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Interview with Nick Mather, Executive Director of SolGold

Editor — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:11:36 +0000

Australia-based gold and copper exploration company SolGold is planning to begin first phase drilling work on its flagship Cascabel project in Ecuador later this year. Executive director Nick Mather discusses the current climate for junior explorers and the company’s excitement at the prospect of making a substantial porphyry copper-gold discovery in one of the richest [...]

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Interview with Malcolm Butler and Andy Yeo of Wessex Exploration

Editor — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:25:16 +0000

Wessex Exploration is currently involved in a four-well drilling programme on the Shell-operated Guyane Maritime Permit following the Zaedyus discovery last year. With work soon to commence on the third exploration well, Chairman Dr Malcolm Butler and CFO Andy Yeo reflect on a tumultuous 18 months. Malcolm, you joined Wessex in June 2012, nine months [...]

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Interview with Martyn Holman, CEO, Brightside Group

Editor — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:09:44 +0000

Martyn Holman took over as CEO of insurance broker Brightside Group in June 2012 and has just overseen the company’s tenth successive year of earnings growth. As a specialist in personal lines and SME cover, Brightside sets itself apart with its own premium finance division and medical reporting agency. With rising profits and a growing [...]

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Oil & gas risers and fallers: Wentworth Resources soars while Kea Petroleum drops

Editor — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:58:32 +0000

By mid-week, East Africa gas E&P company Wentworth Resources (LON:WRL) was the top performing oil & gas stock on the Alternative Investment Market. Shares in the junior explorer, which is partnered with industry giant Anadarko offshore Tanzania, leapt by more than 32%. The rise pre-empted an update on Wednesday detailing ongoing seismic processing work and [...]

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Interview with Bob Foster, CEO, Stratex International

Editor — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:47:21 +0000

Gold and base metal exploration and development company Stratex recently moved into East Africa as it looked to expand on its existing projects in Turkey and West Africa. Following a successful equity placing and the sale of its Öksüt project in Turkey, the company is eyeing larger asset opportunities as it seeks to build its [...]

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AIM Weekly Review: Pathfinder Minerals and Europa Oil & Gas lead but gold collapse hurts junior miners

Editor — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:00:03 +0000

Pathfinder Minerals (LON:PFP) took the top spot among the best performing shares on AIM last week. Overall, the market lost ground, with a last gasp uptick on Friday leaving it at 705.4 points. Pathfinder is a junior metals explorer that wants to mine heavy mineral sands in Mozambique. However, since late 2011 it has been [...]

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Interview with Bruno Müller, CEO, Adriatic Oil

Editor — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:02:04 +0000

Bruno Müller brought Adriatic Oil to ISDX (then Plus Markets) in 2009 with plans to pursue exploration opportunities in Albania. In early 2012 the company added licence interests offshore Ireland and the UK North Sea. Among its projects, Adriatic is now partnered with Fastnet Oil & Gas at Shanagarry in the North Celtic Sea and [...]

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Interview with Alan Reade, Executive Chairman, TyraTech

Editor — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:00:59 +0000

US-based TyraTech is behind technology that takes natural oils and turns them into effective parasitisides for use in human and animal health. Having developed a range of products, the company is currently in the process of commercialising them both in the US and Europe. Alan Reade, TyraTech’s Executive Chairman, explains the company’s story and what [...]

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Interview with Simon McGivern, CEO, LiteBulb Group

Editor — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:22:03 +0000

Simon McGivern worked in fund management before joining forces with business partner James Phillips and focusing on designing new brands and products for High Street retailers. Now, with the backing of one of the largest creative agencies in the UK and some high profile shareholders, they are focused on turning LiteBulb Group into a major [...]

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Interview with Louise George, CEO of Image Scan Holdings

Editor — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:03:13 +0000

British technology company Image Scan Holdings develops hi-tech x-ray imaging systems for the security and specialist industrial markets. Chief executive Louise George talks about the company’s strategy to expand its product range, build sales and seek out niches in key sectors. Louise, Image Scan produced a maiden profit last year as it continued to focus [...]

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