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Elixir Energy Ltd managing director Neil Young joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to provide an update on the Daydream-2 program within its wholly-owned Grandis Project in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.

The company is in the final stages of preparing for the stimulation and testing of the Daydream-2 well. The upcoming weekend will involve milling out the plug set above the Lorelle Sandstone, followed by immediate post-stimulation flow testing. Due to the depth and high pressure of the well, additional health, safety, and environmental (HSE) inspections have been conducted.

A Coil Tubing Unit (CTU), recently imported from New Zealand, has been function tested in cooperation with a neighbouring operator and is ready for use. The wellhead manifold and “Christmas Tree” valves have been pressure tested and are fully functional. Over 815,000 pounds of proppant and micro-proppant are being transported to the site for the five remaining stimulation stages following the Lorelle flow test.

A 32-person camp has been established at the wellsite to reduce driving risks. Elixir plans to announce the results of the Lorelle Sandstone test by the end of next week, with further stimulation to follow.

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Sarytogan Graphite Ltd managing director Sean Gregory joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss a share subscription agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for a placement of A$5M.

The EBRD, a multilateral bank promoting private sector development in 36 economies, has invested over €200 billion in more than 7100 projects, with 80% directed towards private companies.

Gregory views the investment as an endorsement of Sarytogan’s governance and the quality of its graphite project in Kazakhstan.

EBRD’s Director for Natural Resources, Natalia Lacorzana, highlighted the project’s potential to become a responsibly mined source of battery-grade graphite, supporting the transition to a green economy and the wider adoption of electric vehicles.

The funds will advance the Sarytogan Graphite Project, with the pre-feasibility study expected to be complete by September. Sarytogan will also retain control over Ushtogan LLP until a definitive feasibility study is completed. The agreement includes a Project Support Agreement granting EBRD the right to nominate a director to Sarytogan’s board and requiring regular reporting on environmental and governance matters.

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GinsGlobal Index Funds CEO Anthony Ginsberg speaks with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the HAN-GINS Tech Megatrend Equal Weight UCITS ETF (LSE:ITEK).

Ginsberg discussed the benefits of an equal-weighted approach, which helps mitigate volatility by diversifying holdings. With 120 holdings spread across eight sub-themes, including robotics, AI, cybersecurity, and digital media, the ETF provides broad exposure to tech megatrends.

Ginsberg highlighted the growth of AI spending, projected to reach over $2.5 trillion, and its symbiotic relationship with cloud computing. He explained how equal weighting reduces exposure to megacaps, contrasting with indices like the Nasdaq, where top holdings dominate. This strategy allows the ETF to benefit from mid-cap and large-cap growth, especially in sectors like cybersecurity and digital media.

Discussing global benchmarks, Ginsberg noted significant holdings in Asia and Europe, emphasising robotics and digital media as key growth areas. The interview also touched on the impact of AI and cloud adoption on industries like banking, healthcare, and insurance. Ginsberg expects positive performance as interest rate cuts could favour mid and large-cap tech stocks.

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Alkane Resources Ltd (ASX:ALK) managing director Nic Earner joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to talk about encouraging results from a drilling program at the Rockley Project in Central West New South Wales.

The company completed seven scout slimline RC drill holes, targeting multi-element and multi-point soil and rock chip geochemical anomalies and historical workings. Six out of seven drill holes intersected copper-zinc-lead-silver skarn mineralisation while mapping and rock chip sampling returned significant copper, zinc and lead grades at Apsley, Belmore East and Red Hill prospects as well as the new Stewarts Prospect.

Earner says the company is hoping to uncover a large VMS or skarn copper-gold system and multi-million ounce deposit like others in the region. The company is well-funded and says the Rockley program is not cash intensive.

Alkane is planning further target generative exploration across the next 12 months. This includes mapping, rock chip sampling and soil sampling as well as additional scout drilling planned for Stewarts, Red Hill and Cow Flat South, along with testing ground EM plates generated at Belmore East and Red Hill South.

Earner discussed Alkane’s recent share price movement after it experienced massive volumes of trade over the past seven days.

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Asian Battery Metals PLC (ASX:AZ9) managing director Gan-Ochir Zunduisuren sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss newly identified exploration targets at the Yambat Copper-Nickel Project in Mongolia.

The company has identified four new targets through an ongoing regional reconnaissance and exploration program. At the Oval Prospect, it has identified a new outcrop of mineralised gabbro in the South Zone. Exploration also revealed an expansion of the nickel-copper mineralised gabbro at the North Oval area, suggesting a significant northwest extension of primary mineralisation.

A new copper-gold mineralisation style has also been discovered at Copper Ridge, 7 kilometres north of the Oval. This discovery features a 30-metre-wide by 400-metre-long zone of silicified, magnetite-altered andesite with significant disseminated chalcopyrite mineralisation. Assay results from rock chip sampling at Copper Ridge yielded maximum values of 0.29 ppm gold, 0.4% copper and over 15% iron.

The company says the program, which included mapping, surface geophysical studies, and soil and rock sampling, has significantly advanced geological knowledge in the emerging copper and nickel exploration district.

It has plans for detailed geophysical studies and scout drilling to identify new regional targets.

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Century Lithium Corp CEO Bill Willoughby tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the successful addition of a lithium carbonate stage at the company's pilot plant in Nevada.

Willoughby said this significant milestone marks a leap forward in Century Lithium's operations. Over the past three years, the company has shipped lithium chloride concentrate to Canada for processing into lithium carbonate. With the latest development, Century Lithium achieved this process on-site, producing 20 kilograms of high-purity lithium carbonate.

Willoughby highlighted that this achievement is a crucial step in demonstrating Century Lithium's ability to create a finished lithium product directly at its pilot plant. The process was developed in collaboration with Hard Grove engineers and constructors. Furthermore, Willoughby emphasized the potential benefits of eliminating the need for downstream processing, which could make Century Lithium more competitive in the lithium market.

The pilot plant's success also aligns with the recommendations from a recent feasibility study, showcasing the company's capability to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Angel Island mine. This progress not only advances the project's engineering but also strengthens the permitting process and opens doors for potential funding and grants.

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Giyani Metals Corp (TSX-V:EMM, OTC:CATPF) president and CEO Danny Keating takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the latest developments at the company's K.Hill manganese project in Botswana. Keating provided an update on the progress at the demonstration plant site, where they are installing nine process module skids. Currently, seven out of the nine skids have been installed, which marks significant progress since the last update.

"We're up to seven now, so that's five more than when we updated everyone before," said Keating. The plant is being built in reverse order, starting from the crystallisation section and moving towards the ore and milling sections. As the installation progresses, they are concurrently working on complex piping and instrumentation, aiming for early commissioning parts of the process.

Keating also discussed the recent completion of an infill drilling program at K.Hill, aimed at converting indicated resources into the measured category for the first five years of production. This is a crucial step for de-risking the project and securing financing. "We've done about 3000 meters of drilling to ensure a measured resource for the initial project phase," Keating explained.

Additionally, Giyani Metals has secured the surface rights to approximately 1,000 hectares of land, including rights to an adjacent solar farm. This milestone supports their commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of their operations.

The company is targeting the commissioning of the demonstration plant in the fourth quarter of the year, with the team working tirelessly to meet this goal. Investors should keep an eye out for further updates on the demonstration plant and the progress on mining licenses.

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GraphEnergyTech CEO Dr Thomas Baumeler takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the potential for the company's high-conductivity graphene electrodes.

GraphEnergyTech, a Frontier IP Group PLC (AIM:FIPP) portfolio company, has raised £1 million through its first external equity funding round led by Aramco Ventures. Baumeler discussed how this funding reflects confidence in the company's potential rather than just its technology. The funds will be used to acquire independent equipment, upscale production, and further develop their cutting-edge graphene-based electrodes.

Baumeler highlighted that GraphEnergyTech's nonmetallic electrodes are significantly cheaper and more sustainable than traditional metallic alternatives like silver. This innovation aims to address the impending shortage of silver used in solar panels by 2050, emphasising the urgent need for sustainable alternatives.

GraphEnergyTech is focusing on solar applications initially but sees vast potential in other areas such as batteries and printed electronics. Baumeler shared that the company has already garnered interest from major solar manufacturers and emerging startups, underscoring the market's enthusiasm for their technology.

"We want to replace metallic electrodes, especially in solar, but also in batteries and printed electronics over time," said Baumeler.

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AuAg Funds CEO Eric Strand discusses the current trends in the gold and silver markets with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

Strand highlighted how recent market turmoil, such as the Yen carry trade unwinding and shifts in US employment numbers, have impacted precious metals. He emphasised the stability of gold despite minor downturns and predicted a strong momentum for gold as US interest rates are expected to lower.

Strand also highlighted significant buying activity from Asian markets, particularly China and India, alongside central banks' record purchases. He noted that the highest first half-year ever for central bank gold buying could signal another record year in 2024. Regarding silver, Strand pointed out its strong performance, driven by industrial demand and usage in solar power, despite recent volatility.

Strand shared insights on the performance of AuAg Funds' ETFs, stating that the silver mining ETF has outperformed both the gold mining ETF and the commodity itself. He attributed this success to stable precious metal prices and lower mining costs, which are expected to result in better margins and returns for mining stocks.

"Silver will catch up really fast when the market stabilises," said Strand.

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Botala Energy Ltd (ASX:BTE) CEO Kris Martinick sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to talk its capital raise plans and recent results from the Serowe Coal Bed Methane Project in Botswana.

The company plans to raise up to $1.5 million to support the development of the project and to secure strategic development partners. It has received firm commitments to raise approximately $850,000 through a two-tranche placement, with plans to conduct a share purchase plan to raise up to an additional $650,000.

Gas analysis conducted at Botala’s Serowe Coal Bed Methane Project showed a high methane content, with readings up to 94%. The analysis also detected iso-butane, which can enhance the gas's energy content. Impurities were found to be minimal, with low CO2 levels, trace amounts of hydrogen sulphide and no sulphur dioxide present.

Gas desorption testing for the second phase has been completed, showing gas concentrations exceeding the target of 2.4cc/g, reaching up to 2.91cc/g. This phase will progress to a crush test, expected to further increase the desorption rate. The overall gas quality is predominantly methane with some iso-butane and low impurities, simplifying processing and reducing development costs.

Martinick is impressed with the results that indicate a strong potential to surpass the target rate of 2.4cc/g used in previous resource certifications and feasibility studies, comparing favourably with commercial gas fields in Queensland. This progress is a positive indicator for the project's advancement towards development.

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