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Watchstone to offload Canadian healthcare services business
Watchstone Group announced on Tuesday that its Canadian subsidiary, Quindell Services (QSI), has agreed to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary PT Healthcare Solutions and other subsidiaries forming its Canadian Healthcare services business, for an initial cash consideration of CAD 36. 2m (£22. 3m) on a cash-and-debt-free basis, to 11628542 Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LM Holdings.
Bluejay Mining lodges application for exploitation licence at Dundas
Greenland-focussed Bluejay Mining announced the formal lodgement of its exploitation licence application for the Dundas Ilmenite Project with the Mineral Licence and Safety Authority (MLSA) of Greenland on Tuesday.
Spectra Systems receives $1.3m contract from central bank
Banknote authentication and brand protection technologies provider Spectra Systems Corporation has received funding approval for a $1. 3m (£1. 04m) contract with a G7 central bank to deliver three advanced quality control units used in the manufacturing of banknotes with its materials, it announced on Tuesday.
Arc Minerals pleased with soil sampling in Zambia
Arc Minerals updated the market on the recently-completed infill soil sampling programs over the Lumbeta and Muswema target areas, within the 872 square kilometre Zamsort and Zaco exploration licence areas in the Domes Region of the North Western Province in Zambia, on Tuesday.
Jubilee Metals making solid progress at Kabwe Project
Metals processing company Jubilee Metals Group updated the market on its Kabwe Project in Zambia on Tuesday, reporting that the existing copper leaching circuit had been brought on-line to process historical copper tailings as well as third party-sourced run-of-mine material, targeting the first plated copper cathode metal production during the early parts of the fourth quarter.
Zambeef to sell Sinazongwe Farm for $10m
Zambeef Products has agreed to sell its Sinazongwe Farm in Zambia to Chenguang Biotech Agri-Dev Limited for $10mln in cash.
Begbies Traynor no longer occupying properties owned by chairman
Business advisory and consultancy provider Begbies Traynor Group was forced to respond to press speculation regarding its occupation of properties owned or part-owned by its chairman Ric Traynor on Tuesday.
Orosur shares soar after court backs payment plan
Shares in Orosur Mining rocketed more than 50% on Tuesday after a court in Uruguay approved its reorganisation plans.
Shearwater subsidiaries ink agreements with mystery technology firm
Cybersecurity firm Shearwater's Pentest subsidiary has scored a one-year contract with an unnamed technology firm worth more than $1. 0m.
LoopUp Group shares dive on deeper losses and guidance cut
Shares in LoopUp Group plunged on Tuesday as it reported an increase in interim losses and revised its guidance downwards due to a volatile macro environment.
Smart Metering Systems remains upbeat despite interim loss
AIM-listed Smart Metering Systems has swung into the red, hit by higher depreciation and interest costs.
Wizz Air increases fuel hedging position
Low-cost airline Wizz Air assured investors that it had taken advantage of lower fuel prices over the summer period, slightly softening the blow of the significant increase in fuel prices seen over recent days.
St James House warns of delays to pre-paid card programme and merchant traffic services
Technology company St James House warned on Tuesday that both its pre-paid card programme and the onboarding of new merchant traffic were running behind schedule.
Yourgene Health builds 'strong foundation' following 'transformational' period
Molecular diagnostics group Yourgene Health told investors at its annual general meeting on Tuesday that it had built a "strong foundation" following a period of "transformational change".
MS International warns of 'substantial weakening' in results
MS International warned on Tuesday that it was "not immune" to the negative impact of widespread global economic uncertainty and that its full-year results would likely be substantially weaker than initially expected.
Bango cuts losses as data monetisation revenue soars
Bango on Tuesday reported a leap in interim sales as data monetisation revenues and end-user spend more than doubled, leading to a drop in losses.
Cohort achieves record operating profits and order intake
Independent technology group Cohort told shareholders at its annual general meeting on Tuesday that it achieved record adjusted operating profits and order intake over the year ending in April.
Aquis Exchange revenue soars as it becomes 'Brexit-ready'
Aquis Exchange reported a 165% improvement in its first-half revenue in its interim results on Tuesday, to £3. 4m, while it narrowed its EBITDA loss to £0. 16m from £1. 6m.
Central Asia Metals maintains interim dividend amid weak commodity market
Central Asia Metals declared an interim dividend of 6. 5 pence per share in its interim results on Tuesday, in line with its half-year distribution in 2018, even as gross group revenue slipped to $89. 9m (£72. 52m) from $102. 4m year-on-year.
Arkle Resources identifies new gold target at Inishowen
Irish gold and zinc exploration and development company Arkle Resources, formerly known as Connemara Mining Company, announced that a new gold target has been identified at its wholly-owned Inishowen Gold Project on Tuesday.