Proactive - Interviews for investors

Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd (LSE:RBW, OTC:RBWRF) CEO George Bennett speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the magnet rare earth metals company announced partner TechMet has confirmed is to invest US$50 million into the Phalaborwa project in South Africa funded by US agency, the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

The investment originates directly from the US government as part of it strategic effort to establish an independent supply chain for critical minerals originating from outside of China. Bennett highlights the green aspect of the project, emphasising its role in the circular economy by reprocessing gypsum waste.

Bennett says that the $50 million investment covers over 50% of the equity financing needed for the Phalaborwa project, with the remainder expected to come from debt financing. The DFC's involvement in the equity side indicates potential support in the debt financing aspect as well, offering Rainbow a more comprehensive and attainable financial package.

Despite this significant backing, Bennett clarifies that the project timeline remains unchanged, although the new funding provides greater clarity and resources to meet the established goals.

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Thor Energy PLC (AIM:THR, OTCQB:THORF, ASX:THR) Managing Director Nicole Galloway-Warland speaks to Thomas Warner at the Proactive London studio after the uranium and energy metals-focused exploration company released uranium results from its latest drilling at the Groundhog prospect at the Wedding Bell and Radium Mountain projects in Colorado.

Galloway-Warland describes the results as both exciting and validating for the project, noting recent strength in uranium spot prices.

She goes on to highlight the discovery of 2.7% uranium from downhole gamma at their sites, emphasising the potential of these shallow, high-grade areas. Looking ahead, the company has sent assays to Canada for further analysis and is expecting results by January. These will not only provide more information on uranium but also on vanadium.

Thor Energy's future plans include designing an infill and extension program, with the intention of resuming drilling early next year. Warland reflects positively on the year for Thor Energy, describing it as a period of consolidation and planning, capped off by a successful drilling program.

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Agronomics Ltd, co-founded by Anthony Chow, presented at the Proactive One2One Investors Forum.

Agronomics is a pioneering AIM-listed investment company focusing exclusively on cellular agriculture, a groundbreaking field with the potential to revolutionise traditional farming methods. With an impressive £135 million raised so far, Agronomics aims to provide public market investors with exposure to a diverse portfolio of cellular agriculture companies.

The company's mission is rooted in addressing the pressing challenges of global food production. Current consumption patterns, primarily reliant on animal-based protein sources, are unsustainable given the world's growing population. Agriculture also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and resource depletion.

Cellular agriculture represents a game-changing solution, offering three key categories: cell culture, precision fermentation, and enabling technologies. Cell culture involves growing animal cells in bioreactors to produce meat, leather, and more. Precision fermentation harnesses microorganisms to produce proteins like dairy and egg without the need for traditional farming. Enabling technologies support these processes.

Agronomics has strategically built a comprehensive portfolio covering major protein categories, such as beef, pork, chicken, dairy, and luxury leather goods. Their products aim to replicate the sensory and nutritional profiles of traditional animal-derived products, offering a sustainable alternative.

Despite regulatory challenges, cellular agriculture has made strides, with Singapore approving products in late 2020 and the US following suit. Europe lags due to regulatory and energy cost issues.

Agronomics has carefully curated its portfolio, focusing on companies like Meatable, BlueNalu, and Liberation Labs, which promise exciting innovations in cultivated meat, seafood, and fermentation technology.

With experienced leadership and a commitment to sustainable, efficient, and ethical food production, Agronomics is at the forefront of a transformative industry poised for long-term growth.

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DiscoverIE Group PLC (LSE:DSCV) CEO Nick Jefferies speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after the electronic component manufacturer released interim results for the six months to 30 September 2023 showing an increase in profitability.

Jefferies gives an overview of the figures, highlighting a 17% increase in operating profits on 4% sales growth. This success translates into an 8% rise in both profit before tax and earnings per share, alongside a significant 25% boost in cash flow.

Jefferies also highlights the company's sustained growth trajectory, having expanded by over 50% in the past three years. He attributes this success to a balanced strategy of driving top-line growth and achieving operational efficiencies as the company scales up.

Despite what he calls the cyclical nature of the market and a general economic slowdown post-COVID, discoverIE has demonstrated resilience and continued momentum, particularly through operating efficiencies and robust cash flow.

Looking ahead, Jefferies expressed confidence in the company's position, with a focus on navigating through the industry's inventory correction phase and continuing to drive growth. He also affirms the company's readiness for further acquisitions, supported by a strong balance sheet and ample banking facilities, expecting more acquisitions in the latter half of the year.

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DeepTech Recycling Managing Director and CTO Marvine Besong speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive about the company's groundbreaking work in plastic recycling.

He explains that DeepTech Recycling specialises in transforming end-of-life plastics into reusable materials, noting that only 12% of all plastic waste is currently recycled. Their innovative approach involves heating waste plastics in a proprietary modular unit that ultimately turns it back into an oil-like substance that can then be treated and turned into new petrochemical feedstock. The aim is to promote a circular economy for plastics, preventing them from ending up in landfills or polluting the environment.

Recently, DeepTech Recycling secured £1 million in funding, which Besong says will be used to consolidate the assets acquired from Recycling Technologies in December 2022 and to develop and commercialise their technology.

This includes setting up a new operating base with labs and bench scale facilities. Besong emphasises the company's strategy to install recycling facilities at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), enabling efficient local processing of plastics. This approach aligns with their vision to tackle plastic waste as close to the consumer as possible, converting low-density plastic into easily transportable liquid form.

Besong says his current focus is on business development, customer engagement, and advancing the company's technology to achieve commercial-scale operations. He stresses the importance of customer-focused models in scaling up their technology.

DeepTech Recycling is a NetScientific portfolio company.

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Sintana Energy Inc President Robert Bose joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the latest progress with its Orange Basin exploration licenses.

Custos Energy, in which Sintana Energy holds a 49% indirect interest, has confirmed that the Mopane 2X exploration well located on blocks governed by PEL 83 has been spud.

Custos owns a 10% working interest in PEL 83 which is being operated by Galp during the exploration phase.

Meanwhile, at PEL 90, an affiliate of Chevron Corporation has filed an application for an Environment Clearance Certificate with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism for the Republic of Namibia.

The certificate would allow for the drilling of up to five exploration and five appraisal wells beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024 on block 2813B, which is governed by PEL 90.

The company, through its investment in InterOil, holds a 49% indirect interest in Trago Energy, which is a 10% working interest owner in PEL 90.

Sintana Energy is engaged in petroleum and natural gas exploration and development activities in five large, highly prospective, onshore and offshore petroleum licenses in Namibia as well as in Colombia’s Magdalena Basin.

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Arecor Therapeutics PLC (AIM:AREC) Chief Business Officer Manjit Rahelu speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the biopharmaceutical group announced a significant development from its Specialty Hospital division.

A new collaboration with an unspecified "global medical products company" will focus on reformulating a blockbuster oncology drug into a ready-to-use liquid form, enhancing its efficiency and ease of use for patients. This marks a significant shift from its powdered form, which was complex and time-consuming to prepare. The reconstituted drug is not only more convenient but also aims to reduce waiting times for patients, thereby improving overall healthcare delivery.

Dr. Rahelu highlighted the collaborative effort involving a global partner with expertise in R&D, manufacturing, commercialisation, and regulatory affairs. This partnership aims to leverage both entities' strengths, combining Arecor's innovative in-house development with the partner's global capabilities. Arecor's technology has been instrumental in this advancement, underscoring their capability to apply their technology across various therapeutic areas beyond diabetes.

This development is the second major outcome from Arecor's in-house pipeline and Rahelu says it demonstrates Arecor's ability to independently identify and develop promising candidates, translating R&D efforts into value-driving collaborations.

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Good morning from London where the FTSE 100 is down once again in early trading, following the US and Asian markets lower.

The biggest corporate story so far today is Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund launching the sale of nearly half its stake in Barclays Bank. Barclays is under pressure to improve its performance and it appears the Qataris think their money could be put to better use elsewhere. The move has had a predictable effect on Barclays share price, its today’s biggest faller so far down by around 3% on the day.

The UK’s mining giants comprise most of the rest of the bottom ten.

Some relatively upbeat news from the high street though as pub chain Marston's are reporting Christmas bookings are well ahead of last year – they’re also claiming a jump in full-year sales. The pub operator says that in the year to October total revenue climbed 9.1% to more than £870mln though it wasn’t enough to avoid an overall loss for the period.

Gold is up to fresh record highs again this morning, as investors start to look beyond today’s high interest rate environment. And that’s also looking like good news for housebuilders, with Taylor Wimpey the FTSE 100’s biggest gainer so far today.

That’s all for this morning but stay tuned to Proactive throughout the day for all the latest business updates.

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BioHarvest Sciences CEO Ilan Sobel joined Steve Darling from Proactive to reveal the company's Q3 2023 results, which demonstrate remarkable growth for its flagship product, Vinia. The company achieved its projected $3.24 million in revenue for the quarter, representing a 113% increase compared to the same quarter last year and an 18% increase compared to Q2 2023.

Sobel also highlighted the significant improvement in the company's gross profit margin, which reached 45% in Q3 2023 compared to 18% in Q3 2022 and 40% in Q2 2023. This margin is expected to continue to rise as production scales up.

In addition, BioHarvest Sciences has seen substantial growth in its total active network of subscribers, which has increased by 213% compared to Q3 2022. The company generates 90% of its revenue from subscriptions, with 95% of subscribers on plans of 3 months or more, and 23% on plans of 6 months or more.

Furthermore, VINIA continues to expand its product sales on Amazon.com, with Q3 Amazon revenue increasing by 84% over Q2 2023. These positive results demonstrate the strong demand for BioHarvest Sciences' innovative products and its successful growth strategies.

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Krakatoa Resources Ltd (ASX:KTA) chairman Colin Locke tells Proactive the company has started phase 2 drilling, consisting of a 6,000-metre reverse circulation (RC) drill program of 45-50 holes, on its 100%-owned King Tamba project in Western Australia. On November 24, the company significantly expanded its exploration campaign at King Tamba after completing 1,800 metres of RC drilling to test the extent of high-grade lithium in soil anomalies across the Wilsons, Loader and MGM prospects. Phase 1 drilling recently identified a continuous thick pegmatite of up to 39 metres below a series of high-grade rock chips of up to 4.3% Li2O.

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