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Quoted Micro 25 August 2025
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Wishbone Gold (WSBN) is the best performer on Aquis and AIM this week. The gold explorer says drilling at the Red Setter gold dome project in Western Australia has reached the top of a significant breccia pipe. Drilling has reached 777 metres, and the breccia pipe is 152 metres long. Drill core is being transported to be assayed.
Fibre optic cables materials manufacturer Unigel Group (UNX) increased interim revenues from £14.8m to £18.9m, while pre-tax profit improved from £1.28m to £2.03m. Cash was £2.41m at the end of June 2025. Tariff uncertainties mean that the outlook remains cautious.
Digital asset company Vaultz Capital (V3TC) has appointed James Bowater as global head of partnerships. He founded crypto publications Crypto AM.
Valereum (VLRM) has entered a memorandum of understanding with ZIGChain and DigiShares for a strategic collaboration to explore development of a scalable platform for real world asset tokenisation. Indirect investee company Nexstox Inc has been granted a Labuan Exchange licence, which is the fifth to be granted.
The Smarter Web Company (SWC) has appointed Jesse Myers as head of Bitcoin strategy.
NYCE International (NYCE) is planning to raise up to £150,000 at 0.2p/share. Chief executive Farzad Peyman-Fard plans to subscribe for at least two-thirds of these shares. The cash will be invested in games aggregation platform Nirmata Play and to develop games for crypto casinos. Also, money will be spent on performance marketing and advisory services. The subscription should close on 28 August.
Emissions reduction fuel additives developer SulNOx Group (SNOX) has secured a patent in Jordan, which has the second largest container port in the Red Sea. The patent covers a range of formulations.
BWA Group (BWAP) says that the initial sampling programme has been completed and there is evidence of heavy mineral sands mineralisation beyond holes analysed at the Dehane project in Cameroon. There is mineralisation from surface.
Oscillate (MUSH) had cash and short-term investments of £2.29m at the end of May 2025. This will be invested in mining projects.
Mendell Helium (MDH) says that M3 Helium has secured a land lease in Nebraska and drilling should start shortly. There are talks with potential partners to develop a plan for Bitcoin mining. There are preparations for dewatering at the Rost well at Fort Dodge, Kansas. The work has been under budget.
Non-board chief engineer Noah Deledda has pledged 21 million of his 69.7 million shares in CRUSHMETRIC Group Ltd (CUSH) as security for a loan.
Time to Act (TTA) executive chairman Chris Heminway bought 33,300 shares at 15p each. Vault Ventures (VULT) has completed a one-for-100 share consolidation. Prior to this Concreatd Ltd acquired a 3.98% shareholding. Mark Jackson has increased his shareholding in Evrima (EVA) from 4.13% to 5.14%.
ASSET MATCH
Greenshields Agri (GAH) says it expects to make a strong profit in the year to June 2025, helped by land sales. Estimated NAV is 160p/share after a marginal uplift in farmland value. Early grain yields appear promising. There are plans to approach companies about a quarry project that could transform earnings.
Brewer Wadworth and Company (WAD) says interim sales were 4% higher with own beer sales 9% ahead. EBITDA improved by 7%, although one-off costs will hit profit. Banking facilities will be refinanced in September and that should reduce interest charges.
AIM
MicroSalt (SALT) is gearing up to supply its third major customer. This will generate revenues in the second half and could generate $5m next year. There have been some delays in revenues because of changes in US regulations on food additives and the interim revenues figure is $900,000. Full year sales expectations have been reduced from $2.5m to $2m, rising to $6.7m in 2026. There was $900,000 in the bank at the end of June 2025.
Singer upgraded its forecast for Tribal Group (TRB) following the interim figures. In the six months to June 2025, revenues were 2% higher at £45.3m and pre-tax profit jumped from £600,000 to £5.6m. The core education software business is building up its cloud revenues and selling more subscription-based packages of products. Growth has been in the UK. Trading conditions are still tough for the Education services business Etio with a shortage of cash available for spending by universities and colleges in the US as well as the UK. Revenues declined but profit improved thanks to cost savings. Since June, more contacts have been won and annualised recurring revenues have reached £64m, although that includes £2.2m of revenues from older software where income is declining. Singer raised its 2025 pre-tax profit forecast to £10.8m.
Revolution Beauty (REVB) has ended its formal sales process and raised £15m at 3p/share. A retail offer could raise up to £1.5m. Co-founder Tom Allsworth is returning as chief executive, and the other co-founder Adam Minto, who still owns 15.8%, is returning as a consultant. The cash will be used to reduce debt, fund capital investment and pay for restructuring costs. There will be a focus on pricing policy, marketing and efficiency. Tom Allsworth, Adam Minto and largest shareholder Debenhams are acquiring a total of 298.8 million shares in the fundraising. Net debt was £29.7m at the end of July 2025. The credit facility will be reduced from £32m to £28m.
Fishing tackle retailer Angling Direct (ANG) increased interim UK revenues by 18% to £51.1m, with online revenues 21% ahead. Like-for-like sales were 14% higher. European sales edged up from £2.4m to £2.5m. The store in Utrecht was opened in May 2024. After investment and share buy backs net cash reduced to £12.5m. Trading is comfortably in line with consensus market expectations. The interim results to July 2025 will be published on 7 October.
Explorer and project incubator Power Metal Resources (POW) has sold its remaining 14.75% stake in tungsten project developer Guardian Metal Resources (GMET) to Duquesne Family Office for £13.6m at 55p/share. There was a £6.6m gain on book value. Power Metal Resources says it invested £1.9m in Guardian Metal Resources and it has generated £22.8m from selling shares.
Firering Strategic Minerals (FRG) has received notice that Ricca Resources is withdrawing from the earn-in for the Atex and Alliance lithium tantalum projects. These are on care and maintenance. Firering Strategic Minerals will not have to pay any money back to Ricca, but it expects Ricca to repay funds it advanced for the projects. Firering Strategic Minerals received a 10.6% stake in Ricca as part of the original deal.
Neo-natal medical devices developer Inspiration Healthcare (IHC) increased interim revenues by 41% to £24m and gross margins improved. During the period a $6m humanitarian aid contract was delivered. The sales momentum is continuing in the second half. Deliveries for the Middle East contract have started and should be completed in the second half. Net debt has been reduced by £1.6m to £6.7m.
Packaging manufacturer Robinson (RBN) increased interim operating profit by one-quarter to £2.04m on a 2% increase in revenues to £27.6m. Additional working capital increased net debt to £8.5m, but the second half should be a strong cash generator. The share price has been on an upward trend because of property disposals and profit upgrade.
Iron deficiency treatment developer Shield Therapeutics (STX) announced interim revenues were 177% higher at $21.4m. Total US prescriptions were 29% ahead at 84,000 in the first half. There was cash of $10.8m at the end of June 2025, but there is net debt. A full year loss of $18.9m is forecast for 2025. Cash flow could be positive by the end of 2025. Net debt could reach $36.3m at the end of 2025.
Empire Metals (EEE) has reported further assay results from the Pitfield project in Western Australia. This was focused on the weathered cap at the Thomas prospect. There are some of the highest titanium dioxide grades recorded at the project and many of them are more than 7% titanium dioxide. Nearly two-thirds of the drill holes had an average grade of more than 4%.
Pulsar Helium Inc (PLSR) has raised £3.72m at 23p/share and Universal Bancorp has raised its stake to 4.99%. The cash will be invested in developing the Topaz helium project in Minnesota. There are plans for ten appraisal wells. There will also be a preliminary economic assessment and resource update.
Aptamer Group (APTA) has released an update on licencing. There are multiple non-exclusive licence opportunities for the first enzyme-modulating Optimer. Initial sales forecasts have been provided by one potential licensee, and this could cover 15% of Aptamer’s overheads. A second enzyme-modulating Optimer is at a final development stage. There has been positive feedback concerning Optimer evaluation from a top five pharma company.
Animal treatments developer Animalcare (ANCR) has acquired the VHH NGF programme and related assets that were under a licence agreement with Orthros Medical for €700,000. The programme is assessing the effectiveness of antibodies in the treatment of pain caused by osteoarthritis in horses and dogs.
MAIN MARKET
BATM Advanced Communications (BVC) has sold non-core operations so that it can focus on core networks and cyber technology. Interim revenues improved 3% to $60.4m, while underlying pre-tax profit fell from $3m to $1.6m. That excludes the $4.3m loss on discontinued activities. There was a strong performance from the remaining diagnostics businesses and networks revenues are growing. A new product launch will help cyber. There was $27m of cash in the balance sheet.
Ikigai Ventures (IKIV) plans to acquire Dotlines Global and Audra Solutions for a total of £67m in shares and move to AIM. The businesses are based in Singapore and Malaysia and are involved in cyber security, AI and fintech. Pro forma revenues are £22m and EBITDA is £1.7m. Trading in the shares has been suspended.
Andrew Hore
First Development Resources #FDR – Schedule One re IPO
Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW, OTCQB: POWMF), the London listed exploration company with a global project portfolio is pleased to announce the release today by AIM of a Schedule One announcement in respect of First Development Resources PLC (“First Development”) (“FDR”), a link to which is provided below:
Sean Wade, Chief Executive Officer of Power Metal Resources PLC commented:
“I am very pleased to be able to update shareholders that the First Development Resources IPO is now expected to complete with a listing on AIM in the coming weeks. Market conditions have demonstrably improved of late, which has enabled us to fulfil our commitment to shareholders by bringing this exciting collection of assets to the market.
I am extremely grateful to Tristan Pottas and the FDR board for their unswerving commitment to this project and congratulate them on this achievement.
I look forward eagerly to hearing Tristan update shareholders on FDR’s immediate exploration plans and I am confident that, as we have seen in our successful investment in Guardian Metal, he can add significant value to both POW and FDR shareholders.”
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ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE MADE BY THE AIM APPLICANT PRIOR TO ADMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 2 OF THE AIM RULES FOR COMPANIES (“AIM RULES”) |
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COMPANY NAME: |
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First Development Resources Plc (“FDR”, “First Development Resources” or the “Company”)
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COMPANY REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS AND IF DIFFERENT, COMPANY TRADING ADDRESS (INCLUDING POSTCODES): |
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201 Temple Chambers 3-7 Temple Avenue London EC4Y 0DT
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COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION: |
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UK
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COMPANY WEBSITE ADDRESS CONTAINING ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY AIM RULE 26: |
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https://firstdevelopmentresources.com/
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COMPANY BUSINESS (INCLUDING MAIN COUNTRY OF OPERATION) OR, IN THE CASE OF AN INVESTING COMPANY, DETAILS OF ITS INVESTING POLICY). IF THE ADMISSION IS SOUGHT AS A RESULT OF A REVERSE TAKE-OVER UNDER RULE 14, THIS SHOULD BE STATED: |
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First Development Resources is a UK based, Australian focused exploration company with mineral interest in three prospective copper-gold projects located in Western Australia (WA) and one rare-earth element (REE), uranium, lithium and gold project located in Australia’s Northern Territory.
The WA Projects comprise the Company’s flagship Wallal Project as well as Ripon Hills and Braeside West Projects situated in the Paterson Province, which is widely regarded as one of the most productive regions in Australia for the discovery of world-class gold-copper deposits, and which is home to several world-class mines and more recent discoveries.
The Wallal Project covers an area of 572km2 and is FDR’s primary focus in the region due to several geophysical anomalies which have been identified following the completion of an in-depth desk top study which included the reprocessing of historical seismic data along with the analysis of historic magnetic and gravity geophysical surveys. The three untested magnetic “bullseye” anomalies named the Western, Eastern and Border anomalies are reported in the Competent Person’s Report to have a similar amplitude to the geophysical signature seen at another nearby discovery. At Wallal, FDR’s primary target is the Eastern anomaly where the target is planned to be tested in the Phase I diamond core drilling programme scheduled to commence immediately post Admission.
The other two WA Projects, Ripon Hills and Braeside West, cover a combined area of approximately 175km2. The tenements are located approximately 250km southeast of Port Hedland on the western edge of the Paterson Province in Western Australia in the area which is primarily prospective for manganese, as well as base-metal and gold mineralisation associated with deep seated north to north-westerly trending fault structures. The Directors believe that the fault structures have the potential to be conduits for various styles of hydrothermal mineralisation as recently reported by another exploration company on land adjacent to the Braeside West tenement. An in-depth desktop study has been completed to better understand the prospectivity of the Ripon Hills and Braeside West Projects, and FDR is now planning the next phase of exploration over defined areas targeted for further investigation. The mineral rights for iron and manganese are excluded from both the Ripon Hills and Braeside West tenements.
The Company’s latest addition to its portfolio was the acquisition of the Selta Project located in the Northern Territory in an area considered by the Directors prospective for uranium and rare -earth elements along with lithium and gold. The Northern Territory has a long history of uranium mining and hosts some of Australia’s best known and high-grade uranium and REE deposits. The Selta Project, which covers a total land area of almost 1,600km2, is also considered by SRK to be prospective for base and precious-metal mineralization and Lithium-Tantalum-Caesium (LCT) pegmatites are also known to be present in the region. In addition to the uranium and REE targets identified, reconnaissance work at Selta has also confirmed the presence at surface of pegmatites. Work is currently underway to develop a focused exploration strategy to determine the mineralogy of the pegmatite in an attempt to validate historical commentary which suggest Selta could host LCT style pegmatite.
The Company’s main country of operations is Australia.
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DETAILS OF SECURITIES TO BE ADMITTED INCLUDING ANY RESTRICTIONS AS TO TRANSFER OF THE SECURITIES (i.e. where known, number and type of shares, nominal value and issue price to which it seeks admission and the number and type to be held as treasury shares): |
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Number of ordinary shares of 1 pence each (“Ordinary Shares”) for which Admission is being sought: 105,771,980.
The Ordinary Shares are and will remain freely transferable and have no restrictions as to transfer placed on them.
The issue price: 6.67 pence (the “Issue Price”).
No Shares are or will be held in treasury.
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CAPITAL TO BE RAISED ON ADMISSION (AND/OR SECONDARY OFFERING) AND ANTICIPATED MARKET CAPITALISATION ON ADMISSION: |
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Capital to be raised on Admission: £2.3 million
Anticipated market capitalisation on Admission £7 million (at the Issue Price)
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PERCENTAGE OF AIM SECURITIES NOT IN PUBLIC HANDS AT ADMISSION: |
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58%
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DETAILS OF ANY OTHER EXCHANGE OR TRADING PLATFORM TO WHICH THE AIM SECURITIES (OR OTHER SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY) ARE OR WILL BE ADMITTED OR TRADED: |
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THE COMPANY HAS APPLIED FOR THE VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET DESIGNATION(Y/N) |
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No
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FULL NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF DIRECTORS AND PROPOSED DIRECTORS (underlining the first name by which each is known or including any other name by which each is known): |
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Michael “Mike” James Moore, Independent Non-executive Chairman
Tristan Lawrence Pottas, Chief Executive Officer
Benjamin “Ben” James Hodges, Finance Director (part-time)
Luke Sebastian Cairns, Independent Non-executive Director
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FULL NAMES AND HOLDINGS OF SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDERS EXPRESSED AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL, BEFORE AND AFTER ADMISSION (underlining the first name by which each is known or including any other name by which each is known): |
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NAMES OF ALL PERSONS TO BE DISCLOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHEDULE 2, PARAGRAPH (H) OF THE AIM RULES: |
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(i) ANTICIPATED ACCOUNTING REFERENCE DATE (ii) DATE TO WHICH THE MAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN THE ADMISSION DOCUMENT HAS BEEN PREPARED (this may be represented by unaudited interim financial information) (iii) DATES BY WHICH IT MUST PUBLISH ITS FIRST THREE REPORTS PURSUANT TO AIM RULES 18 AND 19: |
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(i) 30 June (ii) 31 December 2024 (iii) – 31 December 2025 (audited accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025) – 31 March 2026 (unaudited interim financial statements for 6 months ended 31 December 2025) – 31 December 2026 (audited accounts for the year ended 30 June 2026)
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29 July 2025
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Beaumont Cornish Limited 5-10 Bolton Street London W1J 8BA
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SI Capital Limited 46 Bridge Street Godalming Surrey GU7 1HL
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OTHER THAN IN THE CASE OF A QUOTED APPLICANT, DETAILS OF WHERE (POSTAL OR INTERNET ADDRESS) THE ADMISSION DOCUMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM, WITH A STATEMENT THAT THIS WILL CONTAIN FULL DETAILS ABOUT THE APPLICANT AND THE ADMISSION OF ITS SECURITIES: |
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The AIM Admission Document, which will contain full details of the applicant and admission of its securities, will be available from the Company’s website:https://firstdevelopmentresources.com/
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11 July 2025
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#FCM First Class Metals PLC – Holding(s) in Company
FCM was notified by Power Metal Resources PLC on 6th September 2024 that its shareholding has decreased to 19.5% from 23.24% previously. Power Metal Resources holding of 19,033,802 shares is unchanged, the percentage holding is reduced due to dilution.
Quoted Micro 10 June 2024
AQUIS STOCK EXCHANGE
Skincare treatments developer Incanthera (INC) says the first production order for its Skin + CELL products from Marionnaud has been doubled to 100,000 units. The launch will be in September. The previous figure was already higher than the initial order and the revenues from the order will be £4m. Future production orders could be even larger. This will help group revenues for the year to March 2025 to be more than £10m. This has enabled Incanthera to raise £4.1m from a share issue at 15p/share to cover additional working capital. Lupus treatment developer ImmuPharma (IMM) raised £1.5m from the sale of its 9.98% stake in Incanthera, which was valued at £600,000 at the end of 2023, although it retains warrants.
TruSpine Technologies (TSP) is talking to several potential commercial partners for its medical device technology, where the regulatory process is ongoing. The new board has improved relations with the inventor of the spinal stabilisation device IP. The investor relations website has been relaunched and a new medical advisory board will be put in place.
CBD products supplier Voyager Life (VOY) says another potential merger has fallen through. This follows the ending of the Northern Leaf deal. This has left Voyager Life short of cash. The business operations are being reviewed and there are talks about funding. The company has been winning new business and there are signs of an improvement in the retail stores.
RentGuarantor (RGG) increased full year revenues by 79% to £741,000. The rent guarantee services provider says arrears were 2.32% in 2023. The loss increased from £911,000 to £1.23m, after a £358,000 charge for the revaluation of the convertible loan note.
First Sentinel has resigned as corporate adviser of ChallengerX (CXS) and the shares have been suspended. ChallengerX is progressing with a potential acquisition, and it is required to appoint a new corporate adviser.
Helium Ventures (HEV) says that a shareholder in Trackimo is challenging the issue of a 19.4% stake to the Aquis company.
Invinity Energy Systems (IES) has leased an additional manufacturing facility in Motherwell. This should become operational in the third quarter and capacity should be more than 500MWh of energy storage per year. The Bathgate facility will also be upgraded.
KR1 (KR1) has invested $1m into the Avail Web3 infrastructure project in return for 12.5 million AVAIL tokens.
Video capture technology company Visum Technologies (VIS) has entered exclusive non-binding heads of terms for a licence agreement with Makeabl, which has developed cloud/app technology. This would be licensed in North American and European markets and help Visum Technologies to access new markets.
BWA Group (BWAP) has completed reconnaissance drilling at the Dehane 2 rutile sands project in Cameroon. The results were encouraging. Oberon Capital has been appointed as broker.
Arbuthnot Banking Group (ARBB) has completed the renewal of its subordinated loan, which is classified as Tier 2 capital. The loan was increased by £1m to £26m and lasts until June 2034.
Psych Capital has changed its name to Shortwave Life Sciences (PSY).
AIM
Destocking hit the interim figures of Gooch & Housego (GHH) and pre-tax profit slipped from £4.7m to £2.6m on a 1% decline in revenues to £63.6m. This excludes the loss making EM4 defence business sold earlier this year. The dividend was edged up by 0.1p/share to 4.9p/share. Net debt increased to £22.2m. The destocking was primarily in industrial and medical sectors. Industrial remains the largest generator of revenues despite a 13% decline. There was not a recovery in the semiconductor sector as expected. The subsea cable market was strong. There was a reduction in the aerospace and defence division loss on higher revenues, but it still needs to improve manufacturing efficiency.
GRC International (GRC) is recommending an 8p/share cash bid from Bloom Seed Bidco, which values the cybersecurity company at £8.6m. The bidder is a vehicle for technology investor Bloom, which can provide increased financial backing for the business. GRC joined AIM in 2018 at a time when there was investor interest in the cybersecurity sector. The flotation valuation was £40.2m at 70p/share. GRC has been loss making and never moved into profit.
Pawnbroker Ramsdens (RFX) reported interims showing the expected progress. Precious metals revenues were strong, although margins dipped. Pre-owned jewellery sales offset weaker watch sales. The contribution from each main division was higher. Interim revenues were 12% ahead at £43.8m, while pre-tax profit improved from £3.68m to £3.99m. The dividend was raised by 9% to 3.6p/share.
Strip Tinning (STG) has won a battery technologies contract from a German automotive motion technology manufacturer, that could have a lifetime value of £43m. This is for a cell contact system for battery pack modules for a US customer. This has already generated £1.7m in pre-production work. Production supply will start in the fourth quarter of 2025 with further pre-production revenues of £1m ahead of that time. There will be additional investment in engineering resources. Demand for glazing products has weakened and copper prices are rising. There will be a trading statement on 16 July.
Power Metal Resources (POW) has secured a £2m loan note investment from ACAM, which is also negotiating a uranium-focused joint venture, which would include all of Power Metal’s uranium licences. This would mean that the flotation of Uranium Energy Exploration will not happen – that has already cost £500,000 – and neither will previously proposed disposals. There would be a £10m investment in Power Metal Resources Canada so that ACAM would have a 70% stake. The loan notes bear interest of 10%/year and there will be 13.3 million warrants issued that are exercisable at 15p each.
Empire Metals (EEE) considers further positive exploration results as a major development for the Pitfield prospect. There is rutile at surface, and it should be easy to mine. Titanium dioxide mineralisation gets more prevalent at lower depths. This should improve project economics.
Pantheon Resources (PANR) has entered a gas sales precedent agreement with the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, which is developing the Alaska LNG project. This is designed to supply Alaska and export up to 20 million tonnes of LNG each year. Pantheon Resources would supply up to 500 mmcf/day of gas at a maximum base price of $1/mmbtu. There are plans to increase the scale of the Ahpun development.
Jadestone Energy (JSE) says the Akatara gas processing facility, onshore Indonesia, is approaching final commissioning. The first gas should be processed in around a fortnight. Gas and LPG sales will start soon after that. The workover campaign on five Akatara wells has completed, and they will provide gas for the facility.
Seed Innovations (SEED) has completed its share buyback programme. This used up £510,000 on top of the £2m dividend. That followed the disposal of its Leaf Gaming stake for £2.4m. There has been a 11.6% share price decline so far this year, but that is not adjusted for the 1p/share special dividend.
Maritime systems developer SRT Marine Systems (SRT) admits that two coastguard contracts are unlikely to reach their project revenue milestones in the 15 months to June 2024. The largest contract is dependent on the completion of an inter-government loan. There should £45m of income recognised when this is finalised. Once the other contract is verified it should enable £9m to be recognised. Transceivers revenues have grown, and total revenues are expected to be £14m in the 15-month period. The six-month figure was £5.5m with no contribution from systems.
Hercules Site Services (HERC) reported a one-third increase in interim revenues to £48.8m as it continues to win additional contracts to supply construction staff. It moved back into profit in the period. The new training academy is up and running.
The Mission Group (TMG) has responded to the revised bid proposal of 13.9 Brave Bison (BBSN) shares for each share in the advertising and marketing services company. The board still believes that the bid does not reflect the underlying value of the business, but it is evaluating the bid.
Hostels operator Safestay (SSTY) has acquired a property in Brighton from the University of East Sussex for £2.275m. This will be converted into a 220 bed premium hostel. It is 600 metres from the sea front and will cost £1m to convert. Shore Capital has been appointed nominated adviser and broker. Safestay reported full year revenues 18% higher at £22.5m. EBITDA rose 15% to £6.8m. NAV was 50p/share.
Restaurants operator Tasty (TAST) gained court approval of its restructuring plan on Tuesday afternoon. Tasty has got out of the leases of 23 sites. This leaves 38 restaurants, which are predominantly the Wildwood brand. This should improve EBITDA by up to £2.1m between 2023 and 2025.
Clontarf Energy (CLON) has failed to move through to the next stage of the bids for the seven priority salt pans in southern Bolivia because of its offtake partner’s poor credit rating. Management hopes that it can argue the case that the credit rating is not relevant.
Mosman Oil & Gas (MSMN) is paying $500,000 for a 10% interest in a US helium project in Las Animas County, Colorado. This is an area with known helium deposits. There are five helium prospects and a well will be drilled for each of them. The sale of oil and gas asset will help finance the move into helium.
WIIT has decided not to make an offer for Redcentric (RCN).
MAIN MARKET
Credit provider S and U (SUS) says that its first quarter profit has fallen by one-third because of higher provisions due to lack of regulatory clarity.
Like-for-like sales at Hostmore (MORE) have fallen by 10%, but profitability has improved. Net debt is set to peak in the third quarter. The acquisition of TFI Fridays is progressing and the formal agreement should be signed shortly.
Motor dealer Caffyns (CFYN) has cut its dividend by one-third to 5p/share because it slumped into loss last year. There were property value write-downs.
Chill Brands (CHLL) shares have been suspended because of allegations relating to the use of insider information and concerns about commercial arrangements. This means that the board cannot provide accurate information about its financial position.
Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCTP) has left the standard list.
Andrew Hore
Alan Green covers Fulcrum Metals #FMET, Power Metal Resources #POW and Anglesey Mining #AYM on this week’s Stockbox Research Talks
Alan Green covers Fulcrum Metals #FMET, Power Metal Resources #POW and Anglesey Mining #AYM on this week’s Stockbox Research Talks
Alan Green covers Acuity Risk Management #ACRM & Power Metal Resources #POW on this week’s Stockbox Research Talks
Alan Green covers Acuity Risk Management #ACRM & Power Metal Resources #POW on this week’s Stockbox Research Talks
Power Metal Resources #POW – Agreement with Jasper Consult
Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW), the AIM listed metals exploration and development company, announces the initiation of a consulting agreement with Jasper Consult DMCC (“Jasper Consult”), a London and Dubai based strategic consultant with extensive expertise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman (the “region”).
As part of Power Metal’s established strategy to invest in highly prospective projects, and with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision strategy in place, the Power Metal board believes that the relationship with Jasper Consult creates an opportunity for the Company to potentially build a new exploration asset base in the region.
Through a phased approach, the key objectives of Jasper Consult will be to:
· Identify relevant exploration and development opportunities
· Support the Company in the negotiation of the award of exploration licences
· Identify and secure appropriate co-development partners
· Support the Company in the longer term as it builds its presence in the region
· Identify and help secure strategic partners for Power Metal
Power Metal has existing in-house experience of working in the region and plans to build a technical team dedicated to developing this opportunity.
Sean Wade, Chief Executive Officer of Power Metal Resources plc, commented:
“I am very pleased to announce this new relationship with Jasper Consult, and very excited about the opportunity we have to establish a presence in both Saudi Arabia and Oman. The Arabian Shield geological trend is a rich mineral system which is vastly underexplored, presenting an excellent opportunity for us to demonstrate our successful business model. By utilising the regional expertise of Jasper Consult, we hope to secure exploration licences and further crystallise value for shareholders. I look forward to updating shareholders on this important new step for the Company.”
For further information on Jasper Consult see https://www.jasper-consult.com/
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Power Metal Resources #POW – Interim Results
Power Metal Resources plc, the AIM listed metals exploration and development company, announces its unaudited interim results for the six month period ended 31 March 2023 (the “period”).
Sean Wade, Chief Executive Officer of Power Metal commented: “The key to unlocking value is to complete planned portfolio disposals, secure operational partnerships over certain exploration interests, drive our uranium interests forward, and ensure the Company has access to quality sources of finance in sufficient quantity to enable it to boldly pursue its ambitions.
“We are making progress across all these areas and whilst the completion of the Golden Metal Resources IPO and £2.7m financing, both in May 2023, are perhaps the notable events for investors recently, we hope to announce many more corporate and exploration events in the coming weeks and months.
“I would like to thank shareholders for their continued support as we progress through what we believe will be a vibrant and exciting period in the Company’s history.”
KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE HALF YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2023
– Completion of exploration programmes across three projects, including drilling at Molopo Farms in Botswana and the Victoria Goldfields in Australia, as well as geophysics and trenching at the Tati project in Botswana. All three have delivered positive exploration results, justifying a decision to proceed to next stage exploration with potential partners showing interest in all three projects.
– Material progress achieved in corporate activities, including pre-IPO preparations for Golden Metal Resources PLC, First Development Resources PLC and Uranium Energy Exploration Ltd.
– Broad spectrum advancement of the Company’s Athabasca Basin uranium portfolio, including additional ground acquisitions through staking, and the management of third-party interest in the uranium portfolio.
– Completion of the conditional acquisition of a larger stake in the Molopo Farms Complex project; the conditional disposal of the Company’s interests in the E-12 property in the Athabasca Basin to Uranium Energy Exploration, and the completion of the disposal of the Company’s interest in the Kanye Resources joint venture (“JV”), to partner Kavango Resources PLC (LON:KAV) for shares, warrants, royalty and long term compensation potential.
– Management changes including the appointment of Owain Morton as Non-Executive Director and Sean Wade as Chief Executive Officer. Together the appointments bring detailed geological, mine engineering and corporate finance skills to the Board and provide Power Metal with an extensive financing network for the Company and its planned spin-out IPO activity.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS SINCE 31 MARCH 2023
– Listing of Golden Metal Resources PLC on the London Stock Exchange in May 2023, with a value of Power Metal’s holding on listing of c £4.4m;
– Appointment of Bill Brodie Good as a Non-Executive Director in May 2023; and
– Financing which has raised £2.7m for the Company to support an acceleration of value generative exploration and corporate activity.
POWER METAL INTERESTS AT TODAY’S DATE
The latest updated review of Power Metal’s business interests is provided in the Company’s investor presentation which may be accessed here:
https://www.powermetalresources.com/investors/presentation/
In addition, a single page Business Overview is provided for investors through the following link:
https://www.powermetalresources.com/company/
LATEST POSITION OF POWER METAL INTERESTS AND TARGETED OBJECTIVES FOR 2023
Priority Exploration and Potential Exploration Project Joint Ventures
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Athabasca Uranium Saskatchewan, Canada (Uranium) POW 100% |
Power Metal currently holds 17 properties covering 1005.14km2 within and surrounding the prolific Athabasca Basin.
The conditional disposal of two of the properties, Reitenbach and E-12, has been announced and work is underway to complete that transaction through a listing in the London capital markets for the proposed holding vehicle, Teathers Financial PLC, to be renamed Uranium Energy Exploration PLC. Preparation of listing documentation is complete and the IPO financing is expected to commence shortly with completion of the transaction in 2023.
Across the Company’s wider Athabasca exploration interests there has been considerable third-party interest in working with Power Metal to finance uranium specific operations. The Company continues to engage with parties and anticipates significant progress to occur in 2023.
In addition, the Company’s recent £2.7m financing has provided the funds for a considerable uranium exploration programme in the Athabasca during the 2023 season, details of which can be found in the Company’s announcement dated 21 June 2023.
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Molopo Farms Complex Project Botswana (Nickel – Copper – Platinum Group Element) POW: 87.71% |
The cumulative exploration programmes undertaken at Molopo Farms have demonstrated significant potential for a major nickel – platinum group element discovery or discoveries. There has been considerable interest from third parties to work with and potentially finance Molopo Farms at project level and Power Metal is working with interested parties at present. The Company is looking to move Molopo Farms forward considerably, targeting a working partnership in place and operational in 2023. |
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Tati Project Botswana (Gold – Nickel) POW: 100% |
Recently completed geophysics and trenching have provided valuable data, adding to that previously collected. This enables the Company to move forward with next stage soil sampling prior to final planning and implementation of planned next stage reverse circulation and diamond drilling targeting a significant gold discovery.
Soil sampling is underway currently alongside continuing work to process fines dumps of previously processed ore from the Cherished Hope gold mine location within the Tati licence footprint with local processing partners.
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Investment Holdings and Disposals Planned/Underway
Note: other project packages within the Power Metal portfolio are also in earlier stages of disposal and/or spin-out preparations in addition to those listed below.
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Kavango Resources PLC (LON:KAV) Botswana & Zimbabwe Exploration (Gold – Base Metals) POW c.10% |
In Q4 2022 Power Metal announced the conditional disposal of its Kanye Resources interest to its joint-venture partner KAV. Following this disposal, Power Metal holds c.10% of KAV worth c.£0.8m as at 31 March 2023. Power Metal also holds 30m warrants to acquire new KAV shares at 4.25p and 30m warrants to acquire new KAV ordinary shares at 5.5p per share, both with a life to expiry ending 8 January 2025. In addition, Power Metal holds a 1% net smelter return royalty over the former JV land footprint. |
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First Class Metals PLC (LON:FCM) Schreiber-Hemlo, Ontario, Canada (Gold – Base Metals) POW c.26% |
FCM secured a listing on the London Stock Exchange in late July 2022 with Power Metal holding an interest following its IPO financing of 28.19% on listing (now c.26% after dilution since listing), worth c.£2.05m as of 31 March 2023. Power Metal also holds 517,705 warrants to acquire new FCM ordinary shares at 10p per share with an expiry date of 29 July 2023. |
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Golden Metal Resources PLC (LON:GMET) Nevada, USA Gold – Base Metals POW c.62% |
GMET secured a listing on the London Stock Exchange in late May 2023 with Power Metal holding an interest following their IPO financing of 62.06%, worth c.£2.05m as at the date of this report. Power Metal also holds 1,749,378 warrants to acquire new GMET ordinary shares at 10.75p with an expiry date of 10 May 2024 and 1,749,378 warrants at 17.5p with an expiry date of 10 May 2025. |
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First Development Resources PLC (FDR) Western Australia /Northern Territory (Gold – Copper – Rare Earth Elements – Uranium – Lithium) POW: c.59% |
FDR is currently in the IPO Financing stage of it listing plans with IPO documentation prepared and ready for listing. The listing of FDR is expected to occur in the near term.
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New Ballarat Gold Corporation PLC (NBGC) Victoria, Australia (Gold) POW: 49.9% JV Partner Red Rock Resources PLC (LON:RRR): 50.1%
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Through its Australian operating subsidiary, Red Rock Australasia Pty Ltd, NBGC has a substantial licence footprint within the Victoria Goldfields, Australia, which is comprised of 17 granted exploration licences covering 1,867km2 and 5 licence applications covering 493km2. The intention of the JV parties is to undertake a listing of NBGC on the UK capital markets. Power Metal is targeting a listing during 2023. |
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ION Battery Resources Ltd (ION) Canada (Lithium & Graphite) POW 100% |
ION comprises two lithium focused projects in Ontario and Quebec and a graphite project in Saskatchewan. Next exploration and corporate steps are under consideration for ION and a further announcement will come in due course. The commercial pathway for ION is expected to be announced, with material progress in the business expected during 2023. |
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New Horizon Metals Pty Ltd (NHM) Queensland and South Australia (Copper – Uranium – Gold) POW 20% |
The JV partners behind NHM are currently considering a number of proposals to secure a listing of NHM on the London or Australian capital markets. Completion of a listing is targeted in 2023. |
PROJECTS WITH NEXT STEPS UNDER CONSIDERATION
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Haneti Project Tanzania (Polymetallic) POW: 35% (65% JV Partner Katoro Gold plc (LON:KAT)) |
Power Metal is currently in discussions with a JV partner Katoro Gold (LON:KAT), to determine the future of the Haneti Project.
Further information will be provided when material developments occur.
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Silver Peak Project British Columbia, Canada (Silver) POW: 30% |
Power Metal is currently in discussions with its JV partner to determine next corporate and exploration steps for Silver Peak.
An outcome to these discussions is expected in the near term with advancement of the project from an exploration and/or commercial perspective anticipated during the remainder of 2023.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
· Loss for the period, attributable to owners of the parent of £1.50 million (2022: £1.69 million), resulting in loss per share of 0.09 pence (2022: 0.12 pence);
· Financing undertaken in January 2023 raising £0.9 million and acquisitions during the period raised £1.1 million for the Company;
· Total assets of £14.62 million at the period end (30 September 2022: £14.61 million); and
· Net assets of £13.99 million at the period end (30 September 2022: £13.76 million).
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (“MAR”), and is disclosed in accordance with the Company’s obligations under Article 17 of MAR.
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Power Metal Resources #POW – Pilot Mountain Project – Tungsten Off-take Letter of Intent
Golden Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET), a mineral exploration company focused on tungsten, gold, copper and silver within Nevada, USA, is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with United States-based Global Tungsten & Powders LLC (“GTP”) of Towanda, Pennsylvania, in respect of a tungsten concentrate off-take agreement (“Off-take”) for Golden Metal’s wholly-owned Pilot Mountain Project (“Pilot Mountain” or the “Project”) located within the prolific Walker Lake Mineral Belt in Nevada, USA.
The non-binding LOI provides outline terms for a future off-take agreement, subject to successful technical and legal due diligence, and also to Golden Metal securing necessary funding to develop Pilot Mountain.
Highlights:
– LOI signed with leading United States supplier of tungsten powders and semi-finished parts outlining proposed terms to acquire a minimum of 50,000 metric MTU’s (metric ton unit) W03 contained in tungsten concentrates, which may be increased to 70,000 MTU’s by mutual agreement, subject to the successful development of the Project.
– The specific product outlined in the Off-take is for 65% WO3 tungsten concentrate. Pricing will be in US dollars and based on a discount to the European APT (ammonium Paratungstate) quote provided by Fast Markets (Formerly Metal Bulletin).1
– GTP and Golden Metal also intend to discuss and consider cooperation opportunities for the development of a Western World supply chain strategy which will align with recent policy announcements from the US Department of Defense and the US Defense Logistics Agency with regard to the building of strategic stockpiles of critical minerals, including tungsten products.
Oliver Friesen, CEO of Golden Metal, commented:
“Let me be the first to welcome our new partner Global Tungsten & Powders, which is a significant player in the global tungsten industry. The signing of this agreement represents a significant milestone and an encouraging step forward for our Pilot Mountain Project.
“The LOI not only outlines the proposed terms of a supply agreement for future tungsten concentrate sales to GTP from Pilot Mountain, but also the cooperation between our two companies in regard to the development of Western World critical metals supply chains – with particular reference to tungsten.
“Today’s announcement also further bolsters the Project’s overall profile and its attractiveness as a target for non-dilutive grant funding for exploration and development, something the Company is actively pursuing at present.”
About GTP
Global Tungsten & Powders (GTP) develops, manufactures and markets refractory metal powders such as tungsten, tungsten carbide, and cobalt. GTP is a leading Western supplier with production facilities in the United States, Finland, the Czech Republic, and Luxembourg
https://www.globaltungsten.com
Property Ownership
Golden Metal holds a 100% interest in the Pilot Mountain Project through its wholly-owned Nevada-based operating companies BFM Resources Inc and Pilot Metals Inc.
Reference Notes:
1: Tungsten concentrate pricing is generally structured at a discount to the tungsten APT price reflecting the value added via the upgrade to APT.
Forward Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements relating to expected or anticipated future events and anticipated results that are forward-looking in nature and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as general economic, market and business conditions, competition for qualified staff, the regulatory process and actions, technical issues, new legislation, uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans, uncertainties resulting from working in a new political jurisdiction, uncertainties regarding the results of exploration, uncertainties regarding the timing and granting of prospecting rights, uncertainties regarding the timing and granting of regulatory and other third party consents and approvals, uncertainties regarding the Company’s or any third party’s ability to execute and implement future plans, and the occurrence of unexpected events.
Actual results achieved may vary from the information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors.
For further information visit www.goldenmetalresources.com or contact the following:
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Golden Metal Resources plc Oliver Friesen (CEO) |
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Cairn Financial Advisers LLP Nominated Adviser Sandy Jamieson/Jo Turner/Louise O’Driscoll |
Tel: +44 20 7213 0880 |
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First Equity Limited Broker Jonathan Brown/Jason Robertson |
Tel: +44 20 7374 2212 |