Valeura Energy Inc (TSX:VLE) is redefining the oil and gas sector with surging cash generation, untapped reserve upside, and best-in-class acquisitions. In this interview, Stephane Foucaud, co-founder and Head of Research at Auctus Advisors, shares why Valeura stands out in Southeast Asia—detailing stability, balance sheet strength, and management execution that are setting new standards for value and growth.

Valeura Energy Inc. is an upstream oil and gas company with assets in the offshore Gulf of Thailand and the Thrace Basin of Turkey. The firm is known for its strong cash generation, consistent reserve growth through drilling, and strategically smart acquisitions that have dramatically increased both production and reserves.

Ilika plc (LON:IKA) latest results reveal a company on the edge of commercial inflection, with solid-state battery platforms making tangible progress. In this interview, Baden Hill’s Clean-Tech Equity Specialist Dr Tom McColm outlines why investors should pay attention to 2025 as the year Ilika shifts gears, with A-sample deliveries for EV giants, medtech batches ramping up, and funding secured. It’s a deep look into how Ilika’s dual-platform strategy is now poised to convert breakthrough R&D into real-world traction.Ilika plc is a UK-based pioneer in solid-state battery technology, targeting applications across EVs, industrial IoT, medical devices, and consumer electronics.

Ilika Plc (LON:IKA) CEO Graeme Purdy reveals how the company’s Goliath solid-state batteries, designed for electric vehicles, are now validated by OEM partners and on the cusp of generating commercial revenue. In this results interview, Purdy discusses the company’s growing strategic alignment with Cirtec Medical for Stereax, a fresh wave of UK government funding through Drive35, and how Ilika’s momentum is building across its twin-track battery roadmap.

Meren Energy's (TSE:MER) bold rebrand marks more than just a name change — it signals a strategic evolution powered by full ownership of Nigeria’s deepwater reserves. In this conversation, Shahin Amini explains how the Prime Oil & Gas acquisition has doubled production, tripled dividends, and sharpened Meren’s focus on shareholder returns. With assets operated by supermajors and exposure to the Orange Basin’s Venus project, Meren is positioning itself as a cash-generating growth story that doesn’t sacrifice discipline.

James Cropper plc (LON:CRPR) is entering a new chapter. In this interview, CEO David Stirling outlines a three-pillar strategy focused on reigniting growth in advanced materials, cutting losses in the paper division, and strengthening the balance sheet. CFO Andy Goody walks through the stabilised financials, highlighting improved EBITDA, disciplined cash management and a healthier debt profile. With a steady hand at the wheel and targeted investment in high-growth sectors like hydrogen electrolysis and aviation, the company is now focused on execution and results.

Ilika plc (LON:IKA) has just secured a pivotal £1.25 million government grant to ramp up A-sample production for its Goliath solid-state batteries.

In this interview, CEO Graeme Purdy reveals how the funding fits into the UK’s broader Drive35 industrial strategy and what it means for Ilika’s next phase. From 10Ah prototype testing to scaling with UKBIC’s industrial facilities, Purdy outlines how Ilika is positioning itself to license, not manufacture, at gigafactory scale. Investors watching the solid-state battery space will want to know what’s coming next, and when.

Ilika plc is a pioneer in solid-state battery technology, enabling next-generation energy storage solutions for industrial IoT, medical devices, electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Its strategy is centred on asset-light scale-up and commercial licensing partnerships.

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Thor Energy (LON:THR) Managing Director Andrew Hume reveals how a recent soil-geochemistry survey at the High Range licence has delivered positive hydrogen and helium anomalies. From readings in the high tens to peaks of 3000 ppm (6000× background), these results not only confirm a working natural-hydrogen system but also pinpoint the sweet spots for drilling next year.

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In his “Volatility Put into Context” report, Hardman & Co analyst Mark Thomas reveals that Volta Finance’s CLO strategy has sometimes outperformed equity markets in crises and sometimes simply aligned with them. By analysing periods of tariff uncertainty, the Ukraine conflict and early COVID-19, he shows how market sentiment and CLO structural protections create unexpected pricing dynamics – essential insight for anyone seeking reliable income and capital preservation.

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Hercules Plc (LON:HERC) has positioned itself well in the heart of the UK’s infrastructure revolution. CEO Brusk Korkmaz and CFO Paul Wheatcroft reveal why the acquisition of Advantage NRG Ltd. positions Hercules to seize a multi-billion-pound opportunity in the power and energy sectors. From a critical shortage of skilled overhead linesmen to a £58 billion investment from National Grid, this move signals Hercules’ ambition to dominate one of the country’s most vital growth markets.

In its latest trading update for the year ending 31 May 2025, Time Finance unveiled an 11% rise in revenue to £37 million alongside a remarkable 34% jump in profit before tax to £7.9 million, all while keeping credit risk stable. CEO Ed Rimmer celebrates the completion of a four-year strategy that has shifted the lending book decisively towards secure, asset-backed finance, setting the stage for an ambitious new three-year growth plan to scale the lending book beyond £300 million and refine its direct-to-market approach.

Discover how Time Finance are blending resilient lending with direct origination to support small businesses across the UK.