Proactive - Interviews for investors

Sarytogan Graphite Ltd (ASX: SGA) managing director Sean Gregory joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss the exceptional endurance demonstrated in its lithium-ion batteries using Sarytogan Uncoated Spherical Purified Graphite (USPG). The coin-cell batteries have undergone more than 140 charge-discharge cycles, retaining 97.3% capacity after 100 cycles. This suggests the potential for up to 1,000 cycles before reaching the 80% capacity threshold.

Initial tests on Coated Spherical Purified Graphite (CSPG) batteries will be reported shortly. These results are crucial inputs for the pre-feasibility study, scheduled for completion in Q3 2024.

Sarytogan’s graphite anodes benefit from highly crystalline graphite, enhancing lithium-ion intercalation. The USPG batteries, developed with an American technology partner, outperform many synthetic graphite products. The CSPG, produced by surface coating USPG, aims to further improve performance.

Finally, Gregory talks about the associated costs, which are low and will be reported in the coming pre-feasibility study.

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Carnavale Resources Ltd (ASX:CAV) CEO Humphrey Hale sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson following positive results from its latest aircore drilling program at the Kookynie Gold Project in Western Australia. The company drilled 72 holes totalling 4,192 metres, discovering a new gold zone, Valiant, over a 250-metre strike length, which remains open for further exploration. Additionally, the Tiptoe prospect was extended by 200 metres to the north-northwest.

Hale stated that the program successfully expanded the mineralisation envelope from Valiant, south of McTavish East, to the northwest of Tiptoe, providing new targets for reverse circulation (RC) drilling. Carnavale plans to follow up on several high-priority anomalies at Kookynie in future exploration efforts.

The company anticipates releasing a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) and associated mining evaluation for the Swiftsure and McTavish East prospects in June.

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Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) chief medical officer Dr Andreas Muehler discusses Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to mark World IBD Day on May 19.

Muehler explained that IBD encompasses Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, characterised by an immune response triggered by the interaction between gut bacteria and the immune system, leading to bowel wall damage and ulcerations. This condition affects 1-2% of the population, presenting significant social challenges due to symptoms like diarrhoea and abdominal pain, which can limit social and professional activities.

Currently, IBD is managed with immunosuppressive drugs, which, while effective, increase susceptibility to infections and other autoimmune diseases and often show immunosuppression. Dr Muehler highlighted the need for treatments that do not suppress the immune system. Immunic Inc. has been exploring new therapies, including a drug that strengthens the bowel barrier.

A recent phase two trial with Vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838) in ulcerative colitis showed promising results in maintaining remission. This drug, primarily tested in multiple sclerosis, is part of a class not previously tested in large IBD trials.

Another promising drug, IMU-856, aims to regenerate the bowel barrier, preventing harmful interactions between gut bacteria and the immune system without immunosuppression. This drug has shown positive results in animal experiments as well as in healthy volunteers and celiac disease trials. Immunic currently evaluates potential testing of IMU-856 in IBD.

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Guardforce AI chairwoman and CEO Olivia Wang joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion following the launch of its LinguaBot solution in Thailand with an event in Bangkok. This initiative is part of a collaboration with iApp that began in late 2023. The LinguaBots are designed to interact with customers in various settings such as hospitals, banks, and shops, providing information and assistance.

Wang noted the success of the event, with over 50 customers attending and showing significant interest in Guardforce AI's solutions. Besides LinguaBots, the company introduced two other solutions: 'Barism,' aimed at bar management to help with reservations and orders, and another AI-based customised solution for events, enhancing customer engagement and interaction called 'Wish Note.'

Looking forward, Wang said Guardforce AI plans to expand its services in 2024 by leveraging open-source AI technologies, including GPT, to enhance its offerings in the retail and air travel sectors. The company has been operating robots as a service for over four years and aims to transform its services with these new technological advancements.

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Tom Bailey, head of research at HANetf, discussed the impact of AI on the commodities market. He noted that since 2023, AI has significantly influenced market investment, especially through big tech companies like Microsoft.

Bailey highlighted that AI's increasing energy demand, especially for AI data centres, necessitates a shift towards more robust power generation methods, including nuclear energy. He pointed out that nuclear energy is seen as a sustainable solution due to its low carbon emissions.

Bailey discussed the growing demand for commodities such as uranium and copper. He explained that AI data centres and the broader energy transition, including electric vehicles and renewable energy, drive this demand.

HANetf has developed ETFs focused on uranium and copper miners, through which investors can leverage these trends. Th broader Uranium Miners ETF, launched two years ago, includes major and minor players, while a more recent Junior Uranium Miners ETF focuses on smaller companies.

Additionally, the Copper Miners ESG ETF, which emphasises pure-play copper mining and includes an ESG screening element, has performed well.

Bailey concluded by noting the strong performance of these ETFs, with the Copper Miners ESG ETF up 35% year-to-date and the broad Uranium Miners ETF up 15%. He expressed optimism about the ongoing commodity supercycle driven by various factors, including the energy transition and industrial policy shifts.

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ARway.ai Chief Product Officer Shadnam Khan joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two new strategic partnerships with Ershad Technologies and Walkk.

Ershad Technologies, based in Saudi Arabia, is a technology agency specializing in advanced augmented reality (AR) technologies. They focus on delivering immersive AR experiences on mobile platforms, providing comprehensive implementation services aimed at improving visitor experiences and enhancing marketing solutions through the strategic use of AR technology.

Walkk, a 3D and AR-focused technology startup based in Oman, has joined ARway as a developer. Walkk is set to develop and deploy an indoor navigation app for the Comex 2024 Global Technology Show, taking place from May 27-30 in Oman. The partnership aims to showcase the capabilities of Walkk and ARway to secure new projects in the Oman market.

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Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) CEO Marshall Abbott discusses the first horizontal well at the company's Tapir project in Columbia after it spud the CNB HZ-1 well.

Abbott said the successful spudding of the well followed extensive planning and reservoir simulations that have been carried out over the past year. The company has leveraged expertise amounting to 400 horizontal wells of experience.

He said the horizontal drilling is expected to be transformative as it will expose 550 meters of the reservoir, significantly more than the 15 feet exposed by vertical wells, thus enhancing oil recovery with less effort and reducing water intrusion.

The initial horizontal well, followed by a vertical water disposal well, is part of a strategy to potentially drill up to ten horizontal wells. Production is anticipated to begin in early June, with gradual increases to prevent sand production. Arrow has dedicated disposal wells for water production and plans to produce clean oil with multiple buyers lined up, expecting favourable netbacks due to a $15 discount to Brent and a 12% royalty rate.

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Quetzal Copper CEO Matthew Badiali joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the results of the due diligence surface rock sampling campaign and geophysical survey at the Cristinas Project in Chihuahua, Mexico. The Cristinas Project includes a historic copper mine that operated in the 1950s on shallow copper oxide mineralization.

This project features a 1,250-meter-long zone of copper mineralization traced through rock chips on the surface and 12 historical drill holes. The copper mineralization is open along strike and at depth, with significant expansion potential highlighted by limited geophysical surveys.

As part of the due diligence of the Cristinas Project, Quetzal collected 18 rock chip samples across prospective target areas around the historic Cristinas Mine. The surface rock sampling results showed copper values ranging from 0.1% to 7.0%, primarily in copper oxides. Notably, only four of the samples returned less than 1.0% copper, with the highest grade of 7.0% copper coming from a narrow vein located 1,550 meters northwest of the historic Cristinas mine workings.

The team identified one vein with sufficient exposure to collect multiple samples across its width within the historical mine area. This sampling resulted in a 3.8-meter true width based on the mapped geometry of the vein, grading 2.42% copper and 162 g/t silver.

Quetzal is preparing to commence a drill program at the Cristinas Project in May. The company plans to undertake a 1,500-3,000 meter initial drill program, which will include downhole EM surveying to refine geophysical targets.

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Condor Gold CEO Mark Child joined Steve Darling from Proactive to offer a detailed update on the La India project in Nicaragua. The company holds full ownership of the project, which boasts 2.4 million ounces of high-grade gold, evenly distributed between open-pit and underground resources. Notably, about half of the resource is categorized as indicated, with the open-pit section carrying a probable mineral reserve of over 600,000 ounces.

With a vast land package spanning 580 km², Condor Gold sees significant exploration potential. The project is poised for development, having secured necessary permits, purchased surface rights, and completed preliminary site clearing. Moreover, the current surge in gold prices, far exceeding the $1,600 per ounce utilized in the feasibility study, enhances the project's value, potentially leading to substantial increases in EBITDA and NPV.

Highlighting its strategic initiatives, Condor Gold is divesting some assets, with eight companies under NDA and three site visits already conducted. Advanced discussions are ongoing with a gold producer and two other interested parties, aimed at bringing in an adept mine builder to maximize shareholder value and benefit the local community.

Moreover, Condor Gold underscores its dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. The company is deeply engaged with the community, undertaking initiatives such as water purification projects and programs for youth and the elderly, aligning with its commitment to responsible and sustainable operations.

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Kinetiko Energy Ltd (ASX:KKO, OTC:KKOEF) CEO Nick de Blocq joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion after the company became the first to produce power from onshore domestic gas in South Africa.

Kinetiko successfully demonstrated power production from a gas well at Amersfoort in cooperation with FFS Refiners by constructing a fully compliant gas train on-site to feed a 1.2MW gas generator.

De Blockq said the milestone is significant for alleviating the country's energy crisis. The process involved significant compliance efforts, including studies, professional engineering approvals, and equipment importation.

Kinetiko Energy's current focus is not on commercial power production but on using its gas to support field operations. The company's pilot project involves a five-well cluster, with plans to expand to a 30-well LNG cluster in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The pilot aims to produce 5,000 tonnes of LNG per annum from each ten-well grouping, with a long-term goal of 60,000 tonnes per annum from around 100 wells.

Kinetiko recently announced a A$5 million fundraising effort to support gas exploration across three South African provinces. The raised funds will help the company meet its exploration obligations and drill five appraisal wells by Q3 2024.

De Blocq highlighted the environmental benefits of their clean gas, which contains 99% methane and no harmful impurities. He emphasized the potential of Kinetiko's world-class gas resource to significantly impact South Africa's energy landscape.

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