The Sunday Roast

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: r...

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 results...

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 the...

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 infrastruc...

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 discusses...

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% abov...

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 pro...

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 at 1...

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 Ex...

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 thi...

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 Devel...

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. Le...

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 and h...

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 per...

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 ad...

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 plans...

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 Roundup ...

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, their...

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, geopoli...

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 crit...

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 operat...

In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we welcome back Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal Resources, to discuss the latest updates on the company’s progress toward acquiring the Tempiute Tungsten Mine & Mill near Las Vegas. Oliver provides insights into the due diligence process, including legal reviews confirming no liabilities, geological studies highlighting significant tungsten-rich s...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, the team sits down with Rupert Verco, CEO of Cobra Resources, to discuss the latest developments at the Boland Project in South Australia. Cobra has recently reported significant metallurgical results, demonstrating high recoveries of ionic rare earth elements (REEs) through low-cost, in situ recovery (ISR) methods. Bench-scale testing has shown 68% recover...

In this episode of the Midweek Takeaway, we sit down with Leon Coetzer, CEO of Jubilee Metals, to discuss the challenges posed by power interruptions in Zambia and how the company is addressing these issues at its Roan operations. We also delve into the progress of the Large Waste Project, which has seen a reduction in acquisition costs to $18 million, and explore Jubilee’s strategies for maximizi...