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Colin Bird

Colin Bird is a British mining executive and geologist with extensive experience in the resources sector, particularly in rare earth elements and strategic minerals. He has held leadership positions across multiple mining companies and jurisdictions, with a focus on project development and corporate strategy. Bird is known for his work in advancing rare earth projects, a sector critical to technology and renewable energy supply chains. He has served as executive chairman and nonexecutive director for various mining ventures, bringing technical expertise and capital markets experience to early-stage and development projects. His career spans several decades in the global mining industry, with involvement in projects across Africa, Europe and other regions. Bird has been associated with companies exploring and developing rare earth deposits, including ventures in Namibia and other African jurisdictions. He holds qualifications in geology and has built a reputation for identifying and advancing mineral assets in underexplored territories. His leadership has focused on navigating the technical and financial challenges of bringing complex mineral projects through feasibility and towards production. Bird's involvement in the rare earth sector positions him within a strategically important segment of the mining industry, as rare earth elements are essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics and defence applications.

Colin Bird News


Ore mined at the Silverking project
Production starts at Xtract's Zambia copper and silver JV project
9th July 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

London-listed Xtract Resources says its joint venture partner in the Silverking copper/silver project, in Zambia, has started initial production at the operation, with the processing of mixed... 


Drill results demonstrate shallow mineralisation, strong continuity at Kendrick’s Namibia project
Drill results demonstrate shallow mineralisation, strong continuity at Kendrick’s Namibia project
7th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kendrick Resources has announced the latest portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analytical results from diamond drill holes TKDD004 to TKDD006 at the Teufelskuppe (TK) project, in... 


A generic image of the Kalahari Copper Belt
Galileo to sell Botswana copper licences, shifts focus to Zambia, Zimbabwe projects
17th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Copper and battery metals mining and exploration company Galileo Resources has entered into an agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary Virgo Business Solutions to ASX-listed Sandfire... 


African Pioneer signs nonbinding term sheet with EPC, mine development group
African Pioneer signs nonbinding term sheet with EPC, mine development group
12th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed exploration and resource development company African Pioneer has signed a nonbinding term sheet with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and mine development group Hong Kong... 


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Results underpin Kieshöhe’s potential as major rare earth discovery – Kendrick
5th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

An initial assessment has confirmed that Kieshöhe has the potential to emerge as a major rare earth discovery alongside London-listed Kendrick Resources’ flagship Teufelskuppe project within the... 


Xtract granted a mining licence for Morocco antimony project
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed Xtract Resources has been granted a mining licence for the Amghas antimony project, in north-west Morocco, and has started relocating existing processing infrastructure from... 


Ore from the Teufelskuppe project in Namibia
Kendrick completes internal review of Namibia rare earth targets
27th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed mineral exploration and development company Kendrick Resources has completed an internal review and analysis of historic and current work to identify targets consistent with its... 


Bezant adds 6 years of mine life to Namibian project with new MRE
Bezant adds 6 years of mine life to Namibian project with new MRE
8th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Bezant Resources has reported a sevenfold increase in the Hope openpit mineral resource to more than three-million tonnes, compared with a 2023 estimate of 410 000 t.   The company... 


Exploration activity at the Hope & Gorob project area
Bezant lifts its stake in Namibia project to 90%
24th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Bezant Resources has acquired an additional 20% shareholding in Hope and Gorob Mining – its 70%-owned Namibian registered holder of the Hope and Gorob mining project. As a result of... 


Kendrick Resources starts Phase 2 drilling on Namibia rare earth project
10th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Kendrick Resources has reported the start of Phase 2 drilling on the Teufelskuppe (TK) and Keishohe (KH) rare earth carbonatites at its Bonya rare earth project, in Namibia. Based on... 


Kendrick to acquire rare earth licences in Namibia
23rd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Kendrick Resources has exercised a previously announced option and entered into a definitive agreement with Bonya Exploration, which owns Namibia exploration licences EPL4458 and EPL... 


African Pioneer raises £1.8m to advance Namibian copper/gold projects
2nd February 2026 By: Darren Parker

London-listed African Pioneer has raised £1.8-million through a large equity fundraising to fund further technical work at its Ongombo and Ongeama copper/gold projects, in Namibia, and to support... 


Kendrick secures exclusive option over high-grade rare earth licences in Namibia
22nd January 2026 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Kendrick Resources has entered into a binding and exclusive option agreement to acquire at least a 70% interest in two rare earth exploration licences in southern Namibia, giving the... 


Galileo starts drilling at Zambia project
3rd December 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Galileo Resources has started drilling at the Molefe copper project, in Zambia, following the signing of a conditional cooperation and project development agreement with Jubilee Metals... 


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