Southeast Asia Mining Corp’s (SEA) joint venture partner has agreed to an extension of the second option payment from July 11 to September 30, 2013 as required under its Joint Venture Agreement announced October 17, 2012. The JV has applied for mining leases covering the Song Toh and Boh Yai silver, lead and zinc mines in Thailand.
Queensland’s largest trade TAFE, SkillsTech Australia, will launch Australia’s first large-diameter pipeline training following a six-week training trip across the Malaysian Peninsula with Santos GLNG.
There have been no Federal Court appeals against the decision of Australia’s Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities to approve Toro Energy’s proposed Wiluna Uranium Project in Western Australia.
Japan and Uzbekistan will combine to explore for uranium in the Central Asian country. The Japanese assistance could help secure a stable supply for the potential restart of nuclear reactors in Japan.