an estimated (P 50) oil in place of some 240 million barrels of oil which is heavier and more viscous than the 6.12 area oil. - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Issue of Incentive Options to Staff - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Rio Tinto continues iron ore port expansions with Cape Lambert approval
Rio Tinto today announced a further expansion of its iron ore export capacity in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Nameplate annual capacity at Cape Lambert port will be increased from 55 to 80 million tonnes for an investment of US$860 million (Rio Tinto share US$456 million).
Following completion of the expansion scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2008, Rio Tinto's mine, rail and port capacity in the Pilbara will be matched, and capable of exporting 220 million tonnes per year.
The port at Cape Lambert is owned by Robe River Iron Associates and is operated by Pilbara Iron, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto.
Rio Tinto Iron Ore chief executive Sam Walsh said, "The Cape Lambert expansion, our third recent port expansion, will allow Rio Tinto to continue to maximise its production from the Pilbara, retaining its position as Australia's leading iron ore producer and a major global player."
Since 2003, Rio Tinto has completed the first stage of an upgrade to its Parker Point port in Dampier which increased annual capacity from 74 to 116 million tonnes. Work is continuing on the second stage at Parker Point, which by late 2007 will increase capacity at Dampier to 140 million tonnes a year.
A further US$130 million will be invested in sustaining and environmental capital works at the Cape Lambert port to support the increased levels of production.
The Cape Lambert upgrade brings Rio Tinto's expenditure in the Pilbara on infrastructure projects and facilities development close to US$5 billion since 2003. These projects continue to be completed on time and within budget.
The Cape Lambert project is subject to relevant government approvals. - Web Site
Record growth in earnings, investment and dividend
Preliminary Final Report - Web Site
Audio Broadcast - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
ACCC: To Consider Santos' New Proposal to Acquire QGC - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Pre-Quotation Disclosure - Web Site
Corporate Governance Policies - Web Site
Corporate Governance Statement - Web Site
Completion of Agreement to Purchase Mining Tenements - Web Site
Option Terms - Web Site
Escrowed Shares - Web Site
Top 20 shareholders - Web Site
Constitution - Web Site
Distribution Schedule - Web Site
Appendix 1A: ASX Listing application and agreement - Web Site
ASX Circular: Commencement of Official Quotation - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report
Cibaliung Gold Project - Indonesia
Project Generation - Indonesia
Expenditure
- Web Site
ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006
Allstate Explorations NL (Subject to Deed of Company Arrangement), Manager of the Beaconsfield Mine Joint Venture ("BMJV"), has not yet released its Activities Report for the quarter ended 31 December 2006.
As Beaconsfield Gold ("Company") is reliant on the BMJV Manager for receipt of information to complete its Activities Report, the Company will release its report for the quarter ended 31 December 2006 as soon as all of that information is available.
- Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Resignation of Alternate Director - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Assay Results from Drilling, Kihabe Zinc Project, Botswana
Mount Burgess Mining N.L. 100%
Further assay results using the ICP-OES method have been received from RC resource infill drilling on the above project, (see diagram attached).
Section 11,900E
| KRC082 | 11,894E/10,094N, Dip - 60 deg, Azimuth 159 deg. Drilled to test for mineralisation down to 100m RL and also to test for extensions to mineralisation to the north east. The hanging wall dolomite/quartzite contact was logged at 117m. |
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End of Hole 120m
The above results are from an infill resource drilling programme conducted by the Company to upgrade this 2.4km long zone of zinc, lead, silver, copper and vanadium mineralisation to a JORC compliant resource.
These results indicate the potential for this zone of mineralisation to extend both at depth and further to the east. Further drilling on the northern side of section 12,000E and east of section 12,000E will be conducted to test this.
These results are provisional and are subject to recheck by an independent laboratory. For an initial resource calculation the Company has engaged an independent laboratory to recheck some 1,800 samples. Of these, 1,200 samples have now been rechecked and the remaining 600 samples are currently being processed in the laboratory.
- Web Site
UraniumSA Limited Shareholding
Stellar Resources is pleased to announce that as a result of it's shareholding in UraniumSA Limited (USA), the Company was issued some 5.13 million loyalty options in USA, on 1 February, 2007.
Stellar holds some 10.26 million shares, or 16% of the issued capital of USA with a market value in excess of $4 million, as at 31 January, 2007. Both the shares and the newly issued loyalty options will remain in escrow until 18 October 2008. The value of this investment represents more than 20 percent of Stellar's total current market capitalisation.
USA has recently announced its plans to commence in the March 2007 quarter, a detailed EM survey to collect more airborne data over Stellar's joint venture area, prior to planning drill testing which is scheduled for the June quarter 2007. USA's joint venture with Stellar covers over 2,500km2 of prospective palaeochannel ground in the Tarcoola region of central South Australia, a State which actively encourages uranium exploration and production.
- Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice x3 - Web Site
Audio Broadcast re Erayinia Next Work Program - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Acquisition of Iron Ore increases sales - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Pardoo Magnetite Potential Confirmed - Web Site
Response to ASX Share Price Query - Web Site
Appointment of Director & Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appointment of Director - Web Site
Daily Share Buy-Back Notice - Web Site
QUARTERLY REPORT for the three months ended 31 December 2006 - HIGHLIGHTS
WEEKLY DRILLING REPORT
The Directors of Amadeus Energy Limited wish to announce the weekly drilling update report as follows:
Exploration wells:
Helmers Unit # 1
Type: Oil development
Location: White Eagle Project, Stafford County, Kansas
Target Depth: 3,700 feet - Arbuckle and Lansing Kansas City zones Working Interest: 85%
Operator: TNT Engineering Inc– Wichita Falls, Texas.
Status: The well is expected to be spudded later this week, subject to weather conditions in Kansas. - Web Site
Quarterly Activity Report for quarter ending 31 December 2006
Alto Energy International Limited (ASX:AOI) (Alto) is pleased to provide its Quarterly Activity Report for the Quarter ending 31 December 2006. Highlights for the quarter and subsequently:
Operations Highlights:
Corporate Highlights:
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Operations Report - High Island-1 Well - Web Site
WAS: Placement in Aviva Corporation Ltd - Web Site
December 2006 Quarterly Activities Report - Web Site
Full Year Results Presentation - Web Site
BHP Billiton Plc - Transaction In Shares - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
PETRATHERM-BEACH IN GEOTHERMAL JOINT VENTURE
A new geothermal or "hot rock" energy joint venture potentially worth tens of millions of dollars has been announced between Petratherm Limited (ASX code: PTR) and Beach Petroleum Limited (BPT).
The agreement significantly underpins the commercial development of Petratherm's advanced and successful Paralana hot rock energy project just 11 kilometres from the Beverley uranium mine, and 130 kilometres east of Leigh Creek in South Australia.
This could see Paralana producing Australia's first large-scale commercial geothermal electricity supplies by the end of 2009, with potential to expand to base load supply.
Paralana is currently 100%-owned by Petratherm and has in its first two development stages already achieved one of the country's highest "hot rock" temperature indicators. Stage 3 will involve two new wells close to the Paralana test well, thermal resource definition, circulation tests and the establishment of an underground heat exchanger.... - Web Site
BEACH PETROLEUM SURGES TO FIRST HALF REVENUE RECORD
Beach Petroleum Ltd has surged to a record revenue of $165million for the six months ended December 31, 2006, almost triple the sales revenue of $45.7million for the previous corresponding half year, as a result of the acquisition of the Delhi Petroleum assets in the first half of the financial year.
The rise in revenue, combined with the start of oil production from the Basker and Manta oil fields in Bass Strait and the completion of development drilling in the Tipton West coal seam gas field in Queensland in the half year represent key achievements for Beach Petroleum.
High initial success rates from drilling operations in Beach Petroleum's tenements as part of the Cooper Oil Project have also been highly encouraging. During the December quarter Beach Petroleum's market capitalisation reached over $1billion.
The company also participated in 25 wells during the December quarter with a 68 per cent success overall rate, including a 100 per cent success rate in the 11 wells drilled as part of the Cooper Oil Project.
Production
Production for the quarter was 2,278 kboe (thousand barrels of oil equivalent) down 6 per cent on the September 2006 quarter due to an 8 per cent decline in Cooper Basin gas production volumes but partially offset by an 8 per cent increase in Cooper/Eromanga oil production and start of oil production from the Basker Manta project in the Gippsland basin.
Revenue
Beach's share of proceeds from petroleum sales for the December 2006 quarter was $80.7 million, down 10 per cent from the previous quarter due to the decline in gas sales, partially offset by the realised oil price after hedging for the quarter. Sales revenue for the first six months of the year reached record levels of $170.2 million.
Cooper Oil Project
During the quarter Beach participated in 11 wells associated with the Cooper Oil Project, operated by Santos, with a 100% success rate. The program resulted on one new oil field discovery in the Pasticcio-1 (Beach 20.21%) well, five successful oil appraisal wells in the Yanda and Wackett fields (Beach 20%) and five successful oil development wells which were drilled in the Yanda Field.
Beach Petroleum managing director, Reg Nelson, said, "The December quarter marked a significant point in the development of the company through the start of oil production in Bass Strait, the successful integration of the Delhi Petroleum assets and the consequent growth in the company's market capitalisation."
Mr Nelson said, "The high success rates from drilling so far in the Cooper Oil Project support our view that the Cooper Basin asset still retains significant upside potential for Beach Petroleum."
The completion of development drilling and the start of dewatering operations at the Tipton west coal seam gas project and Beach Petroleum's new geothermal energy joint venture with Petratherm have opened significant new opportunities for growth in the company, Mr Nelson added.- Web Site
DLS ann: Extension of call option with BPT re GOG - Web Site
Section 708A Notice - Web Site
Response to ASX Query - Web Site
Sydney Mining Club Presentation - Web Site
Disclosure Document - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Appendix 3B: Issue of Employee Options - Web Site
Boardroom Audio Broadcast - Web Site
Exploration Update - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - SUMMARY
Key events during the quarter were:
Appendix to December 2006 Quarterly Report - Web Site
Tintaburra Weekly Update - Web Site
Quarterly Overview Media Release - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Koyunlu-1 Well Test Results
Operations
The operator reported that acidisation and testing of the upper Garzan Limestone Formation has been completed. After acidisation, 579 barrels of water with minor heavy oil cut, decreasing with time, were recovered by swabbing.
The well has been suspended pending a decision on further testing and the rig has been released.
Discussion of Well Results
The test results have been disappointing considering the impressive oil shows obtained during drilling and the indications of hydrocarbons from wire-line log interpretations. The tests suggest that the Garzan fractured limestone reservoir at this location, has a column of heavy oil which may not be capable of production due to a combination of low reservoir permeability and high oil viscosity.
The well has been suspended so that the option to conduct further tests, possibly with different equipment, is available should the joint venture decide to do so.
Despite the disappointing result in Koyunlu-1, the presence of heavy oil provides encouragement for exploration for producible oil which may be trapped up-dip of the well in structural culminations. The Koyunlu-1 well is located approximately centrally in a 25 kilometre long trend of structural highs at target Garzan and Mardin Formation level.
The Joint Venture is presently considering the acquisition of new seismic data to be able to locate the second earning well for Eureka on a structural closure, up-dip of the heavy oil column in the Koyunlu-1 well. - Web Site
Sign MOU with Anglo Coal for 40MW CMM Power Proj at Moranbah - Web Site
Allotment of Consideration Shares - Web Site
Heritage Offer declared unconditional - Revised - Web Site
Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Director & Chief Executive changes - Web Site
Annual Statement of Reserves & Resources - Web Site
Full Year Results - 31 December 2006 - Web Site
Commitments Test Entity - Second Quarter Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Reinstatement to Official Quotation - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - KEY POINTS
WEST WHUNDO COPPER-ZINC MINE
COPPER-ZINC
Whundo Deposit
West Whundo Deposit
Ayshia Zinc Deposit
NICKEL
Radio Hill Nickel Project
Sholl B2 Nickel Project
Razerline Nickel Deposit
EXPLORATION
CORPORATE
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Intends to list Nachingwea nickel property in Canada - Web Site
Appendix 3B: Exercise of Options - Web Site
Quarterly Correction - Wilson Working Interests - Web Site
Trading Halt - Web Site
Renounceable Rights Issue - Outcome - Web Site
Gawler Receives Offers to Grant NT Exploration Licences - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
ONGOING EXPLORATION INCREASES RESOURCES AT GREAT BASIN GOLD'S BURNSTONE PROJECT
- Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Comment re: West Australian Newspaper Article - 31/01/07 - Web Site
Suspension from Official Quotation - Web Site
Media Release - Kalkaroo Resource Exceeds 100 Million Tonnes - Web Site
Trading Halt - Web Site
Notification from LionOre Australia Avalon Pty Ltd - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activity Report
Fourth Quarter Highlights:
- Completion of the Cambior transaction
- Gold production of 219,972 ozs
- Sixth consecutive annual dividend of $CAD0.07 declared
- Announcement of the OMAI Bauxite sale
Mine Production and Development
Production at all operating properties totalled 219,972 ounces of gold in the quarter. Production includes full quarter production from Sadiola and Yatela mines in Mali, Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana and Mupane mine in Botswana, and close to two months production from Rosebel mine in Surinam, Doyon Division and Sleeping Giant in Canada, following the acquisition of Cambior on November 8, 2006.
The focus for the fourth quarter was the integration of IAMGOLD's newly acquired assets and people resulting from the transaction completed November 8, 2006.
At Sadiola, optimization work on the pre-feasibility of the Deep Sulphide project continued through the quarter to determine the viability of this deposit. Results should be available shortly.
At Tarkwa, it was announced in late November that the 2nd phase mill expansion will go ahead. The first part of this project relates to expansion of the existing Carbon-in-Leach ("CIL") process plant facility to increase current capacity. The second part of this project is an expansion of Tarkwa's North Heap Leach facility which will enable the continuation of stacking at the North facility until June 2011. The total cost is expected to be $US 175 million.
Exploration Activity
During the quarter at Camp Caiman in French Guiana, the application to obtain the required operating permits was resubmitted after the original application was withdrawn in October. The revised application will be reviewed and public consultations will occur in the first quarter of 2007. It is expected these permits will be mid year 2007.
At La Arena in Peru, the fourth quarter work focused on the completion of the pre-feasibility. The study is currently being reviewed internally.
At Buckreef, drilling continued throughout the quarter to further develop the resource and to test additional targets. Work also continued to identify new targets on the highly prospective 40km tenement strip.
There were 2 drill rigs on site at Quimsacocha, located in Ecuador, during the fourth quarter to complete the 2006 drill program. Drilling was focused on new targets identified through various geophysical methods and are located outside the zone containing the known resource. Work also continued on other aspects of this project toward the next stage of development.
Work also continued on various other exploration projects in Tanzania, Senegal, Argentina and Brazil.
Corporate Activity
On November 8, 2006 IAMGOLD completed the structured Plan of Arrangement with Cambior Inc. Under this arrangement, Cambior shareholders received 0.42 IAMGOLD shares for each Cambior share. This $3 billion transaction created the tenth largest publicly traded primary gold producer in the world. Cambior's shareholders voted in favour of Plan of Arrangement on November 7th, 2006. The formal closing of this transaction occurred November 8, 2006.
On December 21, 2006, IAMGOLD announced its intention to delist from the ASX, effective March 30, 2007. Additional information about the delisting can be found at www.iamgold.com.- Web Site
STB's ann Nickel Sulphide Drilling Underway - Web Site
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006
GROUP HIGHLIGHTS
OPERATIONS HIGHLIGHTS
EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHTS
GOLD
NICKEL
HIGH-GRADE RAB/AIRCORE DRILLING RESULTS
The Board of Integra Mining Limited (Integra) is pleased to announce recently received results from RAB/Aircore drilling programmes completed at the Lady Eileen Prospect and the Salt Creek Prospect (Figure 1) including:
Lady Eileen
Salt Creek
Quarterly Report - Highlights
Aldiss Randalls Gold Project Western Australia
Oodnadatta Project South Australia
Corporate
Appendix 3B: Conversion of Listed Notes & option movements - Web Site
SERAM (NON BULA) BLOCK COMPLETES OIL LIFTING
On January 30th 2007 the loadout 362,112 barrels (shore calculation) of HSFO (High Sulphur Fuel Oil) to the tanker Ocean Pride was completed.
The previous lifting of 361,101 net barrels was completed on November 2nd 2006. - Web Site
QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT - HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER
Commences 2007 Exploration Programme - Web Site
s708 Notice & Appendix 3B - exercise of unlisted options - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Weekly Drilling Report - Thungo 13 - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
First Shipment of Jack Hills Iron Ore - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Yambarra Farm-In for Diamonds - Web Site
Completes 5th Diamond Sale - KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
+12% massive nickel sulphides NMD004 at Denny Bore - Web Site
Notice of Despatch - Bidder's Statement - Web Site
Key Strategic Copper Exploration Tenement Acquired - Web Site
Origin completes acquisition of Sun Retail - Web Site
PNG Gas Commercialisation Update 1 February 2007
The PNG Gas Project participants have recently completed an intensive review of development options for the PNG Gas Project, which commenced when APC withdrew from building the Australian portion of pipeline in mid- 2006.
Oil Search and its partners have also fully evaluated a range of other development options for gas at Hides and Kutubu and have identified a number of projects that have demonstrably higher value and return potential than the PNG Gas Project to Australia. These projects include the sale of gas for a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) or petrochemical development, which take advantage of a material increase in world gas and oil prices.
In light of the superior returns that may be achieved from these alternative opportunities, the PNG Gas Project participants have agreed to suspend work on the Project and concentrate development of the Hides and Kutubu resource into higher value projects. As such, the agreement that links the Hides and Kutubu fields to underwrite reserves for the Project has not been renewed.
Peter Botten, Oil Search's Managing Director said:
"Oil Search and its partners have dedicated considerable time and effort to fully evaluating the PNG Gas Project. This work included the analysis of a staged development of the PNG Gas Project, with a revised pipeline route through Mt. Isa. The Project participants sought expressions of interest from pipeline builders/owners for construction of the revised configuration and received a positive response. The submissions confirmed Oil Search's belief that the PNG Gas Project is an attractive investment option, based on appropriate cost control and continued strong market support.
Nonetheless, it is clear that the alternative development options, including LNG, petrochemicals and other in-country options, which were not present two years ago, are now demonstrably more attractive and cannot be ignored. The gas prices that can be realised from these projects are not constrained by the local market conditions in Eastern Australia, which are dominated by large volumes of competitively priced coal.
Although it is disappointing that activities have ceased on the PNG Gas Project, the alternative development options now represent an opportunity to deliver superior returns, and will add significant medium and long term value and growth potential for both Oil Search and Papua New Guinea". ......- Web Site
PNG Gas Commercialisation Update - Presentation - Web Site
Acquisition of high-grade zinc deposit - HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Highlights
Koffiefontein - Competition Commission Approval
Petra Diamonds Limited ('Petra'), the AIM-quoted and ASX-listed diamond group, announces that the South African Competition Commission has approved the acquisition of the assets associated with Koffiefontein diamond mine ('
Koffiefontein') by its wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Diamond Mines (Pty) Limited ('BDM'), from De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited ('De Beers'). This approval was a condition to completion of the acquisition.... - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Corrected Copy - Web Site
Media Release - China J/V moves toward Development - Web Site
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006 - HIGHLIGHTS
Koolyanobbing Project
Cockatoo Island Project (100%)
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Cape Lambert port expansions approval - Web Site
Resignation of Managing Director - Web Site
QUARTERLY REPORT - HIGHLIGHTS
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Appendix 3B
Bonus Option Shareholder Information - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
CAMDEN GAS PROJECT SURFACE TO IN-SEAM (SIS) DRILLING PROGRAM -1 February 2007
Sydney Gas Ltd is pleased to advise that the Camden Joint Venture has commenced drilling of the third SIS well EM 34 on 11 January 2007. Rig 16 is currently completing the directional build to the top of the Bulli seam in preparation for drilling the horizontal section. As of 30 January 2007, the well is at a depth of 864.8 metres (MD).
EM 34 will be drilled to test the horizontal production performance of the Bulli seam; nearby vertical wells have already demonstrated good production potential. Average coal thickness is expected to be 3.5 metres at a true vertical depth of approximately 650 metres (TVD). Approximately 1,500 metres will be drilled horizontally in the coal seam section. The duration of drilling this well is estimated to be 25 days.
A higher flow rate and hence higher ultimate recovery is expected compared to a vertical well due to a larger drainage area to be swept by a SIS well. Reservoir simulation studies indicate well performance of 2-6 times that of a vertical well depending on reservoir heterogeneity.
It is anticipated that further application of this drilling technique will allow commercial exploitation of gas reserves that may otherwise be difficult to access because of land use constraints. The Joint Venture proposes to drill up to a further four SIS wells during this financial year.
AGL Energy Ltd is the operator of the Camden Gas Project in a 50-50 joint Venture with Sydney Gas Ltd. - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Audio Broadcast - Web Site
CANADIAN REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN URANIUM POLITICS
DUNDEE SECURITIES INVESTMENT RESEARCH REPORT
Australian Uranium Politics - An Update - Web Site
Open Briefing.Thundelarra.Copernicus & Uranium Update - Web Site
Copper Concentrate Sales agreement - Web Site
Completes Acquisition of Linde Gas P/L - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Correction - Web Site
Change in substantial holding from AXA - Web Site
Commitments Test Entity - Second Quarter Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Commitments Test Entity - Fourth Quarter Report - Web Site
GNL's ann: Eraynia Exploration - Next Work Program - Web Site
MUR ann: Secures 50% Interest In Maroochydore Copper Proj - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report
Atlas Reports On Excellent Quarter - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
HRS: Acquisition of Qld Coal Interest - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Weekly Drilling Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report
Expanding Chinese Interest in AM-lite - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Introduction and Highlights
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - HIGHLIGHTS
COAL
Isaac Plains Coal Mine
Belvedere Coal Underground Project
Peak Downs East Underground Coal Project
Moçambique Coal Project
IRON ORE
Pre-Feasibility Study
Exploration
CORPORATE
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Change of Chairman - Web Site
Commitments Test Entity - Second Quarter Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Highlights
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - HIGHLIGHTS
TOUQUOY GOLD PROJECT - Nova Scotia Canada
PERMITTING
FEASIBILITY STUDY
EXPLORATION
CORPORATE
Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
CAP Cancellation: Incorrect ASX Code - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Commitments Test Entity - Fourth Quarter Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Highlights
Corporate Activities
Throughout the quarter, a number of corporate opportunities and projects continued to be advanced. The company's cash and investment position at the end of the quarter stood at $5.2M. A total of 2.075M unlisted options were issued as part of the company's ESOP (Employee Share Option Plan) during the quarter at various strike prices between $0.35 and $0.45.
Exploration Activities
During the quarter, exploration continued on Apex's Australian properties, with the highlight being the inception of a new nickel exploration joint venture on Barrick Gold's Lawlers gold mine tenements in the Leinster district of the North Eastern Goldfields. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - HIGHLIGHTS
MEXICO
AUSTRALIA
CORPORATE
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
AZURE MINERALS GROWTH STRATEGY ON TRACK
Emerging precious and base metals explorer, Azure Minerals Limited ("Azure") (ASX: AZS) today released a summary of the Company's activities for the quarter ending 31 December 2006.
Azure Managing Director, Mr Tony Rovira, said that the quarter was an exciting and dynamic time. Highlights during the quarter included an intensive exploration program in Mexico that continued to deliver promising results and shareholder approval to change the Company's name from Nickel Australia.
"Azure Minerals, better reflects the wider nature of our target commodities," said Mr Rovira. "We are pleased that our shareholders overwhelmingly supported the decision to focus on a broader range of commodities in Mexico which continues to reward us with positive results."
Drilling in Azure's Mexican projects discovered high grade copper and silver mineralisation (up to 8.5% copper and 57g/t silver) at the Potreritos project. Additionally, molybdenum-copper mineralisation was identified at Pozo de Nacho. Further drilling on Potreritos is scheduled for February, with drilling on Pozo de Nacho to follow in the Quarter.
Azure was attracted to Mexico due to its low sovereign risk, attractive commercial environment and a government committed to natural resource development. The Sierra Madre region in northern Mexico hosts one of the most prospective and yet under-explored mineral provinces in the world, containing numerous world-class copper, gold and silver mines.
"Best of all, we have a very active drilling program to follow up these results commencing in February and continuing throughout the first half of 2007," continued Mr Rovira. "Only drilling will result in the discovery of ore bodies and as a result, we are committed to our intensive exploration program."
During the quarter, Azure further advanced its Splinter project near Esperance in Western Australia, with a RC drilling program completed in December. Wide zones of high grade magnetite mineralisation were intersected, with initial metallurgical work reporting positive magnetite recovery and concentrate grade results.
"We believe that Splinter has excellent potential for hosting large scale magnetite style iron ore deposits, in a similar fashion to the Southdown magnetite project," he said. "In light of the excellent results we continue to receive from our Mexican projects, we are currently reviewing options for Splinter in order to determine the best way to expedite this project's growth." - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Highlights – December 2006 Quarterly Report
Kingsgate Molybdenum-Bismuth (Mo-Bi) Project, New England NSW
Seven Hills Gold (Au) Prospect, New England NSW
Galala Range Molybdenum-Tungsten-Gold (Mo-W-Au) Project, North Queensland
Running Brook Copper-Gold (Cu-Au) Project, North Queensland
Kirwans Tungsten (W) Project, New Zealand
Corporate & Other Important Developments
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Results of Meeting of Convertible Note Holders - Web Site
Weekly Exploration Update
Project: Oyster Creek
Prospect: Oyster Creek
Well: Harrison-1 Brazoria County, Texas, Slawson Exploration Operator, Antares 75%
The Harrison-1 well is currently ready for production testing. Severe rain has meant the location is requiring some repair before production testing can commence.
Project: Oyster Creek
Prospect: Scott
Well: Scott-2 Brazoria County, Texas, Slawson Exploration Operator, Antares 67.5%
The Scott-2 well spudded at 20:00 on 25 January 2007. The rig is currently drilling ahead at a depth of 2,985 feet after setting surface casing at 2,582 feet.
Project: New Taiton
Prospect: New Taiton
Well: Ilse-1 Wharton County, Texas, S. Lavon Evans, Jr., Operating Company, Inc. Operator, Antares 25%
The Ilse-1 well spudded on 1 December 2006 and has now completed the 12 ¼ inch hole section to a depth of 10,636 feet. Wireline logs were run and 9 5/8" casing has been run and cemented to the bottom of the hole. Work is now almost complete in converting to an oil based mud system prior to drilling ahead.
Project: Little Bear
Prospect: Garcitas Ranch
Well: Garcitas Ranch C-1 Victoria County, Texas, Hollimon Oil Corporation Operator, Antares 23.5%
The Garcitas Ranch C-1 well reached a final TD of 13,030 feet, wireline logs were run and preparations are now underway to run casing prior to a production testing program.
The Middle Wilcox encountered gas sands in line with pre-drill expectations.
This is a highly competitive environment and the operator has declared this well a "tight hole" and stated it is imperative that the joint venture partners limit information released on this well for the time being, which Antares feels would be in the best interests of shareholders.
Howard McLaughlin, Managing Director of Antares Energy stated: "This is an excellent result for this well and prospect, above our initial expectations, and we would anticipate a number of additional wells will be required to develop this field in the near future"
Please note that a "tight hole" is a commonly used term in the oil and gas industry that severely limits the amount of sensitive information released on a well, usually in order to preserve a competitive advantage. The term has nothing to do with porosity or reservoir quality.- Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Report - HIGHLIGHTS
ELLENDALE 9 NORTH ALLUVIALS
TERRACE 5
ELLENDALE 4 ALLUVIALS
DIAMOND INVENTORY
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
BHP Billiton plc - Transaction in Shares - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Extension to Call Option - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Audio Broadcast - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Commitments Test Entity - Second Quarter Report - Web Site
Hdr Corr:Convertible Notes:Quarterly Report to Trustee/ASIC - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report
Kyrgyz Republic Oil Projects - Overview
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Highlights of the Quarter
Corporate
Sulphide & Uranium Studies
Oxide Mining Operations
Exploration
Second Quarter Activities Report
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report
PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES
Janovice Gas Field (60% interest)
Apart from a short shut-in period to conduct a production test, which confirmed previous results, production from the field was maintained throughout the quarter at a rate of about of 34,000 cubic meters per day (1.2 million cubic feet per day). The gas price in the Czech Republic is still remains healthy and the outlook for 2007 is good.
Krásná Oil Field (75% reducing to 50% after payout)
During the quarter the field produced 485 cubic meters (3060 barrels) of fluid with KS4 contributing 274 cubic metres of dry oil (1732 barrels) while the remainder from KS7 was a roughly equal mixture of oil and water.
On 18th December 2006 the field was shut for the winter during which time the data from the long-term test of KS4 will be integrated in to the reservoir model in order to understand better the field and its performance.
Raskovice - Morávka (60%)
Integration of the geophysical and geological interpretations of the permit was completed and a number of exploration tools are under consideration for the next stage, which is to build on the initial seismic reconnaissance grid. It is anticipated that a choice of exploration strategy will be made in the early part of 2007.
Mosnov, 90% interest (contributing 100%)
As previously announced the Mo-1 Skotnice well was spudded on November 28th 2006 at a location between the depleted Kremlin gas field to the north and the Priobor-Klokocov Field to the south. It is reported that the latter produced 23 billion cubic feet of gas between 1945 and 1984 at rates of up to 5 million cubic feet per day. The Skotnice prospect was defined by 28 coal exploration holes, 0.5 - 1 kilometre apart and the target was Tertiary sandstones in a potential trap at a depth of about 400 metres and sandstones within the Carboniferous section not far beneath. The location is very close to and updip of a coal exploration hole from which a gas flow of 80,000 cubic metres (approximately 2.8 million cubic feet per day) was recorded in 1961, some two years after it had been drilled.
The well reached the final total depth of 430m on December 8th 2006 and although only minor shows of gas were recorded while drilling, the analysis of the wireline logs indicated the presence of a 3.2m gas column in a good quality Miocene sandstone reservoir with up to 17% porosity. Measurements of plugs from the core in the Miocene Karpat reservoir indicate porosities in the range 12- 25% and permeabilities of 600 – 2 300 millidarcies, yet no flow was measured when the section was tested and this remains the case. It is not clear why such a reservoir failed to produce a flow. It may be due to damage to the formation while drilling and/or while cementing the production string; it may also be due to inadequate perforating. The operator is preparing a program of remedial steps to resolve the problem....- Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Highlights
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Results of Annual General Meeting & Presentation - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Zeta Prospect - Extension Drill Results - Maun Copper Project in NW Botswana
This drilling has extended the Zeta copper-silver mineralisation by 800m to the SW and follows the recently released results which showed intersections significantly higher grade than the current average grade of the Zeta Inferred Copper Resource (20Mt @ 1.2% Cu). - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Cape Barren Island Tasmania - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
HDR Corr: Yandal Project Drill Results - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Conversion of Listed Options - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report
Constitution
Appendix 1A: ASX Listing application and agreement
ASX Circular: Commencement of Official Quotation
Proforma Consolidated Balance Sheet
Updated Statement of Commitments based on funds raised
Restricted Securities
Confirmation of Settlement
Terms & Conditions of Options for Martin Place Sec P/L
Top 20 shareholders
Distribution Schedule
Pre-Quotation Dsiclosure
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Close of non renounceable entitlements issue
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE QUARTER
CLONCURRY COPPER PROJECT, NW QUEENSLAND (EXCO 100%)
WHITE DAM GOLD PROJECT, SOUTH AUSTRALIA (EXCO 100%)
CORPORATE
Response to Western Australian Newspaper Article - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Activities Report for the Quarter Ended 31 December 2006 - Highlights
Gold - Redemption Joint Venture, Coolgardie
(Focus Minerals Ltd. - 80%, Committee Bay Resources Limited - 20%)
Corporate
West Florence Colorado USA Participation Agreement - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
ADDITIONAL URANIUM MINERALISATION - ARGENTINA - Highlights
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
Results of Meeting - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Company Secretary Appointment/Resignation - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Commitments Test Entity - Second Quarter Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
BPT Weekly Drilling Report 31 January 2007 - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Results of EGM - Web Site
Kainantu Project - Refinancing Update - Web Site
First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Commercialisation of Patented Technology - Web Site
Third Quarter Cashflow Report
Second Quarter Activities Report - KEY ACTIVITIES
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Clarification Statement - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - HIGHLIGHTS
BOOLAOO PROJECT
Field activities during November and December at the Boolaloo Project in the West Pilbara region of Western Australia, continued to discover new outcropping copper-gold mineralisation in the Minga Bore region:
An extensive exploration campaign is scheduled during the next four months, with drill testing at the K15 and K16 prospects planned to commence in late February.
Regional exploration will be accelerated with the aim of quickly assessing the extent of the mineralised system in the Minga Bore area as well as the potential for other systems within the remainder of the Boolaloo project area.
KALGOORLIE NICKEL JOINT VENTURE
Joint Venture partner Breakaway Resources (earning 60%) commenced active exploration of the highly prospective Golden Valley prospect in the Kalgoorlie region of Western Australia during the December quarter.
CORPORATE STRATEGY
The Company is focussed on aggressive exploration of the Boolaloo copper-gold project. Drilling of the K15 and K16 mineralised structures will be completed to confirm the grade and style of mineralisation at depth. In parallel regional exploration will be completed to locate or expand new areas of mineralisation.
Rationalisation of other projects will continue to be actively pursued.- Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Gippsland PEP162 Exploration Update - Web Site
Expiry of Options - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Details of Uranium Rights Spin-Off - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report
PROGRESS
PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Section 708A(5)(e) & Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice x 5 - Web Site
Results of General Meeting - Web Site
December 2006 Quarter Progress Report
Sales of 1,104,600 tonnes in the December 2006 quarter were up 8% on the corresponding quarter last
year. However, on an annualised basis of 4.4 million tonnes, sales were marginally below the target rate of
4.5 million tonnes per annum.
Shipments of 909,300 tonnes from Coppabella Mine set a record for the mine, exceeding the 893,000 tonnes
achieved in the June 2005 quarter. Moorvale Mine's shipping performance was poor due to reduced run of
mine (ROM) coal availability (refer page 3). Reduced ROM coal production is anticipated to continue into the
March 2007 quarter.
Low volatile PCI coal price negotiations for the contract year 2007 (12 months to 31 March 2008) are in
progress with settlements for the Asian region completed. US dollar price outcomes to date are in line with
the Company's pricing assumptions used in the profit guidance provided at the Annual General Meeting in
November 2006........- Web Site
Audio Broadcast - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Drilling Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site
Accelerates 2007 Yandera Program
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Key points
Corporate
Yandera Copper-Molybdenum Project (PNG)
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
Response to ASX Query re:Share Price - Web Site
Transition to rail scheduled for end of Sept 2007 - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Drilling Update - Thunder Bay North - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
COUNTDOWN TO PRODUCTION…… In the quarter:
Monto Minerals Limited ("Monto" or the "Company"), an emerging producer of industrial minerals, provides an update on progress following the second quarter ended 31 December 2006. The project remains on schedule to commence sales in the second half of calendar 2007. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Report - Highlight Snap Shots:
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report
OPERATIONS REVIEW
Australian China Clays Limited (ACC)
During the quarter, ACC expanded its management team with two senior appointments. Andrew Pleeth, as CEO and, George Gaal as CFO. Andrew brings extensive experience in kaolin as well as a successful track record in kaolin sales and business development. George brings broad senior financial experience which we will need for meeting our future business plans. These appointments round out the recruitment of a highly skilled management team for ACC which now covers all important facets of our operations.
During the quarter, ACC has raised a further $3 million pre-IPO funding to cover its development plans leading to a planned float of this business. Snowden Mining Industry Consultants (Snowden) have been appointed as independent consultants for preparation of the Competent Person Report (CPR), which is required for admission documentation. This report is being prepared and is expected to be finalized Q1 2007. Snowden provides a comprehensive range of services and independent advice to the resources industry and financial institutions.
Skardon River Kaolin
The main activity this quarter was expanding our distributorship network in Middle East and upgrading certain agencies together with a focus on developing our sales of hydrous and calcined products. Prospective sales into the paper industry in Japan have not proceeded as quickly as expected with further samples being requested and follow up discussions continue. Kaolin industry product pricing levels are expected to increase and this is another factor affecting our discussions.
We have made pleasing progress with a growing number of non-paper multinational customers and calcined customers which we anticipate will lead to commercial order sizes in the forthcoming months. Also, our base of smaller national account customers has increased by about 50% during the quarter including some high growth accounts. Although orders in the quarter continue at the low production trial levels, a number of product stocks (including calcined grades) require replenishment and new production runs are planned for February 2007. No significant production occurred in the quarter. Field trials with our cash crop protection aerial spray product have progressed and we anticipate this new application to become a high volume future product.
The Company conducted a mining campaign designed to close out an existing pit and to meet rehabilitation targets. A total of 9,500 tonnes of high brightness fluvial clay was added to the stockpiles. The bulk of inherited poorly constructed waste stockpiles were backfilled to close out an earlier pit and to construct new roadways for access to new mining areas. The residual waste will be rehabilitated in convenient stages. The mining campaigns for 2005 and for this quarter have in total cleaned up much of the previously disturbed areas and has diminished the open mining footprint in keeping with good environmental management practice.
Swan River Kaolin
Pilot plant production continued in the quarter save for downtime in December due to machine malfunction. As this work progresses we expect to use this testwork to refine a business plan for Swan early 2007. The plant has been expanded in December to provide a wider product capacity for evaluation.
Geology
No significant new activities.
CORPORATE
During the quarter, the Company completed a $7 million rights issue offer to its shareholders which was 50% underwritten. The offer closed in October 2006 fully subscribed and 700,640,751 new ordinary shares were issued.
Further preparation work has been carried out during the quarter on the proposed float of China Century Capital Limited. Subject to finalisation of certain public offer terms, the directors expect that an IPO prospectus for CCC will be lodged during the first quarter of 2007. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Appointment of Director - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report
Second Quarter Activities Report - HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter Activities Report - Highlights
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Quarterly Production Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
QUARTERLY REPORT For three months ending 31 December 2006 - HIGHLIGHTS
PUNGKUT GOLD PROJECT, INDONESIA (75%)
CORPORATE
Results of Meeting - Web Site
Trading Halt - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Highlights
Iron Ore Exploration
Gold and Nickel Exploration
Investment in Uranium Exploration
Tui-2H Drilling Update
Pan Pacific Petroleum N.L. ("PPP") reports that as at 0600 hours today, preparations were under way to commence the drilling of the directional production hole from the current measured depth of 4,100 metres.
Following the setting of the cement plug in the pilot hole, the production well was drilled from a measured depth of 3,677 metres to 4,100 metres, where casing was run and cemented.
The Tui Area Development is located within PMP 38158, in the Taranaki basin, approximately 50 kilometres offshore of the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. First oil is expected from the development by June 30, 2007, and when fully commissioned, a production rate peaking at 50,000 bopd is anticipated. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - SUMMARY
Activities during the December quarter were concentrated on the Tui oil development. Two exploration prospects were also drilled. - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Results of General Meeting - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Top 20 shareholders - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Quarter Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
AGK: AGL reaffirms its commitment to the QGC transaction - Web Site
Commitments Test Entity - Second Quarter Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Annual Report (19/08/2005 - 30/06/2006) - Web Site
Completion of ASX Requirements for Admission - Web Site
ASX Circular: Commencement of Official Quotation - Web Site
Employee Share Option Plan Rules - Web Site
Pre-Quotation Disclosure - Web Site
Terms of Options Issued - Web Site
Detailed Share Capital as at 30 January 2007 - Web Site
Top 20 shareholders - Web Site
Constitution - Web Site
Appendix 1A - Application for admission to official list - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
COMET VALE PROJECT
Sand Queen Gold Mine
Production Joint Venture
(Kingsrose Mining Pty Ltd earning 50%)
During the quarter, underground mining and development continued into the Sand George ore body on the 2 Level, with the establishment of 2 active mining blocks, and development of the 3 Level has continued south from the 3 Level plat towards the Sand George resource. Other developments during the quarter include: Completion of the ventilation shaft/secondary means of egress Installation of underground locomotivesystem along with secondary fan. Commenced construction of a water settling pond on the 3 Level..........
MT FINNERTY PROJECT
Iron Ore Joint Venture
(Portman Iron Ore Ltd earning 80% Fe rights)
During the quarter, Portman completed reprocessing of geophysical data for the project area and evaluation of possible future target areas, including planned RC drilling of the FIN7 target (Figure 6). Drilling of the FIN7 (and FIN3) target was initially delayed pending completion of a botanical survey. FIN7 is a zone of surface enrichment that extends for about 900 metres along strike and up to 50m wide.......
BARRAMBIE PROJECT (100%)
During the quarter, the Company continued the evaluation of the Barrambie Vanadium project. In October 2006 the Company announced it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with one of the world's leading commodity traders to market and sell the total annual vanadium output of the Barrambie Vanadium Project for the first ten years from practical completion. The financial strength and market penetration of the counterparty ensured the Company can now proceed confidently to the next stage of development of this project.
To this end, the Company was fortunate to secure the services of Mr Ken Hellsten of HellStudy......... - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - OVERVIEW
Siana Gold Project, Philippines
Mapawa MPSA application
Exploration-Montague JV, Australia
Finance
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Rio Tinto plc share transaction 30/01/07 - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - HIGHLIGHTS DURING QUARTER
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Appendix 3B
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - HIGHLIGHTS
EXPLORATION DURING THE QUARTER
UPCOMING DRILLING
CHAIRMAN'S UPDATE ON SOUTHERN URANIUM IPO
Dear Shareholder
I am pleased to provide you with this explanatory statement for the proposed issue of securities in Southern Uranium Limited (SNU). Your Directors have worked tirelessly for the past 3 months to finalise the SNU prospectus to achieve a listing on the ASX by the end of March 2007.
On Wednesday 31 January 2007, Southern Gold Limited (SAU) shareholders approved the issue of securities for the purpose of listing the subsidiary Company, Southern Uranium Limited on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). This action heralds the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the development of uranium exploration in Australia. The listing of SNU will create a strong platform for future growth in the uranium industry and provide improved benefits for shareholders.
Southern Gold will hold approximately 40% of SNU after listing. Southern Gold shareholders are being offered a priority allocation of shares in SNU. Each Southern Gold shareholder registered by close of business on the 12 February 2007 shall be entitled to subscribe for the minimum of 10,000 shares in SNU (AUD $2000). SAU shareholders may apply for larger amounts. Due to current equity market sentiment for uranium-based floats, it is highly possible the SNU offer could attract strong demand and in the event of large-scale over- subscriptions from SAU shareholders, Directors of Southern Uranium reserve the right to apportion shares as they believe appropriate, and in all likelihood on a "first come, first served" basis. In general, shares applied for over and above the minimum will be allocated on the basis of "the larger the existing SAU shareholding, the greater the SNU allocation" - or in other words, "the larger SAU investors will be scaled back the least"........ - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Koka returns high-grade gold results
Perth-based Africa-focused miner Sub-Sahara Resources (ASX:SBS) has received high-grade gold results during diamond drilling at the Koka Prospect, located at the company's Zara Project in Eritrea.
The high-grade results were returned to 200 metres vertical depth over a distance of 450 metres.
Drilling highlights included:
Sub-Sahara chief executive officer Michael Griffiths said the drilling results conformed to management's expectations, with the newly discovered southern extension intersected in ZARD017 further enhancing the overall prospectivity of the Koka Prospect.
Mr Griffiths said two off-set parallel zones striking north-south had been intersected and mineralisation was open in both directions and at depth.
"On-going drilling will test this model of mineralisation during coming weeks," he said.
The most significant diamond drill results returned from the recent drilling continue to display the high-grade nature of the mineralisation (See Table 1).
Drilling at the Koka Prospect will continue to define the extent of mineralisation. Further drill results will be released to the market as they come to hand. - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
DEBARWA AND ADI NEFAS RESOURCE ESTIMATES RELEASED
Sub-Sahara Resources NL (ASX: SBS) advises that the Company's joint venture partner, Sunridge Gold Corp. (SGC-TSX.V) has announced independent resource estimates for the Debarwa and Adi Nefas VMS deposits that form part of the Asmara Project in Eritrea. A press release by Sunridge dated 29 January 2007 (attached) details the studies completed by Beacon Hill Consultants.
Sub-Sahara previously announced, on 22 August 2006, the proposed sale of its 48% interest in the Asmara project to Sunridge. The joint venture partners are in the process of seeking regulatory approval for the sale of the interest in the Asmara project. The Board will continue to provide Asmara project updates until such time that the sale has been completed........ - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Amended First Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
First Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Notice of General Meeting - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Harstad #1-15 Continues to Yield Excellent Oil & Gas Shows - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Correction: Non-Renounceable Pro Rata Rights Issue - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Notice of Annual General Meeting - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B & S.708A Notice - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Rishton Mill Release - Web Site
December Quarterly announcement - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
Activities for the quarter continued to focus upon the zinc, copper and precious metal potential of the Woodlawn Project.
Key achievements during the December quarter included:
The above achievements include activities defined as priorities for the quarter within the September quarterly report to shareholders.
The Company anticipates the prefeasibility study for the redevelopment of the Woodlawn Underground Project will provide a positive result with the feasibility study and statutory approval process to commence shortly thereafter. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Results of AGM - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
JV with Coal Giant and Major Japanese Trading House
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Company Secretary Appointment/Resignation - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Xstrata nickel and CAW local 598 reach tentative collective agreement
Sudbury, Ontario - February 1, 2007
Xstrata Nickel announced today that the company's Sudbury operation has reached a tentative agreement for a new Collective Agreement with CAW-Local 598, which represents Xstrata Nickel's Sudbury production and maintenance employees. The prior agreement expired on January 31, 2007.
The union's bargaining team has unanimously recommended acceptance of the new agreement. Details of the agreement will be presented to union members and will be followed by ratification voting.
"We are very pleased to have successfully reached this tentative agreement without work disruption," said Mike Romaniuk, Xstrata Nickel Vice-President of Sudbury Operations. "Through the hard work of both bargaining teams, as well as the constructive assistance of the government-appointed mediator, we have achieved a tentative collective agreement that is fair and competitive for both the company and for union members."- Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Third Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
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Stocks jumped higher Wednesday after the Federal Reserve answered two of Wall Street's major concerns, indicating that the economy remains healthy and that inflation pressures are easing (short-term interest rates remained unchanged at 5.25 percent). The Dow Jones industrials climbed nearly 100 points to set another trading high.
Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by about 2 to 1, on increased turnover, on the New York Stock Exchange.
Bond prices rose sharply following the Fed's statement, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note falling to 4.82 percent.
Crude oil surged above $58 a barrel in New York on speculation that U.S. fuel demand will jump because of increased economic growth and cold weather.
Copper in New York rose for the second day after a union voted to strike at a mine in Chile, the world's biggest source of the metal.
Nickel prices in London rose the most in two weeks on concern Canadian mines owned Xstrata Plc, the world's fourth-largest producer, might be shut by a strike tonight.
Gold in New York rose on higher oil prices and speculation the dollar will weaken against the euro.
QUARTERLY REPORT - HIGHLIGHTS
Northern Australia Diamonds, Northern Territory
Kasai Craton, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
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Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Macmin Silver Ltd (Macmin) is a silver focused company whose primary projects are the Texas Silver Project, S.E. Queensland, Australia where the Twin Hills Silver Mine is nearing production and the Tally Ho Project near Mackay, Central Queensland. Macmin has exposure to gold by way of an 18% equity in New Guinea Gold Corporation (NGG) and a 1% NSR royalty on production by NGG. In addition, Macmin maintains equity investments in junior Australian explorers, Malachite Resources NL and Frontier Resources Ltd.
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REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006
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Stocks finished moderately higher in an uneven session Tuesday as optimism about the economy helped investors overcome some of their uneasiness about the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates (the Fed will complete a two-day meeting Wednesday afternoon).
Advancing issues led decliners by more than 2 to 1, on marginally higher volume, on the New York Stock Exchange.
Oil prices shot higher Monday on signs of production cuts from OPEC members. A barrel of light sweet crude rose $2.96 to settle at $56.97 the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas soared more than 11 percent on forecasts of frigid temperatures in the Midwest.
Zinc fell for a third day in London after Zinifex, the world's second-largest producer, said raw material for zinc production is more readily available than at the same time last year.
Copper gained about 1% as LME- monitored inventories fell for the first time in a week.
Gold prices rose in New York mainly due to the higher energy prices.
Nickel eased from its record highd - a looming strike at Xstrata's Sudbury operations in Ontario, Canada, had been supporting prices last week, but news of talks progressing dampened sentiment.
AUS ann: Investment in Austindo Resources
AuSelect is pleased to announce participation of US$750,000 in a US$5.0 million Bridging Facility to Austindo Resources. Prior to this investment, AuSelect held 0.7% in Austindo.
Austindo has advised the market of cost overruns, partly due to technical difficulties encountered in the development of the decline at its Cibaliung Gold Project. As a result, additional equity finance of approximately US$20 million and additional debt facilities are required to complete the development of the project. The Bridging Facility is expected to form part of the US$20 million equity requirement referred to above.
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Investment in Austindo Resources
AuSelect is pleased to announce participation of US$750,000 in a US$5.0 million Bridging Facility to Austindo Resources. Prior to this investment, AuSelect held 0.7% in Austindo.
Austindo has advised the market of cost overruns, partly due to technical difficulties encountered in the development of the decline at its Cibaliung Gold Project. As a result, additional equity finance of approximately US$20 million and additional debt facilities are required to complete the development of the project. The Bridging Facility is expected to form part of the US$20 million equity requirement referred to above. - Web Site
Quarterly Activities Report 31 December 2006 - HIGHLIGHTS
Hole KFD004 Commenced to Test Width of Kodu Deposit - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Exercise of quoted options - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report
HIGHLIGHTS
Tooloom Gold Project, NSW
· Newmont farm-in gathers momentum.
· Helicopter-borne aeromagnetic coverage extended to entire EL.
· Aeromagnetics indicate exciting new target under shallow cover north of Phoenix.
· New gold-bearing intrusive centre identified at Dividing Creek.
· High grade gold assays from new outcrop sampling near Joes Gully.
· Drilling to commence in March or April.
Conrad Silver Project, NSW
· Electrical geophysics successfully defines extension of King Conrad lode for 250m to northwest.
· Native title right to negotiate process completed, allowing access to all prospective land at Conrad.
· Drilling on previously excluded land northwest of King Conrad successfully intersects lode for further 200m along strike.
· Low grade disseminated greisen zone intersected in several holes, with grades implying significant bulk tonnage potential.
· Detailed resource drilling about to commence.
Mt Lidster Copper Project, Qld.
· Further drilling intersects more primary copper mineralisation.
· Grades and widths variable, but widths up to 12m encountered.
· Mineralisation poddy within structure but locally very high grade.
· E.g. highest 1m assay sample: 15.05% Cu.
· Best drill hole result is in MLRC09: 18m @ 2.4% Cu, including 2m @ 9.8% Cu.
Corporate
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More High Grade Copper at Mt Lidster
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B and Secondary Trading Notice Section 708 - Web Site
Revised Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Becoming a substantial holder from OXR
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Principal Points
AVEBURY NICKEL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
EXPLORATION
FINANCE & CORPORATE
MARKETING
Stge 1 of the Pt Hedland Public Access Berth Expansn Approvd - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Despatch:Non-Renounceable Entitlement Short Form Propsectus - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Change in substantial holding from CBA - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - OVERVIEW
ARC Energy Limited ("ARC") is pleased to present the quarterly report for the Company for the quarter ending December 2006.
Quarterly oil production was at record levels for the year having been significantly increased by the Jingemia 8, Hovea 12 and Eremia 6 development wells in the Perth Basin.
These production levels are expected to hold through the rest of this financial year and overall, production for the full year is expected to meet target and be similar to the last financial year. This represents a very solid result for the Company and will be the fourth year of steady production from our Perth Basin oilfields.
Gas production was also robust and the successful drilling of the Dongara 36 and 37 wells will enable the Company's gas sales to be maintained and increased as market opportunities become available.
Perth Basin drilling program
Following the next well in the program, Eremia 7, the focus of the Company's onshore Perth Basin drilling program will move from development and production to exploration, with drilling candidates under joint venture consideration including Drakea 1 and Beharra Springs Deep 1.
Planning is also underway for the drilling of the Frankland, Perseverance and potentially Dunsborough wells in the offshore Perth basin with the first of these expected to spud in March 2007 subject to rig timing.
Canning Basin Exploration
ARC's extensive acreage position in the Canning Basin, assembled over the past 6 months, is a very exciting new strategic area of focus for the company. Numerous prospects have been identified and are being prioritised for the drilling program scheduled to commence in April/May 2007. The Stokes Bay 1 well is currently expected to be the first well of up to 8 high impact exploration wells in the 2007 drilling season.
Yemen Exploration
ARC is a participant in Blocks 35, 7 and 74 in the Republic of Yemen all of which are operated by Oil Search.
Drilling will commence during the next couple of months on Block 35 with two firm wells (Reeb 1 and Al Magrabah 1) and a third well under consideration by the joint venture. This drilling program is being carried out by Oil Search as part of a more extensive Yemen drilling program and the spud date of the wells is subject to completion of other Oil Search operated wells. All of the wells are targeting material prospects which would have a significant value to ARC if oil is found.
Adelphi Energy Limited ("Adelphi")
During January 2007, ARC increased its shareholding in Adelphi from 28% to 32% through the exercise of options in Adelphi. Adelphi's share price has increased from 30 cents per share in September 2006 to current prices of around $0.90 per share after Adelphi and its partners encountered potentially commercial gas reservoirs in the Sugarloaf 1 well in onshore Texas...... - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
AWE's Tui-2H drilling update
AWE Ltd ("AWE") reports that as at 0600 hours today, preparations were under way to commence the drilling of the directional production hole from the current measured depth of 4,100 metres.
Following the setting of the cement plug in the pilot hole, the production well was drilled from a measured depth of 3,677 metres to 4,100 metres, where casing was run and cemented.
The Tui Area Development is located within PMP 38158, in the Taranaki basin, approximately 50 kilometres offshore of the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. First oil is expected from the development by June 30, 2007, and when fully commissioned, a production rate peaking at 50,000 bopd is anticipated. - Web Site
PPP: Tui-2H Drilling Update - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
MND ann: Secures $70 million in new projects - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Heron-1 Drilling Update - Web Site
Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Change in substantial holding from CBA - Web Site
Administrator Appointed for BMA Gold Limited - Web Site
Diamond Drilling Commences at Peroto Bulgaria - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
AGREEMENT SIGNED FOR IMMEDIATE DIAMOND MINING OPERATIONS 0 OFFSHORE NAMIBIA
Bonaparte Diamond Mines NL ("Bonaparte") (ASX code: BON) has commenced the production of diamonds from its offshore Namibian lease areas after signing a mining agreement with Diamond Fields International Ltd ("DFI").
DFI's mining vessel "MV DF Discoverer" initiated mining operations in the Joint Operations area in the Diaz Prospect 1 (DP1) in ML111 off Luderitz, where Bonaparte has located an Indicated Resource of 63,000 carats (JORC compliant).
This Indicated Resource occurs within 7 discrete zones in DP1 at an average grade of 0.2 ct/m2 although Bonaparte's independent consultant anticipates that grades achieved during mining could be up to 30% higher.
The diamondiferous gravels generally lie at shallow depths within average sediment thickness ranging from 0.5m to 2.5m allowing diamond production rates to be higher and costs lower than in other offshore diamond mining areas.
Project operator, DFI and Bonaparte have been negotiating a mining agreement for several weeks but DFI wished to move its mining vessel into the DP1 area immediately to enable it to take advantage of the high diamond grades identified during Bonaparte's 2006 sampling programme.
DFI's vessel is being supplied to the Joint Operations on the basis of DFI's cost of operation and Bonaparte does not have any capital expenditure obligations to move to the next stage of the diamond mining operation.
Mining operations will initially be conducted under the terms of a short form agreement which will be replaced by a more comprehensive agreement when completed.
In summary, as DFI have elected to operate, the Joint Operations will be conducted on a 70/30 basis which gives Bonaparte the right to 30% of the proceeds from the sale of any diamonds recovered during the operations in return for an obligation to pay 30% of the operating costs. The mining shall be undertaken under an agreed Mining Plan and detailed daily schedule of agreed operational costs. Until the full agreement is signed Bonaparte's obligation to pay for its share of total costs is limited to AUD$350,000. The full agreement is expected to be completed within the next few weeks and will provide for other normal commercial terms governing mining operations......... - Web Site
REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING 31 December 2006 - HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Surges to First Half Revenue Record - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
News Release - Petratherm & Beach in Geothermal J/V - Web Site
PTR ann: Media Release - Petratherm-Beach Geothermal JV - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The following is an executive summary of the following 31 December 2006 Quarterly Report.
Section 3.1 RESOURCE STATEMENTS
Section 3.2 - PALMAREJO PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Section 3.3 PALMAREJO DRILLING AND ASSAY RESULTS
Section 3.4 TROGAN EXPLORATION PROJECTS
Section 6 CORPORATE
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - SUMMARY
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Key Points:
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
STX Weekly Operations Update - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Corrected Appendix 3B - Web Site
Change in substantial holding x 4
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Successful Drill Results at Minnie Springs - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Appointment of Director - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - HIGHLIGHTS
OPERATIONS
DEVELOPMENT
EXPLORATION
CORPORATE
KOKA RETURNS HIGH GRADE GOLD RESULTS
Eritrea Zara Project (Dragon diluting to 20% interest).
Sub-Sahara Resources has received high-grade gold results during diamond drilling at the Koka Prospect, located at the Zara Project in Eritrea.
The high-grade results were returned to 200 metres vertical depth over a distance of 450 metres.
Drilling highlights included:
Sub-Sahara chief executive officer Michael Griffiths said the drilling results conformed to management's expectations, with the newly discovered southern extension intersected in ZARD017 further enhancing the overall prospectivity of the Koka Prospect.
Mr Griffiths said two off-set parallel zones striking north-south had been intersected and mineralisation was open in both directions and at depth.
"On-going drilling will test this model of mineralisation during coming weeks," he said. The most significant diamond drill results returned from the recent drilling continue to display the high-grade nature of the mineralisation (See Table 1).
Drilling at the Koka Prospect will continue to define the extent of mineralisation. Further drill results will be released to the market as they come to hand.- Web Site
Drake Zinifex Alliance applies for Bersbo tenement in Sweden - Web Site
NEW HMS (Zircon) Prospect -Flinders Island Tasmania - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Revised Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Acquisition of 60% Interest in Musefu Gold Project - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
ORG ann: Proceeds with Networks business sale - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice x 5
Drilling Update Well Gulf of Mexico - Web Site
Restricted Securities released from escrow - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - ROC-LED JOINT VENTURE MOVES TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT OF BEIBU GULF OILFIELDS, OFFSHORE CHINA
KEY POINT
SUMMARY
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Whundo Copper Resource Increases 600% - Web Site
Additional Uranium Mineralisation - Argentina - Web Site
DECEMBER 2006 QUARTERLY REPORT - HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE DECEMBER 2006 QUARTER
KARARA IRON ORE PROJECT
Karara Magnetite Project
Karara Hematite Project
Regional Iron Ore Exploration (Gindalbie 100%)
Corporate
Placement & Update on Paradox Basin #1 - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report
DECEMBER QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
Southdown Magnetite & Kemaman Pellet Project
Gold Royalties
Bukit Ibam (Malaysia) Iron Ore Project
Inderapura Coal Project
Placement/Section 708A Statement & Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
New Application with 4856PPM U3O8 in Drill Concentrates - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Nickel and Gold Exploration Commences Today at Queen Victoria Rocks (near Coolgardie, WA)
Aircore drilling (11,000m approx.) commenced today to test significant gold anomalies - drilling anticipated to be completed in one month.
Induced polarisation (IP) surveys commenced today to refine previously identified electromagnetic (EM) conductors - targets scheduled to be tested with drilling this Quarter....... - Web Site
FAR: Activity Update - Beibu Gulf - Web Site
Scoping Study Commences for the Yogyakarta Ironsands Project - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - HIGHLIGHTS
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - SUMMARY
Kentor Gold Ltd's ("Kentor") exploration activities in the Kyrgyz Republic during the northern hemisphere winter have focused on ongoing drill testing at Akbel
The major focus of the Company's activities remains on Akbel, where ongoing progress has been made drill testing geophysical and geochemical targets at the Akbel South and Ishak Kechuu Prospects. Three holes have now successfully reached and penetrated well into bedrock since commencement of the winter drilling program. The arrival of a second and larger drill rig on site in February will further accelerate the drilling program.
During the December Quarter Kentor raised A$625,000 by way of a placement to a number of clients of Haywood Securities Inc of Vancouver, Canada. The funds raised will enable Kentor to continue its drill assessment at Akbel well into 2007. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
JORC Resource at Paron - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Gulf of Mexico Drilling Update OCS-G 27089#1 - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Proposed Issue of Options - Web Site
Notice of General Meeting - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Highlights of the report are
Commitments Test Entity - Third Quarter Report - Web Site
Trading Halt - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B - release from escrow - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Recommences operations at Cassilis gold mine - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Quarterly Report - HIGHLIGHTS
5m at 28.6g/t at Tonto Prospect Leonora
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
South Windarra Nickel Heap Leach Project - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Progress Report No. 5 Crux-2 Appraisal Well - Web Site
Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site
PCL ann: Seismic Data Acquired in Kenya Blocks L-8 & L-9 - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Shareholder update mailout
......Since our launch on the Australian Stock Exchange on the 29th November 2006 it has been an extremely busy time for the board and management. Peak Resources has over this initial six to eight week period not only undertaken a number of field programmes but also established a firm base from which to launch our 2007 work programmes.
Early success at our Menzies Project in 2006 provided us with great optimism. From this initial success further RC and diamond drilling commenced in late January and continued into February that will assist in the process of outlining a JORC resource for the Menzies Project.
While to date field work programmes have been largely directed at the Menzies Project the Company has also been active in developing work programmes for both the Uranium and our lead Gold projects at Peak Hill. The uranium programme is to commence in late February with the Peak Hill activity commencing in March.
Our highly promising Doolgunna tenements will be the initial focus of our work at Peak Hill. The programme will commence shortly with an airborne geophysical survey and extensive soil sampling. In lat March/early April we will commence a five week drilling programme centred on both the Doolgunna and the Peak Hill West Project areas. These programmes will see Peak actively exploring this region until late May.......- Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - HIGHLIGHTS
PLA Mandates Standard Bank to arrange Funding for the Smokey Hills PGM Project
In early October Platinum Australia Limited (ASX:PLA) (AIM:PLAA) announced that Standard Bank of South Africa had been mandated by the Company and its South African subsidiary, PhokaThaba Platinum Pty Ltd ("PTP") to arrange the Project Debt Financing for the Smokey Hills Project. The debt funding to comprise of a ZAR220 million facility for PTP. The balance of ZAR60 million of capital required to develop the project to be provided as equity by PLA and its joint venture partners
Positive Initial Results from the Drilling Program at the Kalahari Platinum Project
PLA announced that the first results from the resource definition drilling program on the Kalahari Platinum ("Kalplats") Project extended the mineralization at both the Crater and Serpens North Deposits.
Exploration Decline Re-opened at the Panton PGM Project and a Bulk Sample Mined
The exploration decline at Panton was successfully re-opened and refurbished by Sally Malay Mining ("SMY") and a bulk sample assaying at ~7 g/t 3E PGM was mined and delivered to Ammtec Metallurgical Laboratories in Perth for laboratory scale and pilot plant test work.
PLA Issues 15 million Shares to Complete the Acquisition of 80% of the Smokey Hills PGM Project
On January 25th PLA announced that following the successful completion of the Bankable Feasibility Study and the Cession of the New Order Prospecting Right, it had issued 15 million shares as the final payment for the acquisition of the 80% interest in the Smokey Hills Project.......- Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
Exploration
Proposed Programs
Corporate
Appendix 3B - Web Site
SUCCESSFUL PETSEC SHAREHOLDER SHARE PURCHASE PLAN TAKES TOTAL CAPITAL RAISING TO A$39.6 MILLION
Petsec Energy Ltd (ASX, PSA)
Petsec Energy is pleased to announce the completion today of its A$12 million capital raising under the Company's Shareholder Share Purchase Plan (SSPP) by the issue of 5 million shares at $2.40 per share.
The SSPP followed the 11.5 million share placement completed in December 2006 also at $2.40 per share. The share placement and SSPP have raised a total of A$39.6 million (before costs) which is being applied towards the Company's 2007 drilling programme.
Petsec is proposing to drill between 14-20 wells in 2007 which if successful could more than double the Company's current oil and gas reserves.
The 2007 programme includes 6-9 wells at the Moonshine Project, Onshore Louisiana, USA, 5-7 wells in the Gulf of Mexico, USA and 2-4 wells in the Beibu Gulf, China.
The expanded 2007 programme follows Petsec's acquisition of an additional 37 leases in the Gulf of Mexico during 2006 giving the Company a total of 51 leases in the Gulf with prospects generated by 3D seismic of over 270 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 32 million barrels of oil.
In the current March quarter, 2-3 wells are planned for the Moonshine Project, onshore Louisiana and 2-3 wells in the Gulf of Mexico at Eugene Island and Mobile Bay. The Moonshine and Mobile Bay drilling is expected to commence in February/March. - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Receives Conditional Proposal from Santos - Web Site
STO ann: Section 630(3) Notice re QGC (with attachment) - Web Site
STO ann: Section 630(3) Notice re T/O of QGC - Web Site
STO: Proposes New Superior Transaction with QGC - Web Site
Change of registered office - Web Site
Interim drilling results for Hillalong Project - Web Site
Company Secretary Appointment & Resignation - Web Site
Rio Tinto plc share transaction 29/01/07 - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Amended Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Consent granted for Lake Disappointment - Web Site
Santos proposes new superior transaction with QGC
Under a proposal announced by Santos today, Santos would require Queensland Gas Company Limited ("QGC") to establish a new ASX-listed company to boost the development of Queensland's coal seam gas industry.
Under the proposal, Santos would pay QGC shareholders $1.30 per share in cash for all of their shares in return for the acquisition of QGC's Undulla Nose coal seam gas assets in south-east Queensland.
In addition, QGC shareholders would also receive shares on a one-for-one basis in a 'New QGC' that would own a number of QGC's existing highly prospective tenements. The 'New QGC', led by the current QGC board and management team, would focus on immediately commercialising these coal seam gas assets. - Web Site
Debarwa & Adi Nefas Resource Estimates - Web Site
DRA: Koka returns high grade gold results - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Sipa December 2006 Quarterly Report - HIGHLIGHTS
Woodline Gold & Basemetals Project
Sipa-Newmont Gold Exploration Alliance
Panorama Basemetals Exploration Project
Funding
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Media Release: Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Response to ASX Share Price Query - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Press Release re Quarterly Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice x2 - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Lee-3 Gas & Condensate Development Well Update - Web Site
Director Resignation - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Financial Report for the half year ended 31 December 2006 - Web Site
First Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Clarification announcement re Termination of Director - Web Site
Exciting New Uranium Targets Defined at Lily/Sam Project - Web Site
Mkuju Project returns strong uranium values - Web Site
Acquires Uranium & Gold Projects in Northern Territory - Web Site
NEGOTIATIONS WITH GOVERNMENT OF CZECH REPUBLIC REGARDING ROZNA URANIUM MINE
Uran Limited advises that it has been in discussions with the Ministry of Trade and Resources of the Czech Republic regarding the Rozna underground uranium mine since March 2006, and with the state enterprise DIAMO which is responsible for mining of Rozna since November 2006.
Rozna is the only operating uranium mine in Europe, and has operated continuously since 1957. Annual production is currently estimated to be about 370 tonnes U (450 tonnes U3O8) with mined grade of 0.44% U3O8. The mine had previously been scheduled to close in 2008 because of low uranium prices at the time and limited reserves due to lack of funds for exploration and reserve definition. Uran Limited considers that there is significant potential to extend mine-life through drilling. Whilst mining and processing operations are very well managed and maintained, the Company also considers that there is potential to increase production and profitability through introduction of new technology and plant upgrade.
The Company considers that its discussions were not required to be announced under ASX Listing Rule 3.1 as they are incomplete and uncertain. However an article published in a Prague newspaper on 25 January 2007 has disclosed the existence of these discussions. The translated announcement is attached to this announcement.
As a result of its discussions with DIAMO in November 2006, Uran Limited carried out a an inspection and preliminary review of the mine and processing plant. In January 2007 the Company advised the Ministry and DIAMO that following the preliminary review, it wished to proceed with discussions to participate in mining at Rozna.
Uran Limited has been invited to submit a proposal by 20 February 2007 to participate in the exploration and possible mining of reserves below the 24th Level, the limit of currently defined reserves.
Uran Limited advises that there is no certainty that it will be successful in acquiring an interest in Rozna. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Overview of December Quarter
Vulcan Managing Director Dr Alistair Cowden said the recent quarter had been a busy and important period for the Company.
The Company's 100%-owned copper-cobalt project, Kylylahti, in Eastern Finland maintained its position in centre stage with positive advancements throughout the quarter. Progress during the quarter included further high grade drilling results, an increase in Resources, and significant advancements in the Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS").
Infill drilling at Kylylahti included an outstanding 33.7 metres at 3.1% copper, 0.41% cobalt (8.7% copper equivalent). The high grade material confirms the new Resource estimate and will improve grade estimates for the early years of production.
During the quarter, Vulcan also announced a 32% increase in the size of the Resource, a 10% increase in the grades and a 56% increase in contained metal. Subsequently, Vulcan announced the acquisition of additional Resources on adjacent ground held by Mondo Minerals. The new Indicated and Inferred Resource estimate for Kylylahti announced during the past quarter is 7.4Mt at 1.07% copper, 0.22% cobalt, 0.22% nickel, 0.43% zinc and 0.69 g/t gold (4.8% copper equivalent). Significantly, the ore remains open to depth (below 600 metres). The Resource now contains metal to the value of US$2.1 billion at today's prices.
"I'm pleased to report that the feasibility study has progressed well over the quarter," said Dr Cowden. "The quality of work completed to date paired with the upside potential within the Resource area gives us confidence that the project will be successful."
During the quarter, the final Environmental Permit Application was lodged with authorities and the bulk of metallurgical testwork required for the mill concentrator design was completed.
With A$7.2 million in funding secured during the quarter, the Company is on track and well placed to complete the DFS on the Kylylahti project by end of April 2007 and start construction later this year. As this capital raising was less dilutive than a large raising in conjunction with an admission to trading on London's Alternative Investment Market ("AIM") and given that the AIM mining markets were weak in the fourth quarter of 2006, the AIM-listing was deferred.
Dr Cowden went on to say that Vulcan has several key objectives for the March 2007 quarter as the Company moves closer to production, including:
During the March 2007 quarter, Vulcan will be making presentations in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne to brokers, media, shareholders and others interested. For further information, please contact Kendra Weeks on (08) 9485 2929. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Drilling commences at Churchill Dam - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
Audio Broadcast - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
QUARTERLY REPORT - Quarter ended 31 December 2006
MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS
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REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2006
HIGHLIGHTS
1. CORPORATE
2. EXPLORATION
More High Grade Copper at Mt Lidster - Web Site
Appendix 3B
FeNi III Commercial Operations Begins - Web Site
BHP Billiton Plc - Transaction In Shares - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Highlights include:
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
GULF OF MEXICO DRILLING PROGRESS
The South Marsh Island Block 138 #1 well drilling is progressing on schedule.
The block contains multiple Pleistocene age Lentic sands that range in depth from 2,980 metres to 3,600 metres (9,800 feet to 11,800 feet).
The currently drilling well is targeting the Lentic 4 and 5 Sands....- Web Site
Notification of Second Quarter 2006 Results Announcement and Conference Call
Intrepid Mines Limited (TSX: IAU, IXN & ASX: IAU), an international gold and silver production, development and exploration company, currently plans to release results for the second quarter 2006 (ended December 31, 2006) prior to the market opening on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. In conjunction, the company will host a conference call to discuss the results. Laurence Curtis, President and CEO of Intrepid Mines, will chair the call. To participate in the conference call, please call five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Q4 Production & Preliminary FY Results Presentation - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Appendix 3B: Escrow Shares & Options - Web Site
Appendix 3B: Escrow Shares - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B
Second Quarter Activities Report - KEY FEATURES
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Stocks ended narrowly mixed after yields on the 30-year Treasury note briefly hit 5 percent and investors grew skittish a day ahead of the Federal Reserve's first meeting of the year.
Advancing issues outpaced decliners by about 6 to 5, on slightly higher volume, on the New York Stock Exchange.
Oil settled down $1.48 at $53.94 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange amid concerns OPEC members would increase production.
Copper prices in New York fell the most in three weeks after a jump in inventories fuelled speculation that mine output will exceed demand for the metal. Most other metals also eased.
Beatrice Biodiesel Project Finance - Web Site
Macquarie & Alinta Agree on Protocols
Alinta announced today that Macquarie Bank (Macquarie) has agreed to conditions sought by Alinta in relation to the bank's future role in any transaction arising as a result of the Management Buy-Out (MBO) proposal, which was announced to the market on 9 January 2007.
In its initial approach to the Alinta Board, Macquarie recognised the need to deal with any areas of potential conflict of interest to Alinta's satisfaction...... - Web Site
Form 8-K - Current Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Higher grades achieved at Mokobaesi - Web Site
Recommends Takeover Offer to Shareholders
Pardoo Iron Ore Project - Resource & Reserve Statement - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
St Gabriel 1 Spudded In - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Lavaca County wildcat well encounters 30 feet of net pay
Wolf-Cowling #1
Type: Gas wildcat
Location: Lavaca County, Texas
Target Depth: 7,200 feet to test Middle Wilcox sands.
Working Interest: 44.55%
Operator: Trio Consulting and Management LLC- Wichita Falls, Texas.
Status: The Wolf Cowling #1 reached target depth as at 26 January 2007 (Texas time). The well encountered the anticipated Middle Wilcox gas pay section at a depth of 6,920 - 6,950 feet.
Log data indicates the presence of 30 feet of net pay, with approximately 24% porosity and no evidence of water in the section. The well is being cased for production testing.
This is the fourth successful well drilled in Lavaca County this financial year, with four wells out of four spudded since 1 July 2006. To date on this project, 16 wells have been successful in discovering hydrocarbons out of 19 drilled, an overall success rate of 84%. - Web Site
Initial Director's Interest Notice
Commitments Test Entity - Second Quarter Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report
Alto US subsidiary name change - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Market Update
HIGHLIGHTS
EKA ann: Sugarloaf - 1 Well Testing Program - Web Site
Sugarloaf-1 Well Testing Program - Web Site
ADI: Sugarloaf-1 Well Testing Program - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Apex commences nickel sulphide exploration activities on Lawlers Nickel JV
Nickel anomalous gossans and drillholes identified as priority targets
Apex Minerals NL (ASX: AXM) advises that following receipt and review of all historical data relating to the Lawlers Nickel JV with Barrick Gold, the Company has identified several nickel sulphide targets comprising gossans and drill holes containing anomalous coincident nickel-copper values. Most of these targets were originally identified by Selection Trust between 1966 and 1976 and have not been subject to nickel sulphide exploration since then. These targets include:
Balla Balla wins with Pilbara Port Study
The directors of Aurox Resources Ltd welcome the results of a study investigating the best site for a new port in the Pilbara.
A deep-water port at Ronsard Island would bring shipping facilities to within 25 kilometres of the Balla Balla iron ore - vanadium project. Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan last week announced that a preliminary study has identified the island, located 80 kilometres west of Port Hedland, as having the most potential to cater for the shipping of more than 300 million tonnes of iron ore and satisfying multiple-user demand in the area. The port could be operational within 6 years.
The Balla Balla iron ore project will produce 2 to 3 million tonnes of vanadium-rich titanomagnetite concentrate annually for delivery to future Chinese partner Chengde Iron and Steel. A Balla Balla pre-feasibility study ("PFS") completed last month shows the +30 year project has strong financial returns for shipping the concentrate from Port Hedland, which is approximately 100 kilometres from Balla Balla; the prospect of shipping from a berth at Ronsard Island enhances these returns significantly. Lycopodium Engineering is currently upgrading the titanomagnetite concentrate PFS to a bankable level with an April 2007 completion date targeted.
The independent port study was carried out by Worley Parsons, who investigated 6 separate sites. Interestingly, Depuch Island (Sherlock River), which is located less than 15 kilometres from the Balla Balla project area, was identified as the next best site for the large-scale port facility. Maps showing the port study areas and the vicinity of Balla Balla to Ronsard Island are attached..... - Web Site
Scott-2 Well Commences - Oyster Creek Project, Scott Prospect
Key Point
The Scott-2 well spudded at 20:00 hrs on 25 January 2007 local time. The rig has currently drilled to 2,582 feet and surface casing was set and cemented to a depth of 2,582 feet. Currently the rig is waiting for the cement to set before drilling ahead. Antares Energy has 67.5% equity in this well which is on the Scott prospect in Brazoria County, Texas..... - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
LEI: Leighton Awarded $500m of new work in WA and India - Web Site
BHP Billiton Plc - Transaction in Shares - Web Site
Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Suspension of Mining Operations & New Corporate Strategy - Web Site
Trading Halt - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Media Release re Investment by Solon AG - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Extension of Share Purhase Plan - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Media Release: Quarterly Report - Web Site
Operations Update Tow Creek and Bear River Projects USA - MAIN POINTS
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Amended:Spectacular Drill.Results Add Significant Extensions - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report
HIGHLIGHTS
SAFETY
PRODUCTION
Manganese
Chromite
Nickel
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appoints new Chief Geologist - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR
The Directors of the Company announce that, effective 25 January 2007, Mr Brian Wesson has resigned as a Director of the Company. - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Equinox Lumwana Project wins Project Finance International Mining Deal of the Year Award
Equinox Minerals Limited (TSX and ASX symbol: "EQN") ("Equinox" or the "Company") is pleased to report that the Company's Lumwana Project ("Lumwana") has been awarded "Mining Deal of the Year" by Project Finance International ("PFI") at the PFI Annual Awards Dinner held recently in London, England.
The prestigious PFI Awards are decided by the industry through a public on-line voting process. The awards host over 30 different citations regionally and globally and are widely recognized as the ultimate symbol of excellence and achievement in the project finance industry. The Company's award represented the winner in PFI's "European, Middle Eastern and African" category.
The "Mining Deal of the Year" award recognizes the Company's significant achievement (see announcement December 01, 2006) in securing the US$583.8 million senior and subordinated project finance debt facility for the completion of development and construction of Lumwana.
The debt facility will be provided by a syndicate of European, African and Australian based Commercial Lenders, Developmental Finance Institutions and Export Credit Agencies.
Lumwana is located in the North Western Province of the Republic of Zambia, west of the world-renowned Copperbelt. Equinox owns 100% of Lumwana. With proven and probable reserves totalling 321 million tonnes of ore grading at 0.73% Copper, Lumwana represents one of the largest fully permitted copper projects in the world currently in construction. Mine construction remains on schedule with commissioning expected during Q2 2008...... - Web Site
Proposed Spin-out of Excos Uranium Assets
WEST AFRICA SEISMIC UPDATE
OFFSHORE WEST AFRICA - SENEGAL
RUFISQUE AND SANGOMAR AND SANGOMAR DEEP OFFSHORE BLOCKS
(OPERATOR - HUNT OIL COMPANY)
The MV Symphony seismic vessel is scheduled to commence acquiring seismic for FAR Offshore Senegal during the second week of February 2007. The vessel is currently active for the Italian group Edison in an adjacent concession. FAR's survey will be the largest 3D survey conducted Offshore Senegal as part of a world class exploration program being conducted by Hunt Oil and has the potential to place Senegal on the map as an investment destination...... - Web Site
Resource Capital Research Report December 2006 - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
QUARTERLY REPORT December 2006 -HIGHLIGHTS
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Notice of General Meeting - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Chairmans Letter to Shareholders - Web Site
HORIZON OIL (HZN) AWARDED SECOND EXPLORATION CONCESSION, BLOCK G11/48 IN GULF OF THAILAND
Horizon Oil Limited is pleased to announce that the Thailand Ministry of Energy has approved the award of Block G11/48 to a consortium that includes its wholly-owned subsidiary Horizon Oil (Siam) Ltd. It is expected that the concession agreement with the Royal Thai Government will be signed at a ceremony in Bangkok next month. The Company announced in December 2006 that it had been awarded Block G10/48, adjacent to G11/48 to the west (see map).
As for G10/48, Horizon Oil will hold a 25% interest in the G11/48 concession in association with wholly-owned subsidiaries of Pearl Energy (50% and operator) and Tana Oil & Gas (25%). The G11/48 concession is located in the southern part of the Gulf of Thailand immediately west of the giant Bongkot field and the Malaysia-Thai Joint Development Area (JDA), which is a prolific gas province. Covering some 13,600 sq km, geologically the concession contains the northern end of the Malay Basin (shaded in yellow on the map). Bongkot has gas reserves of about 4 trillion cubic feet (tcf), while over 7 tcf of gas have been discovered in the JDA. Gas is currently being produced from Bongkot and the JDA into the Thai market, where industrial demand is high and gas prices attractive for producers.
The Malay Basin is a major oil and gas province extending some 500 km north to south from the Bongkot Field, offshore Peninsular Malaysia. The Basin is filled with up to 15,000 m of Tertiary aged lacustrine and marine sediments containing prolific hydrocarbon source and reservoir rocks. Some 12 billion barrels equivalent of hydrocarbon reserves have been discovered so far in the basin in approximately 70 oil fields and 90 gas fields. The US Geological Survey estimates that some 6 billion barrels equivalent of reserves remain to be found in the basin and Horizon Oil believes that much of that may be found in structural and stratigraphic traps on the basin margins, in settings similar to Block G11/48. Gas is the dominant reservoir fluid in the northern part of the basin where source rocks are deeply buried, and Block G11/48 is considered to be prospective for gas and condensate rather than oil. Previous operators have drilled 3 wells in the block, all of which tested gas and condensate in multiple zones.
The concession allows the partners to explore for hydrocarbons over a period of seven years and requires an agreed minimum work program to be carried out...... - Web Site
Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Operations suspended by an illegal work stoppage at Rosebel - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 - HIGHLIGHTS
Cosmos Nickel Operations
Development
Exploration
Financial / Corporate
Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site
Ceasing to be a substantial holder - Web Site
Exploration Update - Yilgarn Avon Uranium JV - Web Site
Major Project Facilitation Status Granted by Commonwealth - Web Site
Amended Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Extension of Offer Period - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR MOTO GOLD PROJECT
Moto Goldmines Limited ("MGL") announced on 8 November 2006 that it had entered into an agreement ("November 2006 Agreement") with L'Office des Mines d'or de Kilo-Moto ("OKIMO") and Orgaman sprl ("Orgaman") that will govern the development of and future production activities at the Moto Gold Project in the north east of the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC").
Under the November 2006 Agreement all parties re-iterated the validity of the existing contracts ("Existing Contracts") and agreed that these Existing Contracts be amended and amalgamated in favour of a contract in respect of the newly consolidated perimeter covering a total surface area of approximately 2,350 km².
The November 2006 Agreement is a binding agreement that was approved by the Board of Directors of OKIMO, with the support of the Umbrella Authority for OKIMO (including the Minister of Mines and Minister of the Portfolio) of the Government of the DRC.
Further documentation is being prepared to implement the November 2006 Agreement. However, MGL has recently been requested to wait until the appointment of the new Government of the DRC and the appointment of officials to the state companies following the recent elections before progressing the documentation.
The Company has recently received letters from Mr Victor Kasongo, the Chief Executive Officer of OKIMO, claiming certain performance criteria under some of the Existing Contracts (including the Contract of Technical and Financial Assistance entered into in December 2003) have not been satisfied. The letter in respect of the Contract of Technical and Financial Assistance states the Company has ninety days to rectify the matters. The Company strongly disputes that it has failed to satisfy any performance criteria under any of its contracts with OKIMO. The Company has also subsequently received correspondence from the Chairman of OKIMO stating that the letter from Mr Kasongo in respect of the Contract of Technical and Financial Assistance has been issued without the appropriate authority and is of no effect, and confirming that all matters relating to the Contract of Technical and Financial Assistance have been resolved pursuant to its integration within the November 2006 Agreement.
The Company has also become aware of public statements by Mr Kasongo stating that OKIMO was calling for its contracts with the Company to be cancelled or revisited.
The Company has consistently received support for it's significant investment in the mining sector in the DRC from the Office of the President of the Republic and from the offices of the Minister of Mines and Minister of the Portfolio. These Government offices have consistently confirmed the validity of the contractual arrangements governing the Moto Gold Project. The Company will take all necessary steps to protect its legal rights including bringing legal actions where appropriate.
The Company will continue working with OKIMO, with the support and in accordance with the instructions of the Umbrella Authority for OKIMO, to complete the documentation to implement the November 2006 Agreement that will govern the successful development of the Moto Gold Project.- Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Exploration Success at Schmidtsdrift Diamond Mine - Web Site
Fourth Quarter & Year End Earnings Call - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Drilling Confirms High Grade Extensions to Blue Spec
Northwest is pleased to announce more high-grade gold intersections from diamond drilling at the company's Blue Spec gold deposit (JORC resource 155,000 oz Au @ 46.3g/t) further confirming Blue Spec as one of the highest-grade gold deposits in Australia.
Three diamond holes were drilled in late 2006 as part of a programme to infill the Blue Spec resource and test for eastern extensions to the established resource envelope. The results demonstrate strong grade, depth and width continuity while also confirming significant high-grade strike extensions.
Diamond hole BSD 22 recorded a significant intersection (4.6m @ 65.4g/t Au & 4.96% Sb) on the margin of the existing resource envelope while diamond hole BSD 29 intersected significant mineralisation (1.15m @ 62.7g/t Au and 0.4% Sb) deeper and 15m along strike to the east of the existing resource envelope. These results have identified a significant extension to the eastern zone of the existing resource. Northwest is confident the company will identify further extensions to the existing resource.
Diamond hole BSD 28 (3.64m @ 23.3g/t Au) extended the depth of drilling coverage on the eastern margin of the resource envelope. The width and grade of the high-grade component of this intersection (2.01m @ 40.7g/t Au) provides further confidence in the extensional continuity and interpretation of the deposit. .... - Web Site
NZOG'S TUI 2-H DRILLING UPDATE
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited ("NZOG") reports that as at 0600 hours today, preparations were under way to commence the drilling of the directional production hole from the current measured depth of 4,100 metres.
Following the setting of the cement plug in the pilot hole, the production well was drilled from a measured depth of 3,677 metres to 4,100 metres, where casing was run and cemented.
"Measured depth" is the length of the wellbore, as if determined by a measuring stick, which differs from the true vertical depth in a directionally drilled well.
The Tui Area Development is located within PMP 38158, in the Taranaki basin, approximately 50 kilometres offshore of the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. First oil is expected from the development by June 30, 2007, and when fully commissioned, a production rate peaking at 50,000 bopd is anticipated.... - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Nido Completes Sale of UK Assets to EnCore Oil plc - Web Site
Next Gas Drilling and Testing Campaign in Thrace Basin - Web Site
NEO ann: Citrus #7 Well Encounters Hydrocarbons - Web Site
Oxiana Makes Recommended Offer for Agincourt Resources
Oxiana Limited (ASX:OXR) (Oxiana) today announced a scrip offer (the Offer) for all the issued shares in Agincourt Resources Limited, (ASX:AGC) (Agincourt) valuing Agincourt at A$415 million (1).
The Board of Agincourt has unanimously resolved to recommend that Agincourt shareholders accept the Offer in the absence of a superior proposal and has indicated that the directors intend to accept the Offer in respect of all shares and options they control. The Offer is also supported by Agincourt's major shareholder, Newmont Mining Corporation, which has signed an option and pre-bid acceptance deed in respect of its 19.9% holding in Agincourt. A summary of the deed with Newmont is attached as Appendix A.
Oxiana's Managing Director, Mr Owen Hegarty, said:
"The acquisition of Agincourt continues the Oxiana strategy of owning, developing and operating quality resource assets in the Asian/Australian region.
Agincourt's Martabe Gold Project in North Sumatra, Indonesia, will significantly enhance Oxiana's gold portfolio, increasing the company's gold resource base to about 16 million ounces (including silver equivalents). Martabe will add an advanced and significant project in Indonesia to Oxiana's recent exploration JV with Kalimantan Gold. It is Oxiana's intention to maintain the focused approach to timely development of the Martabe project, subject to the results of the ongoing Feasibility Study.
Agincourt also has the controlling stake in Nova Energy Limited (ASX:NEL) (Nova), which holds the advanced Lake Way / Centipede uranium project in Western Australia. Nova represents another uranium opportunity for Oxiana which started with our investment in Toro Energy.
The Wiluna Gold operation in Western Australia also provides us with extra gold production and the opportunity to explore for more gold and for nickel resources in a prospective region. The infrastructure at Wiluna may also have future value in a development of the Nova "Lake Way" uranium project. Oxiana will carefully assess its strategy for Wiluna following completion of the Agincourt acquisition.
Overall the Agincourt package is another significant development step for Oxiana."
OFFER TERMS
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Highlights
Sepon Copper
Sepon Gold
Golden Grove
Prominent Hill
Corporate
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Response to ASX Query re Share Price - Web Site
Beach Petroleum Farm-In to form the Paralana Energy Joint Venture
The Paralana "hot-rock" project, located 11 kilometres from the Beverley Uranium Mine in South Australia, is to be jointly developed by Petratherm and Beach Petroleum Ltd (Beach) under a Farm-In agreed today that will establish the Paralana Energy Joint Venture.
The Board of Petratherm is pleased to announce this new initiative to develop a long term sustainable environmentally friendly base-load energy source.
The terms of the Farm-In are:
......- Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - HIGHLIGHTS
1. Corporate
2. Operations
Second gasfield nearing completion - Web Site
Luzon reports Board and Management changes - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Rio Tinto plc share transaction 26Jan07 - Web Site
Results of Meeting - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
SECOND MILLING CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
The Directors of Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX code: "RMS") are pleased to present a Mining and Treatment Summary for January 2007 for the Wattle Dam Gold Mine, situated 25 kilometres west of Kambalda in Western Australia, and to report the returns from the recently concluded second ore milling campaign.
HIGHLIGHTS
Rox continues to define lead-zinc mineralisation in Laos - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
Section 708A Notice - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Copernicus Update - Web Site
Reinstatement to Official Quotation - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Harstad #1-15 Progresses - Web Site
Corporate Update - FSX Conference Presentation - Web Site
NICKEL - COPERNICUS RESOURCE INCREASED
The Directors of Thundelarra Exploration Ltd ("Thundelarra") wish to advise of the following announcement made by their joint venture partner, Sally Malay Mining Limited ("Sally Malay"). Thundelarra has a 40% interest in the East Kimberley Copernicus Joint Venture and Sally Malay are required to spend $3.5 million over 4 years (from 13 April 2006) to maintain their equity in the project.
"COPERNICUS - MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE INCREASES TO 10,600 TONNES NICKEL
URANIUM: OPTION AGREEMENT - NORTHERN TERRITORY
The Directors of Thundelarra Exploration Ltd ("Thundelarra") are pleased to announce that it has entered into an Option Agreement to acquire 100% of the Frances Maude Uranium Project. The project comprises two granted tenements (EL10043 and EL10167) located in the Pine Creek Region of the Northern Territory. The tenements are held by John Anthony Earthrowl and partners. They cover approximately 17 square kilometres of uranium prospective stratigraphy of the Pine Creek Orogen.
The main targets are vein type and unconformity related uranium mineralisation within carbonaceous shales and dolomites of the Masson Formation along the margin of the Cullen Batholith. Approximately 3 kilometres to the south west are the Twin and Dam uranium deposits with a reported combined resource of 654t U3O8 (NTGS Report 20). These deposits are located within the same stratigraphy.
Previous uranium exploration was carried out over the two tenements by Total Mining Australia Pty Ltd...... - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Trading Halt - Web Site
Initial Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Wilpinnie-4 Well Cased and Suspended for Production Testing, Tomcat Prospect, PPL 93, Cooper Basin, South Australia
Summary:
Victoria Petroleum N.L. as operator for the PEL 115 Joint Venture advises that following the completion of the running of 5½ inch production casing to a total depth of 1,587 metres, the well was suspended for future completion and oil production testing and the drilling rig released at 0700 hours on 26 January 2007. - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice
Change of Director's Interest Notice
Change of Director's Interest Notice
Appendix 3B
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Drilling results - Mary Kathleen project - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
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Trading Halt
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Update on holding in Indo Mines Ltd - Web Site
Change in substantial holding & App 3Y - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
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Change in substantial holding from CBA - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Results of AGM - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Exploration & Devt Activities for the quarter ended 31/12/06 - Web Site
Change in substantial holding from CBA - Web Site
VPE: Marracoonda-2 Oil Exploration Well Drilling Report - Web Site
Major zone of base metal mineralisation confirmed at Altia - Web Site
Disclosure Document - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice x4 - Web Site
Notification of significant holding
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Drilling Update Las Minerale - Web Site
Change in substantial holding x2 - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report
Fourth Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Changes to the Board of Directors - Web Site
Appendix 3B: Options Exercised - Web Site
Diamond Drilling commences at Mt Cobalt Nickel Project - Web Site
Tintaburra Weekly Update - Web Site
Sale of Unmarketable Parcels - Reminder - Web Site
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Appendix 3B - Web Site
Gekko UPD Feasibility Study Appointments - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Exploration & Development Updates - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Kenya Update
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Strategic Changes in Leadership - Web Site
Share Purchase Plan completed/Appendix 3B - Web Site
Significant value realised for Greenvale uranium assets - Web Site
Second Quarter Report - Activity Highlights
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WCP: Repl: 33.8 g/t gold over 9 metres at Whistler - Web Site
Ounce per tonne gold grades intersected below Whistler Pit - Web Site
Drill testing of Togo Porphyry Cu-Au prospect commenced - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report- Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Disclosure Document - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
VPE: Wilpinnie-4 Well to be cased for production testing - Web Site
Progress Report: Wilpinnie-4 - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Summary
Drilling during the quarter confirmed a potential major hydrothermal system at the flagship Lake Gilles IOCG Project with further drilling planned for this quarter. Four Joint Venture programs targeting uranium, IOCG and orogenic gold targets are underway. InterMet continues to acquire prospective ground on the Gawler Craton with two new ELA's totalling 1,051Km2 , targeting IOCG, Archaean base metals, Challenger style gold and unconformityrelated uranium targets.
Highlights
Change of Director's Interest Notice x4 - Web Site
Appendix 3B: New Issue of Securities - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Update on Biofuels Project in Malaysia - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
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Change in substantial holding - Web Site
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Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Record Intersections from Infill Drilling at Santa Rita - Web Site
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Becoming a substantial holder - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Weekly Drilling Report - Thungo 10 & Thungo 13 - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Notice of General Meeting - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Commences drilling on US Shallow Conventional Gas Project - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B: Escrow Options - Web Site
Appendix 3B: Escrow Shares - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Rare Earth - Uranium Resource targeted at Cummins Range - Web Site
Presentation - December Quarterly Report - Web Site
Media Release - December Quarterly Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B: Escrowed Securities - Web Site
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Broker Presentation - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports
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Second Quarter Cashflow Report
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Disclosure Document
NZOG completes capital raising - Web Site
Audio Broadcast - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities Report - Web Site
Target's Statement - Web Site
Drilling Report (Juha 5 Ghard-1Yusr Nubia-1) - Web Site
Napier Project Major Linear Feature a Key Target - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Completes Acquisition of 80% of Smokey Hills Proj/App 3B - Web Site
Second Quarter Cashflow Report - Web Site
Drilling Recommenced at Ann Mason - Web Site
Change in substantial holding - Web Site
Trading Halt - Web Site
Placement of Shares & Use of Fund Raised - Web Site
Gardner Range & Ware Range Projects - Web Site
ASX Waiver from the requirements of Listing Rule 7.1 - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice x 4 - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
New Nickel Discovery in WA - Web Site
Annual Report - Web Site
Appendix 3B - ESOP issue - Web Site
Research Report - Web Site
Second Uranium Tenement Granted - Web Site
Fourth Quarter Activities & Cashflow Reports - Web Site
Final Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
Second Quarter Activities & Cashflow Report - Web Site
Kipoi Project - Web Site
Application for tenements in WA - Web Site
Appendix 3B - Web Site
BOW's ann: To Recommence Operations when roads are passable - Web Site
Appendix 3D - Changes relating to buy-back - Web Site
Dividend Reinvestment Plan Information - Web Site
Change of Director's Interest Notice - Web Site
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