Proactive - Interviews for investors

St George Mining Ltd (ASX:SGQ, FRA:S0G, OTC:SGQMF) executive chairman John Prineas spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest resource upgrade at the Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil, now standing at 111.2 million tonnes. Prineas said the upgrade confirms Araxá's scale as a hard-rock, carbonatite-hosted deposit, comparing it to major producers Mt Weld and Mountain Pass: "We've stamped our credentials as being right up there in terms of grade and volume." He highlighted the 75.2 million tonnes now in the measured and indicated categories as key for future development and economic studies, saying the high-confidence base could underpin a long-life operation. Prineas also discussed Araxá's potential to produce neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) over a mine life extending beyond 20, or even 30, years, a factor that could reassure prospective offtake partners and help fund development and capital costs. Exploration continues at the nearby East Araxá discovery, one kilometre east of the main deposit, with a further resource upgrade targeted for around November. Following a recent A$60 million raise, Prineas said St George is fully funded through to a financial investment decision, with focus shifting to metallurgical test work, permitting and offtake contracts. Worley is on board as feasibility technical adviser. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market updates. If you found this video useful, give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #StGeorgeMining #Araxá #RareEarths #Niobium #NdPr #CriticalMinerals #Mining #MineralExploration #ResourceUpgrade #MiningInvestment #MiningStocks #CriticalMineralsMining #ProjectDevelopment #Offtake #ProactiveInvestors

HANetf product specialist for the Gold Miners Screened UCITS ETF (LSE:ESGO) Harry Halewood, spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about gold's recent rebound, the macro forces behind it, and what a sustained recovery could mean for miners. Gold fell sharply after hitting all-time highs in January, then jumped 8-9% over the past week or so. Halewood pointed to events in the Middle East, shifting investor positioning and changing expectations around US monetary policy as key drivers. US data has also played a role. A softer-than-expected jobs report and a neutral CPI reading eased fears of an imminent Fed rate hike — supportive for gold, given it's a non-yielding asset. Halewood explained why miners differ from holding gold itself, calling them a "leveraged play on gold conviction": since returns hinge on the gap between the gold price and all-in sustaining costs, price gains can produce outsized swings in margins. Looking ahead, he said miners have kept strong cash flows despite price and cost uncertainty, adding: "If we see this price run continue upwards, there's a clear incentive for these gold miners to pump that cash flow into growing output and increasing efficiency." Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more interviews and market insights. If you found this video useful, give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Gold #GoldPrice #GoldMiners #GoldInvesting #GoldMarket #PreciousMetals #MiningStocks #GoldStocks #Investing #Commodities #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Inflation #USEconomy #HANetf

Accelerate Resources CEO Luke Meter talked with Proactive about the latest exploration results from the Woodie Woodie North Manganese Project, where the company has mapped more than 200 manganese outcrops and occurrences across approximately 9.7 hectares. Meter said recent work combining field mapping, LiDAR data, rock-chip sampling and gravity surveying was helping Accelerate build a clearer picture of the scale and structural controls of the manganese system. Rock-chip sampling returned grades of up to 58.4% manganese, while the gravity data has helped identify structural corridors that may have acted as pathways for hydrothermal mineralisation. He explained that the company is particularly interested in areas where structures intersect, as these locations could potentially host larger or higher-grade mineralised bodies. Accelerate is preparing to drill priority targets. The program is intended to test whether the surface mineralisation continues below ground and to identify potential root systems that could provide greater scale at depth. The company is also planning metallurgical diamond drilling at Area 42, where an existing resource of around 700,000 tonnes at almost 21% manganese has previously been defined. This work will assess potential direct shipping ore characteristics and possible processing pathways. Further mapping and sampling are also planned across the broader corridor between the key prospect areas and Area 42 as Accelerate Resources continues to assess the extent of the mineralised system. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos, and don't forget to give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content.

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd (TSX:HIVE, NASDAQ:HIVE, FRA:YO0, BVC:HIVECO) executive chairman Frank Holmes told Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that a new five-year agreement has taken Buzz HPC's contracted active ARR to around $180 million, and represents a key milestone in the company's strategy to build $300 million in revenue from tier-one data centres and Bitcoin mining, alongside a separate $300 million AI Gigafactory target. Holmes said the collective long-term goal is to reach one billion dollars in revenue, with a particular focus on the AI business. The new contract relates to a facility in Merritt, British Columbia, three hours from Vancouver, powered by hydroelectricity and backed by a strategic partnership with Bell Canada. Holmes said Hive is deploying approximately $185 million in the cluster and expects the 2,016 Blackwell Ultra GPUs to be operational in the fourth quarter of this year, with the run rate expected to ratchet up from over $3 million per month currently toward $20-$30 million per month, and ultimately $50 million per month. Holmes drew a sharp contrast between GPU and ASIC economics, noting that older GPU chips earn around $1 per hour per chip versus $0.10 for an ASIC chip, while the latest NVIDIA chips can push toward $4 per hour. He also pointed to GPU longevity - potentially seven years of value - compared with ASIC chips, which he said are largely worthless after four years, as a key reason for confidence in long-term returns. On financing the build-out, Holmes noted that large alternative capital providers including Blackrock and Blackstone are among those lending against GPU assets, reducing reliance on traditional bank financing. Hive has previously outlined plans to deploy more than 120,000 GPUs over the next two years through its Buzz HPC division. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #HiveDigital #HIVE #BuzzHPC #AIdatacentre #GPUcomputing #Bitcoin #NVIDIA #Canada #techinvesting #growthinvesting

Nine Mile Metals Ltd. (CSE:NINE, OTCQB:VMSXF, FRA:KQ9) CEO Patrick Cruickshank speaks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's first drill result from its 2026 program at the Wedge Mine deposit in Canada. The headline intercept is 24.55 true-width metres, which Cruickshank described as a very strong polymetallic VMS result, with copper, silver and gold grades strengthening at depth. Cruickshank explained that the Wedge Mine was originally in production in the late 1960s until a head pillar collapse ended operations, meaning only the top third of the deposit was ever mined. The current drill program is targeting beneath those old workings, with this hole drilled approximately 200 metres below the top of the deposit. The company is using fan drilling from multiple pads to systematically test the deposit, which dips at roughly 68 to 70 degrees from northeast to southwest. Holes are spaced 50 to 75 metres apart at depth despite being close together at surface. The team is now on hole 17, with additional samples submitted to the lab and results pending. All results are being fed into 3D modelling in preparation for an updated 43-101 mineral resource estimate. Cruickshank highlights the western side of the deposit, beyond a geological fault and away from potential voids in the old workings, as the next significant test. Total metres drilled are approaching 5,000. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #NineMileMetals #NINEMILE #VMSdeposit #copper #silver #gold #Canada #mining #resourceexploration #juniorminers

Pilbara Gold managing director Dr Peter Turner talked with Proactive about the company securing unconditional mineral rights over 367km² of prospective ground surrounding the Mt York Gold Project, which currently has a 2.1 million ounce gold resource. Turner said the agreement gives Pilbara Gold gold and base metal mineral rights across the additional ground and includes around 1,500 metres of further strike length connected to the Main Hill deposit. He explained that this means the transaction provides access not only to broader exploration ground, but also to known mineralisation extending beyond the existing deposit. The company is continuing a major drilling campaign at Mt York, with five rigs operating on site and a sixth rig expected to be added. Turner said the programme will exceed 50,000 metres and represents the largest drilling campaign Pilbara Gold has undertaken on the asset. Pilbara Gold previously increased the Mt York resource by around 700,000 ounces after approximately 27,000 metres of drilling last year. Turner said the company believes the current 2.1 million ounce resource may grow further as the expanded drilling programme progresses. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market updates. If you found this video useful, give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you do not miss future content.

Sharesight CEO Doug Morris talked with Proactive about the risks Australian investors face when relying on artificial intelligence to calculate investment tax obligations, particularly where capital gains, dividends, distributions and changing tax rules are involved. Morris said AI can be useful for broad research and for understanding investment concepts, but warned that it can struggle when investors need precise and repeatable tax calculations. He explained that AI tools may pick up recent information, such as changes to a company’s dividend, and incorrectly apply it across an investor’s entire ownership period. This can distort reported income and potentially result in an incorrect tax calculation. Morris also highlighted the importance of consistency as Australian investors prepare for changes to capital gains tax rules. He said investors need calculations that produce the same result each time, particularly when different methodologies may apply depending on when an asset was acquired or disposed of. While Morris cautioned against using general-purpose AI to prepare and lodge tax returns, he said the technology can still help investors understand tax rules in broad terms, analyse portfolio performance and compare investments with wider economic or market data. For more interviews and investor-focused market insights, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. If you found this video useful, give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you don’t miss future content.

Ideal Power CEO David Somo joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, highlighting continued progress in commercializing its B-TRAN® solid-state power technology across AI data centers, energy infrastructure, and electric vehicle applications. Somo said Ideal Power advanced its low-current solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) project with a lead customer in Asia and continued a co-development program with an industry partner on a B-TRAN®-enabled SSCB prototype intended for evaluation by a U.S. hyperscaler supporting NVIDIA’s next-generation Rubin Ultra 800V DC AI data center power distribution architecture. The company also reported several commercial milestones, including a second shipment of next-generation B-TRAN® evaluation samples to Stellantis for EV applications, a new 800-volt SSCB reference design kit to accelerate customer adoption, and a long-term supply agreement with a high-volume Asian wafer foundry, which has already produced functional B-TRAN® first silicon. Ideal Power said demand for 800-volt DC architectures is increasing, with interest from industrial customers and major electromechanical breaker manufacturers seeking SSCB solutions. One distribution partner has already placed its first stocking order for the new reference design kits. Financially, Ideal Power ended the quarter with $41.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, following $27.7 million in net proceeds raised through a registered direct offering. The company reported a net loss of $3.4 million for the quarter and no long-term debt outstanding. Somo said the company remains focused on converting customer evaluations into production orders, particularly with its lead Asian SSCB customer, while advancing opportunities with Stellantis and other global automakers for EV contactors and battery disconnect systems. Ideal Power also announced that Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi, Chief Marketing Officer of Coherent Corp., has joined its newly formed advisory board, bringing experience in AI infrastructure and data center markets as the company seeks to accelerate commercialization of its B-TRAN® platform. #proactiveinvestors #idealpowerinc #nasdaq #ipwr #EVTechnology #Davidsomo #AIInfrastructure #DataCenters #Semiconductors #ElectricVehicles #SolidStateCircuitBreaker #PowerElectronics #NVIDIA #TechnologyStocks

Sprott Asset Management Director, ETF Product Management Jacob White joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the outlook for the copper market after copper prices reached new record highs above US$14,300 per tonne in August 2026. White said the rally is being driven by a deepening global supply deficit and by traders moving physical copper into the United States ahead of a potential 15% import tariff proposed for January 1, 2027. He noted that earlier expectations of a much higher tariff had already created a significant premium for U.S. copper prices relative to European markets, encouraging additional imports and tightening global supply. On the supply side, White highlighted long-term production challenges, pointing to Codelco in Chile, historically the world’s largest copper producer, where output has declined over the past two decades despite much higher copper prices. He also emphasized that developing a new copper mine is a slow process, with an average of about 17.5 years from discovery to production, limiting the industry’s ability to respond quickly to higher prices. White said copper’s recent addition to the U.S. critical materials list has increased strategic governent attention, including investment activity and efforts to accelerate permitting for domestic projects. Looking ahead, he identified major demand drivers including electricity grid expansion, AI infrastructure buildout, and defense spending, all of which are expected to require substantial additional copper. White said Sprott believes these structural trends support a constructive long-term outlook for the copper market even after the recent price surge. #Sprott #Uranium #NuclearEnergy #Investing #HANetf #Sprott #Copper #CopperMarket #CriticalMinerals #Mining #AIInfrastructure #EnergyTransition #Commodities #Metals #Investing

Arizona Gold and Silver SVP of Exploration Dr. Lex Lambeck joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss new drill results from the Philadelphia Project in Arizona, where four diamond drill holes have extended both high-grade and broad gold mineralization approximately 150 metres vertically above previously reported high-grade intersections in the Perry Zone. Key results included PC26-169, which returned 21.79 metres grading 4.10 g/t gold and 5.8 g/t silver within a broader interval of 73.46 metres grading 1.69 g/t gold, and PC26-167, which returned 15.24 metres grading 2.66 g/t gold and 5.6 g/t silver within 66.81 metres grading 1.12 g/t gold. Lambeck said the new results strengthen the company’s geological model by confirming the geometry and continuity of the Perry Zone and demonstrating a substantial mineralized envelope surrounding the high-grade core of the system along the Arabian Fault. With recently expanded Bureau of Land Management permits now in place, Arizona Gold and Silver has access to 16 additional drill pads and has shifted drilling toward testing the projected down-dip continuation of the Perry Zone beneath the Red Hills alteration cap. The company is also evaluating a CSAMT geophysical target beneath Red Hills, which management views as a significant exploration target. Lambeck said the deeper drilling phase now underway represents an important next step in expanding the high-grade core of the Perry Zone while testing the broader district-scale potential of the Philadelphia gold-silver hydrothermal system through the remainder of 2026. #proactiveinvestors #arizonagoldandsilverinc #tsxv #azs #otcqb #azasf #PhiladelphiaProject #Gold #Silver #Mining #ArizonaMining #Drilling #ResourceExpansion #MiningNews

Arizona Gold and Silver CEO Mike Stark joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide a live update from the Philadelphia Gold Project in Arizona, where the company has completed its deepest drill hole to date and continues to expand its exploration program. Stark said hole 172 has been completed, extending the known mineralized vein well beyond the previous drilling depth of approximately 1,100 to 1,200 feet. The drill rig is now being repositioned for hole 173, which is planned to test the system at even greater depths. Management believes the mineralized vein could ultimately extend to approximately 2,800 feet, although Stark emphasized that further drilling will be needed to confirm the full extent of the system. The company also reported encouraging visual observations at the newly permitted BLM Pad 10, where geologists encountered distinctive green and yellow quartz, a style of alteration the exploration team had been targeting. Laboratory assay results are pending. Beyond Pad 10, Stark said drilling infrastructure continues to expand, with Pads 11 and 17 completed on one side of the property and Pads 14, 5, and 12 completed on the other. With recently approved BLM permits now in place, Arizona Gold and Silver has an estimated two-and-a-half-year drilling runway, providing flexibility to continue systematically testing the district-scale potential of the Philadelphia Project. #proactiveinvestors #arizonagoldandsilverinc #tsxv #azs #otcqb #azasf #GoldExploration #PhiladelphiaProject #EvolutionMining #PreciousMetals #MiningNews #Exploration #Gold #Mining

Deep Isolation Nuclear CEO Rod Baltzer joined Steve Darling from Proactive to explain how the company is adapting directional drilling technology from the oil and gas industry to dispose of spent nuclear fuel in boreholes drilled roughly one mile underground. Baltzer said radioactive waste is sealed in steel canisters and placed within steel-lined, cement-backed boreholes, leaving the material isolated beneath approximately one billion tons of rock. According to the company’s safety modelling, the peak radiation dose would occur 1.6 million years in the future and would be extremely small, comparable to the radiation exposure from eating about one banana per year. Founded more than a decade ago, Deep Isolation has built a portfolio of around 100 patents covering site selection, borehole design, canister engineering, monitoring systems, and final well plugging, spanning the full disposal lifecycle. Baltzer noted that the company operates internationally as well as in the United States. The company also helped establish the Deep Borehole Demonstration Center in Texas, where a full-scale, at-depth demonstration project was launched in January. Long-lead equipment has been ordered, drilling is expected to begin later this year, and the current target is to begin placing and retrieving canisters by mid-next year. Baltzer highlighted growing interest from policymakers, noting that several states have expressed interest through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative, with the list expected to narrow in the coming months. He also cited company survey work indicating that a large majority of Americans view nuclear waste disposal as a national security priority and generally prefer disposal solutions located near existing nuclear facilities rather than transporting waste through additional communities. #proactiveinvestors #deepisolationnuclear #otcqb #dbhl #nuclear #NuclearEnergy #NuclearWaste #SpentFuel #DirectionalDrilling #EnergyTechnology #CleanEnergy #NuclearInnovation #NationalSecurity #GeologicalDisposal

Light Science Technologies CEO Simon Deacon joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 May 2026, describing the period as transformational following a £6.6 million fundraising (£6.1 million net) that funded three strategic acquisitions. Deacon said the acquisitions, particularly the purchase of RLUK Injection Ltd and its patented Injectaclad system, are materially reshaping the group’s operational footprint and positioning it for high-margin growth in the second half of the year. Reported first-half revenue was £3.73 million with a 30.5% gross margin, while the adjusted operating loss was £0.69 million as the business absorbed integration costs and experienced delays in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) project approvals. Operationally, the PFP division completed the integration of Injectaclad and established a fully operational northern distribution hub in Manchester. Since the acquisition closed in April, the division has secured significant commercial activity, including contracts announced in May and June valued at between £1.28 million and £1.66 million expected to be recognized during the current financial year. The Contract Electronics Manufacturing division added four new clients expected to contribute up to £1 million annually, while the AgTech division advanced the £0.6 million Nottingham Trent University Smart Agriculture Research Centre project and secured a further £0.3 million university contract in Wales. Deacon said trading momentum has improved sharply since the period end, with £2.15 million of revenue generated in the two months to 31 July 2026 and a committed forward order book of £3.09 million. He added that improving Building Safety Regulator approvals are accelerating pipeline conversion in the PFP division and underpin management’s confidence in a substantially stronger second half and a return to profitable growth. #proactiveinvestors #lightsciencetechnologiesplc #aim #lst #PassiveFireProtection #Injectaclad #AgTech #ElectronicsManufacturing #GrowthCompany #UKStocks #IndustrialTechnology #BusinessGrowth #passivefireprotection #contractelectronics #agtech #buildingsafety #UKsmallcap #AIM #investing #proactiveinvestors

Independent consulting geologist Dr Peter Megaw, fresh from a site visit to Domestic Metals Corp's Smart Creek project near Philipsburg, Montana, tells Proactive that the project's western Sunrise area is a very high potential target for an undiscovered gold-tungsten skarn. Historic placer mining for gold and tungsten has been active in the area, but the bedrock source of those placers has never been found. Megaw believes a skarn deposit upstream is the most likely explanation. Megaw explains why the Philipsburg region is exceptionally well endowed with copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc. He points to the nearby Butte district—home to one of the world's largest copper deposits and at least two major porphyry centers—as evidence that the area sits within genuine elephant country for mineral discovery. Porphyry copper systems, he notes, occur in large regional clusters, and Butte is not alone. The geologist outlines how porphyry, skarn, and carbonate replacement deposit (CRD) systems form part of a single continuum. Where reactive limestone and dolomite host rocks are present, as at Smart Creek and Philipsburg, the same mineralizing fluids that created Butte's giant vein system can instead produce skarns and CRDs. Smart Creek has both the right geological ingredients and the right host rocks. On what makes an old mining district worth revisiting, Megaw says the key is identifying hallmarks of large, long-lived systems and using modern geophysical techniques to locate mineralization the original miners missed. At Smart Creek, he says those signs are present, with an active copper zone already under exploration and the Sunrise gold-tungsten target representing a separate and distinct opportunity. #DomesticMetalsCorp #DMCO #SmartCreek #Montana #copper #gold #tungsten #miningexploration #juniorminers #resourceinvesting

Fineqia International Inc (CSE:FNQ) senior associate Matteo Greco spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about trends in the crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) market - investor flows, Bitcoin and Ethereum performance, and what could signal a broader recovery. Greco said the tough crypto conditions of late 2025 have carried into 2026, contrasting with stronger traditional markets: while the S&P 500 hits new highs, Bitcoin remains well below its record, weighing on ETP demand. Even so, outflow pressure has stayed manageable. Greco pointed to strong 2024-2025 inflows and argued the recent drop in assets under management largely reflects falling asset prices, not investors exiting: "The vast majority of the drop in AUM, it's still price driven," with overall outflows relatively minor. He also discussed Ethereum ETPs after a strong July rebound, cautioning that momentum hinges on the wider crypto market, and noted basket products could see rising demand as the digital asset market matures. Looking ahead, Greco said sustained positive price action, two or three consecutive months of growth, could be key to bringing investors back with greater strength. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market insights. Give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you don’t miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Fineqia #CryptoETP #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Crypto #BitcoinETP #EthereumETP #CryptoMarket #DigitalAssets #Cryptocurrency #CryptoInvesting #ETP #BitcoinMarket #EthereumMarket #InvestorFlows #CryptoInvestors #AssetManagement #CryptoAnalysis #BTC #ETH #Fineqia #CryptoETP #Bitcoin #Ethereum #CryptoMarket

TMX VettaFi's head of business development for EMEA & Asia, Axel Belorde, spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the structural drivers fuelling demand for drones and autonomous systems across defence, government and commercial markets. Belorde pointed to military modernisation as a key driver, with decision-makers weighing whether to replace ageing equipment or adopt technology offering an asymmetric edge. He also flagged civil applications - policing, border security, disaster response - plus a growing range of commercial uses. Smaller and medium-sized drones, he said, can deliver outsized results relative to their cost, with lighter material and energy demands easing pressure on supply chains versus traditional equipment. Belorde emphasised drones' role as data-gathering platforms, with fleet data combined with satellite and IoT inputs to sharpen decision-making and power operational AI: "Data wins wars and data also wins in terms of deploying operational AI and having good outcomes." On the commercial side, he cited delivery, warehouse management and predictive maintenance — including drones running continuous inventory checks to cut stockouts and free up working capital, and autonomous systems surveying critical infrastructure. His summary: "You don't have to have a human shape for an autonomous system to work" - a drone just needs to be fit for purpose, nimble and cost-efficient to deliver outsized impact. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more interviews and videos. Give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you don't miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Drones #DroneTechnology #AutonomousSystems #DefenceTechnology #MilitaryTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #OperationalAI #SupplyChains #SupplyChainResilience #Robotics #Automation #PredictiveMaintenance #CriticalInfrastructure #TMXVettaFi #Proactive

Jane Edmondson, head of index product strategy at TMX VettaFi, tells Proactive Investors that Ukraine's GDP - after collapsing 30% in 2022 - is forecast to grow 4.5% this year, and that 90% of companies in the country are now fully operational. She argues that reconstruction is already under way and that investors do not need to wait for a peace deal to begin gaining exposure. Edmondson cites the Ukraine Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment, published jointly by the Ukrainian government, the World Bank, the EU Commission and the United Nations, which put the cost of reconstruction and recovery at approximately $589 billion (around €510 billion) - roughly three times Ukraine's nominal GDP. The largest individual needs are in transportation, energy and housing, each requiring around $90 billion, while Citi estimates foreign direct investment could contribute $87 billion to $145 billion, covering 15 to 25% of total funding needs. She explains how the underlying index for the Defiance Ukraine Reconstruction UAWAR ETF is constructed: companies must either be Ukrainian by domicile or headquarters, or must belong to business segments directly identified in the damage and needs assessment as recovery priorities - including construction and infrastructure, defense, building materials, and energy transition. European companies are favoured over global names for defense and infrastructure given geographic proximity, and global industrial names are included only if tied to recovery areas, with capped weightings. Edmondson names several holdings across categories: Ukrainian drone-software firm Swarmer, telecom operator Kyivstar, and iron ore pellet producer Ferrexpo on the Ukrainian side; and Caterpillar, Vinci, CRH, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton, Emerson, BAE Systems and Rheinmetall among the international names. She notes that Ukraine's reconstruction plans follow a 'Build Back Better' framework aligned with EU sustainability goals, covering clean energy, sustainable agriculture and green transportation. #TMXVettaFi #UAWAR #UkraineReconstruction #DefianceETF #Ukraine #ReconstructionInvesting #ETF #Infrastructure #EmergingMarkets #ThematicInvesting

Shaires Holdings Ltd (AIM:SHR) CEO Vivek ‘Vick' Seth joined Stephen Gunnion in the Proactive studio with more on the company's fundraising, portfolio and strategy to give investors access to leading private frontier AI companies. Seth said Shaires has been set up to acquire stakes in high-quality private AI businesses before they reach public markets, giving retail and institutional investors a route into value creation that's traditionally been hard to access. The company aims to build a concentrated portfolio of established AI businesses with strong long-term growth prospects. Bringing together decades of experience investing in late-stage private tech alongside partners at NOIA Capital, Seth outlined the firm's investment philosophy and highlighted portfolio holdings including Anthropic, Stripe, Colossal Biosciences, SandboxAQ and Figure AI, with further investments expected as new capital is deployed. On timing, Seth said: "We know this wave is here for good, and we are still at the early stages of the evolution of this entire wave. So I think it's a perfect inflexion point where we've found high-quality companies that have established businesses and very identifiable growth trajectories." The interview also covers why Shaires chose London and AIM for its listing, how it plans to create liquidity for stakeholders in private companies, and why the UK offers an attractive environment for the business. Seth also discussed the company's commitment to letting retail investors participate alongside institutional investors on the same terms, while building long-term partnerships with portfolio companies. Looking ahead, investors can expect news flow from both the existing portfolio and further private AI investments as Shaires expands its holdings. Visit the Proactive YouTube channel for more interviews with company executives, market insights and investment news. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #ShairesHoldings #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInvesting #PrivateMarkets #Anthropic #AIM #LondonStockExchange #TechInvesting #GrowthInvesting #RetailInvesting #FrontierAI #Investing #CapitalMarkets #ProactiveInvestors

Aruma Resources Ltd managing director Grant Ferguson talked with Proactive about the company’s expansion of its Tillex Copper-Silver Project in the Timmins area of Ontario and the additional exploration opportunities created by the larger landholding. The newly acquired area gives Aruma Resources a broader portfolio of exploration prospects, including potential additional copper targets and gold prospects. Ferguson said the acquisition complements the company’s existing exploration strategy and strengthens its focus on the asset and the wider region. Discussing the gold potential, Ferguson said early targets had been identified through till sampling, a technique that has been successfully used in Canada and elsewhere. He also highlighted the location within the Timmins area, which he described as a tier-one province for both copper and particularly gold. Aruma Resources plans to begin exploration as soon as possible, subject to required approvals. Initial work is expected to include ground reconnaissance and potentially soil sampling, followed by detailed magnetic work and further electromagnetic surveying. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market updates. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you don’t miss future content.

Gelion PLC (AIM:GELN, OTC:GELNF, FRA:X0S) CEO Matthew Wood spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's newly announced funded development and scale-up agreement with Mitsui Kinzoku, and how it fits into Gelion's wider strategy for its Nano-Encapsulated Sulfur (NES) cathode technology. Mitsui Kinzoku, a leading Japanese supplier of metals and engineered materials with an established position in advanced battery materials, will work with Gelion to validate its sulfur-based NES cathode material in both liquid and solid-state battery cells. The agreement includes £2 million of non-dilutive funding, structured as stage payments tied to milestones. Wood said this doesn't represent sales revenue, but payments would be recognised as commercial revenue from FY27 onwards. It also gives Mitsui Kinzoku an option to negotiate manufacturing and distribution rights for Gelion's NES material in certain Asian territories, with terms still to be agreed. "This agreement adds a major global tier one battery materials manufacturer to our partner network," Wood said, adding that while Gelion still has milestones to meet, the deal marks a pathway towards commercial-scale NES production. Wood said the Mitsui Kinzoku tie-up complements Gelion's other recent activity, including IP arrangements with the Max Planck Institute, programmes with TDK, Kinetic and Nissan, and its US entry via an agreement with the National Lab of the Rockies. Looking ahead, he said Gelion remains focused on delivering across its partnerships, with further news flow expected. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and videos. If you found this interview useful, give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Gelion #GelionPLC #MitsuiKinzoku #BatteryTechnology #EnergyStorage #LithiumSulfur #BatteryMaterials #SolidStateBatteries #NES #NanoEncapsulatedSulfur #BatteryInnovation #CleanTechnology #EnergyTechnology #Commercialisation #AdvancedMaterials #Nissan #Investing #InvestorNews #ProactiveInvestors

Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL) executive chairman Ian Stalker spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest exploration results from the Whistlejacket lithium project and plans for a new drilling campaign. Recent sampling at Whistlejacket identified lithium-bearing spodumene, with channel samples - more representative than grab samples - grading up to 4.24% lithium oxide. The company has also identified five additional prospective areas as its understanding of the project develops. Bradda Head plans to start drilling at Whistlejacket this month, targeting around 5,000 to 6,000 metres of infill drilling that could help progress the project towards an NI 43-101-compliant resource. "We've got the team intact and still ready to kick it off, and we're all systems go. So I think we're in for a nice ride in the next six months," Stalker said. He also discussed Bradda Head's wider US strategy, including its San Domingo project and brine interests in Pennsylvania, where a planned solar project can operate on the surface while the company retains access to its brine rights, with the solar company covering annual renewal fees in the areas where it operates. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more videos, and don’t forget to give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #BraddaHeadLithium #Whistlejacket #Lithium #LithiumExploration #CriticalMinerals #Spodumene #Mining #MiningStocks #Exploration #Drilling #BatteryMetals #USMining #SanDomingo #DLE #Proactive

Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF, FRA:M2Z) CEO Paul McGlone and CFO Martin Ive talked with Proactive about the company’s FY2026 performance, the rapid growth of its driver monitoring systems (DMS) business and the outlook for FY2027. McGlone described FY2026 as a pivotal year as Seeing Machines moved from engineering programmes with automotive customers into large-scale production and higher-margin royalty revenues. Automotive production volumes increased by just under 200% to 4.5 million vehicles during the year, taking the number of vehicles on the road using Seeing Machines technology to more than 8.2 million. Revenue increased by around 45% to just over US$76 million, while the company delivered a profitable second half. McGlone said the improvement was driven fundamentally by increasing royalty revenues and demonstrated the operating leverage within the business model. The executives also discussed the impact of the European Union’s General Safety Regulation. From 7 July, new vehicles in Europe require camera-based driver monitoring technology, which McGlone described as a significant industry milestone and an important driver of the company’s long-term royalty opportunity. Automotive production volumes reached more than 2.1 million vehicles in the fourth quarter, representing a 64% increase from the previous quarter. Ive said automotive royalty revenue increased by around 135% in FY2026 compared with FY2025, excluding a one-off upfront royalty payment. He also highlighted disciplined cost management and positive adjusted EBITDA in the second half. Looking into FY2027, Seeing Machines expects continued royalty growth, further OEM programme launches, expansion of its interior sensing and impairment detection capabilities, growth in Guardian recurring revenue and further development of opportunities in future mobility and autonomous vehicles. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and company updates. If you found this video useful, give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you do not miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy

Domestic Metals Corp (TSX-V:DMCU, OTCQB:DMCUF, FRA:03E0) CEO Gordon Neal tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company is set to begin its maiden 9,000-metre drill program at its Smart Creek copper project in Montana later this month, with first assay results expected by mid-October. Neal said surface geochemistry completed in 2025 returned peak results of 102 grams per tonne gold, 3,800 grams per tonne silver, and 28% copper, which he describes as highly unusual in 35 years of industry experience. Neal highlighted that Rio Tinto's best historical hole at the project - hole 22, drilled in 2022 - returned 109 metres at 0.75% copper but was distal to the centre of mineralization and drilled vertically into a dipping structure. Domestic Metals intends to redrill that target at the correct angle to capture the full width of the mineralised zone. A hydrothermal copper vein rock sample picked up at hole 22 during a recent site visit was estimated at 12% copper by the company's geologist and subsequently tested internally at 38% copper. Neal said the company is vectoring toward what it believes is the porphyry centre of mineralisation, likely in the Sunrise Mine area, using 15 years of accumulated drilling data combined with its own geophysics and geochemistry, which he said overlay each other across the project. The company is fully permitted. Key milestones for investors, according to Neal, include visual core results to be released ahead of assays if significant mineralisation is encountered, with laboratory turnaround currently running three to four weeks. Drilling is set to begin in late August, with core available by mid-September and assay results expected by mid-October at the latest. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #DomesticMetalsCorp #DMCO #copper #gold #silver #porphyry #SmartCreek #juniorminers #miningstocks #resourcesector

Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) CEO Marshall Abbott tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the Icaco 3 well has confirmed up to four hydrocarbon-bearing zones in the Icaco extension of the Tapir Block in Colombia, opening almost 10 additional development locations across the Ubaque, Guadalupe and Carbonera C7 intervals. The IC-HZ4 and IC-HZ5 horizontal wells encountered a record Ubaque thickness of over 100 feet, containing 13.7 API crude, with Abbott saying the Ubaque trend extends across the northern part of the Tapir Block, supporting further development drilling. With five new water disposal cellars complete, Arrow is preparing to skid its rig and drill continuously until at least June next year. Abbott said production currently sits above 5,000 boe/d, with the programme expected to push output "well north" of that level. The company remains cash-flow positive above its capex spend, and Abbott said the current oil price environment supports a more aggressive drilling stance. On the Tapir Block licence extension, Abbott said he recently met Colombia's national regulator and Ecopetrol in Bogota, pointing to Arrow's track record of five discoveries, 40 development wells and $127 million invested as evidence it's the type of explorer authorities want. He described dialogue as "very positive," with a decision expected before year-end. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #ArrowExploration #AXL #oilexploration #crudeoil #Colombia #TapirBlock #Icaco #Ecopetrol #energystocks #resourceinvesting

GeoVax Labs (NASDAQ:GOVX) CEO David Dodd tells Proactive that the company is on track to initiate a pivotal phase 3 trial of its GEO-MVA mpox and smallpox vaccine candidate before the end of 2024. The CRO has been hired, trial sites have been identified, and the product has already been manufactured, packaged and released, ready to be administered to humans. Dodd explains that the European Medicines Agency granted GeoVax an expedited regulatory pathway, waiving the requirement for phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials. Instead, the company only needs to conduct an immunobridging study comparing GEO-MVA against Bavarian Nordic's MVA-BN vaccine in healthy adults, measuring neutralising antibodies and conversion rate. The EMA justified this approach because GeoVax's MVA and Bavarian Nordic's MVA were derived from the same parental cell line, making them equivalent at origin, and because of a critical global supply shortage. Dodd describes a market gap of approximately 15 million doses in annual MVA demand versus what was supplied last year, noting that Bavarian Nordic is at manufacturing capacity with no apparent plans to expand. He says GeoVax aims to be the first additional supplier of MVA vaccine globally. The commercial route to market is through government procurement agencies and national stockpiles rather than a traditional drug launch. Dodd identifies stockpile buyers including the US Strategic National Stockpile, the UK biosecurity entity, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the EU through HERA, and Unicef via the Gavi Vaccine Alliance. He notes the vaccine is relevant not only for mpox but also as a defence against the potential weaponisation of smallpox. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #GeoVax #GOVX #biotechnology #mpox #smallpox #infectiousdisease #clinicalstage #vaccinestock #biotech #investing

YieldMax ETFs chief strategist Mike Khouw explains how the firm's options-based ETFs use covered call spreads rather than traditional covered calls, targeting roughly 80% participation in outsized upside moves while still generating monthly income for investors. Speaking to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion, Khouw outlined the difference: by selling an upside call and buying a higher-strike call above it, YieldMax avoids capping gains entirely when a stock makes an unusually large move. Khouw describes the range of ETFs launched with HanETF, including YMAG, a diversified fund-of-funds across YieldMax strategies; NATY, focused on defence; CHPY, targeting semiconductors and IT hardware; and MSTY, a single-stock strategy built around Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which he describes as primarily a Bitcoin play run by Michael Saylor. On who these products suit, Khouw said they are designed for investors seeking a balance between equity participation and income - a substitute for the dividend-paying stocks that are less common today. He described them as 'equity light': more equity exposure than a bond, less than a pure stock holding, with some downside volatility reduction built in through the spread structure. Khouw noted that options-based income ETFs currently represent only about 1% of the entire US ETF market, and an even smaller share elsewhere, but expects that proportion to grow materially as ageing demographics push more investors to seek income from accumulated assets and as appetite for alternatives to conventional fixed income increases. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #YieldMaxETFs #YMAG #coveredcall #optionsETF #incomeInvesting #HanETF #MSTY #CHPY #ETFincome #dividendAlternative

Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX, FRA:10VA) CEO Erik Lundgren spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's second-quarter results, its leadership transition and the milestones set to shape the next phase of its multiple sclerosis (MS) programme. Lundgren explained why he joined Immunic, pointing to the potential of lead candidate vidofludimus calcium and the chance to lead the business into two pivotal Phase 3 readouts. Both the ENSURE-1 and ENSURE-2 Phase 3 studies in relapsing MS are fully enrolled and on track to report results by year-end, with the company already engaging health authorities ahead of the data and any subsequent regulatory filing. The interview also covered Immunic's strengthened leadership team, including new chairman Michael Bonney, board member Jon Congleton and chief medical officer Dr Michael A. Panzara - part of a push to build deep MS expertise to support the company's long-term strategy. Lundgren flagged another key goal: launching a Phase 3 study in progressive MS before year-end. "The other big milestone we're really focused on is initiating a Progressive MS study by the end of this year," he said, adding that the programme could widen the market opportunity for vidofludimus calcium and address a significant area of unmet need. On financials, Immunic ended Q2 with around $155 million in cash, providing runway into late next year, with further funding potentially available through conversion of pre-funded warrants following positive clinical data. For more interviews with leading healthcare and biotechnology companies, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Immunic #MultipleSclerosis #MS #Biotech #Biotechnology #ClinicalTrials #Phase3 #VidofludimusCalcium #Healthcare #DrugDevelopment #Nasdaq #Investing #Biopharma #ProactiveInvestors

Standard Uranium Ltd (TSXV:STND)(OTCQB:STTDF) CEO Jon Bey tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the company has secured a C$3 million investment from Bitexco, a Vietnamese energy company also known as Big Energy, marking it as a strategic shareholder in Standard Uranium's Athabasca Basin uranium exploration portfolio. Bey said the C$3 million will partly fund the ongoing Davidson River Project drill program, which started in June and is expected to run through the third week of September. The program targets 7,000 to 8,000 metres with a total budget of approximately $5.5 to $6 million, and Bey expects roughly $2 to $2.5 million to remain in the bank after the program concludes. On the exploration upside at Davidson River, Bey highlighted that the southwest corner of the Athabasca Basin is proving fertile for high-grade uranium, with neighbours including NexGen Energy to the east, Paladin, and BHP, which he says has recently staked a large position directly south of Standard Uranium's ground. Beyond Davidson River, Standard Uranium holds 10 projects across the Athabasca Basin. Bey said the Corvo project, drilled this spring with Aventus Energy, and the Rocas project with Collective Metals are both being targeted for 2027 drilling, with additional joint venture discussions ongoing across the wider portfolio. Bey also noted that September marks the start of the uranium contracting season, with the World Nuclear Uranium Conference in London typically coinciding with utilities beginning to sign supply contracts, which he said has historically supported uranium spot and long-term prices. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #StandardUranium #STND #uranium #AthabascaBasin #DavidsonRiver #uraniumexploration #mining #Canada #resourcestocks #commodityinvesting

Domestic Metals Corp (TSXV:DMCU)(OTCQB:DMCUF) CEO Gordon Neal tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion why the Smart Creek project in Montana, USA, is his central investment case, pointing out that joint-venture partner Rio Tinto refused to reduce its 40% stake below that level when Neal pushed for a larger share - a signal he says investors should take seriously. Neal outlined the data assembled since acquiring the project. Rio Tinto's best historic hole at Hole 22 returned 109 metres grading 0.75% copper, but Neal says that intercept was distal to the main porphyry centre. Surface sampling has returned 100 grams per tonne gold alongside 3,800 grams per tonne silver and 23% copper. Geophysics has identified five target areas, all pointing west toward the interpreted porphyry centre. The company is planning a 9,000-metre drill program. The first three holes will re-drill Hole 22 on an angle rather than vertically, because the team believes mineralisation is dipping to the west and a vertical hole understates true mineralised width. The program will then move to the Sunrise area to the west, where geologists Dan McNeill and Alan Wainwright found a four-gram-per-tonne gold porphyry dike at surface that Rio Tinto has acknowledged it missed. Drilling is scheduled to begin at the end of August, with laboratory turnaround times quoted at three to four weeks, putting initial results in the late-September to mid-October window. Neal said finding a drill rig was the main logistical challenge, describing drill availability as tight across the junior sector. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #DomesticMetals #DML #mining #copper #gold #BritishColumbia #porphyry #juniorminers #resourceexploration #ProactiveInvestors

First Phosphate Corp (NASDAQ:PHOS)(CSE:PHOS)(OTCQX:FRSPF) has uplisted to the Nasdaq Global Market, with CEO John Passalacqua telling Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the move transforms the company into a primary US security, opening it up to portfolio managers who can only buy US-listed stocks or securities on specific exchanges. Passalacqua described the uplisting as consistent with the company transitioning from small cap to mid cap status. Passalacqua said the Nasdaq Global Market listing improves both liquidity and visibility as First Phosphate advances its Bégin-Lamarche phosphate project, and provides access to US and international capital markets. He noted that many of the company's anticipated customers and business partners are based in the US and Europe, making a presence on a leading transnational exchange strategically important. On operational milestones, Passalacqua said the company's priority is delivering a feasibility study, which it hopes to complete by end of 2026 or early 2027. He added that First Phosphate is fully capitalized to move through permitting and reach a final investment decision over the next couple of years. First Phosphate's stated ambition is to build a North American mine-to-market lithium iron phosphate (LFP) supply chain. Passalacqua said the Nasdaq listing supports that goal by giving the company the profile of larger peers in the critical minerals and technology space. #FirstPhosphate #PHOS #phosphate #LFP #criticalMinerals #Nasdaq #miningStocks #batteryMaterials #Canada #resourceInvesting

Helix Exploration plc (AIM:HEX, OTCQB:HEXFF) CEO Bo Sears spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about reaching continuous production at the Rudyard project, revenue generation from the Keyes facility and the company's plans to expand its US helium position. Sears said hitting continuous production at Rudyard is a key milestone, with the plant running seamlessly and wells performing well at high pressure — a step that sets Helix apart from explorers yet to reach production. "It's a wonderful development for us at Helix," he said, adding the company has proven it has "a real great asset here at Rudyard." He also pointed to the Keyes facility as "a game changer" for Helix, noting helium liquefaction capacity is costly to replace and gives the company a unique position in the sector. Keyes can also generate revenue by tolling gas from other explorers for liquefaction and distribution. At Rudyard, Sears said further development will involve drilling additional wells and adding membrane units to boost gas throughput and revenue, noting every well drilled there so far has been successful. Looking ahead, Sears said Helix plans to pursue further exploration across the mid-continent US as it looks to help meet domestic helium demand amid constrained supply. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market updates. If you found this video useful, give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #HelixExploration #Helium #HeliumExploration #HeliumProduction #Rudyard #Keyes #USHelium #NaturalResources #MiningStocks #AIMStocks #Investing #InvestorNews #ProactiveInvestors

Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) CEO Mark Learmonth spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's second-quarter 2026 performance, improving gold production at Blanket Mine and progress on its Zimbabwe growth projects. Learmonth highlighted safety as a key achievement, with no lost-time injuries during the quarter and around 400 LTI-free days. Blanket produced roughly 17,400 ounces of gold, up 18% on Q1, as grade improved from 2.5 to just under 2.9 grams per tonne. "It's grade, grade, grade, grade," Learmonth said, crediting past investment in people, systems and mining controls, and noting grade had continued improving into Q3, which should help bring costs down. Caledonia reported gross cash of approximately $172 million, with Learmonth pointing to strong internal cash generation from Blanket alongside slower-than-expected spending at the Bilboes Sulphide Project. Looking ahead, Learmonth said Blanket is expected to produce around 40,000 ounces in the second half, before further gains from an elution circuit upgrade and processing through the Lima facility. He said he was "very, very comfortable" that the second half would be considerably stronger and that Caledonia would hit its 2026 production guidance. At Bilboes, the company is progressing funding discussions, procurement and infrastructure preparations, still targeting first gold pour in late 2028 and first full year of production in 2029. Learmonth also flagged an upcoming maiden resource at Motapa and plans for trial mining and heap leaching at Blanket's K-Pits in the fourth quarter. The cautionary note concerning forward-looking information in the announcement applies to the content of this video. Please see the report here: https://polaris.brighterir.com/public/caledonia_mining/news/rns_tool/story/w37233x For more interviews and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #CaledoniaMining #GoldMining #BlanketMine #Bilboes #Motapa #Zimbabwe #Gold #Mining #GoldProduction #GoldExploration #MiningStocks #GoldStocks #Investing #Commodities #Proactive

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC, FRA:DG20) CEO Rusty Hutson Jr. tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the company is picking up its first-ever operated drilling rig, launching a development program in Oklahoma. Hutson said the company has over 450 drilling locations that are economic at $65 oil and describes it as 20 years' worth of drilling runway. The company has upgraded its 2026 outlook following recent acquisitions, including the Camino transaction, which closed in July. Hutson said that deal has strengthened Diversified's geographical concentration in Oklahoma, with operating efficiencies already coming through across the portfolio. Hutson explained that the operated drilling program is designed to offset the company's decline rates, which he describes as the lowest in the industry at around 10 percent. He said the company will continue its existing non-operated drilling partnerships with Mewbourne in Oklahoma and Continental in the Permian alongside the new program. On the acquisition outlook, Hutson said the market is very hot and that Diversified will continue to pursue opportunities in markets where it already operates. He emphasised that cash flow remains the central measure behind every acquisition and every drilling decision the company makes. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #DiversifiedEnergy #DEC #oilandgas #naturalgas #Oklahoma #energystocks #dividendstocks #smallcapstocks #UKstocks #investing

Dalaroo Metals Ltd (ASX) CEO John Morgan talked with Proactive about the company’s A$2.5 million capital raising and its planned 10,000-metre reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Bondoukou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire. Morgan said the funding was raised specifically to advance Bondoukou as the company moves into an important phase of exploration. Drilling was expected to begin shortly after the interview, with the placement providing sufficient funding for the broader campaign and potentially leaving additional capital available for other activities. The placement attracted support from new and existing investors, including West African investors with experience backing mining companies focused on Côte d’Ivoire. Dalaroo’s board, senior management and in-country advisers committed about A$1 million in total, demonstrating substantial internal support for the company’s exploration strategy. Morgan also discussed the appointment of Bilal Ahmad as chairman and said Ahmad would bring industry connections, capital-markets experience and strategic input to the company. Looking ahead, Dalaroo plans to focus its activities on Bondoukou, with the reverse circulation campaign expected to be completed during the quarter. Initial assay results were anticipated from around the middle of the quarter. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market updates. Please give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content.

Pantoro Gold Ltd managing director Paul Cmrlec talked with Proactive about high-grade drilling results from the Racetrack discovery within the company’s 100%-owned Norseman Gold Project in Western Australia. Speaking from the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, Cmrlec said a large proportion of the latest drill holes intersecting the high-grade zone had displayed visible gold. He also highlighted the widths encountered and the discovery’s location just 600 metres north of the OK underground mine. The discovery is interpreted as a cross-linking structure between the north- and south-striking structures that historically produced much of Norseman’s gold. Cmrlec compared its geological setting with the historic Bullen deposit, which produced around 500,000 ounces at approximately 10 grams per tonne and remains open at depth. Pantoro has begun planning an underground exploration drive from the nearby OK mine infrastructure. Cmrlec also discussed the company’s wider strategy of increasing underground ore feed, replacing lower-grade open-pit material and ultimately moving towards annual production of 200,000 ounces. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market updates. Please like the video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content.

Horizon Gold Ltd managing director Scott Williamson talked with Proactive about broad, high-grade gold intersections returned from drilling at the Kingfisher, Hawk and Swan prospects within the Gum Creek Gold Project in Western Australia. The strongest result came from Kingfisher, where reverse circulation drilling intersected 23 metres at 5.26 g/t gold from 188 metres, including 15 metres at 7.65 g/t gold. Williamson said the result demonstrated the high-grade nature of the Kingfisher deposit and extended the mineralised area to the north, towards the Swan and Swift deposits. The intersection sits within the proposed open-pit mining area, meaning it could contribute to an expansion of the planned Kingfisher open pit. Horizon Gold is also continuing to test deeper mineralisation that may support future underground mining. He also discussed the potential economic impact of further resource growth. Horizon Gold’s recent study outlined a ten-year open-pit mining operation producing around 100,000 ounces of gold annually. Additional open-pit resources could extend that mine life, while the inclusion of underground mining could lift production above the 100,000-ounce-per-year level. Further drilling is planned to test underground potential at Swan and Kingfisher, while also continuing to extend the open pits. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market updates. Give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content.

Arizona Gold and Silver CEO Mike Stark joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a C$12 million strategic investment from Evolution Mining, which will acquire 15,056,004 units of the company through a non-brokered private placement at C$0.80 per unit. Stark said the investment will give Evolution an approximately 9.9% equity interest in Arizona Gold and Silver on a non-diluted basis upon closing. Under the agreement, at least 90% of the proceeds, or roughly C$10.8 million, will be directed toward accelerating exploration at the company's flagship Philadelphia Gold-Silver Project in Arizona. The expanded exploration program will focus on growing the high-grade Perry Zone, testing the three-kilometre Arabian Fault corridor, evaluating the broader potential beneath Red Hills, and advancing exploration of the Eastern and Northeastern hyperspectral anomaly targets. As part of the strategic partnership, Evolution will receive several investor rights, including the ability to participate in future equity financings to maintain its ownership position, top-up rights in the event of dilution, the right to nominate members to Arizona Gold and Silver's technical team, and a right of first refusal on the sale of a 10% or greater interest in the Philadelphia Project. Stark said the financing significantly strengthens the company's balance sheet while aligning Arizona Gold and Silver with a major international gold producer as it advances one of Arizona's most promising exploration projects. #proactiveinvestors #arizonagoldandsilverinc #tsxv #azs #otcqb #azasf #GoldExploration #PhiladelphiaProject #EvolutionMining #PreciousMetals #MiningNews #Exploration

BioVie CEO Cuong Do joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss positive results from the company's 60-patient Phase 2 clinical trial of bezisterim in Parkinson's disease, which demonstrated statistically significant improvements over placebo in both motor and non-motor symptoms across multiple clinical endpoints. Do said 25% of patients treated with bezisterim experienced meaningful clinical improvement compared with 4% in the placebo group, while only 14% of treated patients showed meaningful worsening versus 46% of placebo patients. He highlighted the improvements in non-motor symptoms as especially significant, noting that current Parkinson's therapies primarily target motor impairment. Symptoms such as sleep disturbances, mood disorders, constipation, and cognitive decline often emerge years before motor symptoms, yet there are currently no approved therapies specifically addressing these aspects of the disease. The study also evaluated biomarkers associated with neurodegeneration, with bezisterim-treated patients showing a smaller increase than those receiving placebo. Do said the findings provide an encouraging early signal that a larger Phase 3 study could determine whether the treatment slows disease progression, potentially positioning bezisterim as the first therapy to modify the course of Parkinson's disease. Looking ahead, BioVie plans to hold an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to discuss the design of a potentially pivotal Phase 3 registration trial. The company is also advancing a separate long COVID clinical trial, with data expected within the next 30 to 45 days. proactiveinvestors #biovieince #nasdaq #bivi #NeurodegenerativeDiseases #parkinsonsdisease #BrainHealth #BioVie #CognitionImprovement #Neuroinflammation #Biotech #ClinicalTrials #DrugDevelopment #Neurology #HealthcareInnovation #FDA #LongCOVID #Pharmaceuticals

American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) CFO Kirk Taylor spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about ReElement's successful commissioning of its first commercial-scale refining column at the Marion facility, a key milestone for its critical minerals refining platform. Taylor said the company moved from lab testing to pilot operations to commercial scale in under six months after starting work on the waste stream in March, with each stage performing as expected. "We've gone from lab scale to pilot scale to now commercial scale in less than six months," he said. Standardising equipment, including valves, pumps, columns and piping, across production lines is helping reduce execution risk as further refining capacity comes online, streamlining future expansion while maintaining consistent performance. Taylor highlighted ReElement's modular platform, which allows processing closer to the source material, cutting logistics costs and supply chain risk. The first commercial line is focused on germanium, with the same equipment and parameters also able to extract and purify gallium from mine tailings - a material Taylor noted is essential for robotics and humanoid robotic chips. Looking ahead, the germanium line is the first of four production lines due to be commissioned over the next six months, with capacity aligned to demand from domestic and allied nations. For more interviews with leading companies and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #AmericanResourcesCorp #ReElement #CriticalMinerals #Germanium #Gallium #RareEarths #Mining #MineralProcessing #Robotics #Semiconductors #Manufacturing #USMining #CriticalMaterials #Investing #Proactive

Miivo AI (TSX-V:MIVO) CEO Alex Damouni spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's rapid product development, early customer traction and strategy for building AI tools that solve common business problems across industries. Damouni said Miivo AI has launched three AI products in six months, attracting more than 3,000 users, with early adoption now converting into paying customers. He explained that businesses across sectors like manufacturing and retail often share similar operational challenges, giving the company a broad addressable market for its tools. Rather than building a single platform, Miivo AI has developed a portfolio of products based on three core needs identified through research: unifying fragmented data into a real-time dashboard, helping businesses spot growth opportunities, and improving customer engagement and retention. That led to tools covering data visualisation, business growth, customer insights and reputation management. "What we are seeing right now is early user adoption that's converting into paying customers," Damouni said, adding that this traction across multiple industries supports the company's strategy of serving a broad customer base rather than a single vertical. Looking ahead, Damouni outlined plans for international expansion and growth through channel partnerships with accounting firms and software providers, using a one-to-many distribution model. He said Miivo AI will keep refining its technology by feeding customer feedback into product development and reverse-engineering successful customer solutions into broader offerings. For more interviews with business leaders and the latest market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #MiivoAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #BusinessAI #MachineLearning #TechStocks #SmallCap #GrowthStocks #Investing #BusinessTechnology #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth #SaaS #CustomerExperience #DataAnalytics #Innovation #EnterpriseSoftware #AIInnovation #BusinessStrategy #ProactiveInvestors

HANetf Active ETF Product Specialist Vincent Chung talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about how second-quarter US earnings are reshaping investor expectations around artificial intelligence and why the market is becoming increasingly selective when evaluating AI-related companies. Chung explains that recent earnings have highlighted a growing divide between companies successfully monetising their AI investments and those that have struggled to justify elevated expectations. He points to contrasting market reactions, with companies such as Microsoft and Amazon delivering strong gains while other AI-related stocks experienced sharp declines following earnings. A key theme of the discussion is that AI should not be viewed as a single investment opportunity. Instead, Chung outlines the different parts of the AI value chain, including semiconductor manufacturers, memory chip producers, cloud infrastructure providers, software platforms and companies integrating AI into their existing operations. As Chung explains, "AI is not one homogenous investment. So there are different parts of the value chain." He says investors are increasingly recognising these differences, creating opportunities for active stock selection as companies mature at different rates and face varying market expectations. The interview also examines Microsoft's Azure cloud growth, Amazon's cloud business performance and Microsoft's expanding Copilot user base, highlighting how investors are rewarding companies that are successfully generating returns from substantial AI capital investment. Looking beyond short-term market movements, Chung argues that investors should maintain a long-term perspective. He notes that enduring returns often come from holding quality businesses over many years rather than attempting to trade short-term momentum. He also draws comparisons with the dot-com era, suggesting that while AI is likely to remain transformational, not every company benefiting from today's enthusiasm will remain a market leader in the decades ahead. Visit the Proactive YouTube channel for more interviews with leading market experts and company executives. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #HANetf #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Investing #StockMarket #USEarnings #Microsoft #Amazon #CloudComputing #ActiveManagement #InvestingStrategy #TechnologyStocks #Semiconductors #MarketAnalysis #Proactive

Digitalbox PLC (AIM:DBOX, FRA:RLXB) CEO James Carter spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's new Creator Network strategy, aimed at accelerating video production, broadening audience reach and supporting future revenue growth. The initiative has already recruited around 200 creators across brands including The Tab, with Digitalbox targeting roughly 500 original videos a month as it diversifies beyond its traditional text-based publishing model. Carter said the expanded output will help the company engage audiences across more platforms and open up further direct advertising opportunities, particularly in the student and entertainment markets. He also addressed how Digitalbox is adapting to shifting social media algorithms, including Meta's push towards original creator content. Despite audience headwinds from the platform changes, Carter said the advertising market remains strong, with advertising returns up 20% year-on-year. Carter highlighted the growing importance of on-platform revenue, which now accounts for around 20% of the company's total — a shift he said increased video output should accelerate. Looking ahead, Carter pointed to audience reach as a key metric: Digitalbox has around 30 million followers across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, with total reach of roughly 600 million over six months. As he put it, "It could well be transformational for the business." Watch the full interview for James Carter's insights into Digitalbox's Creator Network strategy, video expansion plans, advertising trends and the company's long-term growth ambitions. Visit the Proactive YouTube channel for more interviews with company executives, and don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Digitalbox #DigitalboxPLC #JamesCarter #CreatorNetwork #DigitalMedia #VideoContent #ContentCreators #MediaIndustry #Advertising #Meta #SocialMedia #InvestorNews #GrowthStrategy #Proactive #SmallCaps

Thor Explorations Ltd (TSX-V:THX, AIM:THX, OTC:THXPF, FRA:T2X) CEO Segun Lawson spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about new drilling results at the Segilola Mine in Nigeria that are building confidence in extending the operation beyond its original mine plan. Extensive drilling beneath the existing open pit has intersected high-grade mineralisation at depth, while a new high-grade zone has been identified in the northern part of the deposit. Lawson said the results have already added ounces to the resource inventory and remain open at depth, supporting studies into both underground mining and open pit expansion. "We've now defined a very well constrained high grade sheet in the North, which previously we hadn't tested that area. We're extremely excited by this," he said. Lawson also pointed to the strong gold price environment as a boost to project economics, allowing the company to lower processing cut-off grades and assess narrower underground mineralisation that may previously have been uneconomic. Looking ahead, Thor is targeting roughly 300,000 additional ounces before publishing a resource update and formal mine life extension, with continued drill results expected from both the southern and northern areas of Segilola over the next five to six months. For more interviews with leading mining companies, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #ThorExplorations #Segilola #GoldMining #NigeriaMining #Gold #MiningStocks #Exploration #ResourceGrowth #UndergroundMining #GoldPrice #ASX #TSXV #ProactiveInvestors

Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) non-executive chair Darcy Antonellis talks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about her background, why she joined Bango, and how she sees the company's opportunity as the subscription economy evolves. Drawing on senior leadership experience at Warner Bros. and Vubiquity, she explains what drew her to the role. Antonellis outlined Bango's two core businesses - payments and subscription management - and why its Digital Vending Machine (DVM) platform is well placed to serve merchants, brands and telecom operators as subscription demand grows, particularly among younger consumers. She set out her governance priorities as chair: transparency, financial clarity and strong investor engagement. Reflecting on Bango's latest trading update, she points to improving financials and deepening customer relationships, and highlights partnerships with Amazon, Google, Microsoft and major telecom operators as validation of the strategy. One metric stood out: "The one metric that's very interesting to me was overall net revenue retention, 119%" - evidence, she said, that existing customers are expanding their use of Bango's services. Antonellis also sees scope to raise Bango's profile among investors in key markets. For more interviews with listed companies and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Bango #DarcyAntonellis #SubscriptionEconomy #DigitalSubscriptions #Fintech #Telecom #Technology #InvestorUpdate #UKStocks #GrowthStocks #CorporateGovernance #DigitalVendingMachine #Payments #MediaTechnology #ProactiveInvestors

Varon Corp CEO Benjamin Schubert joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a new multi-year exclusive distribution agreement with an Alberta-based company that controls Shoot 360 Canada, supporting the nationwide rollout of Ballislife HYDRO Sports Drink across Canada. Schubert said the agreement begins with an initial purchase order valued at approximately CAD $100,000, representing nearly 65,000 cans. Over its initial five-year term, the partnership includes progressively increasing annual minimum purchase commitments totaling CAD $13.75 million, providing a strong foundation for the brand's Canadian expansion. Shoot 360 is recognized as a leading immersive basketball training platform, operating more than 50 locations worldwide and combining player development with advanced technology, digital gamification, and performance analytics. Management believes its growing Canadian network offers an ideal channel for introducing Ballislife HYDRO to athletes and basketball enthusiasts. While the agreement grants the new partner exclusive national distribution rights, Ballislife Drink Inc. will retain select strategic distribution rights, allowing the company to pursue additional opportunities as the brand expands. The commercial launch follows strong inbound interest from the Shoot 360 Canada team, which approached the company before HYDRO had officially entered the Canadian market. Schubert noted that the early interest highlights the cross-border strength of the Ballislife brand, one of the world's largest basketball media platforms. Management believes combining Ballislife's extensive audience with Shoot 360's player development network creates a unique opportunity to accelerate brand awareness and long-term growth in Canada. Schubert also confirmed that talks are underway about potential athlete partnerships in Canada, though he stopped short of making any commitment, describing it as firmly on the company's radar. #proactiveinvestors #otcid #otc #ozsc #FunctionalBeverages #SportsDrink #BallislifeHYDRO #Basketball #Shoot360 #ConsumerProducts #Distribution #Canada #SportsBusiness #BusinessGrowth

Alvopetro Energy Ltd (TSX-V:ALV, OTC:ALVOF, FRA:A6Y0) CEO Corey Ruttan tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that Q2 2026 sales volumes averaged 3,067 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up 26% year-on-year, with revenue of just over $19 million and funds flow from operations of $14.1 million. Ruttan pointed to an operating net back of just over $59 per boe and an 86% net back profit margin, driven by a royalty burden under 6% and low-cost gas production under Brazil's fiscal regime. Condensate and oil prices rose 46% and 65% respectively year-on-year. On the Murucututu field, Ruttan said the first well drilled in 2026 is set to come on stream within days, a second is midway through drilling with results due late August or early September, and a third will follow immediately after. Field production facilities are being expanded roughly fourfold, with completion expected by year-end, alongside gas processing facility upgrades due by the end of September. From 1 August, the quarterly contract price reset lifted the natural gas price to $11.70 per MCF - about 7% above the Q2 realised price of nearly $11 per MCF. Ruttan said the company has modelled longer-term pricing based on current futures market data in its corporate presentation. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #AlvopetroEnergy #ALV #oilandgas #naturalgas #Brazil #energystocks #smallcapenergy #TSXVenture #commodities #investing

Custom Health Holdings (TSX:CHLT) CEO Shane Bishop tells Proactive that the company's acquisition of Spencer Health Solutions has cut hardware costs roughly in half, delivering an immediate margin improvement at the per-patient level. Bishop says the move eliminates duplicated support and cellular coverage costs that existed when the two companies operated separately, and gives Custom Health full control over the product roadmap. Bishop explains that Custom Health had been integrating Spencer Health's medication management device into its core clinical model for several years, and that the technology had already become embedded in the company's operations. With a second-generation device already developed, the priority now is directing its AI and voice-activation capabilities to collect more real-time patient data and feed it into clinical workflows. On growth strategy, Bishop says that knowing the exact baseline cost of the device means Custom Health can now be more aggressive in pursuing new provider and health plan contracts. He describes previous hesitation in the market as partly linked to cost uncertainty, and says that barrier has now been removed following the acquisition. Custom Health Holdings (ticker: CHHC) is a medication management and clinical services company. Shane Bishop is the CEO. #CustomHealth #CHHC #medicationmanagement #digitalhealth #healthtech #SpencerHealth #AIhealthcare #smallcap #investornews #ProactiveInvestors

Nextech3D.AI (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF, FRA:1SS) CEO Evan Gappelberg tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company has reported $874,000 in new customer contract value and 160 new customer contracts, with software gross margins of 92%. He describes these as proof points of a new phase of growth for the AI-powered event technology business. Gappelberg says average contract value is up 77% and that the company is increasingly signing three-year deals rather than one-year deals, providing greater revenue visibility. Enterprise customers including Microsoft, Meta, Google, Deloitte, and BNP Paribas are among those buying from the company's three platforms: Eventdex, MapD, and KraftyLabs. On KraftyLabs, Gappelberg says it is the most underappreciated platform Nextech currently owns, and that the company is building it into an AI-first corporate culture platform with an AI avatar layer set to launch in the coming weeks. Gappelberg also reveals that Nextech is imminently close to signing what he calls the biggest deal in the company's history, describing it as a multimillion-dollar contract he expects to close in August. He says this deal, combined with 92% gross margins, will significantly accelerate the path to profitability and cash flow. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Nextech3Dai #NexTech #AItechnology #eventstech #SaaS #softwaremargins #enterprisesoftware #smallcap #growthinvesting #techinvesting

London BTC Company Ltd (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF) CEO Hewie Rattray spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion after the company reported a standout gold assay of 143 grams per tonne from its Amonett-Frank project, the highest-grade result across its US portfolio to date. Rattray said the company is "absolutely delighted" with the result, calling the grade exceptionally high for the jurisdiction, and outlined plans for further geological work ahead of potentially bringing in a partner to advance drilling. The independent validation of the assay marks a key milestone in London BTC's strategy: acquiring mineral claims cheaply, de-risking them through geological work, then monetising validated assets via joint ventures, option agreements or sales, while potentially retaining royalties. To speed that up, the company has appointed Dahrouge Geological Consulting to accelerate exploration across its growing Nevada and Arizona portfolio, expanding its capacity to evaluate assets and deliver results faster. Rattray also flagged upcoming permitting milestones in September for the Nevada assets, and shared his outlook on bitcoin and crypto markets, central to the company's plan to recycle sale proceeds back into Bitcoin. As he put it: "Our strategy very much is to turn these things around quickly, improve the model, and use whatever we get from the sale to buy Bitcoin back for the company." For more interviews with company executives and the latest market news, visit the Proactive YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #LondonBTC #Bitcoin #GoldExploration #GoldMining #NevadaMining #ArizonaMining #MiningStocks #GoldStocks #Crypto #BitcoinTreasury #Exploration #JuniorMining #Investing #Proactive #HewieRattray

Purepoint Uranium Group CEO Chris Frostad joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss what happens during a scheduled two-week pause in drilling, explaining how geologists analyze drill core to refine exploration targets and improve the chances of making a uranium discovery. Frostad said geophysical surveys are invaluable for identifying prospective targets, but they only reveal relative differences in rock properties, such as density, gravity, and graphitic conductors, rather than the exact geology beneath the surface. The first drill hole helps confirm rock types, fault orientations, and whether conductive horizons occur at the expected depth, but meaningful geological interpretation requires multiple holes. He compared the process to a three-legged stool, explaining that geologists typically need at least three drill holes before they can confidently connect data points and begin defining the geometry of a mineralized system. Frostad also described the real-time decisions exploration teams face during drilling, including whether to adjust the angle of the next hole, relocate the drill rig, or pause drilling to allow time for geological interpretation. With each hole costing between $300,000 and $500,000, careful planning is essential to maximize exploration success. A key part of the process is preserving the orientation of the drill core. Frostad said orientation tools allow geologists to accurately determine the direction of faults, fractures, and mineralized structures, preventing misleading interpretations that could result from rotating the core. Following field logging, gamma probe measurements, and structural analysis, the data are integrated into 3D geological models, enabling the exploration team to map fault trends and structural controls that may host uranium mineralization and guide the next phase of drilling. #proactiveinvestors #purepointuraniumgroup #tsxv #ptu #otcqb #ptuuf #Uranium #AthabascaBasin #UraniumExploration #UraniumExploration #CriticalMinerals #Geology #Mining #Drilling #SaskatchewanMining #MiningNews #ResourceExploration