Proactive - Interviews for investors

IberAmerican Lithium Corp (NEO:IBER) CEO Campbell Becher speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after a week of important developments for the hard-rock lithium exploration company. Becher gives an overview of the business and its founding, explaining the focus on advancing its now 100% owned Alberta II & Carlota Properties located in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain. IberAmerican originally bought 70% of the two properties but announced the acquisition of the outstanding 30% last week. He adds that early indications have been impressive enough to make a recent $9.1mln fundraise relatively straightforward despite the "very very cold capital markets arena." He looks to...

NetScientific PLC (AIM:NSCI) CEO Dr Ilian Iliev speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the investment and commercialisation group published its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. Dr Iliev provides some context for the half-year results, saying that the company has been working hard and focusing on executing its strategy in what has been a "difficult period" for venture capital. He goes on to give an overview of the half-year results, saying that he's "happy to report strong progress in the first half of the year" and highlighting the realisation of "roughly £800,000 in profitable partial exists from t...

Turbo Energy SA (NASDAQ:TURB) General Manager Mariano Soria speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after the Spain-based photovoltaic energy company completed its Nasdaq listing in the US. Soria gives an overview of the business, describing it as being "at the forefront of technology for storing photovoltaic energy" and explaining how the company has managed to use artificial intelligence to help improve its offering. The company is using AI to save its customers money by analysing energy usage patterns and cross-referencing the data with weather and energy-price forecasts to maximise efficient deployment of stored energy. He goes on to...

Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) PLC (AIM:EOG) CEO William Holland speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the UK and Ireland-focused oil and gas exploration and development company announced an increase in the estimated gas resource for its Inishkea West project, offshore County Mayo. Holland explains the significance of the news, which resulted from the reprocessing of existing seismic data at the site using full waveform inversion and reverse time migration techniques up to 20Hz. The decision to process the same data up to 30Hz means that Europa must now apply for an extension to its licence for the site...

KEFI Gold and Copper PLC (AIM:KEFI, OTC:KFFLF) executive chairman Harry Anagnostaras-Adams speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the exploration and development company released its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2023. Anagnostaras-Adams briefly touches upon the company's nascent projects in Saudi Arabia, before turning to the latest news from the Tulu Kapi Project in Ethiopia that is currently his main focus. He addresses some of the delays that have affected the project but says he expects it "to be launching this quarter as foreshadowed" with production to begin around Christmas of 2025. He adds that the hard...

Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM:ZPHR, OTCQB:ZPHRF) chief executive Colin Harrington speaks to Thomas Warner after the Rocky Mountain oil and gas company company released its half-year report including interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023. Harrington gives a quick overview of the interim results, saying that "the theme of the first half was all about investment" and highlighting some of the specific decisions taken. He adds that he believes "its important for investors to remember that... even with all the challenges we've had in the Paradox [basin]... we're going to end this year at a higher run rate...

Galileo Mining Ltd (ASX:GAL, OTC:GLMGF) MD Brad Underwood speaks with Proactive after releasing an inaugural mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Callisto deposit, part of its wholly-owned Norseman project in Western Australia. The palladium-gold-nickel-copper Callisto discovery is the first 'Platreef' deposit identified in Australia, named for a style of mineralisation analogous to the renowned Platreef deposits found in South Africa. This groundbreaking development propels the Norseman project into the spotlight as a cornerstone asset with significant potential for Galileo and the industry at large. #ProactiveInvestors #GalileoMining #ASX #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Flynn Gold Ltd (ASX:FG1) CEO Neil Marston tells Proactive diamond drilling is underway at the company’s Warrentinna Project in northeastern Tasmania, with a focus on high-grade, near-surface gold targets. Initial drilling will consist of two diamond drill holes, totalling 300 metres, aimed at better understanding the continuity and extension of gold mineralisation previously identified by Greatland Gold. The drill program comes as the final core samples from the recent Trafalgar Prospect drilling at the Golden Ridge Project are submitted for laboratory analysis. #ProactiveInvestors #FlynnGold #ASX #Gold #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Banxa Holdings Inc (TSX-V:BNXA, OTCQX:BNXAF) CEO Holger Arians speaks with Proactive soon after announcing the company has integrated with Animoca Brands' AFL Mint and Be. platforms in a move he says will streamline and enhance the digital collectible purchasing process for Australian Football League (AFL) fans. Meanwhile, Banxa has been making considerable progress in growing its run rate total transaction volume by activating new partnerships with noteworthy partners. The company has also been granted Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in Tennessee, Virginia and Florida, as well as the US territory of Puerto Rico. The latest additions mean it now...

Terra Uranium Ltd (ASX:T92) chair Andrew Vigar tells Proactive the company is in advanced discussions with potential large JV farm-in & joint development partners on its core projects to drill this winter. T92’s core projects - HawkRock, Pasfield and Parker - have now been advanced from conceptual to drill-ready targets. He says the Pasfield and Parker projects have seven targets each and HawkRock has four. The company is now actively seeking partners to test these tier 1 targets whilst continuously evaluating new opportunities. #ProactiveInvestors #TerraUranium #ASX #Uranium #Energy #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Newmark Security PLC (AIM:NWT) CEO Marie-Claire Dwek speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the company released its final results for the year ended 30 April 2023. Dwek gives an overview of how the business performed over the period, highlighting growth in revenue, increased margins, and a rise in recurring revenue, achieving £2.1 million this year. Despite facing challenges in the second half due to the loss of a client, UKG, following their merger with Kronos, Newmark maintained profitability. Dwek emphasises the company's focus on expanding across all business sectors, onboarding new clients, and introducing new products. She also highlights the action N...

First Phosphate Corp CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant news regarding the company's agreement with the Export-Import Bank of the United States for potential financing. Passalacqua announced that First Phosphate Corp has received a Letter of Interest (LOI) from EXIM to provide financing of up to 170 million. This financing is intended to support the procurement of U.S. goods and services by First Phosphate in Canada and is eligible for a maximum repayment term of 10 years. The LOI is valid until October 14, 2024. He further explained that EXIM has a mandate to mitigate the competitive impact...

Redsense Medical CEO Pontus Nobreus joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share shared significant updates with Steve Darling from Proactive regarding the company's innovative Redsense System. This system plays a crucial role in monitoring and alerting healthcare providers in cases of blood leakage during hemodialysis treatments, addressing one of the most serious safety concerns in this medical field. The Redsense System comprises a patented fiber optic sensor designed for use with either a venous needle or central venous catheter, linked to an alarm unit. The system has been developed with a strong focus on meeting the stringent safety requirements of...

RC365 Holding PLC (LSE:RCGH) has announced the incorporation of a new, wholly owned subsidiary in Malaysia by the name of RC365 Solutions SDN. Regal Crown Technology Ltd Vice President of Information Technology KC Chua and Vice President of Production Management Yun Seong Yu speak to Thomas Warner from Proactive about the rationale for the decision and their hopes for what it can go on to deliver. Yu starts with a brief overview of RC365's operations before Chua goes on to explain this week's news in more detail, saying that the new subsidiary expects to issue and manage Mastercard...

Libertine Holdings PLC (AIM:LIB) chief executive Sam Cockerill speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the linear generator technology developer released its full year results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2023. Cockerill gives a brief overview of the results before moving on to discuss how the business has been performing since, highlighting its current focus on developing its technology and selling it into the market. The company revealed in its results statement that in the absence of further revenues, it would expect to remain solvent through to May 2024. Cockerill therefore provides some detail about the commercial discussions currently underway...

MetalNRG PLC (LSE:MNRG) Executive Director Rolf Gerritsen speaks to Thomas Warner following a flurry of announcements from the natural resources investing company, which he suggests amount to MetalNRG "putting the past behind [it]." The company has this week published not only a half-year report but also an update on its strategic business review, after a "very rough patch" for the business. Gerritsen says that senior management have been focusing in recent months on determining where the best growth opportunities are likely to come from, and have concluded that mining is the answer. He says "there are huge opportunities in...

Gold Basin Resources CEO Colin Smith joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant results from the company's follow-up reverse-circulation drill program at the Gold Basin gold project in north-western Arizona. Smith announced that the drill program, which spanned 2,224 meters, delivered compelling findings. The project yielded multiple broad gold zones in the Gap Zone, with widths of up to 70 meters downhole, covering a strike length of approximately 250 meters. Importantly, this mineralization remains open at depth, along the strike, and in width along the Stealth-Red Cloud trend. Smith highlighted the program's success, noting that the majority of holes intercepted substantial intervals...

American Rare Earths CEO Donald Swartz joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share important updates as the company has made significant changes to its United States management team to enhance its leadership and capabilities. One key change is the transition of Mel Sanderson, the President of North America, to the role of Non-Executive Director of the American Rare Earths Board. In addition to this role, Sanderson will chair the company's Government and Public Relations and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) committee. He will also serve as the spokesperson for the company on these critical matters. Furthermore, American Rare Earths has...

EMQQ Global Founder and Chief Investment Officer Kevin Carter recently joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss their new report on India, which he describes as the "perfect emerging market at the perfect time." The report delves into India's economic growth and draws comparisons with China's growth trajectory, highlighting several key factors that make India an attractive investment destination. One standout feature of India is its well-established homegrown technology sector, which dates back several decades. Companies like Tata Computer Systems (founded in 1968) and Infosys (founded in 1981) have been at the forefront of this technological evolution. Furthermore, India annually produces the...

MTB Minerals CEO Lawrence Roulston joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting updates regarding the ongoing drilling activities at the Telegraph copper-gold project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Roulston announced that the drilling has yielded evidence of porphyry-style alteration and mineralization in all three of the drill holes on the project. These widely spaced holes confirm the potential for an extensive mineralized porphyry system in the area. Importantly, the latest hole, which is the third drilled and located 700 meters southeast of the first hole, has intersected potassic alteration and copper mineralization with many similarities to the initial hole. Drilling...

Argentina Lithium CEO Niko Cacos joined Steve Darling from Proactive to Share significant news that the company has secured $90 million USD in funding through a strategic agreement with Stellantis, one of the world's largest automakers, known for its major brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and RAM. Under this agreement, Stellantis will acquire a 19.9% stake in Argentina Lithium, leaving the company with 80.1% ownership. The cornerstone of this partnership is an offtake agreement, with Stellantis committing to purchase up to 15,000 tonnes per annum of lithium produced by Argentina Lithium over a seven-year period. This offtake agreement may...

ARway Corp Chief Product Officer Shadnam Khan joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share an exciting update at ARway Corp has achieved a significant milestone by completing the first build of the ARway Platform on Apple's Vision Pro hardware and realityOS operating system at the prestigious Apple Park in Cupertino. During this development phase, developers had the exclusive opportunity to access early prototypes of the headsets, showcasing the platform's compatibility with Apple's cutting-edge technology. This new version of the ARway Platform introduces several enhancements, including multi-map and multi-floor navigation capabilities on the Web Creator Portal. Creators can now streamline the...

HPQ Silicon CEO Bernard Tourillon joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting developments regarding the company's PUREVAP Gen3 Quartz Reduction Reactor (QRR) pilot plant project. This project aims to utilize green engineering processes for the production of silica and silicon materials, addressing environmental concerns in material production. Tourillon announced that the project has achieved significant milestones, successfully validating approximately 80% of the project's key targets. Among these achievements, the process has attained an impressive 99.5% silicon purity (2N+), surpassing the purity threshold of commercially available silicon. Notably, production has scaled up significantly, reaching 2,500 times the capacity of the PUREVAP Gen2 QRR...

Spectral AI Ltd (NASDAQ:MDAI) founder and CEO Wensheng Fan speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the medical-focused artificial intelligence company announced it has been awarded a new contract valued at up to $149 million by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The CEO describes the contract as Spectral AI's "single largest to date" and highlights that it represents an important step forward in its commercial efforts. The deal includes a base phase of $55mln for FDA clearance...

Anthony Ginsberg, CEO of GINSGLOBAL Index Fund joined Steve Darling from Proactive to reflects on the remarkable journey of the Cloud Technology ETF, which was launched in 2018. Over the past five years, cloud technology adoption has skyrocketed, especially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work trends. Initially, cloud technology was embraced by startups and SMEs, but it's now a cornerstone for large enterprises, including banks, insurers, and governments. This evolution has significantly reshaped the landscape, with major players like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google benefiting. The pandemic expedited the adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions, reducing risk for large corporations...

HANetf Head of ETF Research Tom Bailey speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the thematic ETF provider announced that the European Green Deal UCITS ETF (EUGD) has surpassed $52 million AUM only two months after launch. Bailey gives some background on the product, which was developed in collaboration with Societe Generale and which focuses on the EU's ambitious Green Deal initiative, which aims to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The ETF taps into four key policy areas: clean energy, sustainable transport, building renovation, and the circular economy. Bailey emphasises that while the ETF is European-focused, it...

Active Energy Group (AIM:AEG) CEO Michael Rowan, CFO Michelle Fagan and Chief Operating Officer provide some insight into how the biomass-based renewable energy company has been performing, following the release of interim results for the six months to 30 June 2023. Rowan says that the past six months have seen significant changes, including the establishment of a new US-based management team. The company is expanding its product offerings, focusing on future costs, fuel sales, manufacturing, consulting, and technology sales. The company's CoalSwitch fuel is an energy-dense, low-carbon product designed for existing equipment, offering additional revenue streams like renewable credits. CFO Michelle...

In today's Crypto Report, we dive deep into SEC Chair Gary Gensler's recent congressional testimony on bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency markets. Gensler takes a firm stand against crypto "hucksters" but leaves people guessing on bitcoin's classification and the future of spot bitcoin ETFs. With the bitcoin market reacting with volatility, and Ethereum hitting a seven-day high, the crypto landscape is buzzing. Plus, we look at the latest on altcoins like Binance's BNB, Tron, Ripple, Cardano, Dogecoin, and Solana. #ProactiveInvestors #SECChair #GaryGensler #CongressionalTestimony #bitcoin #cryptomarkets #ethereum #altcoins #bitcoinetf #cryptoregulations #marketvolatility #crypto #bitcoindominance #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Crossword Cybersecurity PLC (AIM:CCS) CEO Tom Ilube speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the company released its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2023. Dr Ilube gives an overview of the company's strong performance during the first half of the year, highlighting revenue growth to £1.9 million, marking a 27% increase from the same period last year, with annual recurring revenue surging by 35% to £2.7 million. The company also improved its margins from 16% to 20%. Dr. Ilube emphasises Crossword's focus on organic growth and its commitment to working closely with key accounts. Addressing the impact of generative AI on cybersecurity, he re...

Marwyn Investment Management LLP co-founder and Chief Investment Officer James Corsellis speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after subsidiary Marwyn Value Investors Ltd released its interim results for the six month to 30 June 2023. Corsellis starts by explaining Marwyn's investment strategy, which centers on identifying and partnering with top-tier management before making an investment in a company. This contrasts with the traditional private equity model that either works with existing management or replaces them after investment. He emphasises the importance of experienced leadership, citing examples like Peter Tom and Vin Murriia, who have demonstrated industry expertise and delivered significant returns. He...

Proactive Research Analyst Daniel Appiah speaks to Thomas Warner from the Londons studio after publishing a new research note on Canadian medical imaging contrast media company Voyageur Pharmaceutics. Appiah gives an overview of the note and the company itself, explaining that contrast agents containing barium sulphate or iodine are consumed prior to x-rays or CT scans, aiding doctors in visualizing the interior of the body. Voyageur aims to leverage its own facilities and resources to establish an integrated value chain for these agents in North America. The company has already launched its first product in Canada, with plans to expand...

Avingtrans (LON:AVG) CEO Steve McQuillan and CFO, Stephen King speak to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after the engineering company released its preliminary results for the year to 31 May 2023. McQuillan gives a brief overview of the company's unique way of doing business, which combines engineering with elements of the private equity model. He highlights that Avingtrans specialises in serving highly regulated markets such as nuclear, defence, aerospace, and medical. Their business approach, termed "Pinpoint, Invest, Exit," involves identifying struggling engineering businesses, acquiring them, revamping their operations, and subsequently selling them. King reports a revenue increase of 17.5% for the year...

Learning Technologies Group PLC (AIM:LTG, OTC:LTTHF) chief executive Jonathan Satchell speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the workplace talent development company released its interim results for the six months to 31 June 2023 Satchel provides an overview of the company's performance over the period as well as its future outlook. The firm reported £285 million in revenue for the first half, a 2.5% increase from the previous year. However, challenges arose from integrating their LEO business into the GP Strategies content business, which Satchell suggests may ultimately have cost an estimated $80 million of EBIT. Despite these challenges, Satchell expresses confidence in t...

The FTSE 100 is down to two-week lows this morning and still falling, with the suspension of Chinese property group Evergrande in Hong Kong overnight casting a heavy shadow over the rest of the world’s markets. BP and Shell were among the few early risers, boosted by another increase in crude values. The front-month Ice Brent contract is now trading north of $97/bl, supported by production cuts in Russia and Saudi Arabia. Some corporate updates out today, included from spirits giant Diageo which remains confident of delivering on its medium-term targets despite what it calls a challenging operating environment. Organic ne...

Getech Group PLC (AIM:GTC) CEO Richard Bennett speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive following a period of "restructuring and re-focusing" on what it calls its core expertise of locating subsurface resources. Bennett previously served as Getech's Chairman but took over as CEO earlier this year. He gives an overview of some of the challenges the company has faced recently, highlighting an ultimately unsuccessful pivot away from its traditional focus on oil and gas and into the nascent green hydrogen sector. He says that he has now "set the mission of the company back to finding not just oil and...

Pantheon Resource CEO Jay Cheatham, Tony Beilman, SVP Engineering and Michael Duncan VP- Operations joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update regarding the company's resumption of operations with the re-entry at Alkaid-2. The focus of their efforts isn't just oil recovery but also gathering crucial data and employing innovative fracking technologies. Michael Duncan explained their comprehensive approach, involving rigging, fracking, and flow testing. Tony Beilman discussed changes in their fracking design, emphasizing the use of Hunter mash sand and slick water to enhance penetration and achieve extended frack extensions. The team's approach includes restricting flow rates during flowback...

SSV Capital Ltd founder and CEO Ankur Ghosh visits the Proactive London studio to discuss the company's founding, vision and future plans, following its incorporation in August 2020. Ghosh explains that he co-founded the company with his wife and others and says they are deeply committed to "building a better tomorrow", using what he describes as a "Triple-P approach" of people, planet, and prosperity. He gives an overview of the three sectors that SSV Capital will be focusing on, paying particular attention to the company's ambitions in the realm of Fintech. He reveals that SSV Capital is developing an innovative payment...

C3 Metals Inc (TSX-V:CCCM, OTC:CARCF) CEO Dan Symons speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after a week of fresh news from the copper-gold explorer's projects in Jamaica and Peru. Symons first addresses developments in Jamaica, where C3 Metals has several projects. An 8,500m drilling campaign is currently underway with two rigs at the Bellas Gate project and the first assays have now been presented to the market. Early signs appear promising, with a 480-metre hole revealing 391 metres of 0.5% copper equivalent. He says the grade surpasses the average development project's 0.39% copper equivalent. Symons highlights the cost-effectiveness of their operations...

Substrate Artificial Intelligence (OTCQB:SUIAF) Chairman Lorenzo Serratosa & CEO Ivan Garcia speak to Thomas Warner from Proactive about the latest developments at the Spanish AI company ahead of its planned London listing. Serratosa explains that Substrate develops its own AI technology to create, develop, and scale companies across various sectors. The core aim is to enhance profitability and sustainability using AI solutions. Garcia gives an update on preparations for the company's Aquis listing, which he expects to complete in October or November. He emphasises the UK's "fantastic" and relatively well-developed tech ecosystem with supportive AI policies. Furthermore, Serratosa revealed their...

Digitalbox PLC (AIM:DBOX) CEO James Carter speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the digital media company published its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2023. Carter discusses the challenges faced by the business during the first half of the year, noting that despite forecasting a tough period, the company did finish ahead of its internal budget. Two primary issues were highlighted: the reduced traffic from major platforms like Google and Facebook and the risks of algorithm changes and content strikes. Carter cited an instance where Entertainment Daily was blocked from Google's Discover feed, resulting in a significant...