(Alliance News) - The US and the UK announced widespread sanctions against Iran's military drone programme on Thursday in response to its recent direct attack against Israel. Read More
(Alliance News) - Challenger Energy Group PLC on Thursday said it has entered into a binding agreement that will see Charlestown Energy Partners LLC become one of the largest shareholders. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ascent Resources PLC on Thursday said that its subsidiary Ascent Slovenia Ltd filed its claim in the Geoenergo insolvency process. Read More
(Alliance News) - Empire Metals Ltd on Thursday announced it had successfully completed its third phase of reverse circulation drilling at the Pitfield project in Western Australia. Read More
(Alliance News) - Pineapple Power Corp PLC said on Thursday it had reached agreements regarding provisional executive roles for its Ilios Hydrogen Canada Ltd investment. Read More
LendInvest PLC - London-based non-bank mortgage lender - Says in the year ended March 31, Platform assets under management grew 7.6% to GBP2.78 billion from GBP2.59 billion a year prior. Funds under management jumped 15% to GBP4.13 billion from GBP3.61 billion a year ago. Looking ahead, LendInvest expects to announce full-year results in line with market expectations with respect to both net operating income and pretax profit. Says it remains "cautiously optimistic" of returning to profitability during financial 2025. Chief Executive Officer Rod Lockhart says: "Throughout the year, despite the broader challenges, we've continued to make progress against our long-term strategic goals. Our adaptability in response to dynamic market conditions and commitment to our customers are underscored by our ongoing product innovation and the evolution of our proprietary next-gen technology." Read More
(Alliance News) - Carr's Group PLC on Thursday said opportunities for its Engineering division are being explored as part of an ongoing strategic review. Read More
Anglesey Mining PLC - Mining company with operations in Wales, Sweden and Canada - Appoints Robert Marsden as new chief executive officer from May 1. He is a mining engineer with 29 years of international experience and held technical, operational and management roles at Rio Tinto PLC for 18 years. Interim Chair Andrew King says: "Having already spent some time with him at Parys Mountain, it is clear Rob has the skillset to oversee the evolution and development of Parys Mountain and, like us, he is enthused by the latest drilling results and grade continuity. As we await the assay results for drill hole NCZ003, I am very much looking forward to his input and perspective as we seek to progress both this project and the company more generally in the future." Marsden succeeds Jonathan Battershill, who retired from his role at the end of 2023 but continues on the board of the company as non-executive director. Read More
Maintel Holdings PLC - London-based cloud and managed communications service provider - Says Executive Chair Carol Thompson is to leave her role with immediate effect, and further, that Deputy Chair John Booth will not stand for re-appointment at the next AGM. Intends to look for a new non-executive chair to support the "continued transformation of Maintel". Read More
Strix Group PLC - Isle of Man-based maker of kettle safety controls and other water temperature management devices - Chief Executive Officer Mark Bartlett buys 68,385 shares at average 72.75 pence, worth GBP49,750, on Monday. Now has 2.7 million shares, a 1.3% stake. Read More
(Alliance News) - Marks Electrical Group PLC on Thursday said that it has entered a new three-year lease extension at its headquarters in Leicester. Read More
Tristel PLC - Newmarket, England-based maker of infection prevention products - Chief Executive Officer Paul Swinney sells 50,000 shares at 462 pence, worth GBP231,000, on Tuesday. Swinney retains 212,350 shares, a 0.5% stake. Read More