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focusIR is a leading digital IR communications and social investing consultancy, empowering investor engagement, in association with London South East. These podcasts are intended to help investors of all classes understand companies better and even entertain on the odd occasion!

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focusIR

Category

business

Language

en

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No

First episode

14 Dec 2023

Latest episode

7 May 2025

Latest episodes

121 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 May 2025

   Harena Resources Pre-Feasibility Update for the Strategic Rare Earths Development in Madagascar

   Harena Resources (LSE:HREE) has announced an update on its Pre-Feasibility study work on its 75% owned Ampasindava Rare Earths Project in Madagascar. Work on the mining plan is now well advanced for cost and logistics modelling ahead of the next phase of project development, which will include strategic partnerships for Ampasindava. In this interview with Managing Director Joe Belladonna, investors will learn: - What underpins the company’s confidence in completing the Pre-Feasibility study for submission in 3Q25 - How Harena’s indicative operating and capital costs compare to its peers in the rare earths mining sector - How the Company plans to leverage ocean-based logistics to enhance capital efficiency - Why Madagascar is a superb mining jurisdiction with internationally recommended industry professionals available for hire - How the company’s sensitive and responsible approach to sourcing critical minerals futureproofs its ongoing exploration strategy - What discussions with potential partners from Asia, Europe and the US are currently taking place Reasons to add HREE to your Watchlist: - Experienced management team with significant holdings in HREE - Post RTO of Citius Resources in March 2025, HREE is the only LSE-listed ionic clay REE project with : - 75% ownership of the Ampasindava Project in Madagascar with an option to own more of the asset - Ampasindava is a major ionic clay rare earth deposit with a 698Mt JORC-compliant resource - Ampasindava contains the key elements of NdPr (67%), DyTb (30%) essential for high-performance materials for EVs, wind turbines and defence - Offtake term sheet secured with US-based United Rare Earths - Strong investment dynamics due to rising international tensions and security of supply issues with China - Demand for rare earth elements is outpacing supply and geopolitical factors are influencing prices - Harena is advancing Pre-Feasibility Study, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment, and strategic partnerships to support future production - Committed to a zero-harm environmental model utilising an ESG-compliant, simple mining process Joe Belladonna, Managing Director of Harena Resources was interviewed by Sarah Lowther for focusIR.

2. 

   29 Apr 2025

   Jacques Vaillancourt, CEO of Mineral & Financial Investments, explains why gold is still a buy

   Uncertainty surrounding the eruption of a trade war after the escalation of tariffs by President Donald Trump has sent investors around the world running for cover as warnings flow thick and fast that that growth could be hit hard. One of those safe havens is precious metals, and particularly gold, which has now reached a new record high of $2,500 an ounce. That’s proving good news for Mineral & Financial Investments (MAFL), a resource-focused investment company dedicated to building value through strategic positions in precious metals and mining assets. In this interview, CEO Jacques Vaillancourt joins John Hughman to discuss how the company has been building an unusually large position in gold to reflect complex geopolitical environment, and why, after years of lax monetary policy by key central banks, his outlook on gold and silver remains bullish. In this interview, investors will hear: - Why Mineral & Financial Investments believes gold remains a strong store of value amid economic uncertainty. - How the company structured a lucrative gold streaming deal with Golden Sun Resources, offering its investor indirect exposure to gold and silver at a time of anticipated US dollar weakness. - What the rationale is behind adding physical silver exposure, via a Canadian ETF - What's driving the expected narrowing of a usually wide gold : silver ratio. - How global monetary policy is impacting precious metals and mining investments, and the importance of real assets during periods of rising inflation and geopolitical instability Reasons to add Mineral & Financial Investments to your watchlist: - Offers discounted exposure to high-quality assets across the mining value chain, including mining-focused technology and consultancy companies that help the industry operate more efficiently and in an ESG-friendly manner. - Operates a diverse investment strategy, with a balanced portfolio of precious metals, base metals, lithium, and energy-related assets positioning the company for continued success. - Experienced management with a deep understanding of the sector and the trends behind it, helping it steer a less volatile course through the sector’s regular ups and downs, and bringing the ability to create value by exploiting tactical opportunities. - Debt free, with strategic investment structures that deliver built-in upside potential, and several ‘monetisation’ events in its strategic approaching, giving it the opportunity to redeploy capital in the year ahead. Jacques Vaillancourt, CEO at Mineral & Financial Investments, was interviewed by John Hughman for focusIR.

3. 

   28 Apr 2025

   Pulsar Helium explains its swift solution to rock dust that was impeding helium flow rate data

   Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF) has shared an update for well-testing activities at Jetstream #1 and Jetstream #2 at its Topaz project in Minnesota. In this interview with co-founder, President and CEO Thomas Abraham-James, investors will learn: - What drilling fines are and what the company is doing to clean the wellbore wall? - How swiftly the technical clean-up operation will take - When shareholders will receive data about unimpeded flow rates - Why management think the current flow testing methodology is the most advantageous - What additional measures the company is taking to increase the size and scope of its footprint in the U.S. - What upcoming operational milestones and resource updates investors should expect in the near term, outlining Pulsar Helium's future growth potential Reasons to add Pulsar Helium to your watchlist: - Strong management team with significant holdings in the Company - World class flagship Helium Topaz Project in Minnesota, U.S. with industry leading concentrations at 14.5% - Helium is a critical and scarce resource used in semiconductors, fibre-optics, medical devices and the space industry - U.S. helium shortage creates a unique market opportunity - Pulsar recently signed a term sheet to extend a US$4 million Project Finance facility with University Bancorp, Inc - Pulsar’s common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada, the OTCQB Venture Market in the US and the AIM market in the UK providing multiple funding opportunities Co-founder, President and CEO Thomas Abraham-James was interviewed by Sarah Lowther for focusIR.

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