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Proactive - Interviews for investors

Welcome to the Proactive podcast channel – the destination for breaking news on growth companies and up to the minute market coverage. Here we plug you into what’s new and exciting in the world of business.

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00:05:05

OKYO Pharma clears key FDA meeting for Urcosimod...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/28

OKYO Pharma’s new CEO Robert Dempsey joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company has completed a successful Type C meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the planned Phase 2b/3 human clinical trial of urcosimod for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain. Dempsey told Proactive that the FDA confirmed the company’s proposed primary efficacy endpoint—reduction in ocular pain as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at Week 12—is clinically

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00:03:38

M2i–Volato merger aligned with new U.S. critical...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/28

M2i Global CEO Alberto Rosende joined Steve Darling from Proactive to highlight how the company’s proposed business combination with Volato is closely aligned with recent U.S. policy actions aimed at strengthening domestic and allied supply chains for processed critical minerals and their derivative products. Rosende told Proactive that the White House recently announced actions under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, directing negotiations to adjust imports of processed critical minerals and

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00:05:28

Northstar Gold secures up to $4M in DIGITAL funding...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/28

Northstar Gold Corp CEO Brian Fowler joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company, together with its project partners, has received approval to access up to $4.0 million in total co-investment funding from DIGITAL – Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies. The funding will support Northstar’s Cam Copper Surgical Mining for Critical Minerals Project, which is focused on advancing innovative and sustainable approaches to mineral extraction. The Project is

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00:04:48

Genflow CEO outlines 2026 priorities as €4 million...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/28

Genflow Biosciences Ltd (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF, FRA:WQ5) CEO Dr Eric Leire talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategic progress and outlook for 2026, following a €4 million non-dilutive grant awarded by the Wallonia region. Dr Leire explained that the secured funding is part of Genflow’s broader capital efficiency strategy, helping the company focus on key pipeline catalysts, including its lead gene therapy, GF-1002.GF-1002 is targeted at MASH (Metabolic

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00:07:15

TNR Gold eyes lithium royalties & share buybacks...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/28

TNR Gold Corp (TSX-V:TNR, OTC:TRRXF) executive chairman Kirill Klip talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong start to 2026, highlighting the next key milestones after a 240% share price increase in 2025.Klip outlined how TNR Gold plans to minimize dilution, pursue share buybacks, and potentially introduce a dividend policy subject to regulatory approval. A major catalyst this year is the anticipated first royalty payment from Ganfeng Lithium tied to the Mariana Lithium

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00:04:44

Solvonis Therapeutics' Prof. David Nutt on...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/28

Solvonis Therapeutics PLC (LSE:SVNS) chief scientific officer Professor David Nutt talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about promising new data from preclinical trials of its lead molecule, SVN-015. The compound has demonstrated comparable performance to fluoxetine (Prozac) in validated rodent models of depression, suggesting potential for clinical success. Professor Nutt explained that SVN-015 represents a rare dual-action approach, functioning as both a serotonin and dopamine reuptake

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00:05:14

Nextech3D.ai launches Nextech Credit to power unified...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the official launch of Nextech Credit™, a new universal enterprise credit system developed in-house to power the company’s expanding digital and experiential ecosystem, including its Krafty Labs platform. The proprietary innovation is designed to simplify procurement, strengthen customer loyalty, and drive deeper adoption across Nextech3D.ai’s portfolio of enterprise solutions. Gappelberg told Proactive that Nextech

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00:05:18

Virtuix debuts on Nasdaq as Omni VR technology scales...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Virtuix Holding CEO Jan Goetgeluk joind Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company’s milestone debut on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol VTIX, marking a significant step in Virtuix’s growth as it scales its proprietary virtual reality technology across both consumer and defense markets. Virtuix is best known for its Omni technology, which enables full 360-degree movement in virtual reality, allowing users to walk, run, and move naturally within immersive digital environments. Goetgeluk

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00:04:55

Pan African Resources CEO Cobus Loots on record...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Pan African Resources PLC (AIM:PAF, OTCQX:PAFRY, JSE:PAN) CEO Cobus Loots talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong operational update for the first half of the year, highlighting a 51% increase in group gold production. This performance was driven by key operations at Elikhulu, the commissioning of the MTR project in Johannesburg, and early contributions from the Tennant project in Australia. Loots specifically pointed to the improved output from Evander, stating, “That

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00:07:33

OptiBiotix Health: SlimBiome demand grows as GLP-1...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

OptiBiotix Health PLC (AIM:OPTI, OTCQB:OPTBF) chief executive Stephen O’Hara talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s growing exposure to the weight management and gut health markets, highlighting rising global demand for its SlimBiome product and the strategic importance of its US expansion. O’Hara explained that OptiBiotix Health is a microbiome company focused on developing products that address unmet healthcare needs rather than selling science alone. One of the company’s

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00:08:52

SSV Capital PLC CEO: Profit with purpose drives 2026...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

SSV Capital PLC CEO Ankur Ghosh talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s performance in 2025 and its ambitious plans for 2026, focusing on building a fully embedded finance ecosystem. Ghosh highlighted that SSV began 2025 with the early redemption of its convertible loan notes—many of which were reinvested—demonstrating strong investor confidence. The company also reported profitability, aligned with its core philosophy of “profit with purpose.” Among key achievements was the

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00:11:07

Ilika CEO on solid-state battery progress and 2026...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) CEO Graeme Purdy joined Stephen Gunnion in the Proactive studio with more on the company’s major milestones in solid-state battery development and what investors can expect in 2026. Purdy said 2025 was a pivotal period for the company, highlighting significant progress across both its Goliath and Stereax battery programmes. Purdy explained that 2025 delivered key technical and commercial milestones, positioning Ilika at the forefront of solid-state battery

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00:05:18

Tooru eyes major retail expansion in 2026

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Tooru PLC (AIM:TOO) CEO Scott Livingston talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's strong momentum following its AIM listing and strategic consolidation of subsidiaries. Livingston explained that the post-RTO period has been pivotal in aligning Tooru’s challenger brands under one umbrella, generating synergies and improving cost efficiency. Highlighting the growing mainstream appeal of the "free-from" category, Livingston described it as a lifestyle choice beyond those with

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00:05:51

Valereum PLC CEO on $200m funding and near-term...

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Valereum PLC (AQSE:VLRM, FRA:6TJ) chief executive Gary Cottle talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s next phase of growth following the completion of a transaction that adds $200 million to its balance sheet, and how that capital supports Valereum’s strategy across tokenisation, markets infrastructure and banking-as-a-service. Cottle explained that Valereum has built a strong pipeline of transactions, with several announcements expected in the near term. He noted that some of

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00:04:24

Stillwater Critical Minerals targets key US resources

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Stillwater Critical Minerals CEO Michael Rowley joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company's progress at its flagship project in Montana, located within the renowned Stillwater Complex. The company controls the lower Stillwater Complex, an area of significant geological importance, and is applying advanced geological thinking drawn from South Africa’s Bushveld Complex to unlock its potential. Rowley outlined major achievements from the

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00:03:30

Silver X Mining eyes 6M oz output by 2029

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Silver X Mining Corp CEO Jose Garcia joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s strong growth trajectory and expansion plans. Garcia explained that the Peru-based silver producer currently outputs 1.25 million ounces of silver annually, but is targeting a fivefold increase by 2029. He highlighted the company’s significant land package in central Peru and ongoing production, which is bolstered by favourable silver prices. “We’re going

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00:04:02

Gold Production begins at Blue Lagoon Resources

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Blue Lagoon Resources CEO Rana Vig joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s successful transition into gold and silver production at its high-grade underground mine near Smithers, British Columbia. Vig explained that Blue Lagoon has started generating revenue, shipping its first 1,000 tonnes of material and receiving a $1 million payment. “We just started actual production in November... there’s no better time to be in production,”

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00:05:12

Mineros S.A. Eyes Growth With Nicaragua Project

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Mineros S.A. Vice President of Investor Relations Ann Wilkinson joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s remarkable transformation and ambitious growth plans. Wilkinson shared that Mineros S.A., a Latin American gold producer with a 51-year history, has often flown under the radar despite producing over 200,000 ounces of gold annually and consistently paying dividends for more than four decades. “We’ve been paying a dividend for about

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00:04:39

Empress Royalty sees record revenue growth

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Empress Royalty Corp CEO Alexandra Woodyer Sherron joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company’s momentum as it moves into 2026, following a record-breaking year in 2025. Woodyer Sherron described the rising investor interest in gold and silver, and how Empress Royalty is well-positioned to capture further growth. The company, which was established to serve the junior end of the market, now generates revenue from four active investments

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00:02:48

Blue Sky Uranium taps 70Mlb district potential

Proactive - Interviews for investors ·

2026/01/27

Blue Sky Uranium Corp CEO Niko Cacos joined Steve Darling from the Vancouver Resources Investment Conference to share news about the company's exciting developments in Argentina as global interest in uranium surges. Cacos explained that Blue Sky Uranium is advancing a unique and extensive uranium district in Argentina, which spans over 145km and includes a deposit of more than 70 million pounds of uranium. The company is currently partnered with a major Argentinian business group that has committed

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