Empire Metals adds top experts as titanium testwork begins at Pitfield

Iofina PLC (AIM:IOF, OTC:IOFNF) CEO Dr Tom Becker talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s record-breaking first-half iodine production of 305 metric tons, marking a 10% year-on-year increase. Becker attributed the strong performance to operational execution and collaboration with partners, noting that a weather-affected slow start was overcome by a robust second quarter. Becker highlighted that Iofina’s IO#11 plant in central Oklahoma is undergoing final testing and is expected to begin production within the month. “We anticipate we’ll be producing iodine from that plant this month,” he said. The addition of IO#11 is expected to drive further gains in the second half, with guidance set between 400 to 440 metric tons. He also confirmed that plans for IO#12 are progressing well, with a commercial agreement expected soon and construction anticipated to begin before the end of the year. Becker stated, “We fully expect IO#12 to be started before the end of the year.” On market dynamics, Becker commented on stable iodine prices above $70 per kilogram, supported by consistent demand and supply stability. He noted that Iofina continues to expand its customer base while maintaining volumes with existing clients. “We anticipate iodine prices in the market not changing very much throughout the rest of the year,” he added. The company expects to release its formal first-half results in the third quarter of 2025. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more interviews and updates. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #Iofina #IodineProduction #IO11 #IO12 #ChemicalManufacturing #IofinaChemical #TomBecker #OklahomaIndustry #CommodityPrices #IndustrialChemicals #ProactiveInvestors #H125Results #SpecialtyChemicals

Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE, OTCQB:EPMLF) managing director Shaun Bunn talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest progress at its Pitfield titanium project. Bunn said the company is focused on producing its first maiden mineral resource statement, marking a key milestone. He outlined the completion of Empire’s largest-ever drill campaign, involving over 10,000 metres of drilling across 180 holes, to better understand the project's commercial potential. He introduced two new technical appointments: Alan Rubio as study manager, and Pocholo Aviso as hydro-metallurgist. Rubio will lead economic and infrastructure studies, while Aviso will focus on product development. Bunn said: “Pocholo’s role is critical in terms of our strategic advancement.” Bulk metallurgical testing has begun using 70 tonnes of sample material from the Cosgrave and Thomas targets. For the first time, samples are going through a commercial-scale gravity circuit, followed by scrubbing and flotation to develop concentrate samples. Empire is also collaborating with Strategic Metallurgy, a firm that Bunn described as instrumental in bridging lab-scale testing with real-world application: “It will save us a lot of time and help us evaluate multiple flowsheets.” Bunn confirmed assay results from the recent drilling are pending and noted the company is targeting near-surface, high-grade ore zones across a 13km² area. For more updates like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications for the latest interviews and insights. #EmpireMetals #Titanium #PitfieldProject #MiningUpdate #MineralResources #DrillingCampaign #BulkTesting #StrategicMetallurgy #MetallurgicalTesting #ProactiveInvestors

FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX:FFM, TSX:FFM, OTC:MNXMF) managing director Steve Parsons takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the latest drill results from the Green Bay project and their implications for the company’s upcoming resource upgrade. Parsons highlighted that recent infill drilling at Green Bay has delivered some of the project’s highest-grade results to date, including intercepts such as 11 metres at 9% copper equivalent, with 6% copper and 4 grams of gold. He noted that this enhanced consistency and grade across the ore body is expected to support a larger measured and indicated resource, which is due for release later in the year. "You should see grade increasing, and of course, you're seeing consistency throughout the ore body," Parsons explained. Parsons also outlined Firefly’s current exploration strategy, with eight rigs active on site. Four rigs are focused on infill drilling to grow the current 24 million tonne resource into the 30–50 million tonne range. Two more are conducting step-out drilling to expand the resource footprint, while two surface rigs are targeting underexplored regional areas. He emphasised that with capital raising now completed, drilling activity is ramping up again. Investors can expect a steady stream of results from all three workstreams over the coming weeks. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and updates. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss future content. #FireflyMetals #CopperExploration #GoldDrilling #GreenBayProject #MiningUpdate #ResourceUpgrade #JuniorMining #TSXV #MineralExploration #DrillResults

Creo Medical Group PLC CEO Craig Gulliford takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s progress with its MicroBlate Flex technology in treating lung cancer. The discussion highlighted the first patient treated in the Ablate and Resect study. Gulliford explained, “This key part of this study is the ability to ablate a piece of diseased tissue immediately prior to the tissue being surgically removed.” This approach helps clinicians understand precisely how the ablation affects tumour tissue under microscopic analysis. He also outlined how the study complements the existing Ablate and Follow program, which tracks patients over time to assess safety and early indicators of efficacy. Gulliford described collaboration with Intuitive and the use of the Ion robot as critical to accelerating the clinical and commercial rollout of MicroBlate Flex. The company aims to complete both the Ablate and Reset and Ablate and Follow studies during the year. Initial sales of MicroBlate Flex have already begun, supporting Creo Medical's efforts to establish a strong clinical evidence base and grow adoption in the pulmonary cancer treatment market. For more interviews and updates, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe, and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #CreoMedical #MicroBlateFlex #LungCancerTreatment #MedicalDevices #CancerResearch #IntuitiveSurgery #IonRobot #ClinicalTrials #HealthTech #PulmonaryOncology

Arrow Exploration Corp CEO Marshall Abbott talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's ongoing drilling operations and its strategy to reach 10,000 barrels of oil per day within the next two to two-and-a-half years. Abbott highlighted Arrow’s activity across the Tapir Block, where two drilling rigs and a service rig are currently operating, targeting proven oil-bearing zones. Abbott described strong performance from horizontal wells drilled into the Ubaque formation and noted that three successful prospects within the Tapir Block have already yielded 32 development locations. "It all comes down to scope and repeatability," he said, adding that their drilling approach—targeting three-way closures up against faults—has consistently yielded positive results. Operational highlights include horizontal drilling at Carrizales Norte and the RCE platform, as well as completions at the Alberta Llanos prospect. Abbott said results from the C7 Carbonera zone are likely to exceed 500 barrels per day, in line with other successful wells. The company is also progressing with new prospects like Mateguafa Oeste, Capullo, and Icaco, supported by recent 3D seismic surveys. With $13.5 million in cash and a $20 million prepay agreement, Arrow is also eyeing acquisition opportunities in Colombia’s Llanos Basin. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more interviews and updates. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications for the latest content. #ArrowExploration #OilAndGas #EnergyStocks #DrillingUpdate #ColombiaOil #TapirBlock #Ubaque #CarboneraC7 #EnergyInvesting #OilProduction #OilExploration #MarshallAbbott #ProactiveInvestors

American Resources Corp CEO Mark Jensen talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s proprietary technology for refining critical and rare earth elements through its holding in ReElement Technologies. Jensen highlighted how international collaboration — particularly through the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative partner nations including the US, India, Japan, and Australia — is essential for meeting global demand for these materials. “We have the only technology in the world that can separate and purify these critical and rare earth elements,” Jensen explained, noting that American Resources' partnerships in each of these regions are progressing. He cited a major reduction in capital costs in Australia and a $100 million commitment in Africa, with partnerships in India and Japan supporting the battery and magnet supply chains. Jensen also described the company's modular, scalable refining process as faster and more environmentally friendly than traditional solvent extraction methods. “I refined next to a kid’s gymnasium in a church today,” he said, emphasizing the tech’s safety and versatility. ReElement is already producing key defense-related materials such as samarium, gallium, and antimony. Jensen discussed plans to expand refining capacity both domestically and abroad, supported by a $150 million letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for future content. #RareEarthElements #CriticalMinerals #AmericanResources #ReElementTechnologies #BatteryMetals #DefenseSupplyChain #GreenTech #QuadInitiative #CleanRefining #ModularTechnology #MiningInnovation #StrategicMinerals

Digi Power X Inc's Edward Karr talked with Proactive about a significant milestone for the company — the formal purchase order of modular Tier 3 data center pods from Supermicro, featuring NVIDIA’s powerful B200 Blackwell chips. The AI-ready ARMS pods mark a strategic transformation for Digi Power X, as the company transitions its Alabama Bitcoin mining operation into scalable Tier 3 data center infrastructure. Karr explained that the pods, which are now being deployed, will be online by Q4 2025. He said, “We can start very small, maybe half a megawatt, and scale all the way up to our Alabama capacity of 55MW.” The discussion also covered broader market factors such as rising Bitcoin prices, political momentum from the Trump administration, and the increased corporate interest in crypto reserves. These factors, Karr noted, create favorable conditions for crypto and AI-focused companies alike. He added that Digi Power X will likely finance its expansion through non-dilutive debt in partnership with Supermicro. Looking ahead, the company is already designing the next-gen ARMS 300 pods with Nvidia B300 chips and aims to expand operations to its northern New York facility with up to 120MW of capacity. To hear more insights from Digi Power X and stay updated on AI infrastructure developments, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #DigiPowerX #EdwardKarr #BitcoinNews #CryptoMining #AIInfrastructure #NvidiaB200 #Supermicro #Tier3DataCenters #ModularDataCenters #NeoCloud #ARMSPod #GenerativeAI #ProactiveInvestors #TechStocks #DigitalAssets

Standard Uranium Vice President of Exploration Sean Hillacre joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the successful completion of three ExoSphere Multiphysics survey grids at the company’s flagship Davidson River Project in Saskatchewan’s southwest Athabasca Basin. The surveys, executed in partnership with Fleet Space Technologies Canada, represent the first-ever deployment of the ExoSphere Multiphysics survey in this prolific uranium district. The program combines real-time 3D Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) and Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) with ground gravity data to generate high-resolution, cover-corrected gravity models. Hillacre explained that the integration of these techniques will provide new geophysical data layers capable of detecting lithological variations, hydrothermal alteration zones, and key structural features associated with uranium mineralization. These refined datasets will significantly enhance targeting confidence across the Warrior, Bronco, and Thunderbird conductor corridors, which are set to be the focus of summer 2025 drilling. The advanced imaging and analysis are expected to de-risk exploration by improving the understanding of basement structures and mineralization controls, setting the stage for a technically focused and high-impact drill campaign. #proactiveinvestors #standarduraniumltd #tsxv #stnd #otcqb #sttdf #mining #uranium #sundogproject #UraniumExploration #AthabascaBasin #DavidsonRiver #MiningInnovation #Geophysics #AmbientNoiseTomography #ResourceInvesting #FleetSpace #UraniumDiscovery #MiningNews

Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) CEO Mark Learmonth talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s improved production guidance for 2025 and its plans to diversify revenue streams, following its press release on 16 July. The cautionary note concerning forward-looking information in the announcement applies to the content of this video. Learmonth said the company produced just over 21,000oz of gold in the second quarter, slightly ahead of expectations, leading to an upgrade in full-year production guidance to between 75,500oz and 79,500oz. "The critical difference being that they spend much more time on the ground," Learmonth explained, referring to the newly restructured management team at Blanket Mine. This shift has enhanced two-way communication and operational oversight. Learmonth also discussed ongoing efforts to extend the mine's life through exploration at depth and the development of new areas adjacent to the existing footprint, including shallow drilling near Blanket and further exploration of the banded ironstone formation. He highlighted cost control as a major focus area, noting plans to optimise labour and reduce electricity consumption amid inflationary pressures on consumables. Additionally, the company is evaluating the Bilboes project to balance growth ambitions with prudent financial management. For more videos from Proactive, don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #CaledoniaMining #GoldProduction #BlanketMine #MiningInvesting #GoldExploration #CostReduction #ZimbabweMining #BilboesProject #MiningStocks #ProactiveInvestors

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF) CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s full-year performance to end April and major advances across both its Stereax and Goliath battery programs. Purdy outlined that Ilika has completed the installation of key Stereax manufacturing equipment at Cirtec Medical’s facility in Massachusetts. He confirmed that trial battery production is underway and progressing well, with alpha sample runs expected to produce validated cells for customer delivery before the end of 2025. “We've been guiding people that we should be able to start recognising revenue from customer deliveries in this calendar year,” he said. Regarding Goliath, Purdy pointed to strong technical validation of its P1 prototype batteries, including safety test results that demonstrated inert behaviour under nail penetration. The company is now testing P1.5 prototypes, which are five times larger than previous versions. These efforts are being supported by a £1.25 million grant from the UK government’s DRIVE35 initiative, with plans to move to P2 (50Ah) prototypes by year-end. Purdy also explained how recent fundraising has been allocated, with one-third going to Stereax activities and two-thirds supporting Goliath’s material and operating costs. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more videos, and don't forget to give the video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #IlikaPLC #GraemePurdy #SolidStateBatteries #Stereax #GoliathBattery #BatteryInnovation #CleanEnergy #MedicalDevices #DRIVE35 #TechTransfer #BatterySafety #EnergyStorage