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Pennpetro Energy plc (LON: PPP), the company focused on developing strategic traditional and transition energy projects, announces a link to the recording of the shareholder call with management on 15 January 2026 at 18.30-19.30 UK time.Richard Spinks, Executive Chairman of Pennpetro Energy, said: "We remain committed to ensuring transparent communications for all shareholders, as demonstrated by our ongoing engagement. We apologies for the slight delay in making this available to shareholders, and we look forward to updating shareholders in due course on the next steps towards returning to trading."For further information, contact:Pennpetro Energy PlcMavriky KaluginRichard Spinks | c/o Camarco +44 (0) 20 3757 4980

Listing of the 21Shares Bitcoin and Gold ETP (‘BOLD’) on the London Stock ExchangeFirst product to be listed combining Bitcoin and GoldLondon Stock Exchange welcomed the listing of the 21shares Bitcoin Gold ETP (BOLD) this week, a new cryptocurrency exchange-traded product developed by 21shares and launched in partnership with ByteTree Asset Management.BOLD is the fifth 21shares cryptocurrency product to be approved by the Financial Conduct Authority for UK retail investors, following the successful listings of the 21shares Bitcoin (ABTC and CBTC) and Ethereum (AETH and ETHC) ETPs. The ETP provides investors with access to both Bitcoin and gold, two globally recognised store-of-value assets, in a single regulated product.The allocation of assets in BOLD is determined monthly based on inverse historical volatility, giving a higher share to the more stable asset. This approach aims to deliver diversification benefits, inflation protection, and a balanced risk profile for investors seeking exposure to the growth potential of Bitcoin while maintaining the stability of gold.BOLD is 100% physically backed by the underlying assets, which are held in cold storage by an institutional-grade custodian, ensuring enhanced security. The ETP trades in GBP under the ticker BOLD and carries a 0.65% annual management fee.Russell Barlow, CEO of 21shares, commented:"BOLD is an exciting new product that aims to offer investors a potential hedge against inflation, exposure to Bitcoin’s growth potential, and the stability of gold. Now that retail investors in the UK have access to crypto ETPs, 21shares is dedicated to delivering a wider selection of innovative regulated products."Charles Morris, Founder and CIO of ByteTree Asset Management, added:"Bitcoin and gold are increasingly viewed as complementary assets in a world of persistent inflation and monetary uncertainty. BOLD applies a disciplined, rules-based approach to combining them, creating a simple and transparent solution for investors seeking diversified exposure to these assets."

Zak Mir talks to Ippolito Cattaneo, CEO of Ajax Resources, as the natural resources investment company announced that it has signed a Heads of Terms to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Pereira Velho Exploração S.A. (“PVESA”), a Brazilian company that owns the Pereira Velho Gold Project in Alagoas State, Brazil.PVESA is wholly owned by entities affiliated with Appian Capital Advisory Limited. Appian holds approximately US$5 billion in assets under management, making it one of the world’s largest dedicated mining-focused private equity groups.Under the Heads of Terms, Appian has agreed to subscribe for the GBP equivalent of US$400,000 in new Ajax ordinary shares, as part of a £1m fundraise.Ippolito Ingo Cattaneo, Chief Executive Officer of Ajax, commented:"We are delighted that Appian, a leading global private equity investor with approximately US$5 billion in assets under management investing exclusively in metals, mining and related natural-resource companies, will become a significant shareholder in Ajax upon completion. This represents a transformational growth opportunity for the Company and an endorsement of our development strategy.The Proposed Acquisition of Pereira Velho is a compelling, scalable gold production opportunity fully aligned with our strategy of acquiring assets with significant unrealised potential on advantageous terms. It has near-surface mineralisation, a strong recent drilling dataset underpinned by approximately US$5 million in historical expenditure, and a prospective resource base, of which only a small portion has been developed, resulting in an Appian in-house mineral resource estimate of approximately 110,000 ounces across the Measured, Indicated and Inferred categories.Pereira Velho is in a proven mining district with strong geological prospectivity. The Project lies approximately 20km east of Appian's former Mineração Vale Verde Serrote operation, which Appian acquired for US$30 million in 2018 and sold for approximately US$420 million in April 2025. This illustrates the region's supportive operating environment and, equally importantly, demonstrates Appian's ability to acquire assets with significant unexploited potential on advantageous terms, coinciding fully with Ajax's core development strategy.With gold prices at or near record levels, we see a clear route for Pereira Velho to achieve its first milestone of 350,000 ounces, as set out in our agreed transaction structure, with the objective of progressing the Proposed Acquisition to a near-term open-pit gold operation with material resource scale growth potential.The new relationship with Appian is of key strategic importance as it will position Ajax to access future opportunities within their extended pipeline of large-scale, high-value projects that fall below their scale thresholds, benefitting from Appian's industry-leading geological, technical, legal and financial evaluation capabilities.The potential acquisition of Pereira Velho represents a significant foundation in Ajax's journey of high-impact growth as we embark on resource definition at the Eureka Project, with a maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate to be published in the first half of 2026, and advance several other acquisition opportunities, some of which have already been disclosed and others that will follow in 2026."

Achilles Northern Zone Delivers Exceptional GradesAGC Managing Director, Glen Diemar, said, “These new results are truly exceptional and further enhance the value being delivered by consistent follow-up drilling. This intersection in A3RCD086 of 6m at 2,474g/t AgEq ranks as one of our best holesat Achilles to date. To receive these results at a time when the silver price is hitting new highs is serendipitous.”“Our aim this year was to keep the diamond drill rig in locations with potential for very high grades, and to enhance our knowledge of the geology and the structural complexity at Achilles. This strategy is paying off.”“The high-grade northern area is now shaping-up as a coherent zone that spans 150m in length and over 250m in depth. This zone remains open and assays are pending for another 11 holes within this area and we eagerly await those results.”OverviewA new high-grade discovery at the Achilles Northern Zone is reshaping how we think about the district and the company exploring it. Over the past 18 months we've methodically expanded the footprint with targeted drilling and the results are delivering exceptionally high grades near surface and at depth. This is not just a single zone of interest; it is part of a long, polymetallic corridor with proven mining history and significant upside for growth.Systematic drilling has outlined a continuous panel of mineralisation roughly 7,800 metres long and currently tested to depths of 250 to 300 metres. Within that trend we have identified discrete, very high-grade pods that stand out from the background mineralisation and could materially add value if they continue to replicate along strike and at depth."We've discovered a panel of mineralization about 7,800 metres long, currently down to about 250 to 300 metres depth."High-grade interceptsSome of the standout assays include very strong near-surface and deep intercepts. One surface interval returned:"Five metres at 19 grams gold and 50 grams silver right at surface."Deeper drilling has also hit a pronounced high-grade pocket. A recent hole (hole 86) returned a deeper multi-metre, very high-grade interval that, on a silver-equivalent basis, sits in the multiple-thousands of grams per tonne range. These concentrated pockets are exactly the kind of zones where ounces can be added quickly and economically.How this fits within the broader districtThe Achilles trend sits inside a long, established polymetallic district with roughly 150 years of mining history. The district runs for some 250 kilometres and is renowned for multi-commodity deposits. Being polymetallic means the project can be positioned to take advantage of whatever metal cycles are strongest—copper, silver or gold—without needing to change the fundamental geology of the asset.Recent drilling and the maiden resourceOver the past six weeks a focused program of 14 holes concentrated on expanding the northern high-grade pod. While we will publish a maiden mineral resource before Christmas, several of these latest holes are likely to come in after the resource cut-off and represent upside for subsequent updates.Where this could take the companyA small-cap company can transform quickly when it proves up high-grade, scalable mineralisation in a favourable district. The combination of near-surface high grades, a long mineralised corridor and a polymetallic mix supports a trajectory from smaller market capitalisation to a more substantial mid-tier exploration/development story—provided further drilling and resource definition continue to deliver.Next steps Finalise and publish the maiden mineral resource before Christmas. Continue infill and step-out drilling to convert high-grade pods into the resource and test along strike and to depth. Assess metallurgical characteristics and potential preliminary economic pathways for a polymetallic operation. Maintain district consolidation and allocate exploration capital to other nearby targets to build long-term longevity. Final noteThese results are encouraging and demonstrate how targeted exploration, focused on high-potential pods within a larger mineralised system, can create meaningful value. The polymetallic nature of the system provides strategic flexibility and potential leverage to different commodity cycles.Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Conduct your own research and consult qualified professionals before making investment decisions.