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Hive Digital Technologies Executive Chairman Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share a major operational milestone and the company’s March 2025 production results. HIVE has officially begun mining operations at its new 200-megawatt hydro-powered facility in Yguazú, Paraguay. Phase 1 of the site is now energized and operating at an initial production rate of 100 Petahash. The site is expected to scale steadily in the coming months with additional mining capacity set to be deployed in phases. Holmes also announced that HIVE mined 108 Bitcoin during the month of March, increasing the company’s HODL balance to 2,201 BTC, valued at approximately $180 million based on a Bitcoin price of $82,000 as of March 31, 2025. The company saw an average hashrate of 6.3 Exahash per second, fleet efficiency of 20.7 joules per terahash, peak BTC-only hashrate of 6.2 EH/s and BTC-equivalent hashrate of 6.4 EH/s. The launch of operations in Paraguay reflects HIVE’s continued commitment to expanding its global footprint using green energy solutions. The company views the hydro-powered site as a strategic asset that supports long-term growth and sustainability in Bitcoin mining. #proactiveinvestors #hivedigitaltechnologieslet #tsxv #hive #nasdaq #hive #HiveDigitalTechnologies #FrankHolmes #CryptoNews #Blockchain #AIandCrypto #ParaguayMining #GreenEnergy #BuzzMiner #BitcoinUpdate #DigitalAssets #GPUmining #CryptoExpansion

Standard Uranium Vice President of Exploration Sean Hillacre joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a major technological advancement in its exploration strategy through a newly formed strategic partnership with Fleet Space Technologies Canada Corp. This collaboration aims to enhance uranium discovery efforts on the company’s flagship Davidson River Project, located in the prolific southwestern Athabasca Basin—home to some of the world’s richest uranium deposits. Hillacre told Proactive the company will deploy Fleet Space’s cutting-edge Exosphere Multiphysics surveys represents a significant leap forward in exploration methodology. This advanced geophysical program combines real-time 3D Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) and ground gravity surveys, providing powerful new data layers to improve geological targeting. The technology will be rolled out in spring 2025 across the Warrior, Bronco, and Thunderbird conductors—three of the most promising structural corridors on the Davidson River Project. By integrating ANT and gravity data, the surveys will generate 3D shear velocity models and custom density inversion models, which will serve as critical layers for drill targeting. These models are designed to pinpoint density anomalies in basement rocks, a key indicator of hydrothermal alteration processes often associated with uranium-bearing systems. This approach has been instrumental in the discovery of world-class uranium deposits elsewhere in the southwestern Athabasca Basin, and Standard Uranium aims to replicate that success with a data-driven targeting strategy. By adopting next-generation exploration tools, Standard Uranium continues to position itself at the forefront of innovative, high-impact uranium exploration. The company’s forward-thinking approach not only maximizes the scientific understanding of its projects but also creates substantial value for shareholders in a rapidly growing nuclear energy landscape. #proactiveinvestors #standarduraniumlt

VettaFi Head of Energy Research Stacey Morris joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the performance and positioning of the Alerian Midstream Energy Dividend ETF, and to provide a broader outlook on the midstream energy sector in the context of today’s evolving market dynamics. Morris began by explaining the role of the midstream segment within the energy value chain, describing it as the “shipping and handling service” of the industry. Unlike upstream producers that are heavily exposed to commodity price fluctuations, midstream companies are focused on transporting, storing, and processing oil and natural gas—services that are typically governed by long-term, fee-based contracts. This structural model, she emphasized, gives midstream operators stable, predictable cash flows, making them more resilient in volatile or declining energy price environments. The conversation turned to recent weakness in oil markets, with U.S. oil benchmarks falling roughly 17% between April 2 and April 8, 2025. Morris attributed the drop primarily to increased supply from OPEC+ nations and mounting concerns over global economic growth and trade activity. “There’s just been a number of concerns around the outlook for the global economy or trade,” she noted, which has added pressure to oil prices in the short term. However, Morris pointed out that midstream energy assets tend to outperform in such environments. Their reduced sensitivity to commodity pricing and defensive investment characteristics—especially consistent dividend payouts—make them an appealing option for income-focused and risk-averse investors. One of the most compelling parts of the midstream growth story, Morris said, is its exposure to natural gas, which continues to see rising demand from multiple sectors. She highlighted projections that U.S. natural gas demand is set to grow by 25% between 2024 and 2030. Morris emphasized that midstream companies are critical enablers of this growth, thanks to their ess

Anson Resources CEO Bruce Richardson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a major advancement in the company’s lithium production pathway. The company has officially commenced the “polishing” phase of its high-purity lithium chloride (LiCl) eluate at the Green River Lithium Project in Utah, marking a pivotal step toward battery-grade lithium carbonate production. This phase is being carried out using Koch Technology Solutions’ (KTS) advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) pilot plant. The polishing process, a critical initial step in downstream refinement, is designed to remove trace contaminants that may remain after the DLE stage. The resulting ultra-pure LiCl solution will then be processed through evaporation and carbonation to yield battery-grade lithium carbonate. Richardson explained that after DLE, the LiCl solution undergoes further purification using advanced separation technologies including nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. These techniques are essential to achieving the high purity required for lithium-ion battery applications. Initial batches of the polished LiCl are expected to be completed in the coming weeks. Once complete, the solution will proceed through the final stages of processing, culminating in the production of high-purity lithium carbonate. Richardson also noted the enhanced performance of the DLE process with KTS technology, reporting a lithium recovery rate of approximately 98% and an impurity rejection rate of 99%. These figures represent a significant improvement over previous results, supporting the efficient, cost-effective production of battery-grade materials. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in Anson Resources’ mission to become a key domestic supplier of critical battery materials, reinforcing its strategic role in the growing U.S. clean energy supply chain. Richardson shared observations from a recent industry conference in Korea, noting concerns over tariffs and future investment planning. He poin