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IN BRIEF: Gemfields annual auction revenue slumps to USD129 million

30th Jan 2026 11:01

Gemfields Group Ltd - London-based miner and marketer of coloured gemstones - Says auction revenue drops 34% to USD129 million in 2025 from USD196 million in 2024, and drops 47% from USD242 million in 2023. Notes that the second processing plant at Montepuez Ruby Mining Ltda in Mozambique is now in its final commissioning stage, with the project being delivered materially on budget. Expects commissioning to be completed "imminently". Says it looks forward to introducing the first rubies produced by this plant to the market at the February 2026 mixed-quality ruby auction. Read More

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: 3i CEO buys GBP1 million in shares after update

30th Jan 2026 10:58

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More

Drax hails tolling agreement with Fidra Energy subsidiary

30th Jan 2026 10:43

(Alliance News) - Drax Group PLC on Friday said it signed a tolling agreement with West Burton C Ltd, a company owned by Fidra Energy. Read More

London Stock Exchange strikes collaboration deal with China's ICBC

30th Jan 2026 10:40

(Alliance News) - London Stock Exchange Group PLC on Friday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd to strengthen long-term strategic cooperation. Read More

IN BRIEF: Lloyds Banking launches GBP1.75 billion buyback programme

30th Jan 2026 10:37

Lloyds Banking Group PLC - The Edinburgh-based lender - Commences its up to GBP1.75 billion share buyback scheme, initially announced on Thursday this week. Says the programme will run until the end of the year at the latest, with broker Goldman Sachs International to conduct the scheme on the lender's behalf. The bank says the programme is solely to reduce its share capital. Read More

Europa Metals and Marula Mining terminate reverse takeover talks

30th Jan 2026 10:17

(Alliance News) - Europa Metals Ltd and Marula Mining PLC said on Friday they have decided to end negotiations that would have seen Europa Metals acquire Marula Mining's unit Marula Africa Mining Holdings Ltd in a reverse takeover. Read More

AstraZeneca strikes obesity deal with China's CSPC Pharmaceuticals

30th Jan 2026 09:54

(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC on Friday said it has expands its weight-management pipeline by collaborating with China's CSPC Pharmaceuticals Group Ltd to develop next-generation injectable therapies for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Read More

Ninety One set to seal South African component of deal with Sanlam

30th Jan 2026 09:52

(Alliance News) - Ninety One PLC and Ltd said on Friday it expects to complete its acquisition of Sanlam Investment Management Pty Ltd on Monday next week, as part of South African component of the transaction with Sanlam Ltd. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Antofagasta and Eurowag

30th Jan 2026 09:47

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday: Read More

Prudential seals USD380 million deal to lift stake in Malaysian unit

30th Jan 2026 09:41

(Alliance News) - Prudential PLC on Friday said it completed a deal to bolster its stake in Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd. Read More

UK mortgage approvals unexpectedly fall in December - BoE data

30th Jan 2026 09:40

(Alliance News) - UK mortgage approvals declined in December, data published by the Bank of England showed Friday. Read More

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Shares flat amid US-UK tension due to China visit

30th Jan 2026 09:21

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Friday, with the FTSE 100 little changed as investors digested geopolitical developments around UK-China relations and heavy flow of European economic data, while Asian markets closed lower. Read More

Experian eyes "increased" repurchases as sets USD1 billion buyback

30th Jan 2026 08:39

(Alliance News) - Experian PLC on Friday announced a USD1 billion share buyback programme, and the consumer credit checking business said it continues to "trade strongly". Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: Astra inks obesity drug deal; Airtel profit jumps

30th Jan 2026 07:54

(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca unveils an up-to-USD3.5 billion obesity-drug collaboration with CSPC, and LSEG signs a strategic cooperation pact with ICBC during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China, while Airtel Africa posts strong nine-month growth. Read More

LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 seen higher ahead of Fed chair pick

30th Jan 2026 06:57

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Friday, as investors look ahead to President Donald Trump's announcement of the next Federal Reserve chair and a busy economic data calendar. Read More

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