Author: Fiona Craig

Tern Plc (LSE:TERN) has extended the term of its existing loan facility to conserve cash and provide greater flexibility in managing potential capital requirements for its investments. The outstanding loan balance of approximately £150,000 will now be repayable by 5 March 2026, accruing interest at a rate of 1.00% per month.

About Tern Plc

Tern Plc is an investment company focused on supporting high-growth, early-stage companies in the disruptive Internet of Things (IoT) sector. Its strategy emphasizes backing innovative technologies with strong growth potential.

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ECR Minerals PLC (LSE:ECR) announced positive initial drilling results from the Lower Patterson zone of its Blue Mountain Gold Project in Queensland, Australia. The findings reveal broad areas of consistent gold mineralisation, with peak values indicating substantial gold content.

These results underscore the potential to expand the project’s resource base, particularly in previously unexploited areas, and have drawn attention from prospective production partners. The discoveries provide a strong platform for continued exploration and eventual commercial development, with further results from additional project areas anticipated in the near term.

About ECR Minerals

ECR Minerals PLC is an Australian-focused gold exploration and development company. Its primary focus is the Blue Mountain Gold Project in Queensland, which offers extensive alluvial deposits and promising opportunities for both near-term production and long-term resource growth.

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Quadrise Fuels International (LSE:QED) has appointed Peter Borup as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2025. Borup, who brings more than three decades of experience in the global shipping industry, is expected to strengthen the company’s commercialisation strategy and expand its technology solutions in the decarbonisation sector. His deep industry expertise and established network are set to play a pivotal role as Quadrise advances its mission to deliver cost savings and substantial emission reductions.

The company’s outlook remains mixed: weak financial performance and valuation concerns weigh on sentiment, though these are partly offset by positive technical indicators and encouraging corporate developments. Quadrise’s emphasis on partnerships and innovation in low-emission fuels positions it for potential growth, but risks tied to limited revenue generation and financial challenges persist.

About Quadrise Fuels International

Quadrise Fuels International is a technology-driven company focused on decarbonising shipping and heavy industries through innovative low-emission fuels and biofuels. Its solutions are designed to cut energy costs, reduce pollution, and lower greenhouse gas emissions across global power generation, industrial, oil, and shipping markets.

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Asiamet Resources Limited (LSE:ARS) announced further progress in its limestone drilling program at the Rinjen prospect, a key element in advancing the BKM Copper project in Indonesia. With the program now halfway complete, results have confirmed the presence of high-quality limestone, which is expected to lower operating costs by reducing reliance on imported material.

This drilling campaign forms part of a wider optimization strategy designed to improve the economic framework of the BKM project and enhance its appeal to potential strategic partners and investors.

About Asiamet Resources

Asiamet Resources Limited is a mining-focused company specializing in copper development. Its flagship asset is the BKM Copper heap leach project in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The company continues to refine project economics and operational efficiency through targeted drilling and other optimization initiatives.

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Knights Group Holdings Plc (LSE:KGH) reported solid results for the fiscal year ending April 2025, with revenue up 8% and underlying EBITDA rising 11%. The firm continued to strengthen its operations by reducing client churn, accelerating recruitment, and executing major acquisitions to broaden both its service range and geographic reach. The acquisition of IBB Law LLP, its largest deal to date, significantly enhanced its presence in the South East. Looking ahead, the company expressed confidence in delivering further profitable growth in FY26, supported by a healthy acquisition pipeline and continued operational improvements.

With its combination of steady financial growth, strategic expansion, and appealing valuation, Knights is viewed as well-positioned for sustained success. Analysts highlight solid revenue and profitability gains, along with its ability to scale through targeted acquisitions, though they caution that technical indicators suggest potential share price volatility. Overall, the company presents an attractive investment case with a balanced risk–reward profile.

About Knights Group Holdings Plc

Knights Group Holdings Plc is one of the UK’s fastest-growing legal and professional services providers, ranking among the top 50 law firms nationwide by revenue. Since shifting from a traditional partnership model to a corporate structure in 2012, Knights has expanded rapidly, specializing in Corporate and Commercial law as well as Private Wealth services. Operating from 32 offices across the UK, the company focuses on regional markets outside London.

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On the Beach Group plc (LSE:OTB) announced plans to publish a trading update for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2025 on 24 September, with full-year results set to follow on 2 December 2025. The company said the updates reflect its commitment to transparent communication with investors and could influence its market positioning as it continues to compete against traditional travel operators.

Analysts note that On the Beach benefits from strong profitability and cash flow generation, but technical signals point to potential bearish momentum. Valuation metrics also suggest the stock may be trading at a premium. With limited corporate events and no earnings call data available, additional insight into management’s outlook remains constrained.

About On the Beach

On the Beach Group plc is one of the UK’s leading online package holiday providers, leveraging proprietary technology and a customer-first model to deliver affordable beach holidays. Its low-cost structure and compelling value proposition position the company as a disruptive force in the travel sector, challenging both legacy tour operators and online competitors.

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Mkango Resources Ltd (LSE:MKA) reported progress on its HyProMag USA project, which is centered on rare earth magnet recycling and production in the Dallas–Fort Worth area of Texas. The initiative seeks to create a sustainable domestic supply of neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets, with the Detailed Design phase now 25% complete. Engineering and design work continues to advance, with plans to expand operations across three U.S. hubs.

The project is expected to play a key role in reshaping the American magnet industry by generating skilled employment opportunities and delivering a low-carbon supply chain solution.

About Mkango Resources

Mkango Resources Ltd, dual-listed on AIM and TSX-V, is focused on developing recycled rare earth magnets, alloys, and oxides. Through its stake in Maginito, the company aims to establish itself as a leader in sustainable supplies of neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium—critical materials for clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles and wind turbines. Mkango is active in recycling projects in the UK, Germany, and the U.S., and also controls advanced-stage rare earth developments in Malawi and Poland.

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Ingenta plc (LSE:ING) reported its unaudited interim figures for the first half of 2025, with group revenues edging up to £5.2 million and adjusted EBITDA climbing 29% to £0.9 million. The company has completed the build-out of its new sales and marketing team, aimed at driving expansion through deeper engagement with existing clients and pursuing fresh business opportunities.

Although content-related revenue declined during the period, Ingenta highlighted a healthy pipeline of proposals and expressed confidence in achieving further revenue and profit growth. The outlook is reinforced by stronger cash reserves and an increase in interim dividends.

About Ingenta

Ingenta plc is a global provider of software and services for the publishing industry. Its modular management systems support both print and digital publishing, with expertise spanning intellectual property management, contracts, rights, and royalties. Beyond publishing, the company also serves clients in adjacent media sectors, including music, television, and film.

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M.P. Evans Group PLC (LSE:MPE) reported a 50% increase in operating profit for the first half of 2025, supported by a strategic shift toward maximizing the use of its own harvested crops and benefiting from favorable commodity prices. The company recorded a 13% rise in mill-gate crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a 10% increase in certified sustainable CPO output. Alongside these gains, M.P. Evans also generated a solid net cash surplus.

The group expanded its land portfolio with the acquisition of additional planted hectares and strengthened governance with the appointment of new board members, positioning itself for continued operational growth.

Analysts point to the company’s strong financial results—highlighted by revenue expansion, profitability, and disciplined cash flow management—as the main drivers of its positive outlook. Technical signals show a neutral to mildly positive trajectory, while valuation metrics suggest the stock is reasonably priced and offers a healthy dividend yield. The absence of earnings call updates or major corporate events did not materially affect the overall assessment.

About M.P. Evans

M.P. Evans Group PLC is dedicated to the sustainable production of Indonesian palm oil. Its strategy emphasizes increasing reliance on its own crop yields while reducing purchased inputs, thereby enhancing both the quality and sustainability of its products.

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Thor Energy Plc (LSE:THR) has suspended trading of its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) while it prepares an announcement regarding a possible project divestment. The halt will remain in place until either the disclosure is made or until trading resumes on 17 September 2025. Shares on London’s AIM market are unaffected, underscoring the potential significance of this strategic development for the company’s future operations and market positioning.

The company’s overall stock profile continues to be weighed down by financial strains, including an absence of revenue and ongoing liquidity pressures. Technical signals remain bearish, and valuation metrics point to additional challenges. Even so, Thor’s involvement in clean energy initiatives provides some longer-term growth potential, offering a counterbalance to near-term concerns.

About Thor Energy Plc

Thor Energy Plc focuses on the exploration of hydrogen and helium, key resources for advancing the global clean energy transition. Its portfolio also extends to uranium and other strategic energy-related metals.

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