Proactive - Interviews for investors

AdAlta Ltd (ASX:1AD) managing director Tim Oldham sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss encouraging outcomes from a Phase I extension study of their lead asset, AD-214, aimed at combating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). This pivotal study assessed the target Phase II dose of AD-214 in healthy volunteers, marking a significant milestone in the drug's development pathway.

The study's positive results have addressed the inquiries of potential partners. AD-214 exhibited a commendable safety profile, with consistent pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) across all doses and participants. This consistency bolsters confidence in the selected dose for Phase II studies. There was no evidence of adverse effects that could undermine efficacy, even with prolonged use, highlighting AD-214's potential as a treatment for IPF.

With these results in hand, AdAlta is now engaging with a pipeline of potential partners to discuss licensing or asset financing transactions. Such agreements would provide the necessary support for the start of Phase II trials.

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Hive Digital Technologies CEO Aydin Kilic joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company's production figures for February 2024. In a notable development, the company has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 10%, with its HODL position reaching 2,131 Bitcoin on its balance sheet by the end of the month. Additionally, Hive Digital Technologies has maintained an impressive Bitcoin mining capacity, averaging over 4.06 Exahash ("EH/s") throughout February 2024.

Kilic informed Proactive that as of March 4, 2024, the company's HODL position has further increased to 2,159 Bitcoin, up from the previously reported 2,131 BTC. This continuous growth aligns with the company's strategic approach, emphasizing a commitment to HODLing Bitcoin. Kalic highlighted the anticipated heightened demand for Bitcoin, driven by its adoption as an alternative asset class, particularly evidenced by substantial fund flows into recently launched Bitcoin ETFs.

Moreover, Kalic emphasized that amidst the upcoming Halving event in April, short-term volatility in the Bitcoin market is expected to remain high. He noted that investors should be cognizant of the correlation between HIVE and Bitcoin, albeit with a greater amplitude in price volatility. Despite potential fluctuations, Hive Digital Technologies remains steadfast in its belief in the long-term potential of Bitcoin and its commitment to leveraging its mining capabilities to bolster its HODL position.

With a proactive approach and a strategic focus on Bitcoin accumulation, Hive Digital Technologies continues to position itself as a prominent player in the cryptocurrency mining space, poised to capitalize on the evolving dynamics of the digital asset market.

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Wishpond Technologies CEO Ali Tajskandar joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on Propel IQ, the company's innovative digital marketing platform. Launched in March 2023, Propel IQ represents Wishpond's 'All-in-One' solution tailored to meet the diverse digital marketing needs of its customers. Since its inception, Propel IQ has experienced remarkable growth, with the number of users surpassing 500, now constituting over 10 percent of Wishpond's total customer base.

Speaking to Proactive, Tajskandar highlighted the profound impact Propel IQ has had on the company's overall business dynamics. Notably, Wishpond has observed a significant reduction in customer churn rates, nearly 40 percent lower than those associated with its single-product point solutions. This notable decrease in churn is attributed to Propel IQ's comprehensive suite of solutions, empowering customers to access multiple tools and advance along the digital marketing value chain, a stark contrast to the limitations of single-point solutions. Consequently, this lower churn rate translates into an increase in the Lifetime Value of each customer, bolstering Wishpond's revenue streams and overall business performance.

Moreover, Tajskandar emphasized the anticipated improvements in Wishpond's overall gross margins and key performance indicators, driven by the growing contribution of revenue from Propel IQ. The company anticipates that Propel IQ's gross margins will surpass 80 percent, representing a significant enhancement compared to Wishpond's traditional gross margin range of 65 percent to 70 percent.

As Wishpond continues to scale and Propel IQ becomes an increasingly integral part of its business model, stakeholders can expect to witness sustained growth and improved financial performance. Tajskandar's update underscores Wishpond's commitment to innovation and customer-centricity, as the company continues to leverage Propel IQ's capabilities to deliver value-driven solutions and drive long-term success in the competitive digital marketing landscape. With Propel IQ poised to fuel further growth and profitability, Wishpond is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities and solidify its position as a leader in the digital marketing industry.

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ARway.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce more contracts secured by the AI powered Augmented Reality Experience platform. The company unveiled the company's latest achievements in securing contracts for its AI-powered Augmented Reality Experience platform. ARway.ai has announced new partnerships with industry-leading innovators, including Holition.com, 3D Marx, and Aigentless. These collaborations signify a significant advancement in the adoption of AR/VR/XR technologies for location-based mobile applications, demonstrating a strong commitment to pushing the boundaries of spatial computing, marketing, and advertising.

Gappelberg elaborated on the partnerships, explaining that the companies—Holition in the UK, 3D Marx in the UAE, and Aigentless in the USA—will leverage the ARwayKit SDK. Particularly, Aigentless aims to revolutionize property tours by transforming them into immersive journeys using AR navigation. This technology will guide users to various property spaces while highlighting key features and amenities through engaging AR visuals. This innovative approach, catering to both commercial and residential properties, is poised to establish new standards in real estate engagement and customer satisfaction.

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Africa Oil Corp (TSX:AOI) Investor Relations Manager Shahin Amini discusses the company's new partnership with TotalEnergies and Qatar Energy for the exploration of Block 3B/4B in the Orange Basin.

Amini told Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the collaboration marks a significant endorsement of the block's exploration potential, leveraging the expertise and resources of these notable energy companies.

The value derived from this deal for Africa Oil is estimated at $46.8 million, including $10 million in staged payments. Africa Oil's stake will reduce to 17% from 26.25%, and the deal includes a cash component subject to achieving specific operational and regulatory milestones, and a carry agreement that could cover up to two exploration wells' costs.

Amini noted that the strategic partnership allows Africa Oil to explore with "other people's money," aligning with their business model of early basin entry, comprehensive geological assessment, and then attracting resourceful partners for exploration financing.

Additionally, Africa Oil, through its investment in Impact Oil and Gas Limited, has exposure to another promising block in Namibia, highlighting the company's significant acreage position off Southern Africa's coast.

The next steps for Block 3B/4B include working with the new partners and operator to plan for a potential exploration well in 2025, with further developments to be coordinated with the operator.

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Baseload Energy Corp CEO James Sykes tells Proactive's Angela Harmantas the company, is actively engaged in uranium exploration in the Athabasca Basin, described as the 'Saudi Arabia of uranium.'

Speaking to Proactive at PDAC 2024, Sykes said the company's main focus for 2024 is the Catharsis project, which aims to find near-surface, high-grade uranium within trucking distance of an existing mill. This project is notable for its exploration of an area previously undrilled, showcasing significant potential for uranium discovery despite being 100 kilometres south of the basin.

The initial drilling programme has been expanded due to promising signs of alteration and structure indicative of uranium presence, although uranium itself has not yet been found. This expansion includes doubling the drill metreage and adding more target areas to accelerate the discovery process.

Sykes highlighted the company's efficiency in exploration, citing the ACKIO uranium deposit discovery on their Hook project during their first drill programme as an example of their effective use of shareholder funds.

In addition to project updates, Sykes discussed the Athabasca 2.0 strategy, a conceptual approach to exploring for uranium by considering the basin's historical erosion and the potential for near-surface deposits. This strategy challenges traditional exploration methods, focusing on structural analysis rather than solely on graphite conductors.

Baseload Energy is fully funded for over 20,000 metres of drilling planned for the remainder of the year, with a $12 million exploration budget to be spent by year-end.

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Walkabout Resources Ltd (ASX:WKT) CEO Andrew Cunningham joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with an update on the Lindi Jumbo Graphite Mine in Tanzania, saying the project is on track for commissioning despite a tight schedule and challenges such as shipping delays.

The arrival of backup generators in Dar es Salaam marks the completion of necessary equipment deliveries, allowing for the transition to the commissioning and production phases. The logistical hurdles faced were compounded by COVID-related container shortages and increased port traffic at Dar es Salaam, managed by DP World. To mitigate these issues, Walkabout Resources staggered shipments and prepared contingency plans, including sourcing critical spares from South Africa.

Cunningham detailed the company's preparations for potential further delays, including securing grid power and the imminent arrival of additional first falls. Stage commissioning of the plant has commenced, with dry and wet commissioning of various circuits underway, facilitating a conservative ramp-up to full production over the next few months.

The significance of the Lindi Jumbo Graphite Mine extends beyond the company, representing the first critical metal asset to reach full production in Tanzania and marking the first significant foreign direct investment in the country's mining sector in a decade.

The project is closely watched, as it opens amidst predictions of a severe graphite shortfall, with Walkabout Resources positioned ahead of competitors. Cunningham's interview highlights the strategic and operational steps taken to navigate challenges and the broader implications for Tanzania's mining industry.

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Flynn Gold managing director and CEO Neil Marston discusses promising lithium results from a soil sampling programme at the Parker Dome project in Western Australia with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

This initial exploration, covering two licences over 40 square kilometres, marks Flynn Gold's first on-ground work since acquiring a one-year purchase option in December 2023. The project lies within the Forrestania Greenstone Belt, known for its pegmatite-hosted lithium deposits.

The sampling involved 679 soil samples, focusing on areas with high lithium potential, identifying two pegmatite trends (western and eastern) and yielding six significant zones with lithium anomalies up to 197 ppm. These anomalies extend over large areas, correlating with caesium and tantalum values, hinting at potential lithium mineralisation.

Historical drilling in 1998 intersected pegmatites, suggesting the presence of a "Goldilocks zone" for lithium mineralisation near the granite intrusive of Parker Dome. Flynn Gold plans to follow up with more soil sampling, drilling permits, and reanalysis of historical geophysical data.

Additionally, exploration activities at Lake Johnson and in Tasmania for gold at the Firetower and Golden Witch projects will continue, with promising results from the Trafalgar prospect in Golden Ridge showing high-grade veins of gold.

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ETC Group's CEO Tim Bevan shares insights on the current Bitcoin market dynamics and the impact of ETFs in the United States with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

Bevan noted the unexpected rapid inflow of approximately $18 billion into Bitcoin ETFs within six weeks, highlighting the iShares product's substantial single-day intake of over $750 million. This surge has led to unprecedented market conditions, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high before experiencing significant volatility, demonstrating the challenging environment for predicting short-term price movements. Despite the uncertainty, Bevan maintains a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, anticipating it could surpass $100,000 by year-end, with some predictions suggesting a peak of over $250,000.

Bevan also addressed Ethereum's performance, noting its year-to-date return of 63% and its potential for greater upside compared to Bitcoin. He described Ethereum as akin to a tech company, emphasizing its role as the underlying architecture of Web 3.0 and its rapid adoption curve. Bevan likened investing in Ethereum to discovering Microsoft pre-Windows, highlighting its attractive valuation compared to large tech stocks.

ETC Group has launched a new Ethereum staking product, capturing the staking yield from validating transactions on the Ethereum network, which Bevan describes as integral to Ethereum's economic profile. He also mentioned the broader cryptocurrency market, suggesting that attention might eventually shift to altcoins as investors explore the sector's diversity.

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Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd has announced a significant agreement involving a 13.75% participating interest in their Orange Basin Block 3B/4B, with strategic partners TotalEnergies and QatalEnergy.

This deal, described as the largest in the company's history, is noteworthy for several reasons. Firstly, Total Energies, now the operator, brings a deep understanding of the Orange Basin, enhanced by its recent discoveries in the same geology in Namibia. Secondly, the strategic location of Eco's block, adjacent to other areas operated by Total Energies, promises synergies, especially since Total Energies possesses drilling rigs in the vicinity, ensuring operational readiness.

Financially, the transaction is expected to significantly bolster Eco's cash position by almost $20 million, positioning the company five times above its current standing upon commencement of drilling. Moreover, Eco is fully carried for the forthcoming exploration activities, potentially covering two wells on the block.

The total transaction value could reach over $32 million, encompassing both cash and the value of the carry for Eco’s remaining work interest. The agreement includes milestone payments, contingent upon deal completion, regulatory approvals, and the commencement of drilling.

The drilling schedule is under Total Energies’ discretion, anticipated within the next 12 to 18 months. Following this farmout, Eco aims to replicate its success in other ventures, focusing on its Guyana and Namibian assets, with ongoing discussions for potential partnerships expected to culminate in 2024.

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