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Plutus PowerGen gearing up to develop Rockpool site in Kent
Flexible energy generation developer Plutus PowerGen announced on Wednesday that its partner, Rockpool Investments, has purchased a 20MW gas-powered FlexGen site in Medway, Kent, with planning, connections, an option to lease and capacity mechanism from Reliance Energy.
Kore Potash identifies two new exploration targets
Potash development company Kore Potash provided exploration targets for potential extensions of its Kola and Dougou Extension sylvinite deposits on Wednesday, which had been identified as part of the work program to improve its understanding of both the potential scale and the strategic opportunities presented by the multiple occurrences of potash in the Sintoukola Project area.
Ethernity signs another American OEM deal
Network processing technology and products company Ethernity Networks has signed a contract to supply an unnamed tier 1 North American aviation and defence original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with its ‘ENET’ switch/router firmware and software, it announced on Wednesday.
Anglo Asian makes good progress with airborne survey at Gedabek
Azerbaijan-focussed gold, copper and silver producer Anglo Asian Mining updated the market on the airborne geophysical survey underway at its 300 square kilometre Gedabek contract area on Wednesday.
IronRidge raises fresh £5.4m to progress projects in Africa
IronRidge Resources has raised around £5. 4m before expenses through a subscription for, and placing of, 27,022,000 new ordinary shares at a price of 20p each, it announced on Wednesday.
Metal Tiger upbeat on performance so far at Tshukudu
Strategic natural resource opportunities investor Metal Tiger updated the market on the exploration activities of its new joint venture, Tshukudu Exploration, in the Kalahari Copper Belt in Botswana on Wednesday.
Faroe confirms start of Brasse East exploration well
Independent oil and gas company Faroe Petroleum announced the start of the Faroe-operated Brasse East exploration well 31/7-3S in the Northern North Sea, where it has a 50% working interest, on Wednesday.
Italian PR firm SEC to gradually acquire CLAI
Italian advocacy, public relations and integrated communications agency SEC has agreed to acquire up to 100% of the issued equity of public and corporate affairs company CLAI from its shareholders it announced on Wednesday, in line with its stated acquisition strategy.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid global tech rout
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as sentiment continued to slump after another session of losses for Wall Street’s technology plays.
NewRiver upbeat on first half despite industry-wide struggles
NewRiver REIT reported “robust” cash returns in its half-year results on Wednesday, even as funds from operations decreased to £25. 3m from £26. 5m year-on-year.
TalkTalk on track as it expands fibre proposition
TalkTalk Telecom Group updated the market on its trading for the six months ended 30 September on Wednesday, reporting continued growth in its broadband base and headline revenue, while reiterating its full-year expectations.
TalkTalk launches new fibre-optic network subsidiary
TalkTalk announced an acceleration of its full fibre strategy on Wednesday, with the launch of a company to build a new broadband network across Britain.
United Utilities upbeat on performance ahead of AMP7
United Utilities reported a “strong” financial performance in its half-year results to 30 September on Wednesday, with an underlying operating profit rising to £367. 8m from £344m, and a reported operating profit of £339. 1m, up from £341. 8m.
Kingfisher sees small sales gains, Indivior to lose up to 80pc of market share
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 23 points higher on Wednesday, having closed down 0. 76% at 6,947. 92 on Tuesday.
US close: Technology woes drag markets down again
Wall Street trading finished as red as it started on Tuesday, with technology plays in focus again following a dismal session the day before.