• The Forward Industries (FWDI) Board recently authorized a share repurchase program to allow the company to repurchase up to $1 billion worth of common company stock.
• The company has also filed a Resale Prospectus Supplement, which allows certain named shareholders to resell common stock from time to time.
• According to the Chairman of the Board, Kyle Samani, these moves reflect the company’s commitment to building long-term shareholder value and believes in the potential of Solana technology for capital market applications.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a company building and managing a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury, recently authorized a new share repurchase program and filed a Resale Prospectus Supplement (https://ibn.fm/h8hV2) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The share repurchase program permits the company to buy back up to $1 billion of common stock. These repurchases may be made periodically through block trades, open-market purchases, or via transactions that are negotiated privately. Also, all repurchases will comply with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

FWDI will determine the amount, method, and timing of repurchases based on share price, market conditions, legal requirements, and other considerations. This authorization is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2027. The Resale Prospectus Supplement registers certain shares of FWDI’s common stock which were issued in the company’s recent private placement. The filing allows the named stockholders to resell common stock as described in the filing.

Speaking about these moves, Chairman of the Board, Kyle Samani, said “Today’s announcement reflects our confidence in both Forward Industries’ differentiated strategy and the underlying strength of Solana’s ecosystem,” adding “While the resale registration is a normal post-PIPE process, launching a buyback program alongside it sends a clear message — we are committed to building long-term shareholder value and believe in the potential of Solana technology for capital market applications. The authorization gives us flexibility to return capital to shareholders when we believe our stock trades below intrinsic value, all while continuing to execute our Solana treasury and operational initiatives.”

About Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI)

Forward Industries is a Solana treasury company that’s backed by some of the most influential investors in the digital space. The company’s strategy focuses on creating long-term shareholder value by accumulating SOL and actively participating in the Solana ecosystem by deploying assets through various on-chain opportunities.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ForwardIndustries.com.

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• MAX Power has commenced drilling Canada’s first-ever dedicated natural hydrogen well at its Lawson target along the 475-kilometre Genesis Trend in Saskatchewan.
• The program by MAX Power leverages a land package of approximately 1.3 million acres of permits in Saskatchewan with another 5.7 million acres under application.
• This drilling underlies the company’s belief that natural hydrogen could serve as a domestic, scalable energy feedstock.

A bold new chapter is unfolding in the search for clean energy as MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) launches its first deep drilling program for naturally occurring hydrogen, an initiative that could redefine how the energy industry thinks about this critically important element. The company, a mineral exploration firm focused on North America’s transition to decarbonization, is now executing at the frontier of what is known as natural hydrogen, leveraging a vast land position and emerging geological models.

The company has commenced drilling Canada’s first-ever dedicated natural hydrogen well at its Lawson target along the 475-kilometre Genesis Trend in southern Saskatchewan (https://ibn.fm/PbHsZ). The well kicks off a multi-well program targeting what the company describes as the largest permitted natural hydrogen land package in Canada. Lawson drilling is situated near Central Butte and is being carried out by a tele-double rig with the aim of testing a “five-element” play type (source rock, migration pathway, reservoir, seal and trap) believed to be favorable for natural hydrogen accumulations.

The significance of drilling for natural hydrogen lies in its distinct nature: Unlike hydrogen produced via electrolysis or steam methane reforming, natural hydrogen is generated deep within the earth and requires no external energy input or water feedstock, offering a potentially very low-carbon and cost-effective fuel source. Industry commentary indicates that natural hydrogen may emerge as a major new energy vector as industrial decarbonization intensifies (https://ibn.fm/QUfOt).

The program by MAX Power leverages a permitted land package of 1.3 million acres (about 521,000 hectares) in Saskatchewan with another 5.7 million acres under application. The scale of the land position gives MAX Power significant optionality and upside if commercial natural hydrogen accumulations are proven.

“It’s a remarkable achievement for our team to be the first to drill for natural hydrogen in Canada,” said MAX Power CEO Mansoor Jan. “From ideation to execution, every individual involved has brought dedication and expertise to Canada’s first Natural Hydrogen well. It’s a proud moment for all of us leading the charge into this new energy space. For MAX Power we’re now closer than ever in our pursuit of the natural hydrogen molecule, its potential accumulations, and ultimately a commercial discovery.”

This drilling underlies the company’s belief that natural hydrogen could serve as a domestic, scalable energy feedstock. The geology underlying the Genesis Trend features basement structures, salt-barrier seals and complex fluid-flow pathways that the company believes may concentrate hydrogen accumulations. Natural hydrogen’s appeal for heavy industry, power generation, and decarbonization initiatives lies in its ability to act as a clean fuel or feedstock with potentially lower production costs and fewer environmental inputs than traditional hydrogen.

MAX Power has positioned itself as a dynamic first-mover in the sector. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the company describes its business as advancing district-scale natural hydrogen exploration, supported by critical minerals opportunities in the United States and Canada (https://ibn.fm/fv9wy). Beyond Lawson, the company has identified additional targets along Genesis, such as Lucky Lake and at the Grasslands Project in the southwest corner of the province and is collaborating with research institutions and government agencies to de-risk the exploration model.

The broader energy landscape adds weight to the relevance of MAX Power’s news. With global efforts to electrify transportation, decarbonize industry and support AI-driven infrastructure growth, the demand for scalable clean energy is rising. According to industry commentary, natural hydrogen is increasingly viewed as a candidate to complement renewable power generation, storage and industrial heat applications. By commencing drilling at Lawson, MAX Power is transitioning from exploration to active field execution, a critical distinction for investors and industry watchers. By combining a major land position with active field programs and deep collaboration across geology, engineering, and regulatory groups, the company is positioned to move quickly in this emerging energy segment.

For more information, visit www.MaxPowerMining.com.

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• The company completed an oversubscribed $45 million equity financing round anchored by global institutional investors, fully funding its strategic growth initiatives.
• A2Z Cust2Mate is addressing a global smart cart market expected to grow at a 27% CAGR through 2030.
• The company secured a $55 million order from leading Israeli retailer Yochananof in September 2025.
• Retail media monetization is now a core revenue stream, supported by exclusive rights and growing CPM- and commission-based ad sales.
• A2Z maintains a scalable, recurring-revenue model through SaaS, media, and analytics offerings.
• With deployments across four continents and a $25 million+ Latin American order underway, A2Z is positioned for global expansion.

A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions (NASDAQ: AZ) is a global retail technology company focused on redefining how consumers and retailers interact in physical store environments. Through its innovative smart cart platform, the company offers a powerful vehicle for in-store digital engagement and monetization. A2Z’s business model blends hardware, software, retail media and data services to deliver scalable, recurring revenue across multiple layers of the retail value chain.

With a clear vision to unlock the full potential of every in-store shopping journey, A2Z is committed to bridging the gap between digital convenience and physical retail. Its mission centers on transforming routine trips into dynamic experiences that benefit both shoppers and retailers by enhancing satisfaction, loyalty, and operational performance. The company’s growth is supported by strategic deployments, long-term commercial agreements, and a global footprint spanning four continents.

A2Z Cust2Mate is headquartered in Canada, Israel and the United States.

Products

A2Z Cust2Mate’s flagship offering is its smart shopping cart platform, designed to bring the benefits of e-commerce into the brick-and-mortar environment. The Cust2Mate smart cart allows shoppers to scan products, receive personalized offers, and pay directly through the cart—bypassing traditional checkout lines entirely. The system integrates real-time product search, allergen warnings, nutritional data, and location-based promotions, creating a frictionless and engaging shopping experience.

For retailers, the smart cart addresses key pain points such as theft reduction, labor optimization, and shopper engagement at the point of purchase. It provides actionable, data-driven insights that improve operational efficiency and merchandising strategies. Recent commercial results have shown increases of over 15% in purchases per shopper, strong satisfaction ratings, and 75% customer return rates. The platform also supports queue management, loyalty integration, and screen-based advertising, with the ability to retrofit legacy carts using detachable modular control panels.

The company’s operations follow a hybrid revenue model including outright purchases, SaaS-based subscriptions, and recurring fees tied to software, support, and media monetization. Carts are manufactured through Tier 1 contract manufacturers, and scalable financing solutions are in place to support ongoing growth.

In October 2025, the company launched an AI and Business Insights Division to advance artificial intelligence integration across its smart-cart ecosystem. The initiative focuses on generative-AI-powered personalization, retail-media targeting, fraud detection, product recognition, and store optimization, further strengthening A2Z Cust2Mate’s leadership in data-driven retail innovation.

Market Opportunity

A2Z Cust2Mate operates in a rapidly expanding market for smart shopping cart solutions and in-store retail media. According to 360i Research, the global smart shopping cart market is forecast to grow from $2.2 billion in 2024 to $9.7 billion by 2030, representing a 27% CAGR. Simultaneously, the retail-media sector, driven by targeted, point-of-sale advertising, is projected to reach $165 billion by 2025, reflecting an approximate 20% compound annual growth rate.

The company’s monetization strategy is well-aligned with these trends. Under its 2025 agreement with Yochananof, A2Z Cust2Mate gained exclusive rights to monetize digital assets, retail media, and behavioral data generated by its deployed smart carts. Building on that foundation, the company secured multi-year retail-media agreements with Toys “R” Us Israel, The Red Pirate, and Lego, extending advertising campaigns across up to 5,000 smart carts. These partnerships combine cost-per-thousand (“CPM”) advertising with commission-based revenue on completed transactions, providing guaranteed recurring income and validating Cust2Mate’s model as a retail-media and data-monetization platform for global brands.

Additionally, A2Z aims to unlock new revenue streams through a digital cart marketplace, enabling sponsored product placements, third-party app integrations, and basket-based upsells. These capabilities extend the smart cart’s value proposition beyond hardware into data, advertising, and digital commerce, supporting the company’s long-term vision for platform-based growth.

Leadership Team

Bentsur Joseph, Chairman, is a serial entrepreneur with a strong track record in building and expanding successful corporations. He previously served as Chairman of Elad Hotels (part of the Tshuva Group, one of Israel’s largest conglomerates) and held a director position at MARLAZ, a public holding company involved in industrial, real estate, communication, and high-tech sectors. Earlier in his career, he was Operations Manager at Comfy Interactive Movies, a leading publicly traded edutainment company.

Gadi Graus, CEO, brings over 30 years of multidisciplinary business expertise and a proven track record of global leadership. He has deep corporate and commercial experience across international and cross-border practices, supporting high-tech, industrial, and manufacturing firms from startup to multinational levels.

Elkana Porag, Deputy CEO and CTO, has more than 30 years of experience in technology and strategic consulting. He has held senior roles in tech strategy, architecture, and CTO leadership across Fortune 500 companies, global enterprises, and startups. Known for delivering impactful results and navigating complex organizational dynamics, he is highly regarded for his ability to transform innovative technologies into competitive business solutions.

Alan Rootenberg, CFO and Director, is a Chartered Professional Accountant with significant experience as CFO of publicly traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange, OTCBB, and CSE. His sector expertise spans mineral exploration, mining, technology, and cannabis. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and earned his CPA designation in Ontario, Canada.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://cust2mate.com.

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• Committed to acquiring companies with strong potential, developing and scaling these assets across a variety of industries
• Among the company’s portfolio is Cadnz, a leading automation platform for the financial services industry
• Recently, the founder and CEO of Cadnz, Imran Riaz, sat down for an interview where he spoke about his vision for Cadnz, as well as how automation, data intelligence, and smart integrations are reshaping digital lending for banks and credit unions in the U.S.

GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK) is a technology holding company that focuses on acquiring and building scalable tech platforms in areas like big data, AI and digital infrastructure. GLTK has the vision of unlocking the full business potential of different assets and looks to leverage the company’s expertise and network to invest in companies with high potential in exponential technologies.

GLTK has core values that include making a positive impact on society and the environment, embracing innovation and always seeking new ways to create value and drive progress, and conducting business with integrity and transparency.

The company’s core business plan consists of aggressively acquiring and collaborating with technology assets, focusing both on operators and tech platforms. It provides companies growth opportunities while giving them access to the capital markets.

Some strategic priorities for GLTK include acquiring companies or products with scalable models, maximizing investor returns, ethically and responsibly innovation, developing a strong talent pipeline, and expanding globally.

Among the platforms in the company’s portfolio is Cadnz, which is a leading automation platform for banks and credit unions. The company can automate everything from compliance, to reporting, to risk management, and more, helping financial institutions boost productivity and streamline operations.

Features of the platform include customized and interactive dashboards, intuitive pipeline management, seamless task management, automated appraisals, and many others. Furthermore, Cadnz lets companies generate comprehensive reports in minutes, make faster and better decisions, and improve team communication and collaboration.

Recently, the founder and CEO of Cadnz, Imran Riaz, sat down for an interview on the Future Craft Podcast about his vision for Cadnz, and how automation, smart integrations, and data intelligence are simplifying and reshaping the digital lending process.

During the chat, Riaz says the company plans to “bring the entire bank together”. He goes on to explain that each banking department typically has their own process and ticketing system, and so traditionally, nothing is cohesive or handled in a single platform. Cadnz is changing this and bringing everything together for banks, including compliance, risk, business development, and more.

Riaz also speaks in detail about the company’s Zfile security document management system, which allows banks to organize and easily access customer files and data in a unified and secure manner.

The simplicity of using the platform can get teams up and running in 120 days, compared to the 12 to 18 months it may take another platform. He says this is due to the simplified configuration of the platform, and the fact that the company provides customers with a set of working processes, systems, and documentation.

Riaz also goes on to speak about how the system keeps everyone in the know about updates and changes, and highlights that the company takes data security seriously and encrypts data, complies with SOC 2, and does penetration testing.

About GlobalTech Corp. (OTC: GLTK)

GlobalTech Corp. is a US-based tech holding company that specializes in AI, big data and digital infrastructure. The company has a diverse portfolio of acquisitions and platforms that span domains like e-commerce, digital lending, compliance, and others. In addition to making strategic acquisitions, GLTK also helps platforms grow by offering access to both capital markets and the latest technologies.

For more information, visit www.GlobalTechCorporation.com.

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• SuperCom has reported record net income of $6 million for the first nine months of 2025, more than doubling the prior year.
• Gross margin expanded to 61%, while EBITDA reached $7.2 million, reflecting improved operating leverage and higher-margin contracts.
• Q3 results showed continued momentum, including non-GAAP net income of $1.9 million and an EBITDA margin of 34.6%.
• Since mid-2024, the company has secured over 30 new U.S. electronic monitoring contracts and entered 13 new states, frequently displacing incumbent providers.
• International expansion included a $7 million national contract in Germany, its second major European win in as many years.
• SuperCom’s PureSecurity(TM) platform continues to support growth across offender monitoring, domestic violence protection, and community supervision, areas where electronic monitoring has shown measurable reductions in recidivism.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, has reported its strongest financial performance to date, posting record net income of $6 million for the first nine months of 2025, according to its November 13 announcement. The company recorded substantial gains across multiple metrics, reflecting increased adoption of its electronic monitoring (“EM”) platform in the United States and abroad (https://ibn.fm/QrnNd).

For the first nine months of 2025, gross profit rose to $12.5 million from $10.7 million, while gross margin widened to 61% from 50.1%. Operating income nearly tripled to $3 million, and non-GAAP net income reached $9.3 million, representing a non-GAAP net margin of 45.7%, up from 23.2% in the prior year period. EBITDA also rose to $7.2 million, with EBITDA margin improving to 35.4%.

The company’s third-quarter performance reinforced this trend. Gross margin increased to 60.8%, non-GAAP net income surged 450% to $1.9 million, and EBITDA doubled to $2.2 million. Book value per share rose to $8.06, supported by higher working capital and expanded cash reserves.

President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi described the results as evidence of the company’s operational scalability and increasing market traction. “Net income reached a record of $6.0 million, approximately 140% higher year over year,” Trabelsi said, noting the scalability of the company’s expansion model.

Trabelsi added that SuperCom has continued to expand its footprint with new EM contracts in the United States and in Germany, extending its reach into Europe’s largest economy. Many of these engagements, including recent wins in Alabama, Utah, and Virginia, involved replacing long-standing incumbent providers, an indication of market willingness to adopt newer, more flexible monitoring technology.

SuperCom’s U.S. growth followed a familiar pattern: entering a state through an initial agency or service provider contract, followed by rapid expansion into additional jurisdictions.

In 2025 alone, SuperCom:

• Signed four new contracts in Alabama within a year, including one that involved replacing an incumbent provider.
• Added another sheriff agency contract in Utah, its second in the state this year.
• Secured follow-on service provider deployments in Virginia, expanding GPS operations.
• Won new contracts in Wisconsin, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi, Nebraska, and Kentucky, and was selected for a statewide procurement vehicle by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association.

These wins allowed the company to broaden adoption of its PureSecurity(TM) platform across GPS tracking, domestic violence monitoring, and community supervision programs.

SuperCom’s expansion strategy also leverages partnerships with regional service providers, who supply monitoring services to courts, sheriffs, and probation departments. Such providers increasingly seek modern, cloud-enabled tools to replace aging systems.

Beyond the U.S., 2025 marked another year of meaningful international progress. On September 22, the company won a $7 million national contract in Germany, displacing a vendor that had served the country for more than 20 years. That contract covers four nationwide program types under a multi-year framework.

SuperCom also continued executing national programs in Israel, Sweden, Romania, Denmark, and Finland. It reported an RFP win rate above 65% across Europe, reflecting demand for updated electronic monitoring systems.

At the core of SuperCom’s expansion is its PureSecurity(TM) platform, which integrates GPS, RF, and cloud-based monitoring tools. The system supports a range of devices and use cases, including:

• PureOne and PureTag tracking bracelets
• PureCom home monitoring stations
• PureTrack(TM) smartphone-based GPS tracking
• PureShield(TM)/PureProtect(TM) mobile apps for domestic violence protection
• PureBeacon for indoor RF-based monitoring
• PureReader for inmate movement tracking within detention centers

The platform’s modular structure enables agencies to combine components based on the type of supervision required, offering flexibility often cited as a decisive factor in procurement decisions.

SuperCom’s focus on electronic monitoring aligns with growing support for EM as a tool for reducing reoffending. Studies from Argentina, Australia, and France have shown reductions in recidivism ranging from 10% to 48% among monitored individuals, underscoring EM’s value as an alternative to detention in appropriate cases. Public safety agencies increasingly use EM to reduce jail populations, monitor higher-risk individuals in the community, and support domestic violence protection orders.

SuperCom’s 2025 financials also showed the benefits of a business model built on recurring revenue and multi-year contracts. Cash and equivalents more than doubled to $13.1 million, while working capital rose 60% to $41.8 million. The company’s growing book value reflects long-term EM program deployments, often renewed or expanded after initial performance evaluations.

Trabelsi highlighted that many new contracts stem from follow-on wins, demonstrating customer satisfaction and reinforcing SuperCom’s strategy of building long-term regional footholds. “These wins not only demonstrate the strength of our proprietary technology but also validate our ability to earn trust in new markets, expand rapidly through follow-on wins, and displace legacy vendors time after time. They reflect growing confidence in our offering and signal a clear path for continued expansion across both U.S. and international markets,” Trabelsi said.

With continued U.S. expansion, new European national programs, and rising demand for offender supervision technologies, SuperCom enters 2026 with significant momentum. Its financial results point to a business scaling effectively, supported by higher-margin contracts, a strengthened balance sheet, and ongoing displacement of legacy vendors. “With increasing adoption of our solutions across our core markets, we remain focused on scaling operations, expanding recurring revenue, strengthening our industry leadership, and delivering value to our stakeholders,” Trabelsi concluded.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

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• During interview, Ryan framed rare earths not just as mined commodities but as elements of control.
• Ucore’s strategy features a dual-node approach, with facilities on both Canada and the United States.
• The company’s refining technology is designed to fill critical downstream gaps in the rare-earth value chain.

In a recent interview with InvestorNews, Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) CEO Pat Ryan emphasized the strategic urgency of building a sovereign Western supply chain for rare earth elements, identifying samarium as “the most critically vulnerable rare earth, or the most critically vulnerable critical mineral” (https://ibn.fm/gMv83). Ucore is advancing its RapidSX(TM) separation technology and establishing refining nodes in Canada and the United States to supply high-purity rare earth oxides for magnets used in defense, renewables and electric vehicles.

During the interview, Ryan framed rare earths not just as mined commodities but as elements of control, telling host Tracy Hughes: “Samarium is the most critically vulnerable rare earth . . . . That’s important to the Vacuumschmelze relationship.” He described the company’s memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Vacuumschmelze and its U.S. subsidiary eVAC Magnetics as “an alliance between Canada, the USA, and Germany — three countries connecting.” He further explained that Ucore’s RapidSX process is “70% faster than solvent extraction and done with 60% less footprint,” enabling Ucore to shift production targets “in hours instead of weeks.”

Ryan also addressed recent Chinese export restrictions on samarium and gadolinium, both now included on China’s export control list, highlighting how Canada has responded. He referenced the conditional approval of C$36.3 million from Natural Resources Canada (“NRCan”) and FedDev Ontario for a Kingston, Ontario facility dedicated to refining these elements (https://ibn.fm/rLV9U). Regarding this funding, Ryan noted, “It culminated with a program announced at the G7. . . . Minister Hodgson signed the agreement with Ucore right on center stage.” This milestone supports Ucore’s goal to build independent processing capability in North America.

Ucore’s strategy features a dual-node approach. In Canada, its “Pathway to Samarium and Gadolinium Security” project in Kingston has conditional approval for up to C$36.3 million to establish North America’s first dedicated samarium-gadolinium oxide facility, using its RapidSX separation technology (https://ibn.fm/ErzvD). Simultaneously, Ucore is advancing its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (“SMC”) in Alexandria, Louisiana, which will target both light and heavy rare earths, supported by U.S. Department of Defense grants exceeding $18 million.

The company’s refining technology is designed to fill critical downstream gaps in the rare-earth value chain. “To build a supply chain, you’ve got to have nodes that connect,” Ryan emphasized. “You can’t have one-off MOUs that don’t bring a full solution.” His view is that mining alone is insufficient; processing and separation infrastructure is the bottleneck, which Ucore intends to address with its RapidSX system that can target specific elements such as samarium or gadolinium economically and quickly.

Ucore’s strategic alignment extends to downstream magnet producers. The MOU with Vacuumschmelze and its U.S. arm, eVAC Magnetics, which has received a U.S. Department of Defense Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit of $111.9 million for its facility in South Carolina, links Ucore’s oxide supply to a global magnet-production network. By positioning its technology at the heart of this supply chain, Ucore aims to supply the “high-purity rare earth oxides” needed for next-generation applications from defense systems to EV motors.

Ucore Rare Metals is actively reinforcing the domestic supply chain of critical rare earth elements by deploying its proprietary RapidSX separation technology across strategic locations in Canada and the U.S. With funding support from both governments, commercial partnerships with downstream magnet producers, and a clear focus on elements such as samarium and gadolinium, which face acute export-control risks, Ucore is staking its claim as a linchpin in North America’s push for supply-chain sovereignty. As Ryan observed: This is not just incremental, it is about rebuilding the Western supply network and delivering the product solutions needed for a strategic future.

For more information, visit www.Ucore.com.

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This article has been disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) and may include paid advertising.

• LaFleur Minerals, Canadian gold exploration and development company, just launched a confirmation drilling program at its Swanson Gold Deposit in Val-D’Or, Quebec, supporting a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for the restart of gold production at the company’s Beacon Gold Mill
• The campaign will work to validate historical results on the property while improving confidence in the geological model of the area
• The 10-hole twinned-drilling campaign will supply fresh core for ore-sorting and metallurgical test work, with the data feeding directly into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0), Canadian gold exploration and development company is advancing the district-scale Swanson Gold Project in Québec’s prolific Abitibi Gold Belt while in parallel is progressing toward the near-term restart of gold production at its wholly owned Beacon Gold Mill, and recently launched a confirmation drilling program at its Swanson Gold Deposit in Val-D’Or. LaFleur is strategically positioned for near-term gold production and strong valuation upside, with its fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill and Swanson Gold Project in Val-d’Or, one of the world’s premier mining camps now seeing major consolidation. With both of LaFleur’s assets in the heart of the Abitibi greenstone belt, Canada’s largest gold producing region that is also recently subject to major M&A action (IAMGOLD, Probe/Fresnillo), LaFleur offers exceptional leverage to record gold prices and growing regional demand for long-life, low-risk gold assets, with key regional, fully-permitted, infrastructure in a growing production corridor. LaFleur is in a unique position to offer critical milling services to area gold miners with their Beacon Gold Mill, providing important cash flow for the company’s developing gold mining prospects. This timely milestone comes when gold prices continue to enhance the economics of the company’s restart plans, promising strong margins, accelerated payback potential, and immediate exposure to cash flow from permitted, near-term production assets (https://ibn.fm/ZE8Xh).

LaFleur’s 10-hole “twin-hole” drilling campaign at its Swanson Gold Deposit aims to validate historical results, improve resource confidence and the geological model of the area, and generate high-quality core for metallurgical and ore-sorting test work, with the data feeding directly into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, all for the purpose of purpose of delivering a technically robust PEA led by ERM.  This work supports LaFleur’s near-term plan to feed its fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill, creating a vertically integrated, low-cost production model in one of the world’s most prolific gold districts. 

“Advancing the Beacon Gold Mill to restart gold production with gold prices at record levels above $4,000 per ounce offers amazing economic potential,” noted LaFleur Minerals’ CEO, Paul Teniere. “We are well underway to completing a comprehensive PEA for the restart of the Beacon Gold Mill, and at the suggestion of ERM, we are nearing completion of twinning historical holes that form the basis of the mineral resource at our Swanson Gold Deposit, with the intention to supply mineralized material from Swanson to the Beacon Gold Mill. We aim to have the PEA completed as soon as assay results on the twinned holes are received in the coming weeks,” he added (https://ibn.fm/wy989).

Following $20 million worth of upgrades in 2022, LaFleur Minerals’ Beacon Gold Mill is nearing recommissioning and a restart. The 750-tonne-per-day fully permitted gold mill is currently equipped with crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and Merrill-Crowe circuits, with the only outstanding bits including mechanical and electrical upgrades. Plans are also underway to install a new gravity concentrator circuit and recruit key operational staff, including mill management, maintenance, and plant operators.

Approximately 10,000 to 20,000 tonnes of mineralized stockpiles are already on-site which are intended to be used for initial trial runs once the mill is back online, targeted for early 2026. Historical drilling at the Swanson Gold Deposit today totals more than 36,000 meters across 242 holes with standout intervals from historical holes SW-03-07** defining 69.3 metres at 3.03 g/t Au and BAR31-84* defining 51.0 metres at 3.46 g/t Au. The property has incredible potential for resource expansion and further consolidation in the prolific region it sits in, and LaFleur’s efforts to restart its nearby Beacon Gold Mill are a testament to the company’s commitment to creating shareholder value and to stamping its position as a near-term gold producer in Canada’s most active mining region. 

For company information, visit the company’s website at www.LaFleurMinerals.com.

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All scientific and technical information contained in this article has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo. (OGQ), Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor of the company, and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.

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• Powermax is advancing three core rare earth exploration projects across North America, each located in established mining districts with strong infrastructure and regulatory support.
• The Atikokan Project has confirmed district-scale REE anomalies through integrated geochemical, geophysical, and structural analysis.
• The Cameron Project in British Columbia has demonstrated both light and heavy REE enrichment, indicating potential for significant surface-accessible mineralization.
• The Ogden Bear Lodge Project provides strategic exposure to a U.S. REE district supported by DOE and EXIM initiatives.
• With experienced leadership and a balanced portfolio in key jurisdictions, Powermax Minerals is well positioned to capitalize on North America’s accelerating demand for critical minerals.

Powermax Minerals (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) is a Canadian mineral exploration company developing a portfolio of rare earth element (“REE”) projects across Tier-1 jurisdictions in Canada and the United States. Focused on discovery, responsible advancement, and alignment with North America’s critical-minerals strategy, the company targets areas with geological potential for REE-bearing pegmatites and granitic systems.

Its exploration model emphasizes modern geophysics, data integration, and systematic de-risking through technical work. By concentrating on projects with clear infrastructure advantages and policy support, Powermax seeks to contribute meaningfully to regional supply-chain independence in critical minerals vital to electrification and advanced manufacturing.

The company’s growing asset base includes four core REE projects, Atikokan, Cameron, Pinard and Ogden Bear Lodge, positioned within highly prospective geological corridors.

Powermax Minerals is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Projects

Atikokan REE Project – Northwestern Ontario

Powermax’s flagship Atikokan Rare Earth Element Project covers 9,416 hectares across three mineral claim blocks (A, B, and C) approximately 35 kilometers northwest of the town of Atikokan in the Thunder Bay Mining District. Located along the White Otter–Dashwa corridor, the project hosts REE-enriched granitic and pegmatitic systems supported by strong radiometric and geochemical signatures.

In 2025, Powermax completed airborne magnetic and gamma-ray spectrometric surveys, geological mapping, and geochemical sampling. An integrated interpretation released in November 2025 outlined a structural–geochemical corridor of REE enrichment, with Total Rare Earth Element (“TREE”) values from 254 ppm to 1,947 ppm across Blocks B and C. The company is currently advancing surface validation and target ranking for follow-up work.

Cameron REE Project – British Columbia

The Cameron Project, which the company holds an option to acquire, is located about 30 kilometers south of Revelstoke in the Kamloops Mining Division and comprises three contiguous mineral claims totaling 2,984 hectares.

Hosted within the Monashee Group, the property contains NYF-type granitic pegmatites and gneissic units known to carry both light and heavy REEs. Phase 1 exploration, completed under NI 43-101 recommendations, produced TREE values ranging from 17 ppm to 1,943 ppm, with heavy mineral concentrate samples up to 7,561 ppm. These findings confirmed consistent REE enrichment and led to the launch of Phase 2 exploration in October 2025 to expand mapping and refine drill targets.

Ogden Bear Lodge REE Project – Wyoming, USA

Powermax owns a 100% interest in the Ogden Bear Lodge Project, covering 22 lode claims (184 hectares) in Crook County, Wyoming. The property is prospective for high-grade neodymium-praseodymium (Nd/Pr) oxide mineralization and shares a border with Rare Element Resources’ Bear Lodge Critical Rare Earth Project. That neighboring project has received $24.2 million in U.S. Department of Energy support and a non-binding EXIM Bank letter of interest for up to $553 million in debt financing, highlighting the strategic value of this emerging U.S. REE district.

Pinard Rare Earths Project – Northern Ontario

In November 2025, Powermax Minerals announced plans to acquire a 100% interest in the Pinard Rare Earths Project, located roughly 70 kilometers north-northeast of Kapuskasing, Ontario. The property consists of 255 contiguous claims totaling 5,178 hectares within the Pinard Intrusive Rock Complex, an alkaline igneous system characterized by nepheline syenites and peralkaline granites commonly associated with REE-bearing mineralization.

Market Opportunity

Global demand for rare earth elements is projected to triple—from 59,000 tonnes in 2022 to 176,000 tonnes by 2035—driven by rapid electric-vehicle adoption and wind-power expansion, with supply expected to lag by up to 30%. The global REE market, valued at $3.95 billion in 2024, is forecast to reach $6.3 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 8.6%, according to Grand View Research.

China currently controls approximately 60% of REE mining and about 90% of processing capacity, prompting North American governments to accelerate domestic development. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $1 billion in critical-minerals funding opportunities, while Canada’s C$1.5 billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund supports projects through 2030. Together, this policy support and structural supply deficit highlight Powermax’s positioning within a strategically essential market tied to the clean-energy transition.

Leadership Team

Paul Gorman, CEO & Director, is a resource-based corporate specialist with more than 25 years of experience in junior mining finance, public listings, and corporate development. He is the President and Managing Partner of Riverbank Capital Inc., where he has raised over $150 million for emerging issuers and helped revitalize the North American graphite industry through the founding of Mega Graphite Inc. Gorman has led multiple exploration programs and was instrumental in achieving high-grade lithium discoveries in 2024 for Pan American Energy Corp.

Michael Malana, Director, has more than 20 years of international experience in financial management, reporting, and corporate governance. He has held senior executive roles across natural resources, biotechnology, and manufacturing and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University in Montreal. Malana is a Chartered Professional Accountant (Certified Management Accountant).

Afzaal Pirzada, M.Sc., P.Geo., Director, is a professional geoscientist with over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration and mining, specializing in gold, lithium, graphite, rare metals, and uranium. He has served as Project Geologist, VP Exploration, Director, and CEO for multiple mining companies, including Adriana Resources and Rock Tech Lithium. Pirzada is a registered Professional Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia and has authored numerous NI 43-101 technical reports.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://powermaxminerals.com.

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• The energy-focused holding company has scheduled its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for December 29, 2025, with a record date of November 21.
• A key agenda item is shareholder approval enabling the former shareholders of New Asia Holdings to convert preferred shares into common stock, completing the second phase of the Olenox–Safe & Green merger.
• The company is formally shifting away from modular construction to become an integrated energy enterprise, centered on Olenox’s oil, gas, services, and technologies divisions.
• Olenox is launching an aggressive drilling program beginning in Q4 2025, with ambitions to reach 1,000 BOE/day by the end of 2026.
• Safe & Green is expanding its digital capabilities through partnerships with Machfu for industrial IoT systems and OneQode for high-reliability communications infrastructure.
• The company’s strategy aligns with growing national attention on U.S. energy independence, amid rising demand from data centers, AI infrastructure, and domestic industry.

Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ: SGBX), a diversified holding company, will close 2025 with a shareholder meeting centered on defining the company’s next phase in the U.S. energy market. The firm announced that its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will take place on December 29. The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on November 21 as the record date for determining those stockholders who are entitled to vote at the 2025 Annual Meeting (https://ibn.fm/poklU).

The meeting is expected to be a significant one for the Texas-based company. Stockholders will vote on the approval enabling the former shareholders of New Asia Holdings Corp. to convert their non-voting preferred shares into common shares, a move representing the final step in integrating Olenox Corp. and Machfu, Inc. into Safe & Green’s corporate structure.

CEO Michael McLaren said the completion of the merger would formalize the company’s shift from its former modular construction identity into a fully integrated energy company. “This final task in the merger of the two companies will mark a new beginning for the corporation, shifting away from modular home construction and into an integrated energy company with a strong container build business focusing on industrial builds such as generator sets, AI data centers and crypto currency miners,” McLaren noted.

Safe & Green’s transition into the energy sector reflects a broader industry trend, as domestic producers face renewed calls to strengthen U.S. energy independence. Rising consumption from AI compute clusters, advanced manufacturing facilities, and commercial data centers has intensified national concerns around reliable and flexible energy supply.

Through Olenox Corp., Safe & Green has assembled a vertically integrated structure intended to operate across the full lifecycle of an energy asset. Olenox’s activities are concentrated in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, regions with substantial legacy well infrastructure and distressed fields that hold untapped reserves.

The company’s structure follows three integrated business units:

• Olenox Oil & Gas – Acquires and revitalizes neglected or distressed oil and gas properties, bringing dormant wells back into operation.
• Olenox Oilfield Services – Provides reclamation, abandonment, and maintenance work for both internal projects and outside clients.
• Olenox Technologies – Develops and deploys proprietary tools, including plasma pulse and ultrasonic wellbore cleaning technologies designed to increase recovery rates.

Olenox’s business model aims to extract value from underutilized legacy wells, an approach that can offer lower-cost production relative to new drilling and reduced environmental impact. Many wells in its portfolio were deactivated during prior market downturns, giving the company an opportunity to reactivate them with modern technology and targeted capital investment.

As part of the merger, Safe & Green is incorporating technologies from Machfu, a provider of secure industrial IoT systems. Machfu’s Edge to Enterprise(R) platform allows remote field devices to feed operational data into cloud-based analytics, providing real-time visibility into well pressures, flow rates, equipment temperatures, and other critical metrics.

This digital infrastructure reduces manual field visits and enables more timely operational decisions, supporting the company’s focus on efficiency and safety. The platform’s ability to operate on private, secure networks also reinforces the firm’s environmental and operational risk management framework.

Safe & Green is additionally working under an Open Collaborative Framework with OneQode, a global digital infrastructure company. The partnership took on new relevance after a recent global AWS outage exposed the vulnerability of traditional cloud-dependent systems. Olenox intends to use OneQode’s network architecture to ensure stable two-way communication between remote wellsites and centralized command systems.

Olenox Energy announced that it is preparing for an aggressive drilling campaign beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025. Initial reviews have begun on drilling locations across its leases in Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. The company’s goal is to complete one new drilling project by year-end and expand to a larger slate of wells in 2026. McLaren stated that Olenox aims to reach 1,000 BOE per day by the end of 2026, combining output from revitalized legacy wells, new drilling, and targeted acquisitions.

Additionally, Safe & Green is consolidating its operational footprint in Conroe, Texas, centralizing manufacturing, logistics, and administrative operations. This consolidation is part of the company’s effort to streamline post-merger workflows and position itself near major energy corridors.

The integration of Olenox’s technology, services, and E&P activities is expected to create operational efficiencies as Safe & Green moves toward a unified energy development strategy. With rising U.S. energy demand, particularly from AI workloads and industrial electrification, the company’s focus on optimizing existing resources and deploying digital oversight tools places it within a growing segment of the American energy economy.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SafeandGreenHoldings.com.

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• Federal permitting for the Ambler Access Project supports future access to Alaska’s copper-rich Ambler Mining District, where Trilogy Metals is strategically positioned for development
• Trilogy’s Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”) in the Ambler Mining District strategically position America in its quest for stable, domestic supplies for critical minerals
• With the rise of Alaska’s resource sector, the company is at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure expansion, growth, and energy security

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Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ), a company at the forefront of exploring and developing North America’s essential mineral assets, is driving Alaska’s next phase of industrial and economic expansion through the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”) – a collection of copper, cobalt, zinc, and other critical minerals. Trilogy’s most recent milestone underscores the vital importance of Alaska as a focal point for America’s mineral independence and global clean energy supplies (ibn.fm/NN07S).

The company recently announced the issuance of federal right-of-way permits for the Ambler Access Project (“AAP”), a 211-mile, industry-purpose road linking Alaska’s Dalton Highway to the Ambler Mining District. The decision, an outcome of a presidential directive under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (“ANILCA”), establishes needed federal authorizations while also enabling engineering updates, construction planning, and new funding avenues.

The permits, executed between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service, and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (lead proponent responsible for advancing the Ambler Access Project), restore a 50-year right-of-way agreement, helping unlock needed access to one of the most strategic copper-dominant mineral belts (ibn.fm/uLKXD).

The execution of the permits is “a pivotal milestone for both the Ambler Road and the State of Alaska,” according to Trilogy’s CEO, Tony Giardini. The Ambler Mining District “has the potential to strengthen the United States’ ability to secure domestic supplies of copper and other critical minerals essential to national defense, energy infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and the rapid growth of AI data centers.”

By taking center stage in harnessing the enormous potential of the Ambler Mining District, Trilogy Metals is strategically aligning its exploration plans with national needs in technological resilience and energy transition. With the UKMP portfolio, the company is showing a strong commitment to a future containing local partnerships, sustainable mining practices, and regional economic empowerment.

With projects like the Ambler Access Road now picking up steam, Trilogy Metals is taking center stage in the renaissance of Alaska’s mining industry. 

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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