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• Following a recent federal investment, Trilogy Metals is strengthening both the company’s advisory and leadership teams to drive project execution
• The company shared the 2026 program and budget for Ambler Metals LLC, its joint venture with South32 Limited, as well as the corporate budget for the year
• It also gave some insights into the 2026 work program for the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in northwestern Alaska, which includes mine permitting, exploration, drilling, and advancing both the technical and organizational foundations needed for future development of critical minerals

Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ), a mine development and exploration company, recently received an investment from the US federal government to advance both the exploration and development of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in the northwestern part of Alaska. These projects are held by Ambler Metals LLC, which is Trilogy’s 50/50 joint venture with South32 Limited.

Thanks to the investment, the company is strengthening both the advisory team and the leadership team to drive project execution and deliver more long-term value to shareholders.

The company added Egizio Bianchini as a strategic advisor, and he brings decades of investment banking experience, specifically in the areas of financing and advising mining companies. He also has an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology.

On the management side, the company is adding:

• Olav Langelaar as the Vice President of Corporate Development.
• Matthew Keevil as the Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development.
• Kimberly Lim as the Director of Corporate Communications.

These industry professionals collectively bring years of capital markets, mining operations, communications, and investor relations experience to the team.

In addition to expanding its team, the company unveiled the 2026 program and budget for Ambler Metals LLC, along with its own corporate budget for the year. Ambler Metals has approved a $35 million 2026 program aimed at advancing the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects.

The corporate budget for Trilogy is approximately $5 million and is mainly for public company compliance and oversight of the company’s investment in Ambler Metals.

The announcement also touched on the 2026 work program, which includes preparing for the mine permitting process, and continuing to advance both the technical and organizational foundations that are needed for future development. It also mentioned that exploration activities for 2026 will mainly focus on drilling to support mine design, infrastructure placement, and future production planning.

About Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) 

Trilogy Metals is a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing critical mineral assets in Alaska, in one of the most prospective undeveloped polymetallic districts. The company has the vision of responsibly developing the Ambler Mining District into a premier domestic source of critical minerals, while also delivering long-term value to shareholders.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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• Canadian near-term gold producer and explorer LaFleur Minerals has been working through to complete recommissioning work on its 100%-owned processing Beacon Gold Mill in the renowned Abitibi gold belt in Val d’Or, Quebec
• LaFleur has completed meaningful advancements as first step in restart operations including electrical and heating upgrades, cleanup measures and mechanical inspections at the Beacon Gold Mill, strategically placed near LaFleur’s Swanson Gold Deposit, and core to the company’s mine to mill vertically integrated model
• The Abitibi region is host to several large gold explorer operations and historic mines — companies that represent custom contract potential for Beacon Gold Mill as additional revenue stream while LaFleur focuses on exploration and mining potential at its Swanson Gold Project
• LaFleur’s gold processing is increasingly attractive as gold tops $5,000 per ounce in market trading, the latest in a long string of record advancements during the past year, and some market analysts are already anticipating gold may strike above $6,000 by the end of the year

The winter hasn’t stopped progress for gold explorer and near-term producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) amid ongoing mobilization and restart activity for LaFleur’s Beacon Gold Mill and Swanson Gold Deposit in the celebrated Abitibi Gold Belt. The company’s processing mill is planned to support LaFleur’s own productions, as well as those of nearby mines including the potential for exploration heavy hitters Agnico Eagle, Eldorado Gold, and Probe Gold/Fresnillo.

Operational progress during November and December has helped the Beacon Gold Mill ramp up toward a strategic goal of processing an initial 100,000-tonne bulk sample from the Swanson Gold Deposit, with inspection of critical safety infrastructure and the restoration of site services. LaFleur will also be able to leverage up to 20,000 mt of mineralized material at the Beacon site for processing test runs, potentially launching revenue generating production by the end of this quarter.

Minor electrical and heating upgrades were completed, site cleaning took place, and conveyor clean-out, pump replacement, inspection of drum filters, and preparation for mechanical and access upgrades were accomplished, according to a January 26 company news release. The company expects to begin recommissioning activities for the plant, crushing circuit and overhead cranes this month, with results of its drilling program and upcoming Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) anticipated in the weeks to come.

“LaFleur Minerals is pleased with the technical milestones achieved to date, which represent strong progress as we advance toward delivery of a fully integrated PEA for our 100%-owned Swanson Gold Deposit and nearby Beacon Gold Mill,” CEO Paul Ténière stated in the news release (https://ibn.fm/3SThE). “This work positions the company to continue to fast track its streamlined development strategy centered on a restart of gold production at the Beacon Gold Mill.”

Gold and silver continue to reach record prices in market trading, with gold passing $5,000 an ounce for the first time, and some analysts predicting it could cross the $6,000 per ounce limit by year’s end (https://ibn.fm/XNXWT).

An upcoming PEA and robust mining model of the LaFleur properties is in the final stage, highlighting the long-term potential for the Swanson Gold Deposit to feed operations at nearby Beacon Gold Mill, and establishing a foundation for a “disciplined, capital-efficient mill restart” through the verification of historical drilling and evaluation of the recommissioning work.

LaFleur successfully completed a $7.8 million financing effort to fully fund the restart of gold production at the mill (https://ibn.fm/mb3Pu). The company’s leadership has ongoing progress with ERM (Environmental Resources Management) and the Canadian National Railway (“CN”) to relocate a segment of the existing rail line through both the Swanson Property and the Beacon Gold Mill site near Val d’Or, Quebec, to then add a dedicated rail spur to facilitate efficient loading and transport of material to the permitted mill, improving the overall economics of operations over time.

An agreement to that end would reduce future hauling costs, decrease pollutants and support increased safety with less truck traffic through villages, optimizing the company’s operations and providing it a significant economic benefit.

LaFleur is working to increase Beacon Gold Mills throughput to 1,000 tpd but aims to further expand its capacity at some point to the 3,000 tpd to 4,000 tpd range, depending on capital requirements, depicting the notable expansion and scalability potential of this exceptional asset. The company also launched a metallurgical testing program this month for material obtained from diamond core drilling at Swanson, with the evaluation work to be performed by SGS Canada in February and March.

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.

• Rail Vision confirmed the completion of its previously announced transaction to acquire a 51% ownership interest in Quantum Transportation.
• The company noted that Quantum Transportation’s intellectual property adds a new dimension to the company’s portfolio.
• RVSN’s core technology has attracted attention and adoption beyond R&D demonstrations.

Improving railway safety and operational efficiency remains a critical priority as global rail networks face increasing traffic, aging infrastructure and heightened safety expectations. With this priority in mind, Rail Vision (NASDAQ: RVSN) recently announced that it has successfully completed a strategic acquisition that expands its technological capabilities and long-term innovation potential. Rail Vision is an early commercialization-stage technology company developing unique rail-specific detection systems designed to improve safety and operational performance across global railway networks through advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, and data-driven analytics.

Rail Vision confirmed the completion of its previously announced transaction to acquire a 51% ownership interest in Quantum Transportation, which holds an exclusive sublicense to advanced quantum error correction technologies relevant to transportation and rail applications. In connection with the acquisition, Rail Vision issued 2,982,710 ordinary shares, representing approximately 4.99% of its outstanding share capital as of the date of signing the acquisition agreement and prior to issuance, to former Quantum Transportation shareholders in exchange for 55,249 of Quantum Transportation’s ordinary shares, representing a 51% ownership of Quantum Transportation. This share issuance secured majority control of the quantum-focused entity, which is now a majority-owned subsidiary of Rail Vision.

Alongside the share exchange, Rail Vision extended a convertible loan facility of up to $700,000 to support Quantum Transportation’s operations and development, with the loan bearing an annual interest rate of 8% and disbursed in tranches according to development needs and agreed terms. The acquisition supports Rail Vision’s long-term strategic goal of exploring the integration of quantum-AI intellectual property with its existing rail-safety technologies, with the potential over time to create technological synergies that may enhance product capabilities, accelerate innovation and support long-term value for both stakeholders and customers.

Rail Vision noted that Quantum Transportation holds an exclusive sublicense for rail technologies and platforms under an innovative pending quantum error correction patent application originally owned by Ramot, the technology transfer company of Tel Aviv University, adding a new dimension to the company’s intellectual property portfolio. Quantum error correction is a foundational discipline in quantum computing, enabling more reliable and scalable quantum systems by mitigating the impacts of noise and errors that quantum bits (qubits) experience during computation. This addition of quantum-based capabilities aligns with broader industry trends toward integrating advanced computing methods with real-time data analysis and decision support systems in complex operational environments like railways.

This transaction positions Rail Vision to leverage Quantum Transportation’s expertise in areas such as quantum-AI computing research and error correction algorithms, which could have application beyond rail safety into other high-value segments of transportation technology.

Rail Vision has built its reputation in the global rail industry with advanced sensor-based detection platforms that combine electro-optical imaging, thermal cameras and machine learning algorithms to detect and classify obstacles and other operational risks on and around rail tracks in real time. The company’s MainLine system is engineered to provide long-distance situational awareness of up to two kilometers ahead of a moving locomotive, even under challenging visibility or weather conditions. In parallel, the company’s ShuntingYard solution is optimized for short-range detection and for operational use cases in rail yards, depots and shunting areas together. These capabilities deliver real-time visual alerts to operators and support improved situational awareness, contributing to reduced collision risk and enhanced operational efficiency through proactive monitoring and data-driven insights.

Rail Vision’s core technology has attracted attention and adoption beyond R&D demonstrations. For example, the company’s MainLine systems were deployed by national rail operators following successful evaluations, showcasing its ability to deliver real-world improvements in hazard detection, operational safety and maintenance planning. These systems enable early warning and response strategies that reduce unplanned downtime and support more reliable scheduling, key factors for rail operators managing extensive passenger and freight networks.

The company’s efforts in protecting and monetizing its intellectual property portfolio have also progressed alongside its early commercial activities. Rail Vision received a patent from the European Patent Office for an AI-based railway collision avoidance system that uses electro-optical imaging and deep learning techniques to identify hazards ahead of moving trains. This patent builds on earlier protection secured in jurisdictions including the United States, Japan and India, strengthening its competitive position in the rail technology sector.

Rail Vision’s historical trajectory highlights its transition from a development-stage company to a technology provider with commercial deployments, growing intellectual property portfolio, and now strategic diversification into advanced computing areas through the Quantum Transportation acquisition. The company focuses on combining robust hardware with sophisticated AI software, enabling real-time scene interpretation and automated alerting capabilities that support both safety and predictive maintenance. As these technologies evolve, the integration of next-generation computing methodologies has the potential to support more advanced functionalities, including improved predictive modeling and decision support for autonomous rail operations.

The completed strategic acquisition marks an important milestone for Rail Vision as it seeks to broaden its technological base and expand potential applications in transportation and safety. By aligning quantum-AI research with its established rail safety systems, the company is positioning itself at the intersection of data science, advanced analytics, and practical safety solutions that address complex challenges faced by rail operators worldwide.

For more information, visit www.RailVision.io.

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This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Rail Vision. Investing in Rail Vision’s securities involves significant risks, and readers are encouraged to review Rail Vision’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission available at www.sec.gov before making any investment decision.

About Rail Vision Ltd.

Rail Vision is a development stage technology company that is seeking to revolutionize railway safety and the data-related market. The company has developed cutting edge, artificial intelligence based, industry-leading technology specifically designed for railways. The company has developed its railway detection and systems to save lives, increase efficiency, and dramatically reduce expenses for the railway operators. Rail Vision believes that its technology will significantly increase railway safety around the world, while creating significant benefits and adding value to everyone who relies on the train ecosystem: from passengers using trains for transportation to companies that use railways to deliver goods and services. In addition, the company believes that its technology has the potential to advance the revolutionary concept of autonomous trains into a practical reality. For more information, please visit https://www.railvision.io/.

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• While many capitalization structures are diluted in the landscape of over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets, Earth Science Tech is doing the opposite, as the management team owns over 47% of the shares
• This high level of insider ownership is significant, as it shows the leadership strongly believes in the company, and have financial outcomes tied closely to the stock’s performance
• As a result, this greatly reduces the risk that management benefits while investors don’t, as management is financially aligned with outside investors

In many over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets, capitalization structures are often diluted, and the incentives of management are misaligned, which may leave leadership unmotivated. However, Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST), a strategic holding company, flips this idea on its head.

While the company’s robust Q2 revenue growth of $17.8 million in H1 Fiscal 2026, as well as its pivot to SIC Code 2834 (Pharmaceutical Preparations) have made headlines, a more subtle and significant story has begun to emerge through SEC filings.

These filings reveal a capital structure that is largely consolidated into the hands of those running the company. With ETST management holding 138.6 million shares of the company’s 292 million shares, this means that management holds 47.4% of the total shares.

For institutional investors, this high insider ownership is outstanding for mitigating risk. It shows that the leadership strongly believes in the company, and the financial outcomes for the team are tied closely to how the stock performs, just like it is for outside investors. It also reduces the risk that management benefits and investors don’t.

Also, while some executive teams receive stock grants or other zero-cost options, around 92% of the shares held by ETST leadership were purchased either on the open market or directly from the company.

The high percentage of ownership also isn’t due to a sudden or reactive buying spree. The filings confirm that management has been consistently using personal funds to acquire shares, dating back to 2023, and continuing into 2026. This confirms the company believes in the business model and what the company is doing.

Recent filings indicate the ETST CEO, Giorgio R. Saumat and several other key officers have been net buyers of the shares.

This high insider ownership also ensures the company is intensely focused on creating shareholder value, as even a tiny swing in the stock price could have massive financial implications for the team. Such high insider ownership also points to the company funding operations through cash flow, and not toxic financing.

While insider selling is often the norm nowadays, ETST is hoarding equity. With so many shares being held by those with deep knowledge of the company, the risk-reward profile for investors is attractive, as management is betting nearly half the company on its own success.

About Earth Science Tech Inc.

Earth Science Tech is a strategic holding company that aims to build value by acquiring and managing companies in industries like pharmaceuticals, telemedicine, healthcare, real estate, and others. The company’s approach prioritizes execution, long-term value creation, and capital discipline across the platforms, and it focuses on scaling businesses that are able to grow sustainably.

For more information, visit EarthScienceTech.com.

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

• The latest agreement represents a follow-on deployment after an initial PureOne rollout announced in December, with the contract structured around recurring revenue tied to active daily monitoring units.
• SuperCom’s PureSecurity platform is designed to support a range of community supervision and domestic violence prevention programs.
• SuperCom also recently gained exposure to investors at the January Sidoti Micro-Cap Virtual Investor Conference.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, announced that it has secured its third electronic monitoring (“EM”) contract in North Carolina. The agreement adds another deployment for the company in the state, building upon momentum generated over the past year as SuperCom has expanded its U.S. electronic monitoring activities (https://ibn.fm/CPgrL).

The new contract follows an initial PureOne(TM) rollout with a local service provider announced in December 2025. It also comes after SuperCom was included earlier in 2025 in a statewide procurement vehicle awarded by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association. This framework allows all counties in North Carolina to contract directly with SuperCom, most of the time without an additional RFP process.

Under the latest agreement, SuperCom will deploy its PureOne all-in-one GPS monitoring solution to support community supervision operations. The service provider is introducing electronic monitoring technology for the first time and selected SuperCom at program launch, highlighting the company’s role in supporting implementations for providers with varying levels of prior EM experience.

Deployment is expected to begin immediately. The contract is structured around a recurring revenue model based on the number of active daily monitoring units, a format commonly used in electronic monitoring programs to align costs with actual usage. With this third agreement, SuperCom continues to broaden its operational footprint across counties and service providers in North Carolina.

Chief Executive Officer Ordan Trabelsi described the agreement as a continuation of an established pattern. “We are pleased to secure our third electronic monitoring contract in North Carolina, just one month after our initial PureOne deployment in the state,” Trabelsi said. He added that the follow-on award reflects demand for monitoring platforms that can be deployed quickly and scaled as programs evolve.

North Carolina offers a case study in how SuperCom has approached U.S. expansion. Initial entry through a service provider engagement was followed by inclusion in a statewide procurement framework, which in turn has enabled additional deployments, Trabelsi explained. Similar sequences have been observed in other jurisdictions as agencies modernize or launch new supervision programs.

SuperCom’s electronic monitoring offering is built around its PureSecurity(TM) platform, a modular suite that integrates GPS, RFID, and cloud-based monitoring tools. The platform is designed to support a range of use cases, including home detention, offender supervision, and domestic violence prevention. Agencies and service providers can configure devices and software components to meet program requirements rather than adopting a single, fixed solution.

Core elements of the platform include PureMonitor, a cloud-based interface that provides real-time alerts, compliance reporting, and access to historical data, and PureOne, a one-piece GPS bracelet designed for continuous indoor and outdoor tracking. Additional components, such as RF bracelets, base stations, and secure mobile applications, extend monitoring capabilities into environments where GPS alone may not be sufficient.

For domestic violence prevention programs, SuperCom offers mobile applications that provide proximity alerts when court-ordered restrictions are breached. These tools are designed to integrate into broader supervision systems used by authorities and service providers, supporting coordinated responses rather than standalone monitoring.

Since 1988, SuperCom has provided security and identification-related technologies to governments and organizations. Today, its international deployments span EMEA and North America, with electronic monitoring as a central focus. The company has increasingly focused its resources on EM programs in recent years, reflecting demand from jurisdictions seeking alternatives that emphasize community supervision.

Alongside operational developments, SuperCom has continued to engage with investors. Most recently, Trabelsi presented a corporate overview and held one-on-one meetings at the Sidoti Micro-Cap Virtual Investor Conference, held virtually on January 21–22. The presentation provided investors with context on recent contract activity and the company’s positioning in the electronic monitoring sector.

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

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• 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.

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

• 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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