Proactive - Interviews for investors

Iondrive Limited (ASX: ION) CEO Dr Ebbe Dommisse joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss the company’s completed pre-feasibility study (PFS) for its Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) battery recycling technology, which demonstrated cost competitiveness and environmental sustainability.

The PFS assessed the feasibility of a 10,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) recycling plant capable of processing around 160,000 end-of-life lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries annually.

A benchmarking study by PEM RWTH Aachen University found the DES process to be 36% lower in capital expenditure and highly competitive in operating costs compared to a conventional hydrometallurgical recycling plant.

The DES process, developed with the University of Adelaide, uses biodegradable solvents in a closed-loop system to recover lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese from black mass with minimal environmental impact.

The study’s economic modelling showed Iondrive’s DES technology as more profitable than competing methods.

High mineral recovery rates were confirmed during larger-scale trials, with simple pre-treatment steps further enhancing recoveries.

Iondrive’s next steps include optimising the DES process with an integrated pilot plant slated for 2025-2027 and establishing EU partnerships to support the European recycling market’s regulatory demands.

The company aims to attract further investment as it progresses towards commercialisation.

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Yandal Resources (ASX:YRL) managing director Chris Oorschot joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss the reverse circulation (RC) drilling it has restarted at the recently identified Siona Prospect, part of the Ironstone Well–Barwidgee Gold Project in Western Australia.

This new twelve-hole, 2,500-metre program seeks to explore the geometry and scope of gold mineralisation following significant results from previous drill holes.

Earlier findings reported by the company include 78 metres at 1.2 g/t gold from 96 metres downhole and 14 metres at 1.8 g/t gold from 63 metres.

Current drilling targets up and down dip positions relative to these promising intersections, as mineralisation remains open at multiple angles.

The campaign, set to conclude within two weeks, may be extended if early results are positive.

The company, well-funded, aims to develop the Siona geology model as it advances drilling and delivers samples efficiently.

Yandal is also planning to explore comparable geological structures across the New England Granite region as it refines its geological understanding of Siona.

The program’s initial results are expected in mid-to-late November, with further news anticipated before the end of the year.

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archTIS Ltd (ASX:AR9, OTCQB:ARHLF) managing director and CEO Daniel Lai joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to talk through the company’s strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY 2025.

Quarterly sales reached A$3.8 million, largely bolstered by a A$2.3 million licensing deal with the Australian Department of Defence for expanded NC Protect licensing to strengthen data security.

Total revenue stood at A$1.45 million, with A$950,000 from licensing and A$500,000 from services, yielding a gross profit of A$1.1 million and a 75% gross margin.

Annual recurring revenue increased 16% year-over-year, reaching A$3.96 million. The company reduced operational expenditure by 5% to approximately A$650,000 per month and further improved cash flow in October with A$3 million in collections.

Additionally, archTIS secured a non-dilutive funding expansion to A$3.5 million from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and expects a tax refund of A$1.9 million.

Product innovation included the launch of Trusted Data Integration (TDI) for secure, large-scale structured data management.

Contracts with the Australian Department of Defence, BGW Germany, an Australian university, and a European bank underscored archTIS’s growing global reach.

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Mila Resources Executive Chairman Mark Stephenson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has signed a new exploration and option agreement over three promising gold projects in Queensland, Australia. The agreement with EMX Royalty will see Mila pay an upfront fee of A$25,000 and issue warrants, along with a commitment to conduct A$450,000 in exploration work within the first year.

This new portfolio, which includes the Yarrol, Mt Steadman, and Mt Weary projects, is expected to bolster Mila’s existing gold assets, particularly complementing its primary Kathleen Valley project in Western Australia. According to Stephenson, initial ground exploration efforts will kick off in the coming weeks at Yarrol, the most developed project in the portfolio, with plans to conduct geophysical surveys at both Mt Steadman and Mt Weary in early 2025.

While these new projects are an exciting addition, Stephenson emphasized that Kathleen Valley remains the company's priority. The project is focused on both gold and lithium resources, thanks to Mila’s joint venture with Liontown Resources.

Liontown, which commenced spodumene production at Kathleen Valley in July 2024, is actively engaging local stakeholders as part of further exploration and development plans. This expanded Queensland portfolio reinforces Mila’s commitment to accelerating its exploration capabilities across multiple strategic assets in Australia.

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TNR Gold Executive Chairman Kirill Klip joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discussed recent updates from McEwen Mining regarding the Los Azules copper, gold, and silver project in San Juan, Argentina, on which TNR holds a 0.4% net smelter returns royalty. McEwen Copper announced an additional $35 million investment from Nuton LLC, a venture of Rio Tinto, bringing a significant boost to project funding.

McEwen Copper also recently disclosed a non-brokered private placement of up to $70 million, with the first tranche led by a $14 million investment from McEwen Mining and a $5 million contribution by Rob McEwen. The funds raised will further support ongoing feasibility study efforts for Los Azules, which is slated for release in the first half of 2025.

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Thor Energy Executive Chairman Alastair Clayton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announced the company’s acquisition of an 80.2% stake in Go Exploration, an Australian hydrogen and helium exploration company with over 22,000 sq km in exploration acreage, including the PEL120 license and two additional applications in South Australia.

Go Exploration, a key early entrant in the hydrogen and helium sector, holds one of only three licenses granted in South Australia, targeting naturally occurring “white” hydrogen and helium, resources Thor Energy sees as high-potential clean energy opportunities.

In tandem with this acquisition, Thor Energy completed a capital raise of GBP£1,000,000, drawing strong support from a range of new institutional and sophisticated investors. This funding will bolster the company’s resources as it capitalizes on its expanded footprint in South Australia's clean energy sector.

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Proactive’s Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts’ of the latest news from St George Mining Ltd (ASX:SGQ).

The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minas Gerais State Economic Development Department and Invest Minas. The agreement prioritises regulatory support for St George's Araxá Niobium-Rare Earth Elements Project in Brazil, intended to fast-track exploration and mining licences to reduce project timelines.

The Araxá Project, recognised by Invest Minas as a high-priority initiative, is expected to play a significant role in Brazil’s critical metals sector, supporting sustainable regional growth.

This collaboration aims to develop local supply chains for niobium and rare earth elements (REEs), both essential in renewable energy technologies.

St George’s local plans include hiring regional suppliers and workforce to stimulate job creation in Minas Gerais. The company’s executive team in Perth and a newly established team in Brazil will focus on developing these local supply chains, advancing the project’s sustainable impact.

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Proactive’s Tylah Tully breaks down ‘Just the Facts’ of the latest news from Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC, OTC:ORHHF).

The company has raised A$17 million to accelerate the US launch of its Remplir™ collagen wrap for peripheral nerve repair.

Funds will also support global expansion for both Remplir™ and Striate+™, a resorbable collagen membrane for dental bone and tissue regeneration.

Institutional investors, high net worth individuals and family offices contributed to the raise, resulting in the issuance of up to 28,333,333 million new shares at A$0.60 each.

With a strengthened cash position of approximately A$35 million and no debt, Orthocell is positioned to scale up manufacturing, improve automation and grow its market reach across the US, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Canada and the EU/UK.

Regulatory processes are advancing with the company on track to submit its US 510(K) application for Remplir this quarter. FDA approval is anticipated to follow, enabling rapid market entry.

The capital raise reinforces Orthocell’s growth trajectory, allowing for faster expansion into the US market and acceleration of its product pipeline.

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Caprice Resources Ltd (ASX:CPR) CEO Luke Cox talked with Proactive’s Tylah Tully about the company’s recent $2.5 million capital raise.

The funding, completed through a placement with Canaccord, is allocated for advancing gold projects in the Murchison region of Western Australia.

Focusing on high-grade, strategic targets, Cox highlighted key exploration efforts across several tenements, particularly the Island Gold Project and the New Orient Gold Mine.

He detailed the exploration focus on cross-structures, inspired by successes of nearby gold operations, and discussed strategic steps including resource modeling, mine optimisation and preliminary scoping studies.

Cox shared his insights on the potential scale and grade of the deposits, particularly within the New Orient zone, in line with Caprice Resources’ goal of evolving from explorer to developer.

The CEO noted, “We’re not just an explorer; we’re a developer and potentially a miner in the very near term,” highlighting the goal to move toward production.

He also mentioned the company’s significant land package in Western Australia, targeting gold and copper, with ongoing discussions to finalise land access agreements.

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Firebird Metals Ltd (ASX:FRB, OTC:FRBMF) managing director Peter Allen sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson after the company formalised a strategic partnership with Central South University (CSU) in Hunan, China, aimed at developing a processing method for lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) as a cathode active material (CAM). This collaboration supports Firebird’s objective to become a significant producer of battery-grade manganese sulphate in China, a key component for LMFP batteries used in electric vehicles.

The agreement focuses on developing Firebird’s proposed manganese sulphate facility in Jinshi, Hunan, into a streamlined LMFP producer by bypassing the traditional crystallisation step, lowering production costs and enhancing quality. CSU, recognised for its expertise in battery material processes, will work alongside Firebird’s R&D team, conducting lab-scale tests and leading a scoping study to plan a pilot plant with a daily capacity of one tonne.

Professors Xing Ou and Lei Ming, both prominent experts in LMFP development, will guide the project, building on existing progress in LMFP technology. Firebird will invest RMB850,000 (A$188,000) over 15 months, gaining ownership of all test results and patents. Initial results from the test work are expected next quarter, positioning Firebird to meet rising demand in the lithium-ion battery sector.

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