Blackbird, Tertiary Minerals, Futura Medical, Arecor Therapeutics, Rainbow Rare Earths

Blackbird PLC (AIM:BIRD, OTC:BBRDF, FRA:FBD) has been picked for Google's Chromebook perks programme, giving its elevate.io editing platform a route to tens of millions of users. A UK test launch is due in October. Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF, FRA:TMU) is preparing to drill deeper at Mushima North in Zambia. It's testing whether its silver-copper discovery extends into a higher-grade sulphide deposit. Arecor Therapeutics PLC (AIM:AREC) has closed its equity raise at £5.13 million after an oversubscribed retail offer. The cash will fund work towards a US phase II trial for its ultra-rapid-acting insulins. Futura Medical PLC (AIM:FUM, OTC:FAMDF, FRA:GYX) has pushed back its sale deadline by around four weeks, citing strong interest.