16-08-2026
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Hounded By The Press Author @ZaksTradersCafe Georgina Energy: Helium, Hydrogen and a Defining September Drill It is interesting that the description of the presumed suicide of former Professor Jason Arday
Something has changed in the way investors are looking at Georgina Energy (LON: GEX). In the middle of May, shares in the London Main Market-listed helium and hydrogen explorer were
Investing Against the Herd: Ocado, SpaceX, Spread Betting and Building Your Own Edge Zak Mir talks to Clem Chambers from aNewFN.com about SpaceX, Ocado, spread betting, demo accounts, the herd,
Bitcoin traders are positioning for a volatile but range-bound August, with prediction market Polymarket assigning a strong chance of a move to $65,000 but little expectation of a fresh record
Anthropic has filed the paperwork. Investors are reportedly talking about a $2 trillion debut in October. But the last record-breaking flotation has already shown what public markets do to a
The FTSE 100 extended its losing streak to a fifth consecutive session on Friday, falling 22.56 points, or 0.2%, to close at 10,750.11, as weakness among miners and pharmaceutical heavyweights
Anyone following small caps knows how many emails you get between RNS alerts, broker notes, forum digests, and the steady arrival of tips from sources you can’t quite remember agreeing
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,
Higher sulphur costs push Vale Indonesia to test pyrite MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Greenland and the geopolitics of oil Beowulf Mining*
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Michael Page (PAGE), up 5.5% at 205.7p, UBS lifts Michael Page to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ Funding Circle Holdings (FCH), up 4.6% at 249.5p, Deutsche Bank lifts its price target to 290 pence from 190p
Europe’s growing focus on critical raw material security is placing renewed emphasis on exploration, regional resource potential and diversified supply chains, at a time when Pulsar Helium is sharpening its
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Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TSX, AIM: TXP) shares jumped 18% in early Friday trading after the Trinidad-focused energy company reported a sharp improvement in second-quarter financial performance. Touchstone generated $7.13 million
Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) has acquired a producing oil and gas property in the Thorsby area of central Alberta, Canada, for C$12.15 million, funded entirely from existing
The FTSE 100 is expected to open higher on Friday, with futures pointing to a gain of around 33 points, or 0.3%, to 10,806.47 after Thursday’s 0.6% decline. London’s blue-chip
Marula Mining PLC (AQSE: MARU; A2X: MAR) has announced that directors and senior management will be able to elect to receive up to 100% of accrued and future fees and
Something has changed in the way investors are looking at Georgina Energy (LON: GEX). In the middle of May, shares in the London Main Market-listed helium and hydrogen explorer were
London’s FTSE 100 extended its losing streak to four sessions on Thursday, falling 60.48 points, or 0.6%, to 10,772.67, as heavy losses across the mining sector outweighed encouraging UK economic
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,
Sunda Energy (AIM: SNDA) shares jumped 46% after New Zealand authorities granted a 10-year petroleum mining permit covering the Puka oil and gas field and Oru exploration prospect in the
Yesterday Ethtry PLC (AQSE: ETHY) announced that it has agreed Heads of Terms to acquire 100% of Dunbar Energy Ltd and Dunbar Energy Inc, companies developing behind-the-meter gas to electricity powered data centre
Copper hits new record on Comex as metal flows out of LME into the US and China imports fall MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Antofagasta (ANTO LN)
Bezant Resources PLC (AIM: BZT) has completed the first blast at its 90%-owned Hope & Gorob copper-gold project in Namibia, marking another step towards initial mining and plant commissioning. The
Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO) has reported further encouraging drill results from the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia, where joint venture partner West Coast Silver is extending mineralisation
GreenRoc Strategic Materials (AIM: GROC) has reported progress across its Amitsoq graphite project in Greenland and its downstream active anode material pilot plant in Denmark. Equipment for the pilot plant’s
NeoTerra (LON: TERA) shares jumped 10% in early trading after the company reported encouraging initial metallurgical results from its Monte Muambe Project in Mozambique. Testing by Comex identified X-Ray Transmission
Amaroq Ltd (LON, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF) has reported approximately 9,000 ounces of gold production for the first half of 2026, putting output above the midpoint of its H1 guidance
The FTSE 100 is expected to open higher on Thursday, potentially ending a three-session losing streak as investors await fresh UK economic growth figures. Futures point to a 28-point, or
Shuka Minerals (AIM/AltX: SKA) has reported the discovery of a previously unknown near-surface orebody at its Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with drilling identifying significant zinc alongside lead, copper and
The FTSE 100 closed lower for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, with investors remaining cautious over the Middle East conflict despite encouraging US inflation data. London’s blue-chip index slipped
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,
Copper prices continue to rise on tight physical supply and prospect of further disruption MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below 80 Mile Plc* (80M LN) – Drilling delayed on
80 Mile PLC (80M), the AIM, FSE, and OTC listed exploration and development Company with projects in Greenland, Finland and Italy, provides an update on the planned drilling programme at its
Kazera Global plc (AIM: KZG) has outlined plans to progressively ramp up production at its Walviskop heavy mineral sands operation in South Africa to approximately 30,000 tonnes of heavy mineral
Beowulf (AIM: BEM) has provided an update on its £4.3 million financing, with completion now expected in September, subject to Swedish Foreign Direct Investment approval. The strategic investment by Bacchus
Mila Resources Plc (LON: MILA) has completed the exercise of its option agreement with EMX Royalty, giving the company 100% ownership of three gold and copper exploration project areas in
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (LON: PRD) has awarded the civil engineering contract for its Snowcap-3 drilling location and production facility area in Trinidad, with site works set to
Hussar EP513 Pre-Drill Site Works Update Georgina Energy Plc, (LON: GEX), a helium, hydrogen and natural gas exploration and development company with strategic permits in Australia, confirms that civil engineering
The FTSE 100 is expected to open lower on Wednesday as investors await key US inflation figures and oil prices continue to rise amid tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
80 Mile PLC (AIM: 80M) has confirmed that drilling at its Jameson Land Basin Project in East Greenland is now expected to be delayed, with regulators currently guiding towards a
The FTSE 100 closed 18.31 points, or 0.2%, lower at 10,844.19 on Tuesday, as gains for oil majors were offset by weakness across insurers and caution ahead of key US
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,
MedPal AI plc (AIM: MPAL) has highlighted the UK approval of Eli Lilly’s once-daily oral GLP-1 treatment, Foundayo, which has been authorised for weight loss and weight maintenance in eligible
Millions of UK households could face three-hour rolling power cuts under new emergency rules giving the National Energy System Operator (NESO) greater authority to respond to severe electricity shortages. The
Indonesian copper shipments delayed after Gresik smelter breakdown MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atalaya Mining (ATYM LN) – Commodity price strength, solid production and cost containment combine
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Harena Rare Earths plc (LON: HREE) has signed the Mining Terms and Conditions (CCM) with Madagascar’s Ministry of Mines, clearing an important regulatory step towards development of its Ampasindava ionic
Afentra plc (AIM: AET) has announced a significant oil discovery at Pacassa SW offshore Angola, alongside the successful restart of the Impala-1 well and further progress across its Angolan portfolio.
Shoe Zone (SHOE) announced that trading has continued positively throughout July and as a result of this, cash and equivalents as at 25 July 2026 stood at approximately £7.0m ahead of original budget. The
BSF Enterprise PLC (LON: BSFA) has signed heads of terms with SCHAKAU Managementberatung GmbH for the worldwide exclusive commercialisation of its proprietary bioactive peptide ETSYL® across cosmetics, skincare, dermocosmetics and
Amaroq Ltd. (LON: AMRQ) has commenced its 2026 resource drilling programme at the Nanoq gold project in South Greenland, targeting a potential maiden Mineral Resource Estimate later this year. Three
FTSE 100 Set to Edge Lower as Oil Nears $88 on Iran Tensions The FTSE 100 is expected to open slightly lower on Tuesday, with Middle East tensions continuing to
Institutional investor increases participation with additional £0.25 million investment ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, announces that further to its announcement on 10
The FTSE 100 closed 38.59 points lower, down 0.4% at 10,862.50 on Monday as rising oil prices and fading hopes of progress in US-Iran negotiations weighed on sentiment. Brent crude
WTI (Sep) $78.18 +89c, Brent (Oct) $83.55 +$5.37, Diff -$5.37 +17c. USNG (Sep) $2.66 -1c, UKNG (Sep) 141.41p +2.52p, TTF (Sep) €57.70 +€1.1. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil has rallied
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,
Confirmation of Intention to Float on AIM and Conditional Acquisition of Renaissance Offshore LLC 1947 Oil & Gas plc, a newly incorporated oil and gas production company focused on acquiring,
Copper market tightens as US and China compete for metal MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Aterian (ATN LN) – AI exploration program starts in Botswana* Caledonia Mining
Xtract Resources Plc (AIM: XTR) has appointed local mining and civil works contractors to advance development of its Amghas antimony project in north-west Morocco, as the company moves from planning
ValiRx PLC (AIM: VAL) has received notice that the European Patent Office intends to grant a second patent covering the cancer-killing peptide being developed by its majority-owned subsidiary Cytolytix. The
ImmuPharma plc (AIM: IMM) has appointed Kymos Group as its bioanalytical contract research organisation partner for the development of Kapiglucagon, its proprietary glucagon prodrug for Type 1 diabetes applications. Kymos
(Alliance News) – Andy Burnham will begin his summer cost-of-living tour on Monday pledging to provide “everyday fixes” for rising bills. The UK prime minister intends to spend much of the
Mendell Helium PLC (AIM: MDH) has been notified that investor James Lee has acquired a new holding in the company, crossing a disclosure threshold on 6 August 2026. Following the
Amendment to Saskatchewan uranium option agreement and issue of CA$560,000 share consideration in Terra North Resources Corp. Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET), a company pioneering the use of innovative cyanide-free
Tertiary Minerals plc (AIM: TYM) has completed its Phase 4 drilling programme at the Mushima North Project in Zambia, with preliminary results supporting the existing near-surface Exploration Target and providing
Kendrick Resources Plc (LON: KEN) has reported further high-grade rare earth results from drilling at its Teufelskuppe project in Namibia, including an intercept of 4.77% light rare earth oxides (LREO) over
The FTSE 100 is set to open lower on Monday as renewed uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz weighs on sentiment after Iran ruled out reopening the key shipping route
Visible gold, underground development and trial mining programme underpins next phase of operations ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, announces that it
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,
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, rounding off a positive week for London equities as unexpectedly weak US employment data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate increases.
The Stock Market And The Fate Of The UK Economy Author @ZaksTradersCafe During the week, the below graph of the number of companies listed on the main market of the
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
When Australian Gold and Copper (ASX: AGC) was last examined, the investment case was centred on the transformation of Achilles from a greenfields discovery into a defined mineral resource. The
When Galileo Mining (ASX: GAL) defined the maiden resource at its Callisto discovery in October 2023, it established that the company’s wholly owned Norseman ground contained a significant and unusual
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, rounding off a positive week for London equities as unexpectedly weak US employment data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate increases.
Potentially AI PLC (AIM: AGI) has announced that registrations for early access to its consumer AI application have reached 25,000, with more than two-thirds of sign-ups recorded in the past
Oxford Biomedica (LON: OXB) has lowered its full-year 2026 revenue and profitability guidance after changes in customer ordering patterns and delays at its US facility, despite reporting record new client activity
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,
Talisman Metals PLC (AIM: TLM) has reported significant copper and silver channel sampling results from its Tirzzit Project in Morocco, strengthening the case for a potentially extensive sediment-hosted copper-silver system
US roundtable meeting with Trump and mining / metals industry executives scheduled for today at 3:00 PM EDT MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq Ltd (AMRQ LN)
Genel Energy PLC (LON: GENL) shares surged 23% to 61.48p after the Kurdistan-focused oil producer rejected a £202 million takeover approach from Norwegian rival DNO. DNO has now taken its
The Telegraph: The Cambridge diversity scramble that led to Arday fiasco: University accused of ‘going through the motions’ when it appointed its youngest black professor Author @ZaksTradersCafe Comment: To paraphrase the 1st law of
Arrow Exploration Corp (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL) has reported encouraging results from three new wells at its Icaco field in Colombia, with the latest horizontal well producing at an initial
Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) announced that its CEO, Richard Lloyd, purchased 716,913 ordinary shares on market at an average price of 2.78 pence per share on August 6, 2026.
The FTSE 100 is expected to open marginally lower on Friday as investors weigh fresh US trade measures, rising oil prices and the prospect of market-moving US employment data later
Amaroq Ltd (LSE and NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF) has commenced a focused scout diamond drilling programme at its Minturn iron-copper-gold prospect in Northwest Greenland, providing the first direct test
MedPal’s (AIM: MPAL) July trading update gave investors the clearest indication yet that its digital-health ambitions are being supported by real operating revenue. The company reported an annualised recurring revenue
The FTSE 100 edged lower on Thursday despite a strong batch of corporate earnings, while the FTSE 250 reached a record closing high, supported by sharp gains in WPP and
EasyJet (LON: EZJ) is set to be acquired by US private equity group Apollo for £5.7 billion after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew from the takeover battle. The airline has accepted
Georgina Energy PLC (LON: GEX) has confirmed that final pre-drill site works are underway at its Hussar EP513 project in Western Australia, keeping the planned September 2026 drilling programme on
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,
Copper hits new high as US looks likely to update shortly on the new copper tariff MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below American Tungsten & Antimony (AT4 AU)
Wellnex Life Limited (ASX/AIM: WNX) topped the market leaderboard after its shares surged 84% following the announcement of a binding agreement to sell its Pain Away business to Mentholatum Australasia for
(Alliance News) – Stocks in London are set to open marginally higher on Thursday as investors monitored developments around the Strait of Hormuz while assessing another busy slate of corporate earnings.
Tekcapital plc (AIM: TEK) shares climbed 20% in early trading after the intellectual property investment company reported record first-half results, driven by a sharp increase in portfolio valuations and profitability.
Freedom Holding Corp. has completed one of the largest steps in its international expansion strategy, closing the acquisition of a controlling stake in Turkish Bank A.Ş. The transaction reflects a
London stocks are expected to edge higher on Thursday as investors monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz while digesting another busy day of corporate earnings. Futures indicate the FTSE
Jersey Oil & Gas (AIM: JOG) has secured a six-month extension to the Second Term of its P2170 Verbier licence, aligning it with the P2498 Buchan licence as work continues
Helix Exploration (AIM: HEX, OTCQB: HEXFF) has provided an operational update confirming continuous helium sales from its Rudyard facility in Montana and ongoing revenue generation from tolling operations at the