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October 16, 20267 min

IP Group's Matter Machine: Dr Gordon Sanghera sees 'urgent unmet need' for AI-discovered materials

Matter Machine's Dr Gordon Sanghera spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's £4 million oversubscribed pre-Series A funding round, led by IP Group PLC (LSE:IPO), and its plans to accelerate AI-powered materials discovery and commercialise technology developed at the University of Liverpool. Sanghera, co-founder of Oxford Nanopore Technologies, explained how the funding will help turn academic research into commercially viable technologies. Matter Machine's platform combines AI, machine learning, materials synthesis and precision characterisation, with Sanghera stressing that AI predictions alone can't solve the challenges of producing materials suited to real-world use. On the market opportunity, he said: "There is an unprecedented, urgent unmet need for new materials today to meet some of the biggest societal challenges we face," pointing to demand driven by climate change, electrification, sustainable energy and shortages of rare minerals. Matter Machine is exploring opportunities across batteries, catalysts and advanced manufacturing, with sodium batteries highlighted as an emerging area of interest. It will also draw on the University of Liverpool's materials expertise and its £82 million Materials Innovation Factory. Over the next two years, priorities include identifying industrial partners, understanding commercial requirements and demonstrating early proof-of-concept applications, engaging both established industrial businesses and emerging technology companies. The discussion also covered lessons from Sanghera's time at Oxford Nanopore and the importance of building teams that can translate academic innovation into commercially viable systems. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more company interviews and business updates. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications to stay informed about future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #EcoBuildings #AIManufacturing #ConstructionTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #HousingTechnology #ManufacturingAutomation #ModularConstruction #ConstructionInnovation #ProductionEfficiency #BuildingTechnology #ConstructionIndustry #InvestorUpdates #Albania #TheGambia #ProactiveInvestors

October 16, 20268 min

TEG completes US listing, expanding Uzbekistan hospitality and tourism portfolio

Tourism and Entertainment Group Chairwoman Anita Mendiratta joined Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the successful completion of the company’s business combination with StageWise Strategies, establishing what the company describes as the first U.S.-listed business from Uzbekistan. The transaction was completed through a share exchange agreement under which Tourism and Entertainment Group became the principal operating business of the combined public company. The business will operate as TEG Overseas Inc., with its common shares trading on the OTC Market. Mendiratta said the transaction represents an important milestone for the company as it seeks to connect Uzbekistan’s rapidly developing tourism and hospitality sector with international capital markets. TEG brings an established portfolio of hospitality and events assets to the public company, including Hilton Tashkent City, Wyndham Bukhara and the Central Asian Expocenter, or CAEx. CAEx is one of Central Asia’s larger full-service convention centers, providing infrastructure for exhibitions, conferences, business events and other large-scale gatherings. The company’s existing portfolio generated approximately $42.9 million in revenue and $14.4 million in net income in 2025. Revenue increased 22% compared with 2024, while net income rose 215%, highlighting the growth recorded across the business. The company is operating against a backdrop of rapidly expanding tourism activity in Uzbekistan. The country welcomed approximately 11.7 million foreign tourists in 2025, representing an increase of nearly 47% from the previous year. Uzbekistan was also identified by UN Tourism as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2026, supporting the company’s focus on expanding its hospitality and tourism portfolio. As a public company, TEG intends to leverage access to the U.S. capital markets to support future acquisitions and expand its portfolio of hospitality and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) assets. TEG plans to pursue acquisitions across its pipeline that expand its offerings and enable the company to serve a broader range of business and leisure travelers. TEG also intends to drive continued growth by leveraging its proven owner-operator model, deep knowledge of the Uzbek market, relationships with international hospitality brands and the development capabilities of the broader AKFA ecosystem. #proactiveinvestors #tourismandentertainmentgroup #Uzbekistan #Tourism #Hospitality #Travel #Hotels #Tashkent #CentralAsia #TourismInvestment #HospitalityIndustry #Events #ConferenceCenters #CAEx #Hilton #Wyndham #Ibis #BusinessTravel #EmergingMarkets

October 15, 20267 min

Kingfisher Mining raises $2.25M for Copper Blow

Kingfisher Mining Ltd (ASX:KFM) managing director Chris Bittar talked with Proactive about the company's $2.25 million capital raising and plans to accelerate copper-gold exploration at its Copper Blow Project in Broken Hill, New South Wales. The placement, priced at 7.5 cents per share, represents a 5.6% premium to Kingfisher's 15-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP). Bittar highlighted strong support from existing shareholders alongside participation from new sophisticated and professional investors. Copper Blow remains the company's primary exploration focus, with recent drilling delivering encouraging high-grade copper-gold results. These include 26 metres at 2.57% copper and 0.75 grams per tonne gold, including 13 metres at 4.07% copper and 1.20 grams per tonne gold. The new funding will support further drilling, exploration and target generation, alongside resource drilling and metallurgical test work intended to contribute to a maiden mineral resource estimate. Beyond Copper Blow, Kingfisher Mining will continue advancing its extensive Broken Hill portfolio, including prospective lead-zinc-silver and base metal targets. Bittar also discussed the company's mining and processing agreement with Broken Hill Mines Limited (ASX), which could provide an alternative pathway to future production. For more interviews and updates on ASX-listed companies, mining exploration and investment opportunities, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. #KingfisherMining #CopperBlow #CopperExploration #GoldExploration #MiningStocks #CopperGold

October 15, 20266 min

International Graphite secures supply for Collie facility

International Graphite Ltd managing director and CEO Andrew Worland talked with Proactive about the company's binding graphite concentrate supply agreement with Wogen Pacific Ltd, which will support production at its Collie Micronising Facility in Western Australia and allow the company to advance its downstream graphite processing strategy without immediately developing its own mine. Worland explained that securing reliable graphite concentrate feedstock is fundamental to establishing commercial processing operations. The agreement allows International Graphite to access different grades and types of graphite concentrate through Wogen's international sourcing network, providing flexibility to respond to customer demand. The initial three-year supply arrangement will help International Graphite develop processing capabilities and customer markets while deferring the substantial capital expenditure associated with developing its Springdale Graphite Project. The discussion also covered International Graphite's proposed graphite processing operations in Italy, where the company is working with joint venture partner Alkeemia. Worland clarified that the Wogen agreement applies specifically to Collie, although a similar arrangement could potentially support the Italian business, subject to joint venture approval. Looking ahead, Worland outlined construction progress at Collie, including equipment procurement, financing arrangements and plans for further project development. He also discussed permitting and investment decision milestones in Italy, alongside ongoing permitting and planned drilling at Springdale. Watch the full interview for insights into International Graphite's processing strategy, upcoming project milestones and plans to build an international graphite business. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more interviews and updates on mining companies, critical minerals and ASX-listed businesses. #InternationalGraphite #Graphite #ASX #CriticalMinerals #GraphiteProcessing #Collie #Springdale #WogenPacific #BatteryMaterials #MiningStocks #WesternAustralia #Investing #ProactiveInvestors

October 14, 20265 min

Gelion CEO: Top-five automaker backs NES cathode in first co-funded EV evaluation

Gelion PLC (AIM:GELN, OTC:GELNF, FRA:X0S) CEO Matthew Wood spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's new co-funded proof-of-concept agreement with a top-five global automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to evaluate its nano-encapsulated sulfur (NES) cathode active material for electric vehicle batteries. Wood explained that the OEM will provide engineering expertise, advanced testing facilities and a contribution to programme funding, while Gelion supplies battery cells incorporating NES and conducts complementary testing to correlate performance data. He described it as the first co-funded evaluation of cells containing NES by a global automotive OEM, bringing modest additional commercial revenue in 2027 alongside revenue from the joint development agreement with Mitsubishi announced in August. The deal builds on recent EV progress, including a separate agreement with a top-15 global OEM announced the previous week and a solid-state battery programme with Nissan in Europe announced in June. Wood highlighted growing breadth and depth of automotive interest, with more companies evaluating Gelion's cathode materials across different chemistries and applications, from luxury to mass-market EVs. On the technology's appeal, Wood said NES offers high-capacity, high-power cathode material that is cheaper and lighter than incumbent materials, with potential to support lower-risk domestic supply chains. He also outlined Gelion's wider strategy across defence and aerospace, consumer electronics and EVs, referencing recent drone mission testing results from the ARMD programme with QinetiQ. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos and interviews. Don't forget to give the video 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 #Gelion #GelionPLC #MatthewWood #EVBatteries #ElectricVehicles #BatteryTechnology #EnergyStorage #SulfurCathode #NanoEncapsulatedSulfur #NES #AutomotiveOEM #BatteryInnovation #LithiumBatteries #Mitsubishi #Nissan #CleanEnergy #EVTechnology #Proactive

October 13, 202611 min

First Graphene builds momentum in footwear market

First Graphene Limited commercial manager Neil Armstrong talked with Proactive about the company's first production order from US footwear company Flux Footwear, marking an expansion of its PureGRAPH® graphene materials into the global sports and leisure footwear market. Armstrong explained that Flux Footwear approached First Graphene seeking a more reliable source of graphene for its established Graphene-Pro footwear range. With the product already on the market, the focus was on finding a supplier that could meet specific material requirements and support existing demand. Armstrong highlighted the importance of scalable production, noting that First Graphene's facility in Western Australia has 100 tonnes of annual production capacity and a modular design to accommodate potential expansion. There is potential for graphene in the wider sports footwear market, particularly where durability, wear resistance and product performance are important considerations. Although each pair of shoes may contain only a small quantity of graphene, Armstrong explained that large footwear production volumes could create meaningful demand for advanced materials. First Graphene has previously worked with Steel Blue in Australia and PT Alasmas Berkat Utama in Indonesia on safety footwear applications. Armstrong discussed how these projects have helped establish manufacturing knowledge and commercial experience that can be transferred to new customers and other sectors. For more interviews and company updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Give this video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you don't miss future content. #FirstGraphene #PureGRAPH #FluxFootwear #Graphene #AdvancedMaterials #GrapheneTechnology #FootwearInnovation #SportsFootwear #MaterialsScience #Manufacturing #Commercialisation #InvestorNews

October 13, 20264 min

Horizon Gold advances 2.3Moz Gum Creek project

Horizon Gold Ltd (ASX: HRN) managing director Scott Williamson talked with Proactive about the company's latest drilling results at its 100%-owned Gum Creek Gold Project in Western Australia, highlighting high-grade gold mineralisation at Snook and further resource growth opportunities across its extensive greenstone belt. Williamson discussed the standout drilling results at Snook, where a significant gold intersection has reinforced the potential to expand the existing open-pit mining opportunity and investigate underground development. The results represent some of the deepest drilling undertaken at Snook, with mineralisation remaining open at depth. Williamson explained that the grades encountered could support future underground mining opportunities alongside the planned open-pit development. The interview also covered exploration progress at Cobia and Alma May, where infill drilling is expected to support maiden mineral resource estimates over the coming months. These deposits could provide additional open-pit, free-milling gold resources and potentially extend Gum Creek's mine life beyond the initial 10 years outlined in the July 2026 Definitive Feasibility Study. With an existing resource base of approximately 2.3 million ounces, Horizon Gold is progressing an 80,000-metre exploration program and planning around $20 million in exploration investment. Williamson also highlighted upcoming results from Swan-Swift and Kingfisher, further exploration at Howards, and the company's broader development pathway towards a final investment decision expected in the second quarter of 2027. For more mining and exploration updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Give this video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future interviews and company news. #ASXHRN #GoldMining #WesternAustralia #GoldDrilling #MineralResources #MiningStocks #ASXMining #Snook #GoldDevelopment #ProactiveInvestors

October 13, 20266 min

Cyprium Metals reports Nifty Copper leaching milestones

Cyprium Metals executive chairman Matt Fifield talked with Proactive about key commissioning milestones at the Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia, as the company advances heap leach operations and prepares for first copper cathode production. Fifield explained that commissioning activities are progressing across the heap leach operation, while pre-commissioning work on the solvent extraction and electrowinning (SXEW) plant is approaching completion. The company has achieved targeted injection flow rates through its direct injection leaching process, building on more than a year of trials and testing to establish the technology's suitability for the existing Nifty heaps. Fifield said early commissioning results had been particularly encouraging, with copper recovery responding quickly to acid injection and copper-to-acid ratios performing better than initially anticipated. The interview also covered grade control drilling, which has reconciled within approximately 5% of the existing mineral resource block model, strengthening confidence in the company's production assumptions. Cyprium Metals has established 212 production and monitoring wells, providing access to approximately 1.7 million tonnes of material and supporting an estimated six to eight months of planned production under conservative recovery assumptions. Fifield also outlined the remaining milestones ahead of wet commissioning, including the installation of programmable logic controller (PLC) controls and energisation of the SXEW plant, following the introduction of high-voltage power to the plant infrastructure. With heap leach operations ramping up and commissioning milestones being achieved, Cyprium Metals is progressing towards its next stage of copper production at Nifty. Watch the full interview to hear Matt Fifield discuss the latest commissioning achievements, copper recovery performance and upcoming operational milestones. For more interviews and updates from ASX-listed companies, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Remember to like this video, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you don't miss future updates. #ASXCYM #CopperProduction #MiningNews #CopperProjects #WesternAustralia #HeapLeaching #SXEW #CriticalMinerals #AustralianMining #ProactiveInvestors

October 12, 20265 min

CanAlaska advances high-grade Uranium exploration at West McArthur and Key Lake

CanAlaska CEO Cory Belyk joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s uranium exploration activities in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin, including exceptional high-grade results at West McArthur, ongoing drilling south of Key Lake and plans for an active 2027 exploration programme. Belyk said CanAlaska is focused on discovering high-grade uranium deposits in the southeastern Athabasca Basin, particularly in areas close to established mining and processing infrastructure. The company is targeting deposits with geological characteristics comparable to major uranium operations such as Cigar Lake and McArthur River. At West McArthur, a joint venture with Cameco, CanAlaska has identified the Pike Zone Discovery, where drilling has returned uranium grades as high as 85%. Belyk described the results as exceptional and said recent drilling has focused on infilling the discovery and testing potential extensions of the high-grade mineralization. The company is also looking for additional zones that could replicate the characteristics of the existing Pipestone discovery, potentially expanding the overall mineralized system. South of Key Lake, CanAlaska has built a substantial 100%-owned land package over the past five years. Belyk said the properties contain promising geological features but have seen relatively limited historical drilling, creating an opportunity for new discoveries. Drilling is currently underway on the Key Lake-area projects as CanAlaska continues testing priority targets. At the time of the interview, drilling south of Key Lake was expected to continue for approximately another four weeks. Belyk said assay results from summer drilling at West McArthur and the Key Lake-area projects are expected over the next three months, alongside additional exploration updates. Looking further ahead, CanAlaska is preparing for another active exploration year in 2027. Belyk said the company has approximately $20 million in its treasury, providing funding to support its planned exploration activities. Belyk also discussed the broader uranium market, pointing to increasing nuclear power development and the growing requirement for new uranium resources to support future electricity generation. #proactiveinvestors #canalaskauraium #tsvv #cvv #otcqx #cvvuf #Uranium #WestMcArthur #Pipestone #KeyLake #AthabascaBasin #Saskatchewan #HighGradeUranium #UraniumExploration #NuclearEnergy #CriticalMinerals #MineralExploration #UraniumMining #Cameco #Mining #Drilling #EnergySecurity #UraniumStocks

October 12, 20266 min

Delta Gold Technologies advances gold-based quantum computing technology toward 2028

Delta Gold Technologies Plc CEO Michael Jones Steve Darling from Proactive’s OTC studio in New York City to discuss the company’s work developing technology and intellectual property in quantum computing, with gold at the centre of its approach. Jones explained that Delta Gold Technologies is collaborating with Penn State University in the US and the University of Toronto in Canada, with researchers at both institutions working together on the technology. The company is investigating properties of gold that it believes could offer advantages in developing qubits, the fundamental building blocks of quantum computers. “We discovered something about gold that was very unique, that gives it a capability to be more stable and also ability to scale this to make millions of them,” Jones said. Jones said the company’s approach is differentiated from other areas of quantum computing research and discussed the potential for quantum computers to address highly complex modelling and computational problems. He also highlighted the potential for quantum computing to eventually work alongside language models and artificial intelligence. The university collaborations have also expanded the company’s research into other applications. Delta Gold Technologies is now pursuing quantum sensing, while quantum communications has also been identified as another potential technology vertical. Looking ahead, Jones said the company is focused on advancing its technology and protecting potentially valuable intellectual property through patent filings. Delta Gold Technologies has set a longer-term goal of having devices or licensable intellectual property available by 2028. The UK-based company is also evaluating potential collaboration with a UK university as it continues to develop its research programme and explore commercial applications for its gold-based quantum technology. #proactiveinvestors #deltagoldtechnologiesplc #aquis #dgq #otcqb #dgqtf #QuantumComputing #QuantumTechnology #Quantum #Qubits #Gold #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #QuantumSensing #QuantumCommunications #Technology #IntellectualProperty #Patents #PennState #UniversityOfToronto #DeepTech #Innovation #Computing #FutureTechnology