• AI is transforming performance marketing by enabling personalized strategies and empowering marketers with data insights
• ONAR Holding Corp. has embraced this AI-driven evolution with inventive tools and strategic collaborations designed to enhance marketing effectiveness
• CEO Zdanow frames ONAR as a hybrid model combining strategic services, AI insights and scalable execution to empower companies to grow faster and smarter

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rewriting the rules of modern marketing, unlocking new ways to connect with consumers through personalization, automation, and data-driven insights. ONAR Holding Corp. (OTCQB: ONAR) is positioning itself at the center of this transformation, harnessing AI through proprietary technology and strategic partnerships to help brands achieve smarter, faster and more impactful growth.

MarTech recently reported on how AI is transforming conveniency in performance marketing by fueling rapid content creation, ultimately dampening marketers’ power to engage (ibn.fm/69MmA). ONAR actively challenges that notion with its key proprietary technology and data insights to deliver detailed ad targeting and predictive analytics, maximizing the impact of a client’s advertising spend. The report emphasized the critical role of strategic thinking among AI assistants, but unlike generic AI tools that produce surface-level outputs, ONAR’s services are designed to elevate this blueprint and demonstrate how technology can reinforce a marketing strategy.

ONAR has embraced this AI-driven evolution with inventive tools and strategic collaborations designed to enhance marketing effectiveness. Through ONAR Labs, the company created Cortex, a proprietary AI marketing intelligence platform that consolidates performance data across channels, forecasts trends, models attribution, and enables cross-platform integration (ibn.fm/MIoCZ). Cortex has powered substantial agency-driven client growth, contributing to more than $200 million in cumulative revenue across ONAR’s network of agency brands.

Expanding on this foundation, ONAR recently announced a multiagentic infrastructure in partnership with IQSTEL and its AI arm, Reality Border (ibn.fm/1uW0V). This scalable AI ecosystem deploys interconnected AI agents (“AIRWEB” agents) to automate tasks, enhance creative strategy and deliver real-time campaign intelligence, without compromising data security or creative oversight. This phased rollout, which includes streamlining, strategic enablement and creative augmentation, reflects ONAR’s commitment to accelerating client performance through AI-enhanced workflows.

Such initiatives place ONAR at the forefront of AI-led marketing innovation. The company’s strategic orientation is further attested by statements from CEO Claude Zdanow and multiple industry profiles (ibn.fm/R7TWo). Zdanow frames ONAR as more than a traditional agency or platform; instead, it is a hybrid model combining strategic services, AI insights and scalable execution to empower middle-market companies to grow faster and smarter. He emphasizes that brands at this stage need solutions that are agile and creative, yet backed by data, and ONAR provides exactly that.

Together, ONAR’s internal innovations and external partnerships illustrate how AI can transform marketing from a reactive tactic into a forward-looking catalyst for business performance, particularly when married with smart data architecture, creative insight and operational security. By embedding AI throughout its systems, ONAR ensures that campaigns are not just faster but more thoughtful, measurable and aligned with revenue outcomes.

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

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• York Claims acquisition adds 2.1 km² of strategic mineral rights directly adjacent to existing gold resources, enabling significant pit expansion beyond current property boundaries
• Resource modeling from recent PEA demonstrates gold-silver mineralization extends into newly acquired territory, positioning Lahontan for substantial resource growth
• Transaction structure combining cash, equity, and royalty terms reflects disciplined capital allocation while securing immediate operational advantages

Mining companies pursuing growth face a fundamental choice: expand through exploration risk or consolidating proven ground adjacent to existing resources. While exploration offers discovery potential, strategic land acquisition near established mineralization provides more predictable pathways to resource expansion with lower geological risk.

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) executed precisely, announcing the acquisition of 27 unpatented lode mineral claims directly south of its York pit at the Santa Fe Mine project. The York Claims acquisition represents textbook district consolidation, securing ground that resource modeling indicates contains extensions of known gold-silver mineralization.

Removing Property Boundary Constraints Enables Pit Optimization

The York Claims transaction addresses a critical limitation that constrained Lahontan’s recent Preliminary Economic Assessment: property boundaries that artificially restricted pit shell optimization. Resource modeling completed during the PEA demonstrated that gold-silver mineralization extended beyond Lahontan’s property limits, creating a scenario where economic ore remained inaccessible due to land ownership rather than geological constraints.

“The newly acquired claims will allow a considerable layback of the York pit during mine planning and in mineral resource estimation,” noted CEO Kimberly Ann. “With the addition of the York Claims, that pit can be greatly expanded, potentially adding resource ounces plus opening up compelling targets for further gold and silver mineral resource expansion.”

The acquisition eliminates these artificial constraints, enabling pit designers to follow mineralization patterns rather than property lines. This optimization can result in improved strip ratios, enhanced ore recovery, and extended mine life compared to boundary-constrained operations.

Transaction Structure Balances Growth with Capital Discipline

Lahontan structured the York Claims acquisition through a combination of immediate payments, deferred obligations, and long-term royalty arrangements that demonstrate thoughtful capital allocation. The $10,000 term sheet payment and subsequent $50,000 promissory note with 2 million shares provide Emergent Metals with immediate consideration while preserving Lahontan’s cash resources for development activities.

The 1% Net Smelter Return royalty creates ongoing value sharing while providing Lahontan with buyback options at $500,000 within three years or $1,000,000 between years three and seven. This structure reflects the realities of junior mining finance, where cash conservation remains paramount while securing strategic assets.

Resource Expansion Potential Enhances Development Economics

Beyond removing pit design constraints, the York Claims acquisition opens additional exploration targets that could substantially increase Lahontan’s 2-million-ounce Santa Fe resource base. Resource expansion carries particular importance for heap leach operations like Santa Fe, where economies of scale directly impact operating costs and project returns.

The Walker Lane district’s geological characteristics support this expansion potential, with mineralization typically occurring in connected systems rather than isolated deposits. Lahontan’s systematic approach to consolidating surrounding claims positions the company to capitalize on these geological relationships.

Regional Context Supports Strategic Timing

The York Claims acquisition occurs within Nevada’s broader consolidation trend, as companies recognize the value of controlling contiguous land packages in proven districts. The timing proves advantageous as gold prices remain elevated and domestic production gains strategic importance under current policies.

The acquisition integrates seamlessly with Lahontan’s existing development timeline, as permitting activities continue progressing toward the targeted early 2027 production start. The expanded property position strengthens permit applications by demonstrating comprehensive resource control and long-term development potential.

CEO Kimberly Ann’s experience navigating complex transactions positions Lahontan to execute both the land acquisition integration and broader development strategy effectively. The consolidation of strategic ground adjacent to established resources represents fundamental mining industry best practices, removing artificial constraints while creating pathways for organic growth.

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

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• ESGold continues to build toward the commencement of tailings cleanup at a legacy Quebec mining site during the next few months, aiming to provide environmental recovery at the site while recovering precious metals still in the piles
• ESGold also announced this month that it has signed a joint venture development agreement for similar recovery with a company operating at historic mine site in Colombia
• The company has developed its tailings-to-cash-flow model as an innovative and scalable way to generate returns for shareholders without continual dilution through capital raises
• The region in Colombia is regarded as one of South America’s most prolific gold-producing regions and ESGold is anticipating the agreement will prove to be a launchpad for proving it can scale its model across multiple international jurisdictions

Clean process gold and silver recovery company ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is announcing a joint venture (”JV”) development that expands the company’s operations beyond eastern Canada and into one of South America’s most prolific gold-producing regions.

ESGold has been building toward the start of production at its fully permitted holdings in Quebec, where it intends to establish the clean recovery of tailings left over from another company’s operations — effectively extracting precious metals.

The company announced Aug. 20 that it has now entered a binding memorandum of understanding with Colombia’s Planta Magdalena S.A.S. (“Planta”) to form the JV with the aim of developing and reprocessing fully permitted, gold- and silver-bearing tailings in that country’s Department of Bolívar.

The announcement exhibits ESGold’s potential for scalable production while delivering environmental remediation benefits to historic mining sites. ESGold’s low-capex, high-margin tailings model developed at the Montauban property in Quebec is expected to get under way in the next few months, using a mill circuit and related assembly to begin reprocessing the tailings.

“Bolívar has a long and storied history as one of Colombia’s most prolific gold-producing regions, with decades of artisanal and small-scale mining contributing significantly to the country’s overall output,” ESGold CEO Gordon Robb stated in the company’s announcement (https://ibn.fm/9Zu2a).

“The region still processes hundreds of thousands of tonnes of ore annually, yet much of it is handled using rudimentary mercury amalgamation methods that leave behind a substantial amount of gold and silver in the tailings. This creates an immense opportunity for ESGold to apply modern, environmentally responsible recovery technology that can significantly improve yields while remediating legacy mine sites,” he added.

The company’s tailings-to-cash-flow model and near surface hardrock is expected to generate close to $350 million from the recovery operation in Quebec during the next four or five years. That money can then be reinvested in the company’s operations, paving the way for new exploration and discovery at the site (https://ibn.fm/llixr).

Due diligence at the Planta Magdalena site included the collection of 27 tailings samples, eight of which assayed above 5 g/t of gold, including several high-grade results. Several samples also returned notable values exceeding 190 g/t of silver, according to the company.

While additional systematic sampling and metallurgical test work are required to determine grade continuity, recoveries, and economic parameters, the company believes the Bolívar opportunity perfectly fits its vision for ESGold’s growth.

“The initial sample results are encouraging, and we’re eager to complete the next stages of technical and legal due diligence,” Chairman and COO Paul Mastantuono stated. “Our team sees this as a launchpad to scale our proven model across multiple jurisdictions, delivering value for shareholders while making a measurable positive impact in the communities where we operate.”

As ESGold delivers predictable, repeatable cash flow that in turn funds exploration and discovery without relying on continual equity dilution, the company expects to create a balance of stability and growth that allows its value to compound over time.

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

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• BluSky AI’s SkyMod(TM) modular data centers enable rapid deployment versus industry standard 36-60 months, making enterprise-grade AI infrastructure accessible to organizations of all sizes
• Recent appointment of industry veteran Andrea Huels as Chief AI and Growth Officer brings over 20 years of AI strategy experience from Fortune 500 companies and successful startups
• The company’s scalable approach is a unique new “Neocloud” which is optimized for intensive AI and machine learning workloads vs traditional clouds which offer general purpose services
• OpenAI’s CFO Sarah Friar stated “computing power, to meet the demand of AI is the company’s biggest challenge. The growing demand for computing power calls for more partners to diversify risk and increase supply

The artificial intelligence revolution faces a fundamental infrastructure bottleneck that threatens to create a two-tiered system where only the largest corporations can access the computing power necessary to compete. While AI capabilities advance at breakneck speed, the infrastructure required to support these workloads remains concentrated among tech giants and well-funded enterprises with the resources and timelines to build massive data centers. This disparity risks leaving smaller organizations, academic institutions, and innovative startups on the sidelines of the most transformative technological shift in decades.

Traditional data center development follows a model designed for predictable, long-term capacity planning. These facilities require 36 to 60 months to construct, demand hundreds of millions in upfront investment, and operate at scales that make economic sense only for the largest deployments. For emerging companies developing AI applications, academic researchers pushing the boundaries of machine learning, or mid-sized enterprises seeking to integrate AI capabilities, this infrastructure model presents an insurmountable barrier to entry.

The result is an innovation paradox: while AI tools become more powerful and accessible, the infrastructure needed to deploy them at scale remains locked behind traditional data center economics and timelines that favor established players over emerging innovators.

This infrastructure gap has created an opportunity for companies that recognize a critical market need: democratizing access to enterprise-grade AI infrastructure through fundamentally different approaches to deployment, scalability, and economics.

That’s the market BluSky AI (OTCQB: BSAI) is addressing with its revolutionary approach to AI infrastructure deployment.

Modular Architecture Breaks Traditional Deployment Barriers

BluSky AI’s competitive advantage lies in reimagining data center infrastructure from the ground up, specifically for AI workloads. The company is a Neocloud purpose-built for artificial intelligence through rapidly deployable SkyMod data centers. SkyMod’s are next-generation, scalable AI Factories. SkyMods represent a fundamental departure from traditional data center development, delivering plug-and-play modular systems that can be deployed in 12 to 18 months rather than the industry standard three to five years

This speed advantage stems from BluSky’s vision that began years ago in negotiating land opportunities with stranded power, negotiating core partnerships like the Data Specialties Inc agreement, to create the proprietary SkyMod solution, as-well- the relationship with NVIDIA to reverse-engineer NVIDIA’s reference designs for the SkyMod AI Factories. Rather than building massive facilities around fixed infrastructure, SkyMod units can be deployed indoors or outdoors, utilizing existing facilities with available power or purpose-built sites. This flexibility allows the company to leverage defunct manufacturing sites, repurpose existing buildings, or develop greenfield locations without the lengthy planning and construction cycles that plague traditional data center development.

The modular approach also addresses one of the most significant barriers facing AI deployers: scalability uncertainty. BluSky is able to meet a client’s needs as a GPU-as-a-Service provider as well as plan for their future needs through continued SkyMod installations and network growth. BluSky AI’s Neocloud encompasses one or multiple SkyMod’s in a single location and they will be networked to SkyMod’s across the U.S. Currently there are 3 locations that have been announced with additional locations in process. 

Strategic Leadership Reinforces AI Infrastructure Vision

BluSky’s recent appointment of Andrea Huels as Chief AI and Growth Officer signals the company’s commitment to bridging the gap between AI innovation and infrastructure deployment. Huels has over 20 years of experience spanning enterprise AI strategy at Fortune 500 companies and hands-on startup experience as a founding executive at generative AI company Vody and computer vision startup RadiusAI.

Her background leading Lenovo’s Enterprise AI business in North America and strategic roles at General Electric, ExxonMobil, and Dematic provides critical insight into how enterprises approach AI infrastructure decisions. Equally important is her startup experience, which gives her perspective on the challenges facing emerging companies seeking to scale AI capabilities.

“AI infrastructure is becoming the most critical layer of the modern technology stack,” Huels noted upon joining BluSky. “As generative models advance and real-world adoption scales, demand for compute, power, and purpose-built capacity will become the defining force behind the next wave of technological progress.”

Her appointment addresses the critical challenge facing AI infrastructure providers: understanding both the technical requirements of advanced AI workloads and the business realities facing organizations of different sizes and stages.

Addressing Power and Site Challenges Through Strategic Asset Development

BluSky’s approach extends beyond modular design to address two of the most significant constraints facing AI infrastructure deployment: power availability and suitable sites. The company focuses on locations that already have power infrastructure in place, either through partnerships with sites that have existing electrical capacity or through strategic land acquisitions.

CEO Trent D’Ambrosio’s background spans early data center development in the telecom space, as well as utility operations with Montana Power, and grid interconnection experience. This combination provides BluSky with a deep understanding of both the technical requirements for AI infrastructure and the regulatory and operational complexities of power systems.

The company’s recent acquisition of a 51-acre site with over nine megawatts of available power demonstrates this strategic approach. Rather than competing for limited new power allocations, BluSky identifies locations where power infrastructure already exists but may be underutilized, creating opportunities for rapid deployment without stressing existing grid systems.

Market Positioning for AI Infrastructure Democratization

BluSky’s timing appears strategically aligned with broader trends in AI adoption. As AI capabilities become more sophisticated and accessible, the bottleneck increasingly shifts from AI models themselves to the infrastructure required to deploy them on a scale. Organizations across sectors are recognizing that AI infrastructure represents a foundational competitive advantage, but traditional deployment models remain prohibitively expensive and time-intensive for all but the largest players.

OpenAI’s CFO Sarah Friar stated “computing power, to meet the demand of AI is the company’s biggest challenge. The growing demand for computing power calls for more partners to diversify risk and increase supply.” CEO Sam Altman stated they will spend over 1 trillion dollars on data center development. 

The company’s focus on serving “small, mid-sized, enterprise, and academic partners from start-up to scale-up” addresses a market segment that traditional data providers often overlook. Academic institutions conducting AI research, startups developing innovative applications, and mid-sized enterprises integrating AI capabilities all require access to enterprise-grade infrastructure without enterprise-scale commitments. 

BluSky’s modular approach enables these organizations to access infrastructure that scales with their needs while maintaining the performance characteristics required for demanding AI workloads. This democratization of AI infrastructure could accelerate innovation by removing deployment barriers that currently limit AI development to well-funded organizations.

The company’s positioning as GPU-as-a-service for AI workloads, combined with its rapid deployment capabilities and scalable economics, positions BluSky to capture significant market share as AI adoption accelerates across organizations of all sizes.

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

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

• PartnerCap Securities initiates coverage on Brera Holdings, noting the company’s strong investment potential.
• Brera operates a first-of-its-kind multi-club ownership model as the only publicly traded football group of its kind.
• Shares trade at a discount to peers, suggesting upside potential.
• Portfolio includes men’s and women’s clubs in Italy, North Macedonia, Mozambique, and Mongolia.
• FY2026 revenues projected at $15.2 million, supported by acquisitions such as S.S. Juve Stabia, with insider ownership of 26% providing alignment between management and investors.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) strategy, has received an Outperform rating from PartnerCap Securities. The firm assigned a price target of $11.50 in a new report, “Kicking off a Global Value Play: Early Entry into the World’s First Public MCO Platform” (https://ibn.fm/zrb0H).

The coverage initiation highlights Brera’s role as the first publicly listed multi-club ownership company, positioning it within an expanding asset class where football franchises are increasingly treated as financial investments. PartnerCap argues that Brera’s current valuation fails to reflect either its recent acquisitions or the broader synergies expected from its portfolio strategy.

PartnerCap estimates Brera will generate $15.2 million in revenue in fiscal year 2026. Based on current trading levels, the company is valued at roughly 1.0x EV/revenue, well below the 2.7x peer average. The $11.50 target reflects a multiple of 2.25x on those projections.

The brokerage firm points to football’s resilience as an asset class. The Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index, which tracks franchise valuations across major sports, has returned around 13% annually since 1960, outpacing equities and other traditional benchmarks. Despite downturns such as the early 2000s technology correction and the 2008 financial crisis, football revenues from broadcasting and sponsorships held steady.

Since its NASDAQ listing in 2023, Brera has grown a portfolio of men’s and women’s teams in Italy, North Macedonia, Mozambique, and Mongolia. The strategy emphasizes acquiring undervalued clubs with strong community ties and youth systems, while using centralized oversight to improve efficiency and commercial returns, PartnerCap notes.

In June 2025, Brera completed its largest deal to date, acquiring a 52% stake in Italian Serie B club S.S. Juve Stabia. The EUR 10 million transaction, financed through a mix of cash, shares, and incentives, marked Brera as one of only two MCO operators in Italy’s second division. Juve Stabia’s valuation rose 245 percent, to US$ 32.3 million, after its semifinal run into the Serie A promotion playoffs following a fifth place finish in the 2024/25 regular season, supporting the investment case for Brera’s turnaround model.

Brera also owns Brera Strumica in North Macedonia, a club with access to UEFA Europa and Conference League qualification rounds, and Brera Tchumene in Mozambique, promoted to the top division in 2024. In Asia, Brera manages Brera Ilch FC in Mongolia, providing entry to a fast-growing football ecosystem.

Revenue comes from media rights distributions, tournament prize money, sponsorships, player transfers, and consulting services. The company also invests in academies and grassroots programs, aiming to strengthen talent pipelines and expand fan bases. This model, PartnerCap notes, offers both operating synergies and longer-term monetization opportunities. Player development across clubs can feed into higher-value transfers, while shared branding and sponsorship activation allow scale efficiencies.

A notable feature of Brera is its insider ownership. Around 26% of shares are held by management and core investors, creating a strong alignment of incentives with outside shareholders. PartnerCap cites this as a factor underpinning confidence in the company’s execution.

Football’s broader market context also supports the thesis. Global sports franchise ownership is estimated at $417 billion and projected to grow at more than 8% annually through 2030. Within that, multi-club ownership has gained traction, with nearly 200 clubs worldwide now part of MCO structures.

Brera has raised about $5 million since late 2024, including a preferred share offering and a registered direct sale of Class B shares. Proceeds have funded acquisitions and working capital. The company also executed a 10-for-1 reverse share split in June 2025, restoring compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid rule. PartnerCap suggests that as Brera matures, institutional awareness and liquidity could increase.

The investment case for Brera, according to PartnerCap, rests on its ability to expand its club portfolio, integrate operations, and monetize assets over time. Execution on these points could drive both revenue growth and a market re-rating of its shares.

“BREA represents a pioneering effort to professionalize and democratize global soccer ownership, as its unique combination of a scalable MCO model, socially driven mission, and disciplined financial execution positions the company to become a leading architect in the next phase of global sports development,” PartnerCap Securities notes in its coverage report. “With a diversified portfolio, strong regulatory backing, and clear growth roadmap, we believe BREA offers a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to soccer’s expanding global ecosystem and the next wave of asset appreciation in professional sports.”

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

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

• Lahontan CEO outlined a timeline to return the Santa Fe mine to production, highlighting the company’s progress in drilling, permitting and resource expansion
• Nevada’s Walker Lane mining jurisdiction provides regulatory certainty and mining-friendly policies that benefit companies such as Lahontan
• The permitting process represents a critical milestone for Lahontan, with the company approaching the NEPA phase

With gold prices soaring and a clear path to production just three years away, Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) CEO Kimberly Ann is reporting that current economic models may be capturing less than half of the company’s true mineralization potential at its flagship Santa Fe mine. Lahontan Gold Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company strategically positioned in Nevada’s world-renowned Walker Lane, where the company is rapidly advancing four premier gold and silver properties toward commercial production.

In a recent Assay TV interview, Ann outlined an ambitious timeline to return the Santa Fe mine to production by 2027, highlighting the company’s progress in drilling, permitting and resource expansion (ibn.fm/uO90U). During the interview, Ann emphasized the compelling nature of Lahontan’s story, describing it as “a simple story for new shareholders to look at.”

The company currently boasts two million ounces at the Santa Fe property, which Ann noted is a past producer that Lahontan is working to bring back into production. The focus remains on oxide mineralization, which will be processed through open pit heap leach operations, a proven and cost-effective extraction method.

The CEO highlighted Nevada’s favorable Walker Lane mining jurisdiction, calling it “the best jurisdiction in the world,” which provides regulatory certainty and mining-friendly policies that benefit companies such as Lahontan. The company has been methodically advancing the project for nearly three years, with Ann stating the company has been “motoring away, drilling and adding more ounces, derisking the project and pushing it through the permitting phases.”

Recent drilling activities at the Santa Fe mine have generated significant interest, though results from the latest 1,750-meter program have not yet been released publicly. Ann explained that this focused program targeted three specific areas to “test how far we could extend the mineralization, how deep we can go.” The preliminary results are providing a lot of great insight, according to Ann, who indicated that a larger drilling program is planned for October based on the knowledge gained from this initial work.

The permitting process represents a critical milestone for Lahontan, with the company approaching the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) phase, which Ann described as “the final phase of the exploration plan of operations.” This development is particularly significant as it moves the company closer to submitting its complete mine plan of operations document. Ann emphasized the importance of this dual permitting approach, explaining that the company is pursuing both a plan of operation and a mine plan of operation simultaneously.

The exploration permit will allow Lahontan to “explore our entire land package without having to go back and doing notice of intents,” effectively providing unrestricted drilling access across their holdings. Ann described this as “sterilizing the entire land package for us to drill till the end of time.” The mine plan of operation will utilize the same footprint and baseline environmental studies, including what Ann colloquially referred to as “the bugs and bunnies” studies to ensure no protected species are impacted.

Financial modeling presents an increasingly attractive picture for Lahontan, particularly given the recent surge in precious metals prices. The company’s preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) was completed in December using gold prices of $1,950 per ounce, but Ann noted that current market conditions mean Lahontan’s pit-constrained models likely don’t capture almost 50% of the mineralization that’s there. This suggests significant upside potential as the company prepares to release an updated resource estimate in Q1, followed by a revised PEA with current pricing assumptions.

Ann observed that the company maintains internal models that capture mineralization not reflected in public documents, stating, “seeing what we have internally, I think the public is going to be very excited to see those numbers.” The company’s cash costs are projected at $1,200 per ounce, which Ann characterized as “nothing compared to what gold and silver is” trading at current levels.

Expansion opportunities extend beyond the main Santa Fe operation, with drilling planned at West Santa Fe, located 13 kilometers from the main Santa Fe project. Ann described this as a future satellite operation, noting that the oxide mineralization “looks the same as what we have at Santa Fe property.” Additionally, the company is working to connect its four existing pits, potentially creating what Ann described as “one big super pit” by drilling between the Slab York area and adjacent deposits.

From a financial standpoint, Lahontan maintains a strong position following fundraising activities in April and May. Ann noted that the company deliberately limited dilution by not raising excessive capital, preferring to focus on organically growing through derisking the project, giving more confidence to the market. The company plans to raise additional funds when needed but is currently focused on advancing the project through its current resources.

Looking ahead, Ann outlined a robust news flow schedule extending through the end of the year and into Q1, encouraging investors to sign up for the company newsletter to keep up with what’s going on. The combination of drilling results, permitting progress, updated resource estimates and revised economic assessments positions Lahontan for significant catalysts in the coming months.

The company’s systematic approach to returning Santa Fe to production, combined with its strong jurisdictional advantages and expanding resource base, presents what Ann characterized as a “low-risk” opportunity in Nevada’s established mining environment. With gold and silver prices continuing to strengthen and the company’s timeline targeting production by 2027, Lahontan appears well-positioned to capitalize on favorable market conditions while advancing its flagship asset toward commercial operation.

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

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

• BluSky AI has finalized an agreement securing 9.3 MW of power as well as a ground lease for 51.6 acres
• “Artificial intelligence is fueling an extraordinary surge in compute power demands,” notes BluSky CEO, Trent D’Ambrosio
• This infrastructure command enables BluSky AI to launch and scale its central Utah facility with long-term operational control and stability
• Recently announced the appointment of Dan Gay, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience

BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI) has announced the securing of its first site in central Utah, equipped with 9.3 MW of grid-connected power capacity for its flagship modular data center (ibn.fm/XnaU0). The company specializes in delivering scalable, energy-efficient modular data-center infrastructure — known as SkyMod — designed to meet the surging demands of the AI industry.

In its latest announcement, BluSky AI confirmed that it has finalized an agreement securing 9.3 MW of power through a long-term partnership with Digital Asset Management LLC, as well as a ground lease for 51.6 acres from Wild Mustang Ventures LLC. These agreements establish a strong foundation for the company’s first operational SkyMod data center. Power and land rights were secured in exchange for issuing 20 million restricted shares, underscoring the strategic importance of energetically connected infrastructure in AI compute deployment.

BluSky AI is one of the first tenants on the Creekstone project, which is being billed as the “world’s most powerful data center campus” in a recent KSL.com article. Buford Ray Conley, the CEO of Creekstone Capital stated, “This isn’t just a land deal; it’s a sign that Utah is ready to lead. BluSky’s technology fits perfectly with our vision: fast, flexible, and energy smart. We’re building something big here, and it starts now.”

This secured site, with its substantial grid capacity, positions BluSky AI to deliver modular AI compute infrastructure precisely where it’s needed, without the lengthy construction timelines typical of traditional data centers. The SkyMod™ model, with units ranging from 1 MW to 1.7 MW and designed for rapid plug-and-play deployment, addresses the growing shortage in computing supply amid staggering data demand (ibn.fm/mmfOd).

“Artificial intelligence is fueling an extraordinary surge in compute power demands,” said BluSky CEO Trent D’Ambrosio. “BluSky AI is meeting the AI compute challenges with modular, scalable, and energy-efficient data center solutions. . . . Our vision is to empower the AI ecosystem, enabling companies to focus on innovation while we provide the critical infrastructure they need to succeed.”

The importance of securing both power and land resources cannot be overstated. This infrastructure command, particularly the 9.3 MW power agreement, enables BluSky AI to launch and scale its central Utah facility with long-term operational control and stability.  In the capital-intensive world of data-center construction, these foundational elements are often the most difficult to align. This news is also significant against the backdrop of the global data-center market, which was valued at approximately $347.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at an 11.2% CAGR to reach nearly $652 billion by 2030 (ibn.fm/JLQ5C). By moving quickly to solidify site readiness, BluSky AI is aligning itself with industry trends that demand immediate scalability and sustainability.

BluSky AI stands as an infrastructure enabler in the AI boom, embedding energy stability and rapid deployment into its SkyMod data center framework. Its site in central Utah gives the company a first-mover advantage in an industry where power availability is the linchpin of scale. Along with financial oversight, IP strategy and facility deployment, BluSky AI is establishing a robust blueprint for modular data-center success. As the AI computing landscape continues to intensify, BluSky AI’s operational site and power-secure infrastructure demonstrate its readiness to meet market demand. 

To increase their leverage in the tech space. BSAI has announced the appointment of Dan Gay, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in telecommunications, data, and AI technologies, to its Board of Directors. His extensive background in data centers, enterprise IT strategy, and digital transformation—including executive roles at MCI, Qwest, Montana Power, BlockCerts, and RackScale underscores BluSky AI’s strategic push to strengthen its leadership as it grows its AI infrastructure business

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

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

• AI Maverick Intel offers a solution that automates two-way communication and data-driven interactions, eliminating the need for traditional SDR teams
• “By integrating cutting-edge AI solutions, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value to our clients and stakeholders,” says CEO
• The AI-powered prospecting capabilities of BINP are particularly noteworthy

In a bold move to redefine customer acquisition, AI Maverick Intel (OTC: BINP) is revolutionizing how businesses engage with their audiences. Formerly known as Bionoid Pharma Inc., the company has pivoted from its pharmaceutical roots to become a leader in AI-driven customer engagement (ibn.fm/heRUQ). Through its proprietary AI Maverick platform, AI Maverick Intel offers a solution that automates two-way communication and data-driven interactions, eliminating the need for traditional sales development representative (“SDR”) teams. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of AI-powered business solutions.

“Our evolution into AI Maverick Intel Inc. signifies more than a name change,” said AI Maverick Intel CEO Wayne Cockburn. “It represents our dedication to pioneering AI technologies that drive meaningful engagement and sustainable growth. By integrating cutting-edge AI solutions, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value to our clients and stakeholders.”

AI Maverick Intel’s flagship platform is designed to streamline the customer acquisition process by automating personalized outreach and engagement. The technology enables businesses to identify, reach and engage their target audiences with unprecedented efficiency and precision. By leveraging machine learning and behavioral data analysis, the platform facilitates intelligent, two-way communication across various sectors, including healthcare, biotech, insurance, and transportation.  

The company’s strategic shift toward AI-driven solutions is underscored by its recent rebranding. In May 2025, Bionoid Pharma officially changed its name to AI Maverick Intel, reflecting its commitment to leveraging advanced artificial intelligence technologies to revolutionize customer acquisition and engagement. This rebranding follows the successful acquisition of AI Maverick Intel, a leading platform renowned for its proprietary AI solutions that automate and enhance audience engagement.

AI Maverick Intel’s platform offers several key advantages over traditional customer acquisition methods. By automating outreach and engagement, businesses can scale their customer acquisition efforts without the need to expand their sales teams. This efficiency not only reduces operational costs but also allows companies to focus their resources on strategic growth initiatives. Furthermore, the platform’s data-driven approach ensures that interactions are personalized and relevant, enhancing the overall customer experience.

The AI-powered prospecting capabilities of AI Maverick Intel are particularly noteworthy. The platform’s ability to manage both transactional and consultative sales engagements with human-like fluency sets it apart in the competitive AI landscape. This capability enables businesses to engage with potential customers in a manner that mirrors human interaction, fostering trust and building stronger relationships.

As the AI space becomes increasingly competitive, AI Maverick Intel’s approach creates impressive possibilities for businesses looking to scale their audience acquisition efforts. The company’s focus on automation and personalization addresses key challenges faced by organizations in reaching and engaging their target audiences. By eliminating the need for traditional SDR teams, AI Maverick Intel offers a scalable solution that can adapt to the evolving needs of businesses across various industries. As AI continues to shape the future of business operations, AI Maverick Intel’s commitment to leveraging advanced technologies positions it as a leader in the AI-powered customer engagement space.

For more information, visit www.AIMaverickIntel.com.

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• Copper’s rise from industrial workhorse to investment favorite is driven by its critical role in the global clean-energy and infrastructure transition.
• As copper becomes increasingly vital, Nicola Mining’s exploration and development activities have set up the company to be more than a spectator.
• Nicola’s asset portfolio provides further context for its significant copper potential.

In today’s rapidly electrifying world, copper is no longer merely a base metal, it’s emerging as the “gold standard” for strategic investments. Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF), a junior exploration and custom milling company, is positioning itself squarely at the heart of this transformative trend. With its growing project portfolio in British Columbia and a renewed focus on copper alongside precious metals, Nicola Mining brings both mission and method to a sector defined by urgency and opportunity.

Copper’s rise from industrial workhorse to investment favorite is driven by its critical role in the global clean-energy and infrastructure transition. According to the International Energy Agency, global power grid investment is expected to exceed $400 billion in 2025, building on a record $390 billion spent in 2024 (https://ibn.fm/VRX07).

Copper is central to these upgrades, with demand for grid infrastructure expected to rise from 12.52 million metric tons in 2025 to 14.87 million by 2030. Bank of America projects total global copper demand will climb 10%, reaching 30.32 million tons by 2030, resulting in a staggering supply deficit of approximately 1.84 million tons. Beyond grids, electric vehicles and AI-powered data centers are among the fastest-growing sources of copper demand, reinforcing long-term structural tailwinds.

Analyst consensus and market data underscore an ongoing copper supercycle. Goldman Sachs anticipates copper prices could reach $12,000 per ton within 12 months, driven by simultaneous demand surges and supply constraints (https://ibn.fm/mwFxJ). Further, projections suggest copper consumption from energy-transition sectors will grow at a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 10.7% through 2034, with especially sharp upticks in EV (14.3%) and solar (5.6%) applications (https://ibn.fm/HtYFQ). Policy tailwinds such as government incentives for electric vehicles, clean-energy mandates and infrastructure funding continue to lock in demand across global markets (https://ibn.fm/I3Onj).

As copper becomes increasingly vital, Nicola Mining’s exploration and development activities have set up the company to be more than a spectator. At its flagship New Craigmont Copper Project, located in Merritt, British Columbia, Nicola has commenced exploration drilling, a critical step that reflects both the company’s confidence and the broader urgency of copper discovery (https://ibn.fm/jJRBl). The company also operates its Merritt Mill, where it recently began processing gold and silver concentrates, reinforcing a production backbone and signaling its multi-metal strategy (https://ibn.fm/IfOE2).

Nicola’s asset portfolio provides further context for its copper vision (https://ibn.fm/vuaHZ). The New Craigmont project spans approximately 10,913 hectares across mineral claims and leases, while the Treasure Mountain Silver Project covers about 2,200 hectares and includes a 335-hectare lease. The company’s structure is purpose-built for value realization across exploration, milling and potential production pipelines.

In crafting its strategic narrative, Nicola reflects the broader copper industry by aligning exploratory ambition with geopolitical and economic imperatives. The global landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, with copper shortages prompting direct arrangements between miners and end users, while governments and infrastructure planners accelerate electrification and grid modernization efforts (https://ibn.fm/WFJYD).

Nicola Mining’s operating environment and timing could not be more opportune. The combination of copper’s ascendancy as a strategic asset, clear demand pressures and evolving supply dynamics means that juniors with promising copper acreage and scalable infrastructure stand to benefit significantly. Nicola already brings a custom mill into play, plus staking in high-potential terrain. As copper prices remain elevated and exploration of cost-effective deposits becomes increasingly critical, Nicola has the potential to reap outsized rewards as infrastructure and EV economies expand.

For more information, visit www.NicolaMining.com.

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• The value of an independent feasibility study lies in its ability to transform geological potential into a fully defined business case.
• PLG exemplified the critical role of such evaluations with the release of its updated Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) for the Waterberg Project.
• The Waterberg DFS update laid out a clear path.

Independent feasibility studies are the cornerstone of responsible mining, providing the rigorous analysis needed to determine whether a mineral deposit can be developed economically, safely and sustainably. The studies serve as the industry’s reality check, balancing opportunity with practicality, and help ensure that mining projects are designed for long-term success. Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) illustrated this process with its independent Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) for the Waterberg Project, a comprehensive evaluation by independent qualified persons that highlights how thorough planning can optimize mine economics, reduce operational risks and inform strategic decision-making.

The value of a feasibility study lies in its ability to transform geological potential into a fully defined business case. Moving through preliminary, prefeasibility and definitive stages, these assessments provide increasingly more accurate estimates on costs, cash flows, engineering requirements, environmental impacts and permitting strategies. A detailed feasibility study is expected to achieve an accuracy margin within 10–15% (https://ibn.fm/y1mSh), giving stakeholders from investors to regulators the confidence to proceed based on measurable facts rather than speculation. By bridging technical analysis with financial realism, feasibility studies lend credibility to mining projects and play a central role in attracting the capital and partnerships needed to bring them to life.

PLG exemplified the critical role of such evaluations with the release of its updated Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) for the Waterberg Project. The study’s findings reinforce how rigorous feasibility work can optimize mine economics, reduce execution risk and inform strategic planning.

The newest DFS updates the original 2019 Waterberg DFS and was prepared by leading engineering firms Stantec and DRA, with South Africa based Fraser McGill providing project management oversight (https://ibn.fm/sY0U3). Among its headline outcomes, the updated study revealed a 20% increase in proven and probable mineral reserves, totaling 23.41 million ounces of combined platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (“4E”) across a 54-year mine life. The report also incorporated enhancements that lowered both capital and operating costs, streamlining the construction and ramp-up schedule.

Financial metrics in the updated study provide a window into its economic robustness. At consensus metal prices and an 8% real discount rate, the post-tax net present value (“NPV”) is estimated at $569 million, with an internal rate of return (“IRR”) of 14.2% and peak capital expenditure projected at $776 million. Payback is expected within approximately 5.8 years. Life-of-mine free cash flows are forecast at $6.5 billion (https://ibn.fm/xDeKD).

The operational design aspect underscores the feasibility study’s importance beyond financial modeling. The Waterberg mine is planned as a shallow, decline-accessible, large-scale mechanized operation, which allows for safer, efficient bulk-mining methods using long-hole stoping and underground conveyors. Production is modeled at 4.8 million tonnes of ore per annum, yielding an average of 353,208 4E ounces per year in concentrate, with peak output reaching 432,950 4E ounces. Notably, a favorable ore-to-waste ratio of 14.8, along with measures such as placing 47% of waste underground as backfill, contribute to both cost efficiency and environmental stewardship (https://ibn.fm/6u1QS).

As projects transition from planning to development, feasibility studies serve as derisking tools that bolster investor confidence and guides infrastructure investments. The Waterberg DFS update laid out a clear development timeline: Once construction begins first production is scheduled to occur in just less than four years and ramp-up to steady state is scheduled for just less than seven years.  Permitting milestones such as the issuance of a mining authorization, and environmental approval have been achieved, another signal that confidence grounded in feasibility enables movement toward production.

In-depth studies help mining companies and their financiers answer crucial questions: Is the resource recoverable within acceptable cost structures? Can the project meet safety, environmental and community standards? Will returns justify the investment and scale accordingly?  Waterberg’s updated DFS provides affirmative answers across these dimensions and, in doing so, demonstrates why feasibility studies are indispensable in mining development.

By combining increased resource estimates, robust financials, strategic mine design and community and permitting readiness, the Waterberg updated DFS encompasses the comprehensive scope of a high-quality feasibility study.  It guides Platinum Group Metals toward mid-decade construction, arms decision-makers with actionable data and positions the project within global PGM supply dynamics.

For more information, visit www.PlatinumGroupMetals.net.

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