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Trump MRI results drop as White House confronts mounting questions over president’s health

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt released details on President Donald Trump’s MRI scan that was conducted in October, reading the results of the examination during Monday’s press briefing that showed he was in good health. 

Trump’s health has fallen under increasing scrutiny from the media in recent months, including when it was revealed that Trump underwent a second routine physical for the year in October, which included an MRI scan. Leavitt reported the medical imaging procedure found Trump as healthy. 

‘As part of President Trump’s comprehensive executive physical advanced imaging was performed because men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health,’ Leavitt read from the report Monday. 

‘The purpose of this imaging is preventative to identify any issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure the president maintains long-term vitality and function,’ Leavitt continued. ‘President Trump’s cardiovascular imaging was perfectly normal. No evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels. The heart chambers are normal in size, the vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation or clotting. Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health.’ 

Trump is the oldest man to be inaugurated president, with the media increasingly turning their attention to the president’s health after repeated photos since February show bruising on Trump’s hand, while photos from July showed the president with swollen legs. 

Leavitt, as well as Trump, repeatedly have brushed off questions and concern surrounding his health, pointing to physical examinations in April, and then again in October, that found the president ‘remains in excellent health.’

‘His abdominal imaging is also perfectly normal. All major organs appear very healthy and well perfused,’ Leavitt continued Monday of Trump’s MRI. ‘Everything evaluated is functioning within normal limits with no acute or chronic concerns. In summary, this level of detailed assessment is standard for an executive physical at President Trump’s age and confirms that he remains in excellent overall health.’ 

‘Again, we will provide that to you,’ she added. ‘I think that’s quite a bit of detail. And in the effort of transparency, the president promised it last night and we have delivered today.’ 

Trump was questioned about the MRI Sunday evening, saying he would release the report while underscoring it was ‘perfect’ and adding that it did not focus on scanning his brain. 

‘If they want to release it, it’s OK with me to release it,’ Trump said. ‘It’s perfect.’ 

‘If you want to have it released, I’ll release it,’ he continued. 

Media concern over Trump’s health follows the current White House’s repeated criticisms of journalists over their lack of reporting on then-President Joe Biden’s mental acuity and physical fitness when he served in the Oval Office. 

The media did not have a large focus on Biden’s health until the election cycle, when he was pressed to drop out his re-election effort to retain the White House as political allies called on him to pass the torch to a younger generation. Biden ultimately dropped out of the race in July 2024. 


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Trump declares importance of not derailing ‘Syria’s evolution into a prosperous State’

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President Donald Trump described it as ‘very important’ that ‘nothing’ transpire to derail Syria’s transformation ‘into a prosperous state.’

The commander-in-chief’s cryptic comments come days after Israel engaged in an operation in Syria.

‘The United States is very satisfied with the results displayed, through hard work and determination, in the Country of Syria. We are doing everything within our power to make sure the Government of Syria continues to do what was intended, which is substantial, in order to build a true and prosperous Country. One of the things that has helped them greatly was my termination of very strong and biting sanctions — I believe this was truly appreciated by Syria, its Leadership, and its People!’ the president said in the Truth Social post.

‘It is very important that Israel maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria’s evolution into a prosperous State. The new President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is working diligently to make sure good things happen, and that both Syria and Israel will have a long and prosperous relationship together. This is a historic opportunity, and adds to the SUCCESS, already attained, for PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST!’ Trump added.

The IDF noted last week that troops were wounded during action in Syria.

A post on X explained that ‘IDF troops conducted an operation to apprehend suspects from the Jaama Islamiya terrorist organization operating in the Beit Jinn area of southern Syria. During the activity, several armed terrorists opened fire at the troops. IDF soldiers responded with live fire, supported by aerial assistance.’

IDF battles terrorists in Syria raid

‘As a result of the incident, several reservists were injured and were evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment. The operation concluded with all suspects apprehended and several terrorists eliminated,’ the IDF post noted.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump spoke on Monday.

‘The two leaders stressed the importance and obligation of disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, and discussed expanding the peace agreements,’ the office of the prime minister noted on X. ‘US President Trump invited Prime Minister Netanyahu to a meeting at the White House in the near future,’ another post added.


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Barrick to Weigh IPO for North American Gold Unit

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Barrick Mining’s (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B) board has authorized management to evaluate an initial public offering (IPO) of a new subsidiary that would house the company’s flagship North American gold assets.

According to a Monday (December 1) statement, the proposed entity would include Barrick’s interests in Nevada Gold Mines and Pueblo Viejo, along with the company’s wholly owned Fourmile discovery in Nevada.

The company said an IPO could happen via the listing of a ‘small minority interest,’ with Barrick retaining a controlling majority stake if a transaction proceeds. The review is part of the board’s broader effort to evaluate operational performance and maximize returns across Barrick’s asset base, particularly in its strongest jurisdictions.

“Barrick’s gold operations in Nevada and the Dominican Republic are among the best in the world, located in some of the best gold mining jurisdictions,” said Mark Hill, the company’s group COO and interim president and CEO.

He added that incorporating the Fourmile discovery, which Barrick describesas “one of this century’s most significant gold discoveries,” could position the new entity as a standout pure-play gold company.

Hill emphasized that the company’s operational priorities will remain unchanged during the process.

“While we explore an IPO of our North American assets that could give new and existing shareholders more optionality around jurisdiction in a pure gold company with growth, we will not waiver from our commitment to operate safely, perform to our targets, and deliver our growth projects,’ the executive explained.

Barrick plans to continue evaluating the IPO option into early 2026, and said it expects to provide an update alongside its full-year 2025 results in February 2026. The miner stressed that no final decision has been made, and that any move toward an IPO would require board approval and supportive market conditions.

The evaluation comes on the back of Barrick’s resolution of issues surrounding its operations in Mali.

The company has agreed to pay a US$430 million settlement and comply with the country’s new mining code in exchange for Mali’s release of its detained employees and the dropping of all legal charges.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Mercado Minerals Closes Private Placement and Welcomes Vizsla Silver as a Strategic Shareholder

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Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (‘Mercado‘ or the ‘Company‘) is pleased to announce the closing of its non-brokered private placement financing (the ‘Offering‘). In connection with closing of the Offering, the Company issued 27,990,000 units (each, a ‘Unit‘) at a price of C$0.20 per Unit for gross proceeds of C$5,598,000. The Offering included participation and a strategic investment from Vizsla Silver Corp (“Vizsla”) in Mercado.

Daniel Rodriguez, CEO and Director commented, “We received overwhelming support in this financing, and I am excited to start advancing Copalito and Zamora as we strive to become a premier explorer focused on the under explored western margin of the Sierra Madre. I would like to welcome Vizsla as a shareholder and I am looking forward to their support as we grow.”

Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (each, a ‘Common Share‘) and one half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a ‘Warrant‘). Each Warrant is exercisable by the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share (a ‘Warrant Share‘) at a price of C$0.35 until November 28, 2028.

Finder’s fees of $218,400 were paid in cash and 1,074,500 finder’s warrants were issued to certain eligible parties. Each finder’s warrant is exercisable at C$0.35 until November 28, 2028. All securities issued with respect to the Offering are subject to a four month and a day hold period expiring on March 29, 2026.

Proceeds from the Offering will be allocated towards several initiatives, including exploration of the recently acquired properties Copalito and Zamora, acquisition costs, the generation of new project acquisitions, investor relations programs, and general corporate working capital.

About Mercado Minerals Ltd.
Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) is a company involved in the business of acquiring and exploring mineral properties in the Americas. Mercado has been primarily involved in the exploration and evaluation of the Porter Property, located within the Alberni Mining Divisions of British Columbia.

For further information, contact:
Daniel Rodriguez
CEO & Director
Phone: (604) 353-4080
Email: drodriguez@mercadominerals.com

John Fraser
VP Business Development & Director
Phone: (604) 838-7677
Email: jfraser@mercadominerals.com

Forward-Looking Statement (Safe Harbor Statement):

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words ‘anticipate,’ ‘plan,’ ‘continue,’ ‘expect,’ ‘estimate,’ ‘objective,’ ‘may,’ ‘will,’ ‘project,’ ‘should,’ ‘predict,’ ‘potential’ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the Company’s exploration plans and the intended use of proceeds from the Offering. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements because the Company cannot provide assurance that they will prove correct. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and, except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Freegold Ventures

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Overview

Explore the unparalleled potential of Freegold Ventures (TSX:FVL,OTCQX:FGOVF), an exceptional exploration company with its flagship asset situated in the renowned Tintina gold belt. Golden Summit, located just a 30-minute drive from Fairbanks, now hosts what is believed to be one of the largest undeveloped gold resources in North America.

In February 2024, Freegold further solidified its land position by completing the acquisition of the Tolovana gold property, which formed part of the Golden Summit project. , which was previously subject to a 20-year lease.

Alaska’s exploration potential is second to none in North America. The state is already a significant gold producer, second only to Nevada in the United States. Today, metals contribute to more than 90 percent of the value of minerals mined in Alaska, which has a long and prosperous mining history with significant underexplored mineral resources. Several notable companies with producing mines in Alaska include Kinross Gold (TSE:K), Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST), Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL), Coeur Mining (NYSE:CDE), and Teck Resources (NYSE:TECK).

Freegold Ventures project location

Between 2020 and 2022, Freegold completed over 83,000 meters of drilling, resulting in a significant increase in its mineral resource estimate following a period of dormancy since its last major drilling program in 2013. An additional 26,000 metres were drilled in 2023 primarily on the western side of the Dolphin deposit.

Following completion of the 2024 drill program and the release of the updated July 2025 mineral resource estimate, the company is now executing its 2025 drill program, which includes infill drilling to convert inferred resources to indicated, expansion drilling to define the limits of the mineralized system, and the advancement of geotechnical, environmental, and metallurgical work required for a planned pre-feasibility study (PFS). Drilling is ongoing with five rigs active on site, and results from the 2025 program will support a further resource update to feed into the PFS.

The current resource is limited to the Dolphin-Cleary Area, the only area of the project with a delineated resource. However, the deposit is still open, particularly towards the west and southwest. Ongoing work continues to evaluate additional highly prospective areas within the broader property, reinforcing the robust long-term potential of this gold-rich district.

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Freegold Ventures

A highly experienced management team leads the company with decades of experience in mineral exploration and development. It is supported by a board with rich geological, production and financial expertise. Freegold’s team has demonstrated knowledge in developing resources and a history of attracting major partners, including prolific investor Eric Sprott.

Company Highlights

  • Freegold Ventures’ (TSX: FVL,OTC:FGOVF) (OTCQX: FGOVF) Golden Summit is a gold project located in the prolific Tintina gold province, 30 minutes away from the city of Fairbanks in Alaska.
    • The 2024 drill program has significantly increased the mineral resource. The July 2025 updated mineral resource estimate shows an indicated primary resource of 17.2 million ounces at 1.24 g/t gold and an inferred primary resource of 11.9 million ounces at 1.04 g/t gold (0.50 g/t cut-off), making the Golden Summit project one of North America’s largest undeveloped gold resources.
    • Several significant exploration targets remain to be tested.
  • The project is located approximately 8 kilometers northwest of Kinross’s Fort Knox mine, which has produced more than 8 million ounces of gold to date.
  • Most recently, Freegold Ventures has completed the acquisition of the Tolovana gold property in Alaska for US$655,260.

Key Project: Golden Summit

An initial resource was completed at Golden Summit in 2011 based on historical work undertaken on the project, and between 2011 and 2013, several mineral resource updates were completed.The company released a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) in 2016, which at $1,300 per ounce gold price resulted in a pit constrained indicated resource of 61.46 million tonnes, containing 1.36 million ounces at 0.69 grams per ton (g/t) gold, and inferred resources of 71.50 million tonnes, containing 1.58 million ounces of 0.69 g/t gold.

Freegold’s innovative approach in 2019 led to a resource size increase and elevated deposit grade. With backing from gold investor Eric Sprott, the company raised $2 million, resulting in a remarkable 188 meters at 3.69 g/t gold in May 2020. This success led to further funding, amassing over C$40 million by September 2020. This permitted an intense drilling program, resulting in a resource update in February 2023, with over 83,000 meters of drilling completed.

Drilling from 2020 through 2024 significantly improved both the size and grade of the Golden Summit resource. In July 2025, Freegold announced a major updated mineral resource estimate, outlining 17.2 million ounces of indicated resources at 1.24 g/t gold and 11.9 million ounces of inferred resources at 1.04 g/t gold, using a 0.50 g/t cut-off. This represents substantial increases in tonnage, grade, and confidence in the deposit.

The 2025 drill program is a critical step toward project advancement, with five drill rigs currently active on site. The program includes extensive infill drilling to convert inferred resources into indicated, the continued definition of mineralization limits within the Dolphin-Cleary area, further exploration drilling, and essential geotechnical work. As of October 2025, 37 drill holes totaling approximately 24,000 meters have been completed, with additional holes underway and assays pending.

Alongside drilling, metallurgical, environmental and baseline data collection form an important part of the 2025 program. Work includes groundwater monitoring installations, surface water sampling, habitat and wildlife surveys, wetland mapping, paleontological and cultural resource assessments for SHPO review, and the collection of additional samples for comprehensive metallurgical test work.

These activities will directly support the planned PFS, which is set to begin following integration of the 2025 drill results into a revised mineral resource estimate.

Golden Summit’s combination of significant scale, improving grades, strong metallurgical performance, and proximity to infrastructure continues to position it as one of the most compelling undeveloped gold projects in North America.

Optionality: Another Plus

Despite boasting a significant size, Golden Summit has what is termed “optionality.” In simple terms, increasing the cut-off grade leads to an increase in the overall grade. Historically, the resource base case used a 0.45 g/t gold cut-off, and even at higher cut-offs the deposit retained exceptional scale. The July 2025 updated mineral resource estimate continues to demonstrate this strong grade flexibility, with higher-grade domains contributing meaningfully to overall resource growth.

Systematic exploration and ongoing geological mapping continue to identify additional prospective areas across the property. Historical high-grade producers within the district, such as the Cleary Hill Mine, which produced 281,000 ounces at an average grade of 1.3 oz/t, highlight the potential for both high-grade and bulk-tonnage mineralization styles across Golden Summit. The American Eagle area, located four kilometers east of the Dolphin-Cleary zone, and areas to the west toward the past-producing Newsboy Mine remain prospective and continue to be evaluated through continued geological work, sampling, and future drilling.

As the project advances toward a planned Pre-Feasibility Study, the combination of strong grade sensitivity, multiple potential development pathways, and continuing expansion potential reinforces Golden Summit’s attractiveness as one of the most compelling undeveloped gold projects in North America.

Management Team

David Knight – Director, Chairman

David Knight was a securities and mining lawyer primarily and was a senior partner with Weirfoulds LLP based in Toronto. His practice advised clients on securities, including public and private financing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Knight also represented mining clients on property acquisition and development, including option and joint venture agreements. Knight also has extensive experience in flow-through financing. He has been ranked among the Best Lawyers in Canada, from 2011-2021. Natural Resources Law, as a recommended lawyer in mining law. Knight was also seconded to the Ontario Securities Commission from 1983 to 1984.

Kristina Walcott – President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Kristina Walcott has worked in various capacities in the mining and mineral exploration industry for the past 20 years. She has been president and CEO of Freegold Ventures since September 2009 and a director since July 2010. Walcott has held multiple administrative and field positions. In addition, she was actively involved in the geophysical contracting industry where she assisted in remote-site field geophysical surveys for major and junior mining firms. Before she was appointed president and CEO, Walcott was the company’s vice-president of business development between March 2005 and September 2009. As the vice-president of business development, she was responsible for identifying and acquiring new business opportunities in the mining sector.

Alvin Jackson – Director and VP of Exploration and Development

Alvin Jackson has been a director of Freegold Ventures since March 2010 and the vice president of exploration and development since February 2011. Jackson was instrumental in the development of EuroZinc Mining Corporation. EuroZinc Mining acquired the Aljustrel zinc-lead project and the Neves-Corvo copper mine in southern Portugal. As a result of those acquisitions, EuroZinc Mining Corporation grew to a market capitalization of over $1.8 billion before merging with Lundin Mining in 2006. Jackson has over 40 years of experience in mineral exploration and mine development. Jackson was directly involved in the exploration and development of two significant gold deposits and one porphyry copper deposit –– all of which subsequently became producers.

Ron Ewing – Director

Ron Ewing has 30 years of experience in the mining and mineral exploration and operational industry as a director and officer of several public companies. As an officer, he served in various finance and corporate affairs functions. Ewing was the director and officer of Gold-Ore Resources until Elgin Mining acquired it. Ewing was also the executive vice-president of Euro-Zinc Mining, the vice-president of Lundin Mining, and Oro Mining’s director.

Garnet Dawson – Director

Garnet Dawson is currently a director at GoldMining Inc. He is a registered professional geologist with 30 years of domestic and international exploration experience. He was the former vice-president of exploration of EuroZinc Mining before it merged with Lundin Mining in 2006. Before joining EuroZinc, he consulted internationally and held several positions with Battle Mountain Canada, the British Columbia Geological Survey, and Esso Minerals Canada. He has a Bachelor of Science in geology from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Science in economic geology from the University of British Columbia.

Glen Dickson – Director

Glen Dickson has over 40 years of exploration and mining and operational experience in several different countries. During the past 30 years, he focused on gold exploration in a wide variety of depositional environments. He served as the president, chief executive officer, and director of Cumberland Resources Limited. With Cumberland, Dickson was directly responsible for the identification and advancement of two gold mining districts in Nunavut. Today combined annual production from the two districts totals 750,000 ounces of gold, historic productions totals 4.5 ounces and current reserves total 6 million ounces. The company was acquired by Agnico Eagle Mines. He served as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Gold-Ore Resources. During this time Gold-Ore acquired and restarted a gold mine in Northern Sweden. Currently, the mine produces ~45,000 ounces per annum. Gold-Ore was acquired by ElginMining. Dickson served as a director on several other companies including Atna Resources, BrazilianGold Corporation and Venerable Ventures. Dickson is currently president and CEO of Meliadine Gold, a private resource company with mineral holdings in Nunavut.

Reagan Glazier – Director

Reagan Glazier received a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Calgary in 2014. He has been active in the mineral exploration industry in BC for the past 10+ years and is currently the President and CEO of Pacific Bay Minerals.

Maurice Tagami – Director

Maurice Tagami served as the vice-president of mining operations and later as technical ambassador for Wheaton Precious Metals from July 2012 to November 2022. He is a metallurgical engineer from the University of British Columbia with over 40 years of experience in mining and mineral processing. He was responsible for maintaining partnerships with over 20 operating mines and 13 development projects from which Wheaton Precious Metals has metal streaming agreements. Tagami currently serves on the board of Maple Gold Mines and Foran Mining Corporation as the lead independent director. Previously, he held the positions of president and CEO, with Keegan Resources and senior project manager (Onca Puma Project) with Canico Resource.

Vivienne Artz – Director

Vivienne Artz is the CEO of the FTSE Women Leaders Review, the UK’s business-led voluntary framework, supported by the government to improve the representation of women on the boards and leadership teams of the FTSE 350 and 50 of the UK’s largest private companies. Over 20 years in the financial services sector. Previously managing director and chief privacy officer at the London Stock Exchange Group, Refinitiv and Thomson Reuters, leading the privacy office and overseeing global privacy strategy and practice across 190 countries. Artz was awarded an Officer of the British Empire in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours in 2021 for services to financial services and gender diversity.

Gordon Steblin – Chief Financial Officer

Gordon Steblin obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1983 from the University of British Columbia. In 1985, he became a certified general accountant. Steblin has over 20 years of financial experience in junior mining and exploration. Steblin is also the chief financial officer of Elysee Development and Arctic Hunter Energy, both TSX Venture-listed companies.

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NATO considers ‘more aggressive’ response to Russia’s hybrid threats

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Tensions between NATO and Russia sharpened Monday after the alliance’s top military commander said member states are considering whether they must become ‘more aggressive’ in confronting Moscow’s hybrid threat campaign.

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chairman of NATO’s military committee, told the Financial Times the alliance is evaluating if it should be ‘proactive instead of reactive,’ including the possibility of ‘preemptive’ cyber or sabotage operations.

Dragone said such actions could still fall under defensive doctrine, saying, ‘It is further away from our normal way of thinking or behavior.’

Dragone pointed to the Baltic Sentry mission, launched this year to counter Russian-linked sabotage at sea, saying that ‘from the beginning of Baltic Sentry, nothing has happened. So this means that this deterrence is working.’

He added: ‘Being more aggressive compared with the aggressivity of our counterpart could be an option, but Dragone also admitted that NATO and its members had much more limits than our counterpart because of ethics, because of law, because of jurisdiction. It is an issue. I don’t want to say it’s a loser position, but it is a harder position than our counterpart’s.’

Moscow immediately pushed back. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called Dragone’s comments ‘an extremely irresponsible step’ and accused NATO of signaling it is willing ‘to move toward escalation,’ according to Russian state media.

Carrie Filipetti, executive director of the Vandenberg Coalition and a former senior State Department and official at the U.S. mission to the United Nations, told Fox News Digital that, ‘Given Russia’s unilateral invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the idea that Russia is warning about NATO being irresponsible is laughable. Putin has been given numerous opportunities to end the war peacefully and has refused them all because of his own expansionist goals. NATO is simply reacting to his aggression.’

‘Regarding U.S. involvement,’ she explained, ‘Article 5 merely states that an attack on one is an attack on all. NATO adopting a more assertive position does not obligate the U.S. to do the same. We are only required to take ‘such action as [we] deem necessary’ – and that, only in the case of an attack on a NATO state.’

General Bruce Carlson, U.S. Air Force (ret.) and former director of the National Reconnaissance Office, told Fox News Digital, ‘Let’s not forget it’s Russia who is conducting preemptive military action in Europe with the sole intention of invading and occupying another sovereign nation’s territory by force.’ 

Carlson added, ‘Putin only understands one thing and that’s power. No one has strengthened NATO more than President Trump, and it is critical that we use every lever possible to push Russia to the negotiating table to achieve a lasting and sustainable peace deal that protects Ukraine’s sovereignty and defends U.S. national security interests.’

The warnings come amid a steady drumbeat of Russian-linked activity that NATO officials say falls under hybrid warfare. The alliance says it faces daily cyberattacks that can be traced to Moscow, alongside information operations, migration pressure, and repeated targeting of critical infrastructure.

A series of sabotage incidents in late 2024 triggered a major NATO review. Several undersea data cables and a key power link were damaged that November and December, including on Dec. 25. Prosecutors in Finland accused the crew of a Cook Islands–flagged tanker of dragging an anchor for more than 50 miles and severing infrastructure, though a Finnish court later dismissed the case, ruling national law did not apply.

More recently, roughly 20 drones crossed into NATO member Poland in September, prompting Warsaw to trigger Article 4 consultations. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at the time it was ‘the closest we have been to open conflict since World War II,’ while Moscow denied targeting Polish territory.


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Freedom Caucus joins progressives in rare bipartisan push targeting ‘insane’ federal laws

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An unlikely alliance in the House of Representatives is seeking to reform the U.S. criminal justice system.

The House is expected to consider a bill this week that would force the federal government to create a vast database of existing federal criminal laws and regulations, which its supporters hope will be a stepping stone to cutting down what they see as an exceedingly cumbersome bureaucratic web.

The bill is being led by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, with support from Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn.

It’s not often that progressives can be seen teaming up with members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, but concerns like government overreach have been known to bring together unusual coalitions within Congress.

‘This, for me, was driven by the fact that I think we have far too many federal crimes and that the American people often don’t know what they are,’ Roy told Fox News Digital. ‘There’s lots of different ways in which you can be criminally liable for something you don’t even know about, and that’s insane.’

The Texas Republican said crimes like assaults, stabbings and thefts were ‘basic, Ten Commandments–like laws’ that necessarily carried penalties — but he argued there were thousands more rules, including dictating regulatory violations, that posed issues for everyday Americans.

‘There are all sorts of regulatory things under the [Environmental Protection Agency] that frankly make criminals out of Americans by virtue of just how they engage.  It might be a farmer just using their land or range or whatever. And suddenly they are a criminal,’ he said.

‘I mean, there’s been people who have gone to jail for violations of, essentially, what was regulations — maybe those are all extensions off of some statute way back when, but when you have a generic statute on environmental protection that then turns into a thousand different codes that if you break, you’re somehow violating law, that’s a big problem.’

Biggs complained of the lack of accounting for regulatory offenses Americans are accused of in a statement earlier this year.

‘We have a duty to protect Americans’ right to liberty, and this begins with scaling down the massive overreach in federal criminal offenses,’ Biggs said.

McBath said the bill means, ‘Americans will no longer have to fear being excessively punished, and criminal justice professionals can better protect the public.’

In addition to creating the new database, the bill would also direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report how many cases have been prosecuted under each offense over the last 15 years.

It could get a vote in the House as soon as Monday evening, though it’s possible consideration is pushed until later this week.

While bipartisan cooperation is rare in the current Congress, Roy has been known to reach across the aisle on key issues before. He and several other Republicans are working with Democrats on legislation to ban stock trading for Capitol Hill lawmakers.


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Heliostar Enters Marketing Agreement and Announces Prior Marketing Agreement

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Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSXV: HSTR,OTC:HSTXF) (OTCQX: HSTXF) (FSE: RGG1) (‘Heliostar’ or the ‘Company’) announces it has entered into an agreement (the ‘December Agreement’) with GRA Enterprises LLC DBA National Inflation Association for investor relations and communication services. The December Agreement has a term of three months commencing on December 1, 2025, under which the Company will pay GRA Enterprises LLC DBA National Inflation Association US$30,000.

Heliostar also previously entered into an agreement (the ‘April Agreement’) with GRA Enterprises LLC DBA National Inflation Association for investor relations and communication services. This agreement was not previously announced. The April Agreement had a term of three months, commencing on April 23, 2025, under which the Company paid GRA Enterprises LLC DBA National Inflation Association US$30,000.

The services to be provided under the December Agreement, and provided by the April Agreement, include website features on National Inflation Associations webpage and other related investor relations services. Gerard Adams is the principal of GRA Enterprises LLC DBA National Inflation Association and is responsible for all activities related to the Company. GRA Enterprises LLC DBA National Inflation Association currently has no direct or indirect interest in the securities of the Company, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest.

The agreements are subject to the Company’s filing requirements with the TSX Venture Exchange (‘TSXV’) and approval by the TSXV.

About Heliostar Metals Ltd.

Heliostar is a gold mining company with production from operating mines in Mexico. This includes the La Colorada Mine in Sonora and the San Agustin Mine in Durango. The Company also has a strong portfolio of development projects in Mexico and the USA. These include the Ana Paula project in Guerrero, the Cerro del Gallo project in Guanajuato, the San Antonio project in Baja Sur and the Unga project in Alaska, USA.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Charles Funk
President and Chief Executive Officer
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: charles.funk@heliostarmetals.com
Phone: +1 844-753-0045		 Rob Grey
Investor Relations Manager
Heliostar Metals Limited
Email: rob.grey@heliostarmetals.com
Phone: +1 844-753-0045

 

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain ‘Forward-Looking Statements’ within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and ‘forward-looking information’ under applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘target’, ‘plan’, ‘forecast’, ‘may’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘schedule’ and similar words or expressions, identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information relate to, among other things, show the full extent of the deposit, upgrade and expand the resource base, growing our annual production profile in the near term and bringing additional production online.

Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information relating to the terms and completion of the Facility, any future mineral production, liquidity, and future exploration plans are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses and opinions, which are based on management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, but which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, the receipt of necessary approvals, price of metals; no escalation in the severity of public health crises or ongoing military conflicts; costs of exploration and development; the estimated costs of development of exploration projects; and the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner and its ability to obtain financing on reasonable terms.

These statements reflect the Company’s respective current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of other assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political, and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: precious metals price volatility; risks associated with the conduct of the Company’s mining activities in foreign jurisdictions; regulatory, consent or permitting delays; risks relating to reliance on the Company’s management team and outside contractors; risks regarding exploration and mining activities; the Company’s inability to obtain insurance to cover all risks, on a commercially reasonable basis or at all; currency fluctuations; risks regarding the failure to generate sufficient cash flow from operations; risks relating to project financing and equity issuances; risks and unknowns inherent in all mining projects, including the inaccuracy of reserves and resources, metallurgical recoveries and capital and operating costs of such projects; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties; laws and regulations governing the environment, health and safety; the ability of the communities in which the Company operates to manage and cope with the implications of public health crises; the economic and financial implications of public health crises, ongoing military conflicts and general economic factors to the Company; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; employee relations, labour unrest or unavailability; the Company’s interactions with surrounding communities; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired assets; the speculative nature of exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; stock market volatility; conflicts of interest among certain directors and officers; lack of liquidity for shareholders of the Company; litigation risk; and the factors identified under the caption ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s public disclosure documents. Readers are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.

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Heliostar Metals to Present at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference December 3

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Heliostar Metals (TSX.V: HSTR, OTCQX: HSTXF, FRA: RGG1), (‘ Heliostar ‘ or the ‘ Company ) announced that Vice President Investor Relations & Development Stephen Soock will present live at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Invetor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on December 3 rd .

DATE : December 3rd
TIME: 2:00 – 2:30pm ET
LINK: REGISTER HERE
Available for 1×1 meetings: December 4 or 8. Schedule 1×1 Meetings here

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com .

Recent Company Highlights

  • Updated Technical Report for La Colorada maximizing near term cash flow with a US$9.4M reduction in initial capex and US$40M increase in base case NPV5
  • Q3 results with record production of 9,165 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs) at an AISC of $1,825/GEO supporting $14.2M of operating income
  • Continued strong Ana Paula infill drill results including 83.2m of 17.35 g/t Au and 70.7m of 9.38 g/t Au and expanded 20,000m drill program

About Heliostar Metals Ltd.

Heliostar is a gold mining and development company with a goal of growing to mid-tier producer status by the end of the decade. The company currently has two producing mines in Mexico – the La Colorada Mine and San Agustin Mine open pit heap leach operations. Heliostar plans to leverage the cash generated by these operations to fund development of its flagship Ana Paula underground project. Ana Paula is a rare combination of bulk tonnage and high grade, with a construction start targeted for 2H 2026 to add 100,000oz/yr to Heliostar’s production profile. The company also has a pipeline of other advanced development assets and exploration opportunities across its portfolio to continue to drive growth.

About Virtual Investor Conferences®
Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access.  Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

CONTACTS:

Heliostar Metals Limited
Rob Grey
Investor Relations Manager
(844) 753-0045
rob.grey@heliostarmetals.com

Virtual Investor Conferences
John M. Viglotti
SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
OTC Markets Group
(212) 220-2221
johnv@otcmarkets.com

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Empire to Present at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference

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Empire Metals Limited (AIM: EEE, OTCQX: EPMLF), announces that Greg Kuenzel (Finance Director) will present live at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Day Conference in partnership with OTC Markets and hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on December 4 th at 9am ET.

The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders, with a focus on investors in North America. This will be a live, interactive online event where participants are invited to ask the Company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

Investors can sign up to the event via this link: REGISTER HERE

Please note it is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

The Company will also be available for one-to-one meetings on December 2 nd , 8am–11am ET. To schedule a meeting, please follow the link here .

Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com .

For further information please visit www.empiremetals.com or contact:

Empire Metals Ltd
Shaun Bunn / Greg Kuenzel / Arabella Burwell 		Tel: 020 4583 1440
S. P. Angel Corporate Finance LLP (Nomad & Joint Broker)
Ewan Leggat / Adam Cowl 		Tel: 020 3470 0470
Canaccord Genuity Limited (Joint Broker)
James Asensio / Christian Calabrese / Charlie Hammond 		Tel: 020 7523 8000
Shard Capital Partners LLP (Joint Broker)
Damon Heath 		Tel: 020 7186 9950
Tavistock (Financial PR)
Emily Moss / Josephine Clerkin 		empiremetals@tavistock.co.uk
Tel: 020 7920 3150


About Empire Metals Limited
Empire Metals Ltd (AIM: EEE and OTCQX: EPMLF) is an exploration and resource development company focused on the rapid commercialisation of the Pitfield Titanium Project, located in Western Australia. The titanium discovery at Pitfield is of unprecedented scale and hosts one of the largest and highest-grade titanium resources reported globally, with a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) totalling 2.2 billion tonnes grading 5.1% TiO₂ for 113 million tonnes of contained TiO₂.

The MRE, which covers only the Thomas and Cosgrove deposits, includes a weathered zone resource of 1.26 billion tonnes at 5.2% TiO₂ and a significant Indicated Resource of 697 million tonnes at 5.3% TiO₂, predominantly from the Thomas deposit. Titanium mineralisation at Pitfield occurs from surface and displays exceptional grade continuity along strike and down dip. The MRE extends across just 20% of the known mineralised footprint, providing substantial potential for further resource expansion.

Conventional processing has already produced a high-purity product grading 99.25% TiO₂, suitable for titanium sponge metal or pigment feedstock. The friable, in-situ weathered zone supports low-cost, strip mining without the need for blasting or overburden removal.

With excellent logistics and established infrastructure, including rail links to deep-water ports with direct access to Asia, the USA, Europe and Saudi Arabia, Pitfield is strategically positioned to supply the growing global demand for titanium and other critical minerals.

Empire is now accelerating the economic development of Pitfield, with a vision to produce a high-value titanium metal and/or pigment quality product at Pitfield, to realise the full value potential of this exceptional deposit.

The Company also has two further exploration projects in Australia; the Eclipse Project and the Walton Project in Western Australia, in addition to three precious metals projects located in a historically high-grade gold producing region of Austria.

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