• The company aims to deliver a 100-megawatt fusion reactor in 2026, with an earlier 5-MW pre-production system currently in development.
• Initial deployments are expected to focus on behind-the-meter power generation for data centers and industrial facilities.
• Management intends to sell electricity under long-term contracts priced around $0.0625 per kilowatt-hour, competitive with some renewable power sources.
• The company’s plan targets 1 gigawatt of delivered capacity by 2028, followed by rapid expansion if early deployments prove successful.
• Management is preparing a Form 10 registration and potential uplisting, initially to the OTCQB and eventually to a major exchange.

Fusion energy has long been discussed as a potential source of reliable, carbon-free electricity. For decades, however, the technology has remained largely confined to research laboratories and government programs. Now a growing number of private companies are attempting to shorten that timeline. Among them is Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) (d/b/a American Fusion(TM)), an advanced energy platform company focused on the development and commercialization of fusion energy technologies through its subsidiary Kepler Fusion Technologies.

During a recent interview on The Stock2Me Podcast, Kepler’s chief executive Brent Nelson outlined how the company intends to move from development to commercial deployment of its Texatron(TM) fusion system, providing insight into a strategy aimed at bringing fusion power into industrial and infrastructure markets (https://ibn.fm/M6M8r).

Nelson said the company is pursuing what many observers consider an aggressive timeline. “The idea here is that we’re going to be putting electrons either behind the meter or in front of the meter by the end of this year,” he said during the interview.

According to Nelson, the company is currently developing nine different Texatron(TM) models and is now constructing two of their reactor designs: a 5-megawatt system to showcase the technology and a 100-megawatt unit to test commercially. The 100-MW design forms the basis of the company’s commercialization plan. The modular approach allows the firm to build generation capacity in standardized units that can be scaled over time.

In practical terms, Nelson explained, ten 100-MW reactors would equal one gigawatt of generation capacity, providing a framework that investors and infrastructure planners can easily model.

Rather than initially connecting reactors to large power grids, the company plans to deploy units behind the meter, meaning directly at the customer’s facility. That strategy reflects the regulatory complexity associated with connecting new power plants to public electricity networks. “Going behind the meter, it’s really a piece of cake, especially here in Texas,” Nelson said.

Potential customers include data centers, industrial parks and other large electricity consumers. Such facilities often require reliable, round-the-clock power and may benefit from on-site generation.

The company expects grid-connected deployments, sometimes described as “in front of the meter,” to take longer because they require interconnection approvals and regulatory review.

Kepler’s commercial model is structured around power-as-a-service contracts, a structure increasingly common in energy infrastructure projects. Under this approach, the company would build and operate fusion reactors while customers purchase electricity under long-term agreements.

Nelson said pricing in Texas could be around 6.25 cents per kilowatt-hour, which he indicated would allow a 100-MW reactor to generate roughly $54 million in annual revenue if operating at expected output levels. He suggested operating margins could exceed 80% once units are running, though the economics will ultimately depend on construction costs, utilization and operational performance.

If the initial units are deployed successfully, the company plans to expand production rapidly. Nelson said the firm’s internal projections target 1 gigawatt of delivered power capacity by 2028, followed by accelerated expansion in later years.

The scalability of the design is central to that plan. Smaller reactor modules, he said, could be manufactured and transported relatively easily. “A 10-megawatt reactor can fit in the back of a pickup truck,” Nelson said, emphasizing the compact nature of the proposed systems. Such modular designs could allow installations to plug into existing energy infrastructure similar to solar or wind generation sites.

Alongside hardware development, the company is building an intellectual-property portfolio around its Texatron technology. Nelson said the firm is pursuing priority patent filings and a trade-secret program covering key aspects of the reactor design and operating systems.

Patent applications are currently moving through the standard examination process, which can take several years. However, priority filings may be reviewed sooner. Management expects the intellectual-property portfolio to expand significantly as the technology matures. “We’re looking at, probably, at least 260 to 300 patents by the end of this year,” Nelson said.

Demand for electricity in the United States is projected to rise as data centers, electrification and artificial-intelligence infrastructure expand power consumption. Nelson suggested overall U.S. electricity demand could grow roughly 30% over the next several years, creating opportunities for new generation technologies.

The company is also exploring potential partnerships with government agencies and defense organizations. Nelson mentioned discussions with entities including NASA and the Department of War regarding possible future applications. Such engagements typically involve competitive proposal processes and can take years to result in contracts.

From a financial perspective, the company is preparing for a transition to more formal reporting status. Last week, management filed a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which would move the company toward full SEC reporting. Nelson said the company also plans to raise approximately $50 million in capital as part of its early commercialization phase.

An uplisting to the OTCQB market is expected to be the first step, followed by a potential move to a larger exchange such as NASDAQ or the planned Texas Stock Exchange.

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

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Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising.

• Trilogy Metals holds a 50% interest in the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects land package in Alaska, hosting two high-grade undeveloped copper deposits, placing the company within the American push to secure critical mineral independence.
• The Trump Administration is speeding up policies targeted at reducing dependence on foreign-controlled supply chains.
• Trilogy Metals is poised to benefit from long-term structural demand for copper and other critical minerals essential to electrification, energy infrastructure, and advanced technologies.

As geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains, critical minerals have become integral to economic and national security. Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is becoming increasingly aligned with this shift, as the U.S. Administration ramps up efforts to counter foreign dominance, especially China’s, across key mineral markets (ibn.fm/4iKSR).

China’s long-standing control over critical mineral processing and export capacity has highlighted vulnerabilities in American supply chains, especially following recent export restrictions aimed at rare earths and battery-related materials. In response, the Trump Administration has launched policy initiatives aimed at improving domestic production, speeding up permitting, and deploying capital to secure long-term resource independence.

In this evolving landscape, Trilogy Metals, operating through Ambler Metals LLC, its 50/50 joint venture with South32 Limited, stands out as a result of its flagship Arctic Project in Alaska, one of the largest known undeveloped copper deposits in North America. Although copper is not classified as a rare earth element, it is increasingly gaining prominence as a critical mineral because of its role in energy infrastructure, electrification, and data centers.

Arctic’s scale and strategic location positions it as a key asset in the government’s “America First” resource strategy. With federal agencies expanding loan guarantees, funding tools, and direct investment mechanisms, including initiatives like Project Vault and Defense Production Act-backed financing, projects like Arctic could greatly benefit from quicker development pathways and improved access to capital.

Government support not only reduces project development risk but may also speed up partnerships across the American private sector. American semiconductor manufacturers, automakers, and tech companies, which are increasingly becoming more dependent on a stable copper supply, are important potential partners. With electrification trends intensifying, the demand for copper is expected to greatly increase, further strengthening the case for large-scale domestic projects.

In addition, the government’s push to “cut through bureaucracy” indicates a pivot toward quicker permitting and deregulation. Although this may speed up the timelines for projects like the Arctic and Bornite deposits within the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects, it also brings to focus some critical reputational and environmental considerations. 

Mining operations face increased scrutiny connected to water quality, land use, and community impact. The company emphasizes a framework of trust, respect, integrity, and partnership, working closely with Alaska Native stakeholders to ensure its development aligns with expectations around environmental stewardship, responsible land use, water quality, and long-term community impact. Companies capable of aligning with both responsible environmental practices and regulatory acceleration are likely to maintain better long-term positioning. 

In addition to the domestic considerations, the broader geopolitical environment continues to play a huge role in market dynamics. Sanctions, trade tensions, and shifting alliances are changing the way minerals are sourced. The American government’s increasing involvement in equity investments, supply chain alliances, and international partnerships underscores a recognition that mineral security is critical to technological and economic advancement.

The convergence of geopolitical urgency, government backing, and structural demand growth is changing the investment landscape as it affects critical minerals. For Trilogy and its Ambler Metals joint venture, this opportunity is not only limited to resource development but also extends to the national strategy aimed at securing supply chains, limiting foreign dependence, and building the foundation for the future of technological and industrial growth.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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Disseminated on behalf of SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) and may include paid advertising.

• The vulnerability of satellite navigation has become a serious concern for both defense planners and civilian infrastructure operators.
• The SPARC AI platform is designed for target intelligence, geolocation and autonomous navigation in GPS-denied environments.
• In defense technology, a software-only or software-first navigation layer can be attractive because it may reduce hardware burden, improve flexibility and potentially integrate with existing unmanned systems.

Modern warfare increasingly depends on precise positioning and timing signals, yet those same signals are becoming more vulnerable in contested environments. Electronic warfare capabilities that can jam, spoof or otherwise disrupt satellite navigation systems are forcing military and technology developers to explore alternative navigation methods. Companies such as SPARC AI (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) are working in this emerging area, developing artificial intelligence–driven spatial computing technologies designed to support navigation and situational awareness when traditional satellite signals such as GPS are unreliable or unavailable.

The vulnerability of satellite navigation has become a serious concern for both defense planners and civilian infrastructure operators. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency states that positioning, navigation, and timing services are critical to infrastructure and warns that heavy reliance on GPS creates vulnerability if those signals are disrupted, manipulated or degraded. Because GPS supports everything from transportation and communications to financial timing and emergency response, interference can ripple across multiple sectors at once. The same vulnerability matters in war zones, where GPS signals can be jammed or spoofed by adversaries looking to degrade navigation, targeting, and communications.

Recent analysis shows how serious that threat has become. In its 2025 Space Threat Assessment, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (“CSIS”) notes ongoing GPS jamming and spoofing activity in and around conflict zones, including Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East, underscoring how electronic warfare has become a persistent feature of modern military competition. In a separate event overview focused on civilian impacts, CSIS reported that GPS spoofing has been reported in Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Gaza, southern Israel, Iran, Turkey, China and Pakistan, illustrating how widespread these disruptions have become.

That environment is pushing governments and industry to pursue alternatives. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (“DARPA”) has for years funded efforts to develop positioning, navigation and timing technologies that work in GPS-denied settings. DARPA’s 2026 Robust Optical Clock Network (“ROCkN”) program update states that contested and GPS-denied environments require new approaches to precision timekeeping and coordination, while its Precise Robust Inertial Guidance for Munitions (“PRIGM”) program is explicitly designed to support positioning, navigation and timing in GPS-denied environments using advanced inertial sensor technologies. These efforts show that the issue is no longer theoretical. Reliable navigation without GPS is now an active development priority.

This is where artificial intelligence (“AI”) enters the picture. Rather than relying exclusively on satellite signals, AI-enabled navigation systems can use cameras, onboard sensors, terrain recognition, landmark identification and real-time data analysis to estimate location and direction. These systems are often grouped under the broader category of spatial computing, where software interprets the physical environment and turns it into actionable navigation intelligence. In military and autonomous systems, that can mean maintaining awareness and control even when an adversary is trying to blind or confuse satellite-based tools.

SPARC AI is building its technology around this challenge. The SPARC AI platform is designed for target intelligence, geolocation and autonomous navigation in GPS-denied environments, allowing drones and other systems to operate without depending on radar, lidar, satellites or traditional GPS signals. The company’s target acquisition system is described as a software-only platform that provides precise geolocation and autonomous navigation for drones in denied environments, using known landmark coordinates and real-time visual processing to calculate and correct position.

The company has also been developing a broader product suite around this capability. SPARC AI’s Overwatch platform is described as a GPS-free target intelligence system designed to support drones and autonomous platforms with detection, classification, tracking and location awareness. The company describes its offerings as part of a wider GPS-denied autonomy framework, with software aimed at covert navigation, target intelligence and flight correction where conventional navigation methods may fail. 

That emphasis on software is notable. In defense technology, a software-only or software-first navigation layer can be attractive because it may reduce hardware burden, improve flexibility and potentially integrate with existing unmanned systems. SPARC AI says its platform works by using known landmark coordinates to reduce drift and improve accuracy in denied environments, which is particularly relevant in contested airspace where even small navigation errors can compromise a mission.

The broader opportunity is not limited to defense. GPS disruption also has implications for logistics, robotics, inspection systems and autonomous mobility in commercial settings. But the military use case is especially urgent because jamming and spoofing are already active threats. As DARPA, CISA and defense analysts continue to stress the vulnerability of satellite-based positioning, navigation systems that can function without GPS are becoming a strategic necessity rather than an experimental upgrade. 

By focusing on AI-powered spatial intelligence and GPS-denied autonomy, SPARC AI is aligning itself with one of the clearest technological needs emerging from modern electronic warfare. If GPS is becoming less dependable in contested environments, then systems that can navigate without it may become increasingly valuable. SPARC AI’s work suggests that artificial intelligence may be one of the most promising paths toward that future.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://sparcai.co.

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Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising.

• Lahontan Gold is planning to bring the past-producing Santa Fe mine in Nevada back into operation and expected to receive final construction approval by the end of 2026 or in early 2027.
• The company has had successful drilling results at the flagship Santa Fe mine, but the West Santa Fe project has also delivered impressive results.
• Lahontan recently announced that the company is mobilizing a second drill rig to Santa Fe, to focus on drilling areas that have seen little to no exploration drilling.

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF), a mine exploration and development company, is looking to breathe new life into the past-producing Santa Fe mine in Nevada. It has not only a strong history in mining, dating back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, but also plenty of future potential.

Lahontan’s land package in Walker Lane has had strong infrastructure in place, such as three wells, secured water rights, a substation, and a road that’s accessible all year. The previously reported resource of just under two million ounces is already history from the company’s perspective, as an update is planned in the coming weeks and is likely to report a significantly higher number.

This potential update is not solely due to mining success, but also a strategic land acquisition, as Lahontan secured 27 additional claims in the historic York Mine.

However, that’s not to say that recent drilling results haven’t also been successful. In fact, at the York Deposit, 114 m of 0.33 g/t gold equivalent was encountered at a depth of 76 m, including 18 m of 0.9 g/t. At the Slab deposit, 68 m of 0.45 g/t gold equivalent was drilled at a depth of 45 m.

Another value driver in this area are the old waste dumps. In the past, the cutoff grade was 0.56 g/t, and what remained was material around 0.33 g. When gold prices were low this wasn’t interesting, but today, is a source of real value. Beneficial to Lahontan is that Nevada in general is one of the most important gold mining jurisdictions in the world, with the Walker Lane region specifically getting plenty of interest thanks to its high-grade mineralization and underexplored potential.

The company has a feasible, yet ambitious, roadmap in place, and expects to get final construction approval by the end of the year or by the first quarter of 2027 at the latest.

Gold is a haven asset, and with ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, many people are turning to gold to hedge or limit other losses in their portfolios. As a result, many exploration companies are racing to bring new projects online in the industry.

Elements that benefit from long-term trends such as battery storage, global electrification and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure, particularly silver, may hold a unique position in the resource sector, supported by both strong industrial demand and its longstanding role as a monetary metal.

Considering new projects, Lahontan Gold is also focusing on just a short distance from Santa Fe, called West Santa Fe. Drill holes at this location have also delivered promising results, as the most recent drilling report mentions 36.6 m with 3.11 g/t gold equivalent from surface, including 10.7 m with 5.75 g/t. Overall, management sees the potential for 0.5 to 1 million ounces of gold and silver at West Santa Fe.

However, the company is still putting plenty of focus on the flagship Santa Fe project. In fact, the Lahontan recently announced that the company is mobilizing a second drill rig to Santa Fe. The new drill rig will focus on drilling areas of the project that have seen little to no exploration drilling so far.

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

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• Patients increasingly prefer access, speed and convenience, but healthcare systems also need better coordination, safer medication workflows and clearer continuity of care.
• DelveInsights has projected that the global telehealth market will reach $2 trillion by 2034, driven by a digital healthcare transformation.
• ETST is not approaching telehealth as a standalone app or referral layer but as part of a broader operating structure that includes medication fulfillment capacity and patient-facing services.

Telehealth is evolving from a simple video visit into something far more comprehensive: a connected care model that can move a patient from consultation to prescription, fulfillment and follow-up inside one digital pathway. That shift toward fully integrated platforms is changing expectations across healthcare, and Earth Science Tech’s (OTC: ETST) is building exposure to that trend through a portfolio that includes telemedicine platforms, compounding pharmacies and related healthcare services.

The logic behind integrated telehealth is straightforward. Patients increasingly want access, speed and convenience, but healthcare systems also need better coordination, safer medication workflows and clearer continuity of care. The American Medical Association’s telehealth integration toolkit notes that optimized virtual care workflows can improve patient care through more efficient delivery and better integration into routine practice.

The need for improved care and efficiency is reflected in the forecast for the telehealth space. DelveInsights has projected that the global telehealth market will reach $2 trillion by 2034, driven by a digital healthcare transformation. “The telehealth market is largely propelled by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, which creates a growing demand for frequent medical consultations and ongoing patient monitoring, services that telehealth can effectively deliver,” the article noted. “Simultaneously, the broad adoption of smartphones, high-speed internet connectivity, and wearable health technologies supports smooth remote consultations and real-time health monitoring.

“Moreover, continuous product development by leading industry players is bringing advanced telehealth solutions to market, enhancing service quality and widening access to care,” the article continued. “Collectively, these factors are driving the expansion of telehealth, improving patient engagement and contributing to overall market growth.”

There is also a clinical and operational case for tighter integration. A 2025 study published in the “Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition” describes electronic prescribing as a key component of ehealth and says it can enhance healthcare efficiency, reduce errors, and support safer, more accurate medication management. A 2025 telepharmacy review similarly notes that remotely delivered pharmaceutical care can improve medication safety, strengthen continuity of care and reduce prescribing errors through structured pharmacist-led interventions. Together, those findings reinforce the core idea behind integrated telehealth platforms: Digital consultation becomes more valuable when it connects directly to medication management and care continuity rather than ending at the virtual visit.

At the same time, the rise of direct-to-consumer virtual care has raised questions about fragmentation. A 2026 scoping review of commercial virtual care found that such platforms have expanded rapidly over the past decade, but it also warned that virtual services not integrated into broader care systems can disrupt continuity of care and may increase utilization without improving outcomes. That tension helps explain why the “from consultation to prescription” model matters. The next competitive step is not just offering digital access; it is building a system where consultation, prescribing, pharmacy and follow-up are coordinated rather than isolated.

That broader industry trend provides useful context for Earth Science Tech. The company describes itself as a strategic holding company that acquires and actively manages operating businesses in pharmaceuticals, telemedicine, healthcare services, real estate, and selected consumer markets. ETST’s healthcare-related holdings include telemedicine and pharmaceutical operations designed to support a more connected platform approach; in addition, its compounding operations through RxCompoundStore.com and Mister Meds directly align with the expanding digital healthcare segment.

Earth Science Tech recently reported that its operations include compounding pharmaceuticals, telemedicine, and real estate development through subsidiaries including RxCompoundStore.com, Mister Meds, Peaks Curative, DOConsultations, Las Villas Health Care, Avenvi, Earth Science Foundation and an 80% interest in MagneChef. That portfolio matters because it suggests the company is not approaching telehealth as a standalone app or referral layer but as part of a broader operating structure that includes medication fulfillment capacity and patient-facing services.

The telehealth angle becomes even more specific in descriptions of Peaks. Earth Science Tech described Peaks as a telemedicine referral platform offering asynchronous consultations for Peaks-branded compounded medications prepared at RxCompound and Mister Meds, noting that the platform operates in states where either pharmacy is licensed. The company also noted that it is building out its own healthcare provider network through MyOnlineConsultation.com while pursuing additional pharmacy licensure to expand the service footprint. That structure is a close fit with the “consultation to prescription” theme, because it links provider access, prescribing pathways and pharmacy capabilities under one corporate umbrella.

Earth Science Tech has also pointed to traction inside that model, noting that it is operating as a diversified portfolio across pharmaceutical, healthcare, telemedicine and consumer markets while emphasizing controlling interests, regulatory compliance, and disciplined scaling. Earlier this month, the company reported that Peaks had surpassed $2 million in revenue in less than a year and is pursuing additional state licenses. These reports suggest that ETST’s telemedicine-related assets are becoming commercially meaningful within the broader portfolio.

For investors, the company’s appeal in the telehealth space lies less in a pure-play software multiple and more in its attempt to build a vertically connected healthcare platform. ETST chairman and CEO Giorgio R. Saumat has described the business as a “a strategic holding company with core assets in healthcare, mostly compounding pharmaceuticals and online telehealth. We are creating a vertically integrated healthcare company. From the marketing side we have Peaks Curative, our online telehealth subsidiary, all the way through Mister Meds and RxCompoundStore.com that fulfill the patient.”

That framing is important because it aligns the company with a part of digital healthcare that could become increasingly valuable if the industry continues moving from isolated virtual appointments toward integrated models that can connect care access, medication prescribing and fulfillment.

As telehealth matures, the companies that stand out may be the ones that reduce friction after the appointment not just during it. Consultation alone is useful, but consultation linked to prescribing, pharmacy operations and follow-up can create a more complete care pathway. Earth Science Tech is working to build that kind of structure through its mix of telemedicine platforms, compounding pharmacy assets and healthcare subsidiaries, positioning itself within a digital care model that increasingly looks less like a video visit and more like an end-to-end service platform.

For more information, visit EarthScienceTech.com.

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• Beeline Holdings Inc. has partnered with TYTL Corp. to support fractional equity transactions in U.S. residential real estate, and have already finalized 11 fractional equity acquisitions and launched an initial property portfolio.
• The product is branded at BeelineEquity and can be found on Beeline’s website representing a significant revenue opportunity for Beeline – Every $1B in transaction value represents $41M in revenue for Beeline.
• Tokenization model combines traditional and blockchain infrastructure, as property interests are deed-recorded through standard closings before being tokenized on-chain.
• Beeline’s digital mortgage, title, and closing infrastructure will facilitate scaling of the fractional equity model, with the initiative targeting a U.S. housing market estimated at $110 trillion in property value and roughly $39 trillion in homeowner equity.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE),  a fast-growing digital mortgage platform redefining the path to homeownership, recently announced a collaboration with TYTL Corp., a company developing a blockchain-enabled system that tokenizes deed-recorded equity interests in residential real estate. Under the agreement, Beeline will support fractional equity acquisitions through its BeelineEquity platform while its subsidiary, Beeline Title, will act as the exclusive title and settlement provider for the transactions (https://ibn.fm/jRtpb).

The approach blends conventional real estate closing processes with blockchain verification. Ownership interests are recorded in local property registries through standard closings before TYTL mints digital tokens representing those interests. The partnership has already produced early results. The companies confirmed that the first 11 fractional real estate equity transactions have been completed, establishing an initial portfolio as they begin scaling the platform.

Tokenization has increasingly been explored as a mechanism to increase liquidity in traditionally illiquid asset classes, including real estate. By dividing ownership into fractional interests represented digitally, investors can participate in property ownership without acquiring entire properties.

In the Beeline–TYTL model, homeowners sell a portion of their property equity through a deed-recorded transaction rather than taking on a loan. The structure differs from products such as home equity lines of credit or reverse mortgages. Homeowners receive liquidity without monthly payments, accrued interest, or fixed maturity obligations. Instead, the transaction represents a partial sale of property ownership.

This framework aims to unlock value from residential real estate while preserving the underlying property structure recognized by local registries and traditional closing procedures. The opportunity is significant in scale. The companies estimate that the U.S. housing market represents approximately $110 trillion in property value, including roughly $39 trillion in homeowner equity that could potentially be accessed through alternative financial structures.

The partnership leverages the broader technology platform developed by Beeline. The company operates a digital-first mortgage ecosystem designed to streamline lending, underwriting, and closing. Its platform relies heavily on automation and artificial intelligence to reduce the time required to process mortgage transactions.

At the front end of the system is “Bob,” an AI-powered mortgage chatbot designed to guide borrowers through early stages of the mortgage process. According to the company, Bob can deliver eligibility assessments in minutes, providing borrowers with roughly 90% certainty about mortgage qualification within seven to eight minutes.

The company’s internal production engine, Hive, coordinates workflows across underwriting, loan processing, title coordination, and closing. Automation of these processes has allowed Beeline to reduce average loan closing timelines to approximately 14 to 21 days, compared with industry averages often exceeding a month.

Quality control is handled through BlinkQC, an internal AI-driven system designed to automate compliance and loan review functions. Title services are integrated through Beeline Title, allowing borrowers and investors to complete closings and escrow workflows within the same platform.

This integration is central to the TYTL partnership, as the tokenization model still requires conventional property closing procedures before blockchain representation occurs.

Beyond its tokenization initiative, Beeline’s mortgage platform targets two primary customer groups: younger homebuyers and real estate investors. Millennials and Gen Z borrowers face structural challenges entering the housing market. According to data cited by National Mortgage Professional, only 54.9% of millennials and 26.1% of Gen Z owned homes in 2024, largely due to limited access to mortgage financing (https://ibn.fm/eGKYf).

Beeline’s automated underwriting and digital workflow tools are designed to accelerate mortgage eligibility decisions, particularly for borrowers with nontraditional income patterns common in gig-economy employment. The company also originates loans for investment properties, offering products such as debt service coverage ratio (“DSCR”) loans and bank-statement loans commonly used by property investors. Management has noted that a significant portion of Beeline’s lending activity supports buyers acquiring rental or investment properties rather than primary residences.

The partnership with TYTL adds another layer to Beeline’s broader strategy by integrating blockchain-enabled equity products into its mortgage and title ecosystem. Fractional equity transactions will be facilitated through the BeelineEquity brand, while Beeline Title will handle settlement, escrow, and recording processes.

Once the transaction is completed through traditional closing infrastructure, TYTL publishes tokenized representations of the ownership interests on-chain. The companies say the system is designed to preserve the legal certainty of conventional property ownership while introducing digital infrastructure that may allow fractional ownership to scale more efficiently.

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

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Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising.

• Canadian mineral exploration company Powermax Minerals has reported soil and rock sampling results indicating rare earth element mineralization at the Cameron REE Project in British Columbia.
• Soil samples returned Total Rare Earth Oxide (“TREO”) values ranging from 135 ppm to 2,840 ppm, outlining a mineralized corridor more than one kilometre long, with rock sampling returning values up to 741 ppm TREO, supporting the potential presence of REE-bearing bedrock.
• Results suggest REE mineralization associated with NYF-type pegmatites, a geological setting known to host rare earth deposits, and identify multiple areas for follow-up exploration and potential drilling.

Powermax Minerals (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF), a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on critical rare earth elements, has reported encouraging early exploration results from its Cameron Rare Earth Element Project in British Columbia. Recent soil and rock sampling programs at the project have identified multiple areas of anomalous rare earth element mineralization associated with pegmatite systems, according to a company announcement (https://ibn.fm/oehFU).

The Cameron project is located roughly 40 kilometers south of Revelstoke in British Columbia, along Highway 23 near the Columbia River. The property spans approximately 2,984 hectares within the Kamloops Mining Division. Powermax recently conducted a soil geochemical survey across priority areas of the property. The program returned Total Rare Earth Oxide (“TREO”) values ranging from approximately 135 parts per million to 2,840 ppm, with an average value of about 340 ppm TREO. Several samples recorded anomalous values above 400 ppm TREO, and the highest sample reached 2,840 ppm TREO.

The results outlined a north–south trending corridor of elevated rare earth values extending for more than one kilometre. The anomalous zone coincides with mapped pegmatites and historically documented thorium-uranium mineralization associated with the Cameron (Jenkins) showing areas.

Clusters of the strongest anomalies occur within the Cameron REE 2 claim block, suggesting a potential bedrock source of rare earth mineralization beneath shallow overburden.

Follow-up prospecting programs focused on exposed pegmatite outcrops and mineralized float across the property. Surface rock sampling returned TREO values ranging from less than 36 ppm to 741 ppm TREO, with several samples exceeding 100 ppm TREO. The highest value recorded was 741 ppm TREO, while additional samples returned values between 526 ppm and 741 ppm TREO.

These anomalous rock samples cluster in areas along the Highway 23 corridor within the Cameron REE 3 claim block, as well as near the Cameron (Jenkins 1) showing.

The spatial relationship between soil anomalies and mineralized rock samples suggests the presence of rare earth-bearing pegmatite bodies in bedrock underlying the geochemical anomalies. Because the samples were selective grab samples, they are not considered representative of average mineralization grades across the property.

The exploration results point toward mineralization associated with NYF-type pegmatites, a class of pegmatites enriched in elements such as niobium, yttrium, fluorine and rare earth elements. These pegmatites occur within the broader Monashee geological terrane, a metamorphic and granitic region known to host pegmatitic intrusions and structurally controlled mineralization.

At Cameron, rare earth mineralization appears linked to shear zones and pegmatite intrusions enriched in both light rare earth elements (“LREE”) and heavy rare earth elements (“HREE”). According to the company, the correlation between soil anomalies, rock sampling results, and previously reported stream sediment results strengthens the exploration model for the project.

Management says the next phase of exploration will focus on identifying the underlying bedrock sources responsible for the surface geochemical anomalies. Future programs may include additional mapping, trenching, and drilling to test the most prospective targets.

Powermax’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Gorman reiterated the importance of the Cameron Property results by stating. “The strong correlation between soil geochemical anomalies and anomalous REE values from surface rock and previously reported stream sediment sampling indicates the potential for a pegmatite system prospective for REE mineralization on our property. Our upcoming exploration program will focus on defining the bedrock sources of these anomalies and advancing the most prospective targets toward drilling.” 

Powermax’s exploration work comes as governments and industries are seeking alternative supply chains for rare earth elements used in advanced technologies. Rare earth elements are essential components in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, electronics and defense systems.

Global demand for rare earth oxides is projected to rise significantly in the coming decade, driven in part by the electrification of transportation and expansion of renewable energy infrastructure. 

At present, China controls a large share of global rare earth production and an even larger portion of processing capacity. This concentration has prompted Western governments to support the development of domestic or allied supply chains. In the United States, for example, federal initiatives under the Defense Production Act have directed more than $1 billion toward strengthening rare earth supply chains and supporting new production. Canadian projects are also viewed as potential contributors to future North American supply.

In addition to the Cameron project, Powermax Minerals Inc. holds exploration interests in several rare earth projects across North America. These include the Atikokan REE property in northwestern Ontario and the Pinard REE project in northern Ontario. The company also owns a 100% interest in the Ogden Bear Lodge Project in Wyoming.

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

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Exploration Target Cautionary Statement

The exploration targets discussed are conceptual, and there is currently not enough data to confirm a mineral resource. Further exploration may not yield successful results.

• High-quality development platforms and translational research frameworks have become essential tools in rare-disease biotechnology.
• Soligenix is leveraging its platform science to expand the therapeutic reach of its development programs and explore additional disease indications.
• The broader emphasis of Soligenix’s platform science approach is to maximize the scientific value of its research infrastructure.

Medical progress has transformed the treatment of many common illnesses, yet thousands of rare diseases still lack effective therapies. Companies working at the intersection of biotechnology innovation and rare disease research are increasingly focused on addressing these gaps, including Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing therapies and vaccines for rare diseases and unmet medical needs.

The need for sustained development in rare disease medicine is significant. While each condition may affect a relatively small number of individuals, the collective impact is significant. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, rare diseases affect an estimated 25 million to 30 million Americans, illustrating that these conditions represent a major public-health challenge despite their individual rarity. Similarly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that more than 10,000 rare diseases have been identified, affecting roughly one in ten people in the United States.

Despite this widespread impact, therapeutic development remains limited — and essential. The National Organization for Rare Disorders notes that only a small fraction of rare diseases currently have approved treatments, leaving the majority of patients without targeted therapeutic options. Developing therapies for these conditions can be particularly challenging because patient populations are small and the underlying biology of many diseases is not yet fully understood. Clinical trials are often more complex to design and conduct, requiring innovative scientific approaches and specialized expertise.

For these reasons, high-quality development platforms and translational research frameworks have become essential tools in rare-disease biotechnology. By leveraging platform technologies, companies can apply core scientific capabilities across multiple therapeutic programs, improving efficiency and enabling the exploration of treatments for diseases that might otherwise remain neglected. These approaches can accelerate the discovery and development process, making it more feasible to address smaller patient populations while maintaining rigorous standards for safety and efficacy.

Soligenix is among the companies applying this platform-driven strategy to rare disease research. The company is leveraging its platform science to expand the therapeutic reach of its development programs and explore additional disease indications. The strategy reflects a broader effort to build on core technologies that can support multiple product candidates across different rare and neglected conditions.

Soligenix is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases as well as certain inflammatory and infectious conditions. The company’s development programs span two primary segments: specialized biotherapeutics and public health solutions. Within the rare disease category, its pipeline includes therapies designed to address conditions that currently have limited treatment options.

The company’s strategy centers on leveraging established scientific platforms that can be adapted for multiple therapeutic applications. By using a platform-based approach, Soligenix aims to streamline development while expanding the potential reach of its technologies. This method allows researchers to apply existing expertise and scientific insights to new disease targets, potentially accelerating progress across multiple programs simultaneously.

Among the company’s notable development efforts is HyBryte(TM), a photodynamic therapy designed for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the skin. The therapy combines synthetic hypericin with visible light activation and has been studied as a novel approach for treating early-stage disease. Programs such as this highlight the company’s focus on rare and difficult-to-treat conditions where new therapeutic approaches could provide meaningful benefits for patients.

Beyond individual programs, the broader emphasis of Soligenix’s platform science approach is to maximize the scientific value of its research infrastructure. By applying core technologies across multiple programs, the company seeks to enhance development efficiency while supporting the exploration of additional therapeutic indications. This strategy may enable the company to pursue multiple rare disease opportunities while maintaining a focused research framework.

The company’s platform capabilities allow it to extend scientific insights beyond a single therapy or disease target. In practice, this means that discoveries or innovations developed in one program can potentially inform additional research areas, creating opportunities for expanded therapeutic development. Such cross-program synergy is increasingly important in rare-disease research, where scientific breakthroughs often depend on specialized knowledge and long-term investment.

As biotechnology innovation continues to evolve, platform-driven development strategies are becoming a defining feature of companies working in rare disease medicine. The ability to build multiple therapies from a shared scientific foundation can improve development efficiency and broaden the potential impact of research investments.

For Soligenix, leveraging platform science represents a pathway toward expanding its pipeline while continuing to focus on diseases that historically have received limited attention. By combining specialized research capabilities with a platform-based development model, the company is positioning itself to pursue new therapeutic opportunities while contributing to the broader effort to address the unmet medical needs faced by patients with rare diseases.

For more information, visit www.Soligenix.com.

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Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising.

• Recent analysis by Zacks Small Cap Research underscores the positive strategic position of Canadian gold developer LaFleur Minerals as it prepares to restart gold production at its Beacon Gold Mill this year
• LaFleur’s assets include its wholly owned Beacon Gold Mill, nearby district-scale Swanson Gold Deposit within the renowned Abitibi belt, and a strategic proximity to skilled labor and equipment suppliers in the already established Val d’Or, Quebec mining camp
• LaFleur recently completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) that outlining the potential for profitability thanks to its scalable mining project and established processing infrastructure, highlighted by a rapid payback period and capital efficiency with expected 65% IRR after taxes
• LaFleur updated its 2024 mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) with a 30% increase in the indicated MRE category to over 160,000 ounces of contained gold, and to over 66,000 ounces of contained gold in the inferred category

A recently completed Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) is substantiating near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF)‘s profile as a junior gold developer positioned to capitalize on the pairing of its scalable Swanson Gold Deposit and its fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill in Eastern Canada’s Tier‑1 Abitibi gold belt, as it prepares to restart gold production during Q2-2026.

The PEA highlights the project’s capital efficiency and economic returns that are anticipated to be significant, particularly at market prices recorded throughout 2025 and into 2026. The PEA establishes a Net Present Value (“NPV”) of C$101 million (5% value creation) and places Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) expectations at 65% after taxes — highlighting a potential investment profitability that features quick payback and a competitive base-case IRR when compared to peers.

The PEA’s All-In Sustaining Costs (“AISC”) conservative metric sustains that even if gold prices trending around $5,000 per ounce this year were to retreat as far as $2,750 per ounce, the project would remain profitable. “For investors, the combination of a validated mine plan, a permitted processing facility, and a strengthening gold market creates a compelling setup for value realization over the next 12–24 months,” recent analysis by Zacks Small Cap Research states (https://ibn.fm/swGNK).

“Operational readiness is another differentiator,” the report adds. “The Beacon Gold Mill is fully permitted, refurbished, and funded for restart following a C$7 million financing. … With multiple catalysts ahead, including ongoing drill results, bulk sample approval, and mill commissioning, the company is positioned for a meaningful re-rating as it advances toward production.”

The company’s updated 2026 mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) preceded positive results from recently completed diamond drilling but still increased the indicated mineral resource from the 2024 findings by 30% to ~160,300 ounces of contained gold in the indicated category and ~66,800 ounces of contained gold in the inferred category (https://ibn.fm/ylqOi).

The indicated resource favors the company’s open pit strategy at low operational cost over years compared to the eventual transition to exploring the project’s underground potential. The mineralized footprint remains “open in all directions, and ongoing drilling continues to demonstrate extensions at depth, on strike, and internally within the deposit,” Zacks notes.

LaFleur is focused on continued technical optimization, metallurgical and bulk sample validation, and permitting advancement for restarting gold production at the Beacon Mill this year, with about 30% of the budget spent to ready the facility for a planned gold pour in the coming months.

The strategy establishes LaFleur Minerals as a company with a clear path to production, existing processing assets and the potential for pipeline resource growth.

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

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• ESGold Corp., a development-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties, recently announced launch of a 70 km² district-scale ANT survey at its flagship Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Québec
• This marks the second phase of the survey, with the initial one having covered 10 km², completed in 2025
• The expanded program is to confirm whether the interpreted structural corridor continues along strike, and marks a pivotal stage for the company in understanding the broader geological framework of Montauban
• ESGold also closed its recent LIFE Offering, raising gross proceeds of C$7.2 million

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a development-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, announced the launch of a 70 square kilometers district-scale Ambient Noise Topography (“ANT”) survey at its flagship Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Québec. It represents the second phase of a survey, which originally covered only 10 km² and was completed in 2025. Results from this initial survey formed the basis of ESGold’s integrated 3D geological model, which has been integral in highlighting Montauban’s full potential (https://ibn.fm/iCgW4).

“This next phase marks an important step in defining the full scale of Montauban,” noted Gordon Robb, ESGold’s CEO.

“Our initial ANT survey and integrated 3D model revealed a deep and expanding mineralized corridor extending to approximately 900 meters and over at least two kilometers of strike. The expanded 70 square kilometer program is seven times larger than our initial survey and represents the most comprehensive geophysical assessment ever conducted across the Montauban district,” he added (https://ibn.fm/iCgW4).

This expanded survey program looks to confirm whether the interpreted structural corridor continues along strike. It is also designed to assess the potential for additional mineralized lenses within the broader framework. It will deliver high-resolution, three-dimensional subsurface imaging across a significant portion of the company’s newly consolidated land package. It will also help define high-priority drill targets for future exploration, while further assessing the size, shape, and continuity of mineralized anomalies.

“For the first time in the project’s history, this land package has been consolidated under one operator and is being evaluated using modern, deep-penetrating geophysical tools,” Robb noted. “We believe we are at a pivotal stage in understanding the broader geological framework of Montauban,” he concluded (https://ibn.fm/iCgW4).

The company also recently announced the closing of its brokered LIFE offering, raising gross proceeds of C$7.2 million. The offering involved the sale of 10,683,000 units of the company at C$0.68 per unit, with Red Cloud Securities Inc. acting as the sole agent and bookrunner. ESGold intends to direct the net proceeds from the offering to the advancement of its Montauban project, as well as general working capital and corporate purposes. 

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

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