North Bay Resources Inc. (OTC:NBRI) earlier this week announced the launch of a private placement aimed at scaling up production at its Fran Gold Project.
The company said the offering is structured to provide investors with approximately fifty percent of their investment in physical gold, with the balance in common shares. It highlighted that this approach is intended to differentiate North Bay from other junior mining companies and broaden its potential investor base.
EnWave Corp (TSX-V:ENW, OTC:NWVCF) CEO Brent Charleton joined Proactive to discuss the company’s continued progress in expanding the commercialization of its patented Radiant Energy Vacuum technology.
Charleton shared details on a new contract with MicroDried, which has grown into EnWave’s top royalty-generating partner.
Copper prices are poised for further gains in the coming years, with UBS and Jefferies both reaffirming their bullish outlooks for the metal amid structural demand growth, tightening physical markets, and easing macro uncertainty.
UBS raised its 2025 copper price forecasts by around 5%, citing a reduction in tariff-related risks and encouraging long-term investors to look past what it sees as a temporary soft patch in demand.
Petro-Victory Energy Corp. (TSX-V:VRY) announced that it has struck a deal with Brazil’s Azevedo & Travassos Energia for a business combination that would see ATE acquire all outstanding shares of the Canadian oil and gas firm in a deal valued at about $39.5 million.
Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Petro-Victory would become a wholly owned subsidiary of ATE, with current Petro-Victory shareholders receiving 266 million ATE shares valued at $0.73 Brazilian Reais (C$0.18) apiece—representing a premium of roughly C$2.15 based on the company’s July 2 closing price.
Sonoro Gold Corp (TSX-V:SGO, OTCQB:SMOFF) announced that it has secured all necessary surface rights for its Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora, Mexico, through a lease agreement signed by its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary, Minera Mar De Plata.
The newly secured lease provides Sonoro with exclusive surface rights to the Rancho El Cerro Prieto property, which spans 3,908 hectares and includes the 15 contiguous Cerro Caliche mining concessions, totaling 1,350 hectares.
Shares in AFC Energy PLC (AIM:AFC, OTC:AFGYF) rose as much as 15% on Friday after it unveiled a joint venture with Industrial Chemicals Group to produce low-cost hydrogen from ammonia, offering a more scalable alternative to traditional methods.
The 50:50 partnership will use AFC’s cracking technology, which breaks ammonia down into hydrogen and nitrogen using heat and catalysts.
Thruvision Group PLC (AIM:THRU, OTC:DIGTF) has raised a minimum of £2.5 million through a placing and proposed subscriptions, extending its cash runway from year-end to 2027 and giving the company space to scale up commercial plans.
The oversubscribed placing raised £2.125 million, with a further £375,000 expected from directors and staff once results are published. A £250,000 retail offer is also in the pipeline.
London BTC Company Limited (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF), the Bitcoin-focused investment firm listed on London's Main Market, has raised £1 million through a combination of retail and direct fundraising as it seeks to 'aggressively' roll out its treasury strategy.
The company secured £700,000 via a WRAP retail offer. A further £300,000 was raised through a direct share subscription, also priced at 18.5p per share, adding another 1.62 million shares to its issued capital.
West Wits Mining Ltd (ASX:WWI, OTCQB:WMWWF) chairman Michael Quinert talked with Proactive earlier this week about how the company is accelerating development at its Qala Shallows Project in South Africa, supported by a forthcoming A$14 million capital raise and a strategic move to increase its ownership in the broader Witwatersrand Basin Project (WBP) to 74%.
The company is advancing multiple key workstreams to transition into gold production:
Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC, OTC:ORHHF) CEO and managing director Paul Anderson earlier this week spoke with Proactive after the company reported record revenue for the June 2025 quarter, citing strong uptake of its flagship Remplir nerve repair product.
Provaris Energy Ltd (ASX:PV1, OTC:GBBLF) has raised $1.08 million in a share placement to institutional and sophisticated investors, bolstering efforts to accelerate its hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO₂) infrastructure initiatives across Europe.
The funding comes as the company advances its technical and commercial development programs for compressed hydrogen and CO₂ transport, including its proprietary hydrogen prototype tank in Norway and a newly designed CO₂ tank being developed in collaboration with Malaysia’s Yinson Production.
A research and development (R&D) tax refund of A$5,872,248 for the 2024 financial year, including A$84,990 in interest, will support Imugene Ltd (ASX:IMU, OTC:IUGNF)’s ongoing clinical development of its immuno-oncology pipeline.
The refund was granted under the Australian Government’s R&D tax incentive, which offers a refundable tax offset of up to 48.5% for eligible research activities.
Excellon Resources Inc (TSX:EXN, OTCQB:EXNRF) said on Thursday it has appointed seasoned mining executive Mike Hoffman to its board of directors, bringing more than three decades of experience in engineering, operations, and project development across the Americas, as the company advances its Mallay project in Peru.
Hoffman currently holds board positions at several mining companies, including NiCan Limited and Fury Gold Mines, and previously served as CEO of Crocodile Gold, Crowflight Minerals, and Kria Resources.
Shares of Digi Power X Inc (NASDAQ:DGXX, TSX-V:DGX) surged 14.6% on Thursday after the energy infrastructure company announced a debt settlement agreement with NANO Nuclear Energy.
Under the agreement, Digi Power X will issue 109,677 subordinate voting shares at a deemed price of C$3.10 per share to NANO Nuclear in exchange for settling $250,000 in liabilities tied to consulting services.
Millennial Potash Corp (TSX-V:MLP, OTCQB:MLPNF)'s latest drill results from its Banio project in Gabon indicate strong potential to expand the project’s resource base, according to analysts at Fundamental Research Corp (FRC), who view the development as a key step toward derisking the asset ahead of a planned feasibility study.
Drillhole BA-004 intersected over 100 metres of potash mineralization in multiple thick seams of carnallitite, with mineralization extending the known strike length of the deposit to about eight kilometers.
EnWave Corp (TSX-V:ENW, OTC:NWVCF) said it has signed a new royalty-bearing license agreement and equipment purchase deals with longtime partner MicroDried, granting the US-based food ingredient producer expanded rights to use EnWave’s vacuum-based dehydration technology.
The agreement includes exclusive rights for MicroDried to produce mochi and Greek yogurt products in North America using EnWave’s Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV) drying process, along with additional non-exclusive rights to manufacture other dairy-based applications such as shredded cheese and cheesecake.
Alvopetro Energy Ltd (TSX-V:ALV, OTC:ALVOF) reported higher sales volumes in June, reaching an estimated 2,514 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), up from 2,334 boepd in May.
The month-over-month increase was driven by stronger natural gas production from its Brazilian assets, particularly the Murucututu field.
Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM:MKA, TSX-V:MKA, OTC:MKNGF) saw its shares leap 46% after announcing a merger that will create a dedicated global rare earths company listed on Nasdaq.
The deal combines Mkango’s Songwe Hill project in Malawi and Pulawy separation plant in Poland under a new entity, Mkango Rare Earths Limited (MKAR).
Helium One Global Ltd (AIM:HE1, OTCQB:HLOGF) has hired Nishant Dighe, a chemical and petroleum engineer by trade, to its board as a non-executive director.
Dighe, who brings 30 years’ experience from previous senior roles at ExxonMobil, Marakon Associates, Panoro Energy, and RAK, joins as the company is advancing the delivery of helium production from its assets in North America and Tanzania.
Vinanz Ltd (LSE:BTC, OTCQB:VINZF), the Bitcoin-focused investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange, has launched a fresh retail share offer worth £1 million and confirmed its name change to London BTC Company.
The group, which holds 65 Bitcoin and operates mining operations across the United States and Canada, is selling roughly 5.4 million new shares at 18.5p apiece through the Winterflood Retail Access Platform, known as WRAP.
Solis Minerals Ltd (ASX:SLM, TSX-V:SLMN, OTCQB:SLMFF) Ltd has appointed HLB Mann Judd as its new external auditor following a competitive tender process.
The decision supports the company’s TSX Venture Exchange delisting and re-domicile to Australia. The appointment is subject to shareholder ratification at the next Annual General Meeting.
Titan Minerals Ltd (ASX:TTM, OTC:TTTNF) has unveiled strong results from its ongoing exploration at the Iguana prospect, part of its Dynasty Gold Project in Peru. Recent trenching and mapping work has extended the mineralisation up to 800 metres from the defined resource, confirming further growth potential and setting the stage for an upcoming resource update.
Livium Ltd (ASX:LIT, OTC:LMMFF) chief executive officer Simon Linge has reaffirmed the company’s strategic direction as it begins the 2026 financial year, emphasising the group’s transition toward a recycling-centric business model. In a shareholder letter, Linge said the core divisions – Battery Recycling, Battery Materials, and Lithium Chemicals – remain integral, but battery recycling is now the company’s primary growth focus.
“Our move towards a recycling-centric model enables us to better leverage Livium’s expertise and supply chain,” he said, highlighting the strong performance of the Battery Recycling division over the past six months.
Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd (ASX:COB, OTC:CBBHF) has received a three-year extension to Major Project Status for its flagship Broken Hill Cobalt Project in New South Wales. Originally granted in March 2022, the renewal reflects the Commonwealth Government’s continued recognition of the project’s national significance to Australia’s critical minerals sector.
Major Project Status brings enhanced regulatory support at a federal level, improving the project's prospects for advancing into development. It also bolsters COB’s other initiatives, including the proposed Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and the Broken Hill Technology Centre.
Resolution Minerals Ltd (ASX:RML, OTC:RLMLF) is gearing up to kick off its maiden exploration program at the Horse Heaven Gold, Antimony, Silver, and Tungsten Project in Idaho, USA, with work set to begin this month.
The project, located in the historically significant Stibnite Mining District, is strategically positioned adjacent to Perpetua Resources’ $2 billion Stibnite Gold Mine, offering exciting exploration potential.
Hivello, the decentralised computing platform backed by Blockmate Ventures Inc (TSX-V:MATE, OTCQB:MATEF), has removed 13.5 million of its HVLO tokens from circulation as part of its new quarterly buy-and-burn program.
The initiative, funded by a portion of Hivello’s revenue, is designed to support the token’s long-term value by reducing supply. In cryptocurrency markets, this deflationary mechanism, known as token burning, is often used to improve scarcity and strengthen investor confidence.
Nextech3D.AI (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF), a specialist in artificial intelligence-driven 3D modelling for digital retail, has renewed a hosting contract with a long-standing global e-commerce client in a deal valued at US$55,000.
The one-year agreement covers hosting for 2,400 photorealistic 3D models, as well as access to the company’s analytics dashboard and augmented reality features that allow online shoppers to visualise products in real-world environments.
Synchronoss Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:SNCR), a global provider of personal cloud solutions, announced that it has been added to the Russell 2000 index, effective as of the opening of US markets on Monday, June 30.
The company’s inclusion follows a multi-year business shift, during which it restructured to focus primarily on cloud-based solutions. This transition was aimed at creating a more consistent operating model with improved financial performance.
Texas Critical Data Centers LLC (TCDC), a joint venture between New Era Helium Inc (NASDAQ:NEHC) and Sharon AI, has signed a non-binding letter of intent with a global provider of high-performance cloud services to develop a 250 megawatt data centre campus in the Permian Basin.
The proposed facility, planned for Ector County, Texas, would be purpose-built to support artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
NanoViricides (NYSE-A:NNVC) announced it is moving forward with Phase 2 clinical development of its experimental antiviral therapy, NV-387, for the treatment of Mpox.
The company has selected Mpox as the first indication among several viral targets studied in preclinical models, including RSV, influenza, and COVID-19.
Thruvision Group PLC (AIM:THRU, OTC:DIGTF) shares jumped 67% in early trading after the company announced a £1 million order from a new government client in Asia and a sharp rise in quarterly sales.
The contract, covering 20 high-spec systems, builds on a recent deployment at a major cultural event and reflects growing demand for its security technology.
Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM:UJO, OTCQB:UJOGF) told investors it has now officially resumed production at the Keddington oilfield.
It follows the completion of major site upgrades, in 2024 and 2025, and in the month of June the company confirms 23 days of pumping – to yield 992 barrels of oil.
Savannah Resources PLC (AIM:SAV, ETR:SAV, OTC:SAVNF) has raised a total of £4.8 million in fresh investment after strong support from both institutional and individual investors, with the latest tranche coming through a retail-focused share offer.
The AIM-quoted miner, which is developing a lithium project in northern Portugal, said it secured a further £300,000 from private investors via the RetailBook platform.
Lithium Universe Ltd (ASX:LU7, OTC:LUVSF) has completed its legal due diligence on a previously announced acquisition of transformative photovoltaic (PV) solar panel recycling technology.
The company will now move forward with the acquisition of New Age Minerals Pty Ltd, which holds global commercial rights to the patented Microwave Joule Heating Technology developed at Macquarie University.
Prescient Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:PTX, OTC:PSTTF) has now opened its Share Purchase Plan (SPP) to raise up to A$7 million (before costs), offering eligible shareholders the opportunity to acquire shares at A$0.04 each — a 16.7% discount to the 15-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) and 9.1% below the June 30 close.
The funds will go toward ongoing Phase 2 development of PTX-100, a targeted cancer therapy aimed at treating Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).
Jim Piper and Adam Wood have joined Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC, OTC:ORHHF)'s leadership team as chief financial officer (CFO) and chief commercial officer (CCO) respectively. The pair will help OCC accelerate its international growth and join the company as it ramps up product sales and market engagement, particularly in the United States. OCC is looking to position its flagship nerve repair device Remplir™ in a global market estimated at over US$3.5 billion.
The strengthened executive team is expected to play a pivotal role in executing Orthocell’s commercialisation strategy, enhancing financial performance, and expanding its presence across key international markets.
Challenger Energy Group PLC (AIM:CEG, OTCQB:BSHPF) has agreed to extend the deadline for closing its previously announced asset sale, as the timeline was disrupted by a snap election in Trinidad and Tobago.
In February, it agreed to the sale of its Trinidad and Tobago operations to Caribbean Rex Limited, a joint venture between a subsidiary of Predator Oil & Gas PLC and West Indian Energy Group Limited.
Adriatic Metals PLC (LSE:ADT1, ASX:ADT, OTCQX:ADMLF) told investors it has begun commercial production at its Vareš Silver mine in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This declaration comes as the Vares plant has reached 75% throughput over the past 14 days, including 80% over 7 days, and hit 2,000 tonnes per day at 90% capacity in late June.
Itaconix PLC (AIM:ITX, OTCQB:ITXXF) has launched a new line of plant-derived ingredients aimed at replacing fossil-based chemicals in paints, coatings and adhesives.
The BIO*Asterix range includes three products made from itaconic acid, a substance derived from natural fermentation.
Prescient Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:PTX, OTC:PSTTF) is targeting A$7 million through a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) to fund Phase 2 development of its lead compound PTX-100.
The funds will go toward advancing potential regulatory approval for PTX-100, Prescient’s first-in-class targeted therapy. The offer is open to eligible shareholders as of 7 pm AEST on June 30, and full participation details will be outlined in an SPP Offer Booklet.
archTIS Ltd (ASX:AR9, OTCQB:ARHLF) is set to raise A$7.5 million through a strongly supported share placement, aimed at accelerating its strategic growth initiatives.
The funds will be used across three priority areas: expansion of US operations, deepening of strategic partnerships and advancement of product development. These initiatives are central to the company’s goal of strengthening its position in regulated and high-security sectors such as defence and government.
Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC, OTC:ORHHF) has posted record quarterly revenue of A$2.73 million for the June 2025 quarter, up 22.8% on the prior March quarter, driven by accelerating sales of its flagship nerve repair product, Remplir™, in Australia, ahead of expected uptake in the United States.
An A$2.5 million (US$1.6 million) payment for the sale of Cyprium Metals Ltd (ASX:CYM, OTC:CYPMF)’s surplus TM-2500 generators comes just days after the company secured a suite of key regulatory approvals and amendments, paving the way for Phase 1 redevelopment at its Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia.
The company is thus well funded to advance with the planned restart of the cathode production plant.
Protalix Biotherapeutics Inc (NYSE-A:PLX) has been added to the Russell 3000 and Russell 2000 Indexes as part of FTSE Russell’s annual reconstitution.
The inclusion provides the Israel-based biopharmaceutical company with broader exposure to institutional investors and index funds that benchmark against the widely tracked indexes.
T Stamp Inc (NASDAQ:IDAI, EURONEXT:AIID), doing business as Trust Stamp, has announced a strategic partnership with Neural Payments, a company offering real-time peer-to-peer (P2P) payment solutions to banks and credit unions.
The collaboration aims to combat rising fraud risks in the rapidly growing P2P payment market, now valued at $3.2 trillion.
Zynex Inc (NASDAQ:ZYXI) has announced the appointment of Steve Dyson as chief executive officer, marking a new chapter for the medical technology company founded in 1996 by its outgoing CEO, Thomas Sandgaard.
Sandgaard will continue to serve as chairman of the board and will also lead the company’s Technology Committee.
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (OTCQB:LBSR) announced that it has initiated a three-dimensional induced polarization (3D IP) geophysical survey at its Red Rock Canyon (RRC) gold project, located within the Hay Mountain project area in southeastern Arizona.
The goal of the survey is to better define subsurface targets for potential future exploration, the company said on Monday.
Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF), the UK-listed tech firm specialising in driver monitoring systems, is picking up speed with its next-generation aftermarket product.
Stifel notes that the Guardian Gen 3 platform is now gaining industry traction, with Mitsubishi Electric North America already piloting the technology and more recently placing the largest Gen 3 order to date.
Medicus Pharma (NASDAQ:MDCX) has agreed to acquire Antev, a UK-based drug developer working on treatments for prostate conditions, in a share-based deal that could be worth up to US$65 million in future milestone payments.
Under the terms of the agreement, Antev shareholders will receive 2.67 million Medicus shares, equivalent to around 17% of the enlarged company, and worth $7.7 million at current prices.
First Phosphate Corp. (CSE:PHOS, OTCQB:FRSPF), the Quebec-based mineral development firm, plans to raise at least $2 million in a private share placement to a strategic investor, aiming to support exploration work and general corporate activities.
The offering will follow the structure of a similar fundraising in May that was initially pitched at $1 million but ultimately pulled in more than three times that amount. That earlier raise closed in two tranches at the end of May and early June.