News And Announcements
BlueRock diamond production seen at lower end of guidance
BlueRock Diamonds warned on Friday that full-year production was likely to be at the lower end of its guidance range following the shutdown of operations at its Kareevlei mine in the Kimberley region of South Africa.
Xtract Resources reports latest data from Bushranger
Xtract Resources updated the market on independent laboratory assays for drill hole BRDD-021-016, as well as two further holes completed, on the second phase diamond drilling programme at the Bushranger copper-gold exploration project on Friday.
Agronomics puts $1.5m into cultivated Wagyu firm Ohayo Valley
Cellular agriculture and cultivated meat investor Agronomics has completed a subscription of $1. 5m (£1. 12m) in Ohayo Valley, it announced on Friday, via a simple agreement for future equity (SAFE).
Wishbone Gold shares surge on developments at Red Setter
Wishbone Gold announced on Friday that preparations for drilling at Red Setter had started, with independent consultants reporting that the geochemistry programme recently conducted, although only 60% complete, had defined four new high-priority target zones for follow-up drilling.
Scancell treats first patient in melanoma tumour trial
Cancer and infectious disease immunotherapy developer Scancell announced on Friday that the enrolment and treatment of the first patient had taken place in its multicentre phase 2 clinical trial of its ‘SCIB1’ tumour treatment at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.
Westminster confirms possible Africa airport deal as contracts face delays
Security services provider Westminster Group responded to recent media speculation around a possible airport contract in Africa on Friday.
Northamber maintains stock levels as margins expand
Technology distributor Northamber reported a “strong” balance sheet in its full-year results on Friday, with £6. 2m of unencumbered freehold properties at depreciated cost, together with cash balances of £7. 45m, down from £10. 97m year-on-year.
GB Group plunges after discounted placing
GB Group tumbled on Friday after the digital identity software company raised around £300m in a discounted placing to help fund the acquisition of US identity verification business Acuant for $736m (£547m).
Great Portland swings to profit, lifts rental value forecasts
UK commercial landlord Great Portland Estates swung to a half-year profit and lifted its rental value outlook as Covid lockdowns were eased and shoppers cautiously returned to London’s West End retail precinct.
SDX Energy begins second phase of 2021 Morocco campaign
Middle East and North Africa-focussed SDX Energy announced the start of the second phase of its 2021 drilling campaign in Morocco on Friday.
Ryanair to proceed with London delisting due to Brexit
European budget airline Ryanair said it was going ahead with a delisting from the London Stock Exchange due to post-Brexit foreign ownership rules.
Wentworth Resources inks carbon offset deal with Vitol
Tanzania-focussed natural gas company Wentworth Resources has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Vitol, it announced on Friday, over the supply of carbon credits to partially offset the impacts of its emissions footprint at Mnazi Bay.
Prime People reports solid first half as it pays down Covid loan
Prime People reported a 22. 2% improvement in group revenues in its first half on Friday, to £10. 58m.
IronRidge granted Cape Coast licence application
Africa-focussed minerals exploration company IronRidge Resources announced on Friday that its Cape Coast application had been granted as an exploration licence.
Strong demand sees Greatland raise $16m in fundraise
Mining development and exploration company Greatland Gold updated the market on the completion of its fundraise on Friday morning.
Kingfisher results set for top of guidance
Kingfisher said its annual results would be near the top of guidance after a strong third quarter for the DIY retailer.
Grainger appoints Michelle Boothroyd as chief people officer
Residential landlord Grainger has appointed Michelle Boothroyd as its chief people officer.
Halma buys Infinite Leap for up to $47m
Halma said on Friday that it has bought Infinite Leap for its medical sector business, CenTrak, for up to $47m (£35m).
Dechra Pharma selects Alison Platt as next chair
Dechra Pharmaceuticals has selected Alison Platt to chair the board when Tony Rice steps down at the end of 2021.