–News Direct– Eden Research PLC CEO Sean Smith tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company achieved significant advancements and a robust performance in 2023. Revenue for the year to 31 December 2023 increased by 78% to 3.2 million, surpassing market expectations. This growth was attributed to strong sales across various product lines. A noteworthy development was a successful fundraising event that raised 9.9 million, enhancing the firm's cash position and enabling further product development. In partnership with Corteva Agriscience, Eden introduced Ecovelex, a new seed treatment product designed to repel birds from maize, marking a new category for the company. This product received temporary approval in Italy, facilitating its use in the 2024 growing season. Addit...

–News Direct– First Tin PLC CEO Bill Scotting joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the two tin mining projects the company is developing in Australia and Germany. Scotting said the Taronga project, near Brisbane, will operate as an open pit mine and is expected to produce approximately 3,500 tonnes of tin concentrate annually. The German project, Tellerhuser is being developed as an underground mine and will target multiple metals, including tin, indium, copper, and zinc. Both projects are situated in historic tin mining districts, with the German site dating back centuries. Scotting said technological advancements in mining and processing have enabled more efficient extraction and processing of tin. Market dynamics, such as increased tin pricing, have also improved ...

India, 9th May 2024, King NewsWire – Ksolves India Limited, a publicly listed company, proudly announces its successful participation as a Platinum Sponsor at the prestigious Global AI Show held on April 16th and 17th. The event, a melting pot of innovation and expertise in artificial intelligence, witnessed Ksolves showcasing its prowess in AI and Big Data alongside engaging with industry luminaries and enthusiasts from across the globe. At the heart of Ksolves’ presence was its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), whose keynote address on “Synergy of AI & Big Data” captivated audiences with insights into the transformative potential of integrating artificial intelligence with big data analytics. The session delved into the intricate balance between these two powerful domains and explored...

–News Direct– Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST) reported a record year in 2023 with CEO Simon Deacon highlighting significant achievements in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. The company implemented a strategic plan focused on growth and profitability, exceeding expectations in both areas. Notably, its Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) segment and Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) contributed robustly to revenue increases. The company achieved a gross margin of 23.4% and overall revenue growth of 13.8% to 9.3 million. Deacon also discussed the impact of strategic acquisitions, including Tomtech, which enhanced its offerings in controlled environment agriculture, integrating systems for vertical farms, polytunnels, and glasshouses. Anoth...

–News Direct– Fah Mai Holdings Group Inc (OTC:FMHG) UK head and manager of @whiskybullauctions Jacob Carter provides detailed advice for investors in the secondary whisky bottle market in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Carter emphasised the importance of conducting thorough research and developing a personal investment strategy, highlighting rarity and age as key factors in choosing investment bottles. He mentioned significant past investment successes, such as a 1964 Black Bowmore Aston Martin DB5 bottle bought for less than 100 and now valued at about 50,000. Carter advised using resources like Rare Whisky 101 to access data on highly traded bottles and stressed the necessity of understanding market dynamics, which can be influenced by distillery release schedul...

–News Direct– Seeing Machines Ltd CEO Paul McGlone joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with an update on the company's progress and key developments. McGlone highlighted the expansion with an existing US customer and a tier 1 supplier, driven by increasing regulatory requirements in Europe, which signifies a significant development for the company. This expansion includes new technology integrations and a stronger foothold in the European market, alongside additional volume in China. Further, McGlone discussed the company's recent performance following their third-quarter results, noting a return to normal production levels and the launch of a new major vehicle program. This contributed to Seeing Machines producing over 300,000 vehicles in the quarter, supporting a...

–News Direct– Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) CEO Dr Daniel Vitt takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's first-quarter achievements and upcoming milestones for its clinical pipeline of orally administered, small molecule therapies for chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Vitt said the quarter was notable for Immunic's successful fundraising efforts, raising up to $240 million in a three-tranche private placement aimed at furthering its Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and gastrointestinal treatments. He also highlighted the importance of the recent allowance of a fourth US patent for vidofludimus calcium, enhancing its intellectual property portfolio around MS treatments and ensuring long-term commercial exclusivity. Vitt gave an update on the status of...

–News Direct– SosTravel.com (OTCQB:SOSAF, EURONEXT:SOS) investor relations head Edoardo Zarghetta outlines the company's operations and strategic directions in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Sostravel.com operates primarily as a digital travel technology company with two business units. One focuses on packaging holidays, primarily in destinations such as Sardinia, southern Italy, Kenya, Turkey, Egypt, and Cuba, managing hotels and resorts to create custom holiday packages. The second unit provides technology services, including a Lost Luggage Concierge and Dr Travel for telehealth needs, enhancing travellers' experiences by addressing common issues like lost luggage and health care in foreign locales. The company benefits from a commercial relation...

–News Direct– One Health Group PLC (AQSE:OHGR) CEO Adam Binns joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a full-year trading update that showed revenue of more than 23 million for the year to 31 March 2024, and net year-end cash of 4.7 million, which will fund investment in future growth and underpin its progressive dividend policy. Binns explained that One Health Group operates as an independent provider of NHS services in the UK, specifically targeting various local economies with subcontracted health services. The company, established 22 years ago, focuses on providing non-surgical treatments and surgical interventions through subcontracted consultants and facilities. He emphasised patient choice, enabling patients to select their healthcare provider through GP referr...

–News Direct– Hostelworld Group PLC (LSE:HSW, OTC:HSWLF) CEO Gary Morrison highlights significant advancements in the company's strategy and operational results in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. The company, a key player in online hostel bookings, introduced social features in its app about two and a half years ago, aiming to enhance user interaction by connecting travellers based on their destination and stay dates. These features have been pivotal in increasing app downloads and subsequently, app-based bookings, which have grown 49% year-over-year, compared to a 27% increase in web bookings. Hostelworld's innovative social strategy, designed to cater primarily to solo travellers aged 18 to 35, has significantly boosted its market share. This stra...