• Affordability and accessibility remain the company’s core priorities as it expands its surgical robotics platform globally, with artificial intelligence, automation, and new robotic platforms, remaining central to the company’s long-term product roadmap.
• Telesurgery and teleproctoring are becoming important differentiators, allowing expert surgeons to support complex procedures remotely.
• The SSi Mantra system was designed to reduce the cost of robotic surgery while supporting multiple specialties, including cardiac surgery.
• The company has installed more than 200 robotic systems and completed more than 11,700 robotic procedures, including over 170 telesurgeries.
• SS Innovations is pursuing FDA and European regulatory approvals while expanding into additional international markets.

For investors evaluating emerging medical technology companies, the competitive advantages behind a product can be as important as financial results. That was the focus of a recent Medsider interview with Dr. Sudhir Srivastava, founder, chairman and CEO of SS Innovations International (NASDAQ: SSII), a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies, who discussed the company’s strategy to broaden access to robotic surgery through lower-cost technology, physician training and remote surgical capabilities.

Rather than concentrating solely on competing with existing robotic surgery platforms, Dr. Srivastava described SS Innovations’ objective as expanding access to hospitals and patients that have historically been unable to adopt robotic surgery because of equipment costs and operating expenses. “Our goal was really to reduce the cost without compromising performance,” Dr. Srivastava said during the interview, describing affordability as the first step toward what he calls the democratization of robotic surgery (https://ibn.fm/9uyO4).  

That philosophy has shaped development of the company’s flagship SSi Mantra surgical robotic platform, which supports multiple specialties including cardiac surgery, often considered the most challenging of surgeries. According to the company, the system incorporates three to five modular robotic arms, an open-console surgeon workstation, 3D 4K visualization, more than 40 robotic surgical instruments and integrated telesurgery capabilities. 

Dr. Srivastava’s perspective is informed by decades as a robotic cardiac surgeon. Before founding SS Innovations, he performed more than 1,400 robotic procedures, including more than 750 totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass surgeries. After returning to India in 2011 to establish robotic surgery programs, he concluded that many hospitals simply could not justify the cost of existing robotic systems.

To address that challenge, he invested approximately $4.5 million of his own savings to launch SS Innovations, initially assembling a team of ten engineers working from his home before securing outside financing. Manufacturing and engineering operations in India also helped lower development costs while allowing the company to move rapidly through successive generations of its robotic platform.

According to Dr. Srivastava, the latest SSi Mantra generation was redesigned from the ground up in approximately five months, benefiting from close collaboration between surgeons and engineers throughout development. That interaction between clinicians and developers remains central to the company’s product strategy. Rather than separating engineering from end users, Dr. Srivastava said his teams continually refine features based on practical surgical experience, shortening development cycles while focusing on usability for physicians.

Beyond the robotic platform itself, SS Innovations has invested heavily in infrastructure intended to support broader adoption.

Among the company’s most visible initiatives is telesurgery. While remote robotic surgery remains an emerging field, SS Innovations has completed more than 170 telesurgeries, including more than 20 cardiac telesurgery procedures. According to the company, it is currently the only surgical robotic platform that has been used for cardiac telesurgery. The fact that the system has repeatedly demonstrated its effectiveness in the challenging field of cardiac surgery points to its world class capability for all the other types of soft tissue surgeries.

The technology is designed to allow experienced surgeons to remotely guide or perform procedures using high-speed communications, potentially reducing the need for patients to travel long distances to specialized medical centers. Dr. Srivastava described telesurgery not as a standalone commercial opportunity today, but as part of a broader strategy to extend expert surgical care into smaller communities.

The company has also developed teleproctoring capabilities, allowing experienced surgeons to mentor physicians remotely during procedures. Mobile training facilities, including a dedicated robotic surgery training bus, have been deployed to increase physician education and public awareness.

Commercial expansion has continued alongside technology development. According to the company, SS Innovations has now installed more than 200 robotic systems and completed more than 11,700 robotic procedures worldwide. The platform has also received regulatory approvals across numerous international markets, while the company continues pursuing both U.S. FDA clearance and European CE certification.

During a November 2025 interview at Nasdaq MarketSite, Dr. Srivastava said the company expects the United States to become an important future market because many hospitals continue to face economic barriers when evaluating robotic surgery platforms (https://ibn.fm/OEiZz). He also highlighted the system’s ability to support robotic cardiac surgery, an area where relatively few robotic platforms currently compete.

Artificial intelligence also forms part of SS Innovations’ long-term roadmap. In the Nasdaq interview, Dr. Srivastava explained that AI already contributes to safety functions within the SSi Mantra platform while future development efforts are focused on advanced imaging, semi-automated procedures and eventually greater levels of surgical automation.

Looking further ahead, the company is also exploring specialty-specific robotic systems, pediatric applications, mobile operating units and robotics designed for disaster response and military medicine, although many of these initiatives remain in development.

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

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• Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is strategically advancing toward the restart of a wholly owned and refurbished gold mill using existing stockpiles left by a previous operator
• LaFleur expects to resume operations during the next few months, eventually aided by a prepaid facility from one of the world’s largest independent commodity trading and logistics groups — Trafigura Canada Limited
• The agreement with Trafigura (currently in due diligence phase) contemplates an off-take agreement for gold doré and the potential for future prepaid funding facilities as the operation grows
• LaFleur’s Beacon Gold Mill and nearby Swanson Gold Deposit are located within the prolific Abitibi Gold Belt in eastern Canada, in the Val d’Or community that serves as a central hub for mining resources and staffing in the Abitibi

Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is close to making its Beacon Gold Mill and Swanson Gold Deposit production-ready at a time when gold’s market position is noticeably below its record $5,000-plus January levels but still far above price levels that were the status quo a mere two years ago.

LaFleur has been refurbishing the gold mill that was operational in 2022 under a different company’s ownership before a temporary halt in its function. The mill and nearby gold deposit are located within eastern Canada’s prolific Abitibi Gold Belt, the largest gold-producing region in the country (https://ibn.fm/VOOX4). 

LaFleur CEO and Director Paul Ténière said during a May interview with Global One Media Group’s “Stocks to Watch” webcast that the refurbishing and recommissioning work on Beacon was about 60% complete and the company anticipated restarting operation within the next few months. As of today, the recommissioning work is closer to 84% complete.

“So, our first goal is obviously to get all that equipment up and running, and we will be doing that very shortly. The next step is then to get our tailing storage facility, the maintenance required on that to be done,” Ténière said (https://ibn.fm/Xce6V). “And then, from there, we do have test material on site. We have some stockpiles left over from the previous operator. … And then really the final step is to start work on the Swanson 100,000-tonne bulk sample and bring that mineralized material to Beacon and to start that test work.”

LaFleur expects to launch the mill with a gold pour processing 750 metric tons per day (“TPD”) while gradually building output to a 1,250 TPD target by the end of the first year (https://ibn.fm/C4CqE). The company will eventually benefit from a non-dilutive agreement with Trafigura Canada Limited or one of its affiliates by which LaFleur will receive up-to-C$30 million prepayment facility accompanied by a gold doré off-take agreement. 

“I think one of the biggest [reasons for Trafigura’s capital infusion] is that the project is already pretty advanced,” Ténière told Stocks to Watch. “They knew we were working on a PEA [Preliminary Economic Assessment] that was combining both Swanson and Beacon and looking at the synergies between these two projects. And I think they just saw it’s a great low-cost opportunity. And we’re also quick to go into production as well. So, a lot of the other projects that they’re potentially looking at are maybe longer lead times and maybe several years before getting to that point.”

LaFleur’s PEA was completed in the spring and stated a case for strong economic returns from the operation.

“We’re looking at an all-in sustaining cost of just under $1,600 an ounce,” Ténière told investors during a March webinar. “This is at a base case of $2,750. Our technical report will be looking at a sensitivity of up-to-$5,000 gold. We can certainly be running [our Swanson gold project] for the next few years and be a very cost-effective and profitable operation.”

More recently, LaFleur has expanded its acquisitions within the Abitibi Gold Belt to add the McKenzie East Project and adjacent property to its Swanson Gold Project, bringing its total acreage to 57,083-plus (approximately 23,101 hectares), comprising 490 claims. 

“So, we’re also doing independent geometallurgical work in the background with SGS and we’re getting results coming in on that, and also that’s going to help us fine-tune potentially on the flowsheet side,” Ténière told Stocks to Watch. “So we’re going to have all those ducks in a row.”

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

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Talent Acquisition Week(R), a leading virtual event for recruitment and HR leaders, is scheduled to take place this summer from July 27 to 30, 2026. This much-awaited gathering will bring together sourcing experts, recruiters, HR and employer branding experts, for an immersive virtual learning experience.

With evolving workforce and recruitment practices, businesses need modern recruitment methods. Designed to improve the most effective talent acquisition strategies, Talent Acquisition Week(R) provides the right platform for hiring teams to explore fresh ideas and improve the way businesses attract and engage talent. The upcoming summer event aims to help professionals understand what works, what needs improvement, and how they can create better hiring outcomes.

Event Focused on Real Recruitment Challenges

Talent Acquisition Week(R) will feature expert-led sessions and insightful discussions covering key areas such as sourcing strategies, recruitment marketing, candidate experience, employer branding, and modern hiring practices. Attendees will get an opportunity to learn from skilled professionals who understand the many associated challenges and exchange ideas. 

Talent Acquisition Week(R) provides valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing and meaningful discussions. From recruitment managers to senior HR executives, the event welcomes professionals who are leading the best practices in hiring and workforce planning. Talent teams will get tips to improve their approach for attracting and retaining skilled candidates. 

The event will include interactive sessions where participants can discuss industry trends and connect with experts working across different areas of talent acquisition. Attendees will explore ways to combine technology and human expertise to improve recruitment processes while maintaining a positive candidate experience. The discussions will also cover how companies can make smarter decisions while keeping people at the focus of their hiring efforts.

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The 17th Advancing Women’s Leadership in Pharma & Healthcare Conference will be held on August 27–28, 2026. The event is organized by Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”) at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The conference agenda focuses on empowering women and allies across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and life sciences sectors. Industry leaders will share insights on mentorship and leadership development, fostering a collaborative forum where emerging and established professionals exchange ideas, build connections, and gain actionable strategies.

Why attend?

• The two-day agenda features keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen leadership capabilities.
• Industry leaders will explore topics such as negotiation strategies, authentic leadership, career advancement, workplace inclusion, sustainable leadership, and the increasing influence of AI in healthcare decision-making.
• The event brings together professionals from pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, patient advocacy groups, and medical technology companies.
• Executives and professionals attending the conference can build strong support networks that help them navigate career challenges, develop confidence, and create opportunities for career growth.

Participants range from high-potential managers and directors to vice presidents, C-suite executives, and board members, all networking in an interactive environment that encourages cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing. Attendees will have opportunities to connect with experienced industry leaders who have overcome challenges while driving innovation and organizational growth. These women leaders will share their tips and tactics on how to successfully navigate the barriers while advancing in their careers.

Join top professionals and drive your leadership journey at this premier industry event by registering now and making a lasting impact on the future of healthcare leadership.

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• The renewed focus on energy security stems from ongoing concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy transportation corridors.
• For companies such as Greenland Energy Company that are pursuing new exploration opportunities outside traditional producing regions, these developments can strengthen the investment case for frontier projects.
• The company’s upcoming drilling program in the Jameson Land Basin represents the first modern effort to fully test portions of the basin using contemporary exploration techniques.

In reaction to the ongoing conflict within the Middle East, the global energy market has once again been reminded how quickly geopolitical events can disrupt oil supplies and drive volatility across economies. Discussions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the strategic importance of new oil-producing regions have highlighted the need for diversified energy sources, creating a potentially favorable backdrop for Greenland Energy (NASDAQ: GLND), which is advancing exploration activities in Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin and seeking to unlock a significant frontier oil resource. 

The renewed focus on energy security stems from ongoing concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy transportation corridors. Roughly one-fifth of global petroleum liquids consumption moves through the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to international markets. Any disruption can have an outsized effect on global oil prices because energy markets are interconnected regardless of where the oil is ultimately consumed. 

Those concerns were highlighted in a recent report discussing comments from U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Ken Howery’s successor, Tom Landry, regarding Greenland’s untapped energy potential. Landry suggested that Greenland could eventually help alleviate some of the supply pressures associated with global dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, noting the significant oil resource potential that exists within Greenland’s sedimentary basins. The comments reflect a broader recognition that new sources of oil supply outside traditional producing regions could become increasingly valuable as governments and markets seek greater energy diversification. 

The importance of alternative supply sources became especially evident during recent disruptions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Energy markets experienced substantial price volatility as concerns mounted over the movement of oil through the region. Oil prices rose sharply during periods of uncertainty and subsequently fell when negotiations appeared to improve prospects for reopening the waterway. The episode demonstrated how heavily global energy markets remain influenced by geopolitical developments in a relatively small geographic area. 

For companies pursuing new exploration opportunities outside traditional producing regions, these developments can strengthen the investment case for frontier projects. Greenland, while historically underexplored compared with major producing basins elsewhere in the world, possesses significant geological potential. Greenland Energy Company is focused on the Jameson Land Basin in eastern Greenland, where the company has secured an agreement that could allow it to earn up to a 70% interest in the basin by funding exploration activities. According to the company, it will fund 100% of the costs associated with two planned exploration wells designed to evaluate the basin’s hydrocarbon potential. 

The Jameson Land Basin has attracted attention because of its geological similarities to other productive North Atlantic petroleum systems. The company’s upcoming drilling program represents the first modern effort to fully test portions of the basin using contemporary exploration techniques. The company has outlined plans for two exploration wells, known as OPW-1 and OPW-6, as part of its initial drilling campaign. Recent company disclosures indicate that field preparation, infrastructure planning, and logistics activities are underway in support of the targeted 2026 drilling program. 

The significance of the project was recently discussed by Greenland Energy Company CEO Robert Price during an interview with Energy, Oil & Gas magazine. In that discussion, Price described the evolving nature of the Jameson Land Basin exploration project and the opportunity presented by one of the world’s last major frontier petroleum basins. The interview highlighted the company’s planned exploration activities; the geological characteristics of the basin and the broader role Greenland could potentially play in future energy markets. 

Price has consistently emphasized the project’s long-term strategic importance. Industry publications have reported that GLND’s exploration efforts are supported by reprocessed historical seismic data and a comprehensive geological review of the basin. According to the company, the Jameson Land project is fully financed for its planned initial drilling activities, a notable distinction in the frontier exploration sector where many projects remain dependent on future funding or farm-out agreements before drilling can begin. 

The company’s progress comes at a time when policymakers, investors and energy consumers are increasingly focused on supply resilience. Recent events involving the Strait of Hormuz have underscored the risks associated with concentrated production and transportation infrastructure. Even when disruptions are temporary, they can create significant market volatility, influence inflation and affect economic growth. As a result, exploration projects capable of expanding the global supply base often receive heightened attention during periods of geopolitical uncertainty. 

As global energy markets continue to respond to geopolitical developments, the search for new and reliable sources of oil supply remains a central theme. Recent discussions about Greenland’s potential role in enhancing energy security have brought additional attention to the region’s resource base. For Greenland Energy Company, the convergence of rising interest in energy diversification, growing concerns about supply-chain vulnerability, and the advancement of its Jameson Land exploration program could provide an opportunity to demonstrate the value of frontier exploration in an increasingly complex global energy landscape. 

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

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

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This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained herein other than statements of present or historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding Greenland Energy Company’s (the “Company”) future financial performance, business strategy, operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans, objectives of management, and expected benefits of the Company’s recent business combination, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” “predict,” or the negative of these terms or similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words.

These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions and beliefs regarding future events and are based on information currently available to the Company. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others: (i) Exploration and Geological Risks, including the Company’s status as a development-stage company with no operating history, revenues, or proved reserves; the inherent uncertainty in prospective resource estimates, including that the 13 billion barrel estimate is based on undiscovered accumulations with no certainty of discovery or commercial viability; geological complexity arising from limited seismic data coverage, pervasive igneous intrusions, faulting patterns, and significant Tertiary uplift creating thermal maturity uncertainty; the fact that the basin has never produced a commercial discovery despite decades of study dating back to the 1970s, and a 2008 USGS report stating less than a 10% chance of containing a technically recoverable hydrocarbon accumulation; and high-cost frontier exploration with estimated well costs of $40 million for the first well and $20 million for subsequent wells; (ii) Operational and Environmental Risks, including the challenges of operating in a remote Arctic location with extreme climate, harsh weather, limited daylight, no existing infrastructure, and seasonal access windows for equipment and personnel; drilling hazards such as blowouts, equipment failures, well control events, environmental releases, and accidents inherent in oil and gas operations; reliance on third-party contractors; and climate change scrutiny, as operations in Greenland face increasing opposition from environmental groups and institutional investors due to Arctic drilling concerns; (iii) Regulatory and Political Risks, including the 2021 Greenland drilling moratorium, and while licenses are grandfathered, future regulatory changes could jeopardize operations; geopolitical tensions, including U.S. interest in acquiring Greenland and Greenland’s internal independence movements that could affect operations; permit requirements, as drilling requires Environmental Impact Assessment approval and Field Activities Application approval from Greenlandic authorities; and forfeiture risk, as failure to meet drilling milestones could result in loss of the Company’s right to earn working interests; (iv) Financial and Capital Risks, including significant capital requirements and the need for substantial funding beyond current resources to complete the drilling program; commodity price volatility, as oil, gas, and NGL prices are highly volatile and will heavily influence project viability; a long development timeline during which market conditions may change significantly before potential production, unlike short-cycle shale projects; going concern uncertainty and substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern without additional financing; and energy transition risk, as global demand for oil may decline due to electric vehicle adoption, renewable energy policies, and changing consumer preferences; and other risks and uncertainties as set forth in the Company’s Prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) under the Securities Act on April 29, 2026, in the section titled “Risk Factors”.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

• The company is relocating its headquarters to the Fort Worth metropolitan area as it expands engineering, laboratory, and fabrication operations.
• The new facility is intended to consolidate engineering, manufacturing and administrative functions under one roof.
• The company is progressing toward a testing agreement with Texas Tech University for both its 5MW and 500kW Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) platforms.
• Management expects university testing infrastructure to accelerate portions of its development program, with initial testing activities targeted as early as July.
• Seven additional U.S. patent applications were filed to expand intellectual property surrounding the Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) architecture.

American Fusion(TM) (OTC: AMFN), a developer of next-generation fusion energy technologies, has announced a series of operational and technology milestones as it advances development of its Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) platform, highlighting a headquarters relocation to the Fort Worth area, progress toward a university testing agreement, and continued expansion of its intellectual property portfolio. The updates, announced July 1, reflect several parallel initiatives intended to support the company’s long-term commercialization strategy (https://ibn.fm/5m9td). 

The company said it is relocating its operations from Midland, Texas, to the Fort Worth metropolitan area, where engineering, fabrication, laboratory and administrative functions will ultimately operate from a single integrated facility. According to management, the move will occur in two stages. Engineering and administrative personnel are initially relocating into temporary facilities adjacent to the permanent headquarters while construction of the company’s dedicated engineering shop and laboratory is completed. American Fusion(TM) expects the permanent facility to become operational within approximately one month.

Executive Chairman Brent Nelson said consolidating the company’s technical and executive teams under one roof is expected to improve collaboration and streamline development activities as work progresses on the Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) platform.

Alongside the relocation, American Fusion(TM) reported continued progress toward finalizing definitive agreements with Texas Tech University for access to specialized testing facilities. The proposed arrangement would provide infrastructure for evaluating both the company’s new 5-megawatt Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) and conducting additional testing on its existing 500-kilowatt platform.

Management believes utilizing established university research facilities could accelerate portions of the testing schedule while providing opportunities to collaborate with experienced scientific and technical personnel. According to the company, discussions continue to advance toward final agreements, with initial testing activities potentially beginning as early as July if current timelines remain on schedule.

Chief Technology Officer Dr. John E. Brandenburg said combining the new North Texas engineering operations with access to specialized testing infrastructure could streamline the company’s development program as both internal and external capabilities expand.

The announcement also highlighted continued investment in intellectual property protection, another important consideration for companies developing emerging technologies. Between June 26 and June 30, American Fusion(TM) filed seven additional U.S. patent applications covering various aspects of its proprietary Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) platform.

Collectively, the filings describe technical concepts involving fusion confinement architecture, hollow toroidal chamber designs, rifled interior surfaces, electromagnetic field generation and related system configurations. The applications include both clam-shell and unitary confinement device designs, as well as methods intended to generate what the company describes as an electromagnetic foil within portions of the confinement system.

As with any patent application, the filings remain subject to examination by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and there can be no assurance that any application will ultimately mature into an issued patent or that any resulting claims will receive the scope currently sought by the company. Nevertheless, management views continued patent activity as an important component of its commercialization strategy.

Chief Legal Officer Michael G. Smith noted that each filing represents extensive engineering analysis, technical documentation and legal review designed to strengthen the company’s growing intellectual property portfolio around the Texatron(TM) platform.

The latest patent applications build upon American Fusion’s(TM) broader strategy of protecting multiple aspects of its fusion technology while continuing engineering development in parallel.

American Fusion(TM) operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kepler Fusion Technologies, which is responsible for developing the Texatron(TM) fusion platform. Following its previously announced merger with Kepler, the company adopted the American Fusion(TM) name as it shifted its focus toward advancing fusion energy technologies. 

The Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) is being developed as an aneutronic fusion platform intended for modular deployment across industrial, commercial, defense and grid-constrained energy applications. The company’s strategy emphasizes system-level engineering, scalable architecture and disciplined capital allocation while building an intellectual property portfolio designed to support future commercialization.

Fusion energy remains an emerging field attracting increasing interest from both public and private investors because of its potential to produce large amounts of energy with lower emissions than conventional fossil fuels. However, commercial deployment across the broader industry remains technically challenging, requiring significant advances in plasma confinement, engineering reliability and manufacturing scalability.

Against that backdrop, American Fusion’s(TM) latest announcement illustrates the practical steps many early-stage energy technology companies must take as development progresses, from expanding engineering infrastructure and establishing external research partnerships to protecting proprietary designs through patent filings.

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

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• BluSky AI’s solution addresses many of the most common pain points in the AI industry, such as build-out time, size, and both energy and water requirements. 
• The company’s strategy emphasizes modular deployment, flexible cooling technologies and distributed infrastructure designed to support evolving customer requirements.
• BluSky AI’s leadership team brings experience across technology, finance, telecommunications, infrastructure development, and energy.

Addressing Growing Demand for AI Compute

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is driving increased demand for the computing infrastructure required to support AI training and inference workloads. Industry participants, including NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, have noted that certain AI workloads can require substantially greater computing resources than many traditional computing applications. Industry analysts have also identified increasing demand for AI infrastructure and have projected continued investment in AI-enabled data center capacity.

BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI) is developing infrastructure intended to help address this growing demand through its modular SkyMod(TM) AI factory platform.

A Modular Infrastructure Strategy

BluSky AI recently presented its business strategy to investors, outlining its approach to developing modular AI infrastructure designed to support the expanding AI ecosystem.

The company’s strategy centers on building a distributed network of prefabricated modular AI facilities that can be deployed individually or in combination, depending on customer requirements, available power resources and project-specific conditions.

BluSky AI believes modular infrastructure may provide greater deployment flexibility than conventional large-scale data center campuses while supporting expanding AI compute requirements.

Focus on Efficient Deployment

According to the company, its SkyMod(TM) platform is designed to simplify data center development through prefabricated modular construction.

BluSky AI states that its facilities are intended to require less physical space than many traditional hyperscale campuses and may be deployed on accelerated timelines, depending on site conditions, permitting, utility availability and other project-specific factors. While conventional hyperscale facilities may require multiple years to develop, the company believes certain SkyMod deployments may become operational in approximately 12 months, although actual timelines will vary.

The company’s facilities are also designed with flexible cooling options, including closed-loop liquid cooling systems and air-cooled configurations, depending on customer requirements and deployment environments.

NeoCloud(TM) Platform Strategy

An important component of BluSky AI’s long-term strategy is the planned development of its NeoCloud(TM) platform, which is intended to connect future SkyMod(TM) AI factory locations through a distributed AI compute network.

The company has disclosed plans that contemplate developing more than 10 future AI factory locations in the United States with an aggregate projected capacity exceeding 200 megawatts. These plans remain subject to financing, customer demand, permitting, power availability, construction progress and other factors, and there can be no assurance that these facilities will be completed as currently contemplated.

BluSky AI believes its distributed infrastructure approach may offer customers benefits including scalable compute capacity, deployment flexibility and expanded infrastructure availability.

Experienced Leadership

BluSky AI’s management team brings experience across multiple industries, including technology, telecommunications, finance, blockchain, infrastructure development and energy.

The company is led by CEO Trent D’Ambrosio, whose professional background includes telecommunications, natural resource development and investment management.

Chief Technology Officer Julien Bedard has experience in software development and blockchain technologies, while Chief Operating Officer Dan Gay has held leadership positions across technology, telecommunications, finance and energy-related organizations.

Positioning for an Expanding Market

As organizations continue adopting AI technologies, demand for computing infrastructure is expected to remain an important area of investment across the technology sector.

BluSky AI is pursuing a strategy centered on modular, distributed AI infrastructure that the company believes can provide an alternative approach to conventional large-scale data center development. Through its SkyMod(TM) platform and planned NeoCloud(TM) network, the company is seeking to expand AI compute capacity while emphasizing deployment flexibility, resource efficiency and scalable infrastructure.

There can be no assurance that the company’s development plans, deployment objectives or growth strategy will be achieved.

For more information about BluSky AI, visit www.BluSkyAIDataCenters.com.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding planned facilities, anticipated deployment timelines, projected capacity, future market demand, NeoCloud(TM) development, business strategy, expected operational benefits and other statements that are not historical facts.

• Safe Pro Group has been awarded a new government contract to integrate AI-powered landmine detection into unmanned ground vehicles.
• The technology is powered by Safe Pro’s patented Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (“SPOTD”), which uses AI trained on a large dataset of drone imagery to rapidly detect and identify small objects and threats.
• Safe Pro was also recently contracted to provide U.S. Army edge AI operational support for an airfield exercise, further expanding Safe Pro’s role in force protection applications.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a mission-driven tech company that delivers advanced security and defense solutions, recently announced that it has been awarded a new $1.3 million U.S. Government subcontract (https://ibn.fm/LrF01).

The award was under Forterra, a leading U.S. Defense Prime Contractor, and Safe Pro has been contracted to integrate its real-time AI-powered threat detection technology into autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (“UGVs”), significantly expanding its use beyond the analysis of aerial/drone-based imagery to now include a wide array of potential ground vehicles. 

Under the award, Safe Pro will both integrate and test this technology and proprietary advanced computer vision and machine learning AI pipeline onboard these UGVs, to provide the real-time detection of threats such as landmines.

The technology is powered by Safe Pro’s Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (“SPOTD”) technology, which uses AI and machine learning algorithms trained on one of the world’s largest real-world drone imagery datasets to detect small and hard-to-find threats like landmines, ambush drones, unexploded ordnance (“UXO”), and cluster munitions.

In total, the platform is capable of identifying more than 150 threats, providing much more situational awareness on the battlefield. Safe Pro’s massive AI dataset currently contains more than 2.9 million drone images, as well as over 51,750 confirmed detections across more than 37,835 acres of land.

In addition to announcing this new contract, Safe Pro was also recently contracted to provide U.S. Army Edge AI operational support for an airfield exercise (https://ibn.fm/lYdhy). At the event, Safe Pro demonstrated how its threat detection technology can be a force multiplier for rapid airfield operations, by being able to quickly assess the condition of airfields, runways, and landing zones.

Speaking about the exercise, Safe Pro’s Chairman and CEO, Dan Erdberg, said that “For several years our team has firmly believed that our novel models would grow beyond surveying minefields and this latest Army request to have our AI potentially support their airfield operations is evidence that we have opportunities to globally scale our growth.”

This exercise, and the previous participation in other U.S. Army exercises, has expanded Safe Pro’s role in force protection applications, and has highlighted the U.S. Army’s continued interest in the capabilities of Safe Pro’s technology.

About Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI)

Safe Pro Group is a mission-driven tech company that designs and delivers AI-powered defense and security solutions for customers in the law enforcement, humanitarian, homeland security, and defense industries. At the heart of Safe Pro’s mission is the patented computer vision software technology that detects and identifies small explosive threats in drone footage, to help make field operations safer and assist governments, enterprises, and organizations, in responding to evolving threats.

For more information, visit Safe Pro Group’s website at www.SafeProGroup.com.

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

Canada Crypto Week is back. Now in its sixth year, the week-long Web3 takeover of Toronto will run July 20–26, 2026, drawing builders, investors, founders, and community members from around the world for one of the most concentrated gatherings of Web3 activity on the global calendar.

At the center of Canada Crypto Week is Blockchain Futurist Conference, taking place July 21–22 at Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana Pool Bar, Canada’s largest and longest-running Web3 and AI conference.

Many of the week’s events, activations, and networking experiences will take place within the festival-style conference, while the surrounding days will feature independently organized and community-driven events across the city. All events are listed and accessible through the Canada Crypto Week calendar at canadacryptoweek.com.

This year’s side event lineup is already taking shape, with a broad mix of experiences happening on-site at Rebel and across the city. Confirmed side events and activations include:

• VIP Rum Bar by Cayman Finance
• Blast Wheels IRL Racing Tournament
• Institutional Breakfast presented by SheFi
• Solana & Superteam Canada Mixer
• ETHWomen & ETHToronto
• AI Futurist Conference (across both conference days)
• Crypto & Web3 Bootcamp for Beginners
• Founder & Funder Lounge by InclusifAI
• InvestHK Workshop – Hong Kong: the Global Hub for Digital Assets
• Book Signings with Amanda Wick, Audrey Nesbitt, and Annelise Osborne
• Pudgy Penguins Canada @ Blockchain Futurist Conference
• Agentic Day @ Blockchain Futurist Conference
• CryptoMonday Toronto
• Agentic Commerce Workshop by Agnic.AI
• The Cayman-Canada Summit

Events range from free community socials to invite-only investor gatherings, beginner-friendly educational bootcamps to high-level institutional workshops. Canada Crypto Week has become the connective tissue between Futurist’s main conference and the broader Toronto Web3 community, creating a full week of programming that extends well beyond the two days on the main stage.

Organizations interested in hosting a side event during Canada Crypto Week can register through canadacryptoweek.com.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available through futuristconference.com/sponsorship-form.

Conference Tickets: futuristconference.com/toronto/ticket

For media passes or media inquiries, please contact james@futuristconference.com.

• The transaction brings the technology that already powers key components of Beeline mortgage platform fully in-house and is intended to accelerate AI deployment across mortgage origination, title operations, and future digital real estate products.
• Beeline continues to position itself as a technology-focused mortgage platform, serving both traditional homebuyers and real estate investors through digital lending tools.
• Beeline’s AI-powered customer assistant Bob has already demonstrated measurable business results, contributing to an 8% increase in lead-to-lock mortgage conversions when customers engage with the platform.
• The MagicBlocks acquisition gives Beeline greater control over AI development, while MagicBlocks will continue licensing its technology to third-party financial institutions.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform offering a quicker and easier path to homeownership, has completed the acquisition of artificial intelligence company MagicBlocks, bringing the technology that already powers key components of its mortgage platform fully in-house.

The transaction gives Beeline complete ownership of the AI infrastructure behind Bob, the company’s proprietary artificial intelligence assistant, while providing greater control over future development across its mortgage origination and title businesses (https://ibn.fm/yG3Qc). According to Beeline, the acquisition is expected to accelerate deployment of artificial intelligence throughout its lending platform, enabling additional workflow automation, improved operational efficiency and expanded decision-support tools across multiple business functions.

MagicBlocks provides the technology behind Bob, the company’s AI-powered customer assistant, which communicates with borrowers through the website, text messaging and the digital loan application process. Management said Bob has produced measurable operating results, contributing to an 8% increase in lead-to-lock conversion rates when borrowers actively engage with the platform during the mortgage application journey. Lead-to-lock conversion is a closely watched performance metric in mortgage lending because it measures how many prospective borrowers ultimately move forward to lock a loan before closing.

Chief Executive Officer Nick Liuzza said full ownership will allow the company to expand AI capabilities more rapidly without depending on an outside technology provider. “MagicBlocks’ technology is already working inside our platform,” Liuzza said in announcing the transaction. “Full ownership gives us the ability to move faster, integrate deeper, and build on what’s already working without constraint,” Liuzza said. “Beeline was designed from the start to be a technology-first mortgage company. This acquisition is consistent with that vision and gives us greater control over how we develop and deploy AI across the business going forward.”

The acquisition also reflects a broader trend occurring across financial services. Mortgage lenders increasingly are adopting artificial intelligence to automate document collection, improve customer communication, assist underwriting decisions and reduce processing times. As competition intensifies, many lenders are looking to digital platforms to lower operating costs while improving borrower experience.

Beeline’s strategy has focused on building a technology-centered lending platform rather than relying primarily on traditional mortgage origination processes. Through its subsidiary, Beeline Loans Inc., the company provides residential mortgages, title services and home equity products while emphasizing digital workflows intended to shorten closing timelines.

According to the company, its technology platform enables many loans to close within approximately 14 to 21 days, considerably faster than traditional mortgage timelines. The company has also reported a Net Promoter Score exceeding 80, significantly above typical industry averages, although future customer satisfaction levels will depend on continued operational performance as the platform evolves.

Beyond faster processing, artificial intelligence also plays an important role in borrower qualification. Beeline says its automated systems can evaluate applicants in roughly seven to eight minutes and provide borrowers with a high level of confidence regarding mortgage eligibility early in the application process. That capability may be particularly relevant for younger borrowers whose employment patterns differ from traditional full-time salaried workers.

Many members of Generation Z and the Millennial generation participate in freelance, contract or gig-economy employment, creating additional complexity during conventional mortgage underwriting. According to figures cited by the National Mortgage Professional, homeownership rates remain comparatively low among younger generations, with affordability and mortgage accessibility continuing to present challenges (https://ibn.fm/hy0Zy). 

Beeline’s lending strategy extends beyond owner-occupied housing. The company also serves borrowers purchasing residential investment properties, reflecting growing interest among younger investors seeking rental real estate as part of long-term wealth-building strategies.

Management believes digital underwriting and automated workflows may help simplify financing for both first-time homebuyers and individuals purchasing investment properties. The MagicBlocks acquisition may also support expansion into additional product categories.

Beeline said the technology will be integrated more deeply across mortgage origination, title services, home equity products and future digital real estate transactions. At the same time, MagicBlocks will continue licensing its software platform to other mortgage lenders and financial institutions, allowing the technology to maintain an external commercial presence.

From a financial standpoint, the transaction was structured as a related-party acquisition. Prior to the deal, Beeline already owned approximately 48% of MagicBlocks. To acquire the remaining ownership interest, the company issued 209,456 shares of common stock valued at $2.25 per share, representing total consideration of approximately $471,000. According to Beeline, the transaction was supported by an independent third-party fairness opinion valuing MagicBlocks at approximately $1 million and was reviewed by a special committee of independent directors because of the existing ownership relationship.

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