Graft Polymer (UK) PLC hailed as a major milestone the award of a hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) certificate to its research and development facility in Slovenia.
The sign-off will allow its GraftBio operation to enter the business-to-consumer market, ‘thereby introducing a further revenue stream to its business", investors were told.
Cellular Goods PLC (LSE:CBX), a specialist in cannabinoid-based health and beauty products, has made three key changes to its team of independent directors.
Chairman Peter Wall is stepping down to devote more time to his executive roles and will be replaced by non-executive director (NED) Darcy Taylor.
Netscientific PLC said it is in a “strong position, well placed to realise optimal shareholder value” after a year of significant change.
The group, which invests in the technology, life sciences and sustainability sectors, also said the business turnaround is largely complete.
Caledonia Mining Corp PLC reported a 51% jump in first-quarter profit on record gold production and higher gold prices.
“The first quarter of 2022 was an excellent start to 2022,” said chief executive Steve Curtis. “Gold production in the quarter represents a new production record for any first quarter.”
Preparations continue apace for Poolbeg Pharma PLC (AIM:POLB, OTCQB:POLBF) ahead of its clinical trial of POLB 001, a treatment for severe influenza.
In an update, it said it signed a contract for the production of the drug to good manufacturing (GMP) standards, so it has ample supplies ready for the upcoming challenge study.
Destiny Pharma PLC (AIM:DEST) said its recent findings on C. difficile infection (CDI) have been accepted for presentation at a leading industry conference in Seattle. Its phase II trial found that reinfection rates of those suffering CDI fell from 30% to 5% when they were administered non-toxigenic C. difficile strain M3 (NTCD-M3) along with antibiotics. A deep dive into Destiny’s data will be provided at the Anaerobe 2022 Conference on July 30.
Pan African Resources PLC (AIM:PAF, OTCQX:PAFRY, JSE:PAN, OTCQX:PAFRF), a South African gold producer, said it has completed Phase 1 of its previously announced share buyback programme. Between April 1 and May 9, it repurchased a total of 11.8mln shares for about £2.55mln.