Proactive - Interviews for investors

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd (TSX-V:HIVE, NASDAQ:HIVE, FRA:YO0, BVC:HIVECO) President & CEO Aydin Kilic talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s expansion into AI-powered robotics and the growth of its global GPU cloud infrastructure. Kilic discussed HIVE’s collaboration with AMC Robotics, a company developing security-focused robotic dogs powered by advanced AI vision systems. The partnership highlights how HIVE’s GPU cloud infrastructure can support complex video processing requirements for moving robotic cameras. The CEO explained that the company has been steadily expanding its GPU and cloud offerings over the past three years. A recent milestone includ...

Summit Royalties (TSX-V:SUM, OTCQB:SUMMF) CEO Drew Clark talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest acquisition and the strategy behind building a diversified precious metals royalty portfolio. Clark explained that Summit Royalties is a relatively new entrant into the precious metals royalty sector, founded roughly a year ago after acquiring a portfolio of cash-flowing royalties and streams from IAMGOLD. Despite only trading publicly for a few months, the company is already cash-flow positive and actively expanding its portfolio. A key development discussed in the interview is Summit’s acquisition of a 1% NSR royalty on Newmont’s Saddle...

Northstar Gold Corp CEO Brian Fowler joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss results from a recently completed seven-hole, 1,204-metre Zone 2 definition drill program at the company’s Cam Copper Mine located southeast of Kirkland Lake. Fowler explained the drilling campaign, completed in December, was designed to support preparation of a NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate. The work will also contribute to an evaluation of Reasonable Prospects for Eventual Economic Extraction for the Cam Copper Surgical Mining Project being conducted by consortium partner Micon International Limited. Zone 2 definition drilling confirmed the presence of a high-grade polymetallic volcanogenic ma...

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has secured a three-year 3D model e-commerce subscription agreement valued at approximately $175,000 for its ARitize3D platform. Gappelberg said the agreement covers 3D product modeling, augmented reality e-commerce visualization, hosting, and platform integration services for roughly 2,500 SKUs. Under the contract terms, Nextech3D.ai will deliver 36 months of ARitize3D platform hosting and visualization services, with payments of about $58,000 per year over the three-year period. The company continues to operate its 3D modeling and AR e-commerce solutions business alongside its primary strategic focus on AI-powered...

Pineapple Financial Inc CEO Shubha Dasgupta joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s comprehensive operational restructuring as part of its 2026 Core Mortgage Platform strategy. Dasgupta explained that the structural reset is designed to materially reduce Pineapple’s fixed cost base while strengthening operating leverage as the company enters its next phase of growth. To date, approximately $1.33 million (C$1.8 million) in annualized cost savings have already been implemented and are expected to be reflected in the company’s run-rate by March 31, 2026. The remaining savings are currently being executed. In total, the restructuring initiatives are expected to reduce annual operat...

Faron Pharmaceuticals Limited (AIM:FARN) CEO Dr Juho Jalkanen talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s planned €40 million rights offering and the next development stage for its lead immunotherapy candidate, bexmarilimab. Jalkanen explained that the planned capital raise comes at what he described as a pivotal stage for the company. The AIM and Nasdaq-listed Finnish biotech has completed an open-label phase I/II trial evaluating bexmarilimab in patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), which produced encouraging results. The company is now preparing to advance the program into a blinded, randomised phase II trial, considered the gold standard in phar...

ACG Metals Ltd (LSE:ACG, OTC:ACGAF) Chairman and CEO Artem Volynets talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about progress at the company’s Gediktepe project in Turkey, alongside Vice President of Projects Graeme Rapley. The discussion focused on construction progress, the impact of geopolitical volatility on operations, and the company’s production outlook as it advances the Sulphide Expansion. Volynets explained that despite heightened geopolitical concerns in global markets, operations at Gediktepe have not been affected. The project is located in Western Turkey, far from regional tensions, allowing the company to continue development without disruption. He noted that the company is c...

1911 Gold Corp (TSX-V:AUMB, OTCQB:AUMBF, FRA:2KY) CEO Shaun Heinrichs talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest drilling results at the company’s True North project and what they mean for plans to restart mining operations. Heinrichs explained that the underground drill program, which began in the fall, has already completed more than 10,000 metres of drilling and is now beginning to deliver a steady stream of assay results. The drilling focused on two key target areas that could support bulk sampling and test mining activities planned for 2026. The results helped confirm the company’s geological model while also tigh...

AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Inc (TSX-V:AMT, OTCQB:AMTFF) CEO Jeff Morgan talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategy to scale used vehicle leasing across the United States and how proprietary fintech technology could help unlock a major opportunity in automotive finance. Morgan, a 33-year veteran of the automotive leasing industry based in Fort Worth, Texas, explained that AmeriTrust is aiming to address a major gap in the market. While leasing represents roughly 25% of financed new vehicles in the United States, the used vehicle leasing segment accounts for only about 1% of the market. AmeriTrust operates a finance company in...

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) CEO Simon Deacon talked with Proactive's Stepuen Gunnion about the company’s latest acquisitions, including the strategic purchase of Injectaclad, and how the deal positions the group for growth in the passive fire protection market. Deacon described the move as transformational for the group, explaining that the acquisitions strengthen the company’s contract electronics manufacturing division while also enabling the expansion of its passive fire protection offering. The Injectaclad technology plays a central role in this strategy, providing a patented graphite sealant material designed to prevent fire and smoke from spreading thro...

Active Energy Group PLC (AIM:AEG, OTCQB:ATGVF) CEO Paul Elliott talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a transaction to acquire a live grid connection site in Abu Dhabi for a total of £2 million, subject to due diligence. Elliott explained that power availability across global markets, including the UAE, is becoming increasingly constrained. Because of this, Active Energy is focusing on acquiring sites where grid connections are already in place. According to Elliott, this approach allows the company to bypass the lengthy process of securing new power allocations and associated infrastructure development. “Our strategy is to secure the power and lan...

Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd (LSE:RBW, OTC:RBWRF, FRA:RR1) CEO George Bennett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s Uberaba rare earths project in Brazil and why an economic assessment suggests it could replicate the success of the company’s Phalaborwa project. Bennett explained that the project benefits from a unique approach to rare earth extraction. Instead of traditional mining, Rainbow plans to recover rare earth elements from phosphogypsum residue generated during phosphoric acid production at Mosaic’s fertiliser operations in Brazil. This process eliminates many of the typical mining steps such as drilling, blasting and crushing, helpin...

Great Southern Copper PLC (LSE:GSCU, FRA:E9E) CEO Sam Garrett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest drilling results at the Mostaza discovery within its Cerro Negro project in Chile. Garrett discussed a new drill hole intersecting copper grades of up to 6.55%, alongside strong silver values, highlighting the continued success of the company’s exploration program. Garrett said the result confirms a significant step-out from earlier drilling and supports the company’s geological model along the Mostaza fault trend. The hole was drilled roughly 400 metres south of previous drilling, demonstrating that the same style of minera...

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Management chairman Steven Marshall talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategy, portfolio performance and growth outlook alongside Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd (LSE:CORD, FRA:86L) CFO Andrew Ewe. Marshall discussed the strategic importance of the company’s plan to migrate its listing to the UK Official List and potentially enter the FTSE 250. The move is expected to increase visibility and accessibility for investors. He explained that after nearly five years of building a diversified portfolio and delivering strong growth, the company believes it has the track record to support the transition. Ewe also highlighted key...

Solvonis Therapeutics PLC (LSE:SVNS) CEO Anthony Tennyson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s decision to select SVN-114 as the lead candidate in its post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) discovery programme and the opportunity the therapy could present if successfully developed. Tennyson explained that the decision followed pharmacological studies conducted by Evotec, which showed that SVN-114 provides balanced modulation across several important neurological systems. According to Tennyson, the compound influences serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline receptors, which are all associated with mood, emotional processing and social behaviour. These systems play a significant role in the brain mechanisms involved in PT...

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a major milestone for the company as it delivered its first commercial batch of Stereax electrodes to manufacturing partner Cirtec Medical. The development represents an important step in Ilika’s transition from a technology development company to a commercial supplier in the fast-growing medical device battery market. Purdy explained that the order marks the company’s first revenue-generating product supply for Stereax technology, signalling early progress on the path to commercialisation. As Purdy noted, “what we're announcing today is that we've fulfilled that i...

Rome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR, FRA:33R) CEO Paul Barrett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's decision to expand its exploration portfolio into Canada through an option agreement covering early-stage licences in New Brunswick, close to the historic Mount Pleasant deposit. Barrett explained that while Rome Resources remains primarily focused on advancing its tin projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the company was attracted to the geological potential of the New Brunswick region. The licences cover more than 100 square kilometres and include the Three Lakes and Schoullar Mountain projects, positioned within a mineralised system known for tin...

Coiled Therapeutics (AIM:COIL) co-founder and incoming executive chair Dr Sotirios Stergiopoulos talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s planned market debut via a reverse takeover by Roquefort Therapeutics PLC (LSE:ROQ) and the progress of its clinical-stage oncology asset AO-252. Stergiopoulos explained that the transaction will see A2A Pharmaceuticals license AO-252 to Roquefort Therapeutics, with the combined entity eventually adopting the Coiled Therapeutics name. The deal also includes an £8.5 million capital raise, with the majority of the funds allocated to advancing the ongoing clinical study of AO-252. The company’s immediate focus is expanding the current Phase...

Pan African Resources PLC (LSE:PAF, OTCQX:PAFRY, JSE:PAN) CEO Cobus Loots talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s decision to acquire Emmerson Resources and move to full ownership of the Tennant Creek gold project in Australia. Loots explained that consolidating the asset under one entity removes the complexities of the joint venture and allows Pan African to accelerate development and exploration across the highly prospective district. Pan African already owns 75% of the Tennant Creek joint venture, and Loots said bringing Emmerson into the group simplifies the structure and provides strategic flexibility for future growth. According to Lo...

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT, FRA:BYA1) CEO Francesco Gardin talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest progress in deploying its technology for bitcoin mining, including receiving its first mining rig and the integration of its Method C AI Oracle. Gardin explained that the rig is currently undergoing testing in Oregon before being shipped to the company’s Milan laboratory. The testing process ensures the system meets specifications before it is transported internationally. According to Gardin, “right now the mining rig is in Oregon and is being tested by our staff there… and we are about to ship...

Fineqia International Inc (CSE:FNQ) senior associate Matteo Greco talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s February report on crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), which revealed a sharp decline in assets under management during the month amid broader weakness in the digital asset market. Greco explained that crypto ETP AUM dropped around 21% in February, marking the steepest monthly decline since mid-2022. However, he stressed that the drop was largely driven by market price movements rather than significant investor withdrawals. A key factor was the timing mismatch between crypto markets and ETP trading hours, as a major sell-off occurred during th...

Nextech3D.AI (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF, FRA:1SS) CEO Evan Gappelberg talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong start to 2026, highlighting accelerating enterprise adoption of its AI-powered event technology platform and growing demand for AI-driven event infrastructure. Gappelberg explained that the company has already signed dozens of new customer contracts early in the year, reflecting strong momentum in the market. Importantly, these agreements represent new customers, while Nextech3D.ai continues to generate additional revenue from renewals and expansions within its existing client base. He told Proactive that adoption trends are shifting as enterprise clients move be...

Ideal Power Inc (NASDAQ:IPWR, FRA:5ILA) CEO David Somo talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategy to accelerate the commercialization of its B-TRAN technology and the key opportunities emerging across multiple high-growth markets. Somo explained that one of the first priorities since stepping into the CEO role has been strengthening the company’s commercial infrastructure. Ideal Power is expanding its global sales capability, including the addition of a sales leader in Asia and plans to add another applications manager in the region. The company is also recruiting a European sales leader to support multinational customers and thos...

Fast Track Group CEO Harris Lim joined Steve Darling from Proactive o discuss the company’s evolving strategy as it transitions from a traditional concert organiser into a broader entertainment media and tour management business. Fast Track Group, which listed on Nasdaq in May 2025, initially built its reputation organising live concerts across Asia. Lim explained that the company is now repositioning itself to capture larger opportunities within the global entertainment sector by expanding into artist management, brand partnerships, and international tour development. “We don't just want to bring a one once, one time, one off concert into every country that we g...

Regan Capital chief investment officer Skyler Weinand talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about how rising interest rates, inflation, and global volatility are shaping opportunities in the fixed income market, particularly within residential mortgage-backed securities. Weinand explained that much of the traditional fixed income universe still carries significant interest-rate risk due to longer duration. He noted that the duration on the US. Aggregate fixed income index is around six years, meaning even modest changes in rates can have a meaningful impact on investor portfolios. As Weinand stated, “one percentage point move higher in interest rates equals a 6% loss.” The discussion also expl...

Medicus Pharma CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide additional details from the company’s Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) evaluating the safety and efficacy of its Doxorubicin Microneedle Array (D-MNA) for the non-invasive treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma. The data showed the strongest treatment response in the 200-microgram cohort, which achieved 73% clinical clearance and 40% histological clearance at Day 57. The results highlight the therapeutic potential of the company’s SkinJect platform, which uses microneedle technology to deliver chemotherapy directly into skin lesions without surgery. According to Medicus Pharma, the findings are particularly notable given the device-based mechanism of S...

American Resources Corp Executive Vice President Mark LaVerghetta joined Steve Darling to announce that the company’s subsidiary ReElement Technologies has expanded its pre-processing capabilities with the procurement of additional equipment and processing capacity at its Indiana facility. The new processing line significantly enhances the capabilities of Electrified Materials Corporation, enabling it to aggregate, process, and condition magnet materials as well as copper, aluminum, and ferrous metals recovered from end-of-life products and manufacturing scrap. These materials include rare earth element (REE) and other critical mineral feedstocks that will be conditioned into optimal forms for refining. Conditioned rare earth and critical mi...

London BTC Company Ltd (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF) CEO Hewie Rattray talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategy of adding gold exploration to complement its Bitcoin-focused treasury and mining operations. Rattray explained how the company is positioning itself to navigate market uncertainty while maintaining its core exposure to Bitcoin. During the interview, Rattray outlined why London BTC sees gold as a strategic hedge. As he explained, the company remains committed to Bitcoin while also exploring opportunities that could generate new catalysts for investors. He noted that Bitcoin and gold share certain characteristics as alternative assets, saying the tw...

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has expanded its technology into new event market verticals while implementing a 20%–30% enterprise price increase across select offerings. Management believes these strategic moves will help drive revenue growth, improve operating efficiency, and support the company’s path toward sustained profitability. Gappelberg explained that Nextech3D.ai operates a unified, AI-driven Events Operating System that integrates event registration, ticketing, interactive mapping, engagement analytics, and AI automation for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. By broadening the platform’s reach, the company believes it can significantly expand its total...

Medicus Pharma CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has released topline results from its Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) evaluating the safety and efficacy of its Doxorubicin Microneedle Array (D-MNA) for the non-invasive treatment of basal cell carcinoma of the skin. The company believes the topline data are not only positive but “decision-grade,” meaning they could support an End-of-Phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the first half of 2026 and help accelerate potential partnering discussions. Bokhari explained that the SKNJCT-003 clinical trial was designed as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, mult...

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT, FRA:BYA1) CEO Francesco Gardin talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest progress surrounding its patent portfolio and the potential impact of its ASIC Ultraboost technology on Bitcoin mining efficiency. During the interview, Gardin explained how patent applications can already be used by a company even before they are formally granted. He noted that once an invention is filed, companies can develop products around the technology and mark them as “patent pending,” which signals to competitors that copying the idea could lead to infringement if the patent is eventually granted. The discus...

Valereum PLC (AQSE:VLRM, FRA:6TJ, OTCQB:VLRMF) CEO Gary Cottle talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s decision to begin cross-trading on the OTCQB market in the United States, describing it as an important step toward a potential major US exchange listing. Cottle explained that expanding access to US investors is part of the company’s broader strategy as it builds toward a possible Nasdaq or NYSE listing. The move gives Valereum greater visibility with American investors while the business continues to develop the scale and revenue base needed for a larger listing. During the interview, Cottle outl...

Galliford Try Holdings PLC (LSE:GFRD, FRA:3WC) Chief Financial Officer Kris Hampson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong half-year results, upgraded 2026 guidance, and a strategic acquisition in the passive fire protection market. The UK tier-one construction group reported its 11th consecutive period of half-year revenue and profit growth. Revenue rose 1.3% to nearly £935 million, while adjusted profit before tax increased more than 20% to £24.7 million, significantly ahead of revenue growth. Adjusted operating margin improved to 3.2%, up from 2.7% at the previous half year. Hampson said: “This is exactly the sort of story that we want to be telling,” highligh...

Infrastructure Capital Advisors CIO Jay Hatfield talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about why listed preferred stocks can be attractive for income-focused investors, and how the current interest-rate backdrop may support the asset class. Hatfield explained that, in his view, preferreds tend to benefit during central bank cutting cycles, because investors can capture both coupon income and potential price appreciation back toward par. He outlined the fund’s focus on US and North American-listed preferred securities, noting that being exchange-listed can mean tighter bid/ask spreads and easier access for investors. Hatfield also contrasted public issuers with private credit markets, saying th...

Buccaneer Energy CEO Paul Welch joined Steve Darling from Proactive to confirm the company has closed a £350,000 fundraise to finance an adjacent producing-well acquisition in East Texas and accelerate its Organic Oil Recovery (OOR) programme. The raise included participation from institutional investor Premier Miton Group plc, alongside directors, management, and existing shareholders. Welch said proceeds will fund the acquisition of a 100% working interest in the Carlisle 1 well in the Fouke area of the Pine Mills field for US$425,000. The well is expected to add approximately 25 barrels of oil per day (bopd) net to Buccaneer’s production. Following completion, the company ant...

Sintana Energy President Eytan Uliel joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the commencement of a major 3D seismic acquisition campaign on AREA OFF-1, offshore Uruguay. The AREA OFF-1 survey is being conducted by contractor Viridien using the BGP Prospector seismic vessel and will cover approximately 4,300 square kilometres. The acquisition program is designed to advance understanding of key offshore prospects and support future exploration decisions. Uliel explained that fieldwork will be carried out over two seasons: February to April 2026 and November 2026 to April 2027. Most of the seismic acquisition relevant to priority prospects is expected to be completed during the first...

Visionary Copper and Gold Mines CEO Max Porterfield joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s ongoing exploration work at the Lamington Project in New Zealand and the encouraging results emerging from its latest drilling program. Porterfield highlighted that Lamington hosts a sizable near-surface deposit containing gold, copper, zinc and silver, which offers strong potential for expansion. The company recently initiated its first modern exploration campaign on the property in roughly two decades, aiming to significantly grow the existing resource base. Early drilling results have already de...

Surge Battery Metals Vice President, Commercial Development Steffen Ball joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s latest progress at its Nevada lithium project and the strategic developments driving its growth. Ball highlighted renewed optimism across the mining sector, particularly in critical minerals, noting stronger engagement from governments and industry stakeholders. He said the energy at this year’s event reflects growing recognition of the importance of securing supply chains for key battery materials. Ball recently joined Surge Battery Metals after working in the automotive industry, incl...

Royal Road Minerals CEO Dr. Tim Coughlin joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s exploration progress in Colombia, including current drilling activities and the broader strategy that has shaped Royal Road’s presence in the country. During the interview, Coughlin explained that Royal Road Minerals has built its Colombian portfolio over several years, beginning with the company’s entry into the country around 2015, just before the 2016 peace process. He noted that the company worked closely with government initiatives and local communities as it established exploration projec...

Riverside Resources Inc CDA CEO John-Mark Staude joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the strong momentum the company is seeing at the PDAC conference and how its project generator model is creating opportunities across multiple commodities. Speaking from the conference floor, Staude highlighted the positive industry sentiment and how that environment benefits Riverside’s partnership-driven strategy. He explained that when activity picks up in the mining sector, it often translates into more deal flow for the company. As he put it, “when there's a buzz in the air...