Proactive - Interviews for investors

Mako Gold Ltd (ASX:MKG) managing director Peter Ledwidge joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with promising initial results from an IP geophysics survey conducted on the Ouangolodougou Permit at the Korhogo Project in Côte d'Ivoire.

The survey, encompassing 1.4 square kilometres with an additional line extending from it, aimed to test the effectiveness of the IP survey method in identifying manganese mineralisation. The decision for the survey was based on extensive mapping, rock chip sampling, and some drilling already undertaken.

The survey successfully identified manganese both at the surface and subsurface, confirming the IP survey as a valid tool for identifying subsurface manganese mineralisation in areas with limited outcrop visibility. This discovery is significant given the large size of the project, spanning an eight-kilometre by four-kilometre area, with plans to extend the IP survey coverage for optimal drilling target identification.

Mako Gold's confidence in the project's potential is bolstered by comparisons to the nearby Lauzoua Mine, noting similar mineralisation patterns and the vertical nature of deposits.

The company is exploring partnerships to further develop the manganese deposit while maintaining a focus on its flagship Napié Gold Project.

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NetScientific PLC (AIM:NSCI) CEO Dr Ilian Iliev discusses the substantial progress made in achieving its strategic objectives for 2023, despite facing challenging market conditions.

Iliev told Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company, a listed deep tech investor, has capitalized on the growing interest in the deep tech sector, including industrial sustainability, AI, and medtech, maintaining the stability and marginal growth of its privately held portfolio's fair value while expanding its businesses and capital under advisory.

NetScientific has focused on generating operating income through corporate finance and value creation services, covering significant portions of its operating costs and achieving sustainability without market placements.

Significant achievements include the growth of its portfolio companies, such as Vortex, which saw a notable increase in valuation. The company now manages 23 portfolio companies, with a diversified fair value composition, reducing the impact of fluctuations in individual companies like PDS Biotechnology on its share price. NetScientific has also made strategic advancements in companies like ProAxsis and Glycotest, transitioning them from subsidiary to portfolio status and focusing on third-party investment for growth.

Looking ahead, Iliev said NetScientific aims to further its fund management strategy, having achieved FCA authorisation, which will enhance its capacity to invest and manage funds, contributing to the company's financial sustainability and growth potential. The company anticipates continuing its growth strategy in 2024, focusing on increasing the value of its stakes in portfolio companies, scaling its strategy through fund management, facilitating effective exits, and strengthening its team for sustainable long-term success.

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MP Evans Group PLC (AIM:MPE) CEO Matthew Coulson discusses the company's 2023 achievements and future outlook in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

In 2023, MP Evans notably increased its planted area by over 10,000 hectares and inaugurated its sixth mill at the Musi Rawas plantation, enhancing production capabilities significantly. It surpassed its initial planting target at Musi Rawas, reaching 10,300 hectares, with aspirations to expand to 11,000 hectares in 2024.

MP Evans also opened its sixth mill, contributing to a more than 22% increase in production from its own mills with 95% of the company's crop now processed in-house.

Despite reduced crude palm oil prices affecting revenue, Coulson noted that MP Evans maintained strong cash generation, leading to an increase in dividends and the extension of a share buyback programme.

The strategic priorities remain focused on responsibility, excellence, growth, and yield. Early 2024 saw stable, if not slightly stronger, palm oil prices, with early March prices reaching over $800 per tonne.

Coulson said MP Evans continues to seek sustainable development opportunities and aims to further increase planted acreage, focusing on delivering sustainable crop production and enhanced shareholder returns.

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Aclara Resources CEO Ramon Barua joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a significant investment deal with Chile's CAP SA, valued at up to $80 million.

Barua said the partnership underscores a shared vision for a sustainable future in the extraction of critical minerals. CAP's financial strength and extensive experience in Chilean operations, including environmental impact assessments and mine management, will assist Aclara's growth, he added.

The deal not only injects $29 million into Aclara's Chilean operation, REE Uno, but also offers the potential for an additional $50 million investment upon permit approval. This strategic alliance aims to expedite the development of the Penco Rare Earths Project, focusing on the extraction of vital elements like dysprosium and terbium for electric vehicle motors.

The collaboration is set to enhance Aclara's market valuation and accelerate the production timeline, with the goal of commencing operations by 2027. Additionally, the partnership includes the formation of a steering committee to oversee the project's progression, highlighting the commitment to advancing the Penco Module's development efficiently.

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Coinsilium Group Limited (AQSE:COIN, OTCQB:CINGF) Eddy Travia provides an update on Byzance, a Web3 social network ecosystem project, in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

Travia explained that Web3 represents the next stage of the internet, aiming to decentralise social media, offering users control over their content and private data, differing from the centralised nature of current Web2 platforms. Byzant focuses on enhancing user control and monetisation methods for content creators.

Travia said Coinsilium is collaboratively actively with portfolio company Indorse, a blockchain technology studio, and A-ADS, a pioneering crypto advertising network, to address the challenges of Web2 and transition to Web3. The project includes Adbazaar, a platform concentrating on smart contract-powered advertising, enabling more user benefits.

Adbazaar aims to facilitate on-chain targeting, an innovative approach in advertising that utilises publicly visible wallet assets to tailor advertisements. This collaboration extends to Singapore-based company, Linkko, highlighting Byzant as an ecosystem comprising various applications to support Web3 companies.

Advertising, pivotal in Web2's social media industry, is seen as underdeveloped in Web3, with platforms like Adbazaar positioned to pioneer this sector.

Travia also touched on the progression of Byzant, mentioning that several applications are in development or test mode, with a focus on Adbazaar as the next significant phase.

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Tissue Regenix Group PLC (AIM:TRX) CEO Danny Lee and CFO David Cocke discussed the company's 2023 operational and financial performance in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

Tissue Regenix is a global leader in regenerative medicine, focusing on tissue-based scaffold technologies derived from both human and animal tissues. These technologies are critical for regenerative therapies, enhancing the body's natural healing processes across various surgical fields, including orthopaedics, sports medicine, general surgery, urogynecology, and ophthalmology.

For the first time, the group reported a positive EBITDA, attributed to a 20% increase in sales revenue, reaching £29.5 million. Growth was primarily driven by the BioRinse and DermaPure divisions, with notable success in specialised bone and birth tissue products, particularly the ConCelltrate product for bone formation and the amniotic membrane product for wound care.

The company outlined its strategic focus, known as the "four Ss": Supply, Sales, Revenue, Sustainability, and Scale, which form the foundation of its growth strategy. This strategy is further supported by four growth pillars: expanding the base business, enhancing tissue partnerships, evolving regulatory status to become a device company, and expanding market reach globally.

Notably, Tissue Regenix has signed new distribution partnerships in Spain, Australia, and China, with plans to enter additional markets based on strategic opportunities.

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The FTSE 100 has edged lower in early trading despite inflation falling to its lowest rate in two and a half years.

Headline inflation slowed to 3.4% in February, beating estimates of 3.5% and improving on January’s 4%. Analysts believe February’s figures place the UK in good position for inflation to fall below 2% in the coming months, paving way for a rate cut in June.

In equities, Prudential, the insurance giant, saw shares tick higher after it reported a 45% surge in new business profit, helped along by impressive performances in Asia and Africa.

Toy railway maker Hornby also jumped at the open as it was revealed Mike Ashley, who has become a strategic shareholder in the company, will be joining as a consultant.

Other early risers included Halma, Hikma Pharmaceutical and Persimmon, while Burberry and Weir Group opened trading going the other way.

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Element 25 Ltd (ASX:E25) managing director Justin Brown joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to talk about the progress being made in establishing a high-purity manganese sulphate (HPMSM) refinery in Louisiana, USA, as it looks to become a leader in ethically sourced battery-grade manganese. The refinery is set to cater to the burgeoning demand within the US electric vehicle (EV) battery industry, leveraging the company's 100%-owned Butcherbird Manganese Project in Western Australia.

E25’s planned facility in Louisiana aims to produce HPMSM for use in EV battery manufacturing. Brown emphasised the refinery’s role in the company’s strategy to support global electrification and position Element 25 as a pivotal supplier of high-quality, traceable and environmentally and socially governed battery materials.

With the initial project execution plan, procurement strategy and foundational elements of the processing plant's design advancing, the company is progressing towards a final investment decision. The establishment of project controls to manage cost and schedule further underscores Element 25's diligent approach to realising its vision for the HPMSM refinery.

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Magmatic Resources Ltd (ASX:MAG) managing director joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to talk about the restart of exploration at the company’s Wellington North project in Central West NSW, adjacent to significant gold-copper deposits. McKinnon emphasised the project's role in Magmatic’s portfolio, situated near major mining operations like Newmont's Cadia and near Alkane Resources' Boda-Kaiser deposits.

Within Wellington North is the historic Bodangora Gold Field, which is part of the northern extension of the Molong Volcanic Belt. This area is known for its rich gold history and proximity to large porphyry gold-copper resources. With more than 230,000 ounces of gold produced historically at high grades, the project's potential is underscored by its favourable geological setting.

Magmatic has pinpointed three key areas - Boda Southwest, Lady Ilse North, and Rose Hill - for focused exploration. These sites, with proven mineralisation yet limited drilling, present significant untapped potential. The initial focus will be on Boda Southwest, leveraging its proximity to Alkane's Boda deposit to uncover similar large-scale mineral resources.

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American Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:ARR) CEO Donald Swartz sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to highlight the positive outcomes of a scoping study for the Halleck Creek Project in Wyoming, USA. The study confirms the project's viability as a low-cost, scalable and world-class rare earth element (REE) venture, showcasing strong economic potential and a solid foundation for future development.

The independent analysis by Stantec Consulting Services Inc revealed a net present value (NPV) of US$673.9 million at an 8% discount rate and US$505.1 million at a 10% discount rate (pre-tax), with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 22.5%. The project's payback period is estimated at 2.9 years, with a life of mine (LOM) average cost of US$38.38 per kilogram for neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) equivalent, significantly lower than current global averages.

With a proposed initial mining rate of 3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), the Halleck Creek Project is positioned for a scalable expansion, underpinned by a resource base of 540 million tonnes, suggesting a mine life of 180 years at 3 Mtpa. This scalability and the project's strategic design aim to reduce Western dependency on Chinese rare earth supplies, marking a significant step towards diversifying global REE sources.

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