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Ark Mines Executive Director Ben Emery joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s progress at its Sandy Mitchell project, a flagship mineral sands and rare earth venture. The project boasts a maiden resource of 71.8 million tons and an exploration target of 1.3 to 1.5 billion tons, making it a potentially globally significant asset.

Sandy Mitchell contains a diverse mix of valuable minerals, including zircon, ilmenite, and garnet, as well as rare earth elements such as monazite, which hosts 15 of the 17 known rare earths. A scoping study last year projected the project could generate $25–$30 million in free cash annually. Ark Mines is now advancing towards a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) in 2025, with a goal of expanding the JORC resource to 350 million tons and extending the mine life to 15 years.

The company is also strengthening its US partnerships to support a domestic supply chain from Australia to the United States for critical minerals. With a mining license application underway, Ark Mines anticipates transitioning into mine planning within 12 months, positioning itself as a key player in the global rare earth and mineral sands market.

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American Rare Earths CEO Chris Gibbs joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to announce the results of the company’s Updated Scoping Study for the Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project in Wyoming. The study reaffirms the project’s robust financial performance, scalability, and strategic importance as the only large-scale rare earths project in the United States with a clear path to production, positioning ARR to secure a domestic, tariff-free supply of critical minerals for U.S. and allied markets. The Updated Scoping Study outlines two development scenarios including 3 Million Tonnes Per Annum with a Net Present Value (NPV10%) of US$558 million, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 24%, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) of US$456 million and a Payback period of 2.7 years.

Gibbs told also shared the second being 6 Million Tonnes Per Annum (Mtpa) Case with a NPV10% of US$1.171 billion, IRR of 28.4%, CAPEX of US$737 million, Payback period of 1.8 years

Gibbs also highlighted the success of recent large-scale metallurgical test work, which achieved a tenfold increase in rare earth concentration. Using commercially proven MG12 Spirals and Induced Roll Magnetic Separation (IRMS) technology, the company upgraded mineralized feedstock from 3,438 ppm (0.34%) TREO to approximately 37,200 ppm (3.72%) TREO. This significant increase means that only 6.5% of the mined ore requires further refining, substantially reducing processing volumes and operational costs.

The large-scale test program validates the assumptions outlined in the company’s initial Scoping Study and reinforces the project’s potential for scalable, cost-efficient production of rare earth elements. Gibbs emphasized that these results, combined with the recent increase in the project's JORC Resource estimate, strengthen the long-term viability of Halleck Creek. ARR plans to release an Updated Scoping Study shortly, incorporating these advancements and solidifying Halleck Creek’s position as a cornerstone of the U.S. rare earths supply chain.

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Trigg Minerals Executive Chairman Timothy Marrision joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to announce the discovery of high-grade antimony and tungsten mineralization beneath the primary Wild Cattle Creek deposit. The company has just starting trading on the OTCQB market under the symbol TMGLF. Paterson said recent assays at Wild Cattle Creek confirmed grades of 2.14% tungsten (Hole 10WRD16) and 27.6% antimony (Hole 10WRD16W), with a parallel structure averaging 13% antimony and 1.03% tungsten.

Morrison highlighted that drilling results indicate an underlying gold system and significant mineral enrichment within the stockwork alteration of the Wild Cattle Creek deposit. This discovery suggests that further exploration could unlock additional value, similar to known deposits such as Hillgrove and Costerfield.

The identification of tungsten within the deposit opens the door for expanded drilling programs targeting tungsten-rich zones. Trigg Minerals is also considering resource re-estimation to incorporate tungsten and gold as by-products, pending further drilling results. Additionally, the company plans to re-evaluate metallurgical recovery processes to optimize tungsten extraction alongside antimony. Recognizing tungsten at potentially economic grades increases the likelihood of additional metal credits, enhancing the project’s overall economic feasibility.

Morrison highlighted the growing strategic importance of antimony, a critical mineral used in military applications, semiconductors, solar panels, and as a fire retardant. As a Western source of antimony, Trigg Minerals aims to address supply chain disruptions caused by China's export ban on antimony products to the US, which has significantly increased global prices.

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Delivra Health Brands CEO Gord Davey joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s financial and operational performance for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024. Delivra Health’s portfolio, featuring innovative wellness brands Dream Water and LivRelief, continues to address common health concerns such as sleeplessness, chronic pain, and anxiety.

Davey highlighted the company’s strong second-quarter results, with sales increasing 34% compared to the same period last year. The company also made significant progress in closing the sales gap relative to Q1 fiscal 2025, reinforcing its upward growth trajectory and positioning it well to achieve its commercial objectives for the year.

During the quarter, Delivra Health ramped up its marketing efforts, investing in consumer promotional programs across all channels. This strategy, alongside securing new product listings, expanding its customer base, and launching key growth initiatives, has strengthened its market presence.

Looking ahead, the company remains committed to expanding its product portfolio across North America and international markets. By leveraging multiple distribution channels, Delivra Health aims to enhance market penetration and drive long-term shareholder value.

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Fintel Plc. Joint CEO Matt Timmins joined Steve Daring from Proactive to discuss the company’s innovative approach to supporting financial intermediaries and insurers. With a client base of approximately 10,000 intermediary firms, Fintel helps businesses navigate complex regulations through a combination of regulatory support and advanced fintech solutions.

The company’s Defaqto division plays a key role in financial planning, tracking £50 billion in live advice transactions annually through its advanced data and technology platforms. "We aim to distill regulations so firms can understand and comply with them efficiently," Timmins explained.

Fintel also highlighted the success of Matrix 360, a platform providing insurers with comprehensive pricing, economic, and weather data. Since launching, Matrix 360 has secured seven new clients, reinforcing its value in the market.

Looking ahead to 2025, Fintel plans to integrate its recent acquisitions into a seamless platform, creating a “Microsoft 365 for advisors” experience. Following a strong 2024, marked by 21% revenue growth and an 8.5% EBITDA increase, the company is focused on product integration and market expansion to sustain its growth trajectory.

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Aurum Resources Ltd has reported further high-grade gold intercepts from diamond drilling at the BDT3 prospect within its 1.59-million-ounce Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire.

The latest results indicate mineralisation extending beyond the existing mineral resource estimate (MRE) area, supporting potential resource expansion.

The recent drilling program has returned significant intercepts, including 12 metres at 22.02 g/t gold from 145 metres, with higher-grade sections reaching up to 47.12 g/t gold.

Assays for additional sections and three more drill holes are still pending.

Aurum has planned 100,000 metres of diamond drilling in 2025, with 40,000 metres allocated to infill drilling, 30,000 metres for advancing known prospects, and 30,000 metres for new targets.

Two MRE updates are scheduled for the year. Additionally, a 30,000-metre drill program is planned at the Napié project, pending licence renewal, to expand the existing mineral resource.

With approximately A$23 million in cash reserves and its own drill rigs, Aurum is advancing exploration and expects to complete a pre-feasibility study for Boundiali by year-end 2025.

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St George Mining Ltd (ASX:SGQ) has completed the 100% acquisition of the Araxá Niobium-REE Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and has immediately moved to begin mine development studies.

The project is within the same carbonatite complex as CBMM’s niobium mine, which supplies approximately 80% of the world’s niobium.

The company has secured A$20 million in funding to support a fully funded 5,000-metre drilling program starting in March.

Additional plans include a maiden JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate, metallurgical test work, production of sample niobium and REE products, and environmental, heritage and geotechnical studies. A feasibility study is also scheduled to commence.

Historical drill results confirm high-grade niobium and rare earth element mineralisation from the surface, with grades reaching up to 8% Nb₂O₅ and 33% TREO. St George aims to expand the mineralised footprint through further drilling.

The acquisition includes an initial payment of US$6.97 million, with deferred payments of US$6 million and US$5 million due within nine and eighteen months, respectively.

Vendor Itafos Inc., a global fertiliser company, has become a 10% shareholder in St George.

St George describes this acquisition as a major step in positioning itself as a significant player in the niobium sector, supported by a highly experienced in-country management team.

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Brightstar Resources Ltd (ASX:BTR) managing director Alex Rovira talked with Proactive’s Tylah Tully about the company’s latest developments at the Fish Underground Project.

The company has secured the necessary approvals, including the mining proposal and mine closure plan, allowing it to commence operations.

Rovira highlighted that infrastructure setup is already underway, with the first ore expected on the run pad by mid-June.

He emphasised that Brightstar will soon operate two underground mines in the Laverton District, feeding into its toll purchase agreement with Genesis Minerals.

“We are now a multi-mine underground operator, which is really exciting,” Rovira said.

He also noted that Brightstar remains debt-free, positioning it well for expansion.

Rovira outlined a 13-month mining timeline, with a portal cut scheduled for April.

The company is also conducting an exploration program in March to expand known resources at depth.

He pointed out that Fish’s development de-risks the company’s larger Lord Byron project, as infrastructure such as a 160-person camp and haul roads will be shared between sites.

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Riversgold Ltd (ASX:RGL) has confirmed the mobilisation of an RC drill rig to its Northern Zone Project in the Kalgoorlie East Gold Project in WA.

The drilling will target the Northern Zone, a 600-metre-wide porphyry gold system.

The RC rig, sourced from Top Drill, is scheduled to arrive on-site this Friday to commence a 1,280-metre drilling program. Most drill holes are planned to reach depths of 100 to 120 metres.

The program aims to test areas beneath previous drill holes that ended in mineralisation and high-grade shallow intercepts.

Additionally, gamma logging will be conducted to obtain bulk density measurements for a mineral resource estimate.

Riversgold has also planned a separate 2,000-metre aircore drilling program later in March to investigate shallower mineralisation.

The company has now scheduled two drill rigs for the 2025 drill season at the Kalgoorlie East Gold Project, adding the RC rig to the program announced on February 13.

This additional RC rig will drill into the transition zone below the weathered oxide zone.

Riversgold has also submitted a Mining Lease application to the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to convert the Northern Zone into a Mining Lease.

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Novo Resources Corp is preparing to identify drill targets at the John Bull and Tibooburra gold projects in New South Wales following extensive geochemical sampling.

The company has collected 340 soil and 63 rock chip samples over a 1.3-kilometre trend at John Bull, while 962 soil and rock chip samples were gathered across a 2.8-kilometre trend at Tibooburra’s Clone prospect.

Results from the sampling are expected by mid-March 2025 and will be used to refine drill targets with high mineralisation potential.

Novo has also conducted an assessment of historical data and remote geophysics at the Toolunga Project in Western Australia, identifying multiple targets for further investigation.

Additionally, the company is progressing towards securing the Odette 4 Rocklea exploration application at the Cane River Project, expected to be granted in the second quarter of the 2025 financial year.

Novo anticipates potential delays to drilling at its Pilbara projects due to tropical Cyclone Zelia, which could impact operations in the Karratha District, Balla Balla Gold Project and Egina JV area.

The company remains focused on advancing its exploration activities and will provide updates as key milestones progress.

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