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Anglo African needs funding for Tilapia drilling operations
Anglo African Oil & Gas saw its shares dip on Thursday after confirming that it requires further funding to cover the costs of planned works on its wells in the Republic of Congo.
Nostra Terra hits ignition on back-to-back drilling at Permian Basin
Oil and gas exploration and production firm Nostra Terra on Thursday announced the commencement of drilling for its second well at the Permian Basin in Texas.
Origo investee firm stripped of Mongolian mining licence
Origo Partners announced on Thursday that the Mongol Resource Corporation, a subsidiary of its investee company Moly World, has received a notification from the Mineral Resource Authority for Mongolia purporting to cancel the mining licence issued to MRC nine months ago.
Van Elle weathers tougher second half, appoints Balfour's Cutler as next CEO
Geotechnical contractor Van Elle updated the market on its trading for the year ended 30 April on Thursday, reporting that following a good overall performance in the first half, adverse weather contributed to more challenging market conditions since January.
Erris Resources lands licence around historic Swedish gold mine
Mineral exploration firm Erris Resources announced on Thursday that it has been granted full ownership of an exploration permit for the Enåsen Project in central Sweden.
Johnson Service Group trading strongly as chairman Moody steps down
Shareholders in textile services provider Johnson Service Group were told of strong trading at its annual general meeting on Thursday.
Caledonian Trust sells Edinburgh house to boost working capital
Caledonian Trust confirmed on Thursday that the sale of 43B Brunstane Road South in Edinburgh completed on 27 April.
ECR Minerals completes drilling at Bung Bong
ECR Minerals announced on Thursday that drilling has been completed at the Bung Bong gold prospect in Central Victoria, Australia.
Armadale Capital kicks off feasibility study at Mahenge Liandu
Natural resources-focussed investment company Armadale Capital announced the start of a feasibility study on the Mahenge Liandu Graphite Project in Tanzania on Thursday, ahead of an anticipated decision to mine in early 2019.
Mkango Resources ramps up feasibility study following Noble Group investment
AIM-quoted rare earth and mineral explorer Mkango Resources has launched the initial phases of a feasibility study into its Malawian asset following receipt of a £6m investment from Noble Group subsidiary Talaxis.
Bahamas Petroleum shares soar following exclusivity agreement with major player
Oil and gas exploration firm Bahamas Petroleum's shares more than doubled in price on Thursday as the company announced a confidentiality and exclusivity agreement with a major international oil company.
Savannah Petroleum secures extension to agreement with Niger government
British independent oil and gas firm Savannah Petroleum has received a one-year extension to its R1/R2 production sharing contract (PSC) with the government of Niger, the company announced on Thursday.
Ncondezi aims for submission of financial model by June
AIM-quoted power development company Ncondezi issued an update on its attempts to wrap up a binding joint development agreement over its integrated 300-megawatt power and coal mine project in Mozambique on Thursday, noting that "positive initial results" had continued to support the "viability" of the project.
AFC Energy adds two new board members
Industrial fuel cell firm AFC Energy announced the immediate appointment of Richard Dunkley as chief financial officer and Percy Hayball as a non-executive director on Thursday.
Elektron shares move lower after firm swings to profit
Elektron Technology shares were in the red on Thursday morning, after it announced its final audited results for the year ended 31 January , reporting an uptick in net cash at year end to £5. 2m from £1. 0m.
Ixico proposes £5.5m placing to accelerate commercial strategy
Digital technologies company Ixico has proposed raising £5. 5m through a discounted placing with institutions to invest in expansion.
Symphony Environmental's hands-on partners launch rubber gloves
Environmentally friendly plastics developer Symphony Environmental Technologies has launched a latex antimicrobial examination glove made with its d2p technology, the company announced on Thursday.
Midatech knows no reason for Wednesday's share price surge
AIM-listed specialty pharmaceutical group Midatech said on Thursday that it knows no reason for the jump in its share price a day earlier.
Bowleven holds off on appointment of new chairman
Africa focused oil and gas group Bowleven has decided to delay its decision to appoint a new external non-executive chairman until results were seen from its two well appraisal drilling campaign on the Etinde field.