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Botswana Diamonds signs mining and processing deal over Marsfontein
Botswana Diamonds announced on Tuesday that, together with its associate Vutomi, in which it has a 40% interest, it has signed a contract mining and processing agreement with Eurafrican Diamond Corporation (EDC) to mine and process the diamond-bearing gravels and residual stockpiles on a portion of the Marsfontein farm.
Ilika opens new large-format battery facility in Hampshire
Solid-state battery technology developer Ilika has opened its new large format battery facility - the ‘Goliath Pre-Pilot Line’, (GPPL) - it announced on Tuesday, for the development and initial production of solid-state batteries in Hampshire.
Plexus technology enters service with Gazprom
Oil and gas engineering services business Plexus Holdings announced on Tuesday that its Russian licensee Gusar has successfully installed the first wellhead for Gazprom as part of the previously-announced contract to supply ‘POS-GRIP’ rental wellhead gas exploration equipment to the Russia-based energy giant.
Elecosoft profit jumps despite retail and construction sector weakness
Elecosoft on Tuesday reported a 34% jump in interim profit after a double-digit increase in revenue, as the company said it remained resilient despite weakness in the construction and retail sectors.
Kromek awarded two extension contracts worth £1.6m
Medical, security screening and nuclear detection technology provider Kromek has been awarded two extension contracts relating to its ‘D3S’ family of products and technologies designed to counter nuclear terrorism, it announced on Tuesday.
Serica Energy swings to solid cash inflow in first half
Serica Energy reported an operating cash inflow of £89. 8m in its first half on Tuesday, swinging from an outflow of £5. 3m year-on-year.
DP Poland sees system sales improve 10pc in first half
DP Poland reported a 10% increase in system sales in its first half on Tuesday, to PLN 41m (£8. 25m), which the board said included the three highest monthly levels of system sales for the group to date.
Ten Entertainment earnings rise as it continues to expand
Family entertainment centre operator Ten Entertainment Group reported a 9. 6% improvement in total sales in its first-half results on Tuesday, to £41. 4m, with its like-for-like sales growth rising to 7. 4% from 3. 1% year-on-year.
Getech revenue falls as it restructures geoscience services
Getech Group reported first half revenue of £2. 5m in its interim results on Tuesday, which was £0. 4m lower than the same period in 2018, which the board put down to the restructuring of its geoscience services.
Europa Oil & Gas working to clarify Taoiseach comments on exploration
UK, Morocco and Ireland-focussed oil and gas exploration, development and production company Europa Oil & Gas Holdings responded to an announcement at the UN Climate Action Summit by Ireland’s Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, which stated his government’s intention to phase out oil exploration licences in the future.
Van Elle names Graeme Campbell as CFO-designate
Ground engineering contractor Van Elle tapped Graeme Campbell to join the group as its new chief financial officer on Tuesday.
Versarien hails 'significant progress' since annual results
Engineering firm Versarien said on Tuesday that it had made "significant progress" since the release of its annual results in July.
Kibo Energy makes 'steady progress' across portfolio
Multi-asset energy firm Kibo Energy has continued to make "steady progress" across its portfolio of advanced power generation and mining projects across Sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.
Safestay to develop 660-bed Venetian hostel
Hostel operator Safestay has entered into a joint-venture partnership with Maltese firm EOS Sicav to develop a 660-bed hostel in Venice.
Hotel Chocolat profits rise as expansion continues
Premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat posted an 11% jump in full-year pre-tax profit on Tuesday as its expansion continues.