Proactive - Interviews for investors

CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM:CTL, OTCQX:CTLHF) executive chairman Dr Steve Kesler joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion after stepping into the role of interim CEO role following the resignation of Aldo Boitano for failing to disclose a loan that used his holding in the Chile-focused group as collateral.

Despite Boitano's resignation, Kesler assured shareholders that the company’s projects in Chile, including drilling, hydrogeology, pilot plant operations, and environmental work, will continue unaffected.

Kesler, with over 30 years of experience in the Chilean mining industry, anticipates a seamless transition. Boitano will continue as a consultant during this transition period, maintaining key relationships. CleanTech Lithium is also preparing for an ASX listing and searching for a new CEO to support this effort.

Kesler said the company has made significant advancements in lithium production, achieving a milestone by producing lithium chloride through their direct lithium extraction process. Current efforts are focused on refining this product at the pilot plant to achieve battery-grade lithium carbonate, which they plan to ship for conversion in Chicago soon. Kesler indicated that substantive discussions with potential off-takers would begin post the completion of the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) to demonstrate the resource size and economics.

Regarding market dynamics, despite fluctuations in lithium prices, Kesler said he is confident that CleanTech Lithium's operational costs position them advantageously. They anticipate maintaining profitability under various price scenarios, supported by a cost structure significantly lower than current market prices.

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Crossword Cybersecurity PLC (AIM:CCS) group managing director Stuart Jubb tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the company's Nightingale cybersecurity monitoring service performed well in the first quarter after expanding into the Caribbean.

Jubb told Proactive the company has established a partnership with a local cybersecurity firm founded by entrepreneurs, addressing a significant gap in cybersecurity support in the region. This partnership has led to significant contracts with major companies in the Caribbean, enhancing Crossword's presence and reputation locally.

Nightingale is a monitoring software installed in data centres to oversee laptops and PCs, providing early warnings of any unusual access patterns, which can indicate potential security threats. This service is becoming increasingly crucial as Caribbean countries, with growing international business interests and natural resources, begin to recognise the importance of cybersecurity.

The local partner, now a preferred security provider, is also offering consultancy services, aiding companies in developing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. This approach mirrors Crossword's successful strategies in other markets, with plans to replicate this model in additional English-speaking and Commonwealth countries.

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atai Life Sciences co-founder and CEO Florian Brand takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the significant advancements the company made in 2023 in developing innovative mental health therapies, particularly focusing on psychedelic-based treatments for depression.

The company highlighted strategic investments and the progression of its programs, including BPL-003 R3 and ELE-101, both aimed at fitting within a two-hour in-clinic treatment window established by Spravato, an FDA-approved drug for depression. Atai's DMT program, BLS-01, also aimed at short-duration psychedelic therapies, was part of this focus.

atai announced encouraging results from a Phase 2a trial of BPL-003 in treatment-resistant depression, showcasing rapid and durable antidepressant effects after a single dose. The company plans to advance this program through additional trials, including a Phase 2b study with results expected in the latter half of the year.

Besides depression, atai is exploring treatments for opioid use disorder, with a pivot to an IV formulation of Ibogaine, aiming for improved safety and efficacy.

For 2024, Atai anticipates significant milestones, including results from the KM-360 Phase 3 trial in Q4, marking an important development in psychedelic research. Additionally, a Phase 2b trial in cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia is underway, testing a pro-cognitive neuromodulator, Olav-7, with results expected mid-next year.

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KEFI Gold and Copper PLC (AIM:KEFI, OTC:KFFLF) executive chairman Harry Anagnostaras-Adams tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that "the stars are aligning" as gold continues to reach record highs as the company prepares to trigger production at its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia.

Gold at around $2,400 per ounce aligns perfectly with KEFI's plans to commence construction. This historic high in gold prices is expected to greatly enhance the company's net cash flow, with projections reaching around $90 million after expenses, Harry Anagnostaras-Adams said.

In Ethiopia, where production is expected to start within two years, the impact is most immediate and substantial, enhancing project economics significantly. Its Saudi Arabian projects, while further behind, are expected to see similar benefits in the longer term.

Anagnostaras-Adams also highlighted industry trends, noting consolidation among African gold developers and predicting a positive knock-on effect on acquisitions and asset trading due to increased cash flows for producers.

Discussing the future, he remained cautiously optimistic about maintaining high gold prices, bolstered by strong historical demand and current geopolitical tensions.

Anagnostaras-Adams concluded with updates on project approvals and progress in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia, underscoring compliance with timelines and the beneficial effects of current commodity prices on KEFI's operations.

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Stellar Resources Ltd (ASX:SRZ) executive chairman and CEO Simon Taylor joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss the company’s ambitions to become Australia's next tin producer, leveraging the Heemskirk Tin Project in Tasmania, renowned as the highest-grade undeveloped tin site in Australia and ranking third globally. The 2019 scoping study underscored the project's robust economics, with ongoing updates to enhance the mineral resources estimate.

Heemskirk boasts a resource estimate of 7.48 million tonnes at 1.04% tin, while the Severn deposit, the project’s largest, shows promising expansion potential. Recent infill drilling at Severn yielded impressive results, including 36.6 metres at 1.07% tin. Additionally, the nearby St Dizier Satellite Project adds to Stellar’s tin portfolio with an indicated mineral resource estimate.

Stellar is poised for growth, capitalising on a global tin supply shortage, with the metal's demand set to soar due to its essential role in electronics, renewable energy, and new technologies. The company anticipates that updated economic studies will reflect improved metrics and a higher proportion of resources in the indicated category, possibly lowering initial capital costs.

With global tin production facing uncertainties, Stellar strategically placed to address the market’s deficit, especially given tin’s pivotal role in the technology and green sectors.

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Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) managing director Marc Ducler sits down with Jonathan Jackson to discuss results from the Kamperman prospect within the Feysville Gold Project in Western Australia. The recent 19-hole reverse circulation (RC) drilling program has in-filled the prospect to the south but also extended the mineralised strike by 100 metres to the north, now measuring a total of 350 metres.

Key assays from this campaign have highlighted significant gold finds, with intersections including 13 metres at 3.95 g/t gold from 35 metres depth, showcasing the high-grade potential of this site. Of the 19 holes drilled, 14 have encountered noteworthy gold mineralisation, affirming the Kamperman prospect's potential as a high-grade satellite ore source for the contemplated Mandilla Process Plant.

Ducler says the company now plans to initiate a follow-up 2,500-metre RC drilling program to potentially extend the strike length further and explore high-grade shear-hosted gold mineralisation. Drilling is supported by a recent capital raising.

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Toubani Resources Ltd (ASX:TRE) CEO Phil Russo sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson following impressive high-grade oxide gold results from the company’s resource definition drill campaign at the Kobada Gold Project in southern Mali.

The project has 2.4 million ounces of mineral resources over a 4.5-kilometre strike and features predominantly open-pittable oxide gold.

Recent drilling has yielded significant near-surface, high-grade oxide intersections, including 27 metres at 1.23 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 21 metres at 2.97 g/t gold. These findings continue to support the high-grade potential of the Kobada deposit and are expected to enhance the geological model and resource estimation.

With the drill campaign advancing, 91 holes have been completed, covering some 9,309 metres. These efforts are directed towards refining the mineral resource estimate, in line with the upcoming updated definitive feasibility study planned for the second quarter of 2024.

Russo highlights the continuous delivery of substantial width and grade in the drilling results. The consistent results from the Kobada project drilling campaign are crucial for Toubani Resources as it prepares to solidify Kobada's position as a leading large-scale, advanced-stage oxide gold project.

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Olympio Metals Ltd (ASX:OLY) managing director Sean Delaney sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss recent progress at the Cadillac Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada. The company has completed a 23-hole, 2,715-metre diamond drilling program across four pegmatite dykes, uncovering significant lithium-caesium-tantalum (LCT) geochemical fractionation trends that underscore the area's lithium prospects.

Notable discoveries include spodumene with grades reaching 2.3% lithium oxide in the Dyke B area, expanding the project's known lithium potential. This drilling effort, combined with prior surface sampling, indicates that the LCT pegmatites cover a larger area than initially anticipated, setting the stage for expanded regional exploration.

Olympio has secured $1.1 million through Canadian Flow-Through Shares and is well-prepared for the upcoming field season. This funding will support continued exploration across their 190-square-kilometre landholding, where numerous high-priority pegmatite targets await testing.

The recent drilling has delineated two distinct zones of fractionated pegmatites, hinting at multiple generations of LCT mineralised intrusions. These findings will guide the company's exploration strategy, focusing on areas with elevated potassium-rubidium fractionation trends linked to lithium mineralisation.

With over 400 known pegmatites in the Cadillac Project area, Olympio is poised to advance its exploration activities, leveraging the latest geological insights to target high-priority areas in the coming weeks.

Trust Stamp Vice President Jonathan Patscheider joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil a significant milestone: Trust Stamp's acknowledgment as a full participant in the United Nations Global Compact. This prestigious recognition underscores the company's unwavering commitment to embracing sustainable and socially responsible practices, echoing the ethos of the Global Compact.

Established in 2000, the United Nations Global Compact stands as a beacon for corporate sustainability endeavors on a global scale. With a reach extending across more than 160 countries, this voluntary initiative rallies businesses, NGOs, and various stakeholders toward the adoption of ethical policies and the transparent reporting of their execution. Trust Stamp's inclusion in this initiative signifies its dedication to embodying these principles.

In his dialogue with Proactive, Patscheider emphasized Trust Stamp's diverse workforce, comprised of individuals representing 22 nationalities across four continents. This global perspective underscores the company's mission to foster both societal and financial inclusion through the implementation of cutting-edge AI-powered technologies.

Central to the United Nations Global Compact are its Ten Principles, rooted in universally accepted standards pertaining to human rights, labor, environmental stewardship, and anti-corruption measures. Serving as a guiding framework, these principles empower companies to harmonize their operational strategies with broader societal aspirations, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

As Trust Stamp embarks on this journey as a full-fledged participant in the United Nations Global Compact, it not only reaffirms its dedication to corporate responsibility but also positions itself as a catalyst for positive change on a global scale. Through collaborative efforts and innovative solutions, Trust Stamp strives to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of sustainable development and societal progress.

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Global Energy Metals CEO Mitchell Smith joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil an ambitious exploration strategy slated for the summer of 2024 at the Monument Peak Copper-Silver-Gold Project in Idaho. Monument Peak, encompassing 84 claims, stands as a promising exploration endeavor characterized by its high-grade copper-silver-gold potential in a region renowned for its mining prospects. Highlighting a re-evaluation of historical and contemporary data, including insights gleaned from fieldwork conducted by Dahrouge Geological Consulting, the company revealed a compelling new geological model that merits further scrutiny.

Smith elaborated to Proactive on the rationale behind the exploration strategy, citing parallels between the geological characteristics of the Monument Peak area and the Western Montana Copper Belt. Recognizing these similarities in the style and age of copper and silver mineralization, Global Energy Metals aims to validate the grades, thickness, and mineralization style at Monument Peak ahead of drilling activities. The upcoming spring/summer exploration campaign will entail a comprehensive surface mapping initiative, augmented by the systematic collection of additional rock samples informed by previous reconnaissance efforts. This meticulously planned approach seeks to refine exploration targets and enhance the understanding of the economic viability of the identified mineral zones.

By leveraging advanced geological insights and employing a methodical exploration methodology, Global Energy Metals endeavors to unlock the full potential of the Monument Peak project. Through targeted exploration activities, the company aims to delineate high-value mineralization zones, ultimately advancing towards sustainable and economically viable mining operations. This strategic pursuit underscores Global Energy Metals' commitment to responsible resource development and its vision of contributing to the long-term prosperity of the mining industry and local communities alike.

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