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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information, visit www.NumaNumaResources.com.

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• Promotional pricing set at SOFR plus 2.67% with a one-quarter point origination fee, offering financing up to 80% loan-to-value for qualified borrowers.
• Program highlights OptimumBank’s disciplined, relationship-driven lending model and business-owner-focused approach.
• The bank continues to position itself as a community-focused institution built around personalized service and local decision-making.

OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC), a community and business bank based in Florida, has announced a limited-time owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) financing promotion for the first quarter of 2026, offering competitive pricing aimed at small and mid-sized businesses seeking to purchase or refinance owner-occupied properties.

The promotion, announced January 9, provides qualified borrowers with financing of up to 80% loan-to-value at an interest rate of SOFR plus 2.67%, along with a one-quarter point origination fee. Loan applications must be completed and submitted by March 31, 2026.

The program is designed to support business owners seeking long-term stability through property ownership while benefiting from competitive financing and relationship-based banking.

“This promotion reflects OptimumBank’s continued commitment to providing flexible, competitive capital solutions for owner-operated businesses,” said Jeni Chokron, Chief Lending Officer. “We focus on helping business owners build long-term value through property ownership, supported by responsive, customized financing.”

Under the terms of the promotion, eligible transactions must involve a minimum purchase price of $1 million. The operating company and any associated holding company must be included on the loan and establish deposit relationships with the bank. All loans are subject to credit approval and standard underwriting guidelines.

The promotion reflects OptimumBank’s relationship-first banking model, where lending decisions are driven by direct client engagement and local market insight. The bank specializes in owner-occupied transactions where the success of the business and the value of the real estate are closely aligned.

Founded in 2000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, OptimumBank has built its franchise around personalized service, local decision-making, and long-term client relationships. The holding company operates through its bank subsidiary, OptimumBank, serving both business and consumer clients with a focus on delivering responsive, relationship-based banking solutions.

For more information, visit the Bank’s website at www.OptimumBank.com.

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Disseminated on behalf of Search Minerals Inc. (TSX.V: SMY) (OTC: SHCMF) and may include paid advertising.

• Deep Fox’s December 2021 resource profile shows higher magnetic REE values than Foxtrot, including 394 ppm Pr and 1,469 ppm Nd in the Indicated category
• Foxtrot and Deep Fox sit within Search’s 64 km-long Port Hope Simpson–St. Lewis CREE District, which hosts 20+ additional prospects
• With deposits near the port of St. Lewis and a pipeline of targets already discovered, Search is building a district-scale rare earth story in a mining-friendly Canadian jurisdiction

Rare earth elements have become a strategic focal point for governments and industry, not because they are “rare,” but because economically viable deposits, and reliable supply chains, are. The magnetic rare earths in particular (notably neodymium and praseodymium, along with dysprosium and terbium) are increasingly tied to the hardware of electrification and modern industry. As demand grows, the market is placing a premium on projects that can evolve beyond exploration headlines and toward district-scale development potential, infrastructure alignment, and repeatable discovery.

Search Minerals (TSX.V: SMY) (OTC: SHCMF) is one of the companies attempting to earn a place in that conversation, with a 100% interest in the Deep Fox and Foxtrot projects and a broader land position in Labrador that the company calls the Port Hope Simpson–St. Lewis Critical Rare Earth Element (“CREE”) District.

A District Strategy Built on Systematic Discovery

Search began exploring for rare earth elements in Labrador in 2009 by assembling a regional land position near St. Lewis, Mary’s Harbour, and Port Hope Simpson. Through mapping, geophysics, and follow-up programs, the company identified the 64 km-long Fox Harbour volcanic belt and outlined multiple discoveries over time, including Foxtrot (identified in 2010) and Deep Fox (emerging as the company’s leading resource following 2014 channel sampling and subsequent drilling).

That district framework matters. In the critical minerals space, a single deposit can be valuable, but a district with multiple targets can support multi-stage development optionality, longer mine-life potential, and the kind of exploration runway investors typically associate with enduring mineral camps rather than one-off projects.

Foxtrot: The Foundational Resource

Foxtrot is Search’s first major discovery in the district and is located about 10 km west of the town of St. Lewis, within roughly 12 km of Deep Fox. The deposit has been delineated through geological mapping, geophysics, channel sampling, and diamond drilling, with the company emphasizing consistency between surface sampling and assays at depth.

In the December 2021 resource summary shown in your materials, Foxtrot’s mineral resource is broken down as follows:

• Indicated: 10.04 million tonnes grading 366 ppm Pr, 1,368 ppm Nd, 176 ppm Dy, and 30 ppm Tb
• Inferred: 3.00 million tonnes grading 371 ppm Pr, 1,384 ppm Nd, 177 ppm Dy, and 30 ppm Tb

While Foxtrot is the earlier discovery, it remains important as a foundational asset within a broader district strategy, particularly because it provides scale and a reference point for the district’s magnetic rare earth endowment.

Deep Fox: Higher Magnetic REE Values, Close to Port Infrastructure

Deep Fox is located roughly 2 km northeast of the port of St. Lewis on the southeast Labrador coast, and within 12 km of Foxtrot. In a sector where logistics and infrastructure can materially influence development pathways, proximity to a coastal port is a notable characteristic, especially for projects that may ultimately require transport and downstream processing options.

Search’s work at Deep Fox has been extensive for a junior-stage rare earth project: 137 drill holes (25,741 m), 44 surface channels (1,096 m), and nearly 15,500 assayed samples, alongside geophysics and mapping. The company describes the mineralized horizon as a steeply dipping peralkaline gneiss (pantellerite), enriched in rare earths and other high field strength elements, with key CREE-bearing minerals including allanite and fergusonite.

The December 2021 resource summary indicates Deep Fox carries higher values across the magnetic rare earth suite than Foxtrot:

• Indicated: 5.05 million tonnes grading 394 ppm Pr, 1,469 ppm Nd, 202 ppm Dy, and 34 ppm Tb
• Inferred: 3.30 million tonnes grading 366 ppm Pr, 1,381 ppm Nd, 198 ppm Dy, and 33 ppm Tb

That “magnet metals” emphasis is central to how Search frames its opportunity. Nd and Pr often anchor magnet economics, while Dy and Tb, though typically present in lower concentrations, can be important for high-temperature performance in certain magnet applications.

More Than Two Deposits: The Pipeline Behind the Headline

Deep Fox and Foxtrot are not positioned as standalone assets. Search has identified additional discoveries in the district over multiple field seasons, including Fox Meadow, Awesome Fox, and Silver Fox, alongside more than 20 additional prospects across the belt. Fox Meadow, for example, is described as having a broader surface footprint and very low uranium and thorium concentrations, an attribute that can matter for certain downstream considerations, even if overall grade is lower than Deep Fox or Foxtrot.

This is ultimately the bet: that Search is not only advancing known resources, but also building a repeatable discovery pipeline within a defined geological corridor, one that could support a longer-term development narrative if continued exploration success and future economic work align.

Why Labrador Context Matters

Search’s projects sit in Newfoundland and Labrador, a province widely recognized as mining-friendly and active across multiple commodities. In critical minerals, jurisdictional stability, infrastructure planning, and a credible pathway to permitting and development can be as important as geology. Search is aiming to pair its district-scale rare earth footprint with that broader regional momentum, especially as governments and industry focus on building resilient, non-concentrated supply chains for critical inputs.

Bottom Line

Search Minerals is pursuing a district strategy in Labrador centered on magnetic rare earth elements, anchored by Foxtrot and Deep Fox and supported by a broader pipeline of discoveries across a 64 km belt. The December 2021 resource summary underscores why Deep Fox has become the lead asset, with higher Pr, Nd, Dy, and Tb values than Foxtrot across both Indicated and Inferred categories. In a market increasingly focused on “buildable” critical mineral stories, scale, infrastructure, and repeatable discovery potential, Search is working to position its district as more than a single-deposit narrative.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://searchminerals.ca.

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Disseminated on behalf of Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) and may include paid advertising.

• Heavy metal assays from Murdock Mountain fall well below limits typically used for highly sought U.S. organic fertilizer certification, clearly supporting eligibility under USDA National Organic Program standards applied by certifiers.
• Independent laboratory testing followed ISO-accredited and NI 43-101–aligned QA/QC protocols, with assays confirming consistency of phosphate grades and thickness in the Upper Phosphatic Zone.
• Murdock Mountain represents a rare North American sedimentary phosphate deposit suited to direct application, and ongoing drilling is planned to further define scale and continuity of the resource.

Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF), a Canadian based leader in organic sedimentary phosphate exploration, reported assay results on January 12 that address one of the central questions facing its Murdock Mountain project in northeast Nevada: whether the phosphate-bearing rock meets the contaminant thresholds required for organic fertilizer certification in the United States. According to the company’s news release, heavy metal contaminant assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone at Murdock Mountain were well below the limits typically applied by certifying bodies when evaluating mineral fertilizers for organic use (https://ibn.fm/DSelU).

For organic producers in the U.S., certification is governed by the USDA National Organic Program (“USDA-NOP”). While the USDA-NOP does not publish specific numeric limits for heavy metals in mineral fertilizers such as rock phosphate, certifiers rely on a combination of USDA-NOP rules and state fertilizer regulations. In practice, most states apply the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials’ SUIP #25 Heavy Metal Rule, which sets contaminant limits based on phosphorus content.

If a mined phosphate product does not exceed those limits and contains no synthetic additives or chemical processing, it is generally considered acceptable for organic use. Nevada Organic Phosphate said its assay results meet these criteria, addressing a key regulatory hurdle for the project.

CEO Robin Dow said the results validate the company’s underlying exploration thesis. “Demonstrating our proof of concept required showing that the Upper Phosphatic Zone delivers predictable, consistent P₂O₅ grades and thicknesses, while also meeting the criteria for Organic Certification,” Dow said in the release. “We have now achieved all of these objectives, positioning NOP as a genuinely differentiated entrant in the fertilizer market.”

The Upper Phosphatic Zone is the focus of the company’s current drilling program at the Murdock Mountain Property in Elko County, Nevada. The zone lies within the Meade Peak Member of siltstone and phosphorite and has been identified as a 3.4- to 7.6-metre-thick horizon targeted for raw rock phosphate suitable for direct application.

In late December, the company reported its first phosphate assays from the property. Initial results showed grades in the range typically considered appropriate for organic sedimentary phosphate, including 10.23% P₂O₅ over 5.12 metres in hole MM25-1 and 11.2% P₂O₅ over 4.7 metres in hole MM25-3. Additional assays, including results from subsequent drill holes and further contaminant testing, are expected to be released as laboratory work is completed.

Director and P.Geo Garry Smith said the contaminant data adds an important dimension to those earlier results. “These contaminant assay results confirm that the Upper Phosphatic Zone is not only eligible for Organic Certification, but also exhibits the scale and continuity required for significant resource potential,” he said, adding that further drilling is planned in the coming months.

All analytical work was carried out by ALS Laboratories, an independent laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for mineral analysis. Sample preparation was completed in Elko, Nevada, with final analysis conducted in Vancouver, British Columbia. ALS inserted certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates in each batch, and the company implemented its own QA/QC procedures consistent with NI 43-101 standards.

The company’s focus on organic certification reflects a broader shift in agricultural inputs. Organic farming standards prohibit many conventional chemical fertilizers, creating demand for naturally occurring mineral amendments that can replenish phosphorus without introducing synthetic compounds or excessive contaminants. Nevada Organic Phosphate’s project is aimed squarely at that niche.

The company describes Murdock Mountain as a sedimentary phosphate bed extending approximately 6.6 kilometres, with additional permit applications that could extend the strike length to more than 30 kilometres. If confirmed through continued drilling, the deposit would represent one of the few known large-scale sources of organic sedimentary phosphate in North America.

Unlike many phosphate operations that rely on open-pit mining and chemical processing, the company has indicated that future development would likely use an underground approach, similar to coal seam mining, accessed from the side of the mountain. This reflects the project’s geology, with phosphate-bearing layers located beneath substantial limestone overburden.

Nevada Organic Phosphate positions its material as “raw” or “direct-ship” phosphate, meaning it could be applied to soil with minimal processing. Research summarized on the company’s website emphasizes the role of rock phosphate and mineral “rock dust” in replenishing soils with slow-release nutrients and trace elements, particularly in organic and regenerative farming systems (https://ibn.fm/PlqBR).

Such approaches align with a broader movement in U.S. agriculture toward reactive, naturally occurring phosphate sources rather than highly soluble chemical fertilizers. For organic producers, access to a domestic supply of compliant phosphate remains limited, increasing attention on projects like Murdock Mountain.

The company plans to continue drilling through much of 2026 to further define the extent and consistency of the Upper Phosphatic Zone and to support future technical studies. Additional exploration is also planned on newly permitted areas adjacent to the current drill program.

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

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One of the most under-discussed changes in capital markets heading into 2026 isn’t valuation, rates, or even IPO volume, it’s how liquidity itself is being created.

For much of the last decade, liquidity followed a familiar path: private funding rounds, a public listing, then secondary trading. That sequence has fractured. Today, liquidity is increasingly designed, structured, and negotiated well before a company ever rings an opening bell, and sometimes without one at all.

This shift has meaningful implications for investors and growth companies alike, and it helps explain why the newly expanded format of the DealFlow Discovery Conference is particularly timely.

Liquidity Has Become a Strategy, Not an Outcome

In today’s market, waiting for liquidity is no longer sufficient, especially for late-stage private companies and smaller public issuers navigating thin trading volumes. Instead, companies are proactively engineering liquidity through:

• Structured secondaries
• Strategic private placements
• Crossover rounds with public-market participants
• Hybrid financing models that blur private and public distinctions

For investors, this means returns are increasingly shaped before formal exits. For issuers, it means capital structure decisions now influence market perception years in advance.

This is especially relevant in the microcap and pre-IPO ecosystem, where access to capital and investor alignment can materially affect long-term outcomes.

Secondaries Are No Longer a Distress Signal

Historically, secondary transactions were often viewed as a sign of pressure, early investors seeking an exit, or founders de-risking too soon. That stigma has faded.

Today, secondaries are used deliberately to:

• Reset cap tables
• Introduce long-term institutional holders
• Provide partial liquidity without forcing a premature IPO
• Establish valuation benchmarks ahead of public pricing

For sophisticated allocators, secondaries have become a tool for entry, not just exit, particularly when paired with detailed diligence and direct access to management.

This dynamic is increasingly visible among the types of private and pre-IPO companies now featured at DealFlow Discovery.

Price Discovery Is Happening Earlier, and More Quietly

One of the more subtle developments in capital markets is where price discovery actually occurs.

Instead of discovering value primarily in public markets, many companies now establish informal pricing through:

• Repeated private raises with overlapping investor bases
• Secondary transactions between institutions
• Anchor investors signaling conviction ahead of public entry

By the time a company considers going public, much of its valuation narrative has already been shaped behind closed doors.

This has direct implications for investors attending conferences like DealFlow Discovery. The opportunity isn’t just to hear a story, it’s to understand where a company is in its price-formation cycle and whether the next inflection point is private, hybrid, or public.

Why Microcap and Pre-IPO Investors Are Paying Attention

In smaller public companies, liquidity constraints and limited coverage can suppress valuation regardless of fundamentals. At the same time, late-stage private companies may offer structured access with clearer downside protection than thinly traded publics.

As a result, many investors are no longer siloed as “private” or “public” specialists. Instead, they’re capital allocators focused on:

• Entry price discipline
• Ownership structure
• Pathways to liquidity – not just timing

This crossover mindset is precisely why DealFlow Discovery’s format, combining public issuers, venture-backed companies, and pre-IPO opportunities in a single environment, resonates with today’s market participants.

Why Conferences Like DealFlow Discovery Matter More Than Ever

In a world where liquidity is engineered and price discovery is increasingly private, access becomes a differentiator.

The value of events hosted by DealFlow Events is no longer in the volume of presentations, but in the quality of interaction, private meetings, informed dialogue, and exposure to companies before their narratives are fully priced in.

DealFlow Discovery reflects this evolution by creating a setting where:

• Companies can engage investors early in their liquidity planning
• Investors can assess opportunities across the private-to-public spectrum
• Intermediaries can facilitate capital solutions tailored to real market conditions

As capital markets continue to adapt, the most meaningful opportunities are often found not at the point of exit, but in the strategic conversations that shape it.

For participants navigating 2026’s more complex liquidity environment, DealFlow Discovery isn’t just a conference, it’s a window into how modern capital formation actually works.

For more information & to register, visit: https://ibn.fm/jne45

As we head into January 2026, the capital markets landscape is in a period of subtle but consequential transition, one that has real implications for the direction of private company financings, pre-public valuations, and the small-cap ecosystem that DealFlow Discovery Conference now reflects.

For years, microcap investing sat at the intersection of retail enthusiasm and institutional skepticism. The post-pandemic rally and a renewed appetite for growth sectors saw capital flow back into public small caps in 2023–2024, but by 2025 the narrative shifted:

The IPO Window Is Reopening, But Not in a Traditional Way

After a notable slowdown in exits in earlier quarters, IPO markets stabilized in 2025 with larger, more mature companies seeing successful listings. Regulatory and macro noise constrained the number of deals, but opportunities for truly transaction-ready firms are increasing, particularly for companies demonstrating robust economics and scale.

Looking ahead into 2026, major private companies, including tech innovators, are being positioned on watch lists for potential public offerings. Some forecasts suggest 200+ IPOs could materialize if market conditions hold.

For investors and dealmakers at DealFlow Discovery, this means private and pre-IPO tracks are not just an add-on, they’re a reflection of where actionable deal flow is emerging.

The Private Markets Aren’t Slowing, They’re Reshaping

Across the broader private capital landscape, fundraising and allocation behavior is changing:

• Limited partners and institutional allocators are signaling plans to increase allocations to private markets even as public market volatility persists, suggesting a strategic rebalancing rather than a retreat.
• Major financial institutions are actively expanding private market infrastructures, for example, through acquisitions of private shares platforms, to meet rising demand for pre-IPO exposure.
• Secondaries and private credit solutions are growing in importance, offering enhanced liquidity options for assets that once sat on the sidelines.

This context matters because what once was a “microcap niche” has morphed into a blended pipeline of early-stage growth, late-stage private opportunities, and specialized public issuers. DealFlow’s expanded tracks respond directly to this market evolution.

Investor Behavior Is Tactical, Not Siloed

Institutional players, including crossover funds and hedge groups historically focused on public equities, are increasing selective exposure to private opportunities where valuation discipline and growth potential align. Some have publicly characterized the IPO market as suboptimal for certain high-growth companies, reinforcing the desirability of extended private life cycles.

For capital allocators, this means conferences like DealFlow Discovery are less about broadcasting opportunity and more about curating it, where one-on-one dialogues and deep diligence conversations matter more than traditional pitch sessions.

Pre-IPO Access Is Becoming a Core Allocator Strategy

In the past, private company exposure was largely the domain of traditional venture capital and select institutions. Today, firms of all stripes, from private credit to family offices to crossover funds, are competing for pre-public stakes. Regulatory mechanisms like expanded secondary trading and evolving private placement structures (including tokenization in some corners of the market) are helping bridge the liquidity gap that once deterred broader investor participation.

The strategic takeaway? Pre-IPO is not a buzzword, it’s a defined segment of capital markets that is materializing into real deal pipelines. DealFlow’s inclusion of private and venture-backed tracks reflects this progression.

What This Means for DealFlow Discovery Attendees

DealFlow Discovery is no longer just a microcap show, it’s a capital markets forum aligned with key structural shifts:

• Investors seeking actionable pipelines beyond crowded public small caps, where valuations and growth vectors are differentiated.
• Companies preparing for liquidity transitions, whether through private placements, secondary solutions, or public entry.
• Market intermediaries looking for concentrated opportunities in sectors that remain undercovered but poised for expansion.

In this environment, the relationships formed, face-to-face, in track-specific dialogues, are where strategic market insights and real allocations emerge.

For an ecosystem increasingly defined by selective access and disciplined deployment, DealFlow Discovery becomes a microcosm of the broader private-to-public investment continuum, one that industry participants will be watching closely as 2026 unfolds.

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Disseminated on behalf of Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) and may include paid advertising.

• Canamera Energy Metals recently announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire a majority interest in a large uranium project in Wyoming
• The project is comprised of over 100 unpatented mining claims, which cover over 2,000 acres in the Great Divide Basin, an area known for producing uranium
• The company also recently staked claim for land in Colorado, near the Iron Hill deposit, which is home to one of the largest titanium and rare earth oxide deposits in the country

Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF), a rare earth and critical metals exploration company, recently announced (see the company’s news release dated December 8, 2025) that it had entered into an option agreement to acquire up to a 90% total interest in the Great Divide Basin uranium project in Wyoming.

The project comprises 104 unpatented mining claims that cover around 2,080 acres in the Great Divide Basin region in Wyoming, which is an area known for producing uranium. This acquisition is the company’s entry into the uranium exploration market in the USA.

Speaking about the acquisition, Canamera Energy Metals CEO, Brad Brodeur said, “The Great Divide Basin represents an attractive opportunity to expand our critical minerals focus into uranium” and added that “With historical drilling, roll-front mineralization and proximity to advanced-stage projects in the district, GDB provides a strong foundation for systematic exploration.” 

Under the option agreement, which is with Clean Nuclear Energy Corp., a subsidiary of Nexus Uranium Corp., Canamera may acquire up to 90% interest in the project according to a three-stage earn-in process.

The first stage, under which the company can earn a 51% stake includes:

• Issuing 500,000 common shares of Canamera to Nexus within five days of closing.
• Cash payment of $30,000 within five days of closing.
• Cash payment of $100,000 within 18 months.
• Exploration expenditures of $250,000 within 18 months.
• Additional exploration expenditures of $500,000 within two years.

Next, the second option, under which the company can earn an additional 20% more interest (for 71% total), includes:

• Issuing $250,000 worth of Canamera shares to Nexus.
• Making a cash payment of $75,000.
• Having additional exploration expenditures of $1,000,000 within three years.

Finally, for the company to earn the final 19% interest, bringing the total interest to 90%, Canamera needs to:

• Issue $250,000 worth of Canamera shares to Nexus.
• Make a cash payment of $75,000.
• Have additional exploration expenditures of $1,000,000 within four years.

In addition to this announcement and agreement, the company also recently staked a total of 85 unpatented lode mining claims covering 1,756 acres in Colorado. These claims are adjacent to the Iron Hill deposit, which hosts one of the largest titanium and rare earth oxide deposits in the USA.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information in this document has been reviewed and approved by Warren Robb, P.Geo. (British Columbia), Vice-President, Exploration of the Company and a “Qualified Person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101. [NTD: Warren to confirm review.]

About Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF)

Canamera Energy Metals Corp. is a mining exploration company focused on creating a diversified portfolio of opportunities from across the Americas. The company’s portfolio includes projects in the USA, Canada, and Brazil, and it targets areas with supportive regulatory frameworks, strong geological signatures, and underexplored terrains with meaningful indicators.

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

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

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

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

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

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

Disseminated on behalf of  Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising.

• Helicopter-borne magnetic and radiometric surveys outlined structurally controlled zones favorable for critical rare earth element (“REE”) enrichment.
• Targets are supported by correlations between geophysics, geology, and lake sediment geochemistry.
• Results point to a phosphate-rich NYF-type REE system containing rare earths, thorium, uranium, and yttrium.
• The work comes amid tightening global REE supply and growing strategic interest in North American projects.

Powermax Minerals (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF), a Canadian mineral exploration company, has reported new exploration progress at its Atikokan Rare Earth Element (“REE”) property in northwestern Ontario, following the interpretation of a high-resolution helicopter-borne geophysical survey completed in late 2025. The results, announced January 12, 2026, identified multiple high-priority REE exploration targets across the property’s three main blocks, providing a clearer technical framework for the company’s next phase of work (https://ibn.fm/D8eaa).

The Atikokan property is one of several REE-focused assets held by Powermax, a mineral exploration company with projects in Ontario, British Columbia, and the United States. At Atikokan, the company optioned a large land package of 455 unpatented mining claims, and the latest survey was designed to improve target definition across this extensive area.

The helicopter-borne program included detailed magnetic and radiometric data collection, flown at 50-metre line spacing with a ground clearance of roughly 44 metres, with data being processed at a 25-metre grid resolution, allowing for relatively fine-scale interpretation of subsurface structures and alteration patterns. The survey and interpretation were completed by Geo Data Solutions Inc. and Shahab Tavakoli, P.Geo., a geospatial data scientist and geophysicist.

According to the company, the integrated analysis identified several structurally controlled REE targets characterized by favorable granitic and pegmatite host rocks, magnetic lows, and elevated thorium-to-potassium (“Th/K”) radiometric ratios. These Th/K ratios are commonly used as proxies for total rare earth elements (“TREE”), particularly in phosphate-rich REE systems.

One of the more significant findings was the strong spatial correlation between geophysical anomalies, mapped structural trends, and previously identified lake sediment TREE anomalies. This convergence of datasets strengthens the geological rationale for the identified targets and helps narrow the focus for future field programs.

Powermax described the overall geophysical and geochemical signature as consistent with a phosphate-rich NYF-type REE system. NYF systems, named for their enrichment in niobium (“Nb”), yttrium (“Y”), and fluorine (“F”), are known to host REEs along with associated elements such as thorium and uranium. These systems are typically linked to granitic intrusions and related pegmatites, features that are present across the Atikokan property.

The survey results were broken down by property block. In Block A, northwest- and north-trending structural corridors were mapped cutting through granitic phases of the White Otter Batholith. These corridors coincide with magnetic lows, elevated Th/K ratios, and anomalous lake sediment REE values, collectively defining priority targets along altered intrusive margins.

In Blocks B and C, northeast-trending structures crosscut the gneissic tonalite and granodioritic units of the Dashwa Gneiss Complex. Here, radiometric anomalies align with mapped granitic and pegmatitic intrusions, outlining metasomatic alteration zones developed along high-strain corridors and intrusive contacts. Powermax noted that these geological relationships are considered favorable for REE concentration.

Paul Gorman, CEO of Powermax, said the results mark a meaningful step forward in understanding the Atikokan project. He noted that integrating high-resolution geophysical data with regional geology and lake sediment geochemistry has allowed the company to prioritize specific structural corridors where conditions appear most favorable for REE enrichment. This, he added, should enable more focused and efficient follow-up exploration.

The geophysical interpretation builds on fieldwork already completed in 2025. During that program, Powermax carried out geological mapping, prospecting, ground-based radiometric surveys, and systematic soil, sediment, and rock sampling. A total of 426 samples, including quality assurance and quality control specimens, were collected and submitted to AGAT Laboratories for analysis. The company said it is awaiting assay results, which will be integrated with both historical data and the new geophysical interpretation to further refine targets.

The timing of the Atikokan results coincides with increasing attention on rare earth elements globally. REEs are critical inputs for electric vehicles, wind turbines, defense systems, and a wide range of advanced electronics. Global demand for REEs is projected to rise sharply over the next decade, driven largely by energy transition technologies. Estimates suggest demand could grow from about 59,000 tonnes in 2022 to roughly 176,000 tonnes by 2035, while supply may lag significantly.

At present, China dominates the REE supply chain, controlling a majority of global mining output and an even larger share of processing capacity. Export restrictions on certain rare earth materials have heightened concerns among Western governments and manufacturers, particularly in the United States. In response, U.S. and allied governments have begun directing funding toward domestic and allied supply chain development, including through mechanisms such as the Defense Production Act. Canadian companies are eligible to participate in some of these initiatives.

Exploration Target Cautionary Statement

The exploration targets discussed are conceptual, and there is currently not enough data to confirm a mineral resource. Further exploration may not yield successful results.

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

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• In the shift away from fossil fuels, copper is not just another industrial metal; it is a foundational material.
• These accelerating demand trends come against a backdrop of constrained supply.
• According to Numa Numa, the Panguna Mine holds known copper reserves of approximately 5.3 million metric tons.

Copper is emerging as one of the silent champions of the global energy transition; its exceptional conductivity and versatility make it indispensable in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles and modern grid infrastructure. Numa Numa Resources, focused on developing the Panguna Mine in Bougainville, sits at the nexus of this supply-driven transformation in a world racing toward decarbonization.

In the shift away from fossil fuels, copper is not just another industrial metal; it is a foundational material. Renewable energy systems such as wind turbines and solar arrays require substantially more copper per megawatt of installed capacity than conventional fossil fuel power plants because of their extensive use of electrical wiring, generators, transformers and grid connections. The World Resources Institute reports that renewable-based power systems can require multiple times more copper than fossil fuel–based generation due to their higher electrical intensity and distributed infrastructure demands. This disparity is especially pronounced in offshore wind, where BHP estimates copper usage can exceed five times that of gas-fired power plants on a per-megawatt basis, underscoring copper’s essential role in efficient clean power generation and transmission.

Electric vehicles further amplify copper demand. EVs use substantially more copper than internal combustion engine vehicles, with the metal integral to the motors, batteries and charging infrastructure that define electrified transport. Benchmark projections estimate that by 2030, copper demand tied to EV production could exceed 2.5 million tonnes annually, a dramatic increase from earlier years and a key signal of structural demand growth in the automotive sector.

Beyond vehicles and renewables, modernizing electricity grids to handle distributed energy resources and data center loads also drives copper’s strategic importance. Investments to expand and upgrade grid infrastructure worldwide are pouring billions into projects that require vast amounts of copper wiring and components. Reuters reported that global copper demand is rising faster than anticipated, fueled by investment in grid modernization alongside the clean-energy transition.

These accelerating demand trends come against a backdrop of constrained supply. Despite global copper production exceeding 22 million tonnes in 2024, demand is projected to continue rising through the decade and beyond, with some forecasts suggesting annual demand could approach or exceed 35 million tonnes by 2030. Research from industry sources indicates that meeting electrification and renewable deployment goals could require more copper mined over the next 30 years than throughout human history.

The crunch between supply and demand is already materializing in markets and prices. In late 2025, copper prices approached $12,000 per metric ton as tightening supplies collided with surging demand from not only traditional industrial uses but also artificial intelligence data centers, EV infrastructure and clean-energy systems. Analysts noted a growing deficit in refined copper supply, underscoring the strategic urgency of new production.

This intersection of surging demand and limited supply has propelled interest in new and existing mines that can bring significant copper resources online. One such project is the Panguna Mine on Bougainville Island in the South Pacific, where Numa Numa Resources is advancing development efforts. Historically one of the world’s largest copper and gold producers before its closure in 1989, Panguna now represents a substantial untapped copper resource in an era when new supply is sorely needed.

According to Numa Numa, the Panguna Mine holds known copper reserves of approximately 5.3 million metric tons. That figure represents roughly 5.3% of all currently identified copper reserves globally, placing Panguna in league with the copper endowments of entire countries. These reserves are substantial not only in absolute terms but also as a potential contributor to broadening the world’s supply base at a time when industry analysts argue for at least one new large-scale copper mine per year to keep pace with demand.

Numa Numa is actively working on reconstructing the Panguna Mine as well as exploring additional copper and gold prospects in the Mainoki and Karato regions of Bougainville. The company’s strategy includes securing exploration permits, rebuilding mine infrastructure and positioning itself to bring these resources into production. Panguna’s redevelopment is not merely a business initiative but also a contribution to global resource security at a moment when geopolitical interest in critical minerals is intensifying. Recent diplomatic engagement by international partners reflects the strategic value of resources such as copper in the broader context of energy and economic transitions.

The potential contribution of Panguna and similar projects to alleviating copper supply pressures is significant. As global economies accelerate decarbonization efforts, the demand for copper will only intensify, raising the stakes for developing new sources of this indispensable metal. Numa Numa Resources’ work in Bougainville represents both a response to this demand and a strategic opportunity to help supply the copper that will power the renewable grids, electric vehicles and infrastructure of the future.

For more information, visit www.NumaNumaResources.com.

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

• LaFleur Minerals receives coverage from Zacks Small Cap Research, increasing its market visibility and indicating fair market value at $1.04 as it prepares to launch gold production in renowned Abitibi Greenstone Belt, Quebec.
• With gold hitting new market records during the past year, LaFleur is uniquely situated among junior miners, owning the Beacon Gold Mill, which has an estimated replacement value exceeding $70 million after being acquired at bankruptcy sale for $1.2 million.
• The company also has 445 mineral claims and one mining lease on its nearby Swanson Gold Project, which spans more than 18,000 hectares (about 44,500 acres).

Gold near-term producer and explorer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) recently closed three financing drives for a total of $7.8 million to restart its gold production operations at wholly-owned Beacon Gold Mill located in the renowned Abitibi Gold Belt in Quebec, Canada’s largest gold producing region.

LaFleur’s Beacon Gold Mill is located along Route 117 in Val d’Or, Quebec, and its Swanson Gold Project is situated about 50 km to the north from there, ideal trucking distance to supply the mill with feed. The mill contains crushing, grinding, flotation, regrind, leaching and Merrill‑Crowe circuits capable of processing 750 metric tons of ore each day, while the gold project is building on data from historical drilling and a soon-available Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) to prepare for new exploration. 

LaFleur’s combination of near-term production potential, permitted infrastructure and potential for growth at scale has caught the industry’s attention and the company recently strengthened its public visibility through a report issued by market research agency Zacks SCR, indicating the company is currently priced well below its intrinsic value and growth potential, making it a compelling opportunity for new investors.

“The company is advancing confirmation drilling, a new resource estimate, and a Preliminary Economic Assessment, all of which will underpin a bulk sample permit,” the Zacks announcement states (https://ibn.fm/A8yqL). “With grades and recoveries that could generate more than $25 million in revenue from a 100,000-tonne sample, Swanson represents a credible path to cash flow.”

The recently closed oversubscribed and upsized financings are funding the company’s near-term value pivot and production milestone, with a hard dollar offering, Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (“LIFE”) offering and a tax flow-through eligible offering providing coverage for the modest costs (~$5 million) anticipated to restart the Beacon Gold Mill, which was acquired for just $1.2 million during the prior owner’s bankruptcy proceedings and remains in great operating condition.

The mill has an estimated asset replacement value of about $70 million, highlighting LaFleur’s asset-rich, capital-ready position. Beacon represents a potential secondary revenue stream opportunity for the company outside of processing ore from its wholly owned Swanson, as it can be used to contract for processing projects with other explorers in the region. Agnico Eagle, Eldorado Gold, and Probe Gold/Fresnillo are among some of the major operators in the nearby projects, highlighting the attractiveness of the jurisdiction and greenstone belt.

“Strategically, LaFleur sits adjacent to Fresnillo’s newly acquired Novador project, creating potential transaction value through consolidation or partnership,” the Zacks report adds.

The Swanson Gold Project includes 445 mineral claims and one mining lease, positioning it as a key district-scale gold exploration play. The project covers more than 33 kilometers of strike length with exploration potential and is one of the largest land and mineral packages in the Abitibi belt. 

LaFleur’s key positioning in the gold market coincides with a period of banner activity among investors, as the precious metal has repeatedly achieved new record prices well over the $4,500 per ounce mark during the past year and generated expectations that prices may continue to climb (https://ibn.fm/ahFvn).

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

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Qualified Person Statement:

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.