• BluSky AI is developing scalable, modular data centers purpose-built to support the explosive growth in AI and ML workloads
• Its “SkyMod” AI Factories use NVIDIA GPUs and attempt to use existing energy sources to deliver compute power where and when it’s needed
• With 90% of enterprises investing in AI but data center bottlenecks looming, BluSky AI provides the essential infrastructure to fuel the revolution

As generative AI sweeps across industries, from healthcare to marketing to national defense, one major problem threatens to stall progress: infrastructure. The computer power required to support artificial intelligence is exponentially higher than traditional internet or cloud operations, and legacy data centers simply can’t keep up. According to Goldman Sachs, the U.S. will need to substantially upgrade their current number of data centers just to support known AI use cases.

At the same time, building new hyperscale facilities can take 3–5 years, cost billions, and further stress an already overburdened energy grid. It’s a massive disconnect in a market that doesn’t have time to wait.

That’s where BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI) enters the equation with a nimble, modular solution designed to meet the AI industry’s surging needs right now.

The AI Boom’s Hidden Bottleneck: Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence might be the most transformative force of the century, but it runs on hardware, and that hardware is hitting limits. Each query to a model like ChatGPT consumes roughly 10x the compute power of a Google search. That adds up to more than 600 MWh per day, enough to overwhelm existing data center capacity. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang stated in an CNBC interview that next-generation AI reasoning models will require 100 times more compute than older models. Once again, our current infrastructure isn’t built for today or the future.

BluSky AI is tackling this problem head-on. Instead of building monolithic facilities that are slow and expensive to deploy, the company offers a line of scalable, modular AI “factories” known as SkyMods. These pre-configured, GPU-powered units are delivered fully assembled and ready for plug-and-play operations on BluSky AI’s expanding site locations or on sites at universities, or enterprise locations that already have sufficient energy infrastructure.

SkyMod Units Deliver Speed, Scalability, and Sustainability

BluSky’s SkyMod units come in two sizes – SkyMod One and SkyMod XL – offering 1 MW and 1.7 MW of power capacity respectively. Each module is built using cutting-edge NVIDIA reverse-engineered DGX SuperPOD(TM) and GH200 GPUs and supports rapid deployment in 12 – 18 months.

These SkyMods can be networked together using the company’s SkyFrame(R) backbone, allowing for growth on demand. The modular design is a game-changer: rather than waiting years for a hyperscale center to come online, enterprises can scale compute power incrementally based on need. With their first location initially announced, and numerous locations under LOI, they expect their networked SkyMod solutions to scale to meet the growing needs of AI.

Equally important is BluSky’s energy-first approach. The company targets SkyMod placement on “powered land,” locations that already have access to energy sources. This reduces environmental impact while ensuring reliable uptime and power availability.

Addressing the AI Compute Crisis Before It Hits

Industry research supports BluSky AI’s proactive stance. According to McKinsey, data centers are expected to consume over 4% of global electricity by 2030, up from 1.5% today. Meanwhile, CBRE’s 2024 Global Data Center Trends report shows that vacancy rates are falling, power sourcing is a growing issue, and hyperscale operators are struggling to meet demand.

BluSky’s business model anticipates this crunch. By providing immediate access to AI-ready computer infrastructure providing a GPU-as-a-Service and other plans, the company helps businesses, developers, and AI teams avoid the coming delays and pricing volatility.

The ability to lock in computing power now, at a predictable cost, could be a competitive advantage as GPU availability tightens and more organizations race to scale their AI operations.

Big Opportunity

Though hyperscale providers get the headlines, BluSky is also focused on enabling small and mid-sized businesses to join the AI revolution. According to Forbes, three out of five SMBs plan to deploy AI within two years, but many lack access to the infrastructure required to do so.

BluSky’s modular approach helps solve that. Whether it’s a startup training for its first large model or a university researching new applications, SkyMod units offer right-sized solutions that can grow with demand, and without the overhead of building and managing a traditional data center.

A New Frontier in AI Compute

BluSky AI’s modular data centers offer more than convenience. They represent a fundamental shift in how computing infrastructure is deployed, managed, and scaled; and they may be one of the most important building blocks in the entire AI value chain. As more AI use cases enter the mainstream, and as energy constraints continue to mount, BluSky’s forward-thinking approach is timely and vital.

The AI boom has begun. But behind the scenes, it’s infrastructure like BluSky’s that will determine just how far and how fast this revolution goes.

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

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• Lahontan Gold’s flagship Santa Fe Mine project sits in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane, a geological corridor that has produced some of North America’s most significant gold discoveries
• The company’s 1.95-million-ounce Au Eq resource base, combined with previous production of 359,202 ounces gold and 702,067 ounces silver, demonstrates proven mineralization in a mining-friendly jurisdiction
• With Basel III regulations now recognizing gold as a Tier 1 asset and institutional demand surging, well-positioned junior miners like Lahontan are attracting renewed investor attention

The gold mining sector finds itself at a fascinating inflection point. While spot gold prices continue reaching new all-time highs, recently touching $3,340 per ounce, mining equities have paradoxically experienced sustained outflows. This disconnect creates a compelling opportunity for investors willing to look beyond short-term market sentiment toward the fundamental drivers reshaping the precious metals landscape.

The regulatory environment is transforming gold’s institutional appeal. Basel III banking regulations now (as of July 1, 2025) classify physical gold as a Tier 1, high-quality liquid asset, meaning U.S. banks can count it at 100% of market value toward core capital reserves. This regulatory shift, combined with central banks adding 244 metric tons to official reserves in Q1 alone, signals a structural change in how institutions view gold’s monetary role.

This backdrop makes Nevada’s Walker Lane geological corridor particularly compelling. The region has delivered some of North America’s most significant gold discoveries, and companies with proven resources in this mining-friendly jurisdiction are positioned to capitalize on the evolving gold market dynamics.

Strategic Location in a World-Class Mining District

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX-V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) exemplifies the kind of strategic positioning that matters in today’s gold market. The company’s four exploration properties sit directly in Nevada’s Walker Lane, a geological corridor renowned for its gold and silver endowment.

The Walker Lane’s geology creates ideal conditions for precious metals mineralization. This northwest-trending structural zone has hosted numerous world-class deposits, benefiting from the same geological processes that created Nevada’s reputation as one of the world’s premier gold mining jurisdictions.

Nevada’s regulatory environment provides additional advantages. The state’s mining-friendly policies, established infrastructure, and skilled workforce create operational efficiencies that translate directly to project economics. For junior miners navigating today’s cost-conscious environment, jurisdiction selection can mean the difference between project viability and failure.

Proven Resource Base with Historical Production

Lahontan’s flagship Santa Fe Mine project demonstrates the kind of proven mineralization that institutional investors increasingly demand. The 26.4 km² property contains a National Instrument 43-101 compliant resource of 1,539,000 oz Au Eq indicated and 411,000 oz Au Eq inferred – totaling 1.95 million ounces.

This resource calculation gains credibility from historical production data. Between 1988 and 1995, the Santa Fe Mine produced 359,202 ounces of gold and 702,067 ounces of silver through open pit mining and heap-leach processing. This production history validates both geological model and the processing methodology.

The technical specifications underlying these resources reflect modern mining standards. The indicated resource averages 0.92 g/t Au and 7.18 g/t Ag, while the inferred resource grades 0.74 g/t Au and 3.25 g/t Ag. These grades, combined with the pit-constrained resource model, suggest potential for economically viable extraction using proven mining methods.

Timing Advantages in a Shifting Market

The disconnect between gold prices and mining equity performance creates near-term opportunities for quality projects. The VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF has experienced sustained outflows despite gold’s price appreciation, suggesting institutional capital is waiting for operational clarity before rotating back into the sector.

This timing dynamic favors companies with advanced projects and clear development pathways. Lahontan’s plans to advance the Santa Fe Mine toward production, update the Preliminary Economic Assessment, and drill test the satellite West Santa Fe project during 2025 position the company to capitalize on potential sector rotation.

Infrastructure and Development Advantages

Nevada’s established mining infrastructure provides operational advantages that many international jurisdictions cannot match. The state’s power grid, transportation networks, and regulatory framework reduce development risks and capital requirements compared to frontier mining regions.

The Santa Fe Mine’s previous production demonstrates infrastructure accessibility. The heap-leach processing method used historically offers potential cost advantages over more complex processing technologies, particularly important given current inflationary pressures on mining costs.

Lahontan’s approach to resource development reflects the industry’s best practices. The company’s focus on updating the PEA ensures that project economics incorporate current cost structures and regulatory requirements, providing realistic development scenarios for potential investors or partners.

Market Positioning and Growth Potential

The gold mining sector’s current dynamics create opportunities for well-positioned junior miners. While physical gold ETFs and streaming companies have attracted recent investment flows, the fundamental leverage that quality mining projects offer remains compelling for investors with appropriate risk tolerance.

Central banks’ continued gold accumulation – with 30% planning to increase holdings over the next 12 months – supports long-term demand fundamentals. This institutional demand, combined with Basel III’s recognition of gold as a monetary asset, creates a supportive environment for gold mining development.

Lahontan’s Nevada focus provides geographical diversification benefits for investors concentrated in international mining jurisdictions. The political stability and regulatory predictability of Nevada mining operations offer risk-adjusted returns that many international alternatives cannot match.

The company’s multi-property portfolio, including the Santa Fe Mine and three additional Walker Lane properties, provides exploration upside potential beyond the current resource base. This project pipeline approach offers multiple value creation opportunities as the company advances its development timeline.

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

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• Vancouver-based ESGold recently announced a leadership transition, as new CEO Gordon Robb comes aboard and former CEO Paul Mastantuono moves into COO position
• The new CEO talked about how the company’s near-term cash flow strategy, moving right to production from processing historic tailings, funding future exploration, is a more attractive opportunity to a risk-off investor market
• ESGold expects to begin mill circuit production on a tailings cleanup project later this year at an abandoned mine in Quebec
• The company holds 265 mining claims on the historic Montauban mine site and expects the tailings cleanup to both improve the environment and generate revenue for new gold exploration

Using a clean mining model that expects to deliver returns through both production and discovery, ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is building the machinery that will drive the company toward that goal.

On July 2 ESGold announced a change in its leadership to help refine the company’s buildup to production in the first phase of its revenue-generating plan, which will entail tailings cleanup and sale of a resulting mineral concentrate at an abandoned mine in Quebec, 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) west of the province’s capital city. Former investment banker and emerging resource finance leader Gordon Robb has succeeded Paul Mastantuono as the company’s CEO, while Mastantuono transitions to COO, according to the July 2 news release.

“We’re entering a transformational phase in ESGold’s evolution, and I could not be more excited to welcome Gordon as our new CEO,” Mastantuono stated (https://ibn.fm/1xLBB). “His global capital markets background, investor acumen, and proven track record in scaling resource companies make him the ideal person to lead ESGold into production and far beyond. He has the energy, vision, and credibility to execute our bold strategy and take ESGold to the next level.”

ESGold’s toxic tailings cleanup operation at the historic Montauban mine site will begin extracting mica as well as any remaining gold and silver later this year. The mica will be used in a concentrate harder than concrete that can be sold for building materials such as bricks, cinder blocks, paving stones, patio tiles, parking columns, and highway Jersey barriers. Those sales will help to generate funding for later exploration of the mine’s untapped gold and silver potential.

The company is doubling the size of its 2,000-square-foot project building in anticipation of further gold and silver production, adding dedicated crew accommodations, including change rooms and showers, secure lab space for ongoing gold and silver concentrate testing, and expanded storage for secure handling of gold and silver doré bars.

“We’re not just exploring first and going down the same path that most exploration companies do,” Robb said during a recent interview with the Exploring Mining Podcast (https://ibn.fm/HE4Vk). “The last four years that I’ve been doing this, the consistent theme of raising money, drilling holes, hoping the market recognizes it for an increased market cap, to continue to do it again, has seemed very repetitive, so this new approach has been very exciting.”

Robb said instability around the globe that has resulted in higher prices for gold is creating a space where ESGold can thrive.

“What investors are looking for is risk-off,” he said. “That is why ESGold is so exciting to me. We are fully permitted. We are very close to production — we have a mill onsite, we have tailings piles that are ready to be processed, and we just have a few more steps to get there to start producing, be cash-flow positive and then funnel that money into exploration, where we don’t need to go to the market with our hand out.”

The company expects a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) to update project economics to be released soon, as well as a final imaging and 3D model’s Ambient Noise Tomography (“ANT”) results.

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

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• ONAR’s network of technology-first agencies focuses on data-driven strategy and execution over flashy, reactive campaigns
• The company’s proprietary AI platform Cortex drives results across integrated performance media, SEO, and industry-specialized marketing
• Recent industry studies show that sustainable growth in marketing is increasingly tied to strategic consistency and AI integration

For years, speed was king in digital marketing. Agencies raced to deploy campaigns, iterate quickly, and exploit trends before they faded. But in 2025, this “move fast and break things” mindset is showing its limits. The rise of AI and the complexity of today’s customer journeys require more than just agility; they demand a strategic foundation that connects data, technology, and creativity in a measurable way.

Recent data supports this shift. According to a 2024 McKinsey study, companies that embed AI into end-to-end marketing operations grow revenue two to three times faster than those relying on point solutions or speed-based experimentation.

That shift is giving rise to a new class of agencies focused less on speed for speed’s sake and more on cohesive systems that deliver reliable results. One such firm leading this evolution is ONAR Holding Corp, (OTCQB: ONAR).

ONAR’s Strategic Playbook: AI-Optimized Campaigns

Cortex is ONAR’s proprietary internal analytics platform, built to forecast optimal advertising spend across channels by using multi-touch attribution data and blending multiple machine learning/AI algorithms. By predicting where ad dollars are likely to generate the highest return, Cortex helps ONAR’s agencies make more informed, data-backed budget decisions for clients. It’s designed to enhance media efficiency by providing clear, actionable insights on spending allocation.

Strategic Talent Over Tactical Hustle

While many marketing firms focus on acquiring creative or tactical execution teams, ONAR has made strategic leadership a priority. One example: the 2025 appointment of advertising veteran Jon Bond to the company’s board of directors. Bond’s experience building Kirshenbaum & Bond and pioneering programmatic media illustrates the company’s focus on creativity rooted in strategic execution.

His addition complements ONAR’s operational leadership, which includes technologists, strategists, and industry veterans working together through ONAR Labs, the company’s in-house technology incubator. Here, data scientists and engineers collaborate directly with agency professionals to ensure that AI tools are not just innovative but also practical and impactful.

Delivering Measurable Results for Underserved Markets

ONAR’s agency network is uniquely focused on middle-market and growth-stage companies, a segment often underserved by large firms yet unable to achieve meaningful ROI from do-it-yourself platforms.

This focus gives ONAR a growing footprint across industries like healthcare (through its Of Kos agency), performance media and SEO (via Storia), and custom digital strategies for emerging brands. In every case, ONAR combines technology, strategy, and execution to drive measurable business outcomes, not just marketing metrics.

A Platform Built for Resilient Growth

As companies grapple with digital noise, data privacy regulations, and AI proliferation, ONAR’s model offers a roadmap for marketing in an age where speed alone is no longer enough. With Cortex as the foundation, ONAR agencies deliver campaigns that are strategic from the start, agile in execution, and accountable in results.

This validates a model that prizes long-term alignment over short-term velocity. And for investors and clients alike, it signals that ONAR isn’t chasing marketing fads; it’s helping define the next era of strategic marketing.

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

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• Unique, battle-tested and patented AI image analysis technology ready for commercialization in U.S. defense and public safety markets following more than two years of real-world usage in Ukraine.
• Well positioned to capitalize on U.S. military’s increased strategic focus on domestically produced drone and AI technologies through integration with currently deployed platforms such as the U.S. Army’s Tactical Assault Kit (“TAK”) ecosystem for military force protection.
• The patented SpotlightAI(TM) platform enables real-time detection of over 150 types of mines and UXO using AI and drone imagery and is now operating at scale, creating the world’s largest datasets of real-world landmines and UXO built on more than 1.6 million battlefield images processed and 28,000 threats identified.
• Safe Pro is addressing a global, multi-billion-dollar need for scalable defense, public safety and demining solutions.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) is a mission-driven technology company delivering advanced AI-powered security and defense solutions. It is focused on serving customers in the defense, homeland security, humanitarian, law enforcement, and commercial markets where its AI, drone-based services and ballistic protective gear can synergistically deliver safety and operational efficiency.

At the heart of Safe Pro’s mission is its patented artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning (“ML”), deep learning and applied computer vision software technology. These tools are currently being used to rapidly detect small objects in drone-based video and imagery such as landmines and unexploded ordnance (“UXO”), enabling safer and more efficient field operations across global conflict and post-conflict zones and supporting efforts to improve the reliability of critical infrastructure. The company’s vision is to lead the evolution of security and threat detection through AI innovation, while its mission is to empower governments, enterprises, and humanitarian organizations with tools to respond to evolving threats at scale.

With a team of leaders and subject matter experts drawn from the defense, technology, and public safety sectors, Safe Pro Group delivers U.S.-developed next-generation AI and drone services through its Safe Pro AI and Airborne Response units and high-performance, American-made ballistic protective solutions through its Safe-Pro USA subsidiary.

The company is headquartered in Aventura, Florida.

Products

Safe Pro Group’s three business units operate across software, hardware, and field services to deliver a comprehensive suite of solutions. Each division plays a distinct role in supporting defense, humanitarian and public safety missions around the world.

Safe Pro AI

Safe Pro AI’s core AI-powered computer vision technology enables the rapid analysis of drone-based imagery to autonomously detect objects of interest. Its flagship product, SpotlightAI(TM) can detect and label over 150 types of explosive threats including landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance (“UXO”). Built on more than two years of real-world usage in Ukraine and now including additional imagery being gathered from the Asian-Pacific region and Africa, SpotlightAI(TM) rapidly processes and creates high-resolution maps supported by the hyper scalability of the Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) cloud or detects threats in real-time locally through its OnSite Windows-based software application. Today, the platform boasts one of the world’s largest datasets built on over 1.6 million real-world battlefield images from Ukraine, identifying 28,000+ threats across more than 6,750 hectares, an area equivalent in size to Manhattan.

Airborne Response

Airborne Response is a leading provider of mission critical drone services using U.S. Government-compliant small uncrewed aircraft systems (“sUAS”) (drones). It serves enterprises in utilities and telecom and insurance with a full-range of drone-based critical infrastructure inspection and monitoring solutions as well as Drone-as-a-First Responder (“DFR”) services for law enforcement and public safety. It provides customers with actionable intelligence though data capture, analytics and processing powered by AI.

Safe-Pro USA

Safe-Pro USA manufactures ultra-premium, American-made ballistic protection systems including advanced body armor and ballistic plates as well as complete Explosive Ordnance Disposal (“EOD”) suits, demining aprons, and bomb blankets. All products exceed U.S. and NATO standards and are designed, engineered, and produced in the U.S., supporting customers across military, humanitarian, and law enforcement sectors.

Market Opportunity

Harnessing its patented, real-time, AI-powered processing of drone-based imagery, Safe Pro is creating a uniquely powerful ‘Next-Gen’ approach to situational awareness supporting ground-based personnel in safely completing their defense/military, humanitarian, law enforcement & commercial missions.

The global threat posed by landmines and UXO spans nearly 60 countries, affecting millions of civilians and imposing significant economic burdens, particularly in agriculture and infrastructure. In Ukraine alone, the contamination of 17 million hectares has resulted in $50+ billion in agricultural losses, with World Bank estimates projecting $30 billion needed in demining costs. According to the Landmine Monitor 2024, regions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America continue to report high casualty rates.

Safe Pro is positioned to capture a portion of the $15 billion+ global defense tech market, especially in AI-driven battlefield intelligence, drone surveillance, and threat detection. As a U.S.-based AI and defense technology provider with a HUBZone-certified manufacturing arm, Safe Pro is eligible for federal and state procurement programs, public safety grants, and critical infrastructure contracts, as well as global humanitarian demining efforts.

Leadership Team

Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO, brings over 20 years of experience as a C-level technology executive. He has led multiple Nasdaq listings in the drone, 5G, and satellite communications sectors, raised over $50 million in growth capital, and spearheaded Safe Pro Group’s corporate strategy and acquisitions.

Theresa Carlise, Chief Financial Officer, has more than 30 years of experience in financial leadership roles for public companies. Her expertise includes equity transactions, strategic planning, and financial restructuring. She served as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director of various publicly traded companies within the retail, telecommunications, distribution, transportation, mortgage banking and construction sectors.

Pravin Borkar, CTO and Director (President, Safe-Pro USA), has over 30 years of experience in the engineering and manufacturing of ballistic protection systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. He has developed armor solutions for personnel and aircraft platforms including the CH-53 and Blackhawk.

Christopher Todd, President (Airborne Response), is a drone industry veteran and Certified Emergency Manager (CEM(R)) with more than 30 years of experience. He founded Airborne Response and is President of AUVSI Florida, with expertise in public safety drone deployment and emergency response.

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

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• Safe Pro leverages patented AI and drone-based imagery analysis for threat detection and demining efforts.
• Membership in the index reflects the company’s growing market presence and performance in AI-powered security and defense solutions, boosting visibility among institutional investors and fund managers.
• The company’s flagship SpotlightAI(TM) platform has analyzed over 1.6 million real-world battlefield images from Ukraine, identifying more than 28,000 explosive threats.
• Safe Pro is targeting a share of the global $15 billion defense technology market through its U.S.-made and HUBZone-certified offerings.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), an emerging provider of AI-powered security and threat detection solutions, announced its addition to the Russell Microcap(R) Index, effective after market close on June 27, 2025. The inclusion comes as part of FTSE Russell’s annual reconstitution, which ranks companies based on objective measures of market capitalization and style factors (https://ibn.fm/Bjka9).

For Safe Pro, joining the Russell Microcap(R) Index marks a new phase of investor awareness, offering automatic inclusion in funds and indexes tracked by institutional investors and fund managers. The inclusion further highlights the company’s growing market presence and performance and provides overall increased visibility within the investor community.

Founded to address global security, defense, and humanitarian challenges, Safe Pro has built a portfolio combining artificial intelligence, machine learning, and drone-based technologies. Its flagship SpotlightAI(TM) software platform supports real-time detection of over 150 types of mines and unexploded ordnance (“UXO”), built on a dataset of more than 1.6 million battlefield images from conflict zones such as Ukraine. The technology has identified over 28,000 threats so far, demonstrating practical results in one of the world’s most mine-contaminated regions.

The company’s growth is aligned with a larger industry trend, as defense and humanitarian organizations increasingly demand scalable, AI-enabled systems. SpotlightAI(TM) works by analyzing imagery from commercial, off-the-shelf drones, providing a rapid, efficient alternative to traditional human-based threat identification. Safe Pro’s cloud-based ecosystem, built on Amazon Web Services (“AWS”), supports high-volume data processing as well as enabling local real-time analysis through its OnSite software.

Beyond software, Safe Pro operates the Airborne Response division, which delivers mission-critical drone services for industries such as telecom, utilities, insurance, and public safety. Airborne Response specializes in drone-as-a-first-responder programs and infrastructure inspections, supporting operations with AI-enhanced data analysis.

In addition, Safe-Pro USA, another division, produces advanced, high performance ballistic protective systems, including body armor and plates for law enforcement as well as explosive ordnance disposal (“EOD”) suits and bomb blankets, all designed to meet or exceed NATO and U.S. military standards. Because all of its protective solutions are made in the United States and it is a HUBZone-certified small business, Safe-Pro USA is eligible for U.S. government procurement programs and public safety grants, positioning the company to expand its footprint across federal, state, and international markets.

The global landmine and UXO threat continues to affect nearly 60 countries, imposing social and economic burdens from agriculture to critical infrastructure. According to World Bank estimates, Ukraine alone faces roughly $30 billion in demining costs following contamination of more than 17 million hectares of land. As the “Breadbasket of Europe,” Ukraine’s agricultural sector has suffered more than $50 billion in losses since the beginning of the large-scale invasion (Source: All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, July 2024). 

Through its portfolio of unique technologies, solutions and products, Safe Pro is well-placed to capture a portion of the estimated $15 billion global defense technology market, spanning AI-driven battlefield intelligence, drone services, and public safety applications.

Dan Erdberg, Safe Pro Group’s Chairman and CEO emphasized that the Russell Microcap(R) Index membership will support Safe Pro’s mission of advancing security technologies. “As AI and drone technologies rapidly transform the defense, security, and humanitarian sectors, our proprietary solutions are positioned to play a critical role,” he noted. “Being added to the Russell Microcap(R) Index marks a key milestone in expanding our reach with investors and highlights the broader relevance of our mission and technology. The inclusion into the FTSE Russell underscores our ongoing momentum and strategic growth.”

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

• The acquisition of Cohen and Associates, a respected interventional psychiatry practice, by NRx subsidiary HOPE Therapeutics, is expected to be immediately accretive to revenue and EBITDA.
• Cohen, serving the Sarasota-Bradenton area in Florida, specializes in treatments, including ketamine and TMS, for mood disorders, PTSD, and suicidal depression.
• HOPE Therapeutics is expanding toward a target of 30 clinics with a $100 million run rate by the end of 2025.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary HOPE Therapeutics, Inc., a multi-site clinical care delivery organization, recently signed a binding letter of intent to acquire a 49% stake in Cohen and Associates, LLC, a respected neuropsychiatry clinic based in western Florida (https://ibn.fm/geIxF).

The agreement, announced on June 26, positions Cohen as a foundational clinic in the Sarasota-Bradenton region for HOPE’s growing network. Cohen and Associates, led by Dr. Rebecca Cohen, offers a comprehensive range of psychiatric care options, including ketamine infusions, Spravato, transcranial magnetic stimulation (“TMS”), and medication management for conditions such as suicidal depression and PTSD.

Founded in 2014, Cohen has established a reputation for delivering thorough psychiatric evaluations and interventional care. Dr. Cohen, an interventional psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist, is known nationally for her expertise in TMS. Her academic achievements include recognition from Tufts University, Boston University, and Georgetown University, and she has been honored as a Fellow of both the American Psychiatric Association and the International Clinical TMS Society.

“I am thrilled to be working with HOPE at this exciting juncture in the company’s evolution,” Dr. Cohen said. “Our goal will always be to deliver outstanding patient care by offering the best available treatments and individualized care.”

HOPE Therapeutics is building a network of interventional psychiatry clinics that combine advanced treatments such as TMS and ketamine with a digital therapeutic-enabled platform to improve outcomes. The company is targeting up to 30 clinics and a $100 million pro forma run rate by the end of 2025.

HOPE’s co-CEOs, Jonathan Javitt and Matthew Duffy, expressed confidence that the Cohen acquisition will support their mission of expanding evidence-based, compassionate care. “We are delighted to welcome Rebecca and her team to the HOPE family. Her extensive experience with neuroplastic therapies, combined with compassionate patient care exemplify our culture of bringing HOPE to life,” they said.

According to the announcement, the transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to both revenue and EBITDA, underlining its strategic fit for HOPE Therapeutics’ clinic-based growth plans. The acquisition is subject to final agreements and standard closing conditions, with further details to be disclosed once definitive transaction documents are signed.

NRx Pharmaceuticals has been active on multiple clinical development fronts, working to advance therapies for mood disorders, PTSD, and acute suicidality through its NMDA-based platform. The company recently filed a new application for a Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher to accelerate review of NRX-100, a preservative-free intravenous ketamine formulation. In parallel, the company has filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) for NRX-100 with a request for priority review.

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

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• New Pacific Metals owns two of the largest undeveloped open-pit silver projects globally, both located in Bolivia.
• Its flagship Silver Sand project is projected to produce 12 million ounces of silver annually at low all-in sustaining costs.
• The Carangas project could add 6.6 million ounces of silver annually, with over 1 million ounces of gold potential at depth.
• New Pacific is working through Bolivia’s permitting process to unlock the upside potential of its high-quality, large-scale projects.
• Global silver demand, particularly for industrial and renewable energy applications, adds urgency to project development.

New Pacific Metals (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG), a Canadian exploration and development company, is in a unique position to fill a critical and growing supply gap in the global silver market, with two large-scale projects in Bolivia. The company’s progress is focused on advancing these assets through permitting in a country that remains geologically rich.

The company’s two primary projects, Silver Sand and Carangas, are among the best undeveloped open-pit silver assets in the world. A preliminary feasibility study (“PFS”) published in June 2024 highlights the strong potential of the flagship Silver Sand project, which is expected to deliver 12 million ounces of silver annually over a 13-year mine life. The early years are even more productive, with output estimated at 15 million ounces per year, with total projected production reaching 157 million ounces. The project carries a post-tax net present value (“NPV5%”) of US$740 million and a 37% internal rate of return (“IRR”) at a conservative silver price of US$24 per ounce. The all-in sustaining cost is estimated at just US$10.69 per ounce, with a rapid payback period of under two years.

The Carangas Project’s preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”), released in September 2024, outlines a low-cost open-pit mine that targets only the upper silver-lead-zinc zone to produce 6.6 million ounces of silver annually over a 16-year mine life. The economics are also favorable: a post-tax NPV5% of US$501 million, a 26% IRR, AISC of $7.60 per ounce net of lead and zinc by-products, and a 3.2-year payback period at $24 per ounce silver. Notably, Carangas also has more than 1 million ounces of gold potential at depth, not yet incorporated into the PEA.

Together, these projects position New Pacific to potentially produce nearly 19 million ounces of silver per year, placing it in the upper ranks of primary silver producers, once both projects enter production.

Permitting efforts for the two projects are well underway, though the process requires time and patience. Still, it highlights a major opportunity: Bolivia is starved of foreign investment needed to revitalize its mining sector—offering significant upside for early movers.

New Pacific is backed by strong players in the precious metals market. The company is 28% owned by Silvercorp Metals (NYSE-A: SVM) (TSX: SVM), a Canadian mining company producing silver with a long history of profitability, and 13% owned by Pan American Silver (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS), which bills itself as the world’s premier silver producer. Both shareholders view the Bolivian projects as serious long-term strategic opportunities that could also attract buyers or partners once development milestones are reached.

Global demand for silver is rising—not just from investors, but from industrial and renewable energy sectors, including photovoltaic solar panels and electric vehicles. According to the World Silver Survey, industrial applications now account for an astonishing 83% of annual silver demand (https://ibn.fm/pniUI).

With few large-scale silver projects under development worldwide, New Pacific’s pipeline is notable. As many silver producers pivot to gold or base metals simply because of a lack of primary silver resources, New Pacific offers pure silver leverage—a rare commodity in today’s market.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.newpacificmetals.com/welcome.

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• The FDA offered supportive feedback on Clene’s proposed statistical analysis plan during a recent Type C meeting.
• The neurofilament biomarker analysis results could support an accelerated approval submission for CNM-Au8 later in 2025.
• Clene has two additional FDA meetings scheduled in Q3 2025 to discuss ALS survival data and its MS program.
• Nearly 200 ALS patients are participating in the NIH-sponsored Expanded Access Program for CNM-Au8.
• The analysis aims to validate the neuroprotective effects shown in previous HEALEY Platform Trial results.

Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Clene Nanomedicine Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”) and multiple sclerosis (“MS”), is set to move ahead with neurofilament biomarker analyses for its lead candidate CNM-Au8(R) ALS early in the fourth quarter of 2025. The announcement follows a recent productive Type C meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) (https://ibn.fm/F5AHk). 

The planned analyses will examine changes in neurofilament light chain (“NfL”), a recognized biomarker for neurodegeneration, among nearly 200 ALS patients treated through the National Institutes of Health–sponsored Expanded Access Program (“EAP”) for CNM-Au8. The company’s statistical plan will compare these patients to matched ALS controls, with a primary analysis at nine months and a supportive analysis at six months of treatment.

In the Expanded Access Program, CNM-Au8 is being administered on a compassionate use basis to people living with ALS. The company will analyze whether reductions in NfL from this cohort mirror or exceed the neuroprotective trends reported in the double-blind HEALEY trial.

Benjamin Greenberg, MD, Head of Medical at Clene, described the FDA’s feedback as “constructive” and said the agency’s acceptance of Clene’s revised statistical plan is expected this summer. Clene has already resubmitted its updated analysis plan to the FDA to incorporate requested changes, aiming to finalize the evaluation framework ahead of its fourth-quarter biomarker review.

“We are encouraged by the FDA’s collaborative approach and their constructive feedback on our NfL biomarker analysis plan from the ongoing NIH-sponsored EAP program,” said Greenberg. “With two additional FDA meetings scheduled to discuss long-term ALS survival results and the End-of-Phase 2 MS results, we are advancing our ALS and MS programs to deliver an innovative therapy for people living with neurodegenerative diseases.”

A positive outcome from this NfL assessment is likely to strengthen Clene’s case for a new drug application (“NDA”) submission under the accelerated approval pathway before the end of 2025. The company is seeking to build on data from the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, where CNM-Au8 showed encouraging neuroprotective signals over a six-month period.

Alongside the biomarker study, Clene confirmed two additional FDA meetings are scheduled for the third quarter of 2025. The first will review survival data from patients receiving 30 mg CNM-Au8 compared with controls from another arm of the HEALEY Platform Trial. The second meeting will focus on the company’s multiple sclerosis program, discussing Phase 2 data from the VISIONARY-MS trial and Clene’s plans for a Phase 3 study targeting cognitive outcomes.

The FDA’s engagement on multiple fronts highlights a potentially promising path forward for CNM-Au8, an oral suspension of gold nanocrystals designed to improve cellular energy production and utilization, which is critical for maintaining neuronal health. Clene hopes these data will support broader approval opportunities for ALS, where treatment options remain limited.

In addition to its ALS program, Clene is keeping momentum in its multiple sclerosis research, using similar bioenergetic principles focused on mitochondria within the central nervous system to develop therapies that could improve cognitive outcomes for people living with MS. The company expects its end-of-Phase 2 MS discussion with the FDA in the third quarter will set the stage for a larger Phase 3 trial.

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

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• Lahontan has commenced column leach testing at Santa Fe, targeting more efficient cyanide leach gold recovery in the mixed oxide-sulfide transition zone
• The Santa Fe project serves as the backbone of Lahontan’s development strategy
• Beyond metallurgical testing, Lahontan is preparing for an expanded 2025 drilling campaign to resource growth and project optimization

Lahontan (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is accelerating its mission to develop top-tier gold and silver assets in Nevada’s renowned Walker Lane, with a renewed focus on advancing the Santa Fe project toward production. In its latest strategic move to accomplish that mission, the company has initiated in-depth metallurgical testing aimed at significantly enhancing gold and silver recoveries from the transition zone of its flagship deposit (ibn.fm/N6bTh).

In June, Lahontan announced that it has commenced column leach testing at Santa Fe, targeting more efficient cyanide leach gold recovery in the mixed oxide-sulfide transition zone. During the project’s Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”), this domain achieved only 49% gold recovery, a figure Lahontan aims to improve upon. Results are anticipated later this year, with the company also refining metallurgical domain boundaries across the deposit. 

“We are excited to begin this new program of metallurgical testing on the Santa Fe deposit,” said CEO and executive chair Kimberly Ann. “A significant portion of the minable gold ounces at Santa Fe lie in the transition metallurgical domain, therefore improved gold and silver recoveries will have an immediate and important impact on project economics. 

“New heap leaching methods, including reagents, have shown dramatic increases in recoveries from transition material,” she continued. “We intend to find out if these new processing methods can work at Santa Fe. In addition, once assay results are received from the recent drilling at Slab, we will begin additional test work on the bulk rejects, looking for ways to optimize gold and silver recoveries at Slab as well.”

The Santa Fe project serves as the backbone of Lahontan’s development strategy. Historically, the site produced approximately 359,000 ounces of gold and 702,000-plus ounces of silver between 1988 and 1995 using open-pit heap leach methods. Under current management, the resource has been independently estimated at more than 1.5 million ounces gold equivalent in the indicated category (48.4 million tonnes grading 0.92 g/t Au and 7.18 g/t Ag) and 411,000 ounces gold equivalent in the inferred category (16.8 million tonnes grading 0.74 g/t Au and 3.25 g/t Ag), all within a pit-constrained model. Improving recoveries in the transition zone, where substantial resources remain, could significantly enhance project economics and production forecasting.

Beyond metallurgical testing, Lahontan is preparing for an expanded 2025 drilling campaign to resource growth and project optimization. The company recently announced that the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) approved an amendment to its Notice of Intent, unlocking access to additional high-priority drill sites at Slab and York, key areas for discovering extensions of existing mineralization (ibn.fm/KLznm). The forthcoming program will continue phase one drilling, with assays expecting to be a vital step in expanding the existing resource and updating the Santa Fe PEA.

Historically, Lahontan has demonstrated strong metallurgical potential at Santa Fe. A January 2024 review led by Kappes Cassiday and Associates reported weighted heap leach recoveries of 74.4% for gold and 29% for silver in oxide zones (ibn.fm/vjJ4O). Complementary shake analyses released in September 2024 found CN-soluble gold levels reaching as high as 91.5% in deposits such as Calvada and York, reinforcing confidence in high recoveries for the oxide domain and providing a solid baseline for the transition zone work (ibn.fm/rAZI9).  

The planned improvements are deeply integrated into Lahontan’s broader business objectives. The company aims to update its PEA with new metallurgical data and results from ongoing drilling. In May 2024, Lahontan engaged KCA, RESPEC and Equity Exploration to advance its PEA, encompassing flow-sheet design, mine infrastructure, and block model enhancements (ibn.fm/oS8a9). These milestones support Lahontan’s goal of repositioning Santa Fe as a near-term producer within the Walker Lane, while also evaluating satellite properties such as West Santa Fe, Moho and Redlich for future exploration and development.

Santa Fe’s historical pedigree, coupled with Lahontan’s modern technical groundwork, positions the project favorably in a highly productive and mining-friendly jurisdiction. Walker Lane has produced more than 40 million ounces of gold previously and offers multiple deposit types — epithermal, porphyry and skarn — across its 500-mile trend (ibn.fm/MTPhJ). Lahontan’s four-property portfolio spans Santa Fe, West Santa Fe, Moho and Redlich, offering a diversified outlook within this emerging mining region .

Lahontan Gold’s initiation of transition zone metallurgical testing at Santa Fe marks a pivotal step toward unlocking untapped value within its resource base. With anticipated results by year-end and additional drilling underway, the company is steadily advancing production readiness. As it enhances recoveries, updates its PEA and progresses toward project execution, Lahontan continues to reinforce its vision of becoming a leading gold and silver producer in Nevada’s Walker Lane region.

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

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