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• Initial 2025 drilling at the Murdock Mountain project returned average grades of 10.95% P₂O₅ over 4.2 metres
• 2026 program aims to refine continuity, thickness, and grade across the Meade Peak zone
• Organic phosphate positioning aligns with shifting U.S. agricultural practices and the growing need for uncommon raw phosphate rock for organic agriculture
• Project benefits from proximity to transport infrastructure in northeastern Nevada
• Exploration target ranges remain conceptual pending further drilling and verification

Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF), a B.C.-based leader in organic sedimentary phosphate exploration, has begun mobilizing drilling equipment for its 2026 exploration program at the Murdock Mountain project in Nevada, marking a transition from preparation to active fieldwork. According to a recent company update, site readiness has been completed, including wildlife pre-clearance surveys and construction of new drill pads (https://ibn.fm/pzguB).

The company’s approach is tied to a specific segment of the fertilizer market: direct application of raw phosphate rock for organic agriculture. Unlike conventional phosphate products that undergo chemical processing, the material targeted at Murdock Mountain is intended for minimal processing, primarily simple crushing and grinding, before application.

This positioning reflects changes in U.S. agricultural practices, where demand for organic inputs has been increasing alongside growth in the organic food sector. Farmers operating under organic certification frameworks are restricted in their use of synthetic fertilizers, creating demand for alternative nutrient sources.

Phosphate is a critical input for crop production, supporting root development and plant growth. The U.S. remains dependent on both domestic production and imports to meet agricultural demand, particularly as global supply chains for key inputs have faced periodic disruptions. Industry data shows that phosphate markets are influenced by both agricultural cycles and geopolitical factors, including export restrictions and concentration of supply in a limited number of countries. Against this backdrop, projects located within North America are increasingly viewed through a supply security lens.

Nevada Organic Phosphate’s project is situated in northeastern Nevada, near established transportation routes including highway access to regional hubs and rail connections to West Coast and inland markets. Proximity to infrastructure is a factor that can influence project economics, particularly for bulk materials such as phosphate rock.

FTE Drilling, the company’s contractor, is now moving personnel and equipment to the site. Once mobilization is complete, drilling is expected to resume with a focus on further evaluating the Meade Peak Upper Phosphate Zone, a near-surface, flat-lying horizon that extends across the property.

The program is designed to improve understanding of the zone’s lateral continuity, thickness, and grade distribution. These parameters are central to building a consistent geological model and informing future technical studies.

The company’s initial six drill holes, completed in late 2025, returned an average grade of 10.95% P₂O₅ over a true thickness of 4.2 metres. Individual holes reported grades ranging from approximately 10.2% to 11.9% P₂O₅, broadly consistent with historical interpretations of the formation.

Management has framed the current phase as incremental, emphasizing data collection rather than definitive conclusions. “Advancing this drill program will strengthen our understanding of the flat-lying horizon’s grade continuity and provide improved true-thickness control across the project area,” director Garry Smith said in the update, noting that results will contribute to evaluating the broader potential of the system. “Our work continues to proceed with discipline, and full alignment with regulatory and scientific standards.”

The Murdock Mountain property hosts a sedimentary phosphate horizon within the Meade Peak Formation. The company’s initial permitted area, covering roughly 1,813 acres, is associated with an Exploration Target Mineral Inventory ranging from 10 to 46 million tonnes, grading between 3% and 15% P₂O₅. These estimates are based on historical work and have not yet been verified under current reporting standards.

Beyond the initial permit area, Nevada Organic Phosphate has identified additional target zones that could extend the strike length of the phosphate-bearing horizon. Applications covering a broader land package suggest potential continuity over tens of kilometres, although these areas remain at an early stage of evaluation.

At the same time, the project remains in the exploration stage. The company has emphasized that the Exploration Target Mineral Inventory is conceptual in nature and should not be interpreted as a defined mineral estimate. Further drilling and analysis will be required to determine whether the identified zones support economic extraction.

The 2026 drill program is expected to play a central role in that process. By expanding the dataset across additional drill holes and locations, the company aims to refine its geological understanding and reduce uncertainty around the continuity of mineralization.

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

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• Rare earth elements play a critical role across multiple high-growth sectors.
• Identifying and developing ionic clay deposits outside of China has become a strategic priority for companies and governments alike.
• Canamera Energy Metals is advancing a strategy centered on ionic clay rare earth exploration in Brazil.

The global race to secure reliable supplies of rare earth elements is intensifying as governments and industries seek to reduce dependence on concentrated supply chains. These materials are essential to modern technologies, yet much of the world’s supply remains tied to a single dominant producer: China. In this context, Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) is positioning its ionic clay rare earth projects in Brazil as part of a broader effort to support more diversified and resilient supply chains for Western markets.

Rare earth elements play a critical role across multiple high-growth sectors. They are key components in permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and advanced electronics, as well as in defense systems such as precision-guided munitions, radar and communications technologies. The International Energy Agency has noted that rare earths are essential to the clean-energy transition, observing that demand for critical minerals used in these technologies is expected to grow significantly as electrification expands. In electric vehicles alone, rare earth magnets are used in motors to improve efficiency and performance, while wind turbines rely on these materials for high-strength permanent magnet generators.

Despite their importance, global supply chains for rare earths remain highly concentrated. According to analysis of global supply chains, China accounts for roughly 70% of rare earth mining and about 90% of processing capacity, giving it substantial influence over pricing, availability and downstream manufacturing of these critical materials. This concentration has raised concerns among Western governments about supply security, particularly as geopolitical tensions and trade dynamics evolve.

One of the reasons China has maintained this dominant position is its extensive development of ionic clay rare earth deposits, particularly in southern provinces. These deposits differ from traditional hard rock rare earth projects in that they can often be processed using simpler extraction techniques. Ionic clay deposits can be “simpler and cheaper to exploit than those found in harder rock,” making them an attractive source of supply. This advantage has allowed China to develop a large portion of its rare earth production capacity around these types of deposits.

As a result, identifying and developing ionic clay deposits outside of China has become a strategic priority for companies and governments alike. Brazil is emerging as a key region in this effort due to its geological similarities and underexplored potential. Reports indicate that parts of Brazil host ionic clay rare earth mineralization comparable to Chinese deposits, creating opportunities for new supply sources that could help diversify global production.

This shift is occurring alongside increasing policy focus in the United States and other Western countries. Recent U.S. government initiatives have continued to highlight critical minerals as a strategic priority, emphasizing the need to secure domestic and allied supply chains for materials essential to energy, defense and technology sectors. Federal agencies have repeatedly pointed to the risks associated with concentrated supply and have encouraged investment in alternative sources, including projects located in allied jurisdictions.

Within this broader geopolitical landscape, Canamera Energy Metals is advancing a strategy centered on ionic clay rare earth exploration in Brazil. The company has focused on identifying and developing projects that align with the type of deposits that have historically underpinned China’s dominance. By targeting ionic clay mineralization, Canamera is positioning itself within a segment of the market that is both technically advantageous and strategically important.

The company’s work in Brazil reflects this approach. Canamera’s exploration efforts have confirmed ionic clay rare earth mineralization across multiple projects, demonstrating the presence of this deposit type within its portfolio. This is significant because it suggests the potential for relatively straightforward processing and the possibility of producing rare earth elements in a manner that is competitive with established supply sources.

Beyond individual projects, Canamera is working to build a broader platform that could support long-term development. By assembling multiple ionic clay assets within a single region, the company may be able to create synergies in exploration, development and eventual production. This type of platform approach can enhance scalability and improve the economics of project development, particularly in a market where consistent supply is highly valued.

The geopolitical implications of this strategy are also noteworthy. As Western countries seek to reduce reliance on a single dominant supplier, projects that can contribute to diversified supply chains are likely to attract increasing attention. Companies operating in jurisdictions such as Brazil, which offer both resource potential and relative geopolitical stability, may play an important role in this transition.

As the global economy continues to shift toward electrification and advanced technologies, the importance of secure and diversified rare earth supply chains is expected to grow. Ionic clay projects like those being developed by Canamera Energy Metals could become increasingly significant as part of that effort, offering a pathway to reduce concentration risk and support the long-term resilience of critical mineral supply.

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

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This document contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including statements regarding: the Company’s planned exploration activities on its projects; the anticipated timing and completion of the earn-in milestones under the Option Agreement; the Company’s ability to make required cash and share payments and incur required exploration expenditures; the geological prospectivity of its projects; and the Company’s exploration strategy.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions, estimates, and opinions of management at the date the statements are made and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. These assumptions include, without limitation: the Company’s ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its exploration programs and option payments; favourable regulatory conditions; continued access to its projects; and general economic conditions.

Important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing; the inherently speculative nature of mineral exploration; title risks; environmental and permitting risks; and fluctuations in uranium prices. Additional risk factors affecting the Company can be found in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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• Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals reported a large-scale gold discovery at its Swanson Gold Project within the Abitibi Gold Belt, some of the drill core assays have significantly expanded Swanson mineralization zones beyond the company’s March mineral resource estimate (“MRE”)
• LaFleur’s March MRE produced a 30% increase in indicated mineral resources ounces over its previous MRE, and the new results confirm broad, continuous zones of gold mineralization that extend well below its limits
• LaFleur owns nearby Beacon Gold Mill and is preparing to resume its operations later this quarter with on-site stockpile and mineralized material from Swanson, aiming to scale from 750 metric tons per day (“TPD”) to 1,250 TPD by 2027, and later toward 3,000 or 4,000 TPD, supported by financing and offtake terms from Trafigura
• Swanson and Beacon are located near Val d’Or, Quebec, an established base for mining labor and resources for exploration in the prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt

Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is celebrating news of a large-scale gold discovery and expanding gold system at the company’s flagship project in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt of eastern Canada. A series of drill holes, targeting down-dip continuity over a 120-metre strike length at vertical depths of ~300-450 metres, successfully confirmed that the Swanson mineralized system remains robust and laterally continuous beyond the existing resource envelope, with results of 1.18 g/t Au over 255.04 metres (SW-25-080), 1.65 g/t Au over 136.01 metres (SW-25-081) and 2.29 g/t Au over 68.30 metres (SW-25-079).

In March, LaFleur announced a 30% increase in indicated mineral resources ounces from the mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) completed in 2024 at its Swanson Gold Deposit, establishing a new MRE of 2.96 Mt at 1.69 g/t Au for 160.3 koz of contained gold as well as an inferred mineral resource 1.08 Mt at 1.93 g/t Au for 66.8 koz of contained gold (https://ibn.fm/t1gDN).

On April 21, LaFleur further announced that the positive results of its recent drilling program had confirmed “new gold discovery zones with the presence of broad, continuous zones of gold mineralization that extend well below the limits of the current [2026] resource model, expanding and confirming the potential for a large-scale gold system” by providing an improved understanding of the geometry and plunge of the mineralized zones at Swanson (https://ibn.fm/3lHaN).

The results reinforce the strong potential for expanding exploration in the larger Swanson project, and the possibility of high-grade segments of mineralization at depth.

“LaFleur has intersected some of the strongest and widest gold mineralization to date at its Swanson Gold Project,” LaFleur Chairman Kal Malhi stated in the April news release.

“Importantly, these holes not only extend the deposit beyond the current resource envelope but also highlight the presence of higher-grade zones that could enhance the overall economics of the project,” CEO and Director Paul Ténière added. “With mineralization remaining open at depth and along strike, we believe Swanson has the potential to evolve into a much larger gold system than previously defined.”

The Swanson Gold Deposit can now be traced over approximately 275 meters along strike, with an average horizontal width of 150 meters and depths of more than 300 meters. The deposit has been the primary focus area of LaFleur’s Swanson Gold Project, which covers 192 square kilometers and is one of the largest gold projects near Val d’Or, Quebec, an established base for labor and resources that sustain the varied exploration efforts throughout the Abitibi region in eastern Canada.

LaFleur’s exploration success at Swanson, combined with the recent addition of the McKenzie East Gold Project, a property adjacent and contiguous to Frenillo’s McKenzie Break Gold Deposit, reinforces the company’s strategy of systematically building gold resources within trucking distance of its wholly owned Beacon Gold Mill, creating a scalable mine-to-mill gold production platform.

The prime location of the project, as well as its fully permitted infrastructure and plans to resume gold production at LaFleur’s nearby Beacon Gold Mill later this quarter offer investors a de-risked, high-leverage opportunity to participate in the next wave of gold consolidation coming out of Quebec.

LaFleur plans to use an existing 10,000 to 20,000 metric tons of feedstock at the project to resume gold pours at the mill, which was idled by its previous owner a few years ago when gold prices were much lower than they are now.

Gold prices have effectively doubled since January 2025, remaining in the US$4,500 to $5,000-per-ounce range in recent months even amid wartime volatility. The Beacon Gold Mill will initially process material at 750 metric tons per day (“TPD”), while building toward 1,000 TPD and then to 1,250 TPD during the first year or resumed operation. The company’s two-year target is 3,000 to 4,000 TPD, according to Ténière.

Further drilling is ongoing on the property. The newest drill holes include findings of wide mineralization in two spots, with 1.18 g/t Au over 255.04 meters and 1.65 g/t Au over 136.01 meters, as well as the higher-grade 2.29 g/t Au over 68.30 meters at a third site.

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

• Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.
• One of the most persistent challenges in cardiac care is patient delay in seeking care.
• HeartBeam is working to address this gap by transforming how ECG data are collected and used through its HeartBeam System.

Cardiovascular disease continues to be a major global health challenge, driven by aging populations, lifestyle factors and persistent gaps in early detection that continue to challenge healthcare systems. In response to these trends, HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) is developing technology aimed at improving how cardiac conditions are identified and monitored, positioning its solutions at the intersection of rising clinical need and evolving innovation.

The scale and severity of cardiac disease underscore the urgency of new approaches. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 919,000 deaths in 2023, or roughly one in every three deaths, with someone dying from the condition every 34 seconds. More recent provisional data confirms that heart disease continued to rank as the leading cause of death in 2024, reinforcing its persistent impact. On a global scale, the World Health Organization estimates that cardiovascular diseases are responsible for approximately 17.9 million deaths each year, representing about 32% of all deaths worldwide.

Several converging factors are contributing to the continued rise of cardiovascular disease. Aging remains one of the most significant drivers, as risk increases substantially over time. At the same time, modern lifestyles marked by reduced physical activity, poor nutrition and chronic stress have accelerated the prevalence of key risk factors such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes. The American Heart Association has reported that these underlying conditions continue to rise, placing additional strain on healthcare systems and increasing the likelihood of cardiac events. Importantly, many cardiovascular events occur in individuals who were not previously identified as high risk, highlighting ongoing gaps in screening and monitoring.

One of the most persistent challenges in cardiac care is pre-hospital delay, with many patients not seeking medical attention at the onset of symptoms. Traditional electrocardiogram testing is typically conducted in clinical environments, which may not coincide with the onset of symptoms such as intermittent chest pain, palpitations or other warning signs. As a result, patients often defer care and clinicians are left without the data needed to make timely, informed decisions. This gap has fueled growing interest in portable, patient-driven monitoring technologies that can capture clinically relevant data outside traditional healthcare settings.

HeartBeam is working to address this gap by transforming how ECG data are collected and used. The company’s HeartBeam System is designed as a cable-free, high-fidelity ECG platform capable of capturing the heart’s electrical signals from three distinct directions for arrhythmia assessment. By collecting multidirectional signals, the system is intended to provide a more comprehensive representation of cardiac activity compared with conventional single-lead devices, which offer a more limited view.

The HeartBeam System uses a compact, credit-card size, portable design with embedded electrodes that allow patients to record ECG signals without adhesive patches or wires. This simplifies the user experience while maintaining the quality of data needed for clinical interpretation. The system’s ability to generate synthesized 12-lead ECG signals from these recordings is particularly significant, as it brings a level clinical-grade data traditionally associated with hospital-based equipment into a portable format. The HeartBeam System is currently FDA cleared for arrhythmia assessment and the company plans to submit for an indication expansion for heart attack detection in the future.

The importance of these capabilities becomes more apparent when considering the potential impact of earlier detection. Clinical research has consistently shown that faster identification of cardiac abnormalities can improve outcomes by enabling earlier intervention. In conditions such as arrhythmias or acute coronary syndromes, delays can lead to more severe complications, while timely detection can help guide treatment decisions and improve patient prognosis.

Beyond individual outcomes, improved tools may also help address broader system-level challenges. Healthcare systems are increasingly focused on reducing unnecessary hospital visits, improving triage efficiency and enabling more proactive management of chronic conditions. Technologies that allow patients to capture accurate cardiac data remotely can support these goals by providing clinicians with actionable information before a condition escalates.

HeartBeam’s approach reflects a broader shift in healthcare toward decentralized, patient-centered care. As digital health technologies continue to evolve, there is growing emphasis on empowering patients with tools that enable them to participate more actively in their own care. By combining portability with high-fidelity data capture, HeartBeam is positioning its technology within this emerging model, where clinical-grade ECGs are no longer confined to clinical settings.

The continued rise of cardiovascular disease highlights both the scale of the challenge and the need for innovation in how it is addressed. By focusing on earlier detection, improved accessibility and clinically meaningful data, HeartBeam is working to align its technology with the changing demands of modern healthcare. As the company advances its platform and expands its applications, its efforts underscore the critical role that innovation may play in addressing one of the most significant health challenges worldwide.

For more information, visit www.HeartBeam.com.

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• As launch capabilities mature and satellite networks become more established, industry attention is broadening toward the systems required to sustain operations in orbit over longer periods of time.
• As this market expands, the concept of “space infrastructure” is becoming increasingly important.
• Planet Ventures is pursuing a strategy focused on gaining exposure to these emerging infrastructure categories.

The commercial space industry is entering a new phase in which the focus is shifting beyond launches and satellites toward the infrastructure needed to support a long-term space economy. Investors and companies are increasingly looking at orbital energy systems, robotic servicing platforms and in-space operational technologies as the next major layer of growth. Planet Ventures (CSE: PXI) (OTC: PNXPF) is positioning itself within this transition through investments tied to orbital energy and space robotics, areas the company believes could become foundational to the next generation of commercial space activity.

For much of the past two decades, the commercial space narrative centered primarily on launch providers and satellite deployment. Companies focused on lowering launch costs and expanding satellite constellations captured much of the attention and investment capital flowing into the sector. However, as launch capabilities mature and satellite networks become more established, industry attention is broadening toward the systems required to sustain operations in orbit over longer periods of time.

This evolution is reflected in broader market forecasts. According to the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company, the global space economy could reach $1.8 trillion by 2035, driven not only by satellite communications and launch services but also by infrastructure and downstream applications that support economic activity in space (ibn.fm/BN0LN). The report notes that space-enabled technologies are becoming increasingly integrated into energy, logistics, communications and national security systems.

As this market expands, the concept of “space infrastructure” is becoming increasingly important. This includes technologies designed to support operations in orbit, such as autonomous robotic systems, servicing capabilities, orbital manufacturing and energy solutions. Industry participants are beginning to view these systems as essential components of a sustainable space economy rather than optional enhancements.

Orbital energy is one area attracting growing attention. Research organizations and private companies are exploring technologies that could support power generation and energy management in space, particularly as missions become longer and more complex. NASA has highlighted that advanced power systems are furthers capabilities for deep-space human and robotic missions, with reliable and abundant energy expanding the capabilities of spacecraft, habitats, and orbital systems. As activity in low Earth orbit continues to expand, NASA also mentions the number and diversity of businesses operating in space is expected to grow, increasing demand for critical onboard systems.

Space robotics represents another rapidly developing segment. Autonomous robotic systems are being designed to perform satellite servicing, inspection, assembly and maintenance tasks in orbit. According to the European Space Agency, robotic servicing technologies could help extend satellite lifespans, reduce debris risks and support more sustainable space operations. These capabilities are becoming increasingly relevant as the number of satellites and orbital assets continues to grow.

The company’s investment approach reflects a view that the future growth of the space sector may increasingly depend on enabling technologies rather than launch systems alone. By targeting companies involved in energy and robotics, Planet Ventures is aligning itself with segments that could become central to future in-orbit operations.

Mantis Space is part of this strategy through its work related to orbital energy systems. While still an emerging area of development, space-based energy technologies are receiving increasing attention because of their potential role in powering satellites, supporting autonomous operations and enabling future commercial infrastructure in orbit. Planet Ventures has identified the emerging space infrastructure sector as strategically important as the industry transitions toward more persistent, data-intensive, and operationally complex activity in orbit. The company recently completed a USD $200,000 strategic equity investment in Mantis Space, marking its first entry into the global space economy and signaling an early position in next-generation orbital infrastructure. Mantis is developing advanced space-based energy and infrastructure systems, including what it describes as a “power grid in space,” designed to deliver energy directly to satellites, space habitats, and future lunar operations.

General Astronautics represents the robotics pillar of Planet Ventures’ broader space investment thesis, focused on enabling autonomous systems for operations in orbit. The company recently completed a USD $100,000 strategic equity investment in General Astronautics at a USD $40 million valuation, acquiring approximately 49,313 common shares as part of the transaction. This investment reflects growing conviction around in-space robotics as a critical enabling technology for the next phase of space commercialization. As orbital activity expands, robotic systems are viewed as essential infrastructure for satellite servicing, on-orbit assembly, and debris mitigation. General Astronautics is developing microgravity-capable robotic platforms designed to automate complex laboratory and industrial workflows in space, helping reduce reliance on costly human crew time while extending the operational lifespan.

The broader geopolitical environment is also contributing to interest in space infrastructure. Governments around the world are increasing investments in space capabilities tied to national security, communications and technological leadership. This has created additional momentum for companies developing enabling technologies that can support long-duration and large-scale orbital operations.

Planet Ventures’ strategy therefore reflects a broader shift occurring across the space industry. Early commercial space investment was heavily concentrated in launch providers and satellite operators. The next phase may increasingly center on the infrastructure needed to support an operational economy in orbit, including energy generation, robotic servicing and autonomous systems.

The company has described its role as identifying and investing in innovative technologies with long-term growth potential. Through its exposure to Mantis Space and General Astronautics, Planet Ventures appears to be positioning itself around the idea that infrastructure will become one of the defining themes of the next stage of the space economy.

As the commercial space sector matures, the technologies that enable sustained orbital activity may become as important as the systems that initially reached orbit. Investors are beginning to recognize that launches and satellites alone do not create a functioning space economy; infrastructure is required to support, maintain and expand those operations over time. Planet Ventures Inc. is aligning itself with that evolving narrative by focusing on orbital energy and space robotics, two areas that could help define the next generation of commercial space development.

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Investing in Planet Ventures and its portfolio companies involves a high degree of risk. The following is a summary of key risk factors. This is not an exhaustive list, and additional risks may exist that are not currently known:

• Early-Stage Investment Risk. Portfolio companies have limited operating histories and are pre-revenue. Investments are speculative and may result in a total loss of capital.
• Technology Risk. The orbital energy and lunar habitation technologies underlying the Company’s investments are unproven at commercial scale and may not be successfully developed or deployed.
• Regulatory Risk. Space sector operations require licenses and approvals from domestic and international regulatory bodies. Failure to obtain or maintain these could materially delay or prevent operations.
• Market Risk. Commercial demand for in-space power systems and lunar services has not been established at scale. Projected market growth may not be realized within anticipated timeframes.
• Liquidity Risk. Investments in private, early-stage companies are illiquid. There is no guarantee of a market for these securities or the ability to exit on favorable terms.
• Capital Risk. Portfolio companies may require additional funding that may not be available, or may be available only on dilutive or restrictive terms.
• Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Risk. Adverse macroeconomic conditions or geopolitical developments could disrupt the Company’s investment strategy or the operations of portfolio companies.
• Key Personnel Risk. The Company’s performance depends in part on retaining key personnel and advisors. Loss of key individuals could adversely affect the Company’s operations and investment activities.

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• With Canamera Energy Metals Raising $10 million in the past four months, the company is planning to expand its portfolio in the critical minerals sector.
• It currently has several active exploration programs across different projects throughout Brazil, Canada, and the United States.
• Many of Canamera’s drilling programs are set to completed in the coming weeks, with the company receiving promising results from recently completed drill programs, tests and surveys.

Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF), a critical metals and rare earth exploration company, has recently made a company update announcement and shared more information about exploration and development activities across the company’s rare earth element (“REE”) and uranium projects throughout Brazil, Canada, and the USA.

One of the biggest pieces of news covered in the update is that the company has raised over $10 million over the past four months. The capital the company raised provides a strong financial foundation and allows it to execute on near-term commitments and continue to grow the portfolio.

Due to these investments, as well as active exploration taking place across numerous projects, the company is entering a catalyst-heavy phase that could drive both portfolio expansion and sustained news flow in the critical minerals sector.

Currently, the company has active programs underway or in near-term follow-up across seven projects including drill programs in Brazil, geophysical modeling in Colorado, as well as survey and reporting milestones advancing in Canada. Many of the drill programs, modeling efforts, and surveys are currently underway, with results expected in the coming weeks, while early returns have already delivered promising outcomes.

For example, the company has completed the initial phase of the drill program at the Turvolândia Project in Brazil. The results from this phase confirmed indications of potential ionic adsorption clay mineralization with drill intervals of over 6,000 ppm total rare earth oxide (“TREO”). This is a grade profile that’s consistent with potential for low-cost extraction techniques typical of ionic clay deposits.

In succession, the company’s recent airborne magnetic survey at the Garrow Project in Ontario, Canada identified a broad magnetic anomaly on the western part of the property that is spatially coincident with elevated total rare earth element (“TREE”) values reported in regional lake sediment sampling.

Taken together, these developments suggest a company steadily building momentum across multiple fronts, advancing a diversified portfolio while consistently generating encouraging early-stage results. With active programs spanning multiple countries and a steady stream of near-term catalysts expected in the coming weeks, the company appears to be positioning itself for a potentially transformative period of resource definition and value creation. As exploration continues to validate targets and expand mineralization footprints, the broader strategy is becoming clearer: systematically advance high-potential assets while laying the groundwork for long-term participation in the growing global demand for rare earth elements.

About Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF)

Canamera Energy Metals is a critical metals and rare earth exploration company that’s focused on developing a diverse portfolio of opportunities across the Americas. Specifically, it has assets in the USA, Canada, and Brazil, and the company targets jurisdictions with supportive frameworks and strong geological signatures. Canamera is guided by a vision to support North American and allied rare earth supply chains and has the mission to generate discoveries aligned with the accelerating global demand for critical minerals.

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

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This document contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including statements regarding: the Company’s planned exploration activities on its projects; the anticipated timing and completion of the earn-in milestones under the Option Agreement; the Company’s ability to make required cash and share payments and incur required exploration expenditures; the geological prospectivity of its projects; and the Company’s exploration strategy.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions, estimates, and opinions of management at the date the statements are made and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. These assumptions include, without limitation: the Company’s ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its exploration programs and option payments; favourable regulatory conditions; continued access to its projects; and general economic conditions.

Important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing; the inherently speculative nature of mineral exploration; title risks; environmental and permitting risks; and fluctuations in uranium prices. Additional risk factors affecting the Company can be found in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

• Forward Industries has appointed experienced financial executive Mark Brazier to serve as Chief Financial Officer.
• He will oversee Forward’s financial operations and work alongside the executive team to support its continued growth as the largest publicly traded Solana (SOL) treasury company on the planet.
• Brazier has held executive positions at a variety of firms and companies, including XBTO Global, Vertrax, LiquidX, and others.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), focused on building and managing a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury, recently announced the appointment of Mark Brazier as the new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) (https://ibn.fm/QEBDZ).

He will succeed Kathleen Weisberg, who will continue to work with Forward Industries as the Director of Financial Reporting. In his role as CFO, Brazier will oversee Forward’s financial operations, capital structure, financial reporting, capital markets activities, and more, as Forward Industries continues to operate and grow as the worlds-largest publicly traded Solana treasury company. 

Prior to accepting this role, Brazier had many years of experience working as a financial executive, most recently serving as the CFO and Head of Regulatory at XBTO Global, an institutional digital asset investment and trading firm where he oversaw global financial operations. At the same time, he also served as the CFO of Stablehouse, which is XBTO’s institutional custody and trading platform.

Before XBTO, he worked as CFO for Vertrax and also as the CFO and Treasurer of LiquidX. Earlier, he spent over a decade with GFI Group, where he served as CFO of the Americas, SVP and Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations, and Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. Brazier is a qualified chartered accountant and holds a degree from Durham University in the UK.

Speaking about the appointment of Brazier, the Chairman of Forward Industries, Kyle Samani, said that “Mark brings an exceptional combination of institutional finance discipline, regulatory expertise, and deep digital asset experience that is tailor-made for Forward at this stage of our evolution.” He added that “As we continue to scale our Solana treasury operations, expand our capital markets activities, and further develop our financial reporting standards, having a CFO who has operated at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto is a significant advantage. Mark’s track record overseeing complex financial operations and regulatory matters at firms like XBTO and GFI Group gives us great confidence in his ability to help drive the next chapter of value creation at Forward.”

Mark Brazier noted that “Forward Industries has established itself as the definitive leader in public-market Solana treasury strategy, and I am thrilled to join the team at such a pivotal moment. The company’s disciplined approach to SOL accumulation, innovative yield strategies, and robust public company financial reporting set it apart.”

About Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI)

Forward Industries is building and managing a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury. It creates long-term shareholder value by actively participating in the Solana ecosystem. Specifically, Forward Industries accumulates SOL and strategically deploys assets through a variety of on-chain activities like staking, lending, and participating in decentralized finance (“DeFi”).

For more information, visit the Forward Industries website at www.ForwardIndustries.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FWDI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FWDI

• Beeline will host a stakeholder call on May 14, 2026, to present Q1 results and provide updates on key initiatives.
• The update follows strong Q4 2025 performance, including 127% year-over-year revenue growth and a 44% increase in mortgage originations.
• The company ended 2025 debt-free, positioning its balance sheet for expansion and product development.
• Beeline is scaling its digital mortgage platform, using AI and automation to accelerate underwriting and loan processing.
• The launch of BeelineEquity creates much needed liquidity targeting Baby Boomers tied to fractional home equity transactions recorded on blockchain. 
• The company is targeting underserved borrower segments, including gig-economy workers, younger homebuyers, and real estate investors.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform offering a quicker and easier path to homeownership, is set to provide investors with an update on its financial performance and operational progress when it hosts a stakeholder call on May 14, 2026, following the close of its first quarter.

The call will be led by Chief Executive Officer Nick Liuzza, Chief Financial Officer Chris Moe, and Chief Operating Officer Jessica Kennedy. Management is expected to review quarterly results and outline ongoing initiatives across the company’s digital mortgage and home equity platforms (https://ibn.fm/hu36e).

The update comes after a period of accelerating growth for the company. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Beeline reported net revenue of $2.5 million, representing a 127% increase from the prior year period. Mortgage origination volume rose 44% to $84.7 million.

Management has characterized 2025 as a transition year in which the company strengthened its financial and operational position. Beeline completed its public listing, eliminated corporate debt, and expanded its technology infrastructure during the period. Those changes are now expected to support further growth in 2026.

The company’s core business is a fully digital mortgage platform designed to streamline loan origination and underwriting. By integrating artificial intelligence and workflow automation into its systems, Beeline aims to reduce the time required to qualify borrowers and close loans.

According to the company, borrower qualification decisions can be delivered within minutes, while loan closings are typically completed in roughly two to three weeks. Traditional mortgage processes often take significantly longer.

The platform is designed to address gaps in conventional underwriting models. Beeline focuses on borrowers whose income profiles may not fit standard lending criteria, including self-employed workers, gig-economy participants, and younger buyers entering the housing market. Data cited by highlights the scale of that opportunity. In 2024, homeownership rates stood at 26.1% for Gen Z adults and 54.9% for millennials, reflecting barriers to access and affordability.

Beeline’s approach uses automated underwriting tools to assess alternative income streams, potentially expanding access to mortgage financing for these groups. The company has also identified demand among younger real estate investors.

Management says a growing share of its origination volume is tied to borrowers purchasing rental properties, as younger buyers seek to generate additional income through real estate ownership.

Beyond its lending operations, Beeline has introduced a new product aimed at unlocking home equity. Launched in the fourth quarter of 2025, BeelineEquity allows homeowners to access a portion of their property value without refinancing or taking on traditional debt. Instead, users can sell a fractional interest in their home while retaining occupancy and ownership rights. The platform uses blockchain infrastructure to record transactions, with initial deals completed during the quarter.

BeelineEquity represents a shift toward fee-based revenue. The company estimates it generates approximately 3.5% per transaction by providing services such as customer acquisition, property analysis, title settlement, and compliance. Unlike mortgage lending, which depends on interest spreads and loan sales, this model is less reliant on capital deployment. Beeline Title provides the title services and closes transactions generating standard title fees. 

Management sees the addressable market as significant. U.S. homeowners collectively hold tens of trillions of dollars in home equity, much of which remains illiquid unless properties are sold or refinanced. By offering a mechanism for partial equity transactions, Beeline is attempting to access that capital pool while expanding its role within the housing finance ecosystem.

Looking ahead, the company has outlined several priorities for 2026. These include scaling its core mortgage platform, expanding adoption of BeelineEquity, and increasing the use of artificial intelligence across its systems. The company is also exploring software-as-a-service offerings built on its internal technology stack, which could introduce additional recurring revenue streams.

Beeline’s technology platform includes tools such as its AI chatbot and proprietary production systems designed to automate workflows and improve efficiency across the lending process. The company believes these systems allow it to grow transaction volume without a proportional increase in operating costs, a factor that could influence margins as the platform scales.

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to BLNE are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BLNE

• American Fusion(TM) says it is expanding the intellectual property strategy behind its Texatron(TM) fusion platform with hundreds of patent filings in progress.
• The company reports approximately 280 patent filings underway and is preparing roughly 300 additional applications tied to reactor design, plasma behavior, energy conversion, and system integration.
• Management says the company is developing nine Texatron(TM) reactor models, including a 5-megawatt demonstration unit and a 100-megawatt commercial-scale design.
• The company is targeting industrial systems, grid-constrained infrastructure, data centers, and other high-demand power applications where modular generation capacity is increasingly important.
• American Fusion is also preparing its Q1 2026 SEC filing and pursuing a potential Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing as part of its broader capital markets strategy.

American Fusion(TM) Inc. (OTC: AMFN), a developer of next-generation fusion energy technologies, is expanding its patent portfolio as it continues development of its Texatron(TM) fusion platform, with management pointing to intellectual property as a central part of its long-term commercialization strategy.

The company, formerly known as Renewal Fuels, now operates under the American Fusion name following its merger with Kepler Fusion Technologies, the business responsible for developing the company’s fusion energy systems. In an April 22 corporate update, the company said it currently has about 280 patent filings in progress and is preparing a further 300 applications related to the Texatron(TM) platform (https://ibn.fm/OOl9l).

The filings cover areas including reactor architecture, supporting systems, plasma behavior, energy conversion, and system-level integration.

Chief Legal Officer Micheal Smith is managing ongoing responses with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office related to existing applications, while Chief Technology Officer Dr. John Brandenburg is leading core design and development work across the platform.

Brent Nelson, CEO of Kepler Fusion Technologies, said the company is focused on protecting technical developments as the platform evolves. “We are continuing to expand and formalize the intellectual property around the platform as development progresses,” Nelson said in the company statement. “The scope of what we are working on continues to grow, and it is important that we capture and protect those advancements in a structured and disciplined way.”

The company said its intellectual property strategy is intended to support future commercialization, including licensing opportunities, partnerships, and deployment across large-scale energy applications.

Management has identified industrial systems, grid-constrained infrastructure, and data center applications as key target markets. That positioning reflects a wider trend across the energy sector, where electricity demand is rising as data infrastructure expands and industrial operators look for reliable baseload power solutions.

American Fusion(TM) says its Texatron(TM) platform is being designed for modular deployment rather than a single large-scale reactor model. According to management, the company is currently developing nine different Texatron(TM) designs and is constructing two systems: a 5-megawatt reactor intended to demonstrate the technology and a 100-megawatt unit designed to test commercial-scale deployment. The 100-megawatt system forms the basis of the company’s broader commercialization plan.

Nelson said the modular structure allows the company to scale generation capacity in standardized units. In practical terms, ten 100-megawatt reactors would represent one gigawatt of generation capacity. That approach is intended to make planning easier for industrial users and infrastructure investors evaluating future power supply options.

The company has also indicated that it is working toward near-term operational milestones. According to Nelson, the goal is to begin placing electrons either behind the meter or in front of the meter by the end of this year, referring to supplying electricity directly to customer operations or into wider grid systems.

Like many fusion developers, however, American Fusion remains in the development stage. The company reports successful and stable plasma formation using its proprietary pulsed torsatron approach for Deuterium-Helium-3 fuel, but it has not reported net-energy gain or operational fusion power generation.

Management has largely framed the current phase around engineering progress, intellectual property protection, and preparation for commercial deployment rather than completed power production.

American Fusion is also preparing its Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2026, which management says should better reflect the value of the intellectual property contributed through the Kepler merger completed on February 27, 2026. The company said the filing is expected to provide a more accurate picture of intrinsic value than its 2025 annual report, which predated the transaction.

In parallel, the company has engaged an advisory firm to assist with a potential dual listing of its common stock on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Management said the effort is intended to support broader access to international investors and strengthen relationships with European stakeholders in the energy and advanced technology sectors.

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to AMFN are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/AMFN

• The scale and consequences of cardiovascular disease reinforce why innovation in this space remains essential.
• The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors illustrates the scale of the issue.
• Cardio Diagnostics is addressing this need through its proprietary platform, which combines artificial intelligence with multi-omic biomarker analysis.

Cardiovascular disease continues to place a profound burden on individuals, economies and healthcare systems worldwide, affecting millions of lives while driving substantial medical costs and resource demands. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (NASDAQ: CDIO) is committed to reducing the impact of heart disease by developing a platform that integrates artificial intelligence and epigenetic and genetic biomarkers to deliver personalized cardiovascular insights from a simple blood sample, positioning itself at the intersection of precision medicine and preventive care.

The scale and consequences of cardiovascular disease reinforce why innovation in this space remains essential. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately one in every three deaths, one person dying every 34 seconds. 

Beyond mortality, the economic burden is substantial. The CDC reports that heart disease and stroke place a significant economic burden on the United States, with combined costs reaching approximately $233.3 billion annually in healthcare expenses and an additional $184.6 billion in lost productivity, underscoring the broad financial impact of cardiovascular disease. On a global scale, the World Health Organization estimates that cardiovascular diseases are responsible for roughly 17.9 million deaths annually, underscoring the widespread nature of the challenge.

These figures reflect not only the human toll but also the strain placed on healthcare infrastructure and public health systems. High rates of hospitalization, long-term treatment requirements and chronic disease management contribute to rising costs and resource utilization. This environment has accelerated the shift toward preventive care and early detection, as healthcare systems seek to reduce downstream complications and improve overall efficiency.

The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors further illustrates the scale of the issue. Data from the CDC indicate that more than 34% of adults in the United States have at least one major risk factor, such as high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol, with an estimated 28% of adults having two or more risk factors. These factors can significantly increase the likelihood of cardiovascular events if left unmanaged. These risk factors often develop gradually and may remain undetected until more serious complications arise, creating a clear need for improved screening and monitoring approaches.

Cardio Diagnostics is addressing this need through its proprietary platform, which combines artificial intelligence with multi-omic biomarker analysis. The company’s offerings integrate epigenetic markers, including DNA methylation, with genetic data to generate individualized cardiovascular risk assessments. This approach aligns with the broader movement toward precision medicine, where healthcare decisions are increasingly guided by a patient’s unique molecular profile rather than generalized population-based metrics.

A key differentiator of Cardio Diagnostics’ technology is its focus on epigenetics, which captures how environmental and lifestyle factors influence gene expression over time. Unlike static genetic information, epigenetic markers can change in response to external influences, offering a dynamic view of disease risk. This is particularly relevant in cardiovascular disease, where factors such as diet, stress and environmental exposures play a significant role in disease development. By incorporating these signals into its analytical framework, the company aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular health.

Artificial intelligence serves as the analytical engine behind this platform. Machine learning algorithms can process complex, high-dimensional datasets to identify patterns associated with disease risk and progression. This capability allows for more refined risk stratification and supports earlier, more targeted interventions. As healthcare systems increasingly prioritize predictive and preventive care, tools that can translate complex biological data into actionable insights are becoming increasingly valuable.

The company’s blood-based testing approach further enhances its potential impact. Blood tests are widely used in clinical practice and are easy to administer, making them well suited for large-scale testing and ongoing monitoring. By leveraging a simple blood draw, Cardio Diagnostics’ tests can be integrated into routine healthcare workflows, facilitating broader adoption and enabling more consistent assessment of cardiovascular risk.

In this broader context of rising disease burden and increasing healthcare costs, the importance of early detection and prevention becomes even more apparent. Clinical tests that enable earlier identification of risk, such as those developed by Cardio Diagnostics, have the potential to play a meaningful role in achieving these goals.

For more information, visit www.CDIO.ai.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to CDIO are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/CDIO