James Knowles, Chairman of First Class Metals (FCM), joins StockBox to discuss the company’s groundbreaking partnership with Valereum.
Together, they aim to revolutionise mineral exploration funding through tokenization—a strategy that could open access to global digital capital while reducing shareholder dilution.
In this exclusive interview, James explains how the model works, the benefits for FCM investors, and why this move positions the company as a first-mover in the UK mining sector.
Key Topics Covered:
- How tokenization replaces traditional joint ventures
- The role of SPVs in preserving control and limiting dilution
- Why FCM is embracing digital finance innovation

