LONDON: Natural resources investment firm Ajax Resources has completed the acquisition of a major gold and copper asset in Argentina, marking a transformative step in its evolution from a listed cash shell to an active exploration company. The company signed a definitive agreement on May 21 to acquire Puna Metals S.A., the wholly owned Argentine…
AECI exits U.S. toll manufacturing as Schirm assets sold to Liberation Chem-Toll LLC
JOHANNESBURG: AECI Ltd. has announced the sale of substantially all assets and certain liabilities of its U.S.-based subsidiary Schirm U.S.A., Inc. to Liberation Chem-Toll LLC, a newly formed Texas company backed by Schirm USA’s senior management. The transaction marks a strategic move by AECI to streamline its operations and focus on its core mining and…
TSMC earnings surge 61% as AI chip demand fuels record quarter
TAIPEI: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) on Thursday reported a 61% surge in second-quarter profit, setting a quarterly record as strong demand for artificial intelligence chips continued to drive sales. The world’s largest contract chipmaker posted net income of NT$398.27 billion ($12.7 billion) for the June quarter, surpassing LSEG SmartEstimate forecasts of NT$377.86 billion. Revenue…
NEP Group appoints Waleed Isaac as President for Middle East and Asia
DUBAI: NEP Group, a global media services provider for live sports and entertainment, announced Thursday that Waleed Isaac will join the company as President of its Middle East and Asia operations, effective Aug. 1. Isaac, a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience across energy, infrastructure, and event production industries, will oversee NEP…
James Cropper FY25 profit rises despite revenue dip; CEO unveils growth strategy
LONDON: British advanced materials and packaging group James Cropper Plc (AIM: CRPR) reported a higher annual adjusted profit before tax on Thursday, supported by cost discipline and a strategic shift under new CEO David Stirling. For the year ended March 29, 2025, adjusted profit before tax rose 77% to £1.3 million, driven by lower depreciation…
Conrad signs domestic gas sales deal with Indonesia’s PLN EPI
SINGAPORE: Conrad Asia Energy (ASX:CRD) has signed a binding Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) with PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) for the full output from its Mako Gas Field in Indonesia, marking a key milestone in the company’s regional expansion strategy. The agreement, signed on July 16, 2025, covers 392 trillion British thermal units…
CAR Group CEO steps down after 9 years; CFO Elliott Named successor amid strong FY25 results
MELBOURNE: CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) announced Thursday that CEO Cameron McIntyre will step down on Aug. 15 after nine years leading the automotive marketplace giant, with Chief Financial Officer William Elliott named as his successor. The transition coincides with preliminary estimates showing double-digit growth in the company’s fiscal 2025 Results. McIntyre, who spent 18 years…
Visionflex Q4 revenue surges 148%, signs key healthcare contracts
SYDNEY: Visionflex Group Ltd (ASX:VFX), an Australian virtual healthcare technology provider, on Thursday reported a 148% quarter-on-quarter revenue jump to A$2.0 million for the fourth quarter ended June 30, driven by growth in recurring software revenue and several new government and corporate contracts. The company posted operating cash inflow of A$0.3 million, reversing a cash…
Australia’s Mirrabooka investments profit slips; Raises $85 million to target mid-cap opportunities
SYDNEY: Mirrabooka Investments Ltd (ASX:MIR) reported a full-year profit of A$7.9 million for the year ended June 30, down from A$10.7 million a year earlier, as its portfolio underperformed broader market indices amid volatile conditions. The listed investment company, which specialises in small and mid-sized companies across Australia and New Zealand, posted a total portfolio…
Frasers Group reports record profit despite revenue dip, highlights margin gains and expansion
LONDON: Frasers Group plc (FRAS.L) announced increased full-year profitability for fiscal 2025 on Wednesday, driven by significant margin improvement and cost savings, even as group revenue declined. The British retail conglomerate, owner of Sports Direct and Flannels, also outlined ambitious international expansion plans. For the 52 weeks ended April 27, 2025 (FY25), Frasers Group reported:…
Ilika Plc advances solid-state battery programmes; Raises £4.2 million post-year end
LONDON: Ilika plc (AIM: IKA) reported progress across its two solid-state battery product lines—Stereax® for medical and sensor applications and Goliath™ for electric vehicles (EVs)—for the year ended April 30, 2025. During the period, the company transferred Stereax manufacturing operations to U.S. partner Cirtec Medical LLC and validated its Goliath P1 battery prototypes. Ilika secured…
Catenai completes second tranche investment in tech startup Alludium
LONDON: Catenai PLC (AIM: CTAI), a digital media and technology provider, said Thursday it has completed the second £450,000 tranche of its investment in Alludium Ltd, a UK-based pre-revenue technology company. The funding follows shareholder approval of share allotment authorities from the June 26 announcement. Catenai subscribed for 681,663 ordinary shares in Alludium at 73…