Petroleum geology

Appia Announces Start of Summer Exploration Program on Rare Earth Elements and Uranium Projects

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Hydrocarbon exploration, Oil exploration, Petroleum geology, Economic geology, Fuels

With a planned comprehensive aerial survey and core drilling program to establish the project's resource potential, the exploration team has been deployed to the project area.

Key Points: 
  • With a planned comprehensive aerial survey and core drilling program to establish the project's resource potential, the exploration team has been deployed to the project area.
  • Exploration permits for the proposed activities are in-hand and newly approved permits have been received.
  • With the largest exploration and delineation program in the Company's history now underway, exploration results will be released as they become available.
  • Appia is a Canadian publicly-listed company in the rare earth element and uranium sectors.

Northwest Copper Starts Drilling at Kwanika – Initial 7200 Metre Program

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Science and technology, Drilling rig, Petroleum engineering, Petroleum geology, Drill, Technology, Oil well, Articles

The Kwanika program is expected to include a total of 7200 metres of drilling for 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The Kwanika program is expected to include a total of 7200 metres of drilling for 2021.
  • The first phase of the drill program will target the high-grade portion of the Kwanika deposit, and the second phase of the drill program is planned to test high-priority regional program targets around Kwanika.
  • Two diamond drill rigs are in use and projected to complete the initial program by the end of August.
  • Peter Bell, President & CEO of NorthWest Copper states: We are excited to begin this important initial drill program at Kwanika.

Gran Colombia Announces Multiple High-Grade Drill Results From the 2021 In-Mine and Brownfield Drilling Campaigns at Its Segovia Operations; Success Continues at the Brownfield Vera Project Including 31.78 g/t Au and 8,150.0 g/t Ag Over 0.30 Meters

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Industrial processes, Science and technology, Drilling rig, Petroleum engineering, Petroleum geology, Articles, Woodworking, Drill, Directional drilling

The Company also announced the assay results from four additional kick-off diamond drill holes (2,319 meters) from the ongoing directional drilling program at the El Silencio Deep Zone.

Key Points: 
  • The Company also announced the assay results from four additional kick-off diamond drill holes (2,319 meters) from the ongoing directional drilling program at the El Silencio Deep Zone.
  • It commenced in late 2020 at the Vera Project with one diamond drill rig operating from purpose-built surface drill stations.
  • Drill hole SK-ES-001 returned 8.88 g/t Au with 4.4 g/t Ag over 0.58 meters on the Sandra K Techo Vein.
  • The table below lists the key intercepts from the ongoing 2021 in-mine, near mine and brownfield drilling campaigns since the press release issued on December 21, 2021:

Mandalay Resources Extends the Newly Discovered Shepherd Zone and Provides Update on the Costerfield Mineral System

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Petroleum geology, Science and technology, Petroleum engineering, Industrial processes, Articles, Drilling rig, Drilling, Drill music, Oil well, Drill

TORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mandalay Resources Corporation ("Mandalay" or the "Company") (TSX: MND, OTCQB: MNDJF) is pleased to provide an update on the newly discovered Shepherd Zone at its Costerfield Operation in Victoria, Australia.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mandalay Resources Corporation ("Mandalay" or the "Company") (TSX: MND, OTCQB: MNDJF) is pleased to provide an update on the newly discovered Shepherd Zone at its Costerfield Operation in Victoria, Australia.
  • During the near-term, additional underground exploration drill platforms will be developed allowing for optimum drill intercept angle, which will slow the drill rates into the Shepherd Zone.
  • Since Mandalays last release on the Shepherd Zone drilling (April 26, 2021), drilling rates have been increased with a total of four underground drill rigs operating on the program.
  • The factors identified above are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Mandalay.

Exploration Program Update

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Drilling rig, Petroleum engineering, Petroleum geology, Well drilling, National Virtual Observatory, Science and technology, Economies

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novo Resources Corp. (Novo or the Company) (TSX: NVO & NVO.WT; OTCQX: NSRPF) is pleased to provide an update on its current A$12 million exploration program for the remainder of 2021.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novo Resources Corp. (Novo or the Company) (TSX: NVO & NVO.WT; OTCQX: NSRPF) is pleased to provide an update on its current A$12 million exploration program for the remainder of 2021.
  • The program for the remainder of 2021 also includes mechanical sorting test work from multiple projects including Novos Karratha gold project.
  • Early this year, Novo conducted exploration at its Malmsbury, Victoria joint venture where exciting targets have been generated for drill testing later this year.
  • The current RC drilling program at Skyfall is designed to provide indicative grades with a follow up program designed to expand strike extent.

Mayfair Gold Contracts Fourth Drill Rig for Regional Exploration at 100% Owned Fenn-Gib Project

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Drilling rig, Petroleum engineering, Petroleum geology, Drill, Economic sectors, Science and technology, Articles

The fourth drill rig is expected to arrive at site by mid-June and commence drilling before the end of the month.

Key Points: 
  • The fourth drill rig is expected to arrive at site by mid-June and commence drilling before the end of the month.
  • 1 km to the southwest of the Fenn-Gib deposit, where the best historical drill intersection returned 4.45 grams per tonne gold over 13.2m.
  • Based on Mayfairs success to date, steps have been taken to secure a fifth drill rig for regional exploration on the Fenn-Gib South Block.
  • Mayfair is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing the 100% owned Fenn-Gib gold project in the Timmins region of Northern Ontario.

Kenorland Commences Maiden Diamond Drill Program at the Healy Project in Alaska

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Construction, Drill, Tools, Articles, Petroleum geology, Economic sectors, Technology, Petroleum engineering

This maiden diamond drill program will consist of approximately 4,000 meters over 10 holes, testing 3 target areas defined by strong gold in soil anomalism.

Key Points: 
  • This maiden diamond drill program will consist of approximately 4,000 meters over 10 holes, testing 3 target areas defined by strong gold in soil anomalism.
  • The drill program is scheduled to last approximately two months and will be completed near the end of July.
  • Zach Flood, CEO of Kenorland states, "We're thrilled to be back in Alaska and kicking off the maiden diamond drill program at Healy.
  • In2019, the Company carried out a reconnaissance style track-mounted reverse circulation (RC) drill program consisting of a total of 800m from 10 shallow holes.

Valorem Resources submits drilling permits and provides update for the ongoing 2021 exploration on the Wings Shear Gold property Located in Central Newfoundland

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Economic geology, Oil well, Well drilling, Exploration diamond drilling, Drilling, Science and technology, Economy, Inventions, Petroleum geology

Valorem has planned an initial diamond drilling program of 1000 meters of diamond drilling over 6 holes focusing on the historically trenched and drill-ready Wings Shear gold prospect.

Key Points: 
  • Valorem has planned an initial diamond drilling program of 1000 meters of diamond drilling over 6 holes focusing on the historically trenched and drill-ready Wings Shear gold prospect.
  • The drilling program is set to begin, pending permit approval and drilling contractor availability.
  • Surface sampling has been conducted during the ongoing surface exploration program in 2021, and assays are expected in the near future.
  • The till samples will be processed into heavy-mineral concentrates and examined for gold and other pathfinder indicator minerals by Over Burden Drilling Management.

Precision Drilling Corporation Announces Pricing of Private Offering of US$400,000,000 of Senior Notes Due 2029

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Drilling rig, Petroleum engineering, Petroleum geology, Oil well, Inventions, Science and technology, Economies

The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by current and future U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries that also guarantee Precisions revolving credit facility and certain other future indebtedness.

Key Points: 
  • The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by current and future U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries that also guarantee Precisions revolving credit facility and certain other future indebtedness.
  • Forward-looking information and statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, the proposed offering of Notes and the use of the net proceeds from the offering.
  • Forward-looking information and statements are based on certain expectations and assumptions made by Precision, including the assumption that the offering will be completed as proposed.
  • Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs.

Black Rock Petroleum Company Announces further updates on Sakhalin Islands Explorations

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Fossil fuels, Petroleum geology, Physical sciences, Natural gas, Liquids, Sakhalin, Oceans, Petroleum industry, Hydrocarbon exploration, Petroleum

With such support Black Rock Petroleum is encouraged to progress its planned investment and carry out a site inspection and due diligence review of two very large hydrocarbon exploration licenses in the Far East Region of Sakhalin Island, Russian Federation.

Key Points: 
  • With such support Black Rock Petroleum is encouraged to progress its planned investment and carry out a site inspection and due diligence review of two very large hydrocarbon exploration licenses in the Far East Region of Sakhalin Island, Russian Federation.
  • Black Rock Petroleum Company (OTC:BKRP), a Nevada corporation.
  • Mr. Andrews commented We are excited to progress our potential entry into the Sakhalin Island's oil and gas sector.
  • We see this as a way to rapidly grow Black Rock Petroleum by leveraging our extensive industry contacts internationally, consistent with our goal of growing Black Rock Petroleum into a significant international oil company via acquisitions and joint ventures.