IP Group, Iofina, Helix Exploration, Shuka Minerals, African Pioneer, Pathos Communications

Hello, you're watching Proactive. Here's a look at some of the small cap companies out with news this Friday morning.

IP Group has put 4 million pounds into a 36 million pound round for portfolio company Microbiotica.

It'll fund phase two trials of a potential ulcerative colitis treatment.

Iofina has commissioned its largest iodine plant yet in the Permian basin. Production should ramp up over the coming weeks.

Helex exploration has won approval to restart Helium production at Rudyard in Montana.

Deliveries should resume within days.

Shuka Minerals rose over 10% after reporting high-grade zinc at its Kabwe project in Zambia.

One hole hit nearly 30% zinc over 6.7 m.

African Pioneer rose 8% after starting a 119 hole drilling program at its Ongombo and Ongiyamo copper projects in Namibia.

It's working towards a new mining operation with Hong Kong Shin High.

And Pathos Communications has been named best newcomer at the Aim Awards 2026.

Its pay on results PR model impressed the judges.

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