Proactive - Interviews for investors

Lithium Universe Ltd (ASX:LU7) CEO Alex Hanly sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss the initiation of a share purchase plan (SPP), aiming to raise A$3 million to bolster its endeavours in the North American lithium market. Funds from the SPP are earmarked for the progression of engineering studies and to supplement working capital, facilitating the design and development of a multifaceted spodumene concentrator and a lithium carbonate refinery. These projects are strategically located in Québec's James Bay and Bécancour regions, respectively.

Hanly highlights the SPP's goal to generate necessary capital while appreciating the ongoing support from previous Mogul Games shareholders and attracting new investors, offering shares at the price set during Lithium Universe's IPO in August 2023, via a re-compliance listing. Looking ahead to 2024, Hanly expresses optimism about reaching several critical milestones within the QLPH strategy.

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BioHarvest Sciences CEO Ilan Sobel joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two key appointments in the areas of business development and science to lead important initiatives within the company's newly launched CDMO Services Business Unit.

Sobel introduced Matt Zrebiec as the Vice President of Business Development, tasked with driving the sourcing and closing of new deals for the CDMO Business Unit. Zrebiec brings with him 23 years of experience in the branded specialty, biotech, generics, and CDMO pharmaceutical sector, positioning him well to contribute to BioHarvest's growth and success in this area.

In addition, Sobel announced the appointment of Professor Itay Mayrose as Senior Artificial Intelligence Scientist, who will lead development initiatives within the CDMO Business Unit. Professor Mayrose is a globally recognized expert in plant computational genomics, known for his multidisciplinary approach that combines computer science with biological research. He has been instrumental in pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in genome editing and evolutionary studies, leading to groundbreaking discoveries published in prestigious scientific journals such as Nature, Science, and others.

These appointments signal BioHarvest's commitment to driving innovation and excellence within its CDMO Services Business Unit, leveraging the expertise of seasoned professionals like Zrebiec and Professor Mayrose to advance the company's strategic objectives and deliver value to its stakeholders.

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Kootenay Silver CEO Jim McDonald joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the commencement of its Q1 diamond drilling program at the Columba Silver Project in Mexico. The program, slated to include 15-17 drillholes totaling 5,000 meters, aims to build upon previous intercepts along the highly prospective D-Vein target.

McDonald elaborated that the primary objective of the current drilling program is to extend the D-Vein, laying the groundwork for a subsequent program encompassing approximately 15,000 meters. This subsequent phase is intended to delineate a maiden resource, with an anticipated release expected in late 2024, contingent upon additional drilling beyond the initial 5,000-meter program and the requisite financing.

In addition to the D-Vein, McDonald highlighted that the company maintains a priority list of new vein targets and known vein extensions, all of which warrant drill testing. This strategic approach underscores Kootenay Silver's commitment to maximizing the exploration potential of the Columba Silver Project and unlocking additional value for stakeholders.

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ISC CEO Shawn Peters joined Steve Darling from Proactive to to discuss the company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Peters highlighted the significant growth ISC experienced in 2023, with revenue reaching a record $214.5 million, representing a 13% increase compared to $189.9 million in 2022. This growth was attributed to several factors, including a full year of revenue from Ontario Property Tax Assessment Services in the current year compared to seven months in the prior year.

Peters emphasized the extension of ISC's registry partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan, ensuring continuity for both customers and ISC through to 2053. Additionally, the company continued to invest in people and technology to support growth across all segments, including achieving ISO 27001 certification towards the end of the year.

The company's adjusted EBITDA also reached a new record of $72.9 million for the year, compared to $64.4 million the previous year. This increase was driven by higher adjusted EBITDA in Registry Operations, primarily due to fee adjustments implemented in its Saskatchewan Registries division, offsetting reduced volume in the Land Registry. Additionally, the full year of contributions from Ontario Property Tax Assessment Services contributed to this growth.

Despite these achievements, increased cost of goods sold associated with the growth in Services' Regulatory Solutions division, along with increased investment in the Corporate segment in people and technology, partially offset the adjusted EBITDA growth.

Overall, Peters expressed satisfaction with ISC's performance in 2023 and highlighted the company's ongoing commitment to growth and innovation across its various business segments.

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Clean Air Metals COO Mike Garbutt joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company's exploration and strategic initiatives for 2024, focusing on the Thunder Bay North project and its extension, the Escape deposit. The Escape deposit is identified as a magnetic anomaly extending for two and a half kilometers at a depth of about 500 meters below the surface, near the Escape fault. This area, hosting a 6 million tonne resource, remains largely untested, especially beyond the fault.

Garbutt says the the company plans to use a technique called constraint inversion to better define this target, followed by a modest drilling program leveraging downhole electromagnetic (EM) technology, which has proven effective in the past for identifying high-grade zones. Clean Air Metals aims to start this exploration in the summer, with the goal of expanding the current 14 million tonne resource. Additionally, the company is exploring opportunities in Northwestern Ontario, focusing on prospective PGE (platinum group elements) assets to add value to its portfolio. Garbutt highlighted the company's strategic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of creating value for shareholders and exploring a variety of assets, from immature exploration prospects to more developed resources requiring further exploration to realize their full potential.

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ARway.ai Chief Product Officer Shadnam Khan joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil the launch of ARway V3.0, an upgraded version of its spatial computing platform offering augmented reality (AR) navigation and immersive experiences. The latest update, ARway V3.0, introduces several new features and enhancements aimed at improving navigation accuracy, user engagement, and content creator flexibility.

Kahn highlighted some of the key updates and features including the addition of peripheral markers enhances navigation accuracy and allows for improved tracking of users' movements within AR environment. The software development kit (SDK) has been updated to provide developers with enhanced tools and resources for creating AR applications with increased functionality. The new version includes advanced simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) capabilities, improving the stability and accuracy of large-scale AR experiences. The location pin indicator has been updated to provide users with clearer and more intuitive guidance during navigation. Users will receive notifications regarding low light conditions and stability issues, ensuring optimal AR experiences even in challenging environments. Overall, ARway V3.0 represents a significant advancement in AR navigation technology, offering improved functionality, stability, and user experience. These enhancements further solidify ARway.ai's position as a leader in spatial computing and AR innovation, catering to diverse applications across various industries.

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Appia Rare Earth and Uranium Corp President Stephen Burega joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has received an independent maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its ionic adsorption clay project PNH located in Brazil.

Burega shared with Proactive that the maiden resource for the PCH Project is estimated at 52.8 million tonnes, consisting of 6.6 million tonnes of indicated resources with a grade of 2,513 parts per million total rare earth oxide (TREO), and 46.2 million tonnes of inferred resources with a grade of 2,888 ppm TREO.

He further highlighted that the deposit contains significant concentrations of neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, which are rare earth elements in high demand to produce permanent magnets.

Currently, the company is conducting a significant evaluation of the potential desorbed rare earth oxide, with results pending. Additionally, Appia continues its exploratory auger drilling program to test multiple new target areas across the PCH project, which spans over 40,000 hectares. The company plans to evaluate future targets for TREO, scandium, and cobalt potential as well.

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The FTSE 100 fell as the markets opened, failing to rack up a fourth consecutive day of gains.

This was after RICS data showed the UK housing market continued stabilising in February, with fewer reports of falling prices being recorded and enquiries remaining positive.

Among companies, AstraZeneca grabbed headlines with a US$1.05 billion takeover of France’s Amolyt Pharma, which will boost its rare disease arm.

Trainline soared meanwhile, having unveiled a one-fifth jump in sales to £5.3 billion for the year to February, thanks to a reduction in the number of strikes in the UK.

Safety products group Halma was also among those updating, with a pre-results release leaving guidance unchanged but noting progress on the back of eight acquisitions this year.

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Digbee Limited founder and CEO Jamie Strauss, discussed the finance markets in the mining industry and the importance of sustainability for financing large projects in a recent interview with Proactive London.

Strauss highlighted a significant decrease in specialised capital in the industry, from approximately $445 billion in 2010 to around $12 to $14 billion currently. This reduction coincides with the critical minerals megatrend and geopolitical rebalancing of the supply chain. Governments have responded by creating six funds aimed at investment in the sector, with more expected. This could potentially increase the available capital to $28 billion, with an additional $14 billion from the Saudi fund.

Strauss emphasised the mining industry's need to change its perception and build greater trust through sustainability. This is key to accessing the new pools of capital. The introduction of funds with a focus on sustainability indicates a shift towards responsible mining practices.

Strauss critiqued the current state of ESG reporting in the industry, suggesting it has pushed capital away. Digbee advocates for incorporating sustainability from the early exploration stages to establish a strong foundation for future operations.

The company was chosen by BHP Xplor to provide sustainability and ESG disclosure services to new juniors and was appointed the ESG assurance provider for Eden Natural Resources, a sustainability-focused fund launching soon.

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Botala Energy Ltd (ASX:BTE) director, CFO and company secretary Craig Basson sits down with Jonathan Jackson to discuss Botala’s progress in Botswana and outline the rationale behind its investment appeal. Botswana has a stable political climate, a favourable regulatory environment and significant untapped energy resources. Botala aims to leverage the country's potential as a leading energy provider in the region. The corporate update highlights recent achievements, including progress in project development, partnerships with local and international stakeholders and steps toward achieving key milestones in renewable energy production. Botala Energy, which is poised to play a significant role in the transition to renewable energy, is at a pivotal stage, with plans to expand its project portfolio and enhance shareholder value through strategic investments and the development of its energy assets.

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