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Stephen Bear, 27, ‘dating Essex shop assistant, 18’

By Ryan Smith for MailOnline

Published: 19:36 EST, 20 December 2017 | Updated: 19:36 EST, 20 Decemb..

Published: 19:36 EST, 20 December 2017 | Updated: 19:36 EST, 20 December 2017

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that his rocky romance with Charlotte Crosby had come to an end, following a laundry list of ups and downs.

And Stephen Bear, 27, has reportedly already moved on from his failed relationship, with sources claiming that the Ex On The Beach star is now dating 18-year-old shop assistant Elizabeth Randell after meeting her two weeks ago at an Essex nightclub.

A source told The Sun: 'Bear and Elizabeth met when he did a personal appearance at Kosho in Romford – it was a night called Fraternity – and he was sitting at a table and they got talking.

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Moved on? Stephen Bear has reportedly already moved on from his romance with Charlotte Crosby, just weeks after they announced their split. They're pictured together in March

'They stayed in contact and got to know each other and they’ve been seeing each other ever since. She’s even met his mum and dad. Elizabeth is a really nice girl… She’s 18, really good fun and a sweet girl.'

According to the newspaper, the blonde teen has even been given Stephen's blessing to post pictures of them together across her social media accounts.

MailOnline has contacted a representative for Stephen for comment.

As reports swirl about Stephen's dating life, his ex Charlotte – who recently described herself as being on the 'heartbreak diet – is vacationing in Dubai.

Reports: According to The Sun, Stephen, 27, is dating shop assistant Elizabeth Randell, 18

Break: The reports come as his ex took to Instagram to reveal that she was holidaying in Dubai

And on Wednesday, she took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a sizzling snapshot of her body as she lounged on a beach.

The former Geordie Shore star, 27, took a snapshot of herself resting on a sun lounger on the golden shores of the popular tourist destination as she wore a skimpy bronze bikini, in which she displayed her incredibly taut stomach and lean legs.

A day earlier, Charlotte took to the image-sharing app to upload a snapshot of herself sitting in the first class cabin as she made her way over to the United Arab Emirates for her winter sunshine break.

'Let the festivities begin,' Charlotte captioned the picture, as she prepared to take off with In The Style co-founders Jamie Corbett and Adam Frisby.

Sizzling snapshot: On Wednesday, she shared a shot of herself on the beach in a bronze bikini

Tough time: Charlotte Crosby has admitted she's been struggling to eat after her turbulent split from Stephen

Charlotte, who split from her Just Tattoo Of Us co-host for good last month, said her svelte frame is down to the 'heartbreak diet'.

And faced with spending the festive period as a singleton, she confessed that she doesn't like Christmas any more and will 'probably stay in bed all day'.

She told Closer magazine: 'I'm in good shape at the moment as I'm on the heartbreak diet. No Ben & Jerry's or Christmas cake for me – I can't eat.'

Discussing her Christmas plans, she added: 'I'll probably have my family round to my house up in Newcastle. You've got to have family around you at this time of year, haven't you?

'But having said that, I've decided I don't like Christmas. I'll probably stay in bed all day – it's actually just like any other boring day.'

Changing: The reality star been sporting a noticeably more svelte appearance since their split

Former flames: The Geordie Shore star, who split from her Just Tattoo Of Us co-host Bear (pictured) for good last month, said her svelte frame is down to the 'heartbreak diet'

The former Celebrity Big Brother star's comments come after she was spotted passionately kissing Ex On The Beach star Joshua Ritchie at a boxing match at the weekend.

Charlotte confirmed her status as a 'strong and single' woman last month, following her break-up from Stephen.

She and Bear had been plagued by splits in the last few weeks of their 11-month romance, with the duo seeming to split and reunite on several occasions.

However, according to The Sun, Bear insisted their relationship is over for good, as he claimed he is 'free and single' and wants his next girlfriend to be someone who is not in the public eye.

Honest: And faced with spending the festive period as a singleton, the 27-year-old confessed she doesn't like Christmas any more and will 'probably stay in bed all day'

Moving on? Charlotte's comments come after she was spotted passionately kissing Ex On The Beach star Joshua Ritchie (pictured) at a boxing match at the weekend

He said: 'We're just friends, I'm single, she's single, we're just mates and I think that's the best way for now.

'I'm just not ready to date at the moment, to sit next to anyone and start talking to them, or start ringing people up and asking to do something. The next girlfriend I have, I'd like to be someone that no one knows.'

The couple hit a crisis after the former scaffold worker was pictured heading home from a Halloween party with a mystery brunette in tow, amid claims of a reconciliation with Charlotte.

Charlotte's roller-coaster romance with Stephen seemingly came to a screeching halt in October and had appeared to be acrimonious at first, with the couple being plagued by 'cheating' claims and Charlotte feuding with Bear's family on Twitter.

Struggling: She told Closer magazine: 'I'm in good shape at the moment as I'm on the heartbreak diet. No Ben & Jerry's or Christmas cake for me – I can't eat'

Family affair: Discussing her Christmas plans, she added: 'I'll probably have my family round to my house up in Newcastle. You've got to have family around you at this time of year, haven't you?'

In the past: Charlotte confirmed her status as a 'strong and single' woman last month, following her break-up from Stephen

They were then seen 'kissing' and reportedly 'spent the night' together following the MTV EMAs held in November, but their reunion allegedly got off to a bumpy start with the duo becoming embroiled in 'screaming matches' before getting close again.

An onlooker told The Sun: 'Charlotte and Bear were all over the place. One second they were kissing, cuddling and laughing, and the next they were having screaming matches.'

Romance first blossomed for the pair early last year while presenting their joint MTV series Just Tattoo Of Us.

Since their split, it has been confirmed that Bear has left Just Tattoo Of Us and will no longer present the show alongside Charlotte, with Scotty T stepping in to replace the star for its third series.

No more: Romance first blossomed for the pair early last year while presenting their joint MTV series Just Tattoo Of Us (pictured on the show)

Replaced: Since their split, it has been confirmed that Bear has left Just Tattoo Of Us and will no longer present the show alongside Charlotte, with Scotty T stepping in to replace the star for its third series

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Argonaut Resources directors show faith in company by participating in oversubscribed SPP

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Independent non-executive chairman Patrick Elliot purchased more than 4.465 million shares at 0.55 cents per share in an indirect interest.

He now holds 5,876,159 shares in that interest with another 20,324,574 held in a separate indirect interest.

Independent non-executive chairman Malcolm Richmond acquired more than 5.454 million shares in a direct interest, increasing the number held in this interest to almost 15 million with another 1 million held in an indirect interest.

Overwhelming response to SPP[hhmc]
The company was overwhelmed by the response to its SPP which closed early and more than twice oversubscribed with the target subsequently increased to $2.5 million from $1.2 million.

Subscriptions in excess of $3 million were received and as a result, the SPP was closed with immediate effect.

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Argonaut Resources NL (ASX:ARE) directors have demonstrated their faith in the company’s copper-zinc strategy by participating in the recently closed share purchase plan (SPP).

Independent non-executive chairman Patrick Elliot purchased more than 4.465 million shares at 0.55 cents per share in an indirect interest.

He now holds 5,876,159 shares in that interest with another 20,324,574 held in a separate indirect interest.

Overwhelming response to SPP

The company was overwhelmed by the response to its SPP which closed early and more than twice oversubscribed with the target subsequently increased to $2.5 million from $1.2 million.

Subscriptions in excess of $3 million were received and as a result, the SPP was closed with immediate effect.

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Strickland Metals shares jump 39% ahead of drilling base metal target near DeGrussa

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As a part of the program, a minimum of four diamond holes will be drilled to a depth of 500 metres to test a VMS target similar to the nearby DeGrussa deposit of Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR).

Heritage survey

Exploration activity has recommenced on the Doolgunna Project following completion of heritage surveys to allow land access to areas where the company wishes to complete exploration drilling.

The prospect has a 3-kilometre-long electromagnetic conductor that lies below an outcropping copper-zinc gossan that has been mapped over a 1.2-kilometre strike.

Diamond core drilling

The company plans to start the diamond core drilling by the end of this month.

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Pan Asia Metals has positive discussions on plans for Thai lithium project

Pan Asia Metals Ltd (ASX:PAM) has had positive discussions with authorities in Phang Nga Province, Thailand, including the provincial government, for its Reung Kiet Lithium Project.

PAM has submitted a presentation covering all aspects of the project including methods of ongoing exploration, conceptual mining and concentrate production, and the potential for downstream value-adding industries in Phang Nga and Thailand.

The presentation and subsequent discussions were aimed at assisting Phang Nga Provincial Government in their considerations for the proposed mining and industrial development areas.

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The meeting was also attended by the head of Phang Nga Provincial Industry along with the representatives of the Phang Ng..

Pan Asia Metals Ltd (ASX:PAM) has had positive discussions with authorities in Phang Nga Province, Thailand, including the provincial government, for its Reung Kiet Lithium Project.

The presentation and subsequent discussions were aimed at assisting Phang Nga Provincial Government in their considerations for the proposed mining and industrial development areas.

Provincial Government discussions

Pan Asia was recently invited by the chief executive officer of the Phang Nga Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), a Phang Nga Provincial Government coordinating body, to represent PAM and the Reung Kiet Lithium Project.

The meeting was also attended by the head of Phang Nga Provincial Industry along with the representatives of the Phang Nga Provincial Public Works and Town Planning Office.

Phang Nga Provincial Industry head has been appointed by the Phang Nga governor as chairman of the Phang Nga New Town Planning Committee.

During the meeting, the chairman of the committee conveyed its support for the Reung Kiet Lithium Project.

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“Can bring opportunities”

PAM managing director Paul Lock said: “We have been working hard in Phang Nga province and we are very happy with the positive reception that the Reung Kiet Lithium Project is receiving from the Phang Nga Provincial Government and surrounding communities.

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“This is a project that can bring substantial opportunities and value to Phang Nga and Thailand.”

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Potential cost curve leader

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