Disseminated on behalf of Numa Numa Resources Inc. and may include paid advertisements.

• Bougainville is home to the historic Panguna Mine, one of the world’s most valuable copper and gold deposits.
• The U.S. government has reached out to Bougainville in a notable move, with an invitation from ambassador-at-large B. Mark Walker to visit.
• Numa Numa Resources is positioned as one of the key private-sector entities working on long-term development in the region.

Numa Numa Resources is operating in one of the most geopolitically significant mining regions in the world, and recent diplomatic developments suggest that Bougainville’s role in global resource security is drawing heightened international attention. As the United States engages more directly with Bougainville’s leadership, the importance of the island’s mineral wealth and its strategic location in the Pacific has become increasingly clear. For Numa Numa, an infrastructure developer and mining investor active in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, this broader geopolitical spotlight reinforces the relevance of its long-term development plans in a region poised for major transformation.

Bougainville is home to the historic Panguna mine, one of the world’s most valuable copper and gold deposits, which at its peak was one of the largest open-pit copper operations globally. According to the United States Geological Survey, Papua New Guinea, including Bougainville, contains significant copper resources that, if redeveloped, could contribute meaningfully to global supply in an era marked by growing demand for electrification metals (https://ibn.fm/dbB70). For context, copper demand related to clean-energy technologies is projected to double by 2035, as reported by the International Energy Agency. As global competition intensifies for reliable supplies of critical minerals, Bougainville’s resource base has taken on renewed global importance.

The U.S. government has reached out to Bougainville in a notable move, with an invitation from ambassador-at-large B. Mark Walker to visit. The invitation to Bougainville’s President Ishmael Toroama conveys encouragement for closer ties between Bougainville and the United States. In the invitation, Walker expresses congratulations on Toroama’s re-election and highlights the U.S. interest in fostering a mutually beneficial partnership. It also invites Bougainville’s leadership to visit the United States to begin a constructive dialogue about how the two nations might work together, emphasizing concerns about expanding Chinese influence in the South Pacific region. Judging by the invite, the United States views Bougainville as a potential strategic partner, particularly given the island’s mineral potential and its location along key maritime and geopolitical corridors.

Bougainville’s political trajectory also plays a central role in its emerging importance. In a 2019 referendum, Bougainville voted overwhelmingly — 98.3% — in favor of independence from Papua New Guinea (https://ibn.fm/73zAM). While independence is still undergoing negotiation, Bougainville’s pursuit of political and economic self-determination has drawn growing international attention. Access to foreign investment, partnerships and technical support will be critical as Bougainville moves toward long-term governance and economic planning. Mining, infrastructure and resource development will be essential pillars of its future economic framework, increasing the relevance of U.S. diplomatic engagement.

The significance of mining in Bougainville extends beyond resource extraction. The region’s mineral wealth has the potential to shape its political stability, economic development and regional partnerships for decades. As renewable energy, electric vehicles and global infrastructure projects fuel demand for copper and gold, markets are increasingly aware that Bougainville could become a contributor to global supply at a time when shortages are anticipated across multiple critical mineral categories. Analysts have warned of projected copper supply deficits later this decade (https://ibn.fm/PG1yy), further indicating why regions such as Bougainville are gaining strategic attention from governments and investors.

Within this evolving environment, Numa Numa Resources is positioned as one of the key private-sector entities working on long-term development in the region. Numa Numa is an infrastructure developer and mining investor dedicated to advancing responsible resource projects in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Its mission includes supporting large-scale mining redevelopment, building foundational infrastructure and participating in initiatives that contribute to Bougainville’s economic independence. The company’s focus on infrastructure is particularly important, as Bougainville’s development prospects depend heavily on improvements in transportation, energy access and modernized industrial capacity, areas where private investment will be critical.

Numa Numa’s presence is especially timely given the renewed global interest in the island’s resources. As the region gains diplomatic recognition and new channels of international partnership emerge, companies with established ties, local relationships and development expertise are likely to play a greater role in shaping Bougainville’s economic direction. The company’s commitment to advancing resource development aligns with Bougainville’s broader goals of building a sustainable economy capable of supporting its political aspirations.

The intersection of mineral wealth, geopolitical competition and economic modernization places Bougainville at a critical juncture. With the United States signaling an interest in strengthening ties and with global markets watching for new sources of critical minerals, Numa Numa Resources stands in a strategic position as a participant in the region’s next stage of development. As Bougainville’s future unfolds, the combination of diplomatic engagement and responsible mining investment could help define a new era for an island whose resources have long been recognized but whose potential is only now receiving international focus.

For more information, visit www.NumaNumaResources.com.

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

• Search Minerals focuses on important rare earth elements (“CREE”) exploration across Labrador, holding 100% interest in the Deep Fox and Foxtrot Projects
• Dr. Randy Miller, VP of Exploration and Chief Geologist, awarded the CIM Newfoundland and Labrador Geoscientist of the Year for decades of REE contributions
• The company’s Red Wine Cree and St. Lewis–Port Hope Simpson Districts host more than 20 prospects, strategically positioning Search Minerals as a pillar of Canada’s REE holdings

Search Minerals (TSX.V: SMY) (OTC: SHCMF) is a critical exploration and development company focused on maximizing critical rare earth element (“CREE”) resources in Labrador, Canada. Founded in 2009, the company has invested heavily in the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-value REE assets, with the primary aim of creating a source of minerals needed for clean energy, technology, and defense (ibn.fm/fRvLI).

Port Hope Simpson–St. Lewis CREE District, a core portfolio for the company located in the southeastern Labrador area, currently hosts the Deep Fox and Foxtrot Projects, in addition to over 20 new prospects discovered by Search Minerals. In addition to this, there is the Red Wine CREE District located in central Labrador, which is home to several prospects such as Merlot, Two Tom, and Mann #1. These districts form an integral part of the process towards Canada’s critical mineral independence.

The company’s rapid rise is catalyzed by its strategic exploration strategy and the team’s technical expertise. Recently, Search Mineral’s Vice President of Exploration and Chief Geologist, Dr. Randy Miller, was recognized as the Geoscientist of the Year by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”) Newfoundland and Labrador Branch. The award recognizes Dr. Miller’s over forty years of contributions to geological science and REE exploration, in addition to his work at the Nuiklavik volcanic suite, Strange Lake, and multiple REE systems across Labrador (ibn.fm/vjVJB).

Since he joined the company in 2009, Dr. Miller has been an integral part of the development of the Port Hope Simpson–St. The Lewis District, by helping to interpret the region as a continuous, structurally controlled REE province, facilitated the discovery of the Deep Fox and Foxtrot deposits. “Randy’s scientific insight and leadership have elevated both our company and the region as a cornerstone of Canada’s critical minerals future,” according to Search Minerals’ President and CEO, Joseph Lanzon.

The company’s strategic approach involves combining sustainable exploration, advanced geosciences, and critical stakeholder engagement to capitalize on Labrador’s vast mineral potential. Search Mineral’s properties are situated in Newfoundland and Labrador, an area that provides a supportive climate and regulatory clarity. By investing in these premium-grade CREE districts, the company is strategically positioning itself as a leader in Canada’s clean energy and technology supply chain.

Search Minerals’ vast portfolio, strong technical team, and well-defined vision position correctly to accelerate the development of the rare earth element sector.

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

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• OptimumBank reported Q3 2025 net earnings of $4.32 million, an increase from both the prior quarter and the same period last year.
• Total deposits grew 9.17% from Q2 and nearly 19% year-over-year, reaching $959.49 million.
• Loans expanded during the quarter, driven by growth in commercial real estate and consumer lending.
• Net interest margin rose to 4.37%, supported by higher asset yields and improved funding costs.
• Leadership emphasized continued growth, strong capital levels, and a community-banking model centered on relationship banking.

OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC), a bank holding company that owns 100% of community bank OptimumBank, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, reported another period of higher earnings, loan expansion, and deposit growth in the third quarter of 2025. The bank posted net income of $4.32 million, or $0.37 per basic share, according to its latest update (https://ibn.fm/6jUHu).

The results mark an increase from both the second quarter’s $3.60 million and the $3.30 million earned in the same period last year. For the first nine months of 2025, net income reached $11.8 million, driven by a $5.26 million improvement in net interest income and higher noninterest revenue.

Total assets rose to $1.08 billion, an $83.92 million increase from June 30. The bank’s funding profile also strengthened, with deposits reaching $959.49 million. That reflects a quarterly increase of $80.62 million and nearly $153 million more than a year earlier.

Chairman Moishe Gubin said the bank’s performance reflects discipline in balancing deposit pricing, lending growth, and operating efficiency. “As we celebrate OptimumBank’s 25th anniversary, we are proud to report another quarter of strong performance and steady growth,” he said. “Our momentum continues to build as we expand our customer base, strengthen our core earnings, and deliver meaningful value to our shareholders.”

Net interest income rose to $11.05 million, supported by higher yields on loans and interest-earning deposits. The cost of funding declined slightly from the prior quarter, while yields on earning assets increased to 6.46%. The bank’s net interest margin improved to 4.37%, up from 4.32% in the second quarter and significantly higher than the 3.96% reported a year ago.

Noninterest income totaled $1.98 million, helped by service charges, fee-based revenues, gains on sales of government-guaranteed loans, and loan prepayment fees. Noninterest expenses increased to $6.60 million, driven by staffing and infrastructure investments. OptimumBank held its efficiency ratio at 50.68%, consistent with recent quarters.

Loan activity remained largely constructive. Gross loans increased by $29.16 million, or 3.72%, during the quarter. Commercial real estate and consumer loans grew by $46.64 million and $5.79 million, respectively. Those increases were partially offset by declines in land, construction, and commercial loans, reflecting project completions and shifting market conditions.

Deposit growth also showed strong momentum. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits rose to $313.97 million, up from $259.82 million in the second quarter. The bank ended Q3 with no outstanding borrowings, and capital ratios remained comfortably above regulatory minimums, including an 11.71% Tier 1 Capital to Total Assets ratio.

Asset quality indicators improved. Nonaccrual loans decreased from $3.22 million to $2.98 million during the quarter, with no loans 90 days past due and still accruing. Net recoveries totaled $41,000. The allowance for credit losses stood at $10.02 million, or 1.23% of total loans.

The bank also increased liquidity, with cash and cash equivalents rising to $235.09 million from $181.75 million in the previous quarter.

OptimumBank’s growth strategy continues to center on traditional relationship banking for businesses and consumers in South Florida. In a recent interview, Gubin underscored the importance of community-focused operations. “We are a community bank that services businesses and individuals,” he said, adding that the institution emphasizes personal service over the broad, technology-driven approach of national banks. “Our customers are truly like family members; they’re known to the bank.” The lending portfolio reflects that positioning. “We haven’t had a bad loan in many, many years,” Gubin noted, pointing to a borrower base concentrated among familiar, longstanding clients.

In discussing the bank’s growth trajectory, he emphasized the institution’s long-term path. “We’ve achieved 30–40% growth over the last 5–6 years, and we expect that to continue,” he said. OptimumBank passed the $1 billion asset level in Q3, nearly 25 years after it began trading publicly on the NYSE American.

Looking ahead, Gubin said the bank has the ability to support significant further expansion. Management said the fourth quarter outlook remains constructive, with continued investment in technology, staffing and deposit-gathering initiatives intended to support growth across South Florida. The bank’s financial position provides capacity to absorb expansion in lending and to respond to competitive shifts in regional deposit markets.

“Despite ongoing industry headwinds, our team’s disciplined approach to deposit pricing, targeted lending, and operating efficiency continues to drive results. With a growing foundation of loyal customers and a well-capitalized balance sheet, we are entering our next chapter with confidence, agility, and excitement for the opportunities ahead,” Gubin underlined in the Q3 release.

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

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

• NOP is advancing what it believes to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America.
• The company’s Murdock Mountain mineralization is uniquely pure, requiring no beneficiation and meeting the rare global threshold for direct-application P₂O₅.
• Exploration drilling in 2025 confirmed consistent Meade Peak phosphate-bearing stratigraphy across multiple holes exactly where geological models predicted.
• The project benefits from low-capex operational potential and immediate access to rail and road infrastructure near Montello, Nevada.
• With an ETMI range of 210–266 million tonnes across four BLM applications, the company is targeting a large-scale organic fertilizer market growing at 8.7% annually.

Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) is a junior exploration company focused on exploring and advancing an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate project in northeast Nevada. The company’s business model centers on developing a rare, direct-application phosphate product that aligns with the growing demand for organic agricultural inputs. Its vision is to support the rapidly expanding organic food industry with a clean, reactive, environmentally responsible nutrient source that avoids the contamination issues associated with chemically processed fertilizers.

NOP is advancing the Murdock Mountain Project through disciplined exploration, responsible environmental practices, and strategic planning that positions the company as a future supplier of organic phosphate to key agricultural markets. The company emphasizes transparency, environmental stewardship, and adherence to regulatory standards as it advances its drill program and project development.

By developing a unique phosphate resource in a mining-friendly U.S. jurisdiction with strong infrastructure access, NOP aims to establish itself as a significant participant in the organic fertilizer sector.

The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Murdock Mountain Phosphate Project

NOP’s flagship asset is the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Project in Elko County, Nevada, a nearly flat-lying sediment-hosted phosphate system traced historically over 6.6 kilometers and extended through additional applications to more than 30 kilometers. The project’s raw rock phosphate is characterized by high purity, absence of heavy metals, and suitability for direct application without processing, aided by francolite (the most reactive crystallite structure of all P₂O₅ minerals) and oolitic textures that provide optimal surface area for interaction with soil micro-organisms. The product’s purity places it within the rare 5% of global P₂O₅ material pure enough for direct field application.

The Murdock Mountain property spans four Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) applications totaling 7,824 acres, with an Exploration Target Mineral Inventory (“ETMI”) of 10–46 million tonnes in the initial 1,813-acre area and an additional 200–220 million tonnes across three further applications. Historic geologic mapping and recent drilling identify the Upper Phosphatic Zone within the Meade Peak Member as the primary target, with an interval historically ranging from 3.4 to 7.6 meters thick within a 28–40-meter phosphatic sequence.

In 2025, NOP commenced a multi-hole drill program with unrestricted seasonal timing following regulatory updates. Drill holes MM25-1, MM25-2, MM25-3, MM25-4 and MM25-5 all intersected favorable Meade Peak phosphate-bearing stratigraphy precisely where predicted by geological modeling. These intersections ranged from 29.2 to 38 meters (96 to 125 feet), with drilling confirming the interpreted dip and continuity of the target zone. Ongoing step-out drilling continues along the phosphate trend, supported by geological mapping and XRF screening, with assays pending. The project benefits from proximity to Highway SR 30, the hamlet of Montello, and the Southern Pacific rail line, enabling a simple mining concept summarized by: “break it up, dig it up, grind it up, bag it up, and ship it out.”

Market Opportunity

NOP intends to supply organic, direct-application phosphate fertilizer to the rapidly expanding organic food sector in North America. The company cites a $35 billion organic food market, supported by data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, which estimated an 8.7% annual growth rate between 2021 and 2027.

The shift toward organic and regenerative agriculture is driving demand for reactive, non-acidulated phosphate sources, and NOP notes that American farming practices are increasingly moving toward direct-application phosphate rather than soluble chemical fertilizers. With only 5% of global P₂O₅ pure enough for direct application, the company is targeting a rare, high-value segment of the fertilizer market that does not require competition with conventional chemical fertilizer producers.

Leadership Team

Robin Dow, Chairman & CEO, brings extensive experience as a public venture capital entrepreneur, following prior roles as a retail and institutional broker and researcher at Burns Fry. He has created more than 30 private and public companies across multiple sectors, raised close to $200 million, and built resource operations spanning four continents, 10 countries, four U.S. States, four Canadian provinces, and three Canadian territories.

Eric Szustak, Director, offers over 39 years of financial services, accounting, business development, and marketing experience, supported by senior roles at firms including Midland Walwyn, Merrill Lynch, and BMO Nesbitt Burns. He is the former President and current Chairman of Quinsam Capital Corporation and holds multiple directorships in publicly listed companies.

Garry K. Smith, Director, contributes more than 40 years of exploration management for companies such as Kerr Addison, Teck, Rio Tinto, and Lac Minerals. As a Qualified Person, he specializes in project generation, 43-101 reporting, resource evaluation, geological modeling, and metal ion soil geochemistry, with a strong focus on ethical and environmentally responsible exploration practices.

Paul W. Pitman, P.Geo., Director, is a field hardened veteran with extensive experience in all areas of geological exploration for a number of metals and materials. He has over 55 years’ experience as an exploration geologist. Since 1983, he has acted as a geological consultant to over 70 clients, providing a full range of services (geological, corporate, and administrative). He has served as a Director or Officer (VP or President) of several junior resource companies, including Boreal Agrominerals, a producer off organic fertilizers from igneous rock in Northern Ontario. He is semi-retired but directs his geological expertise as an advisor to several fertilizer companies.

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

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

• Near term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is completing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for the purpose of restarting production at its Beacon Gold Mill, sourcing from its Swanson Gold Project, both positioned in the renowned Abitibi Greenstone Belt of Quebec
• The company anticipates beginning to retrieve mineralized material from Swanson and processing it at Beacon in early 2026, benefitting from vast historical data from over 36,000 metres of drilling, including high-grade intervals that could be ideal for open pit mining scenario
• LaFleur Minerals combines near-term production, fully permitted infrastructure, and prime location in the heart of Val-d’Or’s active gold camp, offering investors a de-risked, high-leverage opportunity to participate in Québec’s next wave of gold consolidation and production growth
• Gold has rocketed above the $4,000 per ounce mark this year, after trading at $1,600 when the mill shut down in 2022
• LaFleur recently closed a flow-through private placement offering for aggregate gross proceeds of more than $1.66 million to help fund the operations

Gold explorer and near-term producer LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) anticipates that the coming year will be a productive one as the company’s derisked, proven infrastructure, Beacon Gold Mill, and exploration asset, its flagship Swanson Gold Project, gets up and running in early 2026. 

Swanson and Beacon are both located in Val-d’Or, Québec, one of the most prolific and lowest-risk mining jurisdictions globally, sitting squarely in the renowned Abitibi Gold Belt of Quebec, a historic powerhouse in global gold production that has delivered up more than 190 million ounces of the precious metal during the past century (https://ibn.fm/maTWD). The greenstone belt accounts for more than 300 million ounces of gold when past production and current reserves are factored together, and LaFleur’s projects are in the heart of a jurisdiction surrounded by major operators (Agnico Eagle, Eldorado Gold, Probe Gold/Fresnillo), and well-connected via infrastructure (power, roads, skilled workforce).

Beacon Gold Mill’s pending restart coincides with a meteoric rise in gold prices during the past year, still trading near $4,100 an ounce in late November (https://ibn.fm/EjbF8) after previously hitting a record of nearly $4,400 an ounce the month before (https://ibn.fm/rus0I).

LaFleur Minerals is in the process of completing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) that intends to include data from its Swanson deposit as well as the company’s nearby Beacon Gold Mill, which is capable of processing over 750 metric tons per day and is in a state of readiness (pending some equipment upgrades) after last operating in 2022, when gold sold at $1,600 an ounce.  Recommissioning at Beacon is already underway, with existing stockpiles on-site available for initial feed and test runs, providing LaFleur a clear path to cash flow faster than typical exploration-stage peers, with a low ~$5 million capex for restart and no permitting risk. Results from an ongoing twinned hole program will be used to refine Swanson’s geological interpretation, enhance the mineral resource model, and feed into the PEA and a robust mining model.

“We’re looking at having (the PEA) results out in December,” LaFleur CEO Paul Ténière said during an interview last month with Crux Investor (https://ibn.fm/t8nwF). “The Beacon Gold Mill is about 45 to 50 kilometers south of Swanson, and from the very beginning, as part of this PEA, we’ve looked at integrating these two projects together — traditionally they were kind of looked at separately.”

While the Beacon Gold Mill has the important potential to accept custom production projects from other mine operations in the Abitibi region to boost company revenues, LaFleur’s focus now is on getting its own operation running sourcing material from its district-scale Swanson Gold Project. LaFleur owns both mill infrastructure and a reliable source of feed, combined with size, grade and jurisdiction, this is a rare combination for a junior.

“Because Swanson is so advanced and sitting on an existing mining lease, we can get that into production fairly quickly compared to maybe other deposits in the region,” Ténière said. “We’ve already got a team looking at restarting the mill. … There’s cleanup to do, there’s maintenance to do at the mill. … So that everything is tuned up properly, so that when Swanson comes into play in early 2026, everything is running smoothly.”

LaFleur recently completed a flow-through private placement funding offer for aggregate gross proceeds of more than $1.66 million that benefits work such as ore-sorting and metallurgical testwork of a large bulk sample of 100,000 metric tons left from previous exploration (https://ibn.fm/DhMcM).

“We have lots of side projects on the go as part of the PEA,” Ténière said. “We’re also going to be doing some metallurgical testing of the historical drill core and also some drilling that we’re doing now at Swanson. … On the geology side, we’re doing a resource update. As part of that, we’re actually doing some twin holes and other additional holes at the Swanson deposit. We’ve got at least a dozen holes that are being done there. We’re more than halfway through that now and we’re just waiting for assay results to come back from that. The purpose of that is to verify the historical drilling but also looking at infill as well. So, we’ll have all those results back in the next few weeks and that will all be part of the PEA.”

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

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Qualified Person Statement:

All scientific and technical information contained in this article has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo. (OGQ), Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor of the company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.

• WorldCall’s fiber rollout ties into a broader tech transformation, with GLTK’s capital helping finance the network buildout that will serve as the foundation for future services such as AI, big data, and cloud
• Strategic partnership with World Mobile Chain positions GLTK to deploy enterprise-grade DePIN infrastructure across its telco asset base
• WMTx digital asset treasury initiative represents a novel approach to funding digital transformation while maintaining operational liquidity

The Infrastructure Gap in Emerging Digital Economies

Across South Asia, connectivity remains fragmented. While mobile penetration has surged, fixed broadband adoption lags, leaving millions without access to the high-speed infrastructure necessary for modern enterprise operations, e-commerce, and digital financial services. Yet this gap represents opportunity: companies that can combine traditional telecom infrastructure with emerging technologies stand to capture exponential value as digital adoption accelerates.

GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK) is positioning itself as one such operator. Through its majority ownership of WorldCall Telecom and its recent partnership with World Mobile Chain, the U.S.-based holding company is executing a dual-vertical strategy: modernizing physical telecom assets while simultaneously integrating blockchain-based infrastructure designed for decentralized applications.

The Foundation Layer

WorldCall Telecom represents GlobalTech’s physical infrastructure play. The company has had the privilege of being a “first mover” in introducing innovative telecom services in the country, including the supervised payphone model, prepaid calling cards, and HFC broadband networks offering triple-play services such as cable TV, high-speed internet/data, and telephony.

Pakistan’s digital economy is evolving rapidly, with fintech adoption, e-commerce growth, and enterprise cloud migration creating demand for services beyond basic connectivity. GlobalTech’s strategy acknowledges this reality: WorldCall’s fiber footprint is positioned not merely as a broadband delivery mechanism, but as a deployment platform for AI-driven services, digital identity solutions, and blockchain-enabled applications.

The Digital Layer

In October 2025, GlobalTech announced a strategic agreement with World Mobile Chain (“WMC”), an EVM-compatible Layer 3 blockchain built on Coinbase’s Base network and designed specifically for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (“DePIN”). With over 2.3 million daily active users and a governance layer of 1,000+ EarthNodes, WMC provides enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure that GlobalTech intends to integrate across its operations.

The partnership is structured around operational deployment, not speculation. GlobalTech plans to leverage WMC’s onboarding suite, which includes transaction security, digital identity verification, e-commerce integration, and supply chain solutions, to enhance service delivery across its network. For WorldCall’s subscriber base, this could translate into blockchain-secured payment systems, decentralized identity management, and smart-contract-based escrow for e-commerce transactions.

“By integrating World Mobile Chain’s blockchain infrastructure with our technology portfolio, we are creating a secure and scalable foundation for digital asset innovation that enhances operational efficiency and unlocks new revenue opportunities,” said Frank R. Parrish, III GlobalTech’s President.

A Strategic Optionality

As part of its blockchain integration, GlobalTech announced plans to establish a digital asset treasury focused on WMTx, the native utility token of World Mobile Chain’s ecosystem. GlobalTech’s WMTx treasury is intended to enable on-chain transactions and support operational activities across its network. The strategy provides optionality: WMTx can function as a medium for settlement, a reserve asset, or collateral for future financing, all while supporting blockchain infrastructure deployment.

Convergence of Physical and Digital Infrastructure

GlobalTech’s model represents a convergence thesis: a physical infrastructure enhanced by blockchain-enabled services creates a platform for digital transformation that neither asset class can achieve independently. WorldCall’s fiber network provides the connectivity required for blockchain node operation and reliable access. World Mobile Chain’s infrastructure provides digital rails for secure transactions, verifiable identity, and smart-contract-based services that can be monetized across WorldCall’s subscriber base.

With a population in access to rapidly advancing smart technology and increasing demand for digital financial services, Pakistan presents significant upside for operators capable of delivering both connectivity and digital infrastructure. GlobalTech’s dual-vertical approach positions it to capture value across both layers as adoption scales.

GlobalTech’s strategy extends beyond WorldCall and World Mobile Chain. The company has articulated ambitions to expand its AI and big data capabilities through its AI and Big Data Center of Excellence (“CoE”), pursue uplisting to a national exchange, and support additional technology platforms. 

As telecom infrastructure and blockchain technology continue to converge, GlobalTech’s positioning at the intersection of both markets offers exposure to structural trends driving digital adoption across emerging economies.

For more information, visit www.GlobalTechCorporation.com. 

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

• SPARC AI Inc. offers autonomous navigation and target acquisition software for drones and other robotic systems
• The company’s technology differentiates from competitors by not relying on sensors, but having a software-first model, and offering continuous geospatial and behavioral intelligence
• At the heart of the company’s technology is Overwatch, an intelligence interface that combines targeting and navigation into a single capability

SPARC AI (OTCQB: SPAIF) (CSE: SPAI), a drone technology and software developer, has created a target acquisition system and autonomous navigation software for drones and other robotic systems, to help first responders, as well as assist in industries like defense and security.

The company’s advanced technology offers precision geolocation, uses terrain-based navigation powered by proprietary AI models, and has zero detectable emissions or signatures. This means the technology can operate securely and safely in contested areas, without being identified.

SPARC AI’s solutions are also built for Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (“DDIL”) areas, which are environments where network connections are either completely unavailable, or unreliable.

At the heart of the company’s technology is Overwatch, an intelligent interface that combines targeting and navigation into one capability. It ensures teams have geospatial intelligence with no footprints, even in difficult environments, offering real-time geolocation, distance calculation, AI-driven targeting, and more.

There are several additional differentiators that set SPARC AI apart from competing technologies, as well. The company doesn’t rely on any GPS, sensors, or external data feeds like many other companies do. Competitors like the Visual-Aided Inertial Navigation System (“VINS”) from Inertial Labs requires both inertial sensors like accelerometers and gyros, as well as visual data. This means more weight, hardware, and potentially a higher power draw.

Speaking of weight and hardware, SPARC AI sidesteps this issue by having a software-first model, as opposed to relying on hardware like many candidates do. Overwatch offers continuous behavioral and geospatial intelligence, unlike some traditional systems that only produce point-in-time data.

About SPARC AI Inc. (OTCQB: SPAIF)

SPARC AI Inc. is a tech company that develops GPS-free target acquisition and autonomous navigation software for drones and other devices. It has the vision of redefining situational awareness and the company’s technology offers several standout features including DDIL resilience and zero signature, all while being a software-only solution.

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

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• The enrollment milestone represents a crucial step forward for the FLASH2 study, which builds upon the previous statistically significant Phase 3 FLASH study.
• The promising early results are further corroborated by an ongoing investigator-initiated study being conducted at the University of Pennsylvania.
• Soligenix is positioning itself to potentially deliver the first FDA-approved photodynamic therapy specifically indicated for CTCL.

In a pivotal advancement for patients suffering from a rare form of skin cancer, Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) has achieved a critical clinical trial milestone that brings its investigational treatment significantly closer to potential FDA approval. The company announced that is has completed the planned enrollment of 50 patients necessary for the interim analysis in its 80-patient confirmatory Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating HyBryte(TM) (synthetic hypericin) for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (https://ibn.fm/ZeQoN).

The enrollment milestone represents a crucial step forward for the FLASH2 study, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial that builds upon the previous statistically significant Phase 3 FLASH study. What makes this announcement particularly noteworthy is not merely that the company has reached its enrollment target on schedule, but that the overall blinded study response rate to date stands at 48%, nearly double the anticipated 25% blinded response rate (based on a conservative response rate of 40% in the HyBryte arm and 10% in the placebo arm) that the study was designed to detect. This unexpected level of efficacy, combined with a benign safety profile consistent with prior studies, suggests that HyBryte may offer a meaningful treatment option for patients with limited alternatives.

“We are pleased to have reached this important milestone in patient enrollment consistent with our timelines for the FLASH2 study,” said Soligenix CEO and President Christopher J. Schaber, PhD. “With 50 patients enrolled, the planned interim analysis will occur in the second quarter of 2026. . . . We look forward to completing this study on schedule with topline results in the second half of 2026.”

The FLASH2 study was designed as a highly powered confirmatory trial with conservative assumptions, anticipating a 40% response rate in the HyBryte arm and a 10% response rate in the placebo arm through 18 weeks of continuous treatment. The current 48% overall blinded response rate exceeds these projections and exceeds the response rate observed in the original FLASH study, which used 18 weeks of interrupted treatment.

The promising early blinded results are further corroborated by an ongoing investigator-initiated study being conducted at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ellen Kim, director of the Penn Cutaneous Lymphoma Program and lead investigator of the FLASH2 study, noted that HyBryte has demonstrated a response rate of 75% after 18 weeks of treatment in the open-label investigator study. Kim also emphasized that the benign safety profile observed in the first FLASH study and the ongoing investigator-initiated study continues to be seen in FLASH2.

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the skin, starting in blood cells called T-lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that form part of the immune system. The disease typically presents with red, scaly patches on the skin that can progress to raised plaques and tumors. CTCL affects approximately 31,000 individuals in the United States with approximately 3,200 new cases annually, and approximately 38,000 individuals in Europe with approximately 3,800 new cases annually. There is currently no cure for CTCL and no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-approved first-line therapy specifically for the condition (https://ibn.fm/yAMgv). CTCL is a chronic disease, and patients repeat treatment periodically throughout their lives.

HyBryte represents a novel approach through photodynamic therapy that utilizes safe visible light rather than ultraviolet (“UV”) radiation. The treatment consists of a synthetically manufactured hypericin ointment combined with a precise dose of visible light. This fundamental difference potentially allows HyBryte to deliver therapeutic benefits without the cancer-causing risks associated with UV light exposure, addressing one of the most significant concerns with current phototherapy approaches that can increase the risk of skin cancers including melanoma.

The FLASH2 study design reflects lessons learned from the initial Phase 3 FLASH trial and incorporates input from both the FDA and the European Medicines Agency. The study is enrolling approximately 80 subjects with early-stage CTCL in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter format. The study’s Data Monitoring Committee is empowered to conduct one formal interim analysis when approximately 60% of the total patients have completed the primary endpoint evaluation. The treatment protocol extends the assessment period to 18 weeks of continuous treatment.

The significance of reaching the 50-patient enrollment milestone extends beyond the numerical achievement. This enrollment level triggers the planned interim analysis, which will be conducted by the independent Data Monitoring Committee (“DMC”) in the second quarter of 2026. The DMC’s review will help determine whether the trial should continue as planned or whether modifications might be warranted based on the emerging data. Notably, the FDA awarded an Orphan Products Development grant totaling $2.6 million over four years to the University of Pennsylvania to support an investigator-initiated study evaluating HyBryte for expanded treatment in patients with early-stage CTCL, including in the home-use setting.

As Soligenix moves forward with the FLASH2 trial toward the planned interim analysis in the second quarter of 2026 and topline results in the second half of 2026, the company is positioning itself to potentially deliver the first FDA-approved photodynamic therapy specifically indicated for CTCL. The company has stated that successful completion of the second Phase 3 study will support regulatory approval applications for potential commercialization worldwide. For the approximately 31,000 Americans living with CTCL, the progression of HyBryte through clinical development represents hope for a treatment that could potentially offer efficacy without the cumulative toxicities and cancer risks associated with some existing therapies.

For more information, visit www.Soligenix.com.

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• The Ambler Mining District is one of the last underexplored volcanogenic massive sulphide belts in North America, with only ~200,000 meters drilled along a 100 km trend
• Recent federal decisions, including a Trump-era presidential decree, have de-risked the Ambler Access Road that leads to the district, positioning the Arctic and Bornite projects for development
• Trilogy Metals is working to advance a district-scale opportunity comparable to historic mining camps like Noranda and Flin Flon

America’s Growing Need for Domestic Copper Supply

As global demand for mineral independence accelerates, the U.S. faces a widening supply gap just as electrification, national security, and energy transition priorities intensify. The world’s largest copper producers are increasingly concentrated outside North America, raising concerns about long-term supply reliability. With policymakers emphasizing reshoring of critical minerals, attention is turning to districts with the potential to anchor multi-decade domestic production. Alaska’s Ambler Mining District stands out as one of the most compelling opportunities.

Trilogy Metals: Advancing Rare District-Scale Opportunity

Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is exploring some of the most prospective ground in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District, a region host to world-class copper-rich volcanogenic massive sulfide (“VMS”) deposits. Through Ambler Metals, a joint venture with South32, the company is advancing two cornerstone assets: the Arctic copper-zinc-lead-silver-gold deposit and the large-scale Bornite copper-cobalt deposit.

What distinguishes Trilogy is not simply these two deposits, but the broader district-scale upside. In a recent interview at the Zurich Precious Metals Summit, Trilogy President and CEO Tony Giardini emphasized that the Ambler Mining District has geological characteristics similar to legendary North American mining camps such as Noranda and Flin Flon. Those districts became globally significant mining centers because once access infrastructure was built, exploration accelerated dramatically.

Giardini notes that the Ambler Belt trend runs roughly 100 kilometers yet has seen only about 200,000 meters of drilling, a fraction of what comparable belts have received. For context, Noranda and Flin Flon saw multiple millions of meters drilled over decades. The disparity highlights the scale of discovery potential remaining at Ambler.

A Major De-Risking Event: The Ambler Access Road Moves Forward

Infrastructure is key to unlocking development at the Ambler Mining District. Advancement of the Ambler Access Road, a controlled, industrial-use corridor connecting the district to the Dalton Highway, is critical to enabling mine development and large-scale exploration.

Recent federal actions represent major milestones in moving the road forward. A presidential decree from the Trump administration formally supported development of the road as a strategic national priority, and subsequent administrative reviews have reaffirmed its importance. The result is greater clarity around permitting and long-term viability of the corridor.

Adding to this momentum, the U.S. Department of War (“DOW”) recently committed a $35.6 million investment to advance exploration and development of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in the district, held by Ambler Metals. The DOW will hold approximately 10% of Trilogy Metals, lending further credence to the upside of the company.

With road access appearing increasingly achievable, Trilogy and its partners are positioned to transition the Arctic project toward a construction decision once final approvals are in place.

Arctic, Bornite, and the Path Toward a Multi-Decade Mining Camp

The Arctic deposit is one of the highest-grade undeveloped VMS copper projects globally, hosting a reserve profile that could support a long-life, low-cost mine. Bornite, meanwhile, is a large copper-cobalt system with substantial resource expansion potential. Together, these assets could anchor a mining camp with decades of production.

Giardini stresses that these deposits represent only the starting point. The district is still in its early exploration stages, with multiple identified prospects along a trend that has barely been drilled. If history is a guide, establishing initial production often unlocks a rapid cycle of new discoveries, as capital, infrastructure, and drilling density increase.

This dynamic is exactly how the great Canadian VMS camps evolved: single deposits grew into multi-generational mining districts supporting entire regional economies.

Strong Local Partnerships and Stakeholder Alignment

Trilogy’s partnership (through Ambler Metals) with NANA Regional Corporation, the Alaska Native corporation that owns substantial land in the district, is another key advantage. NANA is deeply experienced in mining operations, having partnered successfully with Teck Resources at the Red Dog Mine for over 30 years. Their involvement ensures that development aligns with community priorities, workforce opportunities, and long-term environmental stewardship.

This alignment reduces social risk and increases certainty for a district-scale buildout, especially in a remote region where local collaboration is essential.

Positioned at the Intersection of Geology, Infrastructure, and National Priorities

Trilogy Metals sits within a transformative moment, positioning itself to drive domestic production for domestic use and support the future of U.S. critical minerals security. The combination of high-grade deposits, vast exploration upside, and domestic strategic importance positions the Ambler Mining District as one of the strongest copper development opportunities in North America.

If the road proceeds as current signals suggest, the Ambler Mining District could evolve into a major U.S. copper hub, and Trilogy Metals would be at the center of a mining camp with potential to rival the historic Noranda and Flin Flon belts.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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• Hecla Mining posted record Q3 earnings and announced heightened exploration activity across Nevada properties, including the closed Midas and Hollister mines
• Exploration is advancing multiple targets with existing infrastructure, signaling renewed confidence in Nevada’s epithermal gold systems
• Fairchild Gold controls strategic ground at Carlin Queen, positioned directly along the same mineralized trends that produced over 2 million ounces at Midas

In exploration geology, context matters as much as the rock itself. When a 134-year-old mining company with four operating mines and $100 million in quarterly cash flow announces it will increase exploration spending in a specific district after years of underinvestment, the companies holding adjacent ground inherit a different valuation equation overnight.

That shift is now unfolding in northern Elko County, Nevada, where Hecla Mining’s renewed focus on the Midas and Hollister mine sites has implications that extend beyond the company’s own claim boundaries.

The Signal in the Quarterly Report

Hecla’s third quarter results showed adjusted net income of $77.68 million, driven by silver averaging $42.58 per ounce and gold at $3,509. But the more revealing detail came during the earnings call. Kurt Allen, Vice President of Exploration, stated that all Nevada properties have “significant exploration potential, minimal regulatory hurdles and existing infrastructure,” before adding, “You can expect heightened activity in Nevada next year.”

Russell Lawlar, Senior Vice President and CFO, acknowledged the company has “historically underinvested in exploration” and confirmed plans to increase spending companywide while remaining prudent with investor capital.

For companies like Fairchild Gold (TSX.V: FAIR) (OTCID: FCHDF) holding exploration ground in the same geological systems, this represents a meaningful shift in district dynamics.

Infrastructure and Proximity

Hecla’s Nevada portfolio includes the Midas Mine and Hollister Mine, both in northern Elko County. Historical production from Midas exceeded 2 million ounces of gold at stope grades frequently above 1 ounce per ton. Hollister produced approximately 570,000 ounces at grades of 1.29 ounces per ton gold and 7 ounces per ton silver.

Both mines retain processing infrastructure. Midas and Aurora have mills, while Hollister sits within hauling distance of Midas. In exploration economics, existing mills eliminate one of the largest capital hurdles between discovery and production.

Fairchild’s Carlin Queen project sits at the intersection of the Carlin and Midas-Hollister gold trends, approximately 4.6 miles from Hecla’s Hollister property. The 73 unpatented lode claims covering 1,508 acres occupy ground where fault structures extending northward from Hollister continue into Carlin Queen. Local tungsten anomalies reaching 1,500 ppm suggest the presence of a magmatic intrusion at depth, the type of heat engine that drives both Carlin-style disseminated deposits and low-sulfidation epithermal vein systems.

When Hecla’s exploration teams begin drilling untested targets within their claim blocks, any positive results extend the prospectivity of the broader trend. Carlin Queen inherits that structural and geochemical context without incurring Hecla’s exploration costs.

Strategic Positioning

Fairchild’s acquisition terms reflect tactical positioning: three annual cash payments of $150,000 each (or $375,000 if settled before April 30, 2026), plus a 2% net smelter return royalty buyable for $4 million. Total consideration for drill-ready ground along a producing trend that generated more than 98 million ounces from the Carlin Trend through 2022 is under $400,000 upfront.

The project benefits from prior USGS geological mapping, geochemical sampling, and multiple geophysical surveys including ground magnetics, gravity, CSAMT, and induced polarization. It sits 48 miles northwest of Elko and about 11 miles from Nevada Gold Mines’ Goldstrike complex.

The Trinity Strategy

Executive Chairman Nikolas Perrault framed Carlin Queen in district-building terms: “With this additional 100% acquisition, Fairchild has in less than 18 months established a significant Nevada-focused gold and copper portfolio.”

Nevada Titan remains the flagship, 22 square kilometers in southern Nevada with copper-gold mineralization including surface samples up to 34% copper. The 2025 sampling program returned values including 34.0% copper, 1.27 g/t gold, and 134 g/t silver from the Copperside Mine area. A newly identified breccia pipe shows porphyry affinities.

Golden Arrow, under memorandum of understanding with Emergent Metals, carries a historical NI 43-101 resource of approximately 346,900 ounces gold measured and indicated, plus 50,400 ounces inferred. The project benefits from an approved BLM Plan of Operations permitting up to 240,000 feet of drilling.

Carlin Queen adds a third geological system, epithermal gold-silver along proven trends with existing infrastructure nearby. The three properties span different mineralization styles across Nevada’s second-ranked mining jurisdiction globally.

Capital and Timing

When a major miner announces increased exploration spending in a district, junior explorers holding adjacent ground face a choice: advance projects quickly to establish value before drill results reset district expectations, or risk being sidelined as consolidation accelerates.

The Nevada Titan drone magnetic survey is currently delivering 2-centimeter DEM resolution. Induced polarization surveys are planned for Q4 2025-Q1 2026 targeting the Copper Hill anomaly. AI integration combining structural, geochemical, magnetic, and IP data begins in 2025-2026.

These timelines reflect a tactical approach to establishing drill targets while Hecla’s teams mobilize in the same district. 

The companies that benefit most from that dynamic are those already holding strategic ground, with capital in the treasury and technical teams capable of executing systematic exploration. Fairchild has assembled three projects spanning distinct mineralization styles, raised working capital, and positioned itself to advance drilling programs as a major miner validates the district geology next door.

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

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