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BPH Energy (ASX: BPH) managing director David Breeze joins Small Caps to discuss the continuing delays impacting the proposed testing of the PEP 11 oil and gas exploration licence off the coast of New South Wales. At a time when the Federal government and east coast gas users are crying out for more supplies, BPH and its investee company Advent Energy keep on running into roadblocks in their plans to drill a well on a large gas target in PEP 11. The recent NSW government move to bring in a Bill to potentially ban oil and gas activities in the waters off its coastline is the latest frustration for those looking to find gas reserves that can help overcome energy issues that have been forecast to potentially lead to major blackouts in New South Wales and Victoria. A recent report by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) found Victorian gas production capacity has decreased, which means there will be an increasing amount of winter gas supply required from Queensland. AEMO's recent Victorian Gas Planning Report update indicated this will continue, with the planned closure of Longford's gas plant 1 starting in July 2024 and Gas Plant 3 later in the decade. To try and overcome the NSW and Victorian government's anti-gas stance, the Federal government has continually had to rely on Queensland's LNG producers to carry the load. A commercial discovery in PEP 11 could potentially be a game-changer for the east coast. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/bph-energy-advent-preparations-seablue-1-drilling-pep-11/https://smallcaps.com.au/energyquest-address-east-coast-gas-shortfall-energy-crisis-looms/ For more information on BPH Energy:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-bph/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

iTech Minerals (ASX: ITM) managing director Michael Schwarz joins Small Caps to discuss the company's recent success in developing a significant graphite play on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. iTech has achieved a significant 300% resource upgrade at its Eyre Peninsula graphite project. The upgraded Eyre Peninsula graphite project mineral resource estimate now stands at 35.2 million tonnes at 6.0% total graphitic carbon. Meanwhile, iTech has obtained exceptional recoveries of around 93% using an industry standard flotation circuit on a bulk concentrate sample of 3.4kg graphite from its Lacroma graphite project. The next step will be assessing the bulk sample with spheroidization and purification test work aimed at producing a purified spherical graphite product that meets industry standards for battery anode material in lithium-ion batteries. iTech is now processing to the next phase of developing this project aimed at helping the world meet the graphite shortages that many analysts are predicting over the next decade. According to Whatech, the global graphite market reached $35.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $58 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2024-2031. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/itech-minerals-high-purity-graphite-concentrate-production-lacroma/https://smallcaps.com.au/itech-minerals-resource-upgrade-eyre-peninsula-graphite/ For more information on iTech Minerals:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-itm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitre Mining (ASX: MMC) chief executive officer Tim Laneyrie joins Small Caps to discuss the continued success the company is achieving at its exciting Cerro Bayo silver-gold project in southern Chile. With around $10.3 million in the bank, Mitre is stepping up its exploration activity at Cerro Bay with the aim of lifting the project's current 50 million ounces of silver equivalent mineral resource to 100 million ounces of silver equivalent. That aim was recently boosted when Mitre obtained rock chip assays of up to 10,466 grams per tonne silver equivalent. That find confirmed the discovery of another potential swarm of silver-gold veins at Cerro Bayo. It also highlighted the upside at Cerro Bayo where Mitre is putting together an exceptional pipeline of drill targets. The company is fast-tracking its testing of those new targets with a second drill rig being transported to site. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/mitre-mining-price-target-canaccord-cerro-bayo-acquisition/https://smallcaps.com.au/mitre-mining-identifies-new-silver-gold-veins-cerro-bayo-chile/ For more information on Mitre Mining:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-mmc/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peppermint Innovation (ASX: PIL) managing director and chief executive officer Chris Kain joins Small Caps to discuss the company's developments in a number of areas and the huge potential of its Philippines target market. A major focus currently is the company's 5-year agreement to deliver, service, and maintain a white-label mobile app platform for the large Mass-Specs Cooperative Development Centre. The company is working with MASS- SPECC to deploy the app to more than 340 cooperatives with approximately 3.4 million members. The collaboration will back MASS-SPECC's Vision of leveraging Peppermint's proven EMI licenced bizmoto mobile app platform in the huge Philippines market. With a population of 110 million people, a vast majority of which are in their mid-20s, the Philippines has strong digital presence with 118% mobile penetration. However, 90% of Filipinos do not have a credit score and 70% of the population is unbanked. Peppermint believes it's e-wallet money services, non-bank lending solutions and digital payment services via an established technology platform is the answer to providing Filipinos with an easy to use and easy to access digital finance solution - opening up new opportunities for the local population and Peppermint. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/peppermint-innovation-accelerate-ai-expansion-after-stellar-results/ For more information on Peppermint Innovation:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-pil/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resouro Strategic Metals (ASX: RAU) chief executive officer Christopher Eager joins Small Caps to discuss the company's upcoming listing on the Australian Securities Exchange. Resouro is a Canadian mineral explorer concentrating its efforts on discovering and developing critical mineral resources in Brazil. The company's primary focus is on its Tiros project in Minas Gerais, which is rich in rare earth elements and titanium, and two gold projects—Novo Mundo and Santa Angela—both situated in the state of Mato Grosso. The company raised $8m at $0.50 per share and is set to list on the ASX on Friday the 14th of June 2024. Resouro also listed on the TSX-V under ticker 'RSM' in April 2022 and will remain dual-listed once trading commences on the ASX. The company also has its securities traded on the OTC market in the US and FRA market in Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RareX (ASX: REE) chief executive officer James Durrant joins Small Caps to discuss the company's plan to significantly increase its niobium exposure with the acquisition of a district-scale project in Western Australia. Already the holder of significant niobium and rare earths resources at its Cummins Range project in northern WA, RareX has now added six highly prospective tenements at the new Khaleesi project. Khaleesi is located along strike from the rich Ponton Dyke, which has returned some of Australia's best rare earth intersections. RareX is already preparing to fast-track an exploration program which will target areas of elevated niobium within the project area. Niobium is a critical metal that is considered rare and difficult to find. It is attracting growing interest around the world as new uses for its many unique capabilities are uncovered. The global niobium market size was valued at $3.5 billion in 2022 and is tipped to reach $4.3 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 3.78% during 2024-2030. Niobium has been listed as a critical metal in many jurisdictions due to it being an essential component in many high-strength corrosion-resistant low-alloy (HSLA) steels and superalloys and because of its high supply risk; a single country, Brazil, is responsible for over 90% of global niobium production. New technology uses for the metal are expected to drive market growth in coming years. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/rarex-secures-acquisition-historic-district-scale-khaleesi-niobium-project/ For more information on RareX:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-ree/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Copper Search (ASX: CUS) chief executive officer Duncan Chessell joins Small Caps to discuss the company's upcoming drill program which will test to prime prospects at the Peake project. Using a significant library of data and in-depth studies, Copper Search will focus on the large-scale Paradise Dam and Douglas Creek copper prospects which have been prioritised from an initial 40 geophysical anomalies. Paradise Dam is estimated to have 3km of strike and was identified from structural analysis and an induced polarisation (IP) geophysics survey completed in January 2024. The Douglas Creek prospect is a large-scale shallow classic IOCG- style coincident “magnetics and gravity” anomaly only recently cleared for drilling after consultation with the traditional owners over the last two years. While copper prices have slid back from record highs in recent days as traders look to grab an early profit, analysts are forecasting they may have to hit as high as A$22,500 (US$15,000) per tonne due to supply constraints. Along with its IOCG exploration activities, Copper Search is undertaking an early-stage geochemical sampling program to assess the gold potential on its Mt Denison claim. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/copper-search-timely-drill-program-soaring-copper-prices/ For more information on Copper Search:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-cus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latrobe Magnesium (ASX: LMG) chief executive officer David Paterson joins Small Caps to discuss the company's success in producing a world first batch of magnesium oxide from fly ash, a waste resource from local brown coal power generation in Victoria. The recent successful commissioning of the first phase of its 1000-tonnes per annum Stage 1 demonstration plant in Victoria and the production of the magnesium oxide has demonstrated Latrobe's unique technology, while bringing in a capital via the sale of the environmentally friendly product. The early-stage magnesium oxide production is being sold under an agreement to WA-based specialist company Rainstorm Dust Control. After achieving this initial success, Latrobe is now focused on undertaking a bankable feasibility study and financing discussions in relation to a 10,000-tonnes per annum Stage 2 commercial plant. Latrobe's hydromet technology extracts magnesium from brown coal fly ash and ferro-nickel slag tailings and converts the unwanted waste resource into saleable products. The company is able to produce magnesium while emitting 60% less CO2 than the industry average. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/latrobe-magnesium-produces-worlds-first-batch-magnesium-oxide-fly-ash/ For more information on Latrobe Magnesium:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-lmg/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sun Silver (ASX: SS1) executive director Gerard O'Donovan joins Small Caps to discuss the company's listing on the ASX today after completing a record breaking, $13 million initial public offering (IPO). Backed by a highly regarded board and management team and a world-class silver asset, Sun Silver smashed the record for the fastest IPO raising on the Automic Investor Portal, hitting its capital raising target almost a month ahead of schedule. That saw the company gain its ASX listing significantly in advance of expectations and with a very healthy market cap of $25 million. Those funds will now be directed towards the commercialisation of the rich Maverick Springs project in the well-known US mining jurisdiction of Nevada. Sun Silver is looking to take advantage of Maverick Spring's large, high-grade JORC compliant mineral resource of 292 million ounces of silver equivalent at 72.4 grams per tonne silver and a very strong silver market that is being boosted by the precious metal's growing use in the renewable energy sector. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/sun-silver-fast-tracked-ipo-asx-launch-sector-interest/https://smallcaps.com.au/sun-silver-targets-early-asx-listing-strong-response-ipo/ For more information on Sun Silver:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-ss1/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QMines (ASX: QML) chairman Andrew Sparke joins Small Caps to discuss the company's receipt of positive news from a pre-feasibility study (PFS) of its proposed development of the Mt Chalmers copper and gold mine in Queensland. The Mt Chalmers study demonstrated that the project is a technically and financially robust and supports a stand-alone 1 million tonnes per annum process plan. A significant milestone for QMines, the PFS result demonstrates Mt Chalmers is a project with scale and potential for development. The study also confirmed significant growth options within the Sulphide City, Scorpion and Woods Shaft deposits not currently in the mine plan. Importantly, studies confirmed Mt Chalmers can be commercialised using industry standard treatment processes and techniques, providing low-cost development options at a time when gold and copper prices are surging. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/qmines-study-viable-future-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-deposit/ For more information on QMines:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-qml/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Graphite (ASX: IG6) managing director and chief executive officer Andrew Worland joins Small Caps to discuss the recent receipt of a $6.5 million grant from the Western Australian government. The new grant takes the company's total funding from the State's Collie Just Transition Program to $8.5 million. As well as the WA government support, International Graphite received $4.7 million in Federal funding as part of the Critical Minerals Development Program to support its mine-to-market graphite supply chain plans in WA. The latest show of government support for the innovative battery materials developer will help advance the company's plans for a 4,000 tonnes per annum commercial-scale graphite micronising operation, at Collie, south of Perth. The award is just the latest development this year in International Graphite's mine-to-market battery anode plans processing of graphite concentrate feed at Collie from its Springdale Graphite Project in WA's south-east. Earlier this year International Graphite received $1.3 million from the Australian Research and Development Tax Incentive Scheme for the 2023 financial year and raised $3 million in a placement, while the company will wrap up a $1 million SPP in the near future. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/international-graphite-capital-raising-advance-springdale-graphite-project/https://smallcaps.com.au/international-graphite-secures-wa-funding-first-downstream-processing-plant/ For more information on International Graphite:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-ig6/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RocketBoots (ASX: ROC) chief executive officer Joel Rappolt joins Small Caps to discuss how the company's cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies are reshaping profitability and customer service in the retail and banking sectors RocketBoots leverages AI to optimise workforce planning and prevent loss, dramatically improving customer experiences and net promoter scores. Joel shares insights into RocketBoots' journey from their successful IPO to deploying transformative AI technologies in markets across the UK, EU and USA. For more information on RocketBoots:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-roc/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gerald Celente, founder of the Trends Research Institute and Trends Journal magazine, joins Small Caps to discuss the current events that are forming future trends. With a 40-year track record of identifying, tracking and forecasting trends, Gerald is renowned as the world's #1 trend forecaster. Topics discussed include: WW3, gold and silver, the office building bust and banks, the levels of debt, AI and much more..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anatara Lifesciences (ASX: ANR) executive chair Dr David Brookes joins Small Caps to discuss the progress of the company's trial of a potential treatment for the aptly named irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The company recently received the go-ahead to enrol patients for the second stage of its pivotal GaRP-IBS trial, which is to be conducted at 5 sites in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Anatara has received highly encouraging findings from Stage 1 of the GaRP-IBS clinical trial and Stage 2 of the trial will progress these promising developments to further efficacy claims . Under the trial guidelines, participants will be randomly placed into two groups to take either the optimum dose of the GaRP product selected from Stage 1 or the placebo. It is expected that each patient will take approximately three months to complete the trial, which involves a wash-out period and then 8 weeks on the product or placebo. While IBS is a fairly common issue, with an estimated 5% to 10% of the world's population currently be suffering from the syndrome, many of those people may well be unaware of what the issue is. April is annual IBS Awareness Month with the aim this year to help destigmatise the different types of syndrome people may be suffering. Approximately 1 in 5 Australians experience the unpleasant symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at some time. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/anatara-lifesciences-garp-therapy-trial-extension-treat-irritable-bowel-syndrome/https://smallcaps.com.au/ibs-awareness-month-anatara-lifesciences-trial-offers-hope-millions/ For more information on Anatara Lifesciences:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-anr/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Dawes, executive chairman at Martin Place Securities, join Small Caps to share his views on the recent rise in gold and silver prices. Other topics discussed include various commodities such as copper, iron ore and uranium.Discussion on currencies such as the US dollar, Japanese yen and Australian dollar.And some ASX stocks. To find out about investment opportunities in IPOs and placements visit Cap Raise:https://capraise.com/ ----------------------- Small Caps is Australia's #1 site for market news & information on ASX listed small cap companies. ----------------------- WEBSITEhttps://smallcaps.com.au/ PODCASThttps://smallcaps.com.au/podcast/ SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmallCapsASXTwitter: https://twitter.com/SmallCapsASXLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/small-caps/ NEWSLETTERhttps://smallcaps.com.au/subscribe/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) chief executive officer Alex Hanly joins Small Caps to discuss the company's progress with its plans to support the North American supply chain. With a strategy focused on Canada's lithium riches and preferred lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, Lithium Universe is helping to address the gap in lithium conversion capacity in North America. The company has pulled together a “dream team” of lithium specialists to drive its multi-faceted strategy in what is one of the most active battery metal markets in the world. A major surge in battery manufacturing is anticipated in North America, with more than 20 major manufacturers planning to deploy an estimated 1,000GW of battery capacity. At the same time Canada has been rated as the number one jurisdiction in BloombergNEF's Global Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Ranking. A key component of Lithium Universe's mine-to-battery-grade lithium carbonate strategy is its advancing Québec Lithium Processing Hub (QLPH). Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/lithium-universe-pivotal-role-closing-north-americas-conversion-gap/https://smallcaps.com.au/lithium-universe-selects-becancour-port-spodumene-imports-quebec-refinery/https://smallcaps.com.au/lithium-universe-secures-prime-industrial-property-quebec-hub/ For more information on Lithium Universe:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-lu7/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Akora Resources (ASX: AKO) managing director Paul Bibby joins Small Caps to discuss the company's significant progress at its iron ore operations in Madagascar. The company is developing the high-grade Bekisopa iron ore mine to serve the steel industry's accelerating decarbonisation. Akora has developed a two-stage process for bringing Bekisopa iron to market, with stage 1 set to produce 62% plus iron direct shipping ore (DSO) and stage 2 producing premium-priced +68% iron concentrate. The company has already identified high-grade direct ship iron ore at surface over an expansive area at Bekisopa and continues to add to that with exploration success. The company is also investigating the Satrokala iron ore project in Madagascar which offers considerable upside. Recent activities have identified a continuous 10km long magnetic strike feature at Satrokala. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/akora-resources-magnetic-anomaly-satrokala-iron-ore-project/ For more information on Akora Resources:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-ako/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Locksley Resources (ASX: LKY) president of US operations Matt Hartmann joins Small Caps to discuss the company's highly prospective Mojave rare earth element project in California. Recently appointed to the role, Mr Hartmann has over 20 years of global mineral exploration and project development experience to the new role helping Locksley drive future exploration activity at Mojave. The Mojave project is in the right neighbourhood being located just 1.4km of the world-class Mountain Pass project, the only producing rare earth mine in the USA. Locksley has already confirmed Mojave's potential with exploration in 2023 in the North Block area of the project returning highly anomalous total rare-earth oxide results. It also identified six catchment areas in the North Block area as being prospective for ongoing rare earth element exploration. The company's upcoming exploration activities come at a time when global interest in rare earth elements is accelerating, with the US in particular making them a major critical mineral focus. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/locksley-resources-encouraged-promising-mojave-ree-sample-results/https://smallcaps.com.au/locksley-resources-intensifies-rare-earth-search-california-mojave-region/https://smallcaps.com.au/locksley-resources-strengthens-us-team-executive-appointed-mojave-ree/ For more information on Locksley Resources:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-lky/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Graphite (ASX: IG6) managing director and chief executive officer Andrew Worland joins Small Caps to discuss the recent breakthroughs in the company's projects and forecasts of strong market growth for the key battery metal, graphite. The company has shored up its balance sheet by reaching an agreement with its major shareholder Comet Resources and received a $1.3 million payment from the Australian Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive Scheme for the 2023 financial year. The R&D refund provides International Graphite with additional working capital to support the execution of its strategy to develop an Australian battery anode material. In mid-February, International Graphite successfully wet-commissioned its new graphite micronising plant in Collie, WA. The 200 tonnes per annum qualification-scale microniser is the largest in Australia and a milestone in the development of a domestic graphite industry. All these milestone comes at a time when the macro foundations for battery metal industry are strong with EV sales in the US hitting a record last year, while graphite prices are expected to spike after China recently made significant policy changes restricting the export of graphite. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/international-graphite-strong-purification-electrochemical-results-springdale-concentrate/https://smallcaps.com.au/international-graphite-tightens-up-balance-sheet-comet-resources-agreement/https://smallcaps.com.au/international-graphite-commissions-pioneering-microniser-plant-collie-wa/ For more information on International Graphite:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-ig6/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aurum Resources (ASX: AUE) non-executive director Mark Strizek joins Small Caps to discuss the company's early drilling success at the Boundiali gold project in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa. Aurum wrapped up the acquisition of Boundiali's former owner and Côte d'Ivoire mining specialist PlusOr Global in mid-December. Included in that acquisition was two drilling rigs and a considerable amount of support equipment . Aurum has been utilising the rigs with great success, hitting a number of shallow, high-grade gold intersections in its ongoing diamond drilling program. The company has now purchased a third diamond drill rig to add to its fleet, which will increase drilling capacity from 2,600m per month to ~4,000m per month from late April 2024. Aurum has a strong cash balance of $3.9 million as of 29 February 2024, with a further $3.3 million expected following shareholder approval from the recent $7 million capital raising, allowing Aurum to accelerate Boundiali resource definition in 2024. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/aurum-resources-makes-bonanza-gold-hit-drilling-boundiali-project/https://smallcaps.com.au/aurum-resources-expands-exploration-high-grade-gold-finds-boundiali/https://smallcaps.com.au/aurum-resources-maiden-resource-boundiali-third-diamond-drill-rig-purchase/ For more information on Aurum Resources:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-aue/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peppermint Innovation (ASX: PIL) managing director and chief executive officer Chris Kain joins Small Caps to discuss the growing success of the company's strategic decision to build up its artificial intelligence and customer experience (CX) operations in late 2023. The company has recently landed a number of global AI and CX contracts since reaching an agreement in December to add on XPON Technologies' established and proven ‘application modernisation' expertise via the acquisition of two of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Xpon Digital and Holoscribe Australia. XPON Digital, renamed Peppermint Intelligence (PINT) has secured several key contracts with world-renowned organisations including a 9-year extension of an agreement with Amnesty International. PINT will continue to has expand CX-powered software offering to the human rights specialists' global campaigns. PINT is now developing a ground-breaking AI-driven platform for a client that is aimed at matching and monetising people's skills and experiences with those needing help. The platform fully automates the end-to-end journey and experience using engagement with AI. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/peppermint-innovation-ai-cx-rapid-growth-new-partnerships/https://smallcaps.com.au/peppermint-innovation-raise-ai-powered-expansion For more information on Peppermint Innovation:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-pilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barton Gold (ASX: BGD) (OTCQB: BGDFF) managing director Alexander Scanlon joins Small Caps to discuss the latest mineral resource estimate upgrade at its Tunkillia project in South Australia. The company recently unveiled its third Tunkillia JORC mineral resource estimate (MRE) in 12 months, with an aggressive drilling campaign lifting the project to 1.5 million ounces. A key component to the increase was the inclusion of a new 115,216 ounce gold resource identified at Area 51. Barton only announced the discovery of the approximately 500m long gold zone at Area 51 in September 2022. Located to the northwest of the main 223 Deposit at Tunkillia, the Area 51 MRE has been identified through a 72 drill holes, including 6,058m of reverse circulation and 2,605.4m diamond drilling completed by Barton. The Area 51 deposit is a satellite deposit approximately 4 km north of the Tunkillia Project, which in turn is located 530 km north-west of Adelaide in South Australia's Gawler Craton. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/barton-gold-tunkillia-resource-estimate-surges/ For more information on Barton Gold:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-bgd/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chariot Corporation (ASX: CC9) managing director Shanthar Pathmanathan joins Small Caps to discuss developments at the company's Black Mountain lithium project located in Wyoming, United States. The newly listed Chariot recently expanded the footprint of Black Mountain by 206% with the application for 218 contiguous claims taking the entire project to 352 claims covering 2,686 hectares of tenure. The acquisition of the new claims comes after Chariot raced off to a fast exploration start at Black Mountain. Chariot is off to a strong start at the project with the receipt of promising results from its maiden drilling program at project. The early results from the first 3 holes in its maiden program have also identified the potential for a range of base metals including copper, zinc and lead. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/chariot-black-mountain-project-significant-lithium-base-metals-potential/https://smallcaps.com.au/chariot-corporation-resume-next-phase-black-mountain-lithium-hunt For more information on Chariot Corporation:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-cc9/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VHM Limited (ASX: VHM) chief executive officer and executive director Ron Douglas joins Small Caps to discuss the company's continuing run of success as it progresses the high-class Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project in Victoria. The company's is progressing its plans to be a near-term producer with the completion of a number of project-critical milestones required to advance the Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project (Goschen) into Construction, including the assembly of a board of directors with major mine construction experience, and the placement of the Goschen Environment Effects Statement on public exhibition. In its recent string of highlights in Goschen's development trajectory, VHM has successfully wrapped up negotiations for its first binding offtake agreement for Goschen Phase 1 products and secured 100% of the land required for the operational footprint of the Goschen Project. As the company continues its focus on taking Goschen into production, VHM has added to its company's total ore reserves and mineral resource and maintained its contiguous tenement holdings in the in North West Victoria into 2028, during the half-year ending 31 December 2023. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/vhm-accelerates-transition-explorer-developer-progress-goschen/https://smallcaps.com.au/vhm-strikes-milestone-offtake-deal-shenghe-goschen-prospects/ For more information on VHM:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-vhm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PharmAust (ASX: PAA) chief executive officer Michael Thurn joins Small Caps to discuss the company's ongoing success with its investigation into its lead treatment candidate monepantel (MPL). PharmAust is focused on repurposing MPL for the treatment of human neurodegenerative disorders such as motor neurone disease (MND) / amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). New top-line Phase 1 MEND study results have found that PharmAust has taken a significant step towards helping people diagnosed with this rare and incurable disease. Notably, new tests have found that MPL displays a superior safety, tolerability to the leading FDA approved drug Relyvrio. Preliminary efficacy data also found a 58% reduction in the rate of disease progression for high dose Cohort 2 patients using the FDA primary efficacy endpoint. The result has demonstrated the potential to provide meaningful clinical benefit to people living with MND/ALS. PharmAust also recently created a “dream team” of scientists including internationally renowned experts in MND/ALS drug discovery and clinical development who will provide PharmAust with strategic guidance in the development of MPL Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/pharmaust-monepantel-study-shows-slowdown-mnd-progression/https://smallcaps.com.au/pharmaust-world-class-scientific-advisory-board-fight-against-neurodegenerative-diseases/https://smallcaps.com.au/pharmaust-monepantel-study-mnd-als-treatment-fast-track-fda-meeting/https://smallcaps.com.au/pharmaust-begins-extended-study-mnd-treatment-successful-trial/ For more information on PharmAust:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-paa/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aurumin (ASX: AUN) managing director Brad Valiukas joins Small Caps to discuss the company's recent strategic moves focussed on building a mining company around its flagship Sandstone gold project in Western Australia. With a history of production, Sandstone's current resource of 946,000 ounces of gold provides an ideal opportunity to take advantage of high gold prices. Aurumin has identified a number of shallow, nearby targets to follow up as part of its plans to grow the known resource with an initial focus on compiling critical mass for early production. Looking to take advantage of the significant legacy infrastructure and permitting in place, the future strategy is to grow an open pit inventory in the short term, allowing for a fast-track production start-up. The already identified open pit resources include 307,000 ounces at Central Sandstone and 65,000 ounces at Johnson Range. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/aurumin-sets-stage-strong-2024-western-australian-gold-ventures/https://smallcaps.com.au/aurumin-builds-sandstone-footprint-new-high-grade-gold-tenement/ For more information on Aurumin:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-aun/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NickelX (ASX: NKL) managing director Matt Gauci joins Small Caps to discuss the company's early success with its foray into Canada's rich uranium mining sector. The company recently announced it had identified significant uranium mineralisation at its new Elliot Lake project in Ontario. NickelX's exploration team has identified three priority target areas with a first pass geological review. Two of the areas have been historically proven to contain mineralisation over a combined 35 km strike of prospective tenure. NickelX staked areas covering 4 highly prospective uranium targets at Elliot Lake in mid-February. The new project lies in the Elliot Lake Uranium district which historically produced around 360 million pounds of uranium from 13 underground mines. Back in WA, NickelX recently commenced an RC drilling program at the Dalwallinu nickel project. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/nickelx-targets-uranium-riches-canada-historic-elliot-lake-district/ For more information on NickelX:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-nkl/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier1 Lithium (ASX: PLC) chief operating officer Richard Taylor joins Small Caps to discuss the commencement of the company's drilling campaign at the Abbotts North Project in Western Australia. The company is following up on a machine learning generated target at Abbotts North Project, where a 2,000m RC program has been designed to test the depth and extent of the mineralised pegmatite field. At the Buttamiah prospect several parallel lithium bearing pegmatites have been mapped and sampled. The drilling campaign will help provide Premier1 with a deeper understanding of Abbotts North, where it has an option to acquire 100% of the project from a private vendor. The innovative explorer is at the forefront with the use of the latest AI and machine learning technology to help it identify and secure a portfolio of rights in a premier hard rock lithium jurisdiction. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/premier1-lithium-commences-drilling-lithium-pegmatite-targets-abbotts-north/ For more information on Premier1 Lithium:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-plc/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RareX (ASX: REE) chief executive officer James Durrant joins Small Caps to discuss plans to potentially fast-track the development of its Cummins Range rare earth element project in Western Australia. The company is focused on off-take opportunities at Australia's largest undeveloped rare earths project. RareX is now preparing for the submission of project approvals and securing offtake agreements in the lead up to the conclusion of a pre-feasibility study. It is also preparing to test near-mine anomalies with the potential to add material value to the project. Elsewhere, RareX has allocated business development capacity to Canada where it has identified advanced rare earth deposits as being attractive complementary acquisition opportunities. RareX remains bullish on the longer-term outlook for rare earths, which are expected to see over 6% compound annual growth rates year-on-year for the foreseeable future. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/rarex-advances-cummins-range-explores-new-global-rare-earths-opportunities/https://smallcaps.com.au/rarex-advances-rare-earth-deposit-wa-cummins-range/ For more information on RareX:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-ree/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tambourah Metals (ASX: TMB) chairperson Rita Brooks joins Small Caps to discuss the company's recent drilling success at a number of historic gold projects in WA and the continuing potential of its lithium prospects. Tambourah recently completed 17 RC drill holes for 2,684m at the historic Tambourah King and World's Fair gold prospects within its Pilbara projects.The company successfully returned to the site of a historic gold rush with the first ever RC drilling campaign at World's Fair and subsequently received exciting initial assay results from the program. Drilling at Tambourah King and World's Fair was designed to test the grade and continuity of mineralisation in accordance with previous drilling interpretations and intersected mineralisation within two parallel gold lodes approximately 8m apart. On the critical minerals side, Tambourah recently obtained rock chip samples up to 3,660 parts per million lithium, 4,251 parts per million tin and 129 parts per million tantalum at the Shaw River project. In late January, the company obtained promising first-pass rock samples at the Haystack Well project of up to 7,910 parts per million lithium with associated elevated caesium and tantalum from pegmatite, pegmatite reaction zones and pegmatite float. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/tambourah-metals-lithium-exploration-stellar-results-wa-shaw-river/https://smallcaps.com.au/tambourah-metals-promising-lithium-anomalies-initial-sampling-haystack-well/ For more information on Tambourah Metals:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-tmb/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barton Gold (ASX: BGD) managing director Alexander Scanlon joins Small Caps to discuss the recent drilling successes at the historic Tunkillia gold project in South Australia. The company obtained consistent high-grade gold hits, including the sighting of visible gold, in two areas where it is looking to add to the current 1.38 million ounce JORC resource. Earlier this month Barton obtained promising drilling results for the Area 51 gold zone, located around 4km northwest of the main 223 deposit area. New work at Area 51, the fifth new gold zone Barton had confirmed within this radius during the past 2 years, has extended mineralisation to over 700m, with a significant ‘core zone' identified. At Area 191 Barton is unveiling an emerging high-grade resource target with the highest-grade assays yet obtained at Tunkillia. Notably the potential high-grade system is located just to the northeast of the current JORC resource. Previously drilled by Barton in August 2021, the Area 191 gold zone currently extends around 250m to 300m in width and approximately 650m in strike length. Barton is now undertaking an infill drilling campaign at Area 191 to further validate the results from previous campaigns. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/barton-gold-tunkillia-resource-upgrade-exceptional-drilling-area-191/https://smallcaps.com.au/barton-gold-high-grade-area-51-expanding-tunkillia-project-potential/ For more information on Barton Gold:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-bgd/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) chief executive officer Alex Hanly joins Small Caps to discuss the company's decision to commence metallurgical testing on sources of spodumene from around the globe. The company's strategic move is in response to what it describes is a “lithium conversion capacity gap” in the North American market. It is already bringing in samples from Australia and South America, featuring various lithium grades as part of its metallurgical laboratory processing in the company's contracted laboratory. Lithium Universe proposes to utilise a spodumene testing process flow sheet developed for the company's Québec Lithium Processing Hub (QLPH) refinery. The help oversee the operation, the company has brought in the internationally regarded lithium expert Dr Jingyuan Liu. The plan is that he will utilise a testing protocol which matches the lithium carbonate process established for the company's proposed Québec lithium carbonate refinery. Lithium Universe views the current short-term dip in lithium prices as an advantageous window for finalising feasibility studies before the onset of the next cycle. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/lithium-universe-north-american-market-gap-global-spodumene-testing/https://smallcaps.com.au/lithium-universe-quebec-carbonate-refinery-site-port-access-considerations/ For more information on Lithium Universe:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-lu7/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) managing director Matt Szwedzicki joins Small Caps to discuss the company's plans for its promising Salazar rare earth element (REE) project in Western Australia. After a highly active year of exploration and acquisitions, West Cobar is preparing to undertake drilling and metallurgy studies to further confirm the potential of Salazar. A 2023 review of the asset produced an updated exploration of 800 to 1250 million tonnes at 1050 to 1350 parts per million total rare earth oxides (TREO) and 101 to 154 million tonnes at 4.6 to 5.4% TiO2. A key component of its 2024 exploration campaign is a large upcoming aircore drill program which has been designed to consolidate that exploration target estimate. The drilling results will also be considered in a future update of the JORC mineral resource estimates (MREs) at Newmont and O'Connor. The current estimate for the two deposits including a total rare earths mineral resource of 190 million tonnes of 1172 parts per million TREO, an inferred titanium mineral resource of 29 million tonnes of 5.0% TiO2 and an inferred alumina mineral resource of 4 million tonnes at 29.6%, with the potential for high purity alumina feedstock. The flagship Salazar project is situated in the Esperance district, approximately 120km north-east of the port and all tenements are located on non-agricultural undeveloped state land. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/west-cobar-metals-high-grade-ilmenite-potential-salazar-ree-project/https://smallcaps.com.au/west-cobar-metals-prepares-major-drilling-program-salazar-ree-project/https://smallcaps.com.au/west-cobar-metals-upgrades-exploration-targets-salazar-ree-project/ For more information on West Cobar Metals:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-wc1/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Open Agriculture's (ASX: WOA) chief financial officer Matthew Skinner joins Small Caps to discuss the company's expansion plans. The regenerative food and agriculture company recently signed a new distribution deal with Japanese trading house Nissei Kyoeki which will take Buntine Protein product into Asia. Wide Open and Nissei have initially agreed to collaborate to develop the market for lupin-based proteins in Japan, with the Australian firm initially supplying its Japanese partner with Buntine Protein samples from its Kewdale facility in WA for evaluation by Japanese customers. The Nissei deal follows on from a string of agreements and activities which Wide Open reached in 2023 that have provided the company with a strong foothold in Europe. Wide Open has also recently secured exclusive sales partners in a number major markets including the US, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The company is bringing a differentiation strategy to commodity proteins which normally require the inclusion of other ingredients to achieve the taste, texture, gelation, and solubility requirements for recipe development, while the company's technology is overcoming those issues. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/wide-open-agriculture-continues-global-expansion-strong-start-2024/https://smallcaps.com.au/wide-open-agriculture-japanese-market-nissei-kyoeki-collaboration/https://smallcaps.com.au/wide-open-agriculture-global-expansion-2024-lupin-protein-innovation/ For more information on Wide Open Agriculture:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-woa/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surefire Resources (ASX: SRN) managing director Paul Burton joins Small Caps to discuss the company's ground-breaking achievement in successfully extracting vanadium directly from magnetite concentrate from its 100% owned Victory Bore project in Western Australia. The test work process achieved a significant 91% extraction result on the vanadium ore after a 96-hour leach directly from magnetite concentrate using Surefire's pre-leach treatment intellectual property. The company also obtained a bonus extraction rate of 88% titanium from the Victory Bore ore. The company is targeting the emerging vanadium battery sector in Australasia with a clean high purity vanadium electrolyte. As part of that plan, Surefire recently executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian company Ajlan & Bros. Mining and Metals. The signing of the MOU with Ajlan is part of the company's business development strategy to have a Saudi partner to jointly progress a feasible development pathway for the project, and to take advantage of the incentives available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for resource projects.  Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/surefire-resources-breakthrough-vanadium-extraction-victory-bore-project/https://smallcaps.com.au/saudi-arabia-accelerates-diversification-lithium-gold-sectors For more information on Surefire Resources:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-srn/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frontier Digital Ventures (ASX: FDV) founder and chief executive officer Shaun Di Gregorio joins Small Caps to discuss how the company's Latin American business is helping to power its operations as it enters what looks to be another strong year of expansion. The performance of the Latin American operations was a standout when the leading online marketplace business recently reported its fourth consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flows. The total FDV group reported operating revenue of $21.7 million in 4Q 2023 included a record $14.4 million from its 360 LATAM business. The December quarter result also highlighted the consistent execution of the company's strategy and the strength of its online marketplaces model. Over the past year, FDV has undertaken significant work in the areas of cost base optimisation, operational and product enhancements, and rebranding of the regions, designed to strengthen the businesses and enhance the long-term equity value of each region. This has positioned the company for a new phase focused on growing earnings and cash flows, underpinned by sustainable long-term revenue growth. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/frontier-digital-ventures-fourth-consecutive-cash-flow-positive-quarter/ For more information on Frontier Digital Ventures:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-fdv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Graphite (ASX: IG6) chief executive officer and managing director Andrew Worland joins Small Caps to discuss the companies complimentary Springdale graphite mining project at Hopetoun and battery processing facility at Collie. The company is making strong progress at both projects which are been developed to fulfil growing demand in the global battery metal and electric vehicle markets. The Springdale project was named Australian Resource Discovery of the year in 2023 following a 240% increase in the mineral resource estimate (MRE) announced in September. The MRE saw the total Springdale mineral resource estimate grows from 15.3 million tonnes at 6.0% Total Graphitic Carbon (TGC) to 49.3 million tonnes at 6.5% TGC, making it one of the largest graphite deposits. At Collie, 200km south of Perth, International Graphite recently installed a new graphite micronising plant which will used for testwork on graphite concentrates prepared from drill core from Springdale. This will assist in qualification of the Springdale graphite material. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/international-graphite-new-course-groundbreaking-minerals-wa-project/https://smallcaps.com.au/international-graphite-eyes-progress-dual-development-programs-western-australia/ For more information on International Graphite:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-ig6/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imugene (ASX: IMU) chief executive officer and managing director Leslie Chong joins Small Caps to discuss the progress of the company's phase 1 MAST trial of its novel cancer-killing virus CF33-hNIS – known as VAXINIA. The oncolytic virus in VAXINIA has been shown to shrink colon, lung, breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancer tumours in preclinical laboratory and animal models. After obtaining promising early results from trials, Imugene is now increasing its dosage rates for a trial which is combing VAXINIA with pembrolizumab. Imugene recently reported that 38 patients had been dosed with VAXINIA during the continuing dose escalation phase. Overall, the study aims to recruit up to 100 patients across approximately 10 trial sites in the United States and Australia. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/imugene-novel-cancer-treatment-enters-new-phase-mast-trial/https://smallcaps.com.au/imugene-positive-outcomes-novel-virus-trial-advanced-cancers/ For more information on Imugene:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-imu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitre Mining (ASX: MMC) executive director Ray Shorrocks joins Small Caps to discuss the company's recent acquisition of the large Cerro Bayo silver-gold project in Chile. Supported by a successful capital raising, Mitre is looking to build on Cerro Bayo's existing JORC inferred resource of 3.82 million tonnes at 206 grams per tonne for 24.7 million ounces silver equivalent. Mitre's immediate focus is a program of rapid resource growth at a project which was in production for over 15 years. Closer to home Mitre has identified lithium and rare earth opportunities at its 100%-owned Hillside project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. Mitre is planning to undertake detailed geology field mapping, rock chipping and extension soil sampling with a program to commence immediately in early Q1 2024. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/mitre-mining-lithium-rare-earths-finds-maiden-soil-program-hillside/https://smallcaps.com.au/mitre-mining-acquires-transformational-chilean-silver-gold-project/ For more information on Mitre Mining:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-mmc/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CGN Resources (ASX: CGR) managing director Stan Wholley joins Small Caps to discuss the company's up-coming exploration activities in the "hot" West Arunta multi-element play in West Australia. CGN is preparing for an extensive 2024 exploration program at its flagship Webb project which is surrounded by significant activity at projects operated by companies such as WA1 Resources, the Rio Tinto Group, Encounter Resources and IGO. The company has recently wrapped up maiden drilling at the project's Tantor target, with results from core sampling studies to help define exploration targets in 2024. The 2024 program will include ground gravity and IP surveys at the Tantor, Surus, Snorky, and Horton targets, along with an EM survey at Shep, and a combination of RC and diamond core drilling across the company's six principal targets. Contracts for ground geophysical surveys have been awarded, with the survey planned to commence in late February 2024, while the company expects to award geophysical and drilling programs contracts in the coming month. CGN Resources has already demonstrated the potential for diamondiferous kimberlites at Webb, with earlier work discovering the largest kimberlite field in Australia. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/cgn-resources-busy-2024-webb-project-first-drill-results/ https://smallcaps.com.au/cgn-resources-completes-maiden-hole-tantor-target/ For more information on CGN Resources:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-cgr/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Locksley Resources (ASX: LKY) exploration manager David Ward joins Small Caps to discuss the company's exploration activities at its prospective Mojave rare earth element project In California. The company has recently mobilised its exploration team to follow-up highly anomalous total rare earth oxide results previously identified at Mojave. A field program conducted in August identified multiple rare earth element targets within the North Block of the Mojave project, while a recent stream sediment sampling program at the North Block returned highly anomalous total rare-earth oxide results. Locksley is also following up with sampling at 6 catchment areas it identified in the North Block as prospective for ongoing rare earth element exploration. Notably, the North Block abuts the giant Mountain Pass project, the largest rare earth element mine in the US and largest producer of high-grade rare-earth materials in the western hemisphere. Mountain Pass is currently delivering approximately 15% of global rare earth supply. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/locksley-resources-continues-high-grade-rare-earths-mojave-project-north-block/https://smallcaps.com.au/locksley-resources-california-next-big-rare-earth-story/ For more information on Locksley Resources:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-lky/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barton Gold (ASX: BGD) managing director Alexander Scanlon joins Small Caps to discuss the company's recent exploration success at its historic Tunkillia and Tarcoola gold projects in South Australia. The company's exploration activities at Tunkillia have led to a significant 20% increase in the gold project JORC Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) to 1.38 million ounces. That followed a 15,200m drilling campaign which has added around 224,000 ounces of gold at the main 223 Deposit and the 223 North satellite gold zone for an estimated ‘all in' cost of around $16 per new ounce. The total Tunkillia mineral resources now stands at 1.38 million ounces of gold contained within an ore body of 46.3 million tonnes at 0.93 grams per tonne gold. This is the second time that Barton has grown the Tunkillia project's JORC resources during 2023. Barton has also identified significant upside at its Tarcoola project through a recently completed drilling program in the mine's open pit area. That program concluded the company's aggressive campaign of field operations for 2023, with 2024 drilling anticipated to start in March. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/barton-gold-adds-20-percent-tunkillia-project-three-new-zones/https://smallcaps.com.au/barton-gold-busy-new-drilling-campaign-tarcoola-perseverance-open-pit/https://smallcaps.com.au/tunkillia-poised-growth-barton-gold-wraps-up-drilling-program/ For more information on Barton Gold:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-bgd/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blackstone Minerals (ASX: BSX) managing director Scott Williamson joins Small Caps to discuss the strategy behind the company's move to acquire a major Canadian nickel mining opportunity. Under an option agreement with CaNickel Mining, Blackstone has agreed to make a cash payment of $1.3 million and to exercise an option to acquire 100% of the Wabowden project by making up to four staged payments. Not only will the Wabowden nickel project in Manitoba provide a significant new mining venture, it will also provide Blackstone with a potential supplier of nickel to its refinery in Vietnam. With a resource of 1.3 million tonnes of contained nickel, Wabowden, considered one of the most advanced nickel sulphide projects in North America, would substantially increase Blackstone's global mineral resource as well as potentially providing the feed required for the Ta Khoa refinery, removing the company's dependency on sourcing third-party feedstock. Wabowden also ticks all the boxes when it comes to Blackstone's “green” nickel ideals. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/blackstone-minerals-continues-global-expansion-canadian-nickel-acquisition/ For more information on Blackstone Minerals:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-bsx/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surefire Resources (ASX: SRN) managing director Paul Burton joins Small Caps to discuss the robust results reported in a pre-feasibility study for its Victory Bore vanadium project in Western Australia. Company representatives will travel to the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh next month to continue discussions for potential processing opportunities in that country. Surefire has already signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia (MISA) for vanadium and critical mineral processing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The Victory Bore study has confirmed a viable project producing approximately 1.25 million tonnes per annum of high-quality vanadium-titanium magnetite concentrate at the Victory Bore mine. The project will also produce up to six products from that concentrate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including 2,580 tonnes per annum of high purity vanadium and 5,760 tonnes per annum of ferrovanadium. The KSA has a significant steel sector with demand for vanadium products, including ferrovanadium and vanadium electrolyte for vanadium redox batteries. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/surefire-resources-new-saudi-offtake-discussions-robust-victory-bore-report/ For more information on Surefire Resources:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-srn/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Open Agriculture's (ASX: WOA) chief executive officer Jay Albany joins Small Caps to discuss the company's milestone agreement to distribute its unique product in Europe. Under a non-binding term-sheet agreement, Ingå Group will become the exclusive distributor of Wide Open Agriculture's portfolio of lupin-based proteins in Europe. Ingå is a subsidiary of leading Swedish family owned business Axel Johnson, which specialises in collaborating with partners in areas such as food, energy, health and industry. Wide Open is looking to leverage Ingå's expansive network and expertise to bring its Buntine Protein to new markets. Ingå has also agreed to invest $825,000 in Wide Open Agriculture Germany GmbH to support the company's capability expansion in Europe. Wide Open sees the proposed investment as a significant vote of confidence in the company and its strategy for continued growth across the plant-based sector. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/wide-open-agriculture-european-distribution-deal-lupin-based-proteins/https://smallcaps.com.au/wide-open-agriculture-raises-funds-worlds-largest-lupin-protein-producer/ For more information on Wide Open Agriculture:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-woa/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) managing director Duncan Craib joins Small Caps to discuss the company's significant developments at the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia. The company this week has passed another key milestone in the development of the project with start-up wells yielding production-grade uranium. That development confirmed Boss is on track to fill the Pregnant Leach Solution (PLS) processing ponds at Honeymoon by the end of this calendar year. The Honeymoon development goal is to fill the PLS pond in preparation for commissioning the IX circuit in January with the first drum of uranium on track to be produced as planned in Q1 2024. Importantly the supporting infrastructure is operating to design specifications, including the raw water system, the 25,000 ton gypsum repository, reagent handling systems and first fills of key reagents. All critical path items remain on track for delivery in line with the project schedule, with more than 279 procurement packages issued. The looming Honeymoon start-up comes at a time when the uranium price recently hitting a 15-year high and the debate to include nuclear in the Australian energy mix is becoming increasingly positive. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/boss-energy-captures-trace-uranium-start-up-wells-honeymoon-project/https://smallcaps.com.au/boss-energy-drills-satellite-deposits-increase-resource-base-honeymoon-uranium-project/https://smallcaps.com.au/boss-energy-kicks-off-mining-activities-honeymoon-uranium-project/ For more information on Boss Energy:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-boe/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BPH Energy (ASX: BPH) managing director David Breeze joins Small Caps to discuss the recent news that a special committee has blocked a proposed ban on oil and gas exploration off the New South Wales coast. BPH has an interest in the large PEP-11 licence through its 35.8% investee company, Advent Energy. Advent, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Asset Energy, is currently in the process of furthering a PEP-11 joint venture applications to lift a suspension of its work program conditions and related extension of the licence. These applications have been filed with Australia's offshore watchdog, the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) and the blocking of the anti-drill bill now means Asset can continue to progress its discussions with NOPTA. The authority's most recent notice stating that the applications' status is now ‘Under Assessment', which paves the way for the authority to finally make its decision on Asset's applications. At the same time, Asset continues to investigate the availability of a mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) to drill the proposed Seablue-1 well on the large Baleen prospect in PEP-11. Asset is also continuing discussions with drilling contractors and other operators who have recently contracted rigs for work in the Australian offshore beginning in the first half of 2024. PEP-11 is considered to have the potential to contain the largest gas resources off the NSW coast. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/failure-bill-ban-offshore-oil-gas-activities-bph-energy-exploration-plans/https://smallcaps.com.au/bph-energy-progress-multiple-fronts-gas-medical-hydrogen/ For more information on BPH Energy:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-bph/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ideon Technologies vice president of customer experience Kim Lawrence joins Small Caps to discuss its groundbreaking muon tomography technology. The Canadian based company uses cosmic rays to detect ore bodies deep beneath the Earth's surface without disturbing the environment. Ideon's non-invasive approach offers a wealth of benefits for the mining industry by reducing environmental impact by eliminating the need for extensive drilling, improved exploration efficiency providing a more comprehensive understanding of the subsurface, enabling miners to pinpoint ore bodies with greater precision and enhanced ore characterisation with detailed 3D imagery. Ideon boasts a list of mining majors as clients with the likes of BHP, Rio Tinto Teck Resources, Glencore, NexGen and Vale, all using the company's technology. For more information on Ideon Technologies:https://ideon.ai/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tambourah Metals (ASX: TMB) chairperson Rita Brooks joins Small Caps to discuss the company's highly active gold and lithium exploration campaigns in Western Australia. Within the last few days Tambourah has announced drilling success at its Tambourah King gold target and identified significant lithium exploration upside at the Russian Jack project. Tambourah's first assay results from an RC drill program at the Tambourah gold and lithium project in the Pilbara confirmed the historic goldfield has the potential to encompass high-grade gold mineralisation. Notable results included very high-grade hits of up to 28 grams per tonne gold at Tambourah King. Elsewhere, Tambourah has kicked off a lithium exploration program at the Haystack Well prospect within the Russian Jack project. Haystack Well is a key follow-up target after anomalous lithium-cesium-tantalum (LCT) trends were identified in a previous soil geochemical program. Elsewhere, Tambourah has also identified pegmatites at Shaw River. Notably, this discovery was made up to 300 metres away from historic workings and a planned drone survey will help refine the extent of these pegmatite outcrops. Meanwhile, Tambourah has applied for two exploration licences in the Mt Day region to develop lithium exploration projects in the emerging Lake Johnson province. The Lake Johnson SE exploration projects are located south of the Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and Flynn Gold (ASX: FG1) tenement holding and west of the TG Metals (ASX: TG6) exploration projects. Articles:https://smallcaps.com.au/tambourah-metals-accelerates-western-australian-lithium-exploration-activities/https://smallcaps.com.au/tambourah-metals-hits-high-grade-gold-historic-wa-project/https://smallcaps.com.au/tambourah-metals-completes-drilling-program-shaw-river-lithium-project/ For more information on Tambourah Metals:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-tmb/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galan Lithium (ASX: GLN) managing director Juan Pablo Vargas de la Vega joins Small Caps to discuss to recent signing of significant offtake agreement with global mining giant Glencore for its Hombre Muerto West (HMW) project in Argentina. The binding offtake deal is for lithium chloride and/or lithium carbonate from Phase 1 production at HMW. Notably, Glencore has also offered to potential provide Galan with a $107 million to $151 million in support of a financing prepayment facility for the project. Galan considers the Glencore agreement as a validation of the world class quality of the HMW project. The company has already commenced construction of the Phase 1 development at HMW and remains on track for first pond fill in Q1 2024 and to achieve initial production in the first half of 2025. At the same time, Galan is continuing to advance discussions for the development of Phase 2 at HMW. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/galan-lithium-secures-offtake-financing-deal-glencore-hombre-muerto-west/ For more information on Galan Lithium:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-gln/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frontier Digital Ventures (ASX: FDV) founder and chief executive officer Shaun Di Gregorio joins Small Caps to discuss the online classified marketplace specialist's continuing run of revenue momentum. The company recently reported that for the fifth consecutive quarter each of its geographic regions achieved positive operating cashflows. Notably, the FDV Group also achieved its third consecutive quarter of positive operating cashflows, which included its holding company costs. The growing revenue momentum was supported by new product initiatives and transaction revenues. The recent launch of Iris platform into larger markets is expected to drive further transaction volume growth. FDV is now looking to unlock further monetisation opportunities beyond the typical classified advertising revenue and to grow the equity value of its operating companies to allow them to realise their full potential. Article:https://smallcaps.com.au/frontier-digital-ventures-carsales-rea-domain-online-model-developing-countries/ For more information on Frontier Digital Ventures:https://smallcaps.com.au/stocks/asx-fdv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.