Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 8th November 2026

StockBox speaks with Tristan Pottas, CEO of First Development Resources (AIM: FDR), following the completion of the Phase I, Stage II reverse circulation drilling programme at the Lander West Gold

Shares in ECR Minerals (AIM: ECR) have fallen to around 0.13p, near their 52-week low, despite a series of announcements pointing to operational progress across its Australian gold projects. For

I think of Smarter Web as a balance sheet, with different elements that we can use to create value for shareholders. Andrew Webley We have our operating businesses, cash, Bitcoin,

First Class Metals CEO Marc Sale joins StockBox live from the Sunbeam Gold Property in Ontario, Canada, to showcase newly exposed gold-bearing outcrops along the Roy trend. Following the exceptional

The rising gilt yields have put downward pressure on the domestically focused FTSE 250 and the blue-chip FTSE 100 as higher borrowing costs and global bond sell-offs weigh on market

The FTSE 100 closed sharply lower on Friday, 6 November, as global stock markets remained under pressure following a steep sell-off in US technology shares, although a recovery on Wall

WTI (Dec) $90.52 +$2.40, Brent (Jan) $98.29 +$3.67, Diff -$7.77 +$1.27. USNG (Dec) $2.95 -1c, UKNG (Dec) 217.50p +2.75p, TTF (Dec) €87.785 +€1.28. Author @mgrahamwood Oil price Oil is flat

London’s FTSE 100 plunged more than 2% on Friday, 6 November, as a global sell-off in technology shares spread across European markets, with investors increasingly concerned about the outlook for

London Underground passengers face significant disruption after the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) announced eight 24-hour strikes between November 2026 and February 2027, escalating a long-running dispute over proposed

Gold falls on margin calls despite strong run ahead of midterm elections Copper slides to a three-month low as the US price premium evaporates MiFID II exempt information – see

London’s FTSE 100 extended its losses on Friday, 6 November, falling almost 2% as a global stock market sell-off gathered momentum, putting Britain’s blue-chip index on course for its worst

US stock futures pointed towards a mixed opening on Friday, 6 November, with technology shares showing signs of recovery following Thursday’s sharp Wall Street sell-off, which wiped trillions of dollars

Strategic Minerals plc (AIM: SML; USOTC: SMCDF) has completed more than 7,500 metres of drilling across 13 holes at its Redmoor Tungsten-Copper-Tin Project in Cornwall, identifying further mineralisation beyond parts

Asian stock markets suffered heavy losses on Friday, 6 November, as fears of a slowdown in artificial intelligence investment triggered a sharp global equity sell-off, following a Wall Street rout

The FTSE 100 plunged more than 1.5% at the opening bell on Friday, 6 November, as a sharp sell-off in US technology stocks spread across global financial markets, sending London’s

Fusion Antibodies plc (AIM: FAB) has secured a new antibody engineering contract worth more than £45,000 with an established European-listed global pharmaceutical customer, marking a further commercial win for its

Georgina Energy Plc (LON: GEX) has reported further progress towards drilling at its Hussar EP513 project in Western Australia, confirming the procurement of specialist wellhead equipment and the commencement of

Reveille Resources (AQSE: REV) has secured approval for its ordinary shares to trade on the OTCID Basic Market in the United States under the ticker RVREF, marking a further step

London’s FTSE 100 is expected to open sharply lower on Friday, 6 November, as a brutal sell-off in US technology shares spreads across global markets, with mounting concerns over artificial

The FTSE 100 surrendered a strong early rally on Thursday to close 0.4% lower as a sharp sell-off on Wall Street and a more hawkish-than-expected Bank of England interest rate

Ajax Resources Plc (AQSE: AJAX; Euronext Growth Oslo: AJAXR) has completed the acquisition of a 74.79% interest in the Paguanta Project in northern Chile, securing control of an advanced-stage silver-zinc-lead

5 November 2026 – Amaroq Ltd. (LSE and Nasdaq Iceland: AMRQ, OTCQX: AMRQF), an independent mine development company focused on unlocking Greenland’s mineral potential, will publish its Q3 2026 Results

US technology stocks extended their losses on Thursday as Wall Street reacted to the Democrats’ midterm election victories, with investors concerned that increased political scrutiny could slow the expansion of

London stocks moved higher on Thursday afternoon, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.7% as investors responded to the Bank of England’s first interest rate increase in more than three years,

The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time since August 2023, increasing the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 4% as policymakers respond to rising

Gold extends rebound >$4,100 as US dollar and yields fall further MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Atlas Metals Group (AMG LN) – Moving to lithium and graphite

Premier African Minerals Limited (AIM: PREM) has confirmed that it is targeting the recommencement of processing operations at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Zimbabwe during the week beginning

Reveille Resources (AQSE: REV) has announced the proposed appointment of retired US Army Lieutenant General Andrew M. Rohling, former Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee, as a Non-Executive Director,

The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years on Thursday, with financial markets pricing in a 94% probability of a

Global financial markets saw sharp movements on Thursday as oil prices extended their steep decline following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections, while semiconductor and artificial intelligence

GEO Exploration Limited (AIM: GEO) has completed an important programme of fieldwork and heritage assessments at its Juno Gold Project in Western Australia, clearing the way for further drilling preparations

London’s FTSE 100 surged to a three-month high on Thursday morning, jumping 119 points to 10,948 as global equity markets continued to rally following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the

Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE; OTC: QHELF) has commenced mobilisation and site preparations for a major fracture stimulation programme at its Sagebrush-1 well in Colorado, marking an important step towards

Forgent plc (AIM: FORG) has reported encouraging shallow gold assay results from its central Curley’s prospect at the Peak Hill Project in Western Australia, with intersections of up to seven

Mkango Magnetic Materials Limited (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) has reached a significant regulatory milestone in its proposed Nasdaq listing of Mkango Rare Earths Limited (MKAR), after the US Securities and Exchange Commission

London stocks are expected to open sharply higher on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to gain more than 113 points as investors respond to the Democrats’ sweeping victory in

London stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 climbing 1.8% as global equity markets responded to the Democrats securing control of both chambers of the US Congress, while

StockBox speaks to Jason Germiquet, Managing Director of newly AIM-listed Axies Ventures, for an introduction to the company, its exploration portfolio and the opportunities ahead. With copper and gold projects

Wall Street opened sharply higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 2% as investors responded to the Democrats securing control of both chambers of the US Congress

Cryptocurrency markets recovered from early losses on Wednesday, with Bitcoin climbing back above $78,000 as investors assessed the implications of the Democrats winning control of both chambers of the US

London stocks rallied on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 climbing 1% at midday as banking and precious metal shares surged following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections,

Gold jumps >$4,000 as the dollar and yields fall on a Democrat sweep MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below American Tungsten & Antimony (AT4 AU) – Fast-tracks a

Strategic Minerals plc (AIM: SML; USOTC: SMCDF) has completed the sale of its Leigh Creek Copper Mine in South Australia to Cuprum Metals following regulatory approval, securing A$750,000 in cash

London stocks fell in early trading on Wednesday following the US midterm elections, with the FTSE 100 slipping 0.1% as a weaker dollar and falling defence shares weighed on the

The Democrats’ sweeping gains in the 2026 US midterm elections have strengthened their position in Congress, though the immediate impact on American economic policy may be limited by President Donald

Asian stock markets experienced volatile trading on Wednesday, 4 November, as investors assessed the results of the US midterm elections and the potential implications for artificial intelligence investment, technology regulation

Timur Turlov, founder and majority shareholder of Freedom Holding Corp., ranked sixth among Kazakhstan’s 50 most influential businesspeople in 2026. His business interests extend beyond financial services into publishing, broadcasting and

Forgent plc (AIM: FORG) has agreed revised acquisition terms for an 80% interest in the Mount Sholl Nickel-Copper-PGE Project in Western Australia, reducing its initial payment by approximately 64% while

Axies Ventures (AIM: AXV) has commenced trading on London’s AIM market, marking a new chapter for the copper and gold exploration company as it advances its flagship Kokkinoantonis Complex in

London stocks are expected to open lower on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to decline around 45 points as investors assess a major shift in US politics following Democratic

Avacta Therapeutics (AIM: AVCT) has announced plans to present its next-generation dual-payload cancer drug candidate AVA6207 at the 2026 EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium in Barcelona, highlighting a new approach designed to overcome

MedPal AI plc (AIM: MPAL; FRA: Z1N) has reported strong October trading, with group revenue climbing to approximately £4.1 million as its New Health weight management business recorded a sharp

London stocks ended sharply lower on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 falling 1.1% as fresh US military strikes on Iran heightened geopolitical uncertainty, while weaker metal prices weighed on mining

Ntorya – Rig Contract Signed Aminex PLC (LON: AEX) is pleased to provide the following update on the Ntorya gas development. The Company has been advised by ARA Petroleum Tanzania Limited,

The peptide capacity race: how GLP-1 demand is reshaping the supply chain from factory floor to lab bench Ten years ago, peptide manufacturing was a specialist corner of the pharmaceutical

Wall Street opened mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 advancing while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell, as investors assessed President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United

London stocks moved lower at midday on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 falling 0.7% as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher, while weakness across

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies have lost a combined $712 billion in market capitalisation since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, with falling commodity prices, inflation concerns and

Sentiment on datacentre rollout softens copper prices MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below ACG Metals (ACG LN) – US$220m all stock acquisition of the Nussir Copper Project from

Cadence Minerals plc (AIM: KDNC) has confirmed the successful completion of hot commissioning at the Azteca iron ore processing plant in Brazil, with approximately 2,800 tonnes of concentrate produced as

Tap Global Group plc (AIM: TAP; OTCID: TAPIF) has expanded its cryptocurrency treasury with a further £235,523 investment in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, taking its total Digital Asset Income Strategy

Bitcoin slipped below $77,000 on Tuesday as cryptocurrency markets remained under pressure following the record $6.3 billion Binance hack, another wave of leveraged liquidations and significant withdrawals from US Bitcoin

URU Metals Limited (AIM: URU) has released a new corporate video showcasing the exploration potential of its flagship Zeb Nickel Project in South Africa, as the company advances plans for

London stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to decline around 47 points as investors assess developments in US-Iran peace negotiations, weakness in American

In 2026, the conversation about Western critical mineral supply moved from strategy papers to the ground. Amaroq sits at the heart of that conversation, and in West Greenland, the company

Eight uranium target zones identified at Fontaine Lake Project 18 uranium targets and target zones across Fontaine Lake and Charlot-Neely   Fulcrum Metals plc (AIM: FMET; OTCQB: FULMF), which is developing

London stocks finished higher on Monday, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.3% as optimism over renewed US-Iran peace talks helped lift airlines, retailers and housebuilders, although a sharp fall in

Empyrean Energy plc (AIM: EME) has signed an Exploration and Investment Agreement with ADX VIE GmbH to acquire a 10% economic interest in the GOLD Cluster gas prospects in Upper

Wall Street opened higher on Monday as falling oil prices helped lift investor sentiment, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recovering some ground following last week’s sharp technology sell-off. The

Kavango Resources plc (LON: KAV; VFEX: KAV.VX) has successfully commissioned its 50-tonne-per-day gold processing plant at the Hillside Gold Project in Zimbabwe, marking an important operational milestone as the company

London stocks were mixed at midday on Monday, with the FTSE 100 trading broadly unchanged as falling oil prices weighed on heavyweight energy companies, while gains across consumer, defence and

Gold prices bounce following 3.7% fall on Friday MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglesey Mining (AYM LN) – £1.25m fundraising to progress Parys Mountain Aterian* (ATN LN)

Amaroq Ltd (LON: AMRQ; Nasdaq Iceland: AMRQ; OTCQX: AMRQF) has reported high-grade zinc, lead and silver exploration results from its Maarmorilik project in West Greenland, including samples containing up to

Binance has warned customers about fraudulent compensation offers circulating online following last week’s $6.3 billion cryptocurrency hack, with scammers attempting to exploit uncertainty surrounding the exchange’s withdrawal suspensions. Screenshots shared

The FTSE 100 recovered most of its early losses on Monday, trading just four points lower at 10,725 by 9am, as gains in retail, travel and financial shares helped offset

The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC; OTCQB: TSWCF; FRA: 3M8) has reassured investors that none of its Bitcoin holdings is held with Binance following the reported $6.3 billion cyberattack on

Reveille Resources (AQSE: REV) has appointed Carole Whittall, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Yellow Cake plc, as a Strategic Advisor, strengthening its uranium industry expertise as the company

PULSAR HELIUM ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION AND APPOINTMENT OF CANACCORD GENUITY AS SOLE BROKER Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF), a primary helium company, announces a planned leadership

London stocks are expected to open slightly lower on Monday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to decline around 14 points as investors assess renewed tensions in the Middle East, falling

With a flagship Cyprus discovery, a sizeable opportunity in historic mine dumps and an emerging Ontario copper trend, Axies Ventures is preparing to bring a portfolio of high-potential exploration assets

Binance customers withdrew $3.7 billion (£2.8 billion) within hours of the cryptocurrency exchange reopening withdrawals on Sunday, following a devastating $6.3 billion cyberattack that US authorities have attributed to North

The FTSE 100 closed 7.71 points higher, up 0.1%, at 10,729.78, after a volatile session in which the blue-chip index repeatedly moved between positive and negative territory. The broader UK

Virgin Media O2 is reportedly preparing to cut approximately 4,000 jobs, equivalent to a quarter of its workforce, as the telecommunications giant seeks to reduce operating costs and manage a

London’s FTSE 100 ended Friday marginally higher as strong gains for AstraZeneca and BT Group offset heavy losses in NatWest and technology-related stocks, while Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off

Poundland founder Steve Smith has warned that as many as 30,000 jobs could be lost if the discount retailer collapses, as a dispute over potential rescue bids intensifies following the

The BBC licence fee is forecast to rise above £200 a year by 2031, despite millions of households abandoning the charge as the broadcaster faces growing competition from streaming services

Looking back over the last few months, it has been a significant period for Smarter Web. We have continued developing the business, attracted considerable interest and, importantly, launched the first

A growing list of project announcements does not always translate into a rising share price, and Mkango Magnetic Materials (AIM/TSXV: MKA) provides a timely example. The shares have touched a