Cooper Metals Ltd (ASX:CPM) managing director Ian Warland sits down with Proactive to share initial outcomes from diamond drilling at the Brumby Ridge prospect within its extensive Mt Isa East Project, signalling an essential phase in evaluating the site's copper potential.

Warland also details the late 2023, reverse circulation drilling program at Brumby Ridge, which revealed significant lengths of copper mineralisation, with results up to 71 metres at 2.8% copper. These results, while impressive, necessitated further investigation to fully grasp the extent and grade potential of the site.

Looking forward, Cooper Metals plans to drill more diamond holes and switch to targeted RC holes, to resolve questions surrounding the size and grade potential at Brumby Ridge.

The Mt Isa East Project, encompassing about 1,600 square kilometres and around 50 targets, is poised for further exploration throughout 2024. With a robust team of geologists and significant funding in place, Cooper Metals is well-equipped to advance its exploration efforts across the region.

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International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6) managing director and CEO Phil Hearse joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to talk through a strategic funding arrangement aimed at solidifying IG6's share register and addressing speculation about the security of International Graphite shares held by Comet. This agreement involves a $1.5 million loan from International Graphite to Comet, coupled with the provision for International Graphite to appoint a majority on Comet's board.

The arrangement is designed to prevent a potential sell-down of Comet's 40 million shares in International Graphite when they are released from ASX escrow on April 7, 2024. Hearse highlights the mutual benefits of this deal, expressing confidence in the positive impact on shareholder value and the share price stabilisation for International Graphite. This move also enables International Graphite to focus more intently on its role in the renewable energy sector, with significant developments expected in the near future.

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American Resources Corp CEO Mark Jensen joined Steve Darling to announce a significant partnership between the company's wholly owned subsidiary, ReElement Technologies, and EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA). The collaboration aims to advance sustainable practices in the wind energy sector through EDPR NA's newly launched Close the Loop Program.

Jensen emphasized that the focus of this partnership is on efficient and sustainable recycling of neodymium-based permanent magnets from decommissioned wind turbines into magnet-grade rare earth elements. This initiative contributes to the development of a circular supply chain for renewable energy equipment and inputs, aligning with the goal of creating a more sustainable future.

By collaborating with EDPR NA, ReElement aims to set a precedent for responsible and sustainable practices in the renewable energy sector and beyond. The partnership is expected to foster a circular economy, extending the life cycle of critical and rare earth elements required for technology and renewable energy applications.

For 2024, American Resources Corp plans significant expansion, including spinning off assets into separate entities, like no pristera and re element, with substantial investments that promise to enhance shareholder value without equity market dilution. The company seeks to scale its refining solutions across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Africa, focusing on non-toxic separation and purification processes to challenge China's current monopoly in a sustainable manner.

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Technology Minerals PLC (LSE:TM1) chairman Robin Brundle joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the company's 48.35% owned battery recycling business, Recyclus Group, joining the UK and Indian government-backed Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES) scheme.

Brundle explained that Recyclus' involvement stems from a visit by an Indian delegation to its Wolverhampton site, showcasing a full-scale lithium-ion battery processing plant and a mobile solution concept, which previously won a £1.96 million Innovate UK grant.

The ITES scheme aims to address India's vast need for lithium-ion battery recycling, given its population of approximately 1.5 billion people and the prevalence of devices containing these batteries. Recyclus' technologies, including a mobile solution, aim to enhance recycling capabilities, thereby supporting India's net zero targets.

Upcoming steps involve workshops with Indian companies to explore commercial opportunities, emphasizing the importance of understanding local business nuances. This partnership is viewed as a vote of confidence in the Recyclus technology by both governments, highlighting Technology Minerals' British innovation in the recycling sector.

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Ethernity Networks Ltd (AIM:ENET, OTCQB:ENETF) Vice President of Marketing and Business Development Ilan Tevet joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with more details of the US government's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program under President Biden, aimed at enhancing broadband accessibility in rural areas with insufficient internet connectivity.

Tevet said initiatives like the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and its subsequent expansion to a $42 billion program reflect a concerted effort to improve digital inclusion, economic participation, and educational opportunities through enhanced broadband infrastructure.

Following Ethernity's participation in WISPA America, Tevet also discussed the evolution of the wireless ISP market in America, particularly in rural regions, transitioning from reliance on fixed wireless technologies to a hybrid approach incorporating wireline solutions.

This shift, driven by the recognition of GPON networks' ability to deliver high-bandwidth, cost-effective, and future-proofed connectivity, presents both challenges and learning opportunities for wireless ISPs and vendors. The adoption of new skills, such as fibre optic deployment, is essential for these entities to capitalize on the substantial federal funding available for broadband expansion.

For Ethernity Networks, Tevet said these developments signal significant growth opportunities. The company's extensive experience in Carrier Ethernet and GPON, alongside its integrated system-on-chip components, positions it to offer innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of both fixed wireless vendors and ISPs. This strategic alignment with market transitions and funding incentives allows Ethernity Networks to anticipate further expansion and influence in the broadband infrastructure sector.

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Tirupati Graphite PLC (LSE:TGR, OTCQX:TGRHF) joint managing director Puruvi Poddar joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of an exploration programme at the company's flake graphite projects in Madagascar.

The programme, differing from prior approaches, involved over 5,000 diamond core drill cores and more than 25,000 auger drills. SRK Consulting has visited the site to compile data for an updated Competent Persons Report (CPR), marking continuous exploration efforts over the last three years.

Poddar also touched on the global graphite market, highlighting the restrictions on graphite exports from China. These restrictions have intensified demand for graphite worldwide, underscoring its importance as a critical material.

She said Tirupati Graphite is uniquely positioned as one of the few significant graphite producers outside China, with operations in Mozambique and Madagascar. This strategic position is poised to benefit from the growing demand for graphite, especially from the battery sector, with anticipated increases in graphite prices and demand.

Despite challenges, including a working capital gap partly due to delayed funds from the Madagascan government, the company remains optimistic about its ability to meet future demand and achieve its immediate goal of becoming EBITDA positive.

Poddar said Tirupati Graphite's capacity to produce 1,500 to 1,600 tonnes of graphite per month and established market presence underscore its potential in the rapidly evolving graphite market.

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Great Southern Copper PLC (LSE:GSCU) chief executive Sam Garrett discusses early results from the company's RC drilling programmes at the Teresita and Abundante prospects, highlighting their significance and the confirmation of the geological model being pursued.

In an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion, Garrett noted the drilling results at Teresita have revealed large quartz sulphide carbonate veins with cumulative strike lengths of approximately five kilometres, carrying high-grade gold and copper.

A particular drill hole, hole 10, uncovered a 20-metre-wide vein at shallow depths, showing significantly higher grades than surface outcrops.

Garrett said the results also give the company confidence in the way forward and how to approach the ongoing exploration at Teresita and Abundante.

Future exploration will utilise detailed soil sampling and geophysical techniques to better target drill holes. Garrett said the success at Teresita, along with similar findings at the Victoria prospect, suggests the presence of large-scale, high-grade copper and gold systems, bolstering confidence in the project's potential.

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Bradda Head Lithium Limited (AIM:BHL, OTCQB:BHLIF, TSX-V:BHLI) executive chairman Ian Stalker joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with news that drilling has commenced at the Basin Project in Arizona, aimed at expanding the lithium resources.

Stalker said the company, optimistic about the lithium market's upward trend, is leveraging this timing to potentially grow the inferred resource from one million tonnes to two and a half million tonnes within six weeks. This expansion is critical as it could unlock $3 million US dollars from a previous agreement with Lithium Royalty Company, enhancing the company's financial position.

Bradda Head's 2023 sonic drilling campaign has bolstered this confidence, with consistent mineralization findings and no failures in their drilling efforts.

Looking ahead, the company may consider further drilling or focus on its San Domingo hardrock pegmatite project, depending on the outcomes and the lithium market's status. Additionally, Bradda Head has reached a settlement with Arizona Lithium, securing additional claims for its Wikieup clay project, which is seen as an opportunity to extend the lithium resources.

Beyond these projects, Bradda Head is eyeing potential in lithium extraction from brines, particularly in areas previously explored by major oil companies for oil and gas.

This diverse project portfolio positions Bradda Head to capitalize on the anticipated positive shift in the lithium market.

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Arecor Therapeutics PLC (AIM:AREC) CEO Sarah Howell joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a collaboration with TRX Biosciences to develop an oral GLP-1 product for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.

GLP-1s are therapeutic peptides known for improving blood sugar levels and promoting weight loss. The market for GLP-1 products is expected to reach $100 billion by 2030. Currently, GLP-1 treatment options are predominantly injectable, which limits patient compliance and adoption. Arecor aims to develop an oral GLP-1 with enhanced bioavailability, making it a once-daily pill. This development could significantly increase access to effective treatments for these conditions.

Howell told Proactive that Arecor is well-positioned for this development due to its successful track record with its Arestat technology platform, which enhances the profiles of existing therapeutics. The collaboration aims to overcome challenges faced by the only available oral GLP-1, such as low bioavailability and the need for dosing on an empty stomach, by leveraging Arecor's technology in conjunction with TRX Biosciences' Lipper core technology.

She said the collaboration complements Arecor's existing diabetes portfolio, which includes two leading insulin products and Gluco, a product for severe hypoglycemia in diabetes patients. The focus is on reducing the daily burden of disease management and improving patient outcomes.

TRX Biosciences was chosen for their complementary technology and expertise in oral peptide delivery. The initial development phase will last up to 18 months, aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of a stable, orally delivered GLP-1 with improved bioavailability.

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Atrato Capital managing director, Robert Abraham and finance director Michael Perkins visit the Proactive studio to discuss the interim results of Supermarket Income REIT PLC (LSE:SUPR, OTC:SUPIF), emphasising the sector's strong performance.

Abraham said key tenants, Tesco and Sainsbury's, have reported robust sales growth and market share, particularly in omni-channel stores, which have seen the most significant sales increases. The investment market presents an attractive pipeline of accretive assets for SUPR, with current leverage allowing capacity for targeting these opportunities, he added.

Perkins noted that SUPR reported a 15% increase in net rental income for the six months ending December 2023, driven by acquisitions and rent review income, maintaining stable adjusted earnings of 2.9 pence. Despite operating at lower leverage, the company is on track to meet its full-year dividend target of 6.06 pence.

Since SUPR's IPO in 2017, Abraham said the grocery sector has seen a 35% sales growth, reaching a market size of £250 billion, with this increase largely attributable to like-for-like sales growth in omni-channel spaces, indicating a maturation phase for discounters. The grocery sector's strength has enhanced the property market, with store turnovers growing ahead of rents, demonstrating the affordability of rents for key tenants.

The investment market has witnessed record volumes of £2.1 billion, highlighting the attractiveness of supermarkets as an investment. With a robust balance sheet, low leverage (LTV of 33%), and significant headroom across banking covenants, Perkins said is well-positioned to pursue earnings-accretive acquisitions.

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