Disseminated on behalf of SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) and may include paid advertising.

• 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.

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• 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.

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• Prof. Brown is a leading researcher in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (“TMS”) and currently serves as President of the Clinical TMS Society.
• His work explores how brain stimulation therapies can be enhanced through neuroplasticity-focused medications, including D-cycloserine, a component of NRx’s investigational drug NRX‑101.
• Brown previously received funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (“DARPA”) to study treatments for military personnel suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”).
• NRx is investigating a treatment approach combining ketamine, TMS, and hyperbaric oxygen in patients with PTSD and depression, with trials planned through its HOPE Therapeutics clinic network.
• The appointment reflects NRx’s evolving strategy to integrate neuroscience research and clinical deployment in treatments for severe central nervous system disorders.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has appointed neurostimulation researcher Prof. Joshua C. Brown, MD, PhD, as Chief Medical Innovation Officer, bringing a prominent academic voice in brain stimulation therapies into its leadership ranks (https://ibn.fm/zaQzM).

The company is developing treatments targeting central nervous system disorders including suicidal depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”). Brown’s appointment signals a deeper focus on combining pharmacological approaches with device-based therapies designed to modify neural circuitry.

Brown is a psychiatrist, neurologist and neuroscientist whose work has focused on understanding the biological mechanisms behind Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (“TMS”), a noninvasive brain-stimulation therapy used primarily to treat major depressive disorder. He serves as medical director of the TMS service at McLean Hospital and leads the Brain Stimulation Mechanisms Laboratory. Brown also holds an academic appointment as assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

Within the field of brain stimulation, Brown has studied how targeted magnetic pulses can alter neural circuits involved in mood regulation. His research explores how these biological effects might be strengthened by drugs designed to enhance neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections.

Brown currently serves as president of the Clinical TMS Society and is founding editor-in-chief of the journal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, reflecting his role in shaping the field’s research agenda.

At NRx, Brown’s role will center on integrating academic neuroscience with the company’s drug development pipeline. A key area of overlap is the company’s investigational therapy NRX‑101, an oral combination of D-cycloserine and lurasidone designed to stabilize patients following acute treatment with ketamine.

Brown has previously investigated how D-cycloserine can enhance learning and neural adaptation processes associated with brain stimulation therapies. This concept, pairing TMS with neuroplasticity-enhancing drugs, forms part of the mechanistic rationale behind NRx’s clinical strategy.

The company is also developing NRX‑100, a preservative-free intravenous formulation of ketamine that has received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating suicidal ideation in depression.

NRX-101 has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for suicidal bipolar depression, reflecting regulators’ interest in therapies addressing severe psychiatric conditions with limited treatment options.

Brown’s background includes research funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, which supported work on how brain stimulation could be deployed to treat combat-related depression and PTSD among military personnel. The research aimed to explore whether TMS could be adapted for forward deployment in operational environments, potentially allowing treatment to be administered closer to the battlefield or within military medical facilities.

NRx executives say that experience aligns with their goal of developing therapies that could serve veterans and first responders experiencing severe psychological trauma.

According to the company, emerging evidence suggests that a combination of ketamine, TMS and hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help some individuals with PTSD return to work or active service. NRx has filed an Investigational New Drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to test that approach in combination with NRX-101. Clinical work related to that protocol is expected to occur through HOPE Therapeutics, a healthcare subsidiary of NRx that is building a network of interventional psychiatry clinics.

Brown, in a statement accompanying the announcement, said he intends to focus on applying insights from neuroscience laboratories and academic collaborations to scalable treatment models.

“Academic–industry partnerships are essential to closing the gap between discovery and real-world impact. While the burden of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicide continues to rise, we are simultaneously entering an era of novel, rapid, and effective treatments,” he said. “NRX is uniquely mission-driven in its commitment to alleviating suffering associated with these conditions, including its pioneering work translating TMS-pharmacologic augmentation strategies into real-world care. I am proud to contribute to this shared vision and look forward to advancing therapies that meaningfully change lives.”

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

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Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising.

• Quebec-based LaFleur Minerals is preparing to move from exploration and development to final execution of its gold production strategy, at its sites in the renowned Abitibi Greenstone Belt of eastern Canada
• LaFleur released results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”), guiding its robust production plans for the Swanson Gold Deposit
• The Swanson Gold Deposit has an updated indicated and inferred mineral resource estimate of 227koz of contained gold
• Gold’s meteoric rise from around $2,000 per ounce four years ago to the market demand priced of around $5,000 strengthens the opportunity for LaFleur once production begins

District-scale gold explorer and near-term producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) is preparing for restart of production of the precious metal from its sites in the renowned Abitibi greenstone belt of eastern Canada — one of the most prolific Archean belts in the world. With the company’s Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) completed this month for its Swanson Gold Deposit in Québec, showing a capital-efficient project with strong economics by leveraging the company’s 100%-owned and refurbished Beacon Gold Mill. At a base case gold price of US $2,750/oz, the PEA forecasts an after-tax IRR of 65%, C$101 million NPV (5%), a 1.8-year payback, and all-in sustaining costs of US $1,569/oz, the company is positioned for a robust restart of gold production by year end.

“As we prepare for pre-operational tests and system checks at the Beacon Gold Mill in the coming months, we are transitioning from pure exploration and development to gold production execution,” LaFleur Chief Executive Officer Paul Ténière stated in a Feb. 18 news release (https://ibn.fm/Rr2JH).

The Beacon Gold Mill is one of LaFleur’s major assets, obtained from its prior owner for $1 million after the mill had already undergone about $20 million in upgrades. As the mill is restarted, it will produce mineralized material obtained from the company’s nearby Swanson Gold Deposit, part of LaFleur’s flagship Swanson Gold Project that contains 183 square kilometers of mineral claims and a mining lease rich in gold and critical metals. It may also generate income processing for other miners in the area. 

LaFleur’s timing is propitious, as gold continues to present a major opportunity thanks to its meteoric rise in market demand. As recently as 2022, when the Beacon Gold Mill was last in operation under its former owner, gold was trading at around $2,000 per ounce. The precious metal has since broken records time and again to now trade in the $5,000 range. 

The Quebec-based company’s recent oversubscribed and upsized $7.8 million financing has positioned LaFleur to complete planned upgrades to Beacon in preparation for the restart and to continue exploratory work, whereby 30% of the recommissioning work is already complete, showing steady operational progress. The project is characterized by significant structural disruptions and shear zones within a 7 km-wide volcanic corridor of the greenstone belt that promises the potential of deposits that may extend for long distances along faults and continue to depth beyond early drilling. With Swanson’s mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) as released within its PEA, increased by 30% from its 2024 MRE, the company is showcasing consistent growth potential of the project. The updated resource of 160.3 koz Indicated and 66.8 koz Inferred represents roughly a 30% increase in Indicated ounces since 2024, suggesting exploration upside and potential mine-life expansion.

Lafleur has filed an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report for the project, and the company has completed extensive work programs in 2025 for a total of approximately 15,000 metres to add to the historic 36,000 metres of drilling on the Project, including several new diamond drill holes, sampling them, sawing and submitting them to the lab for assay results.

The updated 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate includes 2.96 Mt at 1.69 g/t Au (containing 160.3 koz Indicated) and 1.08 Mt at 1.93 g/t Au (containing 66.8 koz Inferred).

“(The mill) has a name plate of 750 (tonnes per day of production capacity) but we are looking at upgrades and refinements to get that to at least 1,000 tonnes or more per day,” Ténière said during a Feb. 10 webinar broadcast by Red Cloud Securities (https://ibn.fm/aW6wR). “It is able to process gold, silver, and even a little bit of base metals as well, so it can handle multi-element-type deposits. We’re fully permitted at the mill but also at the tailings storage facility for up to 1.8 million tonnes of tailings.”

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

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All scientific and technical information contained in this article has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo. (OGQ), Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor of the company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.

• Olenox is building a significant vertically integrated energy and infrastructure platform, with energy production, oilfield services, and proprietary well technologies as its operational core.
• Dobriansky’s appointment to the Board of Directors brings senior level expertise in the critical areas of diplomacy, national security, and government affairs.
• Olenox is aligning its strategy with the growing demand for U.S. energy security and domestic production themes.

Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX), a vertically integrated energy company, has appointed Paula J. Dobriansky, a former Under Secretary of State and senior national security official, to its Board of Directors, as the company continues to develop its position as an integrated U.S. energy and infrastructure platform (https://ibn.fm/WNdzf).

The appointment, effective February 16, 2026, was disclosed in a a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dobriansky fills an existing board vacancy and joins recently appointed directors Erik Blum and Adam Falkoff.

Dobriansky brings more than three decades of experience spanning diplomacy, regulatory affairs, and national security. Her prior roles include Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, President’s Envoy to Northern Ireland, and Senior Vice President and Global Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Thomson Reuters. She has also held advisory positions with the Defense Policy Board and the Secretary of State’s Foreign Policy Board.

The appointment signals an effort by Olenox to strengthen its governance bench as it seeks to scale operations in sectors increasingly shaped by public policy and geopolitical considerations.

The Olenox portfolio spans energy development, oilfield services, industrial technology and modular infrastructure. The Olenox name is intended to reflect a unified platform rather than a holding company of disparate assets. Subsidiaries have been aligned under a consolidated structure designed to improve operational coordination and financial transparency.

Energy operations sit at the center of that strategy. The company’s oil and gas division focuses on acquiring underdeveloped or distressed properties in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Rather than pursuing exploration-led growth, Olenox emphasizes production enhancement from existing wells.

The approach is complemented by an oilfield services division providing well abandonment and environmental reclamation services to third parties. This division generates external revenue while supporting Olenox’s own asset base.

A third division, Olenox Technologies, develops proprietary well enhancement tools, including plasma pulse and ultrasonic cleaning systems aimed at restoring output from underperforming wells.

Taken together, these divisions form an integrated model: acquire assets, improve output through proprietary technologies, and support operations with in-house services capabilities.

Beyond upstream energy, Olenox continues to operate Giant Containers, a modular systems manufacturer founded in 2017. The unit designs and builds containerized industrial systems intended for rapid deployment and long-term use. These modular platforms can support distributed power generation or infrastructure near pipeline and production sites. In parallel, the company operates Machfu Monitoring, which provides Industrial Internet of Things (“IIoT”) solutions that connect field assets to enterprise systems through secure networks.

The combination of physical infrastructure and monitoring technology positions Olenox within the broader industrial digitization trend, linking operational assets with real-time data.

Dobriansky’s background introduces a policy dimension to the board at a time when U.S. energy security and domestic production remain prominent themes in Washington. Her experience spans six presidential administrations and includes work on European and Soviet affairs, as well as global regulatory strategy in the private sector. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy & Security and as a Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center.

For an energy-focused company, expertise in diplomacy and government affairs may prove relevant as regulatory frameworks, trade policy and geopolitical tensions shape capital flows and commodity markets.

“Olenox Industries excels in innovative projects and has a distinctive track record of providing strategic, sustainable and smart solutions to a variety of business challenges,” Dobriansky said. “I am delighted to join the Board of Directors and look forward to contributing to its future growth.”

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

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• NGTF reported $2.97M in revenue, highlighting growth in RaaS and hospitality operations
• Nightfood Holdings leverages AI-driven robots to optimize service workflows and cut down on labor costs
• These updates reflect the company’s broader mission: redefining operational efficiency through autonomous solutions

Nightfood Holdings (d.b.a. TechForce Robotics) (OTCQB: NGTF) is entering a defining chapter in its corporate evolution. The company continues to make expanded inroads into the hospitality and service automation sector, combining AI, robotics, and flexible business models to meet the increased demand for efficiency.  According to its recently filed Form 10-Q for the period ended Dec 31, 2025, NGTF reported revenue of $2.97 million and $129.6 million worth of assets, primarily driven by its Robotics-as-a-Service (“RaaS”) platform and hospitality operations (ibn.fm/zlqzF). The impressive reports highlight the company’s commitment to integrating intelligent automation into real-world service environments and position the company as a leader in next-generation hospitality solutions.

The RaaS platform enables autonomous robots to operate effectively in resorts, hotels, sports arena, restaurants, bars, high traffic live entertainment events and commercial properties. BIM-E (Beverages in Motion – Everywhere) is the company’s automated beverage-serving robot designed to deliver fast, consistent pours of beer, wine, coffee, kombucha, seltzer, and other beverages in high-traffic hospitality environments, helping venues increase throughput and reduce wait times during peak demand. TIM-E focuses on back-of-house logistics operations such as trash removal, dirty linen transport, inventory movement, and internal deliveries. Together, these robotic systems enhance operational efficiency across both guest-facing and service workflows. By automating repetitive tasks, the company reduces labor costs while optimizing operations, enabling human staff to focus on higher-value responsibilities such as personalized guest interactions, customer satisfaction, and operational oversight. (ibn.fm/9mTrK).

The hospitality industry is facing greater pressure from labor shortages and rising operational costs, and TechForce’s AI-driven robots aim to address these issues. The robots use predictive analytics and adaptive learning to respond dynamically to operational changes, provide actionable insights for managers, and optimize workflows. This positions NGTF’s solutions as intelligent partners capable of changing the service delivery industry as we know it (ibn.fm/8Gw6u).

Nightfood’s subscription-based RaaS model enables clients to deploy robots without upfront costs, paying for services on a regular basis while scaling usage as needed. The integration with existing property management systems is designed to be seamless, ensuring minimal disruption during deployment and accelerating adoption across different locations. Its live deployment and pilot programs have reinforced the company’s credibility among investors and clients.

In addition to the immediate operational benefits, the company’s approach provides data-backed insights into workflow optimization, staffing efficiency, and guest interaction patterns. These insights enable properties to continuously refine service operations, improve overall performance, and identify bottlenecks. The company’s emphasis on robotics and AI as core operational tools underscores its broader vision to transform how service industries function in the modern economy.

Looking ahead, the company is exploring expansion into additional service sectors like sports arenas, restaurants, Bars, high-traffic live entertainment events and commercial properties, where labor automation and efficiency can provide a measurable impact. The company’s recent operational strategy highlights its capability to grow Robotics-as-a-Service and its potential to become an integral player in intelligent service automation.

These latest updates highlight the company’s broader mission: redefining operational efficiency through autonomous solutions. Through its blend of robotics, AI, and flexible deployment strategies, the company is creating a scalable, practical framework to run in the background and provide real operational support, while ensuring a competitive advantage in the evolving RaaS market. For industry observers and investors, NGTF’s innovations demonstrate a forward-looking approach that balances operational reliability, cost efficiency, and strategic expansion potential, making projections for the future very promising.

For more information, visit the company’s website at TechForce Robotics.

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• MAX Power outlined the next phase of its development plan, following its confirmation of Canada’s first-ever natural hydrogen subsurface system at its Lawson site near Central Butte.
• A cornerstone of the next phase is the commencement of a 3D seismic survey across a 47-square-kilometer area at Lawson, with all required permits and approvals in place.
• MAX Power has also identified more than 80 additional subsurface structures along the Genesis Trend that display geological features analogous to those at Lawson.

MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) has taken a notable leap forward in its journey to bring natural hydrogen to the energy forefront; the company announced that it is accelerating its strategy on both its historic Lawson discovery and a broader basin-scale exploration campaign along the 475-kilometer-long Genesis Trend in Saskatchewan. This key step signals that the company is moving from initial proof-of-concept toward commercial evaluation, a transition that could mark a turning point in the burgeoning natural hydrogen sector.

“We are moving rapidly at Lawson with an aggressive ‘months to molecules’ strategy targeting commercial validation,” said MAX Power CEO Ran Narayanasamy. “The repeatability and scalability potential of Genesis creates the opportunity for the birth of the world’s first Natural Hydrogen industry in Saskatchewan, driven not only by geology but technology, a model for the world as this emerging clean energy sector gains momentum. That is the vision and this is why we view Genesis as a potential nation-building project at a pivotal moment in Canada’s history.”

In the announcement, MAX Power outlined the next phase of its development plan, following its confirmation of Canada’s first-ever natural hydrogen subsurface system at its Lawson site near Central Butte. That historic discovery, announced in January, was a key milestone for both the company and the natural hydrogen sector, confirming that naturally occurring hydrogen can be encountered and potentially produced from deep geological formations. The latest news emphasizes that MAX Power is now accelerating toward commercial evaluation by integrating advanced data acquisition, analytical programs and drilling prioritization across its extensive land holdings.

A cornerstone of the next phase is the commencement of a 3D seismic survey across a 47-square-kilometer area at Lawson, with all required permits and approvals in place. This seismic data acquisition, managed by industry expert Tetra Tech, will generate high-resolution subsurface images that are crucial for accurately identifying structural traps where natural hydrogen might accumulate. 

By combining these data with ongoing porosity and permeability analyses at AGAT Laboratories in Calgary and isotopic studies at the University of Windsor, the company intends to develop an integrated dataset to inform its resource modelling and preliminary resource estimation. This analytical workflow is intended to support the siting of a confirmatory well to evaluate commercial potential, a key milestone on the road to proving deliverability.

Beyond the immediate Lawson area, MAX Power has identified more than 80 additional subsurface structures along the Genesis Trend that display geological features analogous to those at Lawson. The company is prioritizing several of these as part of its 2026 multi-well drilling program, leveraging proprietary 2D seismic data integrated into its AI-assisted MAXX LEMI predictive platform to refine drill targeting. By expanding its scope in this manner, the company is working to demonstrate that natural hydrogen systems at Genesis are not limited to a single discovery point but may be repeatable at basin scale, a development that could greatly enhance the scale and commercial attractiveness of natural hydrogen resources in the region.

Natural hydrogen differs from the hydrogen most widely discussed in today’s energy landscape, which is typically produced through manufacturing processes such as steam methane reforming or electrolysis. Natural hydrogen occurs inherently within subsurface geological systems and, if commercially recoverable, offers the prospect of a lower-carbon, potentially lower-cost source of this critical energy carrier. Demonstrating that naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen can be found and produced at scale is at the core of MAX Power’s strategy, and success in this endeavor could position the company as a leader in an emerging clean energy category that may complement existing hydrogen supply chains.

Solid financial backing plays a crucial role in a company’s ability to transition from exploration to potential commercialization. MAX Power’s progress to date, including drilling a historic natural hydrogen well and launching basin-wide exploration efforts, requires sustained investment in data acquisition, drilling, analytical programs and technical infrastructure. 

The company’s ability to deploy capital strategically, while attracting supportive investors, enhances its capacity to navigate the inherent risks of frontier exploration while delivering results that could redefine energy supply dynamics. With a land position of approximately 1.3 million acres of permitted acreage in Saskatchewan, 5.7 million additional acres under application, the scale of MAX Power’s holdings provides a robust platform for long-term exploration and development. 

MAX Power’s leadership has emphasized that the Genesis Trend traverses key industrial regions, including the Regina-Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor, which is home to heavy industry, agricultural processing, logistics and technology infrastructure. Should natural hydrogen be proven commercial at scale, there is potential for domestic supply solutions that align with national energy transition goals while attracting interest from end users keen on securing low-carbon energy inputs. The company is already in discussions with multiple potential end users who have expressed preliminary interest in sourcing natural hydrogen if commercial targets can be demonstrated.

As MAX Power enters this next chapter, the company is focused on playing a defining role in the emerging natural hydrogen landscape. Observers across the energy and investment communities will be watching closely as data from the Lawson 3D seismic survey and subsequent drilling efforts begin to crystallize into geological and commercial insights that could shape the future of clean energy.

For more information, visit www.MaxPowerMining.com.

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• Submission of report completes phase 1 of Ucore’s contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to demonstrate the technical capabilities of its RapidSX rare earth separation platform.
• The DoD has identified rare earth processing as a strategic priority under its industrial base strengthening initiatives.
• RapidSX combines aspects of conventional solvent extraction with modern column-based design to enable faster throughput, reduced footprint and potentially lower capital and operating costs.

Submitting a final technical report to a federal partner is more than a procedural step; it signals measurable progress in translating advanced technology into national supply chain capability. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) recently announced that it has submitted its final phase 1 report to the U.S. Department of Defense [DoD] under its RapidSX(TM) rare earth processing project, marking a significant milestone in the company’s effort to commercialize its separation technology and support domestic rare earth independence.

“Breaking the Chinese advantages of state-backed processing capacity requires a 21st-century approach with digital manufacturing savvy and a reasonable deployment of capital,” said Ucore chair and CEO Pat Ryan, P.Eng. “The completion of the phase I report for the [Department of War] under our OTA and a path to commercialization with phase 2 financial support clearly shows processing independence has become a national security priority for the U.S. administration worthy of sustained investment.”

According to the company, the submission completes phase 1 of Ucore’s contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to demonstrate the technical capabilities of its RapidSX rare earth separation platform. The work has been conducted at Ucore’s RapidSX Commercialization and Demonstration Facility in Kingston, Ontario, which is designed to validate the scalability and efficiency of the company’s proprietary solvent extraction process. The completion of phase 1 positions Ucore to advance into subsequent stages of federal-supported development, subject to continued evaluation and funding decisions.

The importance of this milestone may be best understood within the broader context of rare earth supply chain vulnerabilities. The U.S. Geological Survey has reported that the United States remains significantly dependent on imports for rare earth elements, with China historically dominating global rare earth processing capacity. Rare earth elements are critical inputs for defense systems, electric vehicles, wind turbines, advanced electronics and other high-tech applications. The DoD has identified rare earth processing as a strategic priority under its industrial base strengthening initiatives, reflecting national security concerns about concentrated global supply chains.

Ucore’s RapidSX platform is designed to address this processing bottleneck. Traditional solvent extraction methods used to separate rare earth elements are capital intensive and often require large-scale facilities with complex multistage mixer-settler systems. According to Ucore, RapidSX combines aspects of conventional solvent extraction with modern column-based design to enable faster throughput, reduced footprint and potentially lower capital and operating costs. The company states that RapidSX aims to deliver separation performance comparable to traditional solvent extraction while offering a more modular and scalable solution.

In addition, RapidSX is engineered to separate individual rare earth oxides efficiently from mixed rare earth concentrates, a critical step in transforming mined material into usable end products. Rare earth processing involves the precise separation of chemically similar elements, such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, which are essential for permanent magnets used in electric motors and defense technologies. By advancing RapidSX under a Department of Defense-supported program, Ucore is seeking to demonstrate that its platform can support the development of a North American rare earth processing supply chain.

The final phase 1 report submission indicates that Ucore has completed the defined technical objectives for this stage of the contract. While specific performance data were not disclosed, the company emphasized that the milestone reflects continued validation of the RapidSX system’s capabilities under government-supported testing protocols. The completion of phase 1 also reinforces the company’s progress toward commercialization and strengthens its credibility as a participant in federally supported critical minerals initiatives.

The company also reported on phase 2 of the agreement, which was executed last year, is currently underway, with 5 of 20 milestones completed to date. “Work under phase 2 of the agreement will culminate in the construction, commissioning and demonstration of one commercial-scale RapidSX machine at the company’s commercial processing facility in Alexandria, Louisiana,” the company stated. “Subsequent RapidSX machines installed in series will form the first stage of 2,500 tonnes per annum of total rare earth oxide processing for rare earth oxide production.”

Ucore’s broader strategy includes the development of its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex, which the company envisions as a commercial rare earth processing facility in the United States. This facility is intended to utilize the RapidSX platform to process rare earth feedstock into separated oxides for domestic and allied customers. By pairing its technology development in Canada with planned processing operations in the United States, Ucore is positioning itself as a vertically integrated participant in the rare earth supply chain.

The submission of the final phase 1 report to the Department of Defense is therefore more than an administrative step. It represents tangible progress within a federally recognized effort to strengthen domestic processing capacity. In a sector where technological validation and government alignment are critical to attracting investment and advancing commercialization, meeting contractual milestones can play a decisive role in shaping future funding opportunities and partnership development.

As global competition for critical minerals intensifies and governments prioritize supply chain security, technologies capable of improving efficiency and scalability in rare earth processing will likely attract continued attention. Ucore’s RapidSX platform, now advancing beyond its initial DoD-supported phase, stands at the intersection of technological innovation and national strategic policy. The completion of phase 1 positions the company to continue demonstrating its role in building a more resilient North American rare earth supply chain, one milestone at a time.

For more information, visit www.Ucore.com.

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• The Department of the Interior’s decision to open 2.1 million acres in Alaska’s Dalton Corridor clears a path for expanded mining access tied to the Ambler Road.
• Trilogy Metals holds a 50% interest in Ambler Metals, which owns 100% of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects spanning 190,929 hectares in the Ambler Mining District.
• The Arctic deposit hosts 46.7 million tonnes of probable mineral reserves grading 2.11% copper, alongside zinc, lead, gold and silver credits, positioning it among the highest-grade copper projects globally.

The United States’ push to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals has moved from policy discussion to actionable infrastructure decisions. Copper, zinc, silver and cobalt are essential inputs for power grid expansion, data centers, advanced manufacturing and defense systems. As federal agencies reopen access to strategic corridors in Alaska, the Ambler Mining District is re-emerging as one of the most consequential undeveloped mineral belts in North America.

In February 2026, the US Department of the Interior announced the revocation of two long-standing public land withdrawals in Alaska’s Dalton Utility Corridor, opening approximately 2.1 million acres to mining entry. The action was tied to Executive Orders aimed at strengthening domestic energy and mineral production. 

The Dalton Corridor includes portions of the route of the proposed 211-mile Ambler Access Road – the essential transportation link between the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects and the Dalton Highway. 

By opening 2.1 million acres of previously withdrawn land in the corridor, the federal government has removed a major land-status barrier, strengthening the foundation for road permitting, construction, and long-term infrastructure planning.

The Ambler District: A Domestic Source of Six Critical Minerals

Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) holds a 50% interest in Ambler Metals LLC – a joint venture with South32 Limited – that owns 100% of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in northwestern Alaska. The land package spans approximately 190,929 hectares, or 471,796 acres, across a largely underexplored volcanogenic massive sulphide belt.

The district hosts copper, zinc, lead, silver, cobalt and germanium, metals identified by the US Geological Survey as critical to national supply chains. Copper remains central, given its role in electrification and transmission infrastructure, while zinc supports galvanizing and renewable energy components, and cobalt contributes to battery chemistry.

Two primary deposits anchor the development strategy: Arctic and Bornite.

Arctic: A High-Grade Copper Development Asset

The Arctic deposit is supported by a completed feasibility study and contains 46.7 million tonnes of probable mineral reserves grading 2.11% copper, 2.9% zinc, 0.56% lead, 0.42 g/t gold and 31.8 g/t silver. On a copper-equivalent basis, reserves average approximately 3.7%.

At a base case copper price of $3.65 per pound, the feasibility study outlines a pre-tax net present value of $1.5 billion and a pre-tax internal rate of return of 25.8%. The project is designed as a 10,000 tonne-per-day open pit operation with an estimated 13-year mine life.

Importantly, Arctic is structured to produce three separate concentrates: copper, zinc and a precious metals concentrate. By-product credits materially lower projected cash costs, enhancing economic resilience across commodity cycles.

Bornite: Extending District Life

South of Arctic, the Bornite deposit provides longer-term optionality. A January 2025 preliminary economic assessment outlines a 17-year mine life with average annual production of 109 million pounds of copper. At a $4.20 per pound copper base case, the study indicates a pre-tax NPV of $552 million and a pre-tax IRR of 23.6%.

Bornite hosts 6.527 billion pounds of inferred copper resources. Management has indicated that development sequencing could allow Bornite to extend total district mine activity to over 30 years.

Infrastructure as the Catalyst

In late 2025, federal right-of-way permits were reinstated for the Ambler Road, and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority continues to advance planning. The recent Interior Department decision to open 2.1 million acres north of the Yukon River reinforces the policy direction supporting resource access in the Dalton Corridor.

For Trilogy and its joint venture partner, this alignment between federal infrastructure policy and domestic mineral strategy improves certainty around physical access to the Ambler Mining District.

Capital Position and Federal Support

As of November 30, 2025, Trilogy reported approximately $50 million in cash and no debt. In October 2025, Trilogy, South32 and Ambler Metals also signed a binding letter of intent for a US federal investment of $35.6 million to advance the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects, for a 10% equity interest in Trilogy. This underscores the growing federal interest in securing domestic sources of copper and other critical minerals.

With an approved $35 million 2026 budget at Ambler Metals focused on permitting, exploration and development milestones, the near-term priority is initiation of mine permitting for the Arctic project and advancement of technical work.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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• Beeline Holdings will host a stakeholder call on March 30 to discuss Q4 2025 financial results and operational updates.
• The company reported quarterly double-digit revenue growth in 2025 and ended the year with over $50 million in Balance Sheet  equity and no corporate debt.
• Beeline is scaling an AI-driven mortgage platform designed to shorten closing times and lower origination costs, and is expanding core mortgage, title, and home equity offerings heading into 2026.
• The company is positioning its products for millennials, gig-economy workers, and real estate investors, and recently introduced a blockchain-enabled home equity product, building SaaS revenue channels.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE),  a fast-growing digital mortgage platform redefining the path to homeownership, announced that it will host a stakeholder update call on March 30, 2026, to review its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and outline upcoming initiatives, as the digital mortgage platform looks to build on a year of rapid growth. The call will be led by Chief Executive Officer Nick Liuzza and Chief Financial Officer Chris Moe and is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. (https://ibn.fm/0KGwI).

Beeline operates a fully digital mortgage and title platform through its subsidiary Beeline Loans Inc., offering conventional mortgages alongside alternative lending and equity products for both primary homebuyers and real estate investors.

Management described 2025 as a transition year. Beeline completed its reverse merger with Eastside Distilling in October 2024, divested the legacy spirits business, and repositioned itself as a focused mortgage fintech centered on digital origination, title services, and alternative equity products.

Operationally, Beeline expanded its warehouse lending capacity to $25 million, which management said supports roughly $75 million in monthly mortgage origination volume. In November, the company also completed a $7.4 million registered direct equity offering, strengthening its balance sheet.

At the core of Beeline’s strategy is an AI-driven production model designed to automate customer acquisition and loan processing. The company uses a proprietary chatbot, known internally as “Bob,” to engage borrowers and generate applications, while its workflow engine, Hive, coordinates underwriting, title, and closing functions.

Management says these tools have reduced average closing times to between 14 and 21 days, roughly half the industry average. Beeline also reports a Net Promoter Score above 80, which it attributes to faster processing and a streamlined borrower experience.

Product development was another focus in 2025. Beeline introduced BeelineEquity, a blockchain-enabled home equity product that allows homeowners to access liquidity without taking on traditional debt. Initial transactions were completed by year-end, with a broader pipeline entering 2026.

The equity product is currently targeted at higher-value ZIP codes, where homeowners tend to hold larger amounts of untapped equity. Management has framed this as a complementary offering to its core mortgage business, particularly as aging homeowners look for alternatives to refinancing.

Beeline’s addressable market spans two large demographic groups. For younger borrowers, especially millennials and gig-economy workers, the company aims to simplify mortgage access through AI-assisted underwriting and near-real-time eligibility assessments. For investors, Beeline offers financing for rental and investment properties, an area where traditional lenders often impose tighter constraints.

According to recent reports, only 54.9% of millennials owned homes in 2024, highlighting the structural challenges facing first-time buyers (https://ibn.fm/ZJFye). Beeline’s platform is designed to reduce friction for these borrowers while also supporting small-scale property investors.

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

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