Proactive - Interviews for investors

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...

Q2 Metals VP Exploration Neil McCallum joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news the company’s advancing lithium exploration at the Cisco project in the James Bay region of Quebec and the progress toward its first resource estimate. McCallum explained that the discovery at James Bay is relatively recent, with major exploration momentum building since 2022–2023. With lithium market conditions beginning to strengthen again, the company is now working toward a key milestone: publishing its initial mineral resource estimate. McCallum said the company has already completed the drilling required for the...

Purepoint Uranium Group CEO Chris Frostad joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s exploration activity in northern Saskatchewan and how Purepoint is positioning itself to benefit from renewed momentum in the uranium market. Speaking from a busy industry convention, Frostad described growing excitement around uranium as prices strengthened earlier in the year. He explained that Purepoint Uranium Group Inc has spent many years building a strong exploration portfolio in the Athabasca Basin, giving the company a solid foundation as the sector enters what he believes co...

Prince Silver Corp CEO Derek Iwanaka joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s ongoing drilling programme at the Prince Project in Nevada and how rising precious metal prices are renewing interest in historic silver districts. Iwanaka highlighted Nevada’s long history as the “Silver State,” noting that the Prince Project was a past-producing mine that operated between 1912 and 1949. The operation shut down due to low metal prices rather than a lack of remaining material, leaving potential resources behind that may now be economic at today’s higher s...

Premier American Uranium CEO Colin Healy joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s strategy to build a leading portfolio of uranium assets in the United States and the progress it is making across key projects in Wyoming and New Mexico. Healey explained that the company was spun out in 2023 during a period of heightened geopolitical focus on energy security, particularly in the United States. This environment created an opportunity to assemble a portfolio of domestic uranium assets as the country seeks greater energy independence. Premier Am...

North Peak Resources CEO Rupert Williams joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s advancing work at the Prospect Mountain project in Nevada, a historic mining district that the company believes holds significant untapped gold potential. Williams explained that North Peak recently secured 100% ownership of the Prospect Mountain complex, acquiring the asset from the Erickson family in a deal involving 8 million shares. The project sits in the well-known Eureka mining district, an area with a long production history but limited modern exploration over the past four de...

Newcore Gold CEO Luke Alexander 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 as gold prices reach record highs and investor interest returns to the sector. Alexander described the conference as the most bullish he has seen in several years, noting the renewed engagement from both existing and new investors in the commodity sector. “This has been the most bullish PDAC that I've been to in the last number of years,” Alexander said, highlighting how the strength in gold prices is helping driv...

Mundoro Captial Inc CEO Teo Dechev joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s distinctive copper exploration business model and its growing portfolio of projects in Serbia and Arizona. Dechev explained how Mundoro Capital operates as a “generator” within the junior mining sector — a niche model designed to build exploration opportunities while limiting shareholder dilution. Rather than funding exploration entirely through equity raises, the company assembles prospective land packages in copper-rich regions and partners with larger mining companies that fund exploration work. Dechev said the company’s focus is...

Meridian Mining CEO Gilbert Clark joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s progress toward bringing its copper-gold project in South America toward production, alongside a growing exploration program and strong investor backing. Speaking from the event floor, Clark outlined the robust economics underpinning the company’s development plans. Meridian Mining recently reported strong project metrics, including a post-tax net present value and an internal rate of return exceeding 61%, with a projected payback period of roughly 20 months at earlier metal prices. Clark highlighted the geological potential of t...

Firefox Gold Corp Chairman Patrick Highsmith joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s latest exploration progress in Finland, highlighting a major drill intercept at the Mustajärvi gold project and outlining the company’s broader portfolio of gold assets in the region. Highsmith explained that Firefox Gold Corp is currently conducting a substantial drill campaign at Mustajärvi, with more than 10,000 metres of drilling underway and about 60% of the program completed. The company recently reported a standout result from a previously undrilled gap between known high-g...

Element 29 Resources Corp CEO Richard Osmond 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 Elida copper project in Peru and the strong outlook for copper heading into 2026. Osmond highlighted growing investor interest in copper as many analysts expect it to be one of the top-performing commodities in the coming year. He noted that Peru remains one of the most attractive mining jurisdictions globally, describing it as “the second largest copper producer in the world,” with strong investment protections and free trade agreem...

Chesapeake Gold Corp CEO Jean-Paul Tsotsos joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s progress advancing its flagship Metates project and how proprietary processing technology has dramatically improved the project’s economics. Tsotsos explained that the Metates deposit, discovered in the 1980s, is a large refractory gold and silver deposit that has historically been difficult to process due to the challenge of extracting metals from sulfide minerals. Because of these complexities, the project had remained undeveloped for decades despite attracting interest from several major mining companies. The...

Cassiar Gold Corp CEO Marco Roque joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s progress at the Cassiar Gold Project in British Columbia and how recent exploration success is shaping the company’s development strategy. Roque explained that extensive drilling over recent years has significantly expanded the resource base at the project, with the Taurus deposit now hosting a combined resource of about 2.3 million ounces of gold and remaining open for expansion. He noted that the company’s longer-term objective is to grow the resource further while...

Apollo Silver Corp CEO Ross McElroy joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company’s flagship Calico Project in California and the steps being taken to advance the silver-dominant asset toward development. McElroy explained that the Calico Project is located in the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County, a mining-friendly jurisdiction between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The project already hosts a significant resource, with 125 million ounces of silver in the measured and indicated category and another 58 million ounces inferred. McElroy described Calico as an advanced exploration pr...