Clontarf Energy, the John Teeling-chaired exploration company, is actively looking at options to boost its African asset base and aid ongoing negotiations there.

Connemara Mining will consider raising more money or bringing in a development partner for its 100%-owned Mine River gold project that straddles counties Wicklow and Wexford, later this year, depending on drilling results.

Connemara Mining, the John Teeling-chaired mineral prospector, has opened talks with potential joint-venture partners regarding two of its remaining solely owned ventures in Leinster.