Gold Note Minerals Seeks Prospecting Licences in Joyce Country, Galway Amid Community Opposition

Gold Note Minerals Limited, owned by BTU Metals Corp, has applied for prospecting licences in Joyce Country, Galway. The company intends to explore for various metals in several townlands. Local communities are opposing the prospecting rights, citing environmental and social concerns. A public meeting will be held in Maam on March 21, with submissions to the Department due by March 27.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Gold Note Minerals Limited, a subsidiary of BTU Metals Corp, has submitted an application for prospecting licences in Joyce Country, Galway, specifically targeting base metals, barytes, silver, gold, and platinum group metals across multiple townlands. Local communities are opposing this application, recalling previous opposition in 2019.

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They express concerns about the environmental impact as the prospecting could lead to future mining applications. The company claims that the proposed exploration activities will be temporary and non-intrusive. A public meeting is scheduled for March 21, with the deadline for public submissions to the Department set for March 27.