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LONDON - Kendrick Resources Plc announced a strategic pivot toward copper and gold projects in Southern Africa while maintaining its Airijoki vanadium project in Sweden, according to the company’s interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The mining exploration company reported a reduced loss after tax of £128,000 for the period, down from £239,000 in the same period last year. Cash reserves stood at approximately £9,000 at period end, compared to £18,000 at the end of December 2024.
Executive Chairman Colin Bird cited "poor fundamentals for nickel with the supply/demand position put out of equilibrium by activities in Southeast Asia" as a key factor behind the company’s decision to discontinue its nickel projects in Norway and Sweden.
During the period, Kendrick acquired an option over the Bluefox exploration project in Northwest Zambia, which the company has since exercised. The project is located within the External Fold and Thrust Belt that hosts significant copper deposits in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
"The Company is currently investigating a number of ventures to enhance its southern Africa portfolio in commodities which have a real future; brownfields or production in jurisdictions which are supportive of mining," Bird stated in the press release.
Despite challenges in the vanadium market, the company remains committed to its Airijoki vanadium project in Sweden, which contains an inferred mineral resource of 44.3 million tonnes at 0.4% V2O5 grade. Bird noted that Airijoki "has the potential to add 50% more ore to its inventory."
The company raised £107,500 before expenses in February 2025 through the issue of 43 million new ordinary shares at 0.25 pence each. Bird subscribed for 8 million shares, representing 18.6% of the proceeds.
Based on the press release statement, Kendrick is actively seeking additional funding to support its working capital needs and new project acquisitions.
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