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• Trilogy Metals has expanded its management structure with new leadership appointments at its Ambler Metals Joint Venture with South32 Limited, to support operational execution and strategic planning.
• Ambler Metals’ focus under an expanded leadership team is the development of mineral resources in the Ambler Mining District of northwest Alaska.
• The announcement comes just as U.S. policymakers are placing renewed emphasis on domestic resource development.

Growing concerns over supply chain security and the energy transition have pushed domestic critical minerals production to the forefront of U.S. policy discussions. Copper, zinc and other metals essential to electrification, energy infrastructure and advanced manufacturing are increasingly viewed as strategic resources. Against this backdrop, Ambler Metals recently expanded its management team, a move announced by Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) that is intended to strengthen leadership as the joint venture advances mineral development initiatives for the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District while navigating a rapidly evolving policy landscape. 

The additions are designed to enhance its ability to move projects forward while strengthening corporate governance, community engagement and operational oversight. Leadership experience in areas such as project development, finance and regulatory engagement is particularly important for companies working in complex mining jurisdictions where permitting, environmental studies and stakeholder coordination are essential components of project advancement.

Two key deposits within the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects are the Arctic deposit and the Bornite deposit. The Arctic deposit has been described by the company as one of the highest-grade undeveloped copper-dominant polymetallic deposits in the world, containing significant quantities of copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver. The nearby Bornite deposit is another large copper resource that has been the subject of exploration drilling and geological evaluation. Together, these assets form the backbone of Trilogy’s long-term development strategy.

Michael Galicki and Cole Schaeffer bring strong experience in exploration and operational management, respectively, in challenging North American environments, positioning the joint venture to efficiently execute its near-term milestones and target high-priority resource expansion areas. Jenna Tan adds financial and commercial expertise from leading South32’s Hermosa project, strengthening Ambler Metals’ capacity to advance toward an investment decision on the Arctic Project. Meanwhile, Ron Rimelman’s four decades of permitting experience will be critical in navigating the FAST-41 federal permitting process. Together, this leadership team equips Ambler Metals to unlock the full potential of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects.

The expansion of Ambler Metals’ management team reflects the growing complexity of advancing large-scale mining projects in today’s regulatory and economic environment. Moving a project from exploration through feasibility studies and into potential construction requires expertise across engineering, environmental science, regulatory affairs and community engagement. By strengthening its leadership bench, the joint venture looks to position itself to navigate these challenges more effectively while preparing for future development phases.

The recent announcement comes just as U.S. policymakers are placing renewed emphasis on domestic resource development. Federal agencies have increasingly identified critical minerals as essential to national security and economic competitiveness. Copper, for example, is a cornerstone material for electrification, energy infrastructure and AI data centers due to its high electrical conductivity and durability.

Recent federal policy developments highlight this shift. The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that approximately 2.1 million acres in Alaska’s Dalton Corridor would be opened to mining and energy development opportunities as part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic resource production. The department stated that the initiative is intended to support development of natural resources while helping secure critical minerals needed for energy technologies and national infrastructure.

Although the Dalton Corridor initiative is separate from Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects, the policy direction underscores broader federal interest in exploring Alaska’s mineral potential. Alaska is believed to contain significant untapped mineral resources, and the region has long been considered an important frontier for domestic mining development.

This evolving policy environment could present new opportunities capable of supplying metals needed for electrification and infrastructure development, receiving increased attention from governments and investors alike. Copper demand is expected to remain strong as global energy systems shift toward electrification and increase demand on the grid, which require large quantities of conductive materials.

Trilogy Metals has stated that its strategy centers on advancing the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects through Ambler Metals, its 50/50 joint venture with South32, while continuing technical work, environmental studies and community engagement required for future development. The company’s approach reflects a long-term vision of contributing to domestic supplies of critical minerals while operating within evolving regulatory frameworks.

Beyond the Arctic and Bornite deposits, the Ambler Mining District contains multiple mineral prospects that have been explored over decades by various companies and federal agencies. The region is recognized for its rich polymetallic mineralization, which has attracted sustained interest from the mining industry.

Ambler Metals’ management expansion can be viewed as part of a broader effort to prepare the company for the next stages of project advancement. As mining companies respond to growing demand for critical minerals and navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments, strong leadership teams are essential for managing technical development, securing financing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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• Schryburt Lake outlines a multi-centre carbonatite system with four large REE-Nb targets defined by coincident geophysical and geochemical anomalies
• Deep magnetic inversion modelling suggests vertically extensive mineralization potential across multiple targets, including fully untested zones
• Canamera is advancing rare earth assets across Canada, the United States, and Brazil, positioning its portfolio within jurisdictions aligned with Western supply chain priorities

As governments and manufacturers race to secure non-Chinese sources of rare earth elements, attention is increasingly shifting toward projects that demonstrate both geological scale and jurisdictional stability. Carbonatite-hosted rare earth systems, in particular, have re-emerged as strategic targets due to their potential for large tonnage mineralization and association with critical elements such as neodymium, praseodymium, niobium, and heavy rare earths. In this environment, explorers able to define multi-centre systems with depth continuity are gaining renewed relevance.

That context frames the latest exploration update from Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF), which recently outlined new technical detail and engagement initiatives at its Schryburt Lake Rare Earths Project in northwestern Ontario.

A Multi-Centre Carbonatite System at Schryburt Lake

Schryburt Lake comprises 255 mineral claims covering approximately 4,948 hectares in northwestern Ontario, located roughly 52 kilometres east of the Musselwhite Mine. The project is underlain by a carbonatite-alkaline intrusive complex interpreted as a small plug emplaced in an extensional continental rift setting, a geological environment commonly associated with REE-Nb-P mineralization.

Canamera’s recent work supports the interpretation of a vertically extensive, multi-centre system rather than a single isolated target. Four priority zones, Blue Jay, Goldfinch, Blackbird, and Starling, have been delineated through the coincidence of kilometre-scale thorium radiometric anomalies and deep three-dimensional magnetic bodies. Collectively, these anomalies suggest a coherent mineralized system developed around multiple centres within the broader carbonatite complex.

Blue Jay stands out as the flagship target, where three-dimensional magnetic inversion modelling indicates a potential coherent body extending to approximately 1,000 metres depth over a width of roughly 650 metres. Goldfinch, a niobium-rich system, exhibits a broad thorium anomaly measuring approximately 1,000 by 800 metres, with modelling suggesting depth continuity approaching 850 metres.

Two additional targets add further scale optionality. Blackbird represents a newly identified and fully untested discovery target, characterized by a surface anomaly and coincident geophysical signature that may extend to approximately 800 metres depth. Starling, largely concealed beneath limited surface exposure, is defined by a substantial thorium anomaly and magnetic body extending to roughly 600 metres depth.

Historical Work, Modern Interpretation

While Schryburt Lake has seen exploration dating back to the 1960s, including trenching, pits, reverse-circulation drilling, and surface sampling, more recent programs have significantly advanced the technical database. These efforts include helicopter-borne magnetic and radiometric surveys, satellite radar and multispectral coverage, and the digitization of nearly 1,800 legacy magnetic stations.

Importantly, Canamera’s current interpretation integrates these datasets into a modern three-dimensional framework, allowing the company to identify vertically continuous targets that were not previously understood in historical programs. Rare earth mineralization at Schryburt Lake occurs in minerals such as ancylite and related carbonate phases, consistent with other economically significant carbonatite systems globally.

Responsible Advancement and Indigenous Engagement

Alongside technical progress, Canamera announced the engagement of Andrew Best as Manager of Indigenous Relations. With more than three decades of experience supporting Indigenous engagement across Canada’s resource sector, Best’s appointment signals a parallel focus on responsible project advancement.

The company has stated its intent to re-engage with relevant First Nations as it moves toward permitting a maiden drill program. Early and structured engagement is increasingly viewed as a prerequisite for long-term project viability in Canadian jurisdictions, particularly for projects advancing toward drilling.

Broader Portfolio Momentum

While Schryburt Lake anchors Canamera’s current technical narrative, the company’s broader portfolio adds diversification across multiple rare earth and critical metals settings. In Colorado, initial rock chip sampling at the Iron Hills Project returned multiple over-limit rare earth results exceeding laboratory detection thresholds, including neodymium, yttrium, and cerium. Several samples indicated elevated heavy rare earth oxide values, supporting the presence of a district-scale system in a U.S. jurisdiction designated as strategically important for critical minerals.

Looking ahead, Canamera enters 2026 with several near-term catalysts across its portfolio. Preliminary drilling results are expected from the Turvolândia Project in Brazil, while follow-up analytical work is planned at Iron Hills to better define high-grade REE concentrations. Additional exploration planning updates are anticipated for Schryburt Lake, Garrow Lake in Ontario, and the Great Divide uranium project in Wyoming.

A Platform Built for Scale

Canamera’s approach reflects a portfolio strategy focused on district-scale opportunities rather than isolated targets. By advancing projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions with established infrastructure and regulatory clarity, the company is positioning itself within a broader effort to rebuild Western rare earth supply chains.

At Schryburt Lake, the combination of multi-centre carbonatite mineralization, depth continuity, and modern geophysical interpretation provides a technically compelling foundation. As exploration advances toward drilling, the project offers a clear example of how scale, geology, and jurisdiction are increasingly intersecting in the critical minerals space.

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

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This document contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including statements regarding: the Company’s planned exploration activities on its projects; the anticipated timing and completion of the earn-in milestones under the Option Agreement; the Company’s ability to make required cash and share payments and incur required exploration expenditures; the geological prospectivity of its projects; and the Company’s exploration strategy.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions, estimates, and opinions of management at the date the statements are made and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. These assumptions include, without limitation: the Company’s ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its exploration programs and option payments; favourable regulatory conditions; continued access to its projects; and general economic conditions.

Important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing; the inherently speculative nature of mineral exploration; title risks; environmental and permitting risks; and fluctuations in uranium prices. Additional risk factors affecting the Company can be found in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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• LaFleur Minerals has released its highly anticipated report on the Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for its flagship Swanson Gold Project in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt of Quebec
• The PEA outlines the gold mining project as being straightforward, capital efficient, and likely to produce “significant economic returns” considering the strong gold market
• The PEA assesses the benefits of LaFleur’s wholly owned Beacon Gold Mill, the nearby Swanson Gold Deposit’s resources, and the project’s proximity to skilled labor and equipment suppliers in the already established Val d’Or mining community

Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is reporting the results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) that will help the company accelerate its roadmap to production profitability in the renowned Abitibi gold belt of Quebec, and that further validates the Company’s assets potential. As of recent, LaFleur has delivered a compelling combination of strong drilling results, robust economic metrics, and near-term production potential which makes it one of the most notable emerging production stories in its jurisdiction.

LaFleur’s report issued March 3 anticipates a “technically straightforward, capital efficient project with significant economic returns” thanks to the company’s Swanson Gold Deposit, existing mining lease, as well as their nearby refurbished Beacon Gold Mill and permitted tailings storage facility. 

“With a modest initial capital requirement and mill upgrades and strong projected returns at a US$2,750 per ounce base-case gold price, we believe Swanson has the potential to evolve into a competitive and short-term gold development project within the Abitibi Gold Belt,” LaFleur CEO Paul Ténière stated in the company’s news release (https://ibn.fm/wNUA4).

“Our focus now shifts to continued technical optimization, metallurgical and bulk sample validation, and permitting advancement,” he added, “as we evaluate the next phase of growth and progress toward restarting the Beacon Mill in 2026.”

The Beacon Gold Mill’s proximity to the Swanson Project by road, and the further potential for creating a rail line spur directly to the mill, highlight the streamlined, low-complexity path to production LaFleur enjoys, according to the PEA.

The PEA also envisions a potential reduction in operating costs through the economies of scale as the company completes a staged mill expansion from its current 750 tonnes per day (“TPD”) capacity to 1,250 TPD to match the mine output. Although not analyzed in the current PEA, the company is already contemplating the possibility of further expansion to 3,000 TPD or higher with a parallel mineral processing circuit if additional mill feed is secured.

In assessing the potential for investment profitability, the PEA establishes a Net Present Value (“NPV”) of C$101 million (5% value creation) and places Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) expectations at 65% after taxes, where Swanson shines in CAPEX efficiency, quick payback, and base-case IRR compared to peers such as West Red Lake Gold. The report’s All-In Sustaining Costs (“AISC”) metric highlights a profitable outcome even if gold prices retreat somewhat from the record run they have enjoyed during the past year, using a conservative US$2,750 per oz gold price as base case.

The company’s updated 2026 mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) shows a 30% increase in the indicated mineral resource over the 2024 MRE, due to updated cut-off grades. The 2026 MRE does not incorporate the positive results of the recently completed diamond drilling program, but now highlights 227koz of contained gold (Ind and Inf).

The PEA also notes the Swanson Project’s proximity to Val-d’Or, Quebec — a predominant mining camp with a skilled workforce and equipment suppliers, which creates the potential for already housed employees who can drive in and out without the need for LaFleur to create costly camp facilities and the infrastructure that accompanies remote site work.

All-in-all, the assumptions outlined in the PEA indicate positive potential economic viability for the company and rapid payback on investment.

LaFleur also recently announced significant progress toward restarting gold production at, with refurbishment work advancing on schedule and about 30% of the budget spent to ready the facility for a planned gold pour later this year.  This combination of a capital-efficient, high-return PEA, proven continuous mineralization and strong geology, and near-term processing capability with wholly owned infrastructure positions LaFleur as a junior gold developer with both a clear path to production and potential upside through resource expansion, creating what many would see as a compelling investment story of a junior gold developer with both pipeline resource growth and existing processing assets.

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

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• Escalating geopolitical tensions are renewing interest in domestically produced energy technologies, including nuclear fusion.
• Renewal Fuels Inc. is developing the Texatron(TM) fusion system, designed around a deuterium–helium-3 fuel pathway.
• Twenty patent applications covering the Texatron architecture have already been filed, with roughly 240 additional filings in development.
• The company reports progress toward SEC reporting status, including completion of a Form 10 registration and ongoing PCAOB audits.

Growing geopolitical tension in global energy markets is drawing renewed attention to technologies that promise domestically produced, non-fossil power. Among the companies positioning themselves in this emerging landscape is Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) (d/b/a American Fusion), an advanced energy platform company focused on the development and commercialization of new technology fusion energy. The company recently highlighted the strategic relevance of fusion energy as conflict between the United States and Iran raises concerns about global energy supply disruptions (https://ibn.fm/iwgnz).

The discussion reflects a broader concern in energy markets: reliance on fossil fuel supply routes that pass through geopolitically sensitive regions. One such chokepoint of recent attention is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which roughly 20 million barrels of oil pass daily, according to U.S. energy data cited in the company’s statement. Any sustained disruption to this corridor could trigger volatility in global oil markets and expose vulnerabilities in energy supply chains.

For developers of alternative energy technologies, such disruptions highlight the need for continuous and unlimited domestically produced baseload power. Fusion energy has long been viewed as a singular way of reaching this goal.

Unlike renewable sources such as wind and solar, fusion reactors are theoretically capable of generating continuous electricity without weather or daylight dependence. The process combines atomic nuclei to release energy, using fuels that are widely distributed rather than concentrated in politically sensitive regions.

Private and public investment in fusion development has accelerated in recent years, with global funding estimated to exceed $10 billion as governments and companies pursue commercial reactor designs. American Fusion’s strategy centers on its Texatron(TM) system, a reactor concept designed around an aneutronic fuel pathway using deuterium and helium-3. According to the company, this approach is intended to reduce neutron radiation compared with more traditional fusion approaches based on deuterium-tritium reactions.

The Texatron system also incorporates what the company describes as a “clam-shell” reactor architecture built around a hollow toroidal chamber designed to optimize electromagnetic confinement and fuel dynamics. Development of the platform is being carried out through Kepler Fusion Technologies, which became a wholly owned subsidiary following the closing of a previously announced transaction. The company confirmed the completion of the acquisition in a recent news release (https://ibn.fm/G37gl).

Management said the closing establishes a clear accounting date for purchase accounting, and simplifies the company’s fiscal-year audit process. The integration of Kepler also consolidates the company’s technical development under the American Fusion brand. Alongside the corporate restructuring, the company is building an intellectual property portfolio around the Texatron platform.

In a separate update, the company reported that it has filed 20 patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering structural, electromagnetic and confinement features of the Texatron system (https://ibn.fm/Yku87).

The filings relate to core design elements such as the reactor’s toroidal chamber geometry, electromagnetic foil structures and fuel injection systems. Management said an additional 240 patent applications are currently being developed, which could expand the company’s intellectual property portfolio to roughly 260 filings if submitted as planned. The filings are being sequenced to align with ongoing engineering refinements and long-term commercialization objectives.

“Our intellectual property strategy is being structured deliberately and in phases. We are prioritizing core architectural protections while building a portfolio intended to support regulatory positioning, commercial deployment, and long-term defensibility,” said CLO Michael Smith. “Coordinating closely with technical leadership ensures that each filing aligns with the platform’s development roadmap.”

American Fusion’s goal is to create what management describes as a modular energy platform that could eventually support industrial, commercial and grid-constrained energy applications. Such concepts are attracting increasing attention as global electricity demand rises. Artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centers and electrification trends are placing new pressure on power systems, prompting interest in technologies capable of providing large amounts of reliable energy with minimal emissions.

Fusion’s appeal lies in its theoretical ability to generate significant power with relatively small fuel inputs while producing limited long-lived radioactive waste, although achieving that goal requires overcoming substantial engineering and scientific challenges. For that reason, most fusion developers, including American Fusion, remain focused on research, engineering development, and intellectual property expansion, as opposed to near-term commercial electricity generation.

Beyond technology development, the company is also working toward a series of regulatory and corporate milestones. Management reports that a Form 10 registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is substantially complete, a step that would move the company toward full reporting status with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

In parallel, the company’s PCAOB audit covering fiscal years 2024 and 2025 is nearing completion. The firm is also pursuing a corporate action with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) related to its transition to the American Fusion name and potential new trading symbols. Leadership additions have accompanied these steps, including new executive appointments covering operations, legal affairs and power systems engineering.

“American Fusion is building toward a future where clean, domestically produced, infrastructure-grade baseload power is not merely advantageous but strategically essential,” said Richard Hawkins, President & CEO. “We believe the Texatron(TM) platform, with its compact design, aneutronic fuel pathway, and modular scalability, positions the company to contribute meaningfully to that future as the global energy transition advances.”

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

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• LIXTE recently expanded its ovarian clear cell cancer trial in partnership with MD Anderson and GSK
• The company operates at the nexus of targeted cancer biology and combination therapy innovation
• These partnerships help underscore LIXTE’s broader strategy: enhancing established cancer treatments through its first-in-class compound LB 100

LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings (NASDAQ: LIXT) continues to promote its lead oncology asset, LB 100, through a partnership-driven model designed to accelerate development and improve scientific validation. Recently, the company announced the expansion of its ongoing clinical collaboration with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and GSK plc to evaluate LB 100 in combination with dostarlimab for the treatment of ovarian clear cell carcinoma (https://nnw.fm/xi8sP).

The trial, initiated in January 2024, has met its initial enrolment target of 21 patients and is expected to grow to 42 participants. Results from the first cohort are projected to be out within the first half of 2026. The company’s decision to increase enrollment indicates institutional confidence in both operational execution and the underlying scientific rationale backing LB 100’s combination potential.

Experienced clinical investigators at MD Anderson spearhead the research and have since expanded to include a second site at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, further improving recruitment capabilities and academic engagement. Multi-site collaboration improves the credibility of trial data and expands exposure within the oncology research community, both of which are often critical to future regulatory and partnership discussions.

Instead of developing LB 100 as a standalone therapy, the company focuses on improving the overall effectiveness of known treatments such as chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors. By combining LB 100 with approved immunotherapies such as dostarlimab, the company aims to address persistent resistance mechanisms that affect outcomes in difficult-to-treat cancers.

Beyond its collaboration with GSK and MD Anderson, the company has also partnered with Roche Holding AG in evaluating LB 100 in additional immunotherapy combinations. LIXTE’s partnership with globally reputed pharmaceutical leaders buttresses the scientific relevance of LB 100 and expands optionality for future development pathways.

The company’s partnership-focused strategy comes with a couple of advantages. It leverages the infrastructure and clinical expertise of premier institutions, creates defined data catalysts, and shares development risk. The expected 2026 data presentation highlights a potential inflection point that could influence strategic positioning and valuation.

The updates underscore the company’s broader mission: to boost cancer treatment outcomes by improving the therapies currently at the core of modern oncology. Through its strategic collaborations with leading academic centers and pharmaceutical innovators, the company is positioning LB 100 within credible clinical frameworks designed to accelerate and unlock long-term shareholder value.

For more information, visit the company website at https://lixte.com.

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• The growing need for organic farming faces a structural limitation due to the lack of scalable phosphate sources that meet organic certification standards.
• Nevada Organic Phosphate’s unique project may offer a solution, as drilling at the company’s Murdock Mountain project in Nevada has confirmed phosphate grades and low heavy-metal content compatible with organic farming requirements, and pointing to the production of direct-application rock phosphate that simply requires grinding rather than costly chemical processing.
• American farming environmental practices are rapidly moving to a direct application of REACTIVE rather than soluble chemical phosphate, and the company currently has no large scale competition in North America.
• The project is located in northeastern Nevada near Union Pacific rail infrastructure, potentially facilitating distribution to agricultural markets, and early estimates suggest the project and nearby targets could collectively host up to 200 million tonnes of phosphate-bearing material.

As demand for organic food continues to grow, one input remains difficult to scale: organic phosphate fertilizer. Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF), a B.C.-based leader in organic sedimentary phosphate exploration, is developing its Murdock Mountain project in northeastern Nevada as an important potential solution to that constraint, targeting a supply of naturally occurring phosphate suitable for direct use in organic agriculture.

The concept is attracting attention from resource investors. Mining analyst and market commentator John Kaiser, who is also a NOP shareholder, recently examined the opportunity in an article discussing how a scalable source of organic phosphate could affect the growth trajectory of organic farming (https://ibn.fm/3DQsT).

Phosphate is an essential nutrient for plant growth and is widely used in conventional agriculture. However, most global phosphate production comes from sedimentary rock deposits with relatively high concentrations of heavy metals. These materials are typically processed chemically to produce fertilizers such as monoammonium phosphate (“MAP”) or diammonium phosphate (“DAP”). While effective for crop production, those products do not qualify for organic certification.

That distinction creates a structural bottleneck for organic farming. Current organic phosphate inputs, primarily bone meal and manure, are by-products of livestock production. Because these materials depend on the scale of animal agriculture, supply cannot expand easily to meet rising demand for organic crops.

Importantly, organic farming has substantial remaining growth potential ahead of it. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent agricultural census, organic generated roughly $9 billion in output in 2022, compared with approximately $223 billion for the broader agricultural sector. As  consumer demand for organic products grows, the supply of compliant fertilizer inputs will need to expand significantly.

Nevada Organic Phosphate’s strategy centers on producing a form of phosphate that can be applied directly to farmland without chemical processing. The company is exploring the Murdock Mountain phosphate beds in Elko County, Nevada, where early drilling has confirmed phosphate grades in the range of roughly 10%-12% P2O5.

Equally important, assays from the drilling program indicate that heavy metal concentrations are well below thresholds established by the USDA for agricultural application. That finding addresses a key question that had been hanging over the project: whether low heavy-metal readings observed in weathered surface exposures would also hold true in fresh bedrock.

According to Kaiser’s analysis, the initial drilling suggests the target zone’s heavy-metal profile may remain consistent throughout the broader formation. If confirmed through additional exploration, the result could support the development of a large resource suitable for organic fertilizer applications.

The company’s current exploration target for the Murdock project ranges from approximately 10 million to 46 million tonnes of rock phosphate grading between 3% and 15% P2O5. Additional nearby targets have been identified that could expand the broader resource potential to more than 200 million tonnes.

Unlike conventional fertilizer production, which requires chemical processing to remove impurities and concentrate nutrients, Nevada Organic Phosphate’s concept is relatively straightforward. The company plans to produce ground rock phosphate that can be applied directly to fields. This approach could significantly reduce processing requirements and capital costs compared with traditional chemical-based fertilizer operations. Production would involve mining, crushing, grinding, and shipping the phosphate rock rather than building complex chemical processing facilities.

Logistics may also work in the project’s favor. The Murdock Mountain property lies near Union Pacific rail infrastructure, which could provide efficient transport routes to agricultural regions across the United States, potentially making the project a rare North American source of phosphate suitable for organic agriculture.

Nevada Organic Phosphate recently received drilling permits from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, allowing the company to begin delineating the target zone after several years of regulatory delays. The first drilling program was conducted in late 2025, confirming both grade and continuity within the phosphate beds. Further drilling could advance the project toward a maiden resource estimate. Management has indicated that delineation work may accelerate if permitting for additional drill sites proceeds more smoothly.

Perhaps most significantly, American farming environmental practices are rapidly moving to a direct application of REACTIVE rather than soluble chemical phosphate, and NOP does not have to compete with the conventional chemical agricultural input industry. The company currently has no large-scale competition in North America.

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

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• Canamera recently advanced its maiden drill program at the Turvolandia Rare Earths Project in Brazil
• The project targets near-surface ionic clay-hosted REE mineralization, a deposit style critical to magnet supply chains
• These developments reinforce Canamera’s strategy to build a diversified, geopolitically secure rare earth portfolio across the Americas

Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) is stepping up efforts to establish its reputation as a next-gen supplier of rare earth and critical metals, advancing its flagship drill program at the Turbolandia Rare Earths Project in Brazil. With global supply chains ramping up efforts towards cutting down dependence on Chinese production of rare earth, the company’s early-stage momentum underscores its rising profile in the industry (https://nnw.fm/SalkH).

The company recently reported good progress from the first phase of its inaugural drilling campaign at Turvolandia, a program launched in mid-November and created to evaluate the continuity, thickness, and distribution of near-surface ionic clay-hosted rare earth element (“REE”) mineralization. About 1,000 meters of drilling are projected to be carried out across three identified areas, with about a third of the holes already finalized before a seasonal pause. This landmark accomplishment signifies Canamera’s first systematic subsurface test of the project’s high-potential geology.

Canamera’s strategic focus on ionic clay-hosted REE systems positions it within one of the most in-demand segments of the rare earths market. Ionic clay systems, best known from southern China, are reputed for their lower-cost extraction and metallurgical characteristics, especially for rare earth magnets such as praseodymium and neodymium. These elements are used in the production of wind turbines, electric vehicles, robotics, and advanced defense systems.

The Turvolandia Project is sited close to the Poços de Caldas alkaline complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil, an emerging rare earth district covering over 30 square kilometers. The region plays host to extensively weathered clay profiles developed over REE-enriched phonolitic and nepheline syenite rocks, mirroring geological conditions that underpin some of the most productive clay deposits globally. The stable regulatory system and growing role of Brazil in the critical minerals sector further help the project’s cause.

The project’s phase 1 drilling will include 48 to 54 vertical auger holes drilled down up to 25 meters, cutting across the three discrete target zones. The program is also expected to generate essential data on mineralization geometry and continuity, which will be useful for future exploration phases and delineation of resources.

Beyond the Turvolandia project, Canamera is working on a diversified exploration portfolio across the Americas, focusing on ionic clay systems in Brazil and carbonatite-hosted rare earth and critical metals projects in Canada and the United States. This broad-scale strategy highlights the management team’s focus on supply chain security, long-term strategic relevance, and scalability as more manufacturers and governments turn their focus to non-Chinese sources of critical materials.

The latest developments highlight Canamera Energy Metal’s broader mission: to position itself as a leader of the Western rare earth supply renaissance. With exploration picking up steam and global demand for magnet metals on the rise, the company’s strategic approach and early-stage execution give investors needed exposure to a geopolitically and economically viable sector.

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

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This document contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including statements regarding: the Company’s planned exploration activities on its projects; the anticipated timing and completion of the earn-in milestones under the Option Agreement; the Company’s ability to make required cash and share payments and incur required exploration expenditures; the geological prospectivity of its projects; and the Company’s exploration strategy.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions, estimates, and opinions of management at the date the statements are made and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. These assumptions include, without limitation: the Company’s ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its exploration programs and option payments; favourable regulatory conditions; continued access to its projects; and general economic conditions.

Important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include but are not limited to: uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing; the inherently speculative nature of mineral exploration; title risks; environmental and permitting risks; and fluctuations in uranium prices. Additional risk factors affecting the Company can be found in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

• Vertically integrated energy company Olenox has successfully restored 10 oil wells since December 2025, with additional wells scheduled to come online weekly.
• Output from the Wichita County field is nearing the company’s near-term goal of 70 barrels of oil per day.
• Olenox is preparing to relicense its 162-mile pipeline, expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2026.
• Management is evaluating more than 6,000 acres of potential assets that could support additional drilling and workover activity.
• The company aims to reach 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by year-end 2026 through drilling, revitalization, and acquisitions.

Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX), a vertically integrated energy company, is reporting early operational momentum, with field activity results suggesting the company’s strategy of revitalizing underperforming oil wells may already be translating into measurable production gains, as the company prepares for new drilling. Recent operational updates indicate that the company’s well revitalization efforts in Wichita County, Texas, are stabilizing output as additional wells return to production. According to a company update released in early March, Olenox has successfully revitalized 10 wells since December 2025 and expects another 25 wells to be brought online before the end of the first quarter. The company deployed a dedicated rig to the field late last year, and management says the results have exceeded initial expectations (https://ibn.fm/lGPVk). Chief executive officer Michael McLaren said production from the Wichita field is approaching the company’s near-term objective of roughly 70 barrels of oil per day. If current workover progress continues, that level could be reached or surpassed before the end of the month. “As we continue our workover effort and drilling, we anticipate this field to outperform our previous expectations,” McLaren added. The strategy centers on improving the productivity of existing assets rather than relying solely on new drilling. Workover programs, mechanical or chemical interventions designed to restore production in older wells, can often provide a faster and lower-cost path to incremental output. Olenox’s workover activity has been paired with a broader operational push that includes new drilling and infrastructure upgrades. The company announced that its 2026 drilling program is now underway, with well locations identified and seismic surveys scheduled to begin this month (https://ibn.fm/nOU6H). Under the plan, Olenox intends to drill one well during the current quarter, followed by three additional wells in each of the remaining quarters of 2026. Management believes current oil price trends support the timing of the program. The drilling initiative is intended to complement the company’s ongoing well-revitalization efforts. Together, those activities form the operational foundation for a broader production growth strategy. Management has outlined a year-end goal of reaching approximately 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Infrastructure improvements are also part of the plan. Olenox has completed a survey of its 162-mile pipeline network and is now preparing documentation required to recommission and relicense the system. The company expects the pipeline to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2026. Bringing the pipeline back into service could provide additional logistical flexibility for transporting production and connecting new wells to market. The pipeline may also create opportunities for acquiring nearby assets that could be integrated into the network. Alongside field development, Olenox is evaluating potential acquisitions that could expand its production footprint. Management says it is reviewing more than 6,000 acres of prospective properties that may offer opportunities for both workovers and new drilling. These efforts are taking place within a broader corporate transformation. Olenox Industries was formed following the restructuring and rebranding of Safe & Green Holdings Corp., consolidating several subsidiaries into a unified operating structure. The new structure combines energy development, oilfield services, industrial technology, and modular infrastructure under a single platform. Within the energy segment, Olenox Corp. oversees exploration and production operations targeting underdeveloped or distressed oil and gas properties in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Supporting those activities is an oilfield services division that focuses on well abandonment and environmental reclamation. The company also operates Olenox Technologies, which develops specialized equipment designed to improve well performance, including plasma pulse and ultrasonic cleaning systems. Management believes integrating production assets, oilfield services, and technology capabilities under one corporate umbrella allows the company to participate across multiple stages of the energy value chain. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Olenox.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to OLOX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/OLOX

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• Matt McCrann, former CEO of DroneShield’s U.S. subsidiary, appointed to lead SPARC AI’s North American expansion
• Overwatch platform delivers software-only GPS-denied targeting and navigation without radar, lidar, or additional hardware
• Integration with platforms such as Parrot ANAFI GOV/MIL and open flight systems supports scalable defense adoption

In modern conflict environments, GPS can no longer be assumed. Jamming, spoofing, and signal denial have transformed positioning and targeting from convenience into a vulnerability, forcing defense agencies to rethink how autonomous systems operate in contested airspace and signal-degraded conditions.

SPARC AI (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) this week announced the appointment of Matt McCrann as Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. subsidiary, a move that signals a focused push into the world’s largest defense market. McCrann previously served as CEO of the U.S. subsidiary of DroneShield, where he led operational expansion during a period of revenue growth and increasing federal adoption.

Expanding in the World’s Largest Defense Market

McCrann’s mandate is operational rather than symbolic. He will lead SPARC AI’s North American expansion, build out U.S. infrastructure and teams, advance field evaluations and pilot programs, and align with active procurement pathways. The focus is clear: convert technology into deployable capability across air, land, and maritime domains.

The company’s Overwatch platform is designed to address one of the most persistent vulnerabilities in unmanned systems. As outlined in the November 2025 corporate presentation, SPARC AI delivers advanced targeting, navigation, and intelligence without reliance on GPS, radar, lidar, or additional hardware payloads. Instead, it uses advanced mathematical modeling to generate a 3D spatial understanding from existing device telemetry.

This software-only approach enables what the company describes as zero-signature operation in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited environments. In practical terms, it allows drones and robotic systems to determine geolocation and navigate even when satellite signals are jammed or unavailable.

From Target Acquisition to Autonomous Navigation

SPARC AI’s technology stack includes a Target Acquisition System capable of determining the geolocation of any distant object without specialized sensors. The Mobile Acquisition System extends this capability to handheld devices, enabling operators to transmit precise coordinates directly from smartphones to connected drones.

The GPS Denied Navigation System further allows autonomous waypoint generation and 360-degree flight paths around targets. These components are unified within Overwatch, which integrates mission planning, classification, tracking, and historical analysis into a single operational workflow.

Importantly, the platform has already demonstrated integration with hardware such as the Parrot ANAFI GOV/MIL drone, a U.S.-built system used by defense agencies and listed on the Blue UAS Cleared List. This alignment with approved hardware platforms can streamline adoption pathways in U.S. federal programs.

Commercial Model and Strategic Positioning

SPARC AI operates under a recurring annual fee per connected device model, positioning the company to benefit from fleet-level scaling rather than one-time hardware sales. Its stated mission is to connect one million devices to Overwatch, reflecting an ambition to serve as an intelligence layer across distributed autonomous systems.

The company reports 15 years of research and development, and patents registered in seven countries, including the U.S. With autonomous and integrated systems expanding across defense, security, and commercial markets projected to exceed $100 billion over the next decade, GPS-denied capability is increasingly viewed as foundational infrastructure rather than niche technology.

The appointment of a U.S. executive with experience scaling defense technology operations suggests SPARC AI is shifting from technical validation toward structured market penetration. In an environment where signal denial is becoming standard rather than exceptional, resilient geolocation intelligence may represent one of the more critical layers in the next generation of autonomous systems.

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

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

• Earth Science Tech is a holding company that acquires and manages businesses in several markets, emphasizing execution, capital discipline, and long-term value creation across the company’s various platforms.
• The company generally focuses on controlling interests in companies where disciplined scaling, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight can drive growth.
• The team at Earth Science Tech is led by executives with years of experience in areas like finance, business, real estate, digital infrastructure, and others.

Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST), a strategic holding company, operates a portfolio in the pharmaceutical, telemedicine, healthcare and consumer markets. The company strives to build value by acquiring and actively managing businesses and focuses on controlling interests in companies where regulatory compliance, operational oversight, and disciplined scaling can drive growth.

Earth Science Tech takes an approach that prioritizes capital discipline, execution, and long-term value creation across the platforms it operates, while focusing on scaling businesses that can grow sustainably and increase shareholder value.

The wholly owned and majority-owned subsidies that the company operates includes:

• Mister Meds LLC: A compounding pharmacy that delivers personalized wellness plans and dedicated support to patients across the USA. It was acquired to expand reach and production capacity.
• RxCompoundStore.com LLC: Another compounding pharmacy that’s authorized to fulfill prescriptions across over 20 states and Puerto Rico. It offers cost-effective customization, extensive range, and exclusive formulations.
• Peaks Curative LLC: A company and telemedicine referral platform that provides doctor-verified telehealth treatments, supported by an expanding provider network.
• Las Villas Health Care Inc.: A healthcare provider that serves the Spanish-speaking community and offers personalized wellness programs, innovative treatments, and 24/7 access to a team of medical experts.
• DOConsultations LLC: A telehealth platform that offers personalized health wellness programs and supports direct delivery through the company’s partner pharmacies.
• Earth Science Foundation Inc.: A nonprofit organization that acts as the charitable arm of the company and provides qualified individuals with financial assistance related to prescription costs.

The team at Earth Science Tech is led by CEO and Chairman of the Board, Giorgio R. Saumat. Saumat is an investor and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in investing, operating, and consulting for private businesses and investors. 

The company’s CFO is Ernesto L. Flores, a financial executive with more than a decade of experience in financial management, taxation, and accounting. He’s held senior roles at logistics and investment firms, where he oversaw compliance and financial operations.

Other members of the leadership team include President and COO Mario G. Tabraue, who has experience across real estate operations and digital infrastructure, and CTO Christopher Rose, who is a tech and automation executive who previously led automation initiatives at a Fortune 100 company.

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