Directa Plus Share Discussion Threads

[paulboz] 10/1/2022 09:24

Any ideas on why the share price is falling? As the recent placing was done at 150p anything below that would seem to be good value.This company does seem to overly drift downwards on no news.

[pandeck] 04/1/2022 13:02

Re post 466. Just for clarity:

[terry topper] 15/12/2021 17:39

This could be a small and unwelcome negative for DCTA.
It is however, a huge negative, for certain other quoted so-called graphene businesses where masks appear to be an important source of revenues (indeed the only important source).

[waldron] 15/12/2021 17:20

ench health agency advises against FFP2 masks over graphene content

Anses reports a ‘lack of information’ surrounding the toxicity of this substance in the long term

15 December 2021

A French health agency has advised against the use of FFP2 masks because of their graphene content

By Emma Morgan

France’s main health advice agency is recommending definitively that people avoid using FFP2 face masks over concerns about the graphene contained within them.

The Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire (Anses) agency says there is a “lack of information on the graphene used by manufacturers and the toxicity of this substance, particularly in the long term.”

Available data “does not foreground any worrying situations concerning exposure” to the graphene content, but Anses states that it is “impossible to evaluate the health risk” and therefore sensible to withdraw the masks as a precaution.

The sale of FFP2 masks, which can be recognised by their more structured, pointed shape, had already been temporarily suspended in France in May.

Read more: Hospital face masks recalled in France due to potential toxic risk

These masks contain nanographene, which is made up of nanoscopic flakes of carbon. These tiny particles have antiviral properties, which is why they have been used during the Covid pandemic, but there are concerns that they could potentially cause lung problems.

However, the lack of available data means that this has not been confirmed.

“Anses recommends that public authorities favour the sale or distribution of masks without graphene,” the agency said in a statement.

The potential risks associated with masks containing graphene were first highlighted in April by authorities in Canada, who withdrew those made by the Chinese company Shandong Shengquan New Materials from circulation.

However, Canada had eventually reauthorised the use of these masks in July, having decided that there were no proven risks.

Anses has also stated that studies on the surgical masks which are in general use in France have provided “reassuring results.”

“Exposure to the chemical substances found in these masks does not exceed healthy limits,” Anses said, adding that this “guarantees the absence of public health risks when these substances are inhaled or in contact with the skin.”

[terry topper] 15/12/2021 08:50

Must have been a very positive presentation to the institutions for the placing.

[bbluesky] 15/12/2021 08:41

TT that sounds a sensible strategy. Definitly a very interesting company, which could have significant impact on the enviroment, so very much a long term runner. Looks to be out of the blocks this morning.

[terry topper] 14/12/2021 13:02

Agreed re when to sell - hopefully it's a 'forever' stock albeit taking a few profits every now and again into a rising price.

[bad gateway] 13/12/2021 21:00

Cenkos have updated their research after the raise. They've upped their target to 280p and have gone quite indepth into what the cash was for.
Large portion seems to be for Setcar and its growth which they're quite excited about.
Well worth the read though it does leave one wondering when if ever its actually time to sell these?

[beergut] 10/12/2021 13:42

And up 4.5p today.

Must be some good news coming

[bad gateway] 09/12/2021 12:47

Nice placing price. Good to see current investors not getting shafted.

[terry topper] 01/12/2021 13:25

More 'bread on the water' - although it is just a collaboration at the moment, there is a clarity in DCTA's RNS that is sadly lacking in announcements from a certain other graphene company!

"If the initial collaboration is successful and the technical results envisaged are achieved, the two companies will negotiate a technical and commercial partnership agreement."

[dogwalker] 29/11/2021 09:07

They seem to have a lot of bread on the water, besides oil so to speak, because of these modest contracts. So one day, who knows,we'll see ....a big fish !Or two.

[beergut] 29/11/2021 07:51

More good news this morning, but why are all the contracts £100,000 or £300,000.

Can this company not get a £10 million pound contract for something.

Would make a nice change

[bbluesky] 24/11/2021 09:58

Or was it on the LSE!

[bbluesky] 24/11/2021 09:51

Well done to someone who some time ago suggested this on the thread. Maybe it made a difference! A big plus.

[dogwalker] 24/11/2021 09:48

'Green Economy mark' - today's RNS. That's something , isn't it? Great.

[terry topper] 17/11/2021 23:25

The comments on the VRS fanboys forum are beyond belief - the level of gullibility is extraordinary - it really is like a cult.

[babbler] 17/11/2021 20:05

Amazing how much DCTA has going for it yet the crowd chase spikes in VRS. lol.

[terry topper] 16/11/2021 15:51

Babbler - if it's anything like VRS's other collaborations it will come to nothing.

[babbler] 16/11/2021 14:34

yeah if they want to be spiked.

[9degrees] 16/11/2021 14:03

guess some will now switch from here to VRS?

[babbler] 16/11/2021 12:58

lol sdry chose vrs. Shame they haven't heard of DCTA who have superior garments and experience. Hey ho.

[terry topper] 15/11/2021 16:52

Monday 15 November 2021 13:30:00 - GlobeNewswire Inc.
BREA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire – Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen”; or the “Company”;), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, is pleased to announce today that the company closed purchase of the Tunica, Mississippi, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center (AMEC) without any debt and will begin ramp-up of hiring for the initial set of skilled trades and support staff. AMEC is in Robinsonville, Mississippi, which is located in Tunica County, and approximately 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee.

Mullen’s previously announced plans on Nov. 5 to build out another 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing space to support class 1 and class 2 EV cargo vans and the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover at AMEC. The facility currently occupies 124,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The total available land on the property is over 100 acres. On the expanded site, Mullen plans to build a body shop, fully automated paint shop and a general assembly shop.

Mullen’s commitment to the facility is strong and growing with hiring ramp-up now beginning for initial workers to support the initial preproduction build of class 1 and class 2 EV Cargo Vans.

“This is a milestone for Mullen,” stated David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive. “We now own this facility free and clear, with no associated debt or financial obligations on the property. AMEC is a tremendous asset for the company, and we are proud to begin hiring and build-out of the Tunica facility.”

Mullen will debut to the world, for the first time, the FIVE EV Crossover on Nov. 17, 2021, at the Los Angeles International Auto Show (LAIAS). The FIVE will debut in the South Hall on Day One of international media and press days. The FIVE will continue on display in the South Hall during the consumer days of the show, Nov. 19-28, 2021. Mullen will display multiple variants of the FIVE model while also showcasing powertrain, battery and charging technology.

The FIVE is built on an EV crossover skateboard platform that offers multiple powertrain configurations and trim levels in a svelte design that is “Strikingly DifferentTM” and exciting to experience in person. Learn more about the Mullen FIVE at MullenUSA.com.