Proactive - Interviews for investors

Capital Access Group analyst Colin Smith shares critical insights on NextSource Materials Inc with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion, highlighting the company's unique position in the lithium-ion battery market.

Focused on the Molo mine in Madagascar, which is set to produce processed graphite essential for EV batteries, NextSource stands out with its strategy to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies.

Smith discussed the imminent operational start of a manufacturing plant in Mauritius, aiming to strengthen the global supply chain for critical battery components. He also pointed to legislation like the US Inflation Reduction Act as pivotal for companies like NextSource, offering substantial financial incentives for non-Chinese supply chains.

He explained why he believes NextSource is trading below its net asset value and presents an exceptional investment opportunity as it gears up for significant expansions and operations."

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Ethernity Networks Ltd (AIM:ENET, OTCQB:ENETF) CEO David Levi provided an overview of the company's 2023 performance, highlighting significant growth despite economic challenges.

In an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion, Levi noted the company achieved a 29% increase in revenue, totalling $3.8 million, and a 46% increase in gross profit, reaching $2.3 million. These improvements were bolstered by exceptional cash collections amounting to $4.09 million. The company also reduced its annual loss to $3.9 million, with the EBITDA loss in the second half of the year decreasing by 47% to $800,000.

Levi emphasised the company's strategic advancements, including optimised R&D efforts and the accelerated development of its Universal Edge platform. This initiative aims to expand the market reach by providing complete system solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), transitioning from offering FPGA SoC components to comprehensive system products. This shift has reduced product deployment time from over 18 months to as little as six months, potentially leading to faster revenue generation and growth.

Regarding customer engagement, Levi noted the continuation of support for existing customers and the delivery of a $440,000 contract with a tier-one aerospace and military vendor. The company is actively developing a second-generation product and expects further orders in the coming months.

Ethernity Networks is also engaging with new and legacy customers across various sectors, including fixed wireless broadband, aerospace, and military industries, and is involved in discussions with potential new clients in these fields.

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Alkane Resources Ltd managing director Nic Earner tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company has reached another milestone at its Tomingley Gold Operations in Central West New South Wales with the transition from ore development to production stoping at the Roswell deposit.

Earner detailed the completion of the exploration drive at Roswell, which had received full approval last year. He highlighted the ongoing vertical development and the commencement of stoping operations, marking a ramp-up phase. The site is set to produce a 23-24,000 tonne stope, followed by a larger phase nearly double in size.

This development supports a planned increase in mining activity to approximately 1.1-1.2 million tonnes per annum by next year. Additionally, Earner noted the construction of a new paste plant for backfill operations, aiming for full recovery with the ore graded over five grams per tonne.

Upcoming newsflow includes the company's quarterly report this week, the long-awaited Kaiser resource statement for the Bodar and Kaiser exploration deposits, and a scoping study. Earner also mentioned a financial outlook aiming to provide a five-year projection by the end of June.

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Abitibi Metals Corp CEO Jonathon Deluce joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil the company's first comprehensive 3D geological model for the B26 Polymetallic Deposit in Quebec. This milestone follows the company's entry into an option agreement with SOQUEM Inc., through which Abitibi Metals Corp aims to earn an 80% interest in the B26 Polymetallic Deposit over a period of seven years.

Deluce shared with Proactive that this newly developed 3D geological model represents a significant advancement in the understanding of the geological controls of mineralization within the B26 Deposit. The model is expected to bolster confidence in mineral potential evaluation and refine ongoing drill planning initiatives. According to the model, the footprint of the deposit extends along a strike length of 1.6 kilometers by 0.8 kilometers at depth, occupying a corridor approximately 150 meters in width.

Utilizing Oasis montaj grade modeling, section-to-section interpretation, and insights gleaned from Phase 1 drilling observations, Abitibi Metals Corp has identified high-priority expansion targets and trends both within and outside the main deposit area. These targets are slated for drilling in the second and third quarters of the year, with the company currently finalizing its plans for these activities.

In addition to advancing exploration efforts, the company intends to further refine the 3D geological model with new results as assays from over 30 holes from its Phase 1 drill program become available. This iterative approach underscores Abitibi Metals Corp's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge geological modeling techniques to maximize the value of its exploration assets.

As Abitibi Metals Corp continues to execute its exploration strategy at the B26 Polymetallic Deposit, investors can anticipate further updates on drilling progress, assay results, and the ongoing refinement of the geological model. With a clear focus on unlocking the full potential of its mineral assets, the company remains well-positioned to drive value for shareholders in the dynamic resource exploration sector. Stay tuned for further developments as Abitibi Metals Corp advances its exploration efforts in Quebec.

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U.S. Gold Chairman Co-Founder Luke Norman joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company's entry into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors, resulting in total gross proceeds of approximately $4.9 million dollars from pre-existing shareholders. This infusion of capital enhances U.S. Gold's financial position as it approaches a significant milestone—the anticipated receipt of a mining permit by the end of the second quarter of this year.

Norman emphasized that this additional capital will support further exploration and development of their projects. He highlighted the company's anticipation of pivotal changes in the upcoming months, particularly with the expected mining permit, which could substantially enhance the company’s value proposition. Given the strong performance of the copper and gold markets, the timing aligns well with U.S. Gold Corp’s strategic objectives.

Norman outlined the firm's plans to initiate drilling operations and explore additional opportunities around their CK project, leveraging the recent capital infusion. He also underscored the favorable regulatory environment in Wyoming, where U.S. Gold Corp is poised to become the first hardrock mine in nearly a century. Norman noted the state’s enthusiastic support for mining, which is significant amid the broader industry’s shift due to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) concerns.

Overall, U.S. Gold Corp remains well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities, bolstered by strong community and federal backing. As the company advances towards its goals, investors can expect continued progress and value creation in the coming months. Stay tuned for further updates as U.S. Gold Corp continues to execute its strategic vision and drive growth in the mining sector.

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Josh McCathie, lead fund manager of the VT Downing Small & Mid-Cap Income Fund, tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion he is optimistic about current market conditions, particularly in the UK.

McCathie noted that challenges such as inflation and interest rates are subsiding, potentially shifting to support the market. He highlighted the significant opportunity in the UK's small and mid-cap sectors, citing that the FTSE 250 is trading at a 22% discount compared to its long-term average and at a steep discount relative to the FTSE 100—a scenario seen only twice in the past 20 years, historically followed by strong performance in small and mid-cap stocks.

McCathie acknowledged threats from geopolitical tensions but emphasized the greater potential returns in the small and mid-cap space, pointing to expected earnings growth and dividend returns. He differentiated the VT Downing Small & Mid Cap Income Fund by its exclusive focus on small and mid-cap stocks, contrasting with other funds that focus on larger caps. He also discussed the overlooked dividend potential in smaller companies, suggesting that despite being perceived as growth-focused, they offer substantial dividend opportunities.

Celebrating three years as the lead manager, McCathie reviewed the fund's performance, noting significant outperformance relative to other small-cap mandates and overall positive results despite some challenges in 2023. He advocated for investing in UK equity markets, citing the potential for strong returns and robust dividend yields as reasons for optimism.

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The FTSE 100 was in recovery mode on Monday morning after tensions in the Middle East appeared to have momentarily simmered down.

Housebuilders aided gains early on after Rightmove reported property prices were up 1.1% to over £372,000 this month, or by 1.7% on a year ago in the biggest annual jump in 12 months.

Ocado was also rising on weekend reports that one of its top shareholders had pressured the board to explore a move from a London to a New York listing.

Elsewhere, Hipgnosis soared following news private equity firm Blackstone had joined a bidding war for the music royalties fund.

Finally, Royal Mail owner IDS climbed after shareholder Redwheel urged reform was needed to letter delivery obligations, which it said left the business undervalued and vulnerable to takeover.

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Electric Guitar Plc CEO John Regan joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the company's pending IPO on London's AIM through a reverse takeover over (RTO) of 3radical Limited.

Regan discussed how the company aims to capitalise on structural disruption in the marketing industry driven by privacy laws, AI, and consumer expectations for personalization.

He elaborated on the RTO of 3radical and how it aligns with Electric Guitar's vision of leveraging first-party data for more effective marketing.

3radical has created and proven a Software as a Service platform, 3radical Voco, which enables organisations to engage individuals and request their data directly using progressive and interactive digital experiences, at scale. This data can be critical for marketing and for providing a compelling customer experience, optimising communications, designing products and services and, ultimately, driving revenues.

Regan said the company's strategy will continue to be to capitalise on structural disruption in the marketing industry through additional acquisitions.

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Proactive’s William Farrington dives into the 2024 Bitcoin halving with Stephen Gunnion, explaining the significance of the event in the cryptocurrency world, occurring once every four years.

The halving reduces the Bitcoin reward per block from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC, fundamentally altering the rate at which new Bitcoins are created. The discussion highlights how this disinflationary measure is built into Bitcoin’s code to enhance its scarcity and value over time.

Farrington said that while immediate market reactions may be subdued, the long-term implications for Bitcoin’s valuation and the mining industry are more profound. He provided insights into historical data, suggesting that halvings are not immediate price catalysts but are crucial for long-term investment strategies.

He also discussed the potential impacts on miners, with smaller operations likely facing challenges post-halving.

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Island Pharmaceuticals CEO Dr. David Foster joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting updates on the company's progress in developing a potential treatment for dengue fever. Foster revealed that Island Pharmaceuticals continues to achieve promising results from testing its ISLA-101 drug candidate, specifically highlighting highly encouraging pharmacokinetics (PK) data obtained from a single ascending dose study.

The latest assessment, conducted on 24 subjects, has provided critical PK data essential for understanding how ISLA-101 interacts within the body. This data is instrumental in establishing appropriate dosing regimens for Island’s planned Phase 2a clinical trial. Notably, the data indicates that even following a single dose, ISLA-101 achieves blood concentrations that have previously been demonstrated to be effective against dengue fever infections.

In discussing the significance of these findings, Foster emphasized the urgent need for treatment options for dengue fever, a disease that affects approximately 400 million people annually and is endemic in around 100 countries. Highlighting the severity of the situation, Foster noted that since the beginning of 2024, over two million dengue fever cases and over 500 related deaths have been reported globally. The economic burden of dengue fever is also substantial, with an estimated worldwide annual cost of approximately $13.8 billion.

Island Pharmaceuticals' progress in developing ISLA-101 represents a significant step forward in addressing this critical unmet medical need. As the company advances toward its Phase 2a clinical trial, there is optimism for the potential of ISLA-101 to offer an effective treatment option for dengue fever, potentially alleviating the significant burden of this disease on global health and economies. Stay tuned for further updates as Island Pharmaceuticals continues its important work in combating dengue fever.

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