Vehicle tracking technology company Quartix Holdings plc (LON:QTX) held first half profits steady, despite a conscious decision to reduce exposure to the insurance market. It remains on track to meet full-year expectations.
WATCH: Quartix buoyed by increase in fleet installations after business rebalancing
Premier African Minerals Limited (LON: PREM) has now completed 12 diamond core holes as part of a wider drilling programme at its Zulu lithium project near Fort Rixon in Zimbabwe.
OptiBiotix Health plc (LON:OPTI) has reached a significant milestone following the first sales in Germany of a new range of cholesterol-lowering capsules containing its breakthrough LP-LDL technology. It follows the successful registration by partner HLH Biopharma (HLH) of the product, known as Lactobact, which uses naturally occurring strains of bacteria.
WATCH: Milestone for Optiobiotix with first sales in Germany of LPLDL capsules
Beauty and personal care products developer InnovaDerma PLC (LON:IDP) delivered its highest ever monthly revenue in June, thanks in part to strong sales of its ridiculously popular flagship brand, Skinny Tan.
Echo Energy Plc (LON:ECHO) has inked an agreement for the Rio Salado block, onshore Bolivia, in an area that surrounds the Huyaco block The company told investors that it had identified a structure that extends into the block and it now plans to expand a previously proposed seismic programme to cover both the Rio Salado and Huyaco blocks.
ITM Power plc (LON:ITM) said it is “pleased to note” media reports that the UK government is proposing to ban the sale of petrol and diesel passenger cars - including hybrids - by 2040, as the fuel cells developer also unveiled a significant pipeline increase.
Remote meetings technology company LoopUp Group PLC (LON:LOOP) had a strong first half to 2017, with revenue, earnings and margin strongly ahead of last year.
Kibo Mining PLC (LON:KIBO) told investors it has concluded a “very successful” second round of follow-up meetings with Tanzanian government departments and Tanzanian stakeholders regarding the proposed Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP).
Dotdigital Group plc (LON:DOTD) has appointed Phillip Blundell as its interim chief financial officer and will join the board of email specialist once regulatory procedures have been completed. Blundell previously has been chief financial officer at Eagle Eye Solutions and Intelligent Environments with over 18 years' experience in software businesses.
Minds + Machines Group Limited (LON:MMX) gave an upbeat update on renewal rates in China as well as a progress report on its strategic review. On the latter, investors were told discussions are ongoing with a number of “interested parties” from Asia, North America and Europe.
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd (LON:ECO) has confirmed that a new seismic programme has now begun, offshore Guyana. Eco and joint venture partner Tullow Oil are surveying some 2,550 square kilometres of the Orinduik Block. The survey is being conducted by contractor Schlumberger."
Secure Property Development and Investment PLC (LON:SPDI) has sold its 65% stake in Delia Lebada, a plot of land in east Bucharest earmarked for residential use, for €2.5mln plus elimination of associated debt.
Midatech Pharma Plc (LON:MTPH) is on track to have its MTD119 liver cancer candidate enter into human trials in 2018 after it completed the pre-clinical programme. The pre-clinical studies demonstrated “potent anti-tumour activity”, with peak reduction in tumour growth more than six-fold compared to the current standard of care, sorafenib, and with improved overall survival.
Range Resources Ltd (LON:RRL) gave investors an update for the quarter ended June 30, with oil production volumes out of Trinidad lower than the preceding three months.