Aim Bulletin
Quantum Blockchain brings in cryptography expert for Bitcoin strategy
Quantum Blockchain Technologies said on Wednesday that, as part of its new research and development strategy on “advanced proprietary techniques” for Bitcoin mining, it had entered into a one-year service agreement with a UK-based international cryptography expert whose specialism is cryptocurrency mining blockchain optimisations.
Cambridge Cognition elevates Mick Holton to executive board
Brain health technology company Cambridge Cognition announced on Wednesday that Michael ‘Mick’ Holton would join the board as an executive director, with immediate effect.
Brickability Group acquires Taylor Maxwell for up to £63m
Construction materials distributor Brickability Group announced the conditional acquisition of timber and non-combustible cladding Taylor Maxwell Group for consideration of up to £63m on Wednesday.
United Oil gets approval for lease of Abu Sennan discovery
United Oil & Gas updated the market on the Abu Sennan Licence in Egypt on Wednesday, in which it holds a 22% non-operating interest, reporting that the Minister of Petroleum had approved the award of a development lease covering the ASD-1X discovery.
Altus reports progress at Tabakorole gold project
Altus Strategies updated the market on exploration at the Tabakorole gold project in southern Mali on Wednesday, in which it holds a 49% equity interest and a 2. 5% net smelter return royalty.
Jersey Oil planning to electrify Greater Buchan development
UK North Sea-focussed upstream oil and gas company Jersey Oil & Gas updated the market on operations at its Greater Buchan Area (GBA) development project on Wednesday, reporting that subsurface evaluations and an independent peer review of subsurface and facilities concept select scopes had been completed.
Tandem YTD revenues up almost a quarter despite strong comparatives
Sports and leisure products retailer Tandem Group said on Wednesday that trading had "remained robust" since February albeit against a much stronger prior year comparative, with group-wide revenues up 24% year-on-year.
Enwell upbeat on reserves and resources at SC licence
Oil and gas exploration and production company Enwell Energy updated the market on its hydrocarbon reserves and contingent resources at its wholly-owned-and-operated Svystunivsko-Chervonolutskyi (SC) exploration licence in Ukraine on Wednesday.
Trinity renews onshore lease agreements for 10 years
Trinidad and Tobago-focussed exploration and production company Trinity said on Wednesday that its onshore lease operatorship agreements (LOA) have been renewed for a 10-year period, effective from 1 January 2021.
Destiny Pharma reports positive progress on lead clinical programme
Clinical stage biotechnology company Destiny Pharma announced positive progress with its lead clinical programme, ‘NTCD-M3’, on Wednesday.
E-therapeutics brings in Alison Gallafent as head of IP
Drug discovery company e-therapeutics announced the appointment of Alison Gallafent as its head of intellectual property on Wednesday.
Active Energy begins CoalSwitch production at Ashland facility
Active Energy Group announced on Wednesday that production of ‘CoalSwitch’ has started at its facility in Ashland, Maine, following the construction of the five tonnes-per-hour production facility.
Water Intelligence expands US portfolio with two acquisitions
Leak detection and remediation solutions provider Water Intelligence said on Wednesday that it has expanded its offering with the addition of two businesses.
Belvoir to acquire Nottingham Mortgage Services
Property franchise Belvoir Group has exchanged contracts to acquire Nottingham Mortgage Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Nottingham Building Society, for a total consideration of £600,000.
Hargreaves Services FY results seen in line with 'materially upgraded' expectations
Engineering services company Hargreaves Services said on Wednesday that it now expects to report full-year results in line with market expectations.