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  1. 12h ago

    Nano One names Alex Holmes CEO as founder Dan Blondal transitions to retirement and advisory role

    Nano One Materials Corp President and Chief Strategy Officer Alex Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a significant leadership transition at the company, announcing that founder and CEO Dan Blondal will retire from his executive management and Board Director positions effective June 12. Holmes will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on the same date while also joining the company’s Board of Directors. The leadership change represents a carefully planned succession process developed in collaboration with Nano One’s Board and is designed to ensure continuity as the company advances toward the commercialization of its proprietary cathode active materials technology. Management emphasized that the transition is part of a long-term strategy intended to support Nano One’s next phase of growth and execution. While stepping away from his executive and board responsibilities, Blondal will remain involved with the company in an advisory capacity. As the founder of Nano One, Blondal has played a pivotal role in developing the company’s patented battery materials technology platform and establishing its position within the rapidly growing lithium-ion battery supply chain. Holmes brings extensive industry and corporate leadership experience to the CEO role. He was appointed President and Chief Strategy Officer in February 2026 after serving as Chief Operating Officer since 2021, where he helped oversee the company’s operational growth, strategic partnerships, and commercialization initiatives. Prior to joining Nano One, Holmes built a career spanning nearly 25 years in capital markets, corporate finance, and executive leadership. His experience includes approximately a decade in investment banking as well as senior management roles with publicly traded companies operating in the critical minerals, advanced materials, and technology sectors. Management believes this combination of operational expertise, financial acumen, and strategic leadership positions Holmes well to guide the company through its next stage of development. Holmes noted that Nano One remains focused on advancing commercialization opportunities, expanding strategic partnerships, and delivering value from its proprietary technology platform. With a strong leadership foundation, an experienced management team, and ongoing industry interest in next-generation battery manufacturing solutions, the company believes it is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable battery materials. #nanoonebatterymaterialscorp #tsx #nano #otc #nnomf #OnePotTechnology #LFP #LithiumIronPhosphate #BatteryTechnology #EnergyTransition #EVBatteries #CriticalMinerals #CleanTech #LeadershipTransition #BatteryMaterials #ElectricVehicles #AdvancedManufacturing #danblondal #alexholmes

    7 min

  2. 12h ago

    Record Resources targets 5,000-Barrel-Per-Day well at Gabon’s Loba Oil discovery

    Record Resources COO Alain Mizelle joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company’s offshore oil development plans in Gabon, highlighting encouraging geological and geophysical studies that suggest the first production well at the Loba oil discovery could deliver initial production rates exceeding 5,000 barrels of oil per day. Mizelle explained that recent technical evaluations of the Loba discovery, combined with analysis of nearby producing analogue fields, continue to strengthen confidence in the project’s development potential. The company’s planned Loba Marine 2 well is targeting the highly prospective Batanga reservoir and is expected to achieve production rates above 5,000 barrels per day if completed with modern production technologies, including a frac-pack completion and an electric submersible pump (ESP). The production forecast is supported by performance data from the nearby Barbier Southwest field, which was originally identified by the company in 2017 as a highly attractive development opportunity. Located adjacent to Record Resources’ Ngulu Block and now operated by Perenco, the Barbier Southwest field has recently entered production and serves as an important analogue for the Loba development because it produces from the same Batanga reservoir system. According to Mizelle, the broader Loba field complex offers considerably larger production potential beyond the initial well. Based on data from nearby offset fields and comparable multi-well developments, management believes the Loba complex could ultimately support production of approximately 20,000 barrels of oil per day. Several analogous wells drilled within 40 kilometres of the Loba discovery have delivered initial production rates as high as 7,600 barrels per day from single completions within the same reservoir interval. The Loba field complex encompasses multiple development opportunities, including the existing Loba oil discovery in the Batanga reservoir, the deeper Loba Deep prospect targeting the Anguille formation, and the Loba East Batanga prospect located on the eastern flank of the salt dome structure. Together, these targets provide the potential for a broader field development program that could significantly expand recoverable resources and future production capacity. A key advantage for Record Resources is the financial structure of its partnership on the Ngulu Block. Under the agreement with its strategic partner and operator, the company is fully carried through the first phase of exploration and appraisal expenditures. This arrangement includes all seismic reprocessing activities and the drilling of the first exploration well through to total depth. #proactiveinvestors #tsxv #rec #mining #recordresources #OilAndGas #NguluBlock #GabonOil #OilExploration #AfricanEnergy #Gabon #EnergySector #OilDiscovery #OffshoreDrilling #EnergyInvestment #Exploration #Petroleum #ResourceDevelopment #Batanga

    2 min

  3. 14h ago

    Delivra Health navigates geopolitical headwinds as E-Commerce growth accelerates

    Delivra Health Brands CEO Gord Davey joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026, highlighting the impact of geopolitical disruptions on international sales while emphasizing the continued strength of its core brands and growing e-commerce business. Delivra Health’s portfolio includes the well-established Dream Water® and LivRelief™ brands, which are focused on addressing common consumer health concerns including sleep support, chronic pain management, anxiety relief, and overall wellness. Despite facing external challenges during the reporting period, management said consumer demand for the company’s products remains resilient across key markets. Davey explained that quarterly and year-to-date revenue was primarily affected by reduced sales from the United States to the company’s distribution partners in the Middle East. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, including disruptions associated with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, significantly impacted the movement of goods and delayed shipments of Dream Water® products to distributors and retail partners. These disruptions accounted for much of the decline in sales compared with the same period in the previous year. As a result, Delivra reported a 24% decrease in net revenue, driven largely by lower Dream Water® sales into international distribution channels. The company also faced additional pressure from rising costs for certain product ingredients, creating further short-term challenges for margins and overall financial performance. Despite these temporary setbacks, management remains optimistic about a recovery in international sales. Davey noted that the company expects shipping and delivery activity into affected regions to resume during the fourth quarter and into fiscal 2027. Delivra has already received new order commitments and growth forecasts from international partners, providing confidence that sales volumes can return to historical levels once logistical constraints ease. Meanwhile, the company continues to see encouraging progress in its direct-to-consumer and e-commerce operations. Dream Water® Canada generated a 13% increase in year-to-date e-commerce sales, while LivRelief™ recorded an even stronger 32% increase over the same period. Management believes these results demonstrate strong brand loyalty, increasing consumer engagement, and a growing level of repeat purchases across North America. The company also completed the transition of its licensed LivRelief™ Infused product portfolio, a move designed to support a more efficient distribution model and improve long-term market reach. Management expects the revised channel strategy to strengthen future sales performance and enhance customer access to the product line. Looking ahead, Delivra Health is actively working to optimize distribution channels, improve inventory flow, and capitalize on expanding e-commerce opportunities. Management believes these initiatives, combined with the anticipated normalization of international shipments, will help stabilize operations and support accelerated growth throughout fiscal 2027. #proactiveinveestors #delivrahealthbrandsinc #tsxv #dhb #otcqb #dhbuf #DreamWater #GlobalExpansion #DreamWater #LivRelief #CBD #Cannabis #Wellness #Topicals #Canada #ConsumerGoods #LivRelief #Healthcare #CannaTech

    3 min

  4. 20h ago

    Nova Minerals advances major 2026 drill and antimony development program

    Nova Minerals Limited CEO Christopher Gerteisen joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company’s planned 2026 field season and advancing antimony development initiatives at its flagship Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project in Alaska. The company is moving toward the Feasibility Study stage while simultaneously progressing pilot-scale antimony production targeted for late 2026 to early 2027. Gerteisen explained that Nova Minerals is preparing for one of the largest exploration and development campaigns in the company’s history, with activities focused on resource definition drilling at the RPM deposit, continued advancement of the Stibium and Styx antimony prospects, and ongoing permitting and environmental work designed to support future mine development. The 2026 programs are fully funded, with more than US$60 million available through existing cash reserves and funding support from the Department of War (DoW). Management noted that the strong financial position provides flexibility to accelerate development and exploration activities as required throughout the field season. A major component of the 2026 campaign will be an extensive drilling program totaling up to 10,000 metres across the Estelle Project. Up to three diamond core drill rigs are expected to operate simultaneously, focusing on high-priority infill and expansion drilling at the RPM gold deposit while also continuing targeted drilling initiated last year at the Stibium antimony prospect. The Stibium work is specifically aimed at advancing exposed stibnite vein systems and improving resource delineation. The drilling campaign will be supported by a broad regional exploration program that includes geological mapping, reconnaissance sampling, soil grid surveys, and excavation of exposed stibnite-bearing ore veins. Key target areas include RPM, West Wing, Stibium, Portage Pass, and Styx, where additional bulk sampling activities are planned to further evaluate antimony mineralization. Operations are expected to run continuously for at least three months during the Alaskan summer season, taking advantage of nearly 24-hour daylight conditions to maximize drilling productivity seven days a week. Gerteisen emphasized that the program remains flexible and may be adjusted as new geological observations and drill core results become available throughout the campaign. #proactiveinvestors #novamineralslimited #nasdq #nva #asx #nva #mining #estellegoldproject #antimony #EstelleProject #Antimony #CriticalMinerals #GoldExploration #AlaskaMining #Stibium #StyxProspect #ResourceDevelopment #FeasibilityStudy #DrillingProgram #MineralExploration #AntimonyProduction #CriticalMetals #ExplorationUpdate

    8 min

  5. 1d ago

    Dekiln & Johnson Tiles partner to scale green tile technology

    Dekiln, a Frontier IP Group PLC (LSE:FIPP, FRA:8WT) portfolio company, has partnered with Johnson Tiles to scale its bio-based alternative to ceramic tiles — a product CEO Dr Aled Roberts describes to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion as something that "looks, feels, behaves like a ceramic tile" but requires no kiln firing. "What we're offering is an alternative to conventional ceramics that doesn't need to be fired — much lower energy input costs, much lower carbon footprint," Roberts says. The timing is well chosen: rising energy costs have hit the UK ceramics industry hard, making a kiln-free alternative increasingly compelling. A £3 million Royal Academy of Engineering fellowship is backing a pilot plant in Stoke-on-Trent, which will use waste plaster of Paris from the pottery industry as a key raw material. Beyond tiles, Dekiln is also exploring sustainable alternatives to concrete. For more interviews and market insights, visit the Proactive YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future content. #Dekiln #FrontierIP #JohnsonTiles #SustainableTechnology #GreenConstruction #CeramicTiles #CleanTech #Biomimicry #LowCarbon #ManufacturingInnovation #UKIndustry #ClimateTech #ConstructionMaterials #TileIndustry #StokeOnTrent

    3 min

  6. 1d ago

    TNR Gold nears First Lithium royalty payment following strategic Altius investment

    TNR Gold Executive Chairman Kirill Klip joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the completion of a strategic investment by Altius Minerals, a development that significantly strengthens the company’s financial position and reinforces its long-term royalty-driven growth strategy. Klip explained that Altius, one of Canada’s leading royalty companies, acquired 23.5 million TNR Gold shares for approximately C$4.2 million. The investment brings a major industry participant with a market capitalization of roughly C$3.2 billion into TNR Gold’s shareholder base and serves as a strong endorsement of the company’s portfolio, management team, and long-term vision. The market responded positively to the announcement, with TNR Gold’s share price experiencing significant appreciation over the past year. Klip said investor interest reflects growing recognition of the company’s royalty portfolio and the potential cash flow opportunities associated with its key assets. Management remains focused on maximizing royalty-related revenue while evaluating additional shareholder-friendly initiatives, including the possibility of implementing a normal course issuer bid and exploring a future dividend policy, subject to board and regulatory approvals. A key topic of discussion was the Mariana Lithium Project in Argentina, where operator Ganfeng Lithium has successfully exported its first shipment of lithium chloride. This milestone marks an important transition for the project from development into commercial operations and positions TNR Gold to begin receiving royalty revenue. Klip expressed optimism about the timing of initial payments, noting that the company expects its first royalty payment from Mariana in the near term. The commencement of royalty income would represent a major milestone for TNR Gold, providing tangible validation of its royalty model and potentially establishing a new source of recurring cash flow. The conversation also covered progress at the Los Azules copper project, one of the largest undeveloped copper projects in the world. Operated by McEwen Copper, the project continues to advance toward a potential final investment decision as demand for copper remains strong due to global electrification, renewable energy infrastructure, and electric vehicle adoption trends. TNR Gold holds a royalty interest in Los Azules, providing shareholders with exposure to a major long-term copper development opportunity. In addition, Klip provided an update on the company’s Shotgun Gold Project in Alaska, where TNR Gold is actively seeking a strategic partner to help accelerate exploration efforts and expand the project’s resource base. Management believes the project offers significant upside potential in a strong gold market environment and could become another important value driver within the company’s portfolio. #proactiveinvestors #tnrgoldcorp #tsxv #tnr #mcewenmining #mining #losazulesproject #TNRGold #McEwenCopper #LosAzules #Copper #AltiusMinerals #MiningRoyalties #CriticalMinerals #CopperMining #Lithium #GoldMining #EnergyTransition #MiningInvestment #ResourceStocks

    8 min

  7. 4d ago

    CoTec CEO Julian Treger highlights Lac Jeannine growth and resource recovery strategy

    CoTec CEO Julian Treger joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's growth strategy following an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Lac Jeannine project and continued progress across its portfolio of resource recovery technologies. During the interview, Treger explained that CoTec has built its business around acquiring and deploying disruptive technologies that unlock value from mining waste, tailings, and other overlooked resources. The company's approach focuses on recovering minerals that traditional mining operations often leave behind. Treger noted that CoTec currently controls six proprietary technologies capable of processing fine materials, hard rock deposits, and low-grade resources. In addition, the company is advancing a rare earth magnet recycling business based on technology originally developed in the United Kingdom. A key focus for investors is the Lac Jeannine project, where an updated PEA followed the completion of drilling across the entire property. Treger said the initial assessment was based on drilling completed on only half of the site, while the latest work has significantly expanded the project's scale and potential. According to Treger, Lac Jeannine has "roughly doubled in size" following the additional drilling. He also pointed to further upside opportunities through beneficiation processes and potential pellet production technologies that could enhance the project's overall economics. Discussing the asset's value, Treger highlighted CoTec's low-cost option structure for acquiring exposure to Lac Jeannine relative to the project's estimated net present value. He stated that "just the value of Lac Jeannine is almost the whole value of CoTec," underscoring management's view of the project's significance within the company's portfolio. Beyond iron ore, CoTec is also expanding its presence in the copper sector. Treger noted that the company recently announced the formation of CoTec Copper through a joint venture with a copper mining company operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Looking ahead, management believes one of the most significant near-term catalysts will be the advancement of its magnet recycling business. Treger said milestones such as a construction decision for the first recycling facility, securing feedstock and offtake agreements, and appointing bankers to support a potential IPO could serve as important value drivers. CoTec's broader strategy is aligned with increasing demand for critical minerals and growing efforts by Western nations to strengthen domestic supply chains. Management believes its technology-driven approach to resource recovery and recycling positions the company to capitalize on these long-term industry trends. #proactiveinvestors #cotecholdings #tsxv #cth #otcqb #cthcf #juliantreger #IronOre #MiningNews #QuebecMining #ResourceExpansion #CriticalMinerals #SustainableMining #MineDevelopment #IronConcentrate #MiningInnovation

    5 min

  8. 4d ago

    EnergyPathways secures major MESH milestones with ABP partnership and gas storage licence

    EnergyPathways CEO Ben Clube joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two significant developments for the company’s flagship Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project, including a strategic collaboration agreement with Associated British Ports (ABP) and confirmation that its wholly owned subsidiary, EnergyPathways Irish Sea Limited, is set to be awarded a Gas Storage Licence (GSL) by the North Sea Transition Authority. Clube described the announcements as major steps forward in advancing what is expected to become Britain’s largest integrated energy storage project. Designated a project of “national significance” by the UK Government, MESH is designed to strengthen the country’s energy security, support the transition to cleaner energy sources, and help reduce long-term energy costs for consumers and industry. The collaboration agreement with ABP, the UK’s largest ports group, will see the two companies jointly evaluate the Port of Barrow in Cumbria as a potential location for critical onshore infrastructure supporting the MESH development. Located in the Irish Sea and connected to Barrow-in-Furness, the project combines compressed air energy storage (CAES) with large-scale natural gas and hydrogen storage, utilizing offshore salt cavern infrastructure to create a highly scalable and cost-effective energy storage solution. Under the agreement, EnergyPathways and ABP will assess the feasibility of developing a range of facilities at the Port of Barrow, including a CAES operations base, natural gas and hydrogen storage operations centres, and key connection infrastructure linking offshore storage assets to onshore energy networks. These facilities are expected to play a central role in supporting future project operations and ensuring efficient integration with the UK’s energy system. Alongside the ABP partnership, EnergyPathways announced that EnergyPathways Irish Sea Limited is expected to receive a Gas Storage Licence from the North Sea Transition Authority. The licence covers a substantial offshore area capable of supporting the development of up to 60 large-scale salt storage caverns, providing the potential for multi-terawatt-hour energy storage capacity. Management believes the licence represents a critical regulatory milestone for MESH, reinforcing the project's strategic importance within the UK's future energy infrastructure. The large-scale storage capacity could support not only natural gas storage but also future hydrogen storage and compressed air energy storage applications, helping address intermittency challenges associated with renewable energy generation while improving long-term energy resilience. Subject to the necessary approvals and financing, EnergyPathways is targeting MESH to enter operation in 2031. The company believes the project has the potential to become one of Europe's most important integrated energy storage developments, providing critical infrastructure to support decarbonization, energy security, and industrial growth for decades to come. #proactiveinvestors #energypathways #aim #epp #energy #MESH #EnergyStorage #Hydrogen #CompressedAirEnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #UKEnergy #EnergySecurity #AssociatedBritishPorts #RenewableEnergy

    7 min
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