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EnWave Corporation CEO Brent Charleton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant expansion of the company’s longstanding relationship with MicroDried, EnWave’s most established and high-capacity royalty partner. The latest agreement includes a new royalty-bearing commercial license and the purchase of three additional Radiant Energy Vacuum machines—two 10kW units and one 60kW unit. Under the terms of the expanded agreement, MicroDried® secures exclusive rights to deploy the company’s dehydration technology for the production of mochi and Greek yogurt-based products in North America. Additionally, the license allows MicroDried® to expand into other dairy-based applications, including shredded cheese and cheesecake, reinforcing its move into the clean-label, high-nutrient dairy segment. In return for these broadened production rights, MicroDried® has agreed to incremental minimum annual royalty payments, which are additive to its existing royalty structure for the production of fruit and vegetable products. MicroDried, a U.S.-based leader in premium dried fruit and vegetable ingredients, is now enhancing its capabilities to meet rising consumer demand for clean-label, shelf-stable dairy and mochi snacks. With the acquisition of three more REV™ machines, MicroDried® now controls five large-scale REV™ units, making it the largest commercial operator of EnWave’s dehydration technology worldwide. #proactiveinvestors #enwavecorporation #tsxv #enw #DehydrationTech #VacuumMicrowave #RoyaltyBusinessModel #BluechipClients #FoodTech #BusinessNews #Investing #RadiantEnergyVacuum #Agritech #Procescir #DehydrationTechnology #FoodInnovation #SupplyAgreement #InvestmentNews #ProactiveInvestors #microdried

Blue Lagoon Resources CEO Rana Vig joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share a major milestone for the company as it prepares to commence gold production at its fully permitted underground mine in British Columbia. This milestone follows the receipt of a hard-won mining permit in February 2025, making Blue Lagoon one of just nine companies in the province to secure such a permit in the past decade—a significant regulatory achievement. Vig confirmed that all key infrastructure is now in place, including the completion of a state-of-the-art water treatment plant, which was the final component required before commencing operations. With 1,000 metres of underground development already completed, the company is ready to begin production shortly after its official opening ceremony scheduled for July 9th. Blue Lagoon is targeting an initial 15,000 ounces of gold production in its first year, with an expected increase to 20,000 ounces in the second year. The company is fully funded for this ramp-up, having recently raised nearly $5 million in equity, and secured an unsecured $2 million line of credit—notably, without pledging its mineral assets as collateral. Vig emphasized the long-term potential of the Dome Mountain project, noting that only 10% of the 22,000-hectare property has been explored to date. Recent drilling results have uncovered high-grade gold mineralization below the known resource area, pointing to strong upside for future resource expansion. Another key advantage of the project is its year-round accessibility by road, eliminating the need for costly camps or helicopter logistics. This infrastructure efficiency allows for continuous operations and contributes to lower operational costs. With production imminent and exploration potential still largely untapped, Blue Lagoon Resources is positioning itself as one of the few junior gold producers in British Columbia with near-term cash flow and long-term growth potential. #proactiveinvestors #bluelagoonresourcesinc #cse #bllg #otcqb #blagf #GoldMining #BlueLagoonResources #GoldProduction #MiningInvesting #BritishColumbiaMining #JuniorMiners #GoldStocks #UndergroundMining #ResourceExploration #MiningNews

Group Eleven Resources CEO Bart Jaworski joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss exciting new drill results from the company’s 100%-owned PG West Project in Ireland, specifically at the Ballywire zinc-lead-silver-copper discovery. The latest step-out drilling has significantly expanded the known mineralized footprint, extending the strike length of the Ballywire discovery corridor from 1,250 metres to 1,300 metres. The corridor is part of a broader 2.6 km trend of confirmed mineralization within a prospective 6 km geological horizon that remains underexplored. Jaworski emphasized the significance of the latest drill hole, which returned the thickest mineralized intercept ever recorded at Ballywire, surpassing a previously notable intercept of 29.6 metres grading 10.6% Zn+Pb, 78 g/t Ag, and 0.15% Cu. These results confirm not only increased tonnage potential but also the presence of a deeper copper-silver enriched horizon, located approximately 100 to 200 metres below the main discovery zone. This deeper zone could indicate a second, previously unrecognized layer of mineralization, potentially enhancing the project’s economic upside. Currently, three drill rigs are operating at Ballywire, and over 4,000 metres of drilling has been completed so far this year. The company is fully funded to carry out a total of 8,000 to 10,000 metres of drilling in 2025, with work focused on expanding the known resource envelope and testing deeper targets. One hole targeting the copper-silver horizon has already been completed, and a second is underway, with assays pending. Located within the heart of Ireland’s Limerick Basin, the Ballywire discovery is part of a district that has long been recognized for its world-class zinc-lead deposits. The PG West Project lies adjacent to the historic Pallas Green and Galmoy mines, providing Group Eleven with strong geological analogs and infrastructure advantages. With funding secured, multiple drill targets in play, and promising geological indicators emerging at depth, Group Eleven is advancing Ballywire as one of the most compelling zinc-lead-silver-copper exploration plays in Europe today. #proaxctiveinvestors #tsxv #zng #ptcqb #grlvf #ZincMining #GroupElevenResources #BallywireProject #IrishMining #CopperExploration #SilverDiscovery #CriticalRawMaterials #MiningInvesting #ResourceExploration #JuniorMining

As the financial year wraps up, are you making the most of your investments after tax? In this Proactive Australia podcast, host Fouad Haidar sits down with Andrew Wilson from Pitcher Partners — one of Australia's leading financial advisers — to unpack smart, tax-efficient strategies for investing in growth-stage companies across tech, biotech, and clean energy. From managing capital gains during market volatility to choosing the right investment structure — family trusts, investment companies, Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) and more — this episode is a must-watch for anyone serious about long-term wealth creation. Tune in to learn how to protect and grow your wealth, even in uncertain times. #TaxEfficientInvesting #CapitalGains #InvestmentStrategy #WealthCreation #ProactiveAustralia #FinancialPlanning #SMSF #FamilyTrust #BiotechInvesting #TechStocks #CleanEnergy #PitcherPartners #AndrewWilson #EndOfFinancialYear #SmartInvesting #AustralianFinance #InvestingTips

ACG Metals Ltd Chairman and CEO Artem Volynets talked with Proactive about the company’s progress on its copper expansion and broader operational plans. Volynets confirmed that ACG Metals remains on budget and on schedule to commission the copper flotation plant at Gediktepe in the first quarter of 2026. He noted that all long-lead items have already been ordered and that the project is proceeding “like clockwork.” Discussing the company’s transition from gold to copper production, Volynets said this shift is expected to significantly increase EBITDA and free cash flow. “Even from Gediktepe our targeted EBITDA is published on base case scenario, which means consensus pricing is $110 million,” he stated, adding that at spot prices this could rise to around $225 to $230 million. He also addressed the impact of recent equity research coverage from Berenberg and Canaccord, highlighting that it has improved ACG Metals’ visibility with institutional investors and helped reinforce confidence in the company’s strategy. Finally, Volynets introduced Peter Carter as the new chief operating officer. Carter brings 40 years of experience and is expected to strengthen operations in Turkey and contribute to future M&A activity. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. #ACGMetals #CopperProduction #Gediktepe #MiningStocks #CopperMining #Zinc #GoldToCopper #ArtemVolynets #MiningInvesting #TurkeyMining #EBITDA #MetalsMarket #ResourceStocks #MiningExpansion

Vinanz Ltd (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF) CEO Hewie Rattray talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a second retail share offer as the company accumulates more bitcoin to grow its treasury holdings. The £1 million offer follows a recent oversubscribed WRAP retail offer, in which it raised £3.6 million, with the proceeds almost entirely used to purchase Bitcoin. Rattray noted that it was well received by the market, with the share price rising significantly after the transaction. Rattray also discussed the company's strategic rebrand as The London Bitcoin Company Limited. Rattray explained that the new name is intended to have global appeal and resonate with US investors as the company prepares for a Nasdaq listing. Rattray emphasised that the company's approach aims to provide London investors with comfortable tracking exposure to Bitcoin on the stock market, leveraging the region's large base of investment capital. "Our primary mission is to accumulate as much Bitcoin as possible through fundraisers and various other structured products," Rattray said. He highlighted that Vinanz aims to become a stock that outperforms Bitcoin itself by using sensible leverage and maintaining an active balance sheet. 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. #BitcoinInvestment #VinanzLtd #LondonBitcoinCompany #BitcoinTreasury #CryptoStocks #NasdaqListing #BitcoinExposure #HewieRattray #BitcoinFundraising #ProactiveInvestors

NEXE Innovations has announced a significant commercial milestone with over 700,000 compostable coffee pods ordered in May 2025, highlighting strong demand from three customers across North America. This surge in purchase orders reflects accelerating adoption of NEXE’s BPI-certified compostable pod technology, a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic and aluminum single-serve formats. President Ash Guglani shared the update in an interview with Steve Darling of Proactive, noting that this latest batch of orders comes in addition to the more than 1.7 million pods NEXE has produced since November 2024. Among the key developments is a new partnership with Crazy Cups, a popular U.S.-based coffee brand known for its bold, dessert-inspired flavors like White Chocolate Strawberry, Cinnamon French Toast, and Amaretto Almond Kringle. The initial order from Crazy Cups includes 20 flavored SKUs, marking NEXE’s largest engagement in the flavored coffee category to date. Crazy Cups is affiliated with EKOCUPS, an existing high-volume customer of NEXE and a prominent online and Amazon retailer. This relationship not only strengthens NEXE’s foothold in the flavored single-serve market, but also enhances its direct-to-consumer reach, especially in the competitive U.S. e-commerce space. Looking ahead, Guglani confirmed that NEXE is currently developing an additional 20 new SKUs across its customer base—including 14 more for Crazy Cups—as part of a broader innovation roadmap. These new offerings are expected to support both product diversification and customer growth initiatives. Beyond expanding its product portfolio, NEXE is also making strategic operational moves to strengthen its North American supply chain and enhance profitability. The company remains on track to launch its next-generation, compostable Nespresso® OriginalLine-compatible pods later this year, a move that will allow NEXE to further tap into the premium pod market. #proactiveinvestors #nexeinnovationsinc #tsxv #nexe #otc #nexnf #Sustainability #CoffeePods #EcoFriendlyProducts #Manufacturing #PatentTechnology #StrategicPartnerships #AshGuglani #ProactiveInvestors #GreenTechnology

U.S. Gold Corp CEO George Bee joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a key advancement in the company’s development strategy for its flagship CK Gold Project in southeast Wyoming. The company has contracted two industry leaders—Micon International and Halyard—to lead the next phase of engineering and feasibility work, with the goal of delivering a robust and executable development plan that brings the project into production on time and on budget. Following a competitive evaluation process, U.S. Gold selected Micon and Halyard for their deep expertise in concentrator design and process engineering, and their reputation for “right-sizing” projects to meet operational and economic goals. The firms have a combined track record of over 762 completed projects and more than 1,260 technical reports, making them trusted global authorities in mineral project development. The primary objective of this next phase is to develop a site-specific AACE Class 3 cost estimate—a highly detailed engineering and cost forecast level required for capital funding decisions—and a comprehensive project execution plan. These deliverables will form the backbone of the company’s Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), which is expected to be completed by late 2025. In addition to the Micon-Halyard partnership, U.S. Gold has also retained Ken Murray of Captrics Consulting to oversee the finalization of engineering studies and lead the development of the Project Execution Plan. Murray brings more than 25 years of capital project and innovation experience across a wide range of commodities, industries, and geographies. Renowned for his strategic insight and innovative thinking, Murray has held senior roles with Kemix, DRA Global, Accenture, Ausenco, SNC-Lavalin, and Inspire Resources, supporting projects for major mining companies such as BHP, AngloPlatinum, Assmang, Alamos, New Gold, and Goldcorp. The CK Gold Project is a cornerstone asset for U.S. Gold Corp, offering a compelling combination of scale, grade, and jurisdictional stability. As development accelerates with trusted technical partners and experienced leadership in place, the company is well-positioned to transform CK Gold into a strategic, U.S.-based source of gold and copper in a market increasingly focused on domestic resource security. #proactiveinvestors #usgoldcorp #nasdaq #usau #mining #USGoldCorp #CKGoldProject #GoldMining #CopperMining #WyomingMining #MiningStocks #GeorgeBee #GoldPrice #FeasibilityStudy #JuniorMining #ProactiveInvestors

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holdings CEO Dr Seth Lederman joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant milestone for the company—its inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index, with automatic membership in the Russell 2000® Index, effective immediately. This development enhances Tonix’s visibility and credibility among institutional investors and fund managers worldwide. The inclusion follows the annual reconstitution of the Russell U.S. indexes, which captures the 4,000 largest U.S.-based stocks as of April 30, ranked by total market capitalization. FTSE Russell, the global index provider, determines inclusion using objective, rules-based criteria, primarily market cap rankings and style attributes. The Russell 3000® Index represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market, while the Russell 2000® Index, a subset, tracks the small-cap segment and is a benchmark for asset managers and mutual funds focused on emerging and growth-oriented companies. According to FTSE Russell, as of the end of June 2024, an estimated $10.6 trillion in assets are benchmarked against the suite of Russell U.S. indexes. Inclusion in these indexes often results in increased institutional ownership, higher trading volumes, and broader market recognition for listed companies. Tonix Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, is focused on developing innovative therapeutics across central nervous system disorders, rare diseases, immunology, and infectious diseases. This index inclusion comes at a pivotal moment, as the company continues to advance its pipeline and expand its presence in both scientific and investment communities. #proactiveinvestors #tonixpharmaceuticalsholdingcorp #nasdaq #tnxp ##Russell3000 #BiotechInvesting #MPOXVaccine #Smallpox #TNX801 #VaccineDevelopment #ClinicalTrials #PharmaceuticalNews #MedicalResearch #WHO #GlobalHealth #InfectiousDiseases #Biopharma #ProactiveInvestors

Zynex Inc CEO Thomas Sandgaard joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announced a major leadership transition as Steven Dyson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal moment for the medical technology company as it refines its strategic direction. Sandgaard, who founded Zynex in 1996 and has served as its CEO since inception, will now step back from daily operations but remain actively involved in the company’s future. He will continue in his role as Chairman of the Board and serve as Chair of the Technology Committee, ensuring continuity and innovation remain cornerstones of Zynex’s long-term strategy. Steven Dyson brings over 25 years of global experience in the medical technology and healthcare sectors. Most recently, he served in a senior leadership role at Apax Partners, a prominent private equity firm where he played a key role in acquiring, scaling, and divesting successful medtech and healthcare businesses. Dyson’s portfolio includes major names such as KCI, Rodenstock, Healthium Medtech, Unilabs, and Neuraxpharm, reflecting a deep understanding of how to drive performance across complex healthcare organizations. As Zynex aims to refocus its business strategy with a greater emphasis on a more optimized payer mix and improved profitability, Dyson’s leadership is expected to be transformative. His ability to execute strategic pivots and deliver sustainable value creation will be critical as the company seeks to reinvigorate its growth trajectory and expand its market presence in non-invasive pain management and diagnostic technologies. The appointment of Dyson signals Zynex’s commitment to evolving with the healthcare landscape, enhancing operational excellence, and capturing new market opportunities as the company enters its next phase of growth. #proactiveinvestors #zynexinc #nasdaq #zyxi #healthcare #ThomasSandgaard #CEOTransition #MedicalDevices #HealthcareLeadership #StevenDyson #ZynexInc #PainManagement #BusinessAnnouncement