Proactive - Interviews for investors

American Rare Earths CEO Chris Gibbs joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce new assay results from the company’s ongoing mapping and channel sampling program at the Cowboy State Mine area of the Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project in Wyoming. The results further confirm the project's potential to become a major U.S.-based source of critical minerals. Gibbs shared that a total of 106 channel samples were collected across the Red Mountain area, a key target within the Halleck Creek project. Assay results revealed elevated levels of rare earth mineralization, with one standout sample grading 1.37% Total Rare Earth Oxide (TR...

Hive Digital Technologies Executive Chairman Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to highlight the company’s latest achievements in scaling its Bitcoin mining operations. The update comes on the heels of Hive’s successful acquisition of Bitfarms’ Yguazú assets in Paraguay and the energization of the site's initial 100 MW phase. Hive has now surpassed a significant milestone, reporting a global Bitcoin mining hashrate of 7.3 Exahash per second (EH/s). This represents a 10% increase over last month’s peak hashrate of 6.6 EH/s. The growth is primarily driven by the energization of the new hydro-powered facility in Paraguay, where Hive has deplo...

Synchronoss Technologies CEO Jeff Miller spoke with Steve Darling from Proactive to announce strong first-quarter 2025 results, marked by growth in cloud subscribers, improved margins, and high recurring revenue. The company reported $42.2 million in revenue, slightly down from $43 million a year earlier due to the expiration of a customer contract. However, recurring revenue rose to 93.1% of the total, up from 91.1%. Income from operations more than doubled to $8.2 million, while adjusted EBITDA grew 17% to $12.7 million, achieving a 30.2% margin. Synchronoss also completed a $200 million refinancing through a new four-year loan with TP Birch Grove, allowing it to retire $73.6 million in debt and fund...

Standard Uranium Vice President of Exploration Sean Hillacre joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two key developments as it continues to advance its uranium exploration efforts in Canada’s Athabasca Basin. The company has signed a definitive property option agreement with Vital Battery Metals Inc., granting Vital the right to earn a 75% interest in the 12,265-hectare Corvo Project in the eastern Athabasca Basin. The project includes over 29 kilometres of exploration strike length across three northeast-southwest magnetic low trends, coincident with electromagnetic (EM) conductors and structural fault zones — key geological features for uranium targeting. Historic drill holes TL-79-3 and TL-7...

Tiziana Life Sciences CEO Ivor Elrifi joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announced promising PET scan results from a patient with moderate Alzheimer’s disease treated for three months with intranasal foralumab under an expanded access program. The scan revealed a significant reduction in microglial activation, a key marker of neuroinflammation linked to Alzheimer’s progression. This outcome represents a major milestone for the company’s intranasal foralumab program. With no approved therapies for moderate Alzheimer’s disease, Tiziana sees foralumab—a fully human anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody—as a potential treatment option, both as a monotherapy...

Equinox Gold Vice President of Investor Relations Rhylin Bailie joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide insight into the company’s recent strategic moves, including its transformative merger with Calibre Mining and continued development of key mining operations across the Americas. Founded in late 2017, Equinox Gold was built on a bold vision: to become a one million-ounce-per-year gold producer. Bailie remarked that the timing was fortuitous, as the company’s growth strategy coincided with a strong upswing in gold prices. Today, Equinox operates six active mines located in Canada, the United States, Brazil, and Mexico, steadily progressing toward its ambitious prod...

Supernova Metals CEO Mason Granger joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss has appointment as Chief Executive Officer. Granger brings over two decades of capital markets experience, with a background in portfolio management of public and private oil and gas assets. He is a five-time recipient of the Brendan Wood International TopGun Investment Mind award and has earned a Canadian Lipper Fund Award. Granger is also recognized for his leadership in ESG, sustainability, and energy transition. In conjunction with his appointment, Supernova has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Orogen Corp. to evaluate the potential acquisition of an...

Immunic Inc chief medical officer Dr Andreas Muehler talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about new developments in celiac disease research during Celiac Disease Awareness Month. He emphasized the seriousness of the autoimmune condition, noting it is often misdiagnosed due to vague symptoms. “Celiac disease is a really important disease with significant consequences for patients,” Muehler said, citing malnutrition, infertility, and even malignancy risks as complications. The emotional and social toll of the condition, he added, is also substantial, with many patients facing isolation due to dietary restrictions. Muehler discussed Immunic's investigational drug IMU-856, which targets the SIRT-6 protein to regenerate inte...

Sona Nanotech CEO David Regan joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a groundbreaking Research Agreement with BioVaxys Technology Corp. aimed at developing a novel class of cancer therapeutics. The collaboration unites two innovative technologies: BioVaxys’ Immune Educating Platform (DPX) and Sona’s Targeted Hyperthermia Therapy (THT), powered by proprietary gold nanorod technology. Sona’s THT is an advanced photothermal cancer therapy that uses near-infrared light to generate localized heat within solid tumors. This thermal energy is delivered through Sona’s biocompatible gold nanorods, which not only destroy tumor cells but also stimulate a strong immune response—a crucial factor in combati...

FireFly Metals Ltd managing director Steve Parsons talked with Proactive about the company’s ongoing drilling success at the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Newfoundland, Canada. FireFly has reported strong extensional drilling results that intersect mineralisation more than 200 metres beyond the current Mineral Resource Estimate. The Green Bay Project currently hosts a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 24.4 million tonnes at 1.9% copper equivalent (CuEq), with an additional 34.5 million tonnes at 2.0% CuEq classified as Inferred. Drilling is targeting growth through multiple fronts, including a 35,000-metre resource extension program and a further 35,000 metres for infill drilling to convert Inferred resources. Significant new in...

Bitwise Asset Management European head Bradley Duke talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the resurgence of Bitcoin to the $100,000 mark and the forces driving its momentum. Duke described the current environment as a "really bullish moment for Bitcoin", noting that the price has recovered steadily from recent lows of around $75,000. He attributed the surge to macroeconomic forces, particularly rising inflation expectations and growing scepticism toward the US dollar, describing the situation as part of a broader trend of “de-dollarisation”. He explained that aggressive US tariff policies are fuelling inflation expectations globally, pushing investors to consider alternative assets. Duke said, “We’ve seen...

Alvopetro Energy CEO Corey Ruttan joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share the company’s Q1 2025 earnings and operational highlights, revealing a robust start to the year driven by increased production in Brazil and new contributions from Canadian assets. The company reported a 41% year-over-year increase in first-quarter sales volumes, reflecting continued momentum in its core Brazilian natural gas operations. Field-estimated April sales volumes averaged 2,372 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), including 13.5 million cubic feet per day (MMcfpd) of natural gas and 126 barrels per day (bopd) of condensate. Alvopetro’s Murucututu field remains a key driver of its Brazilian gas prod...

U.S. Global Investors CEO Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a seismic shift in the financial treatment of gold ahead of new Basel III regulations set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Under the updated rules, physical gold will be recognized as a Tier 1 High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) — the same category as cash and government bonds — fundamentally changing how banks and institutions view and utilize gold. “This reclassification legitimizes gold as cash or better than cash,” Holmes stated, emphasizing that the change could eliminate existing regulatory disincentives and fuel substantial new institutional demand. By elevating physical gold’s liquidit...

Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd (AIM:MSMN) CEO Andy Carroll talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the newly-released maiden resource estimate for its Sagebrush Project in Colorado. The announcement marks a key milestone for the company, confirming the presence of helium—a component long suspected but only recently verified through data room analysis. “The helium confirmation that we found in the data room not long ago is… the missing link,” Carroll said, explaining that this evidence allows Mosman to quantify contingent resources at the Sagebrush structure using seismic data. These results not only support a near-term development plan but also open the...

Georgina Energy PLC (LSE:GEX) CEO Anthony Hamilton talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a significant resource upgrade at the Mt Winter prospect, following extensive reprocessing and interpretation of seismic data. Hamilton said the new data revealed the Heavitree formation could be intersected at a shallower depth than previously expected, reducing the target depth from 3,200m to 2,900m. He explained that the reprocessed seismic improved resolution and led to a 15% increase in the net attributable 2U helium and hydrogen resources, along with a 3% uplift in hydrocarbons. "The new resource 2U or P50 for helium is 127 at 75%. If we go to 100...

Asian Battery Metals PLC managing director Gan-Ochir Zunduisuren talked with Proactive about the latest progress at the company's Yambat Project in Mongolia, specifically the ongoing Phase 3 diamond drilling campaign at the Oval discovery. Zunduisuren outlined the results from drill holes OVD032 to OVD035. Significantly, drill hole OVD032 intersected mineralised intrusive at 292 metres, extending mineralisation deeper than previously observed. "Results are quite good, especially the OVD032 is indicating there's a deeper system, and it gave us a lot of understanding how well developed this magmatic system is," he said. Drill hole OVD033 revealed new elevated-grade net texture mineralisation between 160 to 166 metres...

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holdings CEO Dr Seth Lederman joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share encouraging preclinical results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research, highlighting the company’s novel therapeutic candidate TNX-1700 for gastric cancer. In the study, a murine fusion protein (mTFF2-MSA) was tested, modeling the human fusion version TFF2-HSA currently under development as TNX-1700. Dr. Lederman explained that combining mTFF2-MSA with anti-PD1 immunotherapy significantly reduced tumor immunosuppression in animal models. Specifically, the therapy decreased immunosuppressive neutrophils and cancer-induced granulopoiesis, while stimulating CD8+ T-cell responses that helped inhibit tumor progression. The study also revealed a ne...

Carnegie Clean Energy CEO Jonathan Fievez joined Steve Darling from Proactive at our OTC Studio in New York City to announce a strategic collaboration with engineering giant SKF to accelerate the development of Carnegie’s innovative CETO wave energy technology. The partnership will focus on the design and delivery of the Power Take-Off (PTO) system — a critical component that converts wave motion into electricity. CETO, Carnegie’s proprietary wave energy system, is a fully submerged point absorber device. Positioned a few meters beneath the ocean surface, its buoy moves with wave motion, driving the PTO mechanism to generate renewable energy. This s...

Sidney Resources Corp. is making significant strides at its flagship project in Idaho’s historic Warren Mining District, with new metallurgical discoveries expanding the project’s scope well beyond gold and silver. Chief Operating Officer Dan Hally joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share recent developments that reinforce the project's strategic and environmental importance. Spanning more than 208 acres of private land and over 4,000 acres of mining claims, the project now includes confirmed deposits of gold, silver, platinum group metals (PGMs), and rare earth elements. Hally revealed that recent technical analysis has uncovered metallurgical complexity attributed to an ancient meteor strike, cont...

Lancaster Resources new CEO Andrew Watson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss news of his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer. Watson brings more than 23 years of combined technical, operational, and executive leadership in the exploration and development of critical minerals, precious metals, and conventional energy. He joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss his vision for the company and the next chapter of its growth. Watson is no stranger to Lancaster’s asset portfolio. Prior to his official appointment as CEO, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s strategic footprint through the acquisition and adva...

Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM:ZPHR, OTCQB:ZPHRF) CEO Colin Harrington talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the strong production test results from the State 36 2R in the Paradox Basin, Utah. Harrington said the team was “really, really happy” with how the test played out, confirming high flow rates and robust early production metrics. The well achieved sustained rates between 700 and over 1,000 barrels per day at minimal choke and peaked near 3,000 barrels per day, despite not being fracked. Harrington highlighted, “We weren’t seeing any pressure drawdown, so that’s a great, great sign.” He added that typical rates in comparable onshore US w...

Endeavour Mining PLC (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) vice president of Investor Relations Jack Garman talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s robust first-quarter performance and the outlook for its organic growth pipeline. Garman highlighted that Endeavour Mining delivered approximately 30% of its full-year gold production guidance in Q1 2025 alone, supported by lower-than-expected sustaining costs. This, alongside a buoyant gold price, allowed the company to generate record free cash flow of $409 million, equivalent to around $1,200 per ounce. He confirmed that Endeavour Mining is prioritising free cash flow generation, particularly after completing its recent growth phase. “Our view fundamentally, is...

Ananda Pharma Plc (AQSE:ANA, OTCQB:ANANF) co-founder and CEO Melissa Sturgess talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s progress towards beginning its first clinical trial in Australia for its cannabinoid-based drug candidate. Sturgess confirmed that the drug development stage is now complete, allowing the company to move into trials involving healthy volunteers. The trial will compare the pharmacokinetic profile of with the only CBD drug currently approved by regulators. Sturgess discussed the recent appointments of Giles Moss and Chris Tovey—both former senior executives at GW Pharmaceuticals—as strategic moves to strengthen Ananda’s commercial and regulatory capabili...

Challenger Energy Group PLC (AIM:CEG, OTCQB:BSHPF) CEO Eytan Uliel talked with Proactive about the company’s operational progress, financial position, and upcoming milestones in Uruguay. Uliel confirmed that Challenger Energy is fully funded through 2025 and beyond, thanks to a significant cash injection from Chevron. “The cash we got from Chevron is more than enough to last us the rest of 2025 all the way through 2026 and beyond,” he stated, underlining the company's strong financial footing. At Uruguay's OFF-1 block, Challenger is working with Chevron to prepare for a 3D seismic campaign planned for late 2025. Uliel highlighted the "daily grind" requir...

Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) CEO Dr Daniel Vitt talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest results from the company’s Phase 2 CALLIPER trial evaluating vidofludimus calcium in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The study aimed to assess the neuroprotective effects of the drug, specifically its impact on disability progression. Vitt said the top-line data showed a 20% overall reduction in disability progression, with an even greater 30% reduction in patients with primary progressive MS. He described this as a strong outcome, noting, “That’s amazing. I think nothing you usually expect.” He said the data reflects the compound’s unique mode of action. MR...

Accsys Technologies Plc (LSE:AXS, AEX:AXS, OTC:ACSYF) CEO Dr Jelena Arsic van Os takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's strong trading update and strategic focus for sustainable growth. Accsys is positioning itself as a key enabler in the transition to sustainable building solutions. In this interview, Arsic van Os discusses how the company is scaling its operations, growing demand for its high-performance Accoya and Tricoya products, and how its patented acetylation technology is creating a competitive edge in the global construction materials sector. The company expects full-year results to align with the previously upgraded market consensus, backed...

Itaconix PLC (AIM:ITX, OTCQB:ITXXF) chief financial officer Laura Denner talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about how the company is navigating the shifting landscape of global tariffs and what that means for its detergent polymers business in 2025. Following a company update on the recent US tariffs, Denner explained that multiple tariff rounds—starting with a 10% import tariff on Chinese goods in February and followed by additional measures in March and April—are impacting raw material inputs. "One of our minor raw materials has a pretty significant impact from these tariffs," she noted, while other materials remain exempt. While there have...

Genflow Biosciences PLC (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF) CEO Dr Eric Leire talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest strategic moves as it released its 2024 results. Leire highlighted significant progress across Genflow’s R&D portfolio, particularly around MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis), animal health, and novel ageing-related targets. He confirmed Genflow has received positive feedback from the FDA regarding its plans for a clinical trial in MASH, which will begin directly in patients rather than healthy volunteers. “We will be allowed to start directly with MASH patients,” Leire said, adding this could improve the value impact by demonstrating both saf...

Quadrise PLC (AIM:QED) non-executive chairman Andy Morrison and CEO Jason Miles talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's latest strategic leadership update and its focus on delivering key commercial and technology goals. Morrison outlined that Miles will transition to a new role focused on advancing Quadrise's core technologies and overseeing trial programmes, particularly those involving MSC and Cargill. Morrison stated, “We all believe the time for Quadrise PLC is now. We need to get on with it to deliver our technology and play our role in the decarbonization of shipping and the heavy industry sectors that we serve.” He e...

Quimbaya Gold CEO Alexandre Poirier-Boivin joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has signed a binding Letter of Intent with Denarius Metals Corp. to create a 50:50 joint venture aimed at formalizing and structuring existing small-scale mining operations within Quimbaya’s flagship Tahami Project in Colombia. Located in the Antioquia Department, the Tahami Project spans more than 17,000 hectares across a district-scale vein system exhibiting similarities to the renowned DMSR system. The region has a long history of artisanal mining, and the area remains largely underexplored, presenting significant upside potential. The joint venture initiative complements Quimbaya’s broader exploration effo...

Century Lithium CEO Bill Willoughby joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the successful completion of recent testing at the company’s Demonstration Plant, conducted in collaboration with Amalgamated Research. The tests focused on advancements within the Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) segment of Century Lithium’s proprietary processing method—yielding impressive results that could significantly reduce capital and operating costs at the company’s flagship Angel Island project. The testing produced a lithium feed concentration of 328 milligrams per liter, with an outstanding lithium recovery rate of 91.6% in the primary DLE step. These results, according to the company, could meaningfully enhance the effi...

Millennial Potash Chairman Farhad Abasov joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a major milestone at its flagship Banio Potash Project in Gabon, where the company has successfully completed the extension of drillhole BA-001-EXT at the North Target. Drillhole BA-001 was originally drilled in 2017 but was prematurely halted at a depth of approximately 364 meters within a zone of soft sediment deformation—rich in the potassium-bearing mineral carnallitite. As part of the company’s Phase 2 drill program, Millennial recently resumed drilling at this location, extending the hole to a total depth of approximately 678 meters. The results from the extension have exce...

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF) CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest milestone in the company’s Goliath solid-state battery programme. The company has reported successful test results for its P1 2Ah prototype cells, which have undergone evaluation by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier one suppliers. Purdy said the feedback “confirmed that the prototypes do what they say on the tin”, a significant step in building confidence in the technology. He explained that tests were run using proprietary protocols tailored to each partner’s application, ensuring relevance to real-world conditions. These tests confirmed proper cell for...

Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) CEO Bernard Aylward talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest developments at the Bougouni lithium project in Mali. Aylward outlined a key funding milestone, confirming that a subsidiary of Hainan Mining has provided a loan agreement of up to $15 million. He explained, “We have over 20,000 tonnes produced on site now, so that’s at least two months’ worth of shipments.” The funds have enabled Kodal Minerals to finalise payment under its Memorandum of Understanding, following a one-month extension granted by the government. This payment marks a crucial step toward meeting the export threshold for lithium...

ACG Metals Ltd (LSE:ACG, OTC:ACGAF) chairman and CEO Artem Volynets and chief financial officer Patrick Henze take Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s first quarter 2025 performance and full-year 2024 results. Volynets detailed ACG Metals’ rapid progress since its inception in September 2024, highlighting achievements in operations, finance, and project development. The company acquired the Gediktepe mine in Turkey, generating $76 million in EBITDA last year. It also raised $200 million through bond financing and removed 70% of its warrants to optimise capital structure. Notably, ACG Metals reduced its all-in sustaining costs by 13% in Q1 2025, despite operating in Turkey’s high-inflation environment. “I challeng...

Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF) CEO Paul McGlone talked with Proactive about the company’s latest quarterly results and operational milestones. He highlighted strong growth across both the automotive and fleet businesses, reporting that Seeing Machines' technology is now installed in just under 3.25 million vehicles—a 77% increase compared to 12 months ago. McGlone noted, “We’ve returned to a really strong growth profile,” referencing a 34% increase in quarterly royalties compared to the previous quarter. These numbers are expected to climb sharply due to incoming European safety regulations. On the fleet side, commercial production of Guardian Generation 3 has officially commenced. The compan...

Medicus Pharma CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a major strategic move: the company has entered into a binding letter of agreement to acquire Antev Ltd., a clinical-stage biotech company. Antev is developing Teverelix, a next-generation GnRH antagonist aimed at treating cardiovascular high-risk prostate cancer patients and patients with acute urinary retention (AUR) due to enlarged prostate. Bokhari highlighted that the acquisition will significantly strengthen Medicus Pharma’s drug development portfolio, positioning Teverelix as a first-in-class therapeutic to prevent AUR recurrence and address prostate cancer among patients with elevated cardiovascular risk—together representing a combined mark...

Standard Uranium CEO Jon Bey joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s latest corporate developments and its positioning within an increasingly robust uranium market. With nuclear energy gaining renewed global momentum, Bey emphasized that uranium fundamentals remain exceptionally strong. “The outlook for nuclear and uranium over the next number of decades is remarkable,” he stated, underscoring a growing consensus on the critical role nuclear will play in the clean energy transition. As part of a strategic shift to strengthen market presence and accelerate growth, Standard Uranium announced several key leadership and advisory appointments. Among them is the engage...

Autonomix Medical CEO Brad Hauser joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant milestone in the company’s development of breakthrough neuro-modulation technology. The company has released a compelling new video testimonial from a patient who participated in the initial phase of its first-in-human proof-of-concept trial, which is evaluating a novel method of delivering transvascular energy to ablate nerves and alleviate severe pain associated with pancreatic cancer. The company's innovative technology platform is designed to revolutionize how pain and other nerve-related conditions are treated. It features a catheter-based microchip sensing array antenna with the unique ability to detect and di...

US Gold Corp CEO George Bee talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest developments surrounding the CK Gold Project in southeast Wyoming. The company recently received the final component of its mine operating permit in November, marking a pivotal step forward. Bee explained that US Gold Corp is finalizing optimization work and evaluating flotation technology options, which will feed into a forthcoming feasibility study. This study will build on the previously released pre-feasibility study (PFS), which was based on a gold price of $2,100 per ounce and copper at $4.10 per pound. Bee noted, “The numbers look stellar,” particularly as current gold...