Best First Trust Portfolios Podcasts (2024)

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H&T Group CEO Chris Gillespie on strategic year-end shift and market growth 6:00

6m ago6:00

6:00

H&T Group PLC (AIM:HAT) CEO Chris Gillespie takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s strong performance in the first half of the year, particularly across its key revenue-generating sectors: pawnbroking, foreign currency, and retail. Gillespie highlighted a 27% increase in retail revenue driven by higher sales volumes and improved ma…

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HeLIX Exploration CEO on record helium levels found in Montana drilling project 3:14

8m ago3:14

3:14

HeLIX Exploration PLC CEO Bo Sears takes Proactive's through initial drilling results from the ongoing campaign at the Ingomar Dome project in Montana’s Helium Fairway. Sears shared the company's excitement about the recent mud log results, which show some of the highest helium readings he has encountered in his career. With concentrations reaching…

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Diversified Energy CEO highlights shareholder returns and key acquisitions in H1 results 4:41

11m ago4:41

4:41

Diversified Energy Company CEO Rusty Hutson Jr. talked with Proactive about the company’s significant milestones in the first half of 2024, including the completion of the Crescent Pass acquisition and the successful integration of Oaktree. Hutson highlighted that since the company's IPO in 2017, the company has returned over $850 million to shareh…

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HANetf's Hector McNeil on topical themes in the ETP market 10:44

13m ago10:44

10:44

HANetf co-founder and co-CEO Hector McNeil speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the recent developments in their exchange-traded products (ETPs). McNeil discussed the Royal Mint's e-waste recycling initiative and its impact on the The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC (LSE:RMAU), which is now backed by over 50% recycled gold.McNeil also highlig…

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Eden Research CEO on German approval for Mevalone, new head of regulatory affairs 5:13

14m ago5:13

5:13

Eden Research PLC (AIM:EDEN, OTCQB:EDNSF) CEO Sean Smith speaks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the regulatory approval of the company's biofungicide, Mevalone, in Germany. This marks the fourth approval for the product within the past year, a significant milestone given Germany's key position in the European Union's central zone. The biofungi…

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TNR Gold chairman says $300K capital raise illustrates strong investor support for royalty projects 7:06

16m ago7:06

7:06

TNR Gold Corp (TSX-V:TNR, OTC:TRRXF) Executive Chairman Kirill Klip talked with Proactive about the company’s C$300,000 capital raise, a significant milestone that highlights strong investor support. Klip emphasised that this investment comes at a 20% premium to the previous closing price, underscoring confidence in TNR Gold’s strategy to develop i…

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Quantum Blockchain CEO on AI-powered bitcoin mining advances 7:07

19m ago7:07

7:07

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT) chairman and CEO Francesco Gardin takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's latest progress in developing disruptive Bitcoin mining technologies.Gardin expressed his excitement about the company's R&D update, which summarises several months of hard work. The team has been working re…

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Frontier IP Group portfolio company Pulsiv unveils world’s most efficient USB-C charger 8:10

20m ago8:10

8:10

Pulsiv chief product officer Tim Moore tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the groundbreaking technology behind its latest release—the world's most efficient 65-watt USB-C reference design charger. Moore detailed how Pulsiv's focus on maximising power conversion efficiency has led to a cooler-running, more reliable charging solution. He emphasi…

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FTSE 100 opens lower as oil heavyweights Shell and BP slide - Market Report 1:00

24m ago1:00

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London's FTSE 100 fell early on, reversing gains seen on Monday during another calm session since global market volatility hit earlier in the month.Heavyweights Shell and BP were among those weighing on the index early on Tuesday, as each slipped back following a sharp fall in oil prices overnight.GSK also faced a negative start, despite announcing…

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Spenda’s Limepay boosts annual payment processing to $167 million in Lessn deal 5:48

7m ago5:48

5:48

Spenda Ltd (ASX:SPX) managing director Adrian Floate sits down with Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss Limepay’s master services agreement with Lessn to process its entire payment volume through Limepay’s transaction processing gateway.This agreement increases Limepay’s payment volumes by approximately 40% to $167 million per annum…

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AuKing Mining to launch stage 2 uranium drilling at Mkuju Project 7:10

10m ago7:10

7:10

AuKing Mining Ltd (ASX: AKN) managing director Paul Williams sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss preparations for a stage 2 exploration drilling program at the Mkuju Uranium Project in southern Tanzania. This program follows the identification of uranium mineralisation during the stage 1 program.The company plans to drill 75 hole…

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Union Jack Oil sees early success in US ventures 7:08

29m ago7:08

7:08

Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM:UJO, OTCQB:UJOGF) executive chairman David Bramhill takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the significant strides in expanding its portfolio, particularly focusing on its US assets. Bramhill highlighted the commercial success achieved in the Andrews 1 well, where over 6,500 barrels of oil have already been sold. He empha…

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Silver North CEO Discusses Tim Property Partnership and Drilling Progress 5:05

35m ago5:05

5:05

Silver North Resources CEO Jason Weber joined Steve Darling from Proactive on the company’s ongoing 2024 exploration activities at the Tim silver property in Yukon, which is currently under option to and operated by Coeur Mining. The exploration efforts have made significant headway, with over 1,300 meters of diamond drilling completed across four …

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Aqua Metals Advances Sierra ARC Facility with Key Installations and Operational Milestones 6:44

14m ago6:44

6:44

Aqua Metals CEO Steve Cotton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the significant progress made at the company’s first commercial-scale black mass recycling facility, known as the Sierra ARC, during the second quarter of 2024. The facility, which is central to Aqua Metals' mission to lead in sustainable battery recycling, has…

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Aclara Resources welcomes MoU with Brazilian authorities to fast-track Carina Module 5:03

17m ago5:03

5:03

Aclara Resources Inc (TSX:ARA, OTC:ARAAF) executive vice president Jose Palma tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian state of Goiás and the municipality of Nova Roma marks a significant step forward for the Carina Module Project, aligning the company closely with state authorities to expedite t…

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TNR Gold's Kirill Klip discusses drilling success at Los Azules Copper Project 6:58

42m ago6:58

6:58

TNR Gold Corp executive chairman Kirill Klip takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the latest advancements at the Los Azules Copper Project in Argentina. Klip highlighted significant drilling results confirming a high-grade copper zone, with one drill hole showing over 200m at 1.1% copper. He also discussed the favorable pro-business legislatio…

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ATOME CEO discusses key H1 milestones and Villeta project update 5:34

43m ago5:34

5:34

ATOME PLC CEO Olivier Mussat takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's significant developments and achievements in the first half of the year. The discussion highlighted the progress on the Villeta project, which is set to produce 260,000 tonnes of green fertiliser. Mussat emphasised the completion of front-end engineering design, th…

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FTSE 100 starts week on the back foot; Frasers rises as Ted Baker axes last shops - Market Report 1:11

10m ago1:11

1:11

London's FTSE 100 made a low-key start to what looks on paper to be a low-key week.Blue chips were down by around twelve points at 8,298 in early deals with retailer Frasers topping the gainers, possibly on the demise of Ted Baker.Housebuilders were also in the spotlight as Rightmove reported that the cut in interest rates by the Bank of England ha…

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Elixir Energy expands Project Grandis with ATP 2077 award 4:44

15m ago4:44

4:44

Elixir Energy Ltd (ASX:EXR) managing director Neil Young joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss the formal award of ATP 2077, expanding its 100%-owned Project Grandis in Queensland. This award follows the company's appointment as Preferred Tenderer for the area adjacent to its existing ATP 2044 licence.The new licence, which has …

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Trust Stamp Reports 100% Growth in Enrolled Customers and Expanding Global Presence in H1 2024 4:06

3m ago4:06

4:06

Trust Stamp Chief financial Officer Alex Valdez joined Steve Darling from Proactive the company’s highlight the company’s strong performance and strategic progress in the first half of 2024. Trust Stamp experienced a 100% year-on-year increase in enrolled customers, leading to a rise in net revenue from $919,000 in the first half of 2023 to $1.07 m…

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Coniagas Battery Metals Advances EV Market with Sourcing and Sustainable Processing Technologies 5:55

13m ago5:55

5:55

Coniagas Battery Metals CEO Frank Basa joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company's strategic advancements as it aims to become a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) metals market. In its continued pursuit of growth, Coniagas is focusing on expanding its strategic sourcing capabilities and exploring potential proc…

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Bitcoin's decline and growing US political interest in crypto - Crypto Roundup 8:02

30m ago8:02

8:02

Proactive's Billy Farrington provides a summary of recent developments in the cryptocurrency market. Over the past week, Bitcoin showed less volatility compared to the previous week but remained underwhelming. The cryptocurrency's value dropped by approximately 6% against the US dollar, despite a brief 2% increase following a US wholesale inflation…

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HeLIX Exploration CEO Bo Sears on-site at Ingomar Dome as drilling gets underway 4:13

10m ago4:13

4:13

HeLIX Exploration PLC CEO Bo Sears joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion from the Ingomar Dome project in Montana, where drilling has just commenced. Sears highlighted the current progress, including the successful setting of surface casing and the ongoing drilling towards a total depth of 8,000 feet. The conversation also covers the significance of I…

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FTSE 100 breaks winning streak; housing stocks under pressure - Market Report 1:07

14m ago1:07

1:07

London’s FTSE 100 bucked its winning streak at the open on Friday despite fresh data showing a steady uptick in retail sales last month.Retail sales volumes climbed as expected by 0.5% in July, following a 0.9% drop a month earlier. This was fuelled by a rise in shopping at department stores and on sports equipment as the Euros football tournament …

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Sydney Property Market Update: What's Happening Right Now 26:07

1h ago26:07

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Send us a Text Message. We deep dive into the current Sydney market and talk through the slower winter period. In summary: 1. The energy is back heading into Spring season. 2. The affordable markets of Sydney are doing very well 3. Price growth is decent in cheaper markets, while weak in more expensive markets. The interest rate certainty that has …

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Artemis Resources samples exceed 10,000 g/t gold at Titan 5:44

19m ago5:44

5:44

Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX:ARV, AIM:ARV, OTCQB:ARTTF) executive director George Ventouras joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss exceptional gold and copper results from rock chip samples at Titan prospect of the Karratha Gold Project in Western Australia.The samples included gold grades exceeding 10,000 g/t, surpassing the testing equipment's li…

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Elixir Energy reports successful gas flow test in Daydream-2 program 3:42

42m ago3:42

3:42

Elixir Energy Ltd managing director Neil Young joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to provide an update on the Daydream-2 well drilling program at its 100%-owned Grandis Project in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.The company completed a flow test of the Lorelle Sandstone, which was conducted at depths between 4,200 and 4,217 metres. The well …

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ONAR Rebrands Storia, Enhancing Global Presence with AI-Driven Marketing Excellence 5:16

3m ago5:16

5:16

ONAR CEO Claude Zdanow joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news regarding the company’s latest strategic move—the rebranding of Storia, its flagship marketing agency. This rebranding initiative is part of ONAR’s broader commitment to owning and operating the world’s most specialized and high-performing marketing agencies. It also comes on …

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Phase Holographic Imaging Advances Regenerative Medicine with Non-Invasive Cell Analysis 5:32

12h ago5:32

5:32

Phase Holographic CEO Patrick Eschricht joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's groundbreaking work in non-invasive cell analysis, a technology that is proving to be a game-changer in the field of regenerative medicine. Eschricht explained how their innovative technology allows for the extraction of detailed data from individua…

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Far East Gold begins estimating maiden Idenburg JORC gold resource 6:11

24m ago6:11

6:11

Far East Gold Ltd (ASX:FEG) CEO Shane Menere joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss plans for a maiden JORC 2012-compliant resource estimate for the Idenburg gold concession in Indonesia.As part of this work, the company has engaged SMG Consulting to conduct a full audit of the site, including drill core and previous assays. This process aims to …

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Maximus Resources completes RC drill program at Hilditch Gold Project 6:04

30m ago6:04

6:04

Maximus Resources Ltd (ASX:MXR) managing director Tim Wither joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss drill results from the Hilditch Gold Project. It completed a 26-hole reverse circulation drill program totalling 1,514 metres, demonstrating consistent shallow gold mineralisation.Maximus reported significant intersections including 4 metres at 12.…

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Aura Energy's Tiris Uranium Project gains $22 million NPV boost 7:39

17m ago7:39

7:39

Aura Energy Ltd (ASX:AEE) managing director and CEO Andrew Grove joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss the completion of restructuring of a uranium offtake agreement with Curzon Uranium Ltd.The deal is set to increase the price receivable for planned uranium production at its flagship Tiris Uranium Project, while releasing significant value for …

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Kootenay Silver Extends High-Grade Silver Strike at Columba Project with Promising New Drill Results 3:58

22m ago3:58

3:58

Kootenay Silver Inc CEO James McDonald joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news about the latest drilling results from the company's Columba Silver Project in Mexico. The latest findings highlight ongoing exploration success along the "D-Vein," revealing the longest and most consistent zone of silver mineralization discovered on the projec…

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Intensity Therapeutics Doses First U.S. Patient in Phase 3 Study for Metastatic Sarcoma Treatment 7:27

7m ago7:27

7:27

Intensity Therapeutics CEO Lew Bender joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant milestone: the first U.S. patient has been dosed in the company's pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for treating metastatic sarcoma. This global superiority study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of INT230-6, a novel therapeutic agent, as a monother…

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Ideal Power Secures Automotive Partnerships, Poised for Growth with Semiconductor Technology 4:14

10m ago4:14

4:14

Ideal Power CEO Daniel Brdar joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's exciting strides in the semiconductor industry, particularly their expanding presence in the electric vehicle market. A significant milestone for Ideal Power is their engagement with a third global automotive manufacturer, which is exploring the integration of…

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C3 Metals Secures Crucial Surface Access Agreement for Copper-Gold Exploration in Peru 4:29

27m ago4:29

4:29

C3 Metals CEO Dan Symons joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share shared significant updates with Proactive regarding the company's advancements at its Khaleesi porphyry and skarn copper-gold project located in Southern Peru. A pivotal development has taken place with the execution of a surface access rights agreement with the Cancahuani commun…

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Ethernity Networks secures $200K deal with US broadband leader; shortlisted for award 3:36

22m ago3:36

3:36

Ethernity Networks Ltd (AIM:ENET, OTCQB:ENETF) vice president of marketing and business development, Ilan Tevet, talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest milestones.The company has secured a $200,000 deal with a leading American broadband systems provider. Under the contract, Ethernity Networks will enhance the customer’s …

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atai life sciences reveals positive clinical trial results and discusses FDA ruling on MDMA 8:02

25m ago8:02

8:02

atai Life Sciences co-founder and co-CEO Dr Srinivas Rao takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the positive results from the Phase 1b trial for VLS-01, emphasizing its excellent tolerability and potential as a best-in-class treatment option. The trial revealed that the formulation exceeded expectations, particularly in terms of pharmacokinetics…

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FTSE 100 ticks higher as inflation report boosts case for rate cuts - Market Report 1:29

15m ago1:29

1:29

London’s FTSE 100 has kicked off the day higher as the markets reacted positively to inflation increasing slower than analysts had expected.ONS data showed a 2.2% uptick in inflation in the year to July, the first acceleration in 2024 and rising from 2% in May and June respectively, but below expectations for a 2.3% increase.Analysts noted a lower-…

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Evion Group progresses Maniry Graphite Project with new Madagascan mining code and EU support 6:03

42m ago6:03

6:03

Evion Group NL (ASX:EVG, OTC:EVIGF) managing director David Round joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss its strategy to obtain mining permits for the Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar and plans to secure European Union funding under the Critical Raw Materials Act.Madagascar's new mining code, adopted in late 2023, facilitates the granting of…

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Lightning Minerals secures option to acquire Esperança Lithium Project in Brazil 9:46

20h ago9:46

9:46

Lightning Minerals Ltd (ASX: L1M) managing director Alex Biggs joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss the company’s lithium pursuits in Brazil, as it enters into a binding exclusive call option agreement for the acquisition of the Esperança Project, located 5 kilometres south of its recently acquired projects in Minas Gerais, Brazil.The agreement…

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Sprintex targets 400% growth with clean energy and high-speed motor technologies 11:48

17m ago11:48

11:48

Sprintex Ltd (ASX:SIX) managing director Jay Upton joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss its series of upcoming investor and broker briefings, highlighting its strategic progress and market outlook.The company, known for its work in ultra-high-speed electric motors and clean air compressors, will focus on its revenue growth, product innovation, …

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Tempest Minerals starts preparations for drilling at Remorse 4:54

20m ago4:54

4:54

Tempest Minerals Ltd (ASX:TEM) managing director Don Smith sits down with Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss site preparations for a 5,000-metre reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Remorse target within the Yalgoo Project in Western Australia.After significant delays due to unforeseen weather and flooding, the company …

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Monogram Technologies Announces Collaboration with Shalby Limited for Multicenter Clinical Trial 4:40

40m ago4:40

4:40

Monogram Technologies CEO Benjamin Sexson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a strategic collaboration with Shalby Limited, a global multi-specialty hospital chain and one of India's leading orthopaedic hospital groups. This partnership will focus on conducting a multicenter clinical trial aimed at demonstrating the safety and effectiv…

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Willow Biosciences Reports Record Revenue Growth and Strategic Advances in Q2 2024 4:43

39m ago4:43

4:43

Willow Biosciences CEO Dr Chris Savile joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news about the company’s financial and operational achievements for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. The second quarter was a milestone period for Willow Biosciences, marked by unprecedented revenue growth and the successful expansion of its project pipeline.The co…

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HIVE Blockchain Reports Strong Q1 2024 Results Despite Bitcoin Halving 3:05

43m ago3:05

3:05

Hive Digital Technologies Executive Chairman Fran Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. The company reported $29.6 million in revenue from digital currency mining, which included mining rewards of 449 Bitcoin. Additionally, Hive earned $2.6 million from its high-perfor…

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American Rare Earths Undertakes Strategic Move to Accelerate Development of Halleck Creek in Wyoming 4:20

15m ago4:20

4:20

Mel Sanderson, Non-Executive Director of American Rare Earths, recently discussed with Steve Darling from Proactive the company’s strategic decision to restructure operations to better advance the Halleck Creek resource. Following an extensive strategic review, the Board of Directors has implemented operational and structural changes aimed at posit…

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Stardust Power Engages Primero for Definitive Engineering Study on Lithium Refinery in Oklahoma 4:56

3d ago4:56

4:56

Stardust Power CEO Roshan Pujari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant development for the company. Stardust Power has selected Primero, a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm, to carry out a front-end loaded level 3 (“FEL-3”) engineering design and cost study for its strategically located lithium refinery in Muskogee,…

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Light Science Technologies CEO discusses new nurturGROW contract; future prospects 4:16

31m ago4:16

4:16

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST) CEO Simon Deacon joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a £123,000 order for its nurturGROW lighting from the Richel Group, a prominent European glasshouse producer specialising in agronomic solutions.Deacon described the contract as mid-sized within its current pipeline of around £40 mi…

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Oriole Resources reports promising trenching results at Mbe project in Cameroon 4:14

33m ago4:14

4:14

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR) CEO Martin Rosser takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the latest exploration results from the MB01 prospect at the Mbe project in Cameroon.Rosser detailed how BCM International is earning up to a 50% interest in the Mbe property by investing up to $4 million in exploration. Oriole Resources remains the operator,…

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