Aim Bulletin
Oriole confirms start of air core drilling at Fare
West Africa-focussed exploration company Oriole Resources announced on Monday that a 10,000 metre air core drilling campaign has begun at the Faré target within its Senala project in Senegal, where its joint venture partner Iamgold had the option to spend up to $8m to earn a 70% interest.
Phoenix Copper pleased with results of Empire test work
Phoenix Copper announced the results of the initial metallurgical test work for the recovery of precious metals occurring in the Empire Mine deposit on Monday, reporting that tests performed on samples from the open pit using non-toxic ammonium thiosulfate reagent resulted in high gold recoveries of 97. 8% and 97. 7%, and silver recoveries of 69. 8% and 78. 2%, respectively.
Arc Minerals begins second season of exploration in Zambia
Arc Minerals announced the start of the second season of exploration activities over the Zamsort and Zaco license areas in north western Zambia on Monday.
OptiBiotix launches 'WellBiome' prebiotic ingredient
OptiBiotix Health announced the launch of its ‘WellBiome’ product on Monday, which it described as a proprietary blend of prebiotic functional fibres, functional dietary fibres and minerals, optimised for health and wellbeing by promoting the diversity of the gut microbiome.
Oilex makes progress with Bhandut sale
Oilex announced on Monday that the sale of its 40% participating interest in the Bhandut production sharing contract (PSC) has “substantially” progressed.
Catalyst Media's SIS acquires stake in virtual horse racing operator
Sports marketing firm Catalyst Media's portfolio business Sports Information Services acquired a 20. 54% interest in virtual horse racing operator 49's on Monday.
Mountfield hit hard by Covid-19, delays FY results
Flooring and construction company Mountfield delayed publication of its full-year results on Monday after having been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Maestrano subsidiary secures grant under Innovate UK project
Data management firm Maestrano has been awarded a £50,000 grant under the Innovate UK "Business-led innovation in response to global disruption" competition.
Stanley Gibbons sees 'volatile but defined improvement' to trading
Stamp dealer and philatelic publisher Stanley Gibbons said on Monday that it has seen "some volatile but defined improvement" in trading of late.
WH Ireland selling Isle of Man office to Ravenscroft
WH Ireland has executed a conditional agreement with Ravenscroft Holdings to dispose of its Isle of Man subsidiary, WH Ireland IOM, it announced on Monday.
H&T revenues 'materially impacted' by lockdown
Pawnbroker H&T Group updated the market on its operations on Monday, reporting that all of its stores had now reopened following the Covid-19 closure order on 23 March, which led to its entire estate being temporarily out of action and a resulting “material impact” on revenues.
Omega upbeat on Covid test consortium developments
Omega Diagnostics updated the market on an announcement from the UK Rapid Test Consortium (UK-RTC) on Monday, developing a Covid-19 lateral flow antibody test that could be used by people in their homes.
Rockfire Resources raises £1m for Plateau drilling
Gold and base metal exploration company Rockfire Resources has completed a placing of new shares, it announced on Monday, raising gross proceeds of £1m.
Bonhill Group trading slightly ahead of expectations
Business media company Bonhill Group said on Monday that it was trading “marginally ahead” of its expectations as released on 9 April, as it was continuing to work remotely.
Morses Club accounts frozen by FCA over Wirecard scandal
Morses Club said customer accounts at its subsidiary U Account have been temporarily suspended after the Financial Conduct Authority froze the operations of German payments processor Wirecard's UK business.