Proactive - Interviews for investors

HeLIX Exploration PLC (AIM:HEX, OTCQB:HHEXF) CEO Bo Sears talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest breakthrough at the Rudyard project, where confirmation of hydrogen-prone ultramafic systems could reshape its strategic outlook. Sears said the findings are “a tremendously exciting development for HeLIX and our shareholders,” noting that the company has identified all the key geological components for the presence of natural, or “geological”, hydrogen. This positions HeLIX within a global race for inexpensive green hydrogen, where major players like Fortescue, Toyota and Breakthrough Energy are already investing heavily. He explained how Rudyard's hydrogen differs from convention...

Terrain Minerals Ltd (ASX:TMX, OTC:TMXAF) executive director Justin Virgin talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest developments at the Smokebush project in Western Australia, where Terrain is exploring for gold, silver, and gallium across multiple prospects. Virgin highlighted encouraging results from the Lightning prospect, noting, "I think we are on something very big, we are on to something special." He explained that the geology suggests the presence of dolerites, which are known entrapment zones for gold in Western Australia. A follow-up drilling campaign aims to further define these structures and move towards establishing a JORC resource by...

Buccaneer Energy Plc (AIM:BUCE) CEO Paul Welch talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest operational plans in East Texas, particularly the upcoming drilling of the Allar #1 well in the Pine Mills Field. Welch provided an update on Buccaneer’s progress in the Fouke area of the field, noting it was discovered through a reinterpretation of 3D seismic data and had already yielded two producing wells. He said, “We're going to drill a well that'll come in at 124 barrels a day, and we have a third of that well, so our net will be 40 barrels a day.” With the...

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST) PLC CEO Simon Deacon talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's momentum heading into 2026, highlighting growth across its AgTech and Passive Fire Protection divisions. Deacon discussed the company's extended agreement with Gavita and Agrolux, which now runs until December 2026, enabling LST to support international projects with its turnkey lighting, sensing and environmental control solutions. He noted: “We also provide a different range of lighting, but also sensors and our climate computer as well. So it’s really drawn some real international inquiries.” The collaboration has helped expand the quoted pipeline from £10 million to appr...

Zenith Minerals Ltd (ASX:ZNC) managing director Andrew Smith talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about ongoing drilling at the company's Red Mountain and Consolidated Dulcie gold projects in Australia. Smith said the company currently has three drill rigs active, with one RC rig at Red Mountain in Queensland and two rigs at Dulcie in Western Australia. “I think there's going to be a flurry of intercepts and announcements coming through as we expedite both projects,” he told Proactive. Red Mountain is described as a virgin discovery made in 2018, and recent deep diamond drilling has confirmed it as an intrusion-related gold syst...

TNR Gold Corp (TSX-V:TNR, OTC:TRRXF) executive chairman Kirill Klip talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest milestone for the Los Azules Copper Project in Argentina, following McEwen Copper’s feasibility study confirming the economic strength and ESG credentials of the development. Klip said TNR Gold is transitioning into a cash-flow royalty company, supported by this and other assets like Ganfeng Lithium's Mariana Lithium Project. He noted: “We are building the Green Energy metals, Royalty and Gold Company.” The study outlines an initial five-year production plan of over 200,000 tonnes of copper annually, with a 21-year life-of-mine and an averag...

CRA chief executive Miloš Mastnik talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the development of Prague Gateway DC, a new large-scale data centre project in the Czech Republic. Mastnik explained that the facility will be unique in the region, offering a size and capacity unmatched within a 450km radius of Prague, with the nearest comparable facility located in Frankfurt. The Prague Gateway DC will have a capacity of 26MW and space for over 2,000 racks. Mastnik said: “It’s a unique construction in this region. As I said, there’s nothing like that that can be compared to this size.” He added that the...

Rocket Doctor AI Inc. CEO Dr. Bill Cherniak joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s continued growth and expansion into the U.S. healthcare market, where it is revolutionizing how patients access and experience care through AI-driven clinical decision support. Cherniak explained that Rocket Doctor AI integrates AI tools and physician clinical guidelines throughout the patient journey, enabling healthcare professionals to make faster, more accurate decisions and helping doctors establish independent, technology-enabled practices, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Founded out of Cherniak’s own experience as an emergency room physic...

At the Global Markets Forum hosted at OTC Markets Group’s New York office, three leading exchange executives Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of OTC Markets Group; James Black, Vice President of the Canadian Securities Exchange; and Steve Henney, Co-Head of Business Development for the Aquis Stock Exchange joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the evolving landscape of public market access and global investor engagement. Paltrowitz highlighted the OTC Markets’ pivotal role as the largest U.S. stock market for non-U.S. equities, helping early-stage and international companies reach U.S. investors more efficiently. “We preach from the same hymnal...

Falconedge CEO Roy Kashi joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s upcoming listing on the Aquis Exchange, set for November 3, and its mission to simplify and accelerate operations for emerging hedge fund managers. Falconedge provides a comprehensive advisory and support platform for hedge funds, offering non-regulated services such as compliance, marketing and PR, capital introductions, and portfolio management tools. Kashi explained, “We make it very affordable because we provide all the services and let them just go ahead with what they really are good at — and that’s making money. By deliver...

Sulnox CEO Ben Richardson joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s global expansion and innovative fuel-saving technology. Sulnox develops additives that enhance the combustion of liquid hydrocarbons, including gasoline, diesel, marine fuels, biofuels, and aviation fuels. Richardson explained that the solutions can reduce fuel consumption by 5–15%, depending on fuel type and application, while significantly lowering emissions. Tests have shown reductions in carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide, and elimination of up to 97% of black smoke. He emphasized that the technology is easy to adopt with no capital investment, making it accessible across...

Hillcrest Energy Technologies CEO Don Currie joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s latest milestone, a memorandum of understanding with the Pasqua First Nation. The agreement establishes Pasqua as a strategic partner and prospective investor, marking an important step toward commercialization and long-term growth for Hillcrest. Currie described Hillcrest as a power conversion company focused on its proprietary zero-voltage switching inverter technology, which sets a new standard in efficiency and reliability. “We’re the world’s only provider of zero voltage switching technology at this power level,” he said. The company’s so...

Tartisan Nickel Corp CEO Mark Appleby joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to provide an update on the company’s flagship Kenbridge Project, a nickel-copper deposit located east of Kenora, Ontario. Appleby highlighted that since acquiring Kenbridge in 2018, Tartisan has modernized all prior studies, including a current mineral resource estimate and a preliminary economic assessment, as well as completed baseline studies to support future permitting. He confirmed that over 12,000 metres of drilling have been completed in recent years, with additional drilling planned as the company targets a pre-feasibility study in 2026. “We’ve got a number o...

PharmAla Biotech Holdings CEO Nicholas Kadysh joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s ongoing progress in clinical MDMA supply and development. Kadysh highlighted that PharmAla was founded as a dedicated MDMA company, and today operates as one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of MDMA for clinical use, particularly in Canada and Australia. In addition to supplying MDMA for patient treatments and clinical trials, the company is developing novel analogs for a range of medical conditions. The company holds a controlled substances license from Health Canada, enabling legal manufa...

BacTech Environmental Corporation CEO Ross Orr joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s innovative approach to sustainable metal extraction. Orr explained that BacTech uses bioleaching, a process where bacteria extract metals from ores, as a cleaner alternative to traditional smelting and roasting methods. “Our bugs eat rocks,” he said, highlighting the company’s ability to extract metals such as gold, silver, copper, and cobalt from complex ores while minimizing environmental impact. A major initiative is the construction of a processing plant in southwestern Ecuador, where over 100 small-scale mines produce arsenopyrite concentrat...

Gunnison Copper Corp CEO Stephen Twyerould joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has launched a non-brokered private placement to raise gross proceeds of up to C$15 million, with Red Cloud Securities Inc. acting as finder in connection with the financing. Twyerould explained that net proceeds from the offering will be allocated toward drilling, metallurgical testing, and permitting activities, all of which will feed into a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the company’s flagship Gunnison Copper Project in Arizona. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be used for the partial repayment of outstanding debt owed to...

Nextech3D.AI CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the worldwide rollout of the company’s new AI Matchmaking and AI Event Assistant technologies, ushering in a new era of intelligent networking and real-time event support for conferences, expos, and trade shows around the globe.

These new AI-driven tools are integrated into Nextech3D.ai’s flagship platforms Map D and Eventdex, which already power thousands of events annually. Together, they provide a full suite of solutions including interactive floor mapping, exhibitor management, registration, ticketing, mobile apps, AR navigation, and now, AI-powered matchmaking and...

First Phosphate Corp. CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that he will be a featured speaker at the 2025 Toronto Global Forum, hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas. The IEFA, founded in 1995, is a leading international organization dedicated to fostering dialogue among world leaders, business executives, and experts on global economic challenges. Its annual events attract over 10,000 delegates and 600 speakers, making it a key platform for shaping global economic policy and collaboration. The Toronto Global Forum, launched in 2006, brings together thought leaders from business, government, and civil society to explore the major challenges and...

American Resources Corp CFO Kirk Taylor joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s newly secured $33 million financing, a major step forward in advancing its critical minerals and rare earth element operations. Taylor revealed that the funding came from two long-term institutional investors who had been tracking the company’s growth and determined that now was the ideal time to participate. The financing will be used to expand operations across both new and existing facilities, supporting American Resources Corp’s mission to transform coal waste into high-value rare earth oxides—a process central to the company’s strategy of turning...

Candel Therapeutics CEO Dr. Paul Peter Tak joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has entered into a five-year, $130 million term loan facility with Trinity Capital, marking a significant step in strengthening its balance sheet and funding its clinical pipeline. The loan consists of four tranches, with the first $50 million drawn immediately upon closing. The second and third tranches, totaling $50 million, will be available upon achieving specific regulatory, clinical, and operational milestones, while the final $30 million tranche may be drawn at the lender’s discretion. The facility carries an initial interest rate of 10.25% per annum, either fixed or...

Silver Range Resources CEO Mike Power joined Steve Darling to discuss the company’s strong rebound after navigating a challenging year. Power shared how the precious metals prospect generator, active across the southwestern U.S., successfully recapitalized without raising new funds—instead monetizing a long-held share position in Silver47, generating approximately $3 million in proceeds. Power also outlined a series of key project developments that underscore the company’s renewed momentum. Silver Range recently vended its Skylight Property to Rush Gold, optioned three projects to Walker Lane Resources, and advanced the Bellehelen Project through its partnership with Excalibur Metals. Notably, former Silver...

Nextech3D.AI CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has completed its acquisition of Eventdex, an AI-powered registration and badge-printing software provider serving more than 60 enterprise and institutional clients, including Yale University, AbbVie, Merck, and the Institute for Supply Management. Eventdex delivers registration, on-site check-in, and badge-printing solutions for major conferences, trade shows, and corporate events, generating approximately $750,000 in 2024 revenue and $500,000 year-to-date in 2025. Gappelberg explained that with the acquisition finalized, Eventdex will be fully integrated into Nextech3D.AI’s growing ecosystem—particularly with Map D, the company’s interactive floor plan and exhibi...

Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE, OTCQX:EPMLF) managing director Shaun Bunn talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest milestone — the maiden resource estimate (MRE) for its Pitfield project in Western Australia, which confirms it as one of the largest titanium discoveries globally. Bunn emphasised the scale of the project, describing Pitfield as a “giant titanium mineral system” with district-scale potential and strong continuity of grades. The MRE outlines 2.2 billion tonnes of ore containing 113 million tonnes of titanium dioxide, placing the project among the largest ever reported in the titanium sector. A key highlight of the conversation was the uniq...

IP Group PLC (LSE:IPO) CEO Greg Smith talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the record-breaking year in 2024 for UK university spinouts and how IP Group is helping drive the next wave of innovation. Smith discussed new data from Parkwalk and Beauhurst showing that UK spinouts raised £3.35 billion in 2024, the highest level since 2021. Smith explained that Parkwalk, IP Group’s specialist EIS fund manager, acts as “the sourcing engine for IP Group,” deploying around £500 million in EIS capital into early-stage university ventures. He highlighted that strong global interest in deep tech — from AI to quantum computing and clean energy — is helping UK s...

HeLIX Exploration PLC (AIM:HEX, OTCQB:HHEXF) CEO Bo Sears talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s continued progress at its flagship Rudyard Project, including preparations for the arrival of its PSA plant and the next steps toward helium production. Sears explained that the installation of the plant building allows equipment, including the PSA system and membranes, to be moved on-site. “The membrane has been manufactured, tested and is ready for production,” he said, adding that the assembly phase marks a key step toward first helium output. HeLIX is working with Wikota Design & Construction LLC and Nu Wave Servic...

HANetf co-CEO Hector McNeil talked with Proactive about surging interest in both gold and defense-related ETFs amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic shifts. McNeil discussed the strong performance of the company's gold-linked products, including the Physical Gold ETC (RMAU) and the Gold Mining ETF (ESGO). He noted that the ESGO product had "tripled in size in the last three or four weeks," reaching nearly £70 million in assets, describing gold miners as a “geared play to the gold price.” HANetf's RMAU, issued in partnership with the Royal Mint, has grown to just under £2 billion, with currency-hedged versions adding another £300 million. McNeil highlig...

Oxford BioDynamics PLC (AIM:OBD, OTC:OXBOF) senior director of commercial development & marketing comms, Bartu Ahiska, talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s breakthrough diagnostic blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as ME. Ahiska said this was the first time a test had been able to detect chronic fatigue syndrome from blood with 96% accuracy, marking a significant milestone for the company and offering hope for patients globally. “This is a serious illness with millions of people waiting for a reliable diagnosis all around the globe,” he said. The test, which also demonstrated 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity, is bas...

IP Group PLC CEO Greg Smith talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the group’s potential future royalties following Pfizer’s acquisition of obesity drug developer Metsera. The transaction valued the business at up to $7.3bn, including $4.9bn in upfront cash. Metsera has a portfolio of promising therapeutic candidates and combinations with four programmes in clinical development and several next-generation programmes with IND-enabling studies ongoing, aimed at addressing key unmet needs via fewer injections while achieving improved efficacy and tolerability. Smith explained that IP Group is the licensor of the fundamental technology behind Metsera’s lead compounds. If those drugs are ap...

Highland Critical Minerals Corp Director Brian Morales joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company is set to begin an exploration program at its Sy Property, located in the Yathkyed Lake Greenstone Belt in Nunavut. The area is part of the Archean-aged greenstone belts of the Kivalliq Region, which share geological similarities with nearby belts hosting notable deposits such as Ferguson Lake and the Meadowbank and Meliadine gold deposits. Morales explained that the exploration program is scheduled to commence later in October, beginning with a comprehensive review and compilation of existing geological and geophysical data to refine exploration...

Genflow Biosciences PLC (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF) CEO Dr Eric Leire talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest milestones, including a successful fundraise and promising results from a repeat-dose dog study. Leire highlighted strong investor confidence in the company’s mission, following a share issuance that saw enthusiastic participation from long-term shareholders. "We more than doubled our share price with the volume of transactions we have never seen," he noted, citing significant market interest. The discussion focused on Genflow's long-term strategy to advance gene therapies that target the root causes of ageing. Leire emphasised that the company’s prim...

Northstar Gold Corp CEO Brian Fowler Joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the signing of a Surgical Mining Services Agreement with Novamera Inc. to deploy its patented Turnkey Surgical Mining technology at Northstar’s historic Cam Copper Mine, located on the Miller Copper-Gold Property in Ontario. Fowler explained that the agreement will see Novamera’s precision, low-impact mining process applied to the near-surface, high-grade Zone 2 volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) horizon at Cam Copper. The project’s goal is to evaluate whether the mineralization is technically and environmentally suitable for this next-generation extraction approach. Novamera’s Surgical Mining technology combines simulati...

Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) chief scientific officer Dr Hella Kohlhof talked with Proactive about the company’s research focus on multiple sclerosis (MS), highlighting how Immunic is aiming to address both the physical and mental health challenges faced by patients. Kohlhof explained the strong link between MS and mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, noting that studies show around 30% of patients experience depression, while 20% experience anxiety. “These challenges are often invisible to the world outside, but have a huge impact on daily life and overall well-being,” she said. Discussing Immunic’s work, Kohlhof emphasised the company’s focus on slowing...

S&U PLC (LSE:SUS) chairman Anthony Coombs talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the group’s strong half-year profit recovery and its outlook for the remainder of the year. Despite lower revenues, S&U has reported a marked improvement in performance, driven by lower impairments and robust results from its bridging finance arm, Aspen. Coombs explained that “we’ve got a very sensible redress scheme which will have very little effect upon S&U from the FCA,” adding that this stability has been reflected in trading. He said both of the company’s main businesses have shown strong collections, while Aspe...

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) CEO Dr David Mazzo talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s new collaboration with Catalent, which reinforces its strategy to leverage the broad applicability of its lead molecule, certepetide, across multiple cancer types and treatment modalities. Dr Mazzo said the Catalent deal “really has, to a great extent, unlimited revenue potential,” pointing to the rapid growth of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) as a therapeutic class. He explained that the agreement with Catalent is non-exclusive for ADCs, giving Lisata the flexibility to engage with a range of partners across the oncology space. The CEO added that t...

Sunda Energy PLC (AIM:SNDA) CEO Andy Butler talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s new offshore awards in the Philippines, describing them as “world-class blocks” that significantly diversify its portfolio. Butler said the awards mark Sunda Energy’s return to a market it knows well, highlighting the Philippines’ rapidly growing energy demand and favourable investment conditions. He explained that Sunda Energy now holds three assets in the region, two of which are contiguous, and that the newly secured acreage offers “huge prospective resources” supported by existing 3D seismic data and past discoveries. The CEO said this data will help de-r...

Arizona Gold and Silver Vice President of Exploration Greg Hahn joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news of high-grade antimony results from the company’s Silverton gold-antimony project in Nye County, Nevada. The project is located immediately north of US Highway 6, between Tonopah and Ely, and hosts two distinct target types — a Carlin-style large-tonnage gold system and high-grade antimony-gold-silver veins exposed at surface. Hahn explained that Arizona Gold & Silver is shifting exploration focus toward antimony, given the metal’s status as a U.S.-designated critical mineral currently trading around US$57.50 per pound. Recent sampling across stibnite-quartz veins and surrou...

Pantheon Resources CEO Max Easley and Chief Development Officer Erich Krumanocker joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the successful completion of hydraulic fracture stimulation at the company’s Dubhe-1 well, marking another key milestone in Pantheon’s development program on Alaska’s North Slope. The operation, which began on September 30, 2025, involved 25 hydraulic fracture stages successfully completed over eight days—a significant technical and logistical achievement given the company’s limited prior experience treating this specific reservoir and working with a new team of contractors from Alaska, Canada, and the U.S. Lower 48. The Dubhe-1 lateral, drilled to a total measured d...

Axia Group CEO Mattias Bergkvist joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s expanding role in the global AI ecosystem and its continued push into the U.S. market. Bergkvist explained that the Swedish technology firm, which has been working in AI since 2016, is now focused on deepening its leadership across AI infrastructure and applied AI solutions in Northern Europe and North America. “Our goal is to adopt, evaluate, and continuously raise our benchmark in this area,” he said, emphasizing Aixia’s commitment to innovation and measurable performance. A cornerstone of that strat...

Norse Atlantic Deputy CEO Kristin Berthelsen joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s strong operational performance, growth outlook, and ongoing engagement with investors during her visit for Nordic Investor Day. Berthelsen explained that Norse Atlantic, the transatlantic low-cost airline founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, took advantage of favourable long-term aircraft leasing opportunities to establish a flexible and efficient fleet structure. Now entering its fourth year of operations, Norse focuses on providing affordable, long-haul travel between Europe and the United States, with seasonal routes to Asia. “We have delivered really, I would...

BW Energy Limited SVP Finance and Accounting Ali Athar joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s ambitious growth strategy and international expansion plans as it positions itself for a major production increase over the next three years. Athar explained that BW Energy, a Norwegian-listed upstream oil and gas company, operates across Brazil, Gabon, and Namibia, with additional infrastructure projects in China and Dubai. The company currently produces about 34,000 barrels of oil per day, but Athar said BW Energy is “targeting significant growth” to approximately 90,000 barrels per day through a combination of organ...