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Oriole secures two-year renewal for Wapouzé licence
Oriole Resources announced on Wednesday that it has secured a two-year renewal for its 85%-owned Wapouzé limestone licence in northern Cameroon.

Litigation Capital Management shares slide after weaker first half
Litigation Capital Management reported realisations of AUD 52m (£26. 08m) for the first half of the 2025 financial year on Wednesday, achieving a multiple of invested capital of 3. 7x despite four case wins and three losses.

NAHL Group ends year in line with expectations
NAHL Group said in an update on Wednesday that trading for the 2024 financial year was in line with expectations, with revenue expected to be about £38. 8m, down 8% from the prior year due to a planned reduction in personal injury-related revenue.

Hvivo acquires two clinical research units, FY revenues up 11.9pc
Contract research organisation Hvivo said on Wednesday that it has acquired two clinical research units from German outfit CRS Clinical Research Services.

Mosman Oil secures extension and suspension of Amadeus permit
Mosman Oil and Gas announced on Wednesday that it has secured a six-month suspension and extension of its EP-145 exploration permit in the Amadeus Basin, with approval granted by the Northern Territory Minister for Mining and Energy.

RUA Life Sciences inks new supply agreement
Medical device business RUA Life Sciences said on Wednesday that it has inked a new supply agreement with an initial value of more than £500,000.

General Atlantic-managed bid for Learning Technologies declared final
Learning Technologies Group (LTG) updated the market on the recommended 100p-per-share acquisition of the company by Leopard UK Bidco - a newly-formed entity owned by funds managed by General Atlantic - on Wednesday, with the offer declared final.

ScotRail expanding use of Tracsis Tap&Pay smart ticketing app
Tracsis announced on Wednesday that ScotRail is expanding the availability of its Tap&Pay smart ticketing app following the successful completion of a six-month pilot.

Hargreaves Services reports strong first half, appoints new COO
Hargreaves Services reported a strong set of interim results for the six months ended 30 November on Tuesday, with significant growth in revenue and EBITDA, alongside a return to profitability for its HRMS joint venture.

ValiRx enters evaluation and option deal with Canada's Altus
ValiRx announced on Wednesday that it has entered into an evaluation and option agreement with Canada-based Altus Formulation to assess the potential of Altus' SmartCelle drug delivery technology and novel anti-inflammatory compounds for cancer treatment.

Pulsar reports progress at Topaz helium project
Pulsar Helium reported significant operational progress at its Topaz helium project in Minnesota in its 2024 results on Wednesday, with drilling and appraisal activities advancing towards potential production.

SRT Marine receives formal notice to proceed on 'significant, long-term project'
Maritime surveillance firm SRT Marine Systems said on Wednesday that it has received formal notice to proceed on the second phase of a "significant, long-term project".

Virgin Wines confident after solid Christmas period
Virgin Wines reported strong Christmas trading in an update on Wednesday, with revenue rising 6. 7% year-on-year in the six weeks ended 27 December.

Naked Wines backs 'solid' Christmas despite revenue slide
Naked Wines said on Wednesday that trading remained on track following a "solid" performance over the key festive season.

Ceres Power has 'record year' in FY24
Clean energy technology firm Ceres Power said on Wednesday that it had a "record year" in 2024, with strong commercial, strategic and technological momentum.