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–News Direct– By Matthew Kalman Hailo, the pioneering chipmaker of edge artificial intelligence (AI) processors, announced the successful extension of its series C fundraising round with an additional investment of $120 million, bringing its valuation to more than $1 billion, Bloomberg reported. The successful close is the latest sign of investor enthusiasm for startups that […]

–News Direct– OzAurum Resources Ltd (ASX:OZM) has commenced drilling at the Boca Rica Lithium Project in Brazil, using its own drilling rig which has been updated to meet Australian standards. CEO and managing director Andrew Pumphrey tells Proactive's Stephen he has been in Brazil for the past few weeks preparing the site. The company has […]

–News Direct– When developing new drugs, nutitional products, or pesticides, its critical that unknown molecules are identified correctly. But accurate identification is a lengthy process and all too often unsuccessful, leading to failed regulatory processes, or worse, consumer health being put in danger. Today, Isospec Analytics has raised $1.9M to commercialize new technologies for molecular […]

–News Direct– FountainHead RI is proud to announce the upcoming 2024 Climate Stocktake, an exclusive event poised to unite leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from the sustainability sector. Scheduled for April 24, 2024, at the renowned WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, this gathering is expected to draw prominent figures from across the nation to […]

–News Direct– Pan African Resources PLC (AIM:PAF, OTCQX:PAFRY, JSE:PAN, OTCQX:PAFRF) CEO Cobus Loots tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company is experiencing a positive impact from the current high gold price, which recently crossed $2,400 an ounce. Loots pointed out the robust gold price has been supported by significant purchases from central banks and changes in […]

–News Direct– Bannerman Energy Ltd CEO Gavin Chamberlain takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through progress at the company's flagship Etango uranium project in Namibia. The Etango project, highlighted in a December 2022 definitive feasibility study (DFS), aims to exploit a significant uranium resource, initially targeting 60 million tonnes out of an identified 220 million in the […]

–News Direct– Helix Exploration PLC chairman David Minchin discusses a strategic partnership with Petroleum Consultants in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. This collaboration is part of Helix's phase-one work programme, aimed at progressing its drilling campaign at the Ingomar Dome, slated for the third quarter of this year. Minchin highlighted the partnership's critical role […]

–News Direct– CleanTech Lithium PLC (AIM:CTL, OTCQX:CTLHF) executive chairman Dr Steve Kesler joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion after stepping into the role of interim CEO role following the resignation of Aldo Boitano for failing to disclose a loan that used his holding in the Chile-focused group as collateral. Despite Boitano's resignation, Kesler assured shareholders that the […]

–News Direct– Itaconix PLC (AIM:ITX, OTCQB:ITXXF) CEO John Shaw tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company achieved a record year in 2023 with a revenue of $7.9 million, marking a compound annual growth rate of over 40% across the last five years. Shaw highlighted significant financial achievements, including an increase in gross profit margin to 31%. […]

–News Direct– Crossword Cybersecurity PLC (AIM:CCS) group managing director Stuart Jubb tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that the company's Nightingale cybersecurity monitoring service performed well in the first quarter after expanding into the Caribbean. Jubb told Proactive the company has established a partnership with a local cybersecurity firm founded by entrepreneurs, addressing a significant gap in […]