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Smarter Web Company swings to £72m loss as Bitcoin value drops sharply

The digital agency group's half-year loss was driven almost entirely by unrealised losses on its cryptocurrency holdings, overshadowing progress in its operating business and the acquisition of Squarebird.
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RUA Life Sciences narrows loss and swings to positive EBITDA in first half

"Having succeeded in our objective of doubling revenue over the past two years, we now have the opportunity to further double revenue over the next two years," Chairman Geoff Berg said.
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Chill Brands revenue grows, but financials show investment outpaced income

"We invested ahead of revenue," said chief executive Callum Sommerton, "with costs reflecting the build-out of a national operating platform, although it has resulted in a period where cost growth has outpaced revenue."
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Venture Life shows acquisition powered revenue growth

The AIM-listed consumer healthcare group delivered 16% proforma revenue growth over the extended reporting period, backed by strong volume gains across its Power Brands portfolio.
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CloudCoCo revenue jumps 30% as MoreCoCo e-commerce grows

The board cited a short-term target of £10 million in annual revenues at a 7% gross margin, a level it believes would support monthly positive cash flow, with a longer-term ambition of £15 million annually.
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PipeHawk completes sale of Utsi Electronics for £1m

PipeHawk has closed the disposal of Utsi Electronics, leaving Thomson Engineering Design as its sole remaining business.
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Celsius Resources sells Namibia cobalt project to Chinalco unit for $15 million

The disposal of the Opuwo cobalt-copper asset will fund development of Celsius's flagship MCB copper-gold project in the Philippines.
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Thungela flags stronger coal prices but rand pinches realised revenue

The South African thermal coal producer expects first-half net cash of R5.9 to R6.1 billion as higher benchmark prices are offset by a firmer rand and softer Indian demand.
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Blue Star Capital widens first-half loss as SatoshiPay loan conversion hits earnings

The AIM-listed investment company reported a pre-tax loss of £576,576 for the six months to 31 March, driven by a loss on partial repayment and conversion of its loan to principal investee SatoshiPay.
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Made Tech to beat upgraded expectations

"We have delivered strong revenue growth, materially improved profitability and cash generation, and have entered FY27 with significant positive momentum," said chief executive Rory MacDonald
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TEAM assets under management has doubled, but Tuesday's financials miss WH Ireland bump

The AIM-listed wealth and asset management group reported an 18% revenue rise in the six months to 31 March, though losses widened slightly as acquisition and integration costs weighed on the period.
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Firering results map Limeco ramp up to four-kiln capacity

The AIM-listed Africa-focused minerals company reported a loss of €2.49 million for 2025 as it ramped up its Zambian quicklime business from a standing start.
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SSE's transmission unit eyes £12bn grid update investment pipeline

The National Energy System Operator has identified further north-of-Scotland network reinforcements that could add more than £12bn to SSEN Transmission's investment opportunity.
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Strategic investor injects capital into Beacon Energy's Colle Santo gas project

A new strategic investor has taken a stake in the Colle Santo natural gas project in Italy while LNEnergy Italy consolidates full ownership of the licence.
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Small Caps Today: Oxford BioDynamics appoints new CEO, Kendrick Resources, Cake Box Holdings, Metals One, Gelion . . .

A busy Tuesday for small-cap newsflow brought a leadership change and sharp de-rating at Oxford BioDynamics, high-grade rare earth results from Kendrick Resources, and a landmark full-year revenue jump at Cake Box Holdings.
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Oxford BioDynamics shows revenue growth, new CEO starts, and lands a new US partnership

The AIM-listed genomics company has appointed a former Oxford Nanopore and Illumina commercial executive to lead its next phase of growth.
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Chemring Nobel names ex-Kongsberg CEO Geir Håøy as chair

The Norwegian explosives subsidiary appoints one of Norway's most prominent defence executives as it embarks on a major capacity expansion.
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Metals One agrees new consolidation deal for South African gold and energy platform

Managing Director Daniel Maling said the deal would place Metals One's equity "firmly in a listed vehicle that has a defined strategy and clear structure."
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Alien Metals starts district-scale geophysics hunt for new silver targets at Elizabeth Hill

A survey covering 4 km of the Munni Munni Fault Zone begins, backed by a A$114,312 state grant, as the joint venture searches for high-grade silver repeats alongside a continuing drill programme.
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Kendrick Resources drill results confirm high-grade rare earth continuity at Teufelskuppe

New pXRF results from three diamond drill holes return peak grades above 15 wt% total rare earth oxides, with certified lab analysis pending.