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Electrification gets most of the headlines, but what happens when an industry needs constant high-temperature heat and the equipment is built for gas? That’s where biomethane and renewable gas infrastructure start to look less like a niche and more like a missing piece of Australia’s decarbonisation plan.

We’re joined by Joe Oliver, Managing Director of Delorean Corporation Limited, to explain how Delorean turns organic waste into renewable energy and why the company is shifting from being known for engineering into becoming a build-own-operate bioenergy infrastructure owner. Joe walks us through the NSW1 Horsley Park final investment decision, including the $30.5 million in non-dilutive grant funding, the 25-year lease and gas offtake agreement with Brickworks, and why the integrated behind-the-meter model can deliver de-risked, infrastructure-style contracted cash flow.

We also dig into the real-world “hard-to-abate” problem for sectors like brick and glass manufacturing and why biomethane is a practical substitute for natural gas that can work with existing infrastructure. With green gas demand rising fast due to corporate targets and regulatory pressure, Joe outlines the current supply-demand gap in Australia and what corporate and technical catalysts to watch over the next 12 months, from financial close through to construction milestones, first gas and first revenue, alongside progress on SA1 and the broader project pipeline.

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A copper story can sound simple until you ask the hard questions: can it be built, can it be funded without brutal dilution, and is there genuine upside left to find? We’re joined by Ivan Fairhall, Managing Director of Pivotal Metals Limited, to walk through how the company is tackling those questions with a dual-track strategy in Quebec, one of the world’s most supportive mining jurisdictions.

We start with the structural edge Quebec offers critical minerals explorers and developers: strong infrastructure, an experienced mining services ecosystem, and access to abundant low-cost hydro power that’s both green and commercially meaningful. Ivan also explains how flow-through shares can help fund exploration more efficiently, a concept many ASX investors haven’t encountered, and why these real-world advantages can change the risk profile of a junior company.

From there we get specific on the Hordern Lake Copper Project, including the existing 37Mt resource at about 1.1% copper equivalent, the appeal of shallow open-pittable mineralisation, and why metallurgy sits at the centre of any credible development plan. We then shift to the Belleterre Project, where Pivotal is drilling for the first time on a district-scale land package with historic high grades nearby and large areas that have barely been tested. Ivan breaks down the targeting approach using modern EM and other geophysics to hunt for new massive sulphide systems, plus what to expect from assay timing and ongoing fieldwork.

If you’re comparing ASX copper stocks, looking for Quebec mining exposure, or trying to understand what separates a “good resource” from a real development opportunity, this conversation gives you a clear framework. Subscribe, share the episode with a mate who follows copper, and leave a review telling us what topic you want us to tackle next.

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Paying rent should be simple, but for millions of Australians it is anything but. Bonds can demand weeks of rent upfront, payment options are often rigid, and renters are left stitching together workarounds just to secure a home and stay on top of weekly costs. We sit down with Jan Ferreira, CEO of Rent.com.au Limited, to unpack how a renter-focused fintech platform can reduce that friction and build a more sustainable business at the same time.

Jan walks us through Rent.com.au’s shift from a rental search portal into a full-service renter platform, anchored by two flagship products. RentBond® is built to bridge the bond gap when renters need to stump up funds before they have even moved out of their current place, including a 21-day repayment window that can be fee-free. RentPay tackles the ongoing grind of rent payments by letting renters choose how and when they pay, across methods like bank transfer, direct debit, credit card, PayPal, and Alipay, while still delivering rent to agents in the way and timing they prefer.

We also dig into the size of the opportunity, with tens of billions in annual rent flows and rents rising sharply, and what that means for product adoption, partnerships, and repeat usage. Jan explains how expanded lending capacity and bringing loans in-house can lift revenue and profit, why recurring revenue changes predictability, and the milestones the team is targeting on the path to positive group EBITDA and cash flow before the end of 2026.

If you care about the future of renting in Australia, fintech in the property ecosystem, or how ASX-listed platforms grow recurring revenue, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a mate who rents, and leave a review, what feature would make renting less stressful for you?

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Heavy rare earths sit at the centre of magnets, electrification, and the modern supply chain, but getting to a product customers will actually buy is the hard part. We’re joined again by Dr Mark Cooksey, Managing Director and CEO of ABx Group Limited, to hear what’s changed since our last chat and why ABx believes its Tasmanian Deep Leads project is moving into a more serious development phase.

We break down ABx’s second high purity mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) sample and why it stands out: a higher proportion of heavy rare earths and even lower aluminium and iron impurities. Mark explains what MREC is used for, how separation plants think about feed quality, and why customer validation ultimately decides what “good” looks like. We also dig into processing choices for ionic clay rare earths, including what column leaching can tell you about heap leaching potential versus stirred tank leaching, and how that flexibility can shape capital cost, operating strategy, and approvals.

The conversation widens to the bigger Australian critical minerals ecosystem, including ABx’s involvement in the $240m Critical Metals for Critical Industries CRC and the push to accelerate practical R&D that supports real project decisions. We cover the Ucore Rare Metals MOU as a reminder that rare earths are a specification driven market, then switch gears to ABx’s ALCORE technology and the continuous pilot plant being built at Bell Bay to make industrial fluorine chemicals from aluminium smelter byproducts. We close with bauxite updates across Queensland, New South Wales, and Tasmania, and ABx’s priorities through 2026: engineering design, environmental approvals, customer deals, exploration upside, and getting the pilot plant running.

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Titanium sits inside some of the most important machines on the planet, yet supply chains are tightening and governments are treating critical minerals like strategy, not just commodities. That’s why we wanted to talk with Tom Langley, CEO of Fortuna Metals Limited, about what the company is uncovering in Malawi, an emerging rutile and graphite province that sits right beside Sovereign Metals’ world-class Kasiya deposit. 

We walk through Fortuna’s Mkanda discovery and what the numbers are hinting at so far, including high-grade rutile at surface and expanding core areas that point to serious scale. Tom explains the logic behind their rapid 0–2 metre sampling strategy, how it helps prioritise drill targets, and why confirming mineralisation at depth is the next value-defining step. We also dig into the deposit style, the role of weathering in concentrating heavy minerals, and why Malawi’s preserved profile can be such a powerful ingredient for rutile projects. 

From there, we zoom out to the bigger picture: why rutile is the highest-grade natural titanium feedstock, where titanium demand shows up in aerospace and defence, and how graphite credits could materially improve project economics. We touch on the market validation coming from next door at Kasiya, including strategic partners, funding interest and offtake agreements, then finish with what investors can watch for through 2026, from drilling programs and an exploration target to a maiden resource and metallurgical testwork. 

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Ancient rocks may hold a faster, cheaper path to low‑carbon energy. We sit down with Dr Krista Davies, Managing Director of Prominence Energy, to unpack how the Gawler Craton’s hot granites, iron‑rich rocks, and deep crustal faults create multiple natural hydrogen “play types” across a massive 64,000 km² land position in South Australia. Krista brings three decades in oil and gas and a pioneering PhD in natural hydrogen to explain, in plain terms, why white hydrogen and helium could reshape heavy industry and unlock new export opportunities.

We walk through the exploration strategy from the ground up. First comes low‑impact soil gas and water bore sampling to detect subtle seepage signatures of hydrogen and helium, providing cost‑effective field validation across broad terrain. Then we integrate those anomalies with structural models to pick the smartest seismic lines, image reservoir and seal configurations, and rank traps before drilling. It’s a disciplined, geology‑led approach that turns a district‑scale thesis into drill‑ready targets while preserving capital and minimising surface disturbance.

Beyond the rocks, we map the market. Hydrogen demand today is big but emissions‑heavy; natural hydrogen offers a discovery‑and‑produce pathway that could lower costs and accelerate adoption for green steel, heavy transport, and industrial heat. Proximity to the Spencer Gulf, Whyalla’s industrial hub, and mining centres near Olympic Dam strengthens the case for local offtake and future export. We also dig into helium’s rising strategic value for MRI, semiconductors, and data centre cooling—an opportunity made sharper since Australia became a net helium importer. If exploration confirms accumulations of both gases, helium can enhance project economics and resilience.

We close with a clear 2026 roadmap: complete the geochemical survey on PEL 803, integrate insights to focus seismic in the second half, then advance a risk‑ranked portfolio toward drilling next year. If you care about energy transition, critical minerals, and practical paths to decarbonisation, this is a grounded, data‑driven look at what could be Australia’s next energy chapter. Follow the show, share it with a friend who follows ASX explorers, and leave a quick review to help others find these conversations.

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A 149% revenue surge, first‑to‑market GMP MDMA in Australia, and a plan to scale faster than demand—Sam Watson, CEO of Bioxyne, joins us to unpack how a focused manufacturer turns emerging therapeutics into real‑world access. We dig into the mechanics behind record growth, the patient need driving MDMA and psilocybin uptake, and why replicable GMP capacity across Australia, the UK, and Europe is Bioxyne’s not‑so‑secret weapon.

Sam explains how medicinal cannabis remains the commercial engine while psychedelic therapeutics validate a long‑term bet on treatment‑resistant depression and PTSD. With authorised prescriber pathways opening and imports giving way to local GMP supply, clinics gain reliable access and patients get consistent, pharmacy‑grade dosing. We talk through the numbers—upgraded adjusted EBITDA guidance to 16–19 million—and the process upgrades that power it: automation, digitised quality systems, and operating leverage as volumes climb.

We also map the international play. Germany leads as a prescriber‑led, pharmacy‑dispensed market where cannabis flower dominates and Bioxyne targets five to ten tons over the next year through strong local partnerships. The UK mirrors Australia’s earlier stage, making it ripe for a copy‑and‑paste facility to relieve supply bottlenecks. Finally, Sam outlines how rapid clean room buildouts, short payback cycles, and white‑label reliability for 300+ brands create a durable moat: faster turnaround, fewer stockouts, and scalable quality at GMP standards.

If you’re tracking ASX‑listed growth stories, the evolution of medicinal cannabis, or the practical path for MDMA and psilocybin in regulated care, this conversation offers data, strategy, and on‑the‑ground execution. Follow and subscribe, share this with a friend who invests in healthcare, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.

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When 77% of mortgages are written by brokers, the real power sits with the platform that connects lenders and customers. We sit down with David Bailey, CEO of Australian Finance Group, to unpack how AFG’s scale, data, and funding strategy power the broker-led mortgage market while delivering record results and resilient margins.

David explains AFG’s role as infrastructure for more than 4,300 brokers and 70+ lenders, detailing how the platform model converts volume growth into operating leverage. We explore the levers behind a 46% NPAT surge to $22.4 million, from the annuity strength of trail income to disciplined cost control and targeted investment in technology and compliance that speeds loan processing and reduces friction for busy brokers. The conversation also dives into AFG Securities’ margin expansion to 124 basis points, highlighting improved warehouse funding, portfolio optimisation, and the benefit of a highly liquid RMBS market. Strong credit selection and scale are central, translating into better spread management and a standout loss history across billions originated.

With consolidation reshaping the industry, David outlines how AFG’s size brings three structural advantages: stronger lender relationships, deeper data insights, and ongoing investment capacity. We discuss the company’s strategy of taking equity stakes in high-quality broker businesses to align incentives, support succession, and lift network productivity. Finally, we look ahead to FY29 aspirations, from growing faster than system to expanding the manufacturing segment with strict credit and margin discipline, all while maintaining capital discipline and sustainable dividends.

If you care about mortgage distribution, funding costs, RMBS dynamics, and the future of broker technology, this conversation lays out the roadmap. Subscribe, share this episode with a colleague, and leave a quick review to tell us what you want to hear next.

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A small mineral with outsized impact takes centre stage as we explore how high-grade antimony, refined onshore, can reshape America’s critical minerals backbone. We sit down with Kerrie Matthews, Managing Director and CEO of Locksley Resources, to chart a clear path from drill bit to product: rigorous structural mapping, a data-driven maiden drill program at the Desert Antimony Mine, and a pilot plant designed around real metallurgy rather than wishful thinking. The stakes aren’t academic. With defence, flame retardants, and supply security on the line, the United States needs more than ore; it needs refining capacity, standards, and speed.

Kerrie breaks down how layered geophysics, geochemistry, and underground analysis improved the model before drilling kicked off, helping target above historic workings for faster, more meaningful results. We dive into batch sampling that returned weighted averages around 18% Sb and peaks above 25%, what that means for processing efficiency, and why high-grade feed can shrink plant footprint and operating costs. Then we zoom out to the policy landscape: the executive focus on downstream bottlenecks, a DPA Title III application to accelerate the pilot facility, and early engagement with funding channels that can bring refinery capacity back onshore.

Scale and diversification also come into play. The newly identified Beefeater shear, a 10 to 15 metre wide corridor that mirrors the Desert Antimony Mine structure, hints at a larger multi-vein system, with Hendricks offering further upside. On the rare earths front, El Campo’s proximity to MP Materials and strong surface TREO samples set the stage for a compelling follow-on drill program. We round it out with process innovation: advancing antimony purity targets, moving toward trioxide, and partnering with Rice University on Deepsolv™ pathways to inform a cleaner, smarter hydrometallurgical design.

If you care about resilient supply chains, practical project delivery, and the real work of turning geology into metals, this conversation brings clarity and momentum. Subscribe, share with a friend who follows critical minerals, and leave a review to tell us what you want to hear next.

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Waves don’t just crash; they carry steady, reliable energy that can help power the grid. We sit down with Jonathan Fievez, CEO of Carnegie Clean Energy, to explore how CETO—a submerged, three‑belt buoy system—captures that motion and turns it into electricity. Jonathan walks us through the upcoming Phase 3 EuropeWave deployment at the Biscay Marine Energy Platform in the Basque Country, why that site accelerates learning with grid and environmental approvals in place, and how a successful launch becomes a defining moment for utilities evaluating wave energy at scale.

We dig into the engineering in clear terms: how the buoy stays a few metres below the surface, why drum-driven shafts and integrated tensioners matter for power quality, and how electricity is delivered ashore. Then we widen the lens. Carnegie’s MoorPower concept aims at diesel displacement for aquaculture barges, using the barge’s natural motion to generate energy and cut refueling risks. On the defence front, persistent sensing and surveillance need more power than batteries can offer; wave-driven systems can keep remote nodes online for longer with higher-fidelity data.

Control is where the cost curve bends. Backed by the EU-funded COIN program, Carnegie is advancing short-horizon wave prediction and AI-based reinforcement learning controls developed with Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The goal: survive brutal seas while extracting more energy from every set, and reduce costs via predictive maintenance. Jonathan also outlines the funding strategy—non‑dilutive grants and R&D tax credits in Australia and the Basque Country—and the near-term investor milestones: EuropeWave deployment, operational data, and progress toward a multi‑megawatt, full-scale project that aligns with Europe’s push for resilient, indigenous renewable energy.

If you’re curious about how ocean power can complement wind and solar with winter-peaking output and a compact footprint, this is a timely, practical dive into the next frontier of clean energy. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves climate tech, and leave a review with your top question about wave farms.