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• Gold and silver prices have strengthened in recent months, improving project economics across the mining sector.
• New Pacific Metals owns two of the world’s largest undeveloped open-pittable silver deposits: Silver Sand and Carangas, both in Bolivia.
• The Carangas Project hosts a large near-surface silver zone with a thick underlying gold zone, providing scalability and multi-metal optionality.
• Carangas’ Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) outlines a 16-year starter pit focused on the shallow silver zone with low strip ratio, with significant unmodeled upsides.
• Multiple regional targets near Carangas share similar geological characteristics, expanding long-term discovery potential.

Rising precious metal prices are providing a more favorable backdrop for exploration and development companies. Gold was trading around $4,001 per ounce, while silver reached $48.5 per ounce, as of November 3rd, 2025, supported by industrial demand and tightening mine supply (https://ibn.fm/8JayW).

Higher metal prices directly improve project valuations, particularly for pre-production companies with defined mineral resources. For precious metals developers such as New Pacific Metals (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG), this market environment enhances the economic appeal of large-scale assets and renews institutional attention to underdeveloped deposits.

New Pacific Metals is an exploration and development company focused on advancing two primary assets in Bolivia: the Silver Sand and Carangas projects. Both represent significant undeveloped silver systems that stand out as two of the largest undeveloped silver deposits globally. Together, they are projected to produce nearly 19 million ounces annually when developed, underscoring the company’s scale relative to its market capitalization (https://ibn.fm/G6DMv).

While Bolivia remains an emerging jurisdiction, the country also holds a deep mining history and substantial untapped mineral potential. With supportive commodity prices and shifting political tides favoring foreign investment, the environment for project advancement is gradually improving.

New Pacific’s Carangas Project, located in western Bolivia, exemplifies the type of scalable silver asset major producers seek. The deposit features a broad silver-dominant zone overlying a thick gold-rich horizon, allowing for flexible mine planning and potential by-product optimization.

The company’s Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”), completed in September 2024, focuses on a subset of the main silver zone, referred to as the starter pit, which represents only part of the total mineralized system. A larger conceptual pit scenario incorporates additional silver, lead, zinc, and gold mineralization, indicating room to scale production and/or extend mine life as further studies progress. The starter pit plan outlines:

• Ore: 64 million tonnes
• Contained silver: 131 million ounces
• Contained lead and zinc: 0.8 million tonnes
• Silver recovery: 87%
• Mine life: 16 years
• Strip ratio: 1.7

For the broader conceptual pit, total mill feed could reach 196 million tonnes, containing 233 million ounces of silver, plus 2 million tonnes of lead and zinc, and an additional 1.3 million ounces of gold from the underlying gold zone. Below this conceptual pit, drill data show continued gold mineralization, suggesting potential for future underground or expanded pit development. With a total strip ratio of roughly 1.5, Carangas compares favorably to industry averages, supporting competitive operating costs.

Previous exploration results indicate that the Carangas mineralized system could extend beyond the current pit design. Future studies aim to include a greater portion of the resource base, which could materially expand production scale and extend mine life.

New Pacific envisions the Carangas deposit as a multi-decade operation, initially anchored by silver production but with additional revenue from gold, lead, and zinc. The company’s future technical programs will focus on refining metallurgy, expanding drill coverage, and updating the mine plan to incorporate the deeper gold zones.

The Carangas district is emerging as a broader exploration corridor. Geophysical testing outlined in the company’s presentation identifies five additional targets within close proximity, each exhibiting similar magnetic and resistivity patterns to Carangas. These anomalies are considered prospective for both silver and gold mineralization, highlighting a potential multi-discovery district. 

Large primary silver deposit discoveries are becoming increasingly rare, and many major producers have shifted toward polymetallic or gold-weighted portfolios from pure silver due to limited global discovery.  Carangas and Silver Sand could fill that gap as large-scale, low-cost silver projects. For prospective partners or acquirers, Carangas offers:

• Scalable design with clear expansion paths
• A low waste-to-ore ratio
• Favourable metallurgy and recoveries
• Potential jurisdictional improvements as Bolivia seeks new mining investment

Bolivia is one of the most resource-endowed regions in South America. Historic mines such as Cerro Rico once ranked among the world’s richest silver sources. Today, the nation is again drawing attention as a frontier for new exploration, particularly for companies with established local expertise and technical capability.

These characteristics align with the development profiles sought by larger producers such as Pan American Silver (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) and Silvercorp Metals (NYSE-A/TSX: SVM), both existing shareholders in New Pacific. Their participation (Silvercorp with 28% and Pan American Silver with 12%) underscores confidence in the long-term potential of these assets.

As silver and gold prices strengthen, New Pacific Metals is well positioned for growth, with two advanced-stage, high-quality projects that could become major contributors to future global silver supply. The company’s Carangas and Silver Sand projects provide scale, resource growth potential, and diversification across both silver and gold.

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

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• During H1 2025, the company signed a major agreement with SEE Holding for deployment of AI-driven infrastructure at Sustainable City 2.0.
• Autonomous police patrol was officially deployed with Dubai Police.
• Micropolis expanded international reach through an exclusive distribution agreement with AERXIO covering Egypt and North Africa.
• The company partnered with Hader Security and Communication Systems to combine AI robotics with mission-critical communications.
• At the end of June 2025, the company reported $4.2 million in cash, allowing for continued expansion and innovation.

Micropolis (NYSE American: MCRP), a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles (“UGVs”) and AI-driven security solutions, has issued a detailed business update covering the first half of 2025, underscoring a series of strategic accomplishments that have expanded its international footprint and reinforced its position as a key player in the growing field of autonomous technology (https://ibn.fm/wkAAn).

In March, Micropolis completed its initial public offering of 3.9 million shares at $4.00 each, raising $15.5 million in gross proceeds. The company began trading on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol MCRP, a move that has given it greater access to U.S. capital markets and heightened visibility among institutional investors.

“Micropolis continues to strengthen its global position as a leading robotics innovator, demonstrating our technological prowess and strategic execution through several transformative achievements and the securing of critical strategic agreements this year,” said Fareed Aljawhari, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Micropolis. 

One of Micropolis’ most notable developments in 2025 has been its collaboration with SEE Holding, announced earlier this year. The company is deploying its AI and robotics infrastructure as part of The Sustainable City 2.0, a flagship smart city project that integrates advanced automation, surveillance systems, and mobility solutions. Micropolis’ contributions include AI-powered surveillance, edge-computing nodes, and smart mobility platforms designed to support energy-efficient, self-sustaining communities. The partnership is part of Micropolis’ broader effort to integrate its robotics portfolio across smart infrastructure and environmental management, two of the company’s primary growth verticals.

Micropolis has also pursued strategic collaborations to expand its technology reach. A partnership with Hader Security and Communication Systems combines Micropolis’ robotics and AI expertise with Hader’s advanced communications infrastructure, enabling comprehensive solutions for public and private security clients.

In addition, the company signed an exclusive distribution agreement with AERXIO FZ-LLC for Egypt and North Africa. The agreement extends Micropolis’ sales and deployment capabilities into high-growth regional markets where border protection, urban security, and industrial automation are increasingly in demand, opening new commercial channels for the company’s autonomous patrol and AI-driven security solutions.

Micropolis’ flagship M2 platform, a fully autonomous unmanned ground vehicle, has moved from testing into operational deployment. The company, in partnership with Dubai Police and Transguard Group, completed the final testing phase of its autonomous police patrol pilot at Dubai Expo City.

At GITEX GLOBAL 2025, one of the Middle East’s largest technology exhibitions, Micropolis and Dubai Police announced the official deployment of the patrol vehicles at Dubai Global Village. The vehicles operate using the company’s community autonomy software stack, integrating facial recognition, suspect tracking, and behavioral analysis to support public safety operations.

Micropolis has also advanced its environmental technology initiatives. At ADNOC Safety Day 2025, the company showcased its Robotic Forestry Unit, a solution developed to support reforestation and ecological restoration efforts in desert regions. The company also continues to collaborate with environmental agencies in Abu Dhabi to apply robotics for climate mitigation projects.

Further diversifying its applications, Micropolis has signed an agreement with Helsingborgs Hamn AB and MCS Robotics AB to jointly develop and test the “Box Cleaner,” an autonomous robot designed for port and industrial cleaning operations. Built on the Micropolis M2 platform, the Box Cleaner utilizes AI-driven navigation and edge computing to perform precision cleaning with minimal water and energy use. The initiative, currently under evaluation in Sweden, supports the company’s growing focus on industrial robotics and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Micropolis actively promoted its technology portfolio through regional exhibitions throughout 2025, including Make it in the Emirates, Airport Show 2025, and ADNOC Safety Day. At Make it in the Emirates, the company unveiled its next-generation robotics lineup, including the M01 Patrol Unit, Robotic Forestry Unit, and Box Cleaner. It also signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Steel (EMSTEEL) to explore the integration of robotics within industrial settings. Micropolis hosted visits from senior UAE officials and Crown Princes during the event, a sign of the growing national focus on robotics and AI-enabled urban infrastructure.

As of June 30, 2025, Micropolis reported approximately $4.2 million in cash and cash equivalents. Following the end of the reporting period, the company also secured a $5 million investment from an institutional investor through a securities purchase agreement. Micropolis plans to build on the momentum from its first half of 2025 achievements by expanding its robotics deployment base and pursuing further international partnerships. “Looking ahead to the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, Micropolis remains focused on advancing autonomous solutions while further expanding our global market presence. We are well-positioned for continued innovation and growth as we establish new benchmarks in autonomous robotics and AI-driven technologies,” Aljawhari added.

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

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• Carlin Queen sits at the intersection of two fertile gold trends, adjacent to Nevada Gold Mines’ Goldstrike complex
• The acquisition completes a contiguous land position, totaling over 1500 acres
• In under 18 months, Fairchild has built a significant Nevada-focused gold and copper portfolio, highlighted by the acquisition

In an industry where discovery rates are declining and permitting timelines stretch into decades, one of the most overlooked value drivers is land position, particularly the ability to consolidate prospective ground within a proven mining district before competitors recognize the same geology. The Canadian explorer Fairchild (TSX.V: FAIR) (OTCID: FCHDF) is executing that playbook with precision.

On October 30, 2025, Fairchild announced the 100% interest in the Carlin Queen project, a drill-ready gold and silver property along both the Midas and Carlin trends in northern Nevada. While technical details highlighted 73 unpatented claims and multiple untested targets, the strategic significance runs deeper. Carlin Queen transforms Fairchild from an asset explorer into a district-scale consolidator.

The Intersection That Matters

Situated 48 miles northwest of Elko, Nevada, and 11 miles from the Goldstrike Mine, the Carlin Queen project lies within a structurally domed zone marking the convergence of two of Nevada’s most productive gold-bearing systems: the Carlin Trend and the Midas-Hollister corridor.

The Carlin Trend has produced over 98 million ounces of gold through 2022. The Midas Mine has delivered more than 2 million ounces of high-grade gold at stope grades exceeding 1 oz/ton, and the nearby Hollister Mine produced roughly 570,000 ounces of gold and silver from ore averaging 1.29 oz/ton gold and 7 oz/ton silver.

Carlin Queen sits at the structural overlap of these systems, where multiple mineralization styles, including Carlin-type disseminated gold, low-sulfidation epithermal veins, and skarn-related deposits, coexist. For explorers, this geological diversity translates into multiple drilling opportunities for economic mineralization. 

Expanding Nevada Presence

Through its recent addition, Fairchild Gold has broadened its Nevada footprint, assembling a portfolio of three district-scale properties, each positioned within prolific historic mining districts. 

The company’s recent acquisition of the Golden Arrow Project, a property with an existing measured and indicated gold-silver resource base (historically 296,500 oz gold and 4 million oz silver in the M&I category) in the Walker Lane belt, positioning the company in a resource-defined asset with near-term advancement potential. 

Rounding out the trio is the Nevada Titan project; a potentially massive gold-copper porphyry-skarn system located in the Goodsprings district with copper assays up to 34 % Cu and strong indications of a deeply mineralized intrusive driver (ibn.fm/s24sC).

Together, these three assets afford Fairchild a diversified exploration ladder: one project drill-ready in a prominent gold-silver district, one with established reserves to advance, and one with discovery-scale potential in a copper-gold system.

Reflecting Confidence

Fairchild will pay US$150,000 annually for three years, with the option to settle early for US$375,000 by April 30, 2026. A 2% net smelter return royalty remains in place, buyable for US$4 million. Total consideration is under US$400,000 for a drill-ready project in a district where land trades land at significant premiums.

This is a calculated acquisition of advanced-stage ground adjacent to proven deposits, structured to preserve capital while securing strategic position. Executive Chairman Nikolas Perrault stated, “Carlin Queen combines strong exploration upside with a unique strategic positioning in a proven district alongside world-class mines such as Hollister, Midas, and Goldstrike.”

The Mining Playbook

Fairchild Gold’s strategy is focused and disciplined: in an environment where new mining frontiers are increasingly limited, investing in quality assets in established, high-yield districts offer a faster and lower-risk route to value creation. The Carlin Queen Project exemplifies this approach, strategically located in a fertile region, it highlights the enduring importance of geology, jurisdiction, and timing in building shareholder value.

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

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• Historically, platinum traded above gold because it is rarer in nature and has unique industrial applications.
• While platinum may no longer command a premium over gold, its role in manufacturing, clean-energy technologies and automotive applications remains potent.
• By securing access to one of the world’s richest PGM regions, Platinum Groups Metals Ltd. is positioning itself for a potential revival of platinum demand.

Platinum once carried an aura of unmatched rarity and status, consistently fetching a price premium over gold, but now the valuation pendulum has swung, creating a quiet opportunity that Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is striving to capture through its large resource Waterberg project. The company is actively working to develop the Waterberg platinum and palladium project in South Africa’s Bushveld region and is laying the groundwork to benefit from any revival of platinum’s market prestige and industrial role.

Historically, platinum traded above gold because it is rarer in nature and has unique industrial applications such as catalytic converters, jewelry and fuel-cell catalysts. For example, one analysis noted that in 1970, platinum was priced at about $151.67 per ounce while gold stood at $35.94, more than four times the value of gold at the time (https://ibn.fm/1ZmnV). Over the past decades, platinum’s rarity and industrial importance gave it a high standing relative to gold, earning it a status as a precious metal with both luxury appeal and industrial utility.

Today, platinum’s luster has dimmed in the investor’s mind. Gold currently trades significantly above platinum, reversing historic norms. As of the end of October 2025 platinum was trading close to $1,600 per ounce while gold was over $4,000, near record highs, and making gold approximately two and a half times more expensive than platinum.  This dramatic price divergence reflects both shifting investor perceptions, where gold remains the go-to safe haven, and changing industrial demand and supply dynamics for platinum.

Despite the loss of prestige, platinum has quietly demonstrated a level of stability that merits closer attention. In October, platinum was priced at approximately $1,581 per troy ounce, up more than 50% over the prior year, indicating there remains robust demand and constrained supply (https://ibn.fm/fbgZ4). Moreover, the U.S. Geological Survey (“USGS”) notes that platinum-group metals (“PGMs”) such as platinum have unique properties: high melting points, exceptional resistance to wear and tarnish, and strong catalytic functionality, underlying the rationale for broad and long-term industrial use (https://ibn.fm/h1B2l). Those attributes mean that while platinum may not currently command a premium over gold, its role in manufacturing, clean-energy technologies and automotive applications remains potent.

Enter Platinum Group Metals Ltd. The company’s flagship Waterberg Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Igneous Complex is a bulk underground platinum-palladium deposit projected to produce for decades. The company holds a 50.29% beneficial interest in Waterberg, a project described in a September 2024 Feasibility Study as hosting proven and probable reserves of 23.41 million ounces of PGMs and gold (246 million tonnes at a grade of 2.96 g/t of combined platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold) with a projected production life of 54 years. By securing access to one of the world’s richest PGM regions, the company is positioning itself for a potential revival of platinum demand, not just as a precious metal but as a critical industrial input.

Platinum Group Metals also emphasizes the industrial dimension of platinum, noting that platinum and related PGMs are utilized in a number of industrial processes, technologies and commercial applications, including catalytic converters, electronics and chemical processes (https://ibn.fm/Xuumi). The company seeks to align its strategy with the broader narrative that platinum’s future may hinge more on industrial demand than luxury appeal, a shift that could enhance its value proposition if markets begin re-recognizing platinum’s strategic relevance.

Furthermore, the global supply of platinum is concentrated and subject to disruption. South Africa supplies the vast majority of platinum globally, meaning any production disruption, geopolitical constraint or mine expansion delay can tighten supply significantly. This adds a layer of contention to the notion that platinum has “fallen out of favor”; it may simply be entering a phase where supply risk and industrial demand interplay more subtly than in the gold-led investor boom. For Platinum Group Metals, operating in one of the key supply regions offers a strategic vantage point.

In the context of a changing market where platinum may be undervalued relative to its long-term industrial and supply fundamentals, Platinum Group Metals stands out as a company with both exposure to the rising PGM complex and a long-life project positioned to benefit if platinum recaptures its pedigree. While gold may dominate today’s headlines, platinum’s quiet resilience and growing industrial importance suggest it may be overdue for a reappraisal, and Platinum Group Metals Ltd could be among the companies best placed to harness that shift.

For more information, visit www.PlatinumGroupMetals.net.

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• The urgency for sustainable energy is rising in step with the global consensus on climate goals.
• Researchers and energy agencies have begun to grasp the extraordinary scale of natural hydrogen’s potential.
• While MAX Power’s roots are in mineral exploration, its leadership team has aligned its expertise and resources to focus on the emerging hydrogen economy.

As the world accelerates its search for cleaner, more reliable energy sources, natural hydrogen is emerging as a remarkable and largely untapped resource. In a sector dominated by solar, wind and synthetic hydrogen initiatives, MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) is taking a pioneering approach to unlock this naturally occurring fuel at scale, positioning itself as a first mover in an energy category with transformative potential.

The urgency for sustainable energy is rising in step with the global consensus on climate goals. According to the International Energy Agency’s (“IEA”) “Renewables 2024” report, global renewable electricity generation is forecast to increase an estimated 90% by 2030 from 2023 levels (https://ibn.fm/8XUx0). While that growth is historic, the IEA warns that energy-storage capacity and grid flexibility will need to scale rapidly to accommodate the surge in wind and solar power, highlighting that system integration remains a key challenge.

This imbalance has created an opportunity for alternative solutions that complement intermittent renewables while avoiding the high emissions of fossil fuels. Hydrogen has long been viewed as one of those solutions, but until recently, it has been produced primarily through industrial methods that require enormous amounts of electricity or natural gas, often offsetting its environmental benefits. Natural hydrogen, sometimes called white hydrogen, offers a radically different pathway. It is generated through natural geological processes in the Earth’s crust and can be extracted directly, requiring minimal processing and emitting virtually no carbon in its production cycle.

Over the past two years, researchers and energy agencies have begun to grasp the extraordinary scale of natural hydrogen’s potential. A 2024 modeling study by the U.S. Geological Survey and collaborators estimates that trillions of tons of geologic hydrogen may exist within the Earth’s crust, with even a small recoverable fraction potentially meeting global hydrogen demand for hundreds of years (https://ibn.fm/SQzDr). The USGS describes geologic hydrogen as a potentially sustainable, low-carbon energy resource that could supplement other forms of clean hydrogen production (https://ibn.fm/XCEKE). Unlike “green” or electrolytic hydrogen, which depends on renewable electricity, or blue hydrogen, which requires carbon capture and storage, naturally generated hydrogen could potentially be produced continuously from underground reservoirs, functioning much like a self-renewing form of natural gas.

The Earth may generate hundreds of millions of tons of new natural hydrogen every year, suggesting vast, long-term potential if the resource can be tapped economically (https://ibn.fm/xVWzf). If proven viable at commercial scale, geologic hydrogen could emerge as one of the most cost-effective clean fuels available. That prospect has made natural hydrogen exploration a new frontier, and MAX Power is one of its earliest explorers.

The company recently received regulatory approval to drill Canada’s first dedicated natural hydrogen well at its Lawson target in Saskatchewan (https://ibn.fm/wyONq), marking a milestone not only for MAX Power but for Canada’s energy diversification efforts. With its geological setting of faulted basement rock and known subsurface gas pathways, the Lawson target offers the conditions that scientists believe are conducive to hydrogen generation and entrapment. MAX Power’s strategy combines traditional mineral exploration methods with cutting-edge geophysical modeling to identify and assess potential hydrogen-bearing formations.

While MAX Power’s roots are in mineral exploration, its leadership team has aligned its expertise and resources to focus on the emerging hydrogen economy. The company holds significant land positions and technical partnerships designed to advance understanding of subsurface hydrogen systems. The company’s goal is not merely to prove the presence of hydrogen but to map and quantify resources that could support long-term production. By doing so, MAX Power aims to establish Canada as a credible participant in what could become a new global commodity class: geologic hydrogen.

The implications of this shift extend well beyond Saskatchewan. If natural hydrogen reservoirs prove commercially viable, they could complement renewable power generation by providing steady, dispatchable clean energy. Hydrogen can be produced and converted to electricity directly at the site through modular power systems, providing a flexible, multi-use energy source capable of stabilizing grids, decarbonizing industry, and supporting the growth of clean energy. Moreover, Canada’s energy infrastructure — its pipelines, geological storage formations and regulatory framework — provides a strong foundation for integrating hydrogen into the national energy mix. MAX Power’s early entrance into this space positions it advantageously as federal and provincial governments ramp up hydrogen funding and clean-tech incentives.

For investors and policymakers alike, the appeal of natural hydrogen lies in its scalability and sustainability. Unlike synthetic hydrogen, it doesn’t depend on electricity prices or carbon offsets, which can fluctuate and limit competitiveness. Instead, it promises direct access to a clean, abundant, naturally replenishing energy source. This aligns closely with the strategic vision outlined in Canada’s Hydrogen Strategy and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Shot initiative, both of which aim to lower the cost of clean hydrogen production below $1 per kilogram within the decade. Natural hydrogen could be the missing link in achieving that cost parity.

As MAX Power continues its exploration and testing program, it represents the vanguard of an energy transition that is becoming more diversified, data driven and grounded in geology as much as technology. The company’s work underscores how innovation in traditional resource exploration can open doors to future energy solutions. While solar panels and wind turbines dominate today’s headlines, the hydrogen trapped beneath the Earth’s surface may soon play an equally vital role in decarbonizing tomorrow’s economy, and MAX Power is determined to be among the first to bring it to market.

For more information, visit www.MaxPowerMining.com 

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• ESGold Corp., an exploration-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, just announced the validation of its processing strategy for railway tailings and other feedstock at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec
• The findings pointed to the Merrill Crowe closed circuit method that would ensure operational efficiency, while positioning the company as a leader in its space
• This milestone comes just as the company continues to advance construction at the facility, with everything staying ahead of schedule

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), an exploration-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, just announced the validation of its processing strategy for the railway tailings and other feedstock at its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec. As a fully funded, near-term gold and silver producer, this validation de-risks its path to production and ultimately affirms its scalability and long-term growth potential.

“This work gave us exactly what we needed – confirmation of the correct processing path before finalizing our equipment procurement,” noted Gordon Robb, ESGold’s CEO. “The metallurgical data supports our plan to process all Montauban feedstock through the Merrill Crowe circuit to be built during the final phase of construction, giving us the confidence to move ahead decisively,” he added (https://ibn.fm/cQ1wU).

Under the supervision of Edmond St-Jean, P.Eng., the gravity separation tests conducted on the site confirmed that concentrate grades from the railbed material were not sufficient to allow for direct gold and silver pouring. As such, the findings pointed to the Merrill Crowe closed circuit, a significant conclusion as the company aims to finalize equipment procurement. The processing method would ensure operational efficiency while positioning the company as a leader in its space.

These findings come as the company continues to advance construction at its Montauban facility. So far, the main mill structure is complete, with concrete foundations in their final curing phase. In addition, interior finishing work is ongoing, including  the development of a dedicated gold room and a fully equipped on-site laboratory. 

“The site looks excellent, and construction is progressing faster than anticipated. Our gold and lab rooms are coming together beautifully, and we’re preparing to transition into the installation phase,” Robb noted (https://ibn.fm/cQ1wU).

In the coming months, ESGold looks to complete mill building and commission its on-site gold room and laboratory. It also expects to finalize and release a 3D geological model of the area and to install its Merrill Crowe circuit and processing equipment. In addition, the company is preparing for its 2026 production start and remains committed to its shared deadlines.

“With construction nearing completion and exploration planning accelerating, ESGold is entering a very exciting phase as we move closer to first production,” Robb noted. “I want to thank our team for their dedication and precision in getting us to this point,” he added (https://ibn.fm/cQ1wU).

With construction advancing ahead of schedule, and exploration planning in motion, ESGold continues to affirm its position as a fully funded, near-term gold and silver producer. It further continues to demonstrate its scalability and long-term growth potential, ultimately showing its commitment to creating shareholder value.

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

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• The rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is intensifying U.S. energy demand, renewing a growing focus on domestic production and grid stability.
• Safe & Green Holdings has aligned its business around American energy independence through its wholly owned subsidiary, Olenox Corp.
• The company’s approach emphasizes revitalization of neglected oil and gas wells, reducing environmental impact while increasing supply.
• Through a collaboration with Machfu, Olenox employs real-time monitoring and automation to optimize field efficiency and lower operating costs.
• The company’s integrated model positions it to play a practical role in supporting America’s growing energy needs in an era of accelerating AI adoption and electrification.

As the United States confronts surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence (“AI”), cloud computing, and advanced manufacturing, energy independence has re-emerged as a national economic priority. In this shifting landscape, Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ: SGBX), a diversified holding company, is focusing its strategy on domestic energy development, an area where it believes it can make a measurable contribution to supply security and efficiency through its subsidiary, Olenox Corp.

Olenox operates as a vertically integrated energy company with assets and operations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Its three complementary divisions, Olenox Oil and Gas, Olenox Oilfield Services, and Olenox Technologies, together form a self-contained ecosystem for energy production, well maintenance, and field optimization.

The rapid integration of AI into multiple industries, from finance to healthcare and more, has created a parallel surge in physical infrastructure demand, particularly data centers, which now represent one of the fastest-growing categories of U.S. electricity consumption.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, data centers already consume more than 4% of national electricity output, and that figure could double by the end of the decade as AI workloads expand (https://ibn.fm/bVS5h). Meeting this demand sustainably requires not only renewable energy growth but also reliable domestic production to stabilize supply during periods of high consumption.

This is where companies like Safe & Green’s Olenox subsidiary are positioning themselves. Rather than competing with large-scale producers on new exploration, Olenox focuses on optimizing existing energy assets, bringing underutilized wells back into productive operation using advanced recovery technologies.

Through Olenox’s Oil and Gas division, the company acquires and revitalizes neglected or distressed properties that still hold recoverable reserves. Many of these wells were abandoned or deactivated during periods of low commodity prices, leaving valuable assets untapped. By applying proprietary techniques and data-driven oversight, Olenox is able to restore output at a fraction of the cost and environmental impact of new drilling.

Supporting this effort is Olenox’s Oilfield Services division, which provides wellsite reclamation, abandonment, and maintenance work for both internal projects and external clients. This segment generates a steady cash flow stream and enables operational control across the life cycle of each site, from rehabilitation to production.

Meanwhile, Olenox’s Technologies division serves as the company’s innovation hub, deploying plasma pulse and ultrasonic wellbore cleaning tools that can improve flow rates and extend well life. These techniques remove blockages and enhance permeability, increasing hydrocarbon recovery without chemical treatments or additional drilling.

In addition to traditional field operations, Olenox is integrating digital and IoT-based systems to improve decision-making and asset reliability. The company’s collaboration with Machfu, a Maryland-based industrial IoT provider, allows for continuous data collection and monitoring of wellsite conditions. Machfu’s Edge to Enterprise(R) platform links remote field sensors directly to cloud-based analytics tools, offering real-time visibility into temperature, pressure, and flow dynamics. This enables proactive maintenance, faster response times, and optimized energy usage. The system’s ability to operate over secure, private networks also supports Olenox’s environmental and safety goals by reducing manual site visits and the risk of leaks or equipment failure.

As policymakers debate how to meet the dual challenges of energy reliability and AI-driven demand, companies like Safe & Green are demonstrating that efficiency and innovation can coexist within the traditional energy sector. The company’s vertically integrated approach allows it to address multiple aspects of production and service simultaneously, from acquiring overlooked reserves to applying modern well optimization tools. This not only contributes to domestic output but also aligns with federal goals to strengthen supply chains and reduce dependency on foreign energy imports.

Furthermore, Olenox’s technologies directly address one of the least efficient areas of U.S. oil and gas production: underproducing wells. According to industry estimates, roughly 70% of U.S. wells produce fewer than 15 barrels per day, leaving billions of dollars in potential output stranded (https://ibn.fm/gYlAO). Even modest performance improvements across these assets could yield meaningful contributions to national supply.

As the U.S. pursues its evolving definition of energy independence, balancing renewables, fossil fuels, and digital grid intelligence, Safe & Green Holdings stands out as an example of how smaller, focused companies can contribute to national resilience. By leveraging efficiency, data, and revitalization rather than expansion, the company’s Olenox subsidiary is carving out a niche that aligns with both economic and environmental priorities.

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

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• Forward Industries Inc. (FORD) announced that the company’s SOL holdings now totals over 6.87 million.
• The SOL is earning a 7.01% yield, which exceeds the average gross yield reported by top validators.
• FORD is consistently generating daily revenue of over 1,000 SOL, according to Kyle Samani, Chairman of the Board.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FORD), focused on building and managing the worlds largest Solana treasury, recently made an initial treasury update announcement and revealed that the company’s total Solana (SOL) holdings have reached 6,871,599.06 SOL (https://ibn.fm/TIgzG).

Since inception, the company has purchased 6,834,505.96 SOL at a total cost of around $1.59 billion, which is a net cost of approximately $232.08 per SOL. 

Thus far, the company’s validator infrastructure has managed a 7.01% staking yield, which is above the 6.81% average gross yield that’s been reported by the top 10 validators by stake weight. According to the update, nearly all of the company’s SOL is staked.

When speaking about the announcement, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FORD, Kyle Samani, said that “This update reflects the speed and precision with which we’ve executed our Solana treasury strategy, as well as our commitment to discipline and transparency at every step.”

Samani also added that “In just weeks, we deployed more than $1.5 billion into SOL, established institutional-grade validator infrastructure, and began generating on-chain yield. With more than 6.87 million SOL in our treasury earning an approximately 7.01% staking yield, we are now generating consistent daily revenue of over 1,000 SOL, reinforcing the strength and scalability of our strategy,” and added that “Forward is not only building one of the largest Solana treasuries in the world, but also charting the path for how public companies can integrate on-chain operations across treasury management, governance, and real-world applications.”

FORD remains committed to the company’s SOL treasury strategy and believes that Solana is the only blockchain with the scalability, speed, and architecture to power global financial markets.

About Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FORD)

Forward Industries is a company that’s building and managing a large Solana treasury and is backed by many influential investors. The company actively participates in the Solana ecosystem and aims to create shareholder value by accumulating SOL and deploying these assets through numerous on-chain opportunities.

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

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• Datavault AI has announced the formation of two industry-first data unions.
• The new data unions expand the company’s mission as it targets underserved segments of independent agents and accounting practitioners.
• The global insurance market is projected to reach about $8 trillion and the accounting services market around $650 billion.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) is moving into a new chapter of data monetization by unveiling two industry-first “data unions.” The company, which positions itself at the intersection of artificial intelligence (“AI”), tokenization and enterprise data commercialization, is enabling independent insurance agents and accounting firms to monetize anonymized data assets via blockchain-based wallets and smart contracts.

Datavault AI has announced the formation of an Insurance Data Union in partnership with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America and an Accounting Data Union working with the top two private accounting firms in each U.S. state (https://ibn.fm/wjaD9). The company will apply its patented DataScore(R) and DataValue(R) platforms along with its Data Vault Bank(R) wallet-tokenization infrastructure to enable independent professionals in those sectors to convert data assets into recurring revenue streams. The company cites total addressable markets of approximately $8 trillion for insurance and $650 billion for accounting services. 

The announcement places Datavault AI at a strategic juncture. The company’s core business is described on its website as enabling AI-driven data experiences, valuation and secure monetization of assets in a Web3 environment (https://ibn.fm/NHoYo). The new data unions expand that mission by targeting underserved segments of independent agents and accounting practitioners that have traditionally operated without centralized platforms for data monetization. The structure of the unions allows members to participate in token-based asset monetization, while the company retains oversight through its high-performance computing, patented scoring algorithms and wallet infrastructure.

In breaking new ground, the announcement highlights how the unions will tokenize anonymized insurance and accounting data, enabling secure, scalable monetization through smart contracts and wallet-based token redemption. Data assets are scored for completeness, accuracy and governance through Datavault’s patented platforms, then transformed into tokenized instruments via the Data Vault Bank. Independent agents and brokers register to qualify for membership and receive cash payments for qualified assets aggregated under the union. The smart-contract architecture automatically triggers payments, reducing friction and boosting transparency in data-monetization workflows.

The scale of the opportunity is underscored by the enormous markets cited: The global insurance market is projected to reach about $8 trillion and the accounting services market around $650 billion. Datavault AI frames its data-union strategy as enabling independent professionals to monetize data assets that were previously underleveraged. Through smart contract-enabled tokens and wallet integration, the company expects to derive recurring revenue from data-asset monetization, indexed analytics and token-based transactions. 

Beyond the headline news of the data unions, the company also has a strong technological backbone, including numerous U.S. patents as well as pending applications that cover tokenization of corporate data and asset minting/authentication. These patent references help underscore the company’s claim of having defensible intellectual property in the data-monetization layer.

What makes this move particularly interesting is the target audience: independent insurance agents and brokers along with small- to mid-size accounting firms. These groups have historically lacked direct access to monetization pathways for their data, making them ripe participants in a union-based tokenization model. By aggregating their anonymized data assets, Datavault AI aims to unlock Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR”) opportunities through tokenized data sales, analytics services and indexed marketplaces tied to the unions. 

From an investor’s perspective, the data-union launch marks a shift in the company’s business model. Previously focused on enterprise commercialization of AI agents, tokenization and data monetization, Datavault AI now targets repeatable revenue streams tied to regulated industries and independent professionals. The scale of the insurance and accounting markets cited provides a backdrop of opportunity, but execution remains key: membership growth, asset onboarding, tokenization volume and monetization cadence will determine how quickly the promise translates into measurable financial metrics.

For more information, visit www.dvlt.ai.

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• ECG data is necessary for the diagnosis of all cardiac arrhythmias in order to assess severity, implications and treatment options.
• HeartBeam is reporting that its 12-lead ECG synthesis software for arrhythmia assessment has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 510(k) clearance.
• To enable smooth commercialization, the company is building the infrastructure needed to support widespread adoption.

In the world of heart health, palpitations are common, with atrial fibrillation (“AF”) being one of the most typical sustained arrhythmias in adults (https://ibn.fm/8TSNY). HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) is on the verge of transforming how AF is detected and managed with its breakthrough, cable-free ECG technology (https://ibn.fm/B16MX).

“Most palpitations occur during normal sinus rhythm, and AF can be the cause of palpitations,” states a Journal of Internal Medicine report. “However, it is often asymptomatic. In contrast to the majority of palpitations which are benign in nature, AF is associated with increased risk for thromboembolic events, particularly cardioembolic ischemic strokes, whether or not they are associated symptoms. In addition, AF has been recognized as a contributor to other conditions, such as dementia, heart failure, and all-cause mortality.

“ECG data is necessary for the diagnosis of all cardiac arrhythmias in order to assess severity, implications and treatment options,” the report continues.

HeartBeam has developed a credit card-sized device and proprietary synthesis software that can capture heart signals in three dimensions and convert them into a full synthesized 12-lead ECG. By bringing clinical -grade cardiac diagnostics into the hands of patients wherever they are, HeartBeam is positioning itself at the forefront of a revolution in heart health, one that could greatly impact lives, reduce costs, and redefine the future of cardiac care.

Many cardiac events, such as arrhythmias, strike outside of clinical settings, where immediate access to diagnostic tools is lacking. Moreover, the economic burden is immense. The CDC estimates that the annual cost of heart disease in the United States exceeds $400 billion, a figure that includes healthcare services, medications and lost productivity (https://ibn.fm/pFRFp). This reality underscores the need for innovative solutions that enable accurate, timely and accessible cardiac diagnostics, tools that can reach patients in their homes, workplaces or anywhere symptoms occur.

HeartBeam is advancing precisely this type of innovation. The company recently reported that its 12-lead ECG synthesis software for arrhythmia assessment indication has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 510(k) clearance, with productive discussions already underway. Data from the VALID-ECG clinical study revealed a 93.4% diagnostic agreement between HeartBeam’s synthesized ECGs and traditional 12-lead ECGs for arrhythmia assessment, a strong indicator that its technology can achieve a similar accuracy of clinical-grade systems. The company expects FDA clearance by the end of 2025, setting the stage for market launch shortly thereafter.

To enable smooth commercialization, HeartBeam is building the infrastructure needed to support widespread adoption. Plans include establishing a cardiology reader service for on-demand physician review, securing contract manufacturing and implementing logistics and fulfillment systems to deliver devices at scale. The company is also expanding its business development team and actively engaging with potential partners, reflecting the growing interest in its technology from across the healthcare landscape.

HeartBeam already holds FDA clearance for its 3D ECG device, which allows patients to record heart signals from three non-coplanar dimensions during symptomatic events and transmit those signals via mobile app and cloud services for arrhythmia interpretation. Its synthesis software, once cleared, will unlock the ability to transform those signals into a complete synthesized 12-lead ECG, giving healthcare providers access to clinical-grade data in a portable, user-friendly form. With more than 20 patents protecting its innovations, HeartBeam is positioning itself not only as a device maker but as a platform company at the cutting edge of patient-centered cardiac care.

For HeartBeam, the upcoming commercialization of its ECG system for arrhythmia assessment represents far more than a product launch; it’s a chance to change the standard of care in cardiac care. By marrying portability with clinical-grade accuracy, the company is creating a tool that could mean earlier interventions and fewer hospitalizations. As the FDA decision approaches and commercialization plans advance, HeartBeam is not only preparing to capture a significant market opportunity but also offering investors and patients alike a glimpse of a future where clinical-grade cardiac insights are always within reach.

For more information, visit www.HeartBeam.com.

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