Disseminated on behalf of Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising.

• Ucore’s strategy is focused on a persistent bottleneck in rare earth supply chains: separation and refining. 
• Operationally, Ucore enters the year with its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex positioned as the company’s flagship U.S. commercialization step. 
• Ucore’s Canadian footprint is also a significant indication of where the company stands as the year starts.

As a new year begins, rare earth elements (“REEs”) remain at the center of industrial policy, defense planning and the energy transition. One company operating in the REE space, Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF), is starting the year with multiple concrete milestones that move it from technology development toward commercial-scale processing. 

Ucore’s near-term story is increasingly defined by execution. The company is currently advancing its RapidSX(TM) rare earth separation platform from sustained demonstration work in Kingston, Ontario, into a U.S.-based Strategic Metals Complex in Alexandria, Louisiana, while simultaneously strengthening feedstock and downstream partnerships to support a Western-aligned mine-to-magnet supply chain.

Ucore’s strategy is focused on a persistent bottleneck in rare earth supply chains: separation and refining. While rare earth ores exist in multiple jurisdictions, converting mixed concentrates into separated, high-purity rare earth oxides suitable for magnet manufacturing has historically been concentrated in a small number of processing hubs, leaving North American supply chains exposed to external disruption. Ucore’s approach is to build U.S.-based processing infrastructure supplied by feedstock from allied jurisdictions, using RapidSX as its core enabling technology. RapidSX is a next-generation improvement on solvent extraction that is intended to reduce physical footprint and accelerate separations through a modular, column-based process architecture, supporting phased commercial deployment rather than a single massive build.

Operationally, Ucore enters the year with its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex positioned as the company’s flagship U.S. commercialization step. In a December 2025 update, Ucore said it is preparing to commission its first commercial RapidSX separation unit in mid-2026 as part of its transition from the Kingston, Ontario, Commercialization and Demonstration Facility to the Alexandria, Louisiana, site. The company has also framed the Louisiana build as a heavy rare earth-focused effort, which matters because heavy rare earths such as terbium and dysprosium are critical for high-performance permanent magnets that must operate reliably under demanding conditions, including many defense and advanced energy applications.

A major factor underpinning this push is Ucore’s U.S. government-linked support. In September 2025, Ucore provided progress updates tied to its $22.4 million modified funding agreement with the U.S. Army Contracting Command–Orlando to launch RapidSX separation operations in Alexandria, including completion of initial field work, the application of Defense Priorities and Allocations System (“DPAS”) status to project work and advancement of full commercial scale-up engineering and testing. That DPAS designation is notable in practical terms because it can help prioritize procurement and scheduling for projects aligned with U.S. national defense and supply-chain objectives 

Ucore also begins the year with an increasingly defined feedstock picture for Louisiana. In August 2025, the company executed a supply agreement with Critical Metals Corp. tied to the Tanbreez project in Greenland, positioning that relationship as a potential source of heavy rare earth concentrate for Ucore’s U.S. processing plans. Reuters reported the agreement as a 10-year arrangement to supply up to 10,000 metric tons annually of heavy rare earth concentrate and described the Ucore facility as U.S. government-funded, targeting initial production of high-purity rare earth oxides at 2,000 tonnes per annum in 2026, scaling to 7,500 tonnes per annum by 2028. Those scale figures matter because they clarify how Ucore’s approach is intended to ramp over time rather than rely on an all-at-once capacity jump.

On the downstream side, Ucore has also been working to align its oxide output plans with magnet manufacturing capacity in western markets. In November 2025, Ucore announced a strategic alliance with Vacuumschmelze and eVAC Magnetics LLC aimed at evaluating a collaborative supply agreement for high-purity rare earth oxides, explicitly including materials used in neodymium-iron-boron and samarium-cobalt magnet lines. In that same announcement, Ucore noted that eVAC Magnetics had completed construction of a rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Sumter County, South Carolina, supported by a $111.9 million Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit. For investors watching commercialization risk, these kinds of downstream alignment steps can be as important as upstream feedstock, because separated oxides ultimately need contracted pathways into magnet and advanced materials markets.

Ucore’s Canadian footprint is also a significant indication of where the company stands as the year starts, particularly as it relates to mid and heavy rare earths beyond the Louisiana build. In October 2025, Ucore announced conditional approval from the Government of Canada for up to C$36.3 million to demonstrate and scale a first-of-its-kind commercial processing facility in Kingston, Ontario. The facility will be dedicated to refining samarium and gadolinium, with up to C$26.3 million identified from Natural Resources Canada’s Global Partnerships Initiative and up to C$10 million from FedDev Ontario. While the package is conditional on due diligence and final agreements, the stated objective is explicit: to support a North American supply chain for samarium-cobalt magnets and related applications by building dedicated oxide refining capacity. 

Taken together, Ucore begins the year with a clearer commercialization pathway than many early-stage critical minerals stories: a defined U.S. commissioning target for mid-2026, a U.S. Army-linked funding framework supporting technology transition and procurement prioritization, a publicly reported feedstock agreement that contemplates multiyear concentrate deliveries, and a downstream alliance structure intended to connect oxide production to magnet manufacturing demand. Ucore’s next chapters will be driven by execution milestones that the company has already put on the calendar, particularly the buildout and staged commissioning of the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex and further progress toward finalizing and activating its Canadian samarium-gadolinium refining initiative.

For more information, visit www.Ucore.com.

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• Safe & Green Holdings has rebranded as Olenox Industries Inc. to align its public identity with its major shift to energy-focused operations, following a year of restructuring and the merger between Safe & Green Holdings and Olenox.
• Management is consolidating subsidiaries under a unified operating structure to simplify execution and disclosure, with existing energy assets under Olenox Corp. forming the core of the company’s operating narrative.
• Rising U.S. and global energy demand creates a macro backdrop the company aims to address through domestic production, services, and monitoring capabilities.

Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX) (formerly Safe & Green Holdings Corp.) has formally adopted the Olenox name, marking the latest step in a broader effort to reposition the company as an energy-centered business operation. Announced from Conroe, Texas, the rebrand reflects management’s view that the company’s legacy identity no longer matched its evolving asset base and strategic priorities (https://ibn.fm/SU767).  

The change follows a year of internal restructuring and the completion of a merger between Safe & Green Holdings and New Asia Holdings Inc., Olenox Corp’s parent, a transaction that brought energy production, services, and technology assets into the publicly listed entity. Chief Executive Officer Michael McLaren has emphasized that the name change is not a shift in strategy but rather an articulation of what the company has already become. Under the Olenox Industries banner, the business now spans energy development, oilfield services, and industrial technology.

A central feature of the rebrand is the ongoing consolidation of subsidiaries into a single operating structure. Historically, the company managed its businesses as relatively independent units, each with its own branding and reporting profile. The new structure is intended to improve coordination across divisions and provide investors with a clearer view of how assets interact operationally and financially.

Within this framework, management is elevating two original operating brands as commercial pillars. Giant Containers, founded in 2017, focuses on containerized solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Its systems are used in applications ranging from temporary facilities to permanent infrastructure deployments. Machfu Monitoring, part of Machfu, Inc., represents the company’s industrial technology arm. The business provides Industrial Internet of Things solutions that connect field assets to enterprise systems through secure networks. 

Energy operations sit at the center of the Olenox identity. Olenox Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary, operates as a vertically integrated energy business with three divisions. The exploration and production unit targets underdeveloped or distressed oil and gas properties in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, with an emphasis on improving output from existing wells.

Supporting that activity is an oilfield services division focused on well abandonment and environmental reclamation. These services are designed to generate steady cash flow while also supporting the company’s production assets. A third division, Olenox Technologies, develops proprietary equipment such as plasma pulse and ultrasonic cleaning systems aimed at reconditioning underperforming wells.

The rebrand comes amid a period of renewed growth in energy demand. U.S. electricity consumption is projected to reach record levels in 2025 and 2026, rising to 4,199 billion kilowatt-hours and 4,267 billion kWh respectively, according to the Energy Information Administration, as reported by Reuters (https://ibn.fm/JHTTS). A major driver is the expansion of data centers supporting artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, which require continuous, reliable power.

Globally, the International Energy Agency reported that energy demand grew by 2.2% in 2024, nearly double the average pace of the past decade, with electricity demand up 4.3% year over year (https://ibn.fm/iZqf4). Data centers, industrial electrification, and higher temperatures were cited as key contributors, reinforcing the continued role of oil and gas alongside renewables in maintaining grid stability.

Management believes that Olenox’s integrated structure positions it to operate within this environment. Rather than relying solely on commodity price exposure, the company combines domestic production, oilfield services, and monitoring technology within a single platform. “Under the Olenox Industries name, we are aligning our corporate identity with a fully integrated platform spanning energy, technology and infrastructure,” McLaren said. “We are building a scalable, resilient business positioned to deliver long-term value across multiple high-growth markets.”

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

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• Safe Pro Group’s wholly owned ballistics protection unit (Safe-Pro USA LLC) showcased the company’s new tech at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
• Specifically, it showed off new ultra-thin and ultra-lightweight hard armor plates, as well as the new RAPID series shield, designed as a quick-response, lightweight, and mobile solution for law enforcement.
• Attending the show is one of the many initiatives the company is taking to expand marketing, sales, and highlight product development activities in response to increasing demand for American-made ballistic protection solutions.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a developer of AI defense and security solutions, recently showcased products from the company’s wholly owned ballistics protection unit, Safe-Pro USA LLC, at SHOT Show 2026 (https://ibn.fm/KqDI0).

The SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show) is an annual event held in Las Vegas that attracts more then 55,000 industry professionals from across the globe. It shows off new products, hosts educational sessions, and lets peers form connections and relationships.

At the show, Safe Pro showcased the company’s latest American-made, high-performance, lightweight, and ultra-thin hard armor plates. These are currently undergoing certification testing by the U.S. Department of Justice for compliance with the latest ballistic standard, NIJ 0101.07.

The company also debuted the new RAPID series shield. This is a quick-response and lighter-weight law enforcement solution. It is smaller and more mobile than traditional options, which makes it ideal for using in smaller spaces or during high-risk traffic stops.

Speaking about the showcase, Safe Pro CEO, Dan Erdberg, said that “We are excited to unveil our next-gen ballistic protective solutions at the SHOT Show, one of the industry’s most widely attended events where we have a great opportunity to engage with existing and prospective government customers who can access our GSA contract vehicle.”

Safe-Pro USA has more than 30 years of combined experience in the U.S. defense industry and specializes in manufacturing ultra-premium bullet and blast-resistant protection equipment.

Having an exhibit at the show and showcasing these products is just one of the many initiatives the company is taking to expand sales, product development, and marketing activities due to increasing demand for ballistic protection solutions, especially those made in the USA.

About Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI)

Safe Pro Group is a mission-driven tech company that develops and delivers AI-powered security and defense solutions. It offers computer vision technology that analyzes drone footage to identify small explosive objects, to help enable safer and more efficient field operations. The company also develops ballistic protection like body armor, plates, and shields.

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

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• Forward Industries recently provided an update on the company’s SOL Treasury, including that the total holdings have reached over 6.97 million SOL.
• The update covered what the company has done since initiating the SOL strategy, generating staking rewards, forming partnerships, and more.
• It also covered recent operational highlights, such as the company announcing that SEC-registered shares are live on the Solana blockchain, and the fact that the company is testing a PropAMM on Solana.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a rapidly growing Solana treasury company, recently shared an update about the company’s total Solana (SOL) holdings (https://ibn.fm/TYP8i). In the update, the company announced that it now holds over 6.97 million SOL. The company also announced that FWDI’s validator infrastructure has generated 6.73% gross APY before fees, outperforming many of the top peer validators.

The update states that nearly all of the company’s SOL holdings are staked, and it continues to maintain sufficient operating capital, and has zero corporate debt. It also highlighted a few of the company’s recent operational moves, such as the fact that FWDI began testing a PropAMM on Solana.

Another highlight is that the company’s SEC-registered shares are live on the Solana blockchain, which is the first time a public company’s equity is able to be used directly within decentralized finance (“DeFi”).

Speaking about the company, Forward Industries Chief Investment Officer, Ryan Navi, said that “We continue to execute on our strategy to actively scale our Solana treasury through disciplined deployment and on-chain yield generation.”

He also added that “Since initiating our Solana treasury strategy in September 2025, we have generated over 133,450 SOL in staking rewards and compounded our SOL-per-share. As we expand through partnerships like Superstate, we’re able to participate in emerging use cases where real-world assets can function natively within DeFi, while continuing to leverage Solana’s unmatched performance, liquidity, and economic activity to build a durable, income-generating treasury that creates long-term value for shareholders.”

About Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI)

Forward Industries is a company that’s building and managing a large-scale Solana treasury. Backed by many of the most influential investors in the space, the company’s strategy involves creating value by accumulating SOL and actively participating in the Solana ecosystem via on-chain opportunities like staking and lending.

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

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• America’s housing affordability crisis presents powerful opportunity for innovative companies offerings solutions.
• Xeriant is focused on developing building products and technologies that can make construction more cost effective and sustainable.
• The company’s NEXBOARD is positioned as a high-performance alternative to conventional drywall and other common building panels.

Across the United States, rising home costs and persistent shortages in housing supply have made affordability a crisis for millions of families, prompting both public officials and private innovators to seek solutions that reshape how homes are built and maintained. At the center of this emerging conversation is innovative building technology that not only improves performance and sustainability but also helps reduce the long-term costs of ownership. Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) is one company gaining attention for its materials technology that aims to make housing more affordable and resilient amid this backdrop of economic pressure and policy focus.

“President Trump’s vow to dismantle America’s housing affordability crisis, driven by high construction costs, soaring property taxes, ballooning insurance premiums, mounting maintenance and utility burdens, and persistently high interest rates, has ignited a national conversation on solutions,” a recent report noted. “With home prices up 50% since 2019 and mortgage rates lingering near 7%, voters are demanding action on what Trump calls the biggest affordability problem facing families, making it a core issue that resonates deeply with voters across the political spectrum. The escalating costs of home insurance and utilities, up approximately 40% and 30% respectively over the past five years, are among the issues being examined.”

The article noted that innovative companies are “stepping forward with solutions that could meaningfully reduce costs and improve access to quality housing, including advanced materials and technologies that can reshape the economics of construction and energy efficiency, while several other stocks in the building materials, construction tech, and infrastructure spaces demonstrate how markets are part of the solution.”

Xeriant is one of those companies that is focused on developing new approaches to building products and technologies that can make construction more cost effective and sustainable. Among these, Xeriant’s NEXBOARD(TM) technology is a powerful example of how advanced materials can contribute to affordability by reducing both upfront construction costs and longer-term maintenance burdens.

NEXBOARD is a patent-pending composite panel engineered from recycled plastic and fiber waste. The proprietary product combines advanced chemistry and aerospace-derived engineering principles to produce a wallboard that not only meets traditional structural needs but also delivers enhanced fire resistance, moisture protection, pest resistance and thermal efficiency. By offering these advantages, NEXBOARD is positioned as a high-performance alternative to conventional drywall and other common building panels that are often susceptible to degradation over time.

The cost of building materials has been one of the primary contributors to rising housing expenses, with lumber and traditional drywall among the essential building components that have experienced price volatility and supply constraints in recent years. In this environment, technologies that can reduce lifecycle costs by making walls more durable, lowering energy requirements through better insulation or reducing the frequency of repairs can have a meaningful impact on affordability for both builders and homeowners. Xeriant’s materials focus directly on these outcomes by seeking to improve the value proposition of core construction components.

Xeriant’s own corporate mission underscores this emphasis on innovation in advanced materials. The company describes itself as focused on identifying, developing and commercializing breakthrough technologies that can be deployed across a wide range of industrial markets, with sustainability and performance at the center of its approach. While Xeriant’s portfolio includes multiple technology initiatives, NEXBOARD has emerged as its most commercially visible advanced materials product, reflecting the company’s commitment to practicality and market relevance.

Part of the economic case for materials such as NEXBOARD lies in their potential to deliver savings over the entire lifespan of a home. A wallboard that resists common forms of degradation can translate into lower maintenance and repair costs over decades, reducing the total cost of ownership for homeowners and builders alike. Furthermore, enhanced thermal efficiency and resistance to moisture can decrease energy consumption, potentially qualifying properties for green incentives and tax benefits under programs like the Inflation Reduction Act, which aim to reward energy-efficient technologies.

The sustainability of NEXBOARD also aligns with emerging regulatory trends that increasingly prioritize the reduction of toxic chemicals and resource depletion in building materials. As policymakers and industry standards evolve, products made from recycled content with improved safety profiles are gaining traction among developers and regulatory bodies. This shift could create added upside for materials that meet these criteria.

Xeriant’s focus on durable and ecofriendly materials positions it within a broader market transformation toward resilient, sustainable construction. A growing narrative reflects the idea that private sector innovations are part of the solution to broader economic challenges, including housing affordability. By engineering materials that reduce both the direct and indirect costs of home construction and upkeep, Xeriant is contributing to a conversation in which housing equity and technological advancement intersect.

For more information, visit www.Xeriant.com.

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• CMX Gold & Silver Corp., an exploration-stage company advancing the historic Clayton Silver Mine in Idaho, just announced plans to undertake a non-brokered private placement financing
• Proceeds from the offering will be utilized for a geophysical survey of the mine and initial drilling program at its 100%-owned flagship property
• The Clayton Silver Mine Story described below explains the unique untapped geological opportunity missed by all previous miners

CMX (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF), an exploration-stage company advancing the historic Clayton Silver Mine in Idaho, just announced its plans to undertake a non-brokered private placement financing for aggregate gross proceeds of up to CAN$2,000,000. The proceeds obtained from the offering will be utilized for a geophysical survey as well as an initial diamond drilling program on the company’s flagship Clayton Silver Project in Idaho, U.S.A. (https://ibn.fm/Z2dXC).

The Clayton Silver Mine Story

The Clayton Silver project is a past-producing underground operation with a long history and significant remaining exploration. Located in the Bayhorse Mining District of central Idaho, the property comprises a 1,028-acre land package, including 29 patented mining claims, 2 patented mill sites, and 20 unpatented claims. The mine operated up until the drop in silver prices in 1986 and once ranked as the most active underground mine in the district, producing silver, along with lead, zinc, minor gold, and copper (https://ibn.fm/ASbuU).

However, the Clayton mine was never fully explored. It was simply mined down a single vein. As long as that vein was producing, previous miners didn’t bother to look beyond it. The key thing to remember is that the site represents a dolomite limestone deposit, uplifted when the mountains were formed. Even conservative geology suggests that there should be many undiscovered cracks in the overall deposit, cracks in which minerals would have entered and been deposited just as they were in the original producing vein. As a result, it’s highly improbable that the single partially mined vein was the only silver vein there. That, in conjunction with the historically high demand and price for silver, represents a “perfect storm” opportunity, beginning now with a survey followed by drilling.

Survey, Drilling, and Offering 

CMX plans to conduct a comprehensive geophysical program over the Clayton Silver Project beginning in the spring of this year. The program will include a 3-D Direct Current Induced Polarization (“DCIP”) survey and a Magnetotelluric (“MT”) survey to delineate known structures on the property, identify extensions of the partially mined ore body, identify potential new ore bodies, and evaluate deeper sources of mineralization, with follow-up diamond drilling planned to test priority targets.

The offering for this will comprise up to 8,000,000 units, sold at CAN$0.25 a unit. Each unit will consist of one common share of the company’s capital and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable for one common share at CAN$0.40 a share within 24 months of the closing of the offering. The plan is to sell the units to “accredited investors” and other exempt parties pursuant to exemptions from prospectus requirements under Canadian securities laws (https://ibn.fm/8mAWX).

The Clayton Silver Mine represents a seldom found situation, where the geology points to grossly overlooked potential for a precious metal in continuing high demand. 

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

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• GridAI Technologies Corp., recently named Marshall Chapin as the CEO of the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, GridAI, Inc., which operates at the fast-growing intersection of AI and energy infrastructure.
• Grid AI, Inc. is an AI-driven software platform that allows utilities, energy retailers, and other large power users to manage energy resources far more effectively.
• Chapin brings decades of leadership experience across the energy sector to the table, with key roles at several companies and a proven track record when it comes to growth.

GridAI Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: GRDX), is an expanding company, advancing opportunities at the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure following its acquisition of Grid AI, Inc. The company recently announced that it had named Marshall Chapin as the CEO of the company’s GridAI, Inc. subsidiary (https://ibn.fm/1gCEr).

GridAI, Inc. is developing next-generation grid and power-management software for hyperscale artificial-intelligence (“AI”) data-center campuses, providing an AI-driven energy orchestration platform that coordinates distributed energy resources across multiple scales. With the fast-growing AI-data-center market anticipated to reach $1 trillion by 2030, the need for intelligent power orchestration solutions has become critical.

In utility and commercial instances, the platform manages fleets of energy resources and supports market-based dispatch, peak-load reduction, and dynamic pricing programs. It can also monitor real-time conditions (like energy prices and weather), calculating the best strategies for operation and helping ensure all assets function collectively and efficiently.

New hyperscale campuses consume hundreds of megawatts of energy and require advanced systems to optimize and manage their resources. GridAI’s platform is built to meet these challenges, by integrating things like AI-driven forecasting, bidding, and dynamic load-balancing, to deliver the reliability and efficiency that’s required. In addition, for residential and small business use, it provides behind-the-meter orchestration of things like HVAC system, appliances, and batteries, offering more efficient energy usage.

GridAI Inc.’s new CEO, Marshall Chapin, has decades of leadership experience across the grid-optimization, energy-transition, and distributed-energy sectors, and, since March 2025, Chapin has served as the Interim CEO of Amp X, an AI-driven grid-edge platform, which is also a GridAI subsidiary. His appointment shows GridAI’s commitment to deploying a top-of-the-line orchestration engine that’s able to manage the power and flexibility demands of the massive and growing AI data center market.

GridAI Technologies Corp. CEO Jason Sawyer said that “Marshall’s proven ability to commercialize complex energy-software platforms and scale global go-to-market operations makes him the ideal leader for GridAI at this pivotal moment.” Sawyer also added that “With hyperscale AI campuses emerging as the defining infrastructure challenge of this decade, our power orchestration capabilities will be critical in helping hyperscalers deploy energy assets rapidly, profitably, and with enhanced reliability and resilience.”

Speaking about the market opportunity, Chapin said “GridAI is uniquely positioned to help hyperscalers, utilities, and energy-asset owners orchestrate the massive amount of flexible power required for this transformation. I’m excited to build on this vision and lead GridAI through this extraordinary phase of growth.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at http://www.grid-ai.com.

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• Lahontan Gold Corp. holds multiple top-tier gold and silver exploration properties, including the company’s flagship property, the Santa Fe Mine project
• The company recently announced the first results from the 2025 Phase Two drilling program at the Santa Fe project
• Led by Founder, CEO, and President Kimberly Ann, the company has a strong management team and Board of Directors

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF), a mine exploration and development company that holds and controls a portfolio of gold and silver assets in one of the most mining-friendly parts of the world, the Walker Lane District in Nevada.

It focuses on unlocking oxide gold and silver value from infrastructure-rich projects that have produced in the past. Lahontan also aims to responsibly develop and expand these oxide resources and maximize returns while keeping capital intensity at a minimum.

The company’s strategy prioritizes timely value realization for shareholders, scalability, and efficiency. While it has several projects, such as West Santa Fe, Moho, and Redlich, the company’s flagship property is the Santa Fe project.

The Santa Fe project is a past-producing open-pit, heap-leach gold and silver operation that has historically yielded over 359,000 ounces of gold and 702,000 ounces of silver between 1988 and 1995.

Not only does the site have established infrastructure in place, such as road access, water, and power, but 79% of its known resources don’t have royalties. Assessments project strong economic returns for the area, and permitting is well under way for both the exploration and mine Plans of Operation.

Recently, the company revealed the results from the 2025 Phase Two drilling program at the Santa Fe project. Specifically, the company received analytical results for six drill holes totaling 994 meters.

This program found a shallow, thick, intercept of gold mineralization at the York deposit, as well as both very shallow oxide gold and oxide gold mineralization at the Slab deposit.

Speaking about these results, Lahontan Gold CEO, President, Founder, and Executive Chair, Kimberly Ann, said that “The Lahontan team is excited to receive the first analytical results from our Phase Two 2025 drill program at Santa Fe. The drill results at York reinforce our interpretation that the York deposit continues to the north of the previously defined MRE* and provides an excellent opportunity to further expand gold Mineral Resources at York.” 

She added that “At Slab, the two drill holes targeting deeper extensions to known shallow oxide gold and silver mineralization were very successful; these drill results will be incorporated into an updated MRE for the entire Santa Fe Mine project, expected in the coming months.”

The management team at Lahontan is led by not only Ann, who has founded multiple mining companies and held several senior executive positions throughout her career, but also Brian Maher and John McNeice.

Maher serves as the VP of Exploration and is a geologist with over four decades of experience in the space, and McNeice is the CFO, and brings over 30 years of experience in accounting, audit, financial management, and public company reporting.

In addition to this strong leadership on the management side, the company also has an experienced Board of Directors, that features individuals with years of experience in industries like mining, investing, finance, and more.

Thanks to the company’s portfolio of oxide-focused projects in one of the best jurisdictions on the planet, and the fact it offers near-term production potential and long-term resource expansion, Lahontan Gold is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the high demand for both gold and silver.

About Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF)

Lahontan Gold Corp. is a mine development and exploration company with a portfolio of gold and silver assets in Nevada’s Walker Lane, one of the most mining-friendly regions on the planet. It controls numerous properties and has the mission of responsibly developing and expanding resources, while minimizing capital intensity, and maximizing returns.

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

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• Canamera Energy Metals is advancing a diversified portfolio of rare earth and critical metals exploration assets in America
• The company targets carbonatite and clay systems in geopolitically stable locations with supportive regulatory frameworks
• These efforts are in alignment with Canamera’s broader goal of helping expand global rare earth supply chains in view of the increased demand

Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) is strategically positioning itself as a top exploration company focused on critical metals and rare elements that are increasingly important to modern economies. With the global increase in demand for materials essential for electrification, clean energy technologies, defense systems, and advanced manufacturing, Canamera is at the forefront of a portfolio-driven strategy aimed at identifying and leveraging district-scale opportunities in America.

The company’s exploration focus highlights the rapidly evolving dynamics of the global supply chain ecosystem, primarily as it affects the need to reduce China’s dominance in the rare earth space. More industries and governments globally are prioritizing supply diversification and creating favorable conditions for companies operating in mining-friendly jurisdictions. Canamera focuses on locations with transparent permitting systems, better geopolitical potential, and relevance, placing its assets at the nexus of geopolitics and geology.

The company’s assets span various geological settings, ensuring diversity in geography and deposit types. In Brazil, Canamera is advancing ionic clay-hosted rare earth opportunities, a strategic deposit style that has garnered attention due to its capital-intensive potential and favorable metallurgical features. These systems are regarded as promising options to the regular hard-rock rare earth deposits, especially for medium and long-term developments.

In its North American operations, Canamera focuses on carbonatite-hosted rare earth and critical metal systems in Canada and the United States. Carbonatites are recognized globally as vital sources of rare earth elements. By concentrating on historically overlooked or underexplored districts with detailed geochemical and geophysical indicators, the company seeks to unlock opportunities that can help long-term mineral development.

The company’s strategy focuses on early-stage exploration guided by reliable technical data, scale, and strategic importance. Instead of focusing on a single flagship project, the firm is working on a diversified portfolio that allows it to make progress on multiple frontiers without endangering its investments. This strategy also enables Canamera to benefit from increased government support for domestic mineral supply chains in America.

These latest updates further highlight Canamera Energy Metals’ objective to contribute to the reliance and diversification of the global rare earth and critical metals supply chain. By investing in high-potential geological systems in areas aligned with long-term resource security goals, Canamera is smartly creating a foundation for future value creation and discovery.

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

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• The outlook for copper through 2026 reflects a market in transition, driven by long-term structural growth rather than simple cyclical price swings.
• This context of rising demand and constrained supply brings renewed focus to copper-rich regions that have historically lain dormant or been underdeveloped.
• Numa Numa Resources’ strategy encompasses reconstructing the Panguna Mine while pursuing exploration in other areas.

Global copper demand is accelerating toward 2026 as electrification, infrastructure expansion and critical technological developments strain existing supplies, setting the stage for renewed interest in major copper projects such as those being advanced by Numa Numa Resources in Bougainville. As analysts forecast persistent deficits and structural demand growth for copper, the company’s focus on the Panguna Mine and adjacent prospects places it at the heart of discussions about future supply.

The outlook for copper through 2026 reflects a market in transition, driven by long-term structural growth rather than simple cyclical price swings. According to research from UBS, copper prices are forecast to rise throughout 2026, with expectations of average values climbing toward $11,000 per metric ton as demand continues to outpace constrained mine supply. J.P. Morgan’s analysis similarly sees copper prices potentially reaching average levels above $12,000 per metric ton in parts of 2026 amid a tightening global market and significant supply disruptions at major producers. These forecasts reflect deeper imbalances between demand and supply that many analysts believe will persist into the middle of the decade.

One of the key drivers underpinning this demand trajectory is the energy transition itself. Copper’s excellent electrical conductivity makes it essential in renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind turbines, which require significantly more copper per unit of installed capacity than conventional energy generation. As countries invest more heavily in decarbonizing power systems and modernizing grid infrastructure, copper use continues to expand. BloombergNEF’s transition metals outlook highlights that copper demand is being propelled by electric vehicles, battery storage, grid expansion and data centers, contributing to structural market imbalances.

Electric vehicles alone are reshaping copper consumption patterns. Some research suggests that substantial additional copper supply will be required to meet the needs of expanding EV fleets and associated charging infrastructure, with millions of tonnes of additional copper expected to enter use as demand grows. Beyond transport electrification and renewables, global infrastructure programs also contribute to rising copper demand. Nations including the United States, China, India and many in Europe are investing in power grids, transmission lines and digital infrastructure, each of which depends heavily on copper wiring and components.

Compounding the demand side pressures are persistent concerns about copper supply. A refined copper deficit has been widely forecast for 2026, with some models showing a tightened balance as mine production struggles to keep up amid aging operations, logistical setbacks and limited pipeline development. Industry observers also point to the concentration of reserves in a handful of countries and the long lead times required for permitting and mine construction as structural constraints on supply growth. With global demand estimates suggesting a significant increase over the next decade, the pressure to find new sources of copper is mounting.

This context of rising demand and constrained supply brings renewed focus to copper-rich regions that have historically lain dormant or been underdeveloped. One such opportunity is the Panguna Mine on Bougainville Island in the South Pacific, a long-recognized copper and gold deposit that Numa Numa Resources is working to advance. The Panguna Mine has known reserves of approximately 5.3 million metric tons of copper, a concentration of copper that, on its own, represents a meaningful share of global identified reserves. That scale of endowment places the project among the larger undeveloped copper resources at a time when new production is increasingly essential to balance market fundamentals.

Numa Numa Resources’ strategy encompasses reconstructing the Panguna Mine while pursuing exploration in other areas such as Mainoki and Karato, where historical work by predecessors identified strong copper mineralization consistent with porphyry systems. The company has also undertaken work on infrastructure projects such as the Manetai Limestone and Lime project, which historically supplied lime to the Panguna operation, reflecting an integrated approach to resource development in Bougainville. Through these activities, Numa Numa aims not merely to leverage existing resources but to build the foundational infrastructure and partnerships required to support large-scale mining activities in a region that has long sought to balance development with social and environmental stewardship.

Importantly, Numa Numa’s efforts are rooted in collaborative arrangements with local landowners, reflecting Bougainville’s constitutional framework in which landowners retain ownership of subsurface resources. These partnerships are central to the company’s development model and position it to pursue formal exploration and mining licenses in cooperation with landowner communities. By aligning interests and working toward regulatory approvals, Numa Numa is positioning itself to play a substantive role in bringing new copper supply online at a time when global markets are grappling with sustained demand growth.

The convergence of strong demand forecasts for 2026 and beyond with the need for new, responsible mining development highlights the strategic importance of projects such as Panguna and the broader copper exploration undertaken by Numa Numa Resources. As electrification and infrastructure investments accelerate worldwide, the role of copper as a critical industrial metal will only deepen, underscoring the potential impact of unlocking significant copper resources in underexplored regions.

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