Sovereign Metals Limited (SVML) announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for its flagship Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project (Kasiya or Project) in Malawi. The updated MRE will serve as the resource base for the Kasiya Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) mine schedule, replacing the previous April 2023 MRE.
Comment: One might have justifiably expected that SVML shares would have rocketed 20-30%. Of course, as this is the London stock market, one of the finest in the world, we are up less than 10%. That said, the value will out, especially in the current environment where the world is commodity hungry.
Rome Resources plc (RMR), the DRC-focused tin and copper explorer, updated on its drilling operations at its Kalayi prospect within its Bisie North project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, located approximately 8 km from the world-class Alphamin Mpama tin mine complex. Recent drilling continues to confirm the presence of high-grade tin mineralisation, including strong intercepts encountered at depth beneath the existing Mineral Resource Estimate. Since the last update announced on 16th February 2026, two drill rigs have continued to operate at the Kalayi Bisie North prospect as part of the Company’s post maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) drilling programme. Drilling at Kalayi has continued to demonstrate that near-surface high-grade tin mineralisation continues at depth and across multiple holes within the deposit. Almost 2,700m of core has been recovered since drilling operations re-commenced at the very end of 2025.
Comment: My god, it feels like we get an update from RMR, and an interview almost daily. Indeed, more updates from the company on its activities in the “Democratic” republic, than we get on the Iran conflict from the Situation Room. All the while the shares are mid-range, which remains both perhaps disappointing and unfair.
Upland Resources Limited (UPL) the upstream oil and gas company focused on the development of high-impact assets across Southeast Asia, is pleased to announce that its application for the Company’s ordinary shares to be quoted on the OTCQB Venture Market (“OTCQB”) in the United States, operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., has been approved. Trading will commence on 18 March 2026 under the ticker symbol UPLLF. The Company’s ordinary shares will continue to trade on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker UPL.
Comment: As it is UPL, and a much speculated on stock, I suppose we can get excited about the company arriving at the OTCQB. That said, it remains the case that we are still waiting on the big one (PSC in Malaysia), as far as announcements are concerned, to really get the shares back to and beyond where they were at 4p plus at the turn of the year. People have grown old and died waiting on things to happen here.
IIG (IIG) provided an update relating to its primary investment, Hui10 Inc. as follows: Strong growth in Chinese lottery transaction value through Lucky World terminals up to RMB 306 million in 2025 (2024: RMB 0.8 million) with terminal rollout in line with management’s expectations, underpinning Hui10’s strategic ambitions. Landmark agreement with China Financial Certification Authority signals go-ahead towards Paperless Play Lottery pilot in 2026.
Comment: Despite or perhaps because of having stock market legend Sir Nigel Rudd as Non-executive Chairman, IIG is one of the most under the radar companies relative to the potential it has. At least the shares are finally nudging to new highs.
Goldplat (GDP) the AIM listed Mining Services Group, with international gold recovery operations located in South Africa and Ghana, servicing the African and South American Mining Industry, announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2025. Goldplat continued to achieve strong profitable results for H1 2025. Highlights include: Strong operating profit for H1 2025 of £4,802,000 (H1 2024: £2,635,000); Revenue increased by 53% to £45,151,000 (H1 2024: £29,596,000) driven by strong supply in South Africa and a high average gold price; Net profit attributable to owners of the company grew 133% to £3,276,000 (H1 2024: £1,407,000).
Comment: Of course, in the current environment even Coco the Clown could deliver an excellent set of results. The question with GDP is whether today’s are up to scratch, and more importantly, whether we shall achieve even more dizzy heights next time? At least the share are up nearly 60% already this year.
80 Mile PLC (80M), the AIM, FSE, and OTC listed exploration and development company with projects in Greenland, Finland and Italy, announced that it will transition trading of the Company’s shares on London Stock Exchange’s SETSqx (Stock Exchange Electronic Trading Service: Quotes and Crosses) to SETS (Stock Exchange Electronic Trading Service), effective today, 18 March 2026. The move is intended to broaden its shareholder base and increase liquidity, providing investors, including international investors, with access to SETS, via traditional order book trades.
Comment: It would appear that every RNS that comes out these days with regard to 80M is like throwing raw meat to the alligators in Live and Let Die, assuming that retail investors are the alligators of course. We remain oh so close to the 1.6p technical target by the end of this month. Did anyone mention a Nasdaq listing?
SEEEN (SEEN), an AI-powered interactive video platform transforming how brands monetize video engagement, and Tiger Tracks LLC, a fast-growing performance marketing partner specializing in digital growth strategies, today announce a strategic collaboration and reseller partnership designed to bring interactive video commerce capabilities directly into performance marketing campaigns, to drive improvements in both conversion and the direct ROI data available to marketing teams.
Comment: It is a shame that the company does not have a catch up chat, as a couple of years ago it did have decent momentum in terms of its following and offering. As is, SEEN seems to be taking longer to get over the line than it should, today’s announcement notwithstanding.
Pulsar Helium Inc. (PLSR), a primary helium company, announced the successful completion of drilling at the Jetstream #7 appraisal well at the Company’s flagship Topaz Helium Project in Minnesota, USA, having reached a total depth (TD) of 2,979 feet (908 meters) on March 10, 2026. As previously reported (news release March 4, 2026), gas was encountered during drilling at approximately 2,107 feet (642 meters) with a preliminary bottom-hole pressure of approximately 953 pounds per square inch (psi), with visible gas influx confirming a strongly pressurized system.
Comment: It may just be me, but in the current helium starved environment one wishes that rather than teasing the market with what it has got, rather like a stripper, it would be even better if it just got on with production, revenues and profits.
Great Western Mining Corporation (GWMO), the AIM-quoted exploration and development company focused on mineral projects in the state of Nevada, USA, is pleased to announce that it has staked an additional 165.3 acres of claims contiguous to the Company’s Defender-Pine Crow Tungsten Project in Mineral County, Nevada. The expansion of its land package at Defender-Pine Crow consolidates the Company’s footprint in an area which has demonstrated prospectivity for high-grade tungsten mineralisation.
Comment: I may have read it wrongly, but it would appear that the new George Soros of the small cap area, Mike Whitlow (Doc Holliday) has bought some shares in GWMO. Presumably, the shares will rally accordingly. Indeed, they already are.
Aptamer Group plc (APTA), the developer of next‑generation synthetic binders for the life sciences industry, announced the launch of a new programme to develop targeted radiopharmaceuticals, in collaboration with Radiopharmium Ltd, a UK-based consultancy providing specialist expertise, contacts and access to facilities in radiopharmaceutical development, from early research to manufacturing. In parallel to the project with a top 3 pharma partner developing radioligand delivery vehicles (RNS dated 8 October 2025), Aptamer has identified three strategic therapeutic targets, representing high‑value clinical conditions, for which Optimer® radioconjugates will be developed. The targeted radiopharmaceuticals market is valued at approximately US$7.5 billion in 2025 and is a high‑growth high priority sector, with current targeting technologies presenting well-recognised limitations.
Comment: Obviously everyone reading this is aware of what a synthetic binder is? Answers on a postcard. On a more serious note, it is clear that APTA is gathering momentum, and as the company reminds us today, it is swimming in a $7.5bn sized pond.
