In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Charles Archer to discuss the major market themes shaping the week, including rising geopolitical tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz and what that could mean for global energy supply, commodities, and investor sentiment.

The show features interviews with Rick Rule of Rule Investment Media, who shares his macro outlook on gold, silver and precious metals, the future of fiat currencies, and why he believes the long-term bull market in resources is still underway. The episode also includes company interviews with...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Paul Welch, CEO of Buccaneer Energy, to discuss the company’s £350,000 fundraise and the $425,000 acquisition of the Carlisle 1 well in Texas.

Paul outlines how the deal lifts production to around 160 barrels of oil per day, with a clear pathway to 250–300 bopd through waterflood expansion and a 100% uplift from the organic oil recovery pilot. With operating costs below $5 per barrel and a sub-12 month payback period at current oil prices, the focus is firmly on cash flow growth and scaling the Pine Mills field...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby begin by discussing rising tensions around Iran and the potential impact on oil prices, gold and wider market volatility as geopolitical risk returns to the forefront.

The show then moves into company interviews, starting with Hamak Strategy, outlining its gold and Bitcoin treasury approach and long-term value strategy. This is followed by Critical Mineral Resources, discussing its newly granted 10-year Moroccan mining licence and development plans, before the main guest Xtract Resources, which provides a detailed update on project progress, strategy and growth ambitions.

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Pieter Krugel, CEO of Quantum Data Energy, to discuss the company’s accelerating growth in flexible generation.

They cover progress at Highbridge, the Borders project partnership to reduce dilution, the upcoming 7.5MW and 5MW sites entering production, and the wider 40MW development pipeline. The conversation also touches on refinancing plans, free cash flow per megawatt, and how Quantum’s strategy positions it to benefit from rising AI and data centre energy demand.

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In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby and Charles Archer break down the biggest geopolitical stories of the week — from royal headlines and UK political implications to rising tensions in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz risk premium, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict entering its fourth year.

The show features in-depth interviews with Leon Coetzer (Jubilee Metals) and Ryan Mee (Fulcrum Metals). Jubilee discusses accelerating copper production in Zambia, expansion at Roan and Mufulira, progress at the Large Waste project, and the long-term resource growth strategy. Fulcrum outlines its Cyanide free multi me...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Andrea Cattaneo, CEO of Zenith Energy, to discuss the company’s move into construction on its first three solar projects in Puglia and the rapid expansion of its Italian portfolio to over 125MW. Andrea explains Zenith’s clustered development strategy, agri-voltaic model, financing plans, and why the current market valuation may not reflect the value of its growing solar assets. The conversation also covers uranium progress and the upcoming arbitration milestone, as Zenith continues its transition from pipeline to production.

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In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Paul Welch, CEO of Buccaneer Energy, to discuss the company’s successful organic oil recovery pilot at Pine Mills in East Texas.

The low-cost treatment doubled production from 15 to 30 barrels per day, with one well’s water cut falling from 80% to zero — boosting both output and margins. Paul explains how the process works, how quickly it could impact cash flow, and plans to roll it out across the wider field in 2026.

We also touch on growth ambitions, acquisition strategy, and the goal of significantly increasi...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Sapan Ghai, Chief Commercial Officer of Sovereign Metals Limited to discuss the company’s latest non-binding MOU with Praxis under the US Government’s Project Volt Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve.

We dive into the significance of refractory-grade graphite supply to the US, the broader reshoring and critical minerals strategy, and why Sovereign’s Kasiya Project — hosting world-class rutile and graphite — continues to attract global interest. The conversation also covers the upcoming DFS, rare earth by-product potential, Rio Tinto’s option timeline, funding strategy, and the long-term production out...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby break down the week’s biggest market stories — from UK political headlines and global macro tensions to the continued strength in gold, silver and Bitcoin, and what could unfold in the physical metals market as key futures deadlines approach.

Kev reports back from Indaba with on-the-ground insights from across the mining and small-cap space, highlighting the companies that drew the most investor interest during a packed live presentation event.

The show also features an in-depth discussion with Michael Jones, CEO of Delta Gold Tech...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer break down the key political, macro, and market stories shaping the week.

The team discusses rising political pressure in the UK, US monetary policy uncertainty, interest rate expectations, and the impact these themes are having across equities, commodities, and crypto markets.

The show features in-depth interviews with Zenith Energy, covering progress across solar, uranium, and strategic energy assets in Europe, and Hamak Strategy, exploring its hybrid approach to West African gold exploration alongside a Bitcoin and physical gold treasury strategy.

In this episode of Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll is joined by Charles Bray, Chairman of Aterian, alongside Charles Archer, analyst and financial journalist, for a wide-ranging discussion on Aterian’s differentiated strategy across critical minerals.

The conversation explores Aterian’s revenue-generating mineral trading operations in Rwanda, including margin expansion, traceability standards, and demand for conflict-free supply. The episode also covers exploration progress in the Kalahari Copper Belt (Botswana), copper projects in Morocco, lithium-tantalum-niobium exposure, and how AI partnerships are shaping target generation.

The discussion concludes with upcoming 2026 catalysts, expected news flow, drilling timelines, and how Ater...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Colin Bird, Executive Chairman of Extract Resources, to discuss their newly announced joint venture at the Silver King Mining License in Zambia. Colin unpacks the company’s path toward near-term copper production, the historical significance of Silver King, the project’s rapid development timeline, and the broader vision for Extract’s antimony project in Morocco. With infrastructure in place and exploration potential still unfolding, this is a timely conversation on the company’s growth prospects and strategic direction.

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In this episode of Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Colin Bird, Executive Chairman of African Pioneer, to discuss the company’s £1.8m fundraise and its strategy to advance copper projects across Southern Africa.

The discussion focuses on the Gumbo copper project in Namibia, covering mine planning, development pathways, and the potential for open-pit and underground operations. Colin also shares insights into African Pioneer’s licences in Zambia and Botswana, copper market dynamics, and why the company believes its assets remain significantly undervalued.

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In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby break down a dramatic week across global markets and geopolitics, with rising tensions involving Iran, ongoing uncertainty around US policy under Trump, and fresh volatility across gold, silver and currencies. The pair are joined by Charlie Long, CEO of Critical Mineral Resources, alongside Charles Archer, to discuss rapid progress at the Akademia copper project in Morocco, including shallow copper and gold discoveries, in-house drilling, and a clear path toward low-capex production. The show wraps up with movers and shakers from the markets, standout small-cap performances, and a...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Alexander and Glenn from LANDORE RESOURCES LTD to discuss the company’s updated 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate and strategic outlook at the Junior Lake gold project in northwestern Ontario. The conversation focuses on confidence and de-risking over headline ounces, the quality of the updated SIM-compliant resource, and the wider potential across the greenstone belt. The team also explore next steps for exploration, development pathways, and strategic options including partnerships and potential asset monetisation.

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In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Andrea Cattaneo, CEO of Zenith Energy, to discuss the company’s latest legal update and what it signals ahead of major arbitration hearings scheduled for April 2026. Andrea explains the role of investment treaty protection, why Zenith has strengthened its international legal team at this stage, and how the wider dispute with Tunisia has shaped the company’s strategy across multiple arbitration processes. We also touch on the background to Zenith’s Tunisia acquisitions during the COVID period, the claims being pursued, and why the company believes it remains position...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby and Charles Archer break down the key macro and market stories shaping the week, including geopolitical tensions, shifting global power dynamics, and what they mean for currencies, commodities and investor sentiment.

The discussion covers record moves in gold, silver and platinum, questions around the US dollar, bond markets, inflation, and the growing importance of critical metals in a world driven by AI, energy demand and defence spending.

The show features in-depth interviews with Colin Bird (Kendrick Resources) and Sapan Ghai (Sovereign Metals), exploring rare...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Kevin Hornsby is joined by Paul Elliott, CEO of Active Energy Group, to discuss the company’s latest Saudi Arabia licence approval and what it unlocks for future growth.

Paul explains how Active Energy plans to leverage unused solar and excess power through modular energy units, opening the door to AI and data-driven infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. With access to government backing, grant funding, and potential routes into the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the conversation highlights how the company is positioning itself for scalable re...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby cover the key market headlines shaping the week, from rising geopolitical tensions and shifting currency dynamics to record moves in gold, silver and Bitcoin.

The show features in-depth interviews with Scott Ellam (Connecting Excellence), Paul Elliott (Active Energy) , and Leon Coetzer (Jubilee Metals) , discussing Bitcoin treasury strategies, energy infrastructure, and the evolving copper market.

The episode wraps up with movers and shakers from the markets, standout small-cap performances, and a look at commodities, crypto, and global macro trends driving investor sentiment.

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In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby kick off 2026 by breaking down the latest global political tensions, shifting power dynamics, and what they could mean for markets.

They’re joined by Siam Kidd and Mark Creaser from Astrid Intelligence to discuss decentralized AI, BitTensor, and how digital infrastructure could reshape the future of investing.

The episode also covers standout movers in the small-cap space, resource stocks gaining momentum, developments across commodities like gold, silver and copper, plus the usual market insights, opinions, and end-of-week reflections you’ve come to expect from...

In this Midweek Takeaway, the team is joined by Paul Welch of Buccaneer Energy, alongside Charles Archer, following Charles’s recent article highlighting why the company appears materially undervalued relative to its assets and cashflow potential.

Paul discusses Buccaneer’s pivot to a waterflood development strategy after securing additional acreage, explaining how this could significantly increase recovery rates at relatively low cost. The conversation also covers expected production uplift, operating costs, lessons from the recent well result, and why a sidetrack still offers strong upside.

The episode wraps up with an overview of Buccaneer’s low-cost produc...

Welcome to our New Year’s Day Special — The Watchful Dozen.
In this episode, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby discuss a selection of under-the-radar companies that didn’t make the Top 12 picks for 2026, but remain firmly on the watchlist. We cover the key themes, recent developments, and what could put these companies in the spotlight during the year ahead.

00:00:42 #ATN 
00:01:28 #CGNR #KDR
00:06:07 #GRX 
00:08:56 #GLR 
00:10:57 #EST 
00:13:03 #FCM 
00:14:46 #GROC 
00:15:36 #WCAP 
00:18:52 #MAST 
00:21:10 #BUCE 
00:24:33 #ASTR #TIR
00:26:59 #SML

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In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer look ahead to 2026, sharing 12 stocks on their radar alongside a selection of high-risk, high-reward moonshots.

The discussion covers mining, energy, biotech, defence, AI, and emerging technologies, with insights into project development, valuation mismatches, geopolitical de-risking, and long-term catalysts. The team also shares their outlook on gold, silver, and copper prices and how macro trends could shape the next stage of the commodities cycle.


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00:01:57 #ARS 
00:02:41 #GMET 
00:04:13 #DGQ
00:05:44 #EPP 
00:07:50 #SVML
00:09:46 #BZT  
00:11:06 #JLP 
00:12:33 #XTR 
00:16:13 #SVNS 

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby and Charles Archer review their 2025 Radar Stocks portfolio and break down the numbers behind the performance. They discuss what an £120k split across the picks would be worth now, compare it to index returns, and underline why diversification matters—especially when some names suffer heavy drawdowns while a few big winners drive the overall result.

The team runs through the key movers across the list, including the standouts and the laggards, sharing honest takeaways on small-cap volatility, when (and when not) to take profits, and why conviction can...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby and Charles Archer run through the week’s key market and macro themes, from inflation, interest rates and currency weakness to shifting political and economic pressures.

The conversation turns to gold and silver, physical supply tightness, paper market distortions and why precious metals are increasingly viewed as protection rather than speculation. With Rick Rule unable to join, Charles steps in to unpack his core thinking around purchasing power, inflation and capital preservation.

The episode also features a conversation with John Minett, CEO of Nichols Cars, ex...

In this Midweek Takeaway, Kevin Hornsby and Phil Carroll are joined by Leon Coetzer of Jubilee Metals to discuss a transformational period for the company. Leon explains how 2025 marked a strategic reset, repositioning Jubilee as a focused Zambian copper producerfollowing major investment across Roan and Mufulira.

They explore the recovery in copper production, progress across Jubilee’s Zambian operations, and the strategic disposal of the South African chrome and PGM assets. With the foundations now in place, the discussion looks ahead to 2026 as a delivery year, driven by rising copper output and long-term growth potential.


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In this Midweek Takeaway, Kevin and Phil speak with  Colin Bird, Executive Chairman of Bezant Resources, following the completion of the company’s 90% acquisition of Namib Lead Zinc Mining.

Colin explains why acquiring an existing processing plant is a game-changing step, significantly reducing capex, permitting risk, and development timelines. He also outlines the production strategy, near-term cashflow potential, and additional upside from zinc and silver, alongside a bullish outlook for copper as the project moves toward production.


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In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, the team is joined by Sapan Ghai, CEO of Sovereign Metals, to discuss a major de-risking milestone for the company following a collaboration agreement with the IFC, the World Bank’s private sector arm. Sapan explains how the partnership supports the project’s DFS, ESG standards, and creates a clear pathway to debt and potential equity financing for the Kasiya rutile and graphite project in Malawi. The conversation also explores geopolitical de-risking, critical minerals supply chains, and why this development positions Sovereign Metals as one of the most compelling mining stories heading into the...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby run through a packed week of headlines and markets, from health concerns around the H3N2 flu strain to growing pressure on UK and US systems. The lads also dive into sport, covering controversy around 2026 World Cup ticket prices, a busy week in the Champions League and Premier League, and Lando Norris clinching his first Formula One world title.

The show features conversations with Charles Bray and Simon Rollason of Aterian on their AI-driven exploration joint venture across Africa, alongside Marc Sale and James Knowles of...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby sit down with  ⁠Ippolito Cattaneo, CEO of Ajax Resources, to unpack the company’s transformative acquisition of the Parreira Vale gold project in Brazil. Cattaneo discusses the strategic partnership with Appian Capital, the geological upside of an oxide-rich system with only 10% of the ground drilled, and Ajax’s plan to deliver a maiden JORC resource through a phased exploration program. The conversation widens into Ajax’s fast-growing South American portfolio, its focus on past-producing assets, funding strategy, drilling timelines, and how the company aims to evolve from opportunistic acquisiti...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby kick things off with a look at the week’s major geopolitical and market shifts — including renewed tensions between Russia and Ukraine, sharp moves in commodities, and a noticeable change in global risk sentiment. The lads then sit down with Michael Jones, CEO of Delta Gold Technologies, to unpack the company’s debut on the market and its ambitious plan to use gold-based nanotechnology to stabilise qubits in next-generation quantum computing. Finally, they round things off with a run through the week’s movers across mining, energy, and crypto...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Anthony Tennyson, CEO of Solvonis Therapeutics (LSE: SVNS), to break down the major news that addiction candidate SVN-015 has been accepted into the US NIH/NIDA Addiction Treatment Discovery Program — opening the door to fully funded preclinical work and potentially up to $3m per year in non-dilutive grants. Anthony also discusses progress across Solvonis’ CNS pipeline, the company’s AI-powered discovery engine, and the widening valuation gap between UK and US biotech markets.

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In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby break down the week’s big market shifts — from shaky macro sentiment to sharp moves across commodities, crypto, and small caps.
They’re joined by Rory Maxwell, CEO of Pri0r1ty Intelligence, to discuss new contract wins in luxury retail and global sports governance, and how Compass ID and Fan Sonar are driving data-powered growth.
Later, Paul from Buccaneer Energy returns with an update on recent drilling issues, new acreage, sidetrack plans, and why he sees major long-term upside in production and acquisitions.
The lads w...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Tim McCarthy, CEO of ImmuPharma, for an in-depth update on the company’s P140 autoimmune platform. Tim explains why partnering discussions have attracted strong interest from multiple potential collaborators, including several top ten global pharma companies, and why the complexity and scale of that interest means a deal is now expected in 2026 rather than year-end 2025. He talks through what “finding the right partner” really looks like, how different deal structures might work (upfront payments, milestones, royalties), and why management remains very confident that a transformational licens...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby unpack a huge week in global news — from shifting geopolitics and the latest twists in the Epstein files to what the Russia-Ukraine negotiations could mean for markets and energy stability. The lads then welcome Mark Cody, founder of Joyriders, for an uplifting conversation about combating elderly loneliness through supercar experiences — a movement that’s gaining extraordinary media attention. Next up, Colin Bird of Xtract Resources returns to break down the state of the copper market, antimony momentum in Morocco, and plans for near-term production in Zambia. Finally, the team r...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer kick things off with a lively breakdown of the week’s big market movers — from political turbulence in the US and UK to the BBC’s latest controversy and fresh headlines surrounding the Epstein files. The lads then sit down with Ben Clube, CEO of Energy Pathways, for a deep dive into the company’s nationally significant MESH hydrogen and graphite project, its partnership with KBR, and why long-duration energy storage is becoming critical for the UK grid. Finally, they wrap up with a tour through the 12-s...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby break down the week’s biggest stories — from the prolonged US government shutdown and Rachel Reeves’ pre-Budget jitters to the ripple effects on UK markets. They’re joined by Colin Bird, Martyn Churchouse, and Eugene Knell from Bezant Resources for an update on the company’s copper and gold projects and a look at what rising metal prices could mean for valuations. The lads wrap up with AI market bubbles, Tesla’s trillion-dollar headlines, and the usual dose of football and F1 banter to close out another packed Sunday.
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In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Kevin Hornsby is joined by Paul Mathieson, CEO of Amazing AI, to discuss the company’s first strategic move into digital assets through long-dated Bitcoin options — a bold step designed to capture upside while limiting downside risk. Paul explains the thinking behind their leveraged crypto exposure, outlines plans to diversify across Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and a gold-backed digital asset, and shares how volatility is key to the company’s innovative treasury approach. He also provides an update on Amazing AI’s lending business and how these combined strategies position the company for sustainable, technolo...

In this episode, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby return with another packed show. They start with market news and macro updates before welcoming Rory Maxwell, CEO of

Pri0r1ty Intelligence, to discuss how the group’s AI-driven ecosystem — spanning SaaS platforms like Advisor, Fan Sonar, and Vox, alongside Half Space and Metric — is setting solid foundations for FY26 growth. Rory also touches on revenue momentum, shareholder confidence, and the company’s focus on sustainable expansion.

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby speak with Colin Bird, Executive Chairman of Bezant Resources (AIM: BZT), about the feasibility study for the Hope & Gorob copper-gold project in Namibia. Colin outlines the plan to use multi-sensor dry ore sorting and truck pre-concentrate to an existing processing plant ~190 km away, delivering capital efficiency and faster ramp-up. The study highlights robust economics (NPV ~$46.2m, IRR ~62%) and confirms the plant can be optimized for productivity and concentrate quality rather than costly conversion. He also discusses expected 8–10 years of open-pit mining, moves to secure long-lead items, and the st...