In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby speak with Anthony Tennyson, CEO of Solvonis Therapeutics (LSE: SVNS), about the company’s strengthened leadership following the appointment of Paul Carter, former Gilead CCO, and its progress across key CNS programmes. Anthony outlines Solvonis’ licensing-first, capital-efficient model and updates on SVN-001 for alcohol use disorder, SVN-002 for the US market, and SVN-SDN-14 targeting PTSD — reflecting Solvonis’ mission to advance next-generation treatments for addiction and mental health.

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In this episode, Phil and Kevin kick things off with a deep dive into market news and macro trends before welcoming Callum Sommerton, CEO of Chill Brands, to discuss the company’s strategic transformation from a CBD and vape operator to a next-generation FMCG and digital distribution platform. Callum outlines the growth of Chill.com, the rollout of Chill Connect, and how these moves position the company for scalable, tech-driven expansion.

Next, they’re joined by Colin Bird, Executive Chairman of Xtract Resources, who gives a detailed update on the Bushranger copper project in Australia, Silver King in Zambia, and antimony licences in Morocco. Colin reflects on the company’s copper strategy, future monetisation prospects, and why he believes Bushranger will eventually have its day.

Finally, the team round off with the movers and shakers of the week, covering Eco Buildings, Arc Minerals, and a flurry of mining, crypto, and small-cap stories — plus a few laughs about Sunday roasts, silver coins, and what’s next for the markets.

00:00 - 00:11:42 Weekly News Roundup 

00:11:42 #CHLL Interview

00:43:27 #XTR Interview

01:16:01 #SYME

01:18:33 #ECOB 

01:20:18 #MET1 

01:20:20 #MILA 

01:20:22 #INC 

01:20:34 #BZT 

01:20:36 #PYX

01:20:49 #POLX  

01:21:37 #ARCM 

01:24:26 #MKA 

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In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil, Kevin, and Charles welcome Paul Elliott (CEO) and Adrian Gleave (Chief Strategy Officer) from Active Energy Group (AEG) — a company transforming from renewable fuels into sustainable digital infrastructure. The discussion dives into AEG’s modular, renewable-powered data centers in the UAE, how they’re tapping into low-cost energy to serve the booming AI, blockchain, and HPC sectors, and their rapid growth plans toward 100MW capacity and beyond.

The team also catches up with mining veteran Colin Bird, who shares insights on the global copper and precious metals outlook, the supply-demand squeeze shaping the next decade, and updates across his portfolio — including H&P Copper-Gold, Extract Resources, and African Pioneer.

They wrap up with market talk on Eco Buildings, Kefi Gold and Copper, and other small-cap movers — plus a few laughs over gravy, horseradish, and Sunday roast traditions.

00:00 - 00:08:54 Weekly News Roundup 

00:08:54 #AEG Interview

00:38:55 Colin Bird Intreview  #BZT #AFP #XTR #GLR 

01:16:17 #ECOB 

01:17:38 #URU 

01:18:15 #KEFI 

01:19:26 #AAI

01:19:54 #CHLL 

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In this episode, Kevin and Charles sit down with Ben from Energy Pathways to explore MESH, the company’s nationally significant long-duration energy storage and clean-power hub. They discuss how the UK’s wind curtailment problem costs billions annually and how compressed air storage in salt caverns could provide up to seven days of dispatchable renewable power. Ben explains the project’s Section 35 fast-track approval, the use of methane pyrolysis for low-cost hydrogen, and the integration of low-carbon ammonia and graphite production to support the UK’s industrial strategy. He also outlines key partnerships with Siemens Energy, Costain, KBR, and Hazer, current funding milestones, and how the scalable MESH model could shape the UK’s path to Clean Power 2030.

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In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Charles are joined by legendary investor Rick Rule of Rule Investment Media. Rick shares why he saves in gold, the difference between bullion and mining equities, and the arithmetic behind a potential long decline in fiat purchasing power. He also explores historical volatility in precious metals bull markets, U.S. policy theater, tariffs, permitting gridlock, and political risk—from California to Congo—before discussing his upcoming Battle Bank, designed for multi-currency savers and gold-backed credit lines.

We then sit down with Sapan Ghai, COO of Sovereign Metals, for a deep dive into Kasiya in Malawi—set to be the world’s largest natural rutile deposit and a key source of low-cost graphite. Sapan covers ESG operations on the ground, the Nacala export corridor, Japanese partnerships, and the project’s strong economics.

Finally, we round off with the movers and shakers of the week, covering Genflow, Alba, Alert Defence, Cloudbreak, African Pioneer, and more.

00:00 -00:04:26  Weekly News Roundup 

00:04:26 Rick Rule Interview

01:09:28 #SVML Interview

01:33:08 #GENF 

01:35:25 #ALBA 

01:36:23 #GROC 

01:37:10 #BZT 

01:38:48 #ALRT 

01:39:08 #CDL 

01:40:16 #XTR 

01:40:30 #GLR 

01:40:49 #JLP 

01:41:18 #INC 

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In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Kevin Hornsby welcomes Paul Mathieson, CEO of Amazing AI, who discusses the company’s recent developments, including its addition to retail trading platforms, rising investor interest, and the decision to fund expansion through a £5 million debt facility. Paul also shares insights into the company’s new crypto treasury strategy and how Amazing AI plans to gain exposure to Bitcoin and the broader digital asset market.

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In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil and Kevin is joined by Charles Archer to unpack a lively week in the markets as sentiment shifts positively going into Q4. The pair discuss the growing “risk-on” appetite, moves in commodities, and the impact of Donald Trump’s proposed Middle East peace plan. They also dive into topics like digital IDs, government overreach, and investor protection in the UK markets.

The discussion rounds off with the week’s movers and shakers, from standout risers such as UK Oil & Gas, Energy Pathways, and Defense Holdings, to sharp fallers like Mast Energy Developments. A packed episode covering geopolitics, small-cap stories, crypto, gold, and everything in between — all wrapped up in classic Roast style.

00:00 - 00:13:20  Weekly News Roundup 

00:13:20 #UKOG 

00:14:52 #EPP 

00:18:42 #BZT 

00:23:30 #GPP 

00:24:00 #AFP 

00:26:10 #ALRT 

00:36:15 #LCM 

00:36:22 #MAST 

00:38:55 #PREM 

00:39:54 Gold Market

00:40:58 #COIN 

00:44:38 #AAI 

00:51:10  #TIR  #ASTR

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In this Midweek Takeaway, Kevin speaks with Mast Energy Developments CEO Pieter Krügel about the company’s definitive joint venture with Carbon Zero Markets. The partnership underpins MAST’s strategy to deliver up to 1 GW of AI datacentre-power campuses over the next 36 months, aligning with major global investments from Nvidia and Microsoft. Pieter shares how MAST plans to capitalise on the UK’s AI infrastructure boom and its positioning at the heart of the energy transition.

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In this Midweek Takeaway, Phil and Kevin are joined by Ben Clube, CEO of EnergyPathways, to discuss the landmark designation of the company’s MASH project in Cumbria as a Development of National Significance. Ben outlines how MASH will provide long-duration energy storage, hydrogen, synthetic graphite and low-carbon ammonia to tackle wasted wind power, strengthen UK energy security, and support net zero targets. With backing from major partners including Siemens Energy, Wood, Costain, and KBR, the project aims to deliver scalable clean energy solutions and position itself at the heart of the UK’s transition. Analyst Charles Archer and Tom Reddit deluxe also join to explore timelines, licensing, financing, and the project’s potential to transform domestic gas use and drive industrial growth.

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In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby welcome Paul Mathieson, CEO of Amazing AI plc, to discuss the company’s “Crypto Treasury 3.0” strategy. Paul shares insights into combining diversified crypto exposure, smart derivative structures, and a lending business designed to reduce dilution while building long-term shareholder value. He also reflects on his 30+ years of experience in finance and how this foundation shapes Amazing AI’s future growth plans.

We’re then joined by Bill Milne and Murali Arikara from Racanaa Energy, a company redefining energy intelligence. They explain how their platform helps global clients monitor critical assets in real time, reduce energy costs, prevent equipment failures, and unlock valuable operational insights. With applications across industries from retail to manufacturing, their data-driven SaaS model is positioned to scale rapidly across international markets.

Finally, we round off with the movers and shakers of the week, covering companies such as Cloudbreak Discovery, Oracle Power, EnergyPathways, Guardian, and Defenx Holdings, as we reflect on the key developments shaping the market landscape.

00:00 - 00:05:26 Weekly News Roundup 

00:05:26 #AAI Interview

00:43:51 Raccana Intervie

01:16:40 #CDL 

01:17:44 #ORCP 

01:18:59 #EPP 

01:20:13 #ALRT 

01:21:18 #GMET 

01:22:01 #AAI 

01:23:53 #PR1 

01:24:47 #AMRQ 

01:25:02 #BUCE 

01:25:13 #CHLL 

01:25:41 #SVNS 

01:25:58 #IMM 

01:26:39 #COIN 

01:26:58 $Gold -  $Silver

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