CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company advancing sustainable lithium projects in Chile, updated the market on the Special Lithium Operating Contract (“CEOL”) process and the role of Chief Financial Officer. As announced on 5 January 2026, the Company submitted its CEOL application for the Laguna Verde project.
The application remains under review by the government of Chile and since its submission, CleanTech Lithium’s CEO, Ignacio Mehech, has held several constructive meetings with the Ministry of Mining. The Company remains confident in CTL meeting the criteria set out by the Government for the Laguna Verde CEOL award and will update the market as soon as it has any definite information to announce. As the Company is entering a new phase working with the recently appointed project financial advisor, Cutfield Freeman & Co, engaged to identify and secure a strategic partner to fund the next stage of project development, to maintain continuity and momentum the Board is engaging Mr Stein under a consulting agreement initially until end June 2026 to lead these activities and also fulfil the role of non-Board CFO.
Comment: Perhaps the best thing about this update is that Gordon Stein is staying. Lovely man. In terms of Laguna Verde, we have the run up to what should be the transformational event for the company. The shares have already responded to this prospect, but should be well north of 10p by this stage, and in the wake of this RNS.
Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (PR1), the AI focused business delivering growth solutions to SMEs, announced the launch of Vox, its AI-powered voice agent for inbound and outbound customer calls, alongside a new client contract with The Property Buying Company, to utilise Vox’s AI software to improve customer service experiences. Vox is an advanced AI-powered voice agent designed to handle both inbound and outbound customer interactions using cloud telephony infrastructure and low-latency voice technology.
Comment: Given that shares of PR1 were down over 80% last year, there is a lot to do to get back on track and back in the market’s good books. The company will need several fluffy announcements like today’s with clear sight of cash to get back to the dizzy heights of last summer.
TPXimpact Holdings PLC (TPX), a leading technology-enabled services company focused on people-powered digital transformation, announced that it has been selected as the successful bidder for a £39 million, 4-year contract with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Following a competitive tender process, the Company has been awarded the Service Type 3 – Product Development lot under DEFRA’s new Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) “Capability as a Service” (CaaS) resourcing model. This strategic award builds upon TPXimpact’s existing position as an incumbent provider for User-Centred Design (UCD) roles within the department.
Comment: Shares of TPX are up more than 100% on their November floor, as the company dazzles and wrong foots the market with larger than life deals with the government gravy train. Today it is DEFRA, yesterday the NHS. Who knows, tomorrow it could be the MoD?
Inspiration Healthcare Group plc (IHC), the global medical technology company pioneering best-in-class, specialist neonatal intensive care medical devices, provided its unaudited trading update for year ended 31 January 2026. Strong H2 trading performance, with revenue of £23.5 million, up 10.3% year-on-year (H2 FY25: £21.3 million). FY26 revenue growth of 24.0% to £47.5 million (FY25: £38.3 million). Adjusted EBITDA in line with current consensus market expectations. Good sales momentum expected to continue into FY27 with a solid pipeline of opportunities. New multi-year purchasing agreement signed with one of the largest hospital networks in the United States. Net debt reduced 39% to £5.1 million at 31 January 2026 (31 January 2025: £8.3 million).
Comment: Until as recently as last month, being on the mailing list of IHC was not necessarily something which would fill one with delight. But as the lasting trading update underlines, this is a company which is well on its way, and with plenty to look forward to in terms of the order book.
Genflow Biosciences Plc (GENF), a European-based biotechnology company focused on the development of gene therapies for age-related diseases, announced positive preliminary interim results from its SLAB (Sarcopenia and Longevity in Aged Beagles) clinical trial evaluating its proprietary SIRT6 centenarian gene therapy in aged dogs. All treatment groups demonstrated superior survival compared to the control group during the dosing period. No adverse events were observed, and all treatment modalities exhibited a favourable safety and tolerability profile suitable for use in aged companion animals.
Comment: After the company shot itself in the paw with yesterday’s RNS, we are back to news regarding the prospect of perennial pooches. Interestingly enough, the market has still not come close to factoring super-aged dogs as an achievably prospect.
Helium One Global (HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA, provides an update following the Blue Star Helium (ASX: BNL) announcement issued today regarding the Galactica Project. Pinon Canyon Plant scheduled for integrated plant operations next week The amine unit will be operational removing CO2 from the input gas stream. CO2 liquefaction and load components projected to be added H1 2026. Sales arrangements have been made for spot sales of helium, and discussions regarding long-term contracts with both helium and CO2 off-takers progressing well. Tie-ins for the State-9 and State-16 wells into the gathering system now complete and ready to be tied into the production facility. Further expansion and construction of the gathering system for the Jackson-2 well is underway, including the T-section for future connection of Jackson-27.
Comment: It may just be me, but the more we hear about how well Galactica is doing, the more one misses news on Tanzania. It was supposed to be the Saudi Arabia of helium. Instead, that honour seems to have fallen to Minnesota, via Pulsar Helium (PLSR)
Delta Gold Technologies (Aquis: DGQ), a technology company developing intellectual property in the quantum computing (“QC”) sector, announced a Research Sponsorship and exclusive Technology Licensing Agreement (“TLA”) with Penn State University in Pennsylvania, USA. Penn State’s recent published work includes structures and methods for quantum computing using gold, which aligns closely with Delta’s research at the University of Toronto. This agreement forms part of Delta’s long-term strategy to build a global centre of excellence and a world-class portfolio in quantum materials research across leading universities.
Comment: DGQ has flown out of the gate since it came to market, and even better the share price has been called up with military precision here. The current call on a charting basis is that above recent mid 20p’s support, the shares could head to 40p as soon as the end of this month.
Sancus Lending Group Limited (LEND) announced that it has entered into definitive legal agreements to increase the size, and extend the maturity, of its existing credit facility with Pollen Street Capital, following a strong year of lending growth across its UK and Ireland businesses. Under the revised terms, the size of the facility has been increased from £200 million to £300 million, with the tenor extended such that it will now mature no earlier than 11th February 2031, providing at least five years of committed funding from the date of the agreed terms.
Comment: This RNS and the last one in January have really put LEND on the map, and lit a fire under the share price. It would appear that there is plenty of scope for the big turnaround at this hitherto obscure company to continue.
Active Energy Group plc (AEG), the renewable energy and digital infrastructure company, announce that it has formally received approval from the Research, Development and Innovation Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This approval represents a significant milestone in the Company’s Middle East expansion strategy and enables AEG to progress to the next stage of establishing a locally incorporated operating entity within the Kingdom.
Comment: Given that Hydrogen Utopia (HUI) has been waxing lyrical about its prospects in Saudi Arabia, in the run up to potential vying with Christan Ronaldo’s paycheck in the country, we have AEG going all KSA on us.
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