News And Announcements
Global Ports Holding launches strategic review of business
Independent cruise port operator Global Ports Holding announced on Friday that, in light of the “emerging opportunities” it was seeing in its cruise business, it was undertaking a strategic review of the group.
Kazera pleased with mineral resource estimates from NTI mine
Kazera Global announced maiden JORC 2012 compliant mineral resource estimates over the Homestead and Purple Haze deposits at the Namibia Tantalite Investment Mine on Friday.
BMW CEO Harold Krueger stepping down
German car maker BMW said on Friday that chief executive officer Harold Krueger is stepping down after more than four years in the job.
Amazon's investment in Deliveroo faces competition inquiry
The competition watchdog is investigating Amazon's investment in Deliveroo - a move that marked the online giant's renewed interest in the UK food delivery market.
Acacia Mining upbeat on reserves update for Gokona
Acacia Mining announced a mid-year mineral reserve and resource update for its Gokona Mine at North Mara on Friday, which it said added to the long-term potential of the underground operation.
IAG passenger number increases driven by growth in all regions
International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of airlines such as British Airways and Aer Lingus, on Friday reported a year-on-year increase in passengers carried, as well as expanded capacity and improved load factor.
Jaguar Land Rover to build electrified car range in UK
Jaguar Land Rover will build range of new electrified cars at its Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham, starting with the next-generation all-electric Jaguar XJ, the company confirmed on Friday.
Weak UK, Irish construction hits SIG H1 sales
Weak construction markets in the UK and Ireland have let to a 3. 8% fall in first half like-for-like sales at building materials supplier SIG.
IAG says it's not interested in Norwegian Air
British Airways and Iberian parent International Consolidated Airlines Group reiterated on Friday that it is no longer interested in buying Norwegian Air.
John Menzies warns over full-year earnings amid aviation market challenges
Aviation services business John Menzies warned on Friday over its full-year earnings, as it pointed to challenges in the wider aviation market.
Dechra buys another 15pc of Medical Ethics in £8m deal
Dechra Pharmaceuticals has acquired a further 15% of the issued share capital of Medical Ethics, the parent company of Animal Ethics, for a total consideration of AUD 13. 5m (£8m), it announced on Friday.
Eco Atlantic upbeat as drilling operations begin at Jethro-Lobe
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas announced on Friday that drilling operations had started offshore Guyana, with the spudding of the first exploration well on its Jethro-Lobe prospect on the Orinduik Block.
Frontier Smart Tech tells shareholders not to accept Science Group offer
Frontier Smart Technologies Group further responded to recent announcements by Science Group relating to its intention to make a cash offer for Frontier at a price of 35p per share, and subsequent posting of an offer document.
Arc Minerals buys another 5pc of Zaco following West Lunga discovery
Arc Minerals has acquired a further 5% interest in Zaco, taking its total interest to 47. 5%, it announced on Friday.
Aquis buys NEX Exchange from CME Group in £2.7m deal
Exchange services group Aquis Exchange has agreed to acquire NEX Exchange from CME Group for a cash consideration of £1, plus approximately £2. 7m based on NEX Exchange's current working capital levels, it announced on Friday.
Ferrexpo production jumps as pellet prices leap
Ferrexpo on Friday reported a return to quarterly pellet production and said it expected a 4% jump in first-half sales volumes as average prices received climbed due to stronger iron ore prices and premiums for iron ore pellets.
Mirada sells car park payment business for £2.1m
Digital television software provider Mirada has sold its payment solutions provider business Mirada Connect, for a cash consideration of £2. 1m before expenses, it announced on Friday.
Churchill China trading ahead of expectations
Churchill China said annual trading would be better than expected after its hospitality business performed better than forecast in the first half.
James Fisher hires Spectris's Eoghan O'Lionaird as next CEO
James Fisher and Sons has recruited Eoghan O'Lionaird from Spectris as the marine services company's next chief executive.