• The growing need for organic farming faces a structural limitation due to the lack of scalable phosphate sources that meet organic certification standards.
• Nevada Organic Phosphate’s unique project may offer a solution, as drilling at the company’s Murdock Mountain project in Nevada has confirmed phosphate grades and low heavy-metal content compatible with organic farming requirements, and pointing to the production of direct-application rock phosphate that simply requires grinding rather than costly chemical processing.
• American farming environmental practices are rapidly moving to a direct application of REACTIVE rather than soluble chemical phosphate, and the company currently has no large scale competition in North America.
• The project is located in northeastern Nevada near Union Pacific rail infrastructure, potentially facilitating distribution to agricultural markets, and early estimates suggest the project and nearby targets could collectively host up to 200 million tonnes of phosphate-bearing material.

As demand for organic food continues to grow, one input remains difficult to scale: organic phosphate fertilizer. Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF), a B.C.-based leader in organic sedimentary phosphate exploration, is developing its Murdock Mountain project in northeastern Nevada as an important potential solution to that constraint, targeting a supply of naturally occurring phosphate suitable for direct use in organic agriculture.

The concept is attracting attention from resource investors. Mining analyst and market commentator John Kaiser, who is also a NOP shareholder, recently examined the opportunity in an article discussing how a scalable source of organic phosphate could affect the growth trajectory of organic farming (https://ibn.fm/3DQsT).

Phosphate is an essential nutrient for plant growth and is widely used in conventional agriculture. However, most global phosphate production comes from sedimentary rock deposits with relatively high concentrations of heavy metals. These materials are typically processed chemically to produce fertilizers such as monoammonium phosphate (“MAP”) or diammonium phosphate (“DAP”). While effective for crop production, those products do not qualify for organic certification.

That distinction creates a structural bottleneck for organic farming. Current organic phosphate inputs, primarily bone meal and manure, are by-products of livestock production. Because these materials depend on the scale of animal agriculture, supply cannot expand easily to meet rising demand for organic crops.

Importantly, organic farming has substantial remaining growth potential ahead of it. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent agricultural census, organic generated roughly $9 billion in output in 2022, compared with approximately $223 billion for the broader agricultural sector. As  consumer demand for organic products grows, the supply of compliant fertilizer inputs will need to expand significantly.

Nevada Organic Phosphate’s strategy centers on producing a form of phosphate that can be applied directly to farmland without chemical processing. The company is exploring the Murdock Mountain phosphate beds in Elko County, Nevada, where early drilling has confirmed phosphate grades in the range of roughly 10%-12% P2O5.

Equally important, assays from the drilling program indicate that heavy metal concentrations are well below thresholds established by the USDA for agricultural application. That finding addresses a key question that had been hanging over the project: whether low heavy-metal readings observed in weathered surface exposures would also hold true in fresh bedrock.

According to Kaiser’s analysis, the initial drilling suggests the target zone’s heavy-metal profile may remain consistent throughout the broader formation. If confirmed through additional exploration, the result could support the development of a large resource suitable for organic fertilizer applications.

The company’s current exploration target for the Murdock project ranges from approximately 10 million to 46 million tonnes of rock phosphate grading between 3% and 15% P2O5. Additional nearby targets have been identified that could expand the broader resource potential to more than 200 million tonnes.

Unlike conventional fertilizer production, which requires chemical processing to remove impurities and concentrate nutrients, Nevada Organic Phosphate’s concept is relatively straightforward. The company plans to produce ground rock phosphate that can be applied directly to fields. This approach could significantly reduce processing requirements and capital costs compared with traditional chemical-based fertilizer operations. Production would involve mining, crushing, grinding, and shipping the phosphate rock rather than building complex chemical processing facilities.

Logistics may also work in the project’s favor. The Murdock Mountain property lies near Union Pacific rail infrastructure, which could provide efficient transport routes to agricultural regions across the United States, potentially making the project a rare North American source of phosphate suitable for organic agriculture.

Nevada Organic Phosphate recently received drilling permits from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, allowing the company to begin delineating the target zone after several years of regulatory delays. The first drilling program was conducted in late 2025, confirming both grade and continuity within the phosphate beds. Further drilling could advance the project toward a maiden resource estimate. Management has indicated that delineation work may accelerate if permitting for additional drill sites proceeds more smoothly.

Perhaps most significantly, American farming environmental practices are rapidly moving to a direct application of REACTIVE rather than soluble chemical phosphate, and NOP does not have to compete with the conventional chemical agricultural input industry. The company currently has no large-scale competition in North America.

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

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• Canamera recently advanced its maiden drill program at the Turvolandia Rare Earths Project in Brazil
• The project targets near-surface ionic clay-hosted REE mineralization, a deposit style critical to magnet supply chains
• These developments reinforce Canamera’s strategy to build a diversified, geopolitically secure rare earth portfolio across the Americas

Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) is stepping up efforts to establish its reputation as a next-gen supplier of rare earth and critical metals, advancing its flagship drill program at the Turbolandia Rare Earths Project in Brazil. With global supply chains ramping up efforts towards cutting down dependence on Chinese production of rare earth, the company’s early-stage momentum underscores its rising profile in the industry (https://nnw.fm/SalkH).

The company recently reported good progress from the first phase of its inaugural drilling campaign at Turvolandia, a program launched in mid-November and created to evaluate the continuity, thickness, and distribution of near-surface ionic clay-hosted rare earth element (“REE”) mineralization. About 1,000 meters of drilling are projected to be carried out across three identified areas, with about a third of the holes already finalized before a seasonal pause. This landmark accomplishment signifies Canamera’s first systematic subsurface test of the project’s high-potential geology.

Canamera’s strategic focus on ionic clay-hosted REE systems positions it within one of the most in-demand segments of the rare earths market. Ionic clay systems, best known from southern China, are reputed for their lower-cost extraction and metallurgical characteristics, especially for rare earth magnets such as praseodymium and neodymium. These elements are used in the production of wind turbines, electric vehicles, robotics, and advanced defense systems.

The Turvolandia Project is sited close to the Poços de Caldas alkaline complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil, an emerging rare earth district covering over 30 square kilometers. The region plays host to extensively weathered clay profiles developed over REE-enriched phonolitic and nepheline syenite rocks, mirroring geological conditions that underpin some of the most productive clay deposits globally. The stable regulatory system and growing role of Brazil in the critical minerals sector further help the project’s cause.

The project’s phase 1 drilling will include 48 to 54 vertical auger holes drilled down up to 25 meters, cutting across the three discrete target zones. The program is also expected to generate essential data on mineralization geometry and continuity, which will be useful for future exploration phases and delineation of resources.

Beyond the Turvolandia project, Canamera is working on a diversified exploration portfolio across the Americas, focusing on ionic clay systems in Brazil and carbonatite-hosted rare earth and critical metals projects in Canada and the United States. This broad-scale strategy highlights the management team’s focus on supply chain security, long-term strategic relevance, and scalability as more manufacturers and governments turn their focus to non-Chinese sources of critical materials.

The latest developments highlight Canamera Energy Metal’s broader mission: to position itself as a leader of the Western rare earth supply renaissance. With exploration picking up steam and global demand for magnet metals on the rise, the company’s strategic approach and early-stage execution give investors needed exposure to a geopolitically and economically viable sector.

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

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

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

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

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

• Vertically integrated energy company Olenox has successfully restored 10 oil wells since December 2025, with additional wells scheduled to come online weekly.
• Output from the Wichita County field is nearing the company’s near-term goal of 70 barrels of oil per day.
• Olenox is preparing to relicense its 162-mile pipeline, expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2026.
• Management is evaluating more than 6,000 acres of potential assets that could support additional drilling and workover activity.
• The company aims to reach 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by year-end 2026 through drilling, revitalization, and acquisitions.

Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX), a vertically integrated energy company, is reporting early operational momentum, with field activity results suggesting the company’s strategy of revitalizing underperforming oil wells may already be translating into measurable production gains, as the company prepares for new drilling. Recent operational updates indicate that the company’s well revitalization efforts in Wichita County, Texas, are stabilizing output as additional wells return to production. According to a company update released in early March, Olenox has successfully revitalized 10 wells since December 2025 and expects another 25 wells to be brought online before the end of the first quarter. The company deployed a dedicated rig to the field late last year, and management says the results have exceeded initial expectations (https://ibn.fm/lGPVk). Chief executive officer Michael McLaren said production from the Wichita field is approaching the company’s near-term objective of roughly 70 barrels of oil per day. If current workover progress continues, that level could be reached or surpassed before the end of the month. “As we continue our workover effort and drilling, we anticipate this field to outperform our previous expectations,” McLaren added. The strategy centers on improving the productivity of existing assets rather than relying solely on new drilling. Workover programs, mechanical or chemical interventions designed to restore production in older wells, can often provide a faster and lower-cost path to incremental output. Olenox’s workover activity has been paired with a broader operational push that includes new drilling and infrastructure upgrades. The company announced that its 2026 drilling program is now underway, with well locations identified and seismic surveys scheduled to begin this month (https://ibn.fm/nOU6H). Under the plan, Olenox intends to drill one well during the current quarter, followed by three additional wells in each of the remaining quarters of 2026. Management believes current oil price trends support the timing of the program. The drilling initiative is intended to complement the company’s ongoing well-revitalization efforts. Together, those activities form the operational foundation for a broader production growth strategy. Management has outlined a year-end goal of reaching approximately 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Infrastructure improvements are also part of the plan. Olenox has completed a survey of its 162-mile pipeline network and is now preparing documentation required to recommission and relicense the system. The company expects the pipeline to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2026. Bringing the pipeline back into service could provide additional logistical flexibility for transporting production and connecting new wells to market. The pipeline may also create opportunities for acquiring nearby assets that could be integrated into the network. Alongside field development, Olenox is evaluating potential acquisitions that could expand its production footprint. Management says it is reviewing more than 6,000 acres of prospective properties that may offer opportunities for both workovers and new drilling. These efforts are taking place within a broader corporate transformation. Olenox Industries was formed following the restructuring and rebranding of Safe & Green Holdings Corp., consolidating several subsidiaries into a unified operating structure. The new structure combines energy development, oilfield services, industrial technology, and modular infrastructure under a single platform. Within the energy segment, Olenox Corp. oversees exploration and production operations targeting underdeveloped or distressed oil and gas properties in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Supporting those activities is an oilfield services division that focuses on well abandonment and environmental reclamation. The company also operates Olenox Technologies, which develops specialized equipment designed to improve well performance, including plasma pulse and ultrasonic cleaning systems. Management believes integrating production assets, oilfield services, and technology capabilities under one corporate umbrella allows the company to participate across multiple stages of the energy value chain. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Olenox.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to OLOX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/OLOX

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• Matt McCrann, former CEO of DroneShield’s U.S. subsidiary, appointed to lead SPARC AI’s North American expansion
• Overwatch platform delivers software-only GPS-denied targeting and navigation without radar, lidar, or additional hardware
• Integration with platforms such as Parrot ANAFI GOV/MIL and open flight systems supports scalable defense adoption

In modern conflict environments, GPS can no longer be assumed. Jamming, spoofing, and signal denial have transformed positioning and targeting from convenience into a vulnerability, forcing defense agencies to rethink how autonomous systems operate in contested airspace and signal-degraded conditions.

SPARC AI (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) this week announced the appointment of Matt McCrann as Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. subsidiary, a move that signals a focused push into the world’s largest defense market. McCrann previously served as CEO of the U.S. subsidiary of DroneShield, where he led operational expansion during a period of revenue growth and increasing federal adoption.

Expanding in the World’s Largest Defense Market

McCrann’s mandate is operational rather than symbolic. He will lead SPARC AI’s North American expansion, build out U.S. infrastructure and teams, advance field evaluations and pilot programs, and align with active procurement pathways. The focus is clear: convert technology into deployable capability across air, land, and maritime domains.

The company’s Overwatch platform is designed to address one of the most persistent vulnerabilities in unmanned systems. As outlined in the November 2025 corporate presentation, SPARC AI delivers advanced targeting, navigation, and intelligence without reliance on GPS, radar, lidar, or additional hardware payloads. Instead, it uses advanced mathematical modeling to generate a 3D spatial understanding from existing device telemetry.

This software-only approach enables what the company describes as zero-signature operation in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited environments. In practical terms, it allows drones and robotic systems to determine geolocation and navigate even when satellite signals are jammed or unavailable.

From Target Acquisition to Autonomous Navigation

SPARC AI’s technology stack includes a Target Acquisition System capable of determining the geolocation of any distant object without specialized sensors. The Mobile Acquisition System extends this capability to handheld devices, enabling operators to transmit precise coordinates directly from smartphones to connected drones.

The GPS Denied Navigation System further allows autonomous waypoint generation and 360-degree flight paths around targets. These components are unified within Overwatch, which integrates mission planning, classification, tracking, and historical analysis into a single operational workflow.

Importantly, the platform has already demonstrated integration with hardware such as the Parrot ANAFI GOV/MIL drone, a U.S.-built system used by defense agencies and listed on the Blue UAS Cleared List. This alignment with approved hardware platforms can streamline adoption pathways in U.S. federal programs.

Commercial Model and Strategic Positioning

SPARC AI operates under a recurring annual fee per connected device model, positioning the company to benefit from fleet-level scaling rather than one-time hardware sales. Its stated mission is to connect one million devices to Overwatch, reflecting an ambition to serve as an intelligence layer across distributed autonomous systems.

The company reports 15 years of research and development, and patents registered in seven countries, including the U.S. With autonomous and integrated systems expanding across defense, security, and commercial markets projected to exceed $100 billion over the next decade, GPS-denied capability is increasingly viewed as foundational infrastructure rather than niche technology.

The appointment of a U.S. executive with experience scaling defense technology operations suggests SPARC AI is shifting from technical validation toward structured market penetration. In an environment where signal denial is becoming standard rather than exceptional, resilient geolocation intelligence may represent one of the more critical layers in the next generation of autonomous systems.

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

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• Earth Science Tech is a holding company that acquires and manages businesses in several markets, emphasizing execution, capital discipline, and long-term value creation across the company’s various platforms.
• The company generally focuses on controlling interests in companies where disciplined scaling, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight can drive growth.
• The team at Earth Science Tech is led by executives with years of experience in areas like finance, business, real estate, digital infrastructure, and others.

Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST), a strategic holding company, operates a portfolio in the pharmaceutical, telemedicine, healthcare and consumer markets. The company strives to build value by acquiring and actively managing businesses and focuses on controlling interests in companies where regulatory compliance, operational oversight, and disciplined scaling can drive growth.

Earth Science Tech takes an approach that prioritizes capital discipline, execution, and long-term value creation across the platforms it operates, while focusing on scaling businesses that can grow sustainably and increase shareholder value.

The wholly owned and majority-owned subsidies that the company operates includes:

• Mister Meds LLC: A compounding pharmacy that delivers personalized wellness plans and dedicated support to patients across the USA. It was acquired to expand reach and production capacity.
• RxCompoundStore.com LLC: Another compounding pharmacy that’s authorized to fulfill prescriptions across over 20 states and Puerto Rico. It offers cost-effective customization, extensive range, and exclusive formulations.
• Peaks Curative LLC: A company and telemedicine referral platform that provides doctor-verified telehealth treatments, supported by an expanding provider network.
• Las Villas Health Care Inc.: A healthcare provider that serves the Spanish-speaking community and offers personalized wellness programs, innovative treatments, and 24/7 access to a team of medical experts.
• DOConsultations LLC: A telehealth platform that offers personalized health wellness programs and supports direct delivery through the company’s partner pharmacies.
• Earth Science Foundation Inc.: A nonprofit organization that acts as the charitable arm of the company and provides qualified individuals with financial assistance related to prescription costs.

The team at Earth Science Tech is led by CEO and Chairman of the Board, Giorgio R. Saumat. Saumat is an investor and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in investing, operating, and consulting for private businesses and investors. 

The company’s CFO is Ernesto L. Flores, a financial executive with more than a decade of experience in financial management, taxation, and accounting. He’s held senior roles at logistics and investment firms, where he oversaw compliance and financial operations.

Other members of the leadership team include President and COO Mario G. Tabraue, who has experience across real estate operations and digital infrastructure, and CTO Christopher Rose, who is a tech and automation executive who previously led automation initiatives at a Fortune 100 company.

For more information, visit EarthScienceTech.com.

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• Prof. Brown is a leading researcher in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (“TMS”) and currently serves as President of the Clinical TMS Society.
• His work explores how brain stimulation therapies can be enhanced through neuroplasticity-focused medications, including D-cycloserine, a component of NRx’s investigational drug NRX‑101.
• Brown previously received funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (“DARPA”) to study treatments for military personnel suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”).
• NRx is investigating a treatment approach combining ketamine, TMS, and hyperbaric oxygen in patients with PTSD and depression, with trials planned through its HOPE Therapeutics clinic network.
• The appointment reflects NRx’s evolving strategy to integrate neuroscience research and clinical deployment in treatments for severe central nervous system disorders.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has appointed neurostimulation researcher Prof. Joshua C. Brown, MD, PhD, as Chief Medical Innovation Officer, bringing a prominent academic voice in brain stimulation therapies into its leadership ranks (https://ibn.fm/zaQzM).

The company is developing treatments targeting central nervous system disorders including suicidal depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”). Brown’s appointment signals a deeper focus on combining pharmacological approaches with device-based therapies designed to modify neural circuitry.

Brown is a psychiatrist, neurologist and neuroscientist whose work has focused on understanding the biological mechanisms behind Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (“TMS”), a noninvasive brain-stimulation therapy used primarily to treat major depressive disorder. He serves as medical director of the TMS service at McLean Hospital and leads the Brain Stimulation Mechanisms Laboratory. Brown also holds an academic appointment as assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

Within the field of brain stimulation, Brown has studied how targeted magnetic pulses can alter neural circuits involved in mood regulation. His research explores how these biological effects might be strengthened by drugs designed to enhance neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections.

Brown currently serves as president of the Clinical TMS Society and is founding editor-in-chief of the journal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, reflecting his role in shaping the field’s research agenda.

At NRx, Brown’s role will center on integrating academic neuroscience with the company’s drug development pipeline. A key area of overlap is the company’s investigational therapy NRX‑101, an oral combination of D-cycloserine and lurasidone designed to stabilize patients following acute treatment with ketamine.

Brown has previously investigated how D-cycloserine can enhance learning and neural adaptation processes associated with brain stimulation therapies. This concept, pairing TMS with neuroplasticity-enhancing drugs, forms part of the mechanistic rationale behind NRx’s clinical strategy.

The company is also developing NRX‑100, a preservative-free intravenous formulation of ketamine that has received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating suicidal ideation in depression.

NRX-101 has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for suicidal bipolar depression, reflecting regulators’ interest in therapies addressing severe psychiatric conditions with limited treatment options.

Brown’s background includes research funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, which supported work on how brain stimulation could be deployed to treat combat-related depression and PTSD among military personnel. The research aimed to explore whether TMS could be adapted for forward deployment in operational environments, potentially allowing treatment to be administered closer to the battlefield or within military medical facilities.

NRx executives say that experience aligns with their goal of developing therapies that could serve veterans and first responders experiencing severe psychological trauma.

According to the company, emerging evidence suggests that a combination of ketamine, TMS and hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help some individuals with PTSD return to work or active service. NRx has filed an Investigational New Drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to test that approach in combination with NRX-101. Clinical work related to that protocol is expected to occur through HOPE Therapeutics, a healthcare subsidiary of NRx that is building a network of interventional psychiatry clinics.

Brown, in a statement accompanying the announcement, said he intends to focus on applying insights from neuroscience laboratories and academic collaborations to scalable treatment models.

“Academic–industry partnerships are essential to closing the gap between discovery and real-world impact. While the burden of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicide continues to rise, we are simultaneously entering an era of novel, rapid, and effective treatments,” he said. “NRX is uniquely mission-driven in its commitment to alleviating suffering associated with these conditions, including its pioneering work translating TMS-pharmacologic augmentation strategies into real-world care. I am proud to contribute to this shared vision and look forward to advancing therapies that meaningfully change lives.”

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

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• Quebec-based LaFleur Minerals is preparing to move from exploration and development to final execution of its gold production strategy, at its sites in the renowned Abitibi Greenstone Belt of eastern Canada
• LaFleur released results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”), guiding its robust production plans for the Swanson Gold Deposit
• The Swanson Gold Deposit has an updated indicated and inferred mineral resource estimate of 227koz of contained gold
• Gold’s meteoric rise from around $2,000 per ounce four years ago to the market demand priced of around $5,000 strengthens the opportunity for LaFleur once production begins

District-scale gold explorer and near-term producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is preparing for restart of production of the precious metal from its sites in the renowned Abitibi greenstone belt of eastern Canada — one of the most prolific Archean belts in the world. With the company’s Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) completed this month for its Swanson Gold Deposit in Québec, showing a capital-efficient project with strong economics by leveraging the company’s 100%-owned and refurbished Beacon Gold Mill. At a base case gold price of US $2,750/oz, the PEA forecasts an after-tax IRR of 65%, C$101 million NPV (5%), a 1.8-year payback, and all-in sustaining costs of US $1,569/oz, the company is positioned for a robust restart of gold production by year end.

“As we prepare for pre-operational tests and system checks at the Beacon Gold Mill in the coming months, we are transitioning from pure exploration and development to gold production execution,” LaFleur Chief Executive Officer Paul Ténière stated in a Feb. 18 news release (https://ibn.fm/Rr2JH).

The Beacon Gold Mill is one of LaFleur’s major assets, obtained from its prior owner for $1 million after the mill had already undergone about $20 million in upgrades. As the mill is restarted, it will produce mineralized material obtained from the company’s nearby Swanson Gold Deposit, part of LaFleur’s flagship Swanson Gold Project that contains 183 square kilometers of mineral claims and a mining lease rich in gold and critical metals. It may also generate income processing for other miners in the area. 

LaFleur’s timing is propitious, as gold continues to present a major opportunity thanks to its meteoric rise in market demand. As recently as 2022, when the Beacon Gold Mill was last in operation under its former owner, gold was trading at around $2,000 per ounce. The precious metal has since broken records time and again to now trade in the $5,000 range. 

The Quebec-based company’s recent oversubscribed and upsized $7.8 million financing has positioned LaFleur to complete planned upgrades to Beacon in preparation for the restart and to continue exploratory work, whereby 30% of the recommissioning work is already complete, showing steady operational progress. The project is characterized by significant structural disruptions and shear zones within a 7 km-wide volcanic corridor of the greenstone belt that promises the potential of deposits that may extend for long distances along faults and continue to depth beyond early drilling. With Swanson’s mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) as released within its PEA, increased by 30% from its 2024 MRE, the company is showcasing consistent growth potential of the project. The updated resource of 160.3 koz Indicated and 66.8 koz Inferred represents roughly a 30% increase in Indicated ounces since 2024, suggesting exploration upside and potential mine-life expansion.

Lafleur has filed an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report for the project, and the company has completed extensive work programs in 2025 for a total of approximately 15,000 metres to add to the historic 36,000 metres of drilling on the Project, including several new diamond drill holes, sampling them, sawing and submitting them to the lab for assay results.

The updated 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate includes 2.96 Mt at 1.69 g/t Au (containing 160.3 koz Indicated) and 1.08 Mt at 1.93 g/t Au (containing 66.8 koz Inferred).

“(The mill) has a name plate of 750 (tonnes per day of production capacity) but we are looking at upgrades and refinements to get that to at least 1,000 tonnes or more per day,” Ténière said during a Feb. 10 webinar broadcast by Red Cloud Securities (https://ibn.fm/aW6wR). “It is able to process gold, silver, and even a little bit of base metals as well, so it can handle multi-element-type deposits. We’re fully permitted at the mill but also at the tailings storage facility for up to 1.8 million tonnes of tailings.”

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

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

• Olenox is building a significant vertically integrated energy and infrastructure platform, with energy production, oilfield services, and proprietary well technologies as its operational core.
• Dobriansky’s appointment to the Board of Directors brings senior level expertise in the critical areas of diplomacy, national security, and government affairs.
• Olenox is aligning its strategy with the growing demand for U.S. energy security and domestic production themes.

Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX), a vertically integrated energy company, has appointed Paula J. Dobriansky, a former Under Secretary of State and senior national security official, to its Board of Directors, as the company continues to develop its position as an integrated U.S. energy and infrastructure platform (https://ibn.fm/WNdzf).

The appointment, effective February 16, 2026, was disclosed in a a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dobriansky fills an existing board vacancy and joins recently appointed directors Erik Blum and Adam Falkoff.

Dobriansky brings more than three decades of experience spanning diplomacy, regulatory affairs, and national security. Her prior roles include Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, President’s Envoy to Northern Ireland, and Senior Vice President and Global Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Thomson Reuters. She has also held advisory positions with the Defense Policy Board and the Secretary of State’s Foreign Policy Board.

The appointment signals an effort by Olenox to strengthen its governance bench as it seeks to scale operations in sectors increasingly shaped by public policy and geopolitical considerations.

The Olenox portfolio spans energy development, oilfield services, industrial technology and modular infrastructure. The Olenox name is intended to reflect a unified platform rather than a holding company of disparate assets. Subsidiaries have been aligned under a consolidated structure designed to improve operational coordination and financial transparency.

Energy operations sit at the center of that strategy. The company’s oil and gas division focuses on acquiring underdeveloped or distressed properties in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Rather than pursuing exploration-led growth, Olenox emphasizes production enhancement from existing wells.

The approach is complemented by an oilfield services division providing well abandonment and environmental reclamation services to third parties. This division generates external revenue while supporting Olenox’s own asset base.

A third division, Olenox Technologies, develops proprietary well enhancement tools, including plasma pulse and ultrasonic cleaning systems aimed at restoring output from underperforming wells.

Taken together, these divisions form an integrated model: acquire assets, improve output through proprietary technologies, and support operations with in-house services capabilities.

Beyond upstream energy, Olenox continues to operate Giant Containers, a modular systems manufacturer founded in 2017. The unit designs and builds containerized industrial systems intended for rapid deployment and long-term use. These modular platforms can support distributed power generation or infrastructure near pipeline and production sites. In parallel, the company operates Machfu Monitoring, which provides Industrial Internet of Things (“IIoT”) solutions that connect field assets to enterprise systems through secure networks.

The combination of physical infrastructure and monitoring technology positions Olenox within the broader industrial digitization trend, linking operational assets with real-time data.

Dobriansky’s background introduces a policy dimension to the board at a time when U.S. energy security and domestic production remain prominent themes in Washington. Her experience spans six presidential administrations and includes work on European and Soviet affairs, as well as global regulatory strategy in the private sector. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy & Security and as a Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center.

For an energy-focused company, expertise in diplomacy and government affairs may prove relevant as regulatory frameworks, trade policy and geopolitical tensions shape capital flows and commodity markets.

“Olenox Industries excels in innovative projects and has a distinctive track record of providing strategic, sustainable and smart solutions to a variety of business challenges,” Dobriansky said. “I am delighted to join the Board of Directors and look forward to contributing to its future growth.”

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

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• NGTF reported $2.97M in revenue, highlighting growth in RaaS and hospitality operations
• Nightfood Holdings leverages AI-driven robots to optimize service workflows and cut down on labor costs
• These updates reflect the company’s broader mission: redefining operational efficiency through autonomous solutions

Nightfood Holdings (d.b.a. TechForce Robotics) (OTCQB: NGTF) is entering a defining chapter in its corporate evolution. The company continues to make expanded inroads into the hospitality and service automation sector, combining AI, robotics, and flexible business models to meet the increased demand for efficiency.  According to its recently filed Form 10-Q for the period ended Dec 31, 2025, NGTF reported revenue of $2.97 million and $129.6 million worth of assets, primarily driven by its Robotics-as-a-Service (“RaaS”) platform and hospitality operations (ibn.fm/zlqzF). The impressive reports highlight the company’s commitment to integrating intelligent automation into real-world service environments and position the company as a leader in next-generation hospitality solutions.

The RaaS platform enables autonomous robots to operate effectively in resorts, hotels, sports arena, restaurants, bars, high traffic live entertainment events and commercial properties. BIM-E (Beverages in Motion – Everywhere) is the company’s automated beverage-serving robot designed to deliver fast, consistent pours of beer, wine, coffee, kombucha, seltzer, and other beverages in high-traffic hospitality environments, helping venues increase throughput and reduce wait times during peak demand. TIM-E focuses on back-of-house logistics operations such as trash removal, dirty linen transport, inventory movement, and internal deliveries. Together, these robotic systems enhance operational efficiency across both guest-facing and service workflows. By automating repetitive tasks, the company reduces labor costs while optimizing operations, enabling human staff to focus on higher-value responsibilities such as personalized guest interactions, customer satisfaction, and operational oversight. (ibn.fm/9mTrK).

The hospitality industry is facing greater pressure from labor shortages and rising operational costs, and TechForce’s AI-driven robots aim to address these issues. The robots use predictive analytics and adaptive learning to respond dynamically to operational changes, provide actionable insights for managers, and optimize workflows. This positions NGTF’s solutions as intelligent partners capable of changing the service delivery industry as we know it (ibn.fm/8Gw6u).

Nightfood’s subscription-based RaaS model enables clients to deploy robots without upfront costs, paying for services on a regular basis while scaling usage as needed. The integration with existing property management systems is designed to be seamless, ensuring minimal disruption during deployment and accelerating adoption across different locations. Its live deployment and pilot programs have reinforced the company’s credibility among investors and clients.

In addition to the immediate operational benefits, the company’s approach provides data-backed insights into workflow optimization, staffing efficiency, and guest interaction patterns. These insights enable properties to continuously refine service operations, improve overall performance, and identify bottlenecks. The company’s emphasis on robotics and AI as core operational tools underscores its broader vision to transform how service industries function in the modern economy.

Looking ahead, the company is exploring expansion into additional service sectors like sports arenas, restaurants, Bars, high-traffic live entertainment events and commercial properties, where labor automation and efficiency can provide a measurable impact. The company’s recent operational strategy highlights its capability to grow Robotics-as-a-Service and its potential to become an integral player in intelligent service automation.

These latest updates highlight the company’s broader mission: redefining operational efficiency through autonomous solutions. Through its blend of robotics, AI, and flexible deployment strategies, the company is creating a scalable, practical framework to run in the background and provide real operational support, while ensuring a competitive advantage in the evolving RaaS market. For industry observers and investors, NGTF’s innovations demonstrate a forward-looking approach that balances operational reliability, cost efficiency, and strategic expansion potential, making projections for the future very promising.

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

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• MAX Power outlined the next phase of its development plan, following its confirmation of Canada’s first-ever natural hydrogen subsurface system at its Lawson site near Central Butte.
• A cornerstone of the next phase is the commencement of a 3D seismic survey across a 47-square-kilometer area at Lawson, with all required permits and approvals in place.
• MAX Power has also identified more than 80 additional subsurface structures along the Genesis Trend that display geological features analogous to those at Lawson.

MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) has taken a notable leap forward in its journey to bring natural hydrogen to the energy forefront; the company announced that it is accelerating its strategy on both its historic Lawson discovery and a broader basin-scale exploration campaign along the 475-kilometer-long Genesis Trend in Saskatchewan. This key step signals that the company is moving from initial proof-of-concept toward commercial evaluation, a transition that could mark a turning point in the burgeoning natural hydrogen sector.

“We are moving rapidly at Lawson with an aggressive ‘months to molecules’ strategy targeting commercial validation,” said MAX Power CEO Ran Narayanasamy. “The repeatability and scalability potential of Genesis creates the opportunity for the birth of the world’s first Natural Hydrogen industry in Saskatchewan, driven not only by geology but technology, a model for the world as this emerging clean energy sector gains momentum. That is the vision and this is why we view Genesis as a potential nation-building project at a pivotal moment in Canada’s history.”

In the announcement, MAX Power outlined the next phase of its development plan, following its confirmation of Canada’s first-ever natural hydrogen subsurface system at its Lawson site near Central Butte. That historic discovery, announced in January, was a key milestone for both the company and the natural hydrogen sector, confirming that naturally occurring hydrogen can be encountered and potentially produced from deep geological formations. The latest news emphasizes that MAX Power is now accelerating toward commercial evaluation by integrating advanced data acquisition, analytical programs and drilling prioritization across its extensive land holdings.

A cornerstone of the next phase is the commencement of a 3D seismic survey across a 47-square-kilometer area at Lawson, with all required permits and approvals in place. This seismic data acquisition, managed by industry expert Tetra Tech, will generate high-resolution subsurface images that are crucial for accurately identifying structural traps where natural hydrogen might accumulate. 

By combining these data with ongoing porosity and permeability analyses at AGAT Laboratories in Calgary and isotopic studies at the University of Windsor, the company intends to develop an integrated dataset to inform its resource modelling and preliminary resource estimation. This analytical workflow is intended to support the siting of a confirmatory well to evaluate commercial potential, a key milestone on the road to proving deliverability.

Beyond the immediate Lawson area, MAX Power has identified more than 80 additional subsurface structures along the Genesis Trend that display geological features analogous to those at Lawson. The company is prioritizing several of these as part of its 2026 multi-well drilling program, leveraging proprietary 2D seismic data integrated into its AI-assisted MAXX LEMI predictive platform to refine drill targeting. By expanding its scope in this manner, the company is working to demonstrate that natural hydrogen systems at Genesis are not limited to a single discovery point but may be repeatable at basin scale, a development that could greatly enhance the scale and commercial attractiveness of natural hydrogen resources in the region.

Natural hydrogen differs from the hydrogen most widely discussed in today’s energy landscape, which is typically produced through manufacturing processes such as steam methane reforming or electrolysis. Natural hydrogen occurs inherently within subsurface geological systems and, if commercially recoverable, offers the prospect of a lower-carbon, potentially lower-cost source of this critical energy carrier. Demonstrating that naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen can be found and produced at scale is at the core of MAX Power’s strategy, and success in this endeavor could position the company as a leader in an emerging clean energy category that may complement existing hydrogen supply chains.

Solid financial backing plays a crucial role in a company’s ability to transition from exploration to potential commercialization. MAX Power’s progress to date, including drilling a historic natural hydrogen well and launching basin-wide exploration efforts, requires sustained investment in data acquisition, drilling, analytical programs and technical infrastructure. 

The company’s ability to deploy capital strategically, while attracting supportive investors, enhances its capacity to navigate the inherent risks of frontier exploration while delivering results that could redefine energy supply dynamics. With a land position of approximately 1.3 million acres of permitted acreage in Saskatchewan, 5.7 million additional acres under application, the scale of MAX Power’s holdings provides a robust platform for long-term exploration and development. 

MAX Power’s leadership has emphasized that the Genesis Trend traverses key industrial regions, including the Regina-Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor, which is home to heavy industry, agricultural processing, logistics and technology infrastructure. Should natural hydrogen be proven commercial at scale, there is potential for domestic supply solutions that align with national energy transition goals while attracting interest from end users keen on securing low-carbon energy inputs. The company is already in discussions with multiple potential end users who have expressed preliminary interest in sourcing natural hydrogen if commercial targets can be demonstrated.

As MAX Power enters this next chapter, the company is focused on playing a defining role in the emerging natural hydrogen landscape. Observers across the energy and investment communities will be watching closely as data from the Lawson 3D seismic survey and subsequent drilling efforts begin to crystallize into geological and commercial insights that could shape the future of clean energy.

For more information, visit www.MaxPowerMining.com.

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