–News Direct– Fenix Resources Ltd (ASX:FEX) chairman John Welborn speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the iron ore producer announced it has secured the exclusive right to mine and export up to 10 million dry metric tonnes of iron ore from the high-grade Beebyn-W11 iron ore deposit, not far from its existing Iron Ridge Project in the Mid West region of Australia. Welborn provides some context, saying that Fenix has produced around 3 million tonnes of iron ore since starting mining in 2020. The company boasts a fully integrated business model, owning its haulage fleet and port logistic services. The latest news reveals that Fenix has secured the rights from the Sinosteel Midwest Corporation to mine an additional 10 million tonnes from the Weld Range, specifically from the Beebyn-W1...

–News Direct– ABx Group Ltd (ASX:ABX, OTC:AUSBF) Managing Director Mark Cooksey speaks to Thomas Warner about the the strategic minerals and chemicals company's progress with its projects in Tasmania and the Australian mainland. Cooksey gives a brief overview of the business, saying that ABx is primarily focused on exploring rare earth elements in Tasmania as well as developing a novel process to convert industrial waste into essential industrial chemicals. A significant highlight is their ionic clay rare earth deposit, similar to those mined in China, which is a cost-effective source of heavy rare earths for permanent magnets. Cooksey reveals that recent assays showed "by far the highest assay result to date" of over 17,000 PPM total rare earths including over 800p...

–News Direct– Catalyst Metals Ltd (ASX:CYL) CEO James Champion de Crespigny tells Proactive that since taking control of the Plutonic Gold Mine in Western Australia at the end of June the company has delivered significantly improved operating results. The ASX-lister produced 6,694 ounces of gold in September under new management and reported increases across all key operating metrics compared to 18 months earlier, including a 17% increase in gold produced, 37% increase in ore processed, 24% increase in material movement and 23% increase in underground development metres. Catalyst has installed a high calibre management team who are driving cultural and behavioural changes and we are seeing the first demonstrable signs that strategy is working, de Crespigny said. Obviously, these quarterly ...

–News Direct– Future Metals NL (ASX:FME, AIM:FME) managing director Jardee Kininmonth tells Proactive an option agreement to acquire 100% of Osprey Minerals Pty Ltd is set to give FME around 100 square kilometres of highly prospective exploration tenements in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. The strategic acquisition, which includes the drill-ready Eileen Bore copper-nickel-platinum group metals (PGM) prospect, gives FME ground within a 20-kilometre radius of its 100%-owned Panton Project. Previous drilling at Eileen Bore has returned wide zones of shallow copper, nickel and PGM mineralisation. FME sees large scale potential with historical drilling proving mineralisation across a roughly 400-metre extent and geophysics demonstrating potential for 2.2 kilometres of NE-SW str...

Online Gaming Platform to Raise Money for Local Animals Rivals Media and famous dog groomer Gabriel Feitosa choose San Diego Humane Society for large-scale fundraising event. San Diego, California Oct 5, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Animals in need of a second chance in San Diego will be the benefactors of a partnership between Gabriel Feitosa and the San Diego Humane Society in a Halloween engagement using the Rivals Media social impact gaming platform. San Diego Humane Society and Rivals Media deliver a groundbreaking initiative that revolutionizes the way the community can support animals. It provides valuable exposure and brand recognition for sponsors, while fostering a sense of community for those participating, by supporting the important mission of the San Diego Humane Society. To cel...

–News Direct– Lanthanein Resources Ltd (ASX:LNR, OTC:FRNRF) technical director Brian Thomas tells Proactive the company has applied for additional tenure to the east and north of two reconnaissance roadside aircore drill holes that returned significant assays targeting rare earth elements (REEs) in the shallow Loxton Parilla Sands at the Murraydium Project in South Australia. The application for the new exploration licences follows the recent receipt of assay results from the roadside drilling program at Murraydium. The drill program targeted ionic clay-hosted rare earths within the Loxton-Parilla Sands unit which are present throughout the Murray Basin in South Australia and Victoria. Thomas said: As a result of the significant assay results received from the roadside drilling program imm...

–News Direct– DataWeave, a leading provider of competitive intelligence and digital shelf analytics for retailers and consumer brands globally, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with PriceAdvantage, a division of Skyline Products, to provide fuel retailers, convenience stores, and gas stations with the industrys most advanced fuel pricing intelligence solution. "We are excited to announce our partnership with PriceAdvantage, marking a significant step in strengthening our footprint within the North American fuel pricing market," said Karthik Bettadapura, Co-founder and CEO of DataWeave. This collaboration signifies our commitment to providing customers with an all-encompassing fuel pricing solution, powered by our first-party fuel pricing data...

–News Direct– Electric Royalties CEO Brendan Yurik joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provided an update on the company's royalty portfolio, highlighting significant progress and developments. Yurik shared that the company has seen considerable advancements during the summer, including a production update on its Penouta tin-tantalum royalty. Electric Royalties holds a 1.5% gross revenue royalty on this asset. Strategic Minerals Europe Corp, the operator of Penouta Mine in Spain, reported record production for the second quarter, with a 36% increase in primary concentrate production to 246 tonnes. Additionally, Yurik discussed the results from the Bruvann prospect at the Rna Project in Norway. Global Energy Metals Corporation and its strategic partner, Kingsrose Mining Limite...

–News Direct– American Rare Earths CEO Donald Swartz joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share an update regarding the company's exploration efforts and significant mapping and sampling work at Halleck Creek. The comprehensive summer initiative has unveiled the potential for a larger and higher-grade rare earth element (REE) resource at Halleck Creek. The sampling program included the analysis of 189 surface samples via XRF (X-ray fluorescence), with 52 samples sent for confirmatory assay analysis in high-grade target mining areas. Swartz also shared that the company has successfully completed a core hole to a depth of 305 meters, demonstrating the presence of rare earth element mineralization throughout, as detected by XRF analysis. This depth significantly exceeds previous ...

–News Direct– Bitcoin has rallied 11% in the past month, crossing above the $27,000 threshold and leading many analysts to reconsider whether the $30,000 level could be in play again this year. The strength of the worlds largest cryptocurrency remains uncertain, however, and Bitcoin analysts are divided on whats next for BTC. BTC Rallies as Courts Side with Grayscale Over Bitcoin ETF The shift in sentiment around Bitcoin from bearish to bullish can be traced back to a legal decision in late August. After months of speculation, a court decided that the SEC had arbitrarily denied Grayscales application to turn its Bitcoin trust into a spot Bitcoin ETF. The decision cleared the way for a spot Bitcoin ETF and could usher in a new wave of Bitcoin trading. A spot Bitcoin ETF would be far more ac...