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As today’s newsflow reminds us, since listing the progress of the company has been faultless in terms of proving up its assets, and indeed, in this case, other’s progress next door to First Class Metals in the West Pickle Lake area, chonolith/feeder dyke structures now extend over more than five kilometres of strike length. First Class Metals (LON: FCM) the UK metals exploration company, reported that Palladium One continues to intersect potentially economic Ni-Cu mineralisation in and around the West Pickle Lake Joint Venture area. FCM said it remains encouraged by the progress the Palladium One exploration is making in the WPL zone and the wider discovery area. Particularly the success near to the FCM claim boundary with the results from TK23-128. FCM will continue to pursue third-party interest in this sector of North Hemlo. First Class Metals Sunbeam Property: High-Grade Gold Assay Results Whatever the share price is in its range, FCM reminds us that it continues to prove its assets. Yesterday the foc

Pulsar Helium Inc. (TSXV: PLSR & FRA: Y3K) announced that drilling the Jetstream #1 appraisal well at the Topaz helium project is anticipated to commence on February 2nd, 2024. Drilling is anticipated to be completed within one month with flow testing to commence immediately following demobilisation. Capstar will provide a 6000 Elenburg Manufacturing trailer-mounted drilling rig to drill the Jetstream #1 appraisal well at Topaz. Mobilization is anticipated to be completed by January 28th with drilling to commence on February 2nd. All required permits have been received and site preparation is complete. Jetstream #1 will be drilled to a depth of 686m (2,250ft) with contingency in place to extend to 762m (2,500ft). A mass spectrometer will be onsite providing gas composition every 100 seconds with gas samples to be collected when zones of helium gas response are encountered. Upon reaching total depth, a comprehensive suite of open hole wireline logs will be acquired by Baker Hughes. Following the wireli

Zak Mir talks to Anthony Chow, Co-Founder, of Agronomics, the venture capital firm, which invests in cellular agriculture. The expectation is that several Agronomics portfolio companies’ products gain regulatory approvals this year. Liberation Labs’ factory is expected to come online and begin generating cash. The stock is therefore supported by some relatively near-term events that should increase the value of the business. Agronomics is a leading London-listed company focusing on investment opportunities within the field of cellular agriculture. In 2019, Mr. Mellon co-founded Agronomics and now sits on the board of three of Agronomics’ portfolio companies including Liberation Labs, Meatly and Clean Food Group. https://www.share-talk.com/zak-mir-talks-to-anthony-chow-co-founder-of-agronomics-aimanic-limited/

Zak Mir talking to Chief Operating Officer, Mike Whitlow with today's confirmation from the company that its subsidiary, Mercator Gold Australia Pty Limited, has agreed to effect the sale of two under-utilised non-core assets. 2023 has been a brutal year, even companies that have done nothing wrong are in negative equity. Are we at the bottom, will 2004 be better on a micro level, liquidity?   ECR Managing Director Nick Tulloch commented: “We have had a stated plan to realise value from assets within ECR that we are not using or do not require.  Finalising these two agreements before the end of 2023 exceeds our expectations on timing but the fact that the expected proceeds from these sales should exceed our G&A expenses for the coming year is particularly pleasing.  It is a little over three months since Mike Whitlow and I joined the Company.  In that time, we have recapitalised the Company, re-positioned our portfolio to be more cost-effective, commenced a drilling campaign and now realised funds from

Drilling near completion at ECR Minerals plc Creswick gold project in central Victoria, Australia. Andrew Scott (Non-Executive Director) talking to Technical Director Adam Jones at Davey Road prospect, Creswick. Kuboid Hill and Davey Road prospects, both of which have previously provided evidence of gold mineralisation from soil analysis and rock chip sampling.  Following drilling assay results are due shortly after the holiday season https://www.share-talk.com/ecr-minerals-plc-aimecr-technical-director-adam-jones-at-davey-road-prospect-creswick/

We caught up with Ben, and our first question was what investors should focus on going into 2024. Kavango Resources, a company specializing in metal exploration in Southern Africa, recently secured a £6M investment from Purebond, granting them a 52.4% stake in Kavango’s share capital. Ben outlined the reasons for Purebond’s £6M investment and detailed the investors behind Purebond, along with his plans for utilizing the funds. Having access to capital in the current market must put Kavango in a very strong position! Plus let’s not forget the people behind the capital, brothers, billionaires, British-based. This investment has enabled Kavango to pivot its focus in 2023, leading to the successful acquisition of six Prospecting Licenses in the Kalahari Copper Belt of Botswana. Here, they have initiated a helicopter-based geophysical study to explore the area’s copper and silver prospects. Additionally, in Southern Zimbabwe, Kavango has recently taken over three promising large-scale gold mining projects nea

Zak Mir talks to Thomas Abraham James, CEO & President Pulsar Helium (TSXV: PLSR) as it is announced that processing of the passive seismic survey at the Company’s wholly-owned Topaz helium project in Minnesota, is complete.  The appraisal well, named Jetstream#1, is scheduled for February 2024 and will be drilled within approximately 20 metres of the LOD-6 discovery well that flowed 10.5% helium.

Fusion Antibodies plc (AIM: FAB), as the Early Discovery Contract Research Organisation specialising in pre-clinical antibody discovery, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023 and provides an update on recent commercial progress. Operational highlights ·    Increased numbers of commercial opportunities identified and improving pipeline valuation ·    A number of projects delayed by clients as they seek further investment ·    Progress in development of the OptiMAL® library, with demonstration of whole IgG antibodies expressed on the cell surface ·    £1.67 million fundraise alongside £1.6 million cost rationalisation exercise ·    Appointment of Stephen Smyth as interim CFO Financial highlights ·    Revenue of £541k (H1 FY2023: £1.9 million) ·    Expenditure on R&D decreased by 60% to £0.18 million (H1 FY2023: £0.45 million) ·    Loss of £1.4 million (H1 FY2023: £1.1 million loss) ·    Cash position at 30 September 2023 was £0.5 million (31 March 202

They talk about the prospects for the manufacturer of prefabricated modular housing and its international expansion.  The AIM listed modular housing company, is pleased to announce that following the transfer of its innovative production equipment from Dubai to its new purpose built 2,440 square metre factory in Durres, it has completed a comprehensive refurbishment and upgrade programme of all essential machinery required to produce its wall panels.  The refurbishment is expected to enhance production efficiency going forward as well as extending the operational life of the manufacturing plant.  The Company has assembled a team on site combining expertise from the factory in Dubai, with engineering professionals local to the region. Sanjay Bowry, CEO, Eco Buildings said, "I am pleased that this important milestone has been reached ensuring a solid platform for manufacturing at Durres for years to come.  We look forward to the imminent manufacture of our first wall at the new facility. The Company's mana

Fortune 100 Insurer Nationwide partners with Ondo to offer LeakBot to U.S. customers Ondo InsurTech Plc (“Ondo”), the London-listed leader in claims prevention technology for home insurers, is pleased to announce today a new partnership with Fortune 100 insurance company Nationwide to offer the LeakBot device to U.S. homeowners insurance customers as part of the insurer’s Smart Home Program. Nationwide is a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company based in Columbus, Ohio and is the eighth largest homeowners insurer in the U.S1. Nationwide has led innovation in the U.S. with its Smart Home Program – a new innovative way for the company’s homeowners insurance customers to keep their homes safe with connected, smart devices that can notify customers of potential hazards in their homes. Nationwide has now selected LeakBot as a water damage prevention system that can be offered within the program. This new offering will help to fill a common protection gap that many homeowners may face. According t

Mining Minister Monica Chang’anamuno visited Mkango Resources Limited’s rare earth mining project on Friday, the 10th of November at Songwe Hill in Phalombe district. The visit comes several months after the Canadian Lancaster Exploration Limited’s subsidiary concluded all exploratory and other works including the environmental and social impact assessment whose report was approved at the beginning of this year. Responding to surrounding communities’ concern about delays in giving the company the go-ahead to set up actual mining works, Chang’anamuno hinted that processes to have the mining development agreement signed and the mining licence delivered to Mkango would be concluded by the end of this year. Reacting to the minister’s remarks, Mkango Resources’ president, Alexander Lemon, expressed excitement that after so many years of investment, the project will finally get off the ground and begin contributing to the country’s socio-economic development. https://www.share-talk.com/minister-of-mining-hon-mo

Neo Energy Metals Plc celebrates its commencement of trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Neo Energy Metals Plc, the near-term, low-cost uranium developer, is thrilled to open the London Stock Exchange market today.  The company is celebrating the re-admission of its enlarged share capital following the completion of a Reverse Take-Over (‘RTO’) and having raised £4.9 million. By re-admitting its enlarged share capital to the Market today, Neo Energy signals its ongoing commitment to development and increased access to funding as it looks to become an important supplier to the fast-growing uranium sector. Neo Energy’s initial focus is on Henkries, an advanced, low-cost uranium project in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa with a clear pathway to near-term production. This exciting project has a current estimated mineral resource of 4.7 million pounds of uranium but is wide open for potential new uranium discoveries given less than 10% of prospective ground has been fully tested.

Oneiro Energy (LON: ONE) launched its London Main Market IPO on 25 May 2023. The energy company raised £1.2 million and started trading publicly with a market cap of £2.226 million. Oneiro listed a few days before the regulator increased the minimum from £700,000 to £30 million. At the time, Chair Robert Jones enthused that ‘this is just the beginning. The Company is focused on acquiring assets that can bring swift cash flow generation and provide early business stability. Whilst listing is an important milestone, the Board now looks forward to the task of bringing our collective experience to bear in identifying significant acquisition opportunities to drive long-term shareholder value.’  https://www.share-talk.com/oneiro-lonone-roderick-rod-murray-interview-a-company-that-is-looking-to-drive-long-term-shareholder-value/

Been a while since we last spoke to Ben, the recent news was the company announcement of an agreement to acquire six new PLs. The PLs cover ground adjacent to Kavango’s existing Karakubis Block next to the Namibian border, currently the priority focus in its KCB copper/silver exploration programme. The PLs are also adjacent to the Company’s South Ghanzi block in the KCB, giving Kavango a single, contiguous project area to explore. Kavango is particularly keen to test the combined potential of PL049/2020, PL052/2020 (in the Karakubis Block) and PL203/2016 (within the area to be acquired and satisfaction of certain other conditions).  The Company believes these three PLs cover a single regional system that incorporates notable domed structures, which are key exploration targets in the search for large-scale copper/silver mineralisation. Ben Turney, Chief Executive Officer of Kavango Resources, commented: “The new licences join up our Karakubis and South Ghanzi blocks, providing us with a contiguous, highly

With the current news flow, it is quite hard to pin down Chief Executive Officer Jason Brewer, MARU is on a journey with liquidity never an issue on the AQUS market. If you blink you will miss the progress this company has made over 2023 with Q4 looking quite tasty as well.  Last Friday the company provided an update on the sale of high-grade lithium ore from the Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine in South Africa. The initial sale of 27.5 tonnes of high-grade 6% to 6.5% Li2O grade material will now be transported to Cape Town and scheduled for shipment to Huangpu in China. Jason Brewer, Marula Mining PLC CEO said: It is very pleasing to see the progress that has been made on the resource drilling and mining works program at the Blesberg Lithium and Tantalum Mine over the past month. PDS Drilling are moving ahead at pace and are now almost 75% through the initial 20-hole diamond drilling program. With the core shed now completed on site, the actual core logging, cutting and sampling of the diamond drill core

Ondo announced a new deal with PURE Insurance, its 16th partner globally and 2nd major deal in America, a key focus market for the company going forward in our view. Ondo InsurTech PLC (LON: ONDO) listed on the London Stock Exchange, a pioneer in home insurance claims prevention technology, has forged a strategic alliance with the US-based PURE Insurance to bolster risk management and diminish preventable claims for PURE’s clientele. PURE Insurance, a specialist in property and casualty insurance tailored for affluent, conscientious families, boasts a legacy of over 15 years in the business. Renowned for its transparent operations and synchronicity of objectives, the company proudly serves over 100,000 members spread throughout the US. As part of this collaboration, PURE is set to launch a pilot program, offering Ondo’s LeakBot system to a handpicked set of members in designated states. The LeakBot system is adept at spotting minor leaks to prevent them from ballooning into major claims. Jason Metzger, P

Ondo InsurTech PLC (LSE: ONDO), the London-listed firm, has announced its new affiliate partnership with Waterwise, a prominent UK-based water efficiency non-governmental organisation. They intend to jointly tackle the growing water crisis in the UK, particularly through advocating for technologies that help prevent water leaks. In an official statement, Ondo declared that its alliance with Waterwise would focus on promoting judicious water usage. This includes leveraging tech solutions like Ondo's LeakBot, an intelligent device engineered to detect water leaks, thereby lowering both consumption and potential damage expenses for households. Waterwise and Ondo both see an opportunity to bring the insurance and water industries together to help fight the UK's emerging water crisis: ●    The UK's water resources are under increasing pressure. We use twice as much water than we did 60 years ago in the UK.  We are starting to experience widespread droughts and periodic water shortages, impacted also by climat

Great Western Mining Corporation PLC (AIM – GWMO), which is exploring and developing multiple early-stage gold, silver and copper targets in Nevada, USA, an update on its Western Milling gold and silver processing project. The market expects that the mill will be ready around August when all is well the permit should be rec’d from NDEP so production can start from around this time. The company has also said that they have done some drilling at OMCO (gold) early this year and will be starting some drilling at Mineral Jackpot (gold & silver) around now Assuming things continue going well, the company has got to a position where they will be producing precious metals (concentrate) within 4 years of the company being restructured in 2019 and this includes the 6 months that it takes Nevada to issue the permit which they are currently waiting on; all this has been done with the support of shareholders with no debt or other complicated finance arrangements; In mining terms its actually a pretty impressive ti

Zak Mir talks to Oliver Friesen, CEO of Golden Metal Resources, regarding appointing a Strategic Advisor to the Nevada-focused mineral exploration company, new targets at the flagship Pilot Mountain project, and the USA’s urgent need for critical metals security. Golden Metal Resources plc (LON: GMET), a mineral exploration company focused on tungsten, gold, copper and silver within Nevada, USA, is pleased to announce a significant outcome from the interpretation of results from the high-resolution induced polarisation (“IP”) geophysics survey completed over its 100% owned flagship Pilot Mountain Project (“Pilot Mountain” or the “Project”) located within the prolific Walker Lake Mineral Belt in Nevada, USA. https://www.share-talk.com/golden-metal-resources-pilot-mountain-significant-exploration-targets/

Great Western Mining Corporation PLC (AIM – GWMO), which is exploring and developing multiple early-stage golds, silver and copper targets in Nevada, USA, an update on its Western Milling gold and silver processing project. We took the opportunity to speak with Bria Hall today to add a bit more background to yesterday's company announcement.  Highlights · Concrete work ongoing. Process equipment at location · Special Use Permit now granted with NDEP approval expected August 2023 · Guidance on plant capacity and anticipated recoveries · Independent calculations of material available for processing · First revenues expected this year Great Western Chairman Brian Hall commented:  “At the end of 2020 we produced a  doré bar from waste material collected at Mineral Jackpot.  Since then, we have established a working production partnership, identified and evaluated greatly increased volumes of material for processing, found an ideal site and are now constructing a mill which will produce precious metals th