Small Caps News
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.
Van Elle revenues 'significantly increased' in H1
Ground engineering contractor Van Elle Holdings said on Friday that strong activity levels had continued in most divisions during the six months ended 31 October, leading to "significantly increased" revenues of approximately £60. 0m.
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.
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.
Ilika progresses Stereax manufacturing plans and Goliath development programme
Battery technology firm Ilika said on Friday that it had progressed both the implementation of manufacturing plans for Stereax and accelerated the development of its Goliath large format cells.
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.
STM Group H2 trading 'frustrating' amid revenue delays
Financial services provider STM Group said on Friday that the second half of the year to date had been "a frustrating period" for the company, with certain anticipated new business revenues being slower to materialise than expected.
eEnergy YTD performance in line with expectations
Energy services firm eEnergy said on Friday that it continued to trade in line with market expectations for the financial year ending 30 June.
Wincanton H1 profits grow, FY earnings seen in line with expectations
Logistics company Wincanton said on Friday that profits had risen in the six months ended 30 September, leading the group to now guide for full-year earnings in line with expectations.