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Helix Exploration's David Minchin eyes helium riches in Montana after oversubscribed IPO

Helix Exploration PLC

HeLIX Exploration PLC (LSE:HEX) chairman David Minchin joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion following the company's listing on London's AIM market, a significant milestone for the company. Minchin told Proactive that Helix Exploration is engaged in helium exploration in Montana, focusing on the Ingomar Dome, spanning over 16,500 acres. The company boasts a P50 resource estimate of 2.3 billion cubic feet of helium, with potential upside exceeding 6 billion cubic feet. This venture is substantially de-risked by historical drilling evidence of gas across target reservoir horizons. Notably, several formations have shown promising gas presence, setting a solid foundation for drilling activities slated for the third quarter of this year as the company aims for first production by end-2025. Minchin said the Initial Public Offering (IPO) was notably oversubscribed, raising £7.5 million against a target of £3.5 to £5 million, leading to a market capitalisation of approximately £12 million. This capital will finance the drilling and appraisal of a well, alongside an extended flow test. The significant interest is partly attributed to CEO and founder Bo Sears, a renowned figure in helium exploration with over 25 years of experience in the field. HeLIX Exploration aims to leverage the helium market's robust dynamics, highlighted by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% in helium prices over the past decade and high demand from both Chinese importers and US end-users, Minchin said. The company plans to position itself advantageously within this market, particularly benefiting from the US Chips Act, which is expected to boost domestic demand for helium due to increased semiconductor manufacturing. Investors can anticipate several milestones in the near term, including the commencement of a scoping study, drilling activities in Q3, and the initiation of an extended flow test. These efforts are expected to culminate in significant developments towards the construction phase and the enhancement of HeLIX Exploration's project pipeline within the Montana helium fairway. Contact Details Proactive UK Proactive UK +44 20 7989 0813 UKEditorial@proactiveinvestors.com

April 11, 2024 07:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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European Green Transition debuts on London Stock Exchange with strong investor support

European Green Transition PLC

European Green Transition (LON: EGT) CEO Aiden Lavelle and CFO Jack Kelly joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion as the company started trading on the London Stock Exchange after raising over £6.45 million, surpassing its initial target. The funds are seen as a strong market endorsement of EGT's business model aimed at developing a green economy asset portfolio across Europe. This portfolio includes projects from metals refining and recycling to potential solar and wind assets, with a focus on acquiring distressed assets to complement their 100% owned projects. A key asset is the Olserum rare earth deposit in Sweden. Lavelle, a chartered geologist with 16 years of industry experience, particularly in Sweden, highlighted the significance of rare earth elements in the green transition, noting their crucial role in high-efficiency motors, electric vehicle motors, and wind turbines. The market for these elements is expected to double over the next decade. The Olserum asset, with an initial focus on a historic resource of 7.8 million tonnes at 8.6% rare earth dioxide, is part of this strategic positioning. Kelly outlined the company's M&A model focused on acquiring distressed and undervalued green economy assets in Europe, de-risking them, and then selling them with a structure that includes upfront cash and future royalty interests. The company has identified post-IPO M&A opportunities across critical minerals, wind, and solar projects, along with rehabilitation and processing projects. EGT is currently exploring a range of these opportunities, including a mine and processing facility currently in administration and a potential rehabilitation project in Western Europe. Contact Details Proactive UK Proactive UK +44 20 7989 0813 UKEditorial@proactiveinvestors.com

April 11, 2024 07:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Trust & Will Enhances Advisor Platform for Streamlined Estate Planning

Trust & Will

Trust & Will, the leading digital estate planning and settlement platform in the U.S., introduces significant enhancements to its Trust & Will for Advisors platform, serving over 11,000 financial advisors nationwide. With a focus on simplifying estate planning and probate, Trust & Will for Advisors offers comprehensive solutions encompassing wills, trusts, and probate services. The latest features include: Estate Reports: Visualizations of clients' estate plans, providing advisors with automated insights into assets, succession, and planning opportunities. Estate Summary: Client-centric summaries detailing key estate decisions, ensuring advisors maintain visibility and adaptability as clients' circumstances evolve. Personalized Client Insights: Tailored insights derived from clients' estate decisions, facilitating proactive engagement and fostering lasting advisor-client relationships. Legacy Contact: Client-assigned read-only access for designated individuals to assist during the settlement process. New Dashboard Design: Introducing a sleek, user-friendly interface tailored exclusively for financial advisors. Dedicated Support Team: A committed support team providing seamless onboarding for financial professionals utilizing the platform. "We're excited to expand our product offerings tailored for financial advisors, enhancing their ability to serve clients effectively," says Andres Mazabel, Head of Advisors at Trust & Will. "By incorporating direct feedback from our advisor network, we've reimagined the advisor experience from start to finish. These new features empower advisors with enhanced visibility into their clients' holistic financial landscapes, fostering enduring and impactful relationships." Financial professionals can register for a free webinar on April 17, 2024, to learn more about Trust & Will for Advisors. In conjunction with these enhancements, Trust & Will conducted a study to explore generational preferences in financial advisory services amid the impending Great Wealth Transfer. Key findings from Trust & Will’s 2024 Annual Study: “ Planning Through the Pressure: The Millennial Approach to Estate Planning ” include: More than half of Millennials and Gen Z (57%) express interest in working with financial advisors for estate planning, suggesting a generational shift towards professional guidance. A striking 28% of respondents, predominantly from Gen Z (48%), express a preference for using the same financial advisor as their parents or family members. Almost a quarter of respondents (23%) included hiring a financial advisor as part of their 2024 or 2025 financial goals. For the complete study results, please visit http://trustandwill.com/study. Since its inception in 2017, Trust & Will has facilitated estate planning for nearly 700,000 families, safeguarding sensitive financial information through bank-level encryption and SOC 2 Type II compliance. With a network exceeding 11,000 financial advisors, Trust & Will remains the largest estate planning platform tailored specifically for financial professionals in the U.S. # # # Study Methodology For general population data, Trust & Will worked with OnePoll to survey a nationally representative sample of 1,000 Americans aged 18 and older from March 12-13, 2024. ABOUT TRUST & WILL Trust & Will is simplifying estate planning and settlement with attorney-approved, legally valid documents and processes designed to adhere to individual state guidelines. Since 2017, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of Trust & Will members leave their legacy with an affordable way to create an estate plan or settle the estate of a loved one. Our platform uses bank-level encryption that protects customer data and complies with the highest security standards, including SOC 2 and HIPAA. Trust & Will is a certified B Corporation and is the official estate planning benefit provider for AARP members, along with several leading financial institutions, who all believe in our mission of helping every family leave their legacy. To learn more, visit trustandwill.com. Trust & Will is an online service providing legal forms and information. Trust & Will is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Contact Details Trust & Will Danielle Nuzzo +1 631-807-7772 danielle@trustandwill.com Company Website https://trustandwill.com

April 11, 2024 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

CURE ALZHEIMER’S FUND HONORED WITH FUNDRAISER

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation

Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to funding the most promising research to prevent, slow or reverse Alzheimer’s disease, is honored to be the recipient of donations raised by the Hamilton and Bowdoin Colleges’ women’s lacrosse teams. The Continentals from Hamilton College @hamiltonwomenslacrosse in Clinton, New York, were hosted by NESCAC rival Polar Bears from Bowdoin College @bowdoinwlax in Brunswick, Maine on Saturday, March 30. The teams joined forces to dedicate their game to raising awareness and contributions for research in honor of those who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. More than $900 was raised for research. “Over the course of their lives, women are more likely to be both caregivers and patients impacted by Alzheimer’s disease,” said Meg Smith, CEO of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. “These young women inspire us by educating their communities about this relentless disease and our work to end it, and by taking control of their futures and reducing their own risk of dementia through education and exercise.” There are 6.9 million people in the United States—and 50 million people throughout the world—currently living with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and experts estimate there may be as many as three times more people living with the disease who have not yet been diagnosed. Both men and women develop Alzheimer’s disease, but two-thirds of all patients are women, and women are frequently the primary caregivers for spouses, partners, parents and others with the disease. “I am grateful to have partnered with my friend, Liz Grote, and her Bowdoin Lacrosse team,” said Patty Kloidt, coach of the Hamilton Women’s Lacrosse team. “She and I, along with members of our teams have experienced loved ones who suffered from this disease. We want our communities to be aware of the Cure Alzheimer's Fund and consider supporting their amazing work. Too many people, including caregivers, are suffering from this horrible disease. Please spread the word about the Cure Alzheimer's Fund and join in the fight for our future generations.” Cure Alzheimer’s Fund is a non-profit dedicated to funding the most promising research to prevent, slow, or reverse Alzheimer’s disease. Since its founding in 2004, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has provided more than 833 grants to more than 300 of the world’s leading researchers and contributed more than $199 million to research. Its funded initiatives have been responsible for many key breakthroughs in understanding the causes and pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has received a 4-star rating for more than 12 consecutive years from Charity Navigator. Our Board of Directors, Trustees, and a core group of other donors direct their donations to our overhead expenses so that 100% of general donations go to our research program. For more information, visit https://www.curealz.org/. To learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s on women and women working towards a cure, visit https://womenandalzheimers.org. Contact Details Cure Alzhiemer's Fund Barbara Chambers +1 978-417-9890 BChambers@CureAlz.org Company Website https://curealz.org

April 11, 2024 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Baron Oil advances gas exploration in Southeast Asia with Chuditch project

Baron Oil PLC

Baron Oil PLC CEO Andy Butler takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through progress at the company's TL-SO-19-16 Production Sharing Contract (Chuditch PSC) off the coast of Timor-Leste after subsidiary SundaGas commenced operations for a survey at the planned drilling location for the Chuditch-2 appraisal well. Butler said the old gas field has been reevaluated using advanced seismic technology, revealing significantly larger gas resources than previously estimated. The company is preparing to drill an appraisal well to confirm these findings and perform a production flow test (DST) to demonstrate commercial viability. Baron Oil has funded its exploration through support from shareholders in London, including a recent fundraising event in February, and is actively seeking additional funding partners. While the company has also applied for a license in the 33rd licencing round in offshore UK, Butler said its primary focus remains on Southeast Asia. The company has reported positive government support from Timor-Leste, with the government increasing its stake in the project. Immediate plans include conducting a site survey for the well location and engaging with drilling contractors. Contact Details Proactive UK Proactive UK +44 20 7989 0813 UKEditorial@proactiveinvestors.com

April 11, 2024 06:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Kincora Copper CEO Sam Spring discusses strategic exploration and partnerships

Kincora Copper Ltd

Kincora Copper Ltd (TSX-V:KCC, ASX:KCC, OTC:BZDLF) CEO Sam Spring tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company looking for partners for its portfolio of assets in the central west of New South Wales, Australia, a region noted for significant copper deposits. Kincora, a copper porphyry explorer and project generator, holds a strategic position in the Macquarie Arc, featuring both early-stage prospects and advanced projects like Fairholme and Trundle, located within a globally significant mineral system with existing infrastructure. The region has witnessed substantial mergers and acquisitions activity, including Newmont's acquisition of Newcrest and Metals Acquisition Ltd's purchase of the CSA copper mine from Glencore, indicating a high level of corporate interest and investment. In December, Kincora secured 100% interest in the New South Wales projects, aiming to attract asset-level partners to fund extensive exploration without diluting shareholder value at the company level. With $1.7 million in cash, Kincora seeks to engage majors or mid-tier companies for this purpose, following successful models of asset-level investment that have generated shareholder value in the region. Regarding its Mongolian assets, Kincora is exploring divestiture options to refocus capital and efforts on its Australian projects, which are the company's core focus. Recent drilling results from the Trundle project and adjacent mineralized systems have been encouraging, with preparations underway for further exploration phases. Investors should watch for milestones including drilling by AI partner Earth AI at the Cundumbul project, advanced negotiations with asset-level partners, and the exploration of additional opportunities. Contact Details Proactive Australia Pty Ltd Proactive Australia Pty Ltd +61 431 597 771 writers.australia@proactiveinvestors.com

April 11, 2024 06:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Fah Mai Holdings' UK head says market pullback is an opportunity for buyers

Fah Mai Holdings Group Inc

Fah Mai Holdings Group Inc (OTC:FMHG) UK head and manager of Whisky Bull Auctions Jacob Carter discussed trends in the whisky auction market with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Carter noted that over the first three months of 2024, there has been a stabilisation in Scotch whisky prices, while Japanese whisky continues to experience a decline from its peak in April 2022. The bottle market is anticipated to improve and return to its former prominence by September 2024, offering bottle traders more market flexibility compared to cask trading, which requires a longer investment period. Carter said a recent market pullback has created opportunities to purchase rare bottles at lower prices, potentially leading to profits as the market recovers. In line with Fah Mai Holdings' approach, he highlighted Whisky Bull Auctions' policy of transparency and honesty in market dealings to prevent investors and collectors from overpaying or getting stuck with unsellable items. Reflecting on the past 12 months, Carter noted significant fluctuations in auction prices for rare whiskies, with some notable declines in value but an overall slow recovery in prices. He emphasised the importance of honesty and education in the whisky investment and collecting community. Contact Details Proactive North America Proactive North America +1 604-688-8158 NA-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

April 11, 2024 06:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Financial Gravity Announces Appointment of Financial Services Industry Veteran Michael French as Executive Vice President (EVP)

Financial Gravity Companies, Inc.

Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (OTC: FGCO), a leading provider of innovative financial services solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Financial Services Industry Veteran Michael French as its new Executive Vice President (EVP). As EVP, Michael will ensure that our advisors and Family Office Directors are equipped to serve their clients successfully in his new role at Financial Gravity. His experience, mentorship, and training will be invaluable. In his prior role, Michael led the investments team at an RIA in Austin, TX. He implemented quantitative-driven portfolio strategies and efficiencies within the investments team and the firm during his tenure. He was also the primary "Investment voice" to the firm's advisors and highest-net-worth clients. Additionally, Michael was responsible for leading both internal training sessions and external presentations. Prior to that role, Michael was the Chief Investment Officer at an RIA in the DFW area. In addition to portfolio creation and maintenance, he was responsible for creating and maintaining a proprietary liability-driven investment solution that automated the creation of investment allocations for clients throughout their retirement journey. In his 30+ year career, Michael has worked under Nobel Laureates and in various financial services capacities around the globe. Michael shared, "I am thrilled to be joining Financial Gravity at such a pivotal time in the company's growth and am excited to be working with a team that shares my passion for finding quantifiable ways to improve client outcomes and bring the family office experience to the mass-affluent market. In my experience, most advisors want to serve clients well but fall short because they are not able to find a platform that allows them to meet certain challenges. The opportunity to solve these challenges and remove these obstacles so that advisors, and ultimately clients, can be successful is a huge motivation. I am confident that my experience will be instrumental in helping Financial Gravity achieve its ambitious goals.” “We are delighted to welcome Michael to the Financial Gravity team,” said Scott Winters, Financial Gravity's CEO. "Michael's proven track record of success in the financial services industry and his deep understanding of the market will be invaluable assets to our company. His appointment underscores our commitment to building a world-class team that can deliver exceptional value to our clients.” Financial Gravity is committed to continuing its growth and success in the financial services industry. We are confident that this increase in assets under management will allow us to better serve our clients and provide them with the high-quality financial services they have come to expect from us. For more information about Financial Gravity Companies, Inc., and its financial services, please visit our website at https://financialgravity.com. About Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. Financial Gravity Companies Inc., along with its subsidiary companies, provides investment and tax professionals with a turnkey family office charter. We help tax professionals evolve from the commoditized business of tax compliance to a Family Office Director that runs and manages their own multi-family office. Family Office Directors are able to leverage the Financial Gravity systems, technology, proprietary resources, and deep domain expertise to bring an elevated and holistic financial service experience to their clients that spans proactive tax planning, retirement and estate planning, wealth management, and risk mitigation. For more information about Financial Gravity Companies, Inc., please visit https://financialgravity.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors that could delay, divert, or change any of them and could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the current expectations. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect Financial Gravity's business, and Financial Gravity undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Contact Details Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. Scott Winters +1 800-588-3893 scott.winters@financialgravity.com Company Website https://financialgravity.com/

April 11, 2024 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Bitget Innovation Zone Adds AI-based Masa Network (MASA) to its Spot Offerings

Bitget

Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, The Innovation Zone now features the listing of Masa Network's native token, MASA, on Spot. Deposits and trading for MASA tokens have commenced, with withdrawals becoming accessible 24 hours after the listing. Masa is looking to build the largest decentralized AI data and LLM network in the world. According to the team users can own, share, and earn from their data and compute to power AI applications. The platform is building an open, incentivized, and private-by-default AI economy. The team states that users own, manage, and monetize personal data, and AI applications are powered by billions of consented users. Masa Network is a two-sided data marketplace that connects data suppliers (users) with data consumers (developers). On the Data Supply side, users contribute and process data to earn rewards. On the Data Demand side, developers leverage Masa's data to build decentralized AI applications. Bitget users can now trade and transact with AI tokens such as MASA with flexible trading features and Bitget Wallet ecosystem. The platform aims to offer a seamless trading experience for its users and continues to innovate and add new features to its platform. Bitget is expanding its product offerings beyond derivatives. Bitget is also listing promising coins in its revamped Innovation Zones on Bitget Spot, aiming to provide users with access to the most trending sectors such as BRC20, SocialFi, GameFi, AI and more. Bitget lists high potential tokens in its innovation zone for spot trading. This provides improved accessibility to emerging DeFi ecosystems. The inclusion of MASA in Bitget's spot helps users engage in the initial launch phases of the trending tokens. Previously under the Innovation zone Bitget has listed high potential Artificial Intelligence-based projects such as Fetch.AI (FET), SingularityNet (AGIX), Render Network (RNDR) and more. Bitget has consistently expanded its market share in both spot and derivatives trading among centralized exchanges. With a focus on providing users with opportunities to participate in popular and valuable projects, the platform is now one of the top 10 crypto spot trading platforms with over 700 coins and 800 pairs, including BTC, ETH, SOL and more. In 2023 alone, the platform added over 350 new listings, further diversifying investment options for users. Meanwhile, Bitget Wallet supports over 100 mainnets and 250,000+ tokens. Its on-chain trading function Bitget Swap enables cross-chain trading between nearly 30 mainnets. For further details on MASA users can visit here. About Bitget Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 25 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and official eSports events organizer PGL. For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet Contact Details Rachel Cheung media@bitget.com Company Website https://www.bitget.com/

April 11, 2024 05:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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