The Watchlist: The Story Behind the Stock

In this episode of The Watchlist , Ricki Lee is joined by Richard MacPherson, CEO & President of Birchtech (TSE: BCHT), to break down the company’s 2025 financial results and what lies ahead. Listeners will hear how Birchtech is driving strong product revenue growth through licensing agreements, and why a $78 million patent judgment could act as a major financial catalyst. The conversation also ex...

In this episode of The Watchlist, listeners hear from Kim Thompson, CEO of Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB), as the company moves toward commercial-scale production of recombinant spider silk. Kraig Biocraft Laboratories is positioning itself at the forefront of advanced materials, using genetically engineered silkworms to produce spider silk with unique strength and flexibility character...

ICG Silver and Gold (CSE: ICG) has recently gone public, and in this episode, listeners will hear CEO & Director Steven Sirbovan break down how the company plans to translate its listing into sustained investor momentum. With a large land package at the Tuscarora project in Nevada and a strong base of historical data, the company is advancing toward near-term drilling and long-term resource develo...

In this episode of The Watchlist , Ricki Lee is joined by Harry Barr, Chairman, CEO, and Director of Metal Quest Mining Inc. (TSX: MQM), to discuss the company’s expanding footprint across Canada’s most strategic mining regions. Metal Quest is advancing its Lac Otelnuk iron ore project following a comprehensive gap analysis, while also building exposure to Ontario’s Ring of Fire—one of the most si...

In this episode, we speak with Gregory Poilasne, CEO of Nuvve Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: NVVE), about the company’s accelerating global expansion in energy storage and grid services. Nuvve is building a significant international footprint, announcing multiple battery storage projects across Europe and Japan while advancing its transition toward a virtual power plant model and diversified revenue strea...

In this episode of The Watchlist, Ricki Lee speaks with Stephen Birrel, CEO, and Christian Yates, Executive Chairman of Nativo Resources plc (LON: NTVO). The company has announced high-grade gold results from its Bonanza vein and is progressing toward restarting production, with a clear path to 2026. Listeners will hear about the significance of grades reaching 40.2 g/t gold, how the company has v...

In this episode of The Watchlist, listeners hear from Astrid Intelligence PLC (ASTR) Chair Mark Creaser and CEO Siam Kidd as they break down the company’s strategy at the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain. Astrid Intelligence is focused on building and investing in the infrastructure powering decentralized AI, particularly within the rapidly evolving Bittensor ecosystem. The c...

In this episode of The Watchlist, listeners hear from Marc Sale, CEO of First Class Metals PLC (LON: FCM), as the company reports multiple instances of visible gold from its Roy prospect within the Sunbeam Project. The discussion explores how these results strengthen confidence in the scale, continuity, and overall potential of the system. Listeners will hear about the significance of visible gold...

In this episode of The Watchlist, listeners hear from Riley Gold Corp (CVE: RLYG) CEO & Director Todd Hilditch, who breaks down a major milestone at the company’s PWC Project in Nevada’s Cortez District. The submission of a Plan of Operations by Kinross represents a key step toward unlocking large-scale exploration and accelerating drilling activity. This discussion covers: Significance of Kinross...

In this episode, listeners will hear how Argo Corporation (CVE: ARGH) is redefining public transit through its on-demand mobility platform. CEO Praveen Arichandran joins The Watchlist to break down the company’s recent success in Bradford West Gwillimbury, where Argo doubled ridership while reducing costs, and how its technology is outperforming global benchmarks. This discussion covers: Argo’s fu...

In this episode of The Watchlist , US Energy Corp (NASDAQ: USEG) CEO Ryan Smith joins Ricki Lee to discuss the company’s final investment decision on the Big Sky Carbon Hub in Montana. This milestone marks the transition to construction and sets a clear timeline toward commercial operations in 2027. Listeners will hear how US Energy is leveraging an integrated model—combining helium production, ca...

In this episode, Group Eleven Resources (CVE: ZNG) takes center stage as CEO Bart Jaworski joins Ricki Lee to discuss the company’s emergence as a high-impact silver exploration story. Listeners will hear how recent drill results—among the strongest globally this year—are reshaping the company’s narrative, alongside insights into a rapidly expanding drill program and the strategic advantages of op...

In this episode of The Watchlist , listeners hear from Jason Wood, CEO of Specificity Inc. (OTCMKTS: SPTY) , as he discusses the company's surge in new client partnerships and the $47,000 in new monthly recurring revenue. Jason details how the company's proprietary advertising technology platform is driving scalable growth and how automation and strategic hiring are aligned with long-term expansio...

In this episode, listeners hear from Beacon Energy Plc (LON: BCE) CEO Stewart MacDonald on the company's strategic investment in LN Energy and the £3.79 million capital raise supporting the Coles Santo gas project in Italy. Stewart explains how the project strengthens Beacon's portfolio, outlines the operational milestones, and discusses potential cash flow and investor value. This discussion cove...

In this episode of The Watchlist , listeners hear from Kim Thompson , CEO of Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCMKTS: KBLB) , about the groundbreaking commercial-scale spider silk platform recently featured on the cover of National Geographic . Kim shares insights on the technology, upcoming milestones, and the revenue potential over the next 12–18 months. This discussion covers: Kraig Biocraft’s inn...

In this episode, listeners will hear ECR Minerals (LON: ECR) Chairman Nick Tulloch discuss the company’s initial mining plan at Ragland, Australia, and its broader strategy to expand gold assets across Queensland. Nick shares insights on conservative phase-one economics, operational advantages of alluvial mining, and capital allocation priorities across Ragland, Blue Mountain, and LOLworth. This d...

In this episode, listeners hear from Falconedge (Private) & XCE Group (Private) as CEOs Roy Kashi and Scott Ellam discuss the latest Bitcoin market volatility and institutional adoption. They share insights on treasury strategies, long-term accumulation, and the evolving global role of Bitcoin. This discussion covers: Recent Bitcoin drawdowns and structural versus cyclical risk Falconedge’s yield-...

In this episode, listeners will hear from Laser Photonics (NASDAQ: LASE) CEO Wayne Tupuola as he reviews the company’s preliminary 2025 financial results and strategic priorities for 2026. Discover insights on operational efficiency, backlog growth, and long-term shareholder value creation. This discussion covers: Highlights from Laser Photonics’ 2025 preliminary results Expansion in the industria...

Mobix Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) has secured a new order supplying components for the U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk missile program, placing the company inside a highly strategic defense supply chain. In this episode of The Watchlist , host Ricki Lee speaks with CEO Phil Sansone about what the qualification process means for Mobix Labs’ technology platform and how the company is expanding its presence across...

ValiRx PLC (LSE: VAL) CEO Mark Eccleston joins The Watchlist to discuss the company’s newly created subsidiary, ValiRx Animal Health Ltd. , and why the veterinary oncology market could represent a major complementary opportunity for the company’s research platform. In this episode, listeners will hear how ValiRx plans to leverage comparative oncology to develop treatments that benefit both animals...

In this episode of The Watchlist , Ricki Lee speaks with Roquefort Therapeutics (LSE:ROQ) Incoming Chairman Sotirios Stergiopoulos about the company’s proposed acquisition of the exclusive worldwide license for AO252 , a novel precision oncology asset. Listeners will hear how AO252’s differentiated mechanism, ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, and early Phase 1 clinical signals could open t...

In this episode, listeners hear from Karl Smithson , CEO of Hamak Strategy (LSE: HAMA / OTCQB: HASTF) , discussing positive due diligence results on the Aoko Gold Project in Ghana’s Ashanti belt. The conversation explores how low-cost acquisition and upcoming drilling programs could unlock significant value for investors while advancing Hamak’s strategic gold development in West Africa. This episo...

In this episode, listeners hear from Matthew Wragg, CEO of Gattaca PLC (LON: GATC) , discussing the company’s strong first-half trading performance. Net fee income grew 7% like-for-like, with contract NFI up 13% year-on-year, exceeding expectations. Wragg shares insights on strategic investments, market positioning, and sustaining long-term momentum. This discussion covers: Key drivers behind H1 n...

In this episode of The Watchlist, listeners hear from Michael Murray, Chairperson, CEO and President of Kopin Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN), as he outlines the company’s strategic positioning in mission-critical microdisplay and optical technologies. Kopin recently secured a $15.4 million U.S. Army award to develop domestic microLED capabilities, reinforcing its U.S.-based manufacturing advantage and...

Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp. (TSXV: PINN, OTC: PSGCF) is advancing its El Potrero project toward a potential production decision later this year. In this episode, listeners will hear President & CEO Robert Archer outline the company’s progress on underground rehabilitation, delineation drilling, metallurgical testing, and infrastructure planning. The conversation highlights how Pinnacle is syste...