STOCK WATCH

SCOTGOLD Resources warned its future was in doubt and fresh funds were needed to help it stay afloat after output fell short of expectations. The Scottish Highlands-based silver and gold miner had planned to mine nearly 6,000 tons in February and March. But it only mined 977 tons in February and expects up to 600 in March. There was ‘significant doubt’ over its ability to continue as a going concern in the short term if output remained weak. Shares fell 63.4pc, or 24.1p, to 13.9p.