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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NEWP are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NEWP 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to LGCXF are available in the company’s newsroom at ibn.fm/LGCXF

• BlueSky AI has positioned itself at the forefront of the booming AI infrastructure market through the introduction of its flagship SkyMod modular data centers
• BSAI’s vision is to empower the AI ecosystem, enabling companies to focus on innovation while they provide the critical infrastructure needed to succeed
• By focusing on universal computing needs rather than tying itself to single AI applications, BlueSky offers an investment proposition rooted in scale and resilience

BlueSky AI (OTC: BSAI) has rapidly emerged as a key player in modular AI data center infrastructure, achieving major milestones in the past two years. The company has moved from concept to execution with its scalable SkyMod solutions, stepped up its market visibility by upgrading to the OTCID tier, and partnered with industry accelerators, marking significant progress toward becoming an essential AI player in the data center space.

BlueSky AI has positioned itself at the forefront of the booming AI infrastructure market through the introduction of its flagship SkyMod modular data centers (ibn.fm/JyaTa). Designed for rapid deployment, these prefabricated units — SkyMod One (1 MW) and SkyMod XL (1.7 MW) — address the urgent need for scalable, energy-efficient AI compute power, while integrating advanced cooling and renewable energy compatibility (ibn.fm/7oQXq).

“Artificial intelligence is fueling an extraordinary surge in compute power demands,” said BlueSky AI CEO Trent D’Ambrosio. “BluSky AI is meeting the AI compute challenges with modular, scalable, an accelerated time to market, and energy-efficient data center solutions. Our vision is to empower the AI ecosystem, enabling companies to focus on innovation while we provide the critical infrastructure they need to succeed.” D’Ambrosio emphasizes that BlueSky’s infrastructure-first model eliminates the uncertainty of investing in specific AI companies, instead offering computing capacity that underpins all AI development.

The global data center market is currently valued at an estimated $347.6 billion in 2024 (ibn.fm/J0LEb). Projections forecast industry growth at 11.2% CAGR, reaching $652 billion by 2030, creating an impressive opportunity and indicating that BlueSky’s modular approach aligns perfectly with investor and industry demand.

In addition, last month BlueSky announced a transition from the OTC Pink tier to the OTCID tier effective July 1, 2025, signaling growing financial maturity and compliance readiness (ibn.fm/ZSmAd). This upgrade follows other strategic moves including a GPU-as-a-Service launch, new infrastructure partnerships and improved financial governance. BlueSky’s engagement with IBN to lead corporate communications underscores its focus on transparency and investor relations, positioning the company for wider capital market access (ibn.fm/Ym96W).

BlueSky AI’s mission is to empower AI innovators by eliminating infrastructure bottlenecks and accelerating time-to-compute with energy-efficient, scalable solutions. By focusing on universal computing needs rather than tying itself to single AI applications, BlueSky offers an investment proposition rooted in scale and resilience. Its off-site tested and fully assembled SkyMod units are optimized for plug-and-play deployment on BlueSky-owned land or at client sites, supporting rapid expansion and simplified logistics. Built with support for renewable energy and advanced cooling, these systems are engineered for sustainability, a key differentiator in a carbon-conscious digital age.

Leadership at BlueSky AI reflects deep domain expertise. D’Ambrosio brings a diverse background in telecommunications, finance and infrastructure. CTO Julien Bedard has extensive experience in cloud systems and cybersecurity, and COO Dan Gay adds operational excellence from decades in telecom and technology deployment. This team is committed to scaling globally within North America, where demand accounts for more than 40% of the global data center market and is expected to grow at a 10.7% CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

As BlueSky transitions to the OTCID tier, its high-profile capitalization moves, and heightened visibility further reinforce its market credibility. Daily stock traction continues to grow, supported by enhanced communications strategies and deepening investor engagement.

Looking ahead, BlueSky AI is focused on expanding SkyMod deployments, finalizing key infrastructure partnerships and scaling modular data centers across AI innovation hubs. Its first strategy offers a robust framework for investors looking to participate in the AI expansion without the risk tied to individual application performance. By combining rapid deployment technology, sustainability-minded infrastructure, regulatory compliance and roadmap-based execution, BlueSky AI is establishing itself as a foundational enabler of the next-generation AI ecosystem.

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to BSAI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BSAI

• Nutriband and Kindeva have completed commercial-scale manufacturing for AVERSA(TM) Fentanyl, a major milestone in the path to FDA approval
• Updated analyst report raises NTRB’s price target to $15.00 and reiterates an Outperform rating, citing favorable trial pathway and strong execution
• Aversa abuse-deterrent tech is protected by international patents and may address a global unmet need in safe pain management
• NTRB boosting their profile and credibility with its recent membership to the Russel Indexes

The opioid crisis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. While synthetic opioids like fentanyl play a crucial role in managing severe pain, their high abuse potential has led to a growing demand for smarter, safer delivery systems. As policymakers, healthcare providers, and regulators seek solutions that balance medical necessity with public safety, innovative technologies are emerging that could reshape how these powerful drugs are administered.

Nutriband and Kindeva Reach Key Manufacturing Milestone

One company aiming to bridge this gap is Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB). Recently, Nutriband announced it has completed commercial manufacturing process scale-up for its lead product, AVERSA(TM) Fentanyl, in partnership with global contract manufacturer Kindeva Drug Delivery. The achievement represents a critical step toward launching the world’s first abuse-deterrent transdermal fentanyl patch.

Aversa combines Nutriband’s proprietary abuse-deterrent technology with Kindeva’s FDA-approved fentanyl patch platform, and it is manufactured at Kindeva’s U.S.-based transdermal facility. With this milestone met, the company is now preparing to produce clinical supplies and submit an Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application to the FDA.

Unlike many traditional drug development pipelines, Aversa Fentanyl is positioned to follow the streamlined 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway, requiring only a single Phase 1 human abuse liability study prior to New Drug Application (“NDA”) submission. According to Noble Capital Markets, this study is low risk and designed to show that the Aversa patch is less attractive to potential abusers.

Analyst Coverage Reflects Confidence in Progress

Reflecting the growing confidence in Nutriband’s commercialization strategy, Noble Capital Markets has reiterated its Outperform rating on NTRB stock and raised its price target to $15.00, citing the company’s progress and efficient execution. The firm’s June 20, 2025, report notes that its prior projections accounted for a potential capital raise earlier in the year, which was ultimately not required, further improving earnings per share projections for FY2027.

The report highlights that AVERSA’s NDA is expected in late 2025 or early 2026, with full-year sales forecasted to begin in 2027. Notably, AVERSA Fentanyl is projected to reach peak U.S. annual sales of $80 to $200 million, depending on market penetration and adoption rates.

Intellectual Property and Global Potential

What makes Aversa especially noteworthy is its broad international patent portfolio, with protections granted in 46 countries, including the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, Canada, and Australia. The technology incorporates aversive agents into transdermal patches to deter abuse, misuse, and accidental exposure, common concerns in both hospital and home settings.

Although Nutriband is initially focused on U.S. approval and market entry, the company has clearly signaled its global ambitions, citing widespread unmet need for safer opioid delivery systems. The transdermal market offers a particularly compelling opportunity due to the ease of use and steady drug release profile of patch-based medications.

Kindeva Collaboration Offers Strategic Manufacturing Edge

Nutriband’s manufacturing partner, Kindeva, brings additional validation to the program. A leading CDMO with global reach, Kindeva offers advanced drug-device manufacturing capabilities, including aseptic fill-finish and sustainable inhalation propellants. By pairing Nutriband’s innovation with Kindeva’s manufacturing muscle, the partnership significantly reduces scale-up risk, a hurdle that has hampered many biopharma startups.

This strategic collaboration not only supports Aversa’s path to market but also sets the stage for future pipeline candidates utilizing the AVERSA platform across other transdermal opioids or CNS drugs.

A Timely Innovation for a Market in Need

As regulatory scrutiny on opioid safety continues to mount, Nutriband’s AVERSA(TM) Fentanyl is emerging as a potential game-changer in both pain management and public health. Its abuse-deterrent properties address core safety concerns without sacrificing therapeutic efficacy, a delicate balance that regulators and prescribers are actively seeking.

With clinical testing expected to begin soon and a regulatory path that’s both clear and efficient, Nutriband is well-positioned to transition from development-stage to commercial-stage in the next 18–24 months.

For Boosting their Investment Strategies

Nutriband was recently awarded with membership to the Russell Microcap, Russell Microcap Growth, Russell 3000E and Russell 3000E Growth Indexes, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution. Investment managers and investors commonly use Russell indexes to construct index funds and as benchmarks for evaluating active investment strategies. Gareth Sheridan, CEO of Nutriband Inc. explained, “Being added to the four Russell indexes is a great honor for us as a company as we continue to strive towards building shareholder value and progressing the development of our AVERSA pipeline and in particular AVERSA Fentanyl which has the potential to reach peak annual US sales of $80 million to $200 million. We believe our addition now reflects a market focus on us as a company and the momentum we are building to revolutionize the safety profile of easily abused medications while making these medications available to those in need as a result,”

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NTRB are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NTRB

• ESGold is celebrating the successful close of a private placement funding effort that will generate important financing for the company’s planned launch of a mine tailings cleanup and reclamation project later this year
• The financing drive was oversubscribed by more than 11%, which ESGold executives hail as evidence that investors like the company’s strategy for generating revenue 
• The company holds 265 mining claims on the historic Montauban mine site in Quebec, covering 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres) of gold and silver exploration
• ESGold expects to begin mill circuit production on the tailings cleanup later this year
• Mica recovered in the reclamation would be used in an innovative concentrate that is stronger than concrete and usable for construction materials such as bricks, parking columns, and highway Jersey barriers

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a pre-production gold and silver resource developer operating in Canada, has closed its recent non-brokered private placement funding effort after seeing a successful raise of $3,649,171 in aggregate gross proceeds to assist its pending processing of a site’s abandoned tailings. 

“This Offering was over-subscribed by more than 11% as a direct result of large investments by existing shareholders and new strategic investors who recognized that ESGold is focused and on track to production in the very near future,” ESGold CEO and Director Paul Mastantuono stated in a June 25 news release on the situation (https://ibn.fm/a3phQ).

ESGold is preparing to begin production later this year on a toxic tailings cleanup operation that will extract mica as well as any remaining gold and silver at the company’s mining claims on the historic Montauban mine site in Quebec, 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) west of the province’s capital city. The tailings cleanup effort is expected to generate significant asset value for shareholders through revenues derived from the cleanup operation, particularly by way of selling a concentrate that will be useful in building materials such as bricks, cinder blocks, paving stones, patio tiles, parking columns, and highway Jersey barriers.

ESGold has partnered with private consultancy DMCMS Inc., whose clean technology fuses mine waste with an organic polymer to create the concentrate, which is stronger than concrete. The cleanup will also allow ESGold to shine as the company fulfills its corporate sustainability goal of restoring mine sites back to a natural “green” state.

Production is expected to begin by year-end, and the private placement raise will be used for the construction of the mill circuit and related assembly, as well as needs for final mobilization of the project and general working capital requirements, according to the company. 

As revenues are generated by the gold, silver, and mica recovered from the tailings cleanup, the company will begin working to reinvest it in new district scale exploration potential at the Montauban mine site. 

The company’s strategic plan has proved popular with existing investors, including key stakeholders as well as New York-based hedge funds and family offices. “Their ongoing participation highlights the growing institutional confidence in ESGold’s clean production model and its near-term exploration potential,” a June 23 news release adds (https://ibn.fm/7f9Fr).

“We have the capacity to generate on our first four, five years, close to $350 million on this low-hanging fruit (the tailings mineral cleanup and reuse), with almost zero (additional) cost,” Mastantuono said during an interview with the Exploring Mining Podcast that highlighted the company’s excitement for its successful ramp-up thus far (https://ibn.fm/a5sUH).

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

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ESAUF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ESAUF

• The company announced its expansion into the $395 billion global data center market as a developer, owner, and strategic partner.
• The move underscores SolarBank’s commitment to integrating renewable energy in diverse, emerging sectors.
• AI data centers are projected to need 30 times more power by 2035, creating a critical opportunity for clean energy solutions.
• The company joins tech giants and specialized data center providers focused on sustainability and resilience in digital infrastructure.

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SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S., continues its focus on  the rapidly growing data center sector, highlighting its plan to serve as a developer, owner, and partner in one of the world’s fastest-expanding infrastructure markets. This focus comes as the global data center industry is forecast to reach $395 billion by 2030, fueled by explosive demand for cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence technologies (https://ibn.fm/8SI6a).

SolarBank’s focus arrives at a pivotal time for the sector. According to Deloitte, the power consumption of AI data centers could jump from 4 gigawatts today to 123 gigawatts by 2035, a thirtyfold increase that will stretch existing power grids and infrastructure (https://ibn.fm/bFoCC). The scale of that growth underscores a crucial challenge: meeting enormous power demands while maintaining environmental responsibility.

Richard Lu, CEO of SolarBank, described the expansion as a natural progression of the company’s mission (https://ibn.fm/ohBpQ). “Our experience in renewable energy will enable us to deliver energy-efficient, carbon-reducing data centers to support today’s data needs and tomorrow’s technological advancements,” Lu said.

The stakes are high. Deloitte warns that while data centers can be built relatively quickly, delays in power infrastructure, including long lead times for new gas plants and seven-year waits for grid connections, risk bottlenecking AI growth. Simultaneously, the data center sector faces skilled labor shortages, supply chain challenges, and increasingly strict environmental regulations, complicating timelines for construction and permitting.

Amid these headwinds, SolarBank is positioning its renewable energy expertise as a potential solution. The company intends to build partnerships in energy-efficient, low-carbon data center infrastructure, addressing the industry’s carbon footprint and helping data centers meet their sustainability targets. SolarBank’s move parallels efforts by Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, which have poured billions into ensuring their data centers align with climate goals.

In fact, large tech companies and specialized data center operators, from Meta Platforms to Equinix and Digital Realty, have collectively invested over $100 billion in new facilities over the past five years. Like SolarBank, these firms see sustainability as a critical differentiator as they navigate rising power demands and public pressure to decarbonize.

SolarBank is expanding into the data center industry, but does not currently have any data center projects under development nor any for which it has secured rights. SolarBank does not have any contracts with the parties mentioned in this report. It is in discussions with various other parties regarding potential data center opportunities and will provide details in a future news release if an agreement to acquire or develop a data center is concluded.

As SolarBank broadens its reach, it is exploring strategic partnerships with existing data center developers and infrastructure specialists. The company aims to create solutions that are scalable, resilient, and future-focused, offering not only power capacity but also lower carbon intensity in an industry often criticized for its heavy energy consumption.

As Lu noted, “Expanding into the data center business aligns with our vision of creating a resilient and sustainable energy grid.” That vision appears increasingly relevant as the global economy grows more dependent on digital infrastructure and the electricity to power it.

SolarBank’s foray into data centers underscores its commitment to integrating renewables across emerging and diverse markets, tapping into a powerful trend of decarbonization in mission-critical infrastructure. “As the world accelerates toward a future driven by AI, automation, and clean energy, SolarBank remains committed to delivering innovative, scalable solutions that not only power industries but also empower communities,” Lu concluded.

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

This report contains forward looking information. Please refer to the press release entitled “SolarBank Expands into the projected $395 Billion Data Center Market as Developer and Strategic Partner” for additional details.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SUUN are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SUUN

Australia occupies a top-tier position among the world’s industrial drivers for mining interests, particularly when it comes to the fuel sector’s production and trade of gas and coal. The country is also a leading producer of iron ore, nickel, aluminum, copper, gold, silver, and lithium, among other precious resources (https://ibn.fm/BrmFY).

Western Australia is a significant hub for the country’s mining activity, and it’s there that global resource media services provider Aspermont has established the premier Future of Mining Australia 2025 event scheduled to take place next month.

Experts and dignitaries from across the globe will join other thought leaders in presenting data and insights on the future of global mining, trade supply challenges and technological resource development during the July 1-2 conference. Among the more than 100 speakers appearing on five stages will be the ambassadors of Mongolia, Peru and Indonesia, as well as government officials from Oman, Nigeria and Timor-Leste. The multitude of companies represented include global industry leaders Rio Tinto, BHP and Glencore.

The agenda includes: 

• Two days of insights from speakers on Australia’s mining opportunities, with solution-driven discussions on electrification, tariffs and regulation.
• Future-mapping presentations on industry risk, changing investor sentiment, environmental and social (“ESG”) initiatives, and value chain strategies.
• Networking opportunities with peers and thought leaders.
• Technological resource strategy and implementation insights.
• Regulatory and resource policy direction from various government leaders.
• Training, health and recruitment ideas for company leaders.
• Workshops with case studies and breakthrough empowerment.

The Future of Mining Australia is focused on moving forward purposefully and with resilience toward the zero entry, zero harm, and zero emission mine, according to the host. The conference values live, in-person interaction, that helps attendees develop competitively, access the latest technology, and assess market intelligence while creating their own roadmap for success and gaining actionable outcomes.

Exhibitions at the conference will include AR and VR technologies, robotics, wearables and machine automation.

Attendees will also have the benefit of enjoying the Crown Perth’s resort hotel and casino complex situated along Perth’s Swan River, about 15 minutes from the airport. Perth is one of the country’s largest cities, the capital of Western Australia, and the business district is steeped in history as the area of the original British settlements that will celebrate a bicentennial later this decade.

The two-day conference coincides with Aspermont’s Mining News Select Australia conference, which is also expected to gather a wide number of attendees involved in the mining industry, with concierge hosted meetings for interested investors focused on exploring the potential that companies at the conference represent.

For more information and to register for the Future of Mining Australia 2025 event, visit https://ibn.fm/g5CTi.

• ESGold CEO and Director Paul Mastantuono recently appeared on the Exploring Mining Podcast to discuss the company’s reuse and discovery plans for the historic Montauban gold and silver mine site in Canada, west of Quebec City
• ESGold is sidestepping the traditional junior miner model of obtaining investor financing for mine development, focusing instead on building revenues through tailings cleanup and repurposing that can then be reinvested in mining operations
• The gold and silver resource developer is focused on an environmental and social governance mission that would minimize pollutants while repurposing waste minerals for useful construction products
• The company’s operation in Quebec is fully permitted and expects to begin production this year

Production is expected to begin by year end on a tailings cleanup operation by precious metal resource developer ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF). The process will provide for the economically and environmentally friendly reuse of mineral resources at the Montauban mine in Quebec where new gold and silver discovery is expected, company CEO and Director Paul Mastantuono told the Exploring Mining Podcast recently. 

“Even right now with values, gold (at its) current prices, that low-hanging fruit — (recovering) surface material, tailings, … 400,000 metric tons — we have the capacity to generate on our first four, five years, close to $350 million on this low-hanging fruit, with almost zero cost,” Mastantuono said of the company’s reuse-first strategy (https://ibn.fm/WMXKM).

“(And then we would) be able to take that money and invest it and build real value going into the ground,” he added in regard to the plans for later mining of precious metals. “That was our whole focus, just keep things very simple.”

ESGold holds 265 mining claims on the historic Montauban mine site in Quebec, covering 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres) of abandoned gold and silver exploration 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) west of the province’s capital city. 

Mastantuono’s comments in the podcast addressed the company’s strategic shift toward focusing on high-value, low-cost resources like tailings and surface ore bodies as a means of delivering shareholder value by moving away from the traditional drilling-heavy model of junior mining (https://ibn.fm/FxSin).

“(It’s) focusing on simplified solutions and keeping on track with what is the simplest way to generate cash flow,” he said. “We’re able to create a concentrate, and if we’ll be able to get that concentrate high enough, then we’re able to literally pour the concentrate directly into a wabi furnace that we have on site and literally pour doré bars very, very quickly.”

ESGold’s heavy emphasis on building a profitable metals market model from ESG (environmental, social, and governance) values will rely on gravity separation in a Humphrey spiral concentrator to recover mica, gold and silver from the tailings without having to use the cyanide polluting extraction methods employed by other recovery operations. 

The recovered mica concentrate will be used to create a stronger-than-concrete material for products such as bricks, cinder blocks, paving stones, patio tiles, parking columns and highway Jersey barriers, based on a clean technology developed by partner DMCMS Inc.

The company plans to begin processing the tailings within the next six months, Mastantuono said, potentially by the end of October. Testing of the Humphrey spiral concentrator this month has been under way to establish whether production will be able to speed up with the pouring of doré bars directly onsite. 

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

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• The company has completed its acquisition of a 52% controlling stake in Italian Serie B club SS Juve Stabia.
• The club’s valuation rose from $9.3 million to $32.3 million over the 2024–25 season.
• Juve Stabia reached the semifinals of the Serie A promotion playoffs, boosting its market value.
• Brera’s multi-club ownership strategy aims to drive operational efficiencies and shareholder value.
• The acquisition highlights Brera’s ambition to expand its portfolio through strategic investments in promising clubs.

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, has completed the final closing of its 52% majority ownership stake in SS Juve Stabia srl, marking a milestone in its growing international sports portfolio. The deal, finalized on June 20, 2025, follows a multistep process that began in December 2024, when Brera agreed to acquire a controlling interest from the club’s prior majority owner, XX Settembre srl, led by club President Andrea Langella (https://ibn.fm/j6Wi9).

The acquisition comes at a time of remarkable growth for Juve Stabia, whose squad value increased 245% during the 2024–25 season, rising from $9.3 million to $32.3 million (https://ibn.fm/BnVIt). According to analysis from Transfermarkt and Social Media Soccer, published in Virgilio Sport, Juve Stabia recorded the highest market value growth in Italy’s Serie B (https://ibn.fm/xMvK7).

On the pitch, Juve Stabia posted a strong campaign, advancing from fifth place in the regular season to reach the semifinals of the Serie A promotion playoffs. That competitive success helped drive significant gains in the club’s overall valuation, reflecting both improved player performance and increased fan engagement.

Brera’s management team pointed to these results as proof of its investment thesis. “This extraordinary growth reflects both the untapped potential of Juve Stabia and Brera’s value-creation strategy in action,” said Daniel McClory, Executive Chairman of Brera Holdings. He noted that Brera’s approach, centered on operational alignment, player development, and shareholder value creation, is already showing positive results and positions the company for future expansion.

The deal also underscores Brera’s ambition to scale its multi-club ownership model by acquiring promising teams with a clear growth trajectory. Juve Stabia’s history and loyal fan base, along with its recent rise in Serie B, offer a strong platform for Brera to build on. McClory highlighted plans to collaborate closely with Andrea Langella and the club’s existing management, aiming to develop young talent and potentially challenge for Serie A promotion again in the coming seasons. “This investment reflects our confidence in Juve Stabia’s potential to deliver robust contributions to Brera Holdings and our shareholders in 2025 and beyond,” he added.

Regulatory approval from the Italian football governing body, FIGC, further supports Brera’s push for institutional excellence and transparent governance as a Nasdaq-listed firm. That endorsement could ease the path for Brera to pursue additional European acquisitions under its multi-club strategy.

Juve Stabia, known as “The Second Team of Naples,” is a respected name in Italian football, and its recent surge in value demonstrates the financial potential of even mid-tier clubs when combined with sound strategic planning. The broader goal is to integrate Juve Stabia into a portfolio of men’s and women’s teams that can share resources, best practices, and commercial opportunities. That approach reflects a trend across global sports ownership, where portfolio operators seek synergies in branding, talent pipelines, and sponsorship to drive long-term growth.

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

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