• Cardiovascular disease remains one of the most expensive health conditions in the United States.
• Cardio Diagnostics announced plans to participate in four national benefits conferences during June.
• The company has developed a suite of solutions designed to provide earlier identification of cardiovascular risk and enable more targeted interventions and preventive care.

A single heart attack or major cardiovascular event can have consequences that extend far beyond a patient’s health, affecting employers, insurers and healthcare systems through higher medical costs, lost productivity and long-term care expenses. As cardiovascular disease continues to drive a significant share of healthcare spending, organizations responsible for employee benefits are seeking new strategies to identify risk earlier and improve outcomes. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (NASDAQ: CDIO) is engaging directly with these stakeholders at four national benefits conferences in June, where the company plans to discuss innovative approaches to cardiovascular disease prevention, risk assessment and cost management.

According to the American Heart Association (“AHA”), cardiovascular disease remains one of the most expensive health conditions in the United States. Direct cardiovascular healthcare costs accounted for approximately 11% of all U.S. healthcare expenditures in 2020–2021, more than any major diagnostic category except musculoskeletal disorders. The AHA also projects that annual cardiovascular healthcare costs will rise from approximately $393 billion in 2020 to nearly $1.5 trillion by 2050, while productivity losses are expected to increase from $234 billion to $361 billion over the same period. 

For employers and health insurers, these costs often translate into increased claims expenses, higher premiums and greater utilization of healthcare resources. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and continues to generate substantial direct medical expenditures as well as indirect costs related to lost productivity. Cardiovascular conditions frequently require ongoing treatment, specialist care, medications and, in many cases, hospitalization, creating a significant burden for self-funded employer plans and insurance providers alike.

Enter Cardio Diagnostics. The company recently announced plans to participate in four national benefits conferences during June, where the company will engage employers, brokers, union trustees and plan administrators on strategies for addressing cardiovascular disease. According to the company, the presentations are intended to highlight how advanced cardiovascular risk assessment and detection tools can support both improved health outcomes and more effective healthcare cost management.

The company’s message centers on the idea that earlier identification of cardiovascular risk and disease can potentially enable more targeted interventions and preventive care. Rather than waiting until symptoms develop or major events occur, employers and health plans may benefit from tools that help identify elevated risk or silent disease before they progress. This preventive focus aligns with broader trends in healthcare, where organizations are increasingly emphasizing population health management and proactive risk reduction.

Cardio Diagnostics has developed a suite of solutions intended to support these goals. Epi+Gen CHD(TM) is designed to assess an individual’s likelihood of having a coronary heart disease event, including a heart attack, by integrating epigenetic and genetic biomarkers with artificial intelligence–driven analysis. By examining molecular signals captured through a blood sample, the test seeks to provide personalized cardiovascular insights that complement traditional risk assessments.

The company’s PrecisionCHD(TM) solution is designed to assist in the diagnosis and management of coronary heart disease. One of the most significant aspects of the PrecisionCHD test is data that indicates its ability to detect nonobstructive forms of coronary heart disease, specifically ischemia with no obstructive coronary arteries (“INOCA”) and myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary arteries (“MINOCA”). Standard tests, including angiograms, can miss this detection.

Both tests are noninvasive, and neither one requires fasting or radiation. In addition, they can be performed at home using a sample collection kit ordered through a telemedicine platform. 

For employers and health plans, the company also offers the HeartRisk(TM) population insights platform. HeartRisk is designed to help organizations identify cardiovascular risk across larger populations, enabling more precise population health initiatives. Such capabilities may be particularly relevant for self-funded employers and benefit administrators seeking to improve employee health outcomes while managing long-term healthcare expenditures.

Artificial intelligence plays a central role across these offerings. Cardio Diagnostics combines genetic and epigenetic biomarkers with AI-driven analytics to identify patterns associated with cardiovascular disease risk. The company describes this approach as part of its broader effort to advance precision cardiovascular medicine through more personalized and data-driven insights.

The company’s participation in national benefits conferences reflects growing recognition that cardiovascular disease is not only a clinical challenge but also a major economic concern for employers and insurers. As healthcare costs continue to rise, benefit decision-makers are increasingly evaluating solutions that emphasize prevention, early detection and personalized care. By presenting its technologies and population health strategies to employers, brokers and plan administrators, Cardio Diagnostics is positioning itself within an evolving conversation about how healthcare organizations can address one of the most costly and impactful disease categories affecting both patients and payors.

For more information, visit www.CDIO.ai.

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• The Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) platform is progressing from prototype development toward commercial-scale deployment, according to CEO Brent Nelson.
• American Fusion(TM) recently completed a ninth-generation half-megawatt prototype and is now constructing a five-megawatt pre-production system.
• The company is targeting “behind-the-meter” applications including data centers, industrial facilities, and remote power environments, with growing interest from U.S. defense agencies, government stakeholders, and commercial infrastructure operators.
• The company continues expanding its intellectual property portfolio and advancing regulatory and public-market initiatives following its merger with Kepler Fusion Technologies.

As electricity demand accelerates across data infrastructure, American Fusion(TM) (OTC: AMFN), designing the next-generation fusion energy technologies, recently outlined new milestones in the development of its Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) platform (https://ibn.fm/NLyYu).

In a recently released interview, Executive Chairman Brent Nelson described the company’s efforts to move Texatron(TM) from a research-stage concept toward practical commercial deployment (https://ibn.fm/E2kWy). “We’ve spent years taking a lifetime of scientific knowledge and turning it into a working machine,” Nelson said during the interview. “Texatron(TM) is no longer just a science project, it’s a practical fusion engine, and we’re now focused on proving that at scale.”

Fusion energy has long been viewed as a potentially transformative power technology because it aims to generate large amounts of energy without the long-lived radioactive waste associated with conventional nuclear fission reactors. However, commercial fusion deployment has remained elusive for decades due to the scientific and engineering challenges involved in sustaining and controlling plasma reactions efficiently.

According to American Fusion(TM) management, the platform uses a proprietary pulsed torsatron approach involving deuterium-helium-3 fuel and has demonstrated stable plasma formation at sub-fusion temperatures. The company recently completed its ninth prototype, described as a half-megawatt system, and is now constructing a five-megawatt pre-production unit intended to support broader commercial validation efforts.

Nelson said the structural frame for the five-megawatt system has already been completed and that the fabricator is preparing it for final assembly and testing. “The five-megawatt unit represents a significant step forward. It’s compact, efficient, and designed for real-world deployment,” Nelson said in the interview. “Once we complete testing and certification, we’ll be positioned to move quickly into commercial applications.”

Independent validation remains an important next step. “We’ve seen the system work internally,” Nelson added. “Now we’re bringing in third-party PhDs and internationally recognized testing equipment to validate and peer-review the results.” According to the company, regulatory certification efforts are currently underway in Texas.

American Fusion(TM) is also pursuing larger-scale deployment designs. Management says the company is currently developing nine Texatron(TM) models, including both a five-megawatt showcase system and then a 100-megawatt commercial-scale design that could form the basis of future infrastructure deployment.

The modular structure is central to the company’s commercial strategy. In practical terms, multiple 100-megawatt systems could theoretically be combined to build gigawatt-scale generating capacity over time.

Rather than competing directly with conventional grid-scale utilities initially, American Fusion(TM) appears to be prioritizing specialized “behind-the-meter” markets where reliable on-site power generation is becoming increasingly valuable. Data centers and industrial applications are a primary target.

Global data center electricity consumption has risen sharply alongside the expansion of artificial intelligence computing, cloud infrastructure and high-performance processing requirements. Nelson argued that Texatron(TM) systems may align well with those environments because many data centers already operate on high-voltage direct current infrastructure. “Data centers are a perfect fit for our technology,” Nelson said. “They run on high-voltage DC, and our system produces exactly that. It’s a natural match with minimal conversion required.”

Industrial operations and remote communities also represent potential future applications, particularly in regions where grid access remains constrained or unreliable. Government and defense interest appears to be another area of focus.

Following meetings in Washington, D.C., the company reported discussions with multiple branches of the U.S. military as well as engagement with Canadian defense and space agencies. According to Nelson, mobile, transportable and non-radioactive energy systems may have applications in remote or strategic operational environments.

The company also disclosed that it is evaluating potential projects in Northern Canada, including a letter of intent out for signature tied to a proposed 20-megawatt installation.

In a separate operational update released alongside its first-quarter filing, American Fusion(TM) said it continues advancing several strategic initiatives following the reverse-merger transaction with Kepler Fusion Technologies (https://ibn.fm/1gMtL).

Those initiatives include continued development of the Version 9 Texatron(TM) prototype, expansion of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, advancement of SEC reporting initiatives, and efforts tied to OTCQB qualification and a Frankfurt quotation initiative. The company also said it continues evaluating institutional and strategic financing opportunities.

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

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• Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) recently announced several important milestones, including report of 560% revenue growth for the first quarter of 2026.
• The company also announced it has secured an order from the U.S. Army for its AI-powered threat analysis kit, which is integrated with Red Cat Black Widow Drones.
• In addition, Safe Pro said it has now reached 50,000 total landmine detections, following multiple years supporting the Ukrainian Government’s Ministry of Defense, along with several humanitarian aid organizations, in remediating deadly landmine and other threats.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a mission-driven tech company that delivers defense and security solutions, has announced an impressive start to 2026 with important milestones and news.

First, Safe Pro reported record revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026 (https://ibn.fm/BrUsa). The company saw 560% revenue growth over the same quarter in 2025, with quarterly revenue reaching over $1.2 million. AI-specific quarterly sales saw an even larger jump of over 2,400%, thanks to new contracted sales of Safe Pro’s AI-powered drone-based image and video analysis systems. Safe Pro delivered AI gross margins of more than 72% and ended the first quarter with a strong balance sheet, including minimal debt and $14.8 million in cash.

In addition to an impressive first quarter revenue-wise, Safe Pro also recently announced that it has officially reached 50,000 total AI-powered landmine detections (https://ibn.fm/b0qzg). The impressive milestone follows years of work by Safe Pro in Ukraine as it helped the country and multiple global humanitarian aid organizations remediate deadly landmines and other explosive threats. Over more than 3 years operating in Ukraine, Safe Pro has formed a large network of relationships with many of the country’s leading demining, reconstruction, and emergency response agencies, plus both commercial and educational organizations.

Speaking about the milestone and operation in Ukraine, Safe Pro Chairman and CEO, Dan Erdbeg, said that “For over three years, our teams have been working in Ukraine supporting the global efforts to protect its citizens from the threat of landmines and helping to restore its devastated economy. During that time, we have been honored to have partnered with leading Ukrainian stakeholders in its government and military, and across its industrial and educational sectors, in a shared global mission.”

Finally, Safe Pro also recently announced that it has secured a U.S. Army order for Threat Analysis Kits which includes Safe Pro’s AI-powered Navigation Observation & Detection Engine (“NODE”), Black Widow Drones from Red Cat Holdings, and annual AI model and algorithm software upgrades and field support (https://ibn.fm/jlp30). The NODE edge compute system uses AI and machine learning algorithms trained on one of the world’s largest drone imagery datasets to rapidly detect and identify small and hard-to-find threats like landmines and a wide array of unexploded ordnance, aiming to improve safety for ground personnel and teams operating in high-risk environments.

About Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI)

Safe Pro Group is a mission-driven tech company that delivers advanced security and defense solutions. It serves customers in the defense, security, humanitarian, and law enforcement industries, where the AI, drone-based services, and ballistic protective gear it develops can deliver operational efficiency and safety. At the heart of Safe Pro’s mission is a patented AI-powered computer vision software technology that rapidly detects small objects and threats in drone footage.

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

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• Despite decades of energy innovation, coal remains one of the largest and most accessible energy resources in the world.
• Frontieras’s position is straightforward: Coal is not obsolete; it is underutilized.
• FASForm(TM) thermally fractionates coal into multiple commercial outputs, including diesel, jet fuel, naphtha, hydrogen, purified industrial carbon and fertilizer-related products.

Coal has powered economies, industries and infrastructure for generations, yet much of its potential remains untapped. Frontieras North America is advancing a new approach to coal utilization through its proprietary FASForm platform, a patented process that converts coal into fuels, hydrogen and industrial materials, positioning one of America’s most abundant resources as a long-term driver of industrial production and energy security.

Despite decades of energy innovation, coal remains one of the largest and most accessible energy resources in the world. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, global proved recoverable coal reserves total approximately 1.16 trillion short tons. The same source reports that the United States holds about 22% of the world’s recoverable coal reserves, more than any other country. Those reserves represent a vast domestic resource base supported by established mining operations, transportation networks and industrial infrastructure.

Coal also continues to play a significant role in global energy systems. According to the International Energy Agency, coal accounted for approximately 35% of global electricity generation in 2024, making it the world’s largest source of electricity generation—and Frontieras’s approach is based on the notion that coal’s greatest value extends far beyond electricity production.

The company’s position is straightforward: Coal is not obsolete; it is underutilized. Traditionally, much of coal’s value has been captured through combustion for power generation. Frontieras is leveraging modern processing technologies to unlock a much broader range of products and markets from the same feedstock. Instead of viewing coal solely as a fuel source, the company treats it as a resource rich in hydrocarbons, carbon compounds and industrial materials.

That philosophy is reflected in Frontieras’ proprietary FASForm platform. According to the company, FASForm thermally fractionates coal into multiple commercial outputs, including diesel, jet fuel, naphtha, hydrogen, FASCarbon(TM), the company’s purified solid carbon product, ammonium sulfate fertilizer and sulfuric acid. By producing several valuable products from a single feedstock stream, the process increases the economic value extracted from every ton of coal.

The markets connected to those products are substantial. Frontieras states that the energy and chemical sectors served by its primary product streams represent a combined market opportunity exceeding $2.1 trillion globally. These markets include transportation fuels, industrial hydrogen, petrochemical feedstocks, steelmaking materials and agricultural products. Unlike emerging technologies that depend on creating entirely new markets, Frontieras is producing commodities that already support established industries and global supply chains.

Hydrogen is one example. The fuel has become increasingly important in refining, chemicals manufacturing and industrial processing. Diesel and jet fuel remain essential to freight transportation and aviation. Naphtha serves as a key feedstock for petrochemical manufacturing. Technical carbon products are used in steel production and industrial heating applications. Fertilizer products support agricultural productivity and food production worldwide.

Frontieras’ first commercial-scale project illustrates how the company intends to capitalize on this opportunity. The company recently broke ground on its initial FASForm facility in Mason County, West Virginia. The plant is designed to process approximately 7,500 tons of coal per day, or about 2.7 million tons annually. According to Frontieras, that volume represents roughly 0.5% of current annual U.S. coal production, demonstrating how significant output can be achieved while remaining aligned with existing coal supply chains and industrial markets.

The company also emphasizes that its process operates as a closed-loop system. According to Frontieras, sulfur and other compounds are captured during processing and converted into usable products such as fertilizer inputs and industrial chemicals rather than becoming waste streams. The company describes the result as a zero-waste process that maximizes the value of every component within the feedstock.

Another important aspect of the Frontieras model is infrastructure utilization. The United States already possesses extensive coal-related infrastructure, including mines, rail systems, industrial facilities and transportation networks. Frontieras’ FASGEN(TM) platform is designed to integrate with existing coal infrastructure by intercepting coal before combustion and routing it through the FASForm process to produce multiple fuels and materials. This allows existing assets to serve new industrial purposes while leveraging infrastructure that is already in place.

As global demand for energy, industrial materials and manufacturing inputs continues to grow, abundant domestic resources are becoming increasingly valuable. Frontieras North America is building its business around the idea that coal remains one of America’s largest strategic advantages. Through FASForm, the company is working to unlock greater value from each ton of coal by transforming it into fuels, hydrogen and industrial products that serve established markets. In doing so, Frontieras is advancing a model that views coal not as a legacy resource, but as a long-duration industrial asset capable of supporting energy, manufacturing and economic growth for decades to come.

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

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

• Versus Systems operates a patented rewards platform that combines gamification with real-world prizes to increase audience engagement and customer loyalty.
• The company’s technology has been used by more than 10 million consumers and deployed alongside major sports, entertainment and corporate brands.
• Its Winfinite platform enables brands to launch customizable interactive campaigns without extensive development resources.
• Versus is expanding across multiple engagement channels, including web, mobile, broadcast and live-event environments.
• The company’s Filter Fan Cam product creates interactive fan experiences and sponsorship opportunities at major sporting events and entertainment venues.
• Growing adoption of gamification technologies is creating a large market opportunity as companies seek new ways to improve customer engagement and retention.

One of the biggest challenges marketers face in the digital economy is capturing attention and holding it long enough to create meaningful customer relationships. Consumers today are exposed to thousands of advertisements, promotions and content experiences every day. As competition for attention intensifies, companies are increasingly turning toward interactive engagement strategies rather than traditional advertising alone. One of the fastest-growing approaches is gamification.

According to Versus Systems (NASDAQ: VS), a leading provider of gamification and audience engagement technology, 70% of millennials are more likely to engage with a brand when gamification is involved, while 60% of marketers report increased customer engagement and 55% report improved customer loyalty through gamified experiences.

Starting from the simple premise that audiences are more likely to engage when participation is rewarded, the company developed and operates a patented earned-rewards platform that enables brands, sports teams, broadcasters and content creators to embed games and real-world prizes directly into digital and live experiences.

Rather than asking consumers to passively consume content, the platform encourages participation through interactive challenges, contests and reward-based activities.

According to its corporate presentation, Versus has engaged more than 10 million consumers through campaigns deployed across sports, entertainment and corporate environments (https://ibn.fm/Yh65z). The company’s technology has been used alongside major brands, sports franchises and media organizations, demonstrating how gamification is increasingly becoming part of broader marketing strategies.

At the center of the company’s product portfolio is their Winfinite platform, which provides brands with a library of customizable games that can be deployed across websites, mobile devices, and digital campaigns. Rather than requiring organizations to build interactive experiences from scratch, the platform offers preconfigured templates that can be adapted for specific marketing objectives.

The appeal for marketers is efficiency. Campaigns can be launched quickly without extensive software development, allowing brands to integrate interactive content into existing marketing programs while collecting engagement data and encouraging repeat participation.

The games themselves are designed to be broadly accessible. Sports-themed contests, trivia experiences, arcade-style games and other casual formats are intended to appeal to a wide range of consumers. Participants can earn rewards ranging from discounts and digital incentives to larger prize packages, depending on the campaign structure.

Versus believes that connecting engagement directly to rewards creates stronger consumer interaction than conventional digital advertising. 

The company’s proprietary reward technology is another important part of the model. According to corporate materials, the platform has distributed prizes across multiple international markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, China and Mexico. Rewards have included consumer electronics, travel packages, digital products and promotional offers. 

Managing reward programs across multiple jurisdictions presents regulatory challenges that many organizations prefer not to handle internally. Versus has developed systems designed to support compliance requirements while allowing brands to focus on campaign execution and customer engagement.

Beyond digital marketing, the company has also established a presence inside live-event environments. Its Filter Fan Cam product illustrates how audience participation is evolving within sports and entertainment venues. The platform uses facial tracking and augmented visual effects to place customized digital overlays on fans appearing on venue screens or broadcast feeds. These experiences can be branded, themed for specific events or sponsored by corporate partners.

The technology has been deployed at professional sporting events, including activations involving the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. For teams and venue operators, the product provides another way to enhance fan participation while creating additional sponsorship inventory.

The broader market opportunity remains substantial. According to data from Fortune Business Insights, the global gamification market was valued at approximately $6.3 billion in 2019 and is projected to expand significantly over the coming years, with estimates reaching nearly $90 billion by 2031.

Several trends are supporting that growth. Consumers increasingly expect interactive digital experiences. Mobile gaming has become mainstream across multiple age groups. At the same time, companies continue searching for methods to improve customer acquisition, retention and loyalty in a highly competitive digital marketplace.

Versus sits at the intersection of those trends. Its technology is designed to function across multiple channels, including websites, mobile applications, live events, broadcasts and streaming environments. That flexibility allows the company to address a range of customer needs without being tied to a single industry vertical.

The company has also demonstrated an ability to work across diverse sectors. Its partnerships have included sports organizations, media companies, entertainment brands and corporate marketers. Management believes those relationships validate the versatility of the platform and create opportunities for broader adoption.

Looking ahead, Versus is developing additional products intended to expand participation and engagement opportunities. Among them is Play Winfinite, a platform that would allow users to compete against friends or other players while earning rewards through a broader ecosystem of interactive games. The initiative reflects a larger industry trend toward combining entertainment, loyalty programs and digital engagement into unified experiences.

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

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

Disseminated on behalf of CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) and may include paid advertising.

• CMX Gold & Silver Corp., an exploration-stage company advancing the historic Clayton Silver Mine in Idaho, recognizes the current global dynamics regarding gold and silver pricing
• Although derivatives have enhanced liquidity in precious metals markets, they have also skewed pricing in the physical market
• CMX has adopted semi-annual financial reporting (“SAR”). This will help reduce the administrative and financial burden associated with quarterly reporting, allowing management to focus time and resources toward advancing the Clayton Silver Project

CMX (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF), an exploration-stage company advancing the historic Clayton Silver Mine in Idaho, recognizes the current global dynamics regarding the pricing and trading of precious metals, including silver, and is prepping itself for any uncertainties that may arise. This follows the recent dramatic price movements for silver, the result of the clash of the old plumbing of physical precious metals supply with the non-stop machine of perpetual futures.

The new increased access to derivatives has shown potential to enhance liquidity and significantly improve hedging opportunities for market participants but also creates downsides. Most importantly, it introduces the risk of heightened leverage and skewed prices. This can lead to more frequent price squeezes along with cascading market movements (https://ibn.fm/yIoYU).

These dynamics can be seen in the price of silver thus far in 2026. In January, it began trading at around $72.70 an ounce, jumping to $116 by the end of the month. Come spring, this precious metal saw continued intraday swings, with the price jumping between the $80s to the low $60s (https://ibn.fm/CBOT0). While these prices have been tied to the price of gold, derivatives have played a key role in these swings, obscuring the more important long-term value of silver investment.

CMX believes this enhances the importance of moving forward with developing a silver resource on its 100%-owned Clayton Silver Project, located in the Bayhorse Mining District of central Idaho. Comprising a focused 1,028-acre land package, including 29 patented mining claims and two patented mill sites, the property has the potential to address the long-term growing demand for silver, delivering significant value to CMX and its various stakeholders.

CMX announced that it will adopt semi-annual financial reporting (“SAR”) in place of quarterly reports, with the fiscal year ending December 31^st. With this adjustment, CMX will reduce the administrative and financial burden associated with quarterly reporting. In addition, it will be consistent with the blanket order’s objective of providing reporting flexibility for venture issuers. With the time saved, management will be able to devote additional time and financial resources to advancing CMX’s Clayton Silver Project.

CMX will be exempt from filing first and third quarterly financial reports. CMX will file six-month interim financial reports within 60 days of June 30 and audited annual financial statements within 120 days of its year-end (https://ibn.fm/JsNFT).

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

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

• The global drone market is growing, but the hardware sector of the market is becoming increasingly more commoditized. Basic flight capabilities are widely accessible, and drone hardware is easier and cheaper to get than ever before.
• As a result, software is quickly becoming the most valuable layer in the global drone market. It can add capabilities and features to basic drones without adding hardware costs.
• A company at the forefront of this industry is SPARC AI, which develops GPS-free target acquisition system and autonomous navigation software for both drones and edge devices.

In the drone industry, hardware is becoming increasingly commoditized. Many drone platforms now offer similar capabilities, and products from multiple manufacturers can execute basic flight operations with relative ease. As a result, drone hardware has become more accessible, affordable, and easier to source than ever before.

This shift is changing where value is created within the industry. Increasingly, the competitive advantage is no longer defined by the drone itself, but by the software that powers it. Advanced software can transform a drone from a simple aerial camera into an autonomous data-gathering platform capable of navigation, targeting, tracking, and mission execution with minimal human intervention.

As drone adoption continues to expand across commercial, industrial, and defense sectors, software platforms that enhance performance and unlock new capabilities, without requiring additional hardware investments, could play an increasingly important role in maximizing the technology’s potential.

One company operating at the forefront of this evolution is SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF). The company employs a software-first approach, developing next-generation GPS-denied target acquisition and autonomous navigation technologies for drones and other autonomous systems.

Its zero-signature technology delivers detection, tracking, and behavioral intelligence capabilities without relying on radar, lidar, or other bulky sensor systems. This allows defense, search-and-rescue, and commercial operators to function more effectively in environments where connectivity is limited and traditional navigation systems may be unreliable or unavailable.

SPARC AI’s technology utilizes known landmark coordinates to continuously calculate and correct a drone’s position, helping reduce navigational drift while improving operational accuracy.

The company recently announced a strategic partnership with Rate Manufacturing, a U.S.-based defense manufacturer, to integrate the company’s Overwatch platform into Rate’s Model-F multi-mission drone systems and future autonomous platforms. The collaboration combines Rate’s scalable drone production capabilities with SPARC AI’s software-based navigation and targeting technology, creating a solution designed for environments where GPS and GNSS signals may be degraded or denied. The partnership was unveiled during SOF Week in Tampa, one of the defense industry’s premier events, highlighting the growing interest in resilient drone technologies. Importantly, the agreement represents more than a single platform integration, it provides SPARC AI with a pathway into future drone programs while validating the company’s strategy of enhancing existing hardware through software rather than requiring costly sensor upgrades. As military and commercial operators increasingly seek affordable drones that can function in contested environments, software-driven solutions such as Overwatch could become a critical layer in next-generation autonomous systems.

Further strengthening its leadership team, SPARC AI also appointed Don Hilton as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. As the company advances commercialization efforts and pursues growth opportunities within the defense technology sector, experienced board oversight can become increasingly valuable. Hilton’s background in financial management, governance, and strategic growth initiatives may help support the company as it scales operations, evaluates partnerships, and navigates the demands associated with becoming a larger and more mature organization.

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

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Date: June 16–17, 2026
Venue: Crown Perth, Australia

Investors, mining executives, and industry professionals are invited to two days of networking, collaboration, and strategic discussions at Mining News Select Australia 2026, taking place at Crown Perth, Australia. The highly anticipated event focuses on under-the-radar resource companies, highlighting opportunities within the rapidly evolving critical minerals and gold sectors.

Mining News Select serves as an interactive business platform where resource investors can engage directly with mining companies, gain visibility among industry icons, and explore investment opportunities shaping the future of the mining landscape. 

Attendees can participate in one-on-one meetings, expert panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to encourage meaningful conversations and facilitate valuable business relationships.

Why Attend?

• The event will host investor meetings where private and institutional investors seeking emerging opportunities can engage and establish long-term business relations.
• As demand for critical minerals continues to rise globally, discussions around resource development, supply chains, and investment trends will play important role throughout the conference.
• Mining News Select emphasizes interaction, bringing together private and institutional investors and selected mining projects.
• Attendees will also have access to networking opportunities and expert-led discussions that will positively influence investment decisions.

Global industry experts will share insights on broader trends currently influencing the mining sector. They will also explore resource strategies and investment plans in light of the growing geopolitical conditions, shifting supply chains, and the increasing demand for critical resources. The event also offers opportunities for participants to connect through structured meetings and expert-led sessions. Mining News Select seeks to create an environment where investors can gain a deeper understanding of potential projects while companies can engage with targeted audiences.

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/Gb3xm.

Disseminated on behalf of ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) and may include paid advertising.

• ESGold Corp., a development-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, has engaged the market-making services of ICP Securities to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of the company’s listed shares
• ICP will support orderly trading, improve quote quality, and enhance liquidity with its proprietary market-making algorithm, as ESGold continues advancing toward production
• The engagement is part of ESGold’s efforts to ensure its market presence accurately reflects the progress it is making, including advancement toward production and an expanding shareholder base

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a development-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, has engaged ICP Securities (https://ibn.fm/FpiUd). Toronto-based ICP is an automated market maker and liquidity provider with a proprietary market-making algorithm, ICP Premium(TM), that improves liquidity and quote health. 

Under the agreement, ICP will provide ESGold with automated market-making services, including the use of its algorithm, in accordance with applicable laws and policies. As the designated automated market maker, ICP will facilitate smooth transactions of the company’s shares. Specifically, ICP will mainly help correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of ESGold’s listed shares.

“With the rise of algorithmic and high-frequency trading across the public markets, smaller public companies can be exposed to rapid trading activity that may amplify volatility, create short-term pricing inefficiencies, and cause the market to temporarily disconnect from the fundamentals of the business,” noted ESGold CEO, Gordon Robb.

“By engaging ICP, we are taking a proactive step to support more orderly trading, improve quote quality, and help mitigate temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of our shares,” he added.

The engagement comes amid positive developments, including the company’s continued advancement toward production and expansion of its shareholder base. For instance, ESGold recently announced a definitive agreement that would unlock a non-dilutive working capital facility of up to C$9 million to support near-term production and strengthen its operational and financial positioning (https://ibn.fm/cGbTE). The company, as a result, believes it is important for its market presence to reflect that underlying progress. Robb further explained that the agreement is part of ESGold’s move to enhance transparency and liquidity, and to create long-term value for its shareholders.

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

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

• Earth Science Tech, a growing holding company focused on various aspects of the healthcare industry, reported a series of operational milestones in its fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, highlighted by expansion across its healthcare platform and continued cash-flow generation.
• Earth Science Tech repurchased and retired more than 6.9 million shares of common stock since fiscal Q1 2026, underscoring management’s focus on reducing share dilution in support of shareholder value.
• Key operating businesses, including DOConsultation, Villas Health and MOC Teledoc, are now cash-flow positive.
• Peaks Curative surpassed $2 million in revenue during the first week of fiscal Q4 2026, reflecting growth within the company’s health and wellness segment.
• Management emphasized that expansion initiatives were completed without adding debt to the balance sheet, maintaining a disciplined capital structure.
• Investors will have an opportunity to hear directly from management when CEO Giorgio R. Saumat presents at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Investor Conference on June 17.

Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST), a strategic healthcare-oriented holding company, has spent the past several years reshaping itself from a wellness-focused enterprise into a diversified holding company centered on healthcare, pharmaceutical compounding, telemedicine, real estate, and cash-flow-generating operating businesses. That transformation was a central theme of the company’s annual shareholder letter for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, where management highlighted operational progress, balance-sheet discipline, and an ongoing share repurchase strategy that has become a defining element of ETST’s capital allocation approach (https://ibn.fm/WX3CI).

In the letter, CEO and Chairman Giorgio R. Saumat described fiscal 2026 as a year in which the company strengthened the foundation for future growth while maintaining a debt-free approach to expansion.

Several milestones stood out. Among them was the continued development of Mister Meds, a Texas-based healthcare operation housed in a property previously acquired by the company. Management noted that the facility was built out and brought into operation without adding debt to the balance sheet.

The company also reported successful turnarounds of DOConsultation and Villas Health, both of which are now cash-flow positive according to management. These businesses play an important role within ETST’s broader healthcare ecosystem, which is designed to integrate telemedicine services, clinical support, prescription fulfillment, and pharmacy operations under a single corporate structure.

That vertical integration strategy remains a central part of the investment thesis surrounding the company. By controlling multiple stages of the patient journey, from consultation and diagnosis through prescription fulfillment and ongoing care, Earth Science Tech seeks to capture value across the healthcare continuum rather than relying on a single service line. Management believes this approach improves operational efficiency while increasing patient retention and lifetime value.

Another important development during the fiscal year was the relaunch of MyOnlineConsultation, also known as MOC Teledoc. The company rebuilt its proprietary technology infrastructure and repositioned the platform as a prescriber network. According to management, the operation has been cash-flow positive since its launch.

Meanwhile, Peaks Curative, another subsidiary within the ETST portfolio, recorded significant growth. Management reported that the business exceeded $2 million in revenue during the first week of the company’s fourth fiscal quarter, an achievement highlighted in the shareholder letter as evidence of increasing momentum across the health and wellness segment.

While operational performance attracted attention, the company’s capital allocation strategy is of particular interest. Earth Science Tech has consistently emphasized balance-sheet strength and shareholder value creation through share repurchases and share retirement programs.

During fiscal 2026, the company repurchased and retired 3,773,296 shares of common stock. In addition, management disclosed that another 3,150,392 shares had been retired during the current fiscal year-to-date period, bringing total repurchases and retirements since fiscal Q1 2026 to more than 6.9 million shares. For shareholders, reducing outstanding share count can help mitigate dilution while increasing ownership concentration among remaining investors.

The approach stands in contrast to many small-cap growth companies that frequently rely on equity issuance to fund expansion. ETST has repeatedly stressed that its acquisitions, operational improvements, infrastructure investments, and share repurchases have been completed without adding debt to the balance sheet. That emphasis on capital discipline appears throughout management’s communications.

In the shareholder letter, Saumat repeatedly referenced the company’s debt-free growth strategy, describing it as a key differentiator as ETST continues expanding its operating footprint.

Looking ahead, management indicated that the company will begin reporting results across two primary segments: Health/Wellness and Corporate/Other. The Health/Wellness segment is expected to remain the primary revenue driver and includes telemedicine, pharmacy-related activities, healthcare services, and associated operations. The Corporate/Other segment includes real estate development activities and broader asset management initiatives. The company also disclosed that three additional development properties are currently awaiting final permit approval, reflecting continued activity beyond healthcare operations.

Earth Science Tech also recently announced that Saumat will present at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Investor Conference on June 17 at the Bellagio Resort & Hotel. The presentation will include a live question-and-answer session, and management will also be available for one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the event (https://ibn.fm/pAxrU).

“I look forward to meeting shareholders at the Planet Microcap Conference in Las Vegas on June 16th – 18th or at our annual shareholder meeting (date TBD – after we file our 10-K annual report),” Saumat said in conclusion of the letter to shareholders. “As we set our sights on the milestones ahead, we remain fiercely committed to transparency and to a relentless focus on maximizing shareholder value.”

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

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