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HANetf head of research Tom Bailey talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the launch of the new Future of European Defence UCITS ETF (LSE:ARMY, XETRA:ARMY, EURONEXT:ARMY). Bailey explained the rationale behind launching a regionally focused fund, following the success of HANetf’s Global Future of Defence UCITS ETF (NATO). He said: “We think for many investors it kind of resonates with that whole theme of building up your defence sector via a European ETF with a European company.” Bailey noted that European defence spending rose by 11.7% between 2023 and 2024, outpacing global growth of 7.5%, with Germany’s own spend increasing 23%. This uptick is attributed to geopolitical shifts and the drive for strategic autonomy. Bailey highlighted a growing preference within Europe to source defence equipment domestically, reducing reliance on US firms, which currently account for around 60% of European defence procurement. He also pointed to political developments in the US, including recent tariff announcements and perceived isolationist policies, as reinforcing Europe's need for self-reliance in defence. The ARMY ETF is currently listed on the London Stock Exchange, Xetra (Germany), and Euronext Paris, with plans to launch in Italy. Bailey emphasised HANetf’s identity as a European company as central to the ETF’s appeal and alignment with strategic autonomy objectives. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and turn on notifications for the latest updates. #HANetf #ARMYETF #EuropeanDefence #DefenseSpending #StrategicAutonomy #ETFinvesting #TomBailey #NATOETF #EUstocks #MilitaryETF #EuropeanMarkets #Geopolitics #InvestorInsights #DefenseStocks

Ocean Power Technologies CEO Philipp Stratmann joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two significant reseller agreements, strengthening its commercial presence in both Latin America and the United States. The first agreement is with Elektron SAS, a Cartagena, Colombia-based company specializing in hydrographic and oceanographic instrumentation services. This partnership marks a major step forward in OPT’s expansion into Latin America. Elektron will provide sales, integration, and support services for OPT’s full suite of maritime solutions, including the WAM-V® Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), the Next Generation PowerBuoy®, and the AI-powered Merrows™ platform. Importantly, the agreement includes a $4 million purchase commitment, underscoring strong regional demand and confidence in OPT’s technology. The collaboration leverages Elektron’s established network and technical expertise to help meet the growing need for advanced ocean monitoring and power systems across the region. In addition to the Latin American deal, OPT has signed another reseller agreement with Grava Hydrographic Solutions, a U.S.-based specialist in hydrographic and oceanographic equipment integration and services. Grava Hydro will help expand the availability and support of OPT’s WAM-V® USVs across the United States, positioning the technology for greater use in commercial, research, and government applications. #proactiveinvestors #oceanpowertechnologiesinc #nyseamerican #optt #PhillipStratmann, #USGovernmentContract, #OffshoreAutonomy, #MaritimeSecurity, #CommercialPlatforms, #GrowthStrategy, #BuoyBusiness, #VehicleBusiness, #InternationalExpansion, #ReadyToDeploy

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR) CEO Martin Rosser talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest drilling results from the company’s maiden drilling programme at the Mbe project in Cameroon. Rosser said the newly announced results are in line with previous findings, noting “multiple intersections of gold mineralisation over good widths.” These results support the emerging geological model, as the company continues to build a 3D picture of the deposit. According to Rosser, the mineralisation observed so far points to the potential for a bulk tonnage, open pit mineable operation—an outcome he noted is attractive for major mining companies seeking scale efficiencies. He added that Oriole is on track to complete the drilling program by the third quarter of this year. Following that, the company expects to publish both a maiden mineral resource estimate and an exploration target during the second half of the year. Regular updates on further drill results are anticipated as assays are returned and validated. Rosser also encouraged stakeholders to attend an investor presentation and Q&A scheduled for 13:00, offering more insight into the company’s progress and plans. Follow this link for details: https://polaris.brighterir.com/public/oriole_resources/news/regulatory_news/story/wk6v3dx Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos. Don’t forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #OrioleResources #GoldExploration #CameroonMining #MbeProject #JuniorMining #GoldDrilling #MineralExploration #OpenPitMining #MiningInvestors #ProactiveInvestors

Reconnaissance Energy Africa CEO Brian Reinsborough joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share a drilling update on Prospect I, located onshore Namibia within Petroleum Exploration Licence 073. Prospect I represents the company’s largest exploration target to date. It is estimated to hold approximately 365 million barrels of unrisked and 32 million barrels of risked prospective light to medium oil resources, or alternatively, 1.9 trillion cubic feet of unrisked and 140 billion cubic feet of risked prospective natural gas resources, based on a 100% working interest. Reinsborough reported that pre-construction activities are progressing on schedule and that pre-drill evaluations have been successfully completed. Drilling is planned to reach a target depth of 3,800 metres, with the flexibility to drill deeper depending on subsurface conditions—similar to the company’s approach with the Naingopo exploration well. The Otavi geological section is anticipated to range between 1,500 and 1,800 metres in thickness, depending on total drilling depth. Insights gained from the Naingopo well have significantly enhanced ReconAfrica’s understanding of the Damara Fold Belt, particularly regarding time-depth migration and structural interpretation of the Mulden and Otavi formations. This same reservoir zone at Naingopo exhibited more than 50 metres of reservoir-quality carbonates and oil shows, underscoring its potential. These developments mark an important step in advancing ReconAfrica’s exploration strategy in one of Africa’s most promising onshore hydrocarbon basins. #proactiveinvestors #reconnaissanceenergyafricaltd #tsxv #reco #otcqx #recaf #NamibiaOil #ProspectI #OilExploration #EnergyUpdate #OnshoreDrilling #OilAndGasNews #AfricanEnergy #OilDiscovery #EnergyInvesting