First Phosphate CEO on 30,000m accelerated drill program at Bégin-Lamarche property

HIVE Digital Technologies (TSX-V:HIVE, NASDAQ:HIVE) executive chairman Frank Holmes talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s 100MW hydro expansion in Paraguay and its broader strategy to scale Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure. Holmes explained that the new capacity will help push HIVE’s mining power to 35 Exahash by 2026, representing close to 3% of the global Bitcoin network. “This maintains that momentum we have,” he said, noting that the company’s hashrate has already grown from 6 to 22 Exahash, with 25 targeted by American Thanksgiving. Holmes highlighted that all of HIVE’s new infrastructure is powered by renewable hydro energy. This focus, he said, is essential for both sustainability and commercial relationships, particularly in Europe and Canada. “It was important when we created the first ASAIC chip with Intel… because we are green only and focused,” he added. Beyond Bitcoin, HIVE is targeting a fivefold expansion in its Canadian HPC operations, including its AI-focused partnership with Bell Canada. The infrastructure build is starting in Manitoba and expanding to Toronto, with HIVE aiming to become the largest HPC player in the country. Looking ahead, Holmes outlined HIVE’s financial aspirations: $500 million in revenue and $300 million in EBITDA based on current Bitcoin prices and HPC projections. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell for future updates. #HIVEDigital #BitcoinMining #CryptoNews #AIInfrastructure #GreenEnergy #ParaguayMining #Exahash #HPC #BellCanada #FrankHolmes #SustainableMining #BlockchainTechnology

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the early launch of the company’s blockchain ticketing solution and how it aligns with its broader event technology strategy. Gappelberg explained that the initiative builds on Nextech3D.ai’s recent Eventdex acquisition and its AI-powered event suite. He said: “It really adds transparency, eliminates fraud, opens up new revenue streams through the resale and royalties of tickets.” The Ethereum-based platform is designed to support global events, especially blockchain-focused ones, by enabling borderless ticketing capabilities. Gappelberg emphasised that this technology is not just a milestone, but a “revenue accelerator” for the company. Looking ahead, Nextech3D.ai is already exploring expansion beyond ticketing to areas such as credentials for continuing education and asset verification. The company is also quoting large AI matchmaking deals and sees potential to generate between $5 million and $10 million in blockchain-related revenue from 2026 onwards. Despite the focus on blockchain, Gappelberg highlighted that the business remains diversified, running over 500 events annually. The company continues to upsell services such as white-label apps, AI matchmaking, and ticketing to increase average order values. Gappelberg also mentioned that new 3D modelling and event contracts are expected to be announced within the next 30 to 60 days. 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** to stay informed. #Nextech3D #BlockchainTicketing #EventTech #AIinEvents #EvanGappelberg #3DModeling #Ethereum #TechInvesting #DigitalTickets #Eventdex #ProactiveInvestors #Web3 #RevenueGrowth #BlockchainEvents #AIMatchmaking

First Phosphate Corp. (CSE:PHOS, OTCQX:FRSPF) CEO John Passalacqua talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s newly launched 30,000-metre accelerated drill program and its role in advancing a vertically integrated LFP battery supply chain in Quebec. Passalacqua said the goal is to “define fully the resource” at once to support downstream planning, including a future feasibility study. He confirmed that drilling is fully funded and will run through to April 2026, with a planned break around the winter months to accommodate seasonal conditions. The program involves two drill crews — one from a First Nations group and another from the local region. The CEO said, “We’re just out there, you know, nailing it,” as the company looks to move as quickly as possible. Discussing broader integration plans, Passalacqua explained how this drill campaign links to the company’s goal of producing phosphate concentrate, iron powder, purified phosphoric acid, and eventually lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material — all from its Bégin-Lamarche property. He also addressed the geopolitical significance of building a domestic supply chain in light of potential disruptions from China, which has threatened to cut off LFP battery exports. To stay updated on First Phosphate and other mining developments, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #FirstPhosphate #BatteryMetals #QuebecMining #LFPBatteries #PhosphateMining #ResourceDrilling #VerticalIntegration #CleanEnergyMaterials #MiningInvestment #CriticalMinerals

Eco Buildings Group PLC (AIM:ECOB) founder and executive vice-chairman Dr Etrur Albani talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a major €420 million agreement to supply 20,000 homes in Chile, part of the country's social housing program. Albani described how the company’s advanced construction technology allows it to build homes with significantly fewer resources and in shorter timeframes. “Now, with four people, we produce six houses a day,” he said, highlighting the production efficiency enabled by Eco Buildings’ fully digitalised systems. The homes, constructed using a unique blend of recycled gypsum and proprietary materials, are breathable, mould-free and waterproof, designed specifically to improve health outcomes in affordable housing. “Our houses are mould and damp free for life,” Albani noted, in contrast to traditional builds, which often trap moisture. This contract also represents Eco Buildings’ entry point into Latin America. Albani emphasised that Chile’s approval paves the way for expansion, as other countries in the region accept Chilean certification. The company’s model also includes joint ventures and scalable local partnerships, with operations extending into Albania, Kosovo and various African nations, including Senegal and Sudan. Eco Buildings’ strategy includes installing two production lines per country, with units designed to be cost-efficient, green, and self-sustaining after six months. Watch the full video to learn more. For more interviews and updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #EcoBuildings #AffordableHousing #ConstructionTech #ChileHousingCrisis #GreenConstruction #MoldFreeHomes #SocialHousing #ModularHomes #LatinAmericaHousing #ProactiveInvestors #HousingInnovation

Amprologix chief scientific officer Mathew Upton talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about how the company aims to use £740,000 in fresh funding to push forward work on a treatment for drug-resistant infections, including MRSA. Amprologix, a Frontier IP Group, PLC (LSE:FIPP) portfolio company, is developing Epidermicin NI01, a novel antibiotic aimed at treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Upton explained that the recent funding will be used to complete preclinical studies for Epidermicin NI01, ensuring the compound’s safety ahead of human clinical trials. “This money is going to be used to advance our lead technology,” said Upton. “We need to run some final assays to prove that the lead molecule Epidermicin is not toxic before we go into human trials.” The urgency to develop new classes of antibiotics remains high, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) repeatedly identifying a shortage of effective antimicrobials in the pipeline. Epidermicin represents a first-in-class solution that works differently from existing treatments, including those to which many bacteria have developed resistance. Upton also highlighted the company's broader strategy, including the use of an AI-driven accelerated evolution engine to expand its pipeline. The goal is to generate additional novel drug candidates targeting WHO-prioritised pathogens such as Clostridioides difficile. Looking ahead, Amprologix is initiating Series A funding to support first-in-human trials and portfolio expansion. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more interviews and updates like this one. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss new content. #Antibiotics #DrugDevelopment #BiotechNews #FrontierIP #Amprologix #Epidermicin #AntimicrobialResistance #WHO #BiotechInvesting #ClinicalTrials

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF) CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s successful commissioning of its Goliath pilot line and what this means for upcoming prototype deliveries and licensing opportunities. Purdy highlighted that automation is at the heart of the pilot line's value. “It takes out that human intervention, it takes out that variability that you get from operator to operator,” he said, pointing to improved consistency and output as key benefits. He explained that the line is now fully operational, with builds in progress and increasing capacity to produce larger volumes of solid-state battery prototypes. Discussing the significance of this milestone, Purdy noted that customers now receive bigger batches of batteries for verification and testing. This step is crucial for building trust in the data and technology, and ultimately moves Ilika closer to potential licensing agreements. “It basically ticks another box in the procurement approval process,” he added. As for what’s next, Purdy said Ilika’s in-house verification of the current batches will take place over the next month, after which they’ll be shipped to customers to begin their own development work. This development marks a tangible step forward in the commercialisation path for Ilika’s solid-state battery technology, with clear implications for future partnerships and licensing. For more updates like this, head to Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future content. #IlikaPLC #SolidStateBatteries #BatteryTechnology #GoliathPilotLine #BatteryInnovation #EnergyStorage #Automation #CleanTech #PrototypeDevelopment #ProactiveInvestors

HANetf Head of Research Tom Bailey talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the reclassification of the Future of European Defence UCITS ETF (ARMY) under Article 8 of the EU SFDR regulation. The ETF is undergoing an index change that will shift its holdings to a screened version of the current index, incorporating more responsibility-focused criteria. Bailey explained that the updated index will consist exclusively of companies based in European NATO member countries, with a zero-tolerance policy on controversial weapons like cluster munitions and anti-personnel mines. This change is intended to enhance the ETF’s alignment with Europe’s industrial and defence objectives while meeting the regulatory requirements of stricter markets such as Italy and the Netherlands. Currently, no defence-focused ETF exceeds an Article 6 classification. Bailey noted, “Once this index change takes effect and our ETF is reclassified as Article 8, then it'll be the only defense ETF with this Article weight classification.” The move opens the ETF to a broader pool of institutional investors across Europe who are restricted to Article 8 or higher products. HANetf expects this strategic update to increase accessibility and relevance amid growing demand for both defence exposure and responsible investing. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more interviews, and don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss future content. #HANetf #DefenseETF #ARMYETF #Article8 #ESGInvesting #EuropeanDefense #NATO #SFDR #ResponsibleInvesting #ETFNews #SustainableFinance

Bluefield Partners managing partner James Armstrong takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the Bluefield Solar Income Fund (LSE:BSIF) full-year results and the strategic initiative proposed to address its persistent share price discount. Armstrong said the group has delivered “a very, very good 12 months” in all areas under its control, highlighting the growth of its strategic partnership with GLIL. That collaboration now manages over 400MW of operational solar assets and an additional 200MW in development, making it one of the UK’s largest owner-operators of solar infrastructure. He acknowledged the continued discount to NAV that has affected Bluefield Solar Income Fund for more than three years. To address this, the company has proposed internalising its management structure and transitioning into an independent power producer (IPP). “Something has to be done to be able to unlock the value that we have within the business,” Armstrong said, noting that this model could support a self-funding strategy and unlock long-term growth. For more interviews like this one, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an update. #BluefieldPartners #BluefieldSolar #RenewableEnergy #SolarInvesting #IndependentPowerProducer #GreenEnergy #DividendStocks #InfrastructureInvestment #UKEnergy #ProactiveInvestors

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR) CEO Martin Rosser talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Mbe South project in Cameroon, revealing a significant inferred resource. The company reported almost 900,000 ounces of contained gold, exceeding the upper range of the previously published JORC exploration target. Rosser noted, “The outcome is some 50% greater number of ounces than the median in the earlier exploration target…and is at a higher grade.” The MRE covers a strike length of around 900m, a width of 700m and a depth of 340m, and remains open in all directions. Rosser said the result demonstrates the value proposition of Oriole Resources and the district potential within the wider eastern CLP license area, which spans over 2,000 square kilometres. He also discussed upcoming exploration plans, including further infill and step-out drilling. The undrilled MB01 North target, just 700m northeast of Mbe South, currently has a JORC exploration target range of 370,000 to 605,000 ounces, and the company estimates a combined near-term target of 1.25 million to 1.5 million ounces for the combined Mbe South and North zones. Looking ahead, the company will finalise plans with its earn-in partner, BCM International, to commence the next drilling program. Rosser acknowledged the open pit mining potential, stating that the large widths of mineralisation and geometry supports consideration of such a concept. The company highlighted that Mbe South is now Cameroon’s largest JORC MRE, overtaking its own Bibemi project. For more exclusive interviews and updates like this, head to Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a story. #OrioleResources #GoldExploration #CameroonMining #MbeProject #MiningNews #JORC #MartinRosser #ProactiveInvestors #GoldInvestment #MineralResources #AfricaGold #MiningUpdate

Hercules PLC (LSE:HERC) CEO Brusk Korkmaz and CFO Paul Wheatcroft talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's acquisition of Lyons Power Services. The acquisition marks a strategic step in Hercules expansion within the power and energy infrastructure sector. Korkmaz explained that Lyons brings a strong reputation and high-profile clients, such as Siemens and SSE, to the Hercules group. The move complements Hercules' earlier acquisition of Advantage NRG and aligns with its broader strategy to support the UK’s transition to clean energy. Korkmaz noted: “It takes us to the next level in the power and energy space with Advantage NRG and now Lyons Power Services.” He highlighted that the UK energy infrastructure sector is set to see £58 billion in investment, presenting significant opportunity. Wheatcroft provided financial details, stating that Hercules acquired 70% of Lyons for £703,000, split evenly between cash and shares. He said: “Lyons generated £1.4 million in revenue and £287,000 in pre-tax profit for the year ending January 2025.” The shares are subject to a 12-month lock-in followed by a 12-month orderly market agreement. Importantly, the existing energy manager at Lyons will retain a 30% stake and remain active in the business. Wheatcroft said this model ensures continuity and supports long-term value creation. With the combined capabilities of Advantage NRG and Lyons, Korkmaz said Hercules is positioned to supply a skilled workforce for growing power transmission and infrastructure demands, helping to build a resilient network for the UK’s energy future. For more interviews and company updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications for future content. #HerculesPLC #EnergyInfrastructure #LyonsPowerServices #UKEnergy #CleanEnergyTransition #PowerTransmission #BusinessAcquisition #InfrastructureInvestment #ProactiveInvestors #EnergyWorkforce