• The new agreement marks the company’s entry into Texas, while expanding its U.S. footprint to 14 states.
• The Texas agency selected SuperCom to replace a long-standing incumbent vendor, underscoring rising demand for more advanced EM technologies.
• More than 30 U.S. EM contracts have been awarded to the company since mid-2024, reflecting a steady displacement of incumbent providers.
• SuperCom’s PureSecurity(TM) platform integrates modular GPS, RFID, and cloud tools suited for home detention, offender supervision, and domestic violence prevention.
• With deployments across EMEA and North America, SuperCom continues to expand its presence in high-value public safety markets.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, has added another state to its growing U.S. footprint with a new contract in Texas. The agreement, announced early this month, introduces the company’s PureSecurity(TM) platform to a juvenile probation agency seeking to modernize its monitoring program and transition away from an incumbent provider (https://ibn.fm/BziW6).

The Texas award marks SuperCom’s first entry into the state and extends the company’s U.S. presence to 14 states. Since mid-2024, more than 30 U.S. agencies have selected SuperCom for new or replacement EM programs, a trend that highlights the company’s increasing ability to displace long-entrenched vendors.

SuperCom says the contract will follow a recurring revenue model based on active daily units, aligning with the subscription-based structure widely used in the EM industry. President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi described the Texas win as part of a broader national momentum. Agencies, he noted, are increasingly looking for “reliable, effective, and modern alternatives,” particularly systems that can be deployed quickly and provide real-time data to support youth and adult supervision programs.

“Our field-proven technology, scalable platform, and rapid deployment capabilities are driving real results in both juvenile and adult supervision programs,” Trabelsi said. “We believe our entry into Texas will be no different, as agencies across the state seek reliable, effective, and modern alternatives.”

The company’s core EM offering is the PureSecurity platform, a modular suite that integrates GPS, RF, and cloud-based monitoring tools. According to SuperCom’s solutions overview, the system can be configured for a range of environments, from juvenile probation and parole monitoring to house arrest, inmate management, and domestic violence prevention. Devices and tools within the suite include the PureOne one-piece GPS bracelet, PureCom RF base station for house arrest, PureTag RF bracelet, and smartphone-based PureTrack(TM) system. The platform’s PureShield(TM) and PureProtect(TM) mobile apps allow domestic violence victims to receive proximity alerts when an offender approaches restricted zones.

The flexibility of the PureSecurity system has been central to SuperCom’s competitive positioning. Agencies adopting the technology often report that legacy systems lack the integration, reliability, or remote-management capabilities now considered essential for community supervision programs. The company’s recent string of contract wins suggests that these system-upgrade needs are widespread.

Electronic monitoring itself continues to expand as states and counties search for alternatives to overcrowded correctional facilities and rising detention costs. Multiple studies have found that EM can reduce recidivism when paired with adequate supervision and support services. Research shows reductions in reoffending ranging from 10% in France to nearly 50% in Argentina, with Australia reporting a 28% decrease in two-year recidivism rates for monitored individuals. While these results vary by jurisdiction, they have helped reinforce the role of EM as a tool for rehabilitation rather than simply surveillance.

In the U.S., demand for EM is influenced by multiple factors: rising juvenile caseloads, pressure to reduce jail populations, and state-level shifts toward evidence-based supervision. Many agencies also face internal technology challenges, ranging from outdated hardware to fragmented software systems, that affect their ability to track compliance and manage caseloads efficiently. These conditions create openings for vendors capable of integrating field devices with cloud-based platforms and offering analytics to support officer decision-making.

SuperCom’s activity offers an example of how smaller EM providers are carving out market share from long-established vendors. The company has positioned its offerings as both cost-efficient and adaptable, qualities that resonate in environments where budgets are pressured and legislative demands are evolving. With its entry into Texas and a growing roster of state contracts, SuperCom appears intent on positioning itself as a scalable alternative to incumbent EM providers. 

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

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Disseminated on behalf of  Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising.

• Lahontan Gold Corp. recently announced that it received BLM approval for the drill program at the company’s West Santa Fe project, which sits only a short distance from Lahontan’s flagship Santa Fe Mine project
• The company’s drilling program focuses on both validating historic drilling and testing extensions to the known gold and silver system at West Santa Fe
• The CEO and President of Lahontan Gold Corp., Kimberly Ann, recently sat down for an interview where she spoke on the company’s progress with the Santa Fe project

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF), a mine development and exploration company, recently announced that it has received approval from the Federal Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) for the company’s maiden drill program at the West Santa Fe project, which is only a short distance from the flagship Santa Fe project.

The BLM approved Lahontan’s Notice of Intent for drill sites on unpatented lode mining claims that are located on BLM administered Federal lands. This drilling program will focus on both testing expansions to the known gold and silver mineralized system at West Santa Fe, as well as validating historic drilling.

Currently, Lahontan has an active drill rig at the Sante Fe project and will move it to West Santa Fe when the current drill program is complete.

Speaking about this approval, Lahontan Gold Corp. CEO and President, Kimberly Ann, said that “The Company is excited to receive approval of the West Santa Fe NOI from the BLM. We appreciate the efficiency of the BLM in processing the permit. We can now focus on confirming the positive results from historic drilling at West Santa Fe which outlined a very shallow, oxidized, gold and silver system. Our geologic work at West Santa Fe shows that the gold and silver mineralization identified by historic drilling extends for several kilometres to the east along strike as well as down-dip to the north. The company expects the drilling program to commence in December”.

In addition to this news, Ann sat down for an interview at the recent 121 Mining Investment London event. She began the interview by providing a quick overview of the company, highlighting that it currently has two million ounces on paper in the Walker Lane region of Nevada, which is among the best mining jurisdictions in the world. She then moved onto talking about the aforementioned BLM approval, which is a major step in getting back to production.

Throughout the short interview she also covered several other topics such as the company’s NEPA approval, raising funds, the share performance recently, and the fact that the company acquired the York claims, which expands the footprint of the Santa Fe project.

About Lahontan Gold Corp. 

Lahontan Gold Corp. is a mining and development company with a portfolio of gold and silver assets in Walker Lane region of Nevada, one of the most productive and mining-friendly locations in the world. The company has the mission of responsibly developing and expanding resources and maximizing economic returns, while also minimizing capital intensity.

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

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Disseminated on behalf of  Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising.

• China controls roughly 70% of global rare-earth mining and as much as 90% of rare-earth magnet production.
• This threat has placed renewed urgency on domestic companies, such as Ucore, that aim to rebuild processing infrastructure the U.S. allowed to atrophy over several decades.
• Ucore’s competitive edge lies in RapidSX, a solvent-extraction-based separation platform designed as a technological improvement over conventional SX systems.

The escalating tug-of-war over critical mineral supply chains has taken another sharp turn, as a recent Wall Street Journal report reveals China’s plans to tighten control over high-performance rare-earth magnets essential for U.S. military systems. The article outlines how Beijing may take steps to limit access to advanced magnet technologies used in fighter jets, missile-guidance components and other defense hardware, potentially deepening U.S. vulnerability in a market it already depends on almost entirely. With this in mind, Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is positioning itself as a critical part of the solution, developing a North American supply chain for rare-earth separation using its proprietary RapidSX technology and advancing plans for a commercial facility designed to reduce reliance on Chinese processing.

China controls roughly 70% of global rare-earth mining and as much as 90% of rare-earth magnet production. A 2023 USGS report confirms that the United States imported 74% of its rare-earth compounds and metals from China between 2018 and 2021, underscoring the imbalance that policymakers have warned about for years. The WSJ notes that China’s new proposals, if implemented, would further restrict Western access to the most sophisticated magnet technologies, which are essential for permanent-magnet motors in military aircraft, guided missiles, drones, radar and numerous classified systems. This strategic vulnerability is part of why the U.S. Department of Defense has increasingly emphasized “mine-to-magnet” reshoring efforts.

The concern is not hypothetical. A 2022 study by the Congressional Research Service confirmed that a single F-35 fighter jet requires approximately 920 pounds of rare-earth materials, many of which must undergo separation and magnet-manufacturing processes that currently occur almost entirely in China. New Chinese restrictions could widen this gap by cutting off access to advanced magnet manufacturing know-how, potentially affecting everything from precision-guided munitions to next-generation naval and air-defense platforms. This threat has placed renewed urgency on domestic companies, such as Ucore, that aim to rebuild processing infrastructure the U.S. allowed to atrophy over several decades.

Ucore Rare Metals is central to this reshoring effort through its planned Strategic Metal Complex in Alexandria, Louisiana, where the company intends to separate mixed rare-earth concentrates into individual oxides needed for high-performance magnets. The facility is designed with a nameplate capacity of 7,500 metric tons per year of total rare-earth oxides, including up to 2,000 metric tons of neodymium-praseodymium (“NdPr”) oxide, the primary feedstock for permanent magnets.

Ucore’s competitive edge lies in RapidSX, a solvent-extraction-based separation platform designed as a technological improvement over conventional SX systems. Independent third-party testing commissioned during Ucore’s demonstration program showed that RapidSX can achieve comparable or superior separation performance while reducing processing time and equipment footprint relative to legacy systems.

This matters because China’s dominance stems not only from resource access but from decades of investment in downstream processing, an area where North America has lagged. By focusing specifically on separation, the most difficult and capital-intensive part of the supply chain, Ucore is addressing the bottleneck that prevents rare-earth mines in North America from supplying magnet-grade materials to the defense sector and to emerging industries such as electric vehicles and wind turbines.

Ucore’s strategy aligns with U.S. policy directives, including the Defense Production Act Title III investments allocated to expand domestic rare-earth processing. The Pentagon has repeatedly stated that dependency on China poses a national-security threat, particularly as demand for NdFeB magnets accelerates. An International Energy Agency report projected that demand for rare-earth magnet materials could triple by 2040 due to electric mobility and renewable energy growth. Ucore’s ability to supply separated oxides to North American magnet manufacturers therefore supports multiple priorities: defense readiness, clean-energy expansion and industrial resiliency.

These efforts are essential. China’s tightening grip on downstream processing and magnet manufacturing is not merely an economic maneuver; it is a geopolitical strategy aimed at maintaining leverage over industries central to the 21st century. As the U.S. accelerates efforts to rebuild a complete rare-earth supply chain, Ucore Rare Metals stands out as a company building the technical and commercial capacity required to shift this balance. The company’s RapidSX technology, Louisiana processing complex and integration plans with North American magnet manufacturers position it as a vital player in reducing dependence on foreign supply chains and ensuring that critical materials essential for national security are available when they are needed most.

For more information, visit www.Ucore.com.

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Disseminated on behalf of  ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) and may include paid advertising.

• ESGold Corp., an exploration-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, has announced its intention to proceed with a non-brokered private placement of up to 5.3 million flow-through common shares of the company at a price of 85 cents per FT share, for C$4.5 million
• Due to strong investor demand, the offering was increased to C$4.5 million from the C$2.9 million previously announced
• ESGold looks to channel these proceeds to the exploration of its Montauban Property in Quebec, marking a significant step for the company as it looks to unlock the property’s full gold potential

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), an exploration-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, just announced its intention to proceed with a non-brokered private placement of up to 5.3 million flow-through common shares of the company. The initiative will raise up to C$4.5 million, with each share selling at $0.85. Red Cloud Securities Inc. will serve as a finder in connection with this offering (https://ibn.fm/3KZWH).

ESGold plans to channel proceeds from the offering into exploration of its Montauban Property in Quebec. The company recognizes the opportunity and the value that the property holds, hence its focus on further exploring it and bringing it even closer to monetization. Just last month, the company marked a significant milestone with the partial completion and interpretation of a comprehensive three-dimensional geological model of the property. Results from this undertaking demonstrated that the property is not just a reclamation or redevelopment story, but rather the nucleus of a potentially much larger gold, silver, and base-metal district (https://ibn.fm/3Dywr).

“What was once seen as a series of small, isolated deposits now seems to emerge as a continuous multilayered mineral system with dimensions not previously recognized at Montauban,” noted ESGold’s CEO and Director, Gordon Robb (https://ibn.fm/3Dywr).

Further exploration of the property will reveal the extent of the deposits. It will also paint a more detailed picture of the property’s actual value and what lies beneath, even as it seeks to create shareholder value.

Proceeds from the offering will be used for Canadian exploration expenses as defined in paragraph (f) of the definition of “Canadian exploration expense.” The offering is set to close on or about December 8, 2025, subject to various conditions, including, but not limited to, receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, such as the Canadian Securities Exchange (https://ibn.fm/3KZWH).

So far, ESGold’s near-term cash flow from tailings reprocessing has demonstrated the company’s ability to finance exploration internally. This has been shown to minimize dilution while maximizing discovery leverage. However, the offering offers a faster way to unlock Montauban’s true potential, bringing the company closer to establishing its position as a leader in its space. 

With an investment of C$15 million in infrastructure, including power access, roads, and a 20,000 sq. ft. processing facility, ESGold is seen as demonstrating its confidence in the facility as well as highlighting its economic potential. 

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

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

• SPARC AI takes delivery of two custom STRIKE-1 drones to speed up demonstrations and commercial testing cycles
• The company’s SPARC technology is designed to convert cameras and sensors into precision target coordinate acquisition systems
• These latest updates highlight SPARC AI’s mission: to redefine autonomous navigation, spatial intelligence, and real-time object location across commercial, defense, and emergency sectors

SPARC AI (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) is taking the lead in spatial computing and autonomous navigation with the recent arrival of two custom-designed and built STRIKE-1 drones. These drones are specialized platforms that strategically position the company for quicker demonstrations, more controlled evaluations, and a quicker path towards commercial application. Reputed for its Spatial, Predictive, Approximation, and Radial Convolution (“SPARC”) technology, the company is changing the way cameras, sensors, drones, and mobile devices capture, interpret, and convey target coordinates (ibn.fm/C7nQA).

SPARC AI’s newly delivered STRIKE-1 aircraft indicates a significant step forward. Instead of relying on customer-supplied hardware, which is usually characterized by differences in sensor placement, airframe design, and onboard components, the company now operates standard, repeatable flight tests. This approach ensures consistent conditions for evaluating the company’s target acquisition system, helping to validate autonomous navigation features and gather relevant data for technical updates. 

SPARC’s reputation as a leader in sensor-based geolocation and intelligent object tracking separates it from the competition. SPARC AI’s primary platform enables the transformation of regular devices (Airborne, fixed, mobile, or handheld) into accurate coordinate acquisition systems that can pinpoint the location of objects regardless of their distance. From surveying to defense and emergency response, autonomous operations, and critical infrastructure monitoring, the technology enables high-accuracy situational awareness, providing hands-free capabilities.

Additionally, SPARC AI intends to make the STRIKE-1 drones accessible to paid customers for trials, allowing organizations to avoid early-stage modifications of their existing drones. With this strategic approach, timelines are shortened, onboarding stress is reduced, and customers gain access to a controlled environment where they can experience the precision and power of SPARC AI’s software before full deployment.

The company operates at the nexus of AI-powered spatial analysis, sensor intelligence, and advanced autonomous control. The company’s line of products encompasses precision geolocation algorithms, target acquisition software, and autonomous flight modules, which are backed by a rapidly growing collection of engineering achievements and patents. Additionally, SPARC’s research and development pathway demonstrates its commitment to expanding its influence in enterprise intelligence, defense, autonomous systems, public safety, and geospatial analytics.

These updates highlight the company’s broader mission to change how machines perceive, process, and navigate the real world, leveraging AI-enhanced spatial technologies. With its acquisition of the STRIKE-1 platforms, SPARC AI is now able to showcase its strengths and capabilities, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate the transition from pilot testing to real-world applications.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://sparcai.co.

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

• Canamera is advancing a diversified portfolio of rare earth projects across Brazil, the United States, and Canada, each positioned within prospective and strategically significant jurisdictions.
• The company’s Brazilian ionic clay projects offer exposure to one of the most prospective and underdeveloped rare earth regions globally.
• U.S. expansion and targeted staking near major carbonatite systems align the company with accelerating North American critical-minerals policy support.
• Recent financings, including private placements and LIFE offerings, strengthen the balance sheet and support ongoing exploration and corporate initiatives.
• An experienced leadership team with deep exploration and capital markets expertise supports the advancement of district-scale rare earth opportunities.

Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) is a rare earth and critical metals exploration company focused on developing a diversified portfolio of district-scale opportunities across the Americas. The company targets jurisdictions with supportive regulatory frameworks, strong geological signatures, and increasing strategic relevance as global supply chains seek alternatives to China’s rare earth dominance. Its assets span ionic clay systems in Brazil, carbonatite complexes in the United States and Canada, and underexplored terrains with meaningful geophysical and geochemical indicators.

Guided by a vision to support North American and allied rare earth supply chains, Canamera concentrates on high-conviction targets where early entry, scalable land positions, and efficient exploration can potentially unlock long-term value. The company’s mission is centered on generating discoveries aligned with the accelerating global demand for critical minerals essential to defense, advanced manufacturing, clean energy technology, and next-generation electronics. Through systematic data-driven exploration, Canamera aims to advance projects aligned with growing efforts to diversify rare earth supply across strategic jurisdictions.

The company is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.

Projects

Turvolândia – Minas Gerais, Brazil

Canamera holds an option to acquire up to a 100% ownership interest in the Turvolândia Rare Earth Ionic Clay Project, a 29,574-hectare land package located in Minas Gerais, Brazil’s top mining state and a region responsible for over 30% of national mineral output. The project sits within a prolific corridor of REE-rich alkaline rocks associated with the Poços de Caldas Complex, currently being advanced by multiple industry developers.

Turvolândia benefits from year-round road access, established infrastructure, and supportive local communities. The geological setting includes the São Vicente and Pouso Alegre complexes, where heavily weathered horizons host REE-enriched clays and minerals such as monazite and bastnäsite.

Early exploration confirms REE-bearing clays, with upcoming work focused on property-wide soil sampling and deeper drilling to test the primary ionic clay enrichment horizon and depth potential.

São Sepé – Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Canamera also holds an option to acquire up to a 100% interest in the São Sepé Project, which comprises 7,966 hectares in a province known for significant mining activity, including coal, gems, and titanium, and offers strong infrastructure and accessibility. The geology is dominated by an 11-km Rapakivi granite body and advanced-weathered granitoid rocks prospective for potential ionic clay REE mineralization.

While currently undrilled, initial soil sampling indicates the presence of REE enrichment potential. Three priority targets—Erica, Sara, and Maya—have been identified, with planned work including systematic soil sampling and drilling across defined zones. The project also covers a notable uranium-potassium-thorium anomaly, further supporting its rare earth potential.

Iron Hills – Colorado, USA

The Iron Hills Project consists of 85 unpatented lode claims totaling 1,756 acres, held at 100% ownership and located within the Iron Hills / Powderhorn carbonatite complex, one of the premier carbonatite-alkaline systems in the United States. Adjacent to Teck Resources’ Iron Hill deposit, host to one of the country’s largest rare earth oxide and titanium deposits, the project spans two non-contiguous claim blocks positioned along mapped intrusive contacts, felsite porphyry boundaries, and carbonatite dike projections.

Canamera staked these claims in 2025 as part of its U.S. expansion strategy supported by Rangefront Mining Services, and they are pending approval by the BLM.

Schryburt Lake – Ontario, Canada

Through a Joint Venture Option Agreement, Canamera may earn up to a 90% interest in the Schryburt Lake Project, a multi-center carbonatite-hosted REE–Nb system defined by four priority targets: Blue Jay, Goldfinch, Blackbird, and Starling.

These prospects exhibit coincident thorium radiometric highs, coherent magnetic bodies, surface anomalies, and historical trenching. Together, they outline the potential for a vertically extensive and multi-center REE–Nb system. Planned work includes a ~1,000-meter heli-supported scout drilling program following permitting and community consultation.

Garrow – Ontario, Canada

The Garrow Project covers 2,182 hectares located 43 km north-northeast of North Bay and is accessible year-round with strong local infrastructure. Canamera holds an option to acquire a 100% interest in the property.

Regional geochemical datasets include 26 samples above 500 ppm REE across Ontario, and three of these high-value anomalies occur within the Garrow Township area, making it a compelling target for early-stage exploration, including property-wide soil sampling and geophysics to delineate initial drill targets.

Market Opportunity

Rare earth elements play a central role in high-growth industries including electric vehicles, wind turbines, robotics, high-performance electronics, defense systems, and medical imaging, underpinning global trends in electrification, automation, and advanced manufacturing. Their application in permanent magnets, optics and lasers, catalysts, and nuclear and medical technologies positions them as foundational materials for both industrial innovation and national security.

Global demand for rare earth elements is projected to triple—from 59,000 tonnes in 2022 to 176,000 tonnes by 2035—driven by rapid EV adoption and wind-power expansion, with supply expected to lag by up to 30%, according to McKinsey & Company. The global REE market, valued at $3.95 billion in 2024, is forecast to reach $6.3 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 8.6%, according to Grand View Research, reflecting a sustained and widening supply-demand imbalance that supports new project development.

China currently controls approximately 60% of global rare earth mining and about 90% of processing capacity, reinforcing persistent price volatility and supply-chain concentration that have been highlighted by historical export restrictions, environmental crackdowns, and geopolitical disruptions. In response, North American governments have accelerated initiatives to strengthen domestic critical-minerals supply chains, including $1 billion in U.S. Department of Energy funding opportunities and Canada’s C$1.5 billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund. Together, these structural shortages, policy tailwinds, and long-term electrification trends underscore the strategic relevance of Canamera’s diversified rare earth portfolio across Brazil, the United States, and Canada.

Leadership Team

Brad Brodeur, CEO & Director, brings more than 27 years of capital markets experience focused on venture-stage issuers, having led over $100 million in financings for junior and start-up companies following senior advisory roles at Raymond James, Canaccord Genuity, and Edward Jones.

Warren Robb, VP Exploration, brings over 35 years of global mineral exploration experience across North America, China, Africa, and South America, including senior roles with Nexus Gold, WPC Resources (now Bluestar Gold), Roxgold, TTM Resources, Majestic Gold, and Trivalence Mining.

Jelena Veljovic, CFO, brings public-company financial reporting and accounting expertise through her work with Treewalk Consulting in Vancouver, supported by prior experience in taxation and private-company accounting at Focus LLP in Calgary.

All technical and scientific information disclosed herein was reviewed and approved by Warren Robb, P.Geo (British Columbia), Vice-President, Exploration, of the Company and a “Qualified Person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101. 

For a discussion of the Company’s QA/QC and data verification processes and procedures, please see its most recently filed technical report, a copy of which is available under Canamera’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

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

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Disseminated on behalf of  Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising.

• Lahontan has mobilized a track-mounted MDP-1500 RC drill to its flagship Santa Fe Mine in Nevada’s Walker Lane
• The company is conducting a 25-hole, 4,000-meter drill program focused on expanding and upgrading oxide gold and silver resources
• These updates underscore Lahontan’s long-term strategy of advancing Santa Fe from exploration into planning, scheduling, and permitting for the coming year

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is accelerating its flagship Santa Fe Mine, located in Nevada, by organizing a reverse-circulation drill rig to conduct a strategic fall drill program aimed at upgrading and expanding the project’s shallow oxide reserve. Lahontan, known for its position within the Walker Lane trend, is shifting its focus from broad resource definition to more technical groundwork that precedes mine planning and permitting, indicating progress in Santa Fe’s efforts towards mineral exploitation (ibn.fm/2cvRQ).

Lahontan currently has a program of 25 drill holes summing up to 4,000 meters with a focus on the York and Slab zones. These areas contain near-surface oxidation mineralization where previous drilling has shown extensive silver-gold potential. The coming RC campaign is designed to transform resources from the inferred to the indicated category while spreading its overall resource tentacles, setting the company up for economic and engineering evaluation in 2026.

The company already has a solid reputation as a Nevada-focused silver and gold explorer with a significant presence in the Walker Lane. Lahontan’s Santa Fe Mine, a 26.4 km² holding with a history of producing 702,067 ounces of silver and 359,202 ounces of gold, is an indication that it is worthy of redevelopment. The project benefits from a history of heap-leach operations, favorable geology, and proven reserves of mineralization.

Lahontan operates at the intersection of metallurgical testing, geology, and long-term mine development planning. In addition to its new drill program, the company is making inroads into metallurgical studies that will help the whole mineral development process. According to the CEO and Executive Chair, Kimberly Ann, it is “vital as the company pivots from resource definition to mine planning and permitting in 2026,” emphasizing the relevance of the coordinated approach. Company Vice President (Exploration) Brian Maher personally leads the field operations.

These technical and drilling updates highlight the company’s wider mission: to transform the Santa Fe Mine into a modern, economically viable oxide gold-silver operation. Lahontan’s strategy entails expansion drilling, resource conversion, long-range planning, and metallurgical analysis with a view to cutting down risks and optimizing operations.

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

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

• Powermax Minerals plans a comprehensive Phase 1 exploration program at the Pinard REE Project in northern Ontario.
• The program combines historical datasets with new fieldwork, including mapping, sampling and airborne geophysics.
• Phase 2 fieldwork at the Cameron REE Project in British Columbia has been completed, with laboratory results pending.
• Both projects target light and heavy rare earth elements at a time when global demand is projected to triple by 2035.
• North American policymakers are increasing support for REE supply chains amid China’s export controls and processing dominance.

Powermax Minerals (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF), a Canadian mineral exploration company, recently announced a planned detailed Phase 1 program for the newly optioned Pinard Project in northern Ontario, adding momentum to work already completed at the Cameron Project in British Columbia. Together, these initiatives reflect a growing strategic emphasis on rare earth elements (“REEs”) at a time when global demand is accelerating and supply risks are rising.

The Pinard Project covers 5,178 hectares across 255 contiguous claims in an area accessible by all-weather roads, roughly 70 kilometers northeast of Kapuskasing. According to the company, the property is underlain by the Pinard Intrusive Complex, an alkalic to peralkalic system comparable to other REE-associated intrusions across the southern Superior Province. Its geological characteristics place it within a regional trend that includes the Clay-Howells Alkaline Complex, located about 20 kilometers southwest and known to host niobium and rare earth mineralization (https://ibn.fm/XnFV2).

Powermax’s planned Phase 1 program integrates historical data with a modernized exploration approach. The company plans a full compilation of existing geological, geophysical and geochemical records, which will be digitized into a GIS framework to refine target modeling. Fieldwork will include prospecting, geological mapping and multi-media sampling (rock, soil and stream sediment) to pinpoint potential mineralized zones. Radiometric scanning and a high-resolution helicopter-borne magnetic and gamma-ray survey will further delineate structural features and radiometric anomalies.

CEO Paul Gorman describes the approach as a systematic effort to “rapidly advance our technical understanding of the Project by combining historical datasets with modern exploration techniques.” He added that this systematic approach will allow the company to efficiently identify and prioritize high-quality targets for follow-up work.

The company’s progress at Pinard follows the recent completion of Phase 2 fieldwork at the Cameron REE Project in British Columbia, announced last month (https://ibn.fm/PgY3m). Cameron spans nearly 3,000 hectares within the Monashee Group, a metamorphic and granitic region known for REE-bearing pegmatites, carbonatite zones and altered gneisses. The property’s lithologies host both light and heavy rare earth minerals, including monazite, allanite and xenotime.

Powermax’s Phase 2 program included geological mapping and extensive sampling: 100 soil samples, 100 stream sediment samples and 29 rock samples have been submitted to Agat Laboratories in Calgary. The lab, accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017, will analyze the samples under its 201-380 REE metals package, with select samples undergoing additional gold and graphite testing.

Rock chip sampling focused on exposures of quartz-biotite gneiss, granitic outcrops and carbonatite lenses, units frequently hosting REE mineralization. Stream sediment sampling targeted fine-grained material capable of reflecting upstream sources, while soil sampling across B-horizon layers provides coverage across both suspected mineralized zones and baseline areas.

Once lab results are processed, the data will be integrated with prior geophysical and geological findings to update Cameron’s exploration model and refine future drill targets. Powermax says this dataset will help guide the next phase of technical work.

The timing of these programs reflects broader market dynamics. Global demand for rare earth elements is projected to rise from 59,000 tonnes in 2022 to 176,000 tonnes by 2035, driven by electric vehicles, wind turbines and other clean-energy technologies. Meanwhile, China continues to dominate the supply chain, controlling roughly 60% of mining and around 90% of processing. Recent export restrictions have heightened concerns about supply security.

North American governments have been expanding support for domestic REE projects, including more than US$1 billion directed through the U.S. Defense Production Act and related initiatives. Canadian companies remain eligible for these grants and funding programs targeting supply chain resilience.

Powermax’s portfolio aligns with these policy shifts. Beyond Pinard and Cameron, the company holds options on the Atikokan REE Property in Ontario and owns 100% of the Ogden Bear Lodge Project in Wyoming, an increasingly strategic jurisdiction given U.S. defense priorities. With these assets, along with a focus on systematic geoscience, staged exploration and jurisdictionally secure locations, Powermax is positioning itself within the broader effort to expand North American REE outputs at a time of growing investor interest.

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

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• The company posted record nine-month net income as new electronic monitoring contracts expanded across U.S. and international markets.
• Since mid-2024, SuperCom has secured more than 30 new U.S. EM contracts and entered 13 additional states.
• Its first state-level Department of Corrections contract in the U.S. marks a significant step that further strengthens the company’s competitive position.
• SuperCom’s modular PureSecurity(TM) platform integrates GPS, RFID, and cloud-based tools for home confinement, parole monitoring, and domestic-violence programs.
• Global research continues to show that EM can reduce recidivism, helping jurisdictions seek cost-efficient, community-based alternatives to incarceration.

As criminal justice systems across the United States look for cost-efficient ways to reduce incarceration and improve public safety, demand for electronic monitoring technology has grown considerably. SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, has been among the beneficiaries of this shift. Over the past year, SuperCom has expanded its footprint across the U.S. and achieved record financial performance as contracts accelerated in both domestic and international markets.

SuperCom recently reported record nine-month net income as its electronic monitoring contracts increased both nationwide and globally. The company posted a record net income of $6 million for the first nine months of 2025, more than doubling the prior year, along with notable growth across other metrics, including gross profit (https://ibn.fm/cRz7N). The expansion reflects a strategic refocus on its PureSecurity(TM) suite, a modular set of tools designed for offender tracking, house arrest, parole supervision, and domestic-violence protection.

The company’s expanding presence in the U.S. remains one of its most notable developments. Since mid-2024, SuperCom has secured more than 30 new EM contracts and entered 13 new states, often replacing established providers. This rise in state and county-level adoption signals growing confidence in the company’s technology and its ability to support courts, corrections agencies, and community-supervision programs. A recent highlight was SuperCom’s first state-level Department of Corrections contract, a milestone that demonstrates progress in competing for higher-volume, multi-year public-sector agreements (https://ibn.fm/CUusJ).

The DOC contract, achieved through a strategic partnership signed earlier this year, was awarded under Arizona’s statewide Behavioral Health services and includes the deployment of SuperCom’s GPS-based electronic monitoring technology as part of a broader suite of rehabilitative and supervision services. Implementation is expected to begin in January 2026.

SuperCom’s PureSecurity(TM) platform combines GPS, RFID, and cloud-based monitoring to offer various configurations for different supervision environments. PureOne is a single-piece GPS bracelet used for continuous monitoring indoors and outdoors, while PureCom serves as the RF base station for house-arrest programs. PureTag, PureBeacon, and PureTrack(TM) extend capabilities into indoor monitoring and smartphone-based tracking. For domestic-violence protection, SuperCom offers PureShield(TM) in the U.S. and PureProtect(TM) in the EU, mobile applications that alert victims and authorities when an offender violates proximity restrictions.

The platform is supported by PureMonitor, the company’s cloud system that compiles location data, compliance alerts, and reporting tools that can be accessed across devices.

Electronic monitoring has drawn the attention of policymakers for its potential to offer structured supervision without the high costs of traditional incarceration. Research from multiple academic studies supports its effectiveness. In Argentina, electronic monitoring reduced one-year recidivism by as much as 48%, while a study in Australia reported a 28% reduction in two-year reoffending rates. In France, the likelihood of reoffending within five years decreased by roughly 10%. These findings illustrate how courts can use EM to support rehabilitation and maintain community ties while still enforcing restrictions.

For SuperCom, these trends align with jurisdictions seeking alternatives that balance public safety with budget pressures. Many counties and states face overcrowded facilities and rising operating costs, making electronic monitoring an appealing supplement or replacement for certain categories of incarceration. SuperCom emphasizes that EM can also expand the reach of domestic-violence protection programs, where proximity-alert tools can provide real-time warnings and documentation for law-enforcement responses.

The company’s recent run of contract wins has been concentrated heavily in the United States, where it has increasingly displaced competitors. Entering 13 new states since 2024 suggests that agencies seeking new suppliers have been receptive to SuperCom’s approach, pricing structure, and technology. Several contracts have included multi-year terms, providing recurring revenue visibility and strengthening its market position.

Globally, interest in EM technology has also continued to rise, driven by the same pressures affecting U.S. jurisdictions: population growth, cost constraints, and a shift toward community-based supervision models. SuperCom’s international deployments span EMEA and NAFTA. The company has indicated that it expects this trend to continue as more governments examine evidence showing reductions in reoffending and improved reintegration outcomes.

Financially, the record nine-month net income reported in 2025 reflects this broad expansion. While the company has not released full-year results, its performance through the first three quarters underscores the steady growth in EM demand. As revenue from long-term contracts accumulates, margins have improved, in part due to the scalability of the company’s solutions.

The electronic monitoring market is undergoing significant change as agencies evaluate new technologies and suppliers. With continued expansion in the U.S., a growing international footprint, and a product suite aligned with correctional and public-safety needs, SuperCom has emerged as an increasingly prominent participant in this expanding market for digital supervision and monitoring technologies.

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

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• ESGold Corp., a development-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, is optimistic that gold and silver demand will continue to grow in the new year.
• Gold continues to grow as an increasingly popular investment hedge, representing a major opportunity for ESGold.
• The company has doubled down on its Montauban gold and silver project, with development ahead of schedule, and is on track for gold and silver production by 2026.
• The company has inked a C$9 million binding term sheet with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. to advance its operations on the facility, demonstrating its confidence in the project.

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a development-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, is optimistic that gold and silver demand will continue to grow in the new year. The demand for gold and silver in technology applications, powered by the massive growth in AI, coupled with the ongoing search for more stable investment options and ways to preserve wealth, point to continued strength in gold and silver markets.

According to the World Gold Council, technology demand for gold reached approximately 326 tons last year, a 7% year-over-year increase. This translates to more than 10.5 million ounces consumed across electronics and industrial applications (https://ibn.fm/ofPp2). Over and above that, 2025 is on track to become the second-best-performing year for gold on a price basis, having grown in value by 56.7%, but still well behind the best-performing year, 1979, when the value grew by 126.6% (https://ibn.fm/WaB43).

This points to gold serving as a traditional hedge during times of uncertainty, alongside its growing adoption worldwide. Experts and analysts foresee continued gains into 2026, which ESGold aims to capitalize on heavily. This growth, coupled with the AI boom, presents excellent opportunities for the company, particularly as it works to cement its position as a leader in its space while creating shareholder value.

With hardware at the backbone of AI algorithms and their reliance on gold and silver for circuit boards and data hubs, ESGold projects a surge in gold demand going forward. As such, it is doubling down on its Montauban facility. The facility is rich in gold and silver, with recent AI-enhanced 3D models of the area revealing continuous, stacked mineralized zones that define multiple gold- and silver-rich sulphide horizons extending beyond historical mine workings.

“The Montauban model is the most significant technical milestone in the project’s modern history,” noted Gordon Robb, ESGold’s CEO and Director. “What was once seen as a series of small, isolated deposits now seems to emerge as a continuous multilayered mineral system with dimensions not previously recognized at Montauban,” he added (https://ibn.fm/9uAar).

As a demonstration of the company’s confidence in the facility and its bullish stance on the current market, ESGold recently inked a C$9 million binding term sheet with Ocean Partners UK Ltd, affording it flexibility as it continues to explore and advance the Montauban project (https://ibn.fm/euFjN). With an investment of C$15 million already made so far on the property, covering roads, power access, and a 20,000 sq. ft. processing facility, this agreement will guarantee a stable, long-term sales channel for all its gold and silver dore, while further creating certainty around revenue realization and reinforcing the project’s economic foundation.

All operations at the Montauban facility are ahead of schedule. The company is on track to bring gold and silver to market by 2026, positioning itself ahead of its slower-moving peers. ESGold continues to demonstrate what can be done with exemplary leadership and the right resources, factors that Mr. Robb continues to emphasize, even as he helps steer the company towards becoming a leader in its space.

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

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