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Solis Minerals Ltd (ASX:SLM, TSX-V:SLMN, OTCQB:SLMFF) executive director Matthew Boyes joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss a drone-borne magnetometry survey scheduled for early August at the Guaneros Project in Peru. This survey aims to provide initial geological insights to guide further exploration, identifying areas likely to contain copper mineralisation.

Following promising results, Solis plans to conduct a ground-based induced polarisation (IP) survey, supported by ongoing geochemical sampling and mapping. The company is simultaneously advancing exploration across all four of its projects in Peru.

Boyes highlighted the momentum in the copper portfolio exploration, emphasising the importance of airborne magnetic surveys for initial drilling targets at Guaneros. He mentioned the similarity in target generation expected with the Ilo Este and Chancho Al Palo targets, which have significant magnetic and IP geophysical signatures and surface mineralisation in altered porphyry rocks. The Guaneros project was staked in May and results are eagerly anticipated.

Solis intends to drill the four projects sequentially starting with Chancho Al Palo in December, pending permits. The company focuses on the Coastal Belt, identified as prospective for copper porphyry and plans to continue developing its Peruvian tenements, exploring lithium and copper opportunities across South America.

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Hive Digital Technologies Executive Chairman Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting news about the company's ambitious plans to build a 100-megawatt digital asset mining operation in Paraguay. Following a comprehensive tour of the country and meetings with President Santiago Peña and his senior cabinet ministers, the company has identified Paraguay as a business-friendly environment that aligns with its vision.

Holmes highlighted that this potential project is expected to significantly boost Hive's Bitcoin mining operations, potentially adding up to an additional 6.5 Exahash per second (EH/s). This increase would raise Hive's global mining capacity to 12.1 EH/s, marking a substantial milestone in the company's diversified growth strategy. This expansion supports Hive's commitment to broadening its global footprint, which already includes data center operations in Canada, Sweden, Iceland, and now Paraguay.

In Paraguay, Hive Digital Technologies plans to leverage its extensive experience and expertise in grid balancing and demand response to support ongoing industrial development. By monetizing surplus or under-utilized power assets, the company aims to provide significant economic benefits. Additionally, with energy bills being paid in U.S. dollars, Hive's operations in Paraguay present a unique opportunity for the government. This arrangement ensures stable monthly U.S. dollar income, acting as a strategic currency hedge and contributing to financial stability in the face of a volatile global currency market.

In 2023, electricity exports accounted for approximately 13.2% of Paraguay's total exports. Hive's new operation is poised to enhance this figure further, underscoring the country's growing importance in the global energy and digital asset sectors. The company's commitment to sustainable and innovative energy solutions positions it as a key player in Paraguay's industrial and economic development.

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Itaconix PLC CEO John Shaw takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's half-year trading update and its strategic initiatives for the future.

Shaw highlighted the company’s positive first half, with notable improvements in gross profit margins despite a decline in revenue. He explained, "We had $2.8 million in revenue versus $4 million in the first half of 2023," attributing this to strategic decisions made in March and April aimed at diversifying revenue and increasing profit margins.

Shaw discussed the company's efforts to expand its revenue base, particularly in Europe, with new accounts in the dish detergent, sustainable leather, and mineral processing sectors. He also emphasized the importance of regulatory approvals in South Korea, China, Australia, and New Zealand, which will support global expansion.

Moreover, Shaw introduced two new products: the Itaconix TSI 422, an advanced automatic dish detergent polymer, and TSI ONZ 405, a dry form of polymeric zinc itaconate for odor neutralization in laundry additives.

Shaw said he remains optimistic about the company’s trajectory, maintaining a revenue target of $6 to $6.5 million and a gross profit margin of 36% for the year.

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Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM:ZPHR, OTCQB:ZPHRF) CEO Colin Harrington takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the initial results from the State 36-2R production test.

Harrington detailed the multiple phases of the test, highlighting the well’s strong initial pressures and deliverability. He mentioned experimenting with different choke settings to determine both short-term and long-term productivity. A peak rate of 1,350 BOE per day was achieved, although conservatively choked to avoid impacting liquid rates.

A key takeaway was the significantly higher liquid response, with over 600 barrels of condensate per day and almost no water production, minimizing disposal costs. The high condensate levels positively impact the well's economics and the broader Paradox Play, where the southern acreage shows more liquid-rich potential than previously expected.

Regarding the next steps, Harrington discussed plans for a larger acid job to clean natural fractures and obtain a true picture of the well’s potential, scheduled for early to mid-August. Additionally, Zephyr Energy is preparing for further development of the Paradox Basin asset, exploring industry partnerships to accelerate growth.

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Guardforce AI Co Ltd (NASDAQ:GFAI) chairwoman and CEO Olivia Wang tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the recent expansion of contracts by subsidiary, Beijing Wanjia Security System, with two long-time retail clients.

Wang explained that Beijing Wanjia has been providing retail solutions for 28 years, including CCTV security, alarm system operations, security engineering, installation, and maintenance. It has developed smart retail solutions to enhance store operational efficiency and improve loss prevention.

She discussed how these extended contracts, securing alarm system services for two years and managing over 120,000 channels of video flow, are foundational to Guardforce AI’s emerging AI business. Guardforce AI's market presence in Thailand, mainland China, and Malaysia has enabled it to better understand client needs and implement new AI and robotics solutions.

These developments align with Guardforce AI’s strategy to integrate AI into retail services, enhancing competitiveness and refining solutions in real-world settings. Wang highlighted that these contracts strengthen the company's market position and drive AI technology development and application.

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HeLIX Exploration PLC (AIM:HEX) chairman David Minchin takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through an operational update at the Ingomar Dome project in Montana.

Minchin shared that construction work has commenced, marking a significant milestone after years of planning. The company is building a road and a well pad, with drilling anticipated to start by early August. This operation is part of a two-well Q3 appraisal drilling campaign, focusing on the Clink #1 well at the Ingomar Dome and the Darwin #1 well at the recently acquired Rudyard project.

Minchin highlighted that the Clink #1 well targets a historical site where non-flammable gas was previously found but never tested for helium. The Rudyard project, already a proven helium discovery, will see drilling adjacent to past wells with helium concentrations of up to 1.3%.

Helix Exploration has a combined budget of $4.1 million for these wells, supported by a £7.5 million IPO raise. The chairman emphasised the cost-efficiency and rapid progress in Montana, partly due to local suppliers and the strong management team led by Bo Sears.

The drilling is expected to take 3 to 4 weeks, with significant news flow anticipated throughout this period. Investors should look out for updates on gas shows, wireline results, flow tests, and ultimately, the commercial viability of the discoveries.

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Bluefield Partners managing partner, James Armstrong, discusses the Bluefield Solar Income Fund (LSE:BSIF) executing phase two of its strategic partnership with GLIL with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

Armstrong noted that he partnership with GLIL, one of the largest direct investors in the local authority pension space, is pivotal for Bluefield Solar Income Fund.

Armstrong elaborated on the three-phase partnership, which began before Christmas with the acquisition of Light Source bp assets. Phase two, involves GLIL acquiring 50% of a portfolio initially fully owned by Bluefield Solar Income Fund. Armstrong highlighted this as a key landmark deal that validates Bluefield's net asset value (NAV), creates liquidity, and sets the stage for the final phase: co-developing new solar assets with GLIL.

He detailed that the proceeds from phase two will primarily be used to pay down Bluefield's revolving credit facility, with a portion allocated to developing 17MW of new solar assets. Despite being a small part of their overall 1.5GW development pipeline, these assets mark an important step in their partnership with GLIL.

Armstrong also reiterated Bluefield's confidence in their financial position, announcing a full-year dividend of not less than 8.8 pence per share, supported by high levels of index-linked regulated revenues and a stable asset base.

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Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) Plc chief executive William Holland discusses the company's significant increase in exploration potential offshore Equatorial Guinea with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

Holland shared, "We've increased our prospective resources by 50% and now have a gross mean prospective resource of over 2 TCF of gas." This update follows a detailed analysis of seismic data and an old well on the block, leading to better-defined prospects and reduced risks, particularly for the Barracuda prospect.

The enhanced understanding of the block's potential makes it an attractive opportunity for farm-in partners, with Holland noting that several companies have already shown interest. The next steps involve inviting select companies to review the data and make offers for a farm-in well.

This development underscores Europa Oil & Gas's strategic focus on maximising resource potential and partnering with companies to advance exploration efforts.

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The FTSE 100 was on the back foot in early trades with miners under pressure as China indicated there would be no more major interventions to boost its ailing property market.

The Footsie was down 23 at 8,175 led by copper giants Glencore and Anglo American.

Compass topped the risers as the contract caterer served up a 10.3% jump in revenue in its latest quarter. For the full year, underlying profit growth will be more15% on a constant-currency basis, it added, with all regions doing well.

Online estate agency Rightmove believes 120,000 more rental properties are needed to bring rental price growth back to pre-pandemic levels. Average advertised rents outside of London just hit a new all-time high of £1,314 per calendar month, it added.

Finally, Tesla boss Elon Musk’s latest pronouncement is that the electric car maker will start to use bi-pedal ‘Optimus’ humanoid robots in its factories from as early as next year.

“Genuinely useful humanoid robots” will help in low production for Tesla internal use next year, said the billionaire.

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URA Holdings CEO Bernard Olivier takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through a production and operational update for the Gravelotte emerald mine.

Olivier shared the company's progress over the last 11 weeks, highlighting that it is exceeding its recovery rates and grades. He mentioned that the company is currently achieving a grade of over 30 carats per ton and recovering larger emeralds, including a notable 50-carat emerald.

Olivier also discussed the improvements made in the mining process, including fine-tuning their optical sorter, which now achieves an 80% recovery rate. The current processing rates are between 60 to 70 tonnes per day, and URA Holdings is looking to improve these rates further.

Additionally, Olivier talked about the company's plans for a trial emerald sale with the Bonas Group later this year and its efforts to expand its land around Gravelotte with an additional prospecting license. He also touched on the recent acquisition of a majority stake in Prasinus Exploration, which owns the Curlew Emerald mine in Western Australia.

Bernard concluded with the upcoming milestones for Gravelotte, including the trial sale and ongoing updates on their progress.

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