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Ecora Resources PLC CEO Marc Bishop Lafleche takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s first quarter trading update and outlook for the rest of 2025. He described the start to the year as a “very solid” one, highlighting a portfolio contribution of $6 million, which notably excludes revenue from both Mimbula and Four Mile due to a reporting lag. Lafleche emphasised strong performance at Voisey’s Bay underground and the achievement of a second consecutive quarterly record at Mantos Blancos. A major development during the period was the $50 million acquisition of Mimbula, which Lafleche said marks a strategic milestone. He reiterated that Voisey’s Bay is on track for 60% to 90% volume growth following underground expansion, with full-year guidance between 335 to 390 tonnes, skewed towards the second half. Ecora is also seeing positive pricing momentum for cobalt, with April prices nearing $19 per pound**, up from $13 in Q1, following a DRC export ban. Looking ahead to Q2, the company expects the initial revenues from the dollar stream and normalisation of royalty income from Four Mile. Lafleche also noted the anticipated return of mining within the royalty area at Kestrel, leading to stronger volumes into Q3. For more updates from Ecora Resources and other listed companies, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications to stay informed. #EcoraResources #MiningUpdate #CobaltPrices #VoiseysBay #MimbulaAcquisition #Q12025Results #MiningStocks #RoyaltyIncome #KestrelMining #ProactiveInvestors

Futura Medical PLC CEO James Barder takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s 2024 financial performance, market expansion and product pipeline. Futura reported a strong year in 2024, with CEO Barder highlighting revenue of £14 million and a maiden profit of £1.3 million—or £3.3 million excluding non-cash items. Barder noted that Eroxon is now sold in over 15 countries and is expected to reach over 20 by the end of 2025. “2024 was a very good year for us,” he said. Barder emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting commercial partners and building momentum behind its flagship product, Eroxon. He explained that markets seeing the most success were those effectively targeting men under 60 with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction—Eroxon’s most responsive user group. The conversation also touched on upcoming products, including Eroxon Intense, a variant delivering a stronger sensory experience, and SD4000, a topical treatment for female sexual dysfunction. Barder noted that 87% of women in clinical trials for SD4000 wished to continue use post-study—an encouraging sign. Looking ahead, Barder said the company will continue expanding its presence, drive forward its pipeline, and focus on areas it can control, despite share price frustrations. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and hit the bell icon for updates. #FuturaMedical #Eroxon #EroxonIntense #SD4000 #ErectileDysfunction #FemaleHealth #PharmaNews #OTCProducts #HealthcareInnovation #BiotechUpdate

First Phosphate Corp. CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to outline the company’s pivotal mission: powering the resurgence of American manufacturing by supplying domestically sourced Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery materials essential to factory automation, robotics, and energy storage systems. Passalacqua emphasized that the future of U.S. manufacturing is closely tied to the widespread adoption of industrial automation and robotics—technologies that rely heavily on LFP batteries. Known for their safety, longevity, and scalability, LFP batteries are rapidly becoming the global standard for grid-scale storage and automated production systems. This shift is being accelerated by evolving national trade and security policies aimed at strengthening domestic capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign supply chains. According to First Phosphate, the demand for industrial automation is expected to soar to USD $307.7 billion by 2030. With around 60% of jobs poised to automate at least 30% of tasks, automation could boost global productivity by 1.5% annually and contribute to the creation of over 6 million new jobs. Positioning itself as a domestic solution to this global shift, First Phosphate is actively developing a vertically integrated North American LFP ecosystem—from mining to battery-grade materials. The company controls over 1,000 sq. km of high-purity igneous phosphate claims in Quebec, an area capable of supporting more than 350 GWh of LFP battery production each year. Its phosphate ore is among the cleanest in the world, naturally low in harmful elements and extractable without the use of solvents. This vertical integration strategy allows First Phosphate to manage the entire value chain, from resource extraction to the production of LFP cathode active material (CAM). The result: a fully traceable, secure, and sustainable domestic supply chain that supports the growing demands of North America’s electrified #proactiveinvestors

Quartix Technology Plc Executive Chairman Andy Walters joined Steve Darling from Proactive to highlight the company’s recent momentum following his return to leadership in 2023. Walters credited renewed focus on core software capabilities and customer acquisition strategies for driving strong performance, especially in subscription revenue growth. “When I came back to the business, we grew the value of the subscription base by about £2 million,” Walters explained. “Last year, that grew by £3.5 million, and in Q1 of this year alone, it increased by £2 million.” Founded in 2001, Quartix provides a subscription-based vehicle tracking service tailored for light commercial vehicles. Its core market includes small- to medium-sized businesses in industries such as construction, HVAC, and plumbing—segments more interested in stationary vehicle insights and utilization data rather than real-time logistics tracking. Walters noted the company’s competitive edge lies in its simplicity and focus—delivering high-value insights for customers who rely on small vehicle fleets for day-to-day operations. He also addressed manufacturing cost pressures, which had risen during the inflationary period. Quartix has since introduced a new hardware version that has helped reduce costs, setting the stage for improved gross margins in the coming fiscal year. In the interim, savings are already being reinvested to support enhanced marketing and sales initiatives. Today, Quartix supports around 310,000 vehicles across 30,000 customers in six countries, a footprint Walters sees as strong validation of the company’s specialized approach in a crowded telematics space. #proactiveinvestors #lse #qtx #gbx #FleetManagement #AndyWalters #TechInnovation #BusinessGrowth #SubscriptionRevenue #CostEfficiency #UKTech #LightCommercialVehicles #ProactiveInvestors #ExecutiveInterview