The FTSE 100 closed 1.06% higher at 10,552.05 on Friday, while the FTSE 250 gained 1.13% to 24,213.78. The rebound followed a volatile week dominated by oil prices, inflation concerns

StockBoxMedia catches up with serial investor and natural resources executive Paul Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey through the junior mining sector, the lessons learned along the way

Mkango Magnetic Materials Ltd. (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has announced that its HyProMag GmbH rare earth magnet recycling and manufacturing plant in Pforzheim, Germany, has been designated a Strategic Project under the

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Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM) has agreed a Canadian flow-through financing raising £2.22 million, or C$4.16 million, to advance its critical-minerals exploration programme in Canada. The company will issue 980,398

The FTSE 100 closed 1.06% higher at 10,552.05 on Friday, while the FTSE 250 gained 1.13% to 24,213.78. The rebound followed a volatile week dominated by oil prices, inflation concerns

Amigo Resources PLC (LON: AMGO) has reported progress on the expansion of its Mojimoto and Kabete operations in Tanzania, as both sites move from pilot processing towards larger-scale production. All

The FTSE 100 rose 0.83% to 10,528.57 by midday on Friday, while the FTSE 250 climbed 0.92% to 24,165.30. Sentiment improved as oil prices retreated after US President Donald Trump

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,

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Roundhouse (AQSE: ETHL) has published its AIM admission document and conditionally raised £1.5 million before expenses through a placing of new shares. The Company’s TIDM from Admission will be RHAI

US President Donald Trump has said Washington will not attack Iran before the 3 November midterm elections, while claiming that talks with Tehran are making progress. In a Truth Social

Small modular reactors (SMRs) could become a significant emerging market for helium as developers advance designs that use the gas as a reactor coolant. MIT Technology Review this week profiled

The FTSE 100 climbed 88 points, or 0.8%, to 10,529 in early trading on Friday, recovering much of Thursday’s decline. The index opened at 10,441.50 before reaching an early high

Ajax Resources PLC (AQSE: AJAX) has highlighted the increased value of its investment in uranium explorer Reveille Resources PLC (AQSE: REV) following a sharp rise in Reveille’s share price. Ajax

Georgina Energy Plc (LON: GEX) is preparing to accelerate development of its Mt Winter helium, hydrogen and natural gas prospect in Australia, beginning with an on-site technical inspection later this

Coarse Gold Discovery at Brothers Creek 12.3g Nugget Highlights Gold Fertility and Emerging Alluvial Opportunity ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, is

Mendell Helium (LON: MDH) has acquired the remaining 25% interest in the Nilson 22-1 well in Kansas, giving the company full ownership of what it describes as its strongest producer

FTSE 100 futures point to an opening about 93 points higher at 10,534.60 on Friday, after the index closed 0.2% lower at 10,441.60 on Thursday. Brent crude fell to around

The FTSE 100 closed 0.16% lower at 10,441.60 on Thursday, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.39% to 23,943.88. Brent crude surged more than 4% to above $104 a barrel, driven

When an online retailer publishes a trading update, the headline is revenue: up, down, ahead of or behind guidance. The explanation usually sits further down, in a small table of

Blackbird plc (AIM: BIRD) has secured a distribution partnership with Google, with its browser-based video editor elevate.io to be featured in the Chromebook Perks programme. Chromebook users will be offered

Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO) has agreed an extension to its convertible loan facility with Bennelong Resource Capital, pushing the repayment date back nine months to 30 September 2027. The

The FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,396.55 by late morning on Thursday, while the FTSE 250 dropped 0.68% to 23,872.78. Brent crude jumped more than 5% to above $105 a

Brent crude jumped above $104 a barrel on Thursday, its biggest rise in around a month, reigniting inflation concerns and adding pressure to government bonds and global equity markets. The

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Israel and the UK have reached a compromise that keeps Britain’s diplomatic premises in Jerusalem operating, despite an Israeli order closing the British Consulate General taking effect on Thursday. The

Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM: TYM) is preparing its first diamond drilling programme at the Mushima North Project in Zambia, targeting deeper extensions of its silver-copper-zinc discovery. The company plans up

Hamak Strategy Limited (LON: HAMA) shares jumped about 20% at the opening bell after the company announced a binding agreement to divest its Nimba Gold Project in Liberia. The transaction has

Great Southern Copper plc (LON: GSCU) has raised £2 million through a private placing to accelerate exploration at its Mostaza copper-silver discovery in Chile and advance the project towards a

MedPal AI plc (AIM: MPAL; FRA: Z1N) has issued a trading and financing update following sharp movements in its share price and trading volumes. The company said New Health dispensed

The FTSE 100 is expected to open broadly unchanged at around 10,458.20 on Thursday, after falling 0.8% to 10,458.50 on Wednesday. Global sentiment remains cautious after Federal Reserve minutes showed

Forgent plc (AIM: FORG), the Australian-focused critical and precious minerals explorer, is pleased to provide an operational update on the ongoing Phase II drilling programme at its 99%-owned Peak Hill

The FTSE 100 closed 83.19 points, or 0.8%, lower at 10,458.50 on Wednesday, as renewed selling in global bond markets and another rise in oil prices put pressure on equities.

Rockhopper Exploration plc (AIM: RKH) has entered into a subscription agreement to acquire its 35% participating interest in the OSX-1 floating production, storage and offloading vessel, which is planned for

Chaleit Holdings plc (AIM: CHA) has begun trading on AIM following completion of its initial public offering, giving the specialist cyber-security consultancy an opening market capitalisation of approximately £11.2 million

Five former Barclays traders jailed over attempts to manipulate benchmark interest rates have had their convictions quashed by London’s Court of Appeal. The court overturned the convictions of Philippe Moryoussef,

First Class Metals PLC (LSE: FCM, OTC: FCMXF), the Ontario-focused gold and critical metals exploration company, is pleased to announce that trading in the Company’s ordinary shares on the OTCID

The FTSE 100 fell 80.84 points, or 0.8%, to 10,460.85 by midday Wednesday, as rising bond yields and higher oil prices reversed much of Tuesday’s improvement in investor sentiment. The

Uranium shares jump after Alphabet agrees to buy nuclear power from Constellation MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Alphamin Resources (AFM CN) – Record Mpama South intercept alongside

Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 head office and support roles by the end of 2027 as the postal operator looks to reduce costs and adapt

88 Energy Ltd (AIM: 88E, ASX: 88E, OTCQB: EEENF, FRA: POQ) shares rose around 9% to 1.2p in early trading after the company said it had received a number of

HSBC Holdings PLC (LON: HSBA) is reportedly planning sweeping job reductions across its UK wealth management operation as the bank increases its use of artificial intelligence and digitally enabled services.

Roadside (AIM: ROAD) has reopened its redeveloped Coventry forecourt following a £1.7 million capital investment, while confirming plans to recommend its first dividend. The group acquired the former Sainsbury’s site

Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO) has advanced its Georgina Basin iron-oxide copper-gold project in Australia’s Northern Territory, combining existing licences while beginning formal engagement over additional exploration ground. The Northern

Helix Exploration PLC (AIM: HEX, OTCQB: HEXFF) has completed the Ollie #1 helium well at its Rudyard project in Montana, with casing set and cemented to surface. The well reached

First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM) has reported a new visible-gold discovery at its Sunbeam Gold Property in Ontario, Canada, with a grab sample from an outcrop returning more than

The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 21 points, or 0.2%, lower at 10,520.59 on Wednesday, after closing 43.75 points, or 0.4%, higher at 10,541.69 on Tuesday. Sentiment has

I have spent a lot of time in the last few years looking at financial products that never made it past their first compliance review, and almost all of them

The FTSE 100 rose around 0.42% to 10541.69 on Tuesday, with softer oil prices and lower government bond yields improving sentiment after last week’s sharp bond-market volatility. The FTSE 250

Mercantile Ports and Logistics Ltd (LON: MPL) shares jumped as much as 65% to an intraday high of 2.65p after the company said final oral submissions had been completed in

East Star Resources Plc (LON: EST) has commenced drilling at its Rulikha Copper Project in Kazakhstan after receiving all required approvals for Licence 3631. A drilling contract has been executed,

US stocks climbed to fresh record highs on Tuesday, extending the technology-led rally as investors continued to back artificial intelligence-related companies ahead of the third-quarter earnings season. The benchmark S&P

Compliance appears in a crypto company’s accounts as a cost line, and most investors read it the way they would read a one-off systems upgrade. Something was built, it was

GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) has begun a field exploration programme across its Gorge and Juno Gold Projects in Western Australia. Exploration manager Tom Harris is leading the work, which

Gold trades around $4,150/oz as Treasury sell-off continues and the dollar holds firm MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Amaroq (AMRQ LN) – Production ramps up with 25-35koz

Oil prices extended their decline on Tuesday, with Brent crude falling back below $100 a barrel. The global benchmark fell as low as $99.38 a barrel before recovering slightly to

Amaroq Ltd. (LON, Nasdaq Iceland: AMRQ; OTCQX: AMRQF) produced 12,000 ounces of gold during the third quarter of 2026, demonstrating a significant increase in output from its Nalunaq mine in

Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA) has received a conversion notice from chief executive Richard Lloyd covering the full £100,000 principal amount of a loan previously assigned to him. The debt

Kenmare Resources plc (LON: KMR) has confirmed it has received a non-binding proposal from International Resources Holdings RSC Ltd regarding a possible cash takeover of the mining group. The confirmation

Critical Mineral Resources Plc (LON: CMRS) has disclosed that Nebari Carry CF II, LLC has crossed a major shareholding threshold following the strategic investment announced on 1 October. Nebari holds

Reveille Resources PLC (AQSE: REV) has appointed former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as its proposed Non-Executive Chairman as the company seeks to develop its uranium interests in Italy.

Georgina Energy Plc (LON: GEX) has advanced preparations for its Mt Winter helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbons prospect in Australia, with technical and operations teams due on site from 18 to

MedPal AI plc (AIM: MPAL; FRA: Z1N) reported another sharp increase in trading during September, with Group revenue reaching £3.2 million. That takes the Group’s annualised revenue run rate to

Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) has conditionally raised £12.5 million gross through a placing and director subscription priced at 68p per share. The company placed 17,411,766 new shares and issued a

The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 35 points, or 0.3%, higher at approximately 10,533.14 on Tuesday, extending Monday’s modest advance. London’s blue-chip index closed 35.99 points, or 0.3%,

Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) has launched an accelerated bookbuild and subscription seeking minimum gross proceeds of approximately £12.5 million. New shares will be issued at 68p each, representing a discount

The FTSE 100 closed 35.99 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,497.94 on Monday, outperforming continental European markets as heavyweight energy and resource shares provided support. The more domestically focused FTSE

Middle East crude oil exports returned to and briefly exceeded pre-war levels during September, despite continued attacks on commercial vessels and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Provisional Kpler data

The FTSE 100 rose 27.96 points, or 0.3%, to 10,489.91 on Monday, outperforming most major European markets as higher oil prices supported heavyweight energy shares. The more domestically focused FTSE

Rockhopper Exploration plc (AIM: RKH) said Sea Lion operator Navitas Petroleum is taking action to replace two contractors connected with the Falkland Islands oil development. The update follows continuing efforts

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Tap Global Group plc (AIM: TAP, OTCID: TAPIF) has appointed Moorwand Ltd as issuer and Bank Identification Number sponsor for a new multi-currency Tap Mastercard programme. Moorwand is an FCA-authorised

IG Group Holdings Plc (LON: IGG) shares fell another 2.5% to around 950p on Monday after Panmure Liberum substantially reduced its earnings forecasts and price target following last week’s trading

Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) has raised £1.2 million before expenses through a direct subscription to support the planned restart of operations at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project.

PULSAR HELIUM SIGNS AIRBORNE GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY CONTRACT FOR FALCON PROJECT, MICHIGAN Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, is pleased to announce that its

BT Group has acquired TalkTalk out of administration, stepping in after the broadband provider neared collapse. BT said the transaction is intended to protect service continuity for approximately 2.5 million

First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM), the UK-listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties in Ontario, Canada, is pleased to report the exploration

Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET; OTCQB: FULMF) has secured the site and operating framework for its multi-project pilot facility in Ontario, moving its initial Teck-Hughes programme from laboratory development towards

The FTSE 100 is expected to open around 30 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,492.55 on Monday, extending Friday’s modest recovery. London’s blue-chip index ended Friday 33.68 points, or 0.3%,

NVIDIA holds a unique position in the AI industry, but is this reliance a structural trap? We analyze the hardware bottleneck. The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence relies heavily on

Physiomics Plc (AIM: PYC) has started turning a commercial reset into a run of new contract awards. After shareholder-driven board changes in April, the company carried out a strategic and

The FTSE 100 closed 33.7 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,461.95 on Friday, but still recorded its biggest weekly decline since mid-April. For the week, London’s blue-chip index fell 2.2%,

A proposal to fund the BBC through an £11 monthly levy on home internet connections is gaining momentum as ministers consider how the broadcaster should be financed from 2028. The

Small caps can spend years being valued mainly on what might happen next. A mineral explorer talks about targets, a developer talks about future production, and a specialist technology business

The FTSE 100 closed 33.7 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,461.95 on Friday, but still recorded its biggest weekly decline since mid-April. For the week, London’s blue-chip index fell 2.2%,

Britain is facing increasing pressure over diesel security as European governments consider a major release from emergency fuel reserves in an attempt to ease record prices and head off the

This has been one of the most exciting weeks since Smarter Web became a public company. On Tuesday, we announced the launch of the IPO of MORE Preferred Shares and

UK fixed mortgage rates climbed to their highest levels in more than two years on Friday as elevated government bond yields continued to push up borrowing costs. According to Moneyfacts,

The average UK diesel price exceeded £2 a litre for the first time on Friday, reaching a record 200.01p a litre, according to RAC data. That represents an increase of

The FTSE 100 closed 33.7 points, or 0.3%, higher at 10,461.95 on Friday, but still recorded its biggest weekly decline since mid-April. For the week, London’s blue-chip index fell 2.2%,

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,

What is van finance? Van finance is a type of financing that allows you to spread the cost of your van over a certain period of time. Typically, you’ll apply

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Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC) backed more than 80 social impact projects during the 2026 financial year, covering 11of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The projects ranged from education and healthcare initiatives

IG Group Holdings Plc (LON: IGG) shares plunged nearly 25% to around 962p on Friday after the online trading group materially reduced its outlook for 2026. IG now expects 2026

JD Wetherspoon PLC (LON: JDW) reported an 8.6% increase in like-for-like sales during the first nine weeks of its new financial year, supported by strong summer weather and increased use

Tooru plc (AIM: TOO) shares rose 13% in early trading after the company announced a significant new retail listing for its OAF gluten-free brand. Two OAF products are expected to

Critical Metals plc (LON: CRTM) has commenced its 2026 field programme at the Molulu Copper/Cobalt Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following programme approval, funding release and mobilisation. The

Daily Mail: Hundreds of criminals let out of jail yesterday are just the first wave of Labour’s ‘prison break-out bonanza’, the public was warned last night. Up to 50,000 offenders