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Sales are down as people unable to afford

Nighthawk_1 · 2024-05-02T01:55:19.3830000Z

Sales are down as people unable to afford during this inflationary period. People spending more and getting less on life sustaining products.

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Switch Metals eyes fast-track tantalum output in Côte d'Ivoire as it lists on AIM

Switch Metals Plc (AIM:SWT) CEO Karl Akueson talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s listing on London’s AIM market and its focus on developing tantalum projects in Côte d'Ivoire. Akueson explained that Switch Metals, a private company he founded, was acquired through a reverse takeover by Oneiro Energy. The company's flagship Issia project hosts tantalum mineralisation, including occurrences of coltan at surface. According to Akueson, this provides an opportunity for near-term production from shallow deposits, with the company aiming to reach output within the next two years. He described tantalum as “a very strategic technology metal… in our mobile phones, laptops, plasma TV, everything we use daily,” highlighting its importance and rarity. Akueson emphasised that 60% of the global supply currently comes from the DRC and Rwanda, and Switch Metals aims to become a significant alternative source. Discussing the decision to list in the UK, Akueson pointed to his personal background and the UK’s long-standing understanding of African production. The £2 million fundraise will support resource definition work at Issia, with plans to quickly define a resource and develop economic parameters to demonstrate value. “Tantalum is probably one of the most critical [metals], and a metal that is unique,” Akueson noted. For more interviews and updates, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications for future content. #Tantalum #SwitchMetals #CotedIvoireMining #CriticalMinerals #AIMListing #JuniorMining #ResourceDefinition #Coltan #TechMetals #ProactiveInvestors

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2D Photonics CEO discusses plans to scale up advanced graphene-based photonics technology

Frontier IP Group portfolio company 2D Photonics CEO Ben Jensen talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s recent €25 million funding round and its plans to scale up its advanced graphene-based photonics technology. Jensen explained the growing demand for faster, more cost-effective data transmission solutions, driven by sectors such as AI and 5G. “What’s required today is ever faster data transmission at lower costs,” he said. According to Jensen, the new device architecture 2D Photonics has developed simplifies photonics design while significantly improving performance. This innovation is crucial for enabling higher bandwidth and lower power consumption across data networks. The funding will support the expansion of the leadership team and the development of pilot production capabilities. Jensen emphasized the importance of execution at this early stage, noting that the goal is to demonstrate the scalability of the technology for semiconductor foundries and ultimately reach high-volume manufacturing. He also discussed future applications, pointing to sectors such as space and defence, where rugged environments make traditional photonics challenging. In addition, the technology has relevance for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), where rapid data transmission between sensors is critical for vehicle safety. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more insightful interviews like this. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #GraphenePhotonics #2DPhotonics #FrontierIPGroup #DataTransmission #SemiconductorTech #ADAS #SpaceTech #PhotonicsInnovation #GrapheneTech #DeepTechStartups #HighSpeedData #BenJensen #ProactiveInvestors

Proactive - Interviews for investors

St George Mining unveils major JORC resource

St George Mining Ltd executive chairman John Prineas talked with Proactive about the company's newly announced maiden JORC resource, which he says could be among the world’s most significant niobium and rare earth deposits. Prineas said the deposit features over 500 intercepts of high-grade mineralisation and boasts a rare combination of high grades and shallow mineralisation starting at surface, supporting an open pit development. “We think, possibly the second highest niobium deposit in terms of grade and, probably one of the highest rare earth deposits,” he told Proactive. He confirmed the company has already seen interest from industry players, with some expressing interest in potential partnerships and even mergers. The resource was released following St George’s acquisition of the project in late February, and the company has committed to a drill program starting in the coming weeks. According to Prineas, this program could potentially double the existing resource. In Brazil, St George has assembled an experienced in-country team and engaged a global EPC contractor to progress mine development. The company has also begun metallurgical and downstream processing studies and believes the project will deliver a commercial-grade product, supported by decades of similar production by neighbours CBMM. 👉 For more interviews like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #StGeorgeMining #Niobium #RareEarths #JORCResource #MiningExploration #ASX #CriticalMinerals #BrazilMining #ResourceUpdate #MineralDiscovery #JohnPrineas #ProactiveInvestors

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Inspired PLC CEO Mark Dickinson breaks down FY24 highlights, net zero strategy

Inspired PLC (AIM:INSE) chief executive Mark Dickinson takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's 2024 financial results, its ongoing mission to help clients reach net zero, and the outlook for 2025. Dickinson provided an overview of the group’s four complementary divisions: software, assurance, ESG, and optimisation. These work together to help Inspired’s B2B clients manage energy costs, comply with ESG reporting obligations, and implement real carbon reduction strategies. “The backdrop continues to be increasingly favourable for Inspired as we help those clients navigate their way through those challenges,” Dickinson said, citing continuing demand despite lower energy prices. FY24 was a year focused on strengthening the balance sheet. Dickinson said the company eliminated all contingent consideration liabilities, raised capital, and reduced net leverage from 2.59x to 1.47x adjusted EBITDA—giving the business a firmer platform for growth. The company’s non-financial KPIs also moved in a positive direction, with cross-selling increasing and more than 50% of optimisation clients returning for additional services. Inspired is now serving 420 clients with optimisation support. Looking ahead, Dickinson said trading in 2025 started in line with expectations, and the business is progressing well on previously delayed projects. He remains optimistic about the pipeline and demand drivers, particularly in energy conservation, ESG compliance, and net zero support. For more CEO interviews and company updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #InspiredPLC #NetZero #EnergyEfficiency #ESG #CarbonReduction #SustainabilityGoals #CleanEnergy #GreenBusiness #UKStocks #ProactiveInvestors

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