Aim Bulletin
Destiny Pharma upbeat on new research paper on XF-73
Clinical-stage biotechnology company Destiny Pharma noted the publication of a new paper in Trends in Microbiology on Monday, entitled ‘assessing the potential for staphylococcus aureus to evolve resistance to XF-73’.
Open Orphan signs £3.5m deal with US biotech firm
Pharmaceutical services company Open Orphan announced the signing of a new contract with an unnamed US biotechnology company on Monday, for the provision of a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) human challenge study.
Cora Gold ropes in Digby Wells for next stage at Sanankoro
West Africa-focussed Cora Gold has appointed international environmental consultants Digby Wells Environmental to undertake the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) for its Sanankoro Gold Project, in the Yanfolila Gold Belt of southern Mali, it announced on Monday.
Phoenix Copper reports expanded resource at Empire Mine
North America-focussed base and precious metals company Phoenix Copper announced an updated NI 43-101 compliant resource for its Empire Open Pit Mine in Idaho on Monday.
Diversified Gas & Oil maintains dividend despite recent volatility in oil prices
Natural gas group Diversified Gas & Oil said on Monday that it would be paying out dividends despite recent volatility in global energy markets.
Hargreaves Services exchanges on 'major' development deal
Industrial and property services provider Hargreaves Services announced the exchange of a major commercial property development contract on Monday.
ValiRx shores up capital position with £1.17m fundraise
Clinical-stage biotechnology company ValiRx announced a conditional fundraise through the conditional issue of 18,069,467 new ordinary shares on Monday, to raise £1. 17m.
Clipper Logistics strengthens management with internal promotions
Clipper Logistics announced two “significant” appointments to its senior management team on Monday, as part of its continuing long term development plan.
OptiBiotix signs license agreement for 'SlimBiome' in US and Canada
Life sciences company OptiBiotix Health has entered into a non-exclusive license agreement for its ‘SlimBiome’ trademark with Smart For Life, it announced on Monday, and the launch of cookies containing its SlimBiome proprietary weight management technology in the United States and Canada.
Northbridge cuts costs as it sees 'some weakness'
Industrial services and rental company Northbridge updated the market on the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Monday, saying that trading in the first quarter was in line with its original expectations, although with “some weakness” towards the end of the period.
Vast Resources responds to Zimbabwe press speculation
Vast Resources released a statement in response to articles in the Zimbabwean press press on Monday, updating the market on the anticipated joint venture between its subsidiary Katanga Mining, and the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company.
Zoo Digital reiterates FY guidance, sees 'reassuring resumption' in demand
Cloud-based services group Zoo Digital reiterated guidance issued by the group back in late March on Monday, stating cash collection had been "much stronger' than forecast.
Beximco pulls guidance as Bangladesh orders Covid lockdown
Generics manufacturer Beximco Pharmaceuticals pulled future guidance as the Bangladesh government ordered a lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but said it had been able to continue operations.
Attraqt reshuffles board with appointment of new CEO
Software-as-a-service provider Attraqt said it had appointed Mark Adams as chief executive officer after current CEO Luke McKeever looked to transition to a non-executive director's role.
Zambeef trades in line, warns of FX headwinds
Cold foods retailer Zambeef forecast 2020 results in line with market expectations despite uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, but warned cautioned that forex headwinds would hit adjusted pre-tax profits.
Hotel Chocolat secures £35m revolving credit facility
Premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat said on Monday that it has boosted its banking facilities to help see it through the coronavirus crisis.