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Ilika PLC CEO Graeme Purdy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest progress in scaling up its Goliath solid-state battery technology. The discussion focused on improved results from Ilika’s collaboration with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). Purdy said: “We’re seeing an improved yield out of the industrialised process,” adding that this reduces waste and lowers costs. More notably, the batteries produced via UKBIC’s process outperform those created on Ilika’s pilot line, showing stronger power density and faster charge-discharge capabilities. Purdy confirmed the project’s shift from process to performance, marking the completion of a £2.7 million grant-supported programme funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre. He also referenced recent government pledges of £2 billion to back automotive electrification, suggesting that future grant funding could help support Ilika’s product roadmap without shareholder dilution. Looking ahead, Ilika plans to release its P1.5 prototypes—10Ah cells—later this summer. Once enough testing data is gathered, the batteries will be shared with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers enrolled in its evaluation programme. Purdy also teased the release of 50Ah P2 prototypes by year-end, built on insights gained from the Faraday Battery Challenge. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more videos, and don’t forget to give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. #IlikaPLC #GoliathBattery #SolidStateBatteries #EVTechnology #BatteryInnovation #UKBIC #AutomotiveElectrification #AdvancedPropulsion #BatteryManufacturing #GraemePurdy

Helix Exploration PLC CEO Bo Sears talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s development progress at its Rudyard project in Montana. Sears said the company is “progressing nicely” with the Linda #1 well and is on track to begin producing helium by the end of summer. He pointed to strong early results from both Darwin #1 and the acquisition of the Weil #1 well, expressing optimism about long-term production capacity. He described Rudyard as “quite large relative to our peers,” adding that it may support up to 20 wells—substantially more than originally anticipated. This scale opens the potential for on-site helium liquefaction, with HeLIX already acquiring 20 acres in preparation. Sears referenced a 1977 US Bureau of Mines study that estimated the field's potential at 2.60 billion cubic feet of helium. With new drilling data, including from Linda #1 and re-perforated Weil #1, the company expects to significantly update resource estimates. The company anticipates up to 4 billion cubic feet of recoverable helium, which Sears noted could make Helix one of the largest helium producers in the US. Sears also confirmed ongoing discussions with off-takers and potential interest in geological hydrogen from deeper zones. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future updates. #HeLIXExploration #HeliumProduction #NaturalGas #RudyardField #BoSears #MontanaEnergy #EnergyExploration #HydrogenExploration #ProactiveInvestors #USHeliumMarket

Nevis Brands CEO John Kueber joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share highlights from the company’s first quarter financial results, marking a strong start to the year driven by strategic market expansion and operational efficiencies. Kueber reported that Nevis achieved “close to record revenue” in Q1, with a 61% increase in overall revenue compared to the previous period. This substantial growth was largely fueled by robust performance in New Jersey and Missouri, where the company’s flagship 100mg cannabis beverage line has secured a dominant market share. In addition, Nevis continues to hold a strong foothold in its home state of Washington, maintaining its presence in an increasingly competitive landscape. One of the most notable financial milestones was a record-setting 78% gross margin. Kueber credited this achievement to a year-long focus on optimizing the company’s supply chain and reducing packaging costs. “We’ve really been able to dial in our suppliers,” he said, underscoring Nevis’ lean operational model and its focus on long-term profitability through cost discipline and operational efficiency. Beyond financial performance, Kueber also highlighted the company’s commitment to innovation, particularly the growing success of Happy Apple, a hemp-derived THC beverage. With hemp's federal legality, the product offers a broader path to market entry compared to traditional cannabis-based beverages. This not only enables cross-state distribution but also opens up retail opportunities beyond traditional dispensaries. Looking ahead, Kueber shared that Nevis expects to expand into at least one new U.S. territory in the coming quarter and hinted at additional announcements on the horizon. With its strong financial performance, product innovation, and expanding national footprint, Nevis Brands is positioning itself as a key player in the cannabis beverage market. #proactiveinvestors #nevisbrandsinc #cse #nevi #otcqb #nevif #majorbrand #cannabis #CannabisInves

Challenger Energy Group CEO Eytan Uliel joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company’s ordinary shares have been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States. Trading commenced today under the ticker symbol "BHSPF". Uliel emphasized that this move marks a significant step in enhancing Challenger Energy’s visibility and accessibility to U.S. investors. By listing on the OTCQB, the company opens the door to a broader pool of North American investors, improves trading liquidity, and provides seamless access to shares denominated in U.S. dollars during regular U.S. market hours. “This listing allows us to better engage directly with U.S. investors,” Uliel noted, “ensuring they receive the same level of transparency, information, and disclosure as our UK-based shareholders—only now through U.S.-facing trading platforms and portals.” The company’s increased focus on U.S. investor engagement comes at a time of growing interest, particularly following the successful farmout agreement with Chevron for the AREA OFF-1 block in Uruguay. Uliel highlighted that Challenger has experienced a steady rise in interest from North American investors, which aligns with both the geographic location of its strategic assets and the global recognition of Chevron as a partner. With the OTCQB listing now live, Challenger Energy is well-positioned to capitalize on this momentum, broaden its shareholder base, and further integrate into the U.S. capital markets as it advances its exploration and development activities in Latin America. #proactiveinvestors #challengerenergygroupplc #aim #ceg #otcqb #bhspf #UruguayOil #ChevronDeal #OffshoreExploration #OilAndGas #OTCQB #BSHPF #EnergyInvestment #AtlanticMargin #JuniorOilCompany