Date: June 26

Location: University of California, Irvine

Sustain Southern California (“Sustain SoCal”) is proud to announce the 12th edition of its premier event, Driving Mobility. This event will focus on sustainable transportation solutions, featuring a professional program and an extensive clean vehicle expo unlike any other on the market today. Scheduled for June 26 at University of California, Irvine’s Beall Applied Innovation, the event will bring together clean tech enthusiasts, investors, and entrepreneurs, presenting an excellent opportunity for networking, learning, and building brands.

Some of the topics to be covered at the event include legislation and incentives, vehicle-to-grid integration, autonomous vehicles, Mobility as a Service (“MAAS”), drone applications, and last-mile delivery efficiency. Key industry players and leaders will lend their knowledge and experience at the event, sharing insights into the industry’s current state and its future direction. With this, attendees are guaranteed to stay ahead of the curve, from emerging technologies to legislation that may shape their work.

Sustain SoCal has, since its inception, been committed to proactively addressing the region’s sustainability, environmental, and infrastructure needs and objectives. It acknowledges that the population, industry, workforce, and tourism of Southern California continue to grow and evolve, and with this growth come various environmental challenges. By coordinating conferences, workshops, and networking events, the organization helps share knowledge and establish connections that impact the economic progress and sustainable future of the area, its residents, businesses, and visitors.

The Driving Mobility 12 event is no different. With its focus on clean energy and transportation, the event provides a platform through which policies can be shaped, ideas can be shared, and change can be implemented to create a better society. Being the 12th edition, Sustain SoCal draws from learnings from previous events, making this the best one yet.

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/v5d8l

• Beeline has surpassed $1 billion in loan originations and achieved 38% year-over-year growth in 2024.
• Beeline’s platform was created for the Gig Economy, to increase qualifications for the 75 million millennials who need a variety of fresh, friendly mortgage options under one roof.
• The company offers a unique tech stack, including AI chatbot Bob, the Hive engine, and BlinkQC, which drives faster and more affordable closings.
• Beeline is strongly positioned in DSCR and investor lending markets through strategic partnerships with platforms like Rabbu and Red Awning.
• The expansion of Beeline Labs and the spinout of MagicBlocks creates new SaaS-based revenue opportunities.
• Beeline’s leadership team brings a combination of public company experience and deep domain expertise in real estate, fintech, and AI.

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) is a technology-forward mortgage and title platform leveraging AI, automation, and intuitive user experiences to simplify home financing. Through wholly owned subsidiary Beeline Loans Inc., the company delivers fast and flexible loan solutions for both primary homebuyers and real estate investors. Beeline has built an end-to-end digital lending ecosystem designed to eliminate friction, reduce costs, and dramatically shorten closing timelines.

Since completing its October 2024 merger with Eastside Distilling, Beeline has solidified its position as a next generation fintech mortgage originator. Its core vision centers on digitizing the mortgage journey with tools like AI chatbot Bob, proprietary production engine Hive, and an expanding SaaS product suite. These innovations enable Beeline to close loans in just 14–21 days—less than half the industry average—while achieving a Net Promoter Score above 80, more than four times higher than the sector benchmark.

Beeline’s mission is to make home loans effortless by giving users instant access to rate quotes, approvals, and document uploads—all online, 24/7. Having surpassed $1 billion in cumulative loan originations and achieved 38% year-over-year growth, Beeline is scaling its platform across the U.S. mortgage and real estate investing landscape.

The company is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

Products

Beeline operates a fully digital, AI-enabled loan origination and title ecosystem. Key features include:

• Bob 2.0 – The industry’s first AI mortgage agent, available 24/7/365 to quote rates and pre-approve borrowers; Bob has delivered 6x lead conversion and 8x full application volume compared to traditional loan officers.
• Hive – A task-based processing engine that replaces manual workflows with scalable automation, cutting loan closing times to as little as 14 days.
• BlinkQC – Beeline’s proprietary AI quality control platform that replaces costly third-party reviews.
• Beeline Title – A fully diversified title services unit supporting digital collateral transfer, remote closings, and investor-focused solutions.
• MagicBlocks – A customizable AI sales agent platform developed by Beeline and spun out into its own entity; Beeline retains equity and licensing rights, positioning it to benefit from future growth and deployment of the technology.

The company also provides Debt Service Coverage Ratio (“DSCR”), bank statement, and conventional mortgage products tailored to investors, including short-term rental operators. Strategic partnerships with Rabbu and Red Awning streamline property analysis, financing, and management within a single ecosystem.

Market Opportunity

The U.S. mortgage market is poised for growth in 2025, with total mortgage origination volume expected to increase by 28% to $2.3 trillion, up from $1.79 trillion in 2024. This projection includes a 13% rise in purchase originations to $1.46 trillion.

Within this expanding market, investor lending, particularly through DSCR loans, represents a rapidly growing segment. DSCR loans, which are underwritten based on the income generated by the property rather than the borrower’s personal income, are ideal for real estate investors, particularly those purchasing long-term or short-term rental properties. Beeline has strategically positioned itself in this niche, with over one-third of its volume derived from DSCR products. Through its affiliate referral network and integrations with platforms like Rabbu, the company is actively expanding its market reach in this high-margin category.

Non-agency mortgage issuance, which includes DSCR loans, is projected to reach $160 billion in 2025, a 16% increase from 2024.

Leadership Team

Nick Liuzza, Chief Executive Officer, co-founded Beeline Mortgage LLC in 2019 after selling Linear Title & Closing and Linear Settlement Services to Real Matters. He also previously built New Age Nurses into a national staffing firm. He currently serves as EVP of Real Matters (TSX: REAL).

Jess Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, is a co-founder of Beeline with 15 years of legal and real estate experience. She previously served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Beeline and held roles at Solidifi, LeClairRyan, and Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP, handling complex real estate finance and title transactions.

Chris Moe, Chief Financial Officer, joined Beeline in 2023 with over 40 years of finance and investment banking experience. He has held senior roles at Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT), IRIS Therapeutic Devices, and Yates Electrospace Corporation, bringing deep public company and defense sector expertise.

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

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• SolarBank has announced it will develop a 6.9 MW Brooklyn solar project, located in Nova Scotia and expected to power approximately 900 homes, under Canada’s first Community Solar Program.
• The initiative supports Nova Scotia’s target of 80% renewable energy by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2035.
• AI Renewable Fund owns the project; SolarBank serves as developer and builder.
• Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026 and complete by Summer 2026, with total development cost estimated at $13.9 million.

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SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S., has announced its role as developer and builder for a 6.9 megawatt (“MW”) Brooklyn Project in Nova Scotia, a community solar initiative set to power around 900 homes. The development is part of Canada’s first Community Solar Program (“CSP”) (https://ibn.fm/01vZx). SolarBank has considerable expertise in community solar development in the United States and it is now deploying that expertise in Canada where there remain significant government support and incentives for renewable energy projects.

The project is owned by AI Renewable Fund, which secured two of the three CSP contracts granted to date, totaling 6.5 MW AC. SolarBank will lead the engineering and construction effort in partnership with local firm Trimac Engineering. The total project cost is estimated at $13.9 million.

The Nova Scotia Community Solar Program is central to the province’s plan to reach 80% renewable energy by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035. The program aims to add 100 MW of solar power to the grid, with community-based installations that allow residents and businesses to subscribe and receive credits on their electricity bills. Participants save roughly $0.02 per kilowatt-hour for energy generated, without the need to install their own solar panels.

Community solar projects such as Brooklyn are designed to democratize access to renewable energy. Renters and homeowners who are otherwise unable to deploy solar on their own property can benefit from shared clean energy infrastructure. As the developer, SolarBank will now proceed through the permitting phase and initiate technical work including interconnection studies with Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2026, with completion targeted for the summer. The Brooklyn site has a secured lease, enabling SolarBank and its partners to move forward with design and engineering in the coming months. This includes in-depth feasibility studies, finalization of the solar layout, and grid integration assessments.

Richard Lu, President and CEO of SolarBank, commented that the company’s long-standing experience in solar development positioned it well for projects under Nova Scotia’s CSP. “As the project developer, we are excited to work alongside our local partner Trimac Engineering and the province’s dedicated team to help bring clean, affordable energy to communities across Nova Scotia,” Lu said. “With over a decade of proven experience in solar development and operations—including community solar, commercial and industrial installations, and other government-led initiatives—SolarBank brings the expertise needed to the successful implementation of Nova Scotia’s Community Solar projects.”

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

This report contains forward looking information. Please refer to the press release entitled “6.9 MW Brooklyn Project in Development by SolarBank in Nova Scotia” for additional details on the information, risks and assumptions.

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• AI, RaaS are redefining how the hospitality sector delivers what guests expect
• Robots are becoming an integral part of hotel operations, performing tasks such as room service deliveries, housekeeping support and facility maintenance
• Nightfood Holdings has strategically evolved its business model to incorporate AI and RaaS into its offerings for hospitality clients

The hospitality sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (“AI”) and Robotics as a Service (“RaaS”). In parallel with these industry-wide developments, Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) has embarked on an ambitious expansion into AI and RaaS solutions for the hospitality industry, establishing itself as an emerging leader among technological development.

“Today, AI dominates many conversations across different industries, and AI in hospitality is no exception,” stated a recent HospitalityNet report. “It is redefining the notion of a ‘norm’ and what guests expect.”

The HospitalityNet article emphasizes the growing integration of AI across all facets of hotel operations. Far beyond its early applications in customer-service chatbots, AI is now powering personalized marketing campaigns, dynamic pricing models and predictive maintenance programs. By harnessing vast amounts of guest and operational data, AI solutions enable hotels to fine-tune every aspect of their service delivery, enhancing guest satisfaction while driving profitability. Predictive analytics are being used to anticipate demand trends, optimize staffing schedules, and personalize guest recommendations, resulting in more efficient operations and more memorable guest experiences.

“The hospitality industry is no stranger to pressure,” notes an HNR Hotel News article (https://ibn.fm/Ug8Fu). “Between ongoing staffing shortages, rising guest expectations and razor-thin margins, hotels are expected to do more with less –– and still deliver standout service at every touchpoint.

“But while these challenges are real, so is the opportunity,” the article noted. “AI has quickly shifted from being a buzzword to a business-critical tool. It’s already being used to lighten the load on overworked teams, convert more direct bookings, personalize the guest experience and boost revenue — all while running quietly in the background.”

The article underscores the increasing importance of Robotics as a Service in the hospitality landscape. Robots are becoming an integral part of hotel operations, performing tasks such as room service deliveries, housekeeping support and facility maintenance. The adoption of RaaS models allows hotels to implement robotic solutions without substantial capital expenditures, providing a cost-effective pathway to modernization.

These robotic systems are designed to complement human employees, not replace them, freeing staff to focus on higher-touch aspects of guest interaction while automating repetitive or physically demanding tasks. The pandemic accelerated the demand for contactless solutions, further solidifying the role of robotics and AI in ensuring safe, seamless hospitality experiences.

Both articles recognize that the integration of AI and RaaS is no longer a futuristic aspiration but a present-day necessity for hotels seeking to remain competitive. Innovations in these areas address not only operational efficiencies but also critical workforce challenges, particularly in light of ongoing labor shortages.

In reaction to these industry trends, Nightfood Holdings has strategically evolved its business model to incorporate AI and RaaS into its offerings for hospitality clients. Nightfood has leveraged its deep understanding of hotel guest needs to develop technology-driven amenities that enhance the overnight guest experience. The company’s investments in AI and robotics underscore its commitment to supporting the hospitality industry’s transformation with innovative, scalable solutions.

NGTF is focused on deploying robotic delivery systems in hotels. These robots operate under a RaaS model, offering hotels the benefits of cutting-edge technology without the associated upfront costs. The autonomous units not only elevate guest experience by providing convenience and novelty but also help hotels address labor shortages by automating routine delivery tasks. By offering a RaaS solution tailored specifically for the hotel environment, Nightfood is providing properties with a modern, efficient, and guest-centric amenity.

In addition to robotics, Nightfood is developing AI-powered analytics platforms that help hotels better understand and anticipate guest needs during the overnight hours. These systems analyze consumption patterns, optimize inventory management and suggest strategic enhancements to nighttime amenities. This aligns seamlessly with the industry’s broader shift toward personalization and operational intelligence.

Nightfood Holdings’ entry into the AI and RaaS landscape reflects a forward-thinking approach that is rare among consumer brands entering the hospitality technology sector. Nightfood is uniquely positioned to help hotels navigate current challenges while preparing for the future. As the hospitality industry continues to embrace innovation as a competitive necessity, Nightfood’s technology-driven initiatives are setting a new standard for guest services and operational excellence. With its expansion into AI and robotics, Nightfood Holdings is fast becoming a pivotal player in the broader transformation of the hospitality experience.

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

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The 10th Global GenAI & HyperAutomation in Finance Summit is set to take place on June 11, 2025, at the Park Plaza Victoria in Amsterdam. Organized by Kinfos Events, this premier gathering will convene over 150 senior executives, technology leaders, and innovators from the banking, insurance, and fintech sectors to explore the transformative impact of Generative AI and HyperAutomation on the financial industry.

Amsterdam, recognized as a global financial hub, provides an ideal backdrop for discussions on cutting-edge technologies reshaping finance. The summit will feature a dynamic agenda, including keynote presentations, panel discussions, and real-world case studies focusing on AI-driven transformation, intelligent automation, and the integration of low-code solutions.

Notable speakers include Abhishek Chowdhury, Senior Cloud & AI Enterprise Architect at APG Asset Management, and Borja Cadenato, Head of Product for AI and Data Solutions at Clarity AI. Attendees will gain insights into topics such as AI-powered risk management, the implications of the EU AI Act on governance and compliance, and the future of autonomous finance.

The summit also offers exclusive networking opportunities through the Kinfos Leadership Program, providing C-level executives from financial institutions complimentary access to engage with peers and industry pioneers.

For more information and to register, visit https://kinfos.events/haf/.

Mining professionals and trade investors looking for opportunities will be able to explore some of the best “under-the-radar” resources available to them at the MiningNews Select Australia event taking place in Western Australia this coming July.

Leading global resource media services provider Aspermont has invested decades in delivering high-value content to its subscribers, building thought leadership across the mining investment and capital raising space, and developing that into its MiningNews Select Australia event, which will include the opportunity to connect and learn about more than 20 mining projects being developed by over 30 junior miners.

The conference will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, July 1 and 2, in the Perth metropolitan area port hub of Western Australia, a region steeped in mining resource commodities that include iron ore, gold, diamonds and petroleum.

Concierge meeting services and branded booths for hosting the meetings provide opportunities to discover potential market movers. Panel sessions will promote dialogue among companies and investors, while casual get-togethers over food and drinks create platforms for networking.

The agenda includes: 

• Two days of insights from speakers on Western Australia’s gold fields, as well as insights into copper, titanium oxide, and other impact metals.
• Tailored meeting services between family office or retail investors and mining companies, institutional funds, and private equity groups.
• Networking opportunities with peers.
• Opportunities to get involved with projects ranging from development to exploration stages.
• Companies with a large focus on Australia but also opportunities in Mongolia, West Africa, Peru and Canada.
• The amenities of the Crown Perth’s resort hotel and casino complex situated along Perth’s Swan River.

Because the conference is developed from MiningNews.net’s and Mining Journal’s access to a global audience of 100,000 sophisticated investors and more than 1.5 million retail investors, attendees can leverage access to some of the most active players in their respective sectors.

Investor delegates gain free access to the event with their commitment to a minimum of five private meetings onsite. Companies, academics and representatives of government, non-governmental organizations have differing tiers for registration in the event based on their status.

The two-day conference coincides with Perth’s Future of Mining event, which is a parent forum for the gathering, also located at the Crown Perth, and a means of further expanding industry contacts and insights.

For more information, and to register for the MiningNews Select Australia, visit https://ibn.fm/REs7t.

• Advantage2 offers a 4,400+ qubit processor with improved coherence and connectivity
• The system targets real-world applications in optimization, materials simulation, and AI, and features a 75% reduction in noise and a 40% energy scale increase over the predecessor Advantage(TM) quantum system
• Customers can access the Advantage2 system via D-Wave’s Leap(TM) cloud service or deploy it on-premises
• The Advantage2 system represents a remarkable achievement in helping customers realize value from quantum computing right now, said CEO Dr. Alan Baratz

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, has officially announced the general availability of its Advantage2 annealing quantum computing system. The launch marks the debut of what the company calls its most performant system yet, delivering energy-efficient, scalable quantum processing capable of tackling problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers (https://ibn.fm/OrjxO).

The Advantage2 system features more than 4,400 qubits and is available through D-Wave’s Leap real-time quantum cloud service and for on-premises deployment by enterprises and research institutions. The system is engineered to address complex optimization, simulation, and machine learning challenges across various sectors.

One of the central advances in Advantage2 lies in its processor architecture. Built on Zephyr(TM) topology, this is D-Wave’s most advanced processor to date, increasing qubit connectivity to 20-way, enabling more complex problems to be embedded directly into the system. It also features double the coherence time of previous generations, a factor that contributes to faster time-to-solution. Additionally, the system reports a 75% reduction in noise and a 40% increase in energy scale, both of which enhance the quality and consistency of quantum calculations.

D-Wave also emphasized the system’s readiness for production use. According to the company, Advantage2 consumes only 12.5 kilowatts of electricity, consistent with D-Wave’s prior five generations of annealing quantum computing systems, an important consideration for businesses looking to manage operational costs while scaling up computational capabilities.

D-Wave’s Leap quantum cloud platform, which now offers access to the Advantage2 system, is accessible in over 40 countries and includes support for hybrid solvers capable of handling problems involving up to two million variables and constraints. This functionality aims to support businesses running large-scale optimization tasks in fields such as logistics, communications, finance, and manufacturing. Since June 2022, more than 20 million customer problems have been submitted, with usage increasing by 134% over the past six months, according to D-Wave.

At Los Alamos National Laboratory, scientists are using D-Wave’s technology to explore quantum applications in condensed matter theory and magnetic materials. “We currently use the Advantage2 prototype system, which has yielded a variety of interesting technical results that are currently being prepared for peer review. The team is eager to work on the full-scale Advantage2 system to further this research,” said Carleton Coffrin, a senior scientist at the lab.

In the private sector, Davidson Technologies is set to host an Advantage2 system at its Alabama headquarters, focusing on mission-critical and national security-related quantum applications. Davidson Technologies President and CEO Dale Moore stated: “We believe this system offers an important new pathway for the development of quantum optimization applications designed to support mission-critical challenges and national security-focused quantum research.”

Japan Tobacco’s Central Pharma Research Institute has used the Advantage2 system in a proof-of-concept project combining quantum computing with AI for drug discovery. “The impact of bringing quantum together with AI could drive new breakthroughs in life sciences, as demonstrated in our recent proof of concept. The project revealed that D-Wave’s Advantage2 quantum systems can deliver high quality, low energy samples that could drive enhanced performance in generative AI architectures,” said Dr. Masaru Tateno, Chief Scientific Officer of Central Pharma Research Institute.

Also, the Jülich Supercomputing Centre at Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany plans to upgrade its current Advantage system to an Advantage2 system and connect it with JUPITER, Europe’s only exascale-class supercomputer, for research in AI and quantum optimization applications.

Dr. Alan Baratz, D-Wave’s CEO, described the Advantage2 commercial release as a pivotal step in the company’s mission to deliver commercially viable quantum computing.

“Today marks a significant milestone not just for D-Wave, but for the quantum computing industry as a whole, as we bring to market our sixth-generation quantum computer, a system so powerful that it can solve hard problems outside the reach of one of the world’s largest exascale GPU-based classical supercomputers,” said Dr Baratz. “It’s an engineering marvel, with substantial technical advancements that highlight D-Wave’s progress in scaling quantum technology to meet industry demands for growing computational processing power while maintaining energy efficiency. We’re helping customers realize value from quantum computing right now, and the Advantage2 system represents a remarkable achievement in delivering on that mission.”

About D-Wave Quantum Inc.

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com

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Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management’s control, including the risks set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

• A projected $3.5 trillion energy transition is creating a critical-minerals boom, driving exceptional mining investment opportunities.
• Among Nicola’s strengths are its portfolio of assets and strategic locations, with its flagship project situated adjacent to Canada’s largest copper mine.
• As BC’s only third-party ore mill, Nicola is based on a capital-efficient revenue model that generates immediate cash flow and minimizes share dilution.

As global demand for copper, gold and silver surges amid the clean-energy transition, Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) has established a unique dual-revenue model in Canada’s mineral-rich British Columbia. With the province’s only permitted third-party processing mill and high-potential exploration projects adjacent to Canada’s largest copper mine, Nicola offers investors exposure to both immediate cash flow and significant long-term upside. Here’s why this emerging player deserves attention in today’s critical minerals market.

According to Industrial Info Resources, the global mining industry is at a pivotal moment, experiencing a significant cycle of investment and transformation fueled by the energy transition, resource security needs and decarbonization efforts (https://ibn.fm/vn4YZ). According to Energy Transitions Commission estimates, achieving net zero by 2050 will require an average annual investment of $3.5 trillion globally between 2021 and 2050 (https://ibn.fm/7d5dB), a projection that is driving exceptional mining investment opportunities.

This anticipated surge in demand is creating a critical-minerals boom, driven by the increasing need for metals such as copper, which is essential for electrical wiring and renewable energy systems. The International Energy Agency projects that copper demand could double by 2040 due to its critical role in clean-energy technologies (https://ibn.fm/EfiMX). On the supply side, even with optimistic development of new mines, a 5–6 million tonne annual deficit is projected by 2035 (https://ibn.fm/3nV9n). Given such supply challenges, long-term prices are forecasted to stay elevated.

Investors are increasingly drawn to mining companies that not only have access to high-quality resources but also demonstrate operational efficiency and strategic foresight. Nicola Mining exemplifies these qualities through its dual-pronged approach: generating immediate revenue from its fully permitted mill while advancing exploration projects with significant long-term potential (https://ibn.fm/6QN77).

Among Nicola’s strengths is its portfolio of assets and strategic location. The company’s wholly owned mill and tailings facility, located near Merritt, British Columbia, is a cornerstone of its growth strategy and capital-efficient revenue model. Nicola’s Merritt Mill is the only facility in the province permitted to accept third-party gold and silver mill feed from throughout the province. This unique asset allows Nicola to generate cash flow by processing ore from its own projects as well as from third-party miners, thereby reducing reliance on external financing and minimizing shareholder dilution.

The company’s exploration portfolio is equally impressive. Nicola owns 100% of the New Craigmont Copper Project, a high-grade copper property covering an area of 10,913 hectares along the southern end of the Guichon Batholith. This flagship project is adjacent to Teck’s Highland Valley Copper, Canada’s largest copper mine, highlighting the region’s rich mineral potential. Amid projected global supply deficits, the location of the Craigmont project becomes even more attractive. In 2024, Nicola completed a successful drilling program totaling 4,874 meters across 14 holes, further validating the project’s prospects (https://ibn.fm/sqIW2).

In addition to New Craigmont, Nicola is advancing its Dominion Creek Gold Project, located 43 kilometers northeast of the town of Wells and approximately 110 kilometers east-southeast of Prince George. The company has received a final permit from the British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals to extract 10,000 tonnes of gold and silver ore at Dominion (https://ibn.fm/DVSI7). Production is anticipated to commence in July 2025, marking a significant milestone in Nicola’s growth trajectory.

Nicola’s mission is to continue developing its copper, gold and silver assets while creating value for shareholders and contributing to the economic development of the communities in which it operates. The company’s vision encompasses becoming a leading junior mining company by leveraging its unique combination of operational revenue and exploration upside. By maintaining a focus on sustainability, operational excellence and strategic partnerships, Nicola is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for critical minerals.

Nicola Mining offers a compelling investment opportunity in the mining sector. With its fully permitted mill generating stable revenue, a robust portfolio of high-grade exploration projects and a clear strategic vision, the company is poised for significant growth. As the global economy continues to pivot toward sustainable energy and advanced technologies, Nicola’s assets in British Columbia place it at the forefront of this transformative era in mining. Drilling and exploration at the New Craigmont Copper Project is set to recommence in early June as part of the company’s 2025 work program.

For more information, visit www.NicolaMining.com.

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• Vancouver-based gold and silver resource developer ESGold Corp. is building a revenue-generating clean tailings rehabilitation operation at its flagship site in Quebec, while preparing for further gold and silver exploration at the historic mine property
• The tailings cleanup operation relies on a gravity separation circuit that separates out heavy metals without reliance on polluting cyanide extraction methods
• ESGold recently received delivery of Humphrey spiral concentrators that will form a key part of the gravity separation circuit when the cleanup operation begins later this year
• The company expects the tailings recovery to generate about $35 million per year, which it will use to build its exploration strategy at the 13,116-hectare site abandoned by a previous producer

Heavy metal resource developer ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is taking a “tangible step” toward production anticipated to begin later this year in its recovery operation at a historic gold and silver resource named Montauban in Quebec, Canada. 

ESGold holds 265 mining claims at the Montauban site, covering 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres). The company’s production model anticipates immediate revenue generation through tailings reprocessing to rehabilitate the site, while continuing to move toward further gold and silver exploration at the property abandoned by a previous producer. 

ESGold reports signs of another estimated decade-worth of gold and silver production at the site. 

The company’s preparations for mica, gold and silver recovery from the fully permitted tailings cleanup operation took a significant step forward with the delivery of Humphrey spiral concentrators it will use in a gravity separation circuit at the site (https://ibn.fm/abEzG). Gravity separation using the spiral concentrators will allow ESGold to efficiently reprocess the tailings through a clean energy model that avoids the cyanide extraction methods employed by other recovery operations. 

“With boots on the ground, key equipment on site, and construction progressing on schedule, there is a high level of excitement across the company,” CEO Paul Mastantuono stated in a May 27 news release (https://ibn.fm/5yXyD). “It’s one thing to plan for production—it’s another to physically see it coming together for our shareholders.”

ESGold’s optimism is underscored by a market that continues to regard gold as a safe-haven asset and values silver for its use in modern computer electronics, including electric vehicle batteries and electrical components (https://ibn.fm/jcAGs).

“Basically, what we’re going to be doing is processing tailings, extracting silver and gold and mica,” ESGold President and Director Brad Kitchen said during a presentation at this month’s Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver (https://ibn.fm/exAfx). “And those tailings will bring in a revenue of about $35 million a year. That revenue will then help fund exploration. We’re not going to have to go to the market.”

The gravity separation circuit is designed to process up to 1,000 metric tons per day (“TPD”) of the site’s tailings to produce the mica concentrate and recover any residual gold and silver. The mica concentrate has potential for use in a variety of building materials, including bricks, cinder blocks, paving stones, patio tiles, parking columns, and highway Jersey barriers for traffic lane demarcation, according to the company. 

ESGold is pursuing that potential through a joint venture with private consultancy DMCMS Inc., which is working to develop its clean technology that fuses mine waste with an organic polymer to turn the resulting product into environmentally friendly, sustainable materials. 

A 2022 Construction Canada news report states the polymer process doesn’t produce carbon dioxide pollutants and that the resulting mica concentrate has proven to be stronger than concrete (https://ibn.fm/2Jo71).

“ESGold is entering a transformational phase — one that few mining companies successfully reach,” board member Peter Espig stated in a May 1 news release (https://ibn.fm/RULYT).

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

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• The explosion of AI in marketing is not a temporary wave — it marks a permanent shift in how businesses attract and retain customers
• ONAR Holding’s strength lies in its ability to combine centralized innovation with decentralized expertise
• In addition to building proprietary technology, ONAR is aggressively expanding through strategic acquisitions

The marketing industry is undergoing a seismic transformation, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning and data analytics. Traditional strategies are no longer sufficient in a world where consumers expect hyperpersonalized content, real-time engagement and seamless user experiences. In this era of digital acceleration, companies must adapt or risk irrelevance. ONAR Holding Corp. (OTCQB: ONAR)  is embracing this challenge head-on, positioning itself as a leader in the reinvention of marketing through proprietary technologies, global reach and a forward-thinking acquisition strategy designed to reshape how marketing services are delivered to growth-stage and mid-market companies.

The explosion of AI in marketing is not a temporary wave — it marks a permanent shift in how businesses attract and retain customers. According to Grand View Research, the global AI in marketing market was worth approximately $20.45 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 25% from 2025 to 2030 (https://ibn.fm/aCCWK). This surge is fueled by the growing need for automated decision-making, real-time data analysis and cost-efficient strategies that deliver high ROI. In addition, AI enables more accurate targeting, deeper customer insights, and greater scalability, all of which are critical for businesses looking to stand out in today’s competitive landscape. 

The democratization of AI has also empowered smaller firms to compete with large corporations in digital arenas. A 2024 Verizon Business report found that 38% of small and midsize businesses are already leveraging tech tools for marketing, recruiting and customer service (https://ibn.fm/Me7fl). Furthermore, 76% of these businesses said social media has positively impacted their performance, underscoring the importance of tech-forward strategies even among more modest enterprises.

As the marketing space becomes increasingly saturated with automation tools and AI-driven platforms, only the most adaptable and innovative organizations will rise above the noise. This is the opportunity ONAR Holding is seizing. Founded in 2021, ONAR’s vision to acquire, develop and operate best-in-class, technology-first marketing businesses that deliver measurable results for growing companies (https://ibn.fm/VrfVl). The company has set itself apart by integrating cutting-edge technologies with human creativity to provide high-impact, performance-driven marketing solutions that are measurable, efficient and tailored to clients’ growth goals.

ONAR Holding’s strength lies in its ability to combine centralized innovation with decentralized expertise. The company operates through a global network of agencies spanning five continents and currently serves more than 45 client companies. This model allows ONAR to offer both the scale of a large holding company and the specialized insight of localized agencies, all underpinned by advanced technology.

One of ONAR’s most important innovations is its proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Cortex (https://ibn.fm/fHjhU). Developed through its internal technology incubator, ONAR Labs, Cortex leverages this technology to optimize campaigns, analyze customer behavior and generate actionable insights that boost ROI. The platform is designed to streamline workflows, cut costs, and help marketers make faster, more informed decisions. According to ONAR, Cortex is already demonstrating measurable improvements in client campaign performance and is slated to become a cornerstone of the company’s tech stack.

In addition to building proprietary technology, ONAR is aggressively expanding through strategic acquisitions. Recent moves include the acquisition of a major marketing tech company that is expected to double the revenues of ONAR’s key subsidiary, Storia (https://ibn.fm/yrJNV). These acquisitions are not only increasing ONAR’s market share and capabilities but also adding new AI tools, talent and client pipelines to the ONAR ecosystem. The company has made it clear that these acquisitions are part of a broader strategy to consolidate fragmented marketing service providers into a unified, tech-empowered network.

ONAR’s mission is rooted in the belief that the future of marketing lies in the fusion of data science and creative strategy. The company is focused on redefining how marketing services are delivered to growth-stage and middle-market companies by building a world-class infrastructure that offers scale, transparency and measurable outcomes. ONAR’s objective is clear: to become the go-to platform for businesses seeking smart, scalable and data-informed marketing solutions.

As businesses across sectors increasingly look to technology for a performance edge, ONAR Holding Corp. stands at the forefront of the martech revolution. With its innovative technologies, strategic acquisitions and global reach, ONAR is not only responding to the rapid changes in the marketing world, but also helping to shape them. For investors and companies alike, ONAR offers a compelling case as a new leader in an industry on the cusp of dramatic reinvention.

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

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