could ASX have missed the importance of US EPA announcement...

could ASX have missed the importance of US EPA announcement ?
29.25/0.378=0.7738 Fri close on AIM
some snippets from UK


http://www.axl.co.uk/LSE/EQUITIES/VTI.asp
Price: 29.25 (11JUN)
Bid: Closed
Offer: Closed
Chg (%): 1.25 (4.46%)
High: 29.25
Low: 26.75
Volume: 6837857
Close: 29.25
52 Wk High: 30
52 Wk Low: 7.875
Currency: GBX
Last Chg: Fri-11-Jun-2004
Chg Time: 17:34:05



AFX News Feed

Sunday, 06/06/04, 12:43
VIROTEC (talk co. will announce the winning of a couple of contracts over the next month or so);


Monday, 07/06/04, 10:39
Nomura reiterates 'buy' Virotec International 22-1/4 up 1-3/4

Monday, 07/06/04, 17:13
And talk of upcoming contract wins in the weekend press helped Virotec shares take on 2-1/2 pence to 23.

Thursday, 10/06/04, 15:40
Virotec says US EPA confirms long term efficacy of ViroMine reagent

LONDON (AFX) - Virotec International Ltd said the US Environment Protection Agency has confirmed the long term efficacy of the ViroMine reagent developed from Bauxsol technology.
Executive chairman, Brian Sheeran said: "Virotec has patiently awaited the results of these independent trials for over three years and they exceed our highest expectations."

According to Virotec, the EPA, in a letter stated that ViroMine reagents may have several potential applications at the Gilt Edge Mine and possibly at other mine sites similarly affected by problems associated with acid rock drainage.

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Thursday, 10/06/04, 17:11
Virotec International closed up 5-1/4 pence at 28, after it said that the US EPA has confirmed the efficacy of the ViroMine reagent developed from Bauxsol technology, to treat mine sites affected by problems associated with acid rock drainage.

Thursday, 10/06/04, 17:34
Move to profit at the half-way mark; H2 trading begun 'strongly' Virotec International 28 up 5-1/4


http://www.citywire.co.uk/
1. Edmond Jackson: Virotec still one for the speculator
Independent News : Business, 10 June 2004
News out this afternoon from speciality chemicals company Virotec about trials in the US shows that patience is definitely a virtue we've been waiting for information for three years now.


2. Where to invest and still have a clear conscience
Independent Money : Personal Finance, 29 May 2004
Doubts over the profitability of ethical investments are quashed by funds' returns, says Jenne Mannion


3. Property tycoons get environmental with Virotec
Independent News : Business, 09 September 2003
Property tycoons Nick Leslau and Nigel Wray have cropped up with stakes in mine decontamination company Virotec International following its recent 14p share placing.



Geoff Foster, Daily Mail
11 June 2004
A Numis buy recommendation following strong affirmation of its Bauxol technology by the US Environmental Protection Agency lifted Virotec International 5 1/4p to 28p. Bauxol, or 'red mud', is used to treat mine sites affected by problems associated with acid rock drainage.