Pan African Resources plc (LON:PAF) chief executive Cobus Loots reflected on a challenging year which saw the company ‘act decisively’ to reconfigure operations as it aimed for sustainable profitability.
Shares in Strategic Minerals Plc (LON:SML) rose as the company published “exceptional assay results” from the 2018 drilling campaign at its Redmoor project in Cornwall. The shares were up 3.2% as investors pored over the results from the initial two holes from the 2018 Redmoor drilling programme yielded the company's best drill results at the project to date.
Anglo Asian Mining Plc (LON:AAZ) shares rose on Wednesday after the firm declared its maiden dividend amid a jump in profits in its half-year results.
Eurasia Mining plc (LON:EUA) told investors that it has made the final settlement of its remaining loan facility, by issuing new equity. It has concurrently appointed Optiva Securities as its new joint broker and has placed newly issued shares to the broker’s clients.
Bluebird Merchant Ventures Ltd (LON:BMV), the Asia-focused resource development group, is pleased with progress at its Gubong and Kochang projects in South Korea.
Futura Medical PLC (LON:FUM) has commenced a Phase III study for its MED2002 erectile dysfunction treatment, while its CSD500 erectogenic condom received shelf life approval from regulators.
Seeing Machines Limited (LON:SEE) expects revenues in the current fiscal year to be roughly on par with those in the fiscal year just ended as it implements changes to its Fleet division's business model.
Eckoh PLC (LON:ECK) has revealed that trading in the first five months of its current financial year up to 31 August was in line with expectations. In a very brief statement ahead of its Annual General Meeting, to be held later today, the global provider of secure payment products and customer contact solutions also said its financial position remains strong.
PowerHouse Energy Group PLC (LON:PHE) has been prompted by a BBC programme reference to “plastic waste to fuels” technology to put the case for its own technology. The BBC programme, "Inside Out," highlighted a technology that converts waste plastic back into liquid hydrocarbons and fuels - effectively returning it into the fossil fuel it once was.
Accesso Technology Group PLC (LON:ACSO) has reported strong growth in its underlying earnings (EBITDA) for the first half of the year as it continued the rollout of its ticketing and eCommerce technology internationally.
Primary Health Properties PLC (LON:PHP) has acquired a modern keyworker accommodation unit for a total consideration of £22.8mln, located next to Wansbeck General Hospital and let to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Ergomed PLC (LON:ERGO), which provides specialist services to the pharmaceutical industry, said it has reduced the company’s cost base after a disappointing first-half performance.
ReNeuron Group Plc (LON:RENE) is free to resume discussions with other interested parties after an unnamed US company decided not to pursue a licensing deal for its hRPC platform.
Landore Resources Ltd (LON:LND) is looking forward to a couple of important milestones for the BAM Gold deposit in the coming months, thanks to a successful summer programme of drilling.
Rockfire Resources Plc (LON:ROCK) told investors that it has successfully completed its drill programme at the Marengo gold-copper project in Queensland, Australia. It has encountered mineralisation including sulphides, as well as pyrite and chalcopyrite (copper sulphide).
Amur Minerals Corporation (LON:AMC) has reported “highly productive” drilling activity for the month of August at its Kun-Manie nickel-copper sulphide project in eastern Russia, with its Ikenskoe / Sobolevsky (IKEN) Inferred High Grade Zone (IIHG) expanding its deposit size by 81%.
Junior explorer Metiminco Limited (LON:MNC) is adding a nickel string to its bow with the acquisition of a direct shipping project in the Solomon Islands.
Rainbow Rare Earths PLC (LON:RRE) expects production from the Gakara licence in Burundi to rise towards 400 tonnes per month by the end of 2018. Production of rare earth concentrate came on stream late in 2017 and in the final quarter of the year to June was running at 100tpm.
InnovaDerma PLC (LON:IDP) said its Skinny Tan bronzing products would be stocked in Boots as it provided an overview of a successful year operationally.
SkinBioTherapeutics PLC (LON:SBTX) said first-in-human studies of its SkinBiotix technology are underway. Researchers will be assessing skin irritancy, moisturisation potential and skin barrier function.
Healthcare-focused advisory group Cello Health plc (LON:CLL) has reported a rise in half-year profits, driven by another six months of strong growth from its Cello Health division.
A strong performance from its portfolio of international brands boosted first-half sales at Alliance Pharma plc (LON:APH). Revenues rose by 10% to £54.5m (2017: £49.4m) with scar tissue treatment Kelo-cote seeing sales rise by 77% while eye supplement Macushield’s revenue rose by 22%.
Real Good Food PLC (LON:RGD) has appointed Steve Dawson as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Dawson has “extensive experience” in both the USA and in food brands.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (LON:BMY) is to publish the authorised history of GCHQ, Britain’s intelligence and security organisation.
Real Good Food PLC (LON:RGD), the diversified food business, has announced the appointment of Steve Dawson as an Independent non-executive director of the company with immediate effect. Dawson is currently the managing director and founder of BrandGrowth LLC, a consultancy focused on advising food and beverage brands on how to achieve their growth strategies
Drug discoverer Immupharma PLC (LON:IMM) has appointed Stanford Capital Partners and SI Capital as joint brokers. The group said the two will work in conjunction with Northland Capital Partners who are the Company's NOMAD and broker.