Proactive - Interviews for investors

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR) chief executive Tim Livesey speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the AIM-listed gold exploration company announced the signing of a definitive earn-in agreement with BCM International for the Bibemi gold project in Cameroon.

Livesey explains that the partnership represents a significant milestone for Oriole, especially in its Cameroon operations. He says BCM, a mining services group with roots in Australia and a strong presence in West Africa, brings substantial expertise and financial strength to Oriole's projects, particularly the advanced Bimini gold project in Cameroon.

He adds that the Bibemi Project, deemed the most advanced in Cameroon, attracted BCM for its potential rapid mine startup and resource expansion opportunities. BCM's experience in mine building and operation adds immense value to Oriole's early-stage projects. The collaboration is expected to expedite project timelines, leveraging BCM's resources for exploration, resource expansion, and preliminary assessments.

Looking ahead, the next 18 months promise significant progress and stronger ties between Oriole and BCM, facilitated by strategic alignments and technical collaborations. Livesey says that Oriole's shareholders can anticipate a growth story unfolding, buoyed by the company's success in Cameroon and potential parallel agreements for other licenses.

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Nostradamus Consulting founder Julian Green speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after a 2023 he describes as a "good year" for the business, highlighting a £1mln investment and an expansion of the client base, which includes prestigious names like Thomson Reuters and Intuit QuickBooks.

Green also highlights that 2023 was the company's first profitable year, an achievement he attributes to their robust client base and efficient service delivery, which will be further enhanced with the new funding.

He goes on to provide some more context, saying that the company's journey began in 2021 with the development of their first product, guided by Professor Andrew Tucker. A significant expansion of their tech team, including the appointment of Daniel Singer, former global head of Kantar Analytics, and data engineer Girish Janin, has bolstered their capabilities. This team is set to refine their data sourcing and curation, ensuring a dynamic and engaging product.

Looking ahead to 2024, Green outlines three primary objectives: product improvement, commercialisation, and scaling into new industry verticals such as energy, financial services, EQ healthcare, and online gaming. He says Nostradamus' USP lies in leveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics to provide tangible ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance metrics, catering to evolving industry needs.

Green concludes by identifying their ideal clients as strategy and competitive intelligence professionals, underscoring their ability to deliver superior and faster results through technology and human oversight.

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Good morning from London and welcome to a brand new week – we’re starting things off with a nice ray of sunshine today – the Manufacturer’s organisation Make UK has put a report out today saying that “UK manufacturing is experiencing a significant shift towards a brighter future” because of the effective action being taken by the government to support the sector.

Less pleasingly the FTSE 100 is down to three-week lows. There aren’t really any major winners or losers so far, and Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown says “wariness has returned at the start of the week, as investors assess the risks of geo-political conflict, amid fresh signs of global economic slowdown and uncertainty about the trajectory of inflation.”

Turning to the small caps now and Helium One Global are back drilling in Tanzania after a rough end to 2023, Adriatic Metals have appointed a new Chief Sustainability Officer to support their work in the Balkans, and Argo Blockchain shares are down after a £7.8mln fundraise that they say will be put toward working capital, the repayment of debt and for general corporate purposes. Plenty to look forward to today so stay tuned, and have a great week

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Discovery Alaska Ltd (ASX: DAF) director Jerko Zuvela joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive Australia studio to discuss a “transformational” agreement to conduct mineral exploration, mineral development and production activities at the Vinasale Gold Project in Alaska. The binding agreement with Doyon Ltd, an Alaska Native Regional Corporation, is expected to significantly advance Discovery Alaska’s growth strategy. The project has been inactive for 10 years, when the gold price was just US$2000 per ounce. The project also hosts a reported historical NI 43-101 inferred resource of 22 million tonnes averaging 1.53 g/t gold for 1.08 million ounces of gold and indicated resources of 2.29 million tonnes at 1.84 g/t for 135,000 ounces (using a 1g/t cut-off grade) at the Central Zone prospect. Jerko discusses the resource and the period of growth he believes the company is set to go through as work begins at Vinasale and it becomes the company’s primary asset.

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Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) President and CEO Dr Daniel Vitt speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after the Munich-based biotech company announced a $240 million fundraise.

Dr Vitt gives an overview of the fundraise, explaining that it endows Immunic with the necessary resources to advance its work with Vidofludimus Calcium for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The fundraise has drawn in both new and existing investors.

The company plans to use these funds primarily to complete their Phase 2 clinical study in progressive MS, with data expected by April 2025. This study is seen as a major catalyst in Immunic's journey, given the high unmet medical needs in progressive MS and the demand for safer molecules in relapsing MS.

Dr Vitt also highlightsvthe company's progress in 2023, including positive results from a Phase 2 trial in ulcerative colitis and the discovery of a new mode of action for Vidofludimus Calcium in MS. Furthermore, their second molecule, IMU-856, showed positive results in treating celiac disease.

Looking ahead, he says Immunic expects to pass several other important milestones during 2024.

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OptionsDesk broker Richard Perry rounds out the first week of 2024 by speaking to Thomas Warner from Proactive about US inflation trends, interest rates and the impact of recent events on trade and markets.

Perry focuses on the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates, indicating a "higher for longer" approach despite earlier expectations of rate cuts. This view aligns with recent non-farm payroll data showing robust job growth and stagnant wage growth, suggesting sustained consumer price elevation and a potential delay in interest rate reductions.

Perry also highlights the escalating situation in the Red Sea, where rebel attacks on shipping are affecting trade. Regarding market reactions, Perry observed an uptick in traders buying put options for downside protection, especially as equities fall following recent economic figures. This trend reflects investors' caution amidst uncertain market conditions.

Overall, Perry's emphasises the resilience of the labour market, the persistent challenge of inflation, and the cautious approach of market participants in response to global uncertainties.

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Proactive Investors' Crypto expert William Farrington speaks to Thomas Warner about the latest developments in cryptocurrency, particularly focusing on Bitcoin's performance and ETF applications.

The interview highlights a midweek dip in Bitcoin's value, primarily attributed to a research piece from Matrixport that contradicted market expectations regarding Bitcoin ETF approvals. This led to a 4-5% decrease in bitcoin's price, underscoring the market's sensitivity and relative immaturity.

Farrington notes bitcoin's swift recovery, climbing back above $44,000 but remaining below the $45,000 mark. He emphasises the impact of US macroeconomic news, particularly labor figures and persistent high interest rates, on Bitcoin's value. These factors introduce downward pressure on Bitcoin and risk-on equities, as the market anticipated a decrease in interest rates.

The discussion also covers Grayscale's position at the forefront of spot bitcoin ETF applications. Farrington's interaction with Grayscale's chief legal officer revealed a surprisingly positive relationship with regulators, countering the common narrative of hostility between the crypto community and the SEC. Despite challenges, including selling pressure on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, the fund remains robust, with a discount of under 10%.

Additionally, the interview touched on the legal proceedings involving FTX's founder, emphasising the decision to focus on his initial guilty verdict for market manipulation and fraud, rather than extending the trial with political donation allegations.

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Arrow Exploration Corp CEO Marshall Abbott discusses the company's strong position for 2024 in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.

With a $45 million capital expenditure budget, self-funded by cash and cash flow, Arrow plans to drill 15 wells, focusing on infill and development.

The company's production run-rate exceeded 3,200 barrels of oil equivalent in 2023. With a potential 40 million barrels in place and a doubled reserve value, Arrow aims to double production in 2024.

The focus is on the Tapir block and Carrizales Norte (CN) field development. Three horizontal wells and seven vertical wells at CN aim to ramp up production capability, whilst additional ‘low risk’ exploration wells are also planned.

At the Oso Pardo field, the company is planning to conduct reservoir stimulations of the Oso Pardo-3 and Oso Pardo-4 wells – which during testing were deemed to have reservoir damage (due to high mud weight used in drilling). This work is slated to take place in the first quarter prior to those wells coming online for production.

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Good morning from London where the FTSE 100 is down around half a percent as it stands, a drop more than accounted for by a heavy fall in Endeavour Mining’s share price.

Endeavour is one of the few London-listed companies to be publishing news today, the first Friday of the new year, and its no surprise the announcement has hit the share price – CEO Sébastien de Montessus has been drummed out of the business for what the company calls “serious misconduct” relating to a $5.9mln irregular payment instruction issued by him in relation to an asset disposal undertaken by the Company. He disputes the implication by the way.

What other company news there is this morning is also of the bad kind, with the Indonesian government putting a spanner in the Pyx Resources’ works – changes to export rules mean that the premium zircon company has some more work to do before it can start exporting its titanium dioxide.

And there’s been another twist in the Reabold Resources saga, the firm’s nominated advisor Strand Hanson has said today that it would likely cease working with Reabold if a long-threatened shareholder coup succeeds next week. That could mean a suspension of its shares.

Zooming out now to round things off and Richard Hunter from Interactive Investor says the Federal Reserve’s “higher for longer” policy appears intact and will hurt growth, and here in the UK there’s some fresh house price data from the Halifax, they say prices rose for the third consecutive month in December. A slightly dreary end to the week but don’t let it dampen your spirits – have a great weekend from everybody here at Proactive

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Hybrid Power Solutions CEO Francois Byrne joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discussed the company's journey and future plans. With eight years of experience, Hybrid Power Solutions specializes in providing industrial power solutions, initially focusing on the mining industry with fuel-free portable generators. Over time, the company has expanded its applications to various sectors, including construction, railway, mining, and the military, offering versatile charging options such as vehicle and solar charging capabilities.

Byrne emphasized the pivotal shift from diesel-dependent systems to clean, renewable energy solutions, underlining the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The interview unveiled Hybrid Power Solutions' innovative product, the Power Tower, designed to cater to both residential and commercial applications.

Looking ahead to 2024, the company's primary goal is to offer comprehensive turnkey solutions tailored to customers' specific power needs. These solutions prioritize efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. Hybrid Power Solutions aims to not only provide products but also address the complete spectrum of power challenges faced by its clients.

The CEO stressed the company's dedication to cost savings, enhanced operational safety, and environmental conservation. This commitment positions Hybrid Power Solutions as a green and forward-thinking alternative without compromising on performance. Investors seeking sustainable and forward-looking opportunities may find Hybrid Power Solutions an appealing choice in the evolving landscape of energy solutions.

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