Proactive - Interviews for investors

Empire Resources Ltd (ASX:ERL) Managing Director Sean Richardson speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive about recent progress at the gold and copper focused exploration and development company.

Richardson highlights the successful divestment of an investment in NTM Gold during the COVID period, generating significant profits. The company has also undertaken exploration programs across its three project areas, experiencing both successes and challenges.

He expresses optimism about gold prices but acknowledged rising costs. Regarding copper, he sees potential for long-term growth, citing recent price improvements. In the last 12 months, Empire Resources has strategically assessed market opportunities, aiming for organic growth in exploration and business development.

Richardson encourages investors to look beyond assets and consider the team's achievements. He emphasises the team's dedication to developing and expanding the business. "We're a bit luck a duck on a pond, paddling very hard underneath and working hard to develop and grow the business - both in an organic fashion with our exploration activities but on the business development front as well... We're really bullish on our team and what we can deliver."

Itaconix PLC (AIM:ITX, OTCQB:ITXXF) CEO John Shaw speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the company, which makes plant-based ingredients for consumer products, released a trading update for its second half.

The update covered commercial advancements, revenue growth, and gross profit margins, emphasising the company's efforts to increase awareness among investors in both the UK and the US.

Shaw expresses confidence in future revenue growth, attributing his confidence to the establishment of a robust base of recurring revenues. He says Itaconix continues to onboard brands using their plant-based ingredients, finding success in the marketplace as it expands its offering into more retailers and gains popularity among consumers.

The CEO also mentioned the company's strategic initiatives to improve share trading, including a consolidation to enhance accessibility for investors. Itaconix is actively expanding its investor relations efforts, collaborating with platforms like Proactive to increase visibility.

Shaw encourages existing and potential investors to stay focused on the company's positive trajectory, emphasising exciting developments expected in the next two years.

Sarytogan Graphite Ltd (ASX:SGA) MD Sean Gregory provides an update on work at the company's graphite project in Kazakhstan, where the focus has been on achieving exceptional purity levels in graphite production, crucial for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

Gregory highlights a significant milestone, achieving 99.998% graphite purity, with only 20 parts per million remaining of other minerals. The accomplishment is an important advancement for Sarytogan, signalling the ease with which it can now achieve high purities. Notably, the process was conducted on raw concentrate, bypassing an interim step, which is expected to enhance the project's economic feasibility.

The next steps involve the sterilisation process to shape graphite flakes into spheres, optimising battery performance. Results from this phase are expected shortly, with the company poised to produce its first batteries.

Regarding the Pre Feasibility Study (PFS), Gregory expresses enthusiasm about the project's economics, citing the low-cost base in Kazakhstan, abundant infrastructure, and skilled workforce. He says the PFS is progressing well, and Saratoga aims to release it no later than the third quarter of the following year.

Gregory encourages stakeholders to stay tuned for more updates as the company continues to advance.

4GLOBAL PLC (AIM:4GBL) CEO Eloy Mazon speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after the UK-based data, services and software company released its interim results for six months to 30 September 2023.

The results showed sustained organic growth, aligning with the company's stated targets. The current book revenue stands at £4.8 million, with an additional £1 million contract in the negotiation stage, positioning 4GLOBAL in line with market expectations. Mazon emphasises the company's traditional second-half weighting due to seasonality and expressed confidence in meeting year-end forecasts.

Looking toward the future, he highlights 4GLOBAL's strategic efforts in building a robust data set, now tracking over 35 million unique individuals and 4 billion data points. This data forms the foundation for AI integration, enabling the generation of business-critical insights for clients in revenue generation, operational efficiency, and investment decision optimisation. He goes on to say that 4GLOBAL sees AI as a tool to enhance efficiency on the back end, potentially increasing margins and capacity to serve more clients.

On the front end, AI leverages the vast data set to deliver unique insights, differentiating 4GLOBAL's offerings. The company is actively testing and piloting AI applications with existing customers and exploring new verticals such as health, driven by the maturity and size of their dataset.

Quadrise PLC (AIM:QED) CEO Jason Miles provides Thomas Warner with an update on the company's biofuel research and development. Quadrise is commercialising a biofuel, bioMSAR, with 40% glycerin, aiming for a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions and improved efficiency in marine vessels.

Miles highlights recent testing with alternatives to glycerin, such as crude sugar oils and methyl esters, showing promising results in reducing emissions and enhancing efficiency. He explains that Quadrise aims to create a fully Net Zero biofuel by replacing hydrocarbons with sustainable components, focusing on solutions for the shipping industry, which contributes 3% of global CO2 emissions.

With increasing pressure on the shipping sector to reduce emissions, QuadRise's biofuel products could ultimately offer environmentally friendly alternatives. The company plans to conduct further testing at a facility in Finland, collaborate with biofuel partners, and accelerate product development.

Miles emphasises the momentum in the biofuels industry and Quadrise's position in providing sustainable solutions. The company's upcoming plans include extensive testing in the first half of the next year, collaboration with undisclosed biofuel partners, and progressing toward B100 biofuel products.

Cepton, Inc. Senior Vice President of Product Brunno Moretti joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the crucial role of LiDAR technology in enhancing safety within the trucking industry in a recent interview. With a focus on the challenges posed by the sheer size and weight of semi-trucks, Moretti emphasized the need for effective detection systems, especially for autonomous and advanced driver assistance systems.

LiDAR, capable of long-distance detection (over 300 meters) of small objects, addresses these concerns by providing comprehensive coverage around the vehicle, creating a protective cocoon. The technology aids in various safety aspects, including preventing trailer sway and jackknifing, and ensuring safe parking.

Moretti highlighted Cepton's engagement in Request for Quote (RFQ) discussions with major semi companies for autonomous driving applications, indicating a positive response and growing interest in LiDAR solutions. As the trucking industry continues to expand, the integration of LiDAR technology is poised to play a crucial role in promoting safer transportation.

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Kootenay Silver CEO Jim McDonald joined Steve Darling from Proactive provide a substantial update on the ongoing endeavors at the Columba Silver Project located in Mexico. The program, now successfully completed, has resulted in an impressive total of 12 holes, covering a substantial distance of 3,052.8 meters. This initiative was meticulously designed to extend the boundaries of known mineralization, focusing primarily on the promising "D Vein" target area within the Columba project.

It's worth noting that this latest program significantly contributes to the project's overall statistics, as it joins the ranks of over 30,000 meters drilled across 147 holes since the commencement of operations back in 2019.

McDonald expressed immense satisfaction with the progress made during this current program, highlighting the consistently encouraging results, particularly in the D-Vein target area. Each drilled hole has succeeded in expanding the size and scope of this promising zone. Noteworthy results from the latest drilling include an impressive 6 meters of core-length averaging 435 grams per tonne of silver, along with 0.1% lead and 0.2% zinc, all extracted from a depth of 215 meters within a broader context of 22 meters, averaging 174 grams per tonne of silver.

The current drilling program was strategically crafted to further extend the D-Vein, laying the groundwork for a subsequent, more widely spaced follow-up program aimed at delineating a maiden resource. This exciting development is expected to come to fruition by late 2024.

In addition to the remarkable progress with the D-Vein, Kootenay Silver maintains a comprehensive priority list that includes various new vein targets and known vein extensions—all of which exhibit significant potential and merit thorough exploration via drilling.

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TRU Precious Metals CEO Joel Freudman joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has recently announced a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 10% of the company's public-held shares, amounting to approximately 9.7 million shares. This strategic move is driven by the belief that market conditions undervalue the company.

Uniquely, TRU Precious Metals has imposed fiscal discipline, capping expenditures for the share buyback. The CEO emphasizes managing cash efficiently while seizing opportunities to acquire shares when deemed advantageous. This initiative aims to safeguard the treasury, eliminate selling pressures, and consolidate ownership among long-term core shareholders.

Friedman underscores the company's confidence in its prospects, citing recent high-grade copper and medium-grade gold assay results from the Golden Rose project. The positive outlook is reinforced by strategic investments and share purchases by core shareholders, reflecting their belief in TRU Precious Metals' value and strategic direction. Looking ahead to 2024, the company anticipates a busy year with planned exploration and drilling programs, buoyed by favorable market conditions and record-high gold prices.

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Elixir Energy CEO Neil Young joined Steve Darling from Proactive to offer an intriguing update on the ongoing developments at the Daydream-2 appraisal well within the Grandis Gas Project, nestled in the Taroom Trough of the Bowen Basin, Queensland.

In a surprising turn of events, Young shared the exciting news of an unexpected discovery—a naturally permeable gas-bearing zone that emerged without any need for stimulation. As the operation progressed, Daydream-2 achieved a Total Depth of 4,300 meters overnight, surpassing the original depth target by approximately 100 meters. This extension in depth was driven by the consistent revelation of gas levels exceeding initial pre-drill estimates. This deeper Total Depth not only signifies a promising find but also grants enhanced operational flexibility for the upcoming phases of Elixir Energy's appraisal plans for the well.

During the final 100 meters of drilling, an intriguing phenomenon occurred, characterized by a rapid surge in the rate of well penetration. This phenomenon coincided with a notable influx of gas from the formation into the wellbore, underscoring the significance of this discovery.

With this development in mind, the next steps in the project involve acquiring wireline logs and conducting a comprehensive petrophysical evaluation. Subsequently, the well will be cased and suspended. Once all pertinent data has been meticulously compiled, Elixir Energy will meticulously craft its forward plan, which will encompass an extensive evaluation process, completion activities, and production testing for this exceptional well.

This captivating revelation at the Daydream-2 appraisal well represents a significant milestone in the Grandis Gas Project and reflects Elixir Energy's commitment to advancing its exploration and production efforts in the ever-promising energy sector, potentially opening new avenues for energy supply and resource development in Queensland.

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Sipa Resources Ltd (ASX:SRI) MD Andrew Muir speaks with Proactive soon after taking on the role of MD - replacing Pip Darvall, who stepped down after a four-year tenure. Darvall will remain part-time during an interim period to ensure a seamless transition of leadership. Muir says the company has a compelling portfolio of assets in well-established exploration regions in WA, including strategic JV partnerships and he’s looking forward to working with the board and management team to unlock value for shareholders.

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