Weekly Stock Market News - Issue #214

The Yamal-Europe pipeline is used to transport eastbound natural gas from Russia. It was in reverse mode this weekend. Volumes were slightly higher than Friday’s, according to data from Gascade,Read More…

The gold prices are appearing to be edging closer to the US$2000/oz mark, with the FTSE also up 0.4% this week. We have an exciting exclusive for Mkango Resources shareholders,Read More…

U.S. energy companies added seven oil and natural gas rigs this week for the first time since February 2021, after crude oil prices soared to new highs. Baker Hughes Co,Read More…

A spokesperson for Germany’s Lufthansa group stated that flights from and to the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Odessa have been suspended. This was in response to growing Russian invasionRead More…

The British bank Natwest (NWG.L.) has cut its lending to clients in oil and gas by 21% in 2021. It plans to reduce it further in efforts to decarbonise theRead More…

At the Munich Security Conference, Friday, Ylva Johansson, EU Commissioner for Interior, stated that while the European Union is open-minded to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and a digital euro howeverRead More…

People no longer have to show a Covid pass by law to get into large events, cinemas and nightclubs in Wales as restrictions continue to ease. Speaking of cinemas, RobertRead More…

WTI $91.76 -$1.90, Brent $92.97 -$1.84, Diff -$1.21 +6c, NG $4.49 -23c, UKNG 171.67p -0.71p By Malcolm Graham-Wood Oil price Oil continues to fall, The Ukraine and the Iran talksRead More…

The British bank Natwest (NWG.L.) has cut its lending to clients in oil and gas by 21% in 2021. It plans to reduce it further in efforts to decarbonise theRead More…

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London market. Today’s selection includes Cloudbreak, Amala, Egdon, Europa, Hurricane, Mkango, Ncondezi, Open Orphan,Read More…

We have an exciting exclusive for Mkango Resources shareholders, an excerpt from a speech given this week by the Malawian State President His Excellency Lazarus Chakwera to the Malawi HouseRead More…

GSTechnologies Limited (LSE: GST), the fintech and information technology solutions company, is pleased to announce that the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has approved the change of control of Angra LimitedRead More…

The French state will purchase the majority of the shares being sold by the energy giant. It is trying to stabilize its fragile balance sheet. After ordering the sale ofRead More…

4D pharma to Restate Unaudited Interim Financial Statements for the Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2021 to Correct Accounting for Warrants Non-cash adjustment with no effect on cash position orRead More…

Further to the announcement of 9 September 2021, Ariana Resources plc (“Ariana” or “the Company”), the AIM-listed mineral exploration and development company with gold mining interests in Europe. ls pleasedRead More…

Those looking for some post-pandemic fun and entertainment may not necessarily be heading to the following investor meeting. By Zak Mir Omega (AIM: ODX), the specialist medical diagnostics company saidRead More…

Issue of a second convertible loan note to raise an additional US$6.0 million Bens Creek Group plc (AIM: BEN), the owner of a metallurgical coal mine in North America supplyingRead More…

Pantheon Resources plc (“Pantheon” or “the Company”), the AIM-quoted oil and gas company with a 100% working interest in all of its oil projects adjacent and near to transportation andRead More…

UK Oil & Gas PLC (London AIM: UKOG) is delighted to announce that the long-running appeal by Finch et al to overturn the December 2020 Judicial Review judgment upholding theRead More…

One common criticism of Bitcoin is its ability to launder money. The problem is actually the reverse. It is not enough. Matt Levine, from Bloomberg, recently wrote to respond toRead More…

WTI $93.66 +$1.59, Brent $94.81 +$1.53, Diff -$1.15 -6c, NG $4.72 +41c, UKNG 172.38p +15.45p By Malcolm Graham-Wood Oil price A big rally yesterday but checking throughout the day wouldRead More…

Data on Phase 2a study published in New England Journal of Medicine Open Orphan plc (AIM: ORPH), a rapidly growing specialist contract research organisation (CRO) and world leader in testingRead More…

Zak Mir takes a charting perspective on some of the most followed London small caps. Today’s selection includes Bens, Blue Star, Cobra, Eco, Gfinity, Global, Harvest, Hurricane, Ncondezi, Petra, Sareum,Read More…

Ariana Resources plc (“Ariana” or “the Company”), the AIM-listed mineral exploration and development company with gold mining interests in Europe, is pleased to announce recent drilling results obtained from theRead More…

Paris, France and Camberley, UK – 17 February 2022 – Novacyt (EURONEXT GROWTH: ALNOV; AIM: NCYT), an international specialist in clinical diagnostics, announces that the Company’s PROmate ® COVID-19 2GRead More…

Cora Gold Limited, the West African focused gold company, is pleased to announce that it is due to commence a new 2022 drill programme at its flagship Sanankoro Gold ProjectRead More…

Oncimmune Holdings (ONC), the leading global immunodiagnostics group, notes the Regional Ministry of Health for Aragon, Spain has announced that the company’s Early CDT® Lung blood test is to beRead More…

Nostra Terra (AIM: NTOG), the oil & gas exploration and production company with a portfolio of production and development assets in Texas, USA is pleased to announce that a secondRead More…

Zephyr Energy plc (AIM: ZPHR) (OTCQB: ZPHRF), the Rocky Mountain oil and gas company focused on responsible resource development from carbon-neutral operations, is pleased to announce the completion of itsRead More…

Panthera Resources Plc (AIM: PAT), the diversified gold exploration and development company with assets in West Africa and India, is pleased to announce that 5m composite assays have now beenRead More…

Update re Havieron gold-copper project Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP) a mining development and exploration company with a focus on tier-one gold-copper deposits provides an update on the Havieron gold-copperRead More…

Announcement regarding development partner update, Hydrogen Utopia International PLC Powerhouse Energy Group plc (AIM: PHE), the UK technology company commercialising hydrogen production from plastic, notes the announcement made today byRead More…

WTI $92.07 -$3.39, Brent $93.26 -$3.20, Diff -$1.21 +19c, NG $4.31 +11c, UKNG 156.93p -29.07p By Malcolm Graham-Wood Oil price The oil price fell three bucks on the news yesterdayRead More…

Major Progress Across Nevada-Based Tungsten, Gold, Copper, Silver Projects Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW), the London listed exploration company seeking large-scale metal discoveries across its global project portfolio, announces aRead More…

On Wednesday, oil prices recovered losses as investors considered conflicting statements regarding the possible withdrawal from Ukraine of some Russian troops. This was despite tight global supplies and rising fuelRead More…

The risks from the $2.6 trillion crypto-market could quickly grow and regulators will need to have pre-prepared measures in place to bring the sector to heel, according to the FinancialRead More…

Zak Mir takes a charting perspective on some of the most followed London small caps. Today’s selection includes  Braveheart, Bluebird, Caerus, Cloudbreak, Evraz, Itaconix, Jangada, Kistos, Live, Okyo, Premier, Quetzal,Read More…

LEKOIL (AIM: LEK), the oil and gas exploration and production company with a focus on Nigeria and West Africa, notes that on 6 January 2022, the Company announced that itRead More…

Contango Holdings Plc, the London listed natural resource development company, is pleased to provide an update relating to operations at the 100%-owned Garalo-Ntiela Gold Project in Mali (‘Garalo-Ntiela’). Garalo-Ntiela GoldRead More…

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals plc (LSE: HEMO), the biopharmaceutical group developing new therapies and treatments for blood diseases, has received notification from the Food and Drugs Administration (“FDA”) that the proposed pre-InvestigationalRead More…

Yesterday saw a decent rebound in shares of Eurasia Mining (EUA), as the palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold producing company, announced that Eurasia has incorporated a 100% beneficially ownedRead More…

Helium One (AIM: HE1) (“Helium One” or “the Company”), the primary helium Company with assets in Tanzania is pleased to announce the Company’s audited results for the year ended 30Read More…

Hurricane Energy plc, the UK based oil and gas company, provides an update on Lancaster field operations and net free cash balances as of 31 January 2022. Lancaster Field OperationsRead More…

According to industry sources, Shell is preparing for the sale of stakes in two gas fields clusters in the southern British North Sea. This is part of a continuing retreatRead More…

PROPOSED US$6.2 MILLION DEBT CONVERSION APPROVAL OF WAIVER OF OBLIGATIONS UNDER RULE 9 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS AND NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING Caspian Sunrise, Kazakhstan basedRead More…

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s selection is Cizzle, Caspian, Catenae, Chaarat, Eurasia, Genflow, Gfinity, Kazera,Read More…

Orosur has announced its signing of an Exploration & Joint Venture agreement (‘the Agreement’) with shareholders of a private Argentinean company, Deseado Dorado S.A.S., (‘Deseado’) in relation to its ElRead More…

Bloomberg reported that Glencore Plc has made a 40 million-pound ($54.2 Million) investment in Britishvolt Ltd. for the development of Britain’s first large-scale electric vehicle battery plant. Britishvolt announced TuesdayRead More…

OKYO Pharma (OKYO) continues to leapfrog through the development stages for its game changing dry eye disease treatment, OK-101. By Zak mir  The biotechnology company announced the successful completion ofRead More…

Billingham Project Variation to the Land Purchase Agreement EQTEC plc (AIM: EQT), a world-leading technology innovation company enabling the Net Zero Future through advanced solutions for hydrogen, biofuels, SNG andRead More…

Selta Rare Earth Element and Uranium Project – Project Update Power Metal Resources plc (LON:POW), the London listed exploration company seeking large-scale metal discoveries across its global project portfolio, announcesRead More…

London, February 15th, 2022. Orosur Mining Inc. (“Orosur” or the “Company”) (TSX-V/AIM: OMI) , is pleased to announce that it has signed an Exploration & Joint Venture (“JV”) agreement (“Agreement”)Read More…

Pantheon Resources plc (“Pantheon” or “the Company”), the AIM-quoted oil and gas company with a 100% working interest in all of its oil projects spanning c. 153,000 acres adjacent andRead More…

WTI $93.10 +$3.22, Brent $94.44 +$3.03, Diff -$1.34 -19c, NG $3.94 -2c, UKNG 200.0p +25p By Malcolm Graham-Wood Oil price When I was writing Friday’s blog it looked like theRead More…

Russia holds back gas supplies to keep the gas market in check. Gas flowing via the Yamal Europe pipeline, which normally travels west from Russia to Europe, was in reverseRead More…

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s selection includes Audioboom, Cloudbreak, Cobra, Cizzle, Caracal, Ixico, Kibo, Live,Read More…

Eurasia Mining Plc (“Eurasia” or the “Company”), the palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold producing company, is pleased to announce that Eurasia has incorporated a 100% beneficially owned subsidiary, KolaRead More…

After hitting their highest level in seven years, oil prices were steady Monday in seesaw trading. This was despite fears that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could result in sanctions fromRead More…

Northern Powergrid acknowledged on Sunday that it didn’t mean to send compensation cheques totalling £2.3 trillion to customers in the north of England, who were without power during November StormRead More…

2021 Unaudited Key Trading Highlights New Argentine Reserves Report as at 31 December 2021 President Energy (AIM: PPC), the energy company with a diverse portfolio of production and exploration energyRead More…

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the oil exploration, development and production company, announces that the Minister for Mining and Industry in the Northern Territory Government has approved Mosman’sRead More…

Kodal Minerals, the mineral exploration and development company, is pleased to provide an update on its Bougouni Lithium Project in southern Mali (the “Bougouni” or the “Bougouni Project”) and toRead More…

There were more booms than Basil Brush for podcaster Audioboom (BOOM) on media reports of interest from both Amazon and Spotify over the weekend. By Zak Mir Interestingly, the traditionalRead More…

Strategic Placement to Accelerate Expansion at Kilimapesa Caracal Gold plc, the gold producer with operations in East Africa, confirms that is has raised aggregate gross proceeds of £2.0 million beforeRead More…

Haneti Project Diamond Drilling Programme – Drilling Complete, Core Logging and Sample Preparation Underway Power Metal Resources PLC (LON:POW) the London listed exploration company seeking large-scale metal discoveries across itsRead More…

Respiratory viral strains suitable for challenge agents being collected from consenting volunteers Open Orphan plc (AIM: ORPH), a rapidly growing specialist contract research organisation (CRO) and world leader in testingRead More…

Amazon.com Inc. and Spotify Technology SA are exploring bids for Audioboom Group Plc and may decide on formal offers for the podcasting group as soon as this month, Sky NewsRead More…

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps. Today’s selection includes Alba, Arrow, Atlantic, Cobra, Deltic, Empire, Live, Omega, Predator, Petrotal, Premier.   DisclaimerRead More…

Last year, the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), had its best year since 2007. Companies listed on AIM in 2021 raised nearly £10bn, with 852 companies being listed at year-end. ECRRead More…

The FTSE has fallen by 0.77% this week due to the economy bouncing back post-pandemic. However, it is soon followed by ever-higher inflation rates and energy bills and as aRead More…