Month: September 2023

–News Direct– FPX Nickel CEO Martin Turenne joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has shared significant news that the company has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security and Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Company and Panasonic Corporation. Turenne explained that this memorandum of understanding outlines collaborative opportunities for the vertical integration of nickel production, spanning from the development of FPX's Baptiste Nickel Project to the production of nickel sulphate and cathode active materials for the Prime Planet Energy & Solutions supply chain. The collaboration will involve the sharing of technical information and ex...

–News Direct– American Rare Earths CEO Donald Swartz joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share important updates as the company has made significant changes to its United States management team to enhance its leadership and capabilities. One key change is the transition of Mel Sanderson, the president of North America, to the role of non-executive director of the American Rare Earths Board. In addition to this role, Sanderson will chair the company's Government and Public Relations and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) committee. She will also serve as the spokesperson for the company on these critical matters. Furthermore, American Rare Earths has welcomed two new professionals to its team. Joe Evers has joined as general counsel, bringing with him extensive exper...

–News Direct– Gold Basin Resources CEO Colin Smith joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant results from the company's follow-up reverse-circulation drill program at the Gold Basin gold project in north-western Arizona. Smith announced that the drill program, which spanned 2,224 meters, delivered compelling findings. The project yielded multiple broad gold zones in the Gap Zone, with widths of up to 70 meters downhole, covering a strike length of approximately 250 meters. Importantly, this mineralization remains open at depth, along the strike, and in width along the Stealth-Red Cloud trend. Smith highlighted the program's success, noting that the majority of holes intercepted substantial intervals of near-surface oxide gold. These results provide furthe...

–News Direct– EMQQ Global founder and chief investment officer Kevin Carter joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a new report on India, which he describes as the "perfect emerging market at the perfect time." The report delves into India's economic growth and draws comparisons with China's growth trajectory, highlighting several key factors that make India an attractive investment destination. One standout feature of India is its well-established homegrown technology sector, which dates back several decades. Companies like Tata Computer Systems (founded in 1968) and Infosys (founded in 1981) have been at the forefront of this technological evolution. Furthermore, India annually produces the world's largest number of computer science eng...

–News Direct– Spectral AI Ltd (NASDAQ:MDAI) founder and CEO Wensheng Fan speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the medical-focused artificial intelligence company announced it has been awarded a new contract valued at up to $149 million by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The CEO describes the contract as Spectral AI's "single largest to date" and highlights that it represents an important step forward in its commercial efforts. The deal includes a base phase of $55mln for FDA clearance of "Deep View" in burn indication. The technology aims to assist ER physicians in determinin...

–News Direct– First Phosphate Corp CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant news regarding the company's agreement with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for potential financing. Passalacqua announced that First Phosphate Corp has received a Letter of Interest (LOI) from EXIM to provide financing of up to US$170 million. This financing is intended to support the procurement of US goods and services by First Phosphate in Canada and is eligible for a maximum repayment term of 10 years. The LOI is valid until October 14, 2024. He further explained that EXIM has a mandate to mitigate the competitive impact of export support provided by countries like the People's Republic of China for opportunities like the one presented ...

–News Direct– Redsense Medical CEO Pontus Nobreus joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant updates regarding the company's innovative Redsense System. This system plays a crucial role in monitoring and alerting healthcare providers in cases of blood leakage during hemodialysis treatments, addressing one of the most serious safety concerns in this medical field. The Redsense System comprises a patented fiber optic sensor designed for use with either a venous needle or central venous catheter, linked to an alarm unit. The system has been developed with a strong focus on meeting the stringent safety requirements of healthcare providers in the dialysis sector. Alarmingly, globally, 21 individuals lose their lives each week due to blood leakage during hemodialysis, mak...

–News Direct– September 29, 2023, DealMaker, a leading FinTech, has been named Canadas 6th fastest growing company by The Globe and Mail Report on Business annual survey from hundreds of qualifying companies analyzed. For the second year in a row, DealMaker has out-performed competition, ranking this year in 6th place and last year in 3rd place. Even in a challenging economy, a capital markets FinTech product has continued to lead Canada's growth and innovation. The award ranks qualifying independent Canadian companies by the percentage of their revenue growth over three years. The DealMaker platform allows brands to tap into funding solutions beyond traditional venture capital, by using the internet to help companies to turn their customers and fans into shareholders. Also calle...

–News Direct– Hammer & Nails Grooming for Guys, the trailblazing pioneer in comprehensive men's grooming experiences, has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy. They have signed a strategic 12-unit expansion plan for Florida, led by Franchisees Sergio Ozeken and Jon Robinson. This visionary move will establish new Hammer & Nails establishments in key Floridian markets, Miami and Tampa. These remarkable achievements underscore the robust demand within the men's grooming sector, propelling Hammer & Nails into a rapid expansion phase, boasting over 70 licenses actively in development in addition to the 27 existing thriving locations nationwide. "We are thrilled to embark on this exciting partnership with Sergio and Jon to bring our concept to...

Leading facilities management association to foster industry growth and education. United States, 29th Sep 2023, King NewsWire – ConnexFM, the premier Multi-Site Facilities Management Association, is gearing up to host the 2024 ConnexFM Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from April 8th to 11th, 2024. The conference, a facility management calendar highlight, promises to be an educational and networking exhibition featuring special guest Mike Rowe. With over 3,000 members representing 700+ companies, ConnexFM empowers facilities management professionals with best practices, benchmarking, education, discussion forums, and valuable partnerships. The upcoming conference aims to further the association’s mission by shining a spotlight on the skilled trades industry.Bill Yanek, CEO of ConnexF...