Cora Gold’s Sanankoro gold project in Mali has taken a major step forward, with CEO Bert Monro unveiling an updated definitive feasibility study that strengthens the case for development. The new study reveals a 26% reserve increase, a rapid 1.1-year payback, and a hybrid solar power plan set to cut costs and save 40 million litres of diesel over the mine’s life. Investors will want to hear how these changes reshape Cora’s growth story and near-term milestones.

Cora Gold Ltd is an AIM-listed West African gold company focused on bringing its flagship Sanankoro project in southern Mali into production, alongside exploration interests in Senegal.

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With drilling about to commence at the West Huntoon porphyry prospect and Rhyolite Dome finally getting its long-awaited turn, Executive Chairman Brian Hall outlines how Great Western Mining (LON:GWMO) is advancing key metals at precisely the right time. From potential proximity to a new US strategic copper reserve to reactivating WWII-era tungsten mines, this interview hits all the high points for investors eyeing critical mineral exposure in the US.

XP Factory CEO Richard Harpham joins us to unpack another year of standout growth:
🔹 £58m revenue, up 19%
🔹 £6.6m EBITDA, up 30%
🔹 Escape Hunt and Boom both outperforming on like-for-likes
With site expansion accelerating and a clear path to £100m sales, this is a must-watch for growth investors.

Ilika Plc (LON:IKA) CEO Graeme Purdy shares a pivotal update on the company’s Stereax micro batteries as they complete manufacturing qualification and move into production. With first customer deliveries set for later this year, Purdy highlights why Stereax’s compact yet powerful design is critical for medtech and industrial IoT applications, and why the Cirtec partnership positions Ilika for commercial momentum in the US market.#Ilika #SolidStateBatteries #Stereax #Goliath #BatteryTechnology #MedTech #EV #IIoT #Investing

EDX Medical Group Plc is partnering with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the UK Health Security Agency to develop a rapid hospital-acquired pneumonia test for the NHS.
Sir Chris Evans shares how this high-impact project could save lives, reduce costs, and pave the way for advanced digital diagnostics in UK healthcare.
#EDXMedical #NHS #Diagnostics #MedicalTechnology #CambridgeBiotech

Mark Clubb reveals how a 25% surge in revenues and disciplined cost cuts have positioned TEAM plc to double its asset base by leveraging a suite of new UCITS funds and an expanding international advisor network. From the strategic launch of multi-currency UCITS vehicles to signing up 13 seasoned advisers across Jersey and Guernsey, this interview unpicks the catalysts driving profitability and outlines the tailwinds expected in H2 2025 .https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/team-plc-mark-clubb-executive-chairman-sets-sights-on-2-billion-as-ucits-launch-fuels-global-growth/4121211008

When it comes to managing databases across multiple clouds, Verge Technologies has built something that the big players refuse to. In this compelling interview, President and CEO Jimmy Jobe explains how Verge is the first to offer true cloud convergence, managing many clouds as one. He shares how their AI-driven platform SentientDB delivers zero downtime, federated control, and cost savings, all while sidestepping the structural traps that keep cloud users locked in. If you’re thinking about the next five years of IT, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.

ICG Enterprise Trust (LON:ICGT) latest investor seminar wasn’t just another update, it was a quiet revelation. Mark Thomas from Hardman & Co breaks down the new hard data behind ICGT’s long-term share outperformance, including benchmark-beating IRRs, mid-teens EBITDA growth and its uniquely structured, cash-generative portfolio. With private equity sentiment shifting and ICGT’s discount still wider than historic norms, Thomas makes a compelling case for why this trust might be overlooked at investors’ cost.

Firering Strategic Minerals (LON:FRG) has secured just over £1 million in new funding to accelerate progress at its LimeCo quicklime project, and the move signals far more than just capital injection. In this conversation, Independent Non-Executive Director Vassilios Carellas breaks down the decision to raise equity now, the operational breakthroughs at Kiln 1, and how upcoming upgrades to Kilns 2, 3, and 4 aim to cement the company’s critical role in quicklime production. Shareholders and prospective investors alike will want to hear why directors are personally backing this next phase.

Thor Energy  (LON:THR) is sharpening its focus on the future of clean energy, revealing a major divestment in its U.S. uranium assets to fuel its natural hydrogen and helium ambitions. In a recent interview, CEO Andrew Hume walks us through a significant new agreement with Metals One, a deal that brings in capital and specialist partners while allowing Thor to retain upside exposure. Watch to learn about the promising next steps in Thor’s high-priority hydrogen project in South Australia, including fresh geochemical results and preparation for 2026 drilling.