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The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News: ---------- Rome Resources PLC - mineral explorer with tin project in Democratic Republic of the Congo - Enters into non-binding heads of terms to increase its ownership interests in exploration permit PR 15130 and mineral exploration permit PR 13274. If completed, says the deals are expected to result in an uplift of around 60% in the company’s net inferred resources, with the planned updated Mineral Resource Estimate having much greater value impact thereafter. Rome Resources currently holds a 51% interest in Mont Agoma SARL, which is the current sole legal owner of PR 15130. The remainder of Mont Agoma is owned 19% by CoTinCo Minerals Projects International LLC and 30% by PALM Constellation SARL. Separately, Rome Resources holds a 71% interest in MediDoc RD Congo SAR, which in-turn holds a 72.5% stake in Kalayi Tin SARL. Kalayi is the current sole legal owner of PR 13274. The remainder of Kalayi, is owned by Jean-Felix Mupande’s. ---------- NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd - Guernsey-based solar energy and energy storage company - Notes Thursday’s statement from the UK Government that it will legislate to remove Carbon Price Support with effect from April 2028. Says initial analysis indicates that the removal of CPS in 2028 would have an impact on the electricity price assumptions used in the net asset value model, with wholesale power prices estimated to be around £4 to £5 per megawatt hour lower from April 2028 to the early 2030s, and around GBP to £3 MWh lower thereafter. Says the removal of CPS will potentially reduce company’s NAV by 0.8 pence to 1.9p per share. ---------- Alien Metals Ltd - minerals exploration and development focused on Australia - Joint venture partner, West Coast Silver Ltd releases an announcement titled ‘Elizabeth Hill Silver Project: New High Priority Target to be Drill Tested’. This outlines the identification of a new DHEM conductor target at the Elizabeth Hill project, which West Coast Silver intends to drill test immediately. ---------- Metals One PLC - critical and precious metals project developer and investor - Provides an update on the proposed acquisition by Lions Bay Resources (Pty) Ltd of certain assets of Barbrook Mines (Pty) Ltd and Makonjwaan Imperial Mining Co (Pty) Ltd in South Africa. Metals One owns 30% of LBR with the option to increase its ownership to 49.9%. Confirms that on Thursday the creditors of Barbrook approved the business rescue plan pursuant to which LBR offered to acquire certain assets of Barbrook for R 279 million (around $17.0 million). As such, LBR will now settle creditors. Further, LBR has received an indicative confidential proposal to fund the balance of the capital required to complete the acquisition of the assets of Barbrook, together with additional initial mine startup capital, and is also considering other confidential funding proposals. LBR has also been made aware of pending litigation in relation to assets of Vantage Goldfields (Pty) Ltd, Barbrook and MIMCO but has been advised that the claims are without merit. ---------- Premier African Minerals Ltd - Mining company based in Togo - Provides a further interim update on the ongoing progress at the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum project. Says progress on the installation and integration of the new Xinhai Flotation Plant continues to be very encouraging. The tailings tank has now been installed, marking a further key step in the overall plant infrastructure. In parallel, the electrical switchgear is nearing completion and is scheduled for factory testing at the manufacturer’s facilities later this week. Subject to successful testing, delivery to site will follow, with installation and completion of the electrical works expected over the coming weeks. Continues to make progress in building its processing operations team, while detailed commissioning planning is ongoing. Preparations are being made for the arrival of the Xinhai Flotation Plant commissioning engineer, who will support the final stages of plant commissioning and optimisation. Managing Director Graham Hill says: ‘We are very pleased with the progress being made on site, particularly given the labour-intensive nature of the fabrication and modification work currently underway. The team has responded well to the technical requirements of the Xinhai Flotation Plant design, and the level of on-site execution has been encouraging.’ ---------- Medpal AI PLC - London-based digital health and AI company - Raises £3 million via placing arranged by OAK Securities at 2.5 pence per share. Proceeds are expected to support the company’s operational roll-out and pathway to profitability. ‘The placing has been strongly supported by a number of new institutional investors, reflecting confidence in the company’s operational momentum, expanding commercial pipeline, and clear pathway to profitability,’ Medpal says. Medpal says it is ‘entering the next phase of its growth with significant operational momentum.’ ‘With the proceeds of the placing, the board believes MedPal AI is well positioned to execute its operational plan, convert its commercial pipeline, and build on the substantial momentum established over the past twelve months,’ it adds. ---------- Vp PLC - Harrogate, England-based equipment rental company - Issues a trading update for the financial year ended March. In a ‘challenging’ macroeconomic environment, Vp expects to report full-year profit between £26 million to £29 million, in line with previous revised guidance. ‘The business has maintained operational and financial discipline and continues to progress its strategic priorities,’ it says. Alice Woodwark, chief executive, comments: ‘Vp has continued to deliver a disciplined performance and good strategic progress. Our focus on infrastructure-led markets, operational efficiency and digital delivery positions us well to navigate the near-term environment and build long term sustainable value for stakeholders.’ ---------- Copyright 2026 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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