• Clene Inc. reported new preclinical data on its drug candidate CNM-Au8 for Parkinson’s disease.
• The therapy improved mitochondrial health, restored cellular metabolism, reduced inflammation, and normalized gene expression in dopaminergic neurons.
• Findings were presented at the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s H2 Therapeutics Stewardship Meeting in New York City.
• CNM-Au8 previously showed positive energetic and metabolic effects in a Phase 2 Parkinson’s trial, aligning with the new preclinical results.
• The treatment demonstrated no toxicity in neuronal models, consistent with safety data from over 1,000 patient-years in ALS and MS trials.
• Clene plans to design a Phase 2 clinical study for Parkinson’s disease while advancing ALS and MS programs.

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, has presented encouraging preclinical findings for its lead investigational therapy, CNM-Au8, in Parkinson’s disease. The data, announced earlier in September 2025, highlight the drug’s potential to address key cellular and energetic deficits that drive disease progression (https://ibn.fm/EECHU).

The results were unveiled at the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s H2 Therapeutics Stewardship Meeting in New York City. Researchers reported that CNM-Au8 improved mitochondrial health, reduced harmful inflammation, restored energy metabolism, and normalized disrupted gene expression in dopaminergic neurons derived from Parkinson’s patients.

The study was carried out by Associate Professor Jerome Mertens in collaboration with Dr. Fred Gage of the Salk Institute, and Clene’s Vice President of Translational Medicine, Karen S. Ho, Ph.D. Using skin cells collected from Parkinson’s patients, scientists directly converted them into dopaminergic neurons, the same type of brain cells most vulnerable in the disease.

Importantly, the model retained age-related features from patients, offering a more accurate representation of disease processes compared with traditional laboratory systems. The cohort included neurons from 14 familial Parkinson’s disease (“fPD”) patients, 8 sporadic PD (“sPD”) patients, and 13 healthy controls.

Across both familial and sporadic Parkinson’s disease neurons, CNM-Au8 delivered several notable improvements:

• Mitochondrial health: In fPD neurons, CNM-Au8 improved mitochondrial membrane potential, increased mitochondrial volume, and reduced damaging reactive oxygen species. Milder but similar effects were seen in sporadic PD neurons.
• Inflammation reduction: The therapy lowered inflammatory proteins such as CD40 and CXCL10, helping reduce neuroinflammation, a driver of disease progression.
• Restored metabolism: CNM-Au8 improved the NAD+/NADH ratio, a key measure of cellular energy, and corrected significant portions of dysregulated metabolites, particularly in energy and nucleotide pathways.
• Gene expression normalization: Treatment reversed many of the gene expression abnormalities associated with Parkinson’s disease, bringing patterns closer to healthy control neurons.
• Safety: The compound did not show toxicity toward dopaminergic neurons at any dose. This finding is consistent with safety data from ongoing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”) and multiple sclerosis (“MS”) trials, where CNM-Au8 has accumulated more than 1,000 patient-years of exposure without major concerns.

“Parkinson’s disease has complex and multifactorial causes, but mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and disrupted metabolism are consistent hallmarks,” said Dr. Mertens of the Salk Institute. “These results, generated in an advanced model that reflects both the genetics and the aging process of PD, add to the growing body of evidence that CNM-Au8’s catalytic metabolic effects on mitochondrial health, energy metabolism, neuroinflammation, and gene expression could have broad therapeutic potential for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.”

Clene’s pipeline focuses on neurodegenerative conditions driven by mitochondrial dysfunction and energetic failure. CNM-Au8, an oral suspension of gold nanocrystals, is designed to restore energy metabolism and neuronal resilience. The therapy has already advanced into late-stage testing in other diseases. A Phase 2 Parkinson’s trial previously showed that oral CNM-Au8 altered key brain energy metabolites (NAD+, NADH, ATP) in patients, supporting the preclinical findings now presented.

Benjamin Greenberg, M.D., Clene’s Head of Medical, noted that the company is preparing a Phase 2 clinical study of CNM-Au8 in Parkinson’s, while continuing late-stage ALS trials and discussions with the FDA regarding a Phase 3 program in multiple sclerosis.

“CNM-Au8 has a unique nanocatalytic mechanism of action that favors its application to many neurodegenerative diseases that have mitochondrial dysfunction and energetic failure at their core,” said Greenberg. “We are grateful to the MJFF for supporting this work, and to the Salk Institute for such a meaningful collaboration. These promising preclinical results strengthen the body of evidence supporting further clinical development of CNM-Au8 for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.”

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

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• Micropolis is a first-mover in AI-powered autonomous mobility within the GCC, backed by longstanding relationships with major public-sector stakeholders like Dubai Police.
• Its vertically integrated platform architecture supports rapid product customization across a wide range of industries and operational use cases.
• The company is actively expanding its footprint beyond the UAE through exclusive distribution agreements in Egypt and North Africa.
• Multiple product lines, including robotics for security, sanitation, logistics, and environmental restoration, offer diversified growth pathways.
• Recent IPO proceeds are being deployed into R&D, talent acquisition, and commercialization, accelerating the company’s path toward scaled global deployment.

Micropolis (NYSE American: MCRP) is a robotics and AI technology company pioneering the development of unmanned ground vehicles (“UGVs”), autonomous mobility platforms, and smart infrastructure for security, industrial, and urban applications. Since its founding in 2014, the company has evolved from a software startup into a fully integrated robotics manufacturer with expertise spanning mechatronics, embedded systems, AI software, and high-level autonomy. Its core technology is centered on modularity and adaptability, enabling Micropolis to deploy scalable robotics solutions across a wide range of industries and environments.

The company’s mission is rooted in a vision of harmonious human-machine collaboration, where intelligent automation drives sustainable progress. Through a growing portfolio of partnerships with public and private sector clients, including defense agencies, municipalities, and industrial operators, Micropolis aims to transform how the world approaches mobility, surveillance, and operational efficiency. These solutions are engineered not just to automate tasks, but to meaningfully enhance safety, sustainability, and strategic readiness in high-impact environments.

Following its initial public offering on the NYSE American in March 2025, Micropolis has accelerated the rollout of its autonomous platforms through regional pilots, strategic agreements, and ongoing R&D efforts.

The company is headquartered in Dubai, UAE.

Products

Micropolis offers a robust portfolio of autonomous robotics platforms, control systems, and AI software designed to meet the complex needs of security, industrial, and smart city applications.

M-Platform

Micropolis’ core robotics architecture is built around the M-Platform, a modular autonomous system composed of two primary components: a Mobility-Specific Platform (“MSP”) and an Application-Specific Pod (“ASP”). The MSP includes drive-by-wire and steer-by-wire systems, a custom suspension framework, and integrated power storage, all designed for durability and maneuverability in both urban and off-road environments. These platforms are compatible with a wide range of ASPs, enabling the same robotic base to be rapidly reconfigured for use cases in law enforcement, logistics, environmental cleanup, or public safety.

Advanced features across the platform include autonomous driving software, centralized control units, and AI-enhanced power management. Supporting technologies such as the Micropolis Robotic Control Unit (“MRCU”) and Smart Power Distribution Unit (“SPDU”) ensure high reliability, energy efficiency, and seamless integration with third-party systems. A compact mechanical design, high-precision control, and in-house R&D allow for scalable customization to match industry-specific requirements.

M-Patrol

The M-Patrol series includes specialized autonomous security and policing robots developed in collaboration with Dubai Police and other governmental entities. The M01 Patrol Unit is designed for open-road deployment, with speeds of 40–47 km/h and features like 360-degree AI vision, license plate recognition, crowd monitoring, and autonomous navigation. It is suited for high-traffic environments where rapid mobility and broad coverage are required.

The M02 Patrol Unit is built for enclosed or pedestrian-rich settings such as gated communities, offering a top speed of 7–10 km/h. It delivers low-speed, high-precision surveillance while maintaining safety in public-facing operations. In August 2025, Micropolis launched the final testing phase of the M02 platform in partnership with Dubai Expo City, Transguard Group, and Dubai Police. This pilot focused on validating advanced features including facial recognition, suspect tracking, behavior analysis, and autonomous navigation. Like the M01, the M02 is compatible with Micropolis’ proprietary command systems and can operate autonomously or under remote supervision.

Microspot

Microspot is Micropolis’ proprietary AI surveillance and analytics engine integrated into its robotic platforms. Initially co-developed with Dubai Police, Microspot enables real-time behavior analysis, facial recognition, and license plate detection through edge computing and machine learning algorithms. It is optimized for public safety use cases where rapid threat identification and decentralized processing are critical.

Micropolis’ recent agreement with AERXIO grants exclusive distribution rights of the company’s “Patrol” system, powered by Microspot, across Egypt and North Africa. This variant is engineered for border and desert operations, featuring a top speed of 50 km/h, a 15-hour runtime, and rapid charging capabilities. The integration of Microspot technology into these units allows for scalable deployment in both civilian and defense-oriented surveillance infrastructure.

Market Opportunity

Micropolis is strategically positioned to serve the growing demand for autonomous robotics and AI-powered systems across the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) and beyond. The company’s solutions address operational needs in urban security, logistics, defense, infrastructure, and environmental management—sectors that are undergoing rapid digital transformation in the Middle East.

Government initiatives in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have propelled the robotics and AI markets forward through funding, regulation, and institutional support. The UAE’s Strategy for Artificial Intelligence and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 have created long-term national frameworks for automation and smart infrastructure adoption. Micropolis’ collaboration with public-sector partners, such as Dubai Police and SEE Holding’s Sustainable City 2.0, is aligned with these policy objectives and reflects growing national demand for autonomous technology.

Leadership Team

Fareed Aljawhari, Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Director, is a seasoned product designer and digital developer with over two decades of experience in Dubai’s digital transformation landscape. He founded Micropolis in 2014 and has led its evolution into a robotics and AI enterprise. He has cultivated strong relationships with government and private entities across the UAE, helping to position the company at the forefront of the region’s technology ecosystem.

Dzmitry Kastahorau, Chief Financial Officer, is a finance executive with international experience across the luxury retail, fashion, and automotive sectors. He holds a master’s degree in international corporate finance from EADA Business School in Barcelona and has previously held senior finance roles at Chalhoub Group, PUIG Spain, and Motherson Automotive in Germany.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Micropolis.ai.

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• Historic Alaska visit by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources underscores bipartisan recognition of the state’s strategic mineral potential amid China’s export restrictions
• Alaska Senator Murkowski’s push for domestic critical mineral production aligns with Trilogy’s Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects containing copper, zinc, cobalt, and other national security materials
• Pentagon interest in Alaska antimony projects highlights how geopolitical tensions are reshaping federal support for mineral development

The intersection of national security and mineral supply chains has reached a turning point. China’s export restrictions to the U.S. on critical minerals like gallium, germanium, antimony, and graphite, combined with its dominance in mineral processing, has transformed resource development in the U.S. from an economic issue into a strategic necessity. When congressional delegations make historic visits to mining regions, it signals that securing domestic mineral supplies is now central to maintaining America’s technological and military edge.

This policy evolution creates opportunities for companies positioned in stable jurisdictions with significant resources. Alaska, once viewed mainly through the lens of oil and gas, is now emerging as a strategic hub for minerals critical to U.S. security. Congressional attention, Pentagon interest, and global tensions together suggest that federal support for domestic mining is entering a new phase of urgency.

Historic Congressional Engagement

The recent visit by ten members of the House Committee on Natural Resources to Alaska was unprecedented. Led by Chairman Bruce Westerman, the delegation included both Republicans and Democrats, who toured active mines and met with state officials on resource policy.

The timing is critical. Committee members visited the Hecla Greens Creek Mine, which produces silver, gold, zinc, and lead, materials overlapping with Alaska’s broader mineral potential. Representative Pete Stauber emphasized that “Alaska can drive and lead the nation into both oil and gas and mineral exploration, if we’d allow them to do that,” reflecting recognition of regulatory hurdles.

Chairman Westerman highlighted America’s dependence on China for mineral processing, stressing that Congress must work to expand U.S. mining and refining capacity. This bipartisan engagement suggests that critical mineral security is beginning to transcend partisan divides when framed as a national security issue.

Pentagon Validates Strategic Risk

Parallel to congressional visits, Pentagon officials are weighing grants for Alaska antimony projects. The move underscores recognition that defense-critical supply chains cannot remain hostage to foreign powers.

China’s export ban in late 2024 weaponized America’s reliance on roughly 50 million pounds of imported antimony annually. With no domestic production available, the vulnerability became stark. The Pentagon’s interest signals that securing antimony, and by extension, other critical minerals like copper, zinc, and cobalt, is now a strategic defense priority.

Trilogy Metals’ Strategic Role

Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is well positioned in this shifting policy environment through its 50% ownership of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”) in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District.

The Arctic deposit contains probable reserves of 46.7 million tonnes grading 2.11% copper, 2.9% zinc, and 0.56% lead, supported by a 2023 feasibility study valuing the project at $1.5 billion pre-tax NPV. Nearby, the Bornite project adds 6.5 billion pounds of copper and contains cobalt mineralization—key metals for defense applications, EV batteries, and grid-scale storage.

With Alaska’s governor and congressional delegation vocal in their support for responsible development, Trilogy operates in alignment with both state and national interests.

Infrastructure Becomes National Security

The proposed 211-mile Ambler Access Road, linking Trilogy’s projects to Alaska’s highway system, has gained new significance. Once viewed primarily as an economic development initiative, it is increasingly recognized as strategic infrastructure critical to domestic mineral security.

Recent executive orders and state initiatives underscore the growing willingness to support such projects. Historically, the federal government’s backing for strategic infrastructure has accelerated timelines during moments of national priority, a precedent that could apply here.

Trilogy’s partnership with South32, which invested $145 million to form their Ambler Metals LLC joint venture, provides the technical depth and financial strength to advance development as policy momentum builds.

Market Dynamics Reinforce Policy

Copper demand continues to surge from electrification, renewable energy, and data center expansion, even as supply growth lags due to declining ore grades and long permitting cycles. This supply-demand imbalance reinforces the strategic case for U.S. production.

Trilogy’s high-grade Arctic and Bornite deposits sit squarely at the intersection of market need and national policy. Their robust project economics, coupled with critical mineral content, create dual pathways for value creation: traditional market dynamics and potential federal support.

Strategic Inflection Point

Congressional attention, Pentagon engagement, and global supply chain pressures together highlight a fundamental shift in America’s approach to critical minerals. Trilogy Metals, with its large-scale copper, zinc, and cobalt resources in Alaska, operates at the center of this policy evolution.

As legislative action and defense initiatives translate into tangible support for domestic mining, projects like the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects could evolve from promising resource developments into strategic national assets essential for technological and military competitiveness.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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• Juve Stabia’s Romeo Menti Stadium will host the inaugural Serie A Women’s Cup “Final Four” at the end of September 2025.
• Matches will be broadcast on Sky Sport and RAI, bringing national attention to Castellammare di Stabia.
• The event underscores Brera’s multi-club ownership strategy and investment in both men’s and women’s sports.
• Brera Holdings’ majority-owned Juve Stabia has seen its market value rise 245% over the past season.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) strategy, will host a milestone event in women’s football on its Italian club Juve Stabia’s stadium. The Romeo Menti Stadium in Castellammare di Stabia has been selected to stage the first-ever Serie A Women’s Cup “Final Four,” set for September 23-27, according to a company news release (https://ibn.fm/IDJbK).

The competition will feature four clubs: the three group winners and the best second-placed team from the 12-club Serie A Women’s league. The semifinals are scheduled for September 23 and 24, followed by the final on September 27. Matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sport, with the final airing nationally on RAI 2 and streaming on RaiPlay.

Ahead of the tournament, a press conference is planned for September 16 at the Reggia di Quisisana, a royal palace in Castellammare di Stabia. Attendees will include Mayor Luigi Vicinanza, Juve Stabia CEO Filippo Polcino, and Federica Cappelletti, President of Serie A Women.

Brera Holdings Executive Chairman Dan McClory described the event as an important opportunity for both the city and Italian women’s football. “It’s a great honor to host the Final Four at Juve Stabia’s Romeo Menti Stadium, and cast a spotlight on the highest level of Italian women’s professional soccer, Serie A, with such a prestigious event,” said McClory. “Bringing the 2025 Serie A Cup to Campania marks the return to southern Italy of the final stage of a major women’s event, two years after Juventus defeated Roma in the 2023 Coppa Italia Women’s Final in Salerno.”

For Brera Holdings, the event is not only about visibility but also about enhancing the profile of Juve Stabia, which the company acquired majority control of earlier this year. Brera’s 52% ownership of the club was finalized on June 20, 2025, following an agreement first announced in December 2024.

The acquisition is part of Brera’s broader multi-club ownership strategy, which aims to build a portfolio of football assets worldwide. Being the first MCO group listed on Nasdaq gives Brera a differentiated position in the market, offering public investors direct access to this ownership model.

Juve Stabia, also known as “The Other Team of Naples,” has been one of Serie B’s standout stories over the past season. After promotion from Serie C, the club not only held its own in Serie B but advanced into the promotion playoffs, reaching the semifinals. This strong performance has translated into a sharp increase in the club’s valuation. According to Transfermarkt and Social Media Soccer, Juve Stabia’s squad value rose by 245% during the 2024–25 season, from US$9.3 million to US$32 million.

Brera’s focus goes beyond financial returns. The company emphasizes innovation, socially impactful outcomes, and value creation across its portfolio. By investing in both men’s and women’s sports clubs, Brera is targeting a growing market where the commercial potential of women’s sports is increasingly recognized by sponsors, broadcasters, and investors alike.

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

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• Lahontan Gold Corp finalizes exploration plan for Santa Fe Operations, a significant milestone that qualifies the company for the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) assessment, a crucial step in ensuring environmentally responsible mining practices.
• LGC’s first phase 2025 drilling sets the tone for operational expansion with gold intercepts at York and a stacked zone of oxide gold mineralization at Slab Zone.
• These updates highlight the company’s broader mission: To explore and exploit its mineral reserve in Nevada, maximizing the production potential of the Santa Fe Mine while optimizing shareholder investments. This mission is underpinned by our commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices, ensuring the long-term viability of our operations and the communities we operate in.
• Progress in permitting processes positions Lahontan for speedy production and portfolio growth in the coming year.

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is scaling up efforts at the Santa Fe Mine Project through impressive Phase One drill results and regulatory approvals. Known for its flagship Santa Fe Mine project and four silver and gold assets in the Walker Lane trend in Nevada, the company is expanding and exploring resources as it plans to begin production in earnest (ibn.fm/WD0T4).

The company received operational green light from the Bureau of Land Management, permitting it to commence environmental assessment. Latest drill results show that the Santa Fe mine field still has significant gold deposits to mine. These latest developments underscore Lahontan’s dual strategy of accelerating its permitting process and increasing its resource base, making it possible for more exploration in the short term and full-scale mine development in the foreseeable future (ibn.fm/irqyB).

The global gold mining industry is at the forefront of the mining sector and is expected to reach 3,200 metric tonnes in production by 2025 as international investments in the sector increase. With an estimated size of over $1.5 trillion, the global mining market’s enduring value is built on gold’s legacy as an inflation hedge, store of wealth, and its use in electronics, jewelry, and technology. China, the USA, Russia, Australia, and Canada currently produce over 50% of the world’s total output. Most of the top mining companies globally are integrating satellite data and artificial intelligence into their operations to optimize production (ibn.fm/hfEgp).

With its base in one of the best mining areas globally, Lahontan has been expanding its resource base using a well-crafted strategy for development in the short term. As part of its plans for 2025, the firm intends to begin phase two drilling at Slab and York, drill test the West Santa Fe project, and work on the Santa Fe mine plan. These strategic initiatives are designed to increase our resource base, optimize our production processes, and position us for sustained growth and profitability in the years to come.

The progress made so far highlights Lahontan’s plan to make the Santa Fe Mine a leading producer of silver and gold in Walker Lane. Initial economic assessment carried out in 2024 shows a pre-tax Net Present Value of $265 Million and an impressive 41% Internal Rate of Return based on current gold valuation. The company has raised over $12.5 million since its 2022 initial public offering and boasts a solid management team that has successfully handled numerous high-value projects. With phase two drill plans already in the works for later in the year and a strong push for the expansion of Santa Fe’s gold resource, the company is well placed to give short-, medium-, and long-term return on investment for its shareholders.

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

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• West Vault owns 100% of the fully permitted Hasbrouck Gold Project in Nevada, offering immediate construction readiness in a world-class jurisdiction.
• The project demonstrates compelling “base case” economics, including a 51% after-tax IRR and US$206 million NPV at $1,790 gold, based on a 2023 Pre-feasibility Study.
• Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve of 753,000 oz in 44.02 million tons at a grade of 0.017 oz Au/ton.
• Large land package with multiple exploration targets.
• With an efficient corporate structure and a burn rate of approximately US$1 million per year, the company can maintain low-cost optionality.
• Management and insiders hold significant equity, aligning closely with shareholder interests and long-term value creation.
• The company is strategically positioned to benefit from a potential gold bull cycle, with zero near-term construction risk and full exposure to price upside.

West Vault Mining (TSX.V: WVM) (OTCQX: WVMDF) is a development-stage gold company focused on maximizing shareholder value through a low-risk, cash-conservative strategy. The company has followed a disciplined model of acquiring, advancing, and holding high-quality gold projects in premier jurisdictions, with the goal of monetizing these assets as market conditions become favorable. Its core emphasis is on controlling dilution and timing development decisions to optimize shareholder returns across the commodity cycle.

Since its formation following the successful C$424 million sale of West Timmins Mining in 2009, West Vault has remained laser-focused on opportunities in North America’s most prolific gold-bearing regions. This strategy has led to the acquisition and advancement of its flagship Hasbrouck Gold Project in Nevada, which is permitted and construction ready.

With a highly experienced management team and board that emphasize transparency, capital discipline, and long-term alignment with shareholders, West Vault is positioned as a unique vehicle offering exposure to gold price upside without the risks associated with early-stage construction.

The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Project

West Vault controls a 100% interest in the Hasbrouck Gold Project, located between Tonopah and Goldfield in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane Trend. The project comprises two primary oxide gold deposits—Three Hills and Hasbrouck—spanning a 10,500-acre land package. Both deposits are situated above the water table, with excellent infrastructure access including nearby grid power, highway connections, and water rights.

The company’s strategy is grounded in maintaining shovel-ready optionality. The most recent Pre-feasibility Study “base case”, completed in January 2023 by RESPEC Company LLC, reaffirmed the strength of the Hasbrouck Project, demonstrating an after-tax Net Present Value (NPV5%) of US$206 million and an Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) of 51% at a gold price of $1,790/oz—well below current prices. In the Pre-feasibility Study sensitivity table, a $2,600/oz gold price resulted in an after-tax Net Present Value (NPV5%) of US$503 million and an Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) of 110%.  Phase 1 (Three Hills Mine) is expected to require a modest initial capital investment of US$66 million in 2023 dollars, with the Phase 2 (Hasbrouck Mine) development planned to be funded through free cash flow from Three Hills. Average gold production is projected at 71,000 ounces per year with an all-in sustaining cost (“AISC”) of US$877 per ounce.

The project benefits from a low strip ratio (1.1:1), no pre-stripping requirements at the first pit, and a simple run-of-mine heap leach process with a 75% average gold recovery based on 13 metallurgical test programs. In addition to its existing Mineral Reserves and Resources, West Vault retains strong exploration upside, including intercepts outside the current resource model and a 1% NSR royalty on properties adjacent to Hasbrouck, enhancing long-term value potential.

Market Opportunity

West Vault’s cash-conservative approach and construction-ready asset position the company to capitalize on favorable shifts in the gold market without taking on near-term development or financing risk.

According to J.P. Morgan Research, gold prices are forecast to average $3,675 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2025 and trend toward $4,000 per ounce by mid-2026, driven by persistent geopolitical tensions, demand rebasing, and recessionary tailwinds. With its permitted status, minimal overhead, and leverage to gold price appreciation, West Vault is strategically positioned to benefit from these macroeconomic tailwinds.

Leadership Team

Peter Palmedo, Chairman and Director, is the founder and president of Sun Valley Gold LLC, where he has spent more than 25 years investing in precious metals as a strategic asset class. Prior to founding SVG, he was a principal at Morgan Stanley & Co., specializing in equity portfolio risk management and derivatives. He served as a director of Chesapeake Gold Corp. until 2013 and joined the board of West Vault in 2019.

Sandy McVey, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, is a Professional Mining Engineer and registered Project Management Professional with over 30 years of experience in underground and surface mine operations, heavy civil construction, and mine development. He joined West Vault Mining in 2012 to lead the advancement, permitting, and construction of the company’s projects and has been instrumental in acquiring and bringing the Hasbrouck Gold Project to a construction-ready state.

Frank Hallam, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, is a Chartered Professional Accountant with more than 30 years of experience in the mining, minerals, and petroleum industries. He has served as an operator, principal, and founder of several TSX and NYSE American companies, including Platinum Group Metals, MAG Silver, and West Timmins Mining. He has raised over $2 billion in public offerings and been directly involved in numerous M&A transactions, including the C$424 million sale of West Timmins and the billion-dollar acquisition of Lake Shore Gold by Tahoe Resources.

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

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• Bolivia heads into an October presidential runoff, signaling a possible shift toward more pro-business policies, with the end of MAS’s political dominance hopefully reducing barriers to foreign investment, including in the mining sector.
• Bolivia has the world’s largest lithium reserves and is the fourth-largest silver producer, yet much of the country’s mineral-rich territory remains unexplored due to languid government support.
• New Pacific Metals owns two of the world’s largest undeveloped silver projects: Silver Sand and Carangas.
• Rising global silver demand, particularly from the solar industry, adds urgency to new project development.

Running a mining company in Bolivia has long meant navigating uncertainty. Heavy state involvement, slow permitting, and regulatory hurdles have discouraged outside capital, leaving vast parts of the country’s mineral wealth untapped. But following Bolivia’s August 17 election, the political environment could be shifting. The ruling Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party, dominant for two decades, lost its grip on national leadership (https://ibn.fm/v0s8U). The presidential race now advances to an October 19 runoff between a centrist and a right-wing candidate. While their policy details differ, both contenders have signaled possible openness to foreign investment and stronger trade ties.

For New Pacific Metals (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG), a Canadian exploration and development company, the runoff represents more than just a political transition. It may open the door to advancing projects that could position Bolivia as a leading supplier of silver to the global market.

Bolivia is already the world’s sixth-largest silver producer, contributing 5% of global output in 2023, according to GlobalData (https://ibn.fm/XwAVu). Yet more than 60% of its national territory remains unmapped or unexplored. Geological indicators suggest large untapped deposits across the Andes and highlands (https://ibn.fm/z4gAp).

New Pacific’s flagship Silver Sand and Carangas projects are discoveries made within the last five years and represent two of the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposits. They stand out for their scale and grade. Together, Silver Sand and Carangas could position New Pacific among the top global primary silver producers, with potential combined output of nearly 19 million ounces annually when production begins.

Bolivia’s mining legacy includes Cerro Rico in Potosí, one of history’s richest silver deposits, which helped finance Spain’s empire. That past underlines the potential of today’s underexplored regions. The challenge has been bringing in new capital. While Bolivia updated its mining law in 2014 with private-sector input, the approval process remains slow. Without faster permitting, even high-quality projects risk delay.

With limited new silver discoveries globally, high-grade deposits are increasingly scarce. This scarcity coincides with sharply rising demand. Industrial silver demand hit a record 20,353 tonnes in 2023, up 11% from the prior year, driven by solar panel manufacturing (https://ibn.fm/9Bagv). Projections suggest the solar industry alone will require 273 million ounces annually by 2030. By 2050, renewable infrastructure could consume more silver than has been mined in the past 500 years combined.

Such figures highlight the value of developing Bolivia’s silver belt, where New Pacific is one of the few international players positioned with advanced projects.

The October runoff does not eliminate Bolivia’s political and regulatory risks. But a departure from MAS’s state-heavy model could ease investor concerns. Both candidates have pledged to encourage outside participation, particularly in lithium and silver. For New Pacific, already established in the country, that creates a major potential turning point. If the next administration lowers barriers and accelerates permitting, the company’s assets could move closer to production or become targets for acquisition by larger miners.

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

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• Four-property portfolio in Nevada’s Walker Lane anchored by the Santa Fe Mine project with over 2 million ounces of gold equivalent resources
• Past production at Santa Fe included 359,202 ounces of gold and 702,067 ounces of silver from open pit, heap-leach operations between 1988 and 1995
• Development strategy leverages existing infrastructure and favorable jurisdiction to advance toward target production in 2027

A New Era for U.S. Gold Development

Gold’s role as a financial haven has grown as global markets navigate persistent inflation, geopolitical instability, and central bank accumulation. Prices remain elevated, but the supply side tells a different story: U.S. production has been in long-term decline, creating urgency for new domestic projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions. For investors, this environment places exploration and development companies in the spotlight, particularly those with sizable resources in stable regions.

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) embodies this trend through its strategic portfolio in Nevada’s Walker Lane, a district long recognized for prolific gold production and supportive infrastructure. With its flagship Santa Fe Mine project and three additional properties, Lahontan is positioning itself to be part of the next wave of U.S. gold producers.

Santa Fe Mine: A Resource Foundation with History

The centerpiece of Lahontan’s portfolio is the 26.4 km² Santa Fe Mine, which already boasts a NI 43-101 compliant resource base of more than 2 million gold equivalent ounces. Historical production between 1988 and 1995 yielded over 1 million ounces in gold and silver, confirming the project’s mineralization and viability under open-pit, heap-leach operations.

The mine’s past success, coupled with modern exploration and resource modeling, underscores its potential to be redeveloped into a significant gold-silver producer. Current work programs continue to refine pit designs, with Lahontan’s recent property consolidation efforts further unlocking opportunities for optimized mine planning and future expansion.

Nevada Portfolio Provides Depth and Optionality

While Santa Fe serves as the anchor, Lahontan’s three other projects, West Santa Fe, Moho, and Redlich, add depth and optionality to the company’s pipeline.

• West Santa Fe, located just 13 kilometers from the flagship, has delivered encouraging surface results suggesting satellite potential that could extend mine life and throughput
• Moho offers high-grade underground targets, providing exposure to mineralization styles complementary to the open-pit profile of Santa Fe
• Redlich emphasizes silver-rich mineralization, giving Lahontan exposure to an additional precious metal that often strengthens project economics

Together, these projects position Lahontan as more than a single-asset developer, enhancing resilience and long-term value creation potential.

Strategic Advantages of Nevada Operations

Nevada remains North America’s premier gold jurisdiction, offering reliable permitting processes, supportive infrastructure, and proximity to processing facilities. The Walker Lane corridor, home to more than 40 million ounces of historical production, continues to attract significant industry interest, highlighted by recent acquisitions and consolidation moves by larger players.

For Lahontan, the jurisdictional advantage translates into reduced development risk and lower capital intensity. Access to established roads, power, and water infrastructure shortens timelines and supports cost-effective project advancement.

Positioned for Next Cycle of U.S. Production

With its 2-million-ounce resource base, proven production history, and pipeline of additional projects, Lahontan Gold is well positioned as the gold sector enters a new cycle of investment and development. The company’s timeline targets early 2027 for initial production at Santa Fe, aligning with sustained demand for domestic supply and favorable price dynamics.

In a market increasingly rewarding companies with advanced, jurisdictionally advantaged projects, Lahontan stands out as a Nevada-focused junior aiming to bridge the gap between exploration potential and future gold production.

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

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• As budgets tighten and demands intensify, CMOs are questioning traditional marketing models
• ONAR is seizing this moment to transform the agency paradigm through its leverage of proprietary AI & technologies
• In addition, the company is pioneering innovation labs where marketing ideas evolve in real time

Agencies often fall short in balancing tight budgets with delivering true performance, but ONAR Holding Corp. (OTCQB: ONAR) is shaking things up. Through innovative models that blend services with SaaS, offer fixed-fee arrangements and build live innovation hubs, ONAR is redefining how agencies can empower chief marketing officers (“CMOs”) and drive measurable results.

Budgets and results often fail to align in traditional agency setups. Marketing budgets, once averaging around 11% of company revenue, dipped to just 7.7% in 2024, according to Gartner, making resource allocation more difficult than ever (ibn.fm/yBy6W). CMOs increasingly feel constrained; 73% are expected to do “more with less,” and 64% say their budgets do not match their aspirations for growth and brand impact. 

Meanwhile, generative AI is beginning to chip away at reliance on external partners: 22% of CMOs report artificial intelligence (“AI”) has reduced their dependence on agencies, and 39% plan to trim agency spend through roster streamlining or renegotiation (ibn.fm/iV9ex). These shifts reflect a growing misalignment between traditional agency models and the expectations of modern marketing leaders.

As budgets tighten and demands intensify, CMOs are questioning traditional models. Bain & company highlights that managing multiple external agencies leads to inefficiencies, escalating costs and stifles innovation (ibn.fm/SyvXk). Rather than continue with fragmented, slow-moving partnerships, brands are increasingly centralizing capabilities or renegotiating and reallocating tasks in-house. This trend underscores a need for more agile, accountable and transparent partnership models in marketing.

ONAR is seizing this moment to transform the agency paradigm through its unique, technology-first network of marketing companies. By integrating proprietary AI and technology platforms, ONAR provides a flexible, scalable and accountable infrastructure tailored for mid-market and growth-stage businesses. ONAR’s model combines full-service capabilities with fixed-fee pricing structures, allowing CMOs to forecast more accurately and align outcomes with investment, addressing a top frustration with traditional agencies.

In addition, ONAR is pioneering innovation labs where marketing ideas evolve in real time. Instead of pitch presentations alone, campaigns are pressure-tested with data, technology and forecasts baked in upfront, creating validated strategies before full-scale rollout. This real-world testing ensures that concepts survive audience scrutiny and analytics feedback, building both confidence and higher campaign ROI. On the tech side, ONAR’s AI-powered software streamlines workflow, optimizes campaign reach across channels, predicts outcomes and tightens feedback loops so execution becomes more strategic, not reactionary.

This holistic approach aligns well with how marketing leaders plan to adapt. With more than 19% of marketing budgets allocated to MarTech today, and expected to reach over 23.5% within a year and nearly 31% in five years (ibn.fm/Xquwv), the demand for integrated technology platforms is booming. ONAR’s emphasis on enhanced services taps directly into this growth, providing both human creativity and digital efficiency in one package.

Clearly, ONAR Holding is responding to the modern CMO’s call for agency accountability, flexibility and performance alignment. By pairing acquisitions of effective agencies with proprietary AI tools, fixed-fee structures and live innovation hubs, ONAR offers a new way forward for marketing leaders. In an era of tight budgets, shrinking agency reliance and intense performance expectations, ONAR’s model is not just innovative, it’s essential.

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

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• PowerBank has secured site control for a 2.8 MW solar project in upstate New York and a 3.16 MW project in Pennsylvania.
• The Day Hollow, NY project could supply enough electricity for 374 homes and qualify under New York’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources (“VDER”) program.
• Both projects are progressing to the interconnection study phase, a key step before construction.
• The Pennsylvania project depends on final approval of House Bill 1842, which would allow community solar programs in the state.
• PowerBank has now developed more than 100 MW of renewable energy projects and has a pipeline exceeding 1 GW, with a strategy that creates value for all stakeholders by growing its portfolio of cash generating IPP assets for recurring revenue or completing strategic project sales.

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PowerBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S., has announced two new U.S. developments in New York and in Pennsylvania, as it continues expanding its North American footprint.

The 2.8 MW Day Hollow solar project in upstate New York has secured site control, allowing it to move forward into the interconnection study phase, according to a company news release (https://ibn.fm/f8teZ). The project is expected to qualify under New York’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources (“VDER”) compensation mechanism, which sets fair payments for renewable power fed into the grid. At an estimated average rate of $0.0971/kWh in its first year, the framework adds financial certainty to the project’s future cash flow.

Once permitted and financed, Day Hollow will be built as a community solar project, delivering electricity to the grid and offering subscriber – renters, businesses, and homeowners – bill credits and savings without requiring rooftop solar installations. PowerBank estimates the site could generate enough clean energy to supply 374 households.

The project supports New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which sets a target of 6 GW of solar capacity by 2025. The state is already the largest U.S. market for community solar, accounting for nearly one-third of the 6.2 GW installed nationwide. By integrating into this framework, PowerBank positions itself to capture both environmental and economic benefits while contributing to state policy goals.

Shortly before the New York announcement, PowerBank revealed that its 3.16 MW Honesdale project in Pennsylvania had also secured site control and is advancing to the interconnection phase (https://ibn.fm/8guk3). Like Day Hollow, Honesdale is planned as a community solar initiative, but its development depends on enabling legislation.

Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives passed House Bill 1842 in 2024 and again in May 2025, this time with amendments, to authorize community solar programs. The bill is currently under review in the Senate. If passed, it would open the state to companies like PowerBank, which could bring clean energy options to a broad range of households, including lower-income residents.

PowerBank brings significant execution experience to these projects. The company has already completed more than 100 MW of renewable projects across North America and is developing a pipeline exceeding 1 GW. Its business model spans utility-scale, commercial, municipal, and residential off-takers, diversifying its revenue base.

The company also integrates Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”) into its development strategy, offering flexibility and grid stability alongside solar generation. This mix of community-based projects and energy storage positions PowerBank to meet evolving needs in the North American energy transition.

PowerBank emphasizes that its projects can make renewable energy accessible to renters and households that would not otherwise benefit from rooftop installations. In turn, this expands the market reach for solar, particularly in states with ambitious climate and energy goals.

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

This report contains forward looking information. Please refer to the press releases entitled “PowerBank Advances 2.8 MW Day Hollow Solar Project in New York, With Capacity to Power 374 Homes” and dated September 2, 2025, and “PowerBank Advances 3.16 MW Honesdale Project in Pennsylvania” and dated August 28, 2025, for additional details on the information, risks and assumptions.

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