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London close: Stocks higher as investors hold breath for Biden's package
London stocks finished in the green on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate releases, amid expectations that US President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a Covid-19 relief package.
Strategic Minerals reports decent growth at Cobre
Strategic Minerals updated the market on its cash position and ore sales at the Cobre magnetite operation in New Mexico for the December quarter on Thursday, reporting that annual sales exceeded $3m (£2. 2m).
Pantheon acquires 66,000 acres on Alaska's North Slope
Oil and gas exploration company Pantheon Resources announced the acquisition of a 100% interest in around 66,000 acres in Alaska's North Slope areawide lease sale.
Harvest Minerals upbeat on KP Fertil test results
Remineraliser producer Harvest Minerals announced positive agronomic test results on Thursday for carrot crops using ‘KP Fértil’, its direct application natural remineraliser produced at its wholly-owned Arapua Fertiliser Project in Brazil.
Clinigen performs well despite Covid-19 impact on H1
Pharmaceuticals products and services company Clinigen Group updated the market on its first half on Thursday, reporting that Covid-19 had continued to impact its business as global healthcare networks remained primarily focused on treating the pandemic and now also the roll-out of vaccines, delaying normal hospital procedures.
GB Group sells marketing services division to HH Interactive
Identity data intelligence company GB Group has sold its marketing services division to HH Interactive, a subsidiary of HH Global Group, it announced on Thursday.
Atalaya Mining exceeds copper production budget in fourth quarter
Atalaya Mining said on Thursday that copper production in the fourth quarter exceeded its budget at 14,332 tonnes, which was an 8. 5% increase year-on-year.
Eurasia Mining sale process progressing 'slower than expected'
Palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold producing company Eurasia Mining updated the market on the formal sale process it had initiated under the UK Takeover Code on Thursday.
Blue Prism shares plunge even as revenue improves, losses narrow
Blue Prism Group shares were through the floor on Thursday morning, even after it reported a 46% increase in revenues to £141. 4m for the 2020 financial year.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China trade data beats forecasts
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors digested the latest trade data out of China, as well as some fresh news on the vaccine front.
Energean takes final investment decision on Karish North
Energean has taken final investment decision on the Karish North gas development, offshore Israel, it announced on Thursday, 21 months after its discovery.
Tritax Big Box valuations ahead of expectations at year-end
Tritax Big Box updated the market on its valuations on Thursday, reporting that its portfolio valuations at the end of 2020 were ahead of market expectations.
Network International 2020 revenue comes in ahead of guidance
Digital commerce technology company Network International said on Thursday that revenue for 2020 was ahead of guidance, totalling $284m (£207. 77m).
Elementis flags fourth quarter revenue growth
Specialty chemicals company Elementis said on Thursday that fourth quarter revenue was expected to be ahead of the third quarter, driven by improved volumes and largely stable pricing.
Safestore revenue and earnings rise despite Covid-19 challenges
Safestore said on Thursday that, despite the challenges of operating within the Covid-19 pandemic and the effects of various lockdowns, it performed “robustly” in the 2020 financial year, with group revenue up 6. 9% to £162. 3m.