Correction: The conversion price was incorrectly reported as .14/share. The correct price is .165/share

Correction: Nextech3D.ai Provides Shareholder Update on Krafty Labs Acquisition and Announces $321,917 CEO Investment

Correction: The conversion price was incorrectly reported as .14/share. The correct price is .165/share

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR,OTC:NEXCF)(OTCQX:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS), an AI-first event technology and digital engagement company, is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on its previously announced acquisition of Krafty Labs, a revenue generating AI-driven event engagement and experiential technology company serving global enterprise customers.

Krafty Labs Acquisition Update

The Company is pleased to confirm that the due diligence process has been successfully completed, and the acquisition of Krafty Labs is scheduled to close on January 2, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions including CSE approval.

Krafty Labs brings a highly attractive blue-chip customer base, along with approximately $1.2 million in year-to-date 2025 revenue and gross margins of 72%. Management believes this acquisition meaningfully enhances Nextech3D.ai’s AI-first event platform and expands its reach into higher-value enterprise and association customers.

CEO Convertible Note Investment Demonstrates Strong Alignment

In connection with the Company’s continued execution and growth strategy, Evan Gappelberg, Chief Executive Officer of Nextech3D.ai, has committed to invest $321,917 directly into the Company through an 18-month convertible note bearing 12% annual interest.

Key terms of the CEO investment include:

• Term: 18 months

• Conversion Option: At the CEO’s sole discretion, the note may be converted into 2,299,412 common shares at a fixed conversion price of $0.165 per share (correction)

• Warrants Issued: As compensation, the CEO will receive 2,299,412 common share purchase warrants

• Warrant Terms:

  • Exercise Price: $0.165 per share

  • Term: 3 years

Mr. Gappelberg will continue to be the Company’s largest shareholder, currently owning 32,757,017 common shares, further reinforcing strong alignment between management and shareholders.

The transaction constitutes a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions. The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 on the basis that the transaction does not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The transaction is subject to approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE).

Management believes this insider investment reflects confidence in Nextech3D.ai’s strategy, execution, and long-term growth prospects.

Strengthening an AI-First Event Platform

The combination of Krafty Labs’ enterprise-grade engagement capabilities with Nextech3D.ai’s existing event technology stack is expected to drive increased average contract values, deeper customer relationships, and enhanced monetization opportunities across in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Nextech3D.ai comments ‘We believe the acquisition of Krafty Labs, combined with my personal investment in the Company, represents a strong vote of confidence in Nextech3D.ai’s direction and execution,’ He continues ‘With due diligence complete and a closing date set, we are focused on integrating Krafty Labs and accelerating growth while continuing to build long-term shareholder value.’

Looking Ahead

With the Krafty Labs acquisition set to close on January 2, 2026, Nextech3D.ai continues to advance its strategy of building a comprehensive, AI-powered event technology platform through disciplined acquisitions, organic growth, and aligned insider investment.

About Nextech3D.ai

Nextech3D.ai is an AI-powered technology company specializing in 3D asset generation, spatial computing, and comprehensive AI Event Solutions for virtual, hybrid, and in-person experiences. Through Map Dynamics, Eventdex, and Krafty Labs, Nextech3D.ai delivers a unified global platform for Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Oracle, Yelp, ZoomInfo, Spotify, Meta conferences, expos, corporate activations, learning programs, and enterprise engagement.

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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Krafty Labs, the anticipated timing and consideration, expected benefits and synergies, product integrations, and growth opportunities. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed as anticipated or at all. Nextech3D.ai disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Forward-looking Statements
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain information contained herein may constitute ‘forward-looking information’ under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, ‘will be’ or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results ‘will’ occur. Forward-looking statements regarding the completion of the transaction are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Nextech will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws

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December 24th, 2025 TheNewswire – Muskoka, Ontario Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. (CSE: SCM,OTC:SCMNF) (‘Steadright’ or the ‘Company’) Board of Directors has approved an additional 1,200,000 options at 0.28 cents according to the Rolling Stock Option Plan approved by Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 29, 2025.

The 1,200,000 Options approved is subject to a term of 5 Years expiring on December 23rd, 2030 and has been granted for Directors, Officers and Consultants of the Company as of December 24th, 2025.

ABOUT Steadright Critical Minerals INC.

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. is a mineral exploration company established in 2019. Steadright has been focused in 2025 on finding exploration projects that can be brought into production within the critical mineral space in the Kingdom of Morocco. Steadright currently has mineral exploration claims known as the RAM project near Port Cartier, Quebec within the Côte-Nord Region, which is accessible by route 138, that is located on an Anorthositic complex that is in a highly prospective geological unit and historically been under explored for Ni, Cu, Co and precious metals.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For further information, please contact:

Matt Lewis

CEO & Director

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

Email: enquires@steadright.ca

Tel: 1-905-410-0587

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

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, ‎uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or ‎achievements of Steadright to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-‎looking information. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: there is no ‎certainty that the ongoing programs will result in significant or successful ‎exploration and ‎development of Steadright’s properties; uncertainty as to ‎the actual results of exploration and ‎development or operational activities; uncertainty as to the availability and terms of ‎future financing on ‎acceptable terms; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; ‎general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; capital market conditions ‎and market prices for securities, junior market securities and mining exploration company securities; ‎commodity prices; the actual results of current exploration and development or operational activities; ‎competition; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents and other risks ‎inherent in the mining industry; lack of insurance; delay or failure to receive board or regulatory ‎approvals; changes in legislation, including environmental legislation or income tax legislation, affecting ‎Steadright; conclusions of economic evaluations; and lack of qualified, skilled labour or loss of key ‎individuals.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the ‎securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United ‎States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act‘) or any state securities laws and ‎may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. Persons ‎unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, unless an ‎exemption from such registration is available

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Silverco Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SICO) (‘Silverco’ or the ‘Company’) announces that at the request of CIRO, Silverco wishes to confirm that the Company’s management is unaware of any material change in the Company’s operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.

About Silverco Mining Ltd.

The Company owns a 100% interest in the 11,665-hectare Cusi Project located in Chihuahua State, Mexico (the ‘Cusi Property’). It lies within the prolific Sierra Madre Occidental gold-silver belt. There is an existing 1,200 ton per day mill with tailings capacity at the Cusi Property.

The Cusi Property is a past-producing underground silver-lead-zinc-gold project approximately 135 kilometres west of Chihuahua City. The Cusi Property boasts excellent infrastructure, including paved highway access and connection to the national power grid.

The Cusi Property hosts multiple historical Ag-Au-Pb-Zn producing mines each developed along multiple vein structures. The Cusi Property hosts several significant exploration targets, including the extension of a newly identified downthrown mineralized geological block and additional potential through claim consolidation.

Neither the 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 and Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ and ‘forward-looking information’ (together, ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance and are generally identified by words such as ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘continue’, ‘could’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘forecast’, ‘goal’, ‘intend’, ‘may’, ‘objective’, ‘outlook’, ‘plan’, ‘potential’, ‘priority’, ‘schedule’, ‘seek’, ‘should’, ‘target’, ‘will’, and similar expressions (including negative and grammatical variations).

These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this release, are inherently subject to significant business, technical, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Key assumptions include: timely receipt of permits and approvals necessary for planned work; access to surface rights and community support; no material adverse changes to general business, economic, market and political conditions; commodity price and foreign exchange assumptions; inflation and input costs remaining within expectations; and the Company’s ability to secure additional financing on acceptable terms when required.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such factors include, without limitation: exploration, development and operating risks (including drilling, sampling, assaying, interpretation and modeling uncertainties; variability of mineralization; representativity of samples; true-width estimation; metallurgical variability; water management; geotechnical and ground conditions); risks inherent in estimating or converting mineral resources; the absence of current mineral reserves at the Cusi Property; that AgEq is a reporting metric only and does not imply economic recoverability; permitting, licensing and regulatory risks in Mexico (including changes in mining, environmental, labour, water, land access and related regimes); community relations, social licence and stakeholder engagement risks; title, surface rights, access and environmental liability risks; health, safety and security risks; commodity price and FX volatility (silver, gold, lead, zinc; MXN/CAD/USD); cost inflation, supply-chain disruptions and contractor availability; political and macroeconomic instability; financing and liquidity risks (including the availability and terms of debt and/or equity); TSX Venture Exchange and other regulatory approvals; counterparty risks; limitations and uncertainties relating to historical data and third-party reports (including the risk that historical results cannot be verified to NI 43-101 standards); force majeure events; litigation and enforcement risks; and those additional risks set out in the Company’s public disclosure filings available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The purpose of forward-looking statements is to provide readers with information about management’s current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. No assurance can be given that such statements will prove to be accurate; actual results and future events could differ materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Goldgroup Mining Inc. (‘Goldgroup‘ or the ‘Company‘) (TSX-V:GGA)(OTC:GGAZF).

Further to the Company’s news release dated September 18, 2025, Goldgroup is pleased to announce that, subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘TSXV‘), it has acquired all of the issued and outstanding Series ‘A’ shares in the fixed capital and all the issued and outstanding Series ‘B’ shares in the variable capital (collectively the ‘Molimentales Shares‘) of Molimentales del Noroeste, S.A. de C.V. (‘Molimentales‘) through a Concurso Mercantil process (restructuring proceeding equivalent to Chapter 11 in the United States). Goldgroup has received approval from the Second District Court for Commercial Bankruptcy Matters (the ‘MexicanCourt‘) to the plan of arrangement (the ‘Plan of Arrangement‘) the Company filed with the Mexican Court under the Concurso Mercantil process. The judgement issued by the Mexican Court in favour of Goldgroup’s Plan of Arrangement completes the bankruptcy and restructuring of Molimentales. Molimentales’ primary asset is the formerly producing San Francisco Mine concessions, located in Sonora State, Mexico. The acquisition of Molimentales is an Arm’s Length Transaction and there are no finder’s fees payable.

‘This transaction marks a truly transformational milestone for Goldgroup,’ said Ralph Shearing, CEO of Goldgroup Mining. ‘The San Francisco Mine, located 44 km in a straight line from our Cerro Prieto Gold Mine in Sonora, represents a unique opportunity to consolidate a highly prospective gold district. Its most recent historic NI 43-101 technical report (dated August 8, 2020 prepared by Micon International Limited) outlines 1.4 million ounces of gold* in measured and indicated resources within 99,700,000 Tonnes at 0.446 g/t** calculated at gold price of $1,500/oz, providing a strong foundation for renewed development.

Over the coming months, we will launch an aggressive drilling campaign aimed at confirming and upgrading these resources, while also testing for additional mineralization both within and beyond the current open-pit footprint. Our goal is to unlock the full potential of this asset and advance a robust, long-term mine plan that can reshape the future of Goldgroup.

In management’s opinion, San Francisco represents one of the lowest capital costs, near term potential gold production projects available in today’s junior mining space.‘

* Historic 43-101 Technical report prepared by Micon International Limited authored by the following qualified persons; Willian J Lewis, P.Geo, Richard M. Gowans, P.Eng., Rodrigo Calles-Montijo, CPG, Nigrl Fung, B.Sc.H, B.Eng., P.Eng., Cristopher Jacobs, CEng, MIMMM and Ing. Alan San Martin, MAusIMM(CP) quoting measure and indicated resources of 99,700,000 Tonnes grading 0.446 g/t Au plus 11,374,000 inferred resources grading 0.467 g/t Au. Quoted historical resources were estimated following Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, as the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. Subsequent production data confirm that the August 8, 2020 historical resource estimate has been depleted by approximately 119,589 ounces of gold through subsequent mining. (Molimentales historic production records subsequent to Aug 28, 2020, the date of the historic technical report.)

** Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources and the Company is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resource.

Goldgroup filed a proposal under the Concurso Mercantil process to acquire Molimentales under the Plan of Arrangement with the liquidator (the ‘Liquidator‘) appointed by the Mexican Court to oversee Molimentales’ bankruptcy proceedings. The Plan of Arrangement was approved by over 50% of the recognized creditors of Molimentales as required under Mexican law, recommended by the Liquidator and subsequently filed with the Mexican Court for approval. The Mexican Court approved the Plan of Arrangement by judgement issued effective December 23^rd, 2025. The acquisition of Molimentales will be subject to the Issuer satisfying all the conditions of the Concurso, including paying all creditors under the Plan of Arrangement, all outstanding taxes and concession fees due to the Mexican government, as well as receiving final approval from the TSXV. With the Plan of Arrangement and together with the settlement of outstanding liabilities owed to the Mexican Government in order to maintain the San Francisco Mine in good standing, transfer of ownership of Molimentales and the San Francisco Mine and its associated assets, including mining concessions, processing plants, and all related infrastructure, to Goldgroup, will occur free and clear of all liens and liabilities.

Prior to the filing of the Plan of Arrangement, Goldgroup acquired 60.24% of the debts owed to certain major creditors (the ‘Major Creditors‘) as recognized by the Mexican Court for US$8,523,216 of which US$7,496,092 has been paid to date and the balance of US$1,027,124 will be paid to complete the acquisition. Under the terms of the Plan of Arrangement Goldgroup has agreed to pay US$2,566,098 in three equal installments in December 2026, 2027 and 2028 to the remaining creditors holding 39.76% of the recognized debt in addition to all outstanding mining concession fees (including penalties and interest), taxes, fees owed to the National Water Commission, supplier debts and certain expenses related to the Concurso proceedings currently estimated at MX$170M (approximately US$9.3M). Some of the payments described above are facilitated through the Company acquiring the Molimentales Shares by paying the owners of the Molimentales Shares MX$100,000 and capitalizing Molimentales with MX$99.9M for a total of MX$100M.

About the San Francisco Mine

The San Francisco Mine, historically one of the significant gold producers in Sonora, Mexico, has substantial existing infrastructure and potential for future exploration, development, expansion and production. Securing control of this asset is aligned with Goldgroup’s vision of becoming a leading Mexican-focused mining company with operational expertise and a strong commitment to responsible mining practices.

The San Francisco Mine is a large-scale, formerly producing open pit gold mine. The San Francisco Project encompasses 13 concessions totaling 33,667 hectares plus 13,284 hectares of regional concessions in the north central portion of the state of Sonora, Mexico, approximately 150 kilometers north of the state capital, Hermosillo.

The operation is comprised of two previously producing open pits (San Francisco and La Chicharra), together with heap leach processing facilities and associated infrastructure located close to the San Francisco pit.

With excellent infrastructure already in place and producing as recently as 2022, this acquisition represents an opportunity for a near-term, low-cost gold production restart, expected to more than triple Goldgroup’s current production capacity towards plus 60,000 gold ounces annually.

A decision to re-start operations will be made quickly after completing confirmation and expansion drilling. Plans are in place to conduct a drilling campaign over the next few months to confirm and upgrade existing resources and, outline potential additional resources within and outside of the existing open pit which will allow for the development of a new mine plan.

Highlights

• Opportunity to restart production, optimize operations and expand resources through development and exploration drilling.

• Historical large volume open pit mining of disseminated gold was carried out from 2010 through to 2022 producing approximately 1.3 million oz gold.

• Potential resource expansion through development drilling within and, adjacent to, the current open pits, as well as multiple additional exploration targets.

• More recent historic drilling has discovered multiple strongly mineralized structures behind and below the current pit walls.

• Situated in a belt of metamorphic rocks that host numerous gold occurrences along the trace of the Mojave-Sonora Megashear, which trends southeast from south-central California into Sonora.

• Historic metallurgy recoveries between 67% to 72% (Molimentales historic production records during previous 10 years of operation subsequent to mine closure in Nov 2022).

Processing throughput capacity of up to 22,000 tpd (Micon August 28, 2020 historic 43-101 technical report) is in place on site (utilizing two existing and parallel crushing circuits 15 ktpd + 7 ktpd). Existing infrastructure includes grid power, onsite wells, ROM and crushed‑ore pads, twin ADR plants, assay lab, workshops, haul roads all next to major highway.

Mineralization at the San Francisco Project is predominantly gold with trace to small amounts of other metallic minerals. The gold occurs in granitic gneiss and the deposit contains principally free gold and occasionally electrum.

The San Francisco deposits are roughly tabular with multiple phases of gold mineralization. The deposits strike 60º to 65º west, dip to the northeast, range in thickness from 4 to 50 m, extend over 1,500 m along strike and are open ended. Another deposit, the La Chicharra zone, was mined by the former owner as a separate pit.

The most recent resource estimate from a historic NI 43-101 technical report prepared by Micon International Limited dated August 8, 2020, estimated 1,430 Koz Au M&I @ 0.446 g/t (Measured 34,675 KTonnes containing 515K oz Au at 0.46 g/t and Indicated 65,025 Ktonnes containing 914K oz at 0.45 g/t.) Production records show that the Aug 8, 2020 quoted historical resources has been depleted with mining by approximately -119,589 Au ounces. The Company is not treating the information from the Micon report as a current resource for the Company. Although the Company believes such information to be relevant and reliable, the Company is treating the information as historical.

Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources and the Company is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resource.

Cautionary Statement

The completion of the Plan of Arrangement and proposed acquisition of Molimentales is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Ralph Shearing, PGeol. (Alberta) a qualified person under NI 43-101 and, CEO of the Company, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure contained in this news release.

About Goldgroup

Goldgroup is a Canadian-based mining Company with three high-growth gold assets in Mexico. In addition to the San Francisco gold mine, the Company has a 100% interest in the producing Cerro Prieto heap-leach gold mine located in the State of Sonora. An optimization and exploration program is underway at Cerro Prieto to significantly increase existing production and resources.

The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Pinos underground gold development project in Zacatecas State.

Goldgroup is led by a team of highly successful and seasoned individuals with extensive expertise in mine development, corporate finance, and exploration in Mexico.

For further information on Goldgroup, please visit www.goldgroupmining.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors

‘Ralph Shearing’

Ralph Shearing, CEO

For more information:
+1 (604) 306-6867
410 – 1111 Melville St.
Vancouver, BC, V6E 3V6
www.goldgroupmining.com
ir@goldgroupmining.com

Neither the 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 press release.

CAUTIONARY NOTES REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain information contained in this news release, including any information relating to future financial or operating performance, may be considered ‘forward-looking information’ (within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities law) and ‘forward-looking statements’ (within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Actual results could differ materially from the conclusions, forecasts and projections contained in such forward-looking information.

These forward-looking statements reflect Goldgroup’s current internal projections, expectations or beliefs and are based on information currently available to Goldgroup. In some cases forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘plan’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’, ‘scheduled’, ‘forecast’, ‘budget’ or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to materially differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors including, without limitation: receipt of all required TSXV, regulatory and other interested party approvals in connection with the Concurso Mercantilprocess; uncertainties related to actual capital costs operating costs and expenditures; production schedules and economic returns from Goldgroup’s projects; timing to integrate acquisitions (San Francisco Mine) and timing to complete additional exploration and technical reports; uncertainties associated with development activities; uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral resources and precious metal recoveries; uncertainties related to current global economic conditions; fluctuations in precious and base metal prices; uncertainties related to the availability of future financing; potential difficulties with joint venture partners; risks that Goldgroup’s title to its property could be challenged; political and country risk; risks associated with Goldgroup being subject to government regulation; risks associated with surface rights; environmental risks; Goldgroup’s need to attract and retain qualified personnel; risks associated with potential conflicts of interest; Goldgroup’s lack of experience in overseeing the construction of a mining project; risks related to the integration of businesses and assets acquired by Goldgroup; uncertainties related to the competitiveness of the mining industry; risk associated with theft; risk of water shortages and risks associated with competition for water; uninsured risks and inadequate insurance coverage; risks associated with potential legal proceedings; risks associated with community relations; outside contractor risks; risks related to archaeological sites; foreign currency risks; risks associated with security and human rights; and risks related to the need for reclamation activities on Goldgroup’s properties, as well as the risk factors disclosed in Goldgroup’s MD&A. Any and all of the forward-looking information contained in this news release is qualified by these cautionary statements.

Although Goldgroup believes that the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on reasonable assumptions, readers cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with such statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking information. Goldgroup expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except as may be required by, and in accordance with, applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: Goldgroup Mining, Inc.

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Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX,OTC:IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) (‘Copper Quest’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated December 10, 2025, it has issued an aggregate of 579,764 flow-through shares of the Company (the ‘FT Shares’, and each, a ‘FT Share’) at a price of $0.19 per FT Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $110,155.16 in connection with the closing of the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the ‘Private Placement’).

Each FT Share constitutes a ‘flow-through share’ within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the ‘Tax Act‘) and the gross proceeds of the Private Placement will be used by the Company for exploration and related programs, which qualify as ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ and either ‘flow-through mineral mining expenditures’ or ‘flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures’, as applicable, as such terms are defined in the Tax Act, in connection with Copper Quest’s projects in British Columbia.

In connection with the Private Placement, the Company has paid cash finder’s fees totaling $2,770.20 and issued a total of 14,580 finder’s warrants (the ‘Finder’s Warrants‘) entitling the holder thereof to acquire one non-flow-through common share at an exercise price of C$0.19 until December 24, 2027.

All securities issued pursuant to the Private Placement are subject to a statutory four month hold period expiring April 25, 2026.

The securities described herein have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act‘), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold absent registration or compliance with an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Copper

Copper is an essential industrial metal at the heart of the global energy transition and modern infrastructure. It plays a critical role in electrification, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, data centers, and smart technologies. With global demand rising and new supply challenged by declining grades, complex permitting, and underinvestment, the copper market faces persistent deficits and growing geopolitical scrutiny. Recent U.S. policy announcements, including import tariffs and initiatives to secure domestic and allied supply chains, underscore copper’s strategic importance and the need for resilient, localized resource exploration, development, production and processing capacity.

ABOUT Copper Quest Exploration Inc.

Copper Quest (CSE: CQX,OTC:IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) is committed to building shareholder value through acquisitions, discovery-driven exploration, disciplined execution, and responsible development of its North American Critical Mineral portfolio of assets. Please visit our website at www.copper.quest.

The Company’s land package currently comprises six projects that span over 40,000+ hectares in great mining jurisdictions as well as the Kitimat Cu-Au Project pending acquisition.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Stars Property, a porphyry copper-molybdenum discovery, covering 9,693 hectares in central British Columbia’s Bulkley Porphyry Belt. Contiguous to the Stars Property, Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the 5,389-hectare Stellar Property. CQX also has an earn-in option up to 80% and joint-venture agreement on the 4,700-hectare porphyry copper-molybdenum Rip Project, also in the Bulkley Porphyry Belt.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Nekash Copper-Gold Project, a porphyry exploration opportunity located in Lemhi County, Idaho, along the prolific Idaho-Montana porphyry copper belt that hosts world-class systems such as Butte and CUMO. The project is fully road-accessible via maintained U.S. highways and forest service roads and currently consists of 70 unpatented federal lode claims covering 585 hectares.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Thane Project located in the Quesnel Terrane of Northern BC which spans over 20,658 ha with 10 high-priority targets identified demonstrating significant copper and precious metal mineralization potential.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the past-producing Alpine Gold Mine located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the City of Nelson spanning 4,611.49 hectares. Apart from the Alpine Mine the property hosts 4 significant vein systems including the Black Prince and the Cold Blow quartz veins, the Gold Crown vein system, and the past-producing King Solomon vein workings.

Copper Quest’s leadership and advisory teams are senior mining industry executives who have a wealth of technical and capital markets experience and a strong track record of discovering, financing, developing, and operating mining projects on a global scale. Copper Quest is committed to sustainable and responsible business activities in line with industry best practices, supportive of all stakeholders, including the local communities in which it operates. The Company’s common shares are principally listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘CQX’.

On behalf of the Board of Copper Quest Exploration Inc.

Brian Thurston, P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Tel: 778-949-1829

For further information contact:

Investor Relations
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Forward Looking Information

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Rio Silver Inc. (‘Rio Silver’ or the ‘Company’) provides the following year-end update and shareholder letter from President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Verrico, outlining the Company’s strategic positioning amid record silver prices, its clear development pathway at the Maria Norte Project in Peru, and the exploration and long-term growth opportunities across its broader portfolio.

Dear fellow shareholders,

As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to speak directly to our shareholders and reflect on where we are, the environment we are operating in, and where Rio Silver is headed next.

It has been an extraordinary year for silver. Prices have reached all-time highs, driven not by speculation, but by fundamentals that continue to strengthen. According to industry data and independent analysis, the silver market has now entered its fifth consecutive year of structural deficit, with industrial demand accelerating faster than supply can respond. Silver is being consumed at record levels by solar energy, electrification, data infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, while at the same time continuing to serve its historical role as a monetary asset during periods of economic uncertainty. Simply put, silver is being pulled from both sides of the equation, and supply has struggled to keep pace.

This backdrop is exactly why we have been so focused on building Rio Silver into a pure-play, high-grade silver company with a realistic and disciplined path to development.

This year culminated in an important milestone with the official approval of the Maria Norte acquisition, which we believe marks a turning point for the Company. Maria Norte is not a conceptual exploration project. It is a high-grade silver asset located in one of the world’s most prolific silver districts, with a skilled local workforce, and operating processing facilities just 11 kilometres away. With exchange approval now secured, our team is already advancing next steps, including social licience, site preparation, infrastructure planning, permitting activities, and underground access sequencing. Our objective is clear: move Maria Norte along a practical path toward production while advancing exploration in parallel under Peru’s established exploration and exploitation framework.

Looking ahead to 2026, shareholders can expect a steady cadence of updates as we progress through development milestones, engineering work, and exploration initiatives. Our focus remains on executing efficiently, prioritizing accessible high-grade mineralization first, and positioning the Company for near-term cash flow potential while preserving long-term upside.

Beyond Maria Norte, we are excited about the exploration potential at Santa Rita. While still early, Santa Rita is situated within a highly prospective geological setting known for hosting large-scale polymetallic systems. Historical work has outlined multiple styles of mineralization and a broad surface footprint that we believe warrants systematic follow-up. As we advance Maria Norte, Santa Rita represents an important component of our longer-term growth strategy and district-scale potential.

We also continue to recognize the significant opportunity represented by our Ring of Fire critical metals project in Northern Ontario. This asset is supported by encouraging historical work and is located in a region that has increasingly become a strategic priority at both the provincial and federal levels. We have been encouraged by ongoing dialogue with local First Nations communities and by recent policy developments aimed at responsibly advancing Canada’s critical minerals sector. This project provides meaningful optionality and long-term value, and we look forward to sharing key developments as we advance the Ring of Fire project in the near future.

In addition to advancing our core development assets, we enter 2026 with the benefit of several retained royalty interests and an equity position in Magma Silver Corp., which provide added flexibility and optionality as we move forward. These interests give us exposure to external project progress without requiring additional capital, helping support our balance sheet while allowing us to remain focused on advancing high-grade silver development in Peru. We believe this complementary exposure strengthens our overall position as we continue to execute on Maria Norte and build long-term value through the next phase of the silver cycle.

As we look forward, I am confident that 2026 will be a defining year for Rio Silver. With silver prices at record levels, a clear development path at Maria Norte, meaningful exploration upside across our portfolio, and a strong team on the ground, we believe we are well positioned to create value for our shareholders, partners, and stakeholders.

On behalf of the entire Rio Silver team, I would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support and belief in our vision. I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and I look forward to what I believe will be an exceptional year ahead as we work toward delivering our strongest year yet for all stakeholders.

Sincerely,

Chris Verrico
President & Chief Executive Officer

About Rio Silver Inc.

Rio Silver Inc. (TSX-V: RYO | OTC: RYOOF) is a Canadian resource company advancing high-grade, silver-dominant assets in Peru, the world’s second-largest silver producer. The Company is focused on near-term development opportunities within proven mineral belts and is supported by a seasoned technical and operational team with deep experience in Peruvian geology, underground mining, and district-scale exploration. With a clear development strategy, and a growing portfolio of highly prospective silver assets, Rio Silver is establishing the foundation to become one of Peru’s next emerging silver producers.
Learn more at www.riosilverinc.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF Rio Silver INC.

Chris Verrico
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

To learn more or engage directly with the Company, please contact:

Christopher Verrico, President and CEO
Tel: (604) 762-4448
Email: chris.verrico@riosilverinc.com
Website: www.riosilverinc.com

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This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or performance and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s planned exploration and development activities at the Maria Norte Project, expected timelines for regulatory approvals, future work programs, engagement with local stakeholders, geological interpretations, and the Company’s ability to advance its assets toward potential development.

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