• Dynasty has no debt and approximately 61 million shares issued and outstanding, with approx. 40% owned by insiders and long-term shareholders.
• The largest shareholder, owning 9.7%, is mining legend Rob McEwen, founder, executive chairman and largest shareholder of McEwen Mining Inc.
• The company recently launched the second phase of this year’s drilling campaign that will cover the remaining 1,800 meters of the 4,000 meter drill program announced in June 2024.
• Phase 1 drill results confirmed grades of up to 24.53 g/t within a broad zone of mineralization in the Eastern Pelham Zone.

Dynasty Gold Corp. (TSX.V: DYG) (OTC: DGDCF), a Canadian mineral exploration company currently focused on gold exploration in North America, with projects located in the Manitou-Stormy Lake greenstone belt in Ontario and the Midas gold camp in Nevada, represents a unique presence in the gold exploration space. As discussed at the company’s Annual General Meeting (https://ibn.fm/tq16Z), Dynasty holds a temptingly small market cap compared to increasingly impressive indications of huge potential with its high-grade gold resources, making it an especially attractive opportunity for investors.

With no debt and approximately 61 million shares issued and outstanding, Dynasty maintains a solid financial position that allows it to fund ongoing operations and continue exploration of its flagship Thundercloud Property. About 40% of the shares are owned by insiders and long-term shareholders, according to a recent company update detailing the results of the 2024 annual general meeting (https://ibn.fm/A2Z1e).

In addition, the founder, executive chairman, and largest shareholder of McEwen Mining Inc., and a member of the Mining Hall of Fame, Rob McEwen, owns 9.7% of the company, making this storied mining pro its largest shareholder, adding further strength to its shareholder base.

The Thundercloud project is in an emerging gold camp located in one of the most prolific mining areas in North America – in the Archean Manitou-Stormy Lakes Greenstone belt, 47 kilometers southeast of Dryden in northwestern Ontario.

The company held three drill campaigns at the property between 2022 and 2024 for a total of 7,350 meters. For three consecutive years, drilling intersected broad, shallow high-grade zones of gold including 8.4 g/t over 73.5 meters with 246 g/t over 1.5 meters (DP22-03), and 6.5 g/t over 34 meters (DP22-02) in 2022. In 2023, assay results returned 11.0 g/t over 12 meters (DP23-04) and 7.14 g/t over 14.8 meters (DP23-03).

In the first phase of this year’s campaign, the company confirmed grades of up to 24.53 g/t within a broad zone of mineralization of 5.1 g/t over 18 meters in the Eastern Pelham Zone.

An internally generated 3D geological resource model based on the 2022 and 2023 results indicated that the NI 43-101 Resource Estimate (September 2021) has been increased to 439,000 oz measured and indicated resource, at 2.14 g/t gold for an open pit resource. Additionally, the high-grade assay results of the first phase of the 2024 program are expected to further expand the resource.

Dynasty has recently launched the second phase of this year’s drilling campaign, which covers the remaining 1,800 meters of the 4,000 meter drill program announced in June 2024 (https://ibn.fm/2UrHc). This phase of the program will focus on testing the West Contact Zone, approximately 500m to 1,000m south of Pelham, where there was no previous drilling. The campaign will further test the currently obtained trench assay of 8.04 g/t over 39 meters. Other drill holes will test area of chargeability highs. Results are expected in the next few weeks.

“This project looks very promising of becoming a mine, given these grades and shallow intercepts. Large tonnage is not required for profitability,” said Roman Shklanka, Ph.D. (Geology), Director. “Additional drilling will further define mineralization along strike and at depth to unlock the total property potential.” (Note: Roman Shklanka was inducted into the Mining Hall of Fame in 2009.)

For more information about the company, visit www.DynastyGoldCorp.com, and see their Investor Presentation at https://ibn.fm/DOJ2S.

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

• Brera Holdings is the only publicly traded company focused on multi-club ownership of international football teams.
• As of October 2024, the company owns full or majority stakes in three professional soccer clubs across Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as an Italian professional volleyball club.
• In September 2024, Brera Holdings received the prestigious Social Impact Through Soccer award from the Internet Marketing Association for the second time in three years, recognizing its global social contributions through football.
• In January 2024, the company announced a proactive search to acquire an Italian Serie B football club, targeting expansion into Italy’s second division. A recent CFA report has projected significant revenue growth and capital appreciation for Brera upon completion of this acquisition.
• In June 2023, Brera Holdings acquired a strategic stake in English Premier League club Manchester United PLC, later selling the stake for a 74% profit, highlighting its ability to capitalize on high-value football investments.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA) is 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 approach. The company capitalizes on opportunities to earn tournament prizes, secure sponsorships, collect transfer fees, provide professional sports consulting services, and enhance the valuation of its clubs.

Brera Holdings builds on the legacy of Brera FC, an international football club (referred to as soccer in the U.S.), that it acquired in July 2022. Established in 2000 and based in Milan, Italy, Brera FC has distinguished itself by cultivating an alternative football legacy. In October 2024, the Internet Marketing Association awarded Brera FC with the Social Impact Through Soccer accolade at its IMPACT 5050 Conference, recognizing the club’s global perspective and positive contributions to society.

The company’s growth strategy focuses on unlocking value from undervalued sports clubs and talent, driving innovation, and generating socially impactful outcomes. Brera Holdings is actively expanding its Global Sports Group, acquiring professional football and other sports clubs in emerging markets such as Africa, Asia and Europe.

By targeting top-division teams in less mainstream markets, Brera Holdings aims to strengthen its competitive position in regional tournaments, including those organized by the Union of European Football Associations (“UEFA”). These acquisitions are expected to enhance sponsorship revenues and create new growth opportunities.

Leveraging its expertise in capital raising and revenue generation, Brera Holdings also anticipates growing demand for its consulting services, providing advisory support to sports clubs, associations, investors, and others. Brera Holdings is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in Milan, Italy.

Sporting Assets

Brera Holdings continues to grow its global sports portfolio with a series of strategic acquisitions and innovations, including the FENIX Trophy Tournament, a pan-European, non-professional football competition. Launched in September 2021 and organized by Brera FC, the tournament has been recognized by UEFA and described by BBC Sport as “the Champions League for amateurs.” In 2023, Brera FC hosted the tournament’s finals at Milan’s iconic San Siro Stadium.

In March 2023, Brera Holdings expanded into Africa by establishing Brera Tchumene FC in Mozambique. Starting in the country’s Second Division League, the team quickly earned promotion to Moçambola, Mozambique’s First Division League, by November 2023.

In April 2023, Brera Holdings further strengthened its European presence by acquiring a 90% stake in Fudbalski Klub Akademija Pandev, a first-division football team in North Macedonia. This acquisition provides access to two major UEFA competitions, solidifying the company’s position in European football.

Brera Holdings’ reach extends beyond football. In July 2023, it acquired majority ownership of UYBA Volley, an Italian Serie A1 women’s professional volleyball team, demonstrating its commitment to diversifying within top-tier sports.

In September 2023, Brera Holdings entered the Mongolian football market by acquiring Bayanzurkh Sporting Ilch FC, a Mongolian National Premier League team. For the 2024 season, the club was rebranded as Brera Ilch FC, further expanding Brera’s global footprint.

In January 2024, Brera Holdings initiated a proactive search for an Italian Serie B football club, aligning with its goal of bringing multi-club ownership opportunities to mass investors through its Nasdaq-listed shares.

In February 2024, the Brera Holdings Advisory Board was established with MLS founder and World Cup director Alan Rothenberg, luxury lifestyle executive Massimo Ferragamo, sports business leaders Paul Tosetti and Marshall Geller, and Italian football icon Giuseppe Rossi.

In June 2024, the North Macedonian women’s football club Tiverija Strumica officially became part of the Brera family with the establishment of a joint-stock company controlled by Brera Holdings called Women’s Football Club Tiverija Brera AD Strumica (“Brera Tiverija”). Brera Tiverija is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brera Strumica FC.

In September 2024 Brera announced that it signed an exclusive letter of intent to acquire an Italian Serie B club (the “LOI” and the “Club”). According to a CFA report published in June 2024, this expected strategic transaction, for an estimated purchase price of $21.6 million, would add first-year annual revenue of $10.8 million to Brera, and that revenue would likely increase by 25% each year for the next three years. The company’s capital valuation, projected the report, would also experience significant appreciation during this period.

In October 2024, Brera was recognized with the 2024 Social Impact Through Soccer Award at IMPACT 5050, an annual event honoring leaders and innovators who significantly impact their industries and communities. This is the second time Brera has won the award.

Market Opportunity

A report from IMARC Group, a global management consulting firm, reveals that the international football market generated approximately $3.3 billion in revenue in 2023, with projections to grow to $4.6 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 3.6%. Key drivers behind this growth include advancements in digitization, increasing sponsorship and partnership deals between brands and clubs, the rising interest in women’s professional soccer leagues, and the expansion of the e-sports and gaming sector.

In particular, Serie B Italian football clubs seem to present exceptionally attractive investment opportunities. As of September 2024, more than half of these clubs had appreciated between 80-100% in total market value, post-purchase.

As the world’s most-watched and most-played sport, soccer drives significant demand for football-related products and services, contributing to market growth. Broadcasting rights, sponsorships, and endorsement deals are also major revenue sources for clubs and organizations, with an expanding global fanbase generating new opportunities for financial growth, according to the report.

Management Team

With extensive experience in leadership and finance, Daniel McClory currently serves as the Executive Chairman and Director of Brera Holdings, PLC. He co-founded and held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Boustead & Company Limited, and previously served as the Managing Director, Head of Equity Capital Markets, and Head of China at Boustead Securities, LLC. Mr. McClory’s governance experience includes being a Board Director for USA Track & Field and a member of the Eastern Michigan University Champions Advisory Board. Mr. McClory’s expertise encompasses founding and financing equity capital markets, as well as navigating merger and acquisition transactions and initial public offerings. He holds a BS and MS from Eastern Michigan University, where he also received an honorary Doctor of Public Service. In addition to his professional qualifications, he is fluent in both English and Italian.

Pierre Galoppi serves as the CEO, Interim CFO, and director of Brera Holdings. With over 30 years of experience in strategic business and financial services, his career spans a variety of industries, including natural resources, aviation, cybersecurity, telecommunications, tourism, and international marketing. He has worked extensively across Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, Europe, and the United States. Mr. Galoppi holds dual citizenship in Canada and Italy and is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree and an MBA from Concordia University in Montreal.

Maria Xing serves as the Head of Investments and Corporate Development. She is an executive who has specialized in MCO football (soccer) group investments for 777 Partners, where she was involved in sourcing, direct negotiations, due diligence, and closing deals, including acquiring a controlling stake in Brazilian Serie A football club, Vasco da Gama, and investing in Australian Premier League (“A-League”) side, Melbourne Victory FC. She also played a role in other professional sports franchise portfolio management, including topflight professional football clubs in Italy, France, Germany, and Belgium. Her background is in private equity, investment banking and finance, with prior experience at The Raine Group, Credit Suisse and EY (Ernst & Young), as well as previous sports industry experience at Liverpool Football Club in international business development. Ms. Xing earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. from the New York University, Stern School of Business.

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

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

• Chronic labor shortages in the hospitality sector force operators to adopt automated solutions
• Nightfood subsidiary offers key robotics and automation solutions designed to revolutionize both front-end and back-end operations within the hospitality industry

Recent research released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce indicated that the leisure/hospitality industry has been hit hardest by the country’s perpetual labor shortage. This shouldn’t surprise anyone who has eaten or traveled in recent years. The short staffing is hard to miss, as it’s crippling the guest experience and guest satisfaction ratings.

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) through its recently acquired subsidiary, Future Hospitality Ventures Holdings Inc., is solving this industry-wide problem with plug-and-play robotics and solutions which enhance service efficiency and consistency (https://ibn.fm/rSIBn).

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the quit rate, which represents the number of employees who leave companies of their own accord during a given month as a percentage of employment, was highest in the leisure/hospitality space (https://ibn.fm/Ngb27). “The December 2023 quit rate for the industry was 4.3% — higher than all other industries, including wholesale/retail (2.5%), professional/business (2.5%), financial activities (1.5%), and durable goods manufacturing (1.3%),” a Cleaning and Maintenance Management report read.

“The U.S. Chamber also reports that the industry has consistently maintained the highest quit rate over several years, with the accommodation and food services industry subsector experiencing a quit rate above 4.5% since July 2021,” the article continued. The report went on to note that “jobs that are fully in-person and traditionally have lower wages have had a more difficult time retaining workers, even prior to the pandemic.”

Leading robotics industry publication AZ Robotics confirms that the labor crisis is driving mass industry adoption (https://ibn.fm/YfeoY). “While industrial robots have traditionally led the market, service robots are quickly gaining ground across various sectors,” the company noted. “These robots perform essential tasks like cleaning, security, medical care, and customer service.

“By 2030, the market for professional service robots is expected to reach $170 billion, overtaking the demand for traditional industrial robots,” the report stated. “This growth will be driven by factors such as demographic shifts, labor shortages and an increasing focus on efficiency and automation. . . . Industries like agriculture, hospitality and retail will adopt robots for tasks such as harvesting, food preparation and shelf stocking. Powered by AI and machine learning, these robots will become vital tools for companies seeking to reduce operational costs and improve service quality.”

Nightfood’s Future Hospitality is pioneering the emerging Robots-as-a-Service (“RaaS”) business model, solving both front-end and back-end challenges for labor-strapped operators. The company’s advanced serving robot works alongside front-end wait staff to ensure faster and more reliable service, streamlining service delivery, minimizing wait times, reducing human errors and enhancing guest experiences. On the back end, smart cooking bots support chefs and food prep staff, ensuring consistent food quality and enabling more efficient food prep and inventory management.

“We are excited about the positive feedback from potential partners who recognize the value our robotics solutions bring to their operations,” said Sonny Wang, CEO of Nightfood Holdings Inc. “Our technologies not only improve operational efficiencies but also enhance the overall customer experience, which is crucial in today’s competitive market.”

Future Hospitality has been showcasing the capabilities of its service robots and automated systems to an array of potential corporate clients, including restaurant franchises, assisted living facilities, hotels and hospital operators.

Nightfood Holdings is a holding company focused on identifying and capitalizing on explosive market trends within the hospitality, food services and consumer goods industries. By leading newly emerging categories and seizing opportunities in markets undergoing transformational upheaval, the company’s mission is to create unparalleled upside potential in industries ripe for innovation and growth.

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

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

The 5th BioPharma Supply Chain and Logistics Nexus takes place on October 22-23, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Piscataway – Somerset Hotel in New Jersey. It is a gathering of professionals and companies/vendors that deal with regulatory affairs, supply chain management, information technology and data analytics, logistics and distribution, compliance, transportation and distribution, procurement and purchasing, packaging and sustainability, warehouse and inventory control, manufacturing and operations, and cold chain management.

The two-day conference features educational presentations, panel discussions and roundtable discussions. Interrupting these sessions are plenty of networking opportunities during extended breaks and planned sessions, allowing attendees to interact with peers, distinguished speakers and professionals. And with past attendees expressing appreciation for the conference as a “great opportunity for exchange of ideas and network” and the perfect setting to learn about innovative solutions and engage with key players, the upcoming 5th BioPharma Supply Chain and Logistics Nexus is an event you cannot afford to miss.

It promises to be a pleasant learning opportunity for attendees, with the diversity of both the speakers and topics boosting the overall experience. The upcoming event is themed around “Linking the Chain: Future Logistics in BioPharma Progress.” The organizers, Nexus Conference, expand this theme into four main agenda streams along which speakers will align their talking points and presentations.

The four agenda streams include:

• external relationships & supply chain transparency
• transparent and sustainable cold chain
• revolutionizing strategic procurement and manufacturing innovation
• quality and compliance in supply chain: innovations for integration

All the promised valuable insights would, however, be impossible without the speakers. Accordingly, this year’s event features an expansive roster of leading voices in procurement, logistics, supply chain, serialization and product safety, product development and clinical supply, sourcing, quality assurance and quality control, product management, and more.

The speakers at the 5th BioPharma Supply Chain and Logistics Nexus include Anthony L. Colenburg Sr.,Senior Director and Site Head of Quality at Sutro BioPharma; Stephanie Jones, MBA, Senior Manager, Vendor Relationships Management at Gilead; Michael Mehler, Director of Cell Therapy Supply Chain and Operations at Takeda; Irena Maksimovic, Senior Director of Strategy and Business Operations – Clinical Supply Chain at BMS; Zofia Wrona, Associate Director and Global GxP Auditor at Cabaletta Bio; Matthew Lyke, MBA, Associate Director of Value Stream Planning at BMS; Gautum Pangu, Ph.D., PMP,  Associate Director of Biologics CMC Project Management at Incyte; and Humberto Vega, Global Head MSAT at J&J, just to mention a few.

The speakers will explore the key aspects of supply chain and logistics in the biopharmaceutical sector. They will delve into enhancing transparency and sustainability in temperature-controlled logistics, embracing innovative technologies in supply chain and logistics, de-risking operations, compliance, and forging collaborations. Additionally, they will highlight the challenges and opportunities for Contract Manufacturing Organizations (“CMOs”) and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (“CDMOs”).

“Join us as we optimize and innovate the biopharma supply chain, fostering connections and excellence in logistics and operations,” Nexus Conference conveys.

To learn more, visit https://ibn.fm/klCVo

• SOBRsafe recently announced that courts in Australia and New Zealand have approved its SOBRsure(TM) technology for use in family law cases
• The company entered the Australian and New Zealand markets earlier this year via an international channel partnership agreement with Drug Testing Business Success
• The recent announcement also contained updates on the company’s opportunity for international expansion across India and Italy
• In India, SOBRsafe’s SOBRcheck(TM) stationary alcohol detection device has been selected for a proof-of-concept installation at a public facility to screen employees
• In Italy, a global employer has selected SOBRsafe’s SOBRsure(TM) continuous alcohol monitoring wristband for proof-of-concept use by its fleet drivers

Early this year, SOBRsafe (NASDAQ: SOBR), a provider of next-generation transdermal alcohol detection solutions, announced that the sale of its SOBRsure(TM) wearable continuous alcohol monitoring device had begun in Australia and New Zealand following a 90-day proof-of-concept. This overseas milestone was made possible through an international channel partnership with Drug Testing Business Success, the leading drug and alcohol testing service provider in the region (https://ibn.fm/3X0AI). .

At the time, Chairman and CEO Dave Gandini expressed the company’s excitement about this “new revenue stream” in both countries, further noting that the company believes “this could accelerate broader global expansion.” SOBRsafe recently issued an update on the expansion into Australia and New Zealand, reporting that courts in both countries have now approved the company’s technology for use in family law cases. In addition, according to the update, the courts have availed economic assistance where necessary (https://ibn.fm/3uufi).

“This legal approval is significant for two reasons,” stated Gandini. “First, it empowers our partner to market to the more than 7,000 family law attorneys in the region. Second, it gives SOBRsafe a template for expansion into the family law vertical here in the U.S. We are pleased with the groundwork now established in Australia and New Zealand. Based on the outcomes of these opportunities, we will evaluate the potential for strategic international expansion at the end of First Quarter 2025.”

The update also discussed the opportunity for international expansion across two other foundational markets: India and Italy. SOBRsafe noted that a critical infrastructure developer, which owns and operates a diverse portfolio of infrastructure assets across India and Southeast Asia, has chosen the company for a paid proof-of-concept installation of its SOBRcheck(TM) stationary alcohol detection device in a public, safety-sensitive facility.

Throughout the proof-of-concept period, the developer will use the device to uniformly screen employees at points of entry and, in the process, evaluate the device’s capabilities. SOBRsafe believes this initial installation will help it establish a new standard for alcohol screening in India, “providing value to employers while saving lives.”

SOBRsafe also reported that a global employer with a fleet of more than 10,000 vehicles has picked the company’s SOBRsure(TM) device for a proof-of-concept application among its drivers in Italy. According to Gandini, SOBRsure(TM) is particularly ideal for remote continuous monitoring of fleet drivers, as it can verify both location and sobriety in real-time and continuously.

The proof of concept in Italy comes amid the European Union’s aggressive push for the “Vision Zero” approach, which seeks to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on EU roads by 2050. “As in many European countries, Italy already has a zero-tolerance law for commercial drivers – no level of alcohol is permitted. SOBRsure can help European employers demonstrate compliance in real-time, in a passive, non-invasive manner,” continued Gandini.

In a Fireside Chat during the Lytham Partners Spring 2024 Investor Conference held in late May, Gandini mentioned that “Companies outside of North America are reaching out to us because they’ve searched our technology” (https://ibn.fm/OgtBT). With the recently announced proofs of concept appearing to be the culmination of fruitful communication between SOBRsafe and the companies that reached out, more partnerships may be in the pipeline.

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

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

Innovation in scientific research, that attempts to address some of the most challenging diseases of the modern era, depends largely on the biopharmaceuticals industry’s ability to establish and sustain viable clinical research trial sites.

Test research sites are often beset by difficulties ranging from high participant dropout rates to funding constraints. Clinical research managers are tasked with addressing stringent regulatory compliance, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring that research staff are adequately trained and supported to keep them engaged in the research and successful in achieving the best outcomes possible.

The BioPharma Nexus Conference series’ Site Solutions Nexus event will directly address solutions to issues surrounding these challenges, drawing on the expertise of professionals working for some of the most significant companies in the pharmaceutical and biotech sphere.

Among the more than a dozen presenters at the two-day event, in the heart of one of the world’s most prestigious research communities, are invited guests from Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, Japan’s giant Daiichi Sankyo, and Botox and autoimmune drug developer AbbVie.

The conference is a critical opportunity to network with peers in the industry amid an environment conducive to scientific advancement. Attendees can build meaningful partnerships with other professionals, connect with networked influencers, and share in discussions about fresh ideas for businesses.

In its third year, the Site Solutions Nexus conference is building a reputation for addressing bottleneck issues that could otherwise stymie effective progress in medical research goals. The Oct. 22-23 conference will feature 18 speaker presentations, four panel discussions, and four roundtable gatherings, during full days of addressing research site needs.

BioPharma Nexus’ conferences build business ties between pharmaceutical and biotech companies and their service providers, addressing a wide array of issues in conference events sited in the United States and Europe to advance the quality of healthcare services available to patients worldwide.

Key takeaways: 

• Located at one of the world’s most renowned research hubs
• Experienced, professional speakers presenting on timely topics
• Roundtable and panel discussions provide forums for networking and group learning

For more information about this event and to register, please visit https://ibn.fm/Kozo6.

• Copper is projected to become even more important as the transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy gains steam.
• Benefits of investing in copper include price appreciation, portfolio diversification and inflation hedging.
• Aston Bay is focused on exploring for high-grade critical and precious metal deposits in both Canada and the United States.

Precious metals have long been investments worth considering, and as renewable energy becomes increasingly important in today’s world, metals connected to that sector will become more essential as well. Aston Bay Holdings (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBDF), a publicly traded mineral exploration company exploring for high-grade critical and precious metal deposits, is focused on becoming a leading player in that space.

“After thousands of years of use, copper continues to play a key role in the global economy and human development,” reported CNN Underscored earlier this year (https://ibn.fm/GtJ48). “That will become even more true as the energy transition away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy gains steam.”

The report noted that Jason Crawshaw, portfolio manager with investment firm Polaris Capital Management, observed that “copper really is the commodity for the future and particularly for the future of electrification.”

The report provided pros and cons of investing in the red metal, including price appreciation, portfolio diversification and inflation hedging. “The long-term demand side of the equation for copper is a key benefit,” the article noted. “Supply shortages are expected to develop that will likely push copper’s price higher over the long term.

“Copper can also diversify a portfolio by providing an investment that will track higher when the economy is doing well, or expected to do well,” the report continued. “Investors who buy copper slightly ahead of an economic upswing can potentially start making money even while more defensive assets like utilities are still outperforming.”

Finally, the report noted that because copper “tends to do well along with the economy, it can serve as an inflation hedge by providing a cushion against rising prices for consumer goods, which could otherwise eat away at spending power.”

These are among the benefits that Aston Bay is eyeing as it focuses on exploring for high-grade critical and precious metal deposits in both Canada and the United States. The company is aggressively advancing the high-grade Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, toward development with partner American West Metals. The company is free carried for all expenditures at the project until decision to mine. Aston Bay is looking to replicate the success of Storm with its Epworth Copper Project, also located in Nunavut, where surface samples have yielded up to 61% copper with 5600 g/t silver as well as cobalt, zinc, gold. The company is also exploring the high-grade (up to 62.51 g/t Au) Buckingham Gold Vein and critical metals prospects in central Virginia.

For more information, visit AstonBayHoldings.com.

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

• Company CEO is a geologist with more than four decades of experience and a PhD in petroleum geology.
• Trillion Energy has the SASB Gas Field in the Black Sea and an oil field on shore.
• Currently the company is producing an estimated 6–6.5 million cubic feet per day with projections of reaching an estimated 12–15 million cubic feet of production.

Having an experienced professional run a company is essential for many reasons, and those reasons become even more profound in companies where public safety and welfare is at risk, such as an oil and gas exploration company. The benefits of exceptional leadership, particularly in an industry as complex and resource-intensive as oil and gas exploration, can directly influence a company’s profitability, safety, environmental impact and long-term sustainability. Trillion Energy International (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF), a Canadian oil and gas exploration and production company, is a superb example of a company being led by a true professional.

In a recent episode of the MiningNewsWire Podcast (https://ibn.fm/zXFDl), Trillion Energy CEO and director Dr. Arthur Halleran, PhD, shared his expertise with podcast host Stuart Smith. “I’m a geologist by trade,” noted Halleran, who also founded Canacol Energy Ltd., now the largest natural gas producer in Colombia. “I have about 44 years of experience, and I have a PhD in petroleum geology. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in about 39 other countries. Over half of my experience is on international projects. I started with Trillion Energy in 2011 as a director, and in 2017 I took over as the CEO.”

In addition to CEO Halleran’s impressive resume, Trillion Energy CFO David Thompson brings another five decades of experience to the table. His background includes a stint at Sea Dragon Energy in Egypt as well as numerous other companies.

During the podcast, which features insightful sit-downs with executives who are shaping the future of the global mining industry, Halleran discussed the company’s project portfolio. “Trillion Energy is an oil and gas producer with operations in Türkiye,” he explained. “We have the SASB Gas Field in the Black Sea, and then we also have an oil field on shore. The field has been producing since around 2007, with another series of drilling in 2011. Trillion took over the field in 2017. In 2022–2023, we drilled another five wells to tag into new gas pools and also recompleted one. They were long reach, directionally drilled wells.

“When we acquired the company holding these assets in Türkiye, the gas field didn’t have any economic gas production or a reserve report,” Halleran continued. “The facilities were written off. . . . We got a new reserve report and operated the drilling. . . . Leveraging recent technological advancements, we were able to produce the borehole onto the platforms, into the pipelines, onto our gas facilities, and right to the sales line.”

Halleran noted that currently Trillion Energy is producing about 6–6.5 million cubic feet per day from four of the wells. Following planned refinements, the company anticipates reaching an estimated 12–15 million cubic feet of production per day with plans to maintain that level of constant production for a couple of years.

Trillion Energy International is focused on oil and natural gas production for Europe and Türkiye with natural gas assets in Türkiye. The company is 49% owner of the SASB natural gas field, a Black Sea natural gas development, and has a 19.6% interest (except three wells with 9.8%) in the Cendere oil field.

For more information, visit www.TrillionEnergy.com.

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

• As technological devices used to track criminal suspects and low-risk offenders gain popular usage by law enforcement entities worldwide, the market potential continues to grow
• An ongoing effort to improve electronic monitoring systems for juvenile offenders in New Orleans highlights the potential revenues involved — the municipality is working out a $2 million plan for tracking 200 teens following the discovery of an unused budget for the effort
• Israel-based SuperCom Ltd. is a secured solutions provider for the e-Government, IoT and Cybersecurity sectors that has strategically developed its PureSecurity EM platform as a highly effective solution for the electronic monitoring market
• The company’s approach uses technology that employs RFID and GPS tracking through inconspicuous devices with the aim of helping individuals in the criminal justice system to continue to be productive in society rather than facing costly incarceration

Electronic monitoring (“EM”) technology, such as ankle monitors equipped for remote GPS tracking and car ignition devices fitted with alcohol detection capability, has become increasingly popular as a means of providing some freedom of movement to offenders in the criminal justice system while also helping to ensure public safety (https://ibn.fm/HCJKZ).

EM devices have gained attention as a means of reducing government expenditure by preventing the need for jailing offenders deemed to be low-risk, or juveniles who may be in greater danger of future criminal behavior if they are incarcerated while young.

New Orleans’ criminal justice oversight committee recently hailed the news that funds had been found to support improvements to the municipality’s EM program for juvenile offenders after the city became mired in controversy over a violent crime allegedly committed by a monitored teenager who wasn’t being fully monitored as expected (https://ibn.fm/le3GW).

Officials in the Louisiana community anticipate roughly $2 million will be dedicated to a plan to ensure the effective monitoring of about 200 juveniles (https://ibn.fm/Dn3uG).

Technology innovator SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) has been solidifying its position as a leader in the EM industry through development of its PureSecurity suite of tracking solutions. The company has steadily added new clients in Europe and the United States, where the average daily caseload of all EM-supervised individuals industry-wide ranges from the tens of thousands (Europe) to the hundreds of thousands (North America) (https://ibn.fm/gW2mL).

SuperCom’s end-to-end solution is an improvement on the bulky ankle bracelets, combining sleek design with innovative tracking technologies that can be worn in a covert manner as its PureOne bracelet product to help reduce the possibility that monitored individuals will be subjected to harassment or social stigma.

Similarly, individuals who are at specific risk of victimization, such as in domestic violence cases, can be alerted effectively and discretely through their smartphones if a monitored offender comes near, allowing a potential victim to seek a way to avoid trouble and alerting law enforcement authorities to the concern through the company’s PureProtect app technology.

“Our GPS technology and 24/7 monitoring center services are perfectly aligned to meet the needs of … clients and operations, providing robust and reliable solutions to support their mission,” SuperCom President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi stated in an Aug. 29 news release related to a new SuperCom contract in Maryland (https://ibn.fm/eJptd).

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

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• Diversification can be an effective way to manage risk, maximize returns.
• Multicommodity properties provide an array of benefits that make them attractive to both individual and institutional investors.
• Canadian-based Renforth Resources offers a diverse portfolio of properties containing valuable commodities such as gold, copper and nickel.

In today’s volatile economic landscape, diversification is a key principle in managing risk and maximizing returns. This can be especially true in the mining and natural resources sector, where fluctuations in commodity prices can significantly impact the profitability of mining projects. One effective way for investors to mitigate these risks and capture upside potential is by investing in companies with multicommodity mineral properties, such as Renforth Resources (CSE: RFR) (OTCQB: RFHRF), an active mineral-exploration company engaged in the exploration and development of polymetallic mineral properties in Canada.

Multicommodity mineral properties, as the name suggests, are sites that contain a variety of valuable minerals, such as gold, copper, silver, zinc and more. These properties offer a wide array of benefits that make them attractive to both individual and institutional investors. These benefits include diversification of revenue streams, broader exposure to different markets, and increased exploration and development potential, along with resilience to commodity price cycles.

By holding assets that contain multiple minerals, mining companies are not solely dependent on the price performance of a single commodity. In addition, different commodities are tied to different industries and economic drivers, so investing in multicommodity entities provides exposure to a broader range of market dynamics, allowing investors to benefit from both the defensive nature of precious metals and the growth potential of industrial metals.

These properties are also often situated in geologically diverse regions that may contain multiple types of deposits, which can lead to further discoveries and increase the overall resource base. This means that the long-term growth potential of a multicommodity property can be higher than a single-commodity site.

Finally, all commodities experience price cycles influenced by factors such as supply, demand, geopolitical issues and economic trends. Multicommodity properties provide a buffer against these sometimes-extreme fluctuations, helps companies weather downturns in individual commodity markets while continuing to generate revenue from other resources.

Renforth Resources has a diverse portfolio of properties containing valuable commodities such as gold, copper and nickel. Renforth’s properties, including the Malartic Metals Package in Quebec, showcase the company’s strong potential for multicommodity production. The Malartic Metals Package is host to a battery-metals system, with significant deposits of nickel, copper, zinc and cobalt. This diversity allows Renforth to capitalize on the growing demand for battery metals, which are critical for the renewable-energy and electric-vehicle sectors, while still maintaining exposure to precious metals like gold.

Investing in multicommodity mineral properties offers significant advantages, including revenue diversification, exposure to various markets and resilience to commodity price cycles. Companies such as Renforth Resources, with its focus on multiple valuable minerals, provide investors with a strategic opportunity to capture value in both the precious and industrial metal markets, offering stability and growth potential in an everchanging economic landscape.

Renforth Resources is an active mineral-exploration company engaged in the exploration and development of the company’s wholly owned multicommodity mineral properties in Canada. In addition to the Malartic Metals Package, the company owns the Parbec gold deposit on the Cadillac Break in Quebec and is currently exploring the Parbec property to increase the gold resource and identify a location to strip and bulk-sample from the surface.

For more information about the company, visit www.RenforthResources.com.

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