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AGORACOM TALKS Weekly RoundupCatch up on the small-cap breakthroughs driving battery innovation, environmental restoration, medical imaging, and resource expansion:HPQ Silicon (TSX-V: HPQ) (HPQFF: OTCQB) Begins Industrial Battery Production Using Breakthrough Silicon Anode TechHPQ Silicon and French partner Novacium have moved from lab success to industrial production, launching next-gen lithium-ion battery cells with GEN3 silicon anode tech. The cells boast up to 6,000 mAh and over 1,000 cycles, aimed at mobility, telecom, and defense. With production underway in Europe and a North American license in hand, HPQ is set to capitalize on surging energy storage demand—marking a clear transition from R&D to revenue.Zefiro Methane (CBOE Canada: ZEFI)(OTCQB: ZEFIF)USD $19.6M State Contract Secured Zefiro Methane has locked in a $19.6M, 3-year contract with the State of Ohio to plug ~200 leaking oil and gas wells. Through its subsidiary, Plants & Goodwin, the company will lead the high-impact project under a CMAR structure—tackling methane emissions while creating local jobs. With federal funds backing the effort, Zepheero is now a key player in the cleanup economy, turning environmental liability into long-term opportunity.Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM)First Multiple Sclerosis Patient ScannedQuantum BioPharma and Massachusetts General Hospital have completed the first scan of an MS patient using a novel PET tracer for demyelination. This could be a game-changer for tracking disease progression and accelerating trials for Quantum’s lead MS therapy, Lucid-21-302. The advanced imaging could enable real-time measurement of treatment impact—bringing clarity to one of neurology’s toughest challenges.Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO)100% Success in U.S. Army Trials — Autonomous Drone Logistics Takes FlightDraganfly’s Commander 3XL drone, equipped with TB2’s DROPS system, achieved flawless results in U.S. Army field trials. The system autonomously executed tactical resupply missions—pickup, delivery, docking, and recharging—without human input. With battlefield logistics moving toward full autonomy, this test cements Draganfly’s role in reshaping military support operations for the 21st century.NexGold (TSXV: NEXG) (OTCQX: NXGCF)Goldboro Drilling Delivers High-Grade Hits - 1.60 g/t over 36.80m, including 53.57 g/t over 0.60mNexGold’s 25,000-metre drill campaign at the Goldboro Project continues to impress, with infill holes intersecting 1.60 g/t over 36.80m, including 53.57 g/t over 0.60m. These results improve confidence in the resource model and could lead to upgraded classifications ahead of a feasibility update in late 2025. With permitting milestones also advancing, Goldboro is shaping into a leading near-term gold development story in Atlantic Canada.That’s a wrap for this week. Follow us for more small-cap headlines and investor intelligence.