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Proactive’s Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts’ of the latest news from Great Boulder Resources Ltd (ASX:GBR).

The company has been granted a 12-month extension to its Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Castle Minerals Ltd, allowing continued exploration of the Polelle and Wanganui projects near Meekatharra, Western Australia.

These areas, considered prospective for gold mineralisation, are near GBR's Side Well Project, which hosts a 668,000-ounce gold resource at 2.8 g/t.

The original HoA, signed in November 2023, gave GBR a 12-month option to explore and decide on acquiring a 75% joint venture interest.

Due to delays in completing heritage surveys in 2024, GBR requested and received an extension until November 30, 2025. Castle Minerals also waived the second option fee of $100,000.

Under the agreement, GBR will commit to a minimum cumulative exploration expenditure of $600,000 across the projects during the two-year term.

All other key terms, including a $100,000 option exercise fee payable in GBR shares, remain unchanged.

Preliminary exploration at Polelle identified several priority targets through mapping and auger sampling.

However, further aircore drilling was limited by access restrictions due to incomplete heritage clearances. GBR has now requested heritage surveys to facilitate upcoming drill testing.

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Proactive’s Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts’ of the latest news from Brightstar Resources Ltd (ASX:BTR).

Brightstar’s commenced reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the Sandstone Gold Project in Western Australia’s Murchison region. The drilling is part of a broader 55,000-metre RC campaign designed to expand the current 1.5-million-ounce gold resource and target new exploration opportunities.

The initial focus is on the Lord Nelson deposit within the 'Lords' project area, where 3,000 metres of drilling are planned to upgrade the 400,000-ounce resource. Drilling will then move to Vanguard Camp, targeting the high-grade Vanguard North deposit with a 4,000-metre campaign. Additional RC and diamond drilling will follow, focusing on resource upgrades, expansions and early-stage targets across the Sandstone Hub.

Brightstar’s 2025 drilling program will also include work at the Menzies and Laverton hubs, with RC, diamond and aircore drilling set to begin in late Q1 2025. Results from the company’s 2024 drilling campaigns at Sandstone and Laverton are still pending release.

The company aims to increase the total mineral resource beyond 1.5 million ounces at 1.5 grams per tonne gold, while advancing mining studies. Brightstar is also continuing feasibility and development work at the Fish underground mine at Laverton, which complements its Second Fortune Mine.

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Proactive’s Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts’ of the latest news from Eclipse Metals Ltd (ASX:EPM).

Eclipse Metals is progressing efforts to expand the rare earth elements (REE) resource at the Grønnedal prospect, part of the Ivigtût Project in southwestern Greenland.

The current inferred resource is 1.18 million tonnes, containing 8,070 tonnes of total rare earth oxides (TREO).

The company is re-estimating the mineral resource estimate by analysing historical drill core samples from a small section of the rare earth-enriched carbonatite complex, which accounts for only 5% of the potential mineralised area.

Six samples will undergo x-ray fluorescent analysis to validate and refine resource data.

Additionally, the TESCAN Integrated Mineral Analyser will align chemical and mineralogical information to enhance understanding of resource quality and distribution.

Eclipse has defined a conceptual exploration target for Grønnedal of 175–245 million tonnes of REE mineralisation with grades between 6,000 and 7,000 ppm TREO.

Results from these analyses are expected in the first quarter of 2025, after which the company will initiate drill targeting and planning in a bid to further classify and expand the resource.

Eclipse's work focuses on high-value rare earths while also assessing other critical minerals, such as niobium and gallium, in the Grønnedal resource.

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Proactive’s Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts’ of the latest news from Tolu Minerals Ltd (ASX:TOK).

Tolu has made progress on multiple initiatives as it advances operations at the Tolukuma mine in Papua New Guinea. Key developments include the commissioning of a gravity gold plant, optimisation of access road construction and plans for hydropower infrastructure.

The gravity gold plant, built by Appropriate Process Technologies (APT), was completed in December 2024, with cold commissioning finalised the same month. Full commissioning will proceed using lower-grade ore stockpiles to optimise plant performance, with higher-grade ore to follow once the Inspector of Mines grants final approval. Full production will begin immediately after approval.

Tolu faced delays in constructing an access road due to extended rainy conditions and landslides. To address these challenges, the company redesigned the route in late 2024 to follow ridge lines, reducing risks of landslips and improving long-term safety and maintenance. While this redesign delays road completion to mid-2025, the new route is expected to enhance operational reliability.

In energy infrastructure, Tolu is exploring a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) model for refurbishing its hydroelectric power station. Under this approach, an Independent Power Producer (IPP) would build, own and operate the facility under a long-term power purchase agreement, supplying power to both Tolu and the local grid.

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First Phosphate CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share updates on the company’s Bégin-Lamarche Phosphate Project in Quebec. The company has filed its Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) Technical Report, outlining the potential for open-pit mining to produce phosphate concentrate and recover magnetite as a secondary product.

The PEA projects an annual average production of 900,000 tonnes of beneficiated phosphate concentrate with 40% P₂O₅ content and 380,000 tonnes of magnetite with 92% Fe₂O₃ content. The mine is expected to operate for 23 years and deliver strong economic results, including a pre-tax internal rate of return (IRR) of 37.1% and a pre-tax net present value (NPV) of $2.1 billion at an 8% discount rate. These projections are based on a three-year trailing average phosphate price, with a premium for purity and supply security, and a two-year trailing average magnetite price with a similar premium.

The project is also expected to generate $700 million in after-tax cash flow during the first three years of operation, with a payback period of 2.9 years post-production. Pre-tax cash flow for the same period is estimated at $783 million, with a 2.6-year payback period. Additionally, the project has no outstanding royalties or financing streams, simplifying its path to profitability.

Passalacqua stated that the PEA demonstrates the strong economic viability of the project, highlighting its potential to meet global demand for high-purity phosphate and magnetite. The Bégin-Lamarche Project positions First Phosphate as a key player in the sustainable supply of critical materials for industries like fertilizers and renewable energy.

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HANetf co-CEO Hector McNeil talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about key trends shaping financial markets in 2025. McNeil highlighted the inherent volatility in Bitcoin, which has surged above $100,000, predicting it could reach $150,000 by mid-year as more established investors enter the market. He emphasised the role of ETFs in democratising access to assets like cryptocurrencies.

On gold, McNeil described it as “the best and most reliable insurance asset,” benefiting from geopolitical tensions and inflation. He also discussed HANetf’s currency-hedged gold ETC products, including the Physical Gold GBP Hedged ETC (RMPH), which protects investors from currency fluctuations while maintaining exposure to gold.

The conversation also covered HANetf’s Future of Defence ETF (NATO), which has seen rapid growth amid global political instability. McNeil revealed ongoing discussions about reconstruction efforts in Ukraine and the continued need for defence expenditure worldwide.

Finally, McNeil discussed the ITEK Tech Megatrends ETF, offering exposure to transformative sectors like AI, robotics, and cloud technology while mitigating concentration risks. He suggested investors consider pivoting from large caps to small- and mid-cap stocks for diversified growth in 2025.

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Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (AIM:QBT) chairman and CEO Francesco Gardin discussed the company’s patent application for its AI Oracle technology with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Gardin explained the intricate process behind filing the patent, which protects a groundbreaking algorithm designed to enhance the efficiency of ASIC chips in Bitcoin mining.

He described how the Oracle leverages advanced AI training methods to evaluate inputs and improve processing efficiency without compromising the chip’s clock speed. Gardin noted that initial testing on FPGA hardware confirmed the Oracle’s feasibility and performance, achieving superior results by reducing unnecessary computations.

Looking ahead, Quantum Blockchain plans to refine the Oracle further, provide live demonstrations, and seek licensing deals with ASIC manufacturers. Gardin highlighted the involvement of industry expert Jose Rios in facilitating these partnerships, reinforcing the company’s commercial strategy.

As Gardin emphasised, “The prerequisite to go out to the world and tell us what we can do was to file the patent and then, of course, we can improve and we are improving the performance of the Oracle.”

Stay tuned for more updates from Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC as they move toward commercialising their innovative technology. Be sure to visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more insightful interviews, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and enable notifications for future content.

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HeLIX Exploration PLC (AIM:HEX) chairman David Minchin takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the latest developments at the company’s Rudyard helium project in Montana. Minchin confirmed that production is on track to commence in the second quarter of 2025 following the acquisition of a processing plant at a cost of just $500,000—saving 90% of the capital expenditure required for a new plant. The plant will be located next to existing gas infrastructure, minimising costs and accelerating timelines.

Minchin explained that Rudyard offers a nitrogen-helium mix that is “incredibly easy to process,” with no CO2 or water management challenges. He emphasised that the project is ideally situated in North America, providing direct access to the world's largest helium market, which urgently needs new supply.

Additionally, Helix is updating its reserves and resources, with Petroleum Consultants LLC conducting a scoping study. Minchin noted this will feed into a financial model to guide the company’s growth over the next decade. He also highlighted progress at Ingomar, which has the potential to become the first large-scale hydrogen discovery in the USA, in addition to its high-grade helium resources.

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Digbee Limited founder and CEO Jamie Strauss and Strickland Metals Ltd (ASX:STK) managing director Paul L’Herpiniere talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the benefits of an independent ESG assessment for Strickland Metals.

L’Herpiniere explained how Digbee's ESG evaluation provided valuable insights for improving internal and external practices. He noted that the assessment helped Strickland allocate resources more effectively, including hiring a new community relations manager and expanding stakeholder engagement in Serbia. Additionally, the company plans to ramp up environmental studies, particularly at Mount Rogozna in Serbia and in Western Australia, to address biodiversity concerns.

Strauss emphasised that ESG assessments serve as a risk management tool for mining companies, helping them differentiate themselves to investors and other stakeholders. He highlighted the potential for better permitting, lower costs of capital, and improved project timelines when ESG practices are embedded in company culture.

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Alternus Clean Energy Inc (NASDAQ:ALCE, OTC:ACLEW) CEO Vincent Browne talked with Proactive's Stephen about the company’s recent milestones and its vision for 2025. Browne shared exciting news about achieving full permitting for the first of 11 solar projects in Italy, a key focus market for Alternus since 2017. He highlighted that construction for the 18MW project is set to begin in mid-2025, with plans to power the Italian grid within 18 months.

“This is a big focus country for us,” Browne said, adding that Italy offers strong support in permitting processes, which significantly accelerates solar developments. He also explained how these projects are expected to generate substantial cash flow, up to $25 million annually for over 30 years.

The conversation also touched on Alternus’ broader portfolio, including expansion in the U.S. and recent joint ventures in wind turbines and battery storage. Browne emphasised that 2025 is positioned to be a year of growth, noting, “We’ve positioned the company exceptionally well for that.”

For more updates on Alternus Clean Energy and other key developments in renewable energy, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications to stay informed.

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