• Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide, responsible for an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually.
• The HeartBeam System enables a patient to capture a 30-second ECG recording with its credit-card-sized, cable-free device, regardless of where they are.
• The HeartBeam-HeartNexus collaboration makes board-certified cardiologists available 24/7 to interpret the results for arrhythmia assessment and provide expert feedback directly to the patient or to a coordinating clinician.

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical-technology company developing next-generation cardiac diagnostics via its patented 12-Lead ECG synthesis software, has announced a strategic collaboration with HeartNexus (https://ibn.fm/yyz1i). The partnership will expand access to cardiologist-level ECG insights for arrhythmia assessment anytime, anywhere.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide, responsible for an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization (https://ibn.fm/oQxTL). ECGs are the most common cardiac test yet standard ECG testing often requires in-clinic visits, specialized equipment and trained personnel (https://ibn.fm/aQV4K). By enabling cardiologist-level ECG interpretation in a mobile format, HeartBeam’s synthesis ECG platform addresses critical gaps in timely detection and monitoring of arrhythmias, potentially reducing time-to-diagnosis and improving outcomes.

The need for seamless ECG insights is especially relevant in the current healthcare landscape, where telehealth and remote monitoring have accelerated, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients managing chronic cardiac conditions, recent hospital discharges or symptoms at home often rely on intermittent teleconsultation. 

However, the majority of at-home options rarely offer full 12-lead ECG data or advanced interpretation. With HeartBeam, a patient who is feeling arrhythmia symptoms, such as palpitations, can capture a 30-second recording with the credit-card-sized, cable-free device, regardless of where they are. The device’s patented 3D technology records the heart’s electrical signals in three dimensions and synthesizes the signals into a 12-lead ECG, which is securely transmitted to the HeartNexus team of board-certified cardiologists for immediate review. At that point, a cardiologist interprets the results for arrhythmia assessment and provides expert feedback directly to the patient or to a coordinating clinician. All this is done through HeartBeam’s secure ecosystem, which is slated to include future enhancements such as AI wellness and community features and wearable integration.

Beyond diagnosis, the partnership also has implications for patient engagement and monitoring. Patients at elevated risk for cardiac issues often face frequent clinic visits and standard device check-ups. However, by enabling remote ECG acquisition and analysis, the HeartBeam solution may reduce the burden on patients and health systems while improving adherence and monitoring frequency. Increased data capture and remote surveillance potentially enable proactive intervention, identifying trends or arrhythmias before they escalate and supporting value-based care models focused on prevention and early action.

For investors and industry observers, this collaboration represents a meaningful step in HeartBeam’s commercial strategy. The company’s movement from device development into integrated cardiac care ecosystems indicates scalability and applicability across markets, including telemedicine, home-care monitoring and ambulatory cardiology. As the cardiac care paradigm shifts toward decentralized and continuous monitoring, HeartBeam’s groundbreaking ECG technology paired with on-demand, expert cardiology interpretation from HeartNexus positions it to capture a growing share of the remote cardiac monitoring ecosystem.

For more information, visit www.HeartBeam.com.

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• SuperCom’s PureSecurity(TM) electronic monitoring platform integrates GPS, RFID, and cloud-based tools, providing offender tracking and domestic violence prevention.
• The new Alabama contracts bring SuperCom’s total deployments in the state to four in less than a year.
• Agreements include a full system replacement from a legacy provider and a new deployment with a private EM service partner.
• Expansion highlights continued U.S. growth, with SuperCom entering 12 new states since mid-2024.
• Nationwide, the company has signed over 30 U.S. contracts and launched 14 partnerships with service providers in the past year.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, announced it has secured two new electronic monitoring (“EM”) service provider contracts in Alabama, thereby extending its presence in the U.S. market. These two new agreements mark SuperCom’s third and fourth deployments in Alabama in less than a year, underscoring the company’s accelerating expansion in the southeastern United States and growing role in supporting state and local public safety initiatives (https://ibn.fm/1fuPN).

The first of the new Alabama contracts involves a complete system transition from an incumbent monitoring provider to SuperCom’s proprietary PureSecurity(TM) platform, which combines GPS, RFID, and cloud-based management tools. The second engagement is with a service provider launching new EM operations, selecting SuperCom as its primary technology partner.

“Adding two new service provider partnerships in Alabama so soon after securing two direct agency contracts portrays some of the strong momentum we’re experiencing in this state and across the country,” said Ordan Trabelsi, President and CEO of SuperCom. “Both providers have committed to working with SuperCom to support current and future electronic monitoring programs, whether by replacing legacy systems or preparing to launch new initiatives.”

Earlier this year, SuperCom signed two direct contracts with Alabama agencies, one in January and another in August, making the state one of the company’s most active new markets in 2025. Together, the four deployments reflect rising adoption of advanced EM solutions as state and local authorities replace aging infrastructure with more data-driven, real-time monitoring systems.

The Alabama deals come as part of SuperCom’s broader expansion strategy in North America. Since mid-2024, the company has entered 12 new U.S. states, signed more than 30 contracts, and established 14 service provider partnerships across the country.

“This expansion reflects a familiar pattern we’ve seen in other regions—where initial wins often lead to broader adoption over time. In Europe, early projects have frequently developed into multi-program relationships across multiple jurisdictions,” Trabelsi said. “In the U.S., we’re observing similar momentum, with programs expanding both within states and into new ones as agencies and partners deepen their engagement with our technology.”

SuperCom’s growth in Alabama mirrors the approach that has allowed it to scale rapidly in international markets. In September, the company secured a $7 million national contract in Germany, displacing a 20-year incumbent provider and reinforcing its reputation for delivering reliable public safety technology at scale. “Our Alabama expansion is a nice example of this pattern, as we continue to earn the trust of both public agencies and service providers seeking reliable, modern public safety solutions,” Trabelsi concluded.

SuperCom’s expansion has been driven by the adoption of its PureSecurity(TM) suite, a modular platform designed for offender monitoring and domestic violence prevention. The system integrates multiple hardware and software components, including:

• PureOne — a one-piece GPS bracelet for continuous indoor and outdoor tracking.
• PureCom — an RF base station used for house arrest programs.
• PureTag — a compact RF bracelet compatible across the platform’s full range of applications.
• PureTrack(TM) — a smartphone-based GPS tracking solution paired with the PureTag.
• PureShield(TM) and PureProtect(TM) — mobile applications that improve domestic violence victim safety through proximity alerts.
• PureBeacon — an RF device designed for indoor surveillance when GPS is unsuitable.
• PureMonitor — a cloud-based interface that allows authorities to manage cases and respond in real time.

The flexibility of the PureSecurity(TM) platform enables law enforcement agencies and service providers to combine devices and software tools to meet a variety of monitoring needs, ranging from home confinement to parole supervision and domestic violence protection.

SuperCom’s technologies are designed to enhance community safety while alleviating the burden on correctional facilities, as research from multiple jurisdictions underscores the role of EM in reducing reoffending and promoting rehabilitation. With four Alabama deployments in under 12 months and increased interest from other jurisdictions, SuperCom is expected to continue deepening its footprint across the United States.

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

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• SPAI announced the closing of a $14 million private placement investment with strategic investors like Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS).
• The funding from the investment is going towards the development and integration of the company’s AI-powered computer vision and threat detection technology.
• Safe Pro continues to support the U.S. military by collaborating with drone suppliers to outfit drones with the company’s technology.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a leading provider of advanced AI-powered defense and security solutions, recently announced the closing of a new investment and gave a strategic update about the company (https://ibn.fm/7SA6Y).

In the update, SPAI announced the closure of a $14 million private placement with strategic investors like Ondas Holdings, a leader in the drone industry. This investment follows another private placement that took place recently with Ondas Holdings, Unusual Machines, and other investors back in August.

The funds from these strategic investments are helping the company expand and speed up the development and integration of the company’s Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (“SPOTD”) computer vision software and AI-powered threat detection technology.

After an evaluation of the company’s technologies in real-world operations in Ukraine, Safe Pro expanded its product portfolio with the addition of SPOTD NODE (Navigation, Observation, and Detection Engine). The product was developed in response to the demand for a solution that helps identify ground threats on the modern battlefield, and works by rapidly collecting and locally processing drone-based imagery and making high resolution 2D and 3D high-resolution and interactive maps to help teams identify these threats, without requiring an internet connection. Recently, the company completed a live demonstration of both SPOTD NODE and SpotlightAI(TM) OnSite with members of multiple departments of the U.S. military, representing a new commercialization milestone for both solutions.

SPAI also announced that the company continues to advance efforts to support the U.S. military by collaborating with suppliers of drone technologies to the U.S. Army Short Range Reconnaissance (“SRR”) Program of Record to embed AI technology in drones.

These collaborations have the goal of letting both U.S. and allied ground personnel find and identify more than 150 types of explosive threats in real-time, including landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance (“UXO”). The collected data is then seamlessly integrated into situational awareness systems used by the U.S. Army, like the Tactical Awareness Kit (“TAK”) platform.

When speaking about SPAI and the progress of the company, CEO and Chairman of SPAI, Dan Erdberg, said that “Momentum at Safe Pro Group continues to build as we make progress new technological and operational milestones in our mission to harness drones and AI to protect soldiers and support humanitarian operations around the world,”. He added that “We remain deeply committed to advancing technologies that save lives and to working closely with our growing list of partners to bring these solutions to those who need them most.”

About Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI)

Safe Pro Group is a mission-driven tech company that delivers AI-powered solutions to customers in the defense, security, humanitarian, and commercial markets. The company operates across hardware, software, and field services to offer a comprehensive solution to aid in humanitarian, public safety, and defense missions across the globe.

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

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• SPARC AI has completed 15 years of research and development, resulting in registered patents and a proprietary zero-signature GPS-denied technology platform.
• The company has launched the Overwatch platform and expanded its technology suite through integrated modules including ATLAS and SPARC AI Mobile, broadening its applications across defense, rescue, and commercial operations.
• A Preferred Reseller Agreement with Precision Technic Defence Group strengthens SPARC AI’s global distribution across Australia, Europe, and the United States.
• Integration with QGroundControl connects SPARC AI’s Overwatch platform to millions of drones powered by PX4 and ArduPilot.
• SPARC AI’s scalable software-as-a-service model and defense partnerships position the company for long-term growth in autonomous intelligence systems.

SPARC AI (CSE: SPAI) (OTC: SPAIF) develops next-generation, GPS-free target acquisition system and autonomous navigation software for drones and edge devices. Its zero-signature technology delivers real-time detection, tracking, and behavioral insights without reliance on radar, lidar, or heavy sensors. The company’s platform transforms unmanned systems into autonomous tools capable of identifying and engaging targets in GPS-denied environments.

The company’s vision is to redefine situational awareness by merging advanced mathematics, AI modeling, and edge computing into a unified intelligence architecture. SPARC AI aims to empower defense, rescue, and commercial organizations to operate safely and effectively in signal-contested environments where traditional navigation systems fail.

Its mission is to build the world’s most trusted geolocation intelligence platform that operates without GPS, enabling seamless interoperability across air, land, and sea devices.

SPARC AI is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Technology

SPARC AI’s technology suite delivers precision target acquisition, navigation, and autonomous intelligence in environments where GPS and traditional sensors fail. At its core is the Target Acquisition System, a software-only solution that determines the geolocation of any visible object using camera telemetry data. By removing the need for specialized hardware like lasers, radar, or lidar, the platform reduces weight, power use, and cost. Built on advanced mathematical modeling, it constructs a 3D understanding of terrain and position, achieving GPS-level accuracy in a zero-signature configuration suited for defense, rescue, and commercial operations.

SPARC AI Mobile extends this capability to handheld and field-issued devices, allowing operators to mark and transmit target coordinates directly from smartphones or rugged tablets. Once a target is identified, the device relays the coordinates to a connected drone, which autonomously navigates to the location for reconnaissance or engagement. The mobile system maintains accuracy even in GPS-jammed or degraded environments, turning each device into a connected node within a broader distributed network.

The company’s GPS-Denied Navigation engine enables mission planning and execution without satellite signals. Operators can design flight paths, define perimeters, and simulate routes to identify optimal vantage points and minimize resource use. Counter-surveillance and threat-prediction tools model adversarial visibility, helping users avoid detection and maximize ground coverage. Together, these capabilities form the foundation of SPARC AI’s software architecture, providing the intelligence backbone for its integrated command platform.

Overwatch Target Intelligence

Overwatch unifies all SPARC AI technologies, including its Target Acquisition, Mobile, and Navigation systems, into a single mission-ready platform that fuses detection, classification, tracking, and navigation in real time. It transforms drones and robotic systems into fully autonomous intelligence assets by synchronizing data across connected devices. The platform’s zero-signature design ensures complete operational security, allowing defense and rescue teams to conduct surveillance, reconnaissance, and engagement without GPS or active sensors.

Within Overwatch, the ATLAS Visibility Intelligence Engine enhances mission planning and reconnaissance through 2D and 3D visualization. Users can simulate line-of-sight coverage from any altitude, identify unseen or occluded areas, and optimize routes for surveillance or search and rescue. Operating entirely through software, ATLAS produces high-fidelity visibility data without mapping drones or additional power consumption, providing a lightweight, silent, and sensor-free alternative to lidar-based systems.

The SPARC AI SDK and open API framework extend Overwatch’s interoperability. Developers can embed SPARC AI’s intelligence into third-party systems such as PX4- and ArduPilot-powered drones, the world’s most widely used open-source flight platforms. The SDK provides REST APIs with bindings for Python, C++, and JavaScript and supports hardware including NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm Robotics RB5, and Raspberry Pi. Through these integrations, Overwatch serves as the command and intelligence layer of SPARC AI’s ecosystem, linking distributed drones, sensors, and edge devices into a coordinated autonomous network that operates entirely without GPS.

Market Opportunity

SPARC AI operates within the rapidly expanding defense, security, and commercial drone markets projected to exceed $100 billion over the next decade. The company’s software-defined approach addresses the global demand for autonomous systems capable of performing in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited (“DDIL”) environments, positioning SPARC AI at the forefront of next-generation geolocation and targeting solutions.

Fortune Business Insights projects the global commercial drone market will reach approximately $65.25 billion by 2032, while Grand View Research estimates the combined drone hardware and services market will grow to $163.6 billion by 2030. With its per-device subscription model and integration across drones and robotic systems, SPARC AI is structured to capture recurring revenue from this accelerating adoption of GPS-denied intelligence technologies.

Leadership Team

Anoosh Manzoori, CEO, brings extensive experience as a technology entrepreneur, investor, and director, having founded, scaled, and exited multiple high-tech companies. He has taken five companies public, served on seven public company boards, and invested in innovations spanning cloud, fintech, biotech, IoT, defense, and AI.

Justin Hanka, Director, is an investment banking professional with 25 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and capital markets. He has held executive roles at high-growth companies including iSelect.com.au and Helpmechoose, achieving multiple successful exits.

Anthony Haberfield, Director, is an international financial services executive with 30 years of experience across the Asia Pacific region, specializing in strategy, transformation, procurement, and emerging technology.

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

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• ESGold Corp., an exploration-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, just announced the completion of its main mill building at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec
• This milestone brings the company closer to achieving its near-term cash flow strategy of initiating production, as a stepping stone toward further gold/silver exploration
• Going forward, ESGold is now focused on sourcing, delivery, and installation of equipment in readiness for commissioning
• The company is also in the final stages of comprehensive 3D geological modeling for the Montauban district, which should inform drill targets and identify mineralized structures

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), an exploration-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, just announced the completion of its main mill building at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec. This is a significant milestone for the company, bringing it closer to achieving its near-term cash flow strategy of initiating production at this facility as a stepping stone towards funding longer-term gold/silver exploration across the district-scale land package it currently owns.

“Completing the mill building is a defining achievement for ESGold,” noted Gordon Robb, ESGold’s CEO. “This milestone transitions us from construction to commissioning and represents tangible progress toward near-term production,” he added (https://ibn.fm/991to).

The building’s concrete flooring, structure, and interior divisions have all been fully completed. In addition, the on-site gold room and laboratory are now complete, providing the necessary facilities for metallurgical testing and exploration analysis while securely housing gold and silver doré before shipment to off-takers and refineries. With these integral bits completed, ESGold is now poised to transition to equipment sourcing, delivery, and installation in preparation for commissioning.

“We are now focused on ordering, installing, and integrating equipment to bring Montauban online. In parallel, our geological team is finalizing the comprehensive 3D model that will guide the next phase of exploration and expansion,” Robb noted (https://ibn.fm/991to).

The ESGold geological and technical teams are in the final stages of comprehensive 3D geological modeling for the Montauban district. Once completed, this model will integrate geophysical, historical, and ANT survey data to inform and refine drill targets and identify deeper mineralized structures. Doing so will help make the company’s drilling initiatives more intentional and informed, hastening its path toward achieving near-term cash flow. In addition, the results will serve as the foundation for an expanded exploration strategy to unlock Montauban’s broader discovery potential.

With everything ahead of schedule and the combination of near-term cash flow potential and large-scale exploration upside, ESGold continues to stamp its position as a market leader. It also continues to define itself as one of Canada’s most advanced, scalable clean-mining developers, committed to further creating shareholder value. Its management remains optimistic about the future and bullish about the company’s value propositions and market differentiation.

“We’re building not just a mine, but a long-term platform for growth and value creation for our shareholders,” Robb noted (https://ibn.fm/991to).

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

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• Strawberry Fields REIT announced financial results for the quarter ending September 30^th 2025, and also held a conference call to discuss the results.
• Highlights from the Q3 2025 results include several new acquisitions, lease renewals, and increases to FFO, AFFO, rental income, and net income compared to Q3 2024.
• In the earnings call, members of the STRW leadership team spoke about the Q3 2025 results and answered questions from analysts and others on the call.

Strawberry Fields REIT (NYSE American: STRW) (the “Company”), a self-administered Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) that specializes in healthcare-related properties, recently announced financial results for Q3 2025, which ended on September 30^th 2025 (https://ibn.fm/u29pL).

Financial highlights included major acquisitions:

• Acquiring nine skilled nursing facilities in Missouri for $59 million. These facilities contain 686 beds, and eight of the facilities were leased to the Tide Group, while the remaining facility was leased to an affiliate of Reliant Care Group, LLC. The acquisition boosted Tide Group’s annual rents by $5.5 million and Reliant Care Group’s annual rents by $0.6 million, and both are subject to 3% annual rent increases.
• Acquiring a skilled nursing facility with 80 licensed beds in Oklahoma for $4.25 million. The initial annual base rents are $0.4 million, and the facility is subject to 3% annual rent increases.
• Acquiring a healthcare facility with 108 skilled nursing beds and 16 assisted living beds in Missouri for $5.3 million. The facility was added to the tenant’s existing master lease, and annual base rents are $0.5 million, and are also subject to 3% annual rent increases.

Strawberry Fields funded each of these acquisitions with working capital. In addition to these acquisitions, the Company reported that 100% of contractual rents were collected.

STRW saw solid financial growth for the quarters of Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024. This includes:

• FFO of $20.7 million vs. $15.2 million in Q3 2024.
• AFFO of $18.1 million vs. $14.3 million in Q3 2024.
• Rental income received of $39.7 million vs. $29.5 million in Q3 2024.
• Net income of $8.9 million vs. $6.9 million in Q3 2024.

Also, for the nine months ended September 30^th 2025, compared to the nine months ended September 30^th 2024, the Company had:

• FFO of $58.9 million vs. $44.6 million, respectively.
• AFFO of $53.4 million vs. $41.6 million, respectively.
• Rental income received of $114.9 million vs. $86.6 million, respectively.
• Net income of $24.5 million vs. $19.9 million, respectively.

STRW CEO and Chairman, Moishe Gubin, commented on the results: “2025 has been the strongest year for the Company to date. Between multiple large acquisitions, coupled with lease renewals, the Company’s AFFO CAGR has continued to be in excess of 13%. As we near year-end, I anticipate the Company being able to maintain this momentum and close the year strong.”

Strawberry Fields REIT also held the Company’s quarterly earnings conference call and discussed the Q3 results (Strawberry Fields REIT Q3 2025 Earnings.mp4). The call featured several members of the leadership team, including CEO Gubin, COO and Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey Bajtner, and Chief Financial Officer Greg Flamion.

The call opened with Mr. Bajtner highlighting the Company’s recent acquisitions, sharing that the Board of Directors approved a $0.16 dividend per share, which is a 14% jump from previous quarters. He also stated that the Company is continuing to see deals come from around the country, saying that STRW prefers the master lease structure and that 89% of the Company’s facilities are in master leases.

CFO Greg Flamion then spoke about the overall financial performance of the Company. In addition to covering the revenue and key financial metrics mentioned earlier, he also stated that the total assets of the Company reached $880 million, which is 33.1% higher than Q3 2024. Mr. Flamion indicated that this growth is mainly driven by the Company’s strong lease acquisition and retention strategy, and highlighted key financial metrics:

• A projected AFFO of $72.7 million in 2025, which is a 28.2% increase over last year.
• A projected Adjusted EBITDA of $126.1 million in 2025, which is a 38.9% increase year-over-year.
• A net debt-to-asset ratio of 49.2%, maintaining a balanced capital structure.

CEO Moishe Gubin highlighted the Company’s growth rate, base rent growth, adjusted FFO growth, and more. He also spoke about the Company’s stock being currently undervalued, considering the market performance of the Company vs. peers, and how STRW’s AFFO trading multiples are the lowest compared to these peers, pointing to a significant value opportunity. Gubin also touched on the Company’s low payout ratio, solid dividend yield, debt structure, and went over a facility map and investment strategy. 

About Strawberry Fields REIT Inc. (NYSE American: STRW) 

Strawberry Fields REIT is a self-managed REIT that acquires, owns, and leases healthcare-related companies. The Company has a portfolio of more than 142 healthcare facilities, totalling over 15,500 beds, in 10 different states across the country. The facilities are leased to experienced third parties, under long-term triple-net lease agreements.

For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.StrawberryFieldsReit.com.

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• Nicola’s dual-track strategy — advancing exploration while generating operating income — remains a key differentiator among junior mining peers.
• Noble’s analysis devotes significant focus to the upcoming 2026 exploration program at Treasure Mountain.
• Noble concludes that Nicola Mining’s disciplined management, diversified asset portfolio and strong operating partnerships give it a clear path to growth.

Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) continues to gain positive analyst attention as Noble Capital Markets reaffirmed the company’s “Outperform” rating in an updated research report, raised Nicola’s price target to $1.20 per share (https://ibn.fm/VS1WC). The report emphasizes Nicola’s balanced business model, combining strong exploration potential with active cash flow from its fully permitted Merritt Mill. Noble’s analysts view the company as well positioned to unlock value through its copper and silver projects in British Columbia while maintaining shareholder-friendly financial discipline.

According to the report, Nicola’s dual-track strategy — advancing exploration while generating operating income — remains a key differentiator among junior mining peers. The company’s flagship New Craigmont Copper Project sits in the prolific Quesnel Trough, adjacent to Teck Resources’ Highland Valley Copper Mine, Canada’s largest copper operation. Noble points to this location as offering both geological promise and strategic positioning within one of the country’s most mining-friendly jurisdictions. The report also highlights Nicola’s 100% ownership of the past-producing Treasure Mountain Silver Mine, which continues to attract attention for its high-grade potential and long-term development prospects.

Noble’s analysis devotes significant focus to the upcoming 2026 exploration program at Treasure Mountain, which follows years of methodical groundwork, including geophysical surveys, soil sampling and field reconnaissance. The project’s 2025 preparation work culminated in a multiyear, area-based exploration permit and a 10-year mine lease extension through 2032. 

Drilling targets will test several steeply dipping, sulfide-rich veins northwest of the historic mine. Earlier sampling campaigns confirmed the presence of silver, copper, lead, zinc, and gold, reinforcing confidence in mineral continuity at depth. Noble notes that these results justify Nicola’s plan for a 4,000-to-5,000-meter diamond drill program to expand known mineralization zones and add to the project’s resource base.

In addition to exploration progress, Noble highlights ongoing cash generation from Nicola’s Merritt Mill, which processes third-party ore under long-term agreements. The mill continues to benefit from its partnership with Talisker Resources, which produced 1,569 ounces of gold in the quarter ended September 30 from its Mustang Mine. Nicola receives a share of gross profit from this milling activity, helping support corporate operations and exploration spending. A recent 10-year extension of its milling partnership with Blue Lagoon Resources further strengthens Nicola’s recurring revenue base. That agreement ensures a stable processing solution for Blue Lagoon’s Dome Mountain Gold Project near Smithers, British Columbia, securing a long-term supply of high-grade ore for the Merritt Mill.

The report also references a recent financial milestone: the conversion of convertible debentures held by Concept Capital Management into 22.9 million common shares. This move simplified Nicola’s balance sheet by removing debt, increasing total shares outstanding to approximately 206.8 million and designating Concept Capital as a 20.96% control block shareholder. Noble views this conversion as a positive signal of investor confidence and a key step in strengthening Nicola’s capital structure ahead of its next exploration phase.

Noble’s valuation for Nicola uses a sum-of-the-parts approach, attributing value to the New Craigmont Copper Project, the Merritt Mill and Tailings Facility, the sand and gravel operations, and the Treasure Mountain Silver Mine. The analysts cite higher metals prices, particularly for gold and silver, as a driver for the increased price target. At the time of the report, gold and silver had risen to $4,226 and $52.55 per ounce, respectively, leading to improved sector-wide peer valuations. By incorporating these pricing assumptions, Noble projects Nicola’s revenue to grow sharply from approximately $28 million in 2025 to more than $93 million in 2026, with earnings per share improving from $0.08 to $0.24.

Beyond valuation metrics, Noble assigns Nicola a 3.0 out of 5.0 fundamental rating, categorized as “Average” under its scoring system but emphasizing that the company’s governance and operating model compare favorably with other exploration-stage firms. The report praises Nicola’s shareholder-friendly structure, noting that its mix of cash-generating assets and exploration properties reduces reliance on equity dilution, an uncommon strength among junior miners. Furthermore, the analysts highlight British Columbia’s top-tier ranking (13th of 82 jurisdictions) for mining investment attractiveness in the Fraser Institute’s 2024 survey, underscoring the company’s strategic advantage in a politically stable environment.

Noble concludes that Nicola Mining’s disciplined management, diversified asset portfolio and strong operating partnerships give it a clear path to growth. The combination of near-term production cash flow and significant exploration upside supports the firm’s view that Nicola is “well on its way toward unlocking the value of its properties.” With key exploration programs planned, increasing gold and silver prices, and steady mill revenues, Noble expects Nicola’s progress to translate into continued share price appreciation.

For more information, visit NicolaMining.com.

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• Minerals vital to energy and advanced manufacturing have become an energy security issue in their own right, notes “Time” report.
• The IEA has launched a Critical Minerals Security Program to promote joint action in the face of disruptions.
• Ucore’s commercial objective is to deliver the missing link in North America’s rare earth chain.

Alarm bells are ringing over a new kind of energy crisis — and it’s not oil or gas. A recent “Time” article warns that governments must act now to stave off damaging disruptions to industries from power grids to jet engines, arguing that the same international playbook forged after the 1973 oil crisis must be applied to critical minerals today (https://ibn.fm/iKc0k). In that context, Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is advancing U.S.-based rare earth separation capacity with its RapidSX(TM) technology and a Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex designed to reduce dependence on overseas refining bottlenecks.

Time’s analysis makes the case that minerals vital to energy and advanced manufacturing have become an energy security issue in their own right. The report notes that these materials are essential to batteries, power equipment, artificial intelligence (“AI”) chips, jet engines, defense applications and more — and that supply interruptions can cripple manufacturing with far-reaching economic consequences. The article points to recent rare earth export turbulence as a sobering example and urges governments to prepare both for near-term shocks and to diversify structurally over the long run.

This highlights how concentrated today’s refining landscape has become. For 19 of the 20 most important strategic minerals that the International Energy Agency (“IEA”) tracks, China is the leading refiner with about a 70% average market share, a concentration that has intensified in recent years. More than half of these strategic minerals are now subject to some form of export restriction or control, including curbs on the know-how and equipment that turn raw materials into finished components. These facts help explain why a minerals shortfall, even without an oil-style shock, can ripple through factories, jobs and national security.

Just as the IEA was built to coordinate emergency oil stocks, a coordinated response is emerging for minerals. The IEA has launched a Critical Minerals Security Program to promote joint action in the face of disruptions, while governments experiment with tools such as price floors, offtake commitments and streamlined permitting to unlock new refining and processing capacity (https://ibn.fm/ktdSe). In addition, the U.S. Department of Defense is entering public-private partnerships that aim to establish a fully domestic rare earth supply chain, underscoring how industrial policy is shifting from raw extraction to midstream processing where the choke point actually lies.

That shift is where Ucore Rare Metals is positioned. The company is building a domestic separation and refining capability focused on rare earth oxides in Alexandria, Louisiana, anchored by its RapidSX technology, which Ucore describes as a faster, smaller-footprint evolution of conventional solvent extraction (https://ibn.fm/fYk3a). The Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex is an 80,800-square-foot brownfield facility at England Airpark that the company plans to commission for commercial-scale separation, providing a U.S. conduit from allied feedstock to finished oxides for high-performance magnets.

U.S. government support adds weight to this effort. In 2025, Ucore announced an initial $18.4 million agreement with the Department of Defense to advance RapidSX toward full-scale operations at the Louisiana site, later describing continued progress on system engineering, feedstock partnerships and preparation for full-scale equipment testing (https://ibn.fm/1il5q). The company subsequently detailed a groundbreaking ceremony at the SMC with U.S. and state stakeholders, signaling that the project’s path from demonstration to commercial deployment is underway.

Feedstock security is the other pillar. In August, Ucore executed a nonbinding, 10-year offtake Letteer of Intent (“LOI”) with Critical Metals Corp. to source heavy rare earth concentrate from Greenland’s Tanbreez Project for the Louisiana facility, with initial volumes to be qualified at Ucore’s Canadian demonstration plant (https://ibn.fm/y2G71). Additional updates in September outlined ongoing engineering and DPAS status progress intended to prioritize critical equipment and materials under U.S. national-defense authorities, reinforcing the project’s role in supply-chain resilience.

The need for domestic midstream capacity is not theoretical. The IEA warned in 2025 that low diversity in critical-mineral markets, particularly in refining and processing, heightens the risk of supply disruptions and price volatility as demand surges for clean-energy and defense technologies. The agency projects persistent concentration in refined material supply through 2035, and analysts have flagged copper and several battery inputs as particularly exposed (https://ibn.fm/p47Ex). Those findings mirror Time’s call for new partnerships and financing tools to rebalance market power and reduce systemic risk.

Ucore’s commercial objective is to deliver the missing link in North America’s rare earth chain: separation capacity that can accept concentrates from allied sources and output magnet-grade oxides, such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, without relying on Chinese equipment or processing routes. By marrying government-backed industrial policy with a modular separation platform and long-term feedstock strategies, the company aligns tightly with the safeguards experts say are needed to avoid minerals-driven shocks to the energy transition and national security manufacturing base.

If the 1970s taught the world that oil security required shared rules, stocks and coordination, 2025 is teaching that mineral security requires the same, and perhaps more. Ucore Rare Metals is one example of how the United States can translate that lesson into steel, controls and chemistry on home soil, turning a global risk into a strategic capability the supply chain can depend on.

For more information, visit www.Ucore.com.

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• The company was ranked second worldwide out of 243 companies evaluated in 12-lead ECG innovation in PatentVest’s “Total Cardiac Intelligence” report.
• HeartBeam’s ranking underscores the rapid maturation of the company’s proprietary synthesis-ECG system.
• HeartBeam’s intellectual-property foundation is a major reason for its placement.

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical-technology company developing advanced electrocardiogram solutions for remote cardiac care, has been recognized as a Global IP and Technology Leader in Portable Cardiac Diagnostics by PatentVest’s “Total Cardiac Intelligence” report (https://ibn.fm/ZuLCr). The company ranked second worldwide in 12-lead ECG innovation among 243 firms analyzed, trailing only GE Healthcare. The recognition highlights HeartBeam’s growing influence in the next generation of cardiac monitoring technology.

HeartBeam’s ranking underscores the rapid maturation of the company’s proprietary synthesis-ECG system, which captures the heart’s electrical signals in three noncoplanar dimensions and synthesizes them into a 12-lead ECG. This unique approach allows physicians to obtain cardiologist-level ECG data from compact devices that can be used by patients or clinicians far from traditional hospital settings. In doing so, HeartBeam is addressing one of modern medicine’s most persistent challenges: delivering high-quality cardiac monitoring for arrhythmia assessment wherever patients are. The company is cleared for arrhythmia today, and ischemia is a future goal.

The PatentVest study evaluated 243 companies active in cardiac-diagnostic innovation, scoring each on intellectual-property breadth, technology differentiation and potential for clinical impact. HeartBeam’s second-place ranking reflects its deep patent portfolio and the novelty of its synthesis-ECG architecture, which integrates three distinct noncoplanar dimensions into a synthesized 12-lead signal comparable to standard clinical ECGs. The report identified HeartBeam as one of only a few emerging companies capable of enabling true “total cardiac intelligence,” continuous, portable and clinically accurate cardiac monitoring outside the hospital environment.

HeartBeam’s intellectual-property foundation is a major reason for its placement. The company currently holds 82 global patent publications across 15 patent families covering its foundational technology for card-, watch- and patch-based ECG devices. These patents protect its three-dimensional capture of the heart’s electrical signals and synthesis algorithms, wearable sensor configurations and cloud-based analytics, giving the company a defensible position in the fast-growing field of remote and ambulatory cardiac monitoring. Collectively, this IP portfolio positions HeartBeam among the most comprehensively protected innovators in digital cardiology.

Recognition by PatentVest carries considerable weight because the report benchmarks both legacy and next-generation technology developers, including multinational leaders such as GE Healthcare, Philips and Medtronic. HeartBeam’s placement directly below GE Healthcare and ahead of other major device and software firms underscores its technological credibility despite being an emerging company. The report emphasizes that HeartBeam’s innovation strength lies in its combination of compact form factor, high-fidelity ECG signal synthesis and scalable data-analytics potential, all critical enablers for the shift toward decentralized cardiac care.

The significance of this ranking extends beyond technology. Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, responsible for an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization, with nearly 85% of those due to heart attacks and strokes. Early detection and monitoring are central to preventing such outcomes, but access to full clinical-grade ECG testing is often limited to clinical settings. HeartBeam’s technology, which is under FDA review to deliver synthesized 12-lead ECG data for arrhythmia assessment from portable devices, can directly target this access gap in the near future, potentially enabling earlier intervention and better patient outcomes.

HeartBeam’s credit-card-sized system is designed for integration into consumer-facing and professional medical devices alike. Its software uses proprietary algorithms to synthesize a full 12-lead ECG view of cardiac electrical activity, empowering physicians to detect arrhythmias once FDA clearance is obtained, as well as detect ischemia and other abnormalities in the near future remotely. By pairing these insights with cloud-based analytics and telemedicine integration, HeartBeam aims to make cardiologist-level interpretation available in primary-care settings, ambulances, and even at home, an advancement that could transform triage and long-term monitoring workflows. In the future, HeartBeam’s core technology will have the ability to be integrated into wearable patches and smartwatch-style form factors, further broadening its reach. 

The company’s recognition also comes at a pivotal time for the digital-health industry. The global ECG-monitoring market is projected to grow from $8.62 billion in 2023 to more than $13.94 billion by 2030, driven by increasing prevalence of cardiovascular disorders and rising adoption of remote patient monitoring (https://ibn.fm/rG2z3). The upswing in cardiovascular diseases worldwide, coupled with the growing geriatric population, is one of the primary factors contributing to the market growth. Within that context, HeartBeam’s IP strength and technological differentiation may offer significant competitive advantage as healthcare systems and device manufacturers seek scalable, cost-effective cardiac-monitoring solutions.

HeartBeam leadership team has emphasized that robust intellectual-property protection is core to the company’s mission of redefining cardiac health management. The PatentVest ranking validates this strategy, confirming that HeartBeam’s innovations are not only technologically advanced but also legally defensible across global jurisdictions. This recognition is expected to enhance the company’s visibility with potential partners, investors and healthcare organizations as it continues to commercialize its solutions.

In an industry where innovation can literally save lives, HeartBeam’s ascent to the number-two position worldwide in 12-lead ECG technology highlights both its scientific vision and its execution. By building a robust patent estate and advancing synthesis-ECG capabilities that capture the heart’s signals in full three-dimensional detail, HeartBeam is paving the way toward a future of ubiquitous, clinical-grade cardiac monitoring.

For more information, visit www.HeartBeam.com.

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Cleared Indications for Use

The HeartBeam System is a portable non-invasive recorder intended to record, store, and transfer a patient’s 3-Lead (in three-directions) electrocardiogram (“ECG”) acquired from 5 electrodes. The device is intended to be used by adult patients in either a clinical setting or at home. The device does not conduct cardiac analysis and can be used with an ECG Viewer software system for manual interpretation of non-life-threatening arrhythmias by a physician or healthcare professional. For full safety information, see the full Instructions for Use or Clinician Portal Manual.

• Japan ranks at the top of countries outside the United States, with approximately 11.4 million on-course golfers in 2023, with increasing numbers since then.
• For performance-oriented golf equipment companies, Japan represents both a mature and dynamic market.
• By launching an online direct-to-consumer platform tailored to Japanese golfers, Newton is positioning itself to access demand more efficiently and directly.

Japan has long been a powerhouse in golf culture, and now Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG) is making a bold move in that territory with the rollout of its dedicated Japanese e-commerce platform: www.NewtonGolf.jp.The company, known for its performance-engineered shafts and putters, is positioning itself to tap into what it describes as the world’s second-largest golf market, reflecting the deep roots and continuing relevance of the sport in Japan (https://ibn.fm/7MNOn).

Golf in Japan is a success story of scale and infrastructure. Japan ranks at the top of countries outside the United States, with approximately 11.4 million on-course golfers in 2023, with increasing numbers since then. The country also registers one of the highest numbers of golf courses globally, with anywhere from 3,000 to 3,200 courses, placing it second only to the U.S. in sheer infrastructure. With the sport deeply embedded in both leisure and business culture, Japan remains a major venue for golf equipment consumption and global brand activity.

Historical context underscores how golf became such a key part of Japanese corporate and recreational life. The sport was first introduced in the country when British expat Arthur Hesketh Groom built a four-hole loop as a private course; the four holes expanded to nine holes a couple of years later (https://ibn.fm/ZDEDs). Many Japanese companies in post-war decades adopted golf as part of their corporate culture, and the sport became “baked into (Japanese) business culture” by the 1980s, supporting the growth of courses, driving ranges, equipment sales and a robust participant base. Most recently, a growing number of young people and women are picking up the sport, widening the base of the country’s avid golf players (https://ibn.fm/bN2gU).

For performance-oriented golf equipment companies, Japan represents both a mature and dynamic market. Demand for premium gear is supported by an enthusiast base, strong club culture and a willingness to invest in high-end equipment. This dynamic helps explain why Newton Golf’s Japan initiative comes at an opportune moment. By launching an online direct-to-consumer platform tailored to Japanese golfers, Newton is positioning itself to access that demand more efficiently and directly. The Japanese e-commerce site enables Japanese golfers to purchase the company’s performance-engineered products without relying on third-party import channels.

“Japan is the world’s second largest golf market and represents a major opportunity for Newton Golf,” said Newton Golf CEO and executive chair Dr. Greg Campbell. “Launching NewtonGolf.jp allows us to meet that demand directly, providing golfers in Japan with the same advanced performance technology and customer experience that have driven our growth in North America.”

This platform launch underscores several key features of Newton’s strategy. First, it brings localized access to the company’s products directly to golfers in Japan. Second, it provides a direct channel for Newton’s proprietary shaft technologies such as the Newton Motion series, incorporating the company’s DOT System(TM) for precision fitting, and its upcoming Gravity putters. These technologies are engineered through a physics-based approach, designed to deliver stability, accuracy and performance consistency at all levels of play. Third, the move fits a broader global expansion plan, leaning on Japan’s large equipment-consuming community to drive revenue growth and brand visibility in Asia.

For investors and industry watchers, the Japanese launch may mark a meaningful inflection point. While the company is still relatively small in the competitive golf equipment market, the access to a large, sophisticated audience of Japanese golfers gives Newton the potential to accelerate its direct-to-consumer growth and global footprint. Given the infrastructure and equipment culture in Japan, the dedicated platform could also serve as a model for other regional expansions.

Japan’s golf market remains a formidable landscape, with millions of on-course golfers, thousands of courses and driving ranges, and a culture that supports premium equipment consumption. Newton Golf Company’s launch of its Japanese e-commerce platform is a timely step to leverage that market, aligning its technology-forward gear with one of the world’s most established golfing audiences. For those following golf-tech brands and their growth strategies, Newton’s Japan initiative will merit watching as it unfolds.

For more information, visit www.NewtonGolfCo.com.

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