Small Caps
MC Mining suspends coal production and pay for non-essential staff
MC Mining announced the lockdown and suspension of coal production on Thursday, following a directive from the South African government requiring a 21-day national lockdown, effective midnight from 26 March to 16 April, in a bid to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Independent Oil swings to profit as it continues core project work
UK gas-focussed development and production company Independent Oil and Gas reported a post-tax profit of £15m in its final results on Thursday, swinging from a loss of £5. 6m.
1PM awaits more clarity on Covid-19 impact before deciding on dividend
1PM, a specialist provider of finance facilities to UK SMEs, said on Thursday that it will defer a decision on its final dividend until the market situation and effects of the coronavirus outbreak are clearer.
Breedon suspends operations across UK sites
Breedon Group has temporarily suspended production at the majority of its UK sites, the construction materials specialist announced on Thursday.
Aura Energy postpones scheduled general meeting
Aura Energy said on Thursday that, due to the ongoing issues surrounding the Covnd-19 coronavirus pandemic, it has indefinitely postponed the scheduled general meeting of shareholders for 14 April at its offices in Windsor, Victoria.
Hargreaves Services puts brakes on interim dividend
Industrial and property services provider Hargreaves Services updated the market on its trading on Thursday, announcing the suspension of its proposed interim dividend in light of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Ariana Resources receives maiden dividends from Galata
Exploration and development company Ariana Resources updated the market on its finances on Thursday.
Non-Standard Finance cuts lending across all divisions
Non-Standard Finance has slashed lending volumes in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the subprime lender confirmed on Thursday.
Falcon confirms pause of operations at Kyala Well
Falcon Oil & Gas updated the market on its operations at the Beetaloo project in Australia’s Northern Territory on Thursday, in light of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 to dent March revenues, margins at Quiz
Quiz warned on Thursday that March revenues and margins were set to be "materially" below the board’s expectations as it takes a hit from the coronavirus outbreak.
Rent payments plunge at Lakeside owner Intu
Intu Properties is in discussions with its lenders after seeing rent payments tumble, the shopping centre owner said on Thursday.