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London close: Stocks finish firmer as investors hope for US stimulus deal
London stocks finished in positive territory on Wednesday, amid expectations of further coronavirus stimulus in the US, as gold prices hit a new high.
Sunrise Resources gets go-ahead from Nevada mining regulator
Sunrise Resources announced on Wednesday that the Nevada Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation (BMRR) had issued its notice of final decision to grant the required mine reclamation permit at the CS Project.
OptiBiotix Health extends terms of licence agreement with OptiPharm
Life sciences company OptiBiotix Health has extended the terms of its original exclusive licence agreement for ‘OptiBiome’ with OptiPharm, it said on Wednesday, which was initially announced on 31 March.
MediaZest raises £0.15m as it faces 'difficult' trading
Creative audio-visual company MediaZest has raised £0. 15m before expenses, it announced on Wednesday, to provide it with additional working capital.
UK new car registrations rise for the first time this year
UK new car registrations rose for the first time this year in July, by 11. 3%, according to figures published on Wednesday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Asia report: Markets finish mixed as China services growth slows
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors kept their wallets closed awaiting news of a Covid-19 stimulus deal stateside, while fresh data showed a slowing in the expansion for China’s services sector in July.
Europa Metals gets new chairman as it advances Toral project
Europe-focussed lead-zinc and silver developer Europa Metals announced changes to its board of directors on Wednesday, with Colin Bird resigning as non-executive chairman, with immediate effect.
IronRidge upbeat on latest drilling at Zaranou Gold Project
Africa-focussed mineral exploration company IronRidge Resources reported high-grade drilling from the ongoing second phase drilling programme at the Ebilassokro and Ehuasso targets, both within the Zaranou Gold Project area, on Wednesday.
AfriTin Mining tin concentrate production rises in July
Africa-focussed tin mining company AfriTin Mining updated the market on operations at its Uis Tin Mine in Namibia on Wednesday, reporting monthly production of tin concentrate for July as increasing 79% month-on-month, to 35 tonnes.
Hummingbird Resources on 'stable footing' after first half
Hummingbird Resources updated the market on its second quarter of operations on Wednesday, reporting 24,054 ounces of gold poured in the period, down from 27,466 ounces a year earlier.
Regency Mines proposed name change as it focuses on battery metals
Natural resource exploration and development company Regency Mines announced a proposed change of name on Wednesday, to Corcel.
NetScientific agrees to acquire EMV Capital and raise £2.3m
Healthcare intellectual property commercialisation company NetScientific has conditionally agreed to acquire EMV Capital, an investment services company with interests in the industrial high-technology, energy, circular economy, smart city, transportation and healthcare sectors, it announced on Wednesday.
IP Group in 'even stronger' financial position after first half
IP Group reported net portfolio gains of £34. 9m, or 3%, in its first half on Wednesday, with cash realisations rising to £113. 7m from £7. 1m a year earlier, exceeding investment by £76. 9m.
UDG Healthcare reinstates guidance, declares interim dividend
UDG Healthcare reinstated its guidance and declared an interim dividend on Wednesday, as its trading visibility improved with the reopening of a number of its markets.
Legal & General leaves dividend unchanged, William Hill revenue slumps
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 36 points higher on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 05% at 6,036. 00 on Tuesday.