Thor Explorations Ltd (TSX-V:THX, AIM:THX, OTC:THXPF, FRA:T2X) has found high-grade gold at depth beneath its Segilola mine in Nigeria. The company's now targeting 300,000 extra ounces before it updates its mine plan. Strategic Minerals PLC (AIM:SML) is running its biggest ever surface drilling campaign at Cornwall Resources' Redmoor tin and tungsten project. Three rigs are now turning, with 53 holes planned to push the project towards feasibility. London BTC Company Ltd (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF) has hit its best ever US gold grade, 143 grams per tonne, at its Amonett-Frank project. It's now bringing in Dahrouge Geological Consulting to speed up work across Nevada and Arizona. Genflow Biosciences Ltd (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF, FRA:WQ5) has had its SIRT6 gene patent fast-tracked in the US, boosting protection across its whole pipeline. Dog trial results are expected by the end of August. Pantheon International PLC (LSE:PIN, FRA:PAA0) has sold off part of its portfolio for £224 million, with £180 million going straight into buybacks. Its discount to net asset value has narrowed from 40% to 21% over the year. Frontier IP Group PLC (LSE:FIPP, FRA:8WT) has struck a deal to get Pulsiv's OSMIUM power tech into production for the first time. Easby Group will build and sell it, aiming at chargers, sockets, trains and planes. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy

Pantheon International (LON:PIN) reported a 4.3% increase in net asset value for the year ended May 31, 2026, as the private-equity investment trust advanced a portfolio-reset strategy that included asset sales, share repurchases and a narrower roster of underlying managers. The company said privat

Pantheon International PLC (LSE:PIN, FRA:PAA0) lead manager Charlotte Morris tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company has made strong progress on its strategic priorities over the past year, becoming a more active secondary-market seller and generating £224 million in net proceeds from a targeted portfolio sale, with £180 million going to buybacks. Morris said the manager count has been cut from around 90 to 62 since November 2025, sharpening focus on top-performing managers. Net asset value rose 4.3% over the year to 31 May 2026, while the share price climbed 37.5%, narrowing the discount to NAV from 40% to 21%. On AI, Morris said PIN's software exposure sits at the lower-risk end: "The majority of PIN's software exposure is in companies that... hold proprietary data that cannot be accessed by external AI tools, or they're providing services where data accuracy is paramount." Looking ahead, Morris said private equity's long-term fundamentals remain attractive despite macro and geopolitical headwinds: "Our aim is to offer simple access to a global portfolio of high-quality private companies to investors of all types and sizes." Visit the Proactive YouTube channel for more interviews with leading companies and market experts. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #PantheonInternationalPLC #Pantheon #PrivateEquity #Investing #InvestmentTrust #ShareBuybacks #NAV #PortfolioManagement #ArtificialIntelligence #Software #Healthcare #Consumer #GlobalInvesting #UKMarkets #ProactiveInvestors

Pantheon International PLC (LSE:PIN, FRA:PAA0) sold assets, cut its manager list and handed back cash to shareholders in the year to end May as part of its strategic agenda. Its shares rose 37.5%, beating the wider market, and the discount to net asset value has narrowed sharply. Metir PLC (AIM:MET) has signed a deal to bring its rapid water toxicity testing tech to some of Britain's biggest water companies. It's also close to restarting production of its bacteria-detection kits after fixing a supply issue. Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC (LSE:SSIT) has made its first investments from the £137 million it raised in May, backing Pixxel and Zeno Power. Both are existing holdings, one in Earth observation, the other in nuclear-powered batteries. Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL) has struck a deal letting a solar developer build on part of its Pennsylvania lease, while it keeps its lithium rights below ground. The company says the setup could even power a future lithium extraction pilot plant. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy

CelLBxHealth PLC (AIM:CLBX, FRA:DWV) has cut costs by more than £6.6 million and is now seeing growing demand for its circulating tumour cell diagnostic platform. CEO Peter Collins says the technology "provides information that we can't get from the tissue block," with partnerships at The Royal Marsden and a major US healthcare provider building momentum. Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) saw EBITDA jump 50% and free cash flow triple to $12 million in the first quarter, despite weaker production at its Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe. CEO Mark Learmonth says the second half will be stronger, with higher-grade zones being opened up and a seven-day working schedule being introduced. Rome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR, FRA:33R) is taking part in an airborne geophysical survey over the Bisie tin district in the DRC, with around 25% of the survey covering its own ground. CEO Paul Barrett says the survey uses electromagnetic and magnetic technology to identify granite contacts and shear zones that may contain mineralisation. European Green Transition PLC (AIM:EGT) has increased its stake in wind turbine monitoring business Anemos Analytics to 79%, after the Scottish company flagged component failures across 119 turbines using high-frequency sensor data. CFO Jack Kelly sees expansion opportunities beyond wind into shipping and hydro. International Biotechnology Trust Plc (LSE:IBT, OTC:IBITF) delivered NAV returns of 35.7% and share price gains of 39% in the six months to February, well ahead of its benchmark. Co-lead fund manager Ailsa Craig says M&A activity has been one of the drivers. Pantheon International PLC (LSE:PIN, FRA:PAA0) has completed a £224 million portfolio sale and is returning at least £180 million to shareholders through buybacks. The sale is part of a strategic refocus around roughly 25 high-conviction private equity managers, down from around 90. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

Pantheon International PLC (LSE:PIN, FRA:PAA0) chair Tony Morgan tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the company has completed a £224 million secondary portfolio sale and will use at least 80% of the proceeds - around £180 million - for share buybacks. The numbers are striking: "Since 2022, PIN has returned over £350 million to shareholders and, following the completion of the buyback we've announced today, we expect this to exceed well over £500 million." The sale is part of a strategic refocus around roughly 25 high-conviction private equity managers, down from around 90. The number of managers has already fallen to 62, with the portfolio sale completed at a blended discount to NAV of just over 8%. For more videos from Proactive, visit the Proactive YouTube channel, like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. #PantheonInternational #PrivateEquity #ShareBuyback #TonyMorgan #InvestmentTrust #PortfolioManagement #SecondaryMarket #ShareholderReturns #LSE #PrivateMarkets #CapitalManagement #Investing #FinanceNews #ProactiveInvestors #NAV

Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF, FRA:M2Z) has picked up a $3.8 million order for its Guardian driver monitoring system from a leading North American autonomous driving company. CEO Paul McGlone says fourth-quarter Guardian revenue has already exceeded the entire third quarter, pointing to real momentum in the aftermarket division. IXICO PLC (LSE:IXI, OTC:PHYOF, FRA:PYPB) has launched version 10 of its IXI neuroimaging platform, bringing faster processing, greater data capacity and improved image analysis for clinical trials. The upgrade also supports the company's broader TechBio strategy, opening the platform to external licensing and partnerships beyond its traditional contract research role. Kromek Group PLC (AIM:KMK) expects full-year revenue and profit to meet market expectations, with £27.2 million in revenue and £2.15 million profit before tax targeted for the year to April 2026. Growth in its CBRN Detection division and £8.8 million of new orders in the second half helped offset some supply chain disruption in Advanced Imaging. Pantheon International PLC (LSE:PIN, FRA:PAA0) is selling a £224 million portfolio of private equity fund interests and returning at least 80% of the proceeds to shareholders through buybacks. The deal forms part of a strategic refocus around roughly 25 core managers, with the number of general partners already cut by nearly a third since November. Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) is appointing Darcy Antonellis as non-executive chair at its upcoming AGM, replacing executive chair Ray Anderson who will stay on as non-executive founder director. Antonellis brings board-level experience across technology, media and digital platforms including current roles at Cinemark and Xperi. Thor Explorations Ltd (TSX-V:THX, AIM:THX, OTC:THXPF, FRA:T2X) has appointed former Harmony Gold chief executive Bernard Swanepoel to its board as it prepares to build its second mine and transition to underground mining at Segilola. Swanepoel spent 25 years in senior mining roles, including leading Harmony Gold to become one of the world's largest gold producers. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

Pantheon International (LON:PIN) used a shareholder webinar to walk through recent private equity market conditions, review portfolio performance since 2022, and outline strategy changes aimed at improving long-term returns and shareholder value. The session was led by new chair Tony Morgan and lead

Pantheon International (LON:PIN) reported a 4.9% increase in Net Asset Value (NAV) over the six months ended 30 November 2025, supported by modest underlying valuation gains, investment income, favorable currency movements, and an ongoing share buyback program. NAV performance and discount narrowin

RC Fornax PLC (AIM:RCFX) finance director Rob Shepherd says the company is now a fundamentally different business. New hires in sales, tech, and governance are driving change, with revenue targeting just shy of £6 million for FY26. The order book is growing, and defence spending clarity could accelerate that further. HeLIX Exploration (AIM:HEX, OTCQB:HHEXF) just became the first helium producer in Montana. CEO Bo Sears says no other publicly listed helium explorer has hit production in just 22 months from IPO. Three wells are live, with offtake partners visiting the site in coming weeks. EMV Capital (AIM:EMVC, FRA:NTK1) and portfolio company DName-iT are tackling errors in large-scale DNA sequencing. Think false positives and false negatives at massive scale, the kind of cracks exposed during Covid PCR testing. Commercial pilots are underway, with over 500 samples already prepared. Pantheon International (LSE:PIN, FRA:PAA0) posted a 4.9% NAV increase and a 26.7% share price rise in its latest half-year. The discount to NAV has narrowed from 40% to 28%, though the team says it's still too wide. It's spent £42.8 million on buybacks and sharpened its manager selection. GCP Infrastructure Investments (LSE:GCP) is celebrating 15 years since IPO, with a total NAV return of around 183%. CEO Phil Kent explains the portfolio spans renewables, PFI assets, and social housing, all backed by long-term public sector revenues. It's a debt-focused, income-first strategy built around capital preservation. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.