Small Caps
Asiamet receives key permit for BKM copper project
Asiamet Resources announced the receipt of a key permit for its 100%-owned BKM copper project in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia on Wednesday.
Jangada Mines enters binding agreement for sale of Pedra Branca
Natural resources company Jangada Mines has entered into a binding share purchase agreement with ValOre Metals and PBBM Holdings - a wholly-owned subsidiary of ValOre - it announced on Wednesday.
Venture Life makes good progress with brand portfolio in first half
Self-care products company Venture Life Group updated the market on business developments in its first-half on Wednesday, reporting that it saw continued success in expanding the reach of its brand portfolio in the period.
Arc Minerals upbeat on latest drill results from Cheyeza target
Arc Minerals announced a further set of drill results from its maiden drill programme at the Cheyeza target area in Zambia on Wednesday, reporting that CHDDE005, or ‘hole 5’, intersected 28. 50 metres at 1. 32% copper from 18. 6 metres.
Warehouse REIT adds two more industrial properties to portfolio
Specialist warehouse investor Warehouse REIT announced the completion of two new acquisitions on Wednesday, as it continued to grow its portfolio of urban warehouse assets following the successful capital raise in April, which created more than £120m of “acquisition firepower”.
Ariana Resources pleased with production at Kixiltepe in second quarter
Gold exploration and development company Ariana Resources released its preliminary production results for the quarter ended 30 June for the Kiziltepe Mine on Wednesday, reporting gold production of 6,438 ounces - down from 7,296 ounces in the first quarter, but exceeding average annualised quarterly guidance by 3%.
Alliance Pharma revenues increase as product portfolio grows
Healthcare group Alliance Pharma saw its revenues improve over the first half of its trading year with sustained growth across its product portfolio driven by the firm's continued focus on both international expansion and on higher growth, consumer healthcare products.
Ideagen's revenue leaps as SaaS transition steams ahead
Ideagen on Wednesday reported a jump in annual sales on the back of higher recurring revenues, though profits were flat following an increase in costs.
Premier Foods sales rise, FY guidance reaffirmed
Mr Kipling and Batchelors owner Premier Foods reported a rise in first-quarter sales on Wednesday as it reaped the benefits of an advertising campaign, and backed its full-year guidance.
Koovs confident for 2020 despite prior year sales drop
Indian fashion retailer Koovs has predicted “significant” growth for its 2020 financial year after a strong showing in the first quarter.
Maxcyte continues to build on 'substantial momentum'
Clinical-stage life sciences company Maxcyte continued to build upon its "substantial momentum" during the first half of its trading year, putting it firmly in line with expectations for the full year.
Mirada's shares soar following Netflix integration
Mirada's shares leapt on Wednesday after it confirmed the integration of streaming giant Netflix within its Iris multiscreen product.
Nichols interim profit and revenue rise, dividend hiked
Vimto maker Nichols reported a rise in interim revenue and profit on Wednesday thanks to growth in the UK and international markets, as it announced the departure of its chief financial officer.
Telit Communications improves profitability in first half
Internet of Things enabler Telit Communications traded in line with expectations throughout the first six months of the trading year, putting it on course to continue doing so for the full year.
Versarien revenues remain steady as it works to secure partners
Engineering materials group Versarien reported “steady” group revenues in its preliminary results on Wednesday, at £9. 14m, compared to £9. 02m in the prior financial year.
Cyanconnode narrows losses despite Indian elections slowing tenders
Narrowband radio frequency specialist Cyanconnode narrowed operating losses in the first half of its trading year despite a decreased level of new tenders being awarded as a result of the recent Indian general elections.
Itaconix narrows losses as demand for proprietary polymers grows
Polymers developer Itaconix narrowed losses as it saw revenues improve during the first half of its trading year after demand for the company's proprietary detergent, odour control and hairstyling polymers continued to grow.
Westminster Group successfully begins scanning operations at Tema port
Managed services provider Westminster Group updated the market on its operations at the new Tema Container Port in Ghana on Wednesday, a $1. 5bn investment project by Meridian Port Services to expand the port's capacity from to more than 3. 5 million 20-foot container equivalent units (TEU) per annum from one million.
Arbuthnot profit improves as loans and deposits both rise
Arbuthnot Banking Group announced a half yearly profit before tax of £2. 9m on Wednesday, rising from the £1. 2m it reported in the prior year.
Augean lifts full-year expectations as landfill tax clash continues
Waste management company Augean reported adjusted revenue before landfill tax of £44. 2m for its first-half on Wednesday, rising 40% year-on-year.