Proactive - Interviews for investors

Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) chief medical officer Dr Andreas Muehler discusses Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion to mark World IBD Day on May 19. Muehler explained that IBD encompasses Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, characterised by an immune response triggered by the interaction between gut bacteria and the immune system, leading to bowel wall damage and ulcerations. This condition affects 1-2% of the population, presenting significant social challenges due to symptoms like diarrhoea and abdominal pain, which can limit social and professional activities. Currently, IBD is managed with immunosuppressive drugs, which, while effective, increase susceptibility to infections and other autoimmune diseases and often show immunosuppression. Dr Muehler highlighted the need for treatments that do not suppress the immune system. Immunic Inc. has been exploring new therapies, including a drug that strengthens the bowel barrier. A recent phase two trial with Vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838) in ulcerative colitis showed promising results in maintaining remission. This drug, primarily tested in multiple sclerosis, is part of a class not previously tested in large IBD trials. Another promising drug, IMU-856, aims to regenerate the bowel barrier, preventing harmful interactions between gut bacteria and the immune system without immunosuppression. This drug has shown positive results in animal experiments as well as in healthy volunteers and celiac disease trials. Immunic currently evaluates potential testing of IMU-856 in IBD. #ImmunicInc, #IBD, #InflammatoryBowelDisease, #CrohnsDisease, #UlcerativeColitis, #GutHealth, #Microbiome, #ImmuneSystem, #ImmunosuppressiveDrugs, #VidofludimusCalcium, #IMU856, #ClinicalTrials, #CeliacDisease, #BowelBarrier, #GutBacteria, #ProactivInterview, #HealthAwareness, #MedicalResearch, #ChronicIllness, #InnovativeTherapies #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Guardforce AI chairwoman and CEO Olivia Wang joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion following the launch of its LinguaBot solution in Thailand with an event in Bangkok. This initiative is part of a collaboration with iApp that began in late 2023. The LinguaBots are designed to interact with customers in various settings such as hospitals, banks, and shops, providing information and assistance. Wang noted the success of the event, with over 50 customers attending and showing significant interest in Guardforce AI's solutions. Besides LinguaBots, the company introduced two other solutions: 'Barism,' aimed at bar management to help with reservations and orders, and another AI-based customised solution for events, enhancing customer engagement and interaction called 'Wish Note.' Looking forward, Wang said Guardforce AI plans to expand its services in 2024 by leveraging open-source AI technologies, including GPT, to enhance its offerings in the retail and air travel sectors. The company has been operating robots as a service for over four years and aims to transform its services with these new technological advancements. #GuardforceAI, #AItechnology, #robotics, #IoT, #retailtech, #hospitalitytech, #bankingtech, #customerinteraction, #Thailandlaunch, #linguabots, #AIsolutions, #customizedAI, #robotasaservice, #openAI, #GPTtechnology, #eventtech, #futuretech, #innovation, #techlaunch, #businessgrowth #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Tom Bailey, head of research at HANetf, discussed the impact of AI on the commodities market. He noted that since 2023, AI has significantly influenced market investment, especially through big tech companies like Microsoft. Bailey highlighted that AI's increasing energy demand, especially for AI data centres, necessitates a shift towards more robust power generation methods, including nuclear energy. He pointed out that nuclear energy is seen as a sustainable solution due to its low carbon emissions. Bailey discussed the growing demand for commodities such as uranium and copper. He explained that AI data centres and the broader energy transition, including electric vehicles and renewable energy, drive this demand. HANetf has developed ETFs focused on uranium and copper miners, through which investors can leverage these trends. Th broader Uranium Miners ETF, launched two years ago, includes major and minor players, while a more recent Junior Uranium Miners ETF focuses on smaller companies. Additionally, the Copper Miners ESG ETF, which emphasises pure-play copper mining and includes an ESG screening element, has performed well. Bailey concluded by noting the strong performance of these ETFs, with the Copper Miners ESG ETF up 35% year-to-date and the broad Uranium Miners ETF up 15%. He expressed optimism about the ongoing commodity supercycle driven by various factors, including the energy transition and industrial policy shifts. #AI #Commodities #EnergyTransition #Uranium #Copper #NuclearEnergy #DataCenters #ETFs #Investment #SustainableEnergy #Microsoft #Amazon #RenewableEnergy #ElectricVehicles #ESG #Mining #Supercycle #IndustrialPolicy #NetZero #AIRevolution #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

ARway.ai Chief Product Officer Shadnam Khan joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two new strategic partnerships with Ershad Technologies and Walkk. Ershad Technologies, based in Saudi Arabia, is a technology agency specializing in advanced augmented reality (AR) technologies. They focus on delivering immersive AR experiences on mobile platforms, providing comprehensive implementation services aimed at improving visitor experiences and enhancing marketing solutions through the strategic use of AR technology. Walkk, a 3D and AR-focused technology startup based in Oman, has joined ARway as a developer. Walkk is set to develop and deploy an indoor navigation app for the Comex 2024 Global Technology Show, taking place from May 27-30 in Oman. The partnership aims to showcase the capabilities of Walkk and ARway to secure new projects in the Oman market. #proactiveinvestors #cse #NTAR #otcqb #metaverse #toggle3D #ShadnamKhan, #SpatialComputing, #AugmentedReality, #ARTechnology, #IrshadTechnology, #WalkAR, #TradeShowTech, #MiddleEastTech, #NavigationTech, #TechPartnership, #RiyadhLibrary, #OmanTradeShow, #IoTNavigation, #ARPlatform, #TechAdoption, #ARInnovation, #DigitalTransformation, #TechDeployment, #NewMarkets #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) CEO Marshall Abbott discusses the first horizontal well at the company's Tapir project in Columbia after it spud the CNB HZ-1 well. Abbott said the successful spudding of the well followed extensive planning and reservoir simulations that have been carried out over the past year. The company has leveraged expertise amounting to 400 horizontal wells of experience. He said the horizontal drilling is expected to be transformative as it will expose 550 meters of the reservoir, significantly more than the 15 feet exposed by vertical wells, thus enhancing oil recovery with less effort and reducing water intrusion. The initial horizontal well, followed by a vertical water disposal well, is part of a strategy to potentially drill up to ten horizontal wells. Production is anticipated to begin in early June, with gradual increases to prevent sand production. Arrow has dedicated disposal wells for water production and plans to produce clean oil with multiple buyers lined up, expecting favourable netbacks due to a $15 discount to Brent and a 12% royalty rate. #ArrowExploration #OilDrilling #HorizontalWells #ColombiaOil #EnergySector #OilProduction #ReservoirEngineering #CapitalBudget #CleanOil #ExplorationWells #OilIndustry #EnergyInvestment #OilRecovery #SeismicSurvey #OilExploration #MarshallAbbott #ProactivInterview #OilReservoir #WaterDisposal #DrillingTechnology #OilMarket #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Quetzal Copper CEO Matthew Badiali joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the results of the due diligence surface rock sampling campaign and geophysical survey at the Cristinas Project in Chihuahua, Mexico. The Cristinas Project includes a historic copper mine that operated in the 1950s on shallow copper oxide mineralization. This project features a 1,250-meter-long zone of copper mineralization traced through rock chips on the surface and 12 historical drill holes. The copper mineralization is open along strike and at depth, with significant expansion potential highlighted by limited geophysical surveys. As part of the due diligence of the Cristinas Project, Quetzal collected 18 rock chip samples across prospective target areas around the historic Cristinas Mine. The surface rock sampling results showed copper values ranging from 0.1% to 7.0%, primarily in copper oxides. Notably, only four of the samples returned less than 1.0% copper, with the highest grade of 7.0% copper coming from a narrow vein located 1,550 meters northwest of the historic Cristinas mine workings. The team identified one vein with sufficient exposure to collect multiple samples across its width within the historical mine area. This sampling resulted in a 3.8-meter true width based on the mapped geometry of the vein, grading 2.42% copper and 162 g/t silver. Quetzal is preparing to commence a drill program at the Cristinas Project in May. The company plans to undertake a 1,500-3,000 meter initial drill program, which will include downhole EM surveying to refine geophysical targets. #proactiveinvestors #quetzalcoppercorp #tsxv #q #mining #MatthewBadiali #CopperMining #VentureExchange #ChristinaProject #MiningNews #HighGradeCopper #BearMarketAcquisitions #CopperExploration #DrillingProjects #MiningIndustry #CopperInvesting #BritishColumbiaMining #MexicanMining #ResourceAcquisition #ExplorationUpdates #GeologicalSurvey #MineralProspects #CopperDrilling #MiningProjects#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Condor Gold CEO Mark Child joined Steve Darling from Proactive to offer a detailed update on the La India project in Nicaragua. The company holds full ownership of the project, which boasts 2.4 million ounces of high-grade gold, evenly distributed between open-pit and underground resources. Notably, about half of the resource is categorized as indicated, with the open-pit section carrying a probable mineral reserve of over 600,000 ounces. With a vast land package spanning 580 km², Condor Gold sees significant exploration potential. The project is poised for development, having secured necessary permits, purchased surface rights, and completed preliminary site clearing. Moreover, the current surge in gold prices, far exceeding the $1,600 per ounce utilized in the feasibility study, enhances the project's value, potentially leading to substantial increases in EBITDA and NPV. Highlighting its strategic initiatives, Condor Gold is divesting some assets, with eight companies under NDA and three site visits already conducted. Advanced discussions are ongoing with a gold producer and two other interested parties, aimed at bringing in an adept mine builder to maximize shareholder value and benefit the local community. Moreover, Condor Gold underscores its dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. The company is deeply engaged with the community, undertaking initiatives such as water purification projects and programs for youth and the elderly, aligning with its commitment to responsible and sustainable operations. #proactiveinvestors #condorgold #LaIndiaProject, #NicaraguaMining, #GoldMining, #HighGradeGold, #MineralResources, #EnvironmentalPermit, #ShovelReady, #GoldPrice, #FeasibilityStudy, #EBITDA, #NPV, #AssetSales, #Investment, #CommunityEngagement, #ESG, #WaterPurification, #LocalCommunity, #MiningNews, #SustainableMining#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Kinetiko Energy Ltd (ASX:KKO, OTC:KKOEF) CEO Nick de Blocq joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion after the company became the first to produce power from onshore domestic gas in South Africa. Kinetiko successfully demonstrated power production from a gas well at Amersfoort in cooperation with FFS Refiners by constructing a fully compliant gas train on-site to feed a 1.2MW gas generator. De Blockq said the milestone is significant for alleviating the country's energy crisis. The process involved significant compliance efforts, including studies, professional engineering approvals, and equipment importation. Kinetiko Energy's current focus is not on commercial power production but on using its gas to support field operations. The company's pilot project involves a five-well cluster, with plans to expand to a 30-well LNG cluster in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The pilot aims to produce 5,000 tonnes of LNG per annum from each ten-well grouping, with a long-term goal of 60,000 tonnes per annum from around 100 wells. Kinetiko recently announced a A$5 million fundraising effort to support gas exploration across three South African provinces. The raised funds will help the company meet its exploration obligations and drill five appraisal wells by Q3 2024. De Blocq highlighted the environmental benefits of their clean gas, which contains 99% methane and no harmful impurities. He emphasized the potential of Kinetiko's world-class gas resource to significantly impact South Africa's energy landscape. #KinetikoEnergy, #NickDeBlocq, #OnshoreGas, #SouthAfricaEnergy, #LNG, #CleanEnergy, #EnergyCrisis, #GasExploration, #IDCPartnership, #EnergyTransition, #Methane, #EnvironmentalBenefits, #PilotProject, #LNGCluster, #EnergyIndependence, #ProactiveLondon, #EnergyMilestone, #Fundraising, #GasProduction, #SustainableEnergy #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Fah Mai Holdings UK head and manager of @whiskybullauctions Jacob Carter takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the process of selling at auction. Initial contact can be made through the website’s chat box, email, or phone. Sellers need to provide a complete list of the whisky they wish to auction. Fah Mai Holdings ensures transparency in pricing, providing honest valuations based on current market trends. Carter explained that the company charges a 7% commission to the buyer, with free membership, listing, and reserve fees. Storage costs £1 per year per bottle. Additionally, sellers receive an extra 1% on the hammer price. Sellers can send bottles directly to the company or use their insured collection service. Whisky Bull Auctions conducts two auctions per month, each lasting 2 to 4 days. Types of auctions include no reserve, branded, and quarterly cask auctions. Auctions feature bottles and casks from global offices in New Jersey and Singapore. After the auction, sellers are provided with detailed receipts and are kept informed throughout the process. #FahMaiHoldings #JacobCarter #WhiskeyAuctions #ProactiveLondon #SellWhiskey #AuctionGuide #WhiskeyCollection #TransparentValuations #AuctionCommission #GlobalAuctions #WhiskeyBullAuctions #CaskAuctions #WhiskeyStorage #AuctionProcess #UKHead #MarketTrends #WhiskeySales #AuctionTips #ValuationProcess #InsuredService #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Ilika PLC CEO Graeme Purdy discusses the company’s positive trading update for the year to 30 April 2024 with Proactive London’s Stephen Gunnion. The company expects to announce revenues of approximately £2.1 million from £0.7 million a year earlier and ended the period with cash and cash equivalents of £11.9 million, providing a solid foundation for future operations. Key highlights included a ten-year licensing agreement with Cirtec Medical LLC in the US to commercialise miniature batteries for medical devices and wireless sensors. Additionally, Ilika announced a 12-month collaboration with the Tata Group’s Agratas to develop Goliath cells, aiming for a 50 amp-hour battery by the first half of 2025. The company’s financial position is supplemented by a recent £1.7 million capital raise aimed at advancing the Goliath programme. Planned investments include upgrading dry room capabilities to handle moisture-sensitive materials and enhancing testing equipment for larger battery prototypes. Purdy also provided an update on the Stereax production line, noting significant progress at the Massachusetts facility, with equipment commissioning and qualification underway. #Ilika, #GraemePurdy, #TradingUpdate, #RevenueGrowth, #EBITDA, #FinancialResults, #LicensingAgreement, #CiticMedical, #GoliathCells, #TataGroup, #Agratas, #BatteryDevelopment, #CapitalRaise, #Stereax, #MedicalDevices, #WirelessSensors, #BatteryTechnology, #Innovation, #ProactiveLondon, #FinancialYear, #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

The FTSE 100 edged lower as trading got underway on Friday, following last night’s close in the red. Among those falling was Land Securities Group, which unveiled reduced earnings and a loss for 2023 on the back of a lower valuation for its property portfolio. GSK also dipped as the market opened after announcing the sale of its stake in Haleon for £1.25 billion. Sainsbury’s rose in the meantime on the back of a new partnership with Microsoft to roll out AI across its supermarkets, including to aid with restocking and introducing new products. And finally, among small caps, IQ-AI jumped on news its advanced imaging software had been successfully installed by Swiss hospital group Insel Gruppe. #ProactiveInvestors #marketreport #ftse #ftse100 #footsie #landsecuritiesgroup #gsk #haleon #sainsbury's iq-ai #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Sunstone Metals Ltd (ASX:STM) managing director Patrick Duffy joins Elisha Newell in the Proactive studio soon after completing a site visit at the company’s gold and copper prospects in Ecuador. The precious and base metal explorer is progressing towards a sizeable maiden resource at its El Palmar T1 porphyry discovery, where recent assays from trenching revealed substantial surface mineralisation. Notable results include 40.4 metres at 0.86 g/t gold and 524 ppm copper in trench P6-7d and 21 metres at 0.34 g/t gold and 714 ppm copper in trench P6-7c, with both trenches open on all sides. Commenting on the gold and copper findings, Duffy highlighted the extent and shallow nature of the El Palmar mineralisation — characteristics which are certain to guide the explorer’s future drilling programs. Beyond the next phase of work, Sunstone plans to incorporate the trenching assays into a maiden resource, assess the potential for mineralisation beyond the original T1 target and test targets T1, T2, and T5. The news comes soon after the company announced it was raising up to $6.3 million from new and existing institutional, professional and sophisticated investors to support its Ecuadorian exploration programs. An oversubscribed placement in early May brought in a $2 million war chest, while a non-renounceable rights issue could raise up to $4.3 million before costs. Proceeds will help Sunstone resume drilling operations at the Limon epithermal discovery and sustain exploration across the El Palmar and Verde Chico sites. #ProactiveInvestors #SunstoneMetals #ASX #ElPalmar #GoldCopperDiscovery #Mineralisation #TrenchingResults #PorphyryDiscovery #EcuadorMining #ResourceEstimate #GoldGrades #CopperGrades #SurfaceMineralisation #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Mediazest PLC CEO Geoff Robertson gives Proactive's Stephen Gunnion an overview of the company's operations and recent developments. Mediazest, an audiovisual solutions provider, operates in markets such as retail, automotive showrooms, and workspace offices. The company, established nearly 20 years ago, counts well-known brands like Pets at Home, Hyundai, and Jaguar Land Rover among its clients. Mediazest focuses on a holistic, consultative approach, ensuring high-quality delivery and ongoing support. Robertson highlighted the company's European expansion with a Dutch subsidiary established in late 2022, which has enabled better service for EU clients. Following a challenging 2023, Mediazest has seen improvements in 2024, with a positive trading update indicating a strong first half and a promising second half of the year. Robertson mentioned the potential for both organic growth and acquisitions to expand their market presence, noting the ripe conditions for consolidations within the industry. Looking ahead, Mediazest aims to capitalise on opportunities in digital signage, electric vehicle showrooms, and hybrid meeting technologies. Robertson expressed optimism about the company's ability to leverage these trends and deliver value to its clients. #Mediazest #GeoffRobertson #AVSolutions #ProactiveLondon #DigitalSignage #RetailTech #AutomotiveShowrooms #WorkspaceSolutions #EuropeanExpansion #ClientSupport #TradingUpdate #2024Growth #OrganicGrowth #Acquisitions #DigitalTransformation #HybridMeetings #ElectricVehicles #ClientSuccess #TechnologyTrends #BusinessGrowth #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Arecor Therapeutics PLC (AIM:AREC)C CEO Sarah Howell discusses the company's 2023 performance and future plans with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Howell highlighted that Arecor has seen significant growth, particularly with the launch of products incorporating its Arestat technology under a global licensing agreement, generating royalties. Six new technology partnerships were established with major pharma and biotech companies, offering potential for future licensing and market development. Arecor focuses on diabetes and obesity, with clinical results for their proprietary product, AT278, expected soon. This highly concentrated, rapid-acting insulin aims to provide better glucose control for type 2 diabetics with high BMI and support the next generation of insulin pump devices. Tetris Pharma, a subsidiary, has shown strong growth under new leadership, with product sales tripling to £2.9 million in 2023. Its lead product, glucagon, has contributed significantly to this growth. Howell also noted the importance of technology partnerships and licensing programs. Arecor has entered into three active license programs and is progressing well with its partners. One notable partnership is with Medtronic to develop a concentrated, stable insulin for intra-peritoneal delivery, aiming to reduce hospital visits for patients with brittle diabetes. #ArecorTherapeutics, #Pharma, #Biotech, #Diabetes, #Obesity, #Insulin, #Glucagon, #TetrisPharma, #ClinicalTrials, #ArestatTechnology, #Medtronic, #RoyaltyRevenue, #Partnerships, #Licensing, #Innovation, #Healthcare, #PatientCare, #DrugDevelopment, #MarketGrowth, #2023Results #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Neural Therapeutics CEO Ian Campbell discusses the company's conditional approval to list on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSC) in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Campbell explained that the CSE listing is a strategic move, enabling broader market participation and capitalisation on its advancements. The company aims to raise $500,000, primarily for research and development efforts and securing intellectual property, including two patents. Campbell highlighted the growing interest in psychedelic treatments, noting the significant investment in this sector and the 44% rise of the Psychedelic Invest Index this year. He emphasised the mental health crisis and the inadequacy of outdated therapies, positioning psychedelics as a promising and disruptive alternative. Neural Therapeutics specialises in mescaline extracted from the San Pedro cactus, a substance with a long history of safe use. Campbell noted mescaline's unique properties, such as its longer duration in the body, which supports neuroplasticity and potential treatment for mental illnesses like addiction without causing hallucinations. The CSE listing is expected to enhance the company's visibility, attract investment, and accelerate drug development. #NeuralTherapeutics, #PsychedelicTreatments, #MentalHealth, #CSCListing, #Investing, #Mescaline, #SanPedroPlant, #ResearchAndDevelopment, #IntellectualProperty, #Psychedelics, #MentalHealthCrisis, #Innovation, #DrugDevelopment, #Neuroplasticity, #SafeUse, #AddictionTreatment, #PharmaceuticalIndustry, #InvestmentOpportunity, #Growth, #StrategicMove #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE) managing director Shaun Bunn discusses the results from the final 22 reverse circulation (RC) holes at the company's Pitfield project in Western Australia with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. The drilling campaign targeted two key areas, the Cosgrove and Thomas prospects, each spanning approximately 25 km². Bunn highlighted that every hole intercepted high-grade titanium from surface to depth, indicating the presence of a highly weathered cap with up to 15% higher grade at the surface. Additionally, Bunn mentioned the completion of four diamond drill holes with excellent core recovery, pending analytical results. These core samples are critical for mapping geological structures and obtaining metallurgical and mineralogical data. The drilling program comprised 107 holes, covering over 17,000 metres, including seven diamond drill holes. Bunn explained that the company has mapped a giant mineral system over 30 to 40 km in strike length, with the deepest drilling reaching 400 metres. The focus is now on higher-grade sandstone-dominated systems near the surface at the Cosgrove and Thomas prospects. The next steps include delineating chalk exploration targets and determining the tonnage and scale of these deposits. Empire Metals has engaged Snowden Optiro to provide geological expertise and ensure compliance with JORC standards. Snowden will assist in preparing geological models and defining high-grade zones, working closely with the exploration team. #EmpireMetals #ShaunBunn #PitfieldProject #TitaniumDrilling #RCDrilling #DiamondDrilling #GeologicalMapping #MineralExploration #CauseGrave #ThomasProspect #HighGradeTitanium #MetallurgicalSamples #GeologicalStructures #ExplorationTargets #SnowdenConsultants #JORCCompliance #MiningNews #CoreRecovery #DrillingResults #MineralSystem #MiningUpdate #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) chief scientific officer Hella Kohlhof joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion on International Celiac Day, in the middle of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, to discuss the disease and the company’s developments in treating it. Kohlhof explained that celiac disease is a severe autoimmune disorder affecting around 1% of the global population, predominantly females. Unlike gluten intolerance, celiac disease involves an immune reaction to gluten, leading to gut inflammation and destruction. The only current treatment is a gluten-free diet, which is not effective for all patients. Kohlhof elaborated on the disease's scientific background, highlighting its genetic association with specific HLA genotypes (HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8). She explained that celiac disease is triggered by the immune system's reaction to deaminated gluten peptides, causing inflammation and damage to the gut lining. Immunic is developing IMU-856, an epigenetic modulator, to treat gastrointestinal diseases like celiac disease. IMU-856 enhances gut regeneration and strengthens the gut barrier, improving patients' conditions. Kohlhof detailed the successful completion of a Phase 1b study in celiac patients, which demonstrated the drug’s safety, good pharmacokinetic properties, and positive effects on symptoms, biomarkers, gut histology, and nutrient uptake during a gluten challenge. The study confirmed the potential of IMU-856 in treating celiac disease, and further exploration of its mode of action is ongoing. #ImmunicInc, #CeliacDisease, #AutoimmuneDisorder, #GlutenFree, #HellaKohlhof, #ScientificResearch, #EpigeneticModulator, #IMU856, #GutHealth, #Phase1bStudy, #GlutenChallenge, #GastrointestinalDiseases, #Biotechnology, #MedicalResearch, #HealthInnovation, #Pharmacokinetics, #GeneticResearch, #ImmuneSystem, #Healthcare, #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Chariot Ltd (AIM:CHAR, OTC:OIGLF) technical director Duncan Wallace discusses the company's onshore Morocco drill program following results from the RZK-1 well on the Gaufrette prospect. Despite the first well not resulting in a commercial discovery, Wallace highlighted positive findings such as better-than-expected reservoir quality and significant gas peaks. The well was drilled on time and on budget, demonstrating the company’s operational efficiency. The preliminary view suggests the gas play is promising. Chariot is now shifting focus to a second well on the Dartois prospect, targeting a different reservoir system. This well is expected to provide further insights into the area’s potential. Wallace remains optimistic, noting that past drilling in the region has indicated the presence of gas. Wallace explained that the company has two major projects in the region: offshore development and exploration in partnership with energy companies, and an onshore exploration license obtained in mid-2023. He emphasised that this year is pivotal for Chariot, with significant drilling activities both onshore and offshore. The offshore project could be transformative, potentially delivering a substantial gas development and enhancing Morocco's energy security. #ChariotLimited, #Morocco, #OnshoreDrilling, #GasExploration, #EnergySector, #TechnicalDirector, #DuncanWallace, #OffshoreDevelopment, #EnergySecurity, #GasDiscovery, #IndustrialGasDemand, #ExplorationCampaign, #GasReservoirs, #3DSeismic, #FastTrackExploration, #OperationalEfficiency, #TrapIntegrity, #ReservoirQuality, #TransformationalProject, #CarbonFootprint #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Newmark Security PLC CEO Marie-Claire Dwek takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's trading update for the year to 30 April 2024 following a strong second-half performance. The UK-based firm, specialising in electronic software and security systems, has observed a positive revenue trajectory, reaching over £22 million. This increase was complemented by significant improvements in EBIT, EBITDA, and cash flow figures, with year-end cash rising to £1.1 million from £600,000 in the previous year. Growth was recorded across both divisions—People and Data Management and Physical Security—with Human Capital Management (HCM) posting a 28% increase in recurring revenues to £2.9 million for the year. Dwek highlighted the company's expansion in the US market, including setting up a US headquarters and internalising logistics operations, which has enhanced service responsiveness and operational efficiency. Looking ahead, Dwek remains optimistic about the new financial year, pointing to a strong sales pipeline with potential in both hardware and software, indicating a continued upward trend in growth and expansion for Newmark Security. #NewmarkSecurity, #MarieClaireDwek, #FinancialResults, #SecuritySystems, #HumanCapitalManagement, #PhysicalSecurity, #RevenueGrowth, #EBITDA, #CashFlow, #UKBusiness, #USExpansion, #TechnologySecurity, #ElectronicSoftware, #SecuritySolutions, #BusinessGrowth, #FinancialPerformance, #CorporateNews, #IndustryLeaders, #SecurityIndustry, #InvestmentOpportunity #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Northstar Gold Corp's CEO, Brian Fowler joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce significant progress in the company’s exploration efforts. Northstar has successfully completed Pulse-EM surface electromagnetic and borehole electromagnetic surveys over a 900-meter southeast strike extension of the Cam Copper Mine trend on the company's Miller Copper-Gold Property in Ontario. The Cam Copper Mine is a historically significant site, known for its road-accessible shaft mine and its small-scale yet high-grade production of 'direct shipping' copper ore. Fowler shared insights into the EM survey findings, which defined a strong near-surface conductor indicating possible massive sulphide mineralization. This "Zone 2 Extension Conductor" has a minimum strike length of 350 meters, a depth extent of 150 meters, and strikes at 319° Az with a dip of -82 degrees to the northeast. This conductor aligns with several magnetic anomalies detected approximately 600 to 900 meters southeast of the Cam Copper mine site, suggesting it could represent a southeast expansion of the previously drilled Cam Copper VMS Zone 2. In addition to these promising survey results, Northstar has signed a Letter of Intent with Boston Creek Mines Ltd. for their 100%-owned, 65-hectare Boston Creek Mines Property. This property is strategically located adjacent and northwest of Northstar’s Miller Copper-Gold Property on the historic Boston Creek Copper Trend. Fowler expressed optimism about these developments, highlighting that the EM survey results and the new agreement with Boston Creek Mines Ltd. are pivotal for Northstar. The identification of the Zone 2 Extension Conductor could unlock significant new resources, while the acquisition of the Boston Creek Mines Property aligns with Northstar’s strategy to consolidate and expand their holdings in this mineral-rich region. #proactiveinvestors #northstargoldcorp #cse #nsg #otcqb #nsgcf #mining #gold #CopperMining, #ExplorationResults, #ElectromagneticSurvey, #KamCopperMine, #MillerProperty, #HighGradeCopper, #MassiveSulphide, #3DModelling, #DrillTargets, #BostonCreekMines, #GroundConsolidation, #GeophysicalTargets, #Mineralisation, #DiamondDrilling, #DueDiligence, #MiningAcquisition, #GeologicalAssessment, #StrikeExtent, #GroundTruthing#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews