• SEGG Media has completed a comprehensive corporate transformation, including rebranding, structural realignment, and strategic repositioning.
• The company operates across three synergistic verticals with scalable revenue potential: Sports.com, Entertainment, and Lottery.com.
• A $100 million financing facility is in place to support its acquisition-driven five-year growth plan.
• The upcoming launch of the Sports.com Super App is expected to redefine fan engagement across soccer, motorsports, and beyond.
• SEGG is executing a global expansion strategy through acquisitions such as GXR World and DotCom Ventures.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) is a global sports, entertainment, and gaming company redefining how audiences connect with content through immersive technology and ethical engagement. Formerly known as Lottery.com Inc., the company recently completed a comprehensive corporate transformation, rebranding as SEGG Media (short for Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Media) to reflect its new strategic direction and structural overhaul.

With a mission to fuse real-time experiences, fan-first platforms, and responsible innovation, SEGG Media operates at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and gaming. Its business model is built around three synergistic verticals, each designed to scale globally while delivering meaningful value to fans, partners, and shareholders.

From sim racing and esports to live event streaming and charitable gaming, SEGG Media is building a next-generation platform that redefines how audiences interact with their favorite content and communities.

The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

Portfolio

SEGG Media’s operations are structured across three core verticals: Sports.com, Entertainment, and Lottery.com.

• Sports.com is SEGG’s global hub for immersive sports media, covering sim racing, football, motorsports, and athlete-led content. The vertical includes Sports.com Studios, Sports.com Media, and Nook, each focused on original storytelling and fan-driven experiences. In June 2025, SEGG announced plans to acquire a 51% stake in the sports and technology assets of GXR World to launch the Sports.com Super App, a first-of-its-kind platform combining live streaming, e-commerce, community chat, real-money and fantasy gaming, and sports news. Built on GXR’s tech stack, which already draws over one million monthly active users, the Super App is expected to debut in Q3 2025 with an initial focus on soccer and motorsports.
• The Entertainment pillar includes AI-driven event streaming, music and fashion media, and hybrid live experiences. As part of its acquisition-led growth model, SEGG is advancing a proposed deal to acquire DotCom Ventures Inc., owner of Concerts.com and TicketStub.com, to build out ticketing, event distribution, and direct-to-fan monetization infrastructure. This initiative aligns with SEGG’s five-year plan to unify content, commerce, and fan engagement under one platform, supported by a $100 million financing facility activated in May 2025.
• Lottery.com, SEGG’s ethical gaming division, delivers domestic and international lottery access, iGaming, instant wins, sports betting, charitable gaming through properties such as WinTogether, and syndicated results data to more than 800 publishers through Tinbu. With compliance issues resolved and new operating structures in place, the platform is being relaunched globally through Lottery.com International.

Together, these three verticals enable SEGG Media to unify fragmented fan experiences into a fully integrated global ecosystem—where sports, gaming, content, and commerce converge.

Market Opportunity

The global sports betting industry is undergoing rapid expansion as digital adoption accelerates and new markets open to regulation. According to Grand View Research, the sports betting market was valued at $100.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $187.39 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is fueled by increased internet penetration, widespread mobile usage, and rising interest in real-time, interactive fan experiences.

Beyond sports betting, SEGG Media also operates in the high-growth arenas of streaming, esports, and AI-powered content delivery. These adjacent markets are seeing double-digit global growth as fans demand more immersive, on-demand, and participatory forms of entertainment. With its diversified platform and strategic positioning across three converging verticals, SEGG Media is built to capitalize on multiple long-term secular trends and unlock scalable revenue opportunities.

Leadership Team

Matthew McGahan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, joined the company in October 2022. Since then, he has played a central role in stabilizing operations, restructuring the organization, and guiding its rebrand to SEGG Media. McGahan brings a mix of entrepreneurial drive and philanthropic leadership, having founded the UK-based charity Mask Our Heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic and previously built and sold the Harley-Davidson dealership Magic Automotive Group.

Tim Scoffham, CEO of Sports.com Media and Lottery.com International, brings over 20 years of leadership experience across gaming, media, and digital sports entertainment. Appointed following a successful consultancy period, Scoffham now leads SEGG’s global growth strategy for its iGaming and sports media divisions. He is focused on expanding international operations, aligning media and technology platforms, and driving revenue across high-growth jurisdictions while strengthening regulatory partnerships.

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

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• U.S. clean energy tax credits under the new Big Beautiful Bill require projects to commence construction by July 4, 2026, and complete within four years.
• SolarBank has enough advanced-stage U.S. projects to meet this timeline, backed by a $100 million financing deal with CIM Group.
• The company is prioritizing construction on a 97 MW portfolio in key states with interconnection and permitting progress.
• In Canada, SolarBank is deploying battery systems in Ontario under decade-long IESO contracts and expanding in Nova Scotia’s Community Solar program.
• Canada’s “Build, baby, build” policy push under Prime Minister Mark Carney favors developers with shovel-ready assets.
• SolarBank is actively adjusting development and financing schedules to align with evolving incentives while managing cross-border policy risk.

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SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S., is positioning itself to navigate and benefit from rapidly evolving policy developments in both the United States and Canada. As lawmakers on both sides of the border adjust clean energy timelines, incentives, and infrastructure priorities, the solar and battery storage developer is adapting its strategy to maintain momentum and secure investor value (https://ibn.fm/KhbAn).

In the U.S., the newly enacted Big Beautiful Bill (“BBB”) sets a clear policy horizon for renewable energy developers. The legislation allows solar and battery energy storage projects to qualify for full investment tax credits (“ITCs”) if construction begins by July 4, 2026, and the projects reach commercial operation within four years. This represents a shift from earlier open-ended timelines and will likely accelerate near-term activity across the sector.

SolarBank CEO Dr. Richard Lu said the company is ready. “We have enough advanced-stage projects we can get into construction before the deadline to take advantage of the tax credits,” he noted. Crucially, a $100 million project-level financing arrangement with CIM Group will help SolarBank move forward with its 97-megawatt (“MW”) U.S. portfolio. These assets are primarily located in states where the company already controls project sites and has made permitting and interconnection progress, key hurdles that often slow renewable energy builds.

In parallel, the company is drawing on its diversified Canadian footprint to hedge against U.S. policy shifts. In Ontario, SolarBank is deploying battery energy storage systems under the province’s Long-Term RFP initiative from the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”). The program offers decade-long contracts for clean, dispatchable capacity, providing long-term visibility for developers.

SolarBank also maintains a strong position in Nova Scotia’s Community Solar program, where it holds notable market share as an EPC contractor and continues to expand. These provincial programs, backed by stable regulatory support, offer an additional layer of revenue stability as the company grows.

Dr. Lu also highlighted Canada’s broader infrastructure and energy ambitions under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s “Build, baby, build” strategy, a recently launched push to accelerate infrastructure, housing, and clean energy development. “SolarBank benefits from Canada’s support to clean energy and is leading the charge to build Canada as an energy superpower,” he said.

The macro backdrop in the U.S. also remains favorable. Federal data indicates that the country must add over 206 gigawatts of new power capacity by 2030, with solar expected to provide nearly three-quarters of that supply. In the first quarter of 2025, solar and wind accounted for 98% of new generation capacity added across the nation.

According to Dr. Lu, March 2025 marked the 19th consecutive month in which solar was the largest contributor to new electrical capacity in the U.S. Falling costs and faster deployment times continue to make solar and battery storage competitive in both regulated and deregulated power markets.

As SolarBank continues to adjust its development timelines, financing structures, and construction schedules, the company is positioning itself to capture both short-term tax credit benefits and long-term value creation. With operations in two countries undergoing active energy transitions, SolarBank’s dual-market exposure may prove to be a strategic asset in the years ahead.

For more information, visit the company’s website at SolarBankCorp.com. This report contains forward looking information. Please refer to the press release entitled “SolarBank Issues Update on Strategic Positioning Amid Shifting U.S. and Canadian Policy Landscape” for additional details on the statements, risks and assumptions.

• Survey Penetrated 3x Deeper Than Planned: Originally designed to image down to 400m, the ANT survey successfully mapped to over 1,200m, unlocking previously unseen subsurface structures.
• District-Scale Geology Uncovered: Results point to a vertically continuous mineral system, resembling known VMS and Broken Hill-type camps—suggesting Montauban may be far more than a single-deposit story.
• Exploration Roadmap Expanded: The contrast in high- and low-velocity zones has provided a clearer structural model to target deeper, stacked, and potentially repeating mineralized lenses.
• Modern Data, Historic Opportunity: This marks the first time modern deep geophysics has been applied to Montauban since its early 20th-century production—signaling a new era of systematic exploration.

Heavy metal resource developer ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is busy readying the launch of its revenue-generation strategy, which engages tailings cleanup operations and mineral reuse plan at the historic Montauban mine site. At the same time, the company continues its long-term vision for gold and silver exploration at the Canadian mine. 

ESGold announced the results of its recent Ambient Noise Tomography (“ANT”) survey July 11, highlighting the potential for metals discovery at the historic Montauban gold and silver mine site covering 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres) of abandoned exploration 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) west of Quebec’s capital city.

“We now believe Montauban may be far more than a single deposit — it is emerging as a deep, district-scale system with possible structural and geological continuity,” André Gauthier, director of exploration, stated in the news release (https://ibn.fm/7uScs). “Where previous generations saw a series of shallow pods, we now see the signature of a vertically integrated mineral system — potentially with stacked, repeating lenses akin to those in VMS (Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide) system or Broken Hill-style districts.”

“The continuity, depth, and scale of the structures we’re seeing suggest that the original mine was just the tip of the iceberg,” CEO Gordon Robb added. “As we build toward production from the tailings, we’re simultaneously unlocking the blue-sky potential beneath. This data confirms Montauban may be just the first chapter in a much larger district-scale opportunity, and we’re excited to share that story with the world.”

ESGold’s focus has been on starting a profitable gold, silver and mica recovery operation later this year, which will mostly rely on gravity separation in a Humphrey spiral concentrator to obtain any leftover precious metals. It will also prepare the mica for a concentrated mixture that will be stronger than concrete and marketable as a reuse product in parking columns, highway Jersey barriers, bricks, cinder blocks, and paving stones. 

The company’s strategy focuses on integrating clean technology into the recovery process, reducing site pollution and eliminating the need for harmful extraction methods. The additional search for untapped gold and silver at the site remains ESGold’s long game. 

More than 2.6 million short tons of gold, silver, lead and zinc were mined at the site under previous exploration between 1910 and the 1970s before the site was abandoned. Until now, most geological data for the site has come from tailings and a few shallow boreholes, with virtually no deep-penetrating geophysical data.

The new ANT survey was a non-invasive geophysical technique using ambient seismic noise analyzed by 105 triaxial sensors continuously recording data to image deep crustal structures for 49 days across a segment of the property.

It was originally scoped to map subsurface structures to 400 meters but exceeded expectations by imaging to depths of 1,200 meters. Such imaging can reveal features beyond the reach of historic exploration and guide new drilling. 

The ANT survey reaffirms that Montauban’s mineral system remains open at depth — both vertically and laterally, according to the company. Multiple zones across the property remain completely untested.

ESGold has secured the necessary permits and infrastructure installation for the reuse operation is underway.

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

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• The credit facility provides Blue Lagoon access to C$2 million over a 12-month term and underlies Nicola’s confidence in the project’s near-term production trajectory.
• Nicola CEO praised Blue Lagoon’s disciplined execution, noting the company’s thorough permitting navigation and strong community engagement.
• This move exemplifies Nicola’s strategic model, which links its Merritt milling infrastructure and tailings facility to nearby projects.

Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) has taken a significant step in fostering industry collaboration and bolstering regional gold development with its announcement of a $2 million line of credit to strategic partner Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. The move reflects Nicola’s mission to support responsible mining initiatives in British Columbia and aligns with its vertically integrated approach that combines milling capabilities with financial facilitation.

According to the announcement, the unsecured credit facility provides Blue Lagoon access to $2 million over a 12-month term, with repayments tied to interest-only payments during the first 11 months and an option to extend for another year under revised terms (https://ibn.fm/q7HZO). The loan is linked to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and requires no collateral against Blue Lagoon’s Dome Mountain property or other assets, underlining Nicola’s confidence in the project’s near-term production trajectory. If Blue Lagoon does draw on the facility, Nicola will hold a short-term security interest over Dome Mountain’s gold and silver production pending repayment.

Blue Lagoon Resources, which recently secured one of only nine full mining permits issued in British Columbia since 2015, is preparing to begin production at its high-grade Dome Mountain gold project later this year. Leading up to the credit facility, the company has strengthened its balance sheet via equity financing, backed by major investors such as Crescat Capital and Phoenix Gold Fund. Blue Lagoon currently carries no short-term debt and holds more than US$3.6 million in in-the-money warrants.

Nicola president and CEO Peter Espig praised Blue Lagoon’s disciplined execution, noting the company’s thorough permitting navigation and strong community engagement, factors that influenced Nicola’s decision to provide the unsecured credit line. “We’ve worked closely with the Blue Lagoon team for some time and continue to be impressed by their methodical and disciplined approach,” said Espig. “Successfully navigating BC’s rigorous permitting process, while also building a strong, trust-based relationship with the Lake Babine Nation, speaks volumes about their leadership. We are pleased to provide this credit facility and look forward to supporting their transition to gold and silver production.”

This move exemplifies Nicola’s strategic model, which links its Merritt milling infrastructure and tailings facility to British Columbian projects. Merritt Mill stands as the only facility in British Columbia permitted to process third-party gold and silver mill feed from across the province. Since 2016, Nicola has entered into several profit-share agreements with mining companies, allowing its fully permitted mill to act as a critical partner, processing ore and providing liquidity for regional exploration partners (https://ibn.fm/eWE0W). Extending a $2 million credit facility further advances this integrated approach by providing Blue Lagoon a flexible financial buffer as the company accelerates its growth.

The non-dilutive nature of the deal is particularly advantageous. Blue Lagoon’s ability to access funding without issuing new equity helps preserve shareholder value ahead of the planned production ramp-up. With an expected start of gold production in Q3 2025, access to this credit line adds resilience and optionality, while minimizing financial constraints.

The timeline is aggressive but promising. Blue Lagoon closed its mine permit in February 2025 and anticipates entering the Dome Mountain gold mine later this year. The financial buffer offered through Nicola’s credit line supports this trajectory by cushioning working capital needs or allowing the company to pursue additional opportunities with speed and confidence.

This development not only bolsters Blue Lagoon’s operational momentum but also showcases Nicola Mining’s evolving role as a strategic partner. Nicola’s Merritt mill is a tangible asset that transforms ore from nearby juniors into marketable concentrate, and this commitment of capital emphasizes its position as a catalyst for regional growth. As more junior developers initiate cash flow plans, partnerships like Nicola and Blue Lagoon highlight the value of combining milling infrastructure with financial support to accelerate resource development.

For Nicola shareholders, this move reinforces the company’s broader growth strategy. Nicola is not only pursuing its own exploration and mining assets, such as its New Craigmont copper and Treasure Mountain silver projects, but also capitalizing on its milling infrastructure through partnerships with growth-stage producers such as Blue Lagoon. This diverse approach provides Nicola with multiple revenue streams and a lucrative exposure to near-term producers processing ore.

While BC’s mining landscape continues to evolve, Nicola Mining’s decision to offer an unsecured credit line to a production-stage partner underscores its innovative, asset-driven strategy. By combining technical, financial and infrastructure capabilities, Nicola is accelerating the growth of BC’s junior mining industry, setting a model for collaboration, operational efficiency and partner support.

For more information, visit www.NicolaMining.com.

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• Safe Pro Group offers AI-powered computer vision software for analyzing drone imagery to identify small objects as landmines and other battlefield threats.
• The company’s SPOTD technology has already processed over 1.66 million images, identifying more than 28,000 real-world explosive threats.
• Safe Pro is advancing conversations with the Department of Defense and prime contractors about deploying its tech under OBBBA funding.
• Integration with the U.S. Army’s ATAK platform positions the company for wider adoption across military units.
• Reduced procurement “red tape” and increased demand for scalable AI and drone-based solutions create a favorable environment for Safe Pro’s growth.

With the U.S. government committing over $33 billion to artificial intelligence and drone technology through the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), the defense landscape is poised for a rapid evolution, and Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), an emerging provider of AI-powered security and threat detection solutions, expects to capitalize on this growth.

Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the OBBBA allocates $13.5 billion to unmanned systems and another $16 billion toward federal AI initiatives, including defense modernization and border security. The bill marks one of the largest U.S. investments to date in next-generation battlefield technologies (https://ibn.fm/nttLF).

Safe Pro Group operates at the intersection of these priorities. Its SpotlightAI(TM) platform uses computer vision, deep learning, and artificial intelligence to rapidly analyze imagery captured by commercial drones. This platform, part of the company’s SPOTD (Safe Pro Object Threat Detection) suite, can identify over 150 types of mines and unexploded ordnance in a fraction of a second per image.

The data fueling this system comes from one of the most mine-contaminated regions in the world: Ukraine. With a growing dataset now encompassing over 1.66 million GPS-tagged drone images, Safe Pro has already identified more than 28,000 real-world threats across an area roughly the size of Manhattan.

The company’s leadership believes the timing of OBBBA is significant. “As the United States seeks to harness the power of drones and AI to support the warfighter and protect its borders, we believe that the passage of the OBBBA creates significant opportunities for our unique, battle-tested imagery analysis technology within the Department of Defense,” said Chairman and CEO Dan Erdberg. “We look forward to advancing our activities with the multiple program executive offices within the DoD and prime contractors supporting customers on fulfilling new AI capabilities with this new funding.”

Safe Pro is in active discussions with multiple DoD program executive offices and prime contractors, who will now have access to substantial new funding. Unlike in past years, the OBBBA also aims to streamline acquisition processes, removing barriers that have traditionally slowed the deployment of innovative technology in the federal space. The bill will result in reduced restrictions and procurement “red tape,” leading to a proliferation of drones, driving an exponential increased need for AI image analysis, a task Safe Pro is uniquely suited to perform.

A critical application under development is the integration of Safe Pro’s SPOTD detection capabilities into the U.S. Army’s ATAK platform (Android Tactical Assault Kit), which is already widely deployed. The aim is to allow mine detections made through SpotlightAI(TM) to be instantly shared across soldier-worn and vehicle-mounted devices in real time.

Beyond software, Safe Pro operates a diversified set of defense and public safety businesses. Its Airborne Response division provides drone-as-a-first-responder services for law enforcement and drone-based critical infrastructure inspection and monitoring services for tier-one enterprise customers. Another unit, Safe-Pro USA, manufactures U.S.-made ballistic protection products, including advanced body amor plates, EOD suits and bomb blankets that meet NATO and DoD specifications.

This multi-pronged approach gives Safe Pro exposure to both emerging tech and traditional defense supply channels. As a HUBZone-certified small business, Safe-Pro USA also qualifies for procurement set-asides, enabling access to government grants and contracts that favor domestic production.

Analysts estimate that the global defense AI and drone market could exceed $15 billion in the coming years. With the U.S. market now being supercharged by OBBBA, Safe Pro’s early investments in AI and real-world battlefield data could give it a key edge. The shift is not just strategic; it’s logistical. As drone usage increases, so too does the flood of image data requiring analysis. Safe Pro’s platform offers a scalable and automated method for turning that data into critical actionable insights.

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

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• Gold prices continue to break record highs with silver also enjoying a renaissance.
• Nicola Mining has begun processing high-grade gold-silver ore from Talisker Resources Inc.
• Nicola is determined to process 60,000 tonnes (tn) of ore and produce 21,000 ounces (oz) of gold-equivalent per year at full-production rate.

Global demand for gold and silver continues to surge as investors and central banks race for protection in unstable economic terrain. As the value of precious metals surges amid rising demand, junior miner Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) began processing high-grade gold and silver ore at its Merritt Mill facility, highlighting a key step forward in its growth (https://ibn.fm/Vs8Tt).

Central banks purchased more than 1,000 tn of gold in 2024 — double the decade’s average — lifting reserves to nearly 36,000 tn, the highest since the Bretton Woods era (https://ibn.fm/Kk8mC). Gold prices continue to break record highs, with April 2025 seeing levels exceed US$3,500/oz, an all-time high reflecting investors’ growing uncertainty about the global economy.

Demand for gold-backed exchange-traded funds and physical bullion surged more than 170% year-over-year in first quarter 2025, marking the highest first-quarter investment into gold since 2016, according to World Gold Council data. Institutional and retail investment demand remains strong, as demand for bullions rose 15% above the five-year average (https://ibn.fm/pu22b). Nicola seeks to continue growing its key regional role within the precious metal economy and to welcome new mining partners.

Silver is also enjoying a renaissance, with spot prices hovering around US$36 per ounce — levels unseen in more than 13 years — as industrial demand for the metal expands in green-tech and 5G applications  (https://ibn.fm/b9JaY). Back-to-back supply deficits across five years, driven by structural demand in sectors such as photovoltaics, fuel silver’s tight market. Analysts predict further upside, projecting forward 12-month silver prices reaching US$50, as industrial and investment demand converge. Treasure Mountain, an underground permitted silver mine located near Hope, is 100%-owned by Nicola.

Against these backdrops, Nicola Mining’s announcement highlights its continued growth trend. The company’s crucial third-party mill operation has begun processing high-grade gold-silver ore from Talisker Resources Inc. at its facility in Merritt, British Columbia.

Nicola expects to cumulatively process 60,000 (tn) of ore and produce 21,000 (oz) of gold-equivalent concentrate at full production capacity annual rate. The Merritt Mill provides accessible, reliable revenue to not only its British Columbian partners, but it also sustains its own copper, gold and silver projects across the province.

The Merritt Mill is strategically located within a growing community that serves as a regional logistics hub, providing efficient and reliable access to road transportation, water, power, tailings capacity and experienced operational personnel — key elements that often delay new mining developments. Nicola looks forward to minimizing per-tonne operating costs by maintaining high throughput.

“We are excited to realize that Nicola is morphing into a steady and long-term producer,” said Nicola CEO Peter Espig. “It is rare for junior miners to reach the production pinnacle and to monetize current precious metal prices with our partners.”

“We are also witnessing firsthand augmented efficiencies in British Columbia’s permitting of underground mining operations, which characteristically minimize environmental impact, as well as the strategic significance of our fully-permitted mill,” Espig continued. “In addition to production, we have boosted our geological team and are ramping up activities for what we believe to be an exciting exploration campaign, not only at the New Craigmont Project, but also our fully permitted silver mine, Treasure Mountain.”

As demand for precious metals continues to rise, underpinned by macroeconomic instability and green-energy growth, Nicola Mining is positioning itself as a nimble, capital-efficient player. The company’s decision to partner with Talisker and leverage the Merritt Mill is more than operational — it’s strategic. The ability to efficiently convert mined ore to immediate liquidity not only builds a foundation for Nicola’s financial stability but also highlights the company’s role in BC’s junior mining sector.

With gold and silver global demand unlikely to wane — supported by central bank purchases, inflation hedging and expanding industrial usage — Nicola Mining stands ready to capitalize. By prioritizing its mill facility preparation, operational efficiency and a clear path to meaningful cash flow, Nicola aims to fast-track toward its broader resource development goals, offering investors exposure to a precious metals company with a strong balance sheet.

For more information, visit www.NicolaMining.com.

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• Nightfood Holdings is pioneering AI-powered robotics through its SkyTech platform to solve key pain points in hotel operations
• The company’s dual strategy of acquiring hotel properties and offering Robotics-as-a-Service (“RaaS”) enables rapid deployment of automation with real revenue impact
• As labor shortages squeeze the hospitality sector, NGTF’s intelligent automation offers a compelling edge for investors focused on AI, robotics, and scalable infrastructure solutions

AI-driven robotics is no longer the stuff of sci-fi dreams or pilot programs in distant R&D labs. It’s rapidly becoming the backbone of day-to-day operations in sectors that were once considered too human-centric for automation. Nowhere is this more apparent than in hospitality, where persistent labor shortages, rising wage pressures, and demanding guest expectations are pushing operators to embrace robotics out of necessity rather than novelty.

A 2024 report by CBRE showed the combined cost of wages and employee benefits in U.S. hotels rose 4.8% year-over-year, even as total hours worked dropped by 7.4%. That means hotels are paying more for less labor, while guests still expect top-tier, personalized service. The equation isn’t sustainable, but the solution may lie in strategic AI adoption. Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) is stepping into that breach.

SkyTech: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets Real Hotel Efficiency

Nightfood’s hospitality innovation engine is SkyTech, a robotics-focused initiative integrating AI into core hotel functions. The company doesn’t just sell robotics solutions to hotel operators; it owns hotel assets and deploys SkyTech’s platform to solve operational challenges from within. This vertical integration gives Nightfood a rare advantage: they know exactly where the pain points are, and they build solutions from the ground up to address them.

SkyTech’s AI-driven robotic systems are being used for tasks such as:

• Autonomous delivery that brings towels, toiletries, or food directly to guest rooms
• Supporting housekeeping staff with efficient laundry handling, trash removal and transportation to ensure smooth operations

Owning the Property, Controlling the Platform

Nightfood’s strategy stands out due to its dual approach: it’s not just a tech vendor or a hotel owner, but a combination of both. By acquiring and operating hotels where its SkyTech AI systems are deployed, the company can:

• Rapidly iterate and optimize tech in real-world conditions
• Capture both operational savings and the tech platform’s recurring revenue
• Showcase a working proof-of-concept for industry partners and potential buyers

This makes Nightfood one of the few companies offering an end-to-end solution that spans property ownership, technology infrastructure, and service delivery. The potential scalability is enormous, especially considering the hotel and resort industry market size worldwide reached $1.5 trillion in 2023.

The company’s RaaS model means that even non-owned properties can benefit from SkyTech systems. Early pilot installations reportedly show improvements in guest satisfaction scores and double-digit operating margin gains. As automation in hospitality goes from experimental to expected, Nightfood could be positioned at the center of a multibillion-dollar transformation.

Growth Catalysts and Investor Angle

For investors focused on artificial intelligence and robotics, NGTF offers exposure to both, with a real-world use case already being monetized. Unlike some AI companies selling future potential, Nightfood is deploying today, collecting revenue and data from actual guests using real systems.

With plans to expand SkyTech across a broader portfolio of properties and partner hotels, the company is targeting a slice of the $107 billion global service robotics market projected by Fortune Business Insights by 2030. Their approach of solving a clear business problem (labor costs, service quality) with a scalable AI-backed solution aligns with exactly what institutional and retail tech investors are looking for.

For now, Nightfood may fly under the radar compared to headline AI names, but the groundwork is being laid for a significant re-rating as investors begin to recognize the potential of automation in physical service environments like hotels. From check-in to check-out, robotics is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. And NGTF is showing how it’s done.

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

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• In a Forbes article, ONAR CEO speaks about the seismic shift from traditional Google search toward AI-enhanced platforms
• A technology-first network of companies built to deliver business performance through disruptive marketing and technology, ONAR Holding is prepared for this new approach
• ONAR agencies leverage AI and data analytics to optimize campaign performance, enhance customer targeting and improve operational efficiencies

ONAR Holding Corp. (OTCQB: ONAR), led by CEO Claude Zdanow, is leveraging its AI-powered marketing technologies to help mid-market companies grow revenue in the evolving era of AI-driven search and advertising. In a recent Forbes interview, Zdanow spoke about the seismic shift from traditional Google search toward AI-enhanced platforms. He explained that users are increasingly interacting with generative AI and chat interfaces instead of typing queries into search engines, and this transformation reshapes how companies must approach marketing.

“We’re shifting from gaming Google’s algorithm to engaging in real-time AI searches that respond directly to what we ask,” said Zdanow. “That’s the fundamental transformation unfolding right now.”

This transition, noted Forbes, leads people to expect immediate, conversational engagement. Zdanow explained that this evolution requires marketers to transition from SEO-centric strategies to AI-compatible content and integrations, ensuring brands appear within the AI-generated responses that consumers have come to rely on. “Traditional SEO often involved manipulating search rankings through keyword stuffing or an over-reliance on backlinks,” the article pointed out. “There was definite utility behind such practices for companies wishing to be found, especially over their competitors.”

These “stacked entries” weren’t always helpful for end users, however. Something that is proving more useful is language model optimization (“LMO”), which is “poised to disrupt this search model by operating as a kind of online oracle,” Forbes reported.

“Language model optimization is about creating content that’s actually relevant and useful so that AI, not just a search engine, can interpret it, trust it, and serve it up as the best answer,” said Zdanow. “It’s no longer about finessing the system. It’s about genuinely solving a user’s problem. . . .

“This shift isn’t just about changing tactics,” Zdanow continued. “It’s about changing intent. We must stop thinking in terms of algorithms and start thinking in terms of audiences. Moving forward, the question won’t be ‘How do I get ranked?’ but rather: ‘How do I help someone?’”

A technology-first network of agencies built to deliver business performance through disruptive marketing and proprietary technology, ONAR is prepped for this new approach. The company’s vision is to redefine marketing services by leading with technological advancement, and its strategic growth model focuses on growing and acquiring proven agencies under one umbrella to deliver superior service offerings across industries. Currently the company’s operations are organized across a network of specialized agencies that serve more than 45 clients across a wide range of industries, including the following:

• Storia, a premier performance marketing agency specializing in brand growth and with a focus on data-driven excellence.
• Of Kos, a full-service healthcare marketing agency committed to redefining the patient’s experience.
• ONAR Labs, the company’s pioneering technology incubator that brings together data scientists, engineers and industry experts to develop proprietary marketing technologies.

Looking ahead, “we continue to leverage AI and data analytics to optimize campaign performance, enhance customer targeting and improve operational efficiencies,” said Zdanow in a recent shareholder update (https://nnw.fm/uQFIS). “Our ongoing commitment to technological innovation ensures that ONAR remains at the forefront of the consistently progressing marketing landscape, driving client and shareholder value.

ONAR plans continued investment in tech, acquisitions and global expansion. “This is only the beginning—we’re just getting started,” Zdanow said. As AI upends SEO and advertising, ONAR positions itself at the forefront, empowering mid-market brands to thrive in the age of conversational AI search.

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

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• Five European countries plan to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, raising concerns over the renewed use of land mines.
• Ukraine still holds over 3 million antipersonnel mines and has signaled its intent to use them against Russian forces.
• Safe Pro Group’s SpotlightAI(TM) software analyzes drone imagery to detect over 150 types of mines and unexploded ordnance (“UXO”).
• Built on 1.6+ million images from real-world conflict zones including Ukraine, the system has already identified 28,000 explosive threats.
• Safe Pro also delivers mission-critical drone services and manufactures U.S.-made ballistic protective gear.
• The company is a singular company positioned to meet the rising need for scalable mine detection and field protection solutions.

The Cold War-era threat of land mines is resurfacing in Europe with a new layer, dropping mines from AI Drones. According to a recent New York Times report, five NATO-aligned countries – Poland, Finland, and the three Baltic States – have taken steps to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, a landmark treaty banning antipersonnel mines (https://ibn.fm/0324y). Ukraine, under pressure from Russia’s entrenched positions and mine-heavy defenses and remote drone mining, has also announced its exit.

While these countries cite security needs following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, critics argue the move will mostly endanger civilians. Antipersonnel mines, which once littered Europe’s borders, indiscriminately kill long after conflicts end. The International Committee of the Red Cross estimates that 80% of mine casualties are civilians, many of them children.

Roughly 60 countries are still affected by UXO contamination. In Ukraine alone, the World Bank estimates over $30 billion will be required to clear more than 17 million hectares of mine-contaminated land. Safe Pro is already engaged in the fight to protect Ukraine’s war-ravaged forests and agricultural land and is honored to be featured in a recent investigative piece by Grist Magazine (https://ibn.fm/NDwk5).

Unlike the other countries that have announced their exit from the treaty, which mostly destroyed their stocks of anti-personnel mines, Ukraine still has a large stockpile of more than three million mines. The situation underscores the demand for AI-based solutions that can process high volumes of imagery and deliver accurate, actionable results.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), an emerging provider of AI-powered security and threat detection solutions, has a unique patented capability to provide a comprehensive solution to this issue. The company’s SpotlightAI(TM) platform uses artificial intelligence to detect mines and unexploded ordnance (“UXO”) in real time. Trained on more than 1.6 million images from conflict zones such as Ukraine, covering an area roughly the size of Manhattan, the software has already helped identify more than 28,000 threats.

The platform analyzes drone-captured imagery and can detect over 150 types of explosive threats. It offers a scalable alternative to traditional human-based detection methods, which are slower and often dangerous. SpotlightAI(TM) operates both via a cloud-based ecosystem hosted on Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) and through a local version, OnSite, for real-time field deployment.

Safe Pro Group’s business spans three key domains: software, drone services, and ballistic protection. Its Airborne Response unit delivers mission-critical drone operations to industries including telecom, utilities, and public safety. The drones can be rapidly deployed for emergency response or infrastructure inspections and feed data back into the SpotlightAI(TM) system for analysis.

Meanwhile, Safe-Pro USA, another division, manufactures ballistic gear ranging from body armor to bomb blankets and explosive ordnance disposal (“EOD”) suits. These products are made in the U.S. and meet NATO and U.S. military specifications. As a HUBZone-certified small business, Safe-Pro USA qualifies for a range of federal procurement programs and grants.

The defense and public safety sector is expected to grow substantially, particularly in AI-driven intelligence and drone integration. Safe Pro estimates the global market for such solutions is worth at least $15 billion. By combining data-driven software, drone operations and tactical hardware, the company aims to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving security landscape.

Investors looking for emerging opportunities at the intersection of defense tech utilizing AI and drones and humanitarian solutions may find Safe Pro’s model compelling. As warfighting evolves and old threats return in new forms, the demand for smart, field-tested detection tools is only likely to rise.

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

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• The Hoadley Hill project has passed the CESIR process, a key step toward interconnection with the local grid.
• The 7.2 MW ground-mount solar array is expected to power the equivalent of 850 homes.
• The project is structured as a community solar initiative, enabling local residents to subscribe and receive utility bill credits.
• It will benefit from New York’s VDER compensation system, offering US$0.0971/kWh in projected year-one compensation.

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SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S., has announced that it has successfully completed the Coordinated Electric System Interconnection Review (“CESIR”) for its 7.2-megawatt Hoadley Hill Road solar project in upstate New York. The regulatory clearance marks a critical milestone in advancing the project toward construction (https://nnw.fm/NoW9w).

The CESIR process is an essential part of connecting new distributed energy resources to the electric grid in New York State. By completing this step, SolarBank now turns to final permitting, financing arrangements, and site preparation, according to a company statement.

The project, when operational, is expected to generate enough electricity to supply approximately 850 homes. It will feed into the local grid and participate in New York’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources (“VDER”) compensation program. Under current estimates, the Hoadley Hill installation will receive an average of US$0.0971 per kilowatt-hour in its first year of production.

“With the interconnection review now in the rearview mirror, we’re shifting into high gear,” said SolarBank CEO Dr. Richard Lu. “We’re now full speed ahead on permitting and project financing to bring this clean energy solution online.”

SolarBank is also pursuing incentives through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”) under its NY-Sun Program. The initiative, aimed at accelerating solar development across the state, could provide SolarBank with a one-time payment of up to US$0.395 per watt DC installed. If available and secured, this would help offset upfront capital costs and improve project economics.

The Hoadley Hill project will operate on a fully merchant basis. This allows it to sell electricity directly to the market under prevailing compensation mechanisms, offering flexibility and potential upside, while increasing exposure to market risks.

The project is structured as a community solar initiative, a model that allows residents and small businesses to subscribe to the solar farm and receive credits on their monthly electricity bills. This structure is gaining popularity as it removes the barriers of rooftop installations while expanding access to renewable power.

New York, in particular, has become a center of activity for community solar. As of 2024, the state generated nearly one-third of the U.S.’s 6.2 GW in total community solar capacity. The Hoadley Hill project contributes to New York’s goal of reaching 6 GW of installed solar capacity by the end of 2025, as outlined in the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

With over 100 MW of solar projects already developed and a pipeline exceeding 1 GW, SolarBank continues to build momentum. The company focuses on community-scale installations in key U.S. and Canadian markets, blending regulatory compliance with scalable execution.

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

This report contains forward looking information. Please refer to the press release entitled “SolarBank’s 7.2 MW Hoadley Hill Project Successfully Completes Major Interconnection Study on Path to Permit” for additional details.

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