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• Near term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is completing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for the purpose of restarting production at its Beacon Gold Mill, sourcing from its Swanson Gold Project, both positioned in the renowned Abitibi Greenstone Belt of Quebec
• The company anticipates beginning to retrieve mineralized material from Swanson and processing it at Beacon in early 2026, benefitting from vast historical data from over 36,000 metres of drilling, including high-grade intervals that could be ideal for open pit mining scenario
• LaFleur Minerals combines near-term production, fully permitted infrastructure, and prime location in the heart of Val-d’Or’s active gold camp, offering investors a de-risked, high-leverage opportunity to participate in Québec’s next wave of gold consolidation and production growth
• Gold has rocketed above the $4,000 per ounce mark this year, after trading at $1,600 when the mill shut down in 2022
• LaFleur recently closed a flow-through private placement offering for aggregate gross proceeds of more than $1.66 million to help fund the operations

Gold explorer and near-term producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) anticipates that the coming year will be a productive one as the company’s derisked, proven infrastructure, Beacon Gold Mill, and exploration asset, its flagship Swanson Gold Project, gets up and running in early 2026. 

Swanson and Beacon are both located in Val-d’Or, Québec, one of the most prolific and lowest-risk mining jurisdictions globally, sitting squarely in the renowned Abitibi Gold Belt of Quebec, a historic powerhouse in global gold production that has delivered up more than 190 million ounces of the precious metal during the past century (https://ibn.fm/maTWD). The greenstone belt accounts for more than 300 million ounces of gold when past production and current reserves are factored together, and LaFleur’s projects are in the heart of a jurisdiction surrounded by major operators (Agnico Eagle, Eldorado Gold, Probe Gold/Fresnillo), and well-connected via infrastructure (power, roads, skilled workforce).

Beacon Gold Mill’s pending restart coincides with a meteoric rise in gold prices during the past year, still trading near $4,100 an ounce in late November (https://ibn.fm/EjbF8) after previously hitting a record of nearly $4,400 an ounce the month before (https://ibn.fm/rus0I).

LaFleur Minerals is in the process of completing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) that intends to include data from its Swanson deposit as well as the company’s nearby Beacon Gold Mill, which is capable of processing over 750 metric tons per day and is in a state of readiness (pending some equipment upgrades) after last operating in 2022, when gold sold at $1,600 an ounce.  Recommissioning at Beacon is already underway, with existing stockpiles on-site available for initial feed and test runs, providing LaFleur a clear path to cash flow faster than typical exploration-stage peers, with a low ~$5 million capex for restart and no permitting risk. Results from an ongoing twinned hole program will be used to refine Swanson’s geological interpretation, enhance the mineral resource model, and feed into the PEA and a robust mining model.

“We’re looking at having (the PEA) results out in December,” LaFleur CEO Paul Ténière said during an interview last month with Crux Investor (https://ibn.fm/t8nwF). “The Beacon Gold Mill is about 45 to 50 kilometers south of Swanson, and from the very beginning, as part of this PEA, we’ve looked at integrating these two projects together — traditionally they were kind of looked at separately.”

While the Beacon Gold Mill has the important potential to accept custom production projects from other mine operations in the Abitibi region to boost company revenues, LaFleur’s focus now is on getting its own operation running sourcing material from its district-scale Swanson Gold Project. LaFleur owns both mill infrastructure and a reliable source of feed, combined with size, grade and jurisdiction, this is a rare combination for a junior.

“Because Swanson is so advanced and sitting on an existing mining lease, we can get that into production fairly quickly compared to maybe other deposits in the region,” Ténière said. “We’ve already got a team looking at restarting the mill. … There’s cleanup to do, there’s maintenance to do at the mill. … So that everything is tuned up properly, so that when Swanson comes into play in early 2026, everything is running smoothly.”

LaFleur recently completed a flow-through private placement funding offer for aggregate gross proceeds of more than $1.66 million that benefits work such as ore-sorting and metallurgical testwork of a large bulk sample of 100,000 metric tons left from previous exploration (https://ibn.fm/DhMcM).

“We have lots of side projects on the go as part of the PEA,” Ténière said. “We’re also going to be doing some metallurgical testing of the historical drill core and also some drilling that we’re doing now at Swanson. … On the geology side, we’re doing a resource update. As part of that, we’re actually doing some twin holes and other additional holes at the Swanson deposit. We’ve got at least a dozen holes that are being done there. We’re more than halfway through that now and we’re just waiting for assay results to come back from that. The purpose of that is to verify the historical drilling but also looking at infill as well. So, we’ll have all those results back in the next few weeks and that will all be part of the PEA.”

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.

• WorldCall’s fiber rollout ties into a broader tech transformation, with GLTK’s capital helping finance the network buildout that will serve as the foundation for future services such as AI, big data, and cloud
• Strategic partnership with World Mobile Chain positions GLTK to deploy enterprise-grade DePIN infrastructure across its telco asset base
• WMTx digital asset treasury initiative represents a novel approach to funding digital transformation while maintaining operational liquidity

The Infrastructure Gap in Emerging Digital Economies

Across South Asia, connectivity remains fragmented. While mobile penetration has surged, fixed broadband adoption lags, leaving millions without access to the high-speed infrastructure necessary for modern enterprise operations, e-commerce, and digital financial services. Yet this gap represents opportunity: companies that can combine traditional telecom infrastructure with emerging technologies stand to capture exponential value as digital adoption accelerates.

GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK) is positioning itself as one such operator. Through its majority ownership of WorldCall Telecom and its recent partnership with World Mobile Chain, the U.S.-based holding company is executing a dual-vertical strategy: modernizing physical telecom assets while simultaneously integrating blockchain-based infrastructure designed for decentralized applications.

The Foundation Layer

WorldCall Telecom represents GlobalTech’s physical infrastructure play. The company has had the privilege of being a “first mover” in introducing innovative telecom services in the country, including the supervised payphone model, prepaid calling cards, and HFC broadband networks offering triple-play services such as cable TV, high-speed internet/data, and telephony.

Pakistan’s digital economy is evolving rapidly, with fintech adoption, e-commerce growth, and enterprise cloud migration creating demand for services beyond basic connectivity. GlobalTech’s strategy acknowledges this reality: WorldCall’s fiber footprint is positioned not merely as a broadband delivery mechanism, but as a deployment platform for AI-driven services, digital identity solutions, and blockchain-enabled applications.

The Digital Layer

In October 2025, GlobalTech announced a strategic agreement with World Mobile Chain (“WMC”), an EVM-compatible Layer 3 blockchain built on Coinbase’s Base network and designed specifically for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (“DePIN”). With over 2.3 million daily active users and a governance layer of 1,000+ EarthNodes, WMC provides enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure that GlobalTech intends to integrate across its operations.

The partnership is structured around operational deployment, not speculation. GlobalTech plans to leverage WMC’s onboarding suite, which includes transaction security, digital identity verification, e-commerce integration, and supply chain solutions, to enhance service delivery across its network. For WorldCall’s subscriber base, this could translate into blockchain-secured payment systems, decentralized identity management, and smart-contract-based escrow for e-commerce transactions.

“By integrating World Mobile Chain’s blockchain infrastructure with our technology portfolio, we are creating a secure and scalable foundation for digital asset innovation that enhances operational efficiency and unlocks new revenue opportunities,” said Frank R. Parrish, III GlobalTech’s President.

A Strategic Optionality

As part of its blockchain integration, GlobalTech announced plans to establish a digital asset treasury focused on WMTx, the native utility token of World Mobile Chain’s ecosystem. GlobalTech’s WMTx treasury is intended to enable on-chain transactions and support operational activities across its network. The strategy provides optionality: WMTx can function as a medium for settlement, a reserve asset, or collateral for future financing, all while supporting blockchain infrastructure deployment.

Convergence of Physical and Digital Infrastructure

GlobalTech’s model represents a convergence thesis: a physical infrastructure enhanced by blockchain-enabled services creates a platform for digital transformation that neither asset class can achieve independently. WorldCall’s fiber network provides the connectivity required for blockchain node operation and reliable access. World Mobile Chain’s infrastructure provides digital rails for secure transactions, verifiable identity, and smart-contract-based services that can be monetized across WorldCall’s subscriber base.

With a population in access to rapidly advancing smart technology and increasing demand for digital financial services, Pakistan presents significant upside for operators capable of delivering both connectivity and digital infrastructure. GlobalTech’s dual-vertical approach positions it to capture value across both layers as adoption scales.

GlobalTech’s strategy extends beyond WorldCall and World Mobile Chain. The company has articulated ambitions to expand its AI and big data capabilities through its AI and Big Data Center of Excellence (“CoE”), pursue uplisting to a national exchange, and support additional technology platforms. 

As telecom infrastructure and blockchain technology continue to converge, GlobalTech’s positioning at the intersection of both markets offers exposure to structural trends driving digital adoption across emerging economies.

For more information, visit www.GlobalTechCorporation.com. 

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• SPARC AI Inc. offers autonomous navigation and target acquisition software for drones and other robotic systems
• The company’s technology differentiates from competitors by not relying on sensors, but having a software-first model, and offering continuous geospatial and behavioral intelligence
• At the heart of the company’s technology is Overwatch, an intelligence interface that combines targeting and navigation into a single capability

SPARC AI (OTCQB: SPAIF) (CSE: SPAI), a drone technology and software developer, has created a target acquisition system and autonomous navigation software for drones and other robotic systems, to help first responders, as well as assist in industries like defense and security.

The company’s advanced technology offers precision geolocation, uses terrain-based navigation powered by proprietary AI models, and has zero detectable emissions or signatures. This means the technology can operate securely and safely in contested areas, without being identified.

SPARC AI’s solutions are also built for Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (“DDIL”) areas, which are environments where network connections are either completely unavailable, or unreliable.

At the heart of the company’s technology is Overwatch, an intelligent interface that combines targeting and navigation into one capability. It ensures teams have geospatial intelligence with no footprints, even in difficult environments, offering real-time geolocation, distance calculation, AI-driven targeting, and more.

There are several additional differentiators that set SPARC AI apart from competing technologies, as well. The company doesn’t rely on any GPS, sensors, or external data feeds like many other companies do. Competitors like the Visual-Aided Inertial Navigation System (“VINS”) from Inertial Labs requires both inertial sensors like accelerometers and gyros, as well as visual data. This means more weight, hardware, and potentially a higher power draw.

Speaking of weight and hardware, SPARC AI sidesteps this issue by having a software-first model, as opposed to relying on hardware like many candidates do. Overwatch offers continuous behavioral and geospatial intelligence, unlike some traditional systems that only produce point-in-time data.

About SPARC AI Inc. (OTCQB: SPAIF)

SPARC AI Inc. is a tech company that develops GPS-free target acquisition and autonomous navigation software for drones and other devices. It has the vision of redefining situational awareness and the company’s technology offers several standout features including DDIL resilience and zero signature, all while being a software-only solution.

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

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• The enrollment milestone represents a crucial step forward for the FLASH2 study, which builds upon the previous statistically significant Phase 3 FLASH study.
• The promising early results are further corroborated by an ongoing investigator-initiated study being conducted at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Soligenix is positioning itself to potentially deliver the first FDA-approved photodynamic therapy specifically indicated for CTCL.

In a pivotal advancement for patients suffering from a rare form of skin cancer, Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) has achieved a critical clinical trial milestone that brings its investigational treatment significantly closer to potential FDA approval. The company announced that is has completed the planned enrollment of 50 patients necessary for the interim analysis in its 80-patient confirmatory Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating HyBryte(TM) (synthetic hypericin) for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (https://ibn.fm/ZeQoN).

The enrollment milestone represents a crucial step forward for the FLASH2 study, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial that builds upon the previous statistically significant Phase 3 FLASH study. What makes this announcement particularly noteworthy is not merely that the company has reached its enrollment target on schedule, but that the overall blinded study response rate to date stands at 48%, nearly double the anticipated 25% blinded response rate (based on a conservative response rate of 40% in the HyBryte arm and 10% in the placebo arm) that the study was designed to detect. This unexpected level of efficacy, combined with a benign safety profile consistent with prior studies, suggests that HyBryte may offer a meaningful treatment option for patients with limited alternatives.

“We are pleased to have reached this important milestone in patient enrollment consistent with our timelines for the FLASH2 study,” said Soligenix CEO and President Christopher J. Schaber, PhD. “With 50 patients enrolled, the planned interim analysis will occur in the second quarter of 2026. . . . We look forward to completing this study on schedule with topline results in the second half of 2026.”

The FLASH2 study was designed as a highly powered confirmatory trial with conservative assumptions, anticipating a 40% response rate in the HyBryte arm and a 10% response rate in the placebo arm through 18 weeks of continuous treatment. The current 48% overall blinded response rate exceeds these projections and exceeds the response rate observed in the original FLASH study, which used 18 weeks of interrupted treatment.

The promising early blinded results are further corroborated by an ongoing investigator-initiated study being conducted at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ellen Kim, director of the Penn Cutaneous Lymphoma Program and lead investigator of the FLASH2 study, noted that HyBryte has demonstrated a response rate of 75% after 18 weeks of treatment in the open-label investigator study. Kim also emphasized that the benign safety profile observed in the first FLASH study and the ongoing investigator-initiated study continues to be seen in FLASH2.

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the skin, starting in blood cells called T-lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that form part of the immune system. The disease typically presents with red, scaly patches on the skin that can progress to raised plaques and tumors. CTCL affects approximately 31,000 individuals in the United States with approximately 3,200 new cases annually, and approximately 38,000 individuals in Europe with approximately 3,800 new cases annually. There is currently no cure for CTCL and no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-approved first-line therapy specifically for the condition (https://ibn.fm/yAMgv). CTCL is a chronic disease, and patients repeat treatment periodically throughout their lives.

HyBryte represents a novel approach through photodynamic therapy that utilizes safe visible light rather than ultraviolet (“UV”) radiation. The treatment consists of a synthetically manufactured hypericin ointment combined with a precise dose of visible light. This fundamental difference potentially allows HyBryte to deliver therapeutic benefits without the cancer-causing risks associated with UV light exposure, addressing one of the most significant concerns with current phototherapy approaches that can increase the risk of skin cancers including melanoma.

The FLASH2 study design reflects lessons learned from the initial Phase 3 FLASH trial and incorporates input from both the FDA and the European Medicines Agency. The study is enrolling approximately 80 subjects with early-stage CTCL in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter format. The study’s Data Monitoring Committee is empowered to conduct one formal interim analysis when approximately 60% of the total patients have completed the primary endpoint evaluation. The treatment protocol extends the assessment period to 18 weeks of continuous treatment.

The significance of reaching the 50-patient enrollment milestone extends beyond the numerical achievement. This enrollment level triggers the planned interim analysis, which will be conducted by the independent Data Monitoring Committee (“DMC”) in the second quarter of 2026. The DMC’s review will help determine whether the trial should continue as planned or whether modifications might be warranted based on the emerging data. Notably, the FDA awarded an Orphan Products Development grant totaling $2.6 million over four years to the University of Pennsylvania to support an investigator-initiated study evaluating HyBryte for expanded treatment in patients with early-stage CTCL, including in the home-use setting.

As Soligenix moves forward with the FLASH2 trial toward the planned interim analysis in the second quarter of 2026 and topline results in the second half of 2026, the company is positioning itself to potentially deliver the first FDA-approved photodynamic therapy specifically indicated for CTCL. The company has stated that successful completion of the second Phase 3 study will support regulatory approval applications for potential commercialization worldwide. For the approximately 31,000 Americans living with CTCL, the progression of HyBryte through clinical development represents hope for a treatment that could potentially offer efficacy without the cumulative toxicities and cancer risks associated with some existing therapies.

For more information, visit www.Soligenix.com.

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• The Ambler Mining District is one of the last underexplored volcanogenic massive sulphide belts in North America, with only ~200,000 meters drilled along a 100 km trend
• Recent federal decisions, including a Trump-era presidential decree, have de-risked the Ambler Access Road that leads to the district, positioning the Arctic and Bornite projects for development
• Trilogy Metals is working to advance a district-scale opportunity comparable to historic mining camps like Noranda and Flin Flon

America’s Growing Need for Domestic Copper Supply

As global demand for mineral independence accelerates, the U.S. faces a widening supply gap just as electrification, national security, and energy transition priorities intensify. The world’s largest copper producers are increasingly concentrated outside North America, raising concerns about long-term supply reliability. With policymakers emphasizing reshoring of critical minerals, attention is turning to districts with the potential to anchor multi-decade domestic production. Alaska’s Ambler Mining District stands out as one of the most compelling opportunities.

Trilogy Metals: Advancing Rare District-Scale Opportunity

Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is exploring some of the most prospective ground in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District, a region host to world-class copper-rich volcanogenic massive sulfide (“VMS”) deposits. Through Ambler Metals, a joint venture with South32, the company is advancing two cornerstone assets: the Arctic copper-zinc-lead-silver-gold deposit and the large-scale Bornite copper-cobalt deposit.

What distinguishes Trilogy is not simply these two deposits, but the broader district-scale upside. In a recent interview at the Zurich Precious Metals Summit, Trilogy President and CEO Tony Giardini emphasized that the Ambler Mining District has geological characteristics similar to legendary North American mining camps such as Noranda and Flin Flon. Those districts became globally significant mining centers because once access infrastructure was built, exploration accelerated dramatically.

Giardini notes that the Ambler Belt trend runs roughly 100 kilometers yet has seen only about 200,000 meters of drilling, a fraction of what comparable belts have received. For context, Noranda and Flin Flon saw multiple millions of meters drilled over decades. The disparity highlights the scale of discovery potential remaining at Ambler.

A Major De-Risking Event: The Ambler Access Road Moves Forward

Infrastructure is key to unlocking development at the Ambler Mining District. Advancement of the Ambler Access Road, a controlled, industrial-use corridor connecting the district to the Dalton Highway, is critical to enabling mine development and large-scale exploration.

Recent federal actions represent major milestones in moving the road forward. A presidential decree from the Trump administration formally supported development of the road as a strategic national priority, and subsequent administrative reviews have reaffirmed its importance. The result is greater clarity around permitting and long-term viability of the corridor.

Adding to this momentum, the U.S. Department of War (“DOW”) recently committed a $35.6 million investment to advance exploration and development of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in the district, held by Ambler Metals. The DOW will hold approximately 10% of Trilogy Metals, lending further credence to the upside of the company.

With road access appearing increasingly achievable, Trilogy and its partners are positioned to transition the Arctic project toward a construction decision once final approvals are in place.

Arctic, Bornite, and the Path Toward a Multi-Decade Mining Camp

The Arctic deposit is one of the highest-grade undeveloped VMS copper projects globally, hosting a reserve profile that could support a long-life, low-cost mine. Bornite, meanwhile, is a large copper-cobalt system with substantial resource expansion potential. Together, these assets could anchor a mining camp with decades of production.

Giardini stresses that these deposits represent only the starting point. The district is still in its early exploration stages, with multiple identified prospects along a trend that has barely been drilled. If history is a guide, establishing initial production often unlocks a rapid cycle of new discoveries, as capital, infrastructure, and drilling density increase.

This dynamic is exactly how the great Canadian VMS camps evolved: single deposits grew into multi-generational mining districts supporting entire regional economies.

Strong Local Partnerships and Stakeholder Alignment

Trilogy’s partnership (through Ambler Metals) with NANA Regional Corporation, the Alaska Native corporation that owns substantial land in the district, is another key advantage. NANA is deeply experienced in mining operations, having partnered successfully with Teck Resources at the Red Dog Mine for over 30 years. Their involvement ensures that development aligns with community priorities, workforce opportunities, and long-term environmental stewardship.

This alignment reduces social risk and increases certainty for a district-scale buildout, especially in a remote region where local collaboration is essential.

Positioned at the Intersection of Geology, Infrastructure, and National Priorities

Trilogy Metals sits within a transformative moment, positioning itself to drive domestic production for domestic use and support the future of U.S. critical minerals security. The combination of high-grade deposits, vast exploration upside, and domestic strategic importance positions the Ambler Mining District as one of the strongest copper development opportunities in North America.

If the road proceeds as current signals suggest, the Ambler Mining District could evolve into a major U.S. copper hub, and Trilogy Metals would be at the center of a mining camp with potential to rival the historic Noranda and Flin Flon belts.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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• Hecla Mining posted record Q3 earnings and announced heightened exploration activity across Nevada properties, including the closed Midas and Hollister mines
• Exploration is advancing multiple targets with existing infrastructure, signaling renewed confidence in Nevada’s epithermal gold systems
• Fairchild Gold controls strategic ground at Carlin Queen, positioned directly along the same mineralized trends that produced over 2 million ounces at Midas

In exploration geology, context matters as much as the rock itself. When a 134-year-old mining company with four operating mines and $100 million in quarterly cash flow announces it will increase exploration spending in a specific district after years of underinvestment, the companies holding adjacent ground inherit a different valuation equation overnight.

That shift is now unfolding in northern Elko County, Nevada, where Hecla Mining’s renewed focus on the Midas and Hollister mine sites has implications that extend beyond the company’s own claim boundaries.

The Signal in the Quarterly Report

Hecla’s third quarter results showed adjusted net income of $77.68 million, driven by silver averaging $42.58 per ounce and gold at $3,509. But the more revealing detail came during the earnings call. Kurt Allen, Vice President of Exploration, stated that all Nevada properties have “significant exploration potential, minimal regulatory hurdles and existing infrastructure,” before adding, “You can expect heightened activity in Nevada next year.”

Russell Lawlar, Senior Vice President and CFO, acknowledged the company has “historically underinvested in exploration” and confirmed plans to increase spending companywide while remaining prudent with investor capital.

For companies like Fairchild Gold (TSX.V: FAIR) (OTCID: FCHDF) holding exploration ground in the same geological systems, this represents a meaningful shift in district dynamics.

Infrastructure and Proximity

Hecla’s Nevada portfolio includes the Midas Mine and Hollister Mine, both in northern Elko County. Historical production from Midas exceeded 2 million ounces of gold at stope grades frequently above 1 ounce per ton. Hollister produced approximately 570,000 ounces at grades of 1.29 ounces per ton gold and 7 ounces per ton silver.

Both mines retain processing infrastructure. Midas and Aurora have mills, while Hollister sits within hauling distance of Midas. In exploration economics, existing mills eliminate one of the largest capital hurdles between discovery and production.

Fairchild’s Carlin Queen project sits at the intersection of the Carlin and Midas-Hollister gold trends, approximately 4.6 miles from Hecla’s Hollister property. The 73 unpatented lode claims covering 1,508 acres occupy ground where fault structures extending northward from Hollister continue into Carlin Queen. Local tungsten anomalies reaching 1,500 ppm suggest the presence of a magmatic intrusion at depth, the type of heat engine that drives both Carlin-style disseminated deposits and low-sulfidation epithermal vein systems.

When Hecla’s exploration teams begin drilling untested targets within their claim blocks, any positive results extend the prospectivity of the broader trend. Carlin Queen inherits that structural and geochemical context without incurring Hecla’s exploration costs.

Strategic Positioning

Fairchild’s acquisition terms reflect tactical positioning: three annual cash payments of $150,000 each (or $375,000 if settled before April 30, 2026), plus a 2% net smelter return royalty buyable for $4 million. Total consideration for drill-ready ground along a producing trend that generated more than 98 million ounces from the Carlin Trend through 2022 is under $400,000 upfront.

The project benefits from prior USGS geological mapping, geochemical sampling, and multiple geophysical surveys including ground magnetics, gravity, CSAMT, and induced polarization. It sits 48 miles northwest of Elko and about 11 miles from Nevada Gold Mines’ Goldstrike complex.

The Trinity Strategy

Executive Chairman Nikolas Perrault framed Carlin Queen in district-building terms: “With this additional 100% acquisition, Fairchild has in less than 18 months established a significant Nevada-focused gold and copper portfolio.”

Nevada Titan remains the flagship, 22 square kilometers in southern Nevada with copper-gold mineralization including surface samples up to 34% copper. The 2025 sampling program returned values including 34.0% copper, 1.27 g/t gold, and 134 g/t silver from the Copperside Mine area. A newly identified breccia pipe shows porphyry affinities.

Golden Arrow, under memorandum of understanding with Emergent Metals, carries a historical NI 43-101 resource of approximately 346,900 ounces gold measured and indicated, plus 50,400 ounces inferred. The project benefits from an approved BLM Plan of Operations permitting up to 240,000 feet of drilling.

Carlin Queen adds a third geological system, epithermal gold-silver along proven trends with existing infrastructure nearby. The three properties span different mineralization styles across Nevada’s second-ranked mining jurisdiction globally.

Capital and Timing

When a major miner announces increased exploration spending in a district, junior explorers holding adjacent ground face a choice: advance projects quickly to establish value before drill results reset district expectations, or risk being sidelined as consolidation accelerates.

The Nevada Titan drone magnetic survey is currently delivering 2-centimeter DEM resolution. Induced polarization surveys are planned for Q4 2025-Q1 2026 targeting the Copper Hill anomaly. AI integration combining structural, geochemical, magnetic, and IP data begins in 2025-2026.

These timelines reflect a tactical approach to establishing drill targets while Hecla’s teams mobilize in the same district. 

The companies that benefit most from that dynamic are those already holding strategic ground, with capital in the treasury and technical teams capable of executing systematic exploration. Fairchild has assembled three projects spanning distinct mineralization styles, raised working capital, and positioned itself to advance drilling programs as a major miner validates the district geology next door.

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

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• According to the World Platinum Investment Council (“WPIC”), the global platinum market is projected to remain in deficit for multiple years.
• The WPIC points to several key drivers of tightness in the platinum market.
• Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Waterberg Project could enter an increasingly supply-constrained market at a critical time.

A growing body of research suggests the world is entering a period of prolonged platinum scarcity, and the timing could not be more significant for Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM). As deficits deepen, the company is advancing its large-scale Waterberg Project in South Africa, an asset that could help address what analysts describe as a structural platinum shortage with consequences across the automotive, industrial and clean energy sectors.

According to the World Platinum Investment Council (“WPIC”), the global platinum market is projected to remain in deficit for multiple years, with annual shortfalls averaging approximately 8% of total yearly demand (https://ibn.fm/v5VIv). Sprott Asset Management highlights that current above-ground platinum inventories, estimated at roughly 2.5 million ounces in 2025, may be effectively exhausted within three years if deficits persist (https://ibn.fm/lrm2G). The report notes that the supply pinch is rooted in long-term structural issues tied to declining South African production, insufficient new mine development and rising demand from various sectors, including hydrogen technologies as well as hybrid and internal combustion engine catalytic converters.

The WPIC points to several key drivers of tightness in the platinum market. Beyond its traditional use in catalytic converters, platinum is becoming increasingly important in proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cells, electrolyzers for green-hydrogen production and emerging zero-emission industrial processes (https://ibn.fm/PNFEt). As hydrogen infrastructure scales, platinum demand may accelerate, heightening the urgency of developing new supply sources. The Sprott report notes that platinum’s unique catalytic properties make it difficult to substitute in these hydrogen related applications, which could force a reprioritization of supply chains and resource strategies.  Platinum can be substituted in catalytic converter applications and increasing demand and prices for platinum may positively affect palladium demand and pricing as well.  

Why do analysts believe inventories could be depleted within three years? The explanation centers on basic math. If platinum deficits average 8% of annual demand and above-ground stocks total about 2.5 million ounces, then consecutive yearly drawdowns could reduce available inventories to critically low levels by the late 2020s. The Sprott analysis suggests that without substantial new mine output, the platinum market could face constrained availability, price volatility and potential supply rationing.

This is where Platinum Group Metals Ltd. and its Waterberg Project become notable. Located on the northern limb of South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, the Waterberg deposit is designed as a bulk, mechanized, decline accessible underground mine with an emphasis on platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (https://ibn.fm/o7xnJ). The project contains large-scale, shallow, thick mineralized zones suitable for modern, low-cost production methods. The 2024 Waterberg definitive feasibility study highlights the potential for a long-life mine and production profile that could serve both the automotive and emerging hydrogen sectors.

The project is advancing in partnership with major industry players, including Implats and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (“JOGMEC”), which retains an interest in the metal marketing rights. The Waterberg Project could enter an increasingly supply-constrained market at a critical time. With South Africa currently producing approximately 70% of annual platinum mine supply globally, disruptions or stagnation in production may reverberate through markets. Sprott’s analysis emphasizes that weak investment in new mines over the last decade is one reason platinum supply has not kept pace with evolving industrial requirements.

As platinum inventories diminish, strategic supply diversification becomes increasingly important. Waterberg’s design includes fully mechanized mining, which could provide advantages related to operational safety and labor efficiency. With rising platinum use in hydrogen value chains and continuing demand in internal combustion hybrid vehicles during the energy transition, a new, large-scale project positioned for multi-metal output could enhance security of supply for global manufacturing sectors.

Investors, policymakers and industrial buyers are watching platinum markets closely, and the Waterberg Project may become a relevant part of the Western supply narrative. If WPIC’s deficit projections hold and inventories trend toward exhaustion, mine development timelines are especially significant. 

For more information, visit www.PlatinumGroupMetals.net.

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• SPARC AI’s Overwatch platform delivers target acquisition and autonomous navigation without GPS, lidar, radar, or image recognition, relying entirely on advanced mathematical modeling
• Recent commercialization milestones include the Strike 1 demonstration drone, a global reseller agreement with Precision Technic Defence Group, and ATLAS, a zero-signature visibility-mapping engine
• As global militaries prioritize resilient, low-signature autonomy, SPARC AI’s software-first architecture positions the company at the center of a rapidly expanding defense technology market

Modern warfare has entered an era defined by electronic interference. GPS signals can be jammed, spoofed, or selectively disabled. Lidar and radar emissions reveal a platform’s position to adversaries. Cameras relying on machine-learning recognition falter in low visibility, smoke, or cluttered terrain. The vulnerability of these sensor-dependent systems has forced defense organizations worldwide to reconsider how autonomous platforms navigate, identify targets, and maintain situational awareness when denied access to the electromagnetic spectrum. SPARC AI (OTCQB: SPAIF) (CSE: SPAI) has built its business around solving exactly this problem.

A Pure-Software Approach to Precision Geolocation

At the core of SPARC AI’s platform is a suite of spatial, predictive, approximation, and radial convolution algorithms collectively known by the acronym “SPARC.” Rather than depending on GPS, active sensors, or AI image interpretation, the Overwatch system calculates target coordinates and flight paths using only camera input, device telemetry, and mathematical modeling. It operates as a self-contained navigation and geolocation engine, producing precision outputs without broadcasting signals or requiring expensive hardware payloads.

This architecture diverges sharply from traditional autonomy providers that rely on high-power processors, large sensor arrays, and extensive training datasets. SPARC AI’s solution consumes less power, produces no electromagnetic signature, and functions in conditions where visual classifiers and sensor-based algorithms fail. With patents registered across seven countries including the U.S., the platform reflects more than 15 years of foundational research.

Strike 1 Moves the Platform into Commercial Deployment

SPARC AI reached a major milestone on November 12, 2025, when it completed the successful maiden flight of Strike 1, its first custom-built demonstration drone. Equipped with a detachable GPS module, Strike 1 allows operators to switch between GPS-enabled and fully GPS-denied modes, offering immediate proof-of-performance for potential customers.

The company will use the platform to support live demonstrations, partner test programs, and evaluation trials with defense customers. Organizations already operating drone fleets can integrate Overwatch directly into existing hardware via SPARC AI’s newly released Universal API. Compatibility with QGroundControl, a widely used open-source ground station, further lowers integration friction and expands the addressable market.

Global Defense Distribution Through Precision Technic Defence Group

To scale internationally, SPARC AI signed a non-exclusive Preferred Reseller Agreement on November 4, 2025, with Precision Technic Defence Group, a leading defense integrator with more than four decades of experience and operations across Europe, Australia, and the United States. PTD supports military and national-security customers across seven global offices and represents a critical gateway to procurement channels where demand for resilient autonomy is accelerating.

The agreement enhances SPARC AI’s reach by placing its GPS-denied navigation and target-acquisition solutions directly into the hands of defense organizations seeking systems that function in contested electronic environments.

ATLAS Brings Zero-Signature Intelligence to Mission Planning

SPARC AI’s most recent innovation, announced October 31, 2025, extends its software capabilities beyond onboard autonomy. ATLAS integrates Overwatch algorithms into a two- and three-dimensional mission-planning ecosystem capable of running visibility, line-of-sight, and terrain simulations entirely in software.

Traditional visibility mapping requires active sensing hardware (often lidar) that reveals the aircraft’s location and consumes significant power. ATLAS eliminates this exposure by computing visibility scenarios using terrain-aware modeling. Operators can assess dead zones, identify hidden positions, and evaluate reconnaissance routes without flying over hostile terrain or emitting detectable signals.

The result is an intelligence tool that supports pre-mission planning for defense forces, improves search-and-rescue efficiency, and lowers operational cost by removing hardware requirements.

Positioning Within a High-Growth Defense Technology Landscape

SPARC AI’s strategy aligns closely with trends reshaping the defense technology market. Comparable companies have demonstrated how significant the demand for resilient autonomy has become:

• Anduril Industries, valued above $12 billion, has gained traction through AI-enabled surveillance and modular autonomous systems designed specifically for contested operational environments.
• Shield AI, valued over $2.5 billion, built its platform around GPS-denied drone navigation and is an established supplier to U.S. and allied militaries.
• Skydio, now a $1+ billion company, achieved rapid adoption of its computer-vision navigation systems across defense and enterprise customers.

These companies highlight a global shift toward autonomy that functions without reliable GPS, emits minimal signatures, and adapts to contested battlefields. SPARC AI fits squarely within this category, but with a notable differentiator. Whereas competitors rely on sophisticated sensors, computer vision, or AI-recognition models, SPARC AI’s approach is grounded in pure mathematics. This not only reduces power and payload requirements but enhances survivability where spectrum denial is a primary threat.

A Software-Defined Future for GPS-Denied Intelligence

With the Strike 1 demonstration platform advancing commercial engagement, reseller distribution expanding globally, and ATLAS unlocking a new class of pre-mission intelligence capabilities, SPARC AI is positioned to scale precisely as defense organizations rethink their approach to autonomy.

The company’s mission to connect one million devices to Overwatch illustrates both the ambition and scalability of a software-first model. In an era where every signal, watt, and gram matters, SPARC AI offers a zero-signature alternative designed for a world where GPS cannot be assumed.

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

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• The origins of golf trace back to 15th-century Scotland, where the game first took recognizable shape on the eastern coast near Edinburgh.
• Golf offers a unique combination of physical challenge, mental strategy and social connection that few other activities can match.
• Newton Golf’s flagship Newton Motion and Fast Motion shafts have gained significant traction across professional tours.

From the windswept Scottish coastlines where players once struck pebbles over sand dunes with bent sticks to today’s precision-engineered equipment, golf has evolved into a global phenomenon that captivates millions. Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG), a technology-forward golf equipment manufacturer,  is committed to enhancing player performance through innovative design. Since its founding in 2018, the company has developed a growing portfolio of premium golf products, including putters, golf shafts, grips and related accessories. 

The origins of golf trace back to 15th-century Scotland, where the game first took recognizable shape on the eastern coast near Edinburgh (https://ibn.fm/AWD8U). In those early days, players would attempt to hit stones over sand dunes and around tracks using a bent stick or club, developing what would become one of the world’s most enduring sports. The game quickly gained such popularity that in 1457, the Scottish parliament of King James II actually banned golf because the nation’s enthusiastic pursuit of the sport led many to neglect their military training as Scotland prepared to defend itself against invasion. Despite this prohibition, the Scottish people largely ignored the ban, demonstrating an early passion for the game that would prove unstoppable.

The turning point for golf came in 1502 when King James IV of Scotland became the world’s first golfing monarch, giving the sport royal approval and legitimacy. This royal endorsement transformed golf from a banned pastime into a celebrated pursuit, and the game’s popularity quickly spread throughout 16th-century Europe. King Charles I brought golf to England, while Mary Queen of Scots introduced the game to France when she studied there. 

Golf’s international expansion accelerated in the late-19th century when the sport crossed into England and found its way to the United States, where it would eventually take root and become a major part of American culture. The United States Golf Association was established in 1894 to regulate the game, and by 1900, more than 1,000 golf clubs had been formed throughout the United States. Scottish soldiers, expatriates and immigrants played a pivotal role in spreading the game globally, taking their beloved sport to British colonies and beyond during the 18th and early-19th centuries. The first golf courses outside of Scotland began appearing in places as diverse as Sierra Leone, India, Mauritius and France, each one a testament to the game’s growing appeal.

Golf offers a unique combination of physical challenge, mental strategy and social connection that few other activities can match. Unlike many sports where age becomes an insurmountable barrier, golf allows players to compete and improve well into their later years, with many golfers reporting that they played their best rounds in their 50s, 60s and beyond. The game also provides a perfect environment for networking and relationship building, with countless business deals and partnerships forged during the several hours spent together on a course without the distractions of modern life. Whether walking the fairways, waiting for a turn to putt, or relaxing at the clubhouse afterward, conversations flow naturally and create genuine connections.

Today’s golf equipment represents a remarkable evolution from those early bent sticks and pebbles. Modern golf has become increasingly driven by technology and precision engineering, with manufacturers seeking to harness scientific principles to improve performance. This is precisely where Newton Golf Company distinguishes itself in the competitive golf-equipment market. Named in honor of Sir Isaac Newton, whose groundbreaking discoveries in physics forever changed understanding of motion and force, the company applies Newtonian principles to every aspect of its design process, creating precision-engineered golf equipment that delivers stability, control and consistency.

Newton Golf’s flagship Newton Motion and Fast Motion shafts have gained significant traction across professional tours, with more than 60 professionals across the PGA TOUR Champions, LPGA and Korn Ferry Tours now using Newton shafts, including multiple major champions and Ryder Cup alumni. The company’s proprietary DOT System eliminates traditional shaft flex definitions, making high-performance shaft technology accessible to golfers of all skill levels through a physics-based fitting experience. This approach resonates with the same spirit of innovation that transformed golf from a simple game played with pebbles and sticks into the sophisticated sport we know today.

As golf continues its centuries-long journey from the Scottish coastline to courses around the world, companies such as Newton Golf Company represent the next chapter in the sport’s evolution. By applying the fundamental laws of physics to golf equipment design, honoring the game’s rich traditions while embracing modern innovation, and delivering measurable performance improvements that resonate with both tour professionals and amateur players, Newton Golf embodies the same pioneering spirit that Scottish golfers demonstrated when they first formalized the rules and spread their beloved game across the globe. The sport that King James II tried to ban in 1457 has become a multibillion-dollar global industry, and with growing participation, technological advancement and companies committed to performance-driven innovation, golf’s future appears as promising as its storied past.

For more information, visit www.NewtonGolfCo.com.

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• Canadian miner Silvercorp Metals delivered its second-highest year-over-year revenue of its 18-year history, driven by strong production from the Ying Mining District
• Silvercorp expects a sharp increase in the amount of ore mined at Ying during the current quarter, from 265,000 metric tons to approximately 346,000 metric tons
• Q2 2026 gold sales rose 64% YOY, but silver continues to be its primary revenue driver at 67% of the quarterly revenue
• Construction at the El Domo project in Ecuador progressed significantly, with  material cut for site preparation, roads and channel construction increasing by 249%

Precious metals miner Silvercorp Metals (NYSE American/TSX: SVM) is reporting a significant boost to its revenue thanks to increases in the market prices of gold and silver and a corresponding increase in Silvercorp’s production of the precious metals in China during the company’s most recent financial quarter ended Sept. 30.

Overall, the company sold approximately 1.66 million ounces of silver, 2,033 ounces of gold, 14.75 million pounds of lead, and 5.67 million pounds of zinc during the quarter, which amounted to a 23% YOY revenue increase to $83.3 million — the second highest recorded during the company’s history (https://ibn.fm/lhdFA).

“The amount of gold sold in the quarter was up 64% compared to last year,” Silvercorp President Lon Shaver said during a Nov. 7 conference call to discuss the results (https://ibn.fm/WAZmh). “Silver remains our most significant revenue contributor at approximately 67% of net Q2 revenue, followed by lead at 16% and gold at 7%.”

Although production was affected by temporary closures in portions of the Ying complex in China, comprising seven mines and two milling facilities, those areas have reopened and the company expects a stronger final months of the year.

“We expect to mine approximately 346,000 tonnes of ore in this current quarter Q3 compared to the 265,000 tonnes mined in Q2,” Shaver said.  “We invested $6 million in the quarter for ramp and tunnel development to enhance underground access and increased material handling capabilities. This work goes hand-in-hand with our efforts to expand mining capacity across the 4 licenses at Ying,” he added. “We’re now in the process of applying to increase the TLP LM permit to 600,000 tonnes per year with approval expected later this quarter. Once all approvals are in place, Ying’s total permitted annual mining capacity will rise to 1.32 million tonnes from approximately 1 million tonnes currently.”

The company also made significant advances in mine construction at one of its Ecuador properties, increasing the amount of material cut for site preparation, roads and channel construction by 249% to advance the El Domo mine to production.

In addition to progressing the El Domo project in Ecuador, Silvercorp is also developing the company’s underground Condor Gold project. The company looks to release a preliminary economic assessment for a high-grade underground gold operation later this quarter. Additionally, they have been seeking an environmental license and water permits, with plans to build two exploration tunnels into the deposits, where Silvercorp expects to conduct underground detailed drilling.

Silvercorp’s broader growth strategy also includes incubating other companies’ mining projects. Shaver highlighted the company’s investment in New Pacific Metals, stating, “We have a meaningful investment in New Pacific, which is another public company advancing two very attractive-looking silver projects in Bolivia,” during an October interview with Natural Resource Stocks (https://ibn.fm/HzODP). “We’re pretty open-minded to look at what we think could be value-creating, mine-building opportunities for us.”

With rising metal prices, expanding production capacity at Ying, and advancing development activities in Ecuador, Silvercorp enters the next quarter with strong operational momentum and a clear pipeline of growth initiatives.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://silvercorpmetals.com/welcome.

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