Lamprell (LON:LAM) has received a new contract award from Greatship Global Energy Services, based in Singapore, for the construction and delivery of a completely outfitted and equipped, LeTourneau designed, self-elevating Mobile Offshore Drilling Platform of a Super 116E Class design.
Shanks Group (LON:SKS) announced that Shanks Waste Management Ltd (Shanks) has entered into a teaming agreement with Babcock International (Babcock) in respect of the Wakefield Waste Management PFI Project.
Croda International (LON:CRDA) said that its profits before tax, exceptional items from continuing operations jumped 78.1% to £192.3 million in 2010.
Genus (LON:GNS) reported that revenues in the six months to 31 December climbed 14% to £153.2 million, while pre-tax profits rose 23% to £19.1 million.
Dragon Oil (LON:DGO) said that revenues in 2010 jumped 25% to US$780.4 million. Basic earnings per share rose 49% to 74.9 US cents.
Baobab Resources (LON:BAO) said that analytical results have been returned from a three hole reverse circulation drilling cross section located in Block 1, the southernmost portion of the South Zone prospect. A broad, 140m wide, body of heavily mineralised magnetite is being delineated.
"We are pleased to advise shareholders that all areas drilled to date have delineated substantially wider zones of mineralisation than anticipated.
"Following earlier positive results, Baobab's exploration management team has designed an expansion drilling programme to test continuations of the ore zones," said managing director of Baobab Ben James.
Minera IRL (LON:MIRL) announced the results of scout drilling at the Pan de Azucar prospect in Patagonia, Argentina. Best holes into the vein structure include PDA-D10-005 with 3.25 meters grading 5.51g/t gold and 5.55 g/t silver, including 0.7 meters of 15.5g/t gold and 21.4 meters silver, PDA-D10-021 with 5.0 meters grading 3.48 g/t gold and 7.98 g/t silver, and PDA-10-019 with 1.98 meters grading 3.51g/t gold and 8.28 g/t silver.
Anglo Asian Mining (LON:AAZ) has submitted a notice of discovery for gold on its Gosha contract area, planning further exploration to confirm a small gold deposit with production potential.
Condor Resources (LON:CNR) announced that the Nicaraguan Ministry of Energy and Mines has now approved the transfer of concessions between Condor and B2Gold Corp. La India and Espinito San Pablo concessions are now registered in the name of La India Gold S.A. which is 80% owned by Condor and 20% owned by B2Gold. The Cerro Quiroz concession is now registered in the name of Cerro Quiroz Gold S.A. which is 80% owned by B2Gold and 20% by Condor.
Camco International (LON:CAO) announced its 2010 results. The company made profits of €10.1 million after posting a €10.9 million loss in 2009 as revenues climbed from €27.8 million to €30 million.
Ovoca Gold (LON:OVG) has appointed Kenneth Kuchling as a non-executive director with effect from 1 March 2011.
Fusion IP (LON:FIP) said that its portfolio company Magnomatics has appointed the former President of Rolls Royce Gas Turbine Operations, Dr. Michael Lloyd, as Chairman, with immediate effect.
Pan African Resources (LON:PAF) reported that its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 51% to £12.95 million in the six months to 31 December as revenues jumped 32% to £38.33 million.