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  1. 2h ago

    EnWave unveils efficiency plan targeting profitability, $1M annual cost savings

    EnWave Corporation CEO Brent Charleton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a new operational efficiency plan designed to improve profitability, strengthen cash flow generation, and sharpen the company’s focus on its highest-margin growth opportunities. The plan centers on the strategic wind-down of EnWave’s REVworx™ co-manufacturing operations, reflecting the increasing commercial maturity and adoption of the company’s proprietary Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV™) dehydration technology. Management believes the move will streamline operations while reinforcing EnWave’s transition toward a higher-margin business model built around equipment sales and recurring royalty revenue. Charleton explained that REVworx™ was originally created to help customers accelerate commercialization of REV™-dried products by providing access to commercial-scale manufacturing capacity. However, as EnWave’s global network of licensed partners has expanded, those partners now provide sufficient production capacity for new customers evaluating REV™ technology, reducing the need for EnWave to maintain its own dedicated co-manufacturing facility. As a result, the company expects the restructuring to generate approximately $1 million in annual operating cost savings by fiscal 2028 through lower facility expenses, labour costs, and other operating expenditures. EnWave projects that these savings will begin to materialize throughout fiscal 2027 and contribute at least $1 million in additional annual net income once fully implemented. The initiative is also expected to unlock additional value through the potential sale of equipment currently dedicated to REVworx™, including a 10kW and a 60kW REV™ machine. The company estimates these assets have a combined resale value of approximately $2 million, creating an opportunity for both monetization and future machine sales to customers. Once the restructuring is complete, EnWave expects its annual operating expense base to decline to roughly $3.7 million, significantly improving operating leverage and positioning the business for sustainable profitability. Management also believes annualized base royalty revenue could reach approximately $3 million by the end of fiscal 2027, largely covering the company’s pro forma operating costs. Charleton also noted that the company’s commercial pipeline remains strong, with multiple large food companies evaluating REV™ as an alternative to traditional dehydration technologies. Recent customer activity, including the purchase of a second 120kW REV™ machine by Procescir, highlights the scalability of the technology and the potential for existing partners to expand production capacity over time. #proactiveinvestors #enwavecorporation #tsxv #enw #REVTechnology #FoodTech #OperationalEfficiency #Profitability #RoyaltyRevenue #FoodInnovation #Manufacturing #DehydrationTechnology #InvestingNews

  2. 3h ago

    Nova Minerals ships processing plant equipment to Alaska, Targets Antimony production in 2027

    Nova Minerals Limited CEO Christopher Gerteisen joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a major milestone in the company’s strategy to establish a secure, vertically integrated antimony supply chain in the United States. The company has begun shipping key processing and refining equipment to its Port MacKenzie facility in Alaska, advancing plans to become a domestic producer of the critical mineral. Gerteisen said the shipment marks the culmination of a six-month procurement and logistics campaign that secured and mobilized a complete antimony processing and refining plant. Nearly 500 tons of equipment—including crushing, ore sorting, milling, flotation and refining systems—have been transported in more than 40 shipping containers and multiple oversized loads. The equipment departed Seattle by barge and is expected to arrive at Port MacKenzie in early September, allowing construction activities to begin shortly thereafter. The company noted that acquiring a modern, recently decommissioned processing facility significantly reduced capital costs while accelerating the timeline toward production. Nova is targeting initial antimony production in 2027, positioning itself as one of the first companies to establish a fully integrated antimony mining, processing and refining operation in Alaska. The antimony initiative is fully funded through Nova’s US$43.4 million Defense Production Act Title III award, underscoring the strategic importance of securing domestic supplies of critical minerals. Antimony is considered essential for defense applications, energy storage technologies, semiconductors and various industrial uses, making it a key component of U.S. national and economic security objectives. Beyond antimony, Nova Minerals continues to advance the Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project, one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in the world. Located in Alaska, the project combines large-scale gold development potential with growing exposure to critical minerals, positioning the company at the intersection of precious metals and strategic resource supply chains. Gerteisen said the arrival of the processing equipment represents a significant step toward establishing a reliable domestic source of antimony while strengthening the United States’ critical mineral independence. #proactiveinvestors #novamineralslimited #nasdq #nva #asx #nva #mining #estellegoldproject #antimony #CriticalMinerals #AlaskaMining #GoldMining #USDefense #ResourceDevelopment #MiningNews #SupplyChainSecurity #EstelleProject

  3. 3h ago

    Nine Mile reports strong Copper, Zinc and precious metals at Wedge project

    Nine Mile Metals CEO Patrick Cruickshank joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss encouraging assay results from the company’s latest drill holes at the Wedge Mine in New Brunswick’s renowned Bathurst Mining Camp. The results confirm the presence of two distinct volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) mineralized zones containing copper, zinc, lead, silver and gold, further supporting the growth potential of the project. One drill hole, positioned in the southwest portion of the company’s current drill pattern, was collared to a depth of 224 metres and intersected significant mineralization across two separate zones. The upper zone returned a mineralized interval of 9.85 metres between 80.15 and 90 metres, while the lower zone intersected a broader 33-metre interval between 105 and 138 metres. Combined, the hole delivered 42.85 metres of mineralization, with metal grades strengthening at depth. Cruickshank noted that the drill core contained classic VMS-style mineralization characterized by massive pyrite with visible chalcopyrite, sphalerite and galena hosted within felsic volcanic rocks and associated sediments. The distribution of metals varied between the two zones, reflecting the complex nature commonly seen in large VMS systems. The upper zone demonstrated stronger silver and zinc mineralization, while the lower zone showed increasing copper values accompanied by significant silver and gold. Management believes this variation is consistent with mineral zoning patterns typically observed in mature VMS deposits and provides valuable geological information for refining the company’s exploration model. Meanwhile, DDH WD-26-10 was collared in the southwest, at the edge of our drill pattern, to a depth of 224 meters and successfully intersected a 31.95m high grade VMS Zone consisting of a sulphide lens carrying copper, lead, zinc, silver and gold, with assays increasing with depth. The intersection assayed 2.52% Cu-Eq over 31.95m including 27.25m of 2.87% Cu-Eq and 14.15m of 3.73% Cu-Eq with 4.15m of 5.16% Cu-Eq. Importantly, these drill holes completed in the southwest portion of the Wedge deposit, making the results particularly significant. The presence of solid copper mineralization alongside gold and silver suggests the western extension of the deposit may host additional resource growth opportunities beyond the currently defined mineralized areas. Cruickshank explained that understanding how mineralization changes along strike and at depth is critical to building a comprehensive geological model. The latest results will be incorporated into Nine Mile’s live 3D modelling program, which is being used to enhance the understanding of the deposit’s geometry, mineral distribution and expansion potential. The Wedge Mine is located within the prolific Bathurst Mining Camp, one of the world's most productive VMS districts, known for hosting numerous base and precious metal deposits. The company believes the new drill results strengthen the case for continued exploration and resource expansion within the western portion of the project. #proactiveinvestors #ninemilemetlas #cse #nine #otc #vmxsxf #mining #wedgemine #BathurstMiningCamp #CopperMining #VMS #GoldExploration #SilverMining #ZincMining #MiningStocks #ResourceExpansion

  4. 4h ago

    Sintana Energy targets next Namibian offshore growth phase through Maravilla deal

    Sintana Energy CEO Robert Bose joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s agreement to acquire a 44% interest in Maravilla Oil and Gas, a privately held Namibian exploration company focused on high-impact energy opportunities across West Africa. The transaction provides Sintana with indirect exposure to Petroleum Exploration License 37 (PEL 37) offshore Namibia, one of the largest and most prospective exploration licenses in the Walvis Basin. Maravilla owns an 80% controlling interest in Paragon Oil and Gas, which holds a 100% operated interest in PEL 37. Through its investment in Maravilla, Sintana will gain an indirect 35% interest in the offshore license. PEL 37 covers approximately 17,295 square kilometres in relatively shallow offshore waters ranging from 100 to 1,500 metres in depth. The block benefits from extensive technical work already completed, including more than 2,800 square kilometres of 3D seismic coverage, approximately 1,000 kilometres of 2D seismic data, and historical drilling activity. Multiple large fan structures have been identified above a proven oil-prone Aptian source rock, creating what management believes is a compelling exploration opportunity. A key attraction for Sintana is PEL 37’s strategic location adjacent to acreage where major international energy companies are preparing for future exploration activity. The license sits near PEL 82, operated by an affiliate of Chevron, where Sintana already has indirect exposure through its 49% ownership stake in Custos Energy. Chevron has indicated that exploration activities, including a potential inaugural exploration well, could take place in 2027. On PEL-83 and the Mopane discovery, Bose says both Galp and Total have publicly indicated a crescendo of activity beginning in late Q4, comprising an initial three-well exploration and appraisal programme. The programme is aimed at adding volumetrics to existing discoveries and appraising wells ahead of a potential FID in 2028. Bose says the campaign appears on track based on both public statements from the operators and what Sintana sees from the inside. Bose also highlights Sintana's Uruguay position, where partners alongside Sintana include APA, ENI, Shell, and QE, describing the strategy in both countries as finding jurisdictions where opportunity scale attracts major partners and creates M&A optionality. #proactiveinvestors #sintanaenergyinc #tsxv #sei #otcqb #seusf #invest #investing #PEL83 #RobertBose #GalpEnergia #SintanaEnergy #NamibiaOil #OffshoreExploration #WalvisBasin #OilAndGas #EnergyStocks #WestAfricaEnergy #PEL37 #EnergyInvestment #ResourceInvesting

  5. 1d ago

    Aftermath Silver advances Berenguela PFS and expands drilling at Peru and Chile projects

    Aftermath Silver CEO Ralph Rushton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company’s ongoing development and exploration activities at the Berenguela Project in southern Peru and the Challacollo silver-gold project in northern Chile. At Berenguela, the company continues to make steady progress on its Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), which remains on schedule and on budget for completion in early 2027. Since launching the study in February 2026, Aftermath has completed a comprehensive gap analysis to identify the geological, engineering, metallurgical, geotechnical and environmental data required to advance the project to a PFS level of definition. Significant work completed to date includes infill drilling, advanced metallurgical testing and geotechnical investigations. The latest metallurgical programs have increased confidence in the proposed processing flowsheet, while ongoing geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling will support mine design optimization and future permitting requirements. As of July 2026, Aftermath had completed 4,002 metres of diamond drilling as part of its third drilling campaign at Berenguela. The current program is focused on four key objectives: expanding mineralization in the eastern and southeastern portions of the deposit, upgrading indicated resources to measured classification, extending mineralization along the northern portion of the resource area, and collecting bulk samples for additional metallurgical testing. Particular attention is being given to the highly prospective Copper East target, where previous drilling returned impressive results, including 156 metres grading 1.12% copper, 290 grams per tonne silver and 7.3% manganese. The target remains open for expansion and is considered one of the project’s most promising growth opportunities. The arrival of a second drill rig has accelerated exploration efforts, allowing the company to begin testing additional eastern targets while preparing to drill the South-West Intrusive target, a new exploration area located approximately four kilometres from the main Berenguela deposit. Meanwhile, at the Challacollo Silver-Gold Project in northern Chile, Aftermath has completed the initial phase of its diamond drilling campaign, with five holes totaling 630 metres drilled across the Lolon and Lucy vein systems. The program was designed to verify historical results, extend known mineralization and test new areas south of the current resource. Encouraged by the initial results and geological observations, the company has expanded the drilling program to 2,000 metres. The drill rig is currently being repositioned to continue testing the southern extension of the Lolon vein, where management believes there is significant potential to grow the existing silver-gold resource. #proactiveinvestors #aftermathsilverltd #tsxv #aag #otcqx #aagff #mining #BerenguelaProject #SilverMining #Berenguela #CopperEast #PeruMining #ChileMining #GoldExploration #SilverStocks #ResourceDevelopment #MiningNews

  6. 1d ago

    Mila Resources nearly doubles Coffey resource, targets Yarrol gold resource in Q4

    Mila Resources COO Alastair Goodship joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a significant upgrade to the JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Coffey Gold Deposit, part of the company’s Kathleen Valley Gold Project in Western Australia. The updated resource estimate now contains 599,000 tonnes grading 2.1 grams per tonne gold for approximately 41,300 ounces of contained gold. The revised estimate represents a substantial increase from the previous 2020 resource, with both tonnage and contained ounces roughly doubling as a result of additional drilling and improved geological understanding of the deposit. Goodship explained that the resource growth validates the exploration work completed to date and further strengthens the development potential of the Kathleen Valley project. Beyond the increase in gold inventory, the updated resource also includes notable silver and zinc values, providing potential additional economic upside and highlighting the broader mineral endowment of the system. Importantly, exploration upside remains strong. Several identified gold targets within the project area have yet to be fully tested, offering opportunities to grow the current resource base through future drilling programs. Geological studies also indicate that mineralization may extend toward neighboring properties, creating the potential for additional discoveries and resource growth if continuity can be confirmed. The company is also focused on the Yarrol gold project. Goodship says Mila has spent approximately 24 months building its geological model, drilling to prove extensions from the historic resource depth of around 50 metres down to 100 to 150 metres, and testing mineralisation along strike. The company is aiming to publish a new gold resource at Yarrol in Q4, with additional drilling under way to fill gaps and test extensions. Goodship highlights significant exploration upside at Yarrol, noting that Mila holds approximately 20 kilometres of the Yarrol fault structure but has so far explored only one kilometre of it. Multiple gold occurrences are mapped along the structure, and the company intends to step out along the fault to identify additional shallow targets. At the Monal licence, also in Queensland, recent geophysics results released last week identified what Goodship describes as a strong potential porphyry target. Surface quartz veins with sulphides and historic workings with high-grade copper and gold mineralisation in narrow veins add to the encouragement. Goodship says Monal is a large licence area with many additional targets not yet reached, and the company is only beginning to see its potential. #proactiveinvestors #milaresourcesplc #lse #mila #copper #gold #GoldExploration #WesternAustralia #KathleenValley #GoldStocks #MiningNews #ResourceGrowth #JuniorMining #CriticalMinerals

  7. 1d ago

    Central Asia Metals CEO: 'Really positive' H1 as Cygnus deal and drill assays loom

    Central Asia Metals PLC (AIM:CAML, OTC:CAMLF) CEO Gavin Ferrar spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's strong first-half 2026 performance, the proposed acquisition of Cygnus Metals, and exploration programmes that could drive further news flow this year. Ferrar described a "really positive first six months of the year, both operationally and financially," helped by record copper prices, strong zinc prices and solid operational performance. Group revenue rose 46% to $145.5 million year-on-year, EBITDA climbed almost 90% to $75.5 million, and profit before tax reached $59.3 million. The company generated almost $47 million of cash in H1 and declared an 8p dividend - 40% of free cash flow, within its 30-50% policy - ending the period with $97.2 million of cash. Ferrar discussed the proposed Cygnus Metals acquisition, agreed at an equity value of A$232 million payable in CAML shares, which would add copper exposure in a tier-one jurisdiction alongside an existing resource, infrastructure and exploration potential. Cygnus shareholders vote on 18 September, with CAML targeting ownership in early October if the deal proceeds. Exploration could provide further catalysts, with maiden drilling assays expected in the coming weeks and more drilling planned: "We're all waiting on tenterhooks for the assays to come out," Ferrar said. Central Asia Metals remains on track for its 2026 copper, zinc and lead production guidance as it looks to benefit from elevated commodity prices. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market updates. If you found this video useful, give it a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #CentralAsiaMetals #CAML #CygnusMetals #Copper #CopperMining #Mining #Zinc #Lead #Commodities #Exploration #MiningStocks #Investing #InvestorNews #InterimResults #Kazakhstan #ProactiveInvestors

  8. 1d ago

    Gelion CEO: QinetiQ drone testing proves lithium-sulfur cells can go the distance

    Gelion PLC (AIM:GELN, OTC:GELNF, FRA:X0S) CEO Matthew Wood spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the successful completion of drone mission testing with QinetiQ, highlighting the performance of Gelion's nano-encapsulated sulfur (NES) cathode material in lithium-sulfur cells. QinetiQ independently built and tested pouch cells using Gelion's NES cathode paired with lithium metal anodes, as part of the Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator 4 (ARMD4) programme funded by the UK's Advanced Propulsion Centre. The cells completed representative drone mission simulations, including repeated vertical take-off and landing events requiring extremely high-power discharge, plus cruising conditions demanding continuous stable performance. Wood said there was no evidence of polysulfide shuttle behaviour, with NES-containing cells performing almost identically at cycle 50 as at cycle one despite repeated aggressive missions: "These results demonstrate that lithium sulfur cells containing our NES cathode material can deliver the stable cycling and strong high power performance that is required by drone mission profiles and, importantly, can do so durably." Wood pointed to relevance beyond defence drones, including other defence applications, commercial drones and lightweight, high-power uses where energy density and weight matter. He also highlighted stable operation over 200 cycles at a 1C discharge - representative of EV power requirements - supporting NES's case for automotive applications. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and market updates. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Gelion #GelionPLC #LithiumSulfur #BatteryTechnology #NES #NanoEncapsulatedSulfur #QinetiQ #DroneTechnology #DefenceTechnology #EnergyStorage #BatteryInnovation #Drones #ElectricVehicles #EVBatteries #AerospaceTechnology #AdvancedMaterials #Proactive

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