A busy session for small-cap news was headlined by Haydale's expansion of its SaveMoneyCutCarbon partnership with Lloyds Banking Group from regional pilot to national roll-out, lifting the shares sharply, while NCC Group affirmed full-year EBITDA guidance and drew a line under its strategic review even as the stock slipped. Elsewhere, Concurrent Technologies (LSE:CNC) landed its largest-ever contract win, RWS Holdings reported a 33% profit jump, and a string of resource companies, from copper in Namibia to lithium in Zimbabwe, announced material financing and drilling milestones.
Haydale extends Lloyds SMCC deal to national SME roll-out
Haydale (AIM:HAYD) has expanded its agreement with Lloyds Banking Group under the SaveMoneyCutCarbon platform, graduating from a regional pilot to a full national roll-out targeting Lloyds' SME and Mid Corporate customer base, with launch set for June 2026. The announcement pushed the shares up 7.69% to 0.35p, reflecting the step-change in potential commercial scale the national programme represents for the group.
Zephyr Energy Q1 non-operated output beats guidance at 918 boepd
Zephyr Energy (AIM:ZPHR) reported that its Q1 non-operated production averaged 918 barrels of oil equivalent per day, ahead of management's own forecast. The above-guidance output supports stronger cash generation from the non-operated portfolio as Zephyr continues to develop its broader asset base, with the shares holding at 3.0p.
NCC Group affirms FY26 EBITDA guidance as Escode sale completes
NCC Group (LSE:NCC) reported its half-year results to 31 May and confirmed that FY26 Group Adjusted EBITDA will be in line with the Board's expectations, alongside mid to low single-digit Cyber Security revenue growth for the full year to 30 September. The results came alongside the completion of the Escode disposal, marking a significant portfolio simplification. The shares eased 2.12% to 138.2p on the day.
NCC Group ends cyber review and exits City Code offer period
Separately, NCC Group confirmed it has concluded its Cyber strategic review and is no longer in an offer period under the City Code, extinguishing its Rule 8 disclosure obligations. The decision draws a formal close to a period of M&A speculation around the group's cyber division and removes a layer of regulatory overhead from the business.
Vivoryon pushes varoglutamstat toward Phase 2b in diabetic kidney disease
Vivoryon Therapeutics (XETRA:VYVN) said its cash position will fund operations into Q4 2026 as it advances varoglutamstat toward a Phase 2b trial in diabetic kidney disease. CEO Frank Weber highlighted consistent evidence that the compound improves kidney function in elderly diabetic patients as the clinical rationale for the next-stage programme.
Origin guides FY26 EPS of 52-55 cent after nine-month revenue growth
Origin Enterprises (AIM:OGN) issued full-year FY26 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of 52-55 cent following a Q3 trading update that showed revenue growth for both the quarter and the nine-month period. The stock held at 397.5p as the guidance provided investors with a clear earnings range ahead of the year-end.
Pri0r1ty secures £1.25m Yorkville convertible loan and appoints Bowsprit
Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group (AIM:PR1) secured a £1.25m convertible loan facility from Yorkville and simultaneously appointed Bowsprit as a new adviser. The group said the proceeds will be directed toward reaching a target of more than 500 users by the end of its financial year to September, scaling affiliate partnerships, and expanding compute capacity for its initial AI-driven product suite. The shares stood at 1.7p.
BSF Enterprise secures £1m interest-free convertible loan
BSF Enterprise (AIM:BSFA) completed a £1m interest-free convertible loan facility to provide working capital and financial flexibility as it develops its tissue-engineered product portfolio. Chairman Geoff Baker said the facility supports continued commercial development across the business. The shares fell 9.47% to 2.15p, reflecting dilution concerns around the convertible structure.
Aeorema wins three-year Climate Week NYC delivery contract
Aeorema Communications (AIM:AEO) secured a three-year contract from Climate Group to deliver Climate Week NYC across 2026, 2027, and 2028, cementing its Cheerful Twentyfirst agency in large-scale international event production. The win materially improves medium-term revenue visibility for the group and sent the shares up 8.8% to 68.0p.
Premier African secures funding for Zulu lithium optimisation
Premier African Minerals (AIM:PREM) obtained new funding to support optimisation and working capital at its Zulu lithium and tantalum project in Zimbabwe, following the commissioning of a new flotation circuit that produced first spodumene concentrate. The financing underpins the next stage of plant development as the project transitions toward commercial-scale output. The shares gained 6.83% to 0.0219p.
Panther Metals completes 401m Awkward hole and starts Wishbone VMS drilling
Panther Metals (AIM:PALM) completed the first diamond drill hole at the Awkward Conduit target, reaching 401 metres, and mobilised to begin a 300-metre test hole at the Wishbone VMS prospect, both within its Obonga drilling programme in Ontario. The dual-front progress lifted the shares 8.17% to 159.55p as investors responded to the active pace of the campaign.
Quantum Blockchain disposes of remaining ForCrowd stake for €155,000
Quantum Blockchain Technologies (AIM:QBT) agreed to sell its residual holding in Italian fintech ForCrowd for aggregate gross proceeds of €155,000, completing its exit from the investment as the company sharpens its focus on Bitcoin-mining optimisation and AI-driven solutions. The shares edged up 2.65% to 0.3798p.
Wishbone Gold starts Red Setter drilling with assays due by end of July
Wishbone Gold (AIM:WSBN) commenced drilling at its Red Setter project after Apex Geoscience Consultants and Core Drilling crews completed site preparation, including drill pad construction, water bore drilling, camp establishment, and rig mobilisation. Assay results are expected by the end of July. The shares slipped 5.05% to 23.5p ahead of results.
Jangada flags +50,000 oz upside at Paranaíta after high-grade intercepts
Jangada Mines (AIM:JAN) reported drill highlights from its Paranaíta gold project in Brazil including 1.32m at 43.61 g/t Au and 11.20m at 0.83 g/t Au, with additional high-grade intercepts across the TP2 section pointing to potential resource upside of more than 50,000 ounces. The shares gained 1.78% to 1.145p on the results.
Rockfire finds Molaoi decline reusable, potentially saving €5m
Rockfire Resources (AIM:ROCK) said an engineering appraisal of the historical Molaoi underground portal in Greece found the existing decline to be in good condition and potentially reusable, which could eliminate approximately 700 metres of new development and save up to €5m in capital expenditure. The shares eased 2.62% to 0.1266p.
Bezant secures US$7m financing and life-of-mine offtake from Hartree Metals
Bezant Resources (AIM:BZT) completed definitive documentation for a US$7m secured convertible prepayment facility and a life-of-mine offtake agreement with Hartree Metals covering production from its Hope & Gorob copper project in Namibia. The dual announcement, financing and a committed offtake in a single step, represents a significant de-risking of the project's path to production. The shares were broadly flat at 0.1249p.
Predator targets 500 bopd at Snowcap-3 with US$52/bl pre-drill net-back
Predator Oil & Gas (AIM:PRD) set out its case for the Snowcap-3 well, targeting 500 barrels per day against a pre-drill net-back of US$52 per barrel. CEO Paul Griffiths said the current window of positive sentiment needed to be exploited before conditions shifted. The shares fell 3.85% to 3.2932p ahead of the well.
Strix Group appoints Andy Rainforth as chief executive
Strix Group (AIM:KETL) named Andy Rainforth as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Chair Gary Lamb citing his track record in driving growth, operational excellence, and value creation as the rationale for the appointment. The shares added 0.47% to 38.378p as the market absorbed the leadership change.
Poolbeg activates first site for POLB 001 topical trial
Poolbeg Pharma (AIM:POLB) activated its first clinical site for the POLB 001 TOPICAL trial, advancing the compound's development as a potential tool for preventing cytokine release syndrome in cancer immunotherapy. CEO Jeremy Skillington said the asset has the potential to transform the immunotherapy field if the CRS prevention thesis is validated. The shares held at 7.6875p.
Poolbeg presents POLB 001 preclinical data showing CRS reduction and AML benefit
Alongside the site activation, Poolbeg Pharma presented new preclinical data demonstrating that POLB 001 reduces cytokine release syndrome and shows potential benefit in acute myeloid leukaemia. Principal Scientist Liam Tremble described the data as reinforcing the compound's ability to address one of the most significant challenges in cancer immunotherapy.
RWS profit rises 33% to £24m as AI sales gain momentum
RWS Holdings (AIM:RWS) reported a 33% increase in profit to £24m, with revenue and AI-related sales both gaining traction under the group's new operating model. CEO Ben Faes attributed the performance to early positive effects from the restructured business and progress across three strategic growth pillars. The shares fell sharply, down 15.61% to 86.667p, suggesting the market had priced in a more bullish outcome.
EnSilica completes production tape-out on Edge AI ASIC
EnSilica (AIM:ENSI) completed a production tape-out on its Edge AI application-specific integrated circuit, a milestone CEO Ian Lankshear described as a key step on the path to full-scale production of the group's first chip in the Edge AI processing market. The shares gained 4.87% to 96.48p on the news.
Concurrent wins £17m four-year contract from European defence prime
Concurrent Technologies (AIM:CNC) secured a £17m four-year contract from a European defence prime, its largest single contract win on record. CEO Miles Adcock said the order demonstrates the longevity of the group's product set and the depth of its long-standing customer relationships in the defence sector. The shares rose 5.98% to 266.0p.
M&C Saatchi says early 2026 trading in line as Issues and Media lead recovery
M&C Saatchi (AIM:SAA) told shareholders at its annual meeting that early 2026 trading is in line with expectations, with its Issues and Media divisions leading the recovery. The group also disclosed new client wins including UNICEF and Brand USA. The shares dipped 1.06% to 140.5p.
PayPoint targets profit growth as four-unit restructure takes shape
PayPoint (LSE:PAY) set out expectations for profit growth in the current year as its restructuring into four distinct business units progresses, with the group flagging that earnings will be more heavily weighted to the second half. The shares added 2.71% to 570.554p.
London BTC stakes second Nevada gold project after bonanza-grade rock chips
London BTC Company (AIM:BTC) staked the Amonett-Frank gold-silver project in Pershing County, Nevada, following due-diligence rock chip sampling that returned grades of up to 52.66 g/t gold and 88.3 g/t silver. The staking marks the group's second Nevada gold project and extends its North American precious metals footprint. The shares gained 6.27% to 1.78p.
Foresight Group sells public markets arm to Guinness Global Investors
Foresight Group Holdings (AIM:FSG) agreed to sell its public markets division, Foresight Capital Management, to Guinness Global Investors, transferring approximately £1.0bn of assets under management and 16 employees in the process. FCM moves into discontinued operations as Foresight sharpens its focus on its core private markets and infrastructure businesses. The shares eased 1.5% to 428.0p.
Serica completes Catcher and Golden Eagle acquisitions for $6.75m
Serica Energy (AIM:SQZ) completed its acquisition from ONE-Dyas of a 10% interest in the Catcher field and a 5.21% interest in the Golden Eagle Area Development for a settled consideration of $6.75m. The bolt-on additions broaden Serica's North Sea production base at a modest entry cost. The shares added 1.62% to 275.2p.
BRCK Group chairman to step down after 2027 AGM
BRCK Group (AIM:BRCK) announced that Non-Executive Chairman John Richards will step down at the conclusion of the 2027 Annual General Meeting, with Independent Non-Executive Director Susan McErlain appointed Senior Independent Director with immediate effect. The shares were broadly unchanged at 48.5p.
Empire Metals defines 99%+ TiO2 flowsheet and readies Q3 piloting
Empire Metals (AIM:EEE) said bench-scale work at its Pitfield Titanium Project has delivered a 99%+ TiO2 product and a fully integrated processing flowsheet, with piloting and engineering milestones scheduled across the remainder of 2026. The result validates the processing route ahead of the scale-up phase. The shares gained 4.09% to 34.351p.
Amaroq commissions Phase 2 flotation circuit at Nalunaq, lifting recovery to 90-95%
Amaroq (AIM:AMRQ) commissioned the Phase 2 flotation circuit at its Nalunaq gold mine in Greenland, with CEO Eldur Olafsson saying the upgrade is expected to lift gold recoveries from approximately 61% to 90-95% for the remainder of the year. The step-change in recovery rate represents a material improvement in the mine's economics. The shares added 2.41% to 85.0p.
Serabi Gold files NI 43-101 technical reports for Palito and Coringa
Serabi Gold (AIM:SRB) publicly filed updated NI 43-101 technical reports covering Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates for both its Palito Complex and Coringa Mine in Pará State, Brazil. The filings bring the group's resource disclosure into compliance with the Canadian reporting standard and provide an updated public record of the asset base underpinning its Brazilian gold operations.
