G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Helix Energy Solutions Group Announces Oil Discovery at Danny II Exploration Well

Helix Energy Solutions Group has declared that an oil discovery has been found at the Danny II exploration well. This well is located at the Bushwood field in Garden Banks Block 506, which is situated about 145 mi. offshore from Galveston in Texas. Over 70 ft of high-quality net pay was encountered in the Danny II exploration well.

18 Jul 2012

Concordia Resource Announces Completion of Phase II Drilling at Kerboule Project

Concordia Resource, a junior exploration firm, has announced that it has completed the phase II drill program at the Kerboulé project, located in North Burkina Faso. Currently, the company has reported continuous phase I encouraging results from the Kerboulé South region.

18 Jul 2012

Five of the Rarest Resources in the World

There are some elements and resources which are commonly known to be rare. However, there are some lesser known elements which are becoming increasing scarce on the world market.

16 Jul 2012

Almaden Minerals Releases Further Exploration Results from Tuligtic project

Almaden Minerals has declared additional results from the four drill exploration campaign that is currently being conducted at the Tuligtic project in Mexico. The company drilled the hole TU-12-145 into the Ixtaca north zone, which is a parallel zone developing towards the main Ixtaca zone. High-grades were encountered in hole TU-12-145, which extends the prominent Ixtaca north zone.

16 Jul 2012

Tigray Resources Reports Diamond Drilling Results from Harvest Project

Canada-based mineral exploration company, Tigray Resources has announced diamond drill results from six fresh holes drilled at the Mayshehagne and Terakimti volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) gold-copper discoveries, located at the Harvest project in North Ethiopia.

16 Jul 2012