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Accelerate Resources locks in heritage surveys ahead of drilling at Prinsep Lithium Project

Accelerate Resources Ltd

Accelerate Resources Ltd (ASX:AX8) CEO Luke Meter sits down with Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss how the company is on the brink of starting its maiden drilling program at the Prinsep Lithium Project in Western Australia. Meter emphasises the completion of Heritage and Ethnographic surveys in collaboration with the Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC). Scheduled for mid-April, these surveys will span the 1.8-kilometre strike of both northern and southern lithium pegmatite trends at Prinsep. This area is notable for its promising rock chip assays, reporting lithium grades as high as 2.06%. Meter expressed gratitude to the NAC for their swift action in scheduling the heritage survey, underscoring the importance of their partnership as the project progresses. He also highlighted the rapid advancements in the project timeline, with the heritage surveys acting as a precursor to the drilling phase. The Program of Works, detailing the exploration and drilling plans over the surveyed areas, is under review by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. Accelerate Resources is poised to begin drilling immediately upon receiving the necessary approvals, marking a significant step forward in exploiting the lithium potential at Prinsep. Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

April 09, 2024 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Far East Gold logs high-grade gold, boosts strike at Woyla’s Victory Vein

FAR EAST GOLD LTD

Far East Gold Ltd (ASX:FEG) CEO Shane Menere chats to Proactive’s Elisha Newell after the company dug into high-grade gold at the Woyla project’s Aloe Rek prospect in Indonesia. Field mapping completed across the Woyla tenure also indicates that a low-sulphidation epithermal gold vein system, known as Victory Vein, extends to 18.5 kilometres (up substantially from the previous 13-kilometre reading). Menere says that while the high grade gold encountered in Aloe Rek’s first drill hole is certainly encouraging, the newly identified 5.5-kilometre stretch at Victory Vein represents an exciting exploration opportunity that’s yet to be drill tested. Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

April 09, 2024 10:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Evion Group begins expandable graphite production in India

EVION GROUP NL

Evion Group NL (ASX:EVG) finance director David Round talks to Proactive about the commencement of expandable graphite production in India. Round shares insights into commissioning, the operational ramp-up, strategic plans for the expandable graphite plant and the anticipated growth trajectory in the near to medium term. The company plans to become a leading supplier of expandable graphite material to the existing and the growing expandable graphite market. Round also delves into the company's feed supply and offtake arrangements, ensuring stability and market presence. Addressing global market trends, Round evaluates the implications of China's graphite export regulations and their potential impact on Evion's market positioning and opportunities. Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

April 09, 2024 10:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Kula Gold continues 2024 gold focus

KULA GOLD LIMITED

Kula Gold Ltd (ASX:KGD) managing director Ric Dawson sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss the strides that the company is making in gold exploration, which is its primary focus in 2024. The company recently reported promising gold mineralisation, with notable assays at the historic Camilleri Mine and Jarvis prospects, indicating gold grades up to 11.2 g/t. This discovery aligns with Kula Gold’s strategic focus on gold and lithium across Western Australia, including the Kirup and Marvel Loch projects. Kula Gold is advancing its exploration endeavours near historical gold mines and the company’s diversified portfolio and strategic land holdings in mineral-rich regions underscore its potential for hosting significant deposits. Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

April 09, 2024 10:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Adro closes $1.5M pre-seed to give U.S. newcomers improved access to financial services

Adro

Adro, a New York-based fintech making financial services more accessible for international students and workers, announced today its $1.5M pre-seed funding round led by Era, with participation from Ex Nihilo Ventures and the Cornell Tech Syndicate. With no Social Security Number and limited U.S. credit history, international students and workers struggle to access basic banking upon arrival. Led by Amarildo Gjondrekaj (formerly of Mastercard, Harness), Sara Schmitt (Amazon, Epic) and Kevin DeArmond (Uber, Titan), Adro offers newcomers an easy on-ramp to move money, spend and save, right when they land. “Once in the U.S., internationals face significant barriers to starting their lives in a new country, despite having cash available. It can take weeks to open the accounts they need, like getting a debit card and credit card. This makes it that much harder to find an apartment, rent a car and pay for living expenses,” said Amarildo Gjondrekaj, CEO and Co-founder at Adro. “We’re giving students the financial tools they need to get settled in, and making it accessible the moment they get off the plane.” With a planned launch for later this year, Adro will offer checking and savings accounts, as well as debit and credit cards. Adro will also provide partial reimbursement on the costs associated with international money transfers, and allow customers to start building credit from the day they arrive in the U.S. Through its partnerships with university student services, international student offices and academic departments, Adro provides comprehensive educational resources to help students improve financial literacy and avoid scams. “In increasing access to banking services for a hugely underserved market, Adro has the potential to make a real impact on people’s lives,” said Jasper Lau, CEO at Era. “When financial literacy increases, everyone wins. We look forward to supporting Adro as they scale.” “We believe that having equitable access to financial services can help newcomers find stability and thrive. We’re proud to be an early investor of Adro.” said Kevin Hannan, Chief Investment Officer at Ex Nihilo Ventures. Adro will use the funding to scale its engineering team and accelerate development of the platform. Adro will operate in all states and districts in the United States at launch. For early access, join the waitlist at www.joinadro.com. For universities looking to increase their on-time tuition payments and help students spend responsibly, visit www.joinadro.com/university. -- About Adro Adro is a technology company helping internationals unblock access to financial services so they can live like a local. Based in New York, Adro is backed by investors who deeply believe in equal access and opportunity for newcomers arriving in the U.S. Adro was selected to join the 2024 Hudson Valley Venture Hub Accelerator at SUNY New Paltz. Adro is a graduate of Westchester County’s Element 46 Tech Accelerator and a member of CELA Innovation. To learn more, visit www.joinadro.com. About Era Founded by Jasper Lau, Era is a technology-focused investment firm backed by 30+ industry-leading, multi-billion dollar families who represent $500B+ across 25 industries in 19 countries. Era harnesses the collective knowledge and strategic capital of our families to invest in and build category-defining technology companies. www.erafunds.com About Ex Nihilo Ventures Ex Nihilo Ventures is a private multi-family investment fund, partnering with early-stage startups to help grow innovative, game-changing businesses. Ex Nihilo brings a deeply collaborative approach to its portfolio companies to drive high value impact globally. Contact Details Adro Kat Wong Too Yen, Director of Marketing kat@joinadro.com

April 09, 2024 10:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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pSTAKE Finance to Launch stkSOL, a New Solana Liquid Staking Solution

pSTAKE

pSTAKE Finance, a Binance Labs-backed multichain liquid staking protocol for BNB Chain, Cosmos, dYdX, and more, has announced plans to launch stkSOL, a new Solana liquid staking solution with a focus on high yields and decentralization. Built on top of the Solana Stakepool program, stkSOL allows customizability similar to that of other Solana LSTs such as jitoSOL, mSOL, and bSOL. stkSOL will optimize for decentralization and high yields using MEV supporting validators. To mark the launch, pSTAKE Finance is also announcing its “Grow your PP” incentivization and marketing campaign, a key differentiator for Solana holders and a chance to rack up $PSTAKE points (PP). Solana addresses would receive their initial PP based on certain criteria, such as holding Madlads, holding WIF, liquid staking SOL with other protocols, power DeFi users, and more, aligning with the culture of the Solana Community. Through this targeted behavior incentivization program, users can grow the size of their PP via actions like liquid staking SOL, using stkSOL in DeFi, and more, raking in TVL from other Solana liquidity staking solutions as well as native stakers. The bigger a user’s PP size, the bigger their pSTAKE airdrop. Liquid staking, once exclusively associated with the Ethereum blockchain, represents a massive opportunity on Solana. Much of Solana’s SOL tokens are staked, but only a fraction of those are in liquid staking protocols. With Solana’s existing staking market cap of $50.5 billion, more liquid staking could significantly change DeFi on Solana. The introduction of stkSOL can unlock significant yield opportunities, made even more enriching by the inclusion of pSTAKE Finance’s Grow your PP incentive program. “The launch of stkSOL is the latest move by Persistence to empower the liquid staking and restaking economy. The ‘Grow your PP’ campaign aims to incentivize both new and existing SOL holders and reward those who participate in the broader ecosystem. There are tremendous untapped opportunities for liquid staking on Solana, and stkSOL, helped along by the incentive program, helps users take advantage while supercharging their rewards earnings opportunities,” said Persistence co-founder and head of strategy Mikhil Pandey. With the addition of Solana, pSTAKE Finance will grow its cross-chain Total Addressable Market to $170 billion, becoming the only multi-chain liquid staking protocol on SOL, BNB, and Cosmos all at the same time. Currently, pSTAKE plans to launch stkSOL in early May. About pSTAKE pSTAKE Finance currently provides liquid staking solutions for Cosmos Hub, BNB chain, dYdX, Osmosis, and more chains, backed by Binance Labs. Like Lido or Jito, users can stake assets and receive liquid staked tokens (stkTokens) that can be used in DeFi to generate additional yield. pSTAKE Finance has one of the lowest liquid staking fees in the industry and is the only LST protocol integrated with Ceffu Global (Binance Custody). Investors in pSTAKE Finance include Binance Labs, DeFiance Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and more. Contact Details Colin Landers colin@energentmedia.net Company Website https://pstake.finance/

April 09, 2024 10:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

MYBUNDLE DATA SHOWS BUNDLING STREAMING CREDITS WITH BROADBAND REDUCES STREAMING SERVICE CHURN BY UP TO 50%

MyBundle

MyBundle, the premier online platform connecting consumers, streaming services and broadband providers, today released company research data indicating that bundling streaming credits with broadband service reduces the first-year monthly churn rate for SVOD streaming services by up to 50% when compared to leading industry research firm Antenna’s reported industry average monthly rate of 8.6%.* For the analysis, MyBundle examined streaming service purchase data from approximately 300 subscribers to Norvado’s 1 Gig fiber PickME Plan Internet broadband service, which includes $20 in monthly streaming credits bundled using MyBundle's innovative Streaming Choice program. After 12 months, the monthly churn rate of streaming services was approximately 4.3% using the same methodology as Antenna’s “State of Subscriptions – Premium SVOD” study from February 2024. Both studies used a weighted average of monthly churn consumers in year one of their respective subscriptions. “The concept of bundling content and connectivity is nothing new to the broader business of media and entertainment, however with this yearlong MyBundle research we now have strong empirical data that bundling streaming purchases with broadband works,” said MyBundle Co-Founder and CEO, Jason Cohen. “New customer acquisition is still important for streaming services, but reducing churn is now a close second priority. It’s still early days for MyBundle’s Streaming Choice, but while the benefit to broadband providers is noteworthy, a potential 50% reduction in streaming service monthly churn is remarkable - a possible game-changer for streaming services.” 21 of MyBundle’s nearly 230 broadband partners are already offering Streaming Choice. Constructed first in 2022 with a flexible approach for its growing broadband partner network, MyBundle’s Streaming Choice program is designed to meet the varied needs and goals of ISP partners, while maximizing consumer satisfaction. Streaming Choice campaigns deployed by MyBundle’s broadband partners are all bundled with an Internet tier offer and include: a) one-time or monthly recurring streaming credits, b) preselected streaming service(s) for a fixed period of time, or c) consumers selecting the streaming service(s) of their choice for a fixed period of time MyBundle offers an integrated billing platform and co-branded streaming video tools and services for broadband and multichannel video providers. Sitting at the cross-section of consumers looking to explore and optimize their streaming service subscriptions, broadband providers looking to deliver choice to current and prospective customers and streaming services looking for efficient ways to reach and retain new customers, MyBundle reduces friction and increases satisfaction for the ever-growing and dynamic streaming video ecosystem. About MyBundle MyBundle is the industry-leading consumer and enterprise platform simplifying streaming TV. MyBundle’s free and easy-to-use tools help consumers discover and manage their streaming service subscriptions, watch free live TV, and find content to watch across their services. Incorporating more than 150 streaming services and partnering with nearly 230 broadband providers serving approximately 13 million customers and growing, the MyBundle platform helps consumers navigate the streaming video world and creates new growth opportunities for programmers and high-speed data distributors alike. *source: Antenna, “State of Subscriptions – Premium SVOD,” February 2024 Contact Details Becker PR for MyBundle Eric Becker +1 303-638-3469 press@mybundle.tv Company Website https://mybundle.tv/

April 09, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Elixir Energy could have deepest unstimulated gas flow in onshore Australia, east of Perth Basin

ELIXIR ENERGY LIMITED

Elixir Energy Ltd (ASX:EXR) managing director Neil Young joins Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss a significant gas find at its 100%-owned Grandis project in Queensland, potentially marking the deepest unstimulated gas flow in onshore Australia, east of the Perth Basin. Young shares insights on the discovery and its implications for the Australian gas industry. Situated adjacent to the Wallumbilla gas hub, the Grandis project's Lorelle Sandstone at the Daydream-2 well exhibited an impressive initial flow test, achieving a stabilised rate of 1.3 million standard cubic feet per day, peaking at 2.3 million without stimulation. This achievement is not just a one-off event but a significant indicator of the Taroom Trough's unconventional resource potential. Young expressed enthusiasm about the results, stating that the Lorelle Sandstone is poised to substantially enhance the project's output and economic prospects. He talks us through the stimulation phase to come and hints that this could be the beginning of a new, strategically located gas play in Queensland, which could be crucial in addressing the looming domestic gas shortage. Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

April 09, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Leading U.K. Greeting Card Company Moonpig Unveils New U.S. Gift Card Collection

Moonpig

Moonpig, the leading U.K. online personalized greeting card and gift company, today announced the launch of gift cards add-ons, which are printed directly inside the greeting card during the creation process, just in time for Mother’s Day. To shepherd the brand’s efforts of revising and reinventing the antiquated greeting card category with an extensive range of customized options for every occasion, Moonpig’s continues to lead innovation in the $19+ billion greeting card industry. Moonpig’s new feature will now allow customers to add gift cards from partners such as Cheesecake Factory, Sephora, Macy’s, Barnes & Noble, Build-a-Bear, Roblox, Doordash and more, all of which can be printed during card creation. Alongside the launch of other exciting features like audio and video messaging and group cards, Moonpig’s new add-ons will continue supporting the brand’s mission to reach and engage U.S. consumers through the intimate experience of card giving. "With Mother’s Day right around the corner for Americans, we are excited to announce Moonpig’s gift card add-on launch in the U.S,” said Alexander Toft, General Manager, International at Moonpig. “ At Moonpig, we’re all about celebrating those heartfelt life moments and ensuring every card is as unique as the person receiving it. With the launch of this new add-on, Moonpig is continuing to reinvent the category by putting the fun and excitement back into card giving. Since its launch in 2000, Moonpig has been a long-standing leader in the U.K. greeting card market. Recognized for its innovative approach to personalized card giving, Moonpig provides an extensive range of cards and customizable features, with technology at the forefront of the brand’s easy-to-use online platform and app. Packed with fun and savvy add-ons, Moonpig’s intuitive design tools provide a user-friendly process to curate highly-customized cards by incorporating personal touches such as photos, heartfelt messages, stylish designs and templates. This seamless online experience allows customers to easily create the perfect, personalized card with the ability to send anytime, from anywhere - and capabilities to receive it as soon as the next day. Moonpig’s expansion efforts come at a time when the demand for personalized greeting cards is on the rise, especially with Millennials. With Americans constantly seeking out meaningful ways to connect with friends and family, personalized cards have emerged as a popular choice to express individualized sentiments for all sorts of occasions. Moonpig's expansive range of cards caters to a diverse array of tastes and preferences, ensuring that finding the perfect card and gift for every special event has never been easier. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or just because, Moonpig offers a personalized solution for every moment worth celebrating. Moonpig’s personalized cards start at $4.99. To celebrate the launch of the gift card offering, Moonpig is also offering new customers a free standard card (no gift card purchase required), by using code USLAUNCH to redeem at checkout through April 14, 2024. For more information about Moonpig and its U.S. offerings, please visit moonpig.com/us/, or follow on Instagram @moonpigusa. About Moonpig At Moonpig, we’re all about celebrating those heartfelt life moments. You know the ones we mean…the big birthdays, new arrivals, surprise engagements and the just becauses. Big or small, we love them all. And we’re so proud to be the ones helping you connect to the people you care about most. With our ever-growing range of cards and thoughtful gifts we’ve got just the thing to make their day. Combine this with top-notch tech and an app full of fun features, and it’s never been easier to send a card from the palm of your hand and share some love wherever you are. Contact Details Powers PR Alex Wollman alex@powers-pr.com Company Website https://www.moonpig.com/us/

April 09, 2024 09:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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