The Sunday Roast

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, the team discuss signs of market recovery, with standout moves from Celadon, Mila, BMV, and Mast Energy. They also cover major geopolitical headlines, including Trump and Putin’s high-stakes call on Ukraine, and Labour’s transport pledges and winter fuel U-turn. Special guest Leon Coetzer, CEO of Jubilee Metals, joins to discuss the company’s strategic $90m ...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, we welcome back Stefan Bernstein, CEO of GreenRoc Strategic Materials, to discuss a significant milestone for the company. GreenRoc's Amitsoq Graphite Project in Greenland has been designated as a "Strategic Project" under the European Union's Critical Raw Materials Act. This recognition not only underscores the project's importance in supplying critical...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we welcome back Ben Clube, CEO of EnergyPathways, to discuss the pressing challenges facing the UK's energy storage sector. Ben recently authored an open letter to the UK government, highlighting the urgent need for "common-sense storage solutions" to ensure the nation's transition to net-zero remains on course. We'll delve into the specifics of the Mar...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, we’re joined by Pieter Krügel, CEO of Mast Energy Developments (LSE: MAST), to discuss the company’s recent £5 million funding initiative. This two-stage financing comprises a £350,000 interest-free convertible loan note from Big Sky Management Limited and a proposed £4.65 million equity fundraise through a warrant instrument, aimed at bolstering working cap...

Welcome back to The Sunday Roast! After a much-needed break in the Welsh mountains, the lads return with your weekly dose of market insight, political drama, and a few laughs along the way. This week, we look at the UK’s latest deal with the EU—designed to ease post-Brexit tensions by improving trade terms and defence ties—but is it a win, or has the UK given away more than it’s gained? We’re ...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, the team is joined by Sapan Ghai, Chief Commercial Officer of Sovereign Metals, to discuss a major milestone in the development of the company’s flagship Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi. Following the signing of a power supply MOU with ESCOM, Sovereign has secured a pathway to grid-connected, renewable hydro-based power. Sapan walks us through t...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Che Connon and Geoff Baker of BSF Enterprise. The company has just announced groundbreaking progress at its subsidiary, Lab-Grown Leather Ltd (LGL), which is developing sustainable leather alternatives using its proprietary ATEP™️ platform. We dive into their three core product lines—Elemental, Elemental+, and Elemental X—including a revo...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, recorded on Sunday 11th May, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer return with a packed agenda as they unpack a truly historic week. From the Vatican to Washington, Westminster to Wall Street, there’s no shortage of headlines. They begin with a landmark moment: the Catholic Church announces its first American-born Pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Pre...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we welcome back Pieter Krügel, CEO of Mast Energy Developments (MED), to discuss the company’s latest milestones and strategic progress. Pieter shares insights on MED's recently completed £5 million investment agreement with Powertree, which fully funds its 7.5MW Hindlip project and signals the beginning of a long-term Growth Capital Partnership. We expl...

In this Star Wars Day edition of The Sunday Roast, The lads return with a scorching hot rundown of the week’s biggest stories, from geopolitical tremors to major market moves. We unpack the landmark U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund agreement giving the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine’s critical minerals—titanium, lithium, and rare earths—and explore the ripple effects across Euro...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined once again by Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, to discuss the company’s latest developments at its Tempiute Tungsten Project in Nevada. Following a highly encouraging site assessment by porphyry-system expert Dr. Lawrence Carter, Guardian has significantly expanded the project’s footprint—staking 29 new claims and doubling it...

Join us on The Midweek Takeaway as we welcome Geoff Baker and Che Connon from BSF Enterprise to discuss one of the most extraordinary innovations in sustainable materials — lab-grown T-Rex leather. BSF’s subsidiary, Lab-Grown Leather Ltd, in collaboration with VML and The Organoid Company, has unveiled Elemental X™️, a revolutionary luxury leather developed using fossilised collagen and synthet...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, we are joined by Colin Bird to discuss the latest news from Xtract Resources Plc (XTR), which has reported strong assay results from the first three diamond drill holes at its Silverking Project in Zambia’s Mumbwa District. The project, under a joint venture agreement with Oval Mining, allows Xtract to earn up to a 70% interest. Highlights include high-g...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, the team welcomes Shaun Day, Managing Director of Greatland Gold, to discuss the company’s recent strategic developments, including the surrender of over 497 million share options by directors and senior employees. This move aligns with Greatland’s upcoming dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and the establishment of a new Australian-inc...

In the season finale of The Sunday Roast, hosts Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer tackle the impact of recent Trump tariffs on global stock markets, including the FTSE and UK markets. They also discuss Rachel Reeves’ potential move to cap Cash ISAs, encouraging savers to shift to Stocks and Shares ISAs, and whether recent market volatility might deter retail investors. The episode...

This week’s episode of The Sunday Roast – which might as well be called the Trump Liberation Special – dives headfirst into the fallout from President Trump’s shock trade tariffs. We unpack what they mean for global markets, how they’ve rattled economies, and whether they could tip the world into recession. We’re joined by Colin Bird to discuss copper, geopolitics, and the significance of newly...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Colin Bird to discuss the significant progress at African Pioneer, including the recent approval of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) for the Ongombo copper-gold project in Namibia. This milestone clears the way for activation of the 20-year Mining Licence (ML240) and marks the completion of the project’s permitting process. C...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Colin Bird to discuss the latest milestone for Bezant Resources as the Hope & Gorob copper-gold project receives its Environmental Clearance Certificate—paving the way for final mining licence issuance, project financing, and construction. Don’t miss it! Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest This podcast may contain paid promotions, incl...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Leon Coetzer, CEO of Jubilee Metals Group, following the release of their interim results for the six months to 31 December 2024. Leon breaks down the 51% surge in group revenue, driven by record chrome production in South Africa, and addresses the challenges faced in Zambia, including power outages and margin pressure on copper. We explo...

In this special Mother’s Day edition of The Sunday Roast (Sunday 30th March), we welcome back legendary investor Rick Rule, President and CEO of Rule Investment Media, for a wide-ranging conversation that dives deep into markets, commodities, global politics, and the mindset needed to navigate today’s volatile landscape. Rick reflects on the dramatic changes in the U.S. under Trump’s second te...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby are joined by Ben Clube, CEO of Energy Pathways to discuss their groundbreaking MESH project—a bold step forward in advancing the UK’s energy transition.Ben dives deep into the integration of hydrogen and compressed air storage technologies, How MESH aligns with the UK’s Clean Power by 2030 goal, Insights on the recent climate...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Alex Stanbury, CEO of Technology Minerals, to discuss the company’s breakthrough first shipment of 111 tonnes of black mass to Europe under its offtake agreement with Glencore. They explore what this milestone means for Recyclus’ commercial rollout, the ongoing monthly supply commitment, and how the company is...

In this week’s episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer return with another packed show of market insights, mining momentum, and a bit of trademark banter. We’re joined once again by Shaun Day, Managing Director of Greatland Gold, to break down the company’s impressive new Group Mineral Resource Estimate, including the game-changing inaugural resource for the...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, hosts Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby welcome back Pieter Krügel, CEO of Mast Energy Developments (MED). They delve into MED's recent £5 million investment agreement with Powertree, which fully funds the 7.5 MW Hindlip project. The discussion highlights the strategic implications of this partnership, the project's secured 15-year Capacity Market contract ...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Daniel Gee and James Sheehan from Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC (AIM: PR1) to discuss their recent £100,000 contract with Leukaemia Care. The partnership will see Pri0r1ty develop an AI-powered information hub to enhance patient and donor communication, with a focus on accessibility, engagement, and fundraising support. We explore how t...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, hosts Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer are joined by three special guests, each bringing exciting updates from their respective industries. First, Tim McCarthy, CEO of ImmuPharma, discusses the company’s latest breakthrough in confirming the unique mechanism of action for its P140 autoimmune technology. This key milestone strengthens the comp...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, hosts Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, to discuss the latest high-grade tungsten and silver results from the Pilot Mountain project. They explore how these results impact resource estimates and mining economics, as well as Guardian’s latest study on the future demand for tungsten in nuclear fusion,...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Sapan Ghai, Chief Commercial Officer of Sovereign Metals, to discuss the company’s latest corporate presentation: "Graphite By-Product Strategy Update". Sapan walks us through the key insights from the newly published presentation, covering Sovereign’s evolving strategy, the significance of its graphite by-product, and how it positions th...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, hosts Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby sit down with Sapan Ghai, Chief Commercial Officer of Sovereign Metals, to delve into the week’s most compelling news stories. They discuss President Trump’s recent meetings in the Oval Office and explore Sovereign Metals’ latest announcement regarding the diverse applications of flake graphite across three key industries...

In this episode of the Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll is joined by analyst and investor Charles Archer as they dive into another eventful week! From Trump's controversial moves involving Putin and Ukraine to surprising hostage developments between Hamas and Israel, the geopolitical scene remains heated. On the markets, Arkle Resources shines with a 40% surge, Greatland Gold delivers promising resul...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Senior Geologist Kevin McNulty and CFO Cathal Jones from Conroy Gold and Natural Resources to discuss the latest developments at their Discs of Gold project. With the re-logging of drill core well underway and a 3D geological model under construction, Conroy Gold is laying the groundwork for the next phase of investment. We also explore t...

This week on The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer are joined by Colin Bird, Chairman of Bezant Resources, to discuss the latest developments at the Hope & Gorob Project in Namibia. Bezant has successfully completed ore sorting optimisation, confirming higher-than-expected copper, gold, and silver recoveries, with projections indicating a capital payback in under 20 ...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer are joined by Ben Clube, CEO of Energy Pathways, to discuss the progress of the Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH). The company has completed pre-FEED and selected the technical design for Phase 1, integrating gas storage, hydrogen, offshore wind, and decarbonised power while repurposing late-life gas infrast...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Kevin McNulty, Senior Geologist, and Cathal Jones, CFO of Karelian Diamond Resources, to discuss the company’s latest exploration progress. Kevin provides insights into the green diamond discovery in Kuhmo, Finland, and the upcoming drilling program aimed at further defining this exciting find. He also discuss...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby welcome back Pieter Krügel, CEO of Mast Energy Developments (MED), to discuss the company’s record-breaking January 2025 revenues of £201,000 from its Pyebridge flexible power generation asset. Pieter explains the key drivers behind this strong performance, including the impressive £200 per MWh electricity sales price—69% a...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Leon Coetzer, CEO of Jubilee Metals Group (AIM: JLP), to discuss the latest developments in the company’s Zambian operations. Leon provides insights into the restart of the Roan concentrator following the stabilization of power supply and the processing of higher-grade copper feed, which is expected to accelerate ...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, the team is joined by Leon Coetzer, CEO of Jubilee Metals Group (AIM: JLP), to discuss the latest updates on the company’s Zambia operations. Leon provides insight into the restart of Roan, following stable power supply, and how the company is accelerating copper production by processing higher-grade feed. Jubilee has secured 200,000 tonnes of material a...

This week on The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer break down the latest market moves and trends in the small-cap space. They welcome Daniel Gee from Priority Intelligence to discuss the AI shake-up following DeepSeek and Alibaba’s latest breakthroughs, as well as Priority’s new partnership with Funding Circle. Also joining the show is Jonathan Bixby, newly appointed...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer break down the latest market-moving stories. They discuss the rise of DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that shook Nvidia’s stock before a sharp rebound, and the £56 million investment into Cornish Metals’ South Crofty tin project, including backing from the UK’s National Wealth Fund. The team also looks at ...

In this episode of the Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby bring you a packed lineup of insights and updates. First up, we welcome Ben Clube, CEO of Energy Pathways, to discuss key milestones for the Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH). The company recently secured Licence Operatorship approval from the North Sea Transition Authority for Block 110/4a, enabling progress toward the Field De...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer are joined by Sapan Ghai, Chief Commercial Officer of Sovereign Metals. They discuss the company’s groundbreaking Optimised Pre-Feasibility Study for the Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi, reaffirming its status as the world’s largest natural rutile deposit and second-largest flake graphite resource....

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer welcome two special guests. James Short, CEO of Celadon Pharmaceuticals, discusses the company’s strategic collaboration with Valeos Pharma and its significant European contract driving growth in the cannabis-based medicines sector. Sean Smith, CEO of Eden Research, delves into their innovative biopesticides an...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by Pieter Krügel, CEO of Mast Energy Developments PLC (LSE: MAST). The company recently announced that its Pyebridge flexible power generation asset achieved a record high average electricity sales price of approximately £160 per MWh in December 2024, significantly outperforming the market average of around £91 p...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby sit down with Leon Coetzer, CEO of Jubilee Metals Group, to discuss the latest company updates. Topics include the announcement of record chrome concentrate production, strong 6E PGM output, and the challenges faced in Zambia due to power constraints impacting copper production. Leon also shares insights into how Jubilee is...

In this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby dive into the biggest stories making headlines this week. They discuss the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have displaced many, including celebrities like Anthony Hopkins and Paris Hilton, and analyze Elon Musk's controversial political interventions in the UK and Germany. The team also covers Donald Trump’s audacious pl...

In this week’s Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer expand their 2025 watchlist, highlighting exciting stocks like Fulcrum Metals and Emmerson, while revisiting standout names from the “Radar 12” list. With a focus on the resource sector and early market trends, the team explores key opportunities for investors as the new year begins. 00:00 - 00:06:07 Weekly News Round...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Daniel Gee and James Sheehan from Priority Intelligence Group (AIM: PR1). Fresh off their recent AIM listing, they share insights on their AI-driven Priority Advisor platform, designed to support SMEs with governance, financing, brand management, and marketing. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of listing in a tough market, th...

In this Sunday Roast Betwixtmas Special, Phil Carroll, Kevin Hornsby, and Charles Archer reflect on the festive season and share their "Radar 12" for 2025. From standout resource plays like Power Metal Resources, Greatland Gold, and Guardian Metals to emerging tech like Priority AI, the team highlights companies they’re watching closely for the year ahead. With insights into market trends, geop...

In this festive episode of the Sunday Roast, we welcome back Rick Rule, CEO of Rule Investment Media, for a lively and insightful Christmas special. We delve into Rick's latest ventures, including the progress of his seventh challenger bank, Battle Bank, and explore the investing highlights of 2024—from Bitcoin's record-breaking highs to the sustained strength of gold and the cooling of other c...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we’re joined by Pieter Krügel, CEO of Mast Energy Developments, to discuss the company’s latest milestones. Pieter dives into the newly secured Growth Capital Partnership with Powertree, which is set to accelerate the development of flexible power generation projects, starting with the Hindlip Lane site. We also explore the progress at Pyebridge, now ope...