Best Diamond Standard Podcasts (2024)

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MM 165 - Raising Your Standards As a Way to Stand Out as a Small Business 4:48

2h ago4:48

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September is here. I like to think of this time as a mini New Year. An opportunity to reset, finish the year strong and set yourself up for even stronger next year. In today's Maggie's Moment, I am sharing a quick and simple exercise that will help you figure out what to focus on in your business for the next 3.5 months to lead it to the next level…

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Carnavale Resources raises $2.2M for expanded drilling program 4:42

9m ago4:42

4:42

Carnavale Resources Ltd (ASX:CAV) CEO Humphrey Hale joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss its $2.2 million funding to support an expanded drilling program at the Kookynie Gold Project in Western Australia. The funds will facilitate diamond and reverse circulation (RC) drilling to increase the resource base at the project, particularly at the Swi…

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Mako Gold finds bonanza grade samples at Komboro Prospect 2:58

23m ago2:58

2:58

Mako Gold Ltd (ASX:MKG) managing director Peter Ledwidge joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss the company’s high-grade gold mineralisation at the Komboro prospect within the Napié Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire.Reconnaissance sampling has returned rock chip results, including a bonanza-grade sample of up to 170 g/t gold, with other notable resul…

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GTI Energy’s drilling yields strong uranium intercepts at Lo Herma 10:14

15m ago10:14

10:14

GTI Energy Ltd (ASX:GRT) Executive Director and CEO Bruce Lane joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss its successful drilling program at the Lo Herma ISR Uranium Project in Wyoming's Powder River Basin.GTI has now completed 66 out of 76 planned drill holes as part of its 2024 resource estimate development drill program at the project. The drillin…

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Hertz Energy launches exploration at Harriman antimony property amid rising global antimony price 5:22

18m ago5:22

5:22

Hertz Energy CEO Kal Malhi joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the start of exploration activities at the Harriman Antimony Property, which spans 49 mineral claims in Québec, Canada.The property is strategically located at the intersection of the Restigouche and Grand Pabos Faults, with numerous antimony and gold showings along a key no…

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MustGrow Biologics expands US reach with Florida approval for biofertility product TerraSante 3:39

24m ago3:39

3:39

MustGrow Biologics Corp Chief Operating Officer Colin Bletsky joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news about the company's recent approval from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for its organic biofertility product, TerraSante.Derived from mustard plants, TerraSante is now registered for use in Florida, adding to …

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Power One Resources completes drilling at Pecors project, assays pending for uranium and nickel 3:32

27m ago3:32

3:32

Power One Resources Corp CEO Karim Rayani joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news about the completion of drilling at the company's Pecors Project in Elliott Lake, Ontario.Three diamond drill holes have been completed, totalling 1,300 meters, with assay results pending for all the drill holes. Rayani explained that the first two drill hol…

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Ocean Power Technologies secures $1 Million follow-on contract for U.S. military’s Project Overmatch 5:11

28m ago5:11

5:11

Ocean Power Technologies CEO Philipp Stratmann joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has been awarded a follow-on contract valued at $1 million as a subcontractor to EpiSci, following the successful completion of a 12-month demonstration of its autonomous surface vehicle technologies during the Mission Autonomy Proving Gr…

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Light Science Technologies scores another sports entertainment order 3:40

32m ago3:40

3:40

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST) CEO Simon Deacon joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a follow-on sports entertainment order within the company's Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) Division.Deacon noted that this relationship with a client manufacturing golf balls with embedded electronics has brought in over £…

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Oakmount & Partner's Glenn King on push for green tech & property growth 4:06

33m ago4:06

4:06

Oakmount & Partners Managing Director Glenn King talked with Proactive about the company's latest developments and future strategies. King discussed Intergroup Mining, a mining company preparing to list on the TSX later this year, a culmination of over a decade of investment and capital raising. He highlighted that the listing is expected between l…

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DLP Resources reports positive metallurgical results at Aurora project 5:56

16m ago5:56

5:56

DLP Resources CEO Ian Gendall joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news regarding the initial metallurgical scoping study for the company’s Aurora Project in southern Peru.The study revealed that Aurora features simple metallurgy, yielding high recoveries of critical minerals—copper, molybdenum, and silver—through standard flotation process…

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Troubadour Resources CEO shares exciting plans for Senneville project, prepares for fall drilling 4:54

18m ago4:54

4:54

Troubadour Resources CEO Chris Huggins joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share updates on the company’s progress and future plans for their Senneville Project in Val-d’Or, Quebec.Recently appointed as CEO in June, Huggins discussed how the company is capitalizing on previous exploration efforts and gearing up for an active fall drilling season…

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Ananda Developments talks LSX USA Congress, MRX1 trials and £2.15M fundraise 3:38

19m ago3:38

3:38

Ananda Developments Plc (AQSE:ANA) finance director Jeremy Sturgess-Smith joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnioin from LSX USA Congress in Boston, where the company is connecting with potential partners and healthcare investors.Sturgess-Smith shared insights on the drug development company's £2.15 million fundraising effort, which received significant …

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Nextech3D.ai expands 3D and AR capabilities with acquisition of Designhubz’s AR try-on technology 5:25

20m ago5:25

5:25

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announced the acquisition of Designhubz in an all-stock deal.Designhubz is widely recognized for its All-in-One Solution that enables the creation, collaboration, and sharing of immersive eCommerce experiences, allowing online shoppers to virtually try products before purchasin…

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Synchronoss Technologies CEO discusses cloud security, AI, and strategic growth focus 5:24

23m ago5:24

5:24

Synchronoss Technologies CEO Jeff Miller joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's growth strategy, the importance of cloud security, and the future direction of its platform. As a leading white-label personal cloud provider for major telecom companies like Verizon and AT&T, Synchronoss protects valuable digital content such as p…

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North Bay Resources finalizes operating plan for Mt Vernon mine, prepares for initial production 4:11

24m ago4:11

4:11

North Bay Resources CEO Jared Lazerson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the Operating Plan for the company’s Mt. Vernon Gold Mine is now complete and ready for submission to Federal Mine Regulators for approval.This crucial step will pave the way for the commencement of production at the site. The mine's access tunnel crosses a …

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EuroPacific Metals rebrands to Ibero Mining Corp, shifting focus to Iberian pyrite belt 3:05

8h ago3:05

3:05

Karim Rayani, CEO of EuroPacific Metals, joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company's rebranding to Ibero Mining Corp.The new name reflects the company’s strategic pivot towards the highly mineral-rich Iberian Pyrite Belt, which stretches across southern Portugal and Spain. The region is renowned for its vast polymetallic sulfide d…

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Hercules Site Services CEO Brusk Korkmaz on £8M fundraise and expansion 3:02

28m ago3:02

3:02

Hercules Site Services PLC (AIM:HERC) CEO Brusk Korkmaz speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's recent £8 million fundraise and its strategic plans for growth. The capital raised will help strengthen the company’s balance sheet and provide funds for future acquisitions.Korkmaz discussed the company's first successful acqu…

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Newmark Security CEO discusses strong 2024 performance, 2025 outlook 5:27

30m ago5:27

5:27

Newmark Security PLC (AIM:NWT) CEO Marie-Claire Dwek talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's strong financial results for 2024. Dwek highlighted a 10% increase in group revenue, rising to £22.3 million, with notable performances across its divisions. EBITDA saw a significant boost of 50%, reaching £2.2 million, while operating p…

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Pan African Resources CEO discusses FY results & 2025 growth plans 4:06

31m ago4:06

4:06

Pan African Resources PLC (AIM:PAF, OTCQX:PAFRY, JSE:PAN, OTCQX:PAFRF) CEO Cobus Loots takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's full-year results and its strategic direction.Loots highlighted how the favourable gold price and increased production contributed to a successful year. He noted that gold production was up 6.2%, with Elikhu…

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Rainbow Rare Earths CEO reveals big upgrade to Phalaborwa resource and value 4:53

7m ago4:53

4:53

Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd (LSE:RBW, OTC:RBWRF) CEO George Bennett talked with Proactive about the company's updated JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate for the Phalaborwa project. The update extended the mine's life from 14 years to 16 years, with the resource increasing from 32 million tonnes to 35 million tonnes. Bennett emphasised the high co…

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BiVictriX Therapeutics CEO on promising ovarian cancer data, AIM delisting and future plans 3:59

11m ago3:59

3:59

BiVictriX Therapeutics Limited founder and CEO Tiffany Thorn speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's decision to delist from AIM and the promising advancements in their oncology pipeline.Thorn explained the rationale behind the move, stating, "AIM's not really given us the platform... so we're undervalued." She emphasised the ne…

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Golden Arrow Resources reports significant copper and cobalt mineralization at San Pietro Project 5:12

10m ago5:12

5:12

Golden Arrow Resources Vice President of Exploration Brian McEwen joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting news about the company’s ongoing drill program at the San Pietro Project. The company is halfway through a 10,000-meter diamond drilling campaign and has reported additional long intervals of copper mineralization, with standout r…

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Silver North Resources: advancing targets at historic Keno Hill district 3:53

12m ago3:53

3:53

Silver North Resources CEO Jason Weber joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announced the beginning of its 2024 drilling campaign at the Haldane Property, located in the historic Keno Hill Silver District in the Yukon.Weber shared that the program will consist of approximately 1,000 meters of drilling across three key h…

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Standard Uranium completes drilling at Sun Dog Project, targets high-grade uranium at Wishbone area 4:51

13m ago4:51

4:51

Standard Uranium Vice President of Exploration Sean Hillacre joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the successful completion of drilling activities at the company’s Sun Dog Uranium Project, located in northwestern Saskatchewan, Canada.The program was specifically designed to test the newly identified Wishbone target area, where the compan…

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Hertz Energy acquires antimony property in Québec, prepares for exploration and winter drilling 4:51

16m ago4:51

4:51

Hertz Energy CEO Kal Malhi joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company’s acquisition of the Harriman Antimony Property, consisting of 49 mineral claims located in Québec, Canada. This acquisition was made through an arm's length option agreement between prospector Glenn Griesbach and Canuck Lithium, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hert…

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GoviEx Uranium secures option for Lundazi license as it strengthens focus on Zambian uranium 3:41

19m ago3:41

3:41

GoviEx Uranium Inc (TSX-V:GXU, OTCQX:GVXXF). head of corporate communications Isabel Vilela speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's option to acquire a 51% interest in the Lundazi exploration license in Zambia.Vilela discussed how this move strengthens GoviEx’s foothold in Zambia, where it is already progressing the Muntanga pro…

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Empire Energy secures rig for Carpentaria-5H drilling 7:43

27m ago7:43

7:43

Empire Energy Group Ltd managing director Alex Underwood sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson after the company secured Ensign Rig 965 to drill the Carpentaria-5H well on exploration permit (EP) 187, part of the Carpentaria Project in the Beetaloo Basin, Northern Territory.The company has also contracted Halliburton to conduct fracturing and…

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QEM’s Julia Creek scoping study reveals strong economic outcomes 16:27

6m ago16:27

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QEM Ltd (ASX:QEM) managing director Gavin Loyden joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss the outcomes of a scoping study for the Julia Creek Project in northwest Queensland, which demonstrates robust economic viability and no significant barriers to advance towards a pre-feasibility.The post-tax NPV (8%) is estimated at A$1.106 billion with an int…

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2207: The Art of Negotiation: How to Get the Best Deal on Real Estate with Brad Smotherman 40:07

8h ago40:07

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Jason discusses the current state of the real estate market, highlighting a significant drop in new property listings, with 2023 inventory growth being dramatically lower compared to pre-pandemic years. This trend is attributed to the "lock-in" effect, where homeowners are reluctant to sell due to current market conditions. He also touches on polit…

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Talking To Kids About Sexism with Jo-Ann Finkelstein, Dating Someone Closeted, and Swimming 25:42

13h ago25:42

25:42

If Sugar the dog wanted to? She would. A lesbian listener writes in upset that she has to miss out on events with her closeted girlfriend's religious family. Author of Sexism & Sensibility Jo-Ann Finkelstein joins the pod to discuss how to speak to your children about sexism. Allison then gives Gabe and Jo-Ann one of Gabe's favorite hypotheticals e…

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AuKing Mining looks to secure key uranium project in Canada 8:50

16m ago8:50

8:50

AuKing Mining Ltd managing director, Paul Williams (ASX: AKN) joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss the proposed acquisition of a 100% interest in the Grand Codroy uranium exploration project in Newfoundland, Canada.The project is notable for uranium mineralisation within organic-rich siliciclastic rocks, resembling uranium deposits in the …

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Sunstone Metals: $2.5M placement boosts Ecuador exploration plans 4:11

18m ago4:11

4:11

Sunstone Metals Ltd (ASX:STM) managing director Patrick Duffy joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss a $2.5 million raise through the placement of 500 million new fully paid ordinary shares, priced at 0.5 cents ($0.005) each, representing a 28.6% discount to the last closing price.Additionally, 250 million options will be issued …

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Cyclone Metals begins producing direct reduction pellets at Iron Bear 6:22

20m ago6:22

6:22

Cyclone Metals Ltd (ASX:CLE) CEO Paul Berend joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss how it has started small-scale production of direct reduction (DR) grade pellets at its Iron Bear Project in Canada.These pellets are critical for producing low-carbon steel, particularly green steel. The company has received positive results from pilot plant test…

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Empire Metals starts new diamond drilling campaign at key Pitfield prospects 4:45

4m ago4:45

4:45

Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE) managing director Shaun Bunn speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a new diamond drilling campaign at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia. The diamond drilling campaign, as Bunn explained, will focus on identifying and mapping the size, shape, and depth of high-grade anatase mineral zones. The current effor…

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Falcon Gold mobilizes drilling for Great Burnt Copper Project in Newfoundland, targets key anomalies 4:20

8m ago4:20

4:20

Falcon Gold CEO Karim Rayani joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that drill crews and equipment are now en route to the Great Burnt Copper Project in Central Newfoundland.The company had previously experienced delays in the spring due to high water levels, which hindered access to the property. However, Falcon Gold has since completed 3…

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Delivra Health Brands expands distribution network and launches new Dream Water products 3:37

19m ago3:37

3:37

Delivra Health Brands CEO Gord Davey shared exciting updates with Steve Darling from Proactive about the company’s rapid expansion and product innovations. The company has successfully secured eight new national customers, adding 3,000 new distribution points to its network. This expansion is driving greater production efficiency and helping to low…

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Chesnara CEO highlights £29mln cash generation in H1 and M&A capacity 6:04

24m ago6:04

6:04

Chesnara PLC (LSE:CSN) CEO Steve Murray takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's first-half financial performance, strategic outlook, and future opportunities.Murray highlighted Chesnara's strong commercial cash generation of £29 million, up from £22 million last year, which supports the company's progressive dividend policy. Murray …

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Light Science Technologies CEO discusses strong growth in PFP division 5:15

27m ago5:15

5:15

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST) CEO Simon Deacon speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's recent successes in the Passive Fire Protection (PFP) division, announcing the completion of new contracts worth £145,000. These projects, located in London and Liverpool, contribute to a total of £2 million in work expecte…

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Futura Medical achieves milestone with first profit as it eyes US Eroxon launch 8:53

26m ago8:53

8:53

Futura Medical PLC (AIM:FUM, OTC:FAMDF) CEO James Barder joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of company’s latest financial results and future outlook. Barder highlighted that Futura Medical has increased guidance on both profit and revenue for the remainder of the year. Its flagship product, Eroxon, a clinically proven treatment …

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Finseta CEO discusses 40% H1 revenue growth following strategic shift 5:15

6m ago5:15

5:15

Finseta plc (AIM:FIN) CEO James Hickman takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s strong financial performance for H1 2024, marking a 40% revenue increase after exiting its white-label business. Hickman emphasised that Finseta’s direct-to-market strategy boosted margins to 65.7%, highlighting its scalability and cost-efficiency. He al…

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Blackbird ends first half well positioned to grow elevate.io with strengthened board board 12:30

9m ago12:30

12:30

Blackbird PLC (AIM:BIRD, OTC:BBRDF) CEO Ian McDonough, chair Anne de Kerckhove and non-executive director Youri Hazanov joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss the strong progress that the company has made with its flagship elevate.io platform and new and recent board appointments.Unveiling the company's interim results, McDonough highlighted…

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John Shaw discusses Itaconix’s half-year results & digital strategy 4:30

1h ago4:30

4:30

Itaconix CEO John Shaw joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company’s recent performance and initiatives, with a particular focus on its evolving digital marketing strategy. Shaw expressed optimism about Itaconix’s trajectory, reflecting on both the successes and challenges faced in the first half of 2024. He noted that w…

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hVIVO CEO discusses record H1 revenue and strategic expansion 7:53

14m ago7:53

7:53

hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) chief executive Yamin (Mo) Khan speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's achievements in the first half of 2024, including a 31% increase in revenue, reaching £35.6 million. Khan highlighted the company's record EBITDA of £8.7 million, reflecting a 68% year-on-year growth. He attributed these successes to the …

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Tissue Regenix reports strong first half as it focuses on four growth pillars 8:27

16m ago8:27

8:27

Tissue Regenix Group PLC (AIM:TRX) CEO Danny Lee and CFO David Cocke take Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through company’s significant financial progress and strategic growth pillars. Cocke highlighted a strong first half of 2024, with revenues increasing by 16% to $16.4 million. This marks the eighth consecutive growth period, with the gross profit m…

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Electric Guitar CEO discusses strong progress since May listing; new contract with Jewson 7:55

1d ago7:55

7:55

Electric Guitar PLC (AIM:ELEG) CEO John Regan discusses the company's development over the last four months since its market launch in May. During the interview, Regan detailed the recent restructuring efforts, including the addition of sales and marketing personnel and product optimisation, which has significantly reduced deployment times for thei…

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North Bay Resources begins gold shipments from Fran gold project and acquires interest in Taber mine 5:07

30m ago5:07

5:07

North Bay Resources CEO Jared Lazerson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has initiated gold ore shipments from its Fran Gold Project to the Bishop Gold Mill.A four-man crew has been deployed to the site, with the first tractor trailers set to arrive next week. The initial shipment will consist of 44 tons of surface ma…

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