Aim Bulletin
Breedon Group temporarily shutters most Ireland operations
Breedon Group announced on Wednesday that it had temporarily suspended production at its sites in the Republic of Ireland, following new government restrictions amid the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Argentex FY revenues grow
Foreign exchange provider Argentex posted improved full-year revenues on Wednesday, driven by strong client demand despite during recent volatility.
Botswana Diamonds gets six new licences as country locks down
Botswana Diamonds announced on Wednesday that the Botswana government has awarded six new prospecting licences, being PL 017-18 of 2020 and PL 066-069 of 2020, to its wholly-owned subsidiary Sunland Minerals.
PetroNeft begins year-round production at Sibkrayevskoye field
Russia-focussed oil and gas exploration and production company PetroNeft Resources announced the start of year-round production from the Sibkrayevskoye field in licence 61 on Wednesday, following the connection of the field to the central processing facility.
Base Resources draws full revolving facility to continue Kwale operations
African mineral sands producer and developer Base Resources has drawn down the full $75m available under its existing revolving credit facility, it announced on Wednesday.
FinnCap cancels second interim dividend, expects deals to be delayed
Small-cap stockbroker FinnCap pulled its second interim dividend for the past year on Wednesday, citing delays and cancellations to "a number of deals" expected in the coming months.
No final dividend for Central Asia Metals shareholders
Central Asia Metals reported group gross revenue of $180. 8m in its full-year results on Wednesday, down from $204. 2m year-on-year, with group net revenue sliding to $171. 8m from $194. 4m.
ValiRx raises £0.2m through placing with new investors
Clinical stage biotechnology company ValiRx announced on Wednesday that it has conditionally raised £0. 2m gross through the issue of 5,714,288 new ordinary shares at a post-reorganisation price of 3. 5p each, with new investors.
Stockpiling by worried consumers sees demand jump at Robinson
Covid-19 stockpiling has caused demand to spike at Robinson, the packaging specialist confirmed on Wednesday, as it posted a jump in full-year revenues.
Christie Group no longer expects to turn a profit in 2020
Professional and financial services provider Christie Group no longer anticipates turning a profit in 2020.
LPA Group scales back output in response to Covid-19
LED lightning systems manufacturer LPA Group warned on Wednesday that output would be scaled back as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Touchstar trades in line, warns of 'prolonged uncertainty'
Logistics services group Touchstar traded in line with expectations during the first quarter but warned of tougher times ahead as it kicked off talks with its lenders regarding its capital position.
Caledonia Mining defers quarterly dividend decision amid Covid pandemic
Caledonia Mining Corporation announced on Wednesday that, due to the uncertain business environment around the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, its board had decided to defer its approval of the second quarterly dividend for 2020.
Sound Energy looking to extend Tendrara gas sale negotiations
Sound Energy updated the market on the Tendrara Gas Sales Agreement memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, confirming that it was seeking an extension to negotiations.
K3 Business Tech raises £6m, winds up UK dynamics unit
K3 Business Technology Group announced on Wednesday that it has secured additional cash funding of £6m by way of loans from two major shareholders and Barclays Bank.