Growth stock investors had reason to be cheerful: The AIM All-Share climbed 1.2% over the week to 694.97, outperforming the FTSE 100—even as market nerves in the US sent ripples through global markets.
Thruvision (THRU), the employee screening specialist, saw the week’s most dramatic surge—soaring 128%—after a trading update finally seemed to resonate with investors.
Pri0r1ty Intelligence (PR1) surged 119% after securing a contract worth up to £100,000 to develop an AI-driven information hub and website for the charity Leukaemia Care.
Pensana PLC (PRE) leapt 45% after securing $268 million in funding to push forward its Longonjo rare earths project in Angola. The investment—backed by the Africa Finance Corporation, Absa Bank, and Angola’s sovereign wealth fund—will support the first phase of the mine, which veteran industry leader Paul Atherly is spearheading.
Harvest Minerals Ltd (HMI) experienced a volatile week that ended positively, as investors gradually absorbed strong production figures for its KP Fertil fertiliser. The Brazil-focused company reported output of 37,186 tonnes. After dipping to a low of 0.35p on Monday, shares rebounded to 0.45p by Friday, marking a 12.5% gain for the week.
Power Metal Resources (POW) has pinpointed several promising target zones at its Reitenbach joint venture in Canada, with fieldwork suggesting potential basement uranium sources. Drilling is set to begin in around ten weeks and run through to October. Meanwhile, the company’s stake in First Class Metals (FCM) has decreased from 19.5% to 9.9%. Shares in Power Metal Resources climbed 12.2% to 13.75p.
GenIP (GNIP) has secured a $350,000 contract in Saudi Arabia to deliver 400 GenAI-powered analytical assessments and consulting services. Revenue from the analytics side will be recognised upon report delivery. Shares rose 9.62% to 28.5p.
Prospex Energy (PXEN) is set to take full ownership of Tarba Energia in a deal worth €653,000, along with a 5% gross royalty on the Tesorillo project. The company is exercising its pre-emption rights following a third-party offer. The acquisition will give Prospex 100% control of the producing El Romeral asset—where up to five new wells could be drilled, pending permits—as well as the Tesorillo and Ruedalabola exploration permits. Shares rose 5.69% to 6.5p.
FALLERS
Alpha Growth PLC (ALGW), a specialist in asset management solutions, tumbled 77% after revealing plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange, citing a lack of investor interest.
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings PLC (PRD) saw its shares drop 20% as investors took profits following an encouraging update from its MOU-5 well in Morocco. The company validated its pre-drill concept and uncovered an unexpected 30-metre sand interval—marking a first for the Guercif Basin.
Beowulf Mining (BEM) is aiming to raise up to £4.5 million through a combination of funding routes: a £1 million subscription and placing, a rights issue of up to £2.9 million, and a retail offer of up to £700,000—of which the first £100,000 is subject to clawback for the placing. The proceeds will support development of the Kallak iron ore project and exploration activities at Vardar. Shares fell 11.9% to 18.5p.
Oracle Power (ORCP), through its joint venture Oracle Energy, has secured an extension to its letter of intent from the government of Sindh for the development of a 1.3GW renewable energy plant in Jhimpir. The new deadline is set for 13 May 2026, contingent on providing an extended bank guarantee of $600,000. Shares slipped 8.57% to 0.016p.
Mosman Oil and Gas (MSMN) has recorded its first revenues from oil production at the Sagebrush project, where it holds an 82.5% working interest, generating $54,000 in gross revenue for January. However, regulatory hurdles have delayed drilling at the Vecta project. Meanwhile, potential drilling targets have been identified at the Coyote Wash site. Shares dipped 5.66% to 0.025p.
