HIVE Digital CEO details record hash rate growth and next targets

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd CEO Aydin Kilic talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s rapid expansion in Bitcoin mining and new developments in AI data centers. Kilic explained that HIVE recently reached 12 exahash globally, a milestone achieved by acquiring and completing the Yguazú Paraguay site. "We brought on one exahash per week, five weeks in a row," Kilic said, highlighting how the company scaled its infrastructure to reach this performance. He noted that Phase Two of the project is underway, targeting 18 exahash before the end of August and 25 exahash by November. Kilic stated: "We are at $250 million ARR today and expect to reach $400 million in six weeks," emphasizing the significant growth trajectory. The company also announced the acquisition of a 7.2MW data center near Toronto City Airport, intended to run up to 3,000 Blackwell GPUs and generate an additional $80 million in annual revenue. Kilic outlined that the BuzzHPC AI business could reach a $100 million annualized target, supporting diversification beyond Bitcoin mining. He described HIVE’s creative financing strategies, including pledging Bitcoin for ASIC acquisitions without debt or interest, which has added nearly \$40 million in value. For more interviews and updates, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications to stay informed about future content. #BitcoinMining #HIVEDigitalTechnologies #AydinKilic #CryptoInfrastructure #ExahashGrowth #AIDataCenters #BlackwellGPUs #BuzzHPC #CryptoInvesting #BlockchainTechnology

Forum Energy Metals Corp CEO Rebecca Hunter talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest drilling program at the Loki and Bjorn grids within the Aberdeen Project. Hunter explained that the Loki grid has become a high-priority exploration target due to significant indicators found in past drilling. She said, "We hit really strong clay alteration, which is a very important alteration type for unconformity type deposits and extremely elevated uranium in the sandstone." Hunter outlined that each drill hole typically takes three to five days to complete. Forum Energy Metals plans to drill two or three holes at Loki before moving operations to the Bjorn grid. Hunter also highlighted the strategic importance of the merger with Baseload Energy and the creation of Geiger Energy, which has provided the financial resources to carry out a more extensive program this season. She said the funding enables a target of approximately 7,000 metres of drilling across up to ten priority targets, subject to weather and results. Initial assay results are expected shortly after the completion of each hole. A successful season would involve confirming stronger alteration and intersecting uranium mineralization at the unconformity or fault structures below the Thelon sandstone. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos, and don't forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #ForumEnergyMetals #UraniumExploration #AberdeenProject #ThelonBasin #JuniorMining #ResourceInvesting #BaseloadEnergy #GeigerEnergy #MiningNews #UraniumStocks

Millennial Potash Corp Chairman Farhad Abasov talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the US International Development Finance Corporation's commitment of up to US$3 million in development funding for the Banio Potash Project in Gabon. Abasov explained that the funding is structured as non-dilutive, interest-free support, representing a major milestone that reduces geopolitical and financial risks. “This is just a small part of their overall financing approach,” he said, noting that the DFC could also assist with future construction funding. He outlined how Africa's demand for potash has risen significantly, with no domestic production to date, creating an opportunity to position Banio as the first African potash producer. The project's coastal location, supported by the Gabonese government and the DFC, is expected to result in one of the lowest cost structures globally. Recent drilling, including the BA-004 hole, will inform an updated resource estimate to be released later this year. Abasov noted that current resources cover less than 5% of the property, and the revised estimate could expand the resource base considerably. The feasibility study and environmental baseline work are expected to proceed in parallel, aiming for a mining permit application within the next year. 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. #MillennialPotash #PotashProduction #BanioProject #AfricaMining #GabonResources #USDFC #PotashInvestment #SustainableAgriculture #ResourceDevelopment #MiningUpdates

Digi Power X Inc CEO Michel Amar talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to developing advanced AI data centers. Amar explained that Digi Power X currently operates four sites with about 100 megawatts dedicated to Bitcoin mining. The company has acquired a combined cycle gas power plant, transforming it into a power infrastructure business. “We are actually pivoting and leveraging our infrastructure to get a much higher multiple through the AI data centers,” Amar said. Digi Power X plans to launch its first AI data center platform in Alabama by the end of 2025, featuring the B200 Nvidia chips and later the B300 series. Amar emphasized that owning their own power generation enables faster deployment, noting that most competitors require three to five years to build a Tier 3 data center, while Digi Power X can do so in six to nine months. The proprietary AI Ready Modular System (ARMS) is expected to accelerate scaling and create an additional revenue stream. Despite this shift, Bitcoin mining remains central to the business model as a way to optimize infrastructure and secure low-cost energy contracts. Amar also discussed recent power sales to the New York grid during a heatwave, achieving significant margins. He highlighted that as older gas plants retire without replacement, demand for their power increases, supporting both energy sales and AI infrastructure growth. For more interviews like this, 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 #BitcoinMining #AIDatacenter #MichelAmar #NvidiaChips #EnergyInfrastructure #PowerGeneration #AIReadyModularSystem #CleanEnergy #DataCenterGrowth

Lisata Therapeutics Inc CEO Dr David Mazzo and GATC Health chief business officer Tyrone Lam talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the companies' collaboration to advance a novel treatment for opioid use disorder. Mazzo explained that combining Lisata’s regulatory and clinical expertise with GATC’s MAT artificial intelligence platform allows the team to significantly reduce the trial-and-error typical in early drug development. “The reason that we've expanded the partnership is that we see a real symbiotic relationship between the two organizations,” Mazzo said. He highlighted that the AI platform has enabled the identification of promising candidates much faster than conventional approaches. This first program targets opioid abuse, which Mazzo described as a large unmet medical need and a significant social issue in the United States. He noted the market potential could be valued in the billions of dollars, creating both commercial and social opportunities. Mazzo also discussed how the partnership model could lead to either independent commercialization or licensing deals with larger pharmaceutical companies. Throughout the discussion, both Mazzo and Lam emphasized that the combination of AI and biotech expertise may serve as a model for future drug development collaborations. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more videos. Don’t forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #LisataTherapeutics #GATCHealth #OpioidCrisis #DrugDiscovery #ArtificialIntelligence #BiotechInnovation #MATPlatform #OpioidUseDisorder #ClinicalTrials #NonOpioidTreatment

Manx Financial Group (AIM:MFX) CEO Douglas Grant talked with Proactive about the company’s record 2024 results and plans for continued expansion. Grant shared that Manx Financial Group delivered a 41% jump in profits last year, driven by three main growth areas: Conister Bank’s strong liquidity, Payment Assist’s accelerating lending volumes, and Manx Ventures’ strategic investments. He explained, “Buy now, pay later allows people to spread the unexpected bill… but it’s interest-free, so it’s actually not costing the consumer anything.” The company has seen Payment Assist grow lending from £180 million to over £220 million in a year. Grant also discussed the move into mortgages and plans to enter the Irish market by securing a consumer credit license. He said this expansion would enable Manx Financial Group to passport operations across the EU, creating further growth potential. Regarding shareholder returns, Grant highlighted the consistent approach of paying 10% of profits as dividends while reinvesting capital to fuel the company’s growth strategy. In 2025, he said the acquisition of a wealth management firm and the launch of Buy Now Pay Later Ltd and Drive Now Pay Later in Ireland are expected to drive further momentum. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews like this. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and turn on notifications for the latest updates. #ManxFinancialGroup #DouglasGrant #BuyNowPayLater #FinancialResults #DividendGrowth #IrishMarketExpansion #PaymentAssist #ConisterBank #InvestorUpdates #ProactiveInvestors

London BTC Company Ltd (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF) CEO Hewie Rattray talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s £1.5 million capital raise and how it plans to deploy these funds to build its Bitcoin holdings. Rattray explained that nearly all of the capital will be used to increase the company’s Bitcoin stack over the next six to twelve months. Rattray also discussed how the firm is exploring more dilutive and non-dilutive forms of financing, including convertible debt with long-dated conversion options. He noted there is investor appetite for treasury-focused strategies. However, part of the effort involves educating institutional investors about the company’s model and how its approach can offer a more dynamic exposure to Bitcoin. While Rattray continues to recommend that investors consider owning Bitcoin directly, he highlighted that treasury companies provide what he called “something slightly more leveraged to the upside.” Addressing recent shareholder concerns about the capital raise, Rattray emphasised the focus on long-term outcomes and making decisions that may be unpopular in the short term but are intended to benefit investors over time. He said the company would keep building its Bitcoin stack in all market conditions while exploring options to reduce dilution. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and insights, and don’t forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #Bitcoin #CryptoTreasury #HewieRattray #LondonBitcoinCompany #BitcoinInvestment #CryptoStrategy #ProactiveInvestors #BitcoinBullMarket #BitcoinTreasuryCompany #CryptoCapitalRaise

Chesnara PLC (LSE:CSN) chief executive Steve Murray talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s £260 million agreement to acquire HSBC Life UK’s insurance business. The deal, set to complete in early 2026, will see over 450,000 policyholders join Chesnara and bring approximately £4 billion of assets under administration. Murray said, “We’re really proud to have been selected by HSBC Group to look after over 450,000 of their policyholders.” The acquisition is expected to deliver strong cash generation, with over £800 million of incremental cash flows forecast across the life of the book. About £140 million is anticipated in the first five years, with the majority accruing in the longer term. The company told investors that the acquisition will also accelerate its dividend growth by one year, resulting in a 6% increase applicable to full-year 2025 and interim 2026 dividends. Financing will include a fully underwritten rights issue of £140 million gross and the drawdown of £65 million from an existing revolving credit facility. Murray highlighted that this transaction more than doubles the scale of Chesnara’s UK business and demonstrates its ability to be a reliable consolidator in the life insurance sector. He said the company continues to see a strong M&A pipeline, with further opportunities under review. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more insightful interviews and don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update.#Chesnara #HSBCLifeUK #InsuranceAcquisition #LifeInsurance #DividendGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #UKInsuranceMarket #Policyholders #FinancialNews #ProactiveInvestors

Fineqia International Inc (CSE:FNQ, OTC:FNQQF) CEO Bundeep Singh Rangar talked with Proactive about the strong early traction of the Fineqia Bitcoin Yield ETP (YBTC). YBTC has quickly surpassed C$15 million in assets under management, driven by what Rangar described as a “triangulation” of factors: high demand for bitcoin, Europe’s regulatory framework enabling yield generation from on-chain activities, and growing institutional appetite for passive income products. He explained, “We can actually give you the full upside, and we will also give you yield on that that we think is going to generate consistent yield regardless of price movement at that sort of 6% rate.” According to Rangar, YBTC is unique because it sources yield from DeFi lending and liquidity provisioning without capping bitcoin’s price appreciation. Rangar also outlined how Fineqia mitigates counterparty risk by partnering with established DeFi protocols and working alongside Psalion, a firm with experience managing these strategies. He noted that Europe remains the leading market for crypto-based ETFs and ETPs, with about 60% of such products globally based in the region. Looking ahead, Fineqia is exploring additional exchange listings, including Euronext, and evaluating the potential to launch similar yield-focused products for other digital assets. Rangar emphasised that the combination of regulated access, DeFi yield, and full bitcoin exposure sets YBTC apart from traditional trackers and covered call strategies. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more insightful interviews. Don’t forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #FineqiaInternational #YBTC #BitcoinYield #DeFiInvesting #CryptoETFs #DigitalAssets #BitcoinETF #PassiveIncome #InstitutionalCrypto #ProactiveInvestors #BTC #CryptocurrencyInvesting

Savannah Resources PLC (AIM:SAV, ETR:SAV, OTC:SAVNF) CEO Emanuel Proença talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s progress at its Barroso Lithium Project in northern Portugal. Savannah Resources is a junior miner fully permitted to develop a lithium spodumene resource that Proença described as “the only sizable and competitive resource in Europe.” During the interview, Proença detailed how the recent £4.8 million fundraise, which included an accelerated bookbuild and retail offer, brought more Portuguese shareholders on board. “More than 40% of the subscription was subscribed by Portuguese shareholders,” he noted. Proença explained that Savannah had already secured most of the funding for its Definitive Feasibility Study through a strategic partnership with AMG Critical Materials. The new funds will prepare Savannah for subsequent steps, including front-end engineering and project financing. He also emphasised that the project is on track to start production between late 2027 and early 2028, positioning Savannah to support Europe’s push to localise the battery value chain. Proença highlighted that in Europe, only Savannah and Keliber in Finland are advancing spodumene projects to this stage. The CEO underscored that Savannah’s work engaging transparently with local communities has helped build support and momentum. “It is very good to see that what we are doing in terms of getting closer to the local population is paying off,” he said. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and updates. Don’t forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #SavannahResources #LithiumMining #PortugalLithium #BarrosoProject #BatteryMetals #CriticalMinerals #EuropeanMining #LithiumSupplyChain #JuniorMiners #AIMListed #MiningInvesting