LONDON, UK: Petra Diamonds Limited has entered into long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for the procurement of wheeled renewable energy for its Cullinan and Finsch Diamond Mines from Etana Energy, a licenced South African energy trader. The PPAs will supply each operation between 36-72% of the expected load requirement from FY2026 onwards through utilising the…
European Green Transition signs option deal to develop carbon sink project in Ireland
LONDON: European Green Transition (EGT) has secured an option to develop a peatland restoration project at Altan farm in Donegal, Ireland. The project aims to generate carbon credits by restoring degraded peatland, which can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This project follows Scotland’s lead in peatland restoration, with EGT hoping to replicate successful projects there….
Tate & Lyle sells its remaining 49.7% interest in Primient to KPS Capital Partners
LONDON: Tate & Lyle PLC has announced the sale of its remaining 49.7% interest in Primient to KPS Capital Partners, LP, marking the completion of a six-year strategic overhaul aimed at positioning the company as a leader in specialty food and beverage solutions. The transaction, valued at 6.5 times EV/EBITDA for the year ended 31…
ITV announces investment in Strike, trading as Purplebricks
LONDON: ITV Plc today announced its latest Media for Equity investment, and its first of 2024, in online estate agent Strike, trading as Purplebricks. As part of ITV Adventures Invest, its Media for Equity investment fund, ITV has agreed to subscribe for £1.5 million convertible loan notes in Strike Limited, with the option for an…
AAC Clyde Space and partners establish laser satellite communication hub in the Netherlands
AAC Clyde Space, in collaboration with Dutch organizations TNO and FSO Instruments, is creating a hub for laser satellite communications in the Netherlands. The agreement solidifies the commitment of all three parties to build a long-term partnership and establish a European ecosystem for laser satellite communication. Advances in high data volume payloads, particularly for Earth…
Phenom Resources acquires King Solomon Gold Project in Nevada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia: Phenom Resources Corp. (TSXV: PHNM) (OTCQX: PHNMF) (FSE: 1PY0), a gold exploration company, has entered into an option agreement to acquire up to a 100% interest in the King Solomon Gold Project. The project covers 178 claims spanning approximately 1,140 hectares (3,560 acres) in central Nevada. Notably, the King Solomon Project lies…
CTP to construct state-of-the-art dog food facility in Poland
AMSTERDAM: CTP, Europe’s leading industrial and logistics property developer, has been commissioned by PsiBufet and Butternut Box, top dog food manufacturers, to construct a specialized facility at CTPark Zabrze. This facility, spanning nearly 40,000 sqm in the Katowice Special Economic Zone, is set to become a production hub for fresh, healthy dog food, targeting distribution…
Aptamer Group signs agreement with Timser Group for cervical cancer diagnostic
LONDON: Aptamer Group plc (AIM: APTA), a developer of novel Optimer® binders for the life sciences industry, has entered into an agreement with Timser Group, a pharmaceutical company specializing in women’s health. The deal, valued at up to £465,000, aims to revolutionize cervical cancer diagnostics. Under the terms of the agreement: Cervical cancer, the fourth…
Samarkand Group has acquired Optimised Energetics Ltd
LONDON, UK: Samarkand Group plc (AQSE:SMK) announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Optimised Energetics Ltd. Optimised Energetics Ltd owns natural health and healing brands Natures Greatest Secret and BeNatural and manufactures premium skincare on a contract basis for Napiers the Herbalist. This acquisition brings new on-profile, high growth and high potential brands…
ME Group divests Sempa in strategic shift to core operations
LONDON, UK: ME Group, a leader in instant-service equipment, has announced the divestiture of its subsidiary, Sempa, to Food Machine Invest, a French entity. The transaction, completed on May 20, 2024, saw ME Group GSS relinquish its entire stake in Sempa for a cash sum of €4.6 million. The decision to sell comes after a…
Orcadian Energy secures provisional farm-in agreement and loan for SNS Licence Development
LONDON: In a significant move towards the development of its Southern North Sea (SNS) Licence, Orcadian Energy (AIM: ORCA) has announced a non-binding Heads of Agreement with a prospective farm-in partner. This preliminary agreement, revealed on May 7, 2024, grants the partner a period of commercial exclusivity and outlines the terms for a potential collaboration…
Hardide plc appoints Matt Hamblin as new CEO
LONDON: Hardide plc, the provider of advanced surface treatment solutions, has appointed Matthew (Matt) Hamblin, currently a non-executive director of the Company, as its new permanent CEO, effective from 3 June 2024. Steve Paul, who is currently serving as interim CEO, will continue to work closely alongside Matt in a sales and business development capacity….