News And Announcements
Open banking fails to take off - survey
Less than 10% of British consumers are using so-called open banking services – with most not even understanding what the term means.
Indivior's schizophrenia treatment gets FDA green light
Indivior's extended-release injectable treatment for schizophrenia in adults has been approved by US drug regulators.
DekelOil confirms award of contract for cashew project works
West Africa-focussed agriculture company DekelOil Public announced on Monday that, following a competitive tender process, Capro CI SA had awarded a contract for the construction of civil works and associated infrastructure for its large-scale cashew processing project at Tiebissou in Cote d'Ivoire.
Idox chairman Laurence Vaughan steps down
Idox said on Monday that chairman Laurence Vaughan has stepped down with immediate effect.
Greatland Gold upbeat on 'exceptional' lab results from Havieron
Precious and base metals exploration and development company Greatland Gold announced “exceptional” laboratory assay results from its first drill hole, HAD005, on its current campaign at the 100%-owned Havieron licence in the Paterson region of Western Australia on Monday.
Total Produce's Dole investment sees fall in earnings
Fresh produce company Total Produce updated the market on its Dole Food Company investment on Monday, having completed the acquisition of 45% of the issued share capital of Dole on 31 July.
Barloworld confirms talks with Caterpillar as revenues improve
South Africa’s Barloworld is in talks to buy a business from America's Caterpillar, after offloading an underperforming unit earlier this year.
Exploration 'out of favour' says Botswana Diamonds as losses widen
Botswana Diamonds is struggling to attract investors, the precious minerals explorer said on Monday, depressing both its share price and its ability to raise funds.
Cimarex to buy Resolute Energy for $1.6bn
Shares in Resolute Energy surged in pre-market trade on Monday as it agreed to be bought by larger rival Cimarex for around $1. 6bn.
EU Supply receives sixth contract with existing customer
Electronic procurement software provider EU Supply has received its sixth contract pursuant to the framework agreement entered into with an existing customer for additional services to its CTM platform, it announced on Monday.
Sales stagnates across pub and restaurant sector - survey
British pubs and restaurants saw growth stagnate in October, as the sector wrestled with stiff competition, curtailed spending and rising costs.
'Millions wasted' on all-consuming Brexit, slams CBI chief
The director general of the CBI has lambasted the millions wasted by business preparing for a no-deal Brexit as she called on government and the private sector to work more closely together.
Thalassa receives second earn-out balance from Fairfield Geotechnologies
Thalassa Holdings announced on Monday that, following its announcement on 23 October, it has received the second balance of $0. 6m of the earn out from Fairfield Geotechnologies.
Hikma US launches generic version of Pfizer insomnia tablets
Hikma Pharmaceuticals' US subsidiary has launched a generic equivalent to Pfizer's Halcion tablets for insomnia.
ECO Animal Health enters licensing deal with University of Georgia
ECO Animal Health has entered into a licensing deal with the Poultry Diagnostic & Research Center of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, it announced on Monday.
RedT Energy installs 'world-first' system at Melbourne university
Energy storage solutions company RedT Energy announced on Monday that its 1MWh vanadium flow and lithium-ion hybrid energy storage system was now installed and operational at a site in Melbourne, Australia.
TomCo Energy shares resume trading as board seeks funding
Oil shale exploration, development and technology group TomCo Energy announced the appointment of Turner Pope Investments as its broker with immediate effect on Monday.
Ocean Outdoor preparing for re-listing on London Stock Exchange
Digital out-of-home advertising operator Ocean Outdoor announced on Monday that it was on track to re-admit to trading on the London Stock Exchange by the end of the year.
Richoux to sell Piccadilly lease for £500k
AIM-listed restaurant owner Richoux said on Monday that it has agreed to sell the lease to Richoux Piccadilly for £500,000 in cash, which will be used for working capital.
Vast Resources begins exploration drilling at Zagra
Romania and Zimbabwe-focussed mining company Vast Resources announced on Monday that surface exploration drilling has begun at the Magura Neagra and Piciorul Zimbrului prospecting licenses, collectively known as Zagra, in northern Romania.