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Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX-V: BBB, OTCQB: BBBXF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Brixton’) is pleased to announce the results from its regional prospecting soil and rock sampling program and the remaining drill results from its 2025 field season at the wholly owned Thorn Project, located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. The company provides a corporate and project update.

Highlights

  • Soil and rock geochemical sampling conducted within the Camp Creek Corridor has resulted in the identification of multiple new exploration targets. Notably, at the Cirque East Target, porphyry-style mineralization was identified hosted in a monzonite intrusive unit, with assays returning up to 2.16% copper and 39 g/t silver.
  • At the 95th South Target, high-grade silver mineralization was found in veins, yielding up to 642 g/t silver, 1.47% copper, 3.56% lead, and 1.97% zinc.
  • At Brixton’s Annual General and Special Meeting held on February 4th, 2026, shareholders have approved, among other items, a ten for one share consolidation, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, which will result in a new post consolidation share count of 71.3 million shares outstanding. The Company believes the current strong metals market, a tight float, and with all four of its gold, silver and copper projects being drilled this year will provide a greater opportunity for share price appreciation.

Chairman, CEO, Gary R. Thompson stated, ‘The definition of new exploration targets through geochemical sampling with boots on the ground has been an effective approach at the Thorn Project as we continue to identify new areas of mineralization. 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Brixton as we unlock potential at Thorn by drilling this year. Meanwhile current drilling at the Langis Silver Project is progressing well. Ivanhoe Electric is drilling at Brixton’s Hog Heaven copper-gold porphyry Project under the Earn-in Agreement and Eldorado Gold plans to drill Brixton’s Atlin Goldfields Project under the Option Agreement. This year will be the first time ever that all four of our projects will be drilled in the same year, so it’s super exciting. Assays from Langis are anticipated in the coming weeks and months.’

Figure 1. Brixton Metals Project Locations.

Fig 1 _NR_05Feb2026 projects

Figure 2. Location of Targets at the Thorn Project.

Fig 2 _NR_05Feb2026 targets

Discussion

During the 2025 exploration season at the Thorn Project, Brixton Metals conducted an extensive regional prospecting program, collecting 770 soil samples and 195 rock samples across multiple target zones. Geochemical analysis of these samples identified several new porphyry exploration targets within the Camp Creek Corridor, including the Cirque East target. In addition, high-grade silver veins at the 95th South Target were mapped and sampled. Drilling activities for the season comprised 3,223 meters at Camp Creek, 6,272 meters at Trapper, 2,670 meters at Catalyst, and 601 meters at Tempest. This news release presents the remaining drillhole results for the Thorn Project at the Camp Creek and Trapper Targets.

Camp Creek Corridor Overview

The Camp Creek Corridor is a northwest-trending zone hosting multiple centers of porphyry-style mineralization. This corridor is interpreted to be perpendicular to the Camp Creek Fault, which may have served as a conduit for porphyry intrusions into both the Stuhini volcanic rocks and the granitic units of the Thorn Stock. Key mineralized systems within the corridor include the Camp Creek Cu-Mo-Au porphyry, along with the recently identified Catalyst Cu-Au (see News Release, dated October 30, 2025) and Tempest Cu-Au (see News Release, dated December 1, 2025) porphyries (Figure 3).

In 2025, soil and rock sampling expanded the surface footprint of the Catalyst and Tempest Targets and delineated additional porphyry-style prospects. Of particular note is the Cirque Target, drilled in 2024, which revealed copper mineralization associated with intrusive breccias (see News Release, dated September 17, 2024). Recent mapping and sampling east of the drilled area have confirmed porphyry-style alteration and outlined a footprint coincident with a one-kilometre-long leach cap. Rock-chip samples from this area returned up to 2.16% copper and 39 g/t silver (sample B137847; see Table 1). Intrusive rocks at Cirque-East are characterized by fine-grained monzonites hosting chalcopyrite and molybdenite within quartz veins. The observed Cu-Ag-Mo mineralization, together with granitic intrusive phases and the development of a leach cap, is typical of porphyry deposits. Ongoing work will focus on refining these field results and evaluating the area for potential drilling in the 2026 campaign.

Figure 3. Map illustrating exploration targets within the Camp Creek Corridor, including locations of historical and 2025 drill holes, copper distribution in soils from both recent and past geochemical surveys, and IP-chargeability polygons delineated during the 2025 field season.

Fig 3 _NR_05Feb2026 Camp Crk

About the 95th South Target

The 95th South Target (see Figure 2 for general location of this target) consists of a series of nearly parallel veins ranging from 30 cm to 2 meters in width, striking ENE-WSE (see Figure 4). These veins are composed of quartz-feldspar with variable amounts of galena, sphalerite, chalcopyrite, bornite and pyrite. Sampling has returned notable values, including up to 642 g/t silver, 1.47% copper, 3.56% lead, and 1.97% zinc (sample B137851), as well as 414 g/t silver (sample B137859). These polymetallic veins intrude a Triassic quartz-diorite, and in some instances, are accompanied by meter-wide alteration halos characterized by quartz-carbonate and localized sulphide mineralization. Further fieldwork in this area will focus on continuous sampling of these mineralized veins and on testing similar structures.

Figure 4. Map illustrating the principal mapped polymetallic veins and locations of rock samples collected from the 95th South Target.

Fig 4_NR_05Feb2026 95th South_V2

Table 1. Selected rock samples from the 2025 field campaign at the Cirque East and 95th South Targets.

Sample Target Sample Type Ag
(g/t)
Cu (ppm) Mo (ppm) Pb (ppm) Zn (ppm)
B137827 Cirque East Chip 1.67 1020 48 17 69
B137837 Cirque East Chip 2.96 1530 21 20 73
B137838 Cirque East Grab 2.43 622 564 27 59
B137843 Cirque East Chip 2.42 1640 7 26 86
B137847 Cirque East Chip 39.30 21600 1 24 136
B137851 95th South Grab 642.00 14700 10 35600 19700
B137856 95th South Grab 172.00 14800 16 2180 16350
B137857 95th South Chip 21.60 2090 42 431 188
B137858 95th South Chip 31.80 5050 56 217 409
B137859 95th South Chip 414.00 741 91 1540 76

The collected rocks are selected chip or grab samples of mineralized outcrops within each target area and do not represent the entire target.

Trapper Gold Target

Gold mineralization at Trapper is structurally controlled, trending northwest-southeast and dipping moderately to the north within the main drilling area. Mineralization is preferentially developed along the contact between Cretaceous (85.2 ± 1.2 Ma) quartz diorite and Triassic lapilli tuffs, with broad gold intervals largely hosted along these faulted contacts. Gold is associated with silver and base metal veins containing pyrite, galena, sphalerite, and locally chalcopyrite and bornite. During the 2025 field season, drilling at Trapper comprised 6,272 meters across 30 holes. Notably, drillhole THN25-348 was collared from the same pad as previously reported holes THN25-358 and THN25-359 (see News Release, dated December 16, 2025), with mineralized intervals detailed in Table 2.

Drilling at the Camp Creek High Sulfidation Target

The final drillholes completed in 2025 at the Camp Creek high-sulfidation target include THN25-367, THN25-368, THN25-369, and THN25-370 (see Table 2). These holes intersected mineralized sections ranging from meters to tens of meters, associated with polymetallic veins interpreted as the shallow, high-sulfidation expression of the deeper Camp Creek porphyry system. Drilling at Camp Creek covered 3,223 meters across 19 holes and successfully identified high-sulfidation polymetallic veins. Future drilling in this area will focus on further testing the extent and grade of these high-sulfidation veins and on evaluating similar interpreted structures.

Table 2. Select Assay Intervals in Holes THN25-348 at Trapper and holes THN25-367, THN25-368, THN25-369 and THN25-370 at Camp Creek.

Hole ID From To Interval Gold Silver Copper
meter meter meter g/t g/t %
THN25-348 111.00 115.30 4.30 1.39 2.01
  288.00 292.00 4.00 2.58 8.07
  313.50 314.00 0.50 5.30 27.60
             
THN25-367 98.00 108.00 10.00 0.90 102.21 0.86
including 100.35 105.80 5.45 1.42 159.50 1.38
THN25-368 128.00 137.70 9.70 0.33 12.52 0.15
including 134.50 135.60 1.10 0.82 64.90 0.90
THN25-369 174.60 175.20 0.60 0.54 57.40 0.88
  209.00 213.92 4.92 0.59 14.11 0.03
THN25-370 263.60 264.64 1.04 0.20 19.95

Assay values are weighted averages. Reported intervals are drilling length, and the true width of the mineralized intervals has not yet been determined

Table 3. Collar location for reported drillholes

Hole ID Location Easting
(m)
Northing
(m)
Elevation
(m)
Azimuth Dip Depth
(m)
 
 
THN25-348 Trapper 630519 6485400 1226 2 -45 324  
THN25-367 Camp Creek 628166 6491808 773 140 -70 143  
THN25-368 Camp Creek 628257 6492382 859 340 -60 194  
THN25-369 Camp Creek 628257 6492382 859 60 -60 251  
THN25-370 Camp Creek 628257 6492382 859 90 -60 299  

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Brixton Metals has established rigorous quality assurance and quality control procedures for both drill core and surface sampling. Core samples were typically collected at 1.5-meter intervals, with high-grade intervals sampled at 0.5 meters. Blank, duplicate (lab pulp), and certified reference materials were inserted at a combined rate of up to 15 percent. Core samples were split, bagged, secured, and sent directly to ALS Minerals preparation facilities in Whitehorse, Yukon or Langley, British Columbia, depending on laboratory availability. Rock samples, collected as grab or chip samples, followed similar protocols prior to laboratory analysis. ALS Minerals Laboratories is accredited to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025 standards for laboratory procedures. Gold analyses were performed at ALS Laboratory Facilities in North Vancouver, British Columbia, using fire assay with atomic absorption finish, while silver, lead, copper, zinc, and 48 additional elements were analyzed by four acid digestion with ICP-MS finish. Overlimit gold values were determined by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Certified reference materials were sourced from CDN Resource Laboratories Ltd. in Langley, British Columbia, with standards inserted based on the type and abundance of mineralization observed. Non-mineralized siliceous landscaping rock was used as blank material. The Company’s QAQC protocols are available on its website.

Update on Thorn Project

Drilling at Brixton’s Thorn Project is expected to commence in May 2026. Drill results will be released as they become available.

Update on Drilling at Langis Silver Project

Brixton Metals is actively drilling its wholly owned high-grade Langis Silver Project, situated in the renowned, silver-rich Cobalt Camp of Ontario, roughly 500 kilometers north of Toronto. Thus far, in 2026, the Company has completed 3,000 meters of drilling across eight holes, with assay results pending. Results will be released as they are made available.

Update on Hog Heaven and Atlin Projects 

Brixton’s Hog Heaven Project, in Montana, is under an Earn-in Option to Ivanhoe Electric and as the operator, Ivanhoe Electric has commenced drilling, in search of the causative copper-gold porphyry system. Brixton’s Atlin Goldfields Project in British Columbia is under Option to Eldorado Gold where they plan to start drilling orogenic gold targets in May 2026. Drill results will be released as they become available. 

Qualified Person (QP)

Ms. Madeline Berry, P.Geo., is a Project Geologist for the Company who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Ms. Berry has verified the referenced data and analytical results disclosed in this press release and has approved the technical information presented herein.

Corporate Update

The Company held its Annual General and Special Meeting February 4, 2026. All matters were approved at the Meeting by shareholders. New directors, Ryan Goodman and Kevin Chen, were elected to the Board of Directors and incumbent directors, Ian Ball, Cale Moodie and Gary Thompson, were re-elected to the Board of Directors. A share consolidation was approved by shareholders resulting in a ten for one share consolidation, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, which will result in a new share count of 71,323,542 post consolidation. An amendment of the Company’s articles was approved to provide directors with more flexibility regarding amending the Company’s authorized share capital. Shareholders also re-approved the Company’s Stock Option Plan for the ensuing year.

The exercise price and the number of shares issuable under the Company’s outstanding warrants and stock options will be proportionately adjusted to reflect the consolidation in accordance with the respective terms thereof. Fractional common shares will not be issued, and no cash will be paid in lieu of fractional post-consolidation common shares. The number of post-consolidation common shares to be received by a shareholder will be rounded down to the nearest whole common share. This proposed consolidation does not change a shareholder’s proportionate ownership interest in the Company.

The proposed consolidation has been approved and authorized by the Company’s board of directors. The consolidation is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange. In particular, the Company will be required to meet the Exchange’s continued listing requirements upon completion of a consolidation. There is no guarantee that Exchange acceptance of a consolidation will be given or that the Company will meet the Exchange’s continued listing requirements upon completion.

A further news release will be issued announcing the effective date for the consolidation and a letter of transmittal will be mailed to the Company’s registered shareholders, which shareholders can use to exchange their current share certificates for certificates representing the consolidated number of shares. No action will be required to effect consolidation of beneficially held securities by non-registered shareholders, who hold securities of the Company through an intermediary.

The Company does not intend to change its name or current trading symbol in connection with the proposed consolidation.

About Brixton Metals Corporation

Brixton Metals is a Canadian exploration company focused on the advancement of its mining projects. Brixton wholly owns four exploration projects: Brixton’s flagship Thorn copper-gold-silver-molybdenum Project, the Hog Heaven copper-silver-gold Project in NW Montana, USA, which is optioned to Ivanhoe Electric Inc., the Langis and HudBay silver Projects in Ontario and the Atlin Goldfields Project located in northwest BC, which is optioned to Eldorado Gold Corporation. Brixton Metals Corporation shares trade on the TSX-V under the ticker symbol BBB, and on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol BBBXF. For more information about Brixton, please visit our website at www.brixtonmetals.com.

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Mr. Gary R. Thompson, Chairman and CEO
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Blackrock Silver Corp. (TSXV: BRC,OTC:BKRRF) (OTCQX: BKRRF) (FSE: AHZ0) (‘Blackrock’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that Andrew Pollard, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will present live at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on February 10th, 2026 at 2PM ET

Blackrock invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com.

DATE: February 10th
TIME: 2:00PM ET
LINK:https://www.virtualinvestorconferences.com/wcc/eh/4814904/lp/5226511/blackrock-silver-corp-otcqx-bkrrf-tsxv-brc

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.

Marketing Agreement

The Company also announces that that it has entered into a marketing agreement (the ‘Agreement‘) with Epstein Research (‘ER‘), led by Peter Epstein, pursuant to which Mr. Epstein will provide investor relations services to the Company for a six (6) month term beginning on February 6, 2026 and ending on August 6, 2026 in consideration for a cash fee of US$2,500 per month, payable by way of a one time aggregate payment of US$15,000, paid in advance, subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.

In accordance with the terms of the Agreement, ER will work with the Company on posting on social media and producing articles, interviews and commentary designed to increase awareness of the Company.

There are no performance factors contained in the Agreement and ER will not receive any securities of the Company as compensation.

Mr. Epstein does not beneficially own, directly or indirectly, any securities of the Company or any right to acquire securities of the Company. Mr. Epstein operates www.epsteinresearch.com, is an arm’s-length party to the Company, and has over 20 years experience in buy-side analyst roles.

Epstein Research is a research and analysis firm operated by Peter Epstein, located in the state of New Jersey, USA, specializing in investor relations and market awareness for public companies.

About Blackrock Silver Corp.

Blackrock Silver Corp. is an American-focused emerging primary silver developer systematically advancing the high-grade Tonopah West Project, situated in the historic ‘Queen of the Silver Camps’ in a jurisdiction consistently ranked as one of the top mining regions globally. The Company is backstopped by a veteran board and technical team with a proven track record of discovering, financing, and building major precious metal mines in Nevada and globally. Blackrock is committed to establishing a secure, high-margin, domestic supply of silver and gold.

Additional information on Blackrock Silver Corp. can be found on its website at www.blackrocksilver.com and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

For further information, please contact:

Andrew Pollard, President & Chief Executive Officer
Blackrock Silver Corp.
Phone: 604 817-6044
Email: andrew@blackrocksilver.com

Sean Thompson, Head of Investor Relations
Blackrock Silver Corp.
Email: sean@blackrocksilver.com

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Proceeds to be used to Accelerate Procurement and Component Assembly for Demonstration Facility Deployment in Iceland

Syntholene Energy CORP. (TSXV: ESAF,OTC:SYNTF) (FSE: 3DD0) (OTCQB: SYNTF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Syntholene’) announces that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to $2.0 million (the ‘Financing’).

The Financing is expected to consist of the issuance of units of the Company (the ‘Units’) at a price of $0.45 per Unit, with each Unit comprising one common share of the Company (a ‘Common Share’) and one non-transferable common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a ‘Warrant’). Each whole Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.63 for a period of two years from the date of issuance, subject to an acceleration provision in accordance with the terms of the Financing.

Gross proceeds from the Financing are expected to be used as follows: up to approximately $1.5 million toward the procurement and assembly of components for the Company’s planned demonstration facility in Iceland, and up to approximately $0.5 million toward corporate marketing initiatives, investor relations and working capital.

The Company expects that insiders of the Company may participate in the Financing. The extent of insider participation, if any, has not been determined at this time. Any insider participation will be disclosed in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable securities laws.

Finder’s fees may be payable in connection with the Financing, subject to compliance with applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

All securities issued pursuant to the Financing will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance, in accordance with applicable securities laws. Completion of the Financing remains subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The securities offered pursuant to the Financing have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Syntholene

Syntholene is actively commercializing its novel Hybrid Thermal Production System for low-cost clean fuel synthesis. The target output is ultrapure synthetic jet fuel, manufactured at 70% lower cost than the nearest competing technology today. The company’s mission is to deliver the world’s first truly high-performance, low-cost, and carbon-neutral synthetic fuel at an industrial scale, unlocking the potential to produce clean synthetic fuel at lower cost than fossil fuels, for the first time.

Syntholene’s power-to-liquid strategy harnesses thermal energy to power proprietary integrations of hydrogen production and fuel synthesis. Syntholene has secured 20MW of dedicated energy to support the Company’s upcoming demonstration facility and commercial scale-up.

Founded by experienced operators across advanced energy infrastructure, nuclear technology, low-emissions steel refining, process engineering, and capital markets, Syntholene aims to be the first team to deliver a scalable modular production platform for cost-competitive synthetic fuel, thus accelerating the commercialization of carbon-neutral eFuels across global markets.

For further information, please contact:
Dan Sutton, CEO
comms@syntholene.com
www.syntholene.com
+1 608-305-4835

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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words ‘expect’, ‘anticipate’, ‘aims’, ‘continue’, ‘estimate’, ‘objective’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘project’, ‘should’, ‘believe’, ‘plans’, ‘intends’ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including but not limited to statements regarding the completion of the Financing, the proposed use of proceeds of the Financing, TSXV approval, development of the test facility, commercial scalability, technical and economic viability, anticipated geothermal power availability, anticipated benefit of eFuel, and future commercial opportunities, are forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including without limitation the assumption that the Company will be able to complete the Financing on the proposed terms or at all, that the TSXV will approve the Financing, the Company will be able to execute its business plan, including that it will use the Proceeds of the Financing, if any, as described herein, that the Company will be able to advance its planned test facility, that the eFuel will have its expected benefits, that there will be market adoption, and that the Company will be able to access financing as needed to fund its business plan. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties.

The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including without limitation the assumption that the Company will be able to execute its business plan, that the eFuel will have its expected benefits, that there will be market adoption, and that the Company will be able to access financing as needed to fund its business plan. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties.

Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks, including, without limitation, Syntholene’s ability to meet production targets, realize projected economic benefits, overcome technical challenges, secure financing, maintain regulatory compliance, manage geopolitical risks, and successfully negotiate definitive terms. Syntholene does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Readers are advised to exercise caution and not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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Anna Serin of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) and Eduardo Carmona of the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX) discuss the CSE’s recent acquisition of the NSX, outlining what it means for both companies and investors.

‘What we’re hoping to create, and where we think the opportunity lies in Australia, is creating the venture market a little bit like the CSE’s done (in Canada),’ Carmona explained.

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LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) (‘LaFleur Minerals’ or the ‘Company’ or ‘Issuer’) is pleased to announce that it has granted incentive stock options (‘Options’) to management and consultants of the Company to acquire an aggregate of 1,000,000 common shares at $0.50 per share, for a period of three years. These Options have been granted in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan.

About LaFleur Minerals Inc.

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) is focused on the development of district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d’Or, Québec. Our mission is to advance mining projects with a laser focus on our resource-stage Swanson Gold Project and the Beacon Gold Mill, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value. The Swanson Gold Project is approximately 16,600 hectares (166 km2) in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. LaFleur has recently consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits and several other showings which make up the Swanson Gold Project. The Swanson Gold Project is easily accessible by road with a rail line running through the property allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills, further enhancing its development potential. LaFleur Minerals’ fully-refurbished and permitted Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material at Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects.

ON BEHALF OF LaFleur Minerals INC.
Paul Ténière, M.Sc., P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer
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LaFleur Minerals Inc.
1500-1055 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4N7

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This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed ‘forward-looking statements’. All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements related to the use of proceeds from the Offering. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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For investors who want to gain exposure to artificial intelligence stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a popular avenue, because AI ETFs allow investors exposure to the overall market rather than individual AI stocks.

AI investing has exploded in popularity in recent years, particularly with the proliferation and advancement of generative AI technology. Today, many of the world’s largest tech stocks are focused on increasing their AI capabilities, or developing and supplying the hardware and technology needed to support the industry.

However, the sector has a long history. The phrase ‘artificial intelligence’ has been around since 1955, when it was used to describe a new computer science subdiscipline. Today, we use AI to describe simulated intelligence in machines. In other words, machines with AI are capable of simulating thinking like people and mimicking their actions.

As applications for AI rapidly expand, it’s clear that this market isn’t going away anytime soon.

1. Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (NASDAQ:AIQ)

Assets under management: US$7.97 billion

The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF is passively managed, tracking the Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index. The Global X fund, which was established in May 2018, has an expense ratio of 0.68 percent.

‘AIQ is passively managed to invest in developed market companies that are involved in the use of artificial intelligence to analyze big data, whether for their own operations, as a service to other companies, or through the production of related hardware,’ according to ETF.com.

The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF’s 87 holdings include Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU).

2. Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:QTUM)

Assets under management: US$3.67 billion

The Defiance Quantum ETF launched in September 2018. It tracks an index composed of 84 companies that derive at least half of their annual revenues from quantum computing and machine learning technology development activities.

The fund has the lowest expense ratio of the five AI funds on this list at 0.4 percent.

Some of the ETF’s top holdings include Quantum Emotion (TSX:QNC), Micron Technology and MKS (NASDAQ:MKSI).

3. Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (ARCA:IVES)

Assets under management: US$1.04 billion

The newest addition to this list, the Dan Ives Wedbush AI Revolution ETF launched on June 4, 2025, as Wedbush Fund’s inaugural ETF. The ETF’s holdings are based on the research of Dan Ives, Wedbush’s Global Head of Technology Research, and on the IVES AI 30 list, which is updated on a quarterly basis. It has an expense ratio of 0.75 percent.

The Dan Ives Wedbush AI Revolution ETF has 32 holdings comprising mostly large-cap tech stocks based in North America. Its top holdings include Micron Technology, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA).

4. Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (ARCA:CHAT)

Assets under management: US$1.036 billion

The Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF launched on May 13, 2023, and focuses on companies that will benefit from the growth of generative AI. Companies must derive 50 percent of their revenue from generative AI or tech to qualify for its portfolio.

This AI ETF is actively managed and does not track an index. It has an expense ratio of 0.75 percent.

The ETF has 49 holdings, with 98 percent being large-cap companies. Its top holdings include Alphabet, NVIDIA and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and it offers exposure to North American and Asian tech firms.

5. Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF (ARCA:IGPT)

Assets under management: US$715.8 million

The last AI ETF on this list is the Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF. It is the longest running compared to the other ETFs on this list, having launched in June 2005. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.58 percent.

It is based on the STOXX World AC NexGen Software Development Index and tracks the performance of companies that derive a direct revenue from technologies or products that contribute to future software development.

The Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF’s 100 holdings include Micron Technology, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD).

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

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Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) (‘Sankamap’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that the Management Cease Trade Order (the ‘MCTO’) issued on October 29, 2025, by the Alberta Securities Commission (the ‘ASC’) has been revoked, effective February 4, 2026. The MCTO applied only to the Company’s CEO and CFO and did not affect trading by other shareholders, including the public.

The Company confirms that it has completed the filing of its annual audited financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and CEO and CFO certifications for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (collectively, the ‘Required Filings‘), on January 29, 2026, and the filing of its interim first-quarter financial statements, on January 30, 2026.

Copies of the Required Filings and the interim first-quarter financial statements are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Sankamap Metals Inc.

Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) is a Canadian mineral exploration company dedicated to the discovery and development of high-grade copper and gold deposits through its flagship Oceania Project, located in the South Pacific. The Company’s fully permitted assets are strategically positioned in the Solomon Islands, along a prolific geological trend that hosts major copper-gold deposits; including Newcrest’s Lihir Mine, with a resource of 71.9 million ounces of gold¹ (310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred).

Exploration is actively advancing at both the Kuma and Fauro properties, part of Sankamap’s Oceania Project in the Solomon Islands. Historical work has already highlighted the mineral potential of both sites, which lie along a highly prospective copper and gold-bearing trend, suggesting the possibility of further, yet-to-be-discovered deposits.

At Kuma, the property is believed to host an underexplored and largely untested porphyry copper-gold (Cu-Au) system. Historical rock chip sampling has returned consistently elevated gold values above 0.5 g/t Au, including a standout sample assaying 11.7% Cu and 13.5 g/t Au2; underscoring the area’s significant potential.

At Fauro, particularly at the Meriguna Target, historical trenching has returned highly encouraging results, including 8.0 meters at 27.95 g/t Au and 14.0 meters at 8.94 g/t Au3. Complementing these results are exceptional grab sample assays, including historical values of up to 173 g/t Au3, along with recent sampling by Sankamap at the Kiovakase Target, which returned numerous high-grade copper values, reaching up to 4.09% Cu. In addition, limited historical shallow drilling intersected 35.0 meters at 2.08 g/t Au3, further underscoring the property’s strong mineral potential and the merit for continued exploration. With a commitment to systematic exploration and a team of experienced professionals, Sankamap aims to unlock the untapped potential of underexplored regions and create substantial value for its shareholders. For more information, please refer to SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), under Sankamap’s profile.

1. Newcrest Technical Report, 2020 (Lihir: 310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred)

2. Historical grab, soil and BLEG samples from SolGold Kuma Review June 2015, and SolGold plc Annual Report 2013/2012

3. September 2010-June 2012 press releases from Solomon Gold Ltd. and SolGold Fauro Island Summary Technical Info 2012

QP Disclosure

The technical content for the Oceania Project in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol., a Qualified Person in accordance with CIM guidelines. Mr. John Florek is in good standing with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (Member ID:1228) and a director and officer of the Company.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

s/ ‘John Florek’
John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol
Chief Executive Officer
Sankamap Metals Inc.

Contact:
John Florek, CEO
T: (807) 228-3531
E: johnf@sankamap.com

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not approved nor disapproved this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made and information contained herein may constitute ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. These statements and information are based on facts currently available to Sankamap and there is no assurance that the actual results will meet management’s expectations. Forward-looking statements and information may be identified by such terms as ‘anticipates,’ ‘believes,’ ‘targets,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘plans,’ ‘expects,’ ‘may,’ ‘will,’ ‘could’ or ‘would.’ Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Sankamap does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements or information, except as required by applicable securities laws. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company’s continuous disclosure filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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Gold took center stage at this year’s Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), coming to the fore in a slew of discussions as the price surged past US$5,000 per ounce.

Held from January 25 to 26, the conference brought together diverse experts, with a focus point being the ‘Gold Forecast’ panel hosted by Daniela Cambone, global media director and lead anchor at ITM Trading.

The panel brought together GoldMining (TSX:GOLD,NYSEAMERICAN:GLDG) CEO and co-founder Alastair Still, Gold Royalty (NYSEAMERICAN:GROY) chair and CEO David Garofalo, Von Greyerz partner Matthew Piepenburg, ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki and Incrementum partner Ronald-Peter Stöferle for a wide-ranging discussion.

Central banks supporting gold price

Gold’s price gains through 2025 and into early 2026 have been driven by several factors. One of the most impactful has been ongoing purchases by central banks around the globe.

According to the World Gold Council’s latest gold demand trends report, central banks bought a total of 863 metric tons of the precious metal last year. While the amount falls short of the more than 1,000 metric tons purchased in each of the past three years, it remains well above historical averages.

Both the World Gold Council and the VRIC panelists believe that central bank buying of gold will remain elevated in 2026, providing critical support for the yellow metal’s price.

Behind these movements is a desire to diversify foreign reserves away from US-dollar-denominated assets such as treasuries. Once considered a stable and reliable investment for central banks, high deficit spending and trillions in debt have dulled the luster of these instruments over the past two decades.

Adding to a deterioration in confidence are US actions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

“Since 2014, central banks have been net selling US treasuries and net stacking gold, which became exponential when the US dollar was weaponized against Russia,’ Piepenburg said.

‘Weaponizing a neutral reserve asset was a big no-no in terms of respect, trust and admiration for an already overly issued and indebted US treasury, and by proxy, US dollar,’ he added.

However, Piepenburg was clear that he doesn’t see this accumulation of gold by central banks as a move away from the US dollar, but more as a means to prepare for a repricing of the dollar.

He also believes there will be greater usage of gold as a net settlement asset.

For his part, Garofalo said that the US debt-to-GDP ratio over the past 50 years has climbed to 350 percent, up from 100 percent in the 1970s. It has created a tricky situation for the US Federal Reserve, which must walk a fine line between how high it can raise interest rates without triggering a significant currency reset. Overall, US debt of over US$34 trillion, combined with trillions in annual deficit spending, is eroding central banks’ confidence in holding US debt.

Garofalo went on to explain that gold isn’t a commodity; its value isn’t driven by supply and demand fundamentals.

“It’s a monetary instrument, and monetary instruments stay relative to each other based on relative interest rates. So it’s that lack of confidence that’s really driving capital out of sovereign debt into central banks by Tether, by individuals, into gold as a monetary instrument,” he said.

Stablecoin issuers pursue gold

The panelists also pointed to interest in gold from stablecoin issuers.

For example, Tether now holds 16 metric tons of gold in reserves, worth over US$2.5 billion.

“Issuers of these stablecoins give citizens their electronic dollar, the issuers then take that dollar to buy US treasuries — good for Uncle Sam — they then arbitrage the yield on those treasuries for themselves and take a profit. The key thing to look at with Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL), Tether or JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is that they’re taking the profits from the stablecoin and they’re buying gold. That’s the great irony,” Piepenburg said.

He explained that stablecoins were introduced to support the US dollar, but creators have since added new products backed by gold, which is fundamentally more stable than fiat currencies.

Overall, Piepenburg and Garofalo agreed that the crypto market’s entry into gold is a positive sign and will catalyze consolidation in the sector’s business side, while also making it more accessible to investors.

“Having another player, another pool of capital that traditionally has not been in the space, is part of the same phenomenon that’s driving generalists for the first time in many decades back into our sector,” said Garofalo.

Gold’s long-term drivers intact

The panel made several key points that should be important to investors.

With gold’s historic run, some investors are worried that they missed the boat and now it’s too expensive.

Cambone asked Garofalo about this issue, noting that investors need to learn to focus more on gold’s role as a stable store of value and recognize the erosion of fiat currencies.

“Every fiat currency ever created has ultimately failed, and the US dollar will too. It’s like that saying about bankruptcy, it happens gradually and then suddenly,’ Garofalo said.

‘That’s what’s going to happen with the US dollar — that erosion of trust will be settled.’

Although the panelists agreed that the gold bull market will end at some point, none believe that will happen soon. They noted that the drivers of the current market show no signs of abating.

US foreign and trade policy has emphasized traditional western trade alliances and has pushed Russia, China and the rest of the BRICS nations to distance themselves from the US dollar.

This is in addition to a looming debt crisis in several major economies, especially in the US.

Is it time for gold juniors to shine?

It’s not to say that the group was advocating jumping directly on the bandwagon — they also agreed that investors could expect a significant pullback in gold, an event that occurred just days after VRIC ended.

However, they stressed the importance and safety of holding gold-linked assets during the current cycle.

This could be in the form of physical gold or exchange-traded products. They also noted that, due to gold’s price run, the junior exploration sector has seen a resurgence.

Garofalo said juniors have spent years severely undercapitalized. “Gold reserves in the ground have declined 40 percent since 2012,” he said, adding, “We can’t turn on supply to meet the increased gold price. All we can do is mine lower-grade material that otherwise would have been wasted on a lower gold price environment.”

His sentiment was echoed by Still, who sees a wave of mergers and acquisitions coming as industry majors look to fill pipelines. “If you’re a major producer, you’re trying to find gold; it might take you five or 10 years to find it. You’re going to spend millions to do so. Or do you go buy it from a junior explorer or developer?” he said.

Still explained that on a per-ounce basis, the cost to buy a company that’s put in the exploration and development work is likely cheaper than conducting the exploration themselves.

Gold price forecasts for 2026 and beyond

With various options available to investors seeking exposure to gold, the discussion turned to price forecasts.

Garofalo was blunt when he stated US$7,000, while Piepenburg was slightly more nuanced.

“I think we’re only halfway through an eight year cycle in gold, so you could see US$7,000, US$8,000, but that’s notwithstanding the unforeseeable legislative or other black swans,’ he said.

‘Based on fundamentals, gold’s direction, secular, is north,” he said.

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

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Brazilian rare earth producer Serra Verde Group has reportedly offered the United States an option to take a minority stake in the company as part of a newly expanded financing package, according to Bloomberg.

The move comes as Serra Verde finalized a US$565 million loan with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), roughly 22 percent higher than the amount initially approved by the agency’s board last year. The expanded financing is aimed at supporting the company’s ongoing development and scaling of its rare earth operations.

Serra Verde is Brazil’s only producing rare earth miner and operates a long-life deposit rich in both heavy and light rare earth elements (REEs), including neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr), terbium (Tb) and dysprosium (Dy). These elements are critical for permanent magnet production and have applications across defense, aerospace, nuclear, and other advanced technologies.

Founded to develop Brazil’s rare earth resources, Serra Verde has positioned itself as a potential strategic supplier for Western supply chains seeking alternatives to Chinese dominance in the sector.

The potential US minority stake would reflect Washington’s broader push to secure access to critical minerals and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers amid increasing global competition for strategic resources.

As part of the final terms, the DFC received an option to acquire a minority equity stake in Serra Verde, without any role in management.

“It is an option for the U.S. government to take a minority stake in the company, with no role in management,” CEO Ricardo Grossi said in an interview, adding that discussions with the DFC have been underway for roughly 18 months.

The financing comes just weeks after the Trump administration unveiled plans for Project Vault, a proposed US strategic stockpile of critical minerals aimed at insulating manufacturers from supply disruptions.

The initiative would combine private capital with a US$10 billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank to procure and store materials such as rare earths, lithium, and cobalt.

“We view the initiative positively, as it could be a way to bring forward revenue for early-stage projects and help buy time until rare earth separation plants outside Asia mature,” Grossi said, but clarified that discussions are still preliminary.

Grossi also confirmed that Serra Verde is renegotiating offtake contracts previously signed with Chinese customers. Those agreements are expected to conclude by year end, potentially clearing the way for supply deals with Western manufacturers.

Brazil holds the largest rare earth reserves outside China, and Serra Verde is currently the country’s only producer.

The Pela Ema deposit contains both light and heavy rare earth elements, including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium, which are critical for permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics and defense systems.

Serra Verde began commercial production in 2024 and is targeting annual output of 6,500 metric tons of total rare earth oxides by the end of next year. The company is also evaluating options to double production capacity within the next four years.

The deal also places Serra Verde among a growing list of rare earth and critical minerals companies receiving direct backing from Washington.

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

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