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• ESGold Corp., a development-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, recently received the delivery of a propane-fired tilting furnace at its Montauban Project to support on-site melting and casting of gold and silver into doré bars
• The furnace will form part of the company’s planned circuit for recovering precious metals from permitted tailings material and is a crucial milestone as the company moves to operationalize the facility
• ESGold has received – and continues to receive – infrastructure and equipment since April and continues to engage in activities that prepare the site for commissioning

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a development-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, recently took delivery of a propane-fired tilting furnace at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec. The furnace, which features a hydraulic tilting system, supporting crucibles, and thermocouple temperature monitoring, can safely hold and melt up to 150 kilograms of metal and handle temperatures up to 1300°C (https://ibn.fm/MKcGT).

The furnace will form part of ESGold’s specialized equipment for on-site melting and casting of gold and silver into doré bars once the site is operational. The company intends to use the furnace in connection with its planned precious metal recovery circuit, which includes the Merrill-Crowe process, a technique for separating or recovering gold and silver from cyanide-based solutions or permitted tailings material.

“The delivery of this furnace is another practical and visible milestone in our transition from construction toward operations at Montauban,” commented Gordon Robb, CEO of ESGold. “This unit is part of the infrastructure required to move mineral recovery to doré production, and it reflects the steady progress being made across the project,” he added.

The furnace delivery marks another significant milestone as the company continues to advance the Montauban property toward commissioning and production. In addition to the furnace, the company has also received the Humphrey spirals and shaker tables, which collectively form part of Montauban’s gravity recovery circuit. The arrival of these major components at Montauban, Robb stated, allows investors to see “the processing infrastructure continuing to come together as we advance toward commissioning.” According to Robb, the continued delivery of the processing infrastructure, as well as advancements in site preparations, enable the company to build the “operational foundation required to bring Montauban into its next stage.”

ESGold is currently installing and integrating key processing equipment, developing the on-site precious metals handling infrastructure, and preparing the gold room and other supporting operational systems. In addition, the company is advancing, on a continued basis, its Montauban exploration model, which, according to the announcement, includes “ongoing integration of geological, geophysical, and historical datasets to support future exploration targets across the district.”

Covering approximately 244 square kilometers and home to 485 claims, the Montauban Project is being advanced to recover gold, silver, and mica from fully permitted historic mine tailings in the near term, with the company intending to commence gold and silver operations this year. In addition, ESGold is advancing district-scale exploration potential across the surrounding Montauban mining camp to feed its long-term strategy. The company is fully funded to commission the gold and silver operations and has completed the construction of a mill capable of processing up to 1,000 tons of precious metal per day (https://ibn.fm/XHQRh).

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

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• The rapidly expanding nanomedicine and advanced drug-delivery market is attracting growing attention as pharmaceutical companies seek ways to improve therapeutic performance without relying solely on costly new drug discovery programs.
• By addressing challenges such as poor bioavailability, inconsistent pharmacokinetics and limited tumor penetration, nanotechnology-based delivery systems may unlock additional value from existing oncology drugs.
• Oncotelic Therapeutics’ Deciparticle(TM) platform and Sapu003 program illustrate how innovative drug delivery approaches could help reshape the future of cancer treatment.

The search for new cancer therapies has traditionally focused on discovering entirely new drug candidates. While this approach has produced important breakthroughs, it is also expensive, time-consuming and carries a high risk of failure. Increasingly, researchers and biotechnology companies are exploring a complementary strategy: improving the way existing drugs are delivered to patients.

This shift is helping fuel rapid growth in the nanomedicine and advanced drug-delivery sector, which is projected to reach approximately $410 billion by 2030. Rather than starting from scratch, nanomedicine seeks to enhance the performance of proven therapeutic compounds by improving their stability, targeting capabilities and overall effectiveness.

The opportunity is particularly compelling in oncology. Many cancer therapies are administered orally, a route that can present several challenges including poor bioavailability, inconsistent pharmacokinetics, limited tumor penetration and the potential for treatment resistance. Even highly effective compounds can see their therapeutic potential constrained by these delivery limitations.

Nanotechnology-based delivery systems are designed to overcome many of these obstacles. By improving how drugs are absorbed, distributed and delivered to tumor sites, researchers hope to increase efficacy while reducing unwanted side effects and treatment variability.

One company pursuing this strategy is Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel oncology solutions. The company’s proprietary Deciparticle(TM) platform utilizes nanoparticle engineering to reformulate hydrophobic drugs into intravenously administered nanoparticle therapies designed to improve delivery performance.

A key example is Sapu003, Oncotelic’s intravenous nanoparticle formulation of Everolimus, a widely used oncology drug. According to the company, the reformulation is designed to achieve near-complete bioavailability while improving tumor targeting and reducing toxicity. Oncotelic believes these improvements may help shift treatment outcomes beyond simply slowing tumor growth and toward more effective cancer cell destruction.

The potential implications extend beyond clinical performance. Successfully enhancing the delivery of existing drugs may create opportunities to extend product utility, improve patient outcomes and generate additional commercial value from compounds that have already demonstrated therapeutic relevance.

As interest in precision medicine and targeted oncology continues to grow, drug delivery technologies are increasingly being viewed as more than supporting tools. Instead, they are emerging as a critical layer of innovation that may help unlock the next generation of value creation in cancer therapeutics. For companies like Oncotelic Therapeutics, the ability to optimize how drugs reach and interact with tumors could prove just as important as discovering entirely new compounds.

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

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• GLND is advancing exploration at the Jameson Project, one of Greenland’s most prospective yet historically underexplored resource regions
• The company is focused on unlocking economic opportunities that could support job creation, infrastructure development, and long-term revenue generation
• These developments align with a broader vision: empowering Greenland’s path toward greater economic independence through responsible resource development

Greenland Energy (NASDAQ: GLND) is positioning itself at the intersection of one of the Arctic’s most compelling economic opportunities. Through the company’s Jameson Project in East Greenland, it is pursuing resource exploration in an area that has long attracted geological interest but has seen only limited development. As Greenland seeks to improve its economic future and cut down dependence on external financial support, projects like Jameson highlight the critical role responsible resource development can play in building long-term prosperity.

The company’s focus on the Jameson Basin highlights a broader opportunity emerging across Greenland. Despite having significant natural resource potential, much of the country’s resource base is still underexplored relative to other energy-producing regions globally. Advances in exploration technology, as well as growing demand for secure energy sources, are creating momentum for development across the Arctic.

Greenland Energy is pursuing this opportunity through a strategy focused on identifying and advancing high-potential resource assets. The Jameson Project is situated within a basin sharing geological characteristics with productive North Atlantic petroleum systems, making it a viable target for modern exploration efforts. As additional geological data is being gathered and analyzed, the project has the potential to further increase interest in Greenland’s resource sector. 

Greenland’s resource opportunity extends beyond exploration. Successful development can create a ripple effect throughout the economy, generating skilled employment, attracting infrastructure investment, supporting local businesses, and expanding government revenues. These advantages have become even more vital as policymakers and citizens keep discussing long-term economic self-sufficiency and the gradual reduction in dependence on Danish block grants.

The company operates at the nexus of economic growth, resource development, and national opportunity. Greenland Energy is a part of a broader movement targeted at responsibly unlocking Greenland’s natural advantages while supporting local participation and sustainable development objectives. As global energy markets keep prioritizing supply security, jurisdictions with untapped resources and stable regulatory environments are drawing increased attention from industry participants and investors.

These updates perfectly align with the company’s broader mission: the responsible unlocking of Greenland’s energy potential, supporting both local development and global energy security through science-driven exploration and innovation. By advancing exploration activities in one of Greenland’s most promising frontier basins, the company is working hard to create opportunities that extend beyond resource discovery to encompass employment, investment, and long-term economic development.

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

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

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

Date: August 27, 2026

Venue: Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA

Professionals and executives from clinical, legal, regulatory, and operational sectors are invited to attend the 7th Clinical Trial Agreements Summit, to be held on Aug. 27-28, 2026, at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The event is hosted by Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”), a world leader in curating b2b events for life science companies. The summit aims to guide stakeholders in navigating the complex landscape of clinical trial agreements (“CTAs”), as they adapt to new regulations, technologies, and best practices.

Why attend?

• Industry experts will explore practical strategies for addressing the challenges in clinical trial contracting, such as decentralized trial operations, global data transfer requirements, cybersecurity considerations, post-trial access planning, and inspection readiness.
• Gain practical guidance for negotiating budgetary constraints, protecting intellectual property and clinical data, and reducing risks related to indemnification and subject injury.
•  Attendees will also gain insights into regulatory developments and emerging trends that may affect future clinical research agreements
• The event is expected to attract professionals from clinical contracts, legal affairs, clinical operations, compliance, regulatory affairs, corporate counsel, clinical development, medical affairs, and related disciplines.
• Participants can utilize this platform to connect with industry experts, exchange ideas, and expand their professional networks through educational sessions and interactive discussions.

Some key topics of discussion among industry leaders will include negotiation strategies, intellectual property protection, clinical data considerations, and risk mitigation approaches. The summit aims to provide attendees with actionable knowledge that can help streamline agreement processes and support more efficient clinical trial activation.

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

• For cardiovascular conditions, annual health care costs are forecasted to increase from $393 billion in 2020 to $1.4 trillion by 2050, almost quadrupling in size.
• What makes Cardio Diagnostics’ approach distinct, and what gives the company a defensible clinical position, is its ability to detect coronary heart disease earlier and with high sensitivity.
• The company’s recent commercial and regulatory milestones give additional shape to the investment thesis.

Heart disease has held the grim distinction of being the leading cause of death in the United States for decades, and despite advances in medicine, the problem is getting worse, not better. According to the American Heart Association (“AHA”), cardiovascular disease accounted for more than 940,000 deaths in the United States in 2022, maintaining its position as the nation’s number one killer. Into that persistent and costly healthcare burden steps Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (NASDAQ: CDIO), a Chicago-based precision cardiovascular medicine company that is applying artificial intelligence, epigenetics and genetics to a problem that traditional diagnostic tools have never fully solved: detecting coronary heart disease, including forms that standard methods routinely miss, from a simple blood draw.

The scale of the problem that Cardio Diagnostics is working to address is difficult to overstate. According to the AHA, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death across men, women, and most racial and ethnic groups in the nation, with one person dying every 34 seconds from the disease. 

The economic burden is equally staggering. For cardiovascular conditions, annual health care costs are forecasted to increase from $393 billion in 2020 to $1.4 trillion by 2050, almost quadrupling in size. In addition, productivity losses are estimated to increase by 54%, from $234 billion to $361 billion. For investors evaluating the size of the opportunity, that backdrop establishes a market driven not by discretionary healthcare spending but by a chronic, escalating, and unavoidable national health crisis.

What makes Cardio Diagnostics’ approach distinct, and what gives the company a defensible clinical position, is its ability to detect heart attack risk and coronary heart disease earlier and with high sensitivity. The company’s two flagship tests, Epi+Gen CHD and PrecisionCHD, were developed using the company’s proprietary AI-driven Multi-Omics Engine. These tests analyze a combination of DNA methylation biomarkers (epigenetic markers) and genetic markers, called single nucleotide polymorphisms (“SNPs”), from a blood sample. Artificial intelligence is then used to interpret these genetic and epigenetic signals and generate personalized insights related to heart attack risk and coronary heart disease detection.” 

Epi+Gen CHD assesses a patient’s three-year risk for a coronary heart disease event, including heart attacks. PrecisionCHD aids in the diagnosis and management of coronary heart disease. Both tests are noninvasive and require no fasting or radiation. They can also be performed in a doctor’s office or from an at-home sample collection kit ordered through a telemedicine platform, a meaningful advantage in terms of patient accessibility and clinician adoption. According to Cardio Diagnostics, PrecisionCHD has a sensitivity of better than 75% for both men and women.

Perhaps the most clinically significant aspect of the PrecisionCHD test is initial data supporting 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”), which standard tools including angiograms typically can miss. 

Preliminary clinical data supporting this capability was presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in November 2025, where a University of Iowa collaboration study of 267 hospitalized acute coronary syndrome patients demonstrated that PrecisionCHD’s methylation indices could detect INOCA. For the millions of patients who present with symptoms but receive a clear angiogram, only to suffer subsequent cardiac events, this is the kind of breakthrough that the clinical community has been seeking.

The company’s recent commercial and regulatory milestones give additional shape to the investment thesis. In late 2024, Cardio Diagnostics received finalized CMS reimbursement rates of $854 for its clinical tests, along with dedicated CPT Proprietary Laboratory Analysis codes from the American Medical Association, both critical steps toward mainstream insurance coverage and broad clinical adoption. 

Cardio Diagnostics’ recent commercial and reimbursement milestones have helped strengthen its commercialization strategy. In December 2025, the company announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) finalized a gapfill reimbursement rate of $854 for both its Epi+Gen CHD and PrecisionCHD tests, effective for services provided on or after January 1, 2026. 

Earlier, the American Medical Association assigned dedicated CPT Proprietary Laboratory Analysis (“PLA”) codes to both tests: 0439U for Epi+Gen CHD and 0440U for PrecisionCHD. Those codes became effective in April 2024. Dedicated reimbursement codes and established CMS payment rates are important steps that can facilitate payer billing, reimbursement and broader clinical adoption.

In addition, the company expanded its provider network in October 2025, adding 15 new provider organizations across the United States. In January 2026, Cardio Diagnostics announced its first international expansion through a strategic agreement with Aimil Ltd. and Dr. Lal PathLabs to launch the PrecisionCHD test in India, a market where cardiovascular disease carries an enormous and growing burden. Dr. Lal PathLabs operates more than 290 clinical laboratories and a network of 300-plus MD pathologists, providing immediate infrastructure for meaningful scale.

Cardio Diagnostics has also established a multichannel commercialization strategy that extends beyond traditional clinical settings. The company is actively pursuing employer and benefits partnerships, and announced that it will exhibit at four national employee benefits conferences in June 2026, targeting employers, brokers, union trustees and plan administrators for whom cardiovascular disease represents one of the largest drivers of medical claims costs. Community-based programs further extend the company’s reach into patient populations that traditional clinical channels may not efficiently serve.

For investors evaluating the diagnostics landscape, Cardio Diagnostics occupies a position that is both scientifically grounded and commercially actionable: a proprietary, AI-driven platform with reimbursement milestones, growing provider adoption, growing evidence supporting the ability to detect what traditional tools miss, and a multi-channel strategy designed to reach patients through clinical, employer, and community pathways simultaneously. 

For more information, visit www.CDIO.ai.

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• American Fusion has filed a new patent application covering innovations expected to be incorporated into future commercial versions of its Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) platform.
• Management believes the technologies disclosed in the filing could ultimately support hundreds of additional patent applications as the platform evolves, with a growing intellectual property portfolio focused on fusion energy generation, plasma control, system architecture, and energy-delivery technologies.
• Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kepler Fusion Technologies, American Fusion(TM) is pursuing a modular approach to fusion energy deployment, targeting industrial and commercial customers through behind-the-meter energy deployments before broader grid-scale applications.
• The company is currently developing multiple Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) models, including 5-megawatt and 100-megawatt systems intended to support future commercialization efforts.

American Fusion(TM) (OTC: AMFN), a developer of next-generation fusion energy technologies, recently announced another step in its commercialization strategy with the filing of a new patent application covering innovations expected to be incorporated into future commercial versions of its Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) platform. According to the company, the application covers architectural and operational innovations currently being evaluated for future generations of the Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) following completion of Version 9 testing (https://ibn.fm/57OcR).

The filing represents the latest addition to a growing intellectual property portfolio that management views as an important component of long-term commercialization efforts.

“Intellectual property development remains a core pillar of our long-term strategy,” Executive Chairman Brent Nelson said in the company announcement. Management believes the technologies described within the latest application could ultimately support approximately 300 additional patent filings as future generations of the platform are developed. While those future filings remain prospective, the statement highlights the company’s emphasis on building a substantial intellectual property framework alongside ongoing engineering development.

Intellectual property often plays an important role in company valuations and competitive positioning in the fusion sector. Unlike traditional energy technologies, many fusion approaches rely on highly specialized reactor designs, plasma control systems, energy-delivery mechanisms, and supporting infrastructure. As a result, companies frequently seek broad patent protection around core technologies as they progress from prototype systems toward commercial deployment.

American Fusion(TM) states that its current intellectual property program spans technologies associated with fusion energy generation, plasma generation and control, system architecture, energy-delivery systems, and related platform innovations.

The company’s broader strategy reflects a growing trend within the fusion industry, where developers are increasingly focusing not only on technical milestones but also on protecting future commercial opportunities.

American Fusion(TM) emerged following the previously announced merger with Kepler Fusion Technologies, bringing the Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) platform under a publicly traded corporate structure. The company describes the Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) as a modular, infrastructure-grade fusion platform intended for industrial, commercial, and grid-constrained applications.

While fusion remains under development across the industry, American Fusion(TM) has articulated a commercialization strategy focused on scalable deployment rather than large, centralized facilities.

According to management, the company is currently developing nine Texatron(TM) Fusion Engine(TM) models and is constructing both a 5-megawatt demonstration system and a 100-megawatt commercial-scale design. The 100-megawatt system occupies a central role in the company’s commercialization plans.

Management has indicated that the modular architecture allows capacity to be expanded through standardized deployment. In practical terms, ten 100-megawatt units would provide approximately one gigawatt of generation capacity, creating a framework that can potentially be scaled over time as customer demand grows.

Rather than initially focusing on large utility-scale grid integration, American Fusion(TM) plans to pursue behind-the-meter deployments. This strategy involves placing generating assets directly at customer facilities, enabling industrial operators, manufacturers, data centers, and other large electricity users to access power generation on-site. Behind-the-meter deployment has become an increasingly discussed concept across the broader energy sector as companies seek greater control over energy costs, reliability, and infrastructure planning.

The company’s emphasis on modular deployment comes at a time when electricity demand forecasts continue to rise, driven by electrification trends, artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and data center expansion. These trends have renewed investor interest in a range of emerging energy technologies, including advanced nuclear systems, energy storage, and fusion.

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

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• Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is preparing to restart production at its Beacon Gold Mill located in the Abitibi Gold Belt, using a 100,000-metric tonne bulk sample from its nearby Swanson Gold Project as a feed source for its first gold pour
• The company expects to benefit from market prices in the $4,400 to $4,500 range to generate healthy revenue above its $2,750-an-ounce base case with an all-in sustaining cost of just under $1,600 an ounce
• LaFleur’s strategic acquisition of mining projects, development of its facilities, and plans for keeping its operation low-cost, underscores a recent agreement to increase the aggregate gross proceeds of a secured “bought deal” public offering

The gold market has obviously enjoyed a phenomenal year, trading broadly between $3,215 and $3,406 per troy ounce in May of last year, going on to hit its most recent apex near $5,600 in the early part of this year (https://ibn.fm/p5I1V). Market fluctuations have centered on the $4,400 to $4,500 range amid shifting central bank policies and international tensions, which have still allowed gold to hold at levels well above last year’s “record” highs (https://ibn.fm/liZOI).

The heady prices have enabled gold miners with break-even costs near $2,700 to post record profit margins, which has in turn fueled optimism in gold mining investment, including with leveraged exposure. Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is on the cusp of beginning production with its Swanson Gold Project, nearby Beacon Gold Mill, and the newly acquired McKenzie East Gold Project — all situated in the prolific Abitibi Gold Belt in Québec. 

LaFleur’s nearly 22,400-hectare gold projects are previously operated sites conveniently accessed via over-the-road and rail line transportation within the Val-d’Or mining camp where labor and supply resources provide key support for mining operations in the Abitibi region. 

The company recently reported significant assay results from its ongoing drilling program at Swanson, including findings in four drill holes of 2.95 g/t Au over 80.00 meters, 2.37 g/t Au over 88.05 meters, 1.29 g/t Au over 93.85 meters, and 0.86 g/t Au over 103.55 meters plus 1.14 g/t Au over 56.65 meters (https://ibn.fm/ZjGMh).

LaFleur is actively working to resume gold production at the Beacon Gold Mill during the coming quarter after finalizing upgrades to the facility that will allow it to launch material processing at 750 metric tons per day (“TPD”), drawing on existing stockpiles on site and approximately 100,000 metric tons from a bulk sample for the company’s first gold pour and incrementally increasing capacity to 1,250 TPD. 

The company’s Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) completed in the spring anticipates a strong economic return from the operation.

“We’re looking at an all-in sustaining cost of just under $1,600 an ounce,” CEO and Director Paul Ténière told investors during a March 24 webinar. “This is at a base case of $2,750. Our technical report will be looking at a sensitivity of up-to-$5,000 gold. … We can certainly be running (our Swanson Gold Project) for the next few years and be a very cost-effective and profitable operation.”

Because of “significant investor demand,” LaFleur announced May 27 that it has agreed with Red Cloud Securities Inc. to increase the aggregate gross proceeds of a preciously secured “bought deal” public offering in which Red Cloud, as underwriter, will purchase units of LaFleur for potential resale as a public offering, as well as flow-through units of the company to be offered as charitable flow-through units in accord with Canada’s tax deduction laws (https://ibn.fm/mxprF).

The agreement increases the equity offerings from C$8 million to C$10 million, with potential gross proceeds of C$11.5 million if over-allotment and underwriter options are fully exercised, according to the news release. The net proceeds from the offerings will be used by the company to restart gold production operations at Beacon, continue exploration and drilling programs at Swanson and provide working capital for strategic acquisitions and other corporate purposes.

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.

• The seriousness of coronary artery disease continues to intensify as populations age and cardiovascular risk factors become more common.
• HeartBeam announced the launch of a pilot study focused on evaluating its on-demand 12-lead ECG patch in detecting coronary artery disease and inadequate blood flow and oxygen supply to tissue, or ischemia.
• The study represents a significant step in the development of the HeartBeam patch, which has the potential to disrupt the $2 billion long-term continuous monitor and mobile cardiac telemetry (“MCT”) markets.

Coronary artery disease remains one of the most urgent and widespread health threats worldwide, contributing to millions of deaths each year and often progressing silently until a major cardiac event occurs. As healthcare providers search for faster and more accessible ways to identify high-risk patients earlier, HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) has launched a new pilot study designed to evaluate its technology — a proprietary on-demand 12-lead ECG patch — in detecting coronary artery disease and inadequate blood flow and oxygen supply to tissue, or ischemia. 

“Ischemia detection has not been possible on patch-based ambulatory monitors, and they do not provide clinical-grade insights over an extended period of time,” said HeartBeam CEO Robert Eno. “The HeartBeam patch is designed to change that. A device capable of generating an on-demand 12-lead ECG at the moment symptoms occur — wherever the patient may be — could fundamentally expand the role of ambulatory cardiac monitoring beyond rhythm assessment alone.”

The seriousness of coronary artery disease continues to intensify as populations age and cardiovascular risk factors become more common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease and was responsible for more than 900,000 deaths each year. The condition develops when plaque accumulates inside the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart and increasing the risk of chest pain, heart attacks and heart failure.

One of the most concerning aspects of coronary artery disease is that symptoms may not appear until the disease has significantly progressed. The American Heart Association notes that many patients experience warning signs intermittently or only during physical exertion, making diagnosis difficult if testing does not occur while symptoms are present. This challenge has fueled interest in portable cardiac technologies capable of capturing clinically relevant information outside hospitals and clinics.

The broader burden of cardiovascular disease further highlights the urgency surrounding coronary artery disease detection and treatment. The World Health Organization estimates that cardiovascular diseases account for approximately more than 19 million deaths globally each year, representing nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide. Delayed diagnosis remains a major factor contributing to poor outcomes, particularly among patients who do not seek immediate medical care when symptoms first appear.

Against this backdrop, the pilot study announced by HeartBeam “represents a significant step in the development of the HeartBeam patch, which has the potential to disrupt the long-term continuous monitor and mobile cardiac telemetry (“MCT”) markets,” the company stated, noting that patch-based ambulatory cardiac monitoring represents an approximate $2 billion market with established reimbursement pathways. 

“Entering a $2 billion market with established reimbursement is compelling on its own,” observed Eno. “Adding ischemia detection as a capability makes the opportunity significantly larger.”

According to the company, today’s ambulatory patch ECG monitors are limited to one to three leads and are primarily designed to assess heart rhythms, not ischemia. “As a result, patients experiencing intermittent chest pain or cardiac symptoms outside the clinic often cannot obtain a clinical-grade ECG at the moment symptoms occur,” the announcement stated.

The study, which will be conducted at two leading hospitals in Belgrade, Serbia, is designed to provide key data and information about the HeartBeam on-demand patch, which is currently investigational and not yet FDA-cleared. “The patch device follows HeartBeam’s credit card-sized device as the second form factor and leverages the same patented 3D ECG technology that captures the heart’s electrical signals from 3 noncoplanar dimensions,” the company explained. “The HeartBeam patch continuously records a single-lead ECG and enables patients to initiate a full synthesized 12-lead ECG recording on demand by placing two fingers on the device. This approach is intended to provide clinicians with high-quality cardiac insights when symptoms occur outside of traditional care settings.”

The pilot study will enroll approximately 50 patients who have a high risk of coronary artery disease and whose resting ECGs show no evidence of ischemia. During the study, each participant will undergo exercise stress testing, a standard diagnostic procedure used to identify ischemic changes. Immediately following the stress testing, patients will activate the HeartBeam patch to generate a synthesized 12-lead ECG, which will then be compared directly with a standard 12-lead ECG, which has been recorded at the same time. “The results will help inform the company’s broader regulatory strategy for the HeartBeam patch in the future,” HeartBeam explained. 

The significance of this research extends beyond a single device platform. Earlier and more accessible identification of coronary artery disease could potentially improve outcomes by allowing physicians to intervene before conditions escalate into heart attacks or other serious events. As healthcare systems increasingly emphasize preventive care and decentralized diagnostics, technologies capable of capturing high-quality cardiac data remotely may become increasingly important.

HeartBeam’s ongoing clinical research also highlights the growing convergence of medical devices, software analytics and patient-centered care models. By continuing to evaluate and expand the capabilities of its ECG platform, the company is seeking to position itself within a rapidly evolving segment of cardiac monitoring focused on portability, accessibility and earlier detection.

For more information, visit www.HeartBeam.com.

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• Powermax Minerals has completed a desktop study identifying multiple high-priority rare earth element (“REE”) exploration targets at its Hopkins REE Project in northeastern Ontario.
• The study integrated geological, geophysical, geochemical, and historical datasets to define structurally controlled areas that may host REE mineralization.
• Powermax plans a phased exploration program including mapping, sampling, airborne surveys, and potentially drilling, subject to exploration results and permits.
• The company continues to build a North American portfolio of rare earth assets across Canada and the United States as rise in demand for REEs used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and defense technologies, drives growing call for domestic critical mineral supply chains.

Powermax Minerals (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF), a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on rare earth projects, has identified several priority exploration targets at its Hopkins Rare Earth Element Project in Ontario following completion of a comprehensive desktop study designed to guide future field activities (https://nnw.fm/mIHT1) (https://ibn.fm/VTpDs).

The study provides a technical framework for the next phase of exploration at the Hopkins property, highlighting multiple areas where geological, geochemical, and geophysical indicators converge to suggest potential for rare earth element mineralization.

Prepared by geophysicist and geospatial data scientist Shahab Tavakoli, P.Geo., the study evaluated publicly available geological information, airborne magnetic and radiometric surveys from the Ontario Geological Survey, gravity data, and historical exploration records covering the Clay-Howells alkaline intrusive complex.

The Hopkins REE Project consists of 13 mineral claims covering approximately 6,145 hectares in Ontario’s Cochrane District, roughly 45 kilometres north-northeast of Kapuskasing. The property lies within the Kapuskasing Structural Zone, a geological corridor that hosts rare earth-bearing alkaline intrusive systems and has attracted interest for critical mineral exploration.

The analysis ranked Block A of the property as the highest-priority area for follow-up work. Within Block A, five target zones designated A1 through A5 were identified as areas where favorable structural features coincide with anomalous geochemical and geophysical signatures.

Target A1, located along the northern bank of the Kapuskasing River in the southern portion of Block A, received the highest ranking in the study. The target is interpreted as an area where favorable geological structures overlap with indicators associated with REE mineralization. Recommended follow-up activities include detailed geological mapping, rock sampling, and potential soil geochemistry to better define the extent of the target corridor.

Block B was ranked as the project’s second-priority exploration area. Two targets, B1 and B2, were identified along the margin of the intrusive complex where east-northeast trending structures are interpreted to support localized rare earth potential.

The study utilized a Weight-of-Evidence model to assess REE prospectivity by examining the relationship between historical total rare earth oxide values and geophysical signatures, including elevated thorium-to-potassium ratios, uranium signatures, gravity responses, and magnetic anomalies. The combined data suggests that rare earth mineralization may be controlled by structural pathways and late-stage alkaline and carbonatitic geological processes. However, the findings remain preliminary, with no current mineral resource estimate.

To advance the project, Powermax intends to undertake a phased exploration program, subject to funding, permitting, seasonal conditions, and final program design. Planned work includes airborne magnetic, very low frequency (“VLF”), and radiometric surveys, along with geological mapping, prospecting, targeted rock sampling, soil geochemistry, and ground verification of identified anomalies. Future trenching or drilling may be considered depending on exploration results.

Chief Executive Officer Paul Gorman said the study provides the company with a structured approach for evaluating the property and prioritizing the strongest targets for field verification.

The Hopkins project represents one component of Powermax’s broader strategy of developing a portfolio of rare earth assets in North America. In addition to Hopkins, the company holds options to acquire interests in the Cameron REE Project in British Columbia and the Atikokan REE Project in Ontario, and holds a 100% interest in the Ogden Bear Lodge Project in Wyoming.

Global demand for rare earth elements is expected to increase substantially over the coming decade as electrification and renewable energy deployment accelerate. At the same time, concerns about supply chain concentration remain a strategic issue because China currently dominates a significant portion of global rare earth mining and processing capacity. This supply imbalance has prompted governments in North America and other regions to call for the development of domestic critical mineral projects. In the United States, initiatives including the Defense Production Act have been used to encourage investment in rare earth supply chains through grants, financing support, and strategic procurement programs.

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

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Exploration Target Cautionary Statement

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

• Aggressive repurchase of its own stock by Earth Science Tech, a growing holding company focused on various aspects of the healthcare industry,  reflects management’s growing internal confidence in the company’s future trajectory.
• Over 3 million shares of common stock have been repurchased in current fiscal quarter, a significant acceleration in buybacks.
• Reduction in share dilution can consolidate existing equity and potentially boost earnings per share (“EPS”).

Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST) is capturing the attention of the micro-cap market following a significant acceleration of its share repurchase program. Recent market data indicates that the company is aggressively buying back its own stock, a strategic corporate move that typically signals strong internal confidence in a company’s financial health, cash flow, and future trajectory.

According to current disclosures, Earth Science Tech has been highly active in its buyback program during its current fiscal first quarter of 2027. Over the course of this recent quarter, the company has successfully repurchased a total of 3,150,392 shares of its common stock.

What makes this figure particularly notable is the sheer velocity of the repurchases compared to historical data. To put this recent quarter into perspective, the 3.15 million shares bought back in just the first three months of Fiscal Q1 2027 represent over 83% of the total volume of shares the company purchased over the entire 12-month period of the preceding fiscal year ending 2026.

From a third-party analytical standpoint, when a company buys back more than four-fifths of its previous year’s total in a single quarter, it sends a distinct and bullish message to the market. Share repurchases of this magnitude generally highlight two key factors for investors:

• Reduction of Outstanding Shares: By repurchasing over 3.15 million shares, ETST decreases the total number of outstanding shares in the open market, which can consolidate existing equity and potentially boost earnings per share (“EPS”).
• Management Conviction: Accelerating a buyback program at this pace usually indicates that management and the board of directors believe the stock is currently undervalued by the market, and that investing capital directly back into the company yields a strong return on investment.

Earth Science Tech’s willingness to deploy capital into its own stock at such an accelerated rate is an indicator that current and prospective investors should watch closely. As ETST moves further into fiscal 2027, the market will be eager to see if this aggressive pace of share accumulation continues.

Data regarding Earth Science Tech, Inc.’s (ETST) outstanding shares, security details, and recent buyback activities can be verified directly via OTC Markets.

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

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