Conroy Gold lands international partner to develop State's first gold mine

The deal means that Ireland's first gold mine could be rolled out within in 18 months

Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has now agreed a joint-venture with AIM-listed Anglo-Asian which could see the end goal of a mine in Ireland come into sharper focus within 18 months.

International copper and gold producer Anglo-Asian Mining is to invest in a controlling stake in the Republic’s planned first commercial gold mine.

Irish prospector Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has been looking for a development partner for its gold licences and planned commercial mine at Clontibret in Co Monaghan for some time.