The London-listed explorer said on Wednesday that Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy had granted the extension for licence 19, which covers Blocks 2312 A &B and the northern halves of Blocks 2412 A &B, enabling the current phase to now run until 31 August next year.

Licence 19 is 90%-owned and operated by Chariot’s wholly-owned subsidiary Enigman Oil & Gas Exploration.