SThree rose sharply after a statement from Circle8 Group Inc. confirmed that a possible cash offer has been submitted for the recruitment group. The announcement shifts attention towards the company's strategic position across technology, engineering and science recruitment, with Circle8 Group Inc. highlighting SThree's international operations and established specialist brands as key assets within any potential combination.

KEFI Gold and Copper moved higher after providing a further update on the Tulu Kapi Gold Project, reporting that all affected employees have now been accounted for and that discussions with government authorities, community representatives, contractors, lenders and local investors have reaffirmed support for both the project and its future development. The company also disclosed renewed interest in subsidiary-level preference share funding as it reviews the conditions required before development activities resume.

Applied Nutrition fell following confirmation of a secondary share placing by existing shareholders. The announcement detailed the sale of shares by major holders, marking their first disposal since the company's market debut, while also noting lock-up arrangements on remaining holdings. The transaction leaves the company's operating activities unchanged, with the group neither issuing new shares nor receiving proceeds from the sale.