Proactive - Interviews for investors

HIVE Digital Technologies (TSX-V:HIVE, NASDAQ:HIVE) executive chairman Frank Holmes talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's progress in both its Bitcoin mining operations and AI HPC initiatives. Holmes highlighted that the company has scaled its Bitcoin hash rate from 6 to 25 exahash over six months, a significant milestone that brings increased stability and improved margins. “We've hit that critical mass event where we have more stability and margins,” he said. He also noted the strategic benefit of sourcing only green energy, with HIVE supporting Paraguay’s infrastructure through the development of substations and employing local engineers. In November, the co...

Pinnacle Silver & Gold Corp (TSX-V:PINN, OTCQB:PSGCF) CEO Robert Archer talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's first drill program at the El Potrero project in Mexico, which will start with underground drilling rather than surface work. Archer explained that the underground access available at El Potrero, due to historic mining that ceased 35 years ago, gives the company immediate access to mineralized zones. However, he pointed out the current workings are limited in extent, and only sampling what's visible on the walls and ceilings leaves uncertainty about the broader potential. He emphasized that, “you want to be able to...

RenoWorks Software Inc (TSX-V:RW, OTC:ROWKF) CEO Doug Vickerson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s continued growth and investment focus as it expands its AI-powered home design platform. Vickerson outlined how RenoWorks is helping users, including homeowners, contractors, and manufacturers, virtually remodel their homes using real manufactured products. He explained that answering the question "What will my remodel project look like when it's done?" is at the core of their offering. The company has shifted its focus in recent years to grow its licensing and hosting revenues, with the goal of increasing annual recurring revenue (ARR). “We m...

OS Therapies Inc (NYSE-A:OSTX) chief business officer Gerald Commissiong talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s recent regulatory progress for its OST-HER2 immunotherapy platform targeting osteosarcoma. Commissiong detailed how OS Therapies acquired rights to a listeria-based therapy originally developed by Advaxis and how this technology has evolved into a precision platform targeting HER2-expressing cancers. The OST-HER2 approach uses attenuated listeria engineered to infect cancer cells, triggering a robust immune response. “Basically, once infected with the listeria, our vector releases additional cancer antigens,” Commissiong explained, noting how this mechanism amplifies immune activity via T cells, NK cells, and de...

Greengage & Co Group Plc founder and CEO Sean Kiernan talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's plans to float on the Access segment of the Aquis Growth Market and its unique Bitcoin yield reserve strategy. Kiernan explained how Greengage, a fintech platform offering accounts and lending services, is addressing challenges faced by clients in the crypto space and underserved SMEs. The platform facilitates wholesale Bitcoin-backed loans and focuses on private credit lending. He highlighted the company’s differentiated treasury approach, stating, “Our version is using our own fintech platform... to get a loan against Bitcoin... and then deploy out the...

Great Southern Copper PLC (LSE:GSCU) chief executive Sam Garrett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest high-grade drilling results at the Cerro Negro project, with a focus on the Mostaza target area. Garrett said recent intercepts confirmed the presence of stacked lenses, potentially increasing the size and value of the copper-silver system. “The realisation in the recent drilling of the potential for stacked lenses is clearly going to give us the opportunity to expand the potential size of this deposit,” he explained. Metallurgical testing is underway to determine copper and silver recovery rates, which will enable the company to r...

Chariot Ltd (AIM:CHAR, OTC:OIGLF) chief financial officer Julian Maurice-Williams talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about two key announcements tied to the company’s renewable energy operations in South Africa. The first announcement covers the financial close of two large-scale wind power projects — Zen (100MW) and Bergriver (94MW) — both located in the Western Cape. Maurice-Williams highlighted that Chariot Generation and Trading, a new subsidiary, owns 24% of the assets alongside project lead Acciona Energía. Construction is set to begin imminently, with commissioning targeted for mid-2027. The second announcement focuses on the financing of Chariot’s stake. Maurice-Williams explained the multi-lay...

S&U PLC (LSE:SUS) chairman Anthony Coombs talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's strong growth in the third quarter of 2025 and the outlook for 2026, particularly across its Advantage and Aspen businesses. Coombs said he expects further momentum in 2026, even if the broader economy remains flat, due to increasing market share and the company’s operational improvements. He highlighted the recent performance of Advantage, the group’s motor finance division, which has seen “record collection rates” and strong loan quality following industry-wide challenges and regulatory scrutiny. “We’ve been trading our socks off for the last 3 or 4 months,” Coombs said, n...

Geomega Resources (TSX-V:GMA) CEO Kiril Mugerman talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s bauxite residue technology and its potential global impact. In the interview, Mugerman explained how Geomega is addressing the 200 million tonnes of bauxite residue generated annually, with over 4.5 billion tonnes currently stored globally. He detailed the company's clean technology solution designed to convert this industrial waste into value. "This is a technology for bauxite residues," Mugerman said, describing how the waste, which results from aluminum refining, can be treated instead of being left to accumulate in storage ponds. Mugerman highlighted Geomega’s joint development agreement with...

Sintana Energy CEO Robert Bose joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s progress on two major fronts: the advancement of its acquisition of Challenger and new developments across key blocks in Namibia’s Orange Basin. Bose reported that the planned acquisition of Challenger has now satisfied several significant conditions, including formal consent from ANCAP—Uruguay’s national hydrocarbon regulator—and confirmation from Chevron indicating no objection to the transaction. With these milestones achieved, the deal now only requires final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange. A Court Sanction Hearing, originally delayed following later-than-expected ANCAP approval, has been reschedule...

Aftermath Silver CEO Ralph Rushton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the commencement of a new, targeted follow-up drilling campaign at the company’s flagship Berenguela silver-copper-manganese project in southern Peru. The program includes approximately 4,000 metres of diamond core drilling and 2,000 metres of reverse circulation (RC) drilling, marking a significant new phase of exploration aimed at further enhancing the project’s resource potential. Rushton explained that drilling is also set to begin this week at Aftermath Silver’s Challacollo silver-gold project in Region I of northern Chile. At Challacollo, the company plans to complete between 1,000 and 2,000 metres of core drilli...

Delta Gold Technologies PLC (AQSE:DGQ) CEO Michael Jones joined Stephen Gunnion in the Proactive studio to discuss more about the company’s innovative approach to quantum computing, underpinned by its nanoscale gold-based technology. Jones explained that while many firms claim to have quantum computers, the core challenge of creating stable and scalable qubits remains unresolved. Delta Gold is focused on a novel method using nanoscale gold to address this challenge, backed by a leading research partnership with the University of Toronto. “The power of the quantum computer is something that can cross a whole bunch of different sectors, and that...

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF) CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a significant milestone for the company as it successfully shipped its 10Ah Goliath battery prototypes on schedule. Purdy noted that the delivery reflects the company's commitment to meeting expectations and keeping to its timelines. The prototypes will now be evaluated by customers, with Ilika expecting collaborative feedback to further refine its solid-state battery technology. Purdy explained that the next key milestone is the development of a 50Ah cell and that licensing discussions are already underway. He emphasised Ilika’s asset-light model, saying that the company do...

Fineqia International Inc (CSE:FNQ) senior associate Matteo Greco talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the key takeaways from the firm’s November report on crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), which tracked a 17% drop in crypto assets – closely aligned with a broader 16% market decline. Despite the downturn, Greco noted that outflows from ETPs were minimal, indicating growing maturity and long-term investor confidence in crypto-backed financial products. “This is a strong vehicle to get exposure to the asset class,” Greco said, emphasizing the resilience of the crypto ETP market. He highlighted that Bitcoin ETPs saw only $3 billion in outflows despite a 17.5% price drop, su...

Optima Health PLC (AIM:OPT) chief executive Jonathan Thomas talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong first half performance, posting 17% revenue growth. Thomas credited both organic expansion and recent M&A activity, including the acquisitions of Cognate Health in Ireland and Care first, as key contributors. “The market backdrop is really good. There's great demand for our services. We're winning new business, and we anticipate to continue to grow,” said Thomas. He outlined how Cognate Health has now been rebranded as Optima Health Ireland, with the company beginning to leverage revenue synergies across jurisdictions. Care first, which comple...

MustGrow Biologics Corp Chief Operating Officer Colin Bletsky joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce outstanding performance results for the company’s organic TerraSante™ biofertility product, based on large-scale customer performance data from commercial potato operations in Washington State and Idaho. The results demonstrate meaningful improvements in crop yield, size, and overall quality when TerraSante™ is incorporated into existing grower production programs. Bletsky told Proactive that one Washington State farming customer recorded consistent and substantial improvements in potato yield, tuber size, and crop quality using TerraSante™ at a dose rate of 11 pounds per acre. The performance data was generated on a large...

Temas Resources CEO Tim Fernback joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the continued advancement of the company’s La Blache Property in Quebec, along with significant progress on its proprietary metallurgical technology initiatives. Fernback outlined Temas’ unique dual-business model, explaining that the company operates both as a metallurgical technology developer and as an advancing critical minerals exploration and development company focused on titanium, vanadium, and iron. Fernback noted that Temas has completed approximately 45,000 metres of drilling at the La Blache Property to date, establishing a substantial geological database for the project. He highlighted that the company has...

Scancell Holdings PLC (AIM:SCLP, OTC:SCNLF) CEO Phillip L’Huillier talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about new clinical data from its phase two melanoma study, known as the SCOPE trial, featuring its lead ImmunoBody candidate, iSCIB1+. L’Huillier highlighted that the trial has achieved the objectives set out for it, confirming the parameters for the company’s upcoming registrational phase three study. The findings now provide clarity on dosing, patient population, and trial design. “Our SCOPE study…has met the objectives that we set out for it,” he said. A key point of the discussion focused on the data, which showed...

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX:AOK) managing director Kane Marshall talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s diversified strategy across gas and oil markets in both the United States and Australia. Marshall outlined the company's expansion in the Sacramento Basin in California, where it has increased its working interest without a cash outlay. He noted that this consolidation gives the company greater control and positions it well amid rising demand for energy from data centres and critical industries. “We sort of can dictate our own terms, so to speak,” he said, referring to the advantages of consolidation amid recent...

Jupiter Asset Management lead investment manager Tarlock Randhawa joined Stephen Gunnion the Proactive studio to discuss the investment case for global smaller companies included in the Jupiter Origin Global Smaller Companies Active UCITS ETF (JOGS) and the approach taken by the Jupiter Origin team. Randhawa outlined the structural advantages of investing in small caps, noting their potential for price appreciation and under-researched nature. "We certainly think that there is a larger opportunity of potential price appreciation in the small-cap space," he said, pointing to the wider universe of opportunities relative to large-cap benchmarks. He explained that small caps offer more...

Millennial Potash Chairman Farhad Abasov joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the global potash supply landscape and the company’s continued progress on its flagship potash project in Gabon. Abasov highlighted the strategic importance of potash as a critical input for global food security and underscored the vulnerabilities faced by countries that rely heavily on imports. Abasov noted that the United States currently imports approximately 97% of its potash requirements, with the majority coming from Canada and smaller volumes sourced from Russia and other regions. “If we’re talking about food security and diversifying critical minerals supply chains, then potash specif...

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire KraftyLabs, an AI-powered virtual and in-person event engagement platform serving a global enterprise client base. KraftyLabs’ customers include major technology and multinational brands such as Google, Netflix, Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco, Dropbox, and more than 400 additional Fortune 500 and international companies. The two companies have now entered a formal due diligence and integration phase, with the transaction expected to close in the first week of January 2026. Gappelberg told Proactive that KraftyLabs has generated more than US$1.1 million in re...

Ariana Resources PLC (AIM:AAU, ASX:AA2) managing director Kerim Sener talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a new A$8 million equity investment deal that will help fund the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) at the Dokwe gold project in Zimbabwe. Sener explained that the investment is coming from Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services, a Chinese EPC contractor with substantial expertise in metallurgical test work and engineering. He noted: “There’s a A$500,000 signing fee being paid, which is part and parcel of that A$8 million equity investment.” The deal is structured through Ariana’s listing in Australia and will involve technical services...

IXICO PLC (LSE:IXI, OTC:PHYOF) CEO Bram Goorden takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s full-year 2025 results and its outlook for 2026. Goorden confirmed a 13% increase in revenue to £6.5 million, driven by diversification into new trials in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, contract extensions with existing clients, and expansion into blood-based biomarkers and diagnostics. He highlighted that this strategic focus has already led to a new win in Alzheimer’s disease after the reporting period. Looking forward, Goorden said the company is forecasting £7.5 million in revenue for full-year 2026, representing 15% growth, and expects gross margins to exceed 50%. A key driver of...

Zoomcar Holdings Chairman Uri Levine joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss how the company is addressing major mobility challenges across emerging markets with its peer-to-peer car-sharing platform. Levine described Zoomcar as the “Airbnb for cars,” offering flexible transportation solutions in regions where private vehicle ownership remains limited and traditional rental options are often expensive or inaccessible. “In emerging markets, the ratio of vehicles per household could be as low as 0.1,” Levine explained, underscoring the scale of unmet transportation demand. He contrasted this with the United States, where the average household owns more than two vehicles. This stark difference, he noted, c...

NextSource Materials Inc. (TSX:NEXT, OTCQB:NSRCF) President and CEO Hanré Rossouw talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest progress at the Abu Dhabi site for its graphite processing facility. The discussion followed a recent site visit, which included local and international investors and potential financing partners. Rossouw emphasized the advantages of the facility's location in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi, citing expedited permitting, existing infrastructure, and a 60,000m² warehouse already in place. This turns the project from a traditional construction into a faster “installation project,” significantly reducing the development timeline. Key milestones in the coming months i...

Arizona Gold and Silver CEO Mike Stark joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s latest drilling results from the Perry claim, highlighting a continued run of strong performance across multiple recent drill holes. Stark described the latest intercept as another significant success, noting both the growth in scale and the evolving geological interpretation of the system. “We’ve got a great, great hit here again, but it’s double the width of 156,” Stark said, explaining that increased rock shattering has allowed gold mineralization to penetrate more broadly through the host rocks. The company has now recorded six consecutiv...

Middlefield International President and CEO Dean Orrico talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the outlook for the Middlefield Canadian Enhanced Income UCITS ETF as 2026 approaches. The ETF is weighted towards Canadian equities with a focus on energy, financials, and real estate — sectors Orrico believes offer discounted valuations and strong earnings potential. Orrico explained that Canadian stocks trade at a significant discount to the S&P 500, while still delivering consistent earnings and dividend growth. “Our portfolio, including those four sectors, has generated average dividend growth of about 7 to 8%,” he said, and expects this trend to continue into 2026. On energy, Orrico highlighted recent...

RC Fornax PLC (AIM:RCFX) CEO Paul Reeves joined Stephen Gunnion in the Proactive studio with more about the company's record-breaking performance, highlighting a significant surge in new contract wins and operational momentum. Reeves explained that RC Fornax secured £2.5 million in total orders in the latest quarter, including £2.2 million in new work. He noted that this increase reflects internal structural improvements, such as hiring a new head of sales and managing director, alongside refined sales processes. "It's a combination of a number of things — changes, process changes, people changes — which ultimately is bearing fruit now," he said. Reeves also pointed to imp...

Poolbeg Pharma PLC (AIM:POLB, OTC:POLBF) CEO Jeremy Skillington and Principal Scientist Liam Tremble talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s involvement in the RISE research programme focused on cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in cancer immunotherapy. The University of Manchester and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust research programme titled RISE —short for Reducing Immune Stress from Excessive cytokine release from advanced therapies—is led by Dr Jonathan Lim and has received a £3.4 million grant from the UK’s Medical Research Council. Skillington explained that Poolbeg Pharma will act as the lead business partner alongside Johnson & Johnson, and other par...

Iofina PLC (AIM:IOF, OTC:IOFNF) CEO Dr Tom Becker talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s newly announced IOsorb plant, set to be constructed in partnership with Western Midstream Partners in the Permian Basin. The plant will be Iofina’s largest to date, with the ability to process up to 50,000 barrels of brine water per day. It is expected to come online in Q3 of 2026, contributing to a significant increase in iodine production and revenue the following year. “This plant, we expect to be online in the third quarter of next year,” said Becker, noting that 2026 revenues and iodi...

Anthony Ginsberg, CEO of GinsGlobal Index Fund, recently spoke with Steve Darling from Proactive about the latest developments shaping the Tech Megatrend ETF and the powerful forces driving performance across some of the world’s fastest-moving technology sectors. Ginsberg outlined how the fund continues to evolve in step with emerging innovation while benefiting from broad macroeconomic tailwinds. Ginsberg explained that the ETF has recently expanded its thematic coverage to include both defense technology and quantum computing, further diversifying its exposure to high-growth innovation areas. These additions complement the fund’s established themes, which include cloud computing, digital entertainment, blockchain, and soci...

Aftermath Silver CEO Ralph Rushton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to release an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for its Berenguela project in southern Peru, confirming and significantly expanding upon its previous 2023 Mineral Resources. The new estimate is based on the most comprehensive geological model of the Berenguela deposit compiled to date, materially enhancing the overall understanding of the scale, structure, and metal distribution of the deposit. Notably, approximately 90% of the company’s recent 2024/2025 drilling program was conducted within the boundaries of the historic resource, allowing for meaningful resource upgrades rather than purely exploratory growth. The recent infill drilling campaign su...

SkinBioTherapeutics PLC (AIM:SBTX) CEO Stuart Ashman talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's strong financial and strategic progress in 2025. Ashman highlighted a 284% increase in revenue to £4.6 million, a 319% rise in gross profit, and a 62% reduction in operating losses, noting the results were in line with market expectations. He said, “We’ve achieved pretty much exactly what was expected by the market.” The company advanced its five-pillar skin health strategy, with particular developments in cosmetics and gut-skin axis supplements. Its cosmetic ingredient SkinBiotix, branded as Zenakine by partner Croda, launched in April and is generating strong industry interest, including winning...

NextEnergy Solar Fund Investment Diretor Stephen Rosser joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s strong interim financial and operational results, as well as its strategic outlook through 2026. Rosser highlighted a period of robust performance across the portfolio, underscored by higher-than-expected solar output and disciplined asset management. During the six months to September, NextEnergy Solar Fund generated a total of 627 gigawatt hours of electricity. This outperformance was supported by solar irradiation levels that were approximately 13% ahead of forecast, resulting in overall generation exceeding expectations by 7.6%. “We generated 627 gigawatt hours in the period. Solar irradiation was about 13% ahead of fore...

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT) CEO Francesco Gardin talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s progress in signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with ASIC manufacturers, marking the third such agreement in recent months. These agreements, Gardin explained, reflect deep industry interest and rigorous due diligence processes from potential partners. The company has prioritized the software version of its Method C AI Oracle software, enabling a faster commercial rollout than the hardware version. Gardin said, “Thanks to our AI development team, they came up with the software version, which means that we can install this version on the operating syst...

TNR Gold Corp (TSX-V:TNR, OTC:TRRXF) executive chairman Kirill Klip talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s 200% share price increase since its last corporate update in May, crediting a disciplined M&A strategy focused on minimizing dilution, reducing administrative costs, and executing growth plans. Klip said, “We are building wealth for our shareholders, and we would like now to focus on another 100% plus for our share price”. He outlined that strategic partnerships are now being considered instead of selling valuable royalty assets, and highlighted the company’s focus on maintaining capital discipline, buying back shares, and distributing cash flo...

Digitalbox PLC (AIM:DBOX) CEO James Carter talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s stronger-than-expected performance for 2025 and strategic plans going into 2026. Carter said that EBITDA will be significantly ahead of market expectations, while revenue remains broadly in line. He highlighted how Digitalbox has “delivered all that we set out to deliver, more efficiently than we perhaps planned to at the beginning of the year,” noting that the business has remained agile in challenging conditions. A key factor in the company’s growth was the success of its vertical strategy, particularly through launches such as Royal Insider and Reality...

Gunnison Copper Corp Chief Operating Officer Robert Winton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a major milestone at the Johnson Camp mine in Arizona, where Rio Tinto has successfully produced its first copper using the company’s proprietary Nuton® bioleaching technology. The achievement marks a pivotal step forward in the commercial development and validation of this next-generation copper processing method. Winton told Proactive that after more than three decades of research and development, the first copper cathode produced with Nuton’s bioleaching process was successfully generated last month at the Johnson Camp mine. The technology deployment includes the design and d...

American Resources Corp CFO Kirk Taylor joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has secured a $5 million inventory line of credit with Old National Bank, a financing milestone that strengthens its ability to scale critical mineral operations. The new credit facility will enable American Resources to finance the acquisition of end-of-life materials, manufacturing scrap, ores, and concentrates that will be processed into high-value mineral feedstocks. These feedstocks will be supplied to ReElement Technologies, American Resources’ minority-owned subsidiary and a leading U.S.-based refiner, for advanced separation, purification, and refinement into domestically produced, high-purity rare earth and cr...

Vista Gold CEO Fred Earnest joined Steve Darling from Proactive to outline the company’s updated development strategy for its flagship Mt Todd Gold Project in Australia, following the release of a new feasibility study that redefines the scale, economics, and execution pathway for the project. Earnest explained that the project has been rescaled to a more streamlined and manageable production rate of 15,000 tonnes per day, reflecting a focused and highly executable development approach. The updated feasibility study assumes a gold price of US$2,500 per ounce and delivers a post-tax NPV5 of approximately US$1.1 billion, with an internal rate of re...

Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) chief scientific officer Dr Hella Kohlhof talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s research and clinical progress in treating multiple sclerosis (MS) with its lead compound, vidofludimus calcium. Kohlhof highlighted the significance of discussing MS research on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, emphasising the long-term impact the disease has on young adults. She noted that one of the primary challenges for patients is the gradual loss of independence due to ongoing disease progression. Kohlhof said: "Multiple sclerosis gradually takes away your ability...like walking, remembering, focusing on things and managing everyday tasks." Sh...

Reconnaissance Energy Africa or ReconAfrica CEO Brian Reinsborough joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the results from the company’s Kavango West 1X exploration well, located on Petroleum Exploration Licence 73 in onshore Namibia. The well delivered encouraging results, encountering approximately 400 metres of gross hydrocarbon-bearing section within the Otavi carbonate interval, as identified by wireline logging data. Reinsborough told Proactive that detailed evaluation of the logs confirms 64 net metres of hydrocarbon pay, supported by both wireline interpretation and strong mud log anomalies. In addition, the company identified a further 61 metres (approximately 200 feet) of hydrocarbon shows in deeper intervals. These zones ar...

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holdings CEO Dr. Seth Lederman joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the company’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for TNX-102 SL, enabling Tonix to begin clinical development of the drug for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Dr. Lederman explained that the IND clearance allows Tonix to initiate the potentially pivotal Phase 2 HORIZON study — a 6-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating TNX-102 SL as a first-line monotherapy. The study will enroll approximately 360 adults across about 30 U.S. clinical sites. Participants must be 18 years or older and curr...

Lantern Pharma CEO Panna Sharma joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s latest clinical milestone and its broader mission to transform oncology drug development through the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and genomic data. Lantern’s proprietary RADR® AI platform integrates billions of biological and clinical data points to identify predictive biomarkers, forecast drug response, and design more targeted and efficient clinical trials aimed at delivering precision cancer therapies to patients. The company announced additional details from its recently completed Phase 1a dose-escalation study of LP-184, its lead drug candidate. The trial produced encouraging results, demonstrating durab...

Century Lithium CEO Bill Willoughby joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce positive results from ongoing test work evaluating the recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from primary lithium leach solutions generated at the company’s Angel Island lithium project in Nevada. Initial testing shows that high REE recoveries can be achieved without any negative impact on lithium recovery, marking a significant technical advancement for the project. Willoughby told Proactive that producing a secondary REE-rich product could materially strengthen the overall economics of the Angel Island project while also aligning the company with broader U.S. government and industry initiatives ai...

Pantheon Resources CEO Max Easley and Chairman David Hobbs joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide a detailed operational update on the company’s flagship Dubhe-1 well, outlining steady progress in well clean-up operations and encouraging early flowback performance in Alaska. Hobbs said the well is tracking firmly “within the envelope of expectation,” emphasizing that while it is still too early to draw definitive conclusions, operations to date have progressed smoothly and in line with technical forecasts. He stressed that further data will be required before firm performance metrics can be established, adding, “The well will speak,” underscoring the importance of patienc...

EMV Capital (AIM:EMVC) CEO Dr Ilian Iliev and Tom Smith, CEO of EMV portfolio company Wanda Health, talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about how the company is transforming virtual care for cardiometabolic diseases and weight management. Smith said Wanda has developed a new care model that integrates intelligent technology, connected devices, and coaching to deliver better patient outcomes and reduce dependence on expensive medications like GLP-1s. "We built a new model of virtual care designed specifically for cardiometabolic disease and weight management, areas where traditional medication-driven approaches have become too expensive and all too far reactive," Smith explained. ...

EMV Capital (AIM:EMVC) CEO Dr Ilian Iliev and Marvine Besong, MD and CTO of EMV portfolio company DeepTech Recycling, talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's breakthrough plastic recycling technology and how it supports a circular economy. Besong explained that traditional recycling methods, such as mechanical recycling, often degrade the quality of plastics and can only process a narrow range of materials. In contrast, DeepTech Recycling uses a process that converts plastics back into oil. “This process can be repeated over and over again without the loss of quality,” he said. This approach allows for the creation of new...

Panthera Resources CEO Mark Bolton joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC Studio in New York City to discuss the company’s ongoing focus on international arbitration linked to its Bhukia Gold Project in India. Bolton explained that, while Panthera is fundamentally a gold exploration company with assets spanning West Africa and India, its primary value driver at present lies in its legal action under the Australia-India bilateral investment treaty. The company is pursuing a substantial $1.58 billion claim against the Indian government, positioning the arbitration as a potential game-changer for shareholder value. “The focus right now is essentially on pursuing a bila...

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the common shares of ARway. The transaction marks a major strategic step in Nextech’s effort to consolidate its technology stack and strengthen its competitive position in the fast-growing global events industry. Gappelberg told Proactive that the acquisition will bring together Nextech’s existing technologies with ARway and Map Dynamics to create a more unified, end-to-end event technology ecosystem. By integrating these platforms, the company aims to streamline operations while delivering a stronger, more comprehensive solu...

Trust Stamp EVP John Bridge joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a new turnkey solution aimed at preventing violent, crypto-focused home invasions commonly known as “wrench attacks.” The announcement follows a recent high-profile incident in San Francisco in which a criminal posing as a delivery driver restrained a homeowner and forced the transfer of approximately $11 million in cryptocurrency. The case highlights a growing global trend of attacks involving kidnappings, physical violence, and coercion to steal digital assets. Bridge explained that these crimes exploit a fundamental weakness in today’s digital-asset ecosystem: even the strongest wallet security can be defeated if a v...

Blockmate Ventures Chairman Domenic Carosa joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company’s portfolio business, Hivello Holdings, has entered into a strategic partnership with Naoris Protocol to integrate quantum-resistant cybersecurity into the Hivello platform. The collaboration is designed to future-proof user earnings and establish a new benchmark for security across decentralized infrastructure networks. Carosa explained that quantum security represents the next major frontier in cybercrime prevention. As quantum computing capabilities continue to advance, they pose a growing threat to the cryptographic foundations that currently protect global digital systems. Traditional encryption methods that secure financial data, blockchain networks, an...

Foresight Environmental Infrastructure (LSE:FGEN) Investment Manager Ed Mountney talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s ongoing performance, dividend strategy, and outlook for its diverse asset portfolio. Mountney confirmed that FGEN remains on track to meet its full-year dividend target, reflecting a 12% yield. He attributed this to a decade-long record of strong cash flow performance and a portfolio diversified across wind, solar, and anaerobic digestion technologies. “Our diversified asset base has delivered record cash flows for each of the past ten years,” Mountney said, highlighting a dividend cover of 1.22 times for the first six months of the year. He poi...

EdgeMode Inc (OTCID:EDGM) CEO Charlie Faulkner talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s transformation into a major European AI infrastructure developer following a 1.5GW portfolio deal in Spain. Faulkner outlined how the five-site acquisition, made in partnership with BlackBerry AIF, enables Edgemode to build scalable, ready-to-build AI data center projects, capitalising on Spain’s land availability and renewable potential. “The ingredients are right. We had the right partners, the right location, the right demand to build a truly scalable project,” Faulkner said, referring to the energy and regulatory advantages that make Spain strategically attractive. Addressing a key bottlene...

Kodal Minerals PLC (AIM:KOD) CEO Bernard Aylward talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s successful first shipment of lithium concentrate from its Bougouni Project in Mali, marking a significant milestone for the company. Aylward confirmed that the shipment was completed faster than expected, noting the efficient transport and port-loading process. “The transport to the port actually was very fast as well. And we were very pleased that there were no hiccups here,” he said, highlighting the reliability of West Africa’s trucking network. He explained that the $24 million from this initial shipment significantly strengthens Kodal’s near-term cash posit...

Oakmount & Partners Ltd managing director Glenn King spoke with Proactive’s Stephen Gunnion to discuss the company’s forthcoming £500 million listed bond, a major initiative designed to help meet the UK’s rapidly growing need for social housing and care home infrastructure. King explained that the bond was originally structured as a US$350 million instrument, but following extensive market assessment and increased sector demand, Oakmount restructured the vehicle into sterling and expanded its size. “We’ve increased the bond to £500 million GBP, dedicated exclusively to social housing and care homes, areas where demand is rising sharply and the supply gap continues to...

Connecting Excellence Group Plc (XCE) CEO Scott Ellam talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's planned IPO on the Aquis Growth Market and its unique strategy combining executive recruitment with a Bitcoin treasury model. Ellam explained that XCE – Connecting Excellence Group – is the holding company for Spencer Riley, an international executive recruitment business. The company distinguishes itself by allocating surplus cash flows into Bitcoin since 2021, using it as a long-term treasury reserve. He highlighted that the planned fundraise of at least £1.5 million will primarily support additional Bitcoin purchases. “The vast majority of funds are directed towards buying Bitcoin,” Ellam stated. T...

Resourcing Tomorrow divisional director Andrew Thake talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about final preparations for the upcoming Resourcing Tomorrow 2025 conference. The event will welcome over 2,100 C-suite attendees from more than 90 countries. Thake said the conference has expanded in recent years to include the full mining value chain, not just junior miners but also majors, mid-tiers, governments and investors. “We’ve made a real effort to attract the majors, the mid-tiers, the governments as well, and other players in the value chain,” he said. One notable feature will be a government roundtable at the London Stock Exchange, attended by representatives from 64 govern...

ImmuPharma PLC (AIM:IMM) CEO Tim McCarthy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's ongoing discussions to secure a partnership for its lead asset, P140. McCarthy addressed investor concerns following a recent update that indicated the timing of a potential deal may now move into 2026. He explained that while the company had initially targeted the end of 2025 for deal completion, the timeline adjustment reflects strong ongoing engagement with multiple pharmaceutical companies—some of which include top ten global players. “We were all very pleasantly surprised [by] the amount of interest and positive interest from the pharma companies,” McCarthy stated. The di...

Buccaneer Energy Plc (AIM:BUCE) CEO Paul Welch talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategic progress in East Texas, focusing on its recent acreage acquisition and plans for the Allar #1, Turner #1, and Fouke #4 wells. Welch highlighted that the newly acquired lease provides operational flexibility, allowing Buccaneer to sidetrack the Allar #1 well and support future enhanced oil recovery through waterflooding. He stated, “It provides us a lot of optionality... Do we start the waterflood now? Do we drill additional infill locations now?” Buccaneer plans to drill a 600-foot sidetrack at Allar #1, with expected costs of $125,000 to $150,000 gross, and net co...

Susie Harris, director of business development at Parkwalk Advisors, the fund management business of IP Group PLC (LSE:IPO), talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about how UK government policy changes are set to improve the funding landscape for deep tech companies and university spinouts. Harris welcomed the decision, announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget statement, to double the limits for knowledge-intensive companies from £20 million to £40 million, describing it as a “pretty significant change” that will allow companies to scale further and remain rooted in the UK. She explained that deep tech businesses often require funding “well in excess of £20 million”...

American Resources Corp CEO Mark Jensen joined Steve Darling to announce that the company’s subsidiary, ReElement Technologies, has entered into a Tokenization Services Agreement with SAGINT Inc., a provider of digital asset infrastructure focused on supply chain traceability and market price transparency. As part of the strategic partnership, American Resources will also take an equity position in SAGINT to support the company’s continued expansion and technology development. Jensen explained that the agreement will enable the deployment of blockchain-based tokenization technology to create verifiable digital warehouse receipts and fully traceable digital assets for refined critical and rare earth minerals prod...

Medicus Pharma CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has formally submitted an FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) application on behalf of its partner SkinJect, seeking expedited regulatory review for the Doxorubicin Microneedle Array (D-MNA) a novel, non-invasive treatment for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the skin. The submission includes a detailed Statement of Interest setting out how SkinJect aligns with the FDA’s highest national priorities, including improved cancer-care accessibility, reduced treatment costs, and the urgent unmet needs in rare diseases such as Gorlin Syndrome, where no approved therapies currently exis...

Standard Uranium Vice President of Exploration Sean Hillacre joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share that the company has received exploration permits for its Corvo Uranium Project, which is currently under a three-year earn-in option agreement with Aventis Energy. The approval clears the way for an ambitious field program that will include high-resolution geophysical surveys and the project’s first-ever modern drill campaign, scheduled to begin in January 2026. Under the newly issued 18-month permit, the company plans to complete an extensive ground gravity survey over the property. The program will utilize a tight 50-metre by 200-metre grid and will cover mo...

Starpharma CEO Cheryl Maley joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s recent momentum in oncology development and strategic partnerships, underscoring growing commercial and clinical interest in its proprietary dendrimer-based drug delivery platform. Maley explained that Starpharma’s technology enables more efficient and targeted drug delivery and has demonstrated significant benefits in oncology. The dendrimer platform is designed to improve the therapeutic performance of medicines while reducing side effects and toxicity, and can be applied across a wide range of molecules, from small-molecule drugs to complex antibodies. She confirmed that Starpharma signed two major agreements in 2025. The first was...

MustGrow Biologics Corp Chief Executive Officer Corey Giasson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2025, highlighting a meaningful step forward in revenue generation and margin performance. During the quarter, MustGrow reported revenue of $0.8 million, marking a significant improvement from the same period last year, when the company recorded no revenue. Gross profit for the quarter totaled $180,555, resulting in a gross margin of 22.9%, up from 20.9% in the second quarter of 2025. Giasson attributed the sequential improvement in margins to a stronger mix of higher-margin product sales through the company’s Canadian sale...

Bitwise Asset Management European head Bradley Duke talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the recent decline in Bitcoin's price and what it could mean for investors. Duke noted that while some view the fall from over $110,000 to $87,000 in November as a "disaster," others see it as a chance to accumulate at discounted levels. “It really is a sort of a Black Friday discount price for people who want to get involved,” he said. He explained that the downturn was triggered by a tweet from former President Donald Trump announcing a sharp tariff hike on China. Since crypto markets trade around the...

Amerant Investments chief investment officer Baylor Lancaster-Samuel talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the launch and strategy behind the Amerant Latin American Debt UCITS ETF (RNTA). Lancaster-Samuel explained that RNTA was created to meet the needs of Latin American clients who want exposure to local corporates without the difficulties of constructing diversified portfolios themselves. “You need sort of five to six million dollars in order to get enough diversity,” he noted, citing bond denomination sizes as a barrier for many investors. The ETF takes an active investment approach, targeting high-performing corporate bonds from the largest and most stable economies in Lati...

Valereum PLC (AQSE:VLRM) CEO Gary Cottle talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s newly announced $200 million royalty and streaming financing agreement with Quorum Global Photonics (QGP), a fund based in the Cayman Islands specialising in tokenisation and resource-based assets. Cottle explained that the deal involves a token swap rather than traditional debt financing, providing Valereum with a quarterly annuity stream of over $2 million. “We actually receive the coupon, not pay the coupon,” he said, describing the instrument as a perpetual call certificate that delivers consistent capital inflow to help grow and operate the business. He noted the partne...

New Era Energy & Digital CEO Will Gray joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a major expansion milestone for the company’s flagship digital infrastructure development. Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC)—the company’s 50/50 joint venture with Sharon AI, Inc.—has finalized a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire an additional 203 contiguous acres near Odessa, Texas. This brings the total development footprint to 438 acres, significantly boosting the site’s capacity to support a multi-phase, multi-gigawatt AI and high-performance computing (HPC) campus designed to scale well beyond 1 gigawatt. Gray explained that this enlarged footprint provides the long-term scalability required as global dem...

Power Metallic Mines CEO Terry Lynch joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company’s ongoing drilling activities and its planned listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Lynch noted that although the listing process experienced a brief delay due to the U.S. government shutdown, the company now expects to debut in New York in January. “They’ll start the new year off with a bang in New York,” he said. At the company’s recent annual general meeting, shareholders raised concerns about the recent decline in share price. Lynch attributed the drop to broader market con...

Aftermath Silver CEO Ralph Rushton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to confirm that the company has completed the final payment required to secure full ownership of the Berenguela silver-copper-manganese project—nearly two years ahead of the original November 2026 deadline. Rushton explained that this early payment brought meaningful benefits. EMX Royalty Corporation agreed to reduce the amount of the final payment by US$100,000 and, importantly, waived Aftermath’s obligation to complete and file a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) by November 23, 2025, a requirement previously set out in the amended Berenguela Acquisition Agreement. With this final payment now made, Aftermath Silver has satisfied all fina...

Tooru PLC (LSE:RGO) CEO Scott Livingston talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's strategy for growth through its portfolio of health and wellness consumer brands. Livingston began by outlining the core brands under Tooru, including Juvela, a gluten-free range sold via prescription; OAF, its mass-market gluten-free line launched in Tesco; Pulsin, a long-established protein bar and supplement brand; and Purely, a plantain crisps label. The company also operates Market Rocket, a tech division supporting direct-to-consumer growth. “We think that we can grow these existing brands dramatically,” Livingston said, citing strong demand for clean-label, functional foods. He also noted the...

Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd (LSE:RBW, OTC:RBWRF) CEO George Bennett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a major milestone in the company's development of the Phalaborwa rare earths project in South Africa. Bennett outlined how Rainbow’s decision to switch from ion chromatography to solvent extraction (SX) as the separation method for rare earth elements significantly reduces risk. He said, “This is a significant de-risking step for Rainbow because now we're using tried, proven and tested technology.” The company engaged ANSTO, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, to confirm the viability of its solvent extraction circuits, which are expect...

Caledonia mining CEO Mark Learmonth joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s decision to formally proceed with the development of the Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe, following the completion of a comprehensive feasibility study. The long-awaited study confirmed the project’s compelling economics and positioned Bilboes as one of the most significant future gold developments in the region. Learmonth highlighted that the project delivers an NPV of more than $580 million at an 8% discount rate, based on a gold price assumption of $2,548 per ounce. The internal rate of return exceeds 32%, supported by a competitive all-in sustaining cost of $1,061 per...

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Management chairman Steven Marshall and Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd (LSE:CORD) CFO Andrew Ewe talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s continued financial performance and strategic progress, with net asset value (NAV) surpassing £1 billion. Marshall said the NAV growth reflects the strong demand across digital infrastructure, as "demand for more and more capacity across the plumbing of the internet" continues to drive performance. He highlighted the strength of Cordiant's buy, build and grow strategy and underscored the value being delivered through hands-on management of portfolio companies. Ewe detailed the financial resilience underpinning the results, noting a 2...

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holdings CEO Dr. Seth Lederman joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a major milestone for the company and for patients: TONMYA is now commercially available by prescription at pharmacies across the United States. TONMYA is a first-in-class, non-opioid analgesic designed specifically for adults with fibromyalgia and is taken once nightly at bedtime. Dr. Lederman told Proactive that this marks a transformative moment for the estimated 10 million Americans living with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and impaired quality of life. TONMYA offers a novel therapeutic option that directly targets the condition’s co...

Trust Stamp EVP John Bridge joined Steve Darling from Proactive to outline the company’s newly announced patent-protected framework for embedding links to a biometrically validated, cryptographic chain of provenance directly into stablecoins. The update comes as global regulators intensify scrutiny on the misuse of stablecoins for illicit finance. According to recent insights from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), stablecoins have become one of the most commonly used virtual assets by bad actors — including North Korean cybercriminals, terrorist financiers, and drug trafficking networks — with most on-chain illicit activity now concentrated in stablecoin transactions. Bridge explained that Trust Stamp’s USPTO Pa...

AtaiBeckley NV CEO Dr Srinivas Rao joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s official launch following the completion of the merger between Atai Life Sciences and Beckley Psytech, forming a new clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative treatments for mental health disorders. Rao said the combined company, now known as AtaiBeckley, brings together complementary expertise, proprietary technologies, and a robust clinical pipeline aimed at addressing treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and other mental health conditions. AtaiBeckley’s lead program, BPL-003, a short-acting psychedelic compound, has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for...

Northstar Gold Corp CEO Brian Fowler Joined Steve Darling from Proactive to reveal that the company has signed a Master Project Agreement with DIGITAL – Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies – alongside Novamera Inc. and Micon International Limited. The collaboration forms part of a broader initiative aimed at supporting data-driven, digital mining solutions for Northstar’s Cam Copper Surgical Mining Project in Ontario. Fowler explained that the agreement builds on an existing Definitive Surgical Mining Services Agreement between Northstar and Novamera, under which Novamera will deploy its fully integrated precision-mining system at Cam Copper. Over a 31-month pilot phase, the comp...

First Phosphate Corp. CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share that the company the company has closed another tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising $3.5 million. This brings the total raised since June 2022 to roughly $43.6 million across 10 management-led financings. Passalacqua said the proceeds support First Phosphate’s goal of establishing a fully integrated, North American lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery materials supply chain, targeting markets such as energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security. The company continues to advance its high-purity Bégin-Lamarche phosphate project in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec — a rare igneous phosphate resource known for low...

Stuhini Exploration CEO Meredith Eades joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant new development at the company’s 100%-owned Ruby Creek Project near Atlin, British Columbia. Fieldwork from the 2025 exploration season has led to the identification of a potential new copper-gold porphyry system, marking a major addition to the project’s expanding portfolio of high-impact targets. Eades reported that geological teams uncovered a 400-metre-wide, discontinuous exposure of feldspar-phyric porphyry in the Ruffner area, which returned a series of high-grade copper and gold values. Eleven grab samples collected from outcrop and talus returned assays exceeding 0.5% copper, with grades reaching as h...

EnergyPathways PLC (AIM:EPP) CEO Ben Clube talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s recent developments on the MESH project, a major initiative designated as a project of national significance in the UK. This designation enables the project to progress under a streamlined development consent order process, helping to reduce approval risks and delays. Clube explained that the company has formally submitted a gas storage license application covering both natural gas and hydrogen elements. He highlighted the project’s significant scalability, with plans for up to 60 large-scale salt caverns to store energy. “We’ve got an eye to the scal...

Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE:WSR, OTCQB:WSRIF) CEO Blake Morgan talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s focus on advancing its exploration-stage projects as it prepares for a busy 2026 drill season. Morgan outlined the company’s two main assets: the flagship Western Star CRD (carbonate replacement deposit) project in British Columbia and a past-producing tungsten project in Nevada known as the Roland property. He noted that drill permits are already in place for the CRD project, which hosts surface-visible mineralisation including copper, gold, silver, zinc and lead. “We already have drill permits approved on that one. It’s a CRD...

Silver Range Resources CEO Mike Power joined Steve Darling to announce that the company has significantly expanded its U.S. project portfolio by staking two new early-stage gold exploration properties the Quinn Property in Nevada and the Drum Property in Utah. The additions strengthen Silver Range’s strategy of identifying high-grade, drill-ready targets across the American West. Power explained that the Quinn Property, located in Humboldt County, Nevada (Sections 25 and 26, Township 42N Range 31E), hosts exposed mineralization within the Happy Creek Volcanics, a Triassic–Jurassic sequence of andesite flows and minor volcaniclastics. These rocks have undergone lower greenschist facies metamorphism and...

M2i Global CEO Alberto Rosende joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nimy Resources, outlining plans to collaborate on forming commercially binding terms for the future sale and purchase of gallium production. Rosende highlighted that the agreement comes at a strategically important time for the United States. The U.S. currently has no domestic primary gallium production and depends entirely on imports, with a substantial portion originating from China. Although China has temporarily lifted its export ban on gallium to the U.S. until November 2026, shipments remain...

Lumos Diagnostics Chief Commercial officer Paul Kase joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a major step forward in the company’s U.S. commercialization strategy for FebriDx®, its rapid, 10-minute point-of-care test that helps clinicians quickly distinguish between bacterial and non-bacterial respiratory infections. The company has signed a strategic collaboration with U.S. med-tech data platform AcuityMD, a move designed to sharpen visibility into real-world reimbursement patterns and accelerate adoption across key clinical settings. Kase explained that navigating the U.S. reimbursement landscape remains one of the most critical and complex challenges for diagnostic companies. While FebriDx is fast, acc...

Earthwise Minerals CEO Mark Luchinski joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has received encouraging assay results from its 2025 field program at the Iron Range Project in British Columbia, with samples returning grades up to 13.4 g/t gold, 27.2 g/t silver, >10,000 ppm arsenic, and 2.7% lead. Earthwise holds an exclusive option to earn up to an 80% interest in the Iron Range Project from Eagle Plains Resources Ltd., which owns the property 100%. Management from both companies consider the project to have strong potential for multiple mineralization styles, including structurally controlled gold-silver, iron-oxide copper-gold (IOCG), and Sullivan-style lead-zinc-silver SEDEX mineralization...

American Resources Corp CEO Mark Jensen joined Steve Darling to announce that its subsidiary ReElement Technologies has signed a new commercial processing agreement with Electronic Recyclers International or ERI, the nation’s largest electronics recycler and a leader in ITAD, mobility, and data destruction services. Jensen explained that under the partnership, ERI will use its global collection network and eight U.S. recycling facilities to aggregate and pre-process end-of-life magnet materials, a key source of rare earth elements used in electric vehicles, defense systems, and advanced technologies. ReElement will then refine this material into high-purity rare earth oxides through its ad...

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy joined Steve Darling from Proactive to deliver a trading update for the six months ended 31 October, outlining significant operational progress across the company’s Stereax and Goliath solid-state battery platforms. The update comes ahead of Ilika’s full interim results, scheduled for release in January. Purdy reported that the Stereax M300 micro-battery production line—now operated at Cirtec Medical’s facility in Massachusetts—has successfully completed process qualification, a major milestone that clears the path toward commercial output. With this achievement in place, Ilika is targeting initial deliveries to lead customers in Q4 2025, marking the first commercial...

Zephyr Energy PLC CEO Colin Harrington joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide a comprehensive update on the company’s ongoing development work in the Paradox Basin, Utah, alongside significant advancements in the company’s financial structure and strategic growth plans. Operationally, Harrington highlighted that Zephyr’s primary focus is now on integrating the three previously drilled Paradox Basin wells, which are positioned to deliver near-term hydrocarbon production following the recent Competent Person’s Report, which confirmed a major upgrade in the company’s reserves and resources. The company continues to work closely with Enbridge on engineering and commercial documentation relating t...

Replenish Nutrients CEO Neil Wiens joined Steve Darling to announce the company has finalized a significant three-year licensing agreement with Farmers Union Enterprises (FUE), marking Replenish’s first major expansion into the United States. FUE, along with Farmers Union Marketing and Processors Association, holds majority ownership in Farmers Union Industries (FUI)—a 95-year-old, farmer-owned organization representing nearly 70 million acres of cropland across Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Wiens told Proactive that this agreement provides Replenish with immediate and unprecedented access to one of the largest continuous agricultural regions in North America. He emphasized that the partnership offers a ca...

Rome Resources CEO Paul Barrett joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company plans to raise £1.9 million through a share placement to fund its next major exploration phase at the Bisie North tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The financing remains subject to regulatory approvals. Barrett explained that the new drilling campaign will focus on high-priority targets, particularly the deeper zones of the Kalayi and Mont Agoma deposits, where the company sees significant discovery potential. Rome estimates the program could uncover between 53,000 and 144,000 tonnes of additional mineral resources—substantially expanding on the 10,600 tonnes of inferred resources dec...

Nextech3D.AI CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a series of major, interconnected milestones for the company, underscoring its aggressive market position and commitment to integrated event technology. These achievements span the company's core platforms, marking a significant step forward in their mission to unify the event technology ecosystem. Key announcements include the successful integration of major components into the Nextech3D.AI unified event-tech platform is now complete, including the accelerated integration of its newly acquired Eventdex registration system. The deployment of the proprietary AI matchmaking engine has been significantly expanded, offering enhanced networking...

U.S. Global Investors CEO Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the continued strength in global travel trends and how they are benefiting two of the firm’s key exchange-traded funds: the JETS ETF, listed on the NYSE, and the TRIP ETF, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Holmes emphasized that global travel demand remains exceptionally strong despite macroeconomic uncertainties and operational disruptions. Holmes noted that the surge in travel is so intense that airlines are now placing passengers on waitlists even when they attempt to use reward points for upgrades. “The demand is so big, they do n...

RadioPharm Theranostics CEO Riccardo Canevari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant clinical milestone for the company. Its Phase 2b trial evaluating RAD101, an advanced molecular imaging agent, in patients with brain metastases has now reached 50% patient enrollment, marking strong momentum as the study progresses toward completion. The ongoing U.S. multicenter, open-label, single-arm Phase 2b trial is assessing the diagnostic performance of 18F-RAD101 in 30 individuals with confirmed recurrent brain metastases originating from a range of solid tumors. The trial’s primary endpoint is the concordance between 18F-RAD101–positive lesions and those detected through conventional MRI with gadolinium, the...

Millennial Potash Chairman Farhad Abasov joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil the results of a significantly upgraded Mineral Resource Estimate for the northern portion of the company’s Banio Potash Project in Gabon. The update was completed by ERCOSPLAN, one of the world’s most respected potash consulting firms and a specialist with deep expertise in the West African Potash Basin. Banio is located at the northern end of the West African Evaporite Basin, a region recognized globally as a proven and productive potash district. Abasov highlighted the dramatic upgrades delivered in the new estimate, noting that the project had...

IXICO Plc CEO Bram Goorden joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a major milestone for the company, announcing the signing of a new commercial agreement with a global pharmaceutical partner. Under the contract, IXICO will deliver its specialized neuroimaging services for a worldwide Phase 3 clinical trial in Huntington’s disease (HD)—a deal valued at more than £3.5 million over four years. Goorden explained that this partnership underscores IXICO’s established reputation as a leading provider of advanced imaging solutions in neurological drug development. The company’s work will support one of the most significant late-stage studies currently underway in Huntingto...

Algernon Health CEO Christopher Moreau joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has entered into a significant strategic business and investment agreement with American Molecular Imaging, one of the premier radiology reading services providers in the United States. The partnership is designed to ensure that every patient visiting Algernon’s planned U.S. brain-focused neuroimaging clinics receives top-tier PET scan interpretations delivered with unmatched accuracy and turnaround times. Moreau explained that Algernon’s planned clinic network will introduce the first dedicated, brain-optimized PET neuroimaging centers in the United States, facilities engineered to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s dise...