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Fathom Nickel CEO Ian Fraser joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share the company’s 2024 achievements and its forward-looking strategy for 2025 with Proactive. While acknowledging the challenges of navigating tough market conditions last year, Fraser highlighted notable advancements at the Gochager Lake and Albert Lake projects, both located in Saskatchewan.

For 2025, Fathom Nickel is prioritizing operational efficiencies, including the development of ice roads to reduce exploration costs, advancing geophysical studies, and gearing up for a targeted drilling program at Gochager Lake. The Albert Lake project remains a key focus, with Fraser emphasizing its potential to uncover new mineralization opportunities within Saskatchewan's rich and varied resource landscape.

Fraser expressed optimism about early 2025 trends, noting improving nickel prices driven by production cuts in Indonesia. He also revealed increased interest from potential strategic partners who are drawn to Fathom Nickel’s innovative exploration strategies and promising portfolio of assets.

These developments position Fathom Nickel to build momentum in the new year, further advancing its projects and leveraging favorable market conditions.

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Formation Metals CEO Deepak Varshney joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share the company has announced the signing of an option agreement to acquire an undivided 100% interest in the highly prospective N2 property from Wallbridge Mining Company Limited. This strategic acquisition bolsters Formation Metals' presence in the prolific Abitibi subprovince of Northwestern Quebec, a region known for its abundant gold resources and production history.

The N2 property spans 87 claims, encompassing approximately 4,400 hectares of land located 25 kilometers south of Matagami, Quebec. Conveniently accessible year-round via provincial highways and well-maintained logging roads, the property is situated along the Casa Berardi mine trend. This geological corridor hosts numerous world-class, multi-million-ounce gold deposits, further highlighting the potential of the N2 property.

Within the property, six known zones of gold mineralization have been identified. Four of these zones yielded a historical resource estimate of 18.2 million tonnes grading 1.48 grams per tonne gold at a cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t. Despite this promising historical data, the property has not been drilled since 2008, leaving the mineralization zones open for significant expansion both along strike and at depth.

Varshney emphasized the company’s plan to unlock the full potential of the property by advancing the known gold zones. Formation Metals will undertake drill programs designed to test extensions of the historical resources, focusing on expanding the mineralization along strike and deeper into the system. This targeted exploration strategy aligns with Formation Metals’ broader objective of building a portfolio of high-quality assets in renowned mining districts.

The acquisition of the N2 property marks an important step for Formation Metals as it looks to establish itself as a significant player in the gold mining sector, leveraging the untapped potential of this well-located and resource-rich asset.

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hVIVO Plc CEO Yamin “Mo” Kahn joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share details of a landmark achievement for the company. hLAB, the Group’s standalone virology and immunology laboratory service provider, has signed its largest contract to date—a $2.7 million pound deal with a US-based biotechnology client. This agreement brings the total project value to $3.2 million pounds and further solidifies hLAB’s position as an industry leader in virology and clinical trial support.

With over 20 years of expertise in testing for quarantine and contracted studies, hLAB will serve as the sole virology laboratory for an international, multi-site Phase 2 field study. The study, involving 5,000 subjects, focuses on evaluating a US biotechnology client’s influenza drug candidate. Work is set to begin immediately, with hLAB providing critical virology and immunology lab services throughout the trial’s duration.

“This milestone contract represents a significant validation of hVIVO’s expertise and capabilities,” Kahn stated. “It is the largest standalone laboratory services agreement in the company’s history and marks a pivotal step in expanding our footprint in the virology and immunology space.”

The majority of the revenue from this contract is anticipated in 2025, with the remainder recognized in 2026. This deal not only reinforces hVIVO’s reputation for excellence in clinical trial support but also signals continued growth opportunities for its standalone laboratory services.

With this contract, hVIVO is poised to make a meaningful contribution to the development of cutting-edge treatments for influenza, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to advancing global health through innovation in virology and immunology.

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Proactive’s Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts’ of the latest news from Kali Metals Ltd (ASK:KM1).

Kali shares rose 21% in early ASX trading following the expansion of a gold-in-soil anomaly at the Marble Bar Gold-Lithium Project in Western Australia.

Analysis of 619 historical soil samples increased the anomaly’s length by 80%, now totalling 9.5 kilometres.

Initial fieldwork has mapped less than 1 kilometre of the anomaly, identifying the Tiger and Sherman prospects. These prospects feature gold-bearing quartz veins up to 7 metres wide and 120 metres long, with surface grades reaching up to 4 g/t gold.

The company plans to resume fieldwork this quarter to ground-truth the remaining anomaly, aiming to identify and define drill targets.

Kali expressed optimism about the results, stating that gold exploration will now be the primary focus at Marble Bar, with lithium exploration remaining secondary.

At the Panther lithium prospect, trenching returned average grades of 0.14% and 0.48% lithium across two channels, pointing to additional lithium potential within the project.

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Proactive’s Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts’ of the latest news from Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCEOTC:RECEF).

Recce has completed dosing for all 30 participants in its Phase II clinical trial of RECCE® 327 Topical Gel (R327G).

This trial focused on treating Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI).

Conducted as an open-label study, it evaluated the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of R327G, applied daily over either seven or 14 days.

Preliminary results indicated complete cures or significant symptom improvement in participants, with no serious adverse events reported. The full trial results are expected in the first quarter of this year.

R327G is a synthetic anti-infective designed to address antibiotic-resistant infections.

The company highlighted its strong safety profile and efficacy, particularly in patients with highly resistant bacterial infections.

Recce plans to utilise the data to support regulatory submissions to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

A Phase III trial is scheduled to begin in Australia during the first half of this year.

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Proactive’s Tylah Tully unpacks the outlook for rare earth elements (REEs), critical for technologies like electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines and advanced electronics.

These minerals have become central to geopolitical competition, with China dominating production.

In 2023, China classified rare earth resources as state-owned, introduced mandatory traceability systems and restricted key technology exports.

In response, the United States imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs and critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains and bolster domestic production.

Despite their abundance, the dispersed nature of rare earths makes extraction challenging.

Classified as critical minerals, they are essential for clean energy technologies and advanced defence systems.

Global demand is rising rapidly, with Australia, holding at least 4% of the world’s REE reserves, well-positioned as a key supplier.

Lanthanein Resources Ltd is exploring critical minerals across Western and South Australia, focusing on its Lady Grey Lithium-Tantalum Project. Drilling is underway, with results to guide further progress.

Lindian Resources Ltd is developing the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi. A 2024 feasibility study highlighted its low costs, short payback period, and strong financial returns.

American Rare Earths Ltd is advancing its La Paz (Arizona) and Halleck Creek (Wyoming) projects in the US, with test mining underway and a pre-feasibility study planned for 2025.

Ionic Rare Earths Ltd owns 60% of the Makuutu Project in Uganda and is leading innovations in rare earth recycling through its Belfast demonstration plant, leveraging patented technologies to recover rare earth oxides from spent magnets.

Global demand and geopolitical pressures underscore the importance of sustainable REE supply chains, placing explorers and developers in a strategic position.

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CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM:CTL, OTCQX:CTLHF) executive chairman Dr Steve Kesler talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s updated resource estimate for the Laguna Verde project in Chile and its broader development plans.

Kesler highlighted the updated resource estimate of 1.95 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) within the Laguna Verde Basin, with 1.63 million tonnes located in a CEOL polygon where the company holds over 80% of mining licenses. This progress supports the company's application for a Special Lithium Operation Contract (CEOL), which will be formally submitted to the Chilean government by the end of January.

The company is also preparing for an ASX listing and plans to complete its pre-feasibility study (PFS) by the end of the quarter. Montgomery & Associates, experts in lithium brine resource estimation, have reviewed the resource data and recommended additional drilling and feasibility work for further resource expansion and technical validation.

Kesler emphasised that these efforts align with CleanTech Lithium’s strategy to secure strategic investors and finance the project through its next stages, including the DFS and permitting phases. He also mentioned that additional drilling and larger-scale pilot plant production are planned for 2025 to enhance the resource and attract investors.

Stay tuned to Proactive’s YouTube channel for more updates on CleanTech Lithium and other projects. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content!

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Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT) CEO Francesco Gardin talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a key breakthrough involving its Method C AI Oracle. According to Gardin, the Oracle has been enhanced to mine blockchain data in real-time, a significant step forward from earlier iterations. The solution leverages FPGA hardware for real-time mining, with the potential to replicate this efficiency using ASIC chips.

Gardin explained that the Oracle operates by selecting inputs to SHA in real-time, offering a competitive advantage in mining efficiency. He noted, “The data that we have now… give us indication around 30%,” highlighting consistent performance improvements through AI-driven retraining.

The company plans to present its innovations at an exclusive US conference for Bitcoin mining experts, marking the start of potential commercial collaborations. This includes integrating Quantum Blockchain's intellectual property into ASIC chips to enhance performance for industry players.

Stay tuned to Proactive’s YouTube channel for more updates on Quantum Blockchain Technologies. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content.

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Magnetic Resources NL Managing Director George Sakalidis talked with Proactive about the company’s progress at the Laverton gold project in Western Australia. He revealed that the resource now totals 1.9 million ounces, with the primary deposit, Lady Julie North 4, contributing 1.6 million ounces at an average grade of two grams per tonne.

Sakalidis emphasised the project’s exceptional economics, highlighting that the net present value (NPV) could significantly surpass the previous estimate of A$900 million, which was calculated at a lower gold price of A$3,200. The current Australian gold price is A$4,300. The feasibility study, expected in Q1, will incorporate underground operations in addition to open pits and a CIL processing plant.

Looking ahead, Magnetic Resources is conducting extensive drilling to assess deeper gold potential and advancing native title agreements alongside mining lease applications. The company also noted strong interest from potential partners and banks, underscoring the robust investment case for the project. "The economics of this project are unbelievably good," Sakalidis stated.

Watch the full video to learn more about Magnetic Resources’ ongoing developments at Laverton. Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Proactive’s YouTube channel, and enable notifications for updates.

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Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) managing director Marc Ducler talks with Proactive’s Tylah Tully about the latest updates from the Mandilla Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

Ducler discussed the results from diamond drilling at Mandilla, highlighting the focus on upgrading inferred resources to the indicated category.

“With close to 200-gram metres in both diamond holes released, we are seeing fantastic results that confirm our resource estimates,” Ducler explained.

He also outlined ongoing activities aimed at de-risking the project, such as geotechnical studies and groundwater assessments, as the company moves towards a pre-feasibility study.

Ducler emphasised, “The way we’ve modelled this resource and the results from infill drilling are aligning really well.”

Additionally, he touched on the Eos Deposit, where modest drilling confirmed promising vein sets and mineralisation, highlighting significant exploration potential.

Looking ahead, the company anticipates releasing more diamond hole results in the coming weeks, with updates on pre-feasibility planning expected by the June quarter.

Stay tuned for more updates from Astral Resources NL as they continue advancing the Mandilla Gold Project.

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