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Axies Ventures (AXV.L) is a junior mineral exploration Company focused on discovering and developing copper and gold assets in Cyprus and Canada. Its portfolio includes exploration permits in Cyprus's Troodos Mountains and mineral claims in Ontario, Canada. The Company's main country of operation is Cyprus. Market capitalisation on Admission to £9.4m, and the Admission Document states that £1.34m will be raised.
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The ship broking group released half year results for the period to 31 August. Revenue was up +16% YoY to £74.3m, with the Chartering contribution up +18% YoY to £44.4m, Investment Advisory up 10% YoY to £15.1m and Risk Advisory up 17% YoY to £14.7m. Underlying operating profit was up +7% YoY to £6.0m, but this was after £1.4m of strategic investment to drive future growth. Trading since the period end has been in line with the Board’s expectations. With zero net debt, Braemar made it clear that have the capacity to pursue acquisitions that are complementary by product or geography and are earnings accretive.
The English winemaker announced a proposed conditional placing of new shares by way of an accelerated bookbuild at a price of 43p per share to raise gross proceeds of approximately £5.5m. A separate retail offer is also underway to raise a further £0.5m. The net proceeds will fund a £4.5m investment in a new soft pressing facility at the Company's Tenterden winery. This should enable c.300,000 bottles of current annual production to be produced and sold as higher-margin Traditional Method Sparkling wine rather than, as current, lower-margin still or carbonated wine. The Soft Pressing Project is expected to be fully operational for the 2027 harvest and is targeting the delivery of an IRR of greater than 20%.
The oil and gas exploration, development and production Company announced that they are appealing to the Secretary of State against the decision of the North Yorkshire Council’s local planning authority’s decision to refuse planning permission for a gas appraisal well at their 40% owned Cloughton project. Europa highlights that the refusal of the planning permission by the local planning authority went against the recommendation made by the Council's own planning officers, and the thirteen independent experts whose separate reports all supported the application. Europa will update shareholders on the outcome of the appeal in due course.
The property advisory and asset management Company announces that it has completed the sale of a 50% interest in Fletcher King Services Limited to Lexington One Limited. This follows on from an initial payment, and a balance payment of £100,000 each. The Company has also entered into an option agreement with Lexington One Limited in respect of the Company's remaining 50% interest in Fletcher King Services. Under this agreement, the Company has the put option, and the Buyer has a subsequent call option over the option shares for an aggregate cash consideration of £650,000. The Company also announced a number of changes to the Board and the appointment of Martin Samworth as Non-executive Chairman.
Gem Diamonds released a trading update for Q3, the period from 1 July to 30 September. Carats recovered during the Period were 19,299 (Q3 2025: 22,268), but three greater than 100 carat diamonds were recovered during the three months in question, and that has taken year to date recoveries of greater than 100 carat diamonds to six. In addition, two greater than 100 carat diamonds were sold during the Period, including the 347-carat Lesotho Jubilee white Type II diamond recovered in Q2 2026. Revenue for the period amounted to $34.8m (up 35.4% YoY), with the average price per carat being $1,945 (Q3 2025: $1,124 per carat). This was due to four diamonds being sold for more than $1m each (which contributed US$22.2m to revenue for the period).
The provider of advanced X-ray screening and inspection systems announced a post year-end trading update for the year ended 30 September. Subject to audit, revenue is expected to be approximately £3.4m (FY25: £1.6m), while profit before tax will remain at circa £0.3m (FY25: loss of £0.3m). Image Scan stated that the outcome reflects newer products brought to market in recent years, strong execution, continued cost control and successful contract delivery across portable X-ray, industrial inspection and aftersales. The Company continued to win business from governments, defence and security contractors, and industrial customers internationally, and progress was broad-based across portable X-ray, industrial inspection and aftersales. The order book at the year-end was worth approximately £1.4m, and year-end cash is also expected to be approximately £1.4m.
Made Tech, a leading provider of digital, data and technology services to the UK public sector, announced the acquisition of Target Applications, a Glasgow-based housing technology provider, which serves more than one hundred customers across social housing and local government. This will provide Made Tech with its first office in Scotland, and a local base from which it hopes to pursue opportunities across the Scottish public sector. Target Applications’ revenue increased by +24% YoY to £1.45m in 2025 and profit before tax rose by +36% YoY to £0.49m. Made Tech will pay an initial cash consideration of £3.0m (subject to adjustments), with up to £3.0m of additional performance-based consideration. The deal will be fully funded from existing cash reserves and it is expected to be earnings-enhancing on an adjusted earnings basis in the financial year ending 31 May 2027.
Petra revealed that total revenue for Q1 of the current financial year amounted to $21m (vs. $30m in Q4 2026). This was from 329,948 carats sold (Q4 FY 2026: 395,005 carats), with an average price achieved of $63 per carat (Q4 FY 2026: $76/ct). Average diamond prices for the period decreased c. 18% compared to Q4 FY 2026 due to a weaker product mix and lower occurrence of Type II diamonds. Consolidated net debt increased to $348m as of 30 September (vs. $322m as of 30 June). A strategic review commenced on 1 October to address liquidity needs of the business. Petra subsequently entered a binding advance payment agreement with a mid-stream diamantaire group, and via this deal, the Offtaker will make available at least U$20m through revolving advance payments for all future run-of-mine production. Concurrently, and as a condition to the advance payment agreement, Petra has also agreed a forbearance letter with its Senior Secured Lender.
Richmond, a gold exploration Company focused on the Martello Gold Project near Dryden in north-western Ontario, Canada, announces that a drill rig is expected to be in position this week. The programme comprises nine diamond drillholes for approximately 1,400m from six drill pads. Three holes are designed to provide modern verification of the main Sakoose vein at depths of approximately 80–150m vertical. The remaining six are aimed to test the continuity of the vein between these positions, its down-plunge extension to the west, its extension beneath the historical workings at Shaft 1, the eastern limit of the workings, and a structural zone where the vein is interpreted to widen.
The mineral exploration and production Company announced that following Australian Foreign Investment Review Board approval, the sale of Leigh Creek Copper Mine Pty Ltd to South Pacific Minerals Investments has now completed. The consideration comprises cash of A$750,000 in total, including A$500,000 previously held in escrow, and shares of up to 19.9% in a new company (which the buyer intends to list on a recognised stock exchange) capped at a value of A$3m. If such shares are not issued within three years of or are less than the value of A$3,000,000, any shortfall is to be added to earn-out payments. Proceeds from the sale will support the continued advancement of Strategic Mineral's flagship Redmoor Tungsten-Copper-Tin Project in southeast Cornwall.
13 October: Voltage X, the AI-native creative and communications Company announced its intention to IPO onto AIM. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, the Group provides public relations, digital marketing, content creation, marketing analytics and influencer management services to an international client base, with a primary focus on the real estate, hospitality, sports and retail sectors. The Company intends to raise gross proceeds of US$3-4m by way of a placing. Anticipated market capitalisation on admission is TBC and expected Admission date is mid-November 2026.
5 October: Liberty Minerals announced its intention to IPO onto AIM. The mineral exploration Company is focused on tungsten and associated minerals including antimony, molybdenum, copper, silver and zinc in Arizona and Idaho. On Admission to AIM, it will own the Boriana and Buckhorn projects, comprising unpatented mining claims on US Bureau of Land Management land. Boriana, historically one of Arizona’s principal tungsten producers, is the Company’s primary exploration focus, with Buckhorn a longer-term target. Liberty Minerals raised £662,000 through a pre-IPO fundraise in June 2026 and intends to raise further funds through a placing to finance exploration and development. Deal details remain TBC and first day of dealings expected mid-November 2026.
3 November: Atomic Metals announced its attention to IPO onto AQSE. The project acquisition, exploration and development vehicle seeking strategic commodity projects, is focused on critical and precious metals including but not limited to Copper, Silver, Uranium and Gold exploration opportunities, in mining positive jurisdictions. The Company plans to deploy extensive exploration programmes generating impactful news streams for investors. The countries of operation will likely include the USA, Canada and/or Australia but Atomic Metals will pursue what the Directors believe to be the best exploration opportunities feasible, but primarily focused in Tier 1 mining jurisdictions. The fundraise will be split into 2 tranches, a c.£720k pre-IPO Fundraising prior to Admission completed at 2.25p, and an additional circa (£1.3m to £1.5m) IPO Fundraise conditional on Admission at 3p per share. The expected admission date is 12 November 2026.
22 October: IntelliAM AI (AQSE:INT) The provider of AI-driven software solutions for the manufacturing and engineering sectors announced its attention to move to AIM from AQSE. It has conditionally raised approximately £6.3m (before expenses) through a placing of 8,919,598 new Ordinary Shares at 70p per Ordinary Share, and the conditional conversion of unsecured convertible loan notes with an aggregate principal value and accrued interest of £31,282 into 44,688 new Ordinary Shares pursuant to their existing terms, as set out in the Company’s announcement made on 7 July 2026. Admission is expected to become effective, and dealings in the Enlarged Issued Share Capital are expected to commence at 8.00 a.m. on 20 November 2026.
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