Proactive - Interviews for investors

Fah Mai Holdings Group Inc (OTC:FMHG) UK head and manager of @whiskybullauctions Jacob Carter speaks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the benefits and strategies of investing in casks.

Carter explained that investing in casks is a promising opportunity due to the strong correlation between age and value. He highlighted that the market for rare and collectable casks is growing, making it an attractive alternative to traditional assets like real estate or stocks. Cask investments offer more liquidity compared to bottles and can provide returns within 3 to 5 years, especially when stored longer to increase value.

Carter also mentioned that cask investments are free of capital gains tax, classifying them as wasting assets with a predictable life of 50 years or less. He described the different types of casks available, including barrels, Hogsheads, Butts, and specialty casks like Madeira drums and Port pipes, each offering unique profiles and market preferences.

Regarding investment strategies, Carter emphasised the importance of considering the desired length of investment and conducting market research to make informed decisions. He also outlined various exit strategies, such as selling to private investors, wholesalers, distilleries, or through auctions.

Additionally, bottling the cask is an option, although it involves duty and VAT calculations. Carter advised investors to consider macroeconomic conditions, such as trade tariffs, which could impact whisky investment returns. He also reminded investors to factor in storage and insurance costs when planning their investments.

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Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF) CEO Paul McGlone joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the company's new partnership with automotive supply giant Valeo and acquisition of Asaphus Vision.

McGlone emphasised the importance of the acquisition for machine learning capabilities, data acquisition, and collaboration benefits, highlighting that it brings deep expertise in AI and machine learning, and is expected to enhance the company’s technology and efficiency.

McGlone elaborated on the enriched data set the acquisition provides, which will improve features like driver identification and phone use monitoring. The collaboration with Valeo is a crucial step forward, he added.

McGlone also discussed the recent announcement of an extended agreement with Caterpillar, which includes a significant upfront payment of US$16.5 million and access to new market segments.

Finally, McGlone provided an updated outlook on Seeing Machines' financial expectations, noting factors affecting EBITDA and the anticipated impact of upcoming regulations on their automotive business. He reassured that the company is focused on achieving its cash breakeven run rate by 2025 despite some volatility in regulatory implementations.

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Oakmount & Partners Ltd managing director Glenn King talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's impressive progress through 2024.

In the first half of the year, Oakmount & Partners transitioned from raising capital for third parties to focusing on building their own assets, achieving a company valuation between £15 to £18 million. King discussed the acquisition of over £4 million in real estate aimed at holiday lettings and traditional buy-to-lets, reflecting the company's robust property portfolio expansion.

King highlighted the company's ambitious five-year plan to raise £50 million, primarily for green technologies and transformative industries. Despite regulatory caps on fundraising, Oakmount & Partners is halfway to its goal, strategically acquiring distressed properties and considering investments in companies like Biosus for green technology exposure.

Additionally, King mentioned the launch of Oakmount's product offerings on an FCA-regulated platform, targeting high-net-worth individuals and wealth managers. The company is also pursuing a commercial brokerage license to become a full-service institution, with a focus on maximising shareholder returns and preparing for a potential IPO or private acquisition in the coming years.

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Mako Gold Ltd (ASX: MKG) managing director Peter Ledwidge joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss a scout drilling campaign at the Tchaga North Prospect within its 90%-owned Napié Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming at three high-grade zones identified through recent mapping and trenching.

The initial 1,500-metre reverse circulation (RC) drilling program targets the Discovery Zone, Double Zone and Deep Artisanal Site, focusing on east-west structures with high-grade gold potential. This campaign represents the first drilling effort in these zones.

A drill-for-equity agreement with Geodrill allows Mako to pay up to 50% of drilling costs in shares, effectively reducing cash expenditure. This agreement aims to maximise drilling metres while conserving cash resources.

Ledwidge highlighted that this drilling could unlock significant gold zones, contributing to the existing 868,000-ounce gold resource. He expressed confidence in Geodrill’s quality and their ongoing partnership.

The Geodrill agreement includes an escrow period for issued shares and a flexible payment structure, supporting Mako’s drilling objectives and potential for increased shareholding by Geodrill.

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Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX:ARV) executive director George Ventouras sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss results of a soil reconnaissance program following rock chip sampling at the Osborne joint venture (JV) project in Western Australia. Results suggest a significant envelope of lithium resources along the Osborne South trends, with a strike length of approximately 4 kilometres and a width up to 1.3 kilometres. Peak lithium-in-soil results reached 712 parts per million (ppm) lithium oxide (Li2O), with multiple samples exceeding 300 ppm. Artemis is exploring Osborne in a JV with Greentech Metals Ltd, holding 49% and 51% stakes respectively.

Heritage clearance at the Mt Marie lithium and Lulu Creek gold prospects was completed on schedule and within budget. Ventouras noted the continued high-grade mineralisation in the Osborne South trends, which could indicate a large lithium resource envelope. The company plans heritage surveys over drill targets at Osborne and discussions with drilling companies for exploration at Lulu Creek and Mt Marie.

Previous rock chip samples from Mt Marie showed up to 4.67% lithium while Lulu Creek drilling intercepts included 1 metre at 4.89 g/t gold and 12.7 g/t silver from 24 metres, and 1 metre at 1.15 g/t gold from 9 metres. Lulu Creek is also supported by a co-funding drilling grant from the government, lowering exploration costs.

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Solis Minerals Ltd (ASX:SLM, TSX-V:SLMN, OTCQB:SLMFF) executive director Matthew Boyes sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss a first-pass geochemical program at the Cinto Project in Peru, targeting high-grade copper.

The company secured an access deal with the Carumbraya community, facilitating drill exploration. The next phase involves systematic mapping and sampling of copper mineralisation.

Surface grab samples from Cinto revealed copper content up to 7.14% with mineralisation spread over a 200-metre by 100-metre area in historical workings. The site features a 100-metre-wide exposed area with significant copper oxide mineralisation.

The project is located near the regional Incapuquio fault system, close to the massive Toquepala porphyry system. The geochemical and base metal profiles of Cinto samples resemble the Toquepala deposit, suggesting similar porphyry-style mineralisation.

Solis is now using a drone magnetometer and conducting further geological mapping to guide drill permitting. Boyes discussed the geochemical findings, noting the similarity to Toquepala's mineralisation and the potential proximity to a large porphyry system.

The company plans to start geophysical programs and detailed mapping, applying for drill permits soon. Boyes highlighted the underexplored nature of their Peruvian assets and mentioned ongoing drill target preparations at Ilo Este and Chancho al Palo.

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Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC) managing director Paul Anderson joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss significant growth in sales of its medical devices, Striate+™ and Remplir™, achieving record revenue for the June 24 Quarter and for FY24.

Anderson highlighted the company’s strong performance with a robust distribution network and increasing product adoption positioning Orthocell as a key global player. Striate+ is used for dental bone regeneration and Remplir for peripheral nerve repair, targeting a combined global market of approximately US$3 billion. Orthocell aims to capture a 20% market share for each product, projecting significant recurring revenue.

Striate+ is distributed by BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc., while Remplir is distributed by Device Technologies across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The company's strategic partnerships have led to substantial revenue increases, with Q4 FY24 revenue at $1.84 million, a 14.41% increase from Q3 FY24. Annual revenue for FY24 is projected at $6.72 million, a 30.40% rise from FY23. Striate+ is available in the US, Europe/UK, Australia and New Zealand while Remplir is sold in Australia and New Zealand.

Orthocell is preparing to expand into new markets, with a regulatory strategy to support this. The company recently completed all nerve repair surgeries in the Remplir US Market Authorisation Study, with top-line results expected in Q4 CY24.

Orthocell plans to submit its US 510(K) market authorisation application by the end of Q4 CY24. The company has a strong cash position of $20.6 million, supporting its growth and expansion strategy.

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Sonoro Gold Corp Chairman John Darch joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a recent letter to shareholders in which he provides several key company updates. A primary focus of the letter is the new regime in Mexico, which appears to be taking a different approach to mining compared to previous administrations. While Mexico’s mining sector has been unsettled by the former president’s proposed constitutional amendment to ban open-pit mining, the incoming Sheinbaum administration is expected to adopt a more favorable stance towards the extractive industry.

Darch referenced a recent article by industry analyst Fernando Mares of Mexico Business, which highlighted the positive reception of moderates Marcelo Ebrard and Alicia Bárcena being appointed to lead the Ministry of Economy and SEMARNAT, respectively. This shift is anticipated to bring more clarity to the mining sector over the next few months, offering insights into how Mexico’s new political landscape will impact mining development. Sonoro Gold Corp’s Cerro Caliche concessions are owned by the company, and any proposed ban on new open-pit concessions is unlikely to affect the future expansion of the project’s resource.

Darch also shared updates from the company’s 2023 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), which estimated that the Cerro Caliche project’s current resources could potentially support an initial nine-year open-pit heap leach mining operation. The PEA used a base gold price of $1,800 per ounce, but with gold prices reaching an all-time high of $2,450 per ounce in May 2024, the project’s potential economics have significantly improved. The project has a Pre-Tax Net Present Value (NPV5) of $116.8 million with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 85%. Using a gold price of $2,400 per ounce, an internal review estimates that the project’s Pre-Tax NPV5 increases to $203.7 million with an IRR of 129%.

These updates underscore Sonoro Gold Corp’s strategic positioning and the robust potential of the Cerro Caliche project amid evolving regulatory and market conditions.

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Pulsar Helium Inc CEO Thomas Abraham-James joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company's progress and future plans. Pulsar Helium, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker PLSR and on the OTC market as PSRHF, has been actively developing its helium project in Minnesota since its IPO in August of the previous year.

The company is capitalizing on an initial discovery by mineral explorers, which identified gas with high helium content while searching for nickel. Pulsar's drilling efforts have confirmed helium concentrations of up to 14.5%, significantly above the economic interest threshold of 0.3%. Recent activities included drilling in February and testing in May, which verified the presence of helium with no associated water and favorable flow rates.

Looking ahead, the company plans to update its resource estimates, conduct deeper drilling, and perform lateral drilling to identify additional gas zones. Pulsar Helium is also planning a preliminary economic assessment to further outline the project's potential. Abraham-James emphasized the critical applications of helium in high-tech industries such as space launches, MRI scanners, and semiconductors, particularly noting the global shortage exacerbated by declining U.S. output.

Pulsar's project in the USA positions it favorably to meet this demand with a domestic source of helium, ensuring a stable supply for these essential industries.

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Sono Group Managing Director George O’Leary joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's strategic focus on integrating solar technology into commercial vehicles, particularly their flagship product, the Solar Bus Kit. This innovative product underscores the company's commitment to the concept of "solar essence," utilizing efficient, scalable, and low-cost solar photovoltaic (PV) panels.

Sono Group's business model is primarily B2B, targeting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), bus manufacturers, and bus suppliers. Recent funding will sustain the company through June 2025, enabling them to concentrate on enhancing personnel, product development, and maintaining transparency.

O'Leary highlighted the company's ambitious vision for the next three to five years, which aims to create a world free from fossil fuels by installing solar technology on all commercial vehicles globally. Sono Group plans to expand its solar solutions across various types of buses, whether diesel or electric. Furthermore, the company intends to move to a major stock exchange to enhance shareholder value, following their recent listing on the OTCQB market.

This forward-thinking approach not only aligns with global sustainability goals but also positions Sono Group at the forefront of the solar technology integration in the commercial vehicle sector, driving innovation and fostering a greener future.

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