Proactive - Interviews for investors

Coinsilium Group Ltd (AQSE:COIN, OTCQB:CINGF) Executive Chairman Malcolm Palle discusses Bitcoin's notable move above the US$50,000 mark for the first time in two years, a milestone he and his team anticipated.

Palle highlighted the significant role of ETF (exchange-traded fund) approvals in the US in this upward trend, pointing out that the liquidity event created by the conversion of the Grayscale Fund to an ETF allowed investors to move their funds to other ETF providers with lower fees. This shift initially dampened the price increase despite high trading volumes. However, as market conditions stabilized, a supply crunch ensued due to insatiable demand for Bitcoin ETFs, contributing to the price surge.

Palle also touched on the competitive landscape among ETF providers, emphasizing the dominance of major players like Fidelity and BlackRock.

Looking ahead, Palle mentioned the upcoming Bitcoin halving event in April as a potential catalyst for further price increases, given its historical impact on market dynamics. He also explored the relationship between Bitcoin and broader economic factors, such as inflation and interest rates, suggesting that Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a store of value akin to gold.

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Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC CEO Simon Deacon joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to discuss a £130,000 order secured by its UK Circuits and Electronics Solutions Limited (UKC) business in the sports and entertainment sector. This initial order has the potential to grow into an annual £1 million contract, reflecting the company's strategy to broaden its customer base and secure larger contracts.

Light Science Technologies is also focusing on improving gross margins and streamlining processes through capital investment.

In the pest control sector, UKC has achieved orders worth £1.4 million this financial year, contributing to a forward order book exceeding £4 million. This success underscores the company's positive outlook and its intention to continue expanding in both new and existing markets.

Additionally, the company is eyeing significant growth in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) sector, engaging in a European roadshow to meet potential clients. Light Science Technologies aims to establish a global network of distributors to sell its products, including sensors, control systems, and software lighting, essential for enclosed environment agriculture. This focus on food security and vertical farming highlights the company's commitment to innovation and growth across diverse sectors.

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Seeing Machines Ltd CEO Paul McGlone joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with a comprehensive update on the company’s performance for the first half of 2024.

McGlone highlighted a strong financial position with over US$22 million in cash, alongside receivables and inventory totaling an additional US$31 million, positioning the company well for future profitability and breakeven. He emphasized the absence of a need for additional funding, thanks to a projected increase in high-margin software royalties from the automotive sector, which are expected to significantly boost cash flow.

McGlone also shared optimism about achieving consensus revenue targets, noting a historical trend of stronger performance in the second half of the financial year. Despite a dip in automotive volumes in the recent quarter, McGlone pointed to the early stages of royalty growth and external economic factors as reasons for variability, maintaining confidence in long-term growth targets.

Looking ahead, McGlone anticipates an uptick in cars featuring Seeing Machines’ technology, driven by increasing market demand for semi-autonomous driving features and regulatory requirements. The company’s focus on high-margin royalty revenues within the automotive business is expected to underpin growth and profitability, with significant revenue projections for financial year 2026 based on already secured business.

Additionally, Seeing Machines is making strides in the aftermarket sector, with a promising product launch at the Geotab Connect event in Las Vegas.

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Metals One PLC (AIM:MET1) CEO Jonathan Owen joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of breakthrough drill results from the R1 Hook target at its Black Schist Project in Finland.

The drill program encountered Talvivaara-style mineralization in all eight holes, a type known for its low-cost processing advantages in nickel, copper, and cobalt extraction. This discovery is significant due to its environmental benefits and potential economic value.

Owen highlighted the project's existing 28 million tonnes of inferred resources and the potential for significant expansion, including into newly reserved areas to the east. The exploration has been guided by historical data and new technologies, aiming to extend the existing resource base.

Future plans include community engagement in Finland, further exploration of additional targets, and the development of a significant inferred resource at the P5 exploration target.

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OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco speaks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the strong performance of US equities, particularly noting the S&P 500 reaching an all-time high, supported by a more than 50% rise in ARM's stock following its earnings announcement. The tech sector, in particular, has outperformed expectations, leading to a surge in the equity market despite ongoing uncertainties in bond markets amid election years in both the US and the UK.

Further, Blanco discussed upcoming economic data releases, including CPI and GDP figures in the UK and inflation data in the US, which are anticipated to influence interest rate expectations. The US is expected to see an annual CPI of 2.9%, with Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell dismissing hopes for a March rate cut but the futures market forecasting a significant chance of a rate hike in May.

In contrast, the UK faces higher-than-expected inflation, with consumer prices projected to rise to 4.2%, potentially affecting Bank of England rate decisions and market expectations.

Blanco suggested that these economic indicators will be crucial in shaping the financial landscape, particularly in terms of interest rates and equity market performance.

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Alien Metals Ltd non-executive chair Alwyn Vorster joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of an iron ore development study for the company's Hancock Iron Ore Project in Western Australia, including an updated Mineral Resources Estimate (MRE).

The study, which took approximately five to six months to complete, showcases an encouraging economic development pathway for the project, aiming for construction completion by the end of the year and market entry in early 2025. Highlighting the updated MRE of 8.4 million tonnes at 60% iron content, Vorster emphasized the vast exploration potential beyond this initial figure, pointing out the unexplored adjacent territory that could significantly augment the project's resource base.

The economic viability of the project is further bolstered by an all-in-sustaining cost of $85 per ton, with iron ore currently trading around $130 per ton. He said Alien Metals’ project also stands out for its low capital expenditure requirement, estimated at $20 to $30 million, versus billions for larger companies.

Additionally, he highlighted the strategic advantages of the Hancock project's location, including proximity to major infrastructure like export facilities and the town of Newman, which reduces the necessity for substantial additional infrastructure development.

Looking forward, securing the mining lease is identified as the next critical milestone, with construction anticipated to start by mid-year. Alien Metals aims to commence ore extraction in the first quarter of 2025, promising further updates as the project progresses.

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The FTSE 100 opened lower on an albeit quiet day in the city, dominated early on by ONS data.

Unemployment in December sat at 3.8%, lower than analysts’ anticipations for 4%, but as a record number reported long-term sickness.

Wage growth was stronger than expected over the month meanwhile, at 5.8% against anticipations of 5.6%, as the hospitality and retail sectors buoyed figures.

Elsewhere, Bitcoin surpassed the US$50,000 mark for the first time in two years, thanks to large inflows from new exchange-traded funds.

Among the few reporting, German travel group Tui unveiled record quarterly revenue on the back of high demand and prices in the three months to December.

And finally, delivery firm Yodel looks to have avoided administration thanks to a rescue deal involving rival Shift.

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Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX:ARV) executive director George Ventouras sits down with Jonathan Jackson to discuss recent core and rock chip sample results from the Osborne JV tenement. Results from the stratigraphic holes drilled on the tenement have provided valuable information for the technical team to refine and develop further drill programs. The geology provided clear evidence as to the subterrain and potential location of the pegmatites which will be followed up shortly. Ventouras also discusses the proximity of the project to Azure Minerals’ Andover lithium discovery, the recent results from Mt Marie and the expected newsflow over the next few months.

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Amplia Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:ATX) CEO Chris Burns joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss the company’s busy quarter and what investors can expect over the coming months. Burns talks us through the completion of the Phase1B stage of the ACCENT clinical trial in advanced pancreatic cancer patients and the promising early signs of drug efficacy that have resulted. The company has now started its Phase2a trial, dosing patients in January. Further to this, there’s also been good news from Korea. Korean drug regulators have approved the company’s application to conduct the ACCENT trial in that country and Korean sites are ready to recruit patients. Finally, Burns discusses an Investigational New Drug application (INDA) submitted to the FDA and what that means for the company moving forward.

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Alderan Resources Ltd (ASX:AL8) managing director Scott Caithness joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss the company’s move into Brazil and the lithium assets it has acquired there. Alderan is the first lithium explorer to systematically assess this very large suite of prospective projects in Brazil. Caithness explains what the company saw in the Brazilian lithium scene, the pace at which it established itself there and the work that has already begun in just a few months of holding the assets. Caithness, a former Rio Tinto and CRA executive, also gives us his take on the current lithium market. Finally, he takes us through the company’s plans over the next few months.

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