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Savannah Resources reports on 'robust' Mutamba scoping study
Savannah Resources announced the completion of the Mutamba Scoping Study on Tuesday, which concluded that there was potential for a “financially robust, long life” mineral sands project, which the board said was anticipated to provide “excellent” life of mine financial returns with relatively modest capital requirements.
Silence Therapeutics makes further IP progress
Developer of novel RNA therapeutics for the treatment of serious disease, Silence Therapeutics, announced a “further step” in the expansion of its chemical modification patent estate.
US house prices rise in March - S&P/Case-Shiller
House prices in the US rose more than expected in March, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.
FTSE 250 movers: Investors disconnect from TalkTalk; Petrofac pleases
Investors disconnected from troubled telecoms group TalkTalk on Tuesday as the shares led the FTSE 250 index into red territory.
Vast Resources' shares rise on approval for $4m disposal
Shares in Vast Resources improved almost 7% after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe allowed the company to dispose of a non-controlling interest in its Pickstone-Peerless Gold Mine and Giant Gold Project in that country.
SDX Energy reports positive well test results from South Disouq
North Africa-focussed oil and gas company SDX Energy announced the results of the well test conducted on the SD-1X well on Tuesday, following the recent natural gas discovery at South Disouq, Egypt where the company has a 55% operated working interest.
Stockmarket valuations not at worrisome levels, Fed's Kaplan says
Stockmarket valuations were not at worrisome levels, the head of the Federal Reserve bank of Dallas said.
Science in Sport confirms patent for WHEY20
Shares in Science in Sport are up almost 3% after it confirmed being granted a patent for its protein gel WHEY20.
Ensco to buy Atwood Oceanics in all-share deal
Ensco has agreed to buy Atwood Oceanics in an all-share transaction that would create a combined entity worth around $6. 9bn.
Energiser Investments marginally widens FY loss
Energiser Investments has recorded a full-year pre-tax loss of £211,000, which was marginally larger than the loss of £167,000 it returned a year earlier.
Plutus PowerGen reassures investors over regulatory concerns
Flexible energy generation-focussed power company Plutus PowerGen updated the market on its operations on Tuesday morning, saying its business model remained focussed on the construction of FlexGen projects across the country.
FTSE 100 movers: BA computer meltdown creates turbulence for IAG shares, main index
British Airways owner IAG's turbulent time at the hands of investors helped keep the Footsie in negative territory on Wednesday after the airline's computer meltdown over the weekend raise the prospect of massive compensation payments to thousands of stranded passengers.
US personal income and spending blow past forecasts in April
Personal income and spending blew past forecasts even as a key measure of price pressures slipped.
Kainos Group's shares slip after FY profit dips
Shares in information technology solutions company Kainos Group were down almost 5% after it produced a 7% fall in its full-year statutory pre-tax profit to £13. 3m, from £14. 1m.
BT eyeing pension fund closure alongside various funding options
BT Group is mulling closing its defined-benefit pension scheme to current workers in favour of a cheaper plan.
German consumer prices slow more than expected in May
The cost of living fell back by more than expected in May in the euro area's largest economy, with prices for energy and services retreating by the most.
SNP wants Indyref2 vote if it wins majority of Scots seats at General Election
The Scottish National Party (SNP) would demand a second referendum on independence if it won a majority of seats at the June 8 General Election, according to its manifesto.
Trump fires back at Merkel after Munich speech
US President Donald Trump fought back at Angela Merkel on Tuesday after the German Chancellor gave a sharp speech in Munich about US trading practices.
Echo Energy as Greenberry lifts total debt facility to €20m
Echo Energy's shares have fallen almost 4% after it said further to the institutional loan with Greenberry announced on 15 May, the lender had purchased the further principal of €5m. This brought the total debt facility to €20m.
Petrofac facing possible shareholder claim over bribery allegations
Petrofac is facing a potential legal claim from a litigation-funding specialist based on allegations it misled investors over a bribery and money laundering scandal that has seen its shares lose half their value.