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The annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention is returning this year from March 2 to 5, and it comes as the world faces rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Governments around the world are increasingly recognizing the importance of the mining industry, and this year’s event promises to touch on key topics related to supply, demand and support for mineral exploration and mining.

PDAC will bring together an anticipated 27,000 attendees from over 135 countries, and whether you’re a veteran or first-time PDAC attendee, it’s never too early to start planning your schedule.

Read on for his perspective on the industry and his tips and tricks for making the most of PDAC.

INN: What is your sense of resource sector sentiment heading into PDAC?

RG: The PDAC Convention is a milestone in the mineral exploration and development world’s calendar. You hear people saying: “Can I get this project finished before I head off to Canada and the PDAC?” We are all excited to think of getting together with old friends and new ones, to do business, to share best practices and to collaborate on solutions to the sector’s biggest challenges. We have a shared purpose, knowing the vital role the industry plays, not only in providing the building blocks of everyday life in modern society, but also in evolving the way we live into the future.

And yet, our sector is facing significant headwinds. For exploration companies in particular, the ability to raise capital remains a pressing concern. Compounding this are potential changes to the fiscal landscape in Canada in terms of taxes and incentives that risk deterring investment at a time when the industry urgently needs it.

Looming over this uncertainty is the scheduled expiry of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) at the end of March. Now, and at the Convention, PDAC’s top priority is to secure the permanent enshrinement of the METC.

For the past 25 years, the METC has been a core part of boosting our competitiveness that connects directly to a Canadian innovation: “flow-through funding.” Flow-through shares underpin the majority of Canada’s exploration spending. Without the METC, early stage exploration could decline sharply, threatening Canada’s abilities not only to meet its economic, productivity and mineral supply goals, but also to bolster economic opportunities across Canada, particularly in rural, remote and northern regions.

A permanent commitment to the METC would provide the stability and certainty needed to maintain Canada’s leadership in mineral exploration. The METC has a proven economic impact: it is one of the most productive Canadian fiscal incentives by delivering a significant return on investment without requiring outlay of public funds by the federal government. Increased exploration activity not only drives economic growth, but also strengthens domestic supply chains, supports electrification efforts and reinforces Canada’s long-term economic resilience.

INN: Overall, what trends stand out to you in the mining space right now?

RG: As the world’s economy and its political governance have become increasingly fragile and unpredictable, there is a growing recognition that the mineral industry’s role is a foundation of Canada’s economic strength.

Canadian minerals generate well over C$100 billion in annual GDP and support hundreds of thousands of jobs. A strong, thriving mineral industry helps buffer Canada from external pressures by ensuring a steady flow of revenue, job creation and infrastructure development.

Another key trend is the emphasis on securing domestic supply chains. Canada faces a pivotal choice: do we want to rely on offshore sources for minerals? Or should we invest in our own capacity to explore and develop essential resources? Investing in domestic mineral exploration not only reduces our dependence on foreign supply chains, but also strengthens Canada’s role as a reliable, responsible partner to global allies. The supply chains for critical minerals such as nickel, potash and uranium, provide great examples of how Canada is a reliable partner in supply chains. Canada is one of the world’s largest producers of these minerals; Canada’s nickel, potash and uranium mines are, I would argue, the best in the world; and Canada has been a trusted supplier of these minerals for decades.

Political decisions at home and abroad will play a significant role in shaping the mineral industry’s trajectory. As policymakers weigh changes that could impact investment — whether through tax reforms, trade policies or regulatory shifts — the mineral sector’s importance to Canada’s long-term economic health remains clear. Investment in mining isn’t just about resource extraction; it’s about building a more resilient, innovative and sustainable future for all Canadians.

INN: Can you talk about the themes we’ll see at PDAC this year?

RG: Whether it’s 2025 or 2024 … or 2004, the Convention’s themes have always been the same: whatever happen to be the most relevant and pressing issues in the sector at that time.

I have the utmost trust in the Convention Planning Committee and our staff team to address those issues.

For the upcoming convention, key areas of focus are: strategies for securing capital in a challenging global economic environment; building and sustaining meaningful partnerships with Indigenous Peoples; and advancing responsible mineral exploration through the exchange of innovative ideas and best practices. Our broad, adaptive approach ensures that PDAC remains the premier forum for tackling the industry’s most critical challenges.

INN: Are there any ‘can’t miss’ presentations or events at PDAC you would highlight?

RG: You have hit on a key issue: there are so many things going on at Convention that you just have to miss some really good stuff, unless you’re a quantum computer and can be in two places at once.

For investors who read this interview, there is a definite “can’t miss,’ and that is the Investors Exchange. It’s a fantastic showcase of mineral exploration and development companies actively seeking investors. It’s a great place to make connections, learn about opportunities and get a firsthand look at the potential our sector has to offer.

You want to talk to a CEO? Come to the Investors Exchange.

You can get access to the Investors Exchange and our Trade Show for as little as C$25 with an exhibit day pass. We also offer very attractive pricing for the whole of convention, to open all the doors to our technical and policy programming and networking events, and we are very much aware that we need to ensure that we are as accessible as possible.

Keynote sessions always feature some “shouldn’t miss” events. This year’s lineup is particularly exciting. Mike Henry, CEO of BHP (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP), will speak on “Building the World of 2020.” Eric Sprott, CEO of Sprott Family Office, will dive into “Current Issues and Opportunities in Canadian Mining.” His perspective is always expert.

We’re also thrilled to have Flavia Tata Nardini, CEO of Fleet Space Technologies, discussing how space technology and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing mineral exploration by identifying areas that cry out for geological attention. And Vale’s (NYSE:VALE) Onto discovery team will be presenting the prestigious Discovery of the Year: its Onto copper-gold deposit in Sumbawa, Indonesia. Onto is, in several ways, a very hot story.

Our integrated sessions are also unique. They combine sustainability, Indigenous and capital markets programming into dynamic discussions that cover all three critical areas. One standout session is “Success Stories and Challenges for Indigenous-Owned Clean Power at Mines,” which highlights real-world examples of how these important themes intersect. These innovative and integrated sessions offer a look at the future of mineral exploration and development.

INN: What advice do you have for attendees on maximizing their time at PDAC?

RG: It’s a little out of character for me to say, “Well, look at your phones.” But that is the place to start.

On PDAC.ca, look for “Schedule at a Glance” and identify sessions, presentations and exhibitors that align with your interests and goals. While you’re on that phone, don’t forget to register — doing so in advance will provide you with a QR code for quick and easy entry to the convention. A little planning goes a long way.

Take full advantage of the diverse programming, including the keynotes and technical sessions, as well as the sustainability, Indigenous and capital markets presentations and panels.

Don’t miss the standout networking events like the Network and the Canada Night Finale at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel — perfect opportunities to connect with industry leaders, peers and potential collaborators. By blending learning with networking, you’ll leave PDAC with valuable insights, new contacts and fresh opportunities.

INN: Final thoughts on PDAC?

RG: Yes — we really want young people to attend the Convention. They are our future! Attracting the next generation of professionals to the mineral exploration and development industry is a key priority for PDAC. The PDAC Convention is not just a global gathering for industry leaders, it’s also an incredible opportunity for students and young professionals to discover the vast career possibilities within the sector. Through dedicated programs and initiatives, PDAC is committed to helping aspiring professionals find opportunities, make meaningful connections and build fulfilling careers.

The Convention’s Student and Early Career Program supports this goal, offering a variety of comprehensive presentations, interactive sessions and networking events. Highlights include the Student-Industry Mixer, 20 minute mentoring sessions, guided trade show tours and the annual PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium.

These events create direct pathways for students to engage with potential employers, gain industry insights and even secure jobs or co-op placements. For mineral exploration companies, PDAC serves as the ideal platform to connect with emerging talent and assemble teams for upcoming projects.

Beyond the Convention, PDAC supports talent development through flagship programs like the Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW) — a two week, all-expense-paid experience that bridges academic learning with hands-on technical and business training in mineral exploration.

PDAC also collaborates with organizations like Mining Matters and the Mineral Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) to promote career awareness, develop skills programs and foster a more diverse workforce. By investing in the next generation, PDAC is helping to ensure a strong future for Canada’s mineral industry.

INN: Final, final thoughts on PDAC?

RG: The Convention is affordable, and we are there for you!

Register for PDAC now

PDAC is widely regarded as a can’t-miss event for investors, executives and companies in the resource sector, and with over 1,100 exhibitors, this year’s convention is sure to be a dynamic experience.

If you’d like to attend PDAC, click here for detailed information on how to register.

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

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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • High Grade Panel
    • 161.0 metres @ 4.26 grams per tonne (g/t) gold including
    • 30.0 metres @ 10.1 g/t gold, and
    • 15.7 metres @ 10.4 g/t gold
  • Parallel Panel
    • 3.0 metres @ 21.4 g/t gold
  • Satellite hit (over 150m below High Grade Panel)
    • 24.0 metres @ 5.10 g/t gold

Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSXV: HSTR) (OTCQX: HSTXF) (FSE: RGG1) (‘Heliostar’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce additional results from the 100% owned Ana Paula project in Guerrero, Mexico. The Company has drilled 3,210 metres in phase one of the program and will follow-up the best results with a second phase program.

Heliostar CEO, Charles Funk, commented, ‘Drilling at Ana Paula continues to demonstrate the deposit’s most unique aspect; long intervals of consistent high-grade gold mineralization. The drill program is both expanding the boundaries of the High Grade Panel and infilling sections to upgrade resource classifications. We continue to intersect satellite zones that are open to expansion including 24 metres grading 5.10 g/t gold, over 150 metres below the base of the High Grade Panel and 3 metres grading 21.4 g/t gold in the Parallel Panel. These indicate that more infill drilling can add higher grade ounces to the Ana Paula resource model.’

Drill Results

The focus of the holes reported today was to expand the High Grade Panel and test step-out targets at depth beneath this zone. Hole AP-24-321 is on the same section as AP-24-317, and AP-24-318 is a step-out to the West of this section, and these two holes are building out confidence in the northern and southern boundaries of the High Grade Panel.

Hole AP-24-318 shows a 161-metre-long interval of consistent gold mineralization grading 4.26 g/t gold from 101 metres downhole with multiple higher-grade subzones, including 30 metres grading 10.1 g/t gold.

Hole AP-24-321 intersected a zone of limestone to the north of hole AP-24-317, which intersected an interval of 87.8 metres grading 16.0 g/t gold. At the upper contact of this limestone, hole AP-24-321 encountered 15.7 metres grading 10.4 g/t gold from 167.6 metres downhole. This suggests that the very high grades in AP-24-317 are due to gold concentrating along a geological contact.

Hole AP-24-321 also intercepted a deeper interval of 13 metres grading 3.5 g/t gold from 327 metres downhole that may be a narrow depth extension beneath the High Grade Panel.

Hole AP-24-319 is, we believe, perhaps the most interesting of today’s results. It was the first north to south hole on a new cross-section through the deposit and hit multiple gold zones. It intersected 3 metres grading 21.4 g/t gold from 111 metres downhole in a step down in the Parallel Panel. Beneath the High Grade Panel, it returned a best intercept of 4.6 metres grading 7.9 g/t gold from 189 metres downhole amongst multiple narrow intercepts. These zones suggest good potential to extend the High Grade Panel deeper than currently modelled on this section.

Further downhole again in AP-24-319, a broad satellite zone over 150 metres beneath the High Grade Panel with 24 metres grading 5.1 g/t gold from 349 metres downhole has room to expand above and below the drillhole.

Hole AP-24-320 was drilled to the east of the High Grade Panel and returned 1.0 metres grading 5.0 g/t gold from 102 metres downhole.

To date, the Company has completed nine holes for a total of 3,210.1 metres. The team also completed four geotechnical and water monitoring holes to the end of 2024.

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Figure 1: A West to East section with the resource model from 2023 Mineral Resource Estimate highlighting the High Grade Panel (clipped to greater than 2 g/t gold resource blocks). Recent drill results are highlighted.

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Figure 2: A cross section with the resource model from 2023 Mineral Resource Estimate highlighting the High Grade Panel (clipped to greater than 2 g/t gold resource blocks) and new holes AP-24-318 and AP-24-321.

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Figure 3: A cross section with the resource model from 2023 Mineral Resource Estimate highlighting the High Grade Panel (clipped to greater than 2 g/t gold resource blocks) and new hole AP-24-319.

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Drilling Results and Coordinates Tables

HoleID From
(metres)
To
(metres)
Interval
(metres)
Au
(g/t)
Topcut
Au (to 67 g/t)
AP-24-318 108.0 269.0 161.0 4.26
including 209.0 239.0 30.0 10.1
AP-24-319 91.0 114.0 23.0 4.15
including 111.0 114.0 3.0 21.4
including 189.0 193.6 4.6 7.91
and 212.5 281.0 68.5 1.44
and 349.0 373.0 24.0 5.10
including 349.0 352.0 3.0 10.9
and including 363.15 368.15 5.15 14.0
AP-24-320 15.15 18.95 3.80 2.43
and 102.0 103.0 1.0 4.99
AP-24-321 117.15 184.0 66.85 3.12 2.20
including 136.3 146.0 9.7 2.22
and including 167.6 183.3 15.7 10.4 6.53
and 327.0 340.0 13.0 3.50
including 330.5 333.1 2.6 10.4

Table 1: Significant Drill Intersections

Hole ID Northing
(WGS84 Zone 14N)
Easting
(WGS84 Zone 14N)
Elevation
(metres)
Azimuth
(°)
Inclination
(°)
Length
(metres)
AP-24-318 410,106 1,998,128 943.2 180 -57 332.0
AP-24-319 410,181 1,998,124 903.5 180 -55 394.5
AP-24-320 410,321 1,998,047 887.7 180 -50 138.8
AP-24-321 410,124 1,998,161 928.4 180 -55 350.0

Table 2: Drill Hole Details

Heliostar Metals Included In 2024 TSX Venture 50

Heliostar Metals is further pleased to announce that it has been included in the 2024 TSX Venture 50™ list. The TSX Venture 50™ is a ranking of the top fifty performing companies on the TSXV over the prior year.

TSX Venture 50 is an annual ranking of the top-performing companies over the last year on the TSX Venture Exchange, a world-leading capital formation platform for early-stage growth firms. The companies are ranked based on three equally weighted criteria of one-year share price appreciation, market capitalization increase, and Canadian consolidated trading value.

The Company takes pride in its share performance in 2024 and the benefits that it brings our shareholders. We believe the steps we took in 2024 have set the company up for strong growth again in 2025 and beyond.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Core samples were shipped to ALS Limited in Zacatecas, Zacatecas and Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico for sample preparation and for analysis at the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver. The Zacatecas, Hermosillo and North Vancouver ALS facilities are ISO/IEC 17025 certified. Gold was assayed by 30-gram fire assay with atomic absorption spectroscopy finish and overlimits were analysed by 30-gram fire assay with gravimetric finish.

Control samples comprising certified reference and blank samples were systematically inserted into the sample stream and analyzed as part of the Company’s quality assurance / quality control protocol.

Statement of Qualified Person

Stewart Harris, P.Geo., a Qualified Person, as such term is defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this news release and has approved the disclosure herein. Mr. Harris is employed as Exploration Manager of the Company.

About Heliostar Metals Ltd.

Heliostar aims to grow to become a mid-tier gold producer. The Company is focused on developing the 100% owned Ana Paula Project in Guerrero, Mexico and has recently entered into an agreement to acquire a portfolio of production and development assets in Mexico.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

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

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

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain ‘Forward-Looking Statements’ within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and ‘forward-looking information’ under applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘target’, ‘plan’, ‘forecast’, ‘may’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘schedule’ and similar words or expressions, identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information relate to, among other things, The drill program is both expanding the boundaries of the High Grade Panel and infilling sections to upgrade resource classifications and these indicate that more infill drilling can add higher grade ounces to the overall Ana Paula resource model.

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

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

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (February 24) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at US$95,872, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.059 percent over the past 24 hours. The day’s trading range has seen a high of US$96,506 and a low of US$95,097.

Ethereum (ETH) is priced at US$2,686.78, marking a decline of 4.49 percent over the same period. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday high of US$2,835.39 and a low of US$2,667.85.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) is currently valued at US$159.38, down 6.03 percent over the past 24 hours. SOL experienced a high of US$169.84 and a low of US$155.75 during Monday’s trading session.
  • XRP is trading at US$2.49, reflecting a 3.11 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency recorded an intraday high of US$2.60 and a low of US$2.44.
  • Sui (SUI) is priced at US$3.21, showing a 4.75 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. It achieved a daily high of US$3.44 and a low of US$3.18.
  • Cardano (ADA) is trading at US$0.7363, reflecting a 5.38 percent decrease over the past 24 hours. Its highest price on Monday was US$0.7782, with a low of US$0.7279.

Crypto news to know

Hackers steal US$1.5 billion from Bybit in ‘biggest digital heist ever’

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has suffered what is believed to be the largest digital theft in history, losing US$1.5 billion worth of Ethereum to hackers this past Friday (February 21).

The Dubai-based platform reported that the attacker gained access to one of its Ethereum wallets during a routine transfer between cold and warm storage, successfully moving the funds to an unknown address.

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has reassured users that the exchange remains solvent and has enough funds to cover losses, ensuring all customers are fully reimbursed.

However, the platform has experienced a surge in withdrawal requests, causing processing delays. In response, Bybit has offered a 10 percent reward — up to US$140 million — for assistance in recovering the stolen funds.

Some security analysts suspect the involvement of North Korean state-backed hacker group Lazarus, known for previous large-scale crypto heists.

SEC closes investigation into OpenSea, Robinhood with no charges filed

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially ended its investigation into OpenSea, the largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, without pursuing any charges.

The inquiry, which began in August 2024, was part of the SEC’s broader efforts to regulate NFT platforms that might be classified as unregistered securities marketplaces.

OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer announced the decision last Friday, marking a win for the NFT space. Industry figures welcomed the move, as classifying NFTs as securities could have hindered innovation.

The decision follows a similar dismissal of a lawsuit against Coinbase, indicating a potential shift toward a more crypto-friendly regulatory stance under the Trump administration.

Similarly, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) announced that the SEC has concluded its investigation into its cryptocurrency operations without pursuing enforcement action.

The company previously received a Wells notice, signaling potential charges, but successfully argued against them.

Dan Gallagher, Robinhood’s chief legal officer, stated that the investigation was unnecessary, emphasizing that the company has always complied with federal securities laws.

Franklin Templeton files for SOL-based ETF

Global asset management giant Franklin Templeton has filed with the SEC to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for SOL, the sixth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

The proposed Franklin SOL ETF would track SOL’s price, with assets held by Coinbase Custody Trust Company and listed on Cboe’s BZX Exchange. This move follows a wave of similar applications from firms like Grayscale, Bitwise and VanEck, reflecting growing interest in SOL-based investment products.

SOL’s price has recently declined to the US$159 range, down more than 16 percent in the past week, amid controversy over the Libra token and a slowdown in meme coin projects. However, demand for crypto ETFs continues to surge, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing over US$40 billion in net inflows in the past year.

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

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CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) (‘CoTec’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce it has entered into a joint collaboration and investigation agreement with McGill University, Québec, Canada (‘McGill’). The Project, ‘WaveCrackerTM‘ will investigate extended applications of microwave technologies with the aim of improving low-carbon, economic recovery of valuable metals from a range of mineral targets, with a starting focus on Copper recoveries particularly in advanced sulphide leaching applications. This collaboration builds upon, and extends, domain knowledge with new learnings and, in combination with other technologies, offers the potential for the low-carbon, low cost, production of ‘new’ copper metal.

As part of the collaboration in the Project, CoTec will leverage on McGill’s considerable experience in mineral processing and depth of research knowledge in the field of applied microwave technologies over the last 30 years.

Julian Treger, CoTec CEO commented; ‘We are very pleased with this collaboration, as McGill is a world-renowned mineral processing center, and we are very exited about the potential of WaveCrackerTM in copper sulphide extraction. CoTec is focused on technologies which leach low-grade primary copper sulphides, such as chalcopyrite, and copper waste material using a proprietary high throughput inorganic leaching technology Ceibo. We see the potential for using microwaves on copper sulphide waste to pre-condition the materials prior to the leaching process. Microwave pre-conditioning causes stresses and micro fractures in the rock, potentially increasing permeability and copper recoveries’.

Professor Kristian Waters, McGill commented; ‘The agreement to collaborate with CoTec provides an exciting opportunity to work with an extremely experienced industrial team in copper extraction. The guidance provided by CoTec in developing WaveCracker™ will be an important part of our Project. McGill has a track record of developing new and innovative mineral processing technologies, and this agreement significantly enhances the university’s capability to develop microwave pre-conditioning targeting copper sulphide leaching processes.’

About CoTec

CoTec is a publicly traded investment issuer listed on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange (‘TSX- V’) and the OTCQB and trades under the symbol CTH and CTHCF respectively. CoTec Holdings Corp. is a forward-thinking resource extraction company committed to revolutionizing the global metals and minerals industry through innovative, environmentally sustainable technologies and strategic asset acquisitions. With a mission to drive the sector toward a low-carbon future, CoTec employs a dual approach: investing in disruptive mineral extraction technologies that enhance efficiency and sustainability while applying these technologies to undervalued mining assets to unlock their full potential. By focusing on recycling, waste mining, and scalable solutions, the Company accelerates the production of critical minerals, shortens development timelines, and reduces environmental impact. CoTec’s strategic model delivers low capital requirements, rapid revenue generation, and high barriers to entry, positioning it as a leading mid-tier disruptor in the commodities sector.

For further information, please contact:

Braam Jonker – (604) 992-5600

Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement

Statements in this press release regarding the Company and its investments which are not historical facts are ‘forward-looking statements’ which involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to the WaveCrackerTM agreement and its potential to open up new investment opportunities for the Company as well as management’s expectations with respect to other current and potential future investments and the benefits to the Company which may be implied from such statements. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements, due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including but not limited to resource and reserve risks; environmental risks and costs; labor costs and shortages; uncertain supply and price fluctuations in materials; increases in energy costs; labor disputes and work stoppages; leasing costs and the availability of equipment; heavy equipment demand and availability; contractor and subcontractor performance issues; worksite safety issues; project delays and cost overruns; extreme weather conditions; and social and transport disruptions. For further details regarding risks and uncertainties facing the Company please refer to ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s filing statement dated April 6, 2022, a copy of which may be found under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. The Company assumes no responsibility to update forward-looking statements in this press release except as required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release and are encouraged to read the Company’s continuous disclosure documents which are available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca.

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

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Blackrock Silver Corp. (TSXV: BRC) (OTCQX: BKRRF) (FSE: AHZ0) (‘Blackrock’ or the ‘Company’) announces the first set of results from its exploration drill program (the ‘Resource Expansion Program’) that is targeting expansion potential across a one kilometre trend of vein corridor linking the Denver-Paymaster (‘DP’) and Bermuda -Merten (‘Bermuda) vein groups (collectively ‘DPB’) and the Northwest (‘NW’) Step Out resource areas on its 100% owned Tonopah West project (‘Tonopah West’) located in Nye and Esmeralda Counties, Nevada, United States.

RESOURCE EXPANSION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

  • TXC25-123 returned assays up to 23.47 g/t Au and 2,223 g/t Ag for 4,335 g/t AgEq over 0.31 metres within a 3.05 metre zone grading 225 g/t Ag and 2.41 g/t Au for 442 g/t AgEq;
  • TXC24-113 yielded 7.14 g/t Au and 614 g/t Ag for 1,257 g/t AgEq over 0.31 metres, and 1.68 metres of 364 g/t Ag and 0.03 g/t Au for 367 g/t AgEq;
  • TXC25-124 returned 8.06 metres grading 1.23 g/t Au and 122 g/t Ag for 233 g/t AgEq, including 0.76 metres of 779 g/t Ag and 7.85 g/t Au for 1,486 g/t AgEq;
  • Multiple high-grade vein intercepts in drillholes TXC24-113, TXC25-123 and TXC25-124 returning multi-kilogram AgEq assays;
  • Seven additional core holes are planned to reduce the spacing to 50-metre drill centres along a 450 metre portion of the trend.

The first assays from the Resource Expansion Program targeting the extension of the Tonopah West vein system returned results that confirm the Company’s geologic model and will be followed up on over the coming months in an expanded program. The initial Resource Expansion Program consisted of nine core holes with reverse circulation (RC) pre-collars and two core holes drilled from the surface. A total of 6,548 metres (21,484 feet) of drilling was completed.

The assay results show the extension of the silver and gold system continues to the northwest from the DPB resource area across the 1-kilometre vein corridor with each drillhole intersecting multiple mineralized quartz veins. A follow-up drill program is being planned that will reduce the drill spacing for over 450-metres of strike to 50 to 75-metre centers along the silver-gold trend that will be included in a future updated resource estimate. The NW Step Out zone is also open to the northwest and down dip, and connection with the DPB resource looks promising.

The mineralized quartz veins returned significant gold and silver values with gold (Au) up to 23.467 grams per tonne (g/t) Au and silver (Ag) values at 2,223 g/t Ag. In addition, drill thickness shows significant potential with vein intercepts exceeding 8 metres in TXC25-124. The NW Step Out target shows potential to add an additional 30 to 50% of new resource Tonopah West, connecting the zone to DPB, allowing for the capture and inclusion of the existing NW resource (1.0 million (M) tonnes containing an inferred 6.4 M ounces (ozs) Ag and 63k ozs Au or 12.1M ozs silver equivalent (AgEq))1 into a future updated preliminary economic assessment on Tonopah West.

Andrew Pollard, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer stated: ‘Initial assay results from our Resource Expansion Program have validated our geologic model, confirming multiple +1k g/t AgEq intercepts on the extension of the system across a host of veins over a 500-metre span of our one-kilometre gap. These results strengthen our confidence in adding both significant ounces and mine life at Tonopah West. Drilling has successfully connected high-grade mineralization within the southern portion of a one-kilometer gap within the vein corridor, linking the DPB resource area and mine plan to the 12-million-ounce AgEq NW Step Out deposit-excluded from our 2024 preliminary economic assessment. Initial results have successfully traced mineralized structures along a 500-metre extension of this zone, suggesting the potential to increase our existing mineral inventory by 30% to 50% and integrate the orphaned NW Step Out deposit. With our model becoming more robust, we are increasing expansion drilling with the goal of fully integrating the one-kilometre trend into our next preliminary economic assessment on Tonopah West, with an updated mineral resource estimate on Tonopah West planned in both Q3, 2025, in addition to a further updated mineral resource estimate and preliminary economic assessment on Tonopah West scheduled for completion in Q2 2026.’

Table 1: Tonopah West Assay Intercepts using 150 g/t AgEq cut off

Drillhole ID Program From (m) To (m) Drillhole Interval (m) Ag g/t Au g/t AgEq g/t
TXC24-113 Expansion 478.08 478.39 0.31 614.0 7.140 1,256.7
TXC24-113 Expansion 503.13 504.66 1.52 116.8 0.904 198.2
TXC24-113 Expansion 538.43 540.11 1.68 364.0 0.033 367.0
TXC24-114 Expansion 394.08 395.63 1.55 93.9 1.553 233.7
Including 394.08 394.41 0.34 288.0 5.270 762.4
TXC25-123 Expansion 436.87 437.54 0.67 182.0 1.690 334.1
TXC25-123 Expansion 471.83 474.88 3.05 225.4 2.412 442.5
Including 471.83 472.14 0.31 2,223.0 23.467 4,335.3
TXC25-124 Expansion 370.03 378.62 8.60 121.6 1.233 232.6
Including 371.55 372.31 0.76 778.6 7.854 1,485.6
TXC25-124 Expansion 407.40 410.26 2.87 176.8 1.785 337.5
Including 407.40 407.76 0.37 1,344.0 13.500 2,559.2
AgEq gpt=(Au gpt*90)+Ag gpt; True thickness unknown at this time; NSV=No values above cut off; Cut-off grade is 150 gpt AgEq; RC/Core = RC pre-collar with core tail; Core is core from the surface.

Drillholes TXC24-106, -109, -110, and -111, drilled on the northern portion of the trend were too far east to reach the mineralized structures. Drillhole TXC24-108 cut multiple veins, but returned values below the cut-off grade (0.31 metres grading 117 g/t Ag, 0.165 g/t Au for 132 g/t AgEq; 0.67 metres grading 73 g/t Ag, 0.263 g/t Au for 96 g/t AgEq; and 0.64 metres yielding 50 g/t Ag, 0.24 g/t Au for 72 g/t AgEq starting at 578m, 590m and 631m respectively). TXC24-112 was drilled in a northwesterly direction and deviated to the northwest thereby paralleling the main structural grain. One drillhole, TXC24-107, which was cored from surface was lost before reaching the target depth.

With drillholes TXC24-113, -114 and TXC25-123 and -124 cutting multiple high-grade veins, the exploration group has a better understanding of the geometry of the NW Step Out structures that will be used for refined targeting of our expanded Resource Expansion Program.

Table 2: Tonopah West Drillhole Location Coordinates (based on GPS readings in the field, Datum UTM, NAD 1927, Zone 11)

Drillhole ID Area Type UTM_NAD27 E UTM_NAD27 N Elevation (m) Depth (m) Azimuth Incline
TXC24-106 NW Step Out RC/Core 476887.1 4214846.1 1746.6 770.5 270 -80
TXC24-107 NW Step Out Lost 476889.2 4214843.0 1746.9 118.0 230 -65
TXC24-108 NW Step Out Core 476891.5 4214844.8 1747.3 713.4 230 -65
TXC24-109 NW Step Out RC/Core 476911.1 4214747.8 1748.0 657.5 270 -80
TXC24-110 NW Step Out RC/Core 476925.9 4214639.9 1744.1 657.5 270 -80
TXC24-111 NW Step Out RC/Core 477058.8 4214642.7 1747.6 708.7 230 -65
TXC24-112 NW Step Out RC/Core 477316.7 4214181.8 1751.9 737.0 290 -65
TXC24-113 NW Step Out RC/Core 477311.2 4214181.0 1751.7 540.1 220 -75
TXC24-114 NW Step Out RC/Core 477403.8 4214041.9 1757.9 618.1 220 -75
TXC25-123 NW Step Out RC/Core 477508.7 4214018.0 1767.1 502.3 180 -65
TXC25-124 NW Step Out RC/Core 477647.0 4213941.2 1763.5 525.5 180 -60

Figure 1 is a plan map showing the location of all the drillholes in the Resource Expansion Program and highlighting those mentioned in this news release.

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Quality Assurance/ Quality Control

All sampling is conducted under the supervision of the Company’s project geologists, and a strict chain of custody from the project to the sample preparation facility is implemented and monitored. The RC and core samples are hauled from the project site to a secure and fenced facility in Tonopah, Nevada, where they are loaded on to American Assay Laboratory’s (AAL) flat-bed truck and delivered to AAL’s facility in Sparks, Nevada. A sample submittal sheet is delivered to AAL personnel who organize and process the sample intervals pursuant to the Company’s instructions.

The RC samples are lined out at the lab and logged in to AAL’s system. The core samples are cut using core saws and personnel at AAL’s facility in Sparks, Nevada according to the Company’s instructions delivered with each core hole.

All samples are dried, crushed to 85% passing 10 mesh (2mm) and a 250-gram sub-sample split is collected and pulverized to 200 mesh (74 micron) in a ring and puck pulverizer. Then the pulverized material is digested and analyzed for gold using fire assay fusion and an Induced Coupled Plasma (ICP) finish on a 30-gram assay split (FA-PB30-ICP). Silver is determined using five-acid digestion and ICP analysis (ICP-5AM48). Over limits for gold and silver are determined using a gravimetric finish (GRAVAU30 and GRAVAG30). Data verification of the assay and analytical results are completed to ensure accurate and verifiable results. Blackrock personnel insert a blind prep blank, lab blank or a certified reference material approximately every 15th to 20th sample.

Qualified Persons

Blackrock’s exploration activities at Tonopah West are conducted and supervised by Mr. William Howald, Executive Chairman of Blackrock. Mr. William Howald, AIPG Certified Professional Geologist #11041, is a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. He has reviewed and approved the contents of this news release.

About Blackrock Silver Corp.

Backed by gold and silver ounces in the ground, Blackrock is a junior precious metal focused exploration and development company driven to add shareholder value. Anchored by a seasoned Board of Directors, the Company is focused on its 100% controlled Nevada portfolio of properties consisting of low-sulphidation, epithermal gold and silver mineralization located along the established Northern Nevada Rift in north-central Nevada and the Walker Lane trend in western Nevada.

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ and ‘forward-looking information’ (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things: the Company’s strategic plans; the intention to expand the Resource Expansion Program; the timing of completion of the Company’s drill program at Tonopah West and the anticipated objectives and results therefrom; the interpretation of the assay results from the Resource Expansion Program; the potential to add an additional 30 to 50% of new resource Tonopah West, connecting the zone to DPB, allowing for the capture and inclusion of the existing NW resource; the timing of completion of updated mineral resource estimates and updated preliminary economic assessments on Tonopah West; the Company’s de-risking initiatives at Tonopah West; estimates of mineral resource quantities and qualities; estimates of mineralization from drilling; geological information projected from sampling results; and the potential quantities and grades of the target zones.

These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, among other things: conditions in general economic and financial markets; accuracy of assay results; geological interpretations from drilling results, timing and amount of capital expenditures; performance of available laboratory and other related services; future operating costs; the historical basis for current estimates of potential quantities and grades of target zones; the availability of skilled labour and no labour related disruptions at any of the Company’s operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled activities; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for operations are received in a timely manner; the ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to properties and the surface rights necessary for operations; and the Company’s ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties; the interpretation and uncertainties of drilling results and other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and mineral property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project costs overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; availability of funds; failure to delineate potential quantities and grades of the target zones based on historical data; general market and industry conditions; and those factors identified under the caption ‘Risks Factors’ in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form.

Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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.

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President and Chief Executive Officer
(604) 817-6044
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Riverside Resources Inc. (TSXV: RRI) (OTCQB: RVSDF) (FSE: 5YY) (‘Riverside’ or the ‘Company’), is pleased to announce that it has received the TSX Venture Exchange’s conditional approval for the previously announced spin-out of Blue Jay Gold Corp. (‘Blue Jay’) by way of a statutory plan of arrangement (the ‘Arrangement’) pursuant to the arrangement provisions of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). The Arrangement will be voted on by Riverside shareholders at its Annual General and Special Shareholder Meeting scheduled for March 31, 2025 (the ‘Meeting’). This potential share distribution offers Riverside shareholders, prior to the record date, a similar opportunity to the previous Capitan Silver (CAPT.V) spin-out. In that transaction, Riverside shareholders received shares of Capitan Silver, which have since doubled in value compared to their price at the time of the spinout.

The Arrangement aligns with Riverside’s strategic plans and key 2025 catalysts, positioning the company for continued progress in the coming months. As part of this strategy, Riverside will retain royalties on each of its Ontario gold projects-Pichette, Oakes, and Duc-adding to its growing portfolio of mineral royalties across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Additionally, Riverside is actively working on gold, copper, and rare earth element (REE) projects in British Columbia and Sonora, Mexico, with exploration programs funded by partners. These partnerships provide Riverside with carried interests and potential future royalties, further enhancing long-term value for shareholders. Additional information concerning the Arrangement is contained in Riverside’s news release dated January 28, 2025 and will be provided to Riverside shareholders in an information circular in respect of the Meeting.

‘The spinout of Blue Jay Gold is an exciting opportunity for Riverside shareholders to gain direct exposure to a new, focused gold exploration company,’ said John-Mark Staude, CEO of Riverside Resources. ‘Under the Arrangement, shareholders will receive one share of Blue Jay Gold for every five shares of Riverside held, giving them a stake in a company dedicated to advancing these high-potential Ontario gold projects. We’ve seen this strategy create additional value in the past. Our previous spinout of Capitan Mining gave shareholders direct ownership in a separate exploration company, and those shares went on to appreciate significantly. By structuring Blue Jay Gold in a similar way, we are unlocking the potential of these assets while allowing Riverside to retain upside through royalties. This approach can provide both immediate and long-term value for our shareholders.’

In a recent interview, John-Mark Staude, President of Riverside Resources, and Geordie Mark, CEO of Blue Jay Gold, discuss their 2025 plans, including the upcoming Blue Jay Gold spin-out and exploration initiatives in Ontario and Mexico. Listen to the full conversation here: https://www.kereport.com/2025/02/21/riverside-resources-plans-for-2025-blue-jay-gold-spin-out-update-ontario-gold-projects/.

The Company has taken an additional key step toward completing the spinout with the filing of the National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for the Pichette Project in Ontario with the TSX Venture Exchange. This report provides scientific data and general context for interested parties to review. The filing aligns with the authorization process for Riverside’s planned Blue Jay Gold share spinout, which will be voted on at the AGM at the end of March. A similar approach was used for Capitan Mining.

The Company has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. (‘ICP’) to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the TSX Venture Exchange and other applicable legislation. ICP will be paid a monthly fee of C$7,500, plus applicable taxes. The agreement between the Company and ICP was signed with a start date of February 24, 2025, and is for four (4) months (the ‘Initial Term’) and shall be automatically renewed for subsequent one (1) month terms (each month called an ‘Additional Term’) unless either party provides at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term or an Additional Term, as applicable. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and no stock options or other compensation in connection with the engagement. ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future.

ICP is an arm’s length party to the Company. ICP’s market making activity will be primarily to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of the Company’s shares. ICP will be responsible for the costs it incurs in buying and selling the Company’s shares, and no third party will be providing funds or securities for the market making activities.

Qualified Person for the NI 43-101 Report on Pichette Project

Locke Goldsmith, P Geo, P Eng is the qualified person and independent of the Company for the purpose of this transaction and this technical report which has been submitted to the TSX Venture Exchange.

About ICP Securities Inc.

ICP Securities Inc. is a Toronto based CIRO dealer-member that specializes in automated market making and liquidity provision, as well as having a proprietary market making algorithm, ICP Premium™, that enhances liquidity and quote health. Established in 2023, with a focus on market structure, execution, and trading, ICP has leveraged its own proprietary technology to deliver high quality liquidity provision and execution services to a broad array of public issuers and institutional investors.

About Riverside Resources Inc.

Riverside is a well-funded exploration company driven by value generation and discovery. The Company has over $4M in cash, no debt and less than 75M shares outstanding with a strong portfolio of gold-silver and copper assets and royalties in North America. Riverside has extensive experience and knowledge operating in Mexico and Canada and leverages its large database to generate a portfolio of prospective mineral properties. In addition to Riverside’s own exploration spending, the Company also strives to diversify risk by securing joint-venture and spin-out partnerships to advance multiple assets simultaneously and create more chances for discovery. Riverside has properties available for option, with information available on the Company’s website at www.rivres.com.

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Riverside Resources Inc.
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Silver47 Exploration Corp. (TSXV: AGA) (‘Silver47’ or the ‘Company), is pleased to announce that, due to strong investor demand, it has increased the size and modified its non-brokered private placement previously announced on February 19, 2025 (the ‘Offering’ ).

The Offering will include the sale of the following securities (collectively, the ‘Securities‘):

  1. Up to 15,000,000 units of the Company at $0.50 each (the ‘Units‘), for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $7,500,000. Each Unit will consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (a ‘Common Share‘) and one-half of one Common Share purchase ‎warrant (a ‘Half-Warrant‘, with two Half-Warrants being referred to as a ‘Warrant‘). Each Warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share (each, a ‘Warrant Share‘) at a price of $0.75‎ within 36 months ‎following issuance; and

  2. Up to 877,192 flow-through units of the Company (the ‘FT Units‘) at a price of $0.57 per FT Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $500,000. Each FT Unit will consist of one Common Share and a Half-Warrant (subject to the same terms as indicated above), each issued as a ‘flow-through share’ pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada).

The net proceeds from the sale of the Units will be used to fund exploration activities at the Red Mountain Project in Alaska and for general working capital and gross proceeds from the sale of FT Units will be used for exploration expenditures at the Company’s Adams Plateau Project in British Columbia.

The proceeds from the sale of the FT Units will be used to incur eligible ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ that qualify as ‘flow-through mining expenditures’ as both terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada), and for British Columbia subscribers, ‘BC flow-through mining expenditures’ as defined in the Income Tax Act (British Columbia), (the ‘Qualifying Expenditures‘) on the Company’s Adams Plateau Project, with such expenses to be incurred on or before December 31, 2026, and the Company will renounce all the Qualifying Expenditures in favour of the subscribers of the FT Units effective December 31, 2025.

Completion of the Offering remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘TSXV‘). All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance under applicable securities laws. The Company anticipates paying finders’ fee, payable in cash and/or non-transferable finders’ warrants, to certain eligible parties who introduce subscribers to the Offering. Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about March 12, 2025, or on any other date or dates as the Company may determine.

Certain directors and officers of the Company plan to acquire securities under the Offering. The issuance of securities to such insiders would be considered a ‘related party transaction’ as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (‘MI 61-101‘). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as the Company is listed on the TSXV and neither the fair market value of securities issued to related parties nor the consideration being paid by related parties will exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘1933 Act‘), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the ‘United States’ or to ‘U.S. persons’ (as such terms are defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.

About Silver47 Exploration Corp.

Silver47 wholly-owns three silver and critical metals (polymetallic) exploration projects in Canada and the US: the Flagship Red Mountain silver-gold-zinc-copper-lead-antimony-gallium VMS-SEDEX project in southcentral Alaska; the Adams Plateau silver-zinc-copper-gold-lead SEDEX-VMS project in southern British Columbia, and the Michelle silver-lead-zinc-gallium-antimony MVT-SEDEX Project in Yukon Territory. Silver47 Exploration Corp. shares trade on the TSX-V under the ticker symbol AGA. For more information about Silver47, please visit our website at www.silver47.ca.

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    No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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    Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.

    TORONTO, February 24, 2025 TheNewswire – Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. (‘ Noble ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (TSXV: NOB) (OTCQB: NLPXF) is pleased to announce that it has closed the transactions under the Implementation Agreement (‘ Agreement ‘) with Canada Nickel Company Inc. (‘ Canada Nickel ‘) that were previously announced in the news releases of the Company dated July 8, 2024 and January 7, 2025.

    Noble has received final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange for the transactions under the Agreement. However, the closing of the transactions remains subject to Canada Nickel obtaining final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange.

    Among other things accomplished in the transactions, Noble and Canada Nickel have spun out certain mining claims in and around Mann Township, Ontario into East Timmins Nickel Ltd. (‘ ETN ‘), a newly incorporated subsidiary of Canada Nickel, to consolidate their interests in bulk tonnage nickel projects northeast of Timmins, Ontario. Noble owns a 20% interest in ETN, with Canada Nickel owning the balance.  Certain of the exploration results were released by CNC on the Mann properties (for details, please see Canada Nickel’s news release dated December 11, 2024).  In addition to the consolidation of properties in ETN, as part of the transactions, Noble transferred its Project 81 interests to Canada Nickel, retaining the right to explore for gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc.  Noble retains an up to 2% royalty on all properties it transferred pursuant to the transactions, except to the extent those properties are already bound by other royalties.  Canada Nickel likewise retained a 2% royalty in the properties it transferred to ETN, except to the extent those properties were likewise already bound by other royalties.  Furthermore, Noble transferred to Canada Nickel the option it previously held to acquire approximately 5,000 acres of surface lands in the Project 81 at pre-determined prices.

    As stated previously and commenting on the transaction, Vance White, CEO of Noble said, ‘We felt that consolidating the eastern properties into a separate exploration company would maximize the value of the Mann Township properties without incurring significant upfront dilution to Noble, and at the same time gain exposure to additional identified nickel sulphide targets in the Timmins camp in which Noble currently has no interest. ETN will control ~1,814 mining claims totaling over ~38,729 hectares and will include Reaume, Mann and Newmarket Townships as well as McCool, Moody, Galna and other properties currently held by Canada Nickel. Noble will vend its interest in Project 81, together with the right to acquire surface rights over Project 81. For properties transferred from Noble to Canada Nickel, Noble will retain a 5-year exploration right to any non-nickel exploration target therein. This 5-year exploration right will be subject to an annual exploration right thereafter upon both parties’ consent. Noble intends to use its best efforts so that upon ETN going public, a portion of Noble’s holdings in ETN will be distributed to Noble shareholders in order that they may have a direct benefit as ETN advances all underlying properties to the development stage, although that is a future event and we cannot provide any assurances that this will be done  We anticipate that resource estimates will be available on at least two of the projects in Q2 2025′.

    .’

    About Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.

    Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company which, in addition to its holdings of securities in Canada Nickel Company Inc., Homeland Nickel Inc., East Timmins Nickel, and its interest in the Holdsworth gold exploration property in the area of Wawa, Ontario, will continue to hold ~2,215 hectares in Thomas Twp in the Timmins area and ~175 hectares of mining claims in Central Newfoundland.  It will also hold its ~4,845 hectares in the Nagagami Carbonatite Complex and its ~4,600 hectares in the Boulder Project both near Hearst, Ontario, as well as ~3,700 hectares in the Buckingham Graphite Property, ~10,152 hectares in the Havre St Pierre  Nickel, Copper, PGM property, ~482 hectares in the Cere-Villebon Nickel, Copper, PGM property, all of which are in the province of Quebec, ~569 hectares in the Chateau (Uranium, Rare Earths, Phosphorus, Silver) Property in Kitivik, northern Quebec, and the ~461 hectare Taser Uranium-Molybdenum property in northern Quebec.  Noble’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ‘NOB’.

    More detailed information on Noble is available on the website at www.noblemineralexploration.com .

    About Canada Nickel Company

    Canada Nickel Company Inc. is advancing the next generation of nickel-sulphide projects to deliver nickel required to feed the high growth electric vehicle and stainless-steel markets . Canada Nickel Company has applied in multiple jurisdictions to trademark the terms NetZero Nickel TM , NetZero Cobalt TM , NetZero Iron TM and is pursuing the development of processes to allow the production of net zero carbon nickel, cobalt, and iron products. Canada Nickel provides investors with leverage to nickel in low political risk jurisdictions. Canada Nickel is currently anchored by its 100% owned flagship Crawford Nickel-Cobalt Sulphide Project in the heart of the prolific Timmins-Cochrane mining camp. Canada Nickel’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ‘CNC.’

    For more information, please visit www.canadanickel.com.

    Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

    The foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements relating to the future performance of Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the Company’s plans and expectations. These plans, expectations, risks and uncertainties are detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with the TSX Venture Exchange and securities regulators.  Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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     FPX Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF) (‘ FPX ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to announce results from an Awaruite Refinery Scoping Study (the ‘ Study ‘) which demonstrates a compelling business case for the development of a standalone refinery (the ‘ Refinery ‘) to refine awaruite concentrate into battery-grade nickel sulphate for the electric vehicle (‘ EV ‘) industry, along with producing valuable cobalt, copper, and ammonium sulphate by-products.

    The Study has been prepared by Wood Canada Limited and all amounts are in US Dollars unless otherwise indicated.  The Study relates to a standalone industrial project and anticipates the production of awaruite ore from projects that are not limited to mineral projects of the Company; without limiting the foregoing, the Study is separate and standalone from the Baptiste Nickel Project, which demonstrated the technical and commercial advantage of mining and concentrating awaruite ore to a high-grade awaruite concentrate.

    Highlights

    • Strong Economics: After-tax NPV 8% of $445 million and IRR of 20% at $8.50 /lb Ni
    • Large-Scale, Long Life : 40-year operating life producing 32,000 tpa of nickel contained in battery-grade nickel sulphate
    • Valuable Products: Production of battery-grade nickel sulphate for the EV industry, and by-products including cobalt, copper, and ammonium sulphate, a valuable fertilizer product for the agricultural sector
    • Low Cost: Total estimated operating costs of $1,598 /t Ni, or $133 /t Ni ( $0.06 /lb Ni) on a by-product basis for refining awaruite concentrate to battery-grade nickel sulphate, resulting in total all-in production costs of $8,290 /t Ni ( $3.76 /lb Ni) for nickel sulphate generated from awaruite mineralization (inclusive of mining, processing, refining, on a by-product basis), with both figures ranking in the lowest decile of the respective global nickel sulphate cost curves
    • Low Carbon : A carbon intensity of 0.2 tCO2/t Ni for refining operations, resulting in a total all-in carbon intensity of 1.4 t CO2/t Ni for nickel sulphate generated from awaruite mineralization, which is magnitudes lower than current nickel sulphate production routes

    ‘This Study confirms the disruptive potential of awaruite concentrate as an ideal feedstock for the production of battery-grade nickel sulphate for the automotive sector,’ commented Martin Turenne , FPX Nickel’s Chief Executive Officer and President.  ‘The Study reinforces the opportunity for the development of an integrated, made-in- Canada solution from mine-to-battery, utilizing awaruite concentrate as a lynchpin source of nickel, with conventional refining steps underpinning low-cost, low-carbon nickel production for use in domestic and allied country EV battery supply chains.’

    Figure 1 – Nickel Sulphate Refining Cost Curve (CNW Group/FPX Nickel Corp.)

    Figure 2 – Nickel Sulphate Refining Carbon Intensity by Source (CNW Group/FPX Nickel Corp.)

    Background

    FPX commenced development of the Study in October 2024 to further demonstrate the economic and strategic opportunity to refine awaruite concentrates to battery-grade nickel sulphate and other valuable by-products. This Study incorporates the flowsheet advancements outlined in the Company’s previously reported pilot-scale hydrometallurgical testwork results (see FPX news release dated October 15, 2024 ).

    Scoping Study Overview

    The mine-to-battery pathway for awaruite mineralization is presented in Figure 3. At a mine site, awaruite mineralization could be subjected to a simple mineral processing flowsheet to produce a high-grade awaruite concentrate, which could then be marketed either to the stainless steel or EV battery supply chains. This Study envisions purchasing of such awaruite concentrate and refining to battery-grade nickel sulphate, which would then be marketed to precursor cathode active material (‘ PCAM ‘) and cathode active material (‘ CAM ‘) producers to further process the nickel sulphate into CAM, a direct input in EV battery cell fabrication.

    Figure 3 – Path of Awaruite Nickel Units from Mine to EV Battery (CNW Group/FPX Nickel Corp.)

    This Study outlines a mid-stream Refinery located in an industrial location in central British Columbia which will be fed with awaruite concentrate and produce battery-grade nickel sulphate. The Study considers a Refinery capable of producing 32,000 tonnes per year of contained nickel in battery-grade nickel sulphate.

    In addition to nickel sulphate, the Refinery will produce three by-products, approximately as follows:

    • 570 tonnes per year of contained cobalt in cobalt carbonate;
    • 240 tonnes per year of contained copper in copper cement; and
    • 87,400 tonnes per year of ammonium sulphate, a valuable fertilizer product.

    The Refinery would process commercially available awaruite concentrate. Published metallurgical testwork on awaruite (Ni 3 Fe) nickel ores has shown that a relatively simple mineral processing flowsheet utilizing magnetic separation followed by conventional froth flotation can produce a highly desirable awaruite concentrate that presents flexibility for downstream consumption. Considering other awaruite nickel projects in development by FPX and others, a refinery operation lifespan of 40 years is considered.

    Study economics are presented in Table 1, demonstrating the Refinery has robust economics while producing meaningful quantities of battery-grade nickel sulphate for the EV supply chain.

    Table 1 – Awaruite Refinery Scoping Study Economics

    Criteria

    Units

    Value

    Initial Capital Cost

    $, millions

    $424

    Operating Cost

    $/t Ni produced

    $1,598

    Operating Cost, net of by-products

    $/t Ni produced

    $133

    After- Tax

    NPV 8%

    $, millions

    $445

    IRR

    %

    20

    Payback Period

    Years

    4.0

    The Refinery’s operating costs excluding byproduct credits ( $1,598 /t nickel contained) would fall within the lowest decile of global production as per Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s (‘ Benchmark ‘) nickel sulphate cost model, as presented in Figure 1.  When byproduct credits are included, the Refinery would have a lower production cost that any current global producer.

    The Refinery will be supplied with low-carbon power from the BC Hydro grid, resulting in a carbon intensity of 0.2 t CO 2 /tNi.  As presented in Figure 2, this is magnitudes lower than current nickel sulphate production routes.

    According to Benchmark’s database, the 2024 annualized nickel sulphate production market size was approximately 657,000 tonnes per year of contained nickel as of the fourth quarter of 2024, with production heavily dominated by China at 76%, as presented in Figure 4.  Additionally, less than 1% of current nickel sulphate production is North American (3,300 tonnes per year of contained nickel).  As such, the 32,000 tonnes per year of high-quality nickel sulphate produced by the Refinery in Canada would represent an approximate tenfold increase in current North American nickel sulphate production.

    Figure 4 – Current Nickel Sulphate Production by Region (CNW Group/FPX Nickel Corp.)

    Metallurgy & Process Design

    The metallurgical testwork program involved multiple bench- and a pilot-scale campaigns (see FPX news release dated October 15, 2024 ). The latest testwork campaign involved continuous pilot-scale testing of leaching unit operations and confirmed the leaching flowsheet. Nickel leach extractions greater than 99% and production of low-impurity leach solution, suitable for downstream purification and crystallization, were simultaneously achieved during piloting. In addition, bench-scale testing of solution purification and crystallization unit operations demonstrated the ability to produce battery-grade nickel sulphate crystals using the new ammonia-based flowsheet. Incorporating testwork results, the refining strategy takes advantage of awaruite’s characteristics in a simple flowsheet utilizing well proven unit operations, as presented in Figure 5.

    Figure 5 – Awaruite Refinery Block Flow Diagram (CNW Group/FPX Nickel Corp.)

    Refinery Process Description

    In the leaching area, awaruite concentrate is first subjected to an atmospheric leach, which serves the dual purpose of 1) commencing awaruite dissolution, and 2) using awaruite as a reagent to neutralize free acid and precipitate remaining iron, aluminum, and chromium from the pressure leach solution. Any unleached awaruite is then further leached in a mild pressure oxidation circuit, where full awaruite dissolution is achieved in tandem with initial iron precipitation. Pressure leach solution then reports to the atmospheric leach circuit and pressure leach residue is dewatered for disposal. A slipstream of pressure leach solution is processed in a copper removal circuit, where a copper cement grading approximately 70 to 80% copper is produced.

    The final leach solution, grading 100 g/l nickel, is first processed in a solvent extraction (‘ SX ‘) circuit to extract cobalt.  Extracted cobalt is then precipitated from the cobalt-rich solution as a carbonate product grading approximately 50% cobalt. While a cobalt carbonate product was selected for the Study, FPX testwork has also demonstrated the ability to produce cobalt-rich mixed hydroxide precipitate (‘ MHP ‘).

    Nickel is then extracted away from the cobalt depleted leach solution to produce a purified and concentrated stream of nickel sulphate which is then crystallized into battery-grade nickel sulphate crystals suitable for use in the EV supply chain.

    The nickel depleted leach solution is then treated to sequentially removal trace levels of nickel and magnesium. This purified stream is then crystallized into ammonium sulphate crystals, a widely used industrial fertilizer. Miscellaneous minor process streams are also processed in the ammonium sulphate crystallizer which enables the refinery to operate as a zero liquid discharge facility.

    Capital Cost Estimate

    Initial capital costs have been estimated in alignment with AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) Class 5 standards, while sustaining and closure capital costs have been estimated on an order-of-magnitude (‘ OOM ‘) basis. The total initial capital cost for the Project is estimated to be $424 million , with no expansion considered.  Total sustaining capital cost is estimated to be $40 million and total closure capital cost is estimated to be $42 million .  No salvage value is considered due to the 40-year operation life.

    Table 2 – Total Estimated Capital Costs

    Capital Cost Type

    Category

    Total

    ($, millions)

    Notes

    Initial Capital

    Costs

    Refinery Process

    $152

    Reagents

    $45

    Utilities, Services, & Infrastructure

    $40

    Total Direct Costs

    $237

    Indirect Costs

    $81

    34% of Direct Costs

    Contingency

    $89

    28% of Direct and Indirect Costs

    Owners Costs

    $18

    Total Initial Capital

    $424

    Total Sustaining Capital Costs

    $40

    Expended years 1-40

    Total Closure Capital Costs

    $42

    Expended years 41-42

    Total Capital Costs

    $506

    Operating Cost Estimate

    Total operating costs are estimated to average $1,598 per tonne of nickel produced before by-product credits, with a breakdown of these costs by cost centre presented in Table 3. The net operating cost inclusive of by-product credits for cobalt, copper, and ammonium sulphate is $133 /t Ni ( $0.06 /lb Ni).

    Table 3 –Estimated Operating Costs (excludes by-product credits)

    Category

    Units

    Value

    Reagents

    $/t Ni produced

    $757

    Consumables

    $/t Ni produced

    $264

    Labour

    $/t Ni produced

    $258

    Maintenance

    $/t Ni produced

    $136

    Power

    $/t Ni produced

    $69

    General & Administrative

    $/t Ni produced

    $114

    Total

    $/t Ni produced

    $1,598

    Economic Analysis

    At an assumed nickel price of $8.50 /lb ( $18,738 /t) and a USD:CAD exchange rate of 0.74, the Refinery generates an after-tax NPV 8% of $445 million , an after-tax IRR of 20%, and an after-tax payback of 4.0 years. Table 4 provides further details on study economics.

    Benchmark maintains a comprehensive database of nickel production statistics and forecasts long-term pricing premiums relative to the LME nickel price for battery-grade nickel sulphate.  While the nickel sulphate market is currently small with inherent pricing volatility, even the most conservative of EV adoption rates will see a significant increase in nickel sulphate requirements. As the nickel sulphate market grows in coming years and preferred feedstocks are established, it is expected that a more consistent premium basis will be established based on typical upgrading costs. Benchmark’s forecast nickel sulphate premium basis for the year 2030 is $1,575 /t nickel ( $0.71 /lb nickel), which has been applied in the economic analysis. This premium is based on Benchmark’s ‘base case’ forecast of EV adoption and battery chemistry trends.

    The Study models taxes in accordance with provincial and federal legislation.  The Study reflects the impact of the federal government’s refundable critical minerals investment tax credit, announced in the 2023 Federal Budget, which is proposed to be equal to 30% of the capital cost of eligible property for the extraction and processing of certain critical minerals, including nickel.  The Study estimates total LOM taxes paid of C$1,000 million including C$520 million to the Province of British Columbia and C$480 million to the Government of Canada .

    Table 4 – Study Economics

    Economic Basis/Result

    Units

    Value

    Payability, Awaruite Concentrate

    % of LME Ni

    92

    Price

    Nickel

    $/lb

    8.50

    Cobalt

    $/lb

    15.00

    Copper

    $/lb

    4.00

    Ammonium Sulphate

    $/t

    330

    Payability

    Cobalt

    %

    85

    Copper

    %

    95

    After-Tax

    NPV 8%

    $, millions

    $445

    IRR

    %

    20

    Payback

    years

    4.0

    Environmental Assessment and Permitting

    The Refinery has been assumed in the Study to be located in central B.C., with the selected location ultimately subject to community consultation, environmental characterization and baseline studies. The BC Environmental Assessment Act Reviewable Projects Regulation specifies that a new non-ferrous metal refinery would require assessment under the established provincial EA process.

    Study Report

    FPX intends to file the Study Report on the FPX website before the end of the first quarter of 2025. As this Study presents a separate midstream industrial project which does not impact in any way the Baptiste Nickel Project, or any of FPX’s other projects, there is no mineral resource attributed to the Study.  For readers to fully understand the information in this news release, they should read the Study Report in its entirety, including all qualifications, assumptions, exclusions, and risks that relate to the Study.  The Study Report is intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context.

    Study Lead

    The Study has been prepared by Wood Canada Limited, who has reviewed and approved the technical and cost estimating content of this news release.

    Qualified Person

    Andrew Osterloh , P.Eng., FPX’s Senior Vice President, Projects and Operations, has reviewed and approved the content of this news release.

    About FPX Nickel Corp.

    FPX Nickel Corp.  is focused on the exploration and development of the Baptiste Nickel Project, located in central British Columbia , and other occurrences of the same unique style of naturally occurring nickel-iron mineralization known as awaruite.  For more information, please view the Company’s website at https://fpxnickel.com/

    On behalf of FPX Nickel Corp.

    ‘Martin Turenne’
    Martin Turenne , President, CEO and Director

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is considered ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including those which relate to the proposed development of the Refinery, the intended processing of commercially available awaruite concentrate at the Refinery and the ability to obtain same; the projected economics of the Refinery, including capital cost; operating costs; NPV; IRR; carbon intensity; processing life; growth of the EV market; marketability of the concentrate; growth of demand for nickel sulphate and pricing therefor; and all other statements, other than statements of historical facts. These statements address future events and conditions and actual results could differ from those currently projected.  The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

    Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’, ‘estimates’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’ or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’, ‘occur’ or ‘be achieved’. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance and opportunities to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are set forth in the public reports and filings for FPX, filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com . Although FPX believes that the information and assumptions used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed times frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, FPX disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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