Proactive - Interviews for investors

Latitude 66 managing director Grant Coyle speaks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion after the company listed on the ASX following its reverse takeover of DiscovEx Resources.

Coyle shared insights into Latitude 66’s portfolio, which includes valuable assets in both Finland and Australia. He highlighted the flagship project, the KSB project in Northern Finland, with a defined resource of 650,000 oz of gold and 5,800 tonnes of cobalt.

Coyle explained the significance of cobalt, noting its importance as a strategic mineral under the EU’s Critical Materials Act. He also discussed the potential for Latitude 66’s assets to provide substantial geopolitical and supply chain benefits, especially given Finland’s status as the largest producer of cobalt outside China.

The company's focus will be on exploration and drilling activities in Finland, with plans for a resource upgrade and a prepaid mobility study by the end of the year.

"We've got now a really great portfolio of valued assets. We have a clear focus in Finland but we thing we'll be able to unlock some value in the Australian assets as well," Coyle said.

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Digbee Limited founder and CEO Jamie Strauss speaks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the impact of its ESG assessment on Phoenix Copper Ltd.

Joined by Cathy Evans, ESG committee chair, and Lenie Wilkie, ESG program lead at Phoenix Copper, the discussion delved into how the Digbee assessment has influenced their strategic direction and stakeholder engagement.

Wilkie highlighted, "The Digbee assessment hasn't been just about checking the right boxes, but about explaining how our company culture is focused on environmental stewardship and social responsibility." This assessment has been instrumental in shaping their internal protocols and driving ESG targets, which are crucial for investors and stakeholders.

Evans elaborated on their future goals, emphasising the development of internal structures for auditing and the potential for linking KPIs to remuneration. This approach aims to practically reward employees contributing to their long-term strategic objectives.

Strauss noted the increasing importance of sustainability in investment decisions, citing a Deloitte report indicating that 80% of professional investors incorporate sustainability into their mandates. He stressed the importance of transparency and community relations in gaining trust and confidence from investors and stakeholders.

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AJN Resources Inc (CSE:AJN) CEO Klaus Eckhof takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through initial results from the recent drilling program at the Manono Northeast project in the DRC.

Eckhof shared that the drilling program, which began six months ago, had faced and overcome logistical and permitting challenges. The results from the drilling have shown the presence of thick and contiguous pegmatites and lithium minerals were observed.

Eckhof mentioned, “We think we are onto something there,” and highlighted that the first results are expected in four to six weeks. Based on these results, AJN Resources will decide whether to exercise the option and continue drilling, potentially going deeper into the fresh rock to uncover more significant findings.

With the occurrence of spodumene, a form of lithium ore, the company plans to drill deeper below the weathered zone. Eckhof compared the project's settings to the nearby Manono project, indicating a potential for significant lithium deposits.

As they move past the due diligence phase, the upcoming results will determine the project's future steps. “If you have 50 or 80-meter intercepts at 1% plus lithium, then we certainly will look at that,” said Eckhof. He also noted the company's interest in exploring other metals and projects within the DRC.

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Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC CEO Simon Deacon takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's trading update for the six months ending May 2024.

Deacon shared that the company achieved a positive EBITDA, contrasting with a £500,000 EBITDA loss in H1 2023. He emphasised that the comprehensive group loss for the period more than halved to £335,000 from £810,000 in the previous year.

Revenue increased by approximately 19.3%, reaching £5.2 million, compared to £4.4 million last year. Additionally, the gross profit margin grew by about 15%, now at 26.6% against last year’s 23.4%.

Deacon attributed this improvement to a clear strategy focusing on controlled environment agriculture, passive fire protection, and contract electronics manufacturing.

Highlighting key achievements, Deacon mentioned the distribution agreement with AgriLogiq in South Africa and the acquisitions of Tomtech UK Ltd and the SensorGROW project, which received a grant from The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in collaboration with Dyson Farming. These strategic moves have bolstered revenue growth and expanded the company's footprint in critical markets.

For more detailed insights and future projections, including growth opportunities in the controlled environment agriculture and passive fire protection sectors, tune in to the full interview.

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ETC Group CEO Tim Bevan talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the imminent launch of Ethereum ETFs in the US.

Bevan explains the recent policy shifts in the US, the anticipated timeline for Ethereum ETF approvals, and the potential market impacts. He discusses the forecasted inflows, with estimates ranging from $1.5 to $20 billion in the first year. Bevan emphasised Ethereum's sensitivity to global ETP flows and predicted a significant short-term price reaction.

Bevan also compared the investment case for Ethereum ETFs with Bitcoin ETFs, highlighting Ethereum's role in the evolving Web3 landscape and its potential to drive new research and investor interest. He touched on the launch of ETC Group's Web3 ETF in Europe and the implications of new crypto ETF applications, including Solana, in the US.

Bevan further discussed the potential development of indexed crypto products in the US and the advantages of staking return products available in Europe.

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Coinsilium Group Limited CEO Eddy Travia and chief financial officer Ben Proffitt talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s significant progress and achievements over the past year.

Proffitt provided a detailed overview of the company's financial recovery in 2023. After a challenging 2022, where they faced £1.3m in impairments and an overall loss of £2m, the company reported a much improved £660,000 loss in 2023. This recovery was driven by rising cryptocurrency prices and a lean operational strategy.

Proffitt highlighted that Coinsilium ended the year with around £300,000 in cash and £500,000 in crypto reserves, bolstered by a recent raising of nearly £500,000.

Travia discussed Coinsilium's operational strides, including the acquisition of Web3 advisory services business Tokenomi and collaborations with various Web3 projects. Notable investments include Silta Finance, Yellow Network, and SSV Network. He also announced a new partnership with Liteflow and a fresh investment in Otomato, emphasising the potential for automation in the blockchain space.

Travia shared insights into the strategic importance of the recent deals and the positive impact of rising crypto prices on the company’s outlook for 2024. He expressed optimism about the sector's future, particularly in fostering new Web3 innovations.

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TNR Gold executive chairman Kirill Klip talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about significant developments in the Los Azules copper project in Argentina, in which TNR holds a 0.4% net smelter returns royalty.

Klip highlighted the recent $70 million financing round led by McEwen Copper, with Rob McEwen himself investing $5 million and McEwen Mining contributing another $14 million. This financing follows previous substantial investments by Rob McEwen, Rio Tinto, and Stellantis.

Klip emphasised the importance of the project reaching a bankable feasibility study, expected in the first quarter of next year. The recent political changes in Argentina, with new pro-reform measures, are anticipated to benefit the project by reducing red tape and providing tax cuts.

Additionally, Kirill mentioned an update from Fundamental Research Corporation that reiterated a buy rating for TNR Gold and increased its target price. This is based on the ongoing positive developments in the Los Azules project and the favourable business environment in Argentina.

Klip also discussed potential valuations for TNR Gold's NSR royalty from Los Azules, comparing it to similar deals in the industry and highlighting the project's potential to generate significant royalty revenue.

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hVIVO PLC chief executive Yamin 'Mo' Khan joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of recent developments, including a change of address, the upcoming capital markets day, and new major contracts.

Khan shared that hVIVO has moved to a new facility at Canary Wharf, now home to the world's largest human challenge trial unit. The capital markets day, set for July 17th, will feature a trading update and tours of the new laboratory and quarantine facilities.

Khan also highlighted hVIVO's largest field study contract to date, a Phase 2b influenza trial with a US-based company. This trial will enrol up to 1,000 healthy volunteers in both the US and UK, with significant revenue expected in 2025. Differentiating between field studies and human challenge trials, Khan explained that the former allows volunteers to go home post-vaccination, unlike the quarantine requirement of challenge trials.

In discussing service diversification, Khan noted the expansion of laboratory services and new ventures into patient recruitment and consulting services. Additionally, hVIVO plans to convert its former corporate office into an expanded outpatient unit by early Q4, enhancing its capacity for screening and field trials.

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Mercia Asset Management PLC CEO Dr Mark Payton joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with more on the company's strong full-year 2024 performance amidst market volatility, high inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty. Despite these challenges, Mercia reported record organic growth in assets under management. Payton attributed this success to a dedicated team and strategic focus on diversified asset management, including venture capital, private equity, and debt.

During the interview, Payton highlighted Mercia's strong financial performance, including growth in revenue, EBITDA, and its proposed final dividend. He noted that Mercia has successfully secured substantial funds inflows from various sources, including institutional investors, the British Business Bank, and retail sectors.

"Over 90% of our investments are outside of London, demonstrating our commitment to regional growth," said Payton. He also emphasised Mercia's strategic acquisitions and expansion into real assets, such as social housing and infrastructure projects, as key factors driving their success.

Looking ahead, Payton shared ambitious goals for the next three years, including doubling EBITDA and raising assets under management to £3 billion.

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True North Copper Ltd (ASX: TNC) has initiated mining operations at the Wallace North deposit in north Queensland. The activities include clearing and blast hole drilling. Wallace North is part of the Cloncurry Copper Project (CCP) and one of four open-pit deposits within the CCP. It has an ore reserve of 700,000 tonnes (probable) with a grade of 1.01% copper and 0.46 g/t gold, containing 6,800 tonnes of copper and 10,000 ounces of gold.

TNC will utilise dry hire equipment operated by its personnel, with most of the equipment already on site. Dewatering of the pit is progressing well, ensuring that all blast hole drilling will be conducted in dry conditions. The recruitment process for the operations team is nearing completion, with a technical team prepared for the commencement of mining.

Bevan Jones, the newly appointed managing director of True North Copper, stated that starting mining at Wallace North is a significant milestone towards restarting copper production at CCP. He acknowledged the team's efforts in achieving this goal and highlighted that the CCP was projected to generate approximately $200 million in free cash flow over its 4.6-year initial mine life. The revenue will be reinvested to explore further opportunities to expand the reserve inventory.

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