• Intellistake Technologies Corporation recently announced PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) as an enterprise beta partner, to help with the company’s continued development of the IntelliScope AI suite.
• The partnership involves PowerBank providing long-term testing and feedback to help refine IntelliScope’s first enterprise-facing AI agents.
• The close technical relationship is important for both companies and gives PowerBank an inside track on the use of AI tools focused on the energy industry.

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Recently, Intellistake Technologies Corporation, a tech company that develops AI software solutions, revealed a partnership with PowerBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects (https://ibn.fm/REgL8).

The partnership sees PowerBank serve as a closed beta partner to help Intellistake Technologies with the IntelliScope enterprise AI suite. Specifically, PowerBank will provide long-term testing and feedback, to help improve and enhance IntelliScope’s first ever enterprise-facing AI agent.

This is the next step in the development of the IntelliScope suite, which is being developed as a collection of AI agents that are designed to change how enterprises access, explain, and understand intelligence.

The initial enterprise-facing agent is focused primarily on the energy industry and will be applied to both real-world data and regulatory requirements using structured workflows. The company is planning for the agent to analyze geological and environmental data to identify the best sites for renewable projects, monitor regulatory and market shifts, and generate intelligent summaries to help people make better decisions.

According to Liam Harpur, VP of Technology & Development at Intellistake “Our goal with IntelliScope is to prove that decentralized AI can deliver enterprise intelligence that enterprises can trust,”. He also shared excitement about the partnership with PowerBank, saying that “This is a very exciting time as PowerBank’s role as a beta partner ensures that we are building with real-world use cases in mind, starting with one of the most data-intensive industries: energy.”

The arrangement is clearly important for PowerBank as well. Similarly, Dr. Richard Lu, CEO of PowerBank, said that “We are excited to partner with Intellistake in this beta program. Our sector is shaped by constant regulatory shifts, technological advances, and project siting challenges. This collaboration gives us the chance to see firsthand how emerging AI tools can enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and even how it will evolve through our feedback during development.”

This closed beta and partnership is an important milestone for Intelliscope, and the current phase of beta testing involves an exercise where IntelliScope works directly with PowerBank to fully understand the company’s needs. After this exercise, Intellistake is building a UI on top of the existing IntelliScope AI agent that’s customized for PowerBank’s needs.

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

This report contains forward looking information. Please refer to the press release entitled “Intellistake Progresses IntelliScope AI Agent Development With PowerBank Corp. as Enterprise Beta Partner” and dated September 24, 2025, for additional details on the information, risks and assumptions.

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• HeartBeam is developing a portable, credit-card-sized device and proprietary software capable of capturing heart signals in three non-coplanar dimensions and reconstructing those signals into a full synthesized 12-lead ECG.
• The importance of such innovation is underscored by the widespread impact of heart disease, such as heart rhythm problems.
• The VALID-ECG study results carry significant weight for both clinical adoption and HeartBeam’s commercialization pathway.

Early and accurate detection of heart rhythm problems can mean the difference between life-saving intervention and a missed opportunity, which is why new advances in cardiac diagnostics carry such weight. HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) has reported promising results from its pivotal VALID-ECG study (https://ibn.fm/BDiIa), demonstrating that its synthesized 12-lead ECG technology delivers a strong correlation with the clinical gold standard of traditional 12-lead ECGs for non-life-threatening arrhythmias. 

A cardiac technology innovator, HeartBeam is developing a portable, credit card-sized device and proprietary software capable of capturing heart signals in three non-coplanar dimensions and reconstructing those signals into a full synthesized 12-lead ECG. By enabling patients to record reliable, medical-grade data wherever they are when symptoms occur, HeartBeam’s system has the potential to transform how arrhythmias are identified and managed.

The VALID-ECG study results provide compelling validation of HeartBeam’s approach. According to the company, the study demonstrated a diagnostic agreement of more than 93% between its synthesized 12-lead ECGs and conventional 12-lead ECGs when used for arrhythmia assessment. 

Importantly, the findings were achieved across multiple arrhythmia types (including normal sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, PVC and PACs), underscoring the robustness of the synthesis algorithm. For healthcare providers, this could mean greater confidence in remote cardiac monitoring; for patients, it could translate into earlier detection when symptoms occur outside the clinic. 

The VALID-ECG results carry significant weight for both clinical adoption and HeartBeam’s commercialization pathway. The study not only confirms that the company’s synthesized 12-lead ECG is accurate but also supports its pending 510(k) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). When cleared, the software would complement the company’s already-cleared 3D “cable-free” recorder, allowing users to generate a complete synthesized 12-lead ECG with a device that fits in a pocket. With more than 20 patents protecting its intellectual property, HeartBeam has built a defensible platform that pairs convenience with clinical rigor.

Commercial readiness is also advancing alongside clinical validation. HeartBeam is preparing to establish a cardiology reader service for on-demand physician review, develop logistics and fulfillment channels, and scale manufacturing in anticipation of FDA clearance. These steps are critical to ensuring that once the software is approved, the company can rapidly transition from development to market adoption. The broader healthcare ecosystem is watching closely, as the ability to deploy reliable, portable 12-lead ECG systems could improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and lower overall costs.

The timing for HeartBeam’s innovation is also favorable given the rapid expansion of the remote cardiac monitoring market. Analysts estimate that the global cardiac monitoring and cardiac rhythm management devices sector was valued at about $21.8 billion in 2024 and could grow to more than $32 billion by 2033 (https://ibn.fm/RyUwh). Within this broader sector, wearable and portable cardiac devices are expected to see the fastest growth, with projections showing the market climbing from roughly $3.7 billion in 2025 to more than $10 billion by 2030, reflecting demand for continuous, accessible monitoring solutions (https://ibn.fm/qF2WF).  This rapid growth underscores both the clinical importance and commercial opportunity for technologies such as HeartBeam’s, which deliver hospital-grade accuracy in a portable form factor.

For HeartBeam, the upcoming commercialization of its ECG system represents more than a regulatory milestone; it is a potential step toward redefining how heart disease is detected and treated. By combining portability with medical-grade accuracy, the company is creating a tool that could improve lives through earlier intervention, fewer hospitalizations and faster responses to arrhythmias. With study results validating its technology and commercialization plans advancing, HeartBeam stands poised not only to capture a significant market opportunity but also to play a vital role in the future of patient-centered cardiac care.

For more information, visit www.HeartBeam.com.

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• LaFleur Minerals is ramping up expectations for its gold exploration and processing operation in Quebec, working to restart its wholly-owned mill while completing an assessment of hole-drilling work across its 18,304-hectare (45,230-acre) project
• The company’s Swanson Gold Deposit site is part of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, which is a globally renowned gold district
• LaFleur anticipates its Beacon Gold Mill will deliver near-term revenues from processing custom raw ore projects for neighboring gold claims, while also being available for production of its own gold product once exploration gets fully under way
• The company has drilled 24 holes to date on its gold deposit project and has reported enthusiasm for initial near-surface assays that demonstrate strong potential for expanding shallow, open-pit mineral resources at the site
• In addition, LaFleur Minerals has announced listing on Tradegate, bolstering its international visibility and exposure to European markets

Gold exploration and development company LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) expects to wrap up a comprehensive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for its drilling project in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt of Quebec, Canada by the end of October, moving its gold exploration forward even as the company prepares to restart production at its gold mill operation for near-term revenues.

LaFleur Minerals has drilled 24 holes to date on its approximately 18,304-hectare (45,230-acre) site. Six of the holes have been assayed, exhibiting high-grade, near-surface intercepts that show the strong potential to expand shallow, open-pit mineral resources at the Swanson Gold Project.

High-grade, near-surface assays of 7.47 g/t gold (Au) over 1.35 meters, 7.68 g/t gold (Au) over 1.0 meter, and 17.80 g/t gold (Au) over 1.0 meter suggest the potential for growth at Swanson and the exponential exploration upside of this district-scale project. The most recent of the three findings included anomalous molybdenum (Mo) and copper (Cu), which represents a significant and different style of mineralization than that observed at the Swanson Gold Deposit, located 3 km to the northeast, and opens up a new target type for exploration, according to the company.

“With multiple mineralized zones intersected across both targets, we are building confidence in the scale and continuity of the gold system at Swanson,” LaFleur Minerals CEO Paul Ténière stated in a news release dated Sept. 24 (https://ibn.fm/G36rB). “These assay results represent important step-outs at Swanson, extending known mineralization significantly along strike in both directions.”

Additional holes are currently being logged, sampled, and submitted to the laboratory for assay testing. The company will report on them as the assay results become available.

The Beacon Gold Mill, located 60 km from the exploration site and 20 minutes’ drive from the town of Val-d’Or, is the company’s more immediate source for driving anticipated cash flow, however.

“LaFleur Minerals is blessed to have the fully updated and permitted Beacon Gold Mill, tailings storage facility (‘TSF’), and nearby Swanson Gold Deposit with an open-pit constrained mineral resource estimate,” Board Chairman Kal Malhi stated. “This puts LaFleur Minerals in a unique category of a full-fledged near-term gold producer in the prolific Abitibi Gold District.”

The mill, capable of processing more than 750 metric tons of raw ore per day, will be marketed as able to accept custom milling work for other nearby gold projects once permitting is completed. The mill had received more than $20 million in equipment and other upgrades from a former owner before its acquisition by LaFleur, and the company has been raising capital for its plans to provide an estimated $3 million to $5 million in restart upgrades that will get the mill in motion.

The mill will also be able to accept mineralized material in-house from its Swanson Gold Deposit, and the PEA will ascertain the full mining and economic viability of restarting gold production at the mill with that material.

LaFleur is also completing various strategic marketing and investor relations agreements with independent contractors and agencies to increase the company’s exposure to a wider audience. The company’s common shares are cross-listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (“FSE”). LaFleur has recently listed on the Tradegate Exchange, enhancing visibility and accessibility to European and international investors, during an exciting and pivotal time in its exploration and development activities, as LaFleur Minerals transitions from explorer to fully-integrated gold producer at its flagship Beacon Gold Mill located in the prolific Abitibi Gold Belt.

And finally, LaFleur Minerals has announced listing on Tradegate, bolstering its international visibility and exposure to European markets. As the Company continues to expand its presence throughout new markets, Tradegate provides LaFleur Minerals with a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse, international and growing pool of investors, further solidifying its commitment to transparency, accessibility, and long-term growth.

The Tradegate Exchange, operated by Tradegate AG, is one of Europe’s most liquid venues for equities and exchange-traded products. As a market specialist, Tradegate manages over 10,000 German and international stocks and exchange-traded products (“ETPs”), largely targeted to the retail investor. Tradegate is known for its efficient trading platform, which can improve liquidity for listed stocks, facilitates fast, transparent and direct execution of securities orders, providing access to a larger pool of international investors and thereby enhancing their market presence and potential for wider access to investment capital (https://ibn.fm/V5dcJ).

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

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

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

• FDA grants NRx Pharmaceuticals approval of a Suitability Petition for single-patient preservative-free ketamine.
• The decision enables re-filing of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) for the company’s KETAFREE(TM) product, which the company has now done.
• Current ketamine formulations use multidose vials with a toxic preservative, Benzethonium Chloride.
• U.S. ketamine market is estimated at $750 million annually, presenting a significant commercial opportunity.
• NRx is also advancing NRX-100 and NRX-101 for suicidal depression and PTSD, both with FDA designations.
• The move aligns with U.S. policy goals on reshoring drug production and reducing toxic additives.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for its Suitability Petition to advance KETAFREE(TM), a preservative-free version of ketamine (https://ibn.fm/qFzsh). The ruling allows the company to re-file its Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) for the product, which it has now done, a key step in bringing it to market (https://ibn.fm/nogJi).

Currently, ketamine is sold in multidose vials that require preservatives to maintain sterility after repeated use. The most common additive, Benzethonium Chloride, is known to be toxic. NRx’s proposed alternative eliminates preservatives by using single-patient dosing, a change the company argues improves safety and aligns with updated public health priorities.

The FDA’s decision comes at a time when the administration has emphasized two objectives: reshoring essential pharmaceutical production to the United States and reducing toxic preservatives in food and medicine. Both priorities were highlighted in recent statements by FDA and HHS leadership, giving added policy momentum to initiatives like NRx’s KETAFREE(TM).

The size of the opportunity is notable. The U.S. ketamine market is currently estimated at $750 million annually. While ketamine has established medical uses, particularly as an anesthetic, demand has grown due to off-label applications in mental health care. NRx believes its preservative-free product can capture market share on safety grounds alone, while serving as a foundation for further clinical programs.

“Last week, NRx was honored to be selected to attend a ‘listening session’ hosted by the FDA Commissioner, for biotechnology CEOs. We appreciate FDA’s rapid response on the requested Suitability Petition and look forward to bringing our preservative-free presentation of ketamine to the US market at the earliest possible moment,” said Jonathan C. Javitt, MD, MPH, Chairman and CEO of NRx Pharmaceuticals.

Beyond KETAFREE(TM), NRx continues to build out a pipeline of therapies focused on central nervous system disorders. Its preservative-free intravenous formulation NRX-100 has received Fast Track Designation for the treatment of suicidal depression, including bipolar depression. A related program, NRX-101, has earned Breakthrough Therapy Designation for suicidal bipolar depression. These programs complement the KETAFREE(TM) initiative, underscoring the company’s emphasis on addressing urgent psychiatric needs.

Ketamine remains a focus of increasing clinical and public interest. Beyond anesthesia, its rapid-acting antidepressant effects have drawn attention for use in treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. However, the lack of FDA-approved, safe, standardized formulations has limited broader adoption. If successful, NRx’s KETAFREE(TM) could fill an important gap in both safety and accessibility. As the U.S. continues to push for domestic drug production and higher standards of safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing, NRx’s initiative could benefit from regulatory alignment and potential support programs.

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

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

• Beeline Holdings Inc. continues to see growing opportunities in the millennials and Gen Z market for home purchases
• With only 26.1% of Gen Zers and only 54.9% of Millennials owning their home, and with 9.1% of home purchase applications denied on average, Beeline recognizes a huge business potential
• While appearing on an interview with Benzinga Director of Customer Success, Ryan Faloona, Beeline’s CEO, Nick Liuzza, highlighted its AI-powered digital platform and how it simplifies and expedites mortgage loan applications
• With its AI-powered platform, users can get an answer within seven or eight minutes on whether they qualify for a mortgage, with 90% certainty

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a technology-forward mortgage and title platform that leverages AI, automation, and intuitive user experiences to simplify home financing, continues to focus on millennial and Gen Z markets for home purchases. As a market comprising over 100 million individuals, Beeline recognizes that the preferences of this demographic differ significantly from those of the average customer. Consequently, it has developed an AI-powered digital product that streamlines and expedites the entire mortgage loan application process (https://ibn.fm/5m5Ru).

While appearing on an interview with Benzinga’s Director of Customer Success, Ryan Faloona, Beeline’s CEO, Nick Liuzza, offered more context about the company’s current direction, providing clarity on its product and goals. Most importantly, he emphasized the importance of understanding their core customer base, their pain points, and what they seek in their quest to become homeowners.

“We built our platform and all of our tools for the generation that grew up with these phones in their pockets,” Liuzza noted. “They shop differently than you and I do. We offer a wider variety of mortgage programs than those other mortgage lenders do as well…so, if you don’t qualify for a conventional Freddie or Fannie mortgage, it’s game over. As opposed to Beeline, our AI will direct you to a whole new suite of products that are more designed for the gig economy,” he added (https://ibn.fm/5m5Ru).

A 2023 study noted that over 9.1% of home purchase applications among all applicants were denied in 2022. This represented an increase from 8.3% the previous year, with refinance applications being rejected more frequently, at a rate of 24.7% in 2022, up from 14.2% in 2021. According to the report, insufficient income was the reason for more than 50% of denials for Asian American applicants, 45% for Black and Hispanic applicants, and approximately 40% for white applicants, up from below 40% for each group in 2018 (https://ibn.fm/ivUxi).

Beeline recognizes this trend and has, accordingly, developed a product designed to address these shortcomings. Most notably, it acknowledges the gig economy, where contracts are often short-term and individuals work on a freelance basis, rather than having permanent jobs. A 2023 study published on Business Insider noted that among those in the United States who use gig work as their primary income source, half are millennials, while only 20% are Gen X and 5% are baby boomers (https://ibn.fm/xhYqL).

According to the National Mortgage Professional, in 2024, only 26.1% of Gen Zers owned their home, while only 54.9% of Millennials did. This represented a marginal increase from the previous year, primarily due to limited access to mortgages (https://ibn.fm/q5HuX). Beeline recognizes this issue and aims to address it with its AI product, which can make a decision within seven to eight minutes and provide customers with a 90% certainty about whether they qualify for a mortgage.

“So if you’re not sure you can qualify for a conventional mortgage, you should come to us first because we’re going to offer you a bank statement loan or a DSCR loan. These loans are designed for the gig economy,” Liuzza noted (https://ibn.fm/5m5Ru).

In addition, a significant portion of the company’s loans help buyers seeking real estate investment property, providing an easier path for Millennial and Gen Z buyers to become property investors.

Beeline is bullish about this market, as evidenced by its CEO’s $16 million investment in the company. This, coupled with significant stock purchases by other insiders, demonstrates the high confidence level of senior management in the company’s future and positions it to capitalize on a relatively untapped market ripe for growth.

“This is going to transform the industry and catapult this small, little creative company that’s addressing the needs of this generation…with a product that doesn’t exist in the market, as of right now, by other mortgage lenders,” Liuzza said (https://ibn.fm/5m5Ru).

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

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• The surge in platinum group metal prices can be traced to a combination of supply disruptions and rising demand.
• As a company focused on developing high-quality platinum group metal deposits in South Africa, PLG is particularly well positioned to benefit.
• The company’s Waterberg project is designed for mechanized, low-cost production of platinum group metal concentrates

Platinum has captured the attention of investors, industrial users and strategic sectors alike in 2025, emerging as one of the top-performing precious metals. Prices have surged more than 40% in just eight weeks, a rally that represents the largest gain in decades, highlighting a rare convergence of global supply constraints, growing industrial demand, and renewed investor interest (https://ibn.fm/371AL). Palladium prices have risen 13% in the past four weeks. For companies with high-grade platinum group metal resources, this price momentum represents both an opportunity and a validation of strategic investments in platinum and palladium production.

Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a company focused on developing platinum group metal deposits in South Africa, is particularly well positioned to benefit. With its flagship Waterberg project, PLG is advancing production of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold as well as base metals copper and nickel, to meet rising global demand, particularly in automotive, industrial and defense applications.

The surge in platinum group metal prices can be traced to a combination of supply disruptions and rising demand. South Africa, which accounts for more than 70% of global platinum production and 40% of global palladium production, has faced challenges that have restricted recent output. Power outages, water shortages and scheduled maintenance at major refineries contributed to a 24% drop in mined platinum group metals output in April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Global primary platinum group metal production could fall by as much as 20% by the end of this decade, widening a supply deficit, Valterra Platinum (VALJ.J), CEO Craig Miller said on September 18 (https://ibn.fm/theGS).

These shortfalls are occurring at a time when investor sentiment and industrial demand are both increasing, creating upward pressure on prices. Hedge funds, commodity traders and institutional investors have increasingly turned to platinum after years of underperformance relative to gold and silver, seeking both exposure to physical metal and potential capital gains. June 2025 alone saw a 28% increase in platinum prices, marking the strongest monthly performance since 1986 (https://ibn.fm/Tk1Yh).

Industrial demand has been a key factor in driving platinum prices higher (https://ibn.fm/cTT22). Automotive manufacturers rely on platinum and palladium for catalytic converters in hybrid and conventional vehicles, and the shift toward hydrogen fuel cell technology has further intensified platinum demand. Platinum is essential in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, which are being adopted for applications ranging from industrial machinery to aerospace and defense platforms, providing long operational ranges and energy-efficient performance. Beyond the automotive sector, platinum’s industrial applications in electronics, chemical processing and specialized manufacturing continue to create steady demand, further supporting prices in the face of tight supply.

Platinum Group Metals is strategically positioned to benefit from these dynamics. The company’s Waterberg project is designed for mechanized, low-cost production of platinum group metal concentrates, including gold, copper and nickel as valuable byproducts (https://ibn.fm/oB5r2). By focusing on operational efficiency and sustainability, the company aims to provide a reliable supply of critical metals for industrial and strategic uses, positioning itself as a long-term player in the evolving platinum market.

As platinum group metal prices continue to rise, the implications for global supply and demand are significant. Higher prices often encourage recycling, stimulate investment in platinum-backed financial products and incentivize production expansion from mining companies. Industrial users must balance rising costs with the operational and strategic value that platinum group metals provide, particularly for high-performance applications where alternatives are limited. In this environment, companies such as Platinum Group Metals Ltd. with secure, high-quality resources and a clear production strategy, are likely to see both increased industrial demand and heightened investor interest.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is not only advancing its Waterberg project to meet current market needs but is also positioning itself for long-term growth by ensuring that its metals serve industries where performance, reliability and strategic importance are critical. With South Africa remaining the dominant producer of platinum and a significant producer of palladium, amidst ongoing global supply constraints, PLG’s approach to efficient, sustainable extraction, coupled with its strategic resource base, gives the company a distinct advantage in capturing value from the current market conditions.

For more information, visit www.PlatinumGroupMetals.net.

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

• U.S. government exploring creation of a $5 billion critical minerals fund amid supply chain concerns and rising demand
• Alaska projects draw attention, with Graphite One extending warrants to Bering Straits Native Corp. for its Graphite Creek development
• Trilogy Metals’ Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”) position the company as a key domestic source of copper, cobalt, zinc, and other strategic metals

Critical minerals have become more than just a matter of industrial demand; they are now central to national security policy. Growing electrification, renewable energy deployment, and defense applications are driving structural demand for metals such as copper, cobalt, graphite, and rare earths. At the same time, global supply chains remain heavily dependent on China for both processing and overseas mine investments, creating long-term vulnerability for the United States.

This shifting landscape is prompting new policy initiatives. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the U.S. government is in discussions to establish a $5 billion fund to support mineral projects, potentially in partnership with Orion Resource Partners. The effort would represent the most significant federal move to date in directly financing mining ventures, signaling recognition that market forces alone may not secure critical supplies.

Alaska as a Strategic Hub

Alaska is emerging as a focal point in this broader policy framework. Its vast resource base and stable jurisdiction are increasingly seen as vital for future supply chains. A recent development underscores this trend: Graphite One extended the expiry date on nearly 2.8 million warrants held by Bering Straits Native Corporation (“BSNC”), its strategic Alaska partner, to advance the Graphite Creek Project. Considered one of the largest natural graphite resources in the U.S., the project aims to vertically integrate mining with anode material production for lithium-ion batteries.

The collaboration highlights both the role of Alaska Native corporations in advancing development and the state’s potential to contribute across a spectrum of critical minerals.

Trilogy Metals at the Center of U.S. Copper Security

Within this context, Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) stands out for its significant holdings in the Ambler Mining District of Northwest Alaska. Through Ambler Metals LLC, a 50/50 joint venture with South32, the company is advancing the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”), which include the Arctic and Bornite deposits.

• Arctic Deposit: A volcanogenic massive sulphide (“VMS”) deposit with 46.7 million tonnes of probable reserves grading 2.11% copper, 2.9% zinc, 0.56% lead, 0.42 g/t gold, and 31.8 g/t silver. A 2023 feasibility study estimated a $1.5 billion pre-tax NPV, supported by robust project economics.
• Bornite Project: Adds an inferred resource of 6.5 billion pounds of copper, expanding the district’s scale and potential mine life beyond 30 years.

Together, these assets provide exposure not only to copper—a cornerstone of electrification and defense applications—but also to cobalt, zinc, lead, gold, and silver.

Infrastructure as National Security

One of the most critical elements of Trilogy’s development is the proposed 211-mile Ambler Access Road. Historically viewed as a regional economic project, it has taken on new significance as federal policy increasingly frames mineral infrastructure as a matter of national security. Reliable access to high-grade domestic copper and cobalt resources directly aligns with the priorities outlined in ongoing U.S. policy discussions.

An infrastructure partnership with Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (“AIDEA”) – the state-owned infrastructure bank – enables the ability to better navigate permitting, technical, and community considerations that are central to advancing such large-scale projects.

Policy Momentum Meets Market Reality

Global copper demand is forecast to rise significantly as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and digital infrastructure expand. Yet supply growth remains constrained by declining ore grades and protracted permitting timelines. Analysts warn of structural deficits beginning before 2030, highlighting the urgency of bringing new projects online.

Federal discussions around a $5 billion critical minerals fund and other measures, such as tariff adjustments and strategic stockpiles, reflect growing recognition of this gap. For companies like Trilogy Metals, positioned with large-scale, high-grade resources in a stable jurisdiction, this policy momentum creates potential opportunities for accelerated development.

Strategic Outlook

Trilogy Metals operates at the nexus of market demand and national security. Its Arctic and Bornite deposits combine robust economics with metals essential to electrification, defense, and emerging technologies. With policy winds shifting toward federal support for critical minerals, the company’s Alaska projects may increasingly be viewed not only as valuable mining assets but also as strategic national resources.

As the U.S. pursues greater independence in mineral supply chains, Alaska is set to play a central role, and Trilogy Metals is well positioned to be one of its leading contributors.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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• Nightfood Holdings has a lineup of AI-powered robots to streamline operations across industries, weaving technology seamlessly into everyday life
• The company’s portfolio of robotic products includes the Laundry Helper, Concierge, Matradee, and Dustee
• These AI-powered robotics help improve efficiency and productivity, include features like avoidance and vision systems, and free up your staff to steer towards other duties

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF), is a company harnessing robotics and AI to revolutionize how the hospitality industry operates. It offers a collection of real estate locations that host their AI-powered service robots that take on operational efficiency, cost reduction and labor optimization.

Currently, the operating company under NGTF, Techforce Robotics, has four products: The Laundry Helper, Concierge, Matradee, and Dustee.

The Laundry Helper (LIM-E or Linens in Motion – Everywhere) is a smart housekeeping assistant that’s designed to pick up and collect both laundry and trash, and transport them automatically. It has advanced sensors, uses AI navigation, and has robotic arms to ensure it can pick things up effortlessly. These arms also allow it to operate elevators and even open up doors on its own.

The Concierge is a smart room service assistant that delivers a variety of things to guests including food, drinks, toiletries, and much more. It delivers orders contact-free, has secure storage compartments onboard, and uses AI navigation and touchless elevator and door access to get around efficiently.

The Matradee is a unique and intelligent pop-up dining experience. It’s an innovative room service robot that not only delivers food right to a guest’s door but also folds out into a sturdy surface to dine on. The robot also has a sleek design and doesn’t take up much space in hallways or rooms.

Finally, the Dustee is a smart sweeping robot that helps keep the floors clean and tidy throughout the building. It easily detects edges, has strong suction without loud noise, and is self-charging.

Each solution leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity, allowing workers to focus their time and skills on other valued tasks

The products also make use of avoidance systems to ensure they don’t run into customers, vision systems to analyze visual data, and machine learning to enhance capabilities and offer adaptive performance.

The team at TechForce Robotics is led by CEO Philip Garcia and Executive Chairman Ried Floco. Garcia has over 25 years of sales leadership and more than two decades of experience in tech-driven industries, and has held leadership positions at companies like Promax systems and NBC/Universal Studios.

Floco brings over 30 years of hospitality experience to the team, and has worked with brands like Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental, and Wyndham. He has worked in areas like project management, portfolio performance, development, acquisitions, and several others.

About Nightfood Holdings

Nightfood Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) is a robotics technology company building an AI-powered automation platform with applications across high-traffic venues and large-scale operations. Through its “Robotics-as-a-Service” (“RaaS”) model, NGTF deploys service robots that perform essential tasks, such as trash removal, delivery, and logistics, functions that exist in virtually every operation from hotels and restaurants to theme parks, airports, stadiums, schools, and shopping malls. The company leverages select real estate assets as live testbeds to launch pilots and prove concepts in real-world environments, creating a model where recurring robotics revenue drives growth while strategic property holdings provide infrastructure and asset value.

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

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

• ESGold Corp., a pre-production stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, moves toward long-term operations processing historic tailings following the recent two rounds of funding for its Montauban gold/silver project
• Processing development at the facility remains on track, with infrastructure and building completion set for mid-Q4, 2025
• ESGold’s management believes that the development of Montauban’s tailings processing capabilities is set to generate high-margin revenues and minimize dilution, while allowing the company to move forward with its encouraging gold/silver discovery efforts

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a pre-production stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, just noted how transformative the months ahead will be as it builds cash flow at its Montauban facility, while further unlocking long-term discovery potential across its entire portfolio. Back in April, the company closed a C$3.45 million financing round, in addition to a C$8 million brokered life offering for the advancement of Montauban toward near-term gold and silver production (https://ibn.fm/g54yU).

According to the company’s CEO, Gordon Robb, these two rounds of funding mean that ESGold is now fully financed to complete Montauban, presenting it with an opportunity to unlock long-term value from this facility, while supporting the pursuit of promising discovery opportunities down the line.

“Thanks to recent funding, we are now in the position of being fully financed to complete Montauban and to advance preparatory work on our prospective initiative in Colombia,” noted Mr. Robb. “With concentrate test results pending and exploration planning underway, the months ahead will be transformative as we build cash flow at Montauban while unlocking long-term discovery potential across our portfolio,” he added (https://ibn.fm/g54yU).

Development at Montauban remains on track. Infrastructure development and building completion are set for mid-Q4, 2025. This aligns with the company’s goal to begin production in 2026, which would be a huge milestone for the company.

“We are extremely pleased with the steady progress at Montauban, where building construction is advancing on schedule and moving toward completion, anticipated by mid-Q4 2025,” noted Mr. Robb. “ESGold is building the foundation for scalable growth, and we are very excited about what lies ahead,” he added (https://ibn.fm/g54yU).

In parallel with the ongoing construction, ESGold is further advancing exploration at Montauban, taking into account that, despite over a century of historic mining, the deposit on this property has never been systematically explored. A significant amount of technical work has been conducted thus far, revealing large, continuous geological structures that extend to 1,200 meters. While these results are somewhat preliminary, they point to the distinct potential of the property and the vast untapped value that lies beneath.

Going forward, ESGold looks to focus its efforts on having a comprehensive 3D geological model of Montauban, designed to integrate ANT survey results and guide systematic exploration. It also plans to continue its facility exploration, which will include systematic drilling to highlight the district-scale significance of the deposit. The company also aims to finalize Colombia validation by its technical team, followed by deal closure and execution (https://ibn.fm/g54yU).

This approach, its management believes, will generate high-margin revenue from tailings reprocessing. Additionally, it will minimize dilution and enhance shareholder value over time. With Montauban as the blueprint, ESGold’s management is confident that it is building a scalable platform designed to deliver sustainable, long-term value for its shareholders.

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

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

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