Bushveld Minerals Limited (LON:BMN) has agreed a restructuring of the bridge loan it took out to complete the acquisition of a 78.8% stake in Strategic Minerals Corporation, which transformed it into a "significant player in the global vanadium market".
Bango plc (LON:BGO) has enabled a new payment method via the two biggest Japanese mobile phone networks for customers of global online retail behemoth Amazon.
Ariana Resources plc (LON:AAU) told investors it is making “solid progress” with the operational ramp-up at its Kiziltepe gold mine in Turkey, which is now largely complete.The processing plant is currently operating to design specifications, but Ariana is considering various operational enhancements to increase mill throughout from 150,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) to 180,000 tpa.
Harry Hill, a director of e-learning group Learning Technologies Group PLC, acquired 43,000 sahresa at 46p.
Cadence Minerals PLC (LON:KDNC) got a boost today from news that Macarthur Minerals Limited - in which the AIM-listed firm has a 20.3% stake - has discovered the potential for cobalt, nickel and chromium in Macarthur Australia Ltd’s Iron Ore Projects in Western Australia. In a statement, Macarthur Minerals' President, CEO and Director, David Taplin said: “Macarthur Minerals is excited about recent analysis of historical drilling and exploration data that indicates the potential to discover cobalt, nickel, and chromium on its Iron Ore Projects.”
A strong second half brought full-year results in slightly ahead of expectations at customised electronics specialist Acal Plc (LON:ACL).
WYG PLC (LON:WYG) has unveiled a changing of the guard, with a new chief executive officer and chairman appointed at the project management and technical consultancy as it reported solid growth in adjusted full-year profits despite contract delays due to the UK general election.
Myanmar–focused social media and mobile group MySQUAR PLC (LON:MYSQ) has boosted its daily revenue by 40% over the past month to US$7,000. Eric Schaer, chief executive, said revenues were growing steadily as its online games become more popular.
88 Energy Limited (LON:88E ASX:88E) is preparing for the artificial stimulation or fracking of its Icewine#2 well in Alaska and flow testing after successful completing log analysis. The company said it no longer needs to carry out micro stimulation after gaining enough insights in to the stress profile and pore pressure of the HRZ shale, which appears higher than previously expected.
Niche lender Private & Commercial Finance Group plc (LON:PCF) saw strong organic growth in the first half of its financial year, despite the company preparing for the launch of its banking arm.
The boss of KEFI Minerals plc (LON: KEFI), the gold exploration and development company with projects Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia, said the firm has a “well-positioned foundation, great growth prospects” and is “confident of delivering shareholder value."