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Standard Uranium CEO Jon Bey joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s upcoming exploration plans and overall outlook within the uranium sector. Speaking from the OTC Markets Group booth, Bey reflected on the strong investor turnout at recent events, citing “over 10,000 investors over two days” as a sign of growing momentum in the resource space. He outlined the company’s successful pivot in 2023 toward a project generator model, enabling multiple assets to advance with external funding. “We have a great portfolio of 13 projects,” Bey noted, explaining how bringing in partners has allowed Stan...

U.S. Global Investors CEO Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the continued strength in global tourism and how this momentum is being reflected in the performance of the company’s TRIP ETF. Despite persistent negative headlines around the global economy and geopolitical uncertainty, Holmes emphasized that real-world travel demand tells a very different story. He pointed to international tourist arrivals reaching approximately 1.52 billion over the past year, with major travel destinations around the world continuing to experience steady growth. According to Holmes, these figures underscore a global appetite for travel that remains resilient and robust. “The worl...

White Gold Corp CEO David D’Onofrio joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s significant growth plans, as momentum builds in the Yukon’s historic Klondike district. D'Onofrio outlined how White Gold has built on its strong foundation, anchored by a 3-million-ounce high-grade gold resource—the largest in the Yukon. He emphasized, “We are fully funded for the largest exploration program in our company's history,” pointing to a transformative period ahead as the company pushes forward with both deposit expansion and new target exploration. The exploration strategy follows a proven phased approach dev...

Sirios Resources Founder and CEO Dominique Doucet joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s strategic transformation and growth plans for its G2 gold deposit in Quebec. Doucet, who founded Sirios Resources in 1994, reflected on decades of exploration in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Northern Quebec. The company’s flagship G2 deposit, discovered through grassroots exploration, now holds close to 3 million ounces of gold. He described the upcoming merger as the “second life” of the company, a transition that brings in notable figures like mining financier Sean Roosen and engineer Jean-Phi...

Quimbaya Gold Inc CEO Alexandre Boivin joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company's recent drilling results at its flagship Tommy project in Segovia, Colombia. The 24,000-hectare asset is strategically located near established producers such as Aris Mining, highlighting its prospective positioning within a well-known gold district. Boivin shared early results from the initial 5,000-metre drill campaign, noting encouraging grades including widths up to one metre and gold grades reaching 9.8 grams per ton. “What I like is the orientation and the structure of the Aris veins are exactly the same on our asset,” he s...

Metallic Minerals Corp CEO Greg Johnson joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s ongoing momentum as it advances multiple exploration and royalty projects across North America. Johnson highlighted that after years of bear market conditions, the junior mining sector is finally seeing a generational shift — and Metallic Minerals is positioned to benefit. Johnson outlined a busy 2026, building on a significant 2025. “It’s already over a billion pounds of copper, 17 million ounces of silver,” he said, referring to the La Plata project in Colorado, which also includes newly added platinum, palladium and gold ounce...

Mayfair Gold Corp CEO Nicholas Campbell joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s path toward becoming a new Canadian gold producer. Campbell, who took over as CEO about a year ago, highlighted Mayfair’s 4.3-million-ounce resource in Timmins, Ontario, and the clear plan now in place to transition that into production. A key focus has been navigating the permitting process strategically to avoid federal delays. “If you're over 5,000 tonnes per day, you're talking about being ten-plus years out from being able to start production,” Campbell said, emphasizing Mayfair’s provincial route aimed at p...

Libra Energy Materials CEO Koby Kushner joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s unconventional strategy and rapid progress in lithium exploration. Kushner shared that the company was founded in 2023 during a downturn in the lithium market, but instead of pulling back, Libra doubled down on grassroots exploration. “We had no choice but to make new lithium discoveries,” he said, noting that Libra achieved more discoveries per dollar raised than most peers. A major milestone was winning Discovery of the Year for identifying a new spodumene camp in Ontario. The company also secure...

Cerrado Gold Vice President of Corporate Development David Ball joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s unique position as a junior miner generating strong cash flow from current production in Argentina. Ball explained that Cerrado Gold has a production asset delivering around 50,000 ounces of gold annually at its Minera Don Nicolás operation. “We’ll continue to see strong cash flow coming out of that asset in the near term,” he said. The company is also advancing its Las Calandrias heap leach project and is investing heavily in exploration with 50,000 metres of drilli...

Erdene Resource Development Corporation CEO Peter Akerley joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s significant milestone of achieving first gold production and entering the startup cash flow phase. Akerley highlighted that after over two decades of work, reaching this point has delivered a strong sense of achievement for the team, especially with the company now generating substantial early cash flow. "We generated about 30 million US in cash flow in that startup phase," Akerley said, referring to the initial months of production at the Bayan Khundii deposit in Mongolia. Strategically, the production su...

Arizona Gold and Silver VP of Exploration Lex Lambeck joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about his recent appointment and the promising potential of the company's flagship Philadelphia project in Arizona. Lambeck, a seasoned geologist with a strong track record—including his leadership role at MAG Silver prior to its $2.1 billion acquisition by Pan American Silver—discussed what drew him to Arizona Gold & Silver. He emphasized the significant exploration upside and described the current stage of the project as "just scratched the surface." “What really attracted me to the project was the potential for it. We...

Athena Gold Corp CEO Koby Kushner joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about about the company’s strategic positioning for a potential grassroots gold discovery at its flagship Laird Lake project in Red Lake, Ontario. During the interview, Kushner explained that Athena recently monetized its non-core Nevada asset, Excelsior Springs, while retaining significant upside. That move, combined with an oversubscribed $3.5 million financing, has positioned the company with nearly $8 million in cash and marketable securities. “Athena is a gold exploration company, and we're aiming to make the next grassroots gold discovery in Red Lake, Ontario,” Kushne...

Tier One Silver Corp CEO Peter Dembicki joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about how the company is capitalizing on improving silver prices by restarting exploration at its Curibaya project in southern Peru. In the interview, Dembicki noted the company is launching its second-ever drill program at the project after navigating several years of challenging market conditions. Despite limited historical exploration, Curibaya has shown highly promising indicators. Dembicki explained that previous drill results were shallow but indicated significant potential, prompting a more targeted approach in the upcoming program. “We're surrounded by some of the la...

Coppernico Metals CEO Ivan Bebek joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s progress toward what could become a major copper discovery in Peru. Bebek outlined how Coppernico has transitioned from years of preparatory work into an active drilling phase, with exploration resuming in April. He explained that the company will test four out of 17 major targets over an 18-month campaign, with 50 to 60 planned drill holes. These targets are considered analogs to some of the world's most significant copper deposits, including Las Bambas. “This is an analog to Las Bambas,” Bebek noted, “and we’r...

Relevant Gold Corp CEO Rob Bergmann joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s significant progress over the past year as it continues to advance its gold exploration in Wyoming. Bergmann highlighted the successful first drill program at the Apex target at Bradley Peak, where the company completed 5,100 metres across 12 holes. Every hole intersected anomalous gold mineralization, confirming the presence of a fertile orogenic system. “We’ve gone from concept phase to now multi-camp, proven orogenic systems across a 200-kilometre belt,” Bergmann said. He explained how the team is using structural, geochemical and geop...

Nevada King Gold Corp CEO John Sclodnick joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s progress and strategy for its flagship Atlanta Gold Mine project in Nevada. Sclodnick highlighted why he joined Nevada King, pointing to its high-grade oxide system and ideal location: “We got 1.1g per ton resource… there's nothing else like it really in Nevada or really in the U.S.” The Atlanta project, a past-producing mine, has already delivered promising results, with a 1.1 million ounce resource. In 2026, the company is moving beyond the core Atlanta Resource Zone to focus on poten...

New Age Minerals Chairman and CEO Harry Barr joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company broad portfolio and its positioning for what he describes as a revitalized junior mining cycle. Barr explained that his personal investment portfolio, spanning 60 junior mining companies, has significantly recovered since mid-2023 — a signal, he believes, of a broader turnaround in the sector. “Some of them were up 1,020% by June, July,” he said, noting a portfolio rebound from under $500,000 to $6 million in less than a year. New Age Metals itself is advancing across five strategic divisions, with activity rangin...

Prospect Ridge Resources President and CEO Len Brownlie joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s exploration outlook for 2026 and key developments across its portfolio of projects in northwest British Columbia. Brownlie confirmed the company completed a short drill program at its Camelot project in fall 2025, totaling 2,000 metres, and said the initial results are encouraging, with one hole already announced. The company has five projects in total, including Camelot, Castle, and Excalibur. According to Brownlie, both Camelot and Excalibur are road-accessible, making them more economical to drill. Castle, although helicopter-access only, has sh...

Eagle Plains Resources President and CEO Chuck Downie joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company talked with Proactive about the company’s exploration strategy and key priorities heading into 2026. Downie outlined a strong year ahead for Eagle Plains, which plans to be involved in up to $14 million in exploration spending, with around $2.5 million self-funded and the remainder through partner-funded drilling. This includes work at the George Lake zinc project, which boasts a historic resource and is benefiting from modern modeling and airborne data obtained through Saskatchewan government programs. He highlighted the advantages of...

OTC Markets Group SVP Americas Business Development Chris King joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s performance and initiatives over the past year during the Vancouver conference. King explained that over 70% of the 190+ exhibiting companies at the event are already clients of OTC Markets’ premium platforms, and many conversations focused on how to better leverage those services for visibility and compliance. A notable milestone in 2025 was the launch of the OTC ID Market, which now supports over 1,300 securities. This new market was introduced following SEC rule changes requiring enhanced oversight for secu...

Gunnison Copper COO Robert Winton joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the conpaany’s recent milestones, ongoing production, and its ambitious outlook for 2026. The company, a pure-play copper producer based in southeast Arizona, operates two key projects—its namesake Gunnison project, which is at the PE (pre-feasibility) level, and the Johnson Camp Mine, where it has recently commenced production. Winton highlighted the company’s strategic partnership with Newton, the technology division of Rio Tinto, to produce pure copper directly feeding into the U.S. supply chain. He also discussed a unique collaboration with Amazon...

New Era Energy & Digital CEO Will Gray joined Steve Darling from Proactive to outline the company’s strategy to become a leading power provider for hyperscale data centers, highlighting a differentiated approach centered on natural gas and behind-the-meter power generation. Gray discussed the company’s recent partnership with Primary Digital Infrastructure, describing it as a “major domino” in New Era’s phased rollout plan to deliver up to one gigawatt of power capacity. Speaking from the PTC26 conference in Hawaii, he said the partnership marked an important milestone and provided an opportunity to showcase the company’s unique power-first strategy to a global...

Silver Range Resources CEO Mike Power joined Steve Darling to discuss the current state of the junior mining financing market and how the company is positioning itself amid what he described as a slow but gradually improving environment. Power characterized the market as “a tale of two markets,” explaining that while overall financing activity has begun to trend upward, a significant portion of junior explorers continue to face severe capital constraints. He noted that more than 20% of junior mining companies are operating with less than $200,000 in funding, describing conditions at that level as “depression territory.” He said Silver Range closely tracks f...

Connecting Excellence Group Plc (AQSE:XCE) CEO Scott Ellam talked with Proactive’s Stephen Gunnion about the company’s newly settled Bitcoin-denominated bond and how it fits into its wider strategy of increasing Bitcoin per share for shareholders. Ellam explained that the interest-free bond has been structured to convert into shares only when XCE’s share price outperforms Bitcoin by 20%, ensuring that conversion is aligned with shareholder value creation. The bond is issued at a 30% premium to the prevailing share price, meaning bondholders pay more than market investors, which Ellam said benefits existing shareholders by increasing Bitcoin per share rather than d...

Rome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR) CEO Paul Barrett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about ongoing drilling at the company’s Kalayi and Mont Agoma prospects at Bisie North in the Democratic Republic of Congo nd how deeper exploration could materially change the scale of the tin system. Barrett explained that the company is currently drilling multiple deeper holes at Kalayi, moving beyond the shallow intercepts that underpinned the maiden mineral resource. According to Barrett, the objective is to test whether tin mineralisation widens at depth, noting that the first deeper hole delivered a “six metre zone, which is pretty encouraging,” and th...

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the launch of Nextech Event AI, a unified, AI-powered event operating system designed to integrate the company’s Eventdex, Map D, and Krafty Labs platforms into a single, cohesive operating environment. Gappelberg explained that Nextech Event AI is built to support the company’s existing enterprise and Fortune 500 customers by seamlessly connecting event registration, attendee engagement, spatial visualization, blockchain-enabled payments, and analytics through a centralized data and intelligence layer known internally as the company’s “Semantic Brain.” This unified architecture is intended to reduce operational complexity and improve ef...

Medicus Pharma CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company was honored with the opportunity to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York’s Times Square, marking the one-year anniversary of Medicus’ listing on the Nasdaq exchange. Dr. Bokhari said the milestone reflects the company’s progress since going public and highlights its continued focus on disciplined execution across a streamlined and strategically selected clinical portfolio. Since its Nasdaq debut, Medicus has concentrated on advancing key therapeutic assets through Phase 2 proof-of-concept studies while actively pursuing licensing opportunities and strategic partne...

Anteris Technologies CEO Wayne Paterson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has launched a proposed underwritten public offering of $200 million of its common stock, subject to market and other customary conditions. In connection with the offering, Anteris also plans to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $30 million of common stock at the public offering price. Paterson also confirmed that Anteris has entered into a private placement agreement with Medtronic plc, further strengthening the company’s balance sheet and strategic positioning. The net proceeds from the public offering, together with existing ca...

KEFI Gold and Copper PLC's (AIM:KEFI, OTC:KFFLF, FRA:KMSA) executive chairman Harry Anagnostaras-Adams talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about recent developments at the company’s flagship Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia and its growing presence in Saudi Arabia. Anagnostaras-Adams confirmed that while the $240 million debt facility was approved in October, formal documentation has now been signed, a step he described as significant for less-experienced investors. “To me, it was done last October… but there’s probably a lot of shareholders out there who thought, well, now it’s done,” he said, explaining the need for transparent and staged commu...

Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) CEO Paul Larbey and CFO Matt Wilson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s full-year 2025 trading update, highlighting strong recurring revenue growth, expanding global customer adoption and a key financial inflection point as the business moves into positive cash EBITDA. Bango reported a solid year of operational and financial progress, underpinned by continued momentum in its Digital Vending Machine (DVM) platform. Larbey explained that the DVM acts as a bridge between subscription service providers – such as streaming, gaming and AI services – and resellers like mobile network operators, enabling bundled subscription offerings. During the ye...

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest operational milestones, early revenues, and progress across both its Stereax and Goliath solid-state battery programmes following the release of Ilika’s half-year results. Purdy explained that Ilika has resumed deliveries of Stereax batteries after successfully completing the technology transfer to manufacturing partner Cirtec Medical in the US. Customers are now receiving physical product again, allowing them to restart engineering work and integrate Stereax batteries into their own technology platforms. Importantly, Ilika has also announced its first follow-on commercial orde...

Cambridge Cognition Holdings PLC (AIM:COG) CEO Rob Baker talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s neuroscience technology platform, its strong commercial momentum, and how validated cognitive assessments are being expanded beyond clinical trials into real-world and at-home use. Baker explained that Cambridge Cognition is focused on brain health, developing scientifically validated digital and voice-based cognitive assessments that objectively measure cognition. He outlined how the company’s tools are used by researchers to drive scientific discovery, by pharmaceutical companies to support patient identification and drug development in the central nervous system space, and by clinicians to improve patient care...

Active Energy Group PLC (AIM:AEG, OTCQB:ATGVF) CEO Paul Elliott talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s decision to make Saudi Arabia its first major Middle East entry point and the strategic advantages driving that move. Elliott explained that Saudi Arabia stood out due to its combination of scale, regulatory clarity and execution speed, all of which align with the company’s strategic priorities. Elliott said the opportunity is underpinned by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 agenda, which actively supports energy transition, digital infrastructure and innovation. A central theme of the discussion was power costs. Elliott noted that power...

Valereum PLC (AQSE:VLRM, FRA:6TJ) CEO Gary Cottle talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s transformative $200 million recapitalisation deal with Quorium Global Photonics (QGP), which secures $15.9 million in annual recurring income over the next five years. Cottle described QGP as a “fabulous partner” and emphasised the significance of having a long-term strategic investor aligned with Valereum’s vision. The deal positions Valereum as cash-flow positive overnight and includes a $1 billion growth facility agreement in principle. This will support the company’s expansion into real-world asset tokenisation and AI-enabled investments. “We're a very low cash burn company now,” Cottle noted...

Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) chief executive Mark Learmonth talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s US$150 million convertible loan note and how this financing underpins the development of the Bilboes Gold Project in Zimbabwe. Learmonth explained that the seven-year convertible note, carrying a 5.875% coupon, was structured to minimise shareholder dilution while providing substantial growth capital. He noted that the company enhanced the conversion mechanics through a derivative structure, lifting the effective conversion premium to around 75%, or just over US$50 per share. This approach, he said, ensures Caledonia Mining is not “issuing equity refe...

The Vaccine Group (TVG) CEO Jeremy Salt talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about encouraging efficacy results for the company’s Streptococcus suis vaccine candidate, marking an important step forward for its veterinary vaccine platform. TVG is a Frontier IP Group PLC (LSE:FIPP, FRA:8WT) portfolio company. Salt explained that the latest results demonstrate how effective the vaccine candidate can be against Streptococcus suis, a serious bacterial disease affecting pigs globally. He said the findings are particularly significant as they show the strength and flexibility of the company’s platform technology across multiple disease types. “It’s a very nice indicati...

Galliford Try Holdings PLC (LSE:GFRD) chief financial officer Kris Hampson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the Group’s latest half-year trading update, outlining strong financial momentum and strategic progress across key markets. Hampson reported further upgrades to 2026 full-year revenue and adjusted PBT expectations, attributing the positive outlook to consistent, quality risk-managed delivery alongside strong market dynamics supported by recent national and local infrastructure commitments. “Our order book is up to £4.1 billion from £3.9 billion a year ago… we're making good progress,” he said. Galliford Try continues to deliver on its strategy of becoming a sustainable, UK-only tier one construction group, wit...

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF) CEO Graeme Purdy joined Stephen Gunnion in the Proactive studio with more on the company’s transition into revenue generation through its partnership with Cirtec Medical and the commercial rollout of its Stereax solid-state battery technology. Purdy discussed what he described as a significant milestone for the company, as it moves from a technology transfer phase into product shipments and early revenues through Cirtec Medical. He explained that an initial purchase order from Cirtec marks the point where Ilika is “now starting to ship products to customers,” following the successful transfer of Ilika’s process...

PensionBee CEO and Founder Romi Savova joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s expansion into the United States and its mission to make retirement savings simpler, more accessible, and easier to manage for consumers. Savova explained that PensionBee helps individuals consolidate old 401(k) plans and IRAs into a single, easy-to-use online account. The company partners with State Street to provide professional asset management, allowing customers to track, manage, and grow their retirement savings in one centralized platform. Founded more than a decade ago, PensionBee emerged from Savova’s own personal experi...

American Resources Corp Executive Vice President Mark LaVerghetta joined Steve Darling to announce the successful minting of the world's first utility token for critical minerals, demonstrating technical readiness to support compliance with the U.S. Department of War's Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements. LaVerghetta told Proactive the utility token, minted within a privately operated Sui Layer-1 blockchain environment, delivers immutable, end-to-end traceability for refined neodymium oxide produced at ReElement's Noblesville, Indiana refining facility. The token establishes a verifiable chain of custody across sourcing, processing, and refining, and is designed to function as an internal compliance and audit instrument for...