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EXECUTIVE CHANGES: M&C Saatchi hires Channel 4 marketing chief as CEO

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Belluscura shares up as wraps up TMT takeover

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Friday.

Bens Creek inks new working capital facility after tough start to 2024

(Alliance News) - Bens Creek Group PLC said that operational challenges over the recent period had impacted the company's cash flow, forcing it to update funding arrangements with its largest shareholder.

Bens Creek CEO to step down, secures new loan with major shareholder

(Sharecast News) - Coal mine owner Bens Creek revealed on Friday that chief executive Adam Wilson will step down from the role and said it had arranged a new loan with major shareholder Avani.

IN BRIEF: Bens Creek quarterly production grows by more than half

Bens Creek Group - owner of a metallurgical coal mine in the US state of West Virginia - Produces 112,342 clean tons of metallurgical coal between October 1 and December 31, reflecting a 53% increase from 73,655 tons in the same period in 2022. Says it was restricted in production in November and December because of a slowdown in the availability of trains in the quarter, particularly in December, which saw a build-up in inventory to around 90,000 tons. This was then reduced to less than 60,000 tons after some deliveries were completed. Notes that the reduced availability of trains was due to coal handling capacity issues at the Port of Norfolk. Chief Executive Officer Adam Wilson says: "This increased production is further enhanced by the reduction of costs per ton from June 2023, and the recent rebound in the metallurgical coal price from its lows of USD191 in August 2023 to USD250 at the current time."

London close: Stocks slip as US jobless claims top expectations

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a modest decline on Thursday, as the day unfolded with a pronounced lack of significant market-moving developments.

London midday: Stocks reverse gains to turn lower at lunchtime

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets had turned negative by lunchtime on Thursday, reflecting a subdued trading environment during the typically quiet period between Christmas and New Year.

Bens Creek losses widen as it maintains operational progress

(Sharecast News) - North American metallurgical coal miner Bens Creek reported a significant first-half milestone on Thursday, as it produced 204,998 tons of clean metallurgical coal, marking a 105% increase compared to the same period last year.

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Zanaga powers up in the Republic of Congo

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Thursday.

Bens Creek shares fall as interim loss widens; revenue jumps

(Alliance News) - Bens Creek Group PLC shares dropped early Thursday, after it reported that its interim loss widened on higher costs.

IN BRIEF: Bens Creek shares up as agrees coal sale to Avani Resources

Bens Creek Group PLC - Owner of a metallurgical coal mine in the US state of West Virginia - Sass wholly-owned subsidiary Bens Creek Operations WV LLC agrees with Bens Creek's largest shareholder Avani Resources Pte to deliver three unit trains comprising a total of 33,000 short tons of Bens Creek High Vol B metallurgical coal. Says the delivery of the coal is expected to be made, subject to train delays, no later than the end of January. Says this sale is in addition to "existing and ongoing business". Says the coal is being purchased by Avani at a price which is "in line with current market rates for the sale and purchase of High Vol B coal" and that the quality of the coal will be "in keeping with standard production" from the Bens Creek mine. Says this agreement follows on from Avani entering into a non-exclusive sales and marketing agreement, as announced in July. Bens Creek Chief Executive Officer Adam Wilson says: "We are delighted to book our first trade with Avani. It demonstrates their ongoing commitment to the business, and it is the first step to what will, we hope, become a burgeoning and profitable partnership."

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Bens Creek reports strong upswing in coal production

(Sharecast News) - North American metallurgical coal miner Bens Creek Group reported a substantial increase in production for the six months ended 30 September on Wednesday.

IN BRIEF: Bens Creek shares rise as produces more metallurgical coal

Bens Creek Group PLC - Owner of a metallurgical coal mine in the US state of West Virginia - Produces 50,100 tonnes of metallurgical coal in September, up sharply from 17,630 tonnes a year prior, and 17% higher than 42,691 tonnes in August. For the six-month period to September 30, coal output more than doubles to 204,998 tonnes from 99,928 tonnes year-on-year. Bens Creek expects October production to rise from September. Chief Executive Officer Adam Wilson says: "With both highwall miners now in full operation the company expects to be able to continue the growth in production into the next quarter. This increased production is further enhanced by the reduction of costs per ton from June 2023, and the recent rebound in the met coal price from its lows of USD191 in August 2023 to USD238 at the current time."

EARNINGS: Bens Creek sees "difficult" year; Challenger swings to loss

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News: