–News Direct– Lithium Universe Ltd (ASX:LU7) CEO Alex Hanly speaks with Proactive following the news the company has appointed global engineering group Hatch Ltd to undertake the engineering study for the design of a multi-purpose battery-grade lithium carbonate refinery – part of the companys Qubec Lithium Processing Hub (QLPH) strategy. The study aims to define the process and non-process infrastructure requirements for a 16,000-tonne-per-annum (tpa) lithium carbonate refinery, as well as estimated capital and operating costs. The company also recently appointed Primero Group Limited, which has extensive lithium process design experience, as lead manager for a Concentrator Engineering Study.We welcome the opportunity to work with Hatch once again, Tan said. We have got the same team back...

–News Direct– The Futurum Group, a leading global technology advisory, media and research firm today announced it agreed to acquire the CTO Advisor brand and business assets for an undisclosed amount. Founded by Keith and Melissa Townsend, the CTO Advisor business includes advisory projects, test labs, research and content production in podcasts such as CTO Advisor and CTO Dose. Keith Townsend will remain the President of the CTO Advisor maintaining his role as chief advisor, researcher, and media personality where he will continue with his engaged style of connecting the dots between business, technology, and IT practitioners. We are thrilled to add The CTO Advisor to The Futurum Group bringing its expansive knowledge that helps deliver insights to many of the worlds largest technology ...

–News Direct– Turbo Energy SA (NASDAQ:TURB) General Manager Mariano Soria speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after the Spain-based photovoltaic energy company completed its Nasdaq listing in the US. Soria gives an overview of the business, describing it as being "at the forefront of technology for storing photovoltaic energy" and explaining how the company has managed to use artificial intelligence to help improve its offering. The company is using AI to save its customers money by analysing energy usage patterns and cross-referencing the data with weather and energy-price forecasts to maximise efficient deployment of stored energy. He goes on to say that the learning done by the company over the last ten years has gone into its primary product, called the SunBo...

–News Direct– Kingfisher Mining Ltd (ASX:KFM) CEO James Farrell speaks with Proactive after the company returned further high-grade rare earth element (REE) mineralisation in the Mick Well area of the highly prospective Gascoyne Province in Western Australia. Results returned from two newly discovered parallel mineralised lodes at MW9 have been described as exceptional and the company expects more from the 54-kilometre-long Chalba target corridor, which is more than 22 kilometres from Mick Well. In addition, Kingfisher has completed gravity surveys targeting undercover carbonatites related to the identified systems at LK1 and Mick Well. Farrell said: The discovery of new high-grade REE mineralisation at MW9 highlights the significant additional potential of the large-scale carbonatite targ...

–News Direct– Invinity Energy Systems PLC (AIM:IES, OTCQX:IESVF) CEO Larry Zulch speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the vanadium flow battery manufacturer announced two significant new developments. The company has recently announced the sale of six of its shipping-container sized vanadium flow batteries to Taiwan's National Applied Research Laboratories, which collectively amount to 1.1 MWh of capacity. Zulch emphasises that vanadium flow batteries neither catch fire nor wear out, making them ideal for electrical infrastructure, and suggests that more orders from Taiwan may be forthcoming. Invinity has also revealed that the US Department of Energy plans to fund projects that will use 84 MWh of Invinity's next-generation product, code-named "Mistral.&...

CHINO, CA – Samurai Locksmith, a family-owned locksmith business with nine years of experience, is excited to announce the acquisition of new state-of-the-art equipment and the addition of skilled technicians to their team. This enhancement is aimed at ensuring that clients receive swift, efficient, and highly professional locksmith services, underscoring the company’s commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Founded by a passionate locksmith who inherited the trade from his father, Samurai Locksmith has carved a niche for itself in the locksmith industry. “I continue to be a locksmith because I love this amazing trade and providing the best customer service to my clients,” says the owner. The company is built on the pillars of faith, loyalty, and integrity, values that have gui...

–News Direct– Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, shares insights that 40 of the top 100 mobile games have launched their Web Shop using Xsolla's solution. These insights offer a glimpse into the increasing trend of multiplatform operations in the mobile gaming industry for 2023 and entering 2024. Based on Xsollas research and analysis, they have assisted 151 games in launching Web Shops this year. This achievement reflects the mobile gaming landscape's transformation, with a move towards cross-platform integration. "With the support of Xsolla, 80.lv is shedding light on the growing need for a connective platform in the gaming industry," said Kirill Tokarev, CEO of 80.lv. "This concept aims to provide equal opportunities for gaming and por...

–News Direct– ASICRUN, a leading crypto technology company, is redefining the experience of mining enthusiasts by combining extraordinary power and high energy efficiency. The companys new ASIC miners AR1, AR2, and EliteAR have already made an impact on the market with their ability to generate handsome profits for all types of users. Industry Leading Hash Powers The most attractive feature of ASICRUN miners is their high hash rates. Out of all crypto miners available in the market, the hash rates offered by AR1, AR2, and EliteAR miners are the highest. *AR1 Miner: Bitcoin 1050 TH/s, Litecoin/Doge 400 GH/s, Dash 20 TH/s *AR2 Miner: Bitcoin 2200 TH/s, Litecoin/Doge 900 GH/s, Dash 45 TH/s *EliteAR Miner: Bitcoin 4900 TH/s, Litecoin/Doge2200 GH/s, Dash 100 TH/s Low Power Consumption In g...

–News Direct– MEXC Ventures, a subsidiary of MEXCs global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, has announced a significant investment in The Open Network, the largest layer-1 investment the firm has ever made. This investment works alongside a strategic partnership with The Open Network (TON) Foundation. This symbiotic partnership represents the shared vision of both companies in promoting global Web3 accessibility by lowering the barriers to entry. MEXC Ventures investment, the highest amount it has committed to any layer-one blockchain, is just one part of MEXCs broader efforts to bolster the growth of TONs ecosystem. MEXC Ventures investment support of TON-based projects, such as Megaton Finance, TONPlay, Fanzee, and Sonet, is already well underway, and the venture firm plans to continue fund...

–News Direct– Elixir Energy Ltd (ASX:EXR) MD Neil Young speaks with Proactive after announcing the company is set to receive a research and development (R&D) rebate of $400,000 for FY23. The rebate comes after the company received an advanced finding from the Australian Governments Department of Industry, Science and Resources that activities associated with its Daydream-2 well will qualify as eligible R&D activities for the purpose of the R&D tax incentive. The rebate is 48.5% of the qualifying expenditure for the project and is due to be received shortly. The R&D rebate for Daydream-2 of around half of the total costs of the well is a very attractive form of non-dilutive funding for Elixir, Young said. We are pleased to work with Radium Capital to provide ...