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From established players to up-and-coming firms, Canada’s pharmaceutical company is diverse and dynamic.

Canadian pharma companies are working to discover and develop major innovations amidst an increasingly competitive global landscape. Rising technologies such as artificial intelligence are playing a role in the landscape as well.

1. Cipher Pharmaceuticals (TSX:CPH)

Company Profile

Year-to-date gain: 187.86 percent
Market cap: C$462.9 million
Share price: C$15.89

Cipher Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharma company with a diverse portfolio of treatments, including a range of dermatology and acute hospital care products. The company has out-licensed some of its offerings as well. Cipher began trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol CPHRF on January 29.

In addition to its current portfolio, Cipher has acquired Canadian rights multiple dermatology treatments currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials: MOB-015 for the treatment of nail fungus, and CF-101 for the management of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. MOB-015 Phase III trial results are expected in January 2025, and a pivotal Phase III study for CF-101 is expected to start in 2024. The company is also conducting proof-of-concept studies on DTR-001, a topical treatment for removing tattoos.

On July 29, Cipher signed a definitive asset purchase agreement with ParaPRO for its US-based Natroba operations and global product rights. Natroba is a topical treatment for scabies and head lice, and it has FDA exclusivity for the scabies indication through 2033.

Cipher’s share price climbed significantly over the following month, which included the release of its Q2 results. Sales of Epuris, Cipher’s bioequivalent to Accutane, were up by 13 percent compared to Q2 2023, marking their fourth consecutive quarterly increase. However, its price took a hit in September on early blind results from the MOB-015 trials.

2. NurExone Biologic (TSXV:NRX)

Company Profile

Year-to-date gain: 123.73 percent
Market cap: C$35.85 million
Share price: C$0.66

NurExone Biologic is the biopharmaceutical company behind ExoTherapy, a drug delivery platform that uses exosomes, which are nano-sized extracellular vesicles, to create treatments for central nervous system disorders, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. It is a less invasive alternative to cell transplantation, which requires surgery and carries the risk of rejection.

NurExone’s first nano-drug, ExoPTEN, uses a proprietary sIRNA sequence delivered with the ExoTherapy platform to treat spinal cord injuries. ExoPTEN received an Orphan Drug Designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2023, meaning it has been recognized as a potential treatment for rare medical conditions. The designation makes it eligible for incentives such as market exclusivity and regulatory assistance aimed at accelerating its development and approval.

During the release of NurExone’s Q1 results, the company shared it would be commencing human trials of ExoTPEN in 2025. On September 26, NurExone announced a non-brokered private placement of up to US$2 million, and reported it had closed the first tranche of US$1.61 million.

3. Satellos Bioscience (TSXV:MSCL)

Company Profile

Year-to-date gain: 86.67 percent
Market cap: C$91.84 million
Share price: C$0.84

Satellos is a Canadian pharmaceutical company expanding treatment options for muscle disorders. The company has focused specifically on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, developing therapies to regenerate and repair muscle tissue by targeting the specific biological pathways involved. Its lead candidate SAT-3247, targets a protein called AAK1, which regulates the activity of stem cells that activate and differentiate new muscle fibers.

An acceptance to commence Phase 1 clinical trials of the drug was announced on August 19 and the first patient was dosed on September 18. Analysis of tests conducted on canines, shared on October 1, showed improved muscle morphology and increased muscle regeneration with no adverse side effects.

4. Telescope Innovations (CSE:TELI)

Press ReleasesCompany Profile

Year-to-date gain: 79.17 percent
Market cap: C$23.36 million
Share price: C$0.43

Telescope Innovations is a chemical technology company that develops scalable manufacturing processes and tools that combine robotic automation, online analysis and machine learning for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

The company has commercialized its Direct Inject-LC system. Short for Direct Inject Liquid Chromatography, the system combines hardware and software to analyze chemical reactions and can potentially reduce the time and cost of new drug development.

On July 31, Telescope Innovations entered into a collaborative research agreement with pharma giant Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) to accelerate pharmaceutical research and development using automation, robotics and artificial intelligence.

According to a press release, some efforts will focus on deploying Self-Driving Laboratories, a concept pioneered by Telescope Innovations in which robotic systems carry out experiments while AI algorithms analyze the data in real-time to inform researchers about what the next steps should be. The release states that Self-Driving Laboratories are “capable of optimizing material properties and chemical synthesis methods up to 100x faster than traditional research methods.”

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

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Gold M&A activity continues to flourish, with Minera Alamos (TSXV:MAI,OTCQX:MAIFF) announcing plans on Monday (October 28) to acquire Sabre Gold Mines (ASX:SBR,OTCQB:SGLDF).

The transaction will see Minera Alamos gain ownership of Sabre’s Copperstone gold project in Arizona, adding an estimated 150,000 ounces of annual gold production to the company’s portfolio.

Minera Alamos will issue roughly 76.5 million shares to fulfil the deal, valuing Sabre shares at a 0.693 to one exchange rate. Sabre will also settle its debts by issuing shares to creditors at a 15 percent discount.

Minera Alamos shareholders will hold 86 percent of the merged entity, while Sabre shareholders will hold 14 percent.

In a press release, Darren Koningen, CEO of Minera Alamos, highlighted Copperstone’s advanced permitting and existing infrastructure, saying they are well suited to the company’s growth strategy.

“We are also in discussions with lenders in connection with potentially expanding existing finance facilities to accommodate the development of both Copperstone as well as our Cerro de Oro project in Mexico, which is awaiting permit approvals,” he added, pointing to the complementary nature of the companies’ assets.

Global gold M&A heats up in October

October has brought a slew of gold M&A activity in various parts of the world.

On October 25, Horizon Minerals (ASX:HRZ) and Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS,OTC Pink:PSDNF) announced plans to establish a mid-tier gold producer centered on the Kalgoorlie-Coolgardie region in Western Australia.

Through a scheme implementation deed, Horizon will acquire all of Poseidon’s shares, consolidating Horizon’s gold assets with Poseidon’s Black Swan processing infrastructure. The new entity aims to streamline production and resource integration in the area, a move that aligns with industry expectations for more regional consolidation.

Also this month, Aurum Resources (ASX:AUE) and Mako Gold (ASX:MKG) announced a deal to unite their flagship Napié and Boundiali gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire through off-market takeover bids.

The new company, with an anticipated market cap of AU$90 million and AU$20 million in cash, will focus on advancing West African projects to bolster regional gold exploration and development.

In Canada, NexGold Mining (TSXV:NEXG,OTCQX:NXGCF) and Signal Gold (TSX:SGNL,OTCQB:SGNLF) said on October 10 that they plan to merge to create a near-term gold producer focused on Canadian assets.

The merger will combine NexGold’s Goliath gold complex in Ontario with Signal’s Goldboro project in Nova Scotia, bringing together approximately 4.7 million ounces of measured and indicated gold resources, and an additional 1.3 million ounces in inferred resources. The new entity aims to produce over 200,000 ounces of gold per year.

In a more recent transaction, Aura Minerals (TSX:ORA,OTCQX:ORAAF) announced a US$74.3 million acquisition of Bluestone Resources (TSXV:BSR,OTCQB:BBSRF), including Bluestone’s Cerro Blanco project in Guatemala.

Cerro Blanco, a high-grade deposit located in Jutiapa, is expected to become a flagship asset with an estimated 14 year mine life and peak production projected at 347,000 ounces of gold per year.

More M&A to come in the gold sector?

Heading into the end of 2024, will the high level of deals in the gold space continue?

‘I would say this is probably the strongest M&A window we’ve seen in well over a decade,’ he added, pointing to numerous billion-dollar transactions, as well as smaller-scale tie ups. In his view, it isn’t over yet.

‘I think this has been a tremendously active window, and I would actually argue there is more to come,’ Geiger said, noting that talks initiated at the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, Colorado, probably have yet to close.

He anticipates more activity in the junior royalty company space moving forward.

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

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Lithium ION Energy Limited (TSXV: ION) (FSE: ZA4) (‘ION‘ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to share that it has entered into an LOI Agreement to progress a business combination with United Rare Earths Ltd. (‘UnitedRE’), a US-based rare earths recycling and refining company. UnitedRE secured a strategic location to develop and has significantly advanced discussions with a federal agency for grant opportunities which includes non-recourse, non-dilutive funding. UnitedRE has support at the highest levels of the government and an instrumental MOU with a national laboratory that will advance rare earth recycling and refining technologies in the U.S.

Highlights:

  • Cutting edge technology with a clear path to creating a low-carbon, domestic supply of rare earths to the US, leveraging non-recourse funding;
  • Rare earth elements required for military applications and essential in the production of motors needed for the energy transition related to electrification – a complementary strategic transaction;
  • Lithium continues to play an irreplaceable role in the energy transition and ION’s assets will be at the ready to fill this requirement; and
  • Strong combined management teams with deep relationships across government, technology, capital markets and mining.

‘I am delighted to announce this major development with respect to becoming an integral player in the critical metals space. We believe completion of the proposed business combination will catapult ION Energy into a diversified battery and critical metals player on the global market. We believe strongly in our Lithium assets and the sheer scale and potential UnitedRE brings is compelling to achieve the vital objective of a cleaner, secure, traceable future for humanity,’ said Ali Haji, CEO & Director – Lithium ION Energy Ltd.

Jeffrey Willis, Chairman of UnitedRE, commented, ‘We are excited to announce this strategic step forward with ION Energy, marking a pivotal moment for both organizations. By aligning our resources and expertise with ION Energy, we are creating a foundation for accelerated growth and innovation. This partnership enhances our capability to deliver on our shared mission to establish a sustainable, resilient supply chain to power renewable technologies and the electrification movement. Our collective efforts, grounded in a shared vision, will empower us to meet the growing demand for rare earth materials, securing the supply chain for America’s future.’

Convertible Debentures:

To support this new development for the Company, ION Energy is also pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement offering of convertible debentures of the Company (‘Debentures’) at a price of US$1,000 per Debenture for aggregate gross proceeds of US$ 2,000,000 (the ‘Offering’). The Debentures will mature 24 months from the date of issue (the ‘Maturity Date’), carry an interest rate of 8% per year and will be convertible to common shares at a conversion price of $0.10 per share. In the event the 10-day volume weighted average price of the common shares of the Company exceeds $0.15 or more on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the Company will have the right to accelerate the conversion of the shares.

Proceeds of the Offering will be used to complete the business combination with UnitedRE and develop its rare earth recycling and refining technology, for the continued advancement and exploration of the Company’s lithium assets, as well as working capital.

ION Energy expects the proposed business combination will constitute an ‘expedited acquisition’ under the policies of the TSXV. Completion of each of the proposed business combination and the Offering remains subject to the approval of the TSXV.

About Lithium ION Energy Ltd.

Lithium ION Energy Ltd. (TSXV: ION) (FSE: ZA4) is committed to exploring and developing high quality lithium resources in strategic jurisdictions. ION’s flagship, 65,000+ hectare Baavhai Uul lithium brine project represents the largest and first lithium brine exploration licence award in Mongolia. ION also holds the 29,000+ hectare Urgakh Naran highly prospective lithium brine licence in Dorngovi Province in Mongolia. With the acquisition of the Bliss Lake and Little Nahani projects in NWT, Canada, ION has enhanced its lithium asset and jurisdiction profile. ION is well-poised to be a key player in the clean energy revolution, positioned well to service the world’s increased demand for lithium. Information about the Company is available on its website, www.ionenergy.ca, or under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About United Rare Earths Ltd.

United Rare Earths, Inc, a U.S. owned company, is dedicated to a domestic approach to the acquisition, refining, and distribution of magnet and rare earth minerals. UnitedRE is developing a domestic rare earths hub in northeast Tennessee. Operations will include a magnet recycling facility, a separation facility for newly mined materials and a technology center of excellence. The mission is to create a secure, reliable and traceable supply of rare earth minerals to support new and existing domestic based technologies.

In addition to an MOU with a national laboratory to assist with development, design planning and R&D optimization work, UnitedRE has also obtained a team of world-class advisors such as EY (Ernst & Young): research and strategy, King & Spaulding LLP: legal counsel, and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: government policy.

For further information:

COMPANY CONTACT: Ali Haji, ali@ionenergy.ca, 647-871-4571
COMPANY CONTACT: Jeffrey Willis jkwillis@unitedre.com, 307-287-6227

MEDIA CONTACT: Siloni Waraich, siloni@ionenergy.ca, 416-432-4920

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

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 news release.

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals, including with respect to the proposed business combination and the Company’s operations after completion thereof, and other words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as ‘believes’, ‘anticipates’, ‘expects’, ‘estimates’, ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘will’, or ‘plan’. Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the Company’s objectives, goals or future plans, statements, including with respect to the entering into of the proposed business combination with UnitedRE and the Company’s operations after the completion thereof. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from ION Energy’s expectations include, among others, regulatory approvals, the ability to negotiate and implement definitive agreements with respect to the business combination, uncertainties relating to availability and costs of financing needed in the future, changes in equity markets, risks related to international operations, the actual results of current exploration activities, delays in the development of projects, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined as well as future prices of lithium, and the ability to predict or counteract other factors relevant to the Company’s business. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Red Metal Resources Ltd. (CSE: RMES) (OTC Pink: RMESF) (FSE: I660) (‘Red Metal’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to provide a corporate update and announce a financing.

Red Metal has executed a Definitive Agreement on claims in Quebec, see news release dated October 30, 2024, and Company views these claims as a foundation. Red Metal intends to expand and grow the mineral claims that are within the Timiskaming Graben Formation near the town of Ville Marie. Meanwhile, the Company will look to continue its work on its flagship post discovery copper project in Chile.

The Company’s CEO, Caitlin Jeffs, commented: ‘We are excited to be a part of what potentially can be a game changing discovery for Quebec and Canada. Renewable, natural hydrogen can help Canada become a green energy superpower.’

The Company’s CEO further commented, ‘We are focused on Copper, Hydrogen, and other elements that are essential for the sustainable economy driven by AI and clean energy. Our focus is exploration and advancing these projects forward.’

Private placement offering

In addition, Red Metal , announces a non-brokered private placement offering for gross proceeds of up to C$840,000 for an aggregate of up to 9,750,000 units (the ‘Offering‘). The Offering is a combination of flow-through units and non-flow-through units.

The Company intends to raise up to $300,000 issuing an aggregate of up to 3,000,000 flow-through units at a price of C$0.10 per flow-though unit (the ‘FT Units‘). Each FT Unit shall be comprised of one common share of the Company to be issued as a ‘flow-through share’ within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (each, a ‘FT Share‘) and one half of one common share purchase warrant (each full warrant, a ‘Warrant‘). Each Warrant shall be exercisable into one common share of the Company (each, a ‘Warrant Share‘) at a price of C$0.12 at any time on or before the date which is 18 months after the closing date of the Offering.

The Company intends to raise up to $540,000 issuing an aggregate of up to 6,750,000 non-flow-through units at a price of $0.08 per non-flow-through unit (the ‘Non FT Units’). Each Non FT Unit shall be comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (each a ‘Common Share‘) and one half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each a ‘Warrant‘). Each whole Warrant shall be exercisable into one Common Share at a price of C$0.12 at any time on or before the date which is 18 months after the closing date of the Offering.

The FT Units and Non FT Units shall be collectively referred to as the ‘Offered Securities‘. Management of the Company reserves the right to amend the final allocation of the Flow-Through Component and the Non-Flow Through Component under the Offering.

The Company may pay finder’s fees on a portion of the Offering of up to 10% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised and finder’s warrants in an amount equal to up to 10% of the number of units issued pursuant to the offering, exercisable at a price of $0.12 per common share for a period of 18 months following the closing date of the Offering. The finder’s fees shall be paid in accordance with applicable securities laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale of the Non FT Units to finance general working capital requirements and exploration on its Chilean Carrizal Property. The proceeds from the sale of FT Units will be used for the exploration of the Company’s newly acquired properties in the Quebec region and any further projects acquired in the area, which will qualify as ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ as defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Income Tax Act and ‘flow through mining expenditures’ as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Income Tax Act. The Offering is subject to certain conditions, including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange. The Offering is being made by way of private placement in Canada and such other jurisdictions as the Company may determine. The Company intends to renounce the Qualifying Expenditures to subscribers of FT Units for the calendar year ended December 31, 2024, and to incur the necessary Qualifying Expenditures on or before December 31, 2025, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

All securities to be issued under the Offering will be subject to a four-month-and-one-day hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

About Red Metal Resources Ltd.

Red Metal Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on growth through acquiring, exploring and developing clean energy and strategic minerals projects. The Company’s current portfolio include the 100% owned Ville Marie claims in Quebec, Canada as well as Company’s Chilean projects which are located in the prolific Candelaria iron oxide copper-gold (IOCG) belt of Chile’s coastal Cordillera. Red Metal is quoted on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol RMES, on OTC Link alternative trading system on the OTC Pink marketplace under the symbol RMESF and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol I660.

For more information, visit www.redmetalresources.com.

Contact:
Red Metal Resources Ltd.
Caitlin Jeffs, President & CEO
1-866-907-5403
invest@redmetalresources.com
www.redmetalresources.com

Forward-Looking Statements – All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable securities laws including, without limitation statements related to the Offering and expected use of proceeds. Red Metal provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the ability to raise adequate financing, receipt of required approvals, as well as those risks and uncertainties identified and reported in Red Metal’s public filings under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Although Red Metal has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Red Metal disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor the Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.

Highlights

  • Drill Program completed on the Mann and Reaume Properties, part of the Noble Minerals-Canada Nickel Joint Venture (ExploreCo)

  • Mann Central Property: Drill results include 223 meters of 0.29% nickel including 10 meters of 0.51% nickel

  • Mann West Property: Drilling successfully delineated mineralization over a 1,700 meter strike length and 600 meters width

  • First assays from 2024 drilling at Mann West yield excellent results including 330 metres of 0.26% nickel in MAN24-58 including a total of 24.5 metres of 0.35% nickel; initial resource estimate expected by Q1 2025

  • Multiple gold intervals in Mann North drilling including 4.5 metres of 2.36 g/t gold within 45 metres of 0.45 g/t gold at MAN24-67

  • Reaume Property: Drilling indicated an improved nickel grade

Toronto, Ontario – TheNewswire – October 31, 2024 – Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. ( ‘Noble’ or the ‘Company’ ) (TSX-V:NOB, FRANKFURT: NB7, OTCQB:NLPXF) is pleased to announce results of a drill program on joint venture properties (ExploreCo) north of Timmins Ontario (See Canada Nickel Press Release dated October 31, 2024).

ExploreCo, the name of which will be announced in due course, will control 1,989 mining claims totaling approximately 42,000 hectares and will include nickel properties in Mann, Newmarket, and Reaume Townships as well as Calder, Galna, McCool, Moody, Mortimer, Stimson, and other properties currently held by Canada Nickel (see Figure 1, ExploreCo properties shown in purple).


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Figure 1 – Regional Map of ExploreCo Properties (purple)

Under the Binding Letter of Intent, the first $5 million of funding for ExploreCo will be provided from existing funds by Canada Nickel, after which costs will be funded by pro rata ownership basis, which will initially be 80% Canada Nickel and 20% Noble. Canada Nickel and Noble will continue to maintain their existing royalty rights on the ExploreCo claims, as will previous claim owners who had vended claims to Noble. (see NR July 8, 2024)

Mann Property

The Mann property is located 22 kilometres east of Crawford between Timmins and Cochrane. The Company has completed a drill program in three of the four identified areas within the property, Mann North, Mann West (together formerly Mann Northwest), and Central. (Figure 2). Exploration at Mann South is currently underway. Canada Nickel currently owns 80% of the Mann Property after successfully completing an earlier earn-in agreement with Noble Mineral Exploration. This property is part of the creation of an ‘ExploreCo’ subsidiary with Noble Mineral Exploration (see press release July 8, 2024) with Noble owning the other 20%.

Figure 2 – Mann Property


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Mann West

Mann West is approximately 3.5 kilometres long by up to 1.1 kilometres wide (covering 3.4 square kilometres). The drill program has focused on the southern half of the target with drilling completed over a strike length of 1.7 kilometres and a width of at least 600 metres. All drillholes intersected long sections of well-serpentinized peridotite and minor dunite with disseminated and visible nickel sulphide mineralization consisting primarily of pentlandite and heazlewoodite. The Company has drilled 40 holes to date at Mann West (Figure 3), 31 of which were drilled during the 2024 program. With this drilling, the Company has completed the first phase of exploration that is required for an initial resource estimate expected by Q1 2025. Assays from nine holes are presented in this release, with the remaining holes at Mann West still pending.

Table 2 – Mann West drilling highlights.

Hole ID

From (m)

To (m)

Length (m)*

Ni %

Co %

Pd g/t

Pt g/t

Cr %

Fe %

S %

MANN WEST

MAN24-33

11.2

396.0

384.8

0.24

0.011

0.009

0.008

0.35

6.48

0.028

including

174.0

183.0

9.0

0.30

0.014

0.018

0.011

0.18

6.34

0.100

MAN24-37

8.7

180.0

171.3

0.26

0.011

0.005

0.006

0.15

6.04

0.037

and

236.4

402.0

165.6

0.26

0.012

0.008

0.007

0.24

6.26

0.071

including

267.0

273.0

6.0

0.37

0.013

0.004

0.005

0.30

7.73

0.100

and

361.5

369.0

7.5

0.38

0.013

0.078

0.043

0.18

6.35

0.162

MAN24-45

6.2

402.0

395.8

0.24

0.013

0.016

0.010

0.39

6.60

0.235

including

136.5

144.0

7.5

0.30

0.014

0.044

0.015

0.75

6.99

0.086

MAN24-49

5.4

198.2

192.8

0.19

0.013

0.029

0.017

0.41

7.44

0.081

and

221.6

402.0

180.4

0.21

0.011

0.003

0.006

0.42

6.69

0.033

MAN24-54

49.5

192.8

143.3

0.26

0.011

0.003

0.003

0.13

5.80

0.045

and

216.5

402.0

185.5

0.27

0.012

0.012

0.007

0.28

6.22

0.029

including

268.5

277.5

9.0

0.48

0.019

0.003

0.003

0.62

7.86

0.015

MAN24-58

21.0

351.0

330.0

0.26

0.013

0.015

0.007

0.24

6.51

0.076

including

193.5

204.5

11.0

0.35

0.015

0.023

0.009

0.44

6.86

0.110

and

307.5

321.0

13.5

0.36

0.016

0.040

0.018

0.19

7.17

0.130

MAN24-62

8.6

501.0

492.4

0.18

0.014

0.041

0.026

0.31

7.88

0.047

MAN24-69

7.2

229.5

222.3

0.19

0.013

0.022

0.015

0.38

7.35

0.054

and

264.0

491.0

227.0

0.19

0.013

0.004

0.005

0.41

7.35

0.023

MAN24-71

23.5

260.5

237.0

0.27

0.012

0.011

0.009

0.25

6.29

0.082

including

63.0

108.0

45.0

0.37

0.013

0.036

0.018

0.15

5.77

0.196

and

302.2

501.0

198.8

0.17

0.012

0.014

0.032

0.36

7.56

0.027

*True width undetermined. All lengths are drillhole lengths.

Figure 3 – Mann West


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Mann Central

The outline of the ultramafic body at Mann Central is estimated by magnetics to be 4.5 kilometres long and between 0.5 to 1.0 kilometres wide (or 3.1 square kilometres). Drilling at this target was completed during the spring/summer of 2024 and now totals 32 drillholes and 11,853 metres. Mineralization is more consistent near the center of the target over an area of 1.9 kilometres by 600 metres (1.1 square kilometres). This release provides an update for 13 drillholes (Table 3), all of which intersected varying degrees of mineralized peridotite with minor pyroxenite dykes.

Mafic volcanics with abundant sulphide mineralization in the north contact were intersected in eight holes including MAN24-32 which yielded 3.3 metres of 1.03% nickel, 0.31% cobalt, and 0.57 % copper. Assays are still pending for 10 drillholes and the results from nine drillholes were previously released (see press release September 10, 2024).

Table 3 – Mann Central drilling highlights.

Hole ID

From (m)

To (m)

Length (m)*

Ni %

Co %

Pd g/t

Pt g/t

Cr %

Fe %

S %

MAN24-19

3.0

304.0

301.0

0.18

0.012

0.008

0.006

0.42

7.36

0.037

and

384.0

396.8

12.8

0.18

0.010

0.003

0.008

0.33

6.29

0.083

MAN24-22

9.0

552.0

543.0

0.24

0.012

0.005

0.006

0.17

5.90

0.057

Including

195.0

207.0

12.0

0.29

0.013

0.022

0.008

0.14

5.66

0.082

MAN24-26

12.0

55.5

43.0

0.25

0.011

0.003

0.008

0.18

5.85

0.101

and

100.5

399.0

298.5

0.23

0.011

0.004

0.003

0.16

6.22

0.052

MAN24-32

90.0

402.0

312.0

0.21

0.015

0.004

0.004

0.27

6.42

0.121

including

96.0

99.3

3.3

1.03

0.308

0.026

0.013

0.14

19.78

4.840

MAN24-34

75.0

259.0

184.0

0.22

0.011

0.008

0.008

0.31

6.79

0.044

and

297.0

402.0

105.0

0.24

0.011

0.007

0.008

0.22

5.97

0.080

MAN24-35

25.2

144.3

119.1

0.22

0.012

0.003

0.004

0.24

6.74

0.051

and

161.0

387.0

226.0

0.18

0.013

0.005

0.006

0.40

7.39

0.030

MAN24-39

97.5

171.0

73.5

0.19

0.011

0.007

0.007

0.45

7.28

0.049

MAN24-40

103.3

153.0

49.7

0.24

0.012

0.004

0.004

0.26

6.10

0.071

and

141.0

396.0

255.0

0.21

0.012

0.005

0.005

0.41

7.05

0.031

MAN24-43

76.7

182.4

105.7

0.22

0.012

0.005

0.006

0.22

6.37

0.114

and

205.4

402.0

196.6

0.23

0.012

0.003

0.005

0.38

6.56

0.033

MAN24-44

43.0

186.7

143.7

0.21

0.011

0.004

0.004

0.30

6.65

0.029

and

195.0

402.0

207.0

0.19

0.013

0.005

0.007

0.415

7.176

0.030

MAN24-52

11.4

46.7

35.3

0.31

0.037

0.003

0.006

0.169

5.794

0.176

and

73.0

400.0

327.0

0.20

0.013

0.004

0.005

0.390

6.779

0.028

MAN24-56B

45.0

402.0

357.0

0.20

0.013

0.003

0.005

0.411

7.126

0.022

MAN24-60

31.9

241.2

209.3

0.20

0.013

0.007

0.007

0.369

6.920

0.060

and

277.5

310.9

33.4

0.26

0.015

0.003

0.004

0.055

8.981

0.057

*True width undetermined. All lengths are drillhole lengths.

Figure 4 – Mann Central


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Mann North

The Mann North target is approximately 1.5 kilometres long by 600 metres wide (0.9 square kilometres) (Figure 4). Drilling was completed during the summer of 2024 and consisted of a preliminary exploratory phase of 16 drillholes totaling 6,315 metres. The majority of these holes intersected long sections of peridotite, with minor dunite (Table 4) with nickel grades in the peridotite consistent with Crawford. The peridotites, however, have anomalous values of platinum (Pt) and palladium (Pd) over significant intervals, as seen on Table 5. Hole MAN24-31, for example, intersected 12.7 metres of 0.58 g/t Pt+Pd and MAN24-50 intersected 16.7 metres of 0.50 g/t Pt+Pd.

In addition to the anomalous Pt and Pd, the ultramafic units at Mann also have higher values for gold, especially near certain contacts. The intersections can be high grade and narrow such as in MAN23-12 which intersected 4.93 g/t gold over 1.5 metres or can be thicker and lower grade such as in MAN24-67 which intersected 0.45 g/t gold over 45.0 metres. Nine of 15 of the drillholes at Mann North assayed to date include gold intersections of 0.4 g/t gold or higher. Significant intersections are summarized in Table 6.

Assays are pending for three remaining holes.

Table 4 – Mann North drilling highlights

Hole ID

From (m)

To (m)

Length (m)*

Ni %

Co %

Pd g/t

Pt g/t

Cr %

Fe %

S %

MAN24-24

39.0

109.5

70.5

0.15

0.010

0.004

0.003

0.43

6.77

0.061

MAN24-31

28.4

519.0

490.6

0.18

0.012

0.013

0.022

0.38

6.88

0.061

including

57.0

72.0

15.0

0.30

0.014

0.044

0.024

0.28

6.47

0.280

MAN24-36

21.0

408.0

387.0

0.21

0.012

0.012

0.010

0.50

6.93

0.063

MAN24-46

18.8

312.5

293.7

0.17

0.012

0.005

0.007

0.40

7.54

0.028

and

327.9

399.0

71.1

0.17

0.014

0.012

0.008

0.39

8.25

0.057

MAN24-47

18.0

402.0

384

0.18

0.012

0.006

0.008

0.48

7.36

0.035

MAN24-50

21.5

280.6

259.1

0.15

0.012

0.004

0.005

0.45

7.54

0.024

and

313.5

390.0

76.5

0.18

0.013

0.010

0.011

0.41

7.29

0.051

MAN24-51

45.0

171.0

126

0.16

0.013

0.008

0.010

0.44

7.76

0.030

and

196.0

402.0

206

0.16

0.012

0.005

0.005

0.34

7.25

0.032

MAN24-53

15.0

402.0

387

0.11

0.012

0.007

0.010

0.33

8.07

0.032

MAN24-55

17.4

177.8

160.4

0.18

0.013

0.005

0.005

0.53

7.56

0.046

and

352.5

402.0

49.5

0.19

0.012

0.007

0.017

0.36

6.67

0.039

MAN24-59

31.5

402.0

370.5

0.15

0.012

0.010

0.011

0.38

7.19

0.044

MAN24-63

132.5

267.0

134.5

0.20

0.012

0.019

0.016

0.38

7.34

0.072

including

142.5

156.0

13.5

0.34

0.012

0.060

0.031

0.14

7.20

0.020

and

311.2

462.0

150.8

0.18

0.012

0.005

0.006

0.43

7.20

0.024

MAN24-67

15.6

420.0

404.4

0.15

0.012

0.025

0.021

0.36

7.72

0.039

including

327.0

348.0

21.0

0.23

0.013

0.081

0.043

0.55

7.79

0.141

Table 5 – Mann Properties PGM Highlights

Hole ID

From

(m)

To

(m)

Length

(m)

Pt+Pd

(g/t)

Pd

g/t)

Pt

(g/t)

Ni

(%)

Co

(%)

Cr

(%)

Fe

(%)

S

(%)

MAN24-49

201.0

219.0

18.0

0.51

0.30

0.21

0.04

0.007

0.37

4.58

0.021

MAN24-62

309

327

18.0

0.44

0.31

0.13

0.18

0.015

0.49

8.11

0.054

MAN24-35

390.0

402.0

12.0

0.33

0.11

0.22

0.06

0.011

0.48

7.49

0.014

MAN24-60

242.1

265.5

23.4

0.43

0.25

0.18

0.03

0.007

0.36

5.01

0.014

and

345.0

360.0

15.0

0.42

0.26

0.16

0.03

0.007

0.34

5.41

0.015

MAN24-69

238.0

255.0

17.0

0.45

0.26

0.19

0.04

0.007

0.39

4.76

0.013

MAN24-31

118.5

131.2

12.7

0.58

0.22

0.36

0.03

0.007

0.28

4.55

0.012

MAN24-38

125.0

138.0

13.0

0.32

0.21

0.11

0.02

0.007

0.28

6.79

0.024

and

285.0

292.6

7.6

0.47

0.21

0.26

0.05

0.011

0.29

6.21

0.013

and

382.5

396.2

13.7

0.39

0.18

0.21

0.05

0.012

0.36

5.64

0.018

MAN24-46

312.5

327.9

15.4

0.46

0.24

0.22

0.04

0.008

0.37

5.33

0.008

MAN24-50

280.6

297.3

16.7

0.50

0.33

0.17

0.03

0.007

0.38

5.07

0.011

MAN24-51

171.0

186.0

15.0

0.31

0.20

0.12

0.02

0.007

0.27

6.74

0.042

MAN24-55

288.0

337.0

49.0

0.33

0.17

0.17

0.02

0.007

0.25

6.33

0.038

MAN24-63

292.5

303.0

10.5

0.33

0.21

0.12

0.02

0.007

0.27

6.97

0.019

Figure 5 – Mann North


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Figure 6 – Mann North Gold Highlights


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Table 6 – Mann Properties Gold Highlights

Hole ID

From

(m)

To

(m)

Length

(m)

Au

(g/t)

MAN24-19

382.5

384.0

1.5

0.40

MAN24-24

52.5

67.5

15.0

0.32

MAN24-31

57.0

58.5

1.5

0.41

MAN24-36

348.0

354.0

6.0

0.60

including

348.0

349.5

1.5

1.58

MAN24-51

289.5

304.5

15.0

0.36

Including

300.0

301.5

1.5

1.06

MAN24-55

396.0

399.0

3.0

0.36

MAN24-59

139.5

141.0

1.5

0.51

and

274.5

276.0

1.5

0.98

MAN24-67

115.5

160.5

45.0

0.45

including

118.5

121.5

3.0

1.15

and

147.0

151.5

4.5

2.36

Reaume

The Reaume property is located 20 kilometres northeast of Crawford, 15 kilometres southwest of Cochrane, and 55 kilometres northeast of Timmins. The property will form part of the ExploreCo subsidiary assets with Noble on an 80%-20% (Canada Nickel-Noble) ownership basis. Prior drill campaigns in 2022 had seasonal access constraints, however, in June 2024, the Company resumed exploration and intersected a mineralized portion of the ultramafic body consisting of moderate to strongly serpentinized peridotite containing spotty, coarse-grained awaruite mineralization in hole REU24-12 (Figure 7). This release contains the results of three drillholes at Reaume with assay results pending on two remaining holes.

Table 7– Reaume drilling highlights.

Hole ID

From (m)

To (m)

Length (m)*

Ni %

Co %

Pd g/t

Pt g/t

Cr %

Fe %

S %

REU24-11

36.0

501.0

465

0.19

0.012

0.004

0.005

0.623

7.403

0.020

REU24-12

40.3

561.0

520.7

0.19

0.013

0.003

0.006

0.588

7.375

0.026

Including

330.0

375.0

45

0.24

0.012

0.004

0.005

0.262

6.818

0.017

REU24-14

18.0

40.5

22.5

0.23

0.015

0.005

0.003

0.403

7.743

0.047

and

86.3

119.0

32.7

0.03

0.007

0.189

0.159

0.313

6.063

0.015

and

147.0

402.0

255

0.18

0.013

0.009

0.013

0.543

7.880

0.037

including

303.0

307.5

4.5

0.44

0.018

0.067

0.047

0.680

8.723

0.130

*True width undetermined. All lengths are drillhole lengths.

Table 8 Reaume PGM Highlights

Hole ID

From

(m)

To

(m)

Length

(m)

Pt+Pd

(g/t)

Pd

g/t)

Pt

(g/t)

Ni

(%)

Co

(%)

Cr

(%)

Fe

(%)

S

(%)

REU24-14

86.3

119.0

32.7

0.35

0.19

0.16

0.025

0.007

0.31

6.06

0.015

including

100.5

105.0

4.5

0.67

0.43

0.24

0.022

0.006

0.33

5.56

0.012

Figure 7 – Reaume


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Table 9: Drillhole Orientation

Hole ID

Easting (mE)

Northing (mN)

Azimuth (⁰)

Dip (⁰)

Length (m)

REID

REI24-41

457554

5404310

0

-60

706

REI24-43

457350

5404200

70

-60

696

REI24-45

457859

5403898

90

-60

668

REI24-46

456306

5404370

180

-50

702

REI24-47

457765

5404100

90

-60

702

REI24-48

456860

5404060

180

-55

702

REI24-50

457817

5404256

90

-60

600

REI24-52

457350

5404200

180

-60

759

MANN WEST

MAN24-33

496260

5412289

35

-50

396

MAN24-37

496144

5412134

35

-50

402

MAN24-45

495656

5412189

40

-50

402

MAN24-49

495656

5412189

230

-50

402

MAN24-54

495796

5412336

40

-50

402

MAN24-58

495641

5412486

40

-65

351

MAN24 62

495296

5412441

50

-50

501

MANN CENTRAL

MAN24-19

496800

5410400

0

-50

397

MAN24-22

498724

5410530

350

-50

552

MAN24-26

498360

5410370

0

-50

399

MAN24-32

498466

5410751

180

-50

402

MAN24-34

498970

5410764

165

-50

402

MAN24-35

497509

5410702

180

-50

402

MAN24-39

498466

5410751

215

-55

171

MAN24-40

497698

5410729

180

-50

396

MAN24-43

498265

5410644

180

-50

402

MAN24-44

497880

5410638

180

-50

402

MAN24-52

498450

5410430

180

-50

400

MAN24-56B

498260

5410430

180

-50

402

MAN24-60

498445

5410230

180

-50

360

MANN NORTH

MAN24-24

496342

5414290

20

-50

237

MAN24-31

497243

5413464

20

-50

519

MAN24-36

497022

5413872

20

-50

408

MAN24-46

497195

5413805

200

-50

402

MAN24-47

497340

5413730

20

-50

402

MAN24-50

497552

5413697

200

-50

402

MAN24-51

497277

5414004

200

-50

402

MAN24-53

497727

5413538

20

-50

402

MAN24-55

496866

5413943

20

-50

402

MAN24-59

496917

5414076

20

-50

402

MAN24-67

496599

5414301

20

-50

420

REAUME

REU24-11

488435

5422086

90

-50

501

REU24-12

488424

5421854

90

-50

561

REU24-14

488077

5422433

45

-50

402

Quality Assurance and Control, Drilling and Assaying

Edwin Escarraga, MSc, P.Geo., a ‘qualified person’ as defined by National Instrument 43-101, is responsible for the on-going drilling and sampling program, including quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC). The core is collected from the drill in sealed core trays and transported to the core logging facility. The core is marked and sampled at 1.5 metre lengths and cut with a diamond blade saw. One set of samples is transported in secured bags directly from the Canada Nickel core shack to Actlabs Timmins, while a second set of samples is securely shipped to SGS Lakefield for preparation, with analysis performed at SGS Burnaby or SGS Callao (Peru). All are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs. Analysis for precious metals (gold, platinum and palladium) are completed by Fire Assay while analysis for nickel, cobalt, sulphur and other elements are performed using a peroxide fusion and ICP-OES analysis. Certified standards and blanks are inserted at a rate of 3 QA/QC samples per 20 core samples making a batch of 60 samples that are submitted for analysis.

Qualified Person and Data Verification

Stephen J. Balch P.Geo. (ON), VP Exploration of Canada Nickel and a ‘qualified person’ as such term is defined by National Instrument 43-101, has verified the data disclosed in this news release, and has otherwise reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release on behalf of Canada Nickel Company Inc .

Wayne Holmstead P.Geo (ON), a ‘qualified person’ as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed the data disclosed in this news release, and has otherwise reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release on behalf of Noble.

About Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.:

Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company which, in addition to its shareholdings in Canada Nickel Company Inc., Homeland Nickel Inc., Go Metals Corp. and Lode Gold Resources Inc . , and its interest in the Holdsworth gold exploration property in the area of Wawa, Ontario, will continue to hold ~25,000 hectares of mineral rights in the Timmins-Cochrane areas of Northern Ontario known as Project 81, as well as an additional 20% interest in ~11,000 hectares in the Timmins area and ~175 hectares of mining claims in Central Newfoundland.  Project 81 hosts diversified drill-ready gold, nickel-cobalt and base metal exploration targets at various stages of exploration.  It will also hold its ~14,600 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, and ~482 hectares in the Cere-Villebon Nickel, Copper, PGM property, all of which are in the province of Quebec.  More detailed information is available on the website at:

www.noblemineralexploration.com   .

Noble’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ‘NOB’.

Cautionary Statement:

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. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

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.

Contacts:

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Phone:        416-214-2250

Fax:        416-367-1954

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Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT) (FSE: OAY3) (OTCQX: LILIF) (‘Argentina Lithium’ or the ‘Company’) announces that it has received the exploration permit for the Paso de Sico mining concession, part of the Rincon West Project located adjacent to Rio Tinto’s Rincon Project in Salta Province Argentina . The two-year permit is issued by the provincial Secretariat of Mines and Energy for exploration work including diamond and rotary drilling. The Company intends to mobilize a diamond drill shortly to begin a six-hole exploration program to evaluate the potential for lithium brines within the property.

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Nikolaos Cacos , President and CEO, stated ‘The grant of the drilling permit is a long awaited step which allows us to advance the Rincon West project evaluation. Recent drilling on our West Block properties has successfully identified extensive host formations saturated with lithium-rich brines. We intend to execute a similar programme on this northern block, which is currently undrilled. We have also identified Paso de Sico as the likely site of any potential future processing plant and related extraction facilities for the project due to its very favorable setting. The Paso de Sico property is adjacent to major provincial and national highways and is crossed by a new 345 kW power corridor.’

Including the planned program at Paso de Sico, approximately 8000 metres of drilling are planned throughout the Rincon West project over the next 18 months to complete brine resource, water resource and related drilling. This work continues to be funded by the prepaid drilling contract established in 2023 for up to 15,500-metres of drilling (see the latest Financial Statements for details).

The Paso de Sico property is a contiguous assemblage of four mining concessions totalling 791.3 hectares located at the northern edge of the Salar de Rincon (see Figure 1 ). The property is located 50 km northwest of the village of Olacapato, where the Company maintains an operational base.

In the October 6, 2022 News Release , the Company announced the acquisition of the Paso de Sico option, an agreement with a local vendor to earn a 100% interest in the properties. Terms of the Paso de Sico option agreement include cash payments totalling US$1 .5MM paid over two years and a total of US$2 .3MM of exploration and development expenditures over a three-year period beginning at the grant of the exploration permit. Currently there is one payment of US$400,000 remaining. The option agreement grants a 3% NSR to the Vendor, which can be purchased by the Company for an additional US$1 .5MM.

Qualified Person

Frits Reidel , CPG is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101, is the Principal of Atacama Water Consultants, and is independent of Argentina Lithium. Mr. Reidel has reviewed the work carried out by the Company’s exploration team at the early-stage Rincon West property. The disclosure in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Reidel.

About Argentina Lithium

Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp is focused on acquiring high quality lithium projects in Argentina and advancing them towards production in order to meet the growing global demand from the battery sector. The Company’s strategic investment by Peugeot Citroen Argentina S.A., a subsidiary of Stellantis N.V., one of the world’s leading automakers, places Argentina Lithium in a unique position to explore, develop and advance its four key projects covering over 70,000 hectares in the Lithium Triangle of Argentina . Management has a long history of success in the resource sector of Argentina and has assembled some of the most prospective lithium properties in the world renowned ‘Lithium Triangle’. The Company is a member of the Grosso Group, a resource management group that has pioneered exploration in Argentina since 1993.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

‘Nikolaos Cacos’

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Nikolaos Cacos , President, CEO and Director

www.argentinalithium.com

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

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as ‘anticipate’, ‘will’, ‘expect’, ‘may’, ‘continue’, ‘could’, ‘estimate’, ‘forecast’, ‘plan’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments management of the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements about the Company’s plans for its mineral properties; the Company’s business strategy, plans and outlooks; the future financial or operating performance of the Company; and future exploration and operating plans are forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: risks and uncertainties related to the ability to obtain, amend, or maintain licenses, permits, or surface rights; risks associated with technical difficulties in connection with exploration activities; the possibility that future exploration. There may be other factors that cause results or events to not be as anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. Readers are encouraged to refer to the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for a more detailed discussion of factors that may impact expected future results. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof or the dates specifically referenced in this press release, where applicable. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, unless required pursuant to applicable laws. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

We advise U.S. investors that the SEC’s mining guidelines strictly prohibit information of this type in documents filed with the SEC. U.S. investors are cautioned that mineral deposits on adjacent properties are not indicative of mineral deposits on our properties.

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The World Gold Council (WGC) has released its latest Gold Demand Trends report, saying that total demand for the yellow metal was up 5 percent year-on-year in Q3, reaching a new third quarter record.

The overall value of demand was up 35 percent year-on-year, surpassing US$100 billion for the first time.

Global gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows helped drive demand, along with over-the-counter (OTC) buying.

Aside from that, the WGC points to heightened interest in the yellow metal as a strategic asset as investors seek safety on the back of ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties around the world.

Gold supply also saw growth in Q3, increasing 5 percent year-on-year to a record 1,313 metric tons (MT). Mine production rose 6 percent year-on-year to hit a new quarterly record, partially due to lower energy costs and favorable profit margins. However, recycled gold supply has been slow to respond to higher prices.

ETF inflows, OTC investment drive strong Q3 demand

As mentioned, gold ETF inflows were strong in Q3, coming in at 95 MT. That’s in contrast to the outflows seen for the last nine quarters. During the same period last year, gold ETFs experienced outflows of 139 MT.

According to the WGC, this return to positive inflows was largely driven by western-listed ETFs, and reflects renewed investor interest in gold as a means to diversify portfolios and hedge against risk.

Meanwhile, OTC investment nearly doubled from last year, reaching 137 MT for the quarter. Q3 was the seventh consecutive quarter of positive OTC flows, with contributions primarily from high-net-worth individuals and institutions.

Bar and coin demand sinks, jewelry buying mixed

In contrast, gold bar and coin demand experienced a 9 percent decline year-on-year, ending the quarter at 269 MT. The WGC’s report notes that the decrease was primarily driven by reductions in China, Turkey and Europe.

While the decline signals a partial shift from physical to paper assets, bar and coin investment remains solid, with year-to-date demand reaching 859 MT, above the 10 year average of 774 MT.

Q3 brought mixed results in the jewelry segment, with a 12 percent year-on-year decline in consumption to 459 MT. Gold’s high price was a major factor affecting demand, though spending remained steady.

While India saw a revival in gold jewelry demand, supported by a reduction in the country’s gold import duties, jewelry buying in China dropped, coming in at the lowest Q3 level since 2010.

However, despite the drop in volume, the value of Q3 gold jewelry demand surged 13 percent year-on-year to reach US$36 billion, responding to ongoing new highs in the gold price.

Central bank buying strong, cautious outlook for tech demand

Central bank buying has provided strong support for the gold price in recent years, and while the WGC notes that demand slowed during Q3, it emphasizes that 2024 purchases are in line with levels seen in 2022.

During the third quarter, central banks accumulated 186 MT of gold, with the year-to-date number reaching 694 MT.

‘Based on statements from some central banks, there are now clearer indications that the sharp increase in the gold price since March has indeed inhibited some buying, as well as encouraging some selling among banks that manage their gold reserves tactically,’ the organization explains in its report.

The technology sector also contributed to gold demand, albeit on a smaller scale. Driven by increased interest in artificial intelligence, technology-related gold demand grew by 7 percent year-on-year to 83 MT in Q3.

The WGC notes that the third quarter generally brings the strongest tech-related gold demand, but said it has a cautious forecast due to industry shifts, material cost considerations and potential resource alternatives.

Gold reaches record average price in Q3

Looking over to the gold price, the WGC says it averaged a record US$2,474 per ounce in Q3, up 28 percent year-on-year. It attributes the large gain to factors such as geopolitical risk, which has been spurred on by increased global tensions, as well as the polarized political environment in the US ahead of the presidential election.

This backdrop has enhanced the appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset, encouraging sustained and diverse demand across global markets. The final quarter of 2024 is expected to be influenced by numerous factors, including interest rate policy, potential market volatility from the American election and further global developments.

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

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Cardiex Limited (ASX:CDX) (the “Company”) is pleased to report its activities during the September quarter 2024.

Highlights:

  • Manufacturing of the initial 8,000 CONNEQT Pulse units commenced with the expected arrival of units in the USA late-November/early December.
  • Pulse waitlist now exceeds 20,000 with activities now focused on sales conversion.
  • Completed clinical validation study of wearable technology, with an FDA pre-submission meeting scheduled for November to advance the clearance process.
  • Completion of usability study for submission for additional OTC clearance for the Pulse.
  • Strong clinical sales pipeline with momentum towards new Q2 contracts.
  • Grand prize winner of the U.S. National Institute of Health’s RADx® Maternal Health Challenge securing US$525,000 in prize funding.
  • New R&D Term Loan Facility with Mitchell Asset Management to provide additional flexibility with R&D initiatives and working capital requirements.

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Locksley Resources Limited (ASX:LKY) (“Locksley” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce high-grade antimony grades up to 46% Sb from the recent rock chip sampling program. Eighteen (18) rock chips returned grades in excess of 1.4% Sb with eight (8) returning grades over 17% Sb. Since mid-2023, Locksley Resources has completed four surface sampling programs, mainly focused on detecting rare earth minerals at the Mojave Project, CA, located 45 minutes from Las Vegas. The most recent surface sampling program focused on the Desert Antimony Mine and potential for high-grade antimony mineralisation to be present along strike of the historically mined mineralised structures in an east-west and north-south direction. The sampling program revealed polymetallic mineralisation along strike of the mineralised structures suggesting a zoned reduced intrusive related system (RIRS).

Highlights:

  • Extremely high-grade rock chip assays up to 46% antimony received
  • 8 rock chip assays returned values over 17% antimony with over 18 of the returned assays over 1.4% antimony
  • High-grade antimony is represented by historic workings developed on the quartz-calcite-stibnite veins
  • Drill targeting and drilling approval application being prepared for submission to the Bureau of Land Management, alongside the Plan of Operations & Environmental Assessment Plan
  • Antimony is listed as a critical mineral by the U.S. Department of Interior as it is used in a wide variety of military, energy, industrial and consumer applications
  • U.S. has very limited domestic mined sources of Antimony and China has restricted export of antimony
  • Funding opportunities for exploration through the Department of Défense (DoD) is being investigated with the next solicitation for funding through the Défense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) being considered

The Company is preparing drilling targets post receiving the recent high-grade antimony results and has commenced work to submit a drilling approval application to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, which includes a comprehensive Plan of Operations and Environmental Assessment Plan. As antimony is designated a critical mineral by the U.S. Department of Interior, due to its widespread use in military, energy, industrial, and consumer sectors, domestic supply is crucial for national security and economic stability. With China recently restricting global exports, the U.S. faces a significant supply gap, highlighting the importance Locksley’s antimony asset could play if it can be commercialised. The Company is exploring funding opportunities through the Department of Defense, with particular interest in the next Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) solicitation to support the advancement of the Mojave Desert Antimony project.

Locksley Resources Limited Managing Director, Steve Woodham commented:

“The high-grade results from the follow-up sampling around the Desert Antimony Mine have exceeded expectations and highlights how well mineralised the property is, and not just for REEs. The surface strike length based on the recent high-grade results looks to be over 400m which has us very encouraged and looking forward to commencing a drill program post receiving the necessary approvals”.

We certainly look forward to sharing the outcomes of this review and unlocking value for our shareholders.”

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Emyria Limited (ASX: EMD) (“Emyria”, or the “Company”) has signed an exclusive licence agreement with UWA, granting worldwide rights to a rapidly growing portfolio of selective serotonin-releasing agents. (See Appendix for Key Commercial Terms). These novel compounds, realised through a UWA–Emyria research partnership launched in 2021,2 include potential next-generation treatments for mental health and neurological conditions such as PTSD and Parkinson’s disease.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Emyria has finalised an important licence agreement with the University of Western Australia (UWA) securing exclusive global rightsto a library of patented, MDMA-inspired selective serotonin-releasing agents.
  • Lead compounds MX-100 and MX-200 are being prepared for advanced screening, targetingmental health conditions like Post-Traumatic StressDisorder (PTSD) and Parkinson’s disease.
  • Supported by a $499,411 WA government grant,1 Emyria is accelerating its drug discovery pipeline with key results set for early2025.

As leaders in MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, Emyria’s pursuit of serotonin-selective compounds aligns with the Company’s commitment to improving treatment outcomes and safety for patients while building a valuable intellectual property portfolio to strengthen our therapeutic offerings.

Emyria and UWA’s drug discovery program has demonstrated significant technical breakthroughs in designing compounds with selective serotonin-releasing properties. Through advanced medicinal chemistry, the team has successfully created compounds that induce serotonin release without releasing dopamine or noradrenaline. This selectivity is critical for reducing side effects of MDMA such as euphoria and elevated blood pressure/heart rate, making the compounds better suited for clinical applications such as assisted psychotherapy and other neurological conditions.

Importantly, initial studies indicate that the half-life of these novel compounds can be reduced, allowing shorter therapeutic windows suited to psychotherapy. Long half-life requires extended MDMA-assisted therapy sessions, which increases the costs and complexity of delivery.

Dr Michael Winlo, CEO:

“This licence agreement formalises an important research partnership with UWA, allowing Emyria to unlock the commercial value of a growing portfolio of potential new treatments to address significant unmet needs in psychiatry and neurology, while we simultaneously strengthen our clinical services to address serious mental health challenges.

Backed by a $499,411 WA government grant, Emyria will fast-track preclinical testing of both compounds with key results expected by early 2025.

Current Lead Compounds and Target Markets

The lead compounds, MX-100 and MX-200 are designed to harness the therapeutic potential of selective serotonin release while minimising the unwanted effects linked to dopamine and noradrenaline release.

The program that delivered MX-100, targets PTSD, and aims to deliver prosocial benefits with a shorter-acting profile ideal for assisted psychotherapy. MX-200 is a lead for a treatment to enhance L-dopa therapy for patients with Parkinson’s, a treatment which can cause debilitating side effects.

The development program has also shown an ability to design compounds with selective receptor activity. MX-100 and MX-200 do not directly stimulate the 5-HT2B receptor, currently a major limitation of existing selective serotonin releasing agents like fenfluramine, as this activity causes valvular heart disease. 5 A broader assessment of the activity of these lead compounds on a panel of important brain targets is underway as selective serotonin activity is attracting significant research and investment. 6

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