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Zak Mir talks to Andy Carroll, CEO of Mosman Oil & Gas, about the latest company update at the helium, hydrogen, and hydrocarbon exploration, development, and production company.

Navigating the Helium Gold Rush in the US

In the evolving landscape of energy commodities, helium has emerged as a critical resource with soaring demand and limited supply. Mosman Oil and Gas, under the leadership of CEO Andy Carroll, is strategically positioned to capitalise on this burgeoning market, particularly within the United States. This article delves into Mosman’s journey, its unique positioning in the helium sector, and what in...

Zak Mir talks to Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, in the wake of the Panther Metals stake sale and LOI for the sale of the Tully Gold property.

Fulcrum Metals plc (LON: FMET), a technology led company focused on the recovery of precious metals from mine tailings in Canada, is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) with TSX Venture Exchange listed Loyalist Exploration Limited (“Loyalist”) for the sale of the Company’s 100% interest in the Tully Gold Project (“Tully” or the “Project”) in Timmins, Ontario.

Loyalist Exploration Limited is a recen...

Zak Mir talks to Segun Lawson, CEO of Thor Explorations. The company provided an operational and financial review for its Segilola Gold mine in Nigeria and for its mineral exploration properties in Nigeria, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire for the three months ending December 31, 2024, and the audited financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024.

Thor Explorations Ltd. (TSXV / AIM: THX) is pleased to provide an operational and financial review for its Segilola Gold mine, located in Nigeria ("Segilola"), and for the Company's mineral exploration properties located in Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire for the three months endi...

Zak Mir talks to Mark Routh, CEO of Prospex Energy, an AIM-quoted investment company focused on European gas and power projects. Prospex Energy provides an operational update on its production, development, and drilling schedules across its portfolio of three producing natural gas assets in onshore Europe: Viura, Selva, and El Romeral.

Prospex Energy: A Bright Future in European Gas Production

In recent times, Prospex Energy has been making waves in the European gas sector, and with good reason. With a solid operational update, the company is well-positioned to grow, thanks to a balanced portfolio of assets...

ImmuPharma PLC (AIM: IMM) CEO Tim McCarthy spoke with Zak Mir. In the world of biotechnology, companies often face unique challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating public markets and securing investment.

Tim McCarthy, CEO of ImmuPharma, shares his insights on the current state of the biotech industry, the innovations at ImmuPharma, and the importance of effective communication with investors. Join us as we delve into ImmuPharma's transformative journey, the significance of its groundbreaking research, and what the future holds for the company.

The Landscape of Biotech Investment

Tim opens the discussion by acknowledging...

Zak Mir talks to Ryan Mee, CEO of Fulcrum Metals, a Canadian-focused exploration company, about its gold tailings strategy and potential benefits to the group.

In mining and resource exploration, the conversation often revolves around finding new gold, silver, and other precious metals sources. However, there’s a growing trend that focuses on reprocessing existing tailings—waste materials left over from previous mining operations.

Today, we’ll explore Fulcrum Metals' innovative approach, particularly its strategy surrounding gold tailings in Canada, and how it plans to turn these deposits into valuable assets.

Understanding the Tailings Strate...

Zak Mir interviews Bernard Aylward, CEO of Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD), following last month's announcement that it has successfully produced its first spodumene concentrate at the fully-funded Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali.

The first production of spodumene concentrate was successfully achieved during the commissioning phase of the Stage 1 Dense Media Separation (DMS) processing plant, following the introduction of pegmatite ore into the circuit.

The DMS plant met its performance targets in this initial run, producing spodumene concentrate with an assay of 5.53% Li₂O, aligning with the planned production profile.

This milestone was reached ah...

Zak Mir talks to Ian McDonough, CEO of Blackbird, in the wake of the Final Results reported from the technology licensor, developer, and seller of the market-leading cloud-native video editing platform Blackbird and the online collaborative video editing and content creation platform elevate.io.

In the ever-evolving landscape of video editing and content creation, Blackbird stands out as a pioneering force. Under the leadership of Ian McDonough, the company has made significant strides, particularly with its innovative cloud-native video editing platform. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the recent achievements of Blackbird, its strategic direction, and wh...

Zak Mir talks to Alastair Clayton, Executive Chairman, Thor Energy, in the wake of the acquisition of 80.2% of the issued share capital of Go Exploration Pty Ltd, the Australian-based natural (white) hydrogen and helium explorer. They also discuss the key drivers for Thor over the rest of 2025.

In the dynamic landscape of alternative energy, Thor Energy is making significant strides, particularly in the natural hydrogen sector. With a renewed focus and strategic direction, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the burgeoning interest in hydrogen as a sustainable energy solution. In this post, we will explore what Thor...

Zak Mir talks to Harry Baker, CEO of Borders & Southern, after the London-based independent oil and gas company with assets offshore the Falkland Islands announced a fundraising campaign to raise approximately £1.86 million. They discuss the new “drill, baby drill” mantra in the market and Borders' strategy and outlook.

Borders & Southern is an independent oil and gas exploration company based in the UK, primarily focused on the Falkland Islands. Recently, the company made headlines with its announcement of a fundraising initiative aimed at raising approximately £1.86 million. This move reflects the company's strategic approach to capitalizing on its assets and positi...

Zak Mir talks to Gordon Stein, CFO of CleanTech Lithium, an exploration and development company advancing lithium projects in Chile for the clean energy transition, as it raises £2.4m and in the run-up to its dual listing on the ASX.

CleanTech Lithium Raises £2.4 Million to Advance Laguna Verde and ASX Listing.

CleanTech Lithium PLC (CTL) has conditionally raised £2.4 million by issuing 15 million new shares at 16p each. The placement shares account for approximately 15.2% of the company’s expanded ordinary share capital, with each share including a warrant entitlement to subscribe for one additional share at 11p.
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Zak Mir talks to Andrea Cattaneo, CEO of Zenith Energy, as he discusses prospects for the company’s prospects for an arbitration win with Tunisia in the wake of the latest successful fundraising.

In an engaging discussion, Andrea Cattaneo, the CEO of Zenith Energy, shares insights on the company’s recent successes, ongoing arbitration processes, and future strategies. This blog post explores the key points from this conversation, highlighting the company’s remarkable journey and the exciting prospects ahead.

Recent Performance and Share Price Surge

Zenith Energy has experienced a notable uptick in its share...

This week, Nick Tulloch, Chairman of ECR Minerals plc, is heading to Australia to discuss a $75 million tax loss sale and exploration plans for Victoria and Queensland.  Along with Chief Geologist Adam Jones & Consultant Geologist Mike Parker, who will be at Blue Mountain shortly before the team heads down to Victoria.

The immediate focus is on the Blue Mountain project, where activities are set to accelerate. The team is preparing to meet with geological survey representatives and landowners in Queensland to solidify relationships and advance planned drilling activities.

This groundwork is critical as ECR aims to d...

Zak Mir talks to David Minchin, Chairman of Helix Exploration, about the latest from Rudyard and how this week's fundraiser will take the helium explorer to production.

Helix Exploration PLC has announced updated helium reserves and economic modelling results for its Rudyard Project. The company plans to raise a minimum of £4 million through a share issue to fund the development and production, targeting significant cash flow and market expansion. The first production is expected in Q2 2025.

Highlights of Reserves and Economic Modelling

•     Reserves of 355 million cubic feet of helium calculated by Aeon Petroleum Consultants Corp...

Zak Mir talks to Francesco Gardin, CEO and Executive Chairman of QBT, an AIM-listed investment company focused on a disruptive R&D and investment programme within the blockchain sector, as it announces a breakthrough achievement for its predictive Bitcoin Artificial Intelligence model mining tool.

QBT believes this is a significant milestone since this proprietary technology has been used in trials to mine Bitcoin. It provides a material competitive advantage in mining by reducing the energy cost of mining by approximately 30% or accelerating the mining speed at current energy consumption and costs with approximately a 30% greater hash rate.
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Welcome to a deep dive into the world of Vinanz, a trailblazer in the Bitcoin mining sector. With its recent listing on the London Stock Exchange, Vinanz is setting the stage for significant growth and innovation in the cryptocurrency space. Chairman David Lenigas shares insights into the company’s strategic vision, the dynamics of Bitcoin as an asset class, and the future of mining operations.

The Excitement of Listing on the London Stock Exchange

Recently, Vinanz made headlines by ringing the bell on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This milestone not only ma...

Zak Mir talks to Rick Guiney, CEO MicroSalt, after several recent bulk orders this autumn for the provider of full-flavour, natural salt with approximately 50% less sodium.

As CEO, my focus is on building bridges with food companies and tastemakers who understand the science behind sodium, taste, and health. This is where MicroSalt can change the game for snack foods and other high-sodium products. We offer a heart-healthy, kosher, clean-label ingredient that adds all the flavor and sensation of eating salt without the sodium. It’s better for their customers and easily fits into modern food production processes.

Today marked a pivotal moment for Helix Exploration as they announced a significant helium discovery at the Rudyard Project. This discovery is not just a milestone; it's a potential game-changer for the company. With strong commercial flow rates and high helium grades, Helix is poised to generate substantial revenue from this well.

David Minchin, Chairman of Helix Exploration, expressed the significance of this announcement, stating, “This is a company maker.” The financial prospects are looking bright with the potential to earn around $4 million per well annually. Helix aims to bring this discovery into cash flow by 2025, which would mark...

Zak Mir talks to Graham Lyon, Executive Chairman, Sound Energy as the transition energy company, announced the completion of the transaction for the partial divestment of the Company's Moroccan assets by way of the disposal by the Company of the entire issued share capital of Sound Energy Morocco East Limited to Managem SA for a total value to Sound Energy of up to US$45.2 million.

Commenting, Graham Lyon (Executive Chairman of Sound Energy) said:

“We are delighted to have completed the sale of SEME Limited, and we are pleased to welcome Managem as its new owner. I...

Zak Mir talks to David Minchin, Chairman Helix Exploration in the wake of the latest news from the helium exploration and development company focused on helium deposits within the ‘Montana Helium Fairway’.

Helix has completed test work on the Amsden formation, one of three target zones at the Clink #1 well.

 Amsden results at Ingomar & Flathead's incredible potential Plans to stimulate the Flathead & Charles formations Upcoming flow testing at Rudyard targeting commercial helium Listen here Rudyard Update

Helix is currently mobilising equipment and crew to Rudyard project to commence testing on Darwin #1.  Testing is due to com...

Zak Mir talks to Chris Chadwick, CEO of MetalNRG, the natural resources company, provided an update regarding the progress of its agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Compagnie Minière de l’Oumejrane S.A. from Managem S.A. as announced on 17 October 2024.

They discuss how the $25m funding gap has been closed via bridging finance, the likely effect of the rising copper price, and operational efficiencies to be made at MNRG’s newly acquired producing mine in Morocco.

Highlights

·    The Company, working closely with Managem, is making significant positive progress towards...

Share Talk interviews Cédric Simonet, CEO of Altona Rare Earths (LON: REE), to discuss the company’s progress.

Altona Rare Earths is making significant strides in the mining sector, particularly with its Monte Muambe Rare Earth Project in Mozambique. Under the leadership of CEO Cedric Simonet, the company is not only focusing on rare earth elements but is also diversifying into other critical minerals like fluorspar and copper.

Altona’s flagship initiative is the Monte Muambe Rare Earths Project, situated in Northwest Mozambique. The company is quickly advancing a diverse portfolio of critical raw materials minin...

Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mine development corporation with a substantial land package of gold and strategic mineral assets across Southern Greenland, announces that it has successfully completed its 2024 exploration programmes across its portfolio in South Greenland.

Zak Mir spoke with Eddie Wyvill, Corporate Development of Amaroq Minerals. The company is on the verge of production. It has been a long seven-year journey, but finally, they see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Welcome to an exciting update from Amaroq, where they are on the brink of a significant...

Zak Mir interviewed Mendell Helium CEO Nick Tulloch regarding M3Helium's new farm-in agreement with Scout Energy to advance helium resource development in Kansas' Hugoton Gas Field.

Mendell Helium announced that M3 Helium Corp. has signed an exclusive farm-in and fixed-price helium agreement with Scout Energy Partners over 161,280 acres of the Hugoton gas field (“Leases”), one of North America's largest natural gas fields.

Under M3 Helium’s agreement, the company can drill up to 200 wells across 160,000 acres in Kansas' Hugoton Gas Field, with an initial commitment to drill at least 25 wells by March 2026.

Overview of the...

ECR Minerals, a gold exploration company with assets in Australia, is making significant strides in both its exploration activities and corporate transactions. The company recently welcomed Mike Parker as its new technical consultant, a seasoned geologist with nearly 40 years of experience in the exploration industry. Parker’s extensive background includes working with major companies like First Quantum Minerals and leading projects in Africa and Latin America.

Parker’s addition to the team is expected to bolster ECR’s technical capabilities, particularly in leveraging data to identify promising drill targets. His expertise will be crucial as the company advances its ex...

Ondo InsurTech plc (LON: ONDO), a leader in claims prevention technology for home insurers, is pleased to announce an increase in production capacity at its UK contract manufacturing facility to meet rising demand for LeakBot, especially in its key markets, with notable growth in the United States.

Ondo InsurTech has increased production capacity at its UK facility in light of significant increasing demand for LeakBot across key markets, particularly in the USA with advanced discussions with large US insurance companies & significant expansions of existing partnerships ongoing. 

As previously announced, the Company is in discussions with a n...

Zak Mir talks to Charles Dickson, Executive Chairman, Roadside Real Estate, its joint venture with Meadow Real Estate Fund VI LP, set up to acquire and develop UK-based roadside real estate assets, has signed an agreement with Lidl Great Britain Limited, to acquire 12 stores for total consideration of £70 million.

Commenting on the transaction, Executive Chairman of Roadside, Charles Dickson, said: “This is a significant transaction for both Lidl and the JV, deploying a substantial portion of our joint venture’s targeted investment quantum into high-quality assets with a nationally recognised tenant under strong covenants.

“The Lidl portfol...

Zak Mir talks to Chris Chadwick, CEO of MetalNRG, in the wake of last week’s announcement that it has signed a binding sale and purchase agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Compagnie Minière de Oumejrane from Managem S.A.

The Acquisition will include 100% ownership of the Oumejrane copper mine, which is in production, cash generative and profitable in the Eastern Anti-Atlas of Morocco. OMF Fund IV SPV K LLC, a fund managed by Orion Resource Partners, has entered into a US$25,000,000 convertible loan note with MetalNRG, the proceeds of which will be used by...

Zak Mir talks to Jonathan Owen, CEO of Metals One, which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway after they announced that re-assaying of historical diamond core drillholes from the Black Schist Project Paltamo P1 target in Finland has identified high-grade nickel-copper-cobalt-zinc mineralisation across two intersections within a black schist sequence.

Results further demonstrate the strength of the Company’s project pipeline and support Metals One’s longer‐term ambition of defining a 200 Mt resource at the Black Schist Project, where the current resource stands at 57.1 Mt Ni-Cu-Co-Zn over the R1 and P5 areas.

Key po...

ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce an update on its gold and rare earths projects in Queensland and Victoria.

HIGHLIGHTS

·    Ongoing discussions with three Australia-domiciled public and private companies in relation to the potential sale of ECR's A$75 million of tax losses

·    Rock chip results from Lolworth Project, including Butterfly Creek, Uncle Terry and Gorge Creek expected in the coming weeks

·    Partnership with the Geological Survey of Queensland ("GSQ") to further investigate the critical minerals potential at the Lolworth Project

Zak Mir talks to Mark Routh, CEO of Prospex Energy, as the AIM-quoted investment company focused on European gas and power projects announced that it has qualified to apply for onshore open acreage hydrocarbon exploration licences in Poland.

Key points covered:

Expansion into Poland: Prospex Energy has spent about a year preparing to apply for licenses in Poland, demonstrating both financial and technical capability. European Growth Strategy: The company is not seeking "domination," but rather expansion, aiming to grow into a significant European gas-producing company. Current Projects: Prospex Energy is already operating in Spain and Italy...

Jason Brewer flowed into London from Nairobi, Kenya, this week for meetings with broker houses, investors, and company representatives, not forgetting his flight today across to Dublin to attend the Unicorn Mineral Resources annual general meeting.

Share Talk asked Jason to call into the London SE1 studio, where Zak Mir was hosting proceedings. Here is the full interview. We have not edited or removed any of the questions/answers. Holders and investors of Marula Mining should be aware that the company’s directors are no longer in a closed period.

Jason Brewer, a director involved with mu...

Mike Whitlow, Managing Director, said: “It has been a highly productive year for ECR, with significant progress made across our portfolio of gold and rare earths projects, and exploration activities are set to accelerate even further. We consider that we’re on the verge of identifying the key sources of gold at Lolworth, with a number of high-priority drill targets soon to be lined up for testing. 

This marks a pivotal step forward as we look to unlock the project’s full potential. At the Blue Mountain Project, we are eagerly anticipating the results from our enhanced gold recover...

Zak Mir talks to Rupert Verco, CEO of Cobra Resources, as the mineral exploration and development company advancing a potentially world-class ionic Rare Earth Elements discovery at its Boland Project in South Australia announced the results from ongoing metallurgical studies. This included exceptionally high recoveries of up to 82% of high-value rare earths.

Key Points:

High Recovery Rates: Cobra Resources has achieved exceptionally high recoveries of rare earth elements, particularly magnet and heavy rare earths, with up to 82% recovery from samples containing 0.5% total rare earth oxides. These results are promising due to the low levels of impurities...

Zak Mir talks to Jonathan Owen, CEO of Metals One, after the recent announcement that the company which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, said that the Company’s Råna Project partner and operator, Kingsrose Mining Limited, has entered into a service agreement with Arctic Drilling AS, for the commencement of helicopter supported core drilling at the Rånbogen prospect on the Råna Project in August 2024.

The program aims to prove two high-priority targets by September, with results expected in October.

The Rana Project, a former successful mining site, holds promising geolo...

Prospex Energy (AIM: PXEN), an investor in European gas and power projects, announced that Spanish regulatory authorities have granted a 10-year extension to the El Romeral 1, 2, and 3 natural gas production concessions, owned by Tarba Energia. Prospex holds a 49% interest in El Romeral through its investment in Tarba.

The royal decree, signed on July 24, 2024, permits the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) to extend the El Romeral natural gas concessions for 10 years, the maximum allowable term.

This extension ensures the supply of electricity to the Spanish grid from the El Romeral gas facility...

European Green Transition PLC (AIM: EGT) CEO Aiden Lavelle and CFO Jack Kelly take Share Talk Zak Mir through the latest developments at the Limni copper project in Cyprus.

Here is the list of questions:

You announced an option for a Copper Tailings Recycling project in Cyprus back in April and I see you had results out today on this; Aiden, can you please tell us more Jack, it was mentioned that there is potential for a solar energy project there also – tell me more about that. Aiden, the Olserum Rare Earth Project in Sweden, which is...

The helium exploration and development company focused on helium deposits within the ‘Montana Helium Fairway’, after the company announced the commencement of construction work on an access road and drill pad, at the Ingomar Dome project area in Montana.

The latest Oak Securities note on Helix Exploration: Oak Securities – Helix Exploration (HEX) – Rudyard Acquisition (FINAL)

Highlights

·    Construction commenced of 0.75-mile access road and drill pad at Ingomar

·    Two well Q3 2024 drilling program: Clink #1 well at Ingomar and Darwin #1 well at Rudyard

·    Drilling of Clink #1 well to commence following completion of civils

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Kavango Resources (LON: KAV), the Southern Africa-focused metals exploration company, announced the successful completion of drilling the first high-priority target at the Karakubis Copper Project in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. 

Field analysis of drill cores taken from this target confirms the presence of a copper-silver mineralising system at Karakubis, as well as further indicators of structural trap sites. KAV said it started drilling at Karakubis to confirm the presence of a copper-silver mineralising system. Results from its first target have surpassed its expectations.

This validates the geological model and confirms the potential to discover a lar...

Zak Mir spoke to Metals One PLC CEO Jonathan Owen as the company which is advancing strategic minerals projects in Finland and Norway, announces a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource for the P5 area of the Finland - Black Schist Project of 29 Mt1.

This brings the total Black Schist Project resource to 57.1 Mt, more than double the previous estimate.

Metals One doubles its Black Schist project’s resource estimate in Finland to 57.1 million tons, increasing its value to around $3 billion. The company is fast-tracking a Preliminary Economic Assessment, aiming to complete it by the year’s end...