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White House official presses allies to free AI from innovation-killing regulations

White House science and technology advisor Michael Kratsios opened a meeting of G7 tech ministers by urging governments to clear regulatory obstacles to artificial intelligence adoption, warning that sweeping new rule books or outdated oversight frameworks risk slowing the innovation needed to unlock AI-driven productivity.

Kratsios, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy director, spoke Tuesday at the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Montréal, Quebec.

‘The United States is committed to promoting private-sector-led development of AI systems, applications, and infrastructure, to protect and foster innovation. This primarily requires us to throw off regulatory burdens that weigh down innovators, especially in the construction of the infrastructure that undergirds the AI revolution,’ said Kratsios in a draft of his remarks obtained by Fox News Digital.

‘However, we also recognize the benefits of AI will not be fully realized by complete de-regulation. Regulatory and non-regulatory policy frameworks that safeguard the public interest while enabling innovation are necessary to earn the public trust in AI technologies that will allow broad deployment and fast adoption.’

The U.S. official told Fox News Digital that the White House wants its allies to build a ‘trusted AI ecosystem defined by smart, sector-specific regulations tailored to each nation’s priorities and designed to accelerate innovation.’ 

‘Together, we can deliver transformative growth, keep critical data secure, and ensure the future of AI is built on freedom and human ingenuity,’ Kratsios added.

President Donald Trump has put artificial intelligence at the forefront of his administration, appointing David Sacks as his ‘AI czar’ and issuing an executive order in January that rolled back many of the federal government’s previous AI safety and oversight policies in an effort to speed deployment — a move critics say could weaken safeguards and increase risks as the technology spreads.

Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Monday that he will issue a ‘One Rule’ executive order later this week to establish a single national framework for artificial intelligence regulation, arguing that U.S. dominance in the technology will be ‘destroyed in its infancy’ if he doesn’t.

‘We are beating ALL COUNTRIES at this point in the race, but that won’t last long if we are going to have 50 States, many of them bad actors, involved in RULES and the APPROVAL PROCESS. THERE CAN BE NO DOUBT ABOUT THIS!’ he said in part. ‘You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something. THAT WILL NEVER WORK!’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the notion of stripping states of jurisdiction to regulate AI, arguing on X in November that it amounts to a ‘subsidy’ to Big Tech and would prevent states from ‘protecting against online censorship of political speech, predatory applications that target children, violations of intellectual property rights and data center intrusions on power/water resources.’

‘The rise of AI is the most significant economic and cultural shift occurring at the moment; denying the people the ability to channel these technologies in a productive way via self-government constitutes federal government overreach and lets technology companies run wild,’ DeSantis added. ‘Not acceptable.’

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Federal judge approves releasing Ghislaine Maxwell case grand jury material

A federal judge has ruled the Justice Department can release investigative materials from the criminal prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, citing the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Judge Paul Engelmayer has granted the DOJ’s motion to unseal the grand jury transcripts and exhibits in Maxwell’s criminal case with some redactions. 

Engelmayer’s ruling comes just ahead of the Dec. 19 deadline to release records related to the Epstein case. 

‘In the case of the Maxwell and Epstein grand juries, under the Act, public disclosure of such materials is the rule, subject to the limited exceptions set out in the Act. The Act thus requires the Attorney General to make public the Maxwell grand jury materials, subject to the withholdings and redactions that the Act permits,’ Engelmayer’s ruling reads.

Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking charges in December 2021, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence. Her attorney said that she took no position on the requested unsealing of records but noted that the release could harm Maxwell’s plan to file a habeas petition, according to The Associated Press.

Engelmayer’s decision is the second in the past week approving the release of Epstein-related files. Last week, Judge Rodney Smith moved to allow the DOJ to release transcripts from an abandoned federal grand jury probe from the 2000s.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the DOJ ‘to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ’s possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.’ The act was passed in November and paves the way for the public to have more insight into the infamous cases against the late disgraced financier.

There is a possibility that a judge could rule to release grand jury transcripts from the 2019 Epstein criminal case prior to the deadline under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The AP noted that attorneys for the Epstein estate did not take a position on the unsealing of records.

The DOJ is reportedly working with survivors and their attorneys to redact records to protect survivors’ identities and prevent the dissemination of sexualized images, according to the AP.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Justice Department for comment.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

This is a developing story, please check back for updates.

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GOP lawmaker unveils bill to ensure fathers shoulder 50% of pregnancy expenses

A House Republican is mounting an effort to make it easier for women to keep and raise their babies after birth.

Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is unveiling a bill called the Supporting Healthy Pregnancy Act that would ensure pregnant mothers get financial support from the father even before their child is born, Fox News Digital learned first.

It’s an effort by the Republican Party to affirm its pro-family ideology as Democrats continue to accuse the GOP of being anti-choice while also being unwilling to support women who keep their babies.

Hinson’s bill would require states to establish systems where the biological father of a child is required to pay at least 50% of out-of-pocket costs for medical expenses associated with a pregnancy and delivery, including health insurance premiums.

There are certain limitations on costs incurred, however, and abortion costs are excluded altogether.

The payments must also be requested by the mother before the father is legally obligated to make them.

Single mothers are currently eligible to request a legal order for child support beginning at birth in most states, meaning many are left to deal with the costs associated with pregnancy.

It’s the latest piece in a package of bills Hinson introduced related to helping women through maternity.

Another bill Hinson introduced would mandate that pregnant women in higher education institutions know what rights and resources they have on campus in an effort to give them more options aside from abortion.

A bipartisan bill co-led with Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich., would expand access to and career training for midwives, particularly in underserved parts of the country.

‘I’m a mom on a mission to make life easier for my fellow moms and families. That’s why I’m working to expand access to maternal care, ensure women have resources throughout pregnancy and beyond, and improve child care options for growing families,’ Hinson, who is running for Senate in Iowa, told Fox News Digital.

‘Strong families make a strong nation, and we should work together to support the parents and women who are building America’s future,’ she said. ‘As a mom of two, I’m proud to be a leader in that fight for Iowa and for families nationwide.’

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MORNING GLORY: Minnesota’s fraud scheme is exposed. Now Trump has golden moment to strike

George Washington Plunkitt was born into poverty in 1842 but rose through the ranks of the Democratic Party machine of New York, the famed ‘Tammany Hall,’ to become a state representative and a state senator. He also became quite wealthy along the way.

Plunkitt always defended his machine and its methods — and the money they made him. Plunkitt would gladly defend the practices of Tammany, rebutting charges of corruption with the standard reply that ‘nobody thinks of drawin’ the distinction between honest graft and dishonest graft. There’s all the difference in the world between the two.’

Plunkitt’s brazenness lives on in the modern-day machines of the left, found in the deep-blue jurisdictions of the country. With the focus on the bilking of Minnesota taxpayers by the Somali community of the Twin Cities (many citizens, many not), voters across the country are still in shock as the story has unfolded since 2022. The lights shone on the Gopher State should get much brighter now, and after that, I have a follow-up that will make the swamp of the Twin Cities seem like a puddle.

The Minnesota story has been hiding in plain sight, with superb reporters from one of the original blogs of more than 20 years ago, Powerline, poring over the scandal for years.

Powerline’s founders John Hinderaker and Scott Johnson, and more recently their colleague Bill Glahn, have continued to dig and report, dig and report, dig and report on the ‘Somali connection.’

In recent weeks, the story caught fire with the help of reporting by Ryan Thorpe and Christopher Rufo of the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal and by Fox News. That ‘Minnesota is drowning in fraud,’ as Thorpe and Rufo put it, has now become a national story. Pray that it is the first of many.

‘There’s an honest graft, and I’m an example of how it works,’ Boss Plunkitt would say. ‘I might sum up the whole thing by sayin’: I seen my opportunities and I took ‘em.’

Turns out the defendants, the indicted and the convicted in the Gopher State saw their opportunities as well, and they put Tammany to shame when it came to scale and speed.

The conmen of Minnesota bilked the state out of vast piles of cash through a variety of plays, the most infamous of which is, for the moment, ‘Feeding Our Future.’ It took truly extraordinary efforts by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state’s attorney general, Keith Ellison, to turn their eyes the other way to allow that scam and soon others to flourish. The possessed girl in ‘The Exorcist’ had nothing on Walz and Ellison when it came to turning their heads.

We have former Attorney General Eric Holder and former White House Counsel Dana Remus to thank for elevating the massive fraud ring run primarily out of the Somali American and Somali community in the Twin Cities to the nation’s attention.

Why? Because that pair made Walz much more than an obscure governor of a deep-blue state. That duo was primarily responsible for ‘vetting’ the 2024 Democratic nominee for vice president as one of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ potential running mates. The dynamic duo of Holder and Remus either wholly missed the massive cons run on Walz’s watch or judged them not significant enough to derail his candidacy.

During ‘Brat Summer,’ the legacy media abandoned its past practices and joined in the effort to push the worst pair of candidates to the finish since Alf Landon and Frank Knox got blown out by FDR in the 1936 referendum on Roosevelt’s New Deal.

Holder blessed Walz, and Holder’s fans in the Manhattan–Beltway corridor followed suit. Media elites blessed Holder’s judgment in turn.

Big mistake.

Now Walz is part of the national Democratic Party’s brand and refuses to go away, choosing to concentrate his efforts on running for a third term as governor next year — and apparently hoping he might be the party’s standard-bearer in 2028. Instead, ‘Feeding Our Future’ broke out of the Minnesota news ghetto and onto the national stage.

‘Run Tim Run’ should be the GOP’s chant, alongside ‘Run Gavin Run,’ because just like Walz, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has some industrial-level explaining to do.

No, I’m not referring to the California governor’s French Laundry debacle. And no, not the devastating fires that tore through L.A. in January. Not even his indicted former chief of staff. No, the exact parallel to Walz’s woe is the Newsom administration’s handling of COVID-era relief for the unemployed — a statewide con run by political cons.

The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program (PUA), like the Lost Wages Assistance plan, was devised and funded by Congress to keep alive Americans left unemployed or with their businesses shuttered by COVID lockdowns. Like standard unemployment programs, these COVID-era programs were primarily run through state unemployment insurance offices and other state agencies.

The COVID lockdowns were unprecedented, and the public health ‘authorities’ responsible for advising and administering them should never be taken seriously again.

Many of those bureaucrats, drunk on new authority, stepped forward when elected officials sought guidance on what to do about the mysterious and deadly disease imported from China. (Their dismissal of the lab-leak theory speaks to their actual, as opposed to presumed, expertise.)

When lockdowns became the solution du jour, Congress rightly understood that they were shutting down the livelihoods of tens of millions of Americans and flooded the country with life-saving money — three times.

It was not just the Minnesota Somali community that had ‘seen their opportunities and took ‘em.’ So, too, did the cons of California: the real, honest-to-goodness cons of the California penal system — inmates for whom available time to scheme and scam is abundant.

Ask your favorite AI engine, ‘How much fraud was perpetrated against the California Employment Development Department during COVID?’ The answers will vary, but the floor on the cost of the fraud is $20 billion. The ceiling is more than $30 billion.

The Golden State’s EDD is ‘run’ by a director, and Gov. Newsom, who took office in 2018, has appointed two: Rita Saenz and Nancy Farias. COVID arrived on Newsom’s watch, and he and his appointees should own the fraud that followed. They make the Walz–Ellison team look like pikers when it comes to ignoring fraud.

In his first term, President Trump stood up Operation Warp Speed, and Congress rightly decided to (1) spend federal dollars to lessen the lockdown pain and (2) leave the payment of most public benefits to state agencies, while COVID business loans were handled by private-sector banks as the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department innovated in a variety of ways to prevent an economic crash.

The years following the mishap at the Wuhan lab demonstrated the vast incompetence of the American administrative state but also the necessity of a federal government to pick up the tab when ‘scientists’ lose their collective minds and, for example, counsel the closure of schools.

The official timeline has COVID appearing in Wuhan in December 2019 and reaching U.S. shores a month later. We may never know when the first cases were diagnosed by the Chinese Communist Party, and we are not in a position to investigate the horrific fraud and consequent disaster for which General Secretary Xi Jinping is responsible.

But President Trump could order a six-month deep dive into the financial fraud that followed in the U.S., not just in Minnesota and California — though those are the ‘patient zeroes’ for never allowing a crisis to pass without enriching the state’s worst actors.

Could President Trump stand up a time-limited panel to investigate fraud perpetrated on state agencies during COVID? Yes. Might that panel torch a few GOP reputations along the way? Inevitably.

But the interest in the Minnesota Somali shakedown should be a demand signal for accountability across the country.

President Trump often acts in the mold of Teddy Roosevelt, who, like 45–47, was never afraid of a headline — provided he provoked it.

Now is the time for the president to ask a handful of the smartest, most respected people in the country to sort through the wreckage of the COVID era’s many state governments’ responsibilities and ‘initiatives’ and report in rapid fashion — and in clear English — the scale of fraud perpetrated upon state agencies.

Make your search-and-publicize team smart and fast. Putting Johnson and Hinderaker as co-chairs of a strike team devoted to compiling the facts as we know them today would ensure accuracy and fine writing.

And give them a deadline: Aug. 31, 2026. Voters deserve to know how their state governments worked during COVID — or didn’t — before they vote again.

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Nextech3D.ai to Acquire Krafty Labs, Expanding AI Event Solutions for Enterprise Clients

  • Krafty Labs Generated 2025 Year to date Revenue of $1.1 mill with a 72% gross margin

  • All-Cash Deal for $600,000

  • Acquiring a Blue Chip customers list; Google, Meta, Oracle etc

NEW YORK CITY, NY AND TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR,OTC:NEXCF)(OTCQB:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS), an AI-first 3D model and AI Event Solutions company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement on December 4th, 2025 to acquire Krafty Labs, an AI virtual and in-person event engagement platform serving global enterprises customers including Google, Netflix, Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco, Dropbox, and over 400 additional Fortune 500 and multinational clients. Nextech3D.ai is anticipating that it will be able to crosssell its live event software into these names however this may or may not happen.

The companies have now entered a formal due diligence and integration phase, with closing expected in the first week of January 2026.

Krafty Labs has generated over $1.1M in revenue year-to-date with a 72% gross margin, delivering global virtual team-building experiences, leadership sessions, training, wellness programs, and cross-cultural learning formats. Recently, the company also began offering in-person enterprise events, opening an additional high-growth segment alongside virtual and hybrid delivery.

Deal Terms:

  • Signed definitive acquisition agreement

  • Total purchase price: ~ $600,000 in cash

  • $325,000 payable at closing

  • $275,000 financed through a 36-month note at 7%

  • Closing anticipated before January 5th, 2026 following due diligence.

Three Platforms Unified Into One AI Event Solutions Ecosystem

With the acquisition of Krafty Labs, alongside Map Dynamics and Eventdex, Nextech3D.ai now supports more than 1,000+ customers globally, including many of the largest, most recognizable brands in the world.

NEW – Krafty Labs In-person enterprise event & hybrid deployment services

This unified product suite positions Nextech3D.ai as a true one-stop provider, reducing vendor fragmentation while increasing recurring product revenue potential.

Investment Case & Synergy Highlights

    • AI margin Expansion + Automation of Delivery
      Introducing AI into experience delivery, facilitation, scheduling, program creation, and global deployment is expected to materially improve margins. Automated engagement frameworks reduce staffing requirements, increase session throughput, and unlock scalable delivery capacity – allowing revenue to grow faster than cost. Over time, more engagement becomes software-driven rather than labor-driven, improving gross margin and lifetime value potentially.

    • Deep cross-sell & bundling upside into 2026
      Krafty Labs sells to HR & employee experience teams. Eventdex & Map D sell to event and marketing teams. Together, they provide two independent entry points into the same enterprise. Once a customer is inside the ecosystem, Nextech can potentially cross-sell registration, ticketing, floor plans, mobile apps, AI matchmaking, engagement programs, and recurring learning series -potentially transforming single-department spend into multi-department budgets.

      Management Commentary

      Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Nextech3D.ai comments, ‘Event organizers want one partner who can help them sell more, operate faster, and secure the attendee experience. By adding Krafty Labs to Eventdex and Map D-we’re moving even faster toward a truly one-stop event operating system.’

      ‘We believe Krafty Labs meaningfully accelerates our vision to build a global AI Event Solutions platform,’ said Evan Gappelberg, CEO. ‘With more than 1,000 customers worldwide – including leaders in technology, media, and enterprise – and with the addition of in-person events, we are positioned for scale, revenue growth, and strong momentum into 2026.’

      A due diligence period has already commenced; subject to satisfactory diligence, and customary approvals, the parties expect to proceed to closing.

      Completion of the Transaction remains subject to CSE approval and board approval as well as customary closing conditions.

      About Nextech3D.ai

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

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      Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

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      Silverco Announces Updated MRE for Cusi: 41 Moz AgEq M&I and 32 Moz AgEq Inferred

      Silverco Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SICO) (‘Silverco’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce a validated and updated Mineral Resource Estimate (‘MRE’) for its 100%-owned Cusi Project (‘Cusi’), located approximately 90 kilometres northwest of First Majestic’s Los Gatos Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. The Updated Mineral Resource Estimate was completed by Ben Eggers MAIG, P.Geo., and Allan Armitage, Ph.D., P.Geo., of SGS Geological Services.

      Highlights of the 2025 Cusi Mineral Resource Estimate:

      • Substantial High-Grade Silver Inventory:
        • Measured & Indicated (‘M&I’) Resources: 4.89 million tonnes grading 262 g/t silver equivalent (‘AgEq’) containing 41.2 million ounces AgEq.
        • Inferred Resources: 4.07 million tonnes grading 243 g/t AgEq containing 31.8 million ounces AgEq.
      • San Miguel Growth: The San Miguel Vein System has emerged as a significant growth driver, contributing 10.8 Moz AgEq (Indicated) and 16.2 Moz AgEq (Inferred) to the global resource, validating the Company’s focus on this new bulk-tonnage potential zone.
      • Improved Geological Confidence: The updated model utilizes a tighter search radius for Inferred resources (reduced from 200m to 100m) and increased cut-off grades (increased from 95 g/t AgEq to 120 g/t AgEq), resulting in a more conservative and robust estimate focused on profitable ounces.
      • Silver Primary Deposit: 86% of the value of the Updated Mineral Resource Estimate is comprised of silver.

      Comparison to historical 2020 MRE:

      The historical 2020 MRE hosted Measured & Indicated resources of 5.4Mt grading 215 g/t AgEq containing 37.0 Moz AgEq and Inferred resources of 4.9Mt grading 183 g/t AgEq containing 28.8 Moz AgEq. Since the historical 2020 MRE, approximately 0.81Mt of diluted resources grading 182 g/t AgEq containing 4.8 Moz AgEq were depleted through mining. Additionally, the impact of reducing the inferred search radius from 200m to 100m, resulted in a reduction of inferred resources of approximately 2.1 Mt containing 10.1 Moz AgEq. Accounting for these impacts, the 2025 updated MRE results in the following highlights:

      • 28% increase in M&I resources, net of depletion, from 32.2 to 41.2 Moz AgEq
      • 22% increase in M&I grade, from 215 to 262 g/t AgEq
      • 9% increase in M&I tonnes, net of depletion, from 4.5Mt to 4.9Mt
      • 70% increase in inferred resources, net of search reduction, from 18.7 to 31.8 Moz AgEq

      Historical resources were reported at a 95 g/t AgEq cut-off grade for the historical 2020 MRE. Details of the estimate are provided in Sierra Metals November 18, 2020 press release and a NI 43-101 compliant technical report filed in December, 2020.​ The 2020 MRE is considered historical in nature, and Silverco is not treating the historical resources as current. The historical resources for the Cusi deposits are superseded by the 2025 Measured, Indicated and Inferred MRE for the deposits.

      Mark Ayranto, CEO of Silverco, commented:

      ‘This validated and updated Mineral Resource Estimate represents a crucial step in our development of Cusi towards a restart decision. Our technical team has focused on quality over quantity, delivering a robust resource model that reduces internal waste and tightens estimation parameters to better reflect the potential of the deposit. While we have applied more conservative constraints than previous estimates, the grade profile remains exceptional at over 260 g/t AgEq in the Measured and Indicated categories.

      ‘Most importantly, this MRE confirms what our exploration success at San Miguel has been telling us. This zone now hosts a substantial portion of our resource and exhibits the widths and continuity required for more efficient bulk mining methods. With the system wide open, Cusi has a solid foundation of high-grade ounces and a clear path for continued expansion.

      ‘This MRE update only included a portion of our 2025 drilling, and recent results such as hole CU-25-37’s 8.8m of 319 g/t AgEq and 12.4m of 273 g/t AgEq have not been incorporated into this resource. We believe that the remainder of 2025’s drilling has already the potential to substantially add to this resource.’

      2025 CUSI Mineral Resource Statement

      Highlights of the Cusi Project underground Mineral Resource Estimate are as follows:

      • Combined Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are estimated at 4.89 Mt grading 206 g/t silver, 0.15 g/t gold, 0.73% lead, and 0.86% zinc (262 g/t AgEq). The Mineral Resource Estimate includes Measured Mineral Resources of 6.1 Moz of silver, 1.8 koz of gold, 5.6 Mlbs of lead, and 6.3 Mlbs of zinc (6.7 Moz of AgEq) and Indicated Mineral Resources of 26.3 Moz of silver, 22.2 koz of gold, 72.7 Mlbs of lead, and 86.5 Mlbs of zinc (34.4 Moz of AgEq).
      • Inferred Mineral Resources are estimated at 4.07 Mt grading 172 g/t silver, 0.17 g/t gold, 0.89% lead, and 1.20% zinc (243 g/t AgEq). The Mineral Resource Estimate includes Inferred Mineral Resources of 22.5 Moz of silver, 22.2 koz of gold, 79.5 Mlbs of lead, and 107.5 Mlbs of zinc (31.7 Moz of AgEq).

      Table 1: Cusi Project Underground Mineral Resource Estimate, October 20, 2025

      Resource
      Class      		 Mass Average Grade Material Content
      Ag Au Pb Zn AgEq Ag Au Pb Zn AgEq
      Mt g/t g/t % % g/t koz koz Mlb Mlb koz
      Measured 0.69 277 0.08 0.37 0.42 305 6,114 1.8 5.6 6.3 6,725
      Indicated 4.21 195 0.16 0.78 0.93 255 26,330 22.2 72.7 86.5 34,433
      M + I 4.89 206 0.15 0.73 0.86 262 32,443 24.0 78.3 92.8 41,157
      Inferred 4.07 172 0.17 0.89 1.20 243 22,479 22.2 79.5 107.5 31,753

      Cusi Project Mineral Resource Estimate Notes:
      (1) The mineral resource was estimated by Ben Eggers, MAIG, P.Geo. of SGS Geological Services, an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. Eggers conducted a site visit to the Cusi Property on September 22-23, 2025. The mineral resource was peer reviewed by Allan Armitage, Ph.D., P.Geo. of SGS Geological Services, an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
      (2) The classification of the Mineral Resource Estimate into Indicated and Inferred mineral resources is consistent with current 2014 CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. The effective date of the Cusi Project Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) is October 20, 2025. This is the close out date for the final mineral resource drilling database.
      (3) All figures are rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimate and numbers may not add due to rounding.
      (4) All mineral resources are presented undiluted and in situ, constrained by continuous 3D wireframe models (considered mineable shapes), and are considered to have reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. The mineral resource is exclusive of mined out material.
      (5) Mineral resources are not mineral reserves. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability. An Inferred Mineral Resource has a lower level of confidence than that applying to an Indicated or Measured Mineral Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated or Measured Mineral Resources with continued exploration.
      (6) The Cusi Project MRE is based on a validated database which includes data from 2,052 surface and underground drillholes totalling 360,237 m completed between 2006 and October 2025 and 21,522 channels totalling 48,786 m completed between 2013 and 2023. The resource database totals 105,585 assay intervals representing 119,756 m of drillhole data and 71,605 assay intervals representing 48,783 m of channel data.
      (7) The mineral resource estimate is based on 63 three-dimensional (‘3D’) resource models representing epithermal veins which comprise the Cusi vein systems. 3D models of mined out areas were used to exclude mined out material from the current MRE.
      (8) Grades for Ag, Au, Pb, and Zn are estimated for each mineralization domain using 1.5 m capped composites assigned to that domain. To generate grade within the blocks, the inverse distance squared (ID2) interpolation method was used for all domains.
      (9) An average density value of 2.75 g/cm3 was assigned to all domains based on a database of 244 samples.
      (10) It is envisioned that the Cusi Project deposits may be mined using underground mining methods. Mineral resources are reported at a base case cut-off grade of 120 g/t AgEq. The mineral resource grade blocks were quantified above the base case cut-off grade, below surface, within the constraining mineralized wireframes, and exclusive of mined out material.
      (11) The underground base case cut-off grade of 120 g/t AgEq considers metal prices of US$30/oz Ag, US$2400/oz Au, US$1.00/lb Pb, and US$1.35/lb Zn and metal recoveries of 90% for Ag, 50% for Au, 90% for Pb, and 60% for Zn.
      (12) The underground base case cut-off grade of 120 g/t AgEq considers a mining cost of US$60.00/t rock and a processing, treatment and refining, transportation and G&A cost of US$35.00/t mineralized material.
      (13) The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues.

      Table 2: Cusi Project Underground Mineral Resource Estimate by Area, October 20, 2025

      Area Resource Class Mass Average Grade Material Content
      Ag Au Pb Zn AgEq Ag Au Pb Zn AgEq
      Mt g/t g/t % % g/t koz koz Mlb Mlb koz
      San Juan Indicated 0.16 232 0.21 0.17 0.20 259 1,199 1.1 0.6 0.7 1,338
      Inferred 0.12 295 0.07 0.29 0.51 324 1,156 0.3 0.8 1.4 1,267
      Promontorio West Indicated 1.03 208 0.10 0.43 0.58 244 6,893 3.4 9.8 13.1 8,078
      Inferred 0.41 199 0.19 0.78 0.79 257 2,592 2.5 7.0 7.1 3,342
      Promontorio East Measured 0.53 285 0.08 0.3 0.36 309 4,824 1.3 3.4 4.1 5,229
      Indicated 0.24 211 0.19 0.81 0.60 264 1,609 1.5 4.2 3.1 2,006
      M + I 0.76 262 0.11 0.46 0.43 295 6,432 2.8 7.7 7.2 7,235
      Inferred 0.21 231 0.32 0.86 0.83 301 1,520 2.1 3.9 3.8 1,987
      Eduwiges Indicated 0.53 159 0.25 1.93 2.06 287 2,694 4.2 22.3 23.9 4,853
      Inferred 0.24 92 0.18 1.94 2.39 224 694 1.4 10.0 12.4 1,697
      San Miguel Indicated 1.30 193 0.15 0.83 1.11 258 8,065 6.2 23.9 31.7 10,786
      Inferred 2.03 170 0.14 1.02 1.42 249 11,117 9.3 45.5 63.5 16,237
      San Nicolas Indicated 0.76 196 0.17 0.41 0.43 233 4,798 4.2 6.9 7.2 5,684
      Inferred 0.62 175 0.14 0.28 0.45 207 3,472 2.9 3.8 6.2 4,105
      Santa Rosa de Lima Measured 0.16 251 0.09 0.60 0.62 291 1,290 0.5 2.1 2.2 1,496
      Indicated 0.19 176 0.29 1.20 1.63 276 1,072 1.8 5.0 6.8 1,688
      M + I 0.35 210 0.20 0.93 1.17 283 2,362 2.2 7.2 9.0 3,183
      Inferred 0.45 133 0.27 0.86 1.34 216 1,928 3.8 8.5 13.3 3,118
      Total Measured 0.69 277 0.08 0.37 0.42 305 6,114 1.8 5.6 6.3 6,725
      Indicated 4.21 195 0.16 0.78 0.93 255 26,330 22.2 72.7 86.5 34,433
      M + I 4.89 206 0.15 0.73 0.86 262 32,443 24.0 78.3 92.8 41,157
      Inferred 4.07 172 0.17 0.89 1.20 243 22,479 22.2 79.5 107.5 31,753

      (1) The underground base case cut-off grade of 120 g/t AgEq considers metal prices of US$30/oz Ag, US$2400/oz Au, US$1.00/lb Pb, and US$1.35/lb Zn, metal recoveries of 90% for Ag, 50% for Au, 90% for Pb, and 60% for Zn, a mining cost of US$60.00/t rock, and a processing, treatment and refining, transportation and G&A cost of US$35.00/t mineralized material.

      Table 3: Cusi Project Mineral Resource Estimate Sensitivity Table, October 20, 2025

      Resource Class Cut-off Grade (AgEq
      g/t)      		 Mass Average Grade Material Content
      Ag Au Pb Zn AgEq Ag Au Pb Zn AgEq
      Mt g/t g/t % % g/t koz koz Mlb Mlb koz
      Measured 80 g/t 0.90 232 0.07 0.34 0.38 257 6,668 2.0 6.7 7.5 7,388
      90 g/t 0.83 244 0.07 0.35 0.39 269 6,531 1.9 6.4 7.2 7,222
      100 g/t 0.78 254 0.07 0.35 0.40 281 6,397 1.9 6.1 6.9 7,064
      120 g/t 0.69 277 0.08 0.37 0.42 305 6,114 1.8 5.6 6.3 6,725
      150 g/t 0.56 312 0.09 0.40 0.45 342 5,643 1.6 4.9 5.5 6,188
      200 g/t 0.40 375 0.11 0.45 0.49 409 4,860 1.4 4.0 4.3 5,299
      250 g/t 0.29 445 0.13 0.49 0.53 483 4,132 1.2 3.2 3.4 4,484
      300 g/t 0.22 512 0.14 0.53 0.57 553 3,571 1.0 2.5 2.7 3,858
      Indicated 80 g/t 5.90 161 0.13 0.63 0.76 210 30,612 25.2 81.9 99.1 39,827
      90 g/t 5.42 170 0.14 0.67 0.81 221 29,566 24.3 79.6 96.2 38,506
      100 g/t 4.99 178 0.15 0.70 0.85 232 28,512 23.6 77.3 93.0 37,175
      120 g/t 4.21 195 0.16 0.78 0.93 255 26,330 22.2 72.7 86.5 34,433
      150 g/t 3.33 218 0.18 0.90 1.06 286 23,388 19.7 66.1 77.6 30,664
      200 g/t 2.30 257 0.21 1.08 1.25 337 18,988 15.6 54.8 63.2 24,913
      250 g/t 1.61 296 0.24 1.22 1.39 386 15,290 12.3 43.4 49.3 19,938
      300 g/t 1.09 338 0.26 1.38 1.54 439 11,876 9.3 33.1 37.0 15,396
      Inferred 80 g/t 5.73 143 0.14 0.72 1.00 201 26,266 26.0 90.9 126.1 37,065
      90 g/t 5.27 150 0.15 0.76 1.04 211 25,377 25.1 88.0 121.2 35,787
      100 g/t 4.83 157 0.16 0.80 1.10 222 24,424 24.2 85.4 116.8 34,469
      120 g/t 4.07 172 0.17 0.89 1.20 243 22,479 22.2 79.5 107.5 31,753
      150 g/t 3.00 199 0.20 1.05 1.38 282 19,192 18.9 69.7 91.1 27,135
      200 g/t 1.87 246 0.24 1.36 1.67 347 14,786 14.4 56.2 69.1 20,924
      250 g/t 1.37 277 0.27 1.57 1.87 393 12,252 12.0 47.6 56.8 17,358
      300 g/t 1.00 310 0.31 1.76 2.03 437 9,965 9.8 38.8 44.8 14,061

      (1) Underground mineral resources are reported at a base case cut-off grade of 120 g/t AgEq (highlighted). Values in this table reported above and below the base case cut-off grades should not be misconstrued with a Mineral Resource statement. The values are only presented to show the sensitivity of the block model estimate to the base case cut-off grade.
      (2) All values are rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimate and numbers may not add due to rounding.

      Qualified Persons

      The mineral resource was estimated by Ben Eggers, MAIG, P.Geo. of SGS Geological Services, an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. Eggers conducted a site visit to the Cusi Property on September 22-23, 2025. The mineral resource was peer reviewed by Allan Armitage, Ph.D., P.Geo. of SGS Geological Services, an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

      Technical Disclosure

      The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Nico Harvey, P.Eng., Vice President Project Development of Silverco, a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Harvey is not independent of the Company. Mr. Harvey has reviewed the sampling, analytical and QA/QC data underlying the technical information disclosed herein.

      No production decision has been made at Cusi. Any decision to restart operations will follow completion of the requisite technical, financial and permitting milestones.

      About Silverco Mining Ltd.

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

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

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

      On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

      ‘Mark Ayranto’

      Mark Ayranto, President & CEO
      Email: mayranto@silvercomining.com

      For further information, please contact:

      Investor relations & Communications
      Email: info@silvercomining.com
      www.silvercomining.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 release.

      Cautionary Statement and Forward-Looking Information

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

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

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

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

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      LaFleur Minerals Inc.Offers Meaningful Leverage to Explorer-to-Producer Inflection Point

      This article has been disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals and may include paid advertising. Disclosure: This does not represent material news, partnerships or investment advice.

      NEW YORK (December 9, 2025) — via MiningNewsWire — LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) today announces its placement in an editorial published by MiningNewsWire (‘MNW’), one of 75+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN ( InvestorBrandNetwork ) , a specialized communications platform with a focus on financial news and content distribution for private and public companies and the investment community.

      To view the full publication, ‘Momentum Builds, Upside Appears as Mining Explorers Transition Toward Production, Unlock Major Hidden Value,’ please visit: https://ibn.fm/iBvlZ

      The most compelling moment for investors to engage with a mining company is often during its transition from explorer to producer, a period when value can inflect sharply as an organization shifts from discovery to cash flow. Explorers that successfully cross this development threshold tend to realize significant re-ratings because they de-risk their story, demonstrate reliable production capability and create a foundation for recurring revenues. For many interested in the mining space, entering at this stage allows participation before the substantial upside typically associated with the first years of production is fully priced in.

      This moment becomes particularly attractive when a company controls key infrastructure, is advancing toward production in a tier-one jurisdiction and trades at a valuation meaningfully below the replacement cost of its assets. That dynamic is now unfolding around LaFleur Minerals Inc., which owns a fully permitted and refurbished gold mill in Québec’s Abitibi region and is positioned well ahead of neighboring peers still working through early development stages. With a district-scale land position, an advancing flagship deposit and near-term production plans, LaFleur offers meaningful leverage to the explorer-to-producer inflection point, which historically delivers some of the best returns in the mining sector.

      About LaFleur Minerals Inc.

      LaFleur Minerals is focused on the development of district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d’Or, Québec. The Company’s mission is to advance mining projects with a laser focus on our resource-stage Swanson Gold Project and the Beacon Gold Mill, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value. The Swanson Gold Project is approximately 18,304 hectares (183 km(2)) in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. LaFleur has recently consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec and Jolin gold deposits and several other showings which make up the Swanson Gold Project. The Swanson Gold Project is easily accessible by road allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills, further enhancing its development potential. LaFleur Minerals’ fully permitted and refurbished Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material from Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects.

      Qualified Person Statement – All scientific and technical information contained in the LaFleur Minerals Market Awareness Profile (MAP) has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo. (OGQ), Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor of the company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101 .

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      Spartan Metals Identifies Two New Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium Targets at its Eagle Project, Nevada

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      Vancouver, Canada, December 9, 2025 TheNewswire – Spartan Metals Corp. (‘ Spartan ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (TSX-V: W | OTCQB: SPRMF | FSE: J03) is pleased to announce the discovery of two new tungsten-silver-rubidium exploration targets at the Tungstonia deposit part of the company’s 100% owned Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium Project (‘ Eagle ‘ or ‘ Project ‘) in eastern Nevada.

      Highlights:

      • Soil samples taken provided near complete coverage of the original Tungstonia and Rees claim blocks on 100-meter (‘m’) x 100m grid totalling approximately 2,100 samples covering about 20 square kilometers (‘km ‘).

      • Encouraging grades in soil at Tungstonia suggest near-surface mineralization included:

        • Tungsten up to 272 parts per million (‘ppm’) with 76 samples over 50 ppm

        • Silver up to 5.9 grams per tonne (‘g/t’) with 57 samples over 1.0 g/t

        • Rubidium up to 537 ppm with 56 samples over 300 ppm

      • Discovered two new exploration targets:

        • Significant ~2.0 km x ~1.7 km anomaly outlined by coincident tungsten-silver-rubidium enrichment on western portion of Tungstonia claims that follows the same structural trends and spacings observed at the legacy past-producing Tungstonia mine approximately 1.5 km to northwest

        • Substantial ~0.75 km x ~2.1 km anomaly in southeast portion of Tungstonia claims trending southeast

      Soil sample results from the 2025 surface geology program that commenced on October 16, 2025 , have outlined an approximate 2.0 km x 1.7 km surface anomaly that is aligned with regional trends observed at past-producing Tungstonia Mine and a second 0.75 km x 2.1 km surface anomaly in the southeast portion of the Tungstonia claims that confirm mapped veins and structured identified earlier this year. The soil results from the Rees block did not yield any new targets. The results of the soil sample program will help generate drill targets for a spring 2026 drill program.

      Brett Marsh, Spartan’s President and CEO, states, ‘These soil results are very exciting as they validate our exploration model and generate important steps toward defining drill targets at Tungstonia. We initiated our surface exploration program with two key objectives; to extend the known veins at the legacy Tungstonia mine, and to define new veins in the western portion of the Tungstonia Claim block.  I believe the results of the hard work completed by our team has successfully met those objectives.’

      Mr. Marsh continues, ‘The strength and extent of the anomalies — in some cases exceeding those observed around the past-producing Tungstonia mine — highlight the potential for a significantly larger mineral system than historically recognized. These new targets strengthen Spartan’s position within the U.S. critical minerals onshoring landscape. Our team is eager to continue working with our data to generate meaningful drill targets for a drill program in the spring of 2026.’

      Tungsten in the soil samples at Tungstonia showing two anomalous zones. The Western Tungsten Anomaly is aligned with the north-northeasterly structural trend observed at the legacy Tungstonia mine. The Southeastern Tungsten Anomaly appears to coincide with intrusive contacts with carbonaceous sediments that could extend further to the southeast. Note that the soil results in these anomalies appears to be stronger than those obtained from the known Tungstonia mine area suggesting significant new exploration potential (Figure 1).

      Silver in the soil samples at Tungstonia showing two anomalous zones coinciding with the tungsten anomalies shown in Figure 1. Note that the soil results in these anomalies appears to be stronger than those obtained from the known Tungstonia mine area suggesting significant new exploration potential (Figure 2).

      Rubidium in the soil samples at Tungstonia showing two anomalous zones coinciding with the tungsten and silver anomalies shown in Figures 1 and 2 respectively. Note that the soil results in these anomalies appears to be stronger than those obtained from the known Tungstonia mine area suggesting significant new exploration potential (Figure 3).

      Significance of Soil Results

      Soil sampling is typically used at early stages of exploration to quickly identify geochemical anomalies that can indicate underlying mineralization, veins, favorable alteration, or to help understand geological controls such as, structural trends. Soils form from breakdown of underlying rock and higher grades (hundreds of parts per million or several grams per tonne) can be indicative of mineralization near the surface and increase confidence that the identified anomalies are genuine. Tungsten, silver, and rubidium at the Tungstonia claims show overlapping elevated values that are reasonably well aligned regional structural trends that control mineralization at the legacy Tungstonia mine, so the newly defined targets are potentially material and could be significant additions to the mineralization at the Tungstonia deposit.

      Additionally, the soil results in these two anomalous areas appear to have a stronger signature that what was returned over the legacy past-producing Tungstonia mine area. This is potentially indicative of meaningful tungsten, silver, and rubidium mineralization in these large areas.


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      Figure 1 Tungsten in soils at Tungstonia showing two anomalous zones: the Western tungsten Anomaly and the Southeastern Anomaly.


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      Figure 2 Silver in soil at Tungstonia showing two anomalous zones coinciding with the tungsten anomalies shown in Figure 1.


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      Figure 3 Rubidium in soils at Tungstonia showing two anomalous zones coinciding with the tungsten and silver anomalies shown in Figures 1 and 2, respectively.

      QA/QC Procedures

      Samples were submitted to American Assay Lab (AAL) of Sparks, Nevada, which is a certified and accredited laboratory, independent of the Company. Samples are prepared using industry standard-prep methods and analyzed using method IO-4AB51 (51 element suite: 0.5g 4-acid plus boric acid hot block, ICP-OES plus IM-4ABEx ICP-MS for Rb. AAL undertakes its own internal coarse and pulp duplicate analysis to ensure proper sample preparation and equipment calibration. Spartan’s QAQC includes regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks with a stringent review of results completed by the Company’s Qualified Person, Brett R. Marsh, President and CEO of Spartan Metals.

      About The Eagle Project

      The Eagle Project presents a unique opportunity to delineate one of the largest and highest-grade Tungsten (‘W’) and Rubidium (‘Rb’) districts in the United States. The Project consists of the past-producing high-grade Tungstonia and Rees/Antelope tungsten (W-Cu-Ag) mines. Operations at these mines were from 1915 to 1942 with intermittent small-scale production occurring until 1956. Tungsten production from these two mines totaled 8,379 units at grades between 0.6%-0.9% WO 3 (1).

      The Project is ~36.5 km² in size and located approximately 120 kilometers northeast of the town of Ely, in the Kern Mountains of White Pine County, Nevada. The Project covers 9,033 acres consisting of 445 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) unpatented lode mining claims.

      Three deposit types are present at Eagle; Porphyry, Skarn, and Carbonate Replacement (CRD) that contain significant or anomalous grades of Tungsten (W), Silver (Ag), and Rubidium (Rb) plus Cu-Sb±Au-Pb-Zn-Bi-As across three project focus areas that also includes the potential to recover W-Rb-Ag from the legacy Tungstonia Mill Tailings.

      (1) Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology (1988), Bulletin 105 p213-217

      The technical information contained in this news release has been prepared under the supervision of, and approved by Brett R. Marsh, CPG. Mr. Marsh is President and CEO of Spartan Metals Corp. and a ‘qualified person’ as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects .

      About Spartan Metals Corp.

      Spartan Metals is focused on developing critical minerals projects in well-established and stable mining jurisdictions in the Western United States, with an emphasis on building a portfolio of diverse strategic defense minerals such as Tungsten, Rubidium, Antimony, Bismuth, and Arsenic.

      Spartan’s flagship project is the Eagle Project in eastern Nevada that consists of the highest-grade historic tungsten resource in the USA (the past-producing Tungstonia Mine) along with significant under-defined resources consisting of: high-grade rubidium; antimony; bismuth; indium; as well as precious and base metals. More information about Spartan Metals can be found at www.SpartanMetals.com

      On behalf of the Board of Spartan

      ‘Brett Marsh’

      President, CEO & Director

      Further Information:

      Brett Marsh, M.Sc., MBA, CPG

      President, CEO & Director

      1-888-535-0325

      info@spartanmetals.com

      Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service 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

      Forward Looking Statements

      This news release contains statements that constitute ‘forward-looking statements.’ Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects,’ ‘plans,’ ‘anticipates,’ ‘believes,’ ‘intends,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘projects,’ ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will,’ ‘would,’ ‘may,’ ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur. Forward-Looking Information in this news release, Spartan has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions that: the current objectives concerning the Company’s projects can be achieved and that its other corporate activities will proceed as expected; that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner; and that all requisite information will be available in a timely manner.

      Although the Company believes the forward-looking information contained in this news release is reasonable based on information available on the date hereof, by their nature forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.

      Examples of such assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, assumptions, risks and uncertainties associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments; the Company’s ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favorable terms; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; competition; the ability of the Company to obtain and retain all applicable regulatory and other approvals and other assumptions, risks and uncertainties.

      THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE COMPANY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NEWS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.

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      Homerun Resources Inc. Announces Multi-Process Testing Results for Santa Maria Eterna High-Purity Silica Sand Project

      Independent German Testing Firm Dorfner Anzaplan Confirms Multiple High-Value Markets Across Multiple Alternative Purification Routes

      KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

      • ULTRA-LOW STARTING IMPURITIES – CONFIRMING RAW WASHED SILICA QUALITY
        Homerun’s washed raw silica sand from its Santa Maria Eterna silica deposit (SME) in Belmonte, Bahia, Brazil analyzed via ICP contained exceptionally high SiO2 at 99.9694% and low impurities totalling 306 ppm including Fe (6.1 ppm), Al (8.9 ppm), Ti (33 ppm) and Na (4.1 ppm).
      • MULTIPLE ALTERNATIVE PURIFICATION ROUTES WITHOUT HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
        Testing validated multiple successful non-HF (hydrofluoric acid-free) purification processes that achieved 92-204 ppm total impurities, enabling Homerun to avoid the environmental and safety risks associated with traditional HF processing. The best result of 92 ppm total impurities was achieved through an innovative thermal treatment combined with caustic processing.
      • QUALIFIED FOR PREMIUM SOLAR GLASS, OPTICAL GLASS AND INDUSTRIAL MARKETS
        Homerun’s SME silica sand tested positive for solar glass and extra clear glass applications which typically require iron impurities below 70 ppm. Homerun’s washed raw silica sand tested at less than 7 ppm. The Anzaplan processed silica exceeds specifications for Type I optical glass manufacturing, requiring iron below 1 ppm (Homerun SME silica sand achieved 0.34 ppm). Additional validated applications include engineered stone composites, fused silica, silicon carbide production and ceramics.

      Homerun Resources Inc. (TSXV: HMR,OTC:HMRFF) (OTCQB: HMRFF) (‘Homerun’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce exceptional results from comprehensive metallurgical testing completed by Dorfner Anzaplan GmbH, one of Europe’s leading independent silica sand testing laboratories based in Germany. The testing program evaluated multiple alternative purification routes for silica sand from Homerun’s Santa Maria Eterna silica sand resources in Belmonte, Bahia, Brazil (the ‘Belmonte Project’) confirming the deposit’s suitability for multiple high-value industrial applications.

      As previously announced, Homerun has completed a 43-101 compliant Technical Report with Mineral Resource Estimate containing a preliminary resource of 25.56 Mt Measured and 38.35Mt Inferred of high-purity silica sand (>99.6% SiO2). This Mineral Resource Estimate is from only one of the three assets controlled by Homerun in the District.

      Please view NI 43-101 Technical Report here: https://homerunresources.com/ni-43-101-belmonte/

      Dorfner Anzaplan, a globally recognized authority in silica sand characterization and processing, received 25 kilograms of material from Homerun’s Belmonte Project in May 2025. The laboratory conducted an extensive evaluation of several alternative purification technologies specifically designed to avoid hydrofluoric acid, which is traditionally used in high-purity quartz processing but poses significant environmental and handling challenges.

      The tested methods included:

      • Caustic baking – high-temperature sodium hydroxide treatment
      • Phosphoric acid baking – thermal treatment with phosphoric acid
      • Caustic leaching – pressurized alkaline dissolution
      • Calcination in combination with the above

      All three methods successfully reduced impurity levels, with the most advanced treatment pathway, combining calcination at 1,400°C with caustic baking, achieving the best overall performance.

      Brian Leeners, CEO of Homerun commented, ‘These results from Dorfner Anzaplan, one of the world’s most respected independent silica testing laboratories, validate what we’ve believed about our Belmonte Project, we have a world-class silica sand deposit with truly exceptional starting quality. The fact that we can achieve premium use-case specifications without hydrofluoric acid is a game-changer for project economics and environmental permitting. The exceptionally low iron and aluminum content is extraordinarily rare in global silica deposits. Aluminum and Iron are notoriously difficult to remove, so starting with such low levels gives us an inherent competitive advantage that cannot be replicated through processing alone. With multiple confirmed market pathways spanning solar glass, optical glass, engineered stone, silicon carbide, and industrial applications, we have significant optionality to optimize our product mix for maximum value. The global transition to renewable energy and electrification is driving unprecedented demand for high-purity silica, and the Belmonte Project is positioned to serve these growth markets with a superior environmental footprint.’

      The raw, untreated silica sand from the Belmonte Project exhibited exceptionally low baseline impurities compared to typical global silica deposits:

      Element Belmonte (ppm) Industry Context
      Aluminum (Al) 8.9 Exceptionally low – Industry leading quality
      Iron (Fe) 6.1 Exceptionally low, successfully reduced to 0.34ppm
      Titanium (Ti) 33 Moderate level, successfully reduced to 0.87ppm
      Sodium (Na) 4.1 Low baseline

       

      ‘The starting material quality is remarkable,’ noted the Dorfner Anzaplan report. ‘The material showed exceptionally low aluminum values’, a critical advantage since aluminum is one of the most difficult impurities to remove from silica sand.

      Across all the purification processing methods tested, the Belmonte Project silica demonstrated exceptional response to impurity removal:

      • Iron removal: reduced from 6.1 ppm to as low as 0.34 ppm (94% reduction)
      • Titanium removal: reduced from 33 ppm to as low as 0.87 ppm (97% reduction)
      • Aluminum stability: remained at industry-leading low levels throughout processing

      The Dorfner Anzaplan team noted that iron and titanium removal performance exceeded even traditional HF leaching for certain treatment parameters, indicating that the crystal structure of Belmonte Project silica sand is particularly amenable to purification.

      VALIDATED MARKET APPLICATIONS

      Solar Glass – Premium Market Opportunity

      Solar glass manufacturing, driven by the global solar energy boom, requires silica sand with iron content below 70 ppm. Homerun’s purified Belmonte Project silica achieved iron levels of 0.34 to 1.4 ppm – more than 50 times better than required specifications. The global solar glass market is projected to exceed $30 billion by 2030, driven by unprecedented solar panel installation demand worldwide. High-purity silica sand is the primary feedstock, with premium pricing commanded by materials that enable maximum light transmission.

      Optical Glass – Type I Certification Quality

      Optical glass for precision lenses, camera systems, scientific instruments, and telecommunications requires stringent impurity control. Type I optical glass specifications demand:

      • Iron (Fe): <1 ppm
      • Chromium (Cr): <0.05 ppm
      • Manganese (Mn): <0.05 ppm
      • Copper (Cu): <0.05 ppm

      Homerun’s Belmonte Project silica met all Type I specifications across multiple purification tests, with best results showing 0.34 ppm iron and all other coloring elements below detection limits.

      Dorfner Anzaplan’s technical evaluation confirmed Homerun’s silica is suitable for:

      Silicon Carbide Production:

      • Advanced material for semiconductors, electric vehicle power electronics, and high-temperature applications
      • Requires >99% SiO2 purity
      • Belmonte Project material exceeds specifications

      Fused Silica Manufacturing:

      • High-performance material for semiconductors, fiber optics, and aerospace
      • Specification: >99.5% SiO2, <0.02% Fe2O3
      • Belmonte Project silica qualified for this premium market

      Engineered Stone Composites (Quartz Countertops):

      • Requires >99.5% SiO2 with uniform color and minimal discolored particles
      • Belmonte Project silica’s low iron and titanium content ensures bright, consistent appearance
      • Global engineered stone market valued at $25+ billion annually

      Sodium/Potassium Silicate Production:

      • Industrial chemicals used in detergents, cement, coatings
      • Specification: >99% SiO2, <0.02% Fe2O3
      • Belmonte Project material qualified

      Frac Sand (Oil & Gas Proppant):

      • Hydraulic fracturing applications requiring high-strength, round silica grains
      • Specification: >99% SiO2
      • Belmonte Project material qualified

      Foundry Sand (Metal Casting):

      • High-temperature mold and core production for metal casting
      • Belmonte Project material meets requirements

      ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGE – NON-HF PROCESSING

      A significant finding from the Dorfner Anzaplan testing program is that Homerun’s Belmonte Project silica can be successfully purified without hydrofluoric acid (HF), one of the most hazardous industrial chemicals. Traditional high-purity quartz processing relies heavily on HF, which poses:

      • Severe environmental risks (groundwater contamination, atmospheric emissions)
      • Extreme worker safety hazards (HF exposure can be fatal)
      • Regulatory permitting challenges in many jurisdictions
      • High insurance and liability costs
      • Community opposition to operations

      Homerun’s validation of phosphoric acid baking, caustic baking, and with further chemical and thermal treatment pathways provides multiple environmentally superior processing options. This differentiates the Belmonte Project from competing silica projects that require HF treatment to achieve comparable purity levels.

      ‘The successful demonstration of non-HF purification routes represents a significant competitive advantage,’ commented Homerun’s COO, Armando Farhate. ‘These results demonstrate Homerun’s ability to deliver high-purity silica products to premium markets while maintaining industry-leading environmental and safety standards.’

      Qualified Person

      The technical and scientific content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Roque Yuri Tandel, FAusIMM 3154429, an independent qualified person as defined under National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

      About Homerun (https://homerunresources.com/)

      Homerun Resources Inc. (TSXV: HMR,OTC:HMRFF) is building the silica-powered backbone of the energy transition across four focused verticals: Silica, Solar, Energy Storage, and Energy Solutions. Anchored by a unique high-purity low-iron silica resource in Bahia, Brazil, Homerun transforms raw silica into essential products and technologies that accelerate clean power adoption and deliver durable shareholder value.

      • ⁠Silica: Secure supply and processing of high-purity low-iron silica for mission-critical applications, enabling premium solar glass and advanced energy materials.
      • Solar: Development of Latin America’s first dedicated 1,000 tonne per day high-efficiency solar glass plant and the commercialization of antimony-free solar glass designed for next-generation photovoltaic performance.
      • Energy Storage: Advancement of long-duration, silica-based thermal storage systems and related technologies to decarbonize industrial heat and unlock grid flexibility.
      • ⁠Energy Solutions: AI-enabled energy management, control systems, and turnkey electrification solutions that reduce costs and optimize renewable generation for commercial and industrial customers.

      With disciplined execution, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to best-in-class ESG practices, Homerun is focused on converting milestones into markets—creating a scalable, vertically integrated platform for clean energy manufacturing in the Americas.

      On behalf of the Board of Directors of
      Homerun Resources Inc.

      ‘Brian Leeners’

      Brian Leeners, CEO & Director
      brianleeners@gmail.com / +1 604-862-4184 (WhatsApp)

      Tyler Muir, Investor Relations
      info@homerunresources.com / +1 306-690-8886 (WhatsApp)

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