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Falco Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: FPC) (‘ Falco ‘ or the ‘ Corporation ‘) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a services agreement (the ‘ Agreement ‘) with Nettlehurst Capital Advisors Inc. (‘ NCA ‘) pursuant to which NCA has agreed to provide certain advisory services to the Corporation, including advice on capital markets, in accordance with Policy 3.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘ Exchange ‘).

Under the engagement, NCA will be paid a fee of $5,000 per month for the services it will render starting on February 5 th , 2025, for an initial six-month term, (the ‘ Initial Term ‘). The Agreement can be extended for subsequent three-month terms following the Initial Term. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and NCA will not receive common shares or options as compensation.

NCA and the Corporation are arms-length parties and NCA and its principals do not currently own or have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of the Corporation.

NCA is a Toronto-based capital markets advisory firm, specializing in market liquidity services.

About Falco

Falco Resources Ltd. is one of the largest mineral claim holders in the Province of Québec, with extensive land holdings in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. Falco owns approximately 67,000 hectares of land in the Noranda Mining Camp, which represents 67% of the entire camp and includes 13 former gold and base metal mine sites. Falco’s principal asset is the Falco Horne 5 Project located under the former Horne mine that was operated by Noranda from 1927 to 1976 and produced 11.6 million ounces of gold and 2.5 billion pounds of copper. Osisko Development Corp is Falco’s largest shareholder owning a 16.0% interest in the Corporation.

For further information, please contact:

Luc Lessard
President and Chief Executive Officer
514 261-3336
info@falcores.com

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

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This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, ‘ forward-looking statements ‘) within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements are based on information currently available to the Corporation and the Corporation provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. The occurrence of such events or the realization of such statements is subject to a number of risk factors, including the risk factors identified in Falco’s MD&A and other continuous disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca .

Although Falco believes that the assumptions and factors 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 time frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, Falco disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Riverside Resources Inc. (TSXV: RRI) (OTCQB: RVSDF) (FSE: 5YY) (‘Riverside’ or the ‘Company’), is pleased to announce that the next stage of exploration is now progressing, following the successful completion of the joint Q4 2024 drilling program at the Cecilia Gold Project in Sonora, Mexico. The drill program was conducted in partnership with Fortuna Mining, which continues to advance their earn-in option on the project (See news release: March 13, 2024). Riverside, acting as the operator, completed an initial five-hole, 2,250-meter drilling campaign designed to test four distinct target areas generally with one geological evaluation drill hole per target to seek scale and evidence of a potentially strong hydrothermal system which would set up for a follow up 2025 exploration program which has now begun. The drilling in Q4 hit favorable indicators as outlined below and continued to develop the district scale targets both at Cerro Magallanes and on the broader >60 km sq property package with vast areas to expand.

The drill program announced in September (See press release: September 10, 2024), where Riverside outlined its goals to define and expand key targets at Cecilia. The latest program hit gold mineralization in each target area and broader epithermal alteration consistent with target styles like the nearby Mercedes Mine Sonora and Oatman Gold District Arizona. At Magallanes Hill, two holes were drilled at the San Jose target, followed by one hole on the eastern flank, referred to as the East Target. Additionally, two holes were drilled in the Mesa area to the south: one testing the Mayra Vein concept and the final hole drilled eastward to intersect the Mesa Fault, a significant structural target.

‘We are encouraged by the results of the Q4 2024 drilling program, which focused on testing geological features with limited previous drilling, just one or two holes in each area, and yielded positive indicators while also uncovering some unexpected geologic surprises,’ said John-Mark Staude, President and CEO of Riverside Resources. ‘This program not only confirmed earlier gold intercepts but also expanded the scale of exploration with significant step-outs and new target areas. The ongoing work underscores our commitment to unlocking new opportunities and delivering sustained value to our stakeholders.’

Highlights of the Drill Program:

San Jose Vein System (North Breccia): Two holes were drilled to extend testing of this structure, building upon results from previous drilling and assay work. The San Jose system has shown significant mineralization potential, as highlighted in prior programs including samples returning values of up to 48.3 g/t Au over 0.75 m at surface (See press release: January 28, 2021). Drilling to depths of 500 to 800 meters successfully intersected the San Jose structure in both holes, confirming the continuity of this extensive vein system. Notably, hole CED24-010 returned an intercept of 3.41 g/t Au over 4 meters, starting at a depth of 76 meters, with an additional lower intercept including 0.39 g/t Au over 5.25m starting at 319m identified along the projected extension of the San Jose vein which topographically is over 500m below the Magallanes peak and previous drill intercepts in the upper part of the San Jose vein system. These results are illustrated in the cross-section below.

East Target: A single hole was drilled perpendicular to known mineralization identified in surface samples and previous drilling by Cambior (1996). This hole crossed through thick zones of alteration, adding valuable geological data for this target and confirming that Cecilia has strong feeder zones for gold. The hole intersected at least 6 gold bearing intervals with one being 0.38 g/t Au over 1.75m starting from 149.25m. This hole was drilled eastward in order to constrain the dip as past drill holes had been drilled westward. The single new hole intercepted multiple veins for this part of the eastern Magallanes system as shown on the map below and on the Company website

Mesa Ranch Area (Mayra Vein): The 2024 program was the first time the Mayra Vein has been tested with this the first drill to be conducted on the broader Cecilia project, which encompasses over a dozen identified targets. This hole was intended to test the northwest trending epithermal veins related with felsic dikes that potentially feed toward and likely cut the Puma Dome. These district-scale targets from the Mesa Ranch area have potential along strike for further exploration. Core drill hole CED24-011 intersected multiple vein zones, including an interval of 0.21 g/t Au over 2 meters starting at 281 meters. The gold-bearing interval featured quartz veining and oxides whose projection aligns with surface-sampled veins that extend over 700 meters along strike, further highlighting the potential and continued interest in these vein systems.

South Mesa Fault Zone (Mesa South): The final hole of the program focused on the extensive South Mesa Fault; a 10 km-long structure comparable to fault-controlled gold systems like those in Nevada’s Midas District. Drill hole CED24-012 intersected the fault at 110m and comprises a 5m thick interval of sheared brecciated rock which can be projected to surface and followed along strike. Surface samples returned gold values of over 2 g/t gold along the surface projection of this fault. Plans are in place for additional exploration of the Mesa South region for the first half of 2025, which will include tracking the Mesa fault’s continuity along strike.

The table below summarizes the locations and depths for the five holes completed in this first drilling round with Fortuna Mining.

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The drilling location map below shows the 5 holes (3 drill pads) which correlate with the drill hole descriptive table above. Drill hole CED24-008 at Magallanes was deeper than any previous drilling. Figure 1 shows the drill traces as they intersected the down dip projection of the veins.

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Figure 1– Geology map and location of the five 2024 drill holes shown in red. The straight and thin black lines near Magallanes are drill holes from previous campaigns. This new program stepped out to test the East Target (CED24-009) and the Mayras and South Mesa with single holes.

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The cross-section figure below highlights hole CED24-010 from the drill program, which demonstrates the intersections of multiple vein structures. These structures are now interpreted to potentially extend over 800 meters vertically, suggesting they could be part of a significant epithermal system. Further exploration is planned for 2025, including an MT (Magneto-telluric) geophysical survey to refine our targeting of the system. Based on the results of these surveys, additional drilling may be undertaken to further evaluate the system’s potential. The Project includes numerous untested targets throughout the 60 km sq land package.

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Figure 2: Cross section of the Magallanes Dome showing the volcanic units and structures

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This drill program advanced the understanding of the Cecilia system’s geology, confirming significant low-sulfidation epithermal features in the Cerro Magallanes area. Data from the drilling suggests the mineralization system is tilted southeast, supported by surface mapping, geochemical analysis, and structural modeling.

The Cecilia Gold Project continues to demonstrate significant potential. Fortuna Mining’s technical expertise and funding have enabled systematic exploration, with the partnership potentially targeting a larger follow-up program in 2025. The drilling positively demonstrated scale and alterations consistent with a mineralized system worthy of more advanced drilling in addition to continued target testing.

Stock Option Grant:

On February 4th, 2025, the Company granted 1,450,000 incentive stock options (the ‘Options’) to certain Directors, Officers and Consultants of the Company. The Options are exercisable at $0.13 per share for a period of 5 years from the date of grant. Options granted to individuals in their capacity as a director vest in 3 equal instalments over 18 months. Options granted to Officers and Consultants vest in 4 equal instalments over 12 months. The Options were granted pursuant to the Company’s shareholder approved stock option plan and are subject to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and any applicable regulatory hold periods.

Qualified Person & QA/QC:

The scientific and technical data contained in this news release pertaining to the Cecilia Project was reviewed and approved by Freeman Smith, P.Geo, a non-independent qualified person to Riverside Resources who is responsible for ensuring that the information provided in this news release is accurate and who acts as a ‘qualified person’ under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

Drill core samples were sealed with zip straps and picked up by Bureau Veritas at site who took custody and drove samples to the Bureau Veritas Laboratories in Hermosillo, Mexico for fire assaying for gold. The rejects remained with Bureau Veritas in Mexico while the pulps were transported to Bureau Veritas’ laboratory under their custody to Vancouver, BC, Canada and analyzed for 45 elements using their ICP/ES-MS analysis. A QA/QC program was implemented as part of the sampling procedures for the exploration program. Standards, duplicates and blanks were inserted into the sample stream prior to being sent to the laboratory. The QA/QC analysis was completed with results fitting well with standards, blanks and duplicates not varying beyond normal statistical variance.

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.

ON BEHALF OF Riverside Resources Inc.

‘John-Mark Staude’

Dr. John-Mark Staude, President & CEO

For additional information contact:

John-Mark Staude
President, CEO
Riverside Resources Inc.
info@rivres.com
Phone: (778) 327-6671
Fax: (778) 327-6675
Web: www.rivres.com
Eric Negraeff
Investor Relations
Riverside Resources Inc.
Phone: (778) 327-6671
TF: (877) RIV-RES1
Web: www.rivres.com

 

Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking information. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology (e.g., ‘expect’,’ estimates’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘plans’). Such information involves known and unknown risks — including the availability of funds, the results of financing and exploration activities, the interpretation of exploration results and other geological data, or unanticipated costs and expenses and other risks identified by Riverside in its public securities filings that may cause actual events to differ materially from current expectations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

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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Anteros Metals Inc. (CSE: ANT) (‘Anteros’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the successful filing of the Knob Lake Property NI 43-101 Technical Report (the ‘Report’) with the government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (‘IETNL’). The approval of the Report’s expenditures as assessment credits and the recent renewal of the mineral licence has secured the Company’s mineral tenure at the Knob Lake Property until 2030.

The Knob Lake Property (the ‘Property’) hosts a high-grade Iron and Manganese deposit located in an active mining jurisdiction in Labrador, near Schefferville Québec. The Property is 100% owned by Anteros and is strategically located close to necessary infrastructure such as hydropower and rail facilities, supporting the potential for future operational developments.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Approximately 2,750 metres of historical drilling, 1,246 metres of which was conducted after 2006

  • Favourable Synclinal structure centred over iron-rich members of the Sokoman Formation

  • Road-accessible with active rail rights-of-way and proximity to modern hydropower lines

  • Active Exploration Approval from the Mineral Lands Division of IETNL

  • Long-term mineral tenure security within an active iron mining jurisdiction

LOCATION AND MINERAL TENURE

The Knob Lake Iron and Manganese Deposit is located in western Labrador 2.5 kilometres south of Schefferville, Québec, 1.5 kilometres east of the James Iron Deposit, and 2.3 kilometres southeast of the former Silver Yards beneficiation plant at Ruth Lake. The Property is road accessible from the town of Schefferville (Figure 1). The mineral licence consists of three contiguous mineral claim units, covering an area of 75 hectares that are in good standing until October 28, 2030.

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GEOLOGY AND MINERALIZATION

The Labrador Trough, straddling parts of Labrador and Québec, is known for Superior-type iron formations that have been explored and mined for iron since 1954. The principal iron formation unit of the area, is the Sokoman Formation, a 30 to 350 metre-thick iron-rich stratigraphic unit running along the length of the Labrador Trough. The lower and middle members of the Sokoman Formation are the most economically important, responsible for world-class iron-ore deposits commonly containing more than 50% hematite and magnetite. The Property is positioned over a synclinal fold structure affecting the Sokoman Formation (Figure 2) and is viewed as favourable for iron mining in the district.

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Figure 2: Geology and historical drilling of the Knob Lake Property

Note: LIF, MIF, SCIF, UIF are Lower, Middle, Silica-Chert, and Upper Iron Formations, all geologic sub-units of the Sokoman Formation (Unit 11). DB is diabase of the Shabogamo Formation. Adapted from Orth (1972)

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HISTORICAL RESOURCES

Mineral exploration at the Property began in the 1970s when the Iron Ore Company of Canada conducted reverse circulation (‘RC’) drilling, diamond drilling, and trenching, producing a mineral inventory on the Property in 1982. In the decade following 2006, Labrador Iron Mines Ltd. conducted diamond drilling and RC drilling, along with LiDAR surveying and airborne gravity and magnetic surveying over the Property, and commissioned an inaugural mineral resource estimate (‘MRE’) for the Property in 2012 which was updated in 2014. The 2014 MRE is summarized in Table 1.

Table 1: Knob Lake Property Historical Mineral Resource Estimate (Dupéré, 2014)1

Fe ‘Ore’
Classification Tonnes2,3 Fe (%) P (%) Mn (%) SiO2 (%) Al2O3(%)
Measured (M) 2,824,000 55.01 0.070 1.00 10.21 0.48
Indicated(I) 2,259,100 54.33 0.061 1.07 11.19 0.46
Total (M+I) 5,083,500 54.71 0.066 1.03 10.65 0.47
Inferred 643,800 51.78 0.085 1.21 13.53 0.45
Mn ‘Ore’
Classification Tonnes2,3 Fe (%) P (%) Mn (%) SiO2 (%) Al2O3(%)
Measured (M) 375,000 50.55 0.086 5.59 8.45 0.68
Indicated(I) 214,000 49.56 0.076 4.87 9.60 0.80
Total (M+I) 588,000 50.19 0.082 5.33 8.86 0.72
Inferred 127,000 49.18 0.046 4.80 9.66 0.40

 

1The mineral resource for the Knob Lake Deposit (Dupéré, 2014) is considered historical in accordance with NI 43-101 (see paragraph below for important disclosures regarding historical resources)
2Historical mineral resources are rounded to the nearest 10,000 tonnes
3Historical mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability

This historical mineral resource estimate is from a Technical Report entitled Technical Report: Schefferville Area Phase I DSO Iron Projects Resource Update, Western Labrador – NE Québec, Canada by Maxime Dupéré dated June 27, 2014 and is filed on SEDAR+. The Technical Report was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (‘NI 43-101’), NI 43-101F1, and with CIM standards and Mineral Resource best practices. The independent Qualified Person believed project data was suitable for mineral resource estimation at that time. The stated resource uses an iron cut-off grade of 50%, and grades were not capped. An independent Qualified Person will be required to compile and validate historic Property data, model the data, and estimate the mineral resource to obtain a current mineral resource. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource and Anteros Metals Incorporated is not treating the historical estimate as a current mineral resource.

QUALIFIED PERSON

Jesse Halle, P. Geo., an independent Qualified Person in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and accepted the technical material contained in this news release.

ABOUT Anteros Metals Inc.

Anteros is a multimineral junior mining company using data science to target and acquire highly prospective deposits for exploration and development throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The Company is currently focused on advancing four key projects across diverse commodities and development horizons. Immediate plans for their flagship Knob Lake Property include bringing the historical Fe-Mn Mineral Resource Estimate into current status as well as commencing baseline environmental and feasibility studies.

For further information please contact or visit:

Email: info@anterosmetals.com | Phone: 1-800-417-1468
Web: www.anterosmetals.com
Social: @anterosmetals

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Chris Morrison
Director
Email: chris@anterosmetals.com | Phone: 709-725-6520
Web: www.anterosmetals.com/contact

16 Forest Road, Suite 200
St. John’s, NL, Canada
A1X 2B9

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release may contain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements herein include but are not limited to statements relating to the prospects for development of the Company’s mineral properties, and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to business, market and economic risks, uncertainties and contingencies that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (TSXV: ALV) (OTCQX: ALVOF) announces January 2025 sales volumes of 2,457 boepd, including natural gas sales of 13.8 MMcfpd, associated natural gas liquids sales from condensate of 141 bopd and oil sales of 18 bopd, based on field estimates. This represents a 41% increase from Q4 2024.

Natural gas, NGLs and crude oil sales:

January

2025

December

2024

Q4
2024

Natural gas (Mcfpd), by field:

Caburé

11,450

7,565

7,474

Murucututu

2,338

2,687

2,233

Total Company natural gas (Mcfpd)

13,788

10,252

9,707

NGLs (bopd)

141

110

109

Oil (bopd)

18

9

11

Total Company (boepd)

2,457

1,828

1,738

Quarterly Natural Gas Price Update

As announced on December 17, 2024 , our updated long-term gas sales agreement came into effect on January 1, 2025 increasing Alvopetro’s contracted firm volumes starting January 1, 2025 by 33% up to 400 e 3 m 3 /d. The updated natural gas pricing model is recalculated quarterly based on Brent oil equivalent prices and Henry Hub natural gas prices resulting in quicker adjustments for commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Effective February 1, 2025 , our natural gas price under our long-term gas sales agreement with Bahiagás has been adjusted to BRL1.95 /m 3 , a 6.5% increase from the January 2025 price of BRL1.83 and consistent with the Q4 2024 price of BRL1.94 /m 3 . All natural gas sales from February 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025 will be sold at BRL1.95 /m 3 ( $10.55 /Mcf, based on average heat content to date, the January 31, 2025 BRL/USD exchange rate of 5.83, net of expected sales taxes applicable).

Operational Update

In the fourth quarter we attempted an optimization project on our 183-B1 well on Block 183 which was originally drilled and tested in 2022. The plan included sidetracking from the existing wellbore and re-entering the Sergi Formation horizontally. Unfortunately, we encountered challenges during the project that resulted in the loss of the bottom hole assembly and the abandonment of the operation with costs totalling approximately $4.0 million .

On our Murucututu field, based off the successful recompletion of our 183-A3 well in the third quarter we plan to spud 183-D4 location this week. The 183-D4 location is targeting the Caruaçu Member approximately 110 metres up-dip of the 183-A3 location. This location also has an uphole exploratory target in the Marfin Formation. We expect to announce results from the 183-D4 well near the end of the first quarter.

Following this Murucututu well, we plan to drill and complete five development wells at our Caburé Unit as part of the agreed development plan with our partner.  During the month of January, we also completed the commissioning phase of our recently installed compression system at Caburé increasing our productive capacity from the Unit.

Strategic Entry into Western Canadian Growth Opportunity

Alvopetro has been pursuing additional growth opportunities to complement our existing asset base to continue our disciplined capital allocation model where we look to reinvest approximately half our cash flow into organic growth and return the other half to stakeholders. The Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (‘ WCSB ‘) offers high-quality assets with large resources in place with access to a high-quality service industry, and leading-edge technology deployment. With our past experiences and our headquarters in Calgary , we are well positioned to create a complementary growth platform with the opportunity to deliver attractive returns for shareholders.

Initial Focus Area – Mannville Heavy Oil Fairway

The Mannville multi-zone heavy oil fairway targets the Colony, McLaren, Waseca , Sparky, GP, Rex, Lloydminster , and Cummings formations containing a large amount of original oil in place and providing attractive economics through the application of multilateral drilling and other technologies.

Farmin – Partner with Proven Track Record

Alvopetro is partnering with Durham Creek Energy Ltd., an established operator with a proven track record.  Alvopetro has agreed to fund 100% of two earning wells at an estimated total cost of C$4.5 million in exchange for a 50% working interest in 19.13 sections (12,243 acres) of land in western Saskatchewan . With success, the land position could support upwards of 100 development drilling locations.

President & CEO, Corey C. Ruttan commented:

‘Alvopetro’s strong financial position and cash flows from operations help position the Company to maximize shareholder returns from our combined asset base. With exposure to projects in Brazil and now also in Canada , it allows us to allocate capital across a growing inventory of high rate of return opportunities and to continue our disciplined capital allocation model.’

Corporate Presentation

Alvopetro’s updated corporate presentation is available on our website at:
http://www.alvopetro.com/corporate-presentation .

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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.

All amounts contained in this new release are in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated and all tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise noted.

Abbreviations:

boepd

=

barrels of oil equivalent (‘boe’) per day

bopd

=

barrels of oil and/or natural gas liquids (condensate) per day

C$

=

Canadian dollar

e 3 m 3 /d

=

thousand cubic metre per day

m 3

=

cubic metre

m 3 /d

=

cubic metre per day

Mcf

=

thousand cubic feet

Mcfpd

=

thousand cubic feet per day

MMcfpd

=

million cubic feet per day

NGLs

=

natural gas liquids

BOE Disclosure . The term barrels of oil equivalent (‘boe’) may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet per barrel (6Mcf/bbl) of natural gas to barrels of oil equivalence is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. All boe conversions in this news release are derived from converting gas to oil in the ratio mix of six thousand cubic feet of gas to one barrel of oil.

Contracted firm volumes .   The 2025 contracted daily firm natural gas volumes of 400 e 3 m 3 /d (before any provisions for take or pay allowances) represents contracted volumes based on contract referenced natural gas heating value. Note that Alvopetro’s reported natural gas sales volumes are prior to any adjustments for heating value of Alvopetro natural gas. Alvopetro’s natural gas is approximately 7.8%   higher than the contract reference heating value. Therefore, to satisfy the contractual firm deliveries Alvopetro would be required to deliver approximately 371e 3 m 3 /d (13.1MMcfpd).

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Earnings season is in full swing in the pharma sector with major players sharing their latest results.

On Tuesday (February 4), Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), Merck (NYSE:MRK) and Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) released financial results for the most recent quarter, providing critical data points for evaluating investment potential.

Amgen reports strong Q4, will focus on trials in 2025

Amgen’s financial results for Q4 and the full 2024 year reveal quarterly revenue of over US$9 billion, beating analysts’ estimates of US$8.87 billion. Revenue for the year came in at US$33.42 billion, ahead of projections of US$33.19 billion, driven by an overall increase in the volume of demand for its products.

An 11 percent year-on-year increase in product sales was primarily by the pharmaceutical company’s strong performance in oncology and immunology therapies, along with sales of Repatha, which treats high cholesterol, and Evenity, which treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Earning per share (EPS) also beat estimates of US$5.08, coming in at US$5.31.

Amgen performance, February 4, 2025.

Amgen performance, February 4, 2025.

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Looking ahead, Amgen’s revenue guidance for fiscal year 2025 was between US$34.3 billion and US$35.7 billion, in line with the average estimate of US$34.53 billion. Phase III trials of its weight management candidate MariTide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor modulator, are expected to begin in H1 2025.

While Amgen’s shares have decreased by over ten percent year-on-year, they have increased by nearly 11 percent year-to-date. The stock closed with a marginal gain of 0.05 percent at US$289.01.

Merck beats on revenue, but Gardasil sales decline

Merck fell by nearly 11 percent ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday after its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results showed adjusted sales revenue for its key vaccine, despite exceeding sales and profit expectations.

The company reported revenue of US$15.62 billion, beating analysts estimates of US$15.55 billion.

Earnings per share for the quarter were also ahead of expectations, US$1.72 compared to US$1.69; however, earnings per share were US$6.74 for the full year, compared to analysts’ estimates of US$7.62.

Sales reached US$15.6 billion in Q4, an increase of 7 percent from the prior year.

Full-year sales also rose by 7 percent to US$64.2 billion, driven by sales of Keytruda, the company’s leading cancer therapy. Keytruda brought in US$29.5 billion, representing an annual growth of 18 percent.

The company also announced positive topline results from a Phase 3 trial evaluating a subcutaneous formulation of pembrolizumab used in combination with Keytruda in adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

However, sales of Gardasil and Gardasil 9, two HPV vaccines, declined by 3 percent to US$8.6 billion.

Merck performance, February 4, 2025.

Merck performance, February 4, 2025.

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For its 2025 fiscal year, Merck expects full-year adjusted EPS to be between US$8.88 and US$9.03, and revenue to fall somewhere between US$64.1 billion and US$65.6 billion. Analysts had been projecting EPS of US$9.13 and revenue of US$67.07 billion. The company also withdrew its US$11 billion sales target for Gardasil by 2030.

“This sales range reflects a decision to temporarily pause shipments of GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 into China beginning February 2025 through at least mid-year,” the company said in an accompanying statement. According to Biopharma Dive, CEO Rob Davis clarified in the firm’s earnings call that the pause will “facilitate a more rapid reduction of inventory and help support the financial position” of its Chinese distribution partner, Zhifei Biological Products.

“China still represents a significant long-term opportunity for Gardasil given the large number of females, and now males with our recent approval, that are not yet immunized,” Davis said.

Pfizer discusses Seagen acquisition impact and 2025 outlook

Pfizer’s Q4 and 2024 financial results show revenue at US$17.8 billion, an increase of 22 percent compared to the previous year and exceeding expectations of US$14.31 billion. Revenue, excluding COVID-19-related therapies, was largely driven by Seagan’s portfolio of cancer therapies following its acquisition in December 2023.

However, full-year revenue fell slightly short at US$63 billion, compared to projections of US$63.6 billion. EPS was also below analysts’ estimates of US$0.71, coming in at US$0.63.

Its share price fell by 4.3 percent in early trading and ended the day down 1.26 percent.

Pfizer performance, February 4, 2025.

Pfizer performance, February 4, 2025.

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Looking ahead, Pfizer will continue to focus on growing its pipeline of cancer drugs in 2025, with three potential therapies awaiting regulatory approval in 2025. The company will also initiate clinical trials for therapies related to inflammation, immunology, and internal medicine. For its 2025 fiscal year, Pfizer is projecting revenue of between US$61 billion and US$64 billion, aligning with the average estimate of US$63.22 billion.

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

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Earnings season is in full swing in the pharma sector with major players sharing their latest results.

On Tuesday (February 4), Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), Merck (NYSE:MRK) and Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) released financial results for the most recent quarter, providing critical data points for evaluating investment potential.

Amgen reports strong Q4, will focus on trials in 2025

Amgen’s financial results for Q4 and the full 2024 year reveal quarterly revenue of over US$9 billion, beating analysts’ estimates of US$8.87 billion. Revenue for the year came in at US$33.42 billion, ahead of projections of US$33.19 billion, driven by an overall increase in the volume of demand for its products.

An 11 percent year-on-year increase in product sales was primarily by the pharmaceutical company’s strong performance in oncology and immunology therapies, along with sales of Repatha, which treats high cholesterol, and Evenity, which treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Earning per share (EPS) also beat estimates of US$5.08, coming in at US$5.31.

Amgen performance, February 4, 2025.

Amgen performance, February 4, 2025.

Chart via Google Finance.

Looking ahead, Amgen’s revenue guidance for fiscal year 2025 was between US$34.3 billion and US$35.7 billion, in line with the average estimate of US$34.53 billion. Phase III trials of its weight management candidate MariTide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor modulator, are expected to begin in H1 2025.

While Amgen’s shares have decreased by over ten percent year-on-year, they have increased by nearly 11 percent year-to-date. The stock closed with a marginal gain of 0.05 percent at US$289.01.

Merck beats on revenue, but Gardasil sales decline

Merck fell by nearly 11 percent ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday after its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results showed adjusted sales revenue for its key vaccine, despite exceeding sales and profit expectations.

The company reported revenue of US$15.62 billion, beating analysts estimates of US$15.55 billion.

Earnings per share for the quarter were also ahead of expectations, US$1.72 compared to US$1.69; however, earnings per share were US$6.74 for the full year, compared to analysts’ estimates of US$7.62.

Sales reached US$15.6 billion in Q4, an increase of 7 percent from the prior year.

Full-year sales also rose by 7 percent to US$64.2 billion, driven by sales of Keytruda, the company’s leading cancer therapy. Keytruda brought in US$29.5 billion, representing an annual growth of 18 percent.

The company also announced positive topline results from a Phase 3 trial evaluating a subcutaneous formulation of pembrolizumab used in combination with Keytruda in adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

However, sales of Gardasil and Gardasil 9, two HPV vaccines, declined by 3 percent to US$8.6 billion.

Merck performance, February 4, 2025.

Merck performance, February 4, 2025.

Chart via Google Finance.

For its 2025 fiscal year, Merck expects full-year adjusted EPS to be between US$8.88 and US$9.03, and revenue to fall somewhere between US$64.1 billion and US$65.6 billion. Analysts had been projecting EPS of US$9.13 and revenue of US$67.07 billion. The company also withdrew its US$11 billion sales target for Gardasil by 2030.

“This sales range reflects a decision to temporarily pause shipments of GARDASIL/GARDASIL 9 into China beginning February 2025 through at least mid-year,” the company said in an accompanying statement. According to Biopharma Dive, CEO Rob Davis clarified in the firm’s earnings call that the pause will “facilitate a more rapid reduction of inventory and help support the financial position” of its Chinese distribution partner, Zhifei Biological Products.

“China still represents a significant long-term opportunity for Gardasil given the large number of females, and now males with our recent approval, that are not yet immunized,” Davis said.

Pfizer discusses Seagen acquisition impact and 2025 outlook

Pfizer’s Q4 and 2024 financial results show revenue at US$17.8 billion, an increase of 22 percent compared to the previous year and exceeding expectations of US$14.31 billion. Revenue, excluding COVID-19-related therapies, was largely driven by Seagan’s portfolio of cancer therapies following its acquisition in December 2023.

However, full-year revenue fell slightly short at US$63 billion, compared to projections of US$63.6 billion. EPS was also below analysts’ estimates of US$0.71, coming in at US$0.63.

Its share price fell by 4.3 percent in early trading and ended the day down 1.26 percent.

Pfizer performance, February 4, 2025.

Pfizer performance, February 4, 2025.

Chart via Google Finance.

Looking ahead, Pfizer will continue to focus on growing its pipeline of cancer drugs in 2025, with three potential therapies awaiting regulatory approval in 2025. The company will also initiate clinical trials for therapies related to inflammation, immunology, and internal medicine. For its 2025 fiscal year, Pfizer is projecting revenue of between US$61 billion and US$64 billion, aligning with the average estimate of US$63.22 billion.

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

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While gold is often steals headlines, copper is arguably the most essential resource for the modern world.

However, as demand for the base metal grows, supply is becoming increasingly restricted — in fact, major mines like Codelco’s Chuquicamata mine in Peru and Rio Tinto’s (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) Bingham Canyon mine in Utah, which are over a century old, are returning lower grades and don’t have replacements set to come online.

This year’s copper outlook panel at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference brought together industry experts Rick Rule, Lobo Tiggre and Ivan Bebek to discuss the state of the copper sector and what investors should know.

Copper demand to rise with or without AI, EVs

It’s hard to talk about copper without mentioning the energy transition, artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs), but, Tiggre, who is CEO of IndependentSpeculator.com, emphasized that demand will rise with or without them.

“How much EV demand will there be? I don’t care; copper demand is going up without it. How much will AI turbocharge it? I don’t care; copper demand is going up anyway, and it’s supply constrained,” he said.

Rule shared that sentiment, noting how high demand is from developing nations alone.

“There are 1 billion people with no access to primary electricity; 2 billion people on Earth who have access to intermittent or unaffordable electricity,” said Rule, who is proprietor at Rule Investment Media. He went on to note that the copper boom between 2000 to 2010 could be attributed to the urbanization of China.

Ivan Bebek, president and CEO of Coppernico Metals (TSX:COPR,OTCQB:CPPMF), also discussed how the global population and urbanization are driving demand for copper.

“Construction is huge. In the early ’80s, the population was around 4 billion people; we’re now pushing 8 billion. So just think about that development curve and how much that has changed,’ he said.

‘You know, the EV thing is one thing, but mining construction is huge.’

Bebek went on to explain how urban centers are increasing their density to accommodate population increases. Homes built during the baby boom era are being torn down and replaced with condos. He sees this everywhere he goes.

“Copper hasn’t gone away. As much as we want to focus on EVs, there’s naturally a position where there’s going to be a lot of development that’s going to draw a lot more copper,” Bebek said.

Supply a growing concern as copper mines age

Supply is another key part of the copper equation, and it’s being increasingly constrained.

Part of the problem is financing in the industry, which was a theme throughout the conference. Junior companies dominate the exploration space and in many ways function co-dependently with large mining operators.

Over the last dozen years or so, money hasn’t been flowing down to the juniors from the well-financed majors. Instead, capital has been focused on mergers, share buybacks and dividends

The result is that majors aren’t adding to their mineral reserves, and juniors aren’t finding significant deposits.

“Buying isn’t building, so this isn’t bringing any more copper into the world,’ said Tiggre.

‘The discoveries have to happen. This is not an ‘if’ question — it’s a ‘when’ question. And the low-hanging fruit has already been picked. So somebody has to go out there and discover the stuff,” he added.

Copper mines operate on economies of scale, and small mines in the sector generally aren’t feasible. The industry’s mines are some of the largest and most productive in the world, but they’re also some of the oldest.

Rule described how, at 45 years old, BHP’s (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) Escondida mine in Chile is still regarded as a young mine, especially in comparison to Chuquicamata and Bingham Canyon. While these are all massive operations, they are now suffering from lower grades, and depleting copper reserves.

Rule suggested that replacing these aging giants should have started 25 years ago, not today.

“And we did it, we found it — one deposit: Resolution. Wonderful deposit. A billion tonnes of ore in a great place between copper mines, towns, roads, highways — everything. One and a half percent copper, three times the average grade worldwide. It’s been stuck in permitting for 26 years,” he said.

Rule’s reference to the Rio Tinto and BHP joint venture outlines one of the critical problems faced by the industry today. It can take 25 years or more to take a copper project from discovery to production.

The majority of that time is spent on permitting, and while some jurisdictions are easier than others in that regard, building a copper mine is no easy task. It requires considerable capitalization and risk.

With that in mind, Rule advised mining companies to focus on scale.

‘If you’re going to take big risks, you gotta be shooting for big rewards.”

Overall, the panelists agreed that deficits in copper supply will challenge the industry in the coming years.

Is now a good time to invest in copper?

With a supply deficit expected to impact copper in the next few years, should investors enter the space now?

All three panelists are bullish on copper, but each of them offered a different opinion.

Rule suggested looking at the people involved in the companies. More specifically, he told the audience he wants to see a team with experience specific to mining or exploring for copper.

“You want to deal with somebody who knows what porphyry rock packages look like. You don’t necessarily want just exploration experience; you want access to copper exploration experience. The experience that the team got the reputation on has to be relevant to the task at hand,” he explained.

From Bebek’s point of view, it comes down to capital. “Everything about copper is expensive, and that’s where the rewards are worthwhile. My main thing would be to ask about the capital that they have or the line of selling capital. You can also look at share structure to see if they’re in a financial state with how many shares they have out.’

He also suggested that investors should not be afraid to ask how much management has invested in the stock. “If they’re not buying their shares of their company at cheap prices, why should you?”

Perhaps the most simple and direct advice came from Tiggre, who discussed understanding a project’s quality.

“Crap is crap. Crap at higher prices is still crap. Crap at lower prices is still crap,’ he said.

‘If you’ve got a copper project that’s been known for decades and it’s still on the ground and it’s not held up by permitting, it’s still in the ground because it wasn’t economic.’

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

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As a new year began, the cannabis industry saw a range of impactful events in January.

Legal obstacles continued to impede progress on a once-promising attempt to reschedule cannabis in the US, and President Donald Trump’s leadership choices for key agencies are diminishing hopes it can be accomplished.

Meanwhile, cannabis banking reform won’t be discussed at Wednesday’s (February 5) meeting of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, and Congress seems in no rush to address it.

Read on for more details on these events, which highlight the complex and dynamic nature of the cannabis industry as it continues to navigate legal, financial and regulatory challenges while experiencing growth and evolution.

US lawmakers unlikely to prioritize banking reform

The SAFER Banking Act was blocked from being attached to a government funding bill in December, delaying the issue until the next Congress session and delaying the prospects for cannabis banking reform.

With Republicans now holding a majority of the Senate, it appears unlikely that the issue will be raised at the next Senate banking committee meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday and will focus on debanking.

At this point, the path forward for banking reform in the US is uncertain.

Senator Tim Scott, the Senate banking committee’s new chair, opposed the SAFER Banking Act during its last hearing in September 2023, citing concerns that the bill would facilitate money laundering and illegal trade of “weapons, fentanyl and even people.’ A new bill would likely need provisions to address those concerns in order to secure his vote.

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has an even more contentious history with cannabis legislation. He opposed the SAFE Banking Act when House lawmakers tried to attach it to a stimulus relief bill in 2020, and he was also one of 26 lawmakers who urged US Attorney General Merrick Garland to reject the Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation to reschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act.

Despite rumors that lawmakers will soon reintroduce cannabis banking legislation, a spokesperson for Cannabis Caucus Co-chair Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) told Marijuana Moment on January 24 that a new bill is “not imminent.’

Cannabis rescheduling meets delays and controversies

In December, the push to reschedule cannabis hit legal and procedural hurdles. A hearing set for January 21 was ultimately canceled, with Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney, who is overseeing the process, criticizing the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) for failing to submit required documents.

On January 7, Mulrooney, wrote to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, informing her of his decision to grant a request to remove the agency from proceedings. The request was filed by cannabis advocacy groups on the grounds of improper conduct within the DEA “related to alleged improper ex parte communications between the Agency and other actors’ — specifically Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a prominent anti-cannabis legalization group.

Mulrooney gave the DEA until January 13 to file a response, but the hearing was ultimately canceled “pending resolution of an appeal filed by a party in the proceedings” on January 15.

Milgram announced her departure from the agency the next day.

Agency official George Papadopoulos stepped in as her replacement until Trump chose Derek Maltz, a retired director of special operations for the DEA, to lead the administration on January 21.

In a January 3 interview, Maltz told NTD’s Steve Lance that America’s cannabis industry an “open door” to the Chinese Communist Party’s cannabis-growing operations. He also suggested that cannabis with higher strains of THC leads to psychosis, depression and anxiety, and said that cannabis acts as a gateway drug, eventually leading young people to other drugs like Oxy or Xanax, which could end up being laced with fentanyl.

Further clouding the future of cannabis legalization, Pam Bondi, Trump’s nominee for attorney general, repeatedly refused to clarify her position on cannabis issues during a question-and-answer period following her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. This was despite Trump’s previous indications of support for the issue, and his full pardon to Russ Ulbricht, operator of the dark web drug market Silk Road.

Amid the delay in the rescheduling processes, a new poll from NuggMD reveals that a whopping 96 percent of Americans don’t trust the DEA to serve as an “unbiased proponent” of cannabis rescheduling.

Virginia makes progress on adult-use cannabis

Lawmakers on a Virginia Senate committee have advanced Senate Bill 970, which proposes a framework to legalize and regulate an adult-use cannabis market in the state. If passed, cannabis retail licenses could be issued on September 1, 2025, with sales slated to begin by May 1, 2026.

The bill was introduced by Senator Aaron Rouse (D) on January 17. Despite a veto threat from Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R), both the Senate and House committees in Virginia have advanced the proposed legislation in four separate voting rounds. It is now heading to Virginia’s House of Delegates.

Separately, Virginia’s House of Delegates advanced HB 2485 on Monday (February 3). It is similar to legislation penned by Delegate Paul Krizek (D), and would allow adults to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis from regulated state-licensed retailers. It is now on track for consideration in the Senate.

Tilray sees growth across all segments in quarterly results

Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY) reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter of 2025 on January 10, revealing a 9 percent increase in net revenue from Q2 2024 to US$211 million.

Growth across all four business segments — alcoholic beverages, cannabis, distribution and wellness — also resulted in a 29 percent increase in gross profit compared to the previous year, with US$61 million earned.

During its earnings presentation, Tilray introduced a new initiative called Project 420, a US$25 million synergy plan to optimize operations and cut costs for its beverage business, which earned US$63 million in net revenue and showed the strongest growth by percentage, advancing at an annual rate of 36 percent. Tilray’s cannabis business segment, by comparison, grew by 35 percent in Q2 compared to 31 percent in the prior year, bringing in US$66 million in revenue.

The company also reaffirmed its net revenue guidance for fiscal year 2025, projecting net revenue to fall somewhere between US$950 million and US$1 billion.

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

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Resources & Energy Group Limited (ASX: REZ) (REZ or the Company) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its first gold doré pour from the trial vat leach program at the East Menzies Gold Project, following the scheduled carbon strip on 1 February 2025 in Kalgoorlie.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • REZ successfully pours first gold doré from its maiden vat leach trial at the East Menzies Gold Project
  • Gold doré from this first pour has now been transported to the Perth Mint for refining and sale
  • The trial shows the effectiveness of vat leaching as a gold recovery method and provides confidence for further expansion
  • Onsite operators anticipate a regular gold pour cycle, with gold pours expected to occur approximately every three weeks moving forward, reinforcing the continuity of production at East Menzies
  • Demonstrating confidence in this process, REZ has already submitted a second mining application with DMIRS for an expanded vat leach operation, covering 8 new vats and up to 40,000 tonnes of material from the Maranoa deposit
  • This gold doré pour coincides with record-high gold prices, strengthening REZ’s potential for strong cash flow generation in the coming months

REZ Group Managing Director J. Daniel Moore said:

‘The first gold doré pour is a transformational moment for REZ, proving the effectiveness of our vat leach process and reinforcing our ability to generate near-term cash flow.

The trial has given us the confidence to move forward with an expanded mining and processing program at East Menzies, and we are already taking steps to scale up our operations. We are well-positioned for sustainable growth with strong gold prices and an optimised production model.’

COMMISSIONING OF A MINING & PROCESSING PROGRAM

  • With the successful output from the vat leach trial confirmed, REZ is now progressing with commissioning a structured mining and processing program at East Menzies.
  • To accelerate growth, the Company has submitted an application to the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) for an additional 8 vat leach dams, allowing for the processing of up to 40,000 tonnes of material from the Maranoa deposit.
  • This expansion positions REZ to transition from a trial phase to a structured, scalable gold recovery operation and gold producer.
STRATEGIX EXPANSION AND PRODUCTION GROWTH
  • Demonstrated Gold Recovery Success – The trial vat leach process has successfully recovered gold from the Maranoa deposit, validating this low-cost processing method.
  • Gold Doré Transported to Perth Mint – Gold doré bars from this first pour have now been delivered to the Perth Mint for refining and sale.
  • Scaling Up Operations – REZ’s new DMIRS application represents a significant step forward in unlocking the full production potential of the consolidated East Menzies Project.
  • Sustained Production Strategy – The Company is implementing a stockpiling and batch processing model, ensuring consistent production while maintaining flexibility in refining and sales.

EXPLORATION UPSIDE: GIGANTE GRANDE

Beyond near-term production, REZ’s Gigante Grande prospect presents a potential company-defining gold discovery. The Company continues to refine its exploration model and sees multi-million-ounce potential at this prospect.

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Meteoric Resources NL (ASX: MEI) (Meteoric or the Company) is pleased to provide an update on recent drilling completed at the Agostinho Prospect (Figure 1), located in the north of its 100%-owned Caldeira Rare Earth Ionic Clay Project (Caldeira Project or Project), in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Highlights

  • Exceptional ionic clay intercepts up to 19,183ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO)
  • Enriched Magnetic Rare Earth Oxide (MREO) up to 6,691ppm
  • MREO peak zones up to 38% with an average of 30.4%, an increase of 7.4% compared to the Global Resource average.
  • Elevated Heavy Magnetic Rare Earths (HREO) up to 2% of TREO
  • Drilled 3,301m for 116 holes with outstanding intercepts:
  • AGOAC0107 – 24m @ 6,918ppm TREO [0m] with 27% MREO
    • including 6m @ 19,183ppm TREO [2m] with 34.9% MREO
      • AGOAC0110 – 22m @ 4,422ppm TREO [0m] with 27.7% MREO
    • including 10m @ 7,831ppm TREO [0m] with 35.6% MREO
      • AGOAC0079 – 28m @ 3,183ppm TREO [0m] with 26.9% MREO
    • including 8m @ 7,462ppm TREO [0m] with 37.6% MREO
      • AGOAC0098 – 28m @ 5,315ppm TREO [0m] with 27.4% MREO
      • AGOAC0070 – 22m @ 4,890ppm TREO [0m] with 27% MREO
      • AGOAC0092 – 22m @ 4,323ppm TREO [0m] with 27.2% MREO
  • Mineralisation averages 28.4m thickness from surface over of the entire License

Meteoric’s Chairman, Andrew Tunks said:“The exploration and drilling teams continue to identify additional high-grade areas across the Caldeira Project. These remarkable results confirm the extensive nature of mineralisation outside the current resource base. Further it highlights that there is considerable opportunity for Meteoric to target enriched zones of magnetic rare earths and heavy rare earths using our extensive database of project wide sampling which is unmatched inside the Caldera.

It’s important to remember that we have still only infill drilled eight of the 69 licenses available at the Project and continued identification of high-grade mineralisation creates greater optionality for the potential expansion of the Project, at the right time, to support the sustainable supply of rare earth materials to the western world.”


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