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Synairgen says Covid treatment has shown potent antiviral activity against two Covid variants "In vitro” experiments were carried out to assess the drug’s potential efficacy against the Kent and South African mutations Synairgen PLC (LON:SNG) said lab tests of its inhaled interferon beta, which is being developed to treat people with severe effects of Covid, has shown “potent antiviral activity” against two new variants of the SARS-CoV-2. The lab tests of SNG001 also demonstrated the �...

The company also provided an update on its Uskmouth waste-to-energy conversion project in Newport, Wales Simec Atlantis Energy Ltd (LON:SAE) announced that its tidal power generation facility in Naru Island, Japan, has passed the Japanese governments pre-use inspection tests and is now recognised as an official power generation facility.  The turbine tests were undertaken by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), a key stakeholder in consenting renewable energy projects in Japa...

Technology Metals Australia Ltd (ASX:TMT) (FRA:TN6) is focused on the development of its Yarrabubba Iron-Vanadium Project this year, with recent test-work confirming an exciting mix of high-quality, high-value products that are highly sought as economies continue to emerge from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The high-purity, high-grade Yarrabubba iron ore product is attracting significant customer interest, underpinning the development of this lower entry cost project that is ...

Chase Mining seeking financial or commercial partner to progress topaz research project commercialisation The large deposit of topaz at Torrington, NSW, can be used to develop a high-value niche product (fibres) and a large-volume, low-value product (fluoride) which would attract clientele in laboratories and companies servicing the aviation industry and the military. The research was co-funded through an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant. Chase Mining Corporation’s ...

Archer Materials moves to Adelaides Lot Fourteen innovation precinct alongside other hi-tech companies The company relocated to Lot Fourteen as part of its strategy to align with quantum computing end users.  Archer joins an impressive list of technology organisations at Lot Fourteen. Archer Materials Ltd (ASX:AXE) (OTCMKTS:ARRXF) (FRA:38A) has relocated its head office to the Lot Fourteen innovation precinct in Adelaide, South Australia.  The company relocated to Lot Fourteen a...

Westmount Energy welcomes Hess Corps increased stake in Kaieteur Block "We believe this farm-in transaction reflects confidence in the prospective resource potential of the Kaieteur Block and augurs well for the continuing exploration of the area," said Westmount executive chairman Gerard Walsh Westmount Energy Ltd (LON:WTE) noted that Hess Corporation has increased its interest in the Kaieteur Block, offshore Guyana, to 20% from 15%. Hess has acquired its additional working interest (WI) fro...

The company also provided an update on its Uskmouth waste-to-energy conversion project in Newport, Wales SIMEC Atlantis Energy Ltd (LON:SAE) announced that its tidal power generation facility in Naru Island, Japan, has passed the Japanese governments pre-use inspection tests and is now recognised as an official power generation facility.  The turbine tests were undertaken by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), a key stakeholder in consenting renewable energy projects in Japan...

Synairgen says COVID treatment has shown potent antiviral activity against two variants "In vitro” experiments were carried out to assess the drug’s potential efficacy against the Kent and South African mutations Synairgen PLC (LON:SNG) said lab tests of its inhaled interferon beta, which is being developed to treat people with severe effects of COVID, has shown “potent antiviral activity” against two new variants of the SARS-CoV-2. The lab tests of SNG001 also demonstrated the “broa...

Sunrise has a broad portfolio of assets in Nevada, encompassing precious metals and industrial minerals Sunrise Resources PLC (LON:SRES) lost £185,955 during the six months to 31 March 2021, marginally more than the £151,378 loss booked for the comparable period a year earlier. Administration costs rang in at £165,581, while expensed pre-licence exploration costs totalled £12,985. Project expenditure of £247,797 was capitalised. During the period the company continued to work on its flagsh...

Minto already has an established track record of copper production Pembridge Resources PLC (LON:PERE) has announced the 2021 exploration plans for the Minto copper project in Canada, in which it owns a significant stake. The senior management of Minto Exploration Ltd has approved an exploration drilling programme aiming to explore highly prospective and undeveloped parts of the Minto Claims area.  Initially, 64 targets were identified by Minto. These were then prioritised for drilling based on...