Bezant Resources completes first blast at Namibian project
Bezant Resources has completed its first blast at Namibia’s Hope project, advancing preparations for copper-gold production and processing.
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Bezant Resources PLC
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Bezant Resources PLC is focused on developing its pipeline of copper-gold projects to provide a new generation of economically and socially sustainable mines and also has a manganese project in Botswana
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Bezant Resources climbs after maiden Kanye drilling
The grades compared favourably with neighbouring more advanced manganese projects, Bezant said
Bezant Resources signs SPA for Mankayan project
Part of the agreement will see Bezant swap its 27.5% holding in IDM Mankayan for an equal stake in IDM International
Bezant Resources and Caerus Mineral Resources announce intention to terminate their joint venture agreement
The companies said it was not possible for the parties to agree on a mutual way forward in relation to the joint venture
Bezant Resources posts half-yearly results, marks significant progress at Hope and Gorob
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Bezant Resources says to mobilise diamond drilling at Kanye to follow up on encouraging trench tests
A contract has been signed with a local drilling company, with mobilisation expected later this month
Bezant Resources shares rise on mining licence application for Hope and Gorob project
The miner also reported better-than-expected results from further drilling on the Hope and Vendome prospects
Bezant Resources confident that junior miners with good deposits 'will be in much demand'
Executive chairman Colin Bird highlighted the Hope and Gorob project in Namibia as “significantly more value than previously considered”
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Bezant hits promising copper and gold grades at Namibia's Hope and Gorob project
Bezant has an attractive portfolio of assets in Namibia and elsewhere
Caerus Mineral Resources says gold from historic waste dumps at Mala project could be economically recoverable
“The Mala dumps clearly demonstrate the potential for substantial economically recoverable material at historical operations,” said chief executive Martyn Churchouse
Bezant Resources upbeat on initial results from field work at Kanye manganese project
Previous exploration on Kanye highlighted numerous manganese prospects, including the Moshaneng Borrow Pit and the Loltware prospect
Bezant Resources hails the renewal of mineral production sharing agreement for copper-gold asset
Chairman Colin Bird said the news was a catalyst for the development of the Philippines property
Bezant Resources intersects visible copper mineralisation in initial drilling at Gorob prospect
The company also located a 140m deep vertical shaft, which was excavated in the 1970s, at the Hope prospect which could significantly reduce future spending on underground development
Bezant hosts technical visit at Hope and Gorob to create consensus on project optimisation
A coordinated programme of action has been implemented, aimed at the near-term submission of a mining licence application
Bezant Resources sees very promising target at Kanye manganese project
The company is now looking ahead to a drill programme at the project.
Caerus Mineral reports 'highly encouraging' drilling results from Troulli project in Cyprus
“The delineation of a potentially substantial copper sulphide orebody located immediately beneath the gold oxide zone has been an unexpected bonus,” said Caerus chief executive Martyn Churchouse
Bezant Resources to start drilling around Hope and Gorob deposits in Namibia
The aim of the programme is to discover new copper-gold zones adjacent to the established deposits
Bezant Resources resources agrees £1mln standby facility
Bezant said the convertible loan note provides added financial flexibility for the group in a period in which “the funding market for junior exploration companies can be subject to market volatility”
Bezant Resources says Philippine government review relating to Mankayan copper-gold project is ongoing
Under an executive order, the mineral production sharing agreement it is not allowed to expire until the renewal application has been decided
Caerus Mineral and Bezant Resources sign JV deal for Troulli copper-gold project
Bezant's financial contribution backdated from the start of diamond drilling at Troulli in September 2021
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Shares were issued at a price of 0.13p with the proceeds to be used In Namibia, Cyprus and Botswana
Bezant Resources expects boost from higher copper price
Bezant's portfolio is increasingly focused on battery metals
Bezant identifies four drill targets at Namibia Hope project
“ A cluster of targets have been identified near our Hope and Gorob Vendome deposit, that bodes well for increasing the size of the deposit”
Bezant Resources sees 'considerable potential' for Minemba prospect in Zambia
"The geophysics programme, after interpretation, shows that the Minemba prospect has considerable potential and we will continue to test that potential," said executive chairman Colin Bird
Bezant takes major step forward in unlocking the value of Mankayan
“The Mankayan project is well placed to benefit from recent projections for the electrical vehicle and copper markets at a time when the Philippine government have announced that they wish to revitalise mining," said boss Colin Bird
Bezant and Caerus Minerals agree on initial targets for Cyprus joint venture
During the site visit in early September all other matters relevant to development will be considered to allow early conceptual project design
Bezant Resources agrees to assess copper/gold projects held by Caerus Mineral
Bezant has been given 18 months to assess the portfolio and identify a potential development project
Bezant Resources says early work indicates potential for high-grade manganese deposits at its Kanye project
Previous exploration on the Kanye property highlighted numerous manganese prospects which have not been systematically explored
Bezant identifies eight potential drill targets at Hope project in Namibia
"This is a very pleasing result that shows the benefit of investing in airborne geophysics in this terrain"
Bezant Resources unearths another significant copper mineralisation at Minemba
"We are particularly encouraged by the geological sequence which is the same as in the nearby rich copper pit at Kalengwa," said executive chairman Colin Bird
Bezant Resources rises as it signs deal for survey of Hope copper-gold project
The firm said the airborne electromagnetic and magnetic survey will begin before the end of the week along the prospective Hope-Matchless massive sulphide belt
Bezant Resources finds significant copper intercept at Zambia mine
“The mineralisation host type is somewhat similar to the Kalengwa main mine and as such gives us encouragement as to potential"
Bezant Resources starts testing for drill programme in Zambia
A drill contract has been signed and a rig is due to be mobilised in the coming days
Bezant Resources stakes future on copper revival
The demand for copper is expected to double by 2030 believes management
Bezant Resources completes Metrock acquisition
The Metrock acquisition means Bezant now controls the Kanye Manganese Project, an area that has clear evidence of high manganese grades suitable for use in battery metals
Bezant Resources says latest Hope copper-gold results adds motivation to test more ground
“This result has provided us with increased motivation to test the 130km of strike under license and this will be carried out by a heli-airborne survey during this first quarter,” said chairman Colin Bird
Bezant Resources to acquire Kanye Manganese Project in Southern Botswana
"The underlying mineral licences represent exploration rights to a very large area of highly prospective manganese bearing ground," said executive chairman, Colin Bird
Bezant Resources confirms copper in first batch of results from Hope drill campaign
"This is a promising start to our exploration and drilling programme," said Colin Bird, executive chairman
Bezant updates on reverse takeover of MMJV
The company said AsiaPhos has agreed to acquire MMJV through a reverse takeover transaction, which if completed will trigger an issue of £5.6mln worth of shares to Bezant in the listed entity holding MMJV
Bezant Resources agrees to pay KPZ in shares for Kalengwa stake
The company confirmed it will pay the deal consideration in shares
Bezant Resources extends longstop for Mankayan deal
The listing vehicle is being reversed into a Singapore-listed company called AsiaPhos.
Bezant Resources beefs up board, issues half-year report
Raju Samtani and Ed Slowey will be joining the board with immediate effect, as finance director and technical director, respectively.
Bezant Resources responds to Zambia media reports
The company has a 30% interest and is the operator of the project.
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Bezant Resources updates on Mankayan transaction
In the same announcement, investors were told the mineral production sharing agreement (MPSA) has been extended
Bezant signals start of exploration at the Hope Copper-Gold Project
The work should commence during the coming weeks. Bezant will keep shareholders updated on our results as they arise. "
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Bezant Resources bullish on copper for next decade
“The company is well-positioned in the gold-copper space when the demand for copper is expected to double by 2030"
Bezant Resources raises £625,000 to fund exploration in Namibia and Zambia
The fundraising comprises a conditional placing of 750mln shares at 0.08p.
Bezant Resources completes Virgo Resources acquisition looks forward to exploration
The explorer now looks forward to a ' value creation strategy' which was lined up during the due diligence period
Bezant completes due diligence on Hope gold-copper project, and moves towards completion
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Bezant’s new Namibian copper project is shaping up well under due diligence, and offers lots of potential for near-term value creation
Executive chairman Colin Bird has a successful track record of exploration in Southern Africa
Bezant Resources unearths further potential at Hope project as due diligence advances
"This is an exciting potential project for the company and the more we dig into the archives, it becomes evident that resources quoted were the subject of extensive drilling programmes which gives us added confidence," said chief executive
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Bezant Resources to acquire big stake in Hope copper-gold project in Namibia
The move is an excellent opportunity to acquire a position in a significant JORC resource with good grades and a gold contribution, according to chairman Colin Bird
Bezant notes MMIH delays in respect to Singaporean listing for Mankayan vehicle
Mankayan contains huge resources of copper and gold
Bezant Resources acquires significant new exploration acreage in Zambia
Bezant has a diverse portfolio of mineral exploration assets
Bezant Resources lands extension to Buffalo option deal
The explorer will now have until 30 April to complete an assessment of the project.
Bezant Resources’ shares trend upwards, following asset sales and new focus on Zambia
Bezant's team boasts extensive exploration experience and a track record of success in Zambia
Bezant Resources raises £350,000 to advance Zambia copper project
Shares jumped on the news, as Bezant said it would use funds to progress the high-grade copper prospect, Buffalo
Bezant Resources finishes sale of Mankayan stake
The AIM-listed copper and gold explorer sold the stake to Singapore-based Mining and Minerals Industries Holding Ltd for an initial funding package of US$2.25mln
Bezant higher as it finalises sale of Mankayan stake
The AIM-listed firm said all conditions had been satisfied and that a further announcement will be released in due course to confirm completion
Bezant secures backer for the Mankayan copper-gold project, will retain 20%
Mankayan contains a sizeable resource in an established mining jurisdiction
Bezant Resources continues search for project partners
The option over Buffalo requires the deployment of US$200,000 into the ground by 1 February 2020.
Bezant Resources continues with progress on gold and base metals portfolio
The Mankayan copper project could arouse the interest of a major mining company
Bezant Resources gets more indications of copper at Buffalo in Zambia
"This latest round of rock chip sample results demonstrates the presence of principally one per cent or more copper located at surface."
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“The Zambian IOCG province has to date been under-explored due to the existing production hub centred around the country's main historic copper belt."
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"its potential will be recognised as copper prices improve and mid-tier/major industry players renew their search for sizeable emerging copper projects."
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Historic drilling has returned some very attractive results