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Lightning Minerals Ltd (ASX:L1M) managing director Alex Biggs joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss the appointment of Jamie Day, an experienced geologist and lithium industry leader, as a non-executive director of the company.

Day is recognised for his involvement in major lithium discoveries, notably at Liontown Resources' Kathleen Valley Project, with an estimated resource of 156 million tonnes at 1.4% Li₂O, and at the Buldania Project.

His career includes significant achievements in nickel and gold discovery with companies such as Independence Group (now IGO) and Mincor Resources.

Day’s appointment aligns with Lightning Minerals' strategic focus on advancing its lithium exploration ventures in Brazil, Australia and Canada.

As part of this transition, Francesco Cannavo will retire from the board, coinciding with the company’s Annual General Meeting on November 28, 2024.

Managing director Alex Biggs welcomed Day, highlighting his proven track record in lithium discovery and stating that his expertise will support the company’s growth as it intensifies its exploration activities, especially in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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EMV Capital (AIM:EMVC) CEO Dr Ilian Iliev talked with Proactive about the relaunch of EMV Capital’s Evergreen EIS Fund, a move that enhances investor access to the company’s deep tech and life sciences portfolio.

The fund provides qualified investors with the opportunity to join EMV Capital’s deals on similar terms to the company’s other investment structures, while benefitting from EIS tax relief. Iliev emphasised that this fund is designed to "democratise access to exciting opportunities" within EMV Capital’s growing portfolio, which already includes over £100 million in assets under management. I

liev discussed EMV Capital’s multi-channel strategy, emphasising its commitment to scalable companies that are in early revenue stages with global applications. By leveraging EMV Capital’s expertise, passive investors can gain exposure to a curated selection of high-potential companies. He also noted that the EIS fund aligns closely with EMV’s public market investments, viewing it as central to the company's broader strategy in deep tech and life sciences, particularly in light of recent UK tax policy changes that favour EIS-qualifying deals.

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Bitwise Asset Management European head Bradley Duke speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the implications of the recent US election on Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. Duke explained how a Republican-led administration may positively influence crypto policies, with particular attention to new initiatives under discussion, including a potential Bitcoin reserve and increased mining support within the US. “The Republican presidency will usher in a period of friendliness toward Bitcoin and crypto in general,” Duke shared.

Duke discussed the recent spike in Bitcoin’s value, which reached $75,000 following election outcomes. He attributed this to a combination of policy shifts and ongoing market factors, including historically low exchange balances and heightened accumulation by long-term holders. Duke noted, “Low balances [on exchanges] are usually a bullish indicator,” highlighting a significant trend of investors moving Bitcoin to cold storage rather than selling.

In addition, Duke assessed the macroeconomic backdrop, including US debt levels and treasury yields, and their influence on Bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge against fiscal instability. He emphasised that Bitcoin’s decentralised nature makes it an attractive alternative amidst mounting concerns over national debt sustainability.

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EMW Capital portfolio company Wanda Health’s CEO Tom smith joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announced a strategic partnership with the COPD Foundation, a prominent nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals affected by chronic lung diseases, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease. COPD impacts over 30 million Americans and ranks as the third leading cause of death globally.

CEO Tom Smith shared with Steve Darling from Proactive that this collaboration will grant Wanda Health access to some of the world’s top experts in respiratory health. By tapping into their knowledge, Wanda aims to refine its innovative platform and proprietary AI and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, enhancing its ability to deliver early detection and intervention for patients with acute and chronic conditions.

The partnership also includes marketing opportunities, such as space in a peer-reviewed medical journal, to reach broader healthcare audiences. Wanda’s platform empowers healthcare providers and payers to identify exacerbations in patients at an early stage, enabling swift interventions, reducing adverse events, and improving patient adherence. Through its alliance with the COPD Foundation, Wanda Health strengthens its capacity to provide targeted, expert-informed solutions specifically designed for patients managing respiratory conditions, improving care outcomes and quality of life.

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HANetf investment writer Jake Coulson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about HANetf’s partnership with The Royal Mint to bring sustainability into the gold exchange-traded commodity (ETC) market.

Coulson highlighted the 2020 launch of The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical Gold ETC (RMAU), emphasising its distinctive features, such as being 100% physically backed by gold bars stored in The Royal Mint’s secure vault in Wales. He explained that the gold used in this ETC is responsibly sourced, meeting post-2019 standards and includes a growing portion of 100% recycled gold, which he noted is “around 90% less carbon intensive than mined gold.”

HANetf’s approach, according to Coulson, allows investors with sustainability priorities to diversify away from mined gold. This partnership with The Royal Mint ensures close control over the gold's provenance, including the ability to quickly remove Russian-origin bars following geopolitical events.

Coulson also introduced HANetf’s latest currency-hedged ETCs, available in sterling, euros and Swiss francs, offering investors more options to manage their currency exposure while holding LBMA-approved gold bars. These additions maintain the full transparency HANetf’s ETC investors expect, with an audited bar list always available on their website.

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Touchstone Exploration Inc (AIM:TXP, TSX:TXP, OTC:PBEGF) CEO Paul Baay takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through recent updates at the Cascadura C field and a new land package deal in Rio Claro, Trinidad. Baay emphasised that Touchstone's new drilling initiative, "drill to fill," marks the beginning of the push to utilise existing facilities fully. The two initial wells at Cascadura C pad are significant steps in developing the eastern edge of the Ortoire block, with testing directly linked to immediate revenue generation, thanks to integration with production lines.

Baay highlighted the strategic importance of the Rio Claro land acquisition, positioned adjacent to the Cascadura wells, as an expansion that supports long-term drilling and production. This addition allows Touchstone to extend the play, contributing both shallow and deeper drilling opportunities. According to Baay, these developments fit within Touchstone’s overall goal of resource optimization and increased output.

In terms of next steps, Baay pointed to two significant milestones: anticipated announcements of flow test results from the current wells by year-end, and the start of a sustained development drilling program at the Cascadura site. "The advantage now is we can drill both the Ortoire block and the Rio block," Baay shared, outlining the timeline for upcoming projects.

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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 progress on its Laguna Verde Project, including an updated Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) aimed at attracting strategic investment partners. Kesler shared insights on various developments, such as a new configuration that divides the plant between Laguna Verde and Copiapó. This setup enables CleanTech Lithium to leverage local technical support and streamline operations for future projects, like Viento Andino.

Addressing renewable energy options, Kesler emphasised Laguna Verde’s unique positioning within a high irradiance zone, ideal for solar power. This could support self-generated energy through a combination of solar and wind, with battery storage as a potential backup. In addition, CleanTech Lithium is exploring electric truck options to reduce emissions in transporting materials between Laguna Verde and Copiapó, aligning with the company’s commitment to carbon neutrality.

Further updates included progress on drilling and hydrogeological modelling with Montgomery consultants, essential for enhancing resource understanding and planning for extraction wells.

CleanTech Lithium anticipates finalising the PFS in early 2025, aiming to present a robust study that could expedite the project’s advancement. As Kesler explained, “The better the information, then the more likely they will next step into the project.”

Deltic Energy PLC (AIM:DELT) CEO Andrew Nunn talked with Proactive about the company's recent success at its Selene gas prospect in the southern North Sea. Nunn shared that the drilling revealed higher-than-expected porosity and permeability in the reservoir, boosting the potential for simpler and more efficient development. “The results we’re seeing from the logging suggest that we’ve got much higher porosity and permeability than what we expected pre-drill,” he explained. This translates to better production rates and may mean fewer wells are required.

Shell, the operator of the Selene prospect, along with partner Dana, brings strong expertise to the project, which is expected to proceed with a straightforward and low-cost development plan. The Selene project offers significant potential, even with a slightly lower-than-anticipated recoverable resource of 131 billion cubic feet.

Nunn emphasised that the resource quality supports a "very commercial" project for the basin. Next steps involve post-well analysis, with the aim of reaching a field development investment decision in 18 months to two years. Nunn also hinted at Deltic Energy’s broader ambitions, with the company exploring international opportunities for expansion.

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Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) vice president of investor relations and communications Jessica Breu speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s recent progress in multiple sclerosis (MS) trials, as well as its participation at the BIO-Europe conference in Stockholm, Sweden.

Breu highlighted that the BIO-Europe event is one of the largest biopharma networking gatherings, where Immunic engaged with other industry leaders, investors, and media to advance its strategic goals.

During the interview, Breu discussed recent interim data from the company’s Phase 3 ENSURE program f or vidofludimus calcium in relapsing MS. She shared that an independent data monitoring committee found the trials to be on track, with no need for a sample size increase. “This was really a very nice outcome for us because the trials can continue as planned without any changes,” said Breu, emphasizing that these findings help confirm Immunic’s program progress.

Breu also mentioned upcoming milestones, including the Phase 2B CALLIPER trial results in progressive MS, expected in April 2025. With these advancements, Immunic remains focused on delivering critical data that could impact the future of MS treatments.

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Livium Ltd (ASX:LIT, OTC:LMMFF) managing director and CEO Simon Linge joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss a A$850,000 grant the company has secured from the Western Australian Government to establish a battery recycling facility in the state

The funding, part of WA's electronic waste infrastructure program, supports the development of a sustainable recycling network within Australia.

Linge said that the grant advanced Livium’s goal of creating a national battery recycling ecosystem, aiding in the WA Government's initiative to enhance e-waste reuse, processing and recycling while generating employment.

The grant will fund Envirostream Australia Pty Ltd, a Livium subsidiary, in establishing a WA-based facility designed for battery collection, sorting, discharge and temporary storage. Batteries will then be sent to Envirostream’s Victoria plant for final processing, yielding Mixed Metal Dust (MMD) and other recoverable materials.

This facility will expand Livium’s collection network and advance its nationwide battery recycling framework.

The WA Government’s support is part of a broader A$5.4 million investment in e-waste recycling, aiming to strengthen state recycling capabilities and reduce reliance on overseas disposal.

Livium’s long-term strategy includes further processing infrastructure as collection targets are met, reinforcing Australia’s position in the global battery recycling market.

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