02-08-2026
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Colin Bird is the common thread running through five London-listed junior resource companies: African Pioneer (LON: AFP), Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN), Galileo Resources (AIM: GLR) and
A standard UK TV licence currently costs £180 a year for a colour television and £60.50 for a black-and-white set. However, households that do not watch or record live television
Seven massive tech companies now control a third of the US stock market, and they are all betting your future on artificial intelligence. Whether you realize it or not, your
UK petrol prices are expected to climb to their highest level of the year this weekend after renewed US attacks on Iran pushed global oil and fuel markets higher. The
The FTSE 100 finished Friday modestly lower after briefly reaching yet another all-time intraday record, as investors locked in profits following a strong week and rising global bond yields weighed
US stock markets opened firmly higher on Friday as investors looked to end the month on a positive note, with technology shares once again leading the gains. The Nasdaq Composite
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
Capstone reduces acid use at its Mantoverde copper mine in Chile MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlantic Lithium* (ALL LN) – Quarterly shows strong cash position potential
Most private investors can tell you their best and worst trades of the year. Very few can tell you what their platform took off the top. That number is usually
Global marketing has become significantly more complex in the age of AI-powered search. Brands are no longer competing solely for rankings on search engine results pages—they’re competing to become trusted
The Telegraph: BP (BP.) has put its North Sea business up for sale, potentially ending the oil giant’s six decades of production in the basin. The FTSE 100 business said the
The FTSE 100 climbed to another record high on Friday morning, moving closer to the 11,000-point mark as strong gains from Sainsbury’s and NatWest lifted the index. London’s blue-chip benchmark
BP has announced plans to sell its North Sea oil and gas business, bringing to an end more than six decades as an operator in one of the UK’s most
Amaroq Ltd (AIM, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF) has moved its London listing from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, marking a significant step in the
Cornish Metals PLC (AIM: TIN) has published its second Sustainability Report, highlighting improvements in safety, environmental performance and local employment as development of its South Crofty tin project in Cornwall accelerates.
The FTSE 100 is set to open higher on Friday after a powerful rally on Wall Street and across Asian markets, driven by blockbuster results from Amazon that reignited enthusiasm
Colin Bird is the common thread running through five London-listed junior resource companies: African Pioneer (LON: AFP), Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN), Galileo Resources (AIM: GLR) and
The FTSE 100 slipped at Thursday’s close after touching another record intraday high, as investors digested a flood of corporate earnings and interest rate decisions from the Bank of England
WTI (Sep) $84.46 +$5.20, Brent (Sep) $90.74 +$6.65, Diff -$6.28 +$1.45. USNG (Sep)* $2.72 -2c, UKNG (Aug) 144.0p +2.32p, TTF (Sep) €59.685 +€1.15. Author @mgrahamwood *Denotes expiry of August contract.
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to cut costs by £2 billion through a new four-year strategy centred on artificial intelligence, digital investment and productivity gains. The UK’s largest lender
Zijin and Allied Gold scrap $3.9bn takeover after Chinese regulators withhold approval MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Whittaker steps down from
The FTSE 100 climbed to another record high on Thursday, extending its recent rally as investors continued to favour London’s heavyweight energy, banking and defensive stocks. The blue-chip index rose
Shell PLC (LON: SHEL, NYSE: SHEL) shares rose on Thursday after stronger oil and gas prices, improved trading and higher refining margins helped the energy major deliver its strongest quarterly
The Times: Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) is to launch a smart wallet for customers as part of a strategy to 2030 that involves £13 billion of investment in digital technology and
African Pioneer PLC (LON: AFP) shares rise 48% after announcing it has signed a definitive financing and mine development agreement with Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services Limited, securing funding and technical
Halo Minerals PLC (AIM: HALO) has secured a significant legal victory after Chile’s First Environmental Tribunal rejected a challenge to the environmental approval of its Playa Verde copper recovery project.
Elizabeth Hill Diamond Drilling Complete Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO), a minerals exploration and development company, notes that its joint venture partner, West Coast Silver Limited (“West Coast Silver”) (ASX:
The FTSE 100 is expected to open sharply lower on Thursday after a hawkish tone from the US Federal Reserve triggered a broad sell-off on Wall Street. Futures indicate London’s
Seven massive tech companies now control a third of the US stock market, and they are all betting your future on artificial intelligence. Whether you realize it or not, your
The FTSE 100 climbed to a record high on Wednesday as investors moved away from technology-heavy US and Asian markets amid renewed concerns about an artificial-intelligence stock-market bubble. The blue-chip
Great Southern Copper PLC (LON: GSCU) has reported a year of significant exploration progress at its Especularita copper-gold-silver project in Chile, with successive drilling campaigns confirming high-grade mineralisation at Mostaza
US stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday as renewed tensions between the US and Iran weighed on risk appetite and sent oil prices higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold,
Glencore and Rio Tinto ride copper strength as output and earnings climb MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Bradda Head Lithium (BHL LN) – Drill rig secured for
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (LON: PRD) has amended its existing rig contract with Intrepid Drilling Limited to support the drilling of the MOU-6 well in Morocco. The amendment
Greggs PLC (LON: GRG) was the best performer in London trading on Wednesday, with shares jumping 12% after the bakery chain reported strong first-half results and maintained its full-year outlook.
(Alliance News) US and Saudi warplanes carried out strikes on Tuesday against Iran-backed militants in Iraq who launched more than two dozen drone attacks in recent days, the US military said.
Sunda Energy PLC (AIM: SNDA) shares rose 39% after the company announced that chief executive Dr Andy Butler has agreed to acquire the outstanding £400,000 unsecured convertible loan notes issued
Hamak Strategy Ltd (LSE: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF) saw its shares surge 32% after publishing its maiden independent NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Akoko Oxide Gold Project in
Rockfire Resources PLC (LON: ROCK) has reported further high-grade drilling results from the Molaoi deposit in Greece, extending mineralisation below the existing resource. Drill hole HMO-019 returned 3.30 metres grading
Reabold Resources PLC has published the formal offer document for its recommended all-share acquisition of Union Jack Oil PLC. The offer is now open for acceptances and will remain available
London stocks are set to open slightly lower on Wednesday as renewed tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, while investors awaited the latest US Federal Reserve interest
Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) has raised approximately £550,000 before expenses through a direct share subscription to provide additional working capital for the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project. The
Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM: GGP, ASX: GGP) delivered a strong finish to its 2026 financial year, exceeding production and cost guidance while significantly strengthening its balance sheet ahead of major
London’s leading stock indices moved higher on Tuesday, with strong corporate earnings from Unilever and GSK helping offset weakness in banking and energy shares. The FTSE 100 rose 0.9% to
Zak Mir talks to Ippolito Cattaneo, CEO of Ajax Resources, as the natural resources investment company announces it has entered into a binding preliminary agreement to exchange its Puna Metals
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
Helium One Global (AIM: HE1) has announced the first helium sale completed under its short-term offtake agreement at the Galactica-Pegasus development project in Colorado. The project’s operator, Blue Star Helium, has
The Independent: “Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, has not ruled out a 10 per cent “death tax” on all estates to fund his proposed social care reforms. Mr Burnham is
Kendrick Resources PLC (LON: KEN) has reported further high-grade rare earth element results from drilling at its Teufelskuppe project, demonstrating continuous mineralisation across substantial widths within the carbonatite complex. Portable
Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW) has completed the first hole of its latest drilling programme at the Molopo Farms Project in Botswana, intersecting what is believed to be nickel
Copper holds near four-week high as stocks fall and Chile storms disrupt supply MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Andrada Mining (ATM LN) – Lithium Ridge grab sampling
Premier African Minerals (AIM: PREM) has delayed the planned restart of operations at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project after discussions with Canmax Technologies over an extension to the project’s
Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT) reported no revenue for the year ended 31 March 2026, reflecting a pre-revenue investment period focused on strategic transformation, product development and building operational capability.
Acceleration of Maddens development through trial alluvial operations at the Brothers mining lease Operational resources to be redeployed from Raglan to Maddens as ECR prioritises higher-grade development opportunities across its
London stocks are set to open lower on Tuesday, giving back some of Monday’s gains as a sharp sell-off in technology shares weighed on sentiment despite continued hopes of easing
GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) has identified nine additional exploration targets at its Gorge Project in Western Australia following the completion of airborne geophysical interpretation work. The findings increase the
WTI (Sep) $89.31 -$2.88, Brent (Sep) $96.78 -$3.91, Diff -$7.47 -$1.03. USNG (Sep) $2.87 -5c, UKNG (Aug) 142.67p -5.43p, TTF (Sep) €58.9 -€2.41. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil has retreated
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday as investors welcomed a temporary pause in hostilities between the US and Iran, easing concerns over energy supplies and sending oil prices sharply
Fintech and crypto platforms face a different kind of pressure. Know Your Customer (KYC) verification systems and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) identity verification are no longer background processes, shaping onboarding speed,
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
Tin continues to climb as inventory levels fall and Indonesia tightens export controls MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – New funding to
Vodafone Group PLC (LON: VOD) shares topped the FTSE 100 leaderboard on Monday after the telecoms group said it expects to deliver earnings at the upper end of its upgraded
Technology Minerals Plc (TM1), the UK listed company building a platform for critical resources, circular economy infrastructure and sovereign capability, announced that it has secured a two-year extension of the St Patrick Research Permit
Serica Energy plc (AIM: SQZ) has agreed a recommended acquisition of Pharos Energy plc (LON: PHAR) through a scheme of arrangement, valuing Pharos at £145.7 million. Under the terms of
Oil prices fell by more than 4% after the US and Iran refrained from further attacks while discussions continued over a possible interim ceasefire. Iran said it would halt its
AstraZeneca PLC (LON: AZN, NASDAQ: AZN) reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings as strong growth in oncology and rare diseases helped offset weaker sales in other parts of the business. Total revenue
UK equities opened higher after the US, and Iran said it would pause further attacks, easing geopolitical tensions and pushing oil prices lower. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,801.55,
80 Mile PLC (AIM: 88M) has raised approximately £1.9 million before expenses through a placing of 283.6 million new shares at 0.67p each, representing a 10% discount to the previous
Quantum Blockchain Technologies (AIM: QBT) has received formal approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application covering the company’s ASIC UltraBoost technology. The application, formally
European stock markets are expected to start the week on a firmer footing after Iran and the US refrained from further military escalation over the weekend, easing concerns over disruptions
Commissioning of finished magnet production equipment targeted for H1-2027, ahead of fully integrated U.S. operations in Q2 2028 London / Vancouver: July 27 2026 – Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA)
Zak Mir talks to Andrew Dennan, CEO of Halo Minerals (AIM: HALO), a copper development company focused on extracting critical minerals from legacy mining waste. Halo Minerals announces the initiation of
The FTSE 100 closed up 97.06 points, or 0.9%, at 10,736.23 on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. The index was supported by a sharp reversal
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are the FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum,
The FTSE 100 closed up 97.06 points, or 0.9%, at 10,736.23 on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. The index was supported by a sharp reversal
When Wishbone Gold PLC (AIM: WSBN, AQSE: WSBN) was last examined in August 2025, Red Setter had transformed the company from a largely overlooked junior explorer into one of the
In this StockBox interview, Arc Minerals (AIM: ARK) CEO Rory Harding discusses a significant new zinc-lead discovery at the Stonepark Project in County Limerick, Ireland. Drilling intersected 2.8 metres grading
TV Licence rules are often misunderstood, particularly when it comes to home visits and whether inspectors must be allowed inside. According to TV Licensing guidance, visiting officers should show identification,
Whitbread is set to close all 106 Beefeater restaurants across the UK on 10 September, bringing an end to one of Britain’s best-known family dining chains. The closure date was
Shuka Minerals secures £750k at 45% premium as Kabwe drilling returns up to 65% zinc grades StockBox Media spoke with Rich Lloyd, CEO of Shuka Minerals (AIM/AltX: SKA), for an update
Britain’s FTSE 100 rose more than 0.9% on Friday as oil prices fell back below US$100 a barrel. The index was supported by a sharp reversal in Brent crude, which
Driving to a local bank branch, waiting in long lines, and filling out stacks of physical paperwork just to manage your car loan? This digital age is yours, where funding
Home renovations can be an exciting journey, turning a house into your dream living space. However, a renovation can quickly spiral into a stressful and costly experience if you’re not
A Contract for Difference (CFD) is a derivative trading instrument that allows investors to speculate on the fluctuation of the price of an underlying asset. Traders can buy (long) or
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI
US stock indexes are on track to open higher on Friday after a sharp sell-off in the previous session. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq suffered their steepest one-day declines in
Arc Minerals (AIM: AMGO) said it has mapped an 18-kilometre geological contact at its Virgo copper project in Botswana, significantly expanding the prospective structure ahead of drilling. The AIM-listed copper
China gold imports rise to 173t in June MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Antofagasta (ANTO LN) – Los Pelambres operations restart Beowulf Mining* (BEM LN) – BUY,
High Purity Lithium Carbonate Produced and Optimisation Work Underway CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM: CTL, Frankfurt:T2N), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, announces the results of the processing of
(Alliance News) – The UK “stands ready 24/7 to defend itself”, the government has said, after Iran claimed Britain would “bear responsibility” for allowing the US to use British bases.It comes
Kazera Global plc (AIM: KZG) shares jumped 10% in early trading after the company announced plans to return around 80% of net cash proceeds from its US$10.5 million Aftan settlement
Asian Markets Fall as Trump Tariffs and Oil Spike Hit Sentiment Asian markets fell on Friday after Donald Trump announced new tariffs and oil prices climbed to their highest level
London stocks are expected to open lower on Friday as Middle East conflict concerns, higher oil prices and fresh US tariff risks weigh on sentiment. Futures indicate the FTSE 100
Kendrick Resources (LON: KEN) reported further encouraging portable X-ray fluorescence results from diamond drilling at the Teufelskuppe rare earth project. The latest results cover drill holes TKDD007 to TKDD010 and
Neo Energy Metals (LSE: NEO) and A2X Markets (A2X: NEO) have entered into a site access and contractorship agreement with Sibanye Gold Proprietary Limited for the New Beisa Node. The
hVIVO’s order book has more than doubled to £65 million, prompting Shore Capital to reiterate its Buy rating and 25p target price. The updated target compares with a current share
London stocks closed lower on Thursday as surging oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions unnerved investors. The FTSE 100 fell 77.80 points, or 0.7%, to 10,639.17. The FTSE 250
Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most closely followed small caps on the London Stock Exchange. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, DAX, Dow, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, WTI