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Harmony Greenlights US$1.75 Billion Eva Copper Mine Buildout

Harmony Gold Mining (NYSE:HMY,JSE:HAR) announced that it has approved development of its Eva Copper project in Queensland after completing an updated feasibility study, with an estimated capital of US$1.75 billion across a three-year window.

The South African miner said Monday (November24) that its board signed off on the Final Investment Decision for the Eva copper project, a 100-percent-owned project in northwest Queensland expected to deliver high margins and a long operating life.

Harmony plans to build a low strip-ratio open-pit mine capable of producing about 65,000 metric tons of copper concentrate annually during its first five years, with an average life-of-mine profile of roughly 60,000 metric tons of copper and 19,000 ounces of gold per year over an estimated 15-year span.

The mine will process about 18 million metric tons of ore per year and carry an all-in sustaining cost of approximately US$2.50 per pound.

CEO Beyers Nel said the feasibility results confirm the company’s shift toward a balanced gold-and-copper portfolio.

“The Eva Copper Feasibility Study delivers a strong, high-confidence outcome that positions Harmony for the next phase of growth as we continue building a high-quality, low-cost portfolio,” he said.

Nel also tied Eva Copper to Harmony’s expanding strategy, pointing to the company’s recently completed MAC Copper acquisition.

“Eva Copper, together with our recent MAC Copper acquisition, creates a compelling platform that brings together the enduring value of gold with the future-facing strength of copper, enhancing cash flow resilience across commodity cycles,” he said.

Last month, Harmony completed its US$1.01 billion acquisition of MAC Copper, giving the company full ownership of the high-grade CSA copper mine in New South Wales.

The company said the purchase builds on its strategic push to strengthen its copper position in Tier-1 jurisdictions. It also expects its two major Australian copper assets to deliver a combined 100,000 metric tons of copper annually once fully commissioned.

Meanwhile, the Eva Copper project was acquired by the company in October 2022 and has since completed 166,000 metres of drilling. The current two-million-metric-ton copper resource underpins the potential for future extensions to the mine’s life.

Harmony anticipates first production in the second half of 2028, a timeline it says aligns with a structural deficit in copper supply that could support stronger prices.

Board approval moves the project into the execution phase. Mobilization to site is expected in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to amendments to the project’s Environmental Authority.

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

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Canada One Provides Exploration Update at Flagship, Copper Dome Project

Canada One Mining Corp. (TSXV: CONE) (OTC Pink: COMCF) (FSE: AU31) (‘Canada One’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to provide an exploration update following the Phase 2 exploration program conducted at its 100% owned Copper Dome Project, (‘Copper Dome’, ‘Project’ or ‘Property’), Princeton B.C.

2025 FIELD PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Crews established 53 field stations with full metadata across the property, systematically documenting geological observations to contextualize mineral showings in relation to property-scale and regional geology.
  • A total of 29 rock samples were collected during the first phase of exploration and have been delivered to the laboratory for analysis.
  • Copper sulphides, including bornite and chalcopyrite, were observed in several rock samples. Assay results are pending.
  • Key alteration assemblages observed are indicative of proximity to porphyry centers.

Peter Berdusco, President and CEO of the Company commented: ‘We are thrilled with the Phase 2 exploration work, which identified numerous samples containing visible copper sulphide minerals. The Friday Creek zone emerged as a standout area of interest, and additional work is planned to further evaluate its mineralization footprint and potential within the broader Copper Dome system. Observing bornite in hand sample is a strong indicator of potential porphyry systems, and the project’s proximity to the Copper Mountain Mine only strengthens the geological narrative. The visible copper mineralization and potassic alteration signatures observed in these samples provide Canada One with a solid foundation to advance exploration and refine its 2026 objectives at the Copper Dome project.’

Exploration Summary

Crews completed the Phase 2 field program at the Copper Dome Project, with a primary focus on visiting historic MINFILE occurrences and applying modern exploration insight to reassess legacy data and descriptions. All documented MINFILE locations were successfully visited, and 53 field stations were collected with full metadata at each site. A total of 29 rock samples were submitted for analysis at ALS Geochemistry – Kamloops, and the Company expects an approximate four-week turn around on results. Historic workings and related infrastructure were mapped, documented, and georeferenced, with access conditions recorded for each location (See Figure 1).

The Company is encouraged by early field observations, which include chalcopyrite stringers, mineralized breccia cement, and bornite clots and stringers (see Figures 2-4).

Figure 1: Overview map of the Copper Dome project sowing sample and data stations as well as project infrastructure.

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The Friday Creek Zone, located on the western portion of the claim block, hosts strong potassic alteration and visible chalcopyrite and bornite mineralization, commonly occurring with little to no pyrite. Alteration across the zone is similarly encouraging, with moderate to strong K-feldspar and biotite alteration commonly observed near the copper sulphides. This alteration and mineralization assemblage is a recognized indicator of prospective porphyry copper systems, suggesting that the outcrop may lie within the system’s central potassic zone.

The discovery of in-situ bornite at the Friday Creek zone is extremely encouraging. Bornite is a copper-bearing sulphide mineral (chemical formula Cu₅FeS₄, containing ~63% copper by mass), and its presence is commonly associated with proximity to porphyry centers. Bornite was observed across an approximate 150 m by 150 m area, highlighting a meaningful footprint of a high-temperature potassic zone and demonstrating strong potential for a porphyry system near surface. At Friday Creek, alteration was mapped over a vertical extent of roughly 100 meters, extending downslope to the valley bottom, where the strongest alteration intensity was recorded.

Figure 2: Rock sample (2025JG0197), collected from the Friday Creek Zone, comprises a diorite intrusion exhibiting K-feldspar-biotite alteration and internal brecciation, hosting semi-massive bornite mineralization with associated stringers.

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Bornite at the Friday Creek Zone occurs in several styles. A diorite unit was observed with moderate intensity K-feldspar alteration surrounding bornite stringers exhibiting an internally brecciated texture. The K-feldspar may represent an alteration envelope around the chaotic bornite vein swarm (See Figure 2).

Figure 3: Rock sample (2025JG0001), collected from the Friday Creek Zone, shows a brecciated pegmatite with hydrothermal breccia infill composed of quartz-biotite-sulphide cement.

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Figure 4: Rock sample (2025PK0003) from the Friday Creek Zone showing moderate k-feldspar and biotite alteration with blebby bornite and chalcopyrite mineralization.

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The company intends to undertake a comprehensive interpretation of the initial field observations, integrating lithological, alteration, and mineralization data to refine the current geological setting.

A follow-up field program is scheduled to commence in Q2 2026, with objectives focused on delineating alteration zonation patterns, sulphide mineral distribution, and the structural controls on mineralization. Detailed petrographic and geochemical analyses will be employed to better constrain the relationship between the observed hydrothermal alteration assemblages and the inferred porphyry center at the Copper Dome Project. These efforts are expected to enhance the company’s understanding of the system’s geometry and vectoring potential, thereby guiding future drilling and exploration targeting.

All rock samples collected from the fall 2025 fieldwork program are pending and were submitted to ALS Geochemistry – Kamloops to be analysed for gold and platinum group elements (50 g fire assay), and multi-element geochemistry, including elements Cu, Pb, Zn, Co, and Ag (method ME-MS61).

About The Copper Dome Project

Copper Dome is located in the lower Quesnel Trough porphyry belt, one of British Columbia’s most prolific mining districts. The Project directly adjoins Hudbay Minerals Inc.’s (TSX: HBM) producing Copper Mountain Mine to the north, which the company reports as having Proven and Probable Reserves of ~367 Mt at 0.25 % Cu, 0.12 g/t Au, and 0.69 g/t Ag (Hudbay Minerals Inc., 2023). Multiple mineralized zones have been identified across the Property, with historical drilling confirming high-grade copper associated with northeast-trending structures similar to those hosting mineralization at Copper Mountain.

The technical and scientific information regarding the adjacent Copper Mountain Mine is sourced from Hudbay Minerals Inc.’s published reports. Mineralization at Copper Mountain should not be considered indicative of the mineralization on the Copper Dome Project.

Reference:
Hudbay Minerals Inc. (2023). NI 43-101 Technical Report – Updated Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves Estimate, Copper Mountain Mine, Princeton, British Columbia. Effective date: December 1, 2023. Qualified Person: Olivier Tavchandjian, Ph.D., P.Geo. Available on Sedar+.

The Copper Dome Project benefits from excellent infrastructure, enabling year-round access, cost-efficient exploration, and a stable, low-risk jurisdiction.

Historical Work Completed

  • Geophysics: 51 km of induced polarization (IP); airborne magnetic and electromagnetic (EM) coverage over ~50% of the Property
  • Sampling: 2,253 soils and 378 rocks collected
  • Drilling: 8,900+ m of diamond drilling
  • Trenching: Over 1 km excavated

With a five-year drill permit in place, the Company is focused on advancing the Project toward drill-ready target definition.

About Canada One

Canada One Mining Corp. is a Canadian junior exploration company focused on copper-the critical metal powering the global energy transition. The Company advances projects from discovery through resource definition with disciplined, data-driven exploration and responsible practices. Its flagship Copper Dome Project, near Princeton, British Columbia, targets a porphyry copper-gold system in a Tier-1 jurisdiction. Canada One aims to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value for shareholders and local communities.

Acknowledgement

Canada One acknowledges that the Copper Dome Project is located within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Smelqmix People. We recognize and respect their cultural heritage and relationship to the land, honoring their past, present and future.

Qualified Person

The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Ali Wasiliew, P.Geo., a ‘qualified person’ as defined in NI 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

Historical Sampling

The sampling was done to the standards of the time and is considered ‘historical’ in nature and is not NI43-101 compliant and cannot be relied upon. The results are listed here to show why the Company is interested in this area. Future work and drilling may not repeat similar results.

Contact Us

For further information, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Company’s website at www.canadaonemining.com, or contact the Company by email at info@canadaonemining.com, or by phone at 1.877.844.4661.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of
Canada One Mining Corp.

Peter Berdusco
President
Chief Executive Officer
Interim Chief Financial Officer

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, statements relating to the future operating or financial performance of the Company, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘could’, or ‘should’ occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things: statements relating to the anticipated timing thereof and the intended use of proceeds. Actual future results may differ materially. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, technical, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing, completion and delivery of the referenced assessments and analysis. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these times. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

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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 release.

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Rio Silver Provides Corporate Update as the Company Advances Toward High-Grade Silver Development in Peru

Rio Silver Inc. (TSX-V: RYO | OTC: RYOOF ) (‘ Rio Silver ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to provide a corporate update outlining ongoing operational preparations and strategic initiatives as the Company advances toward becoming a high-grade silver producer in Peru, the world’s second-largest silver-producing nation.

Over recent weeks, Company President Chris Verrico, in-country Peruvian Project Manager and Geologist Miller Fernandez, Logistics Manager José Peña and Principal Geological Consultant Edgar Leon, completed a detailed site visit to the Maria Norte Au-Ag-Pb-Zn Project. The team confirmed the scope, sequencing, and logistical requirements to fast-track development work immediately upon regulatory approval of the pending acquisition.

Operational Highlights

  • Development Program Ready to Launch: Field team completed a full development review at Maria Norte, confirming immediate sequencing and readiness to begin work upon Exchange approval of the acquisition.
  • Infrastructure and Portal Access Advancing: Preparations underway for high-altitude camp construction, laydown areas, portal-access upgrades, and drift/tunnel advancement along known mineralized structures.
  • Permitting and Community Agreements Progressing: Explosives permitting and final stakeholder access agreements are advancing positively within one of Peru’s most established silver-producing regions.
  • Leveraging Peru’s Proven Development Model: The Company is adopting Peru’s exploration/exploitation framework, enabling mineral generation while concurrently establishing underground drill platforms for resource definition.
  • Evaluating Additional District-Scale Opportunities: Management has identified several silver-dominant targets within trucking distance that may offer accretive district-scale growth potential.

‘Rio Silver is laying the foundation for what we believe can become one of Peru’s next high-grade silver operations,’ said Chris Verrico, President and CEO. ‘Our recent technical review confirmed the strength of the mineralized structures at Maria Norte and validated our plan to advance a rapid, efficient development model. With strong local support, a skilled in-country team, and a well-funded treasury, we are moving with purpose toward unlocking the full potential of this emerging silver district. We see a tremendous opportunity ahead—not only at Maria Norte, but across the broader belt where we continue to evaluate additional high-grade prospects.’

Royalties and Additional Strategic Interests

Rio Silver also benefits from a suite of long-term royalty and equity interests that strengthen the Company’s financial position and provide meaningful, non-dilutive value as it advances its core Peruvian portfolio.

The Company currently receives approximately US$150,000 per year in advanced royalty payments, forming a stable baseline of recurring revenue. In addition, the sale of the Niñobamba project to Magma Silver Corp. provides Rio Silver with milestone payments exceeding US$2 million , along with 2,500,000 common shares of Magma Silver and a further 2,500,000 shares on the first anniversary of approval ( see news release here ). Magma Silver Corp. last traded at $0.20 per share as of market close on November 24, 2025, underscoring the tangible value of this equity exposure. Rio Silver also retains a 2% NSR royalty on Niñobamba, complementing the 3% capped NSR royalty held from the Company’s former Palta Dorada interests.

Beyond its Peruvian assets, Rio Silver maintains ownership of a highly prospective critical-metals project in Ontario’s Ring of Fire, one of Canada’s most important emerging mineral districts. A 2012 airborne EM survey conducted by Fugro identified one of the strongest electromagnetic anomalies ever recorded by the firm—an indicator of significant subsurface potential. Historical drilling by INCO in the 1970s intersected encouraging geology but was never advanced due to non-technical circumstances of the era. Today, Rio Silver continues to engage positively with local First Nations communities as it evaluates the long-term potential of this strategically located asset.

Why This Matters to Investors

Peru remains one of the world’s most important silver jurisdictions, hosting multiple long-life underground mines and well-established infrastructure. Rio Silver is advancing a strategy centered on:

  • High-grade, high-margin silver mineralization in a district with proven production potential.
  • A rapid development model that allows for resource delineation and mineral generation concurrently—an approach widely used in Peru.
  • Proximity to established processing facilities , reducing potential future capital requirements.
  • A district-scale vision , with additional prospective acquisitions under evaluation.
  • A tight, aligned shareholder base and a strengthened treasury to support near-term catalysts.

As global silver demand accelerates—driven by industrial electrification, AI-related infrastructure, renewable energy, and precious-metal investment—Rio Silver is positioning itself as a pure-play developer with meaningful leverage to rising silver markets.

Engagement With Leading Communications Firm Caram Media
Partnering with Caram Media strengthens Rio Silver’s commitment to disciplined growth, clear market communication, and strong alignment with shareholders as the Company advances its near-term development strategy in one of the world’s most historically productive silver belts.

Galen Carson, President of Caram Media, commented: ‘We’re excited to partner with Rio Silver as they advance one of the most compelling emerging silver stories in Peru. Our team looks forward to helping bring this remarkable opportunity to the broader market with clarity, precision, and the strategic focus it deserves. It’s an inspiring project with tremendous energy behind it, and we’re thrilled to support the next phase of Rio Silver’s journey.’

Compensation and Terms
Under the consulting agreement dated November 14, 2025, Rio Silver has retained Caram Media Inc. for an initial six-month term. Caram Media will receive CAD $100,000 plus applicable GST as the first and last months’ fees paid in advance, followed by monthly payments of CAD $50,000 plus GST thereafter. Additional discretionary compensation may be considered by Rio Silver at its sole discretion and in accordance with applicable securities regulations. Either party may terminate the agreement with thirty (30) days’ written notice.

Qualified Person Statement

The scientific and technical information contained in this release has been reviewed and approved by Jeffrey Reeder, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Rio Silver Inc.

Rio Silver Inc. (TSX-V: RYO | OTC: RYOOF) is a Canadian resource company advancing high-grade, silver-dominant assets in Peru, the world’s second-largest silver producer. The Company is focused on near-term development opportunities within proven mineral belts and is supported by a seasoned technical and operational team with deep experience in Peruvian geology, underground mining, and district-scale exploration. With a clear development strategy, and a growing portfolio of highly prospective silver assets, Rio Silver is establishing the foundation to become one of Peru’s next emerging silver producers.
Learn more at www.riosilverinc.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF Rio Silver INC.

Chris Verrico
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information,
Christopher Verrico, President, CEO
Tel: (604) 762-4448
Email: chris.verrico@riosilverinc.com
Website: www.riosilverinc.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or performance and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s planned exploration and development activities at the Maria Norte Project, expected timelines for regulatory approvals, future work programs, engagement with local stakeholders, geological interpretations, and the Company’s ability to advance its assets toward potential development.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, but are not limited to, operational risks, regulatory risks, geological uncertainties, availability of financing, community and social risks, commodity-price fluctuations, and general economic conditions. Additional risks are described in the Company’s filings available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca .

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Rio Silver does not undertake to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

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Mike Johnson says House GOP working full steam ahead on Trump’s ‘affordability agenda’

Making life more affordable for Americans will be a key part of House Republicans’ remaining agenda for this Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Friday.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, the leader of the House of Representatives acknowledged there was a ‘short amount of time’ for lawmakers to be in D.C. before the end of this year but said they would be working toward a number of goals, including President Donald Trump’s ‘affordability’ agenda.

‘We have a lot of executive orders that we want to continue to codify through the end of the year. We’re still doing regulatory reform to end the Biden-era regulations. We did some of that this week,’ Johnson said.

‘There’s a lot of initiatives left on the table, things for us to do and a short amount of time to do it in.  But we’re really bullish about the ideas that we’re bringing forward over the next few weeks and in the coming months about reducing the cost of living.’

He said ‘affordability’ was ‘the buzzword of the day.’

‘We have an affordability agenda, as the president has been touting, and we have to do that in earnest. Healthcare is part of that. But it’s just the costs across the board,’ Johnson said.

He blamed the previous Democratic administration’s policies for the high cost of living seen today, arguing former President Joe Biden approved policies that led to higher inflation.

‘We the people rightfully revolted against that, and gave us the power again in January. But the economy is a very complex thing, you don’t flip a switch and just change it all in one week. It takes a while,’ Johnson said.

The beginning of Biden’s term was marked by record-high inflation, but that eased somewhat as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic slowly subsided. Throughout his four years, however, the rise in consumer prices outpaced average wage growth, according to a Texas A&M University analysis.

Republicans promised to lower the cost of living when they took over the levers of power in Washington earlier this year. Johnson said a hallmark of that was Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,’ since rebranded as the ‘working families’ tax cut.’

‘By the time we get into the first and second quarter of next year, as Treasury Secretary Bessent has said, we should have an economic boom because of all of these pieces will be coming into play. Taxes will be lower, no tax on tips and overtime, lower taxes on seniors. And then there’ll be more investment because we have all the pro-growth policies and tax policies that will allow the job creators, entrepreneurs, risk-takers, innovators to do what they do,’ Johnson argued.

‘Everything I just described will happen in due time, and it will. So we’re very bullish about it.’

Republicans are also expected to spend the next several weeks working on a healthcare package aimed at lowering sky-high premiums many Americans face, while also seeking to reform what they see as a badly flawed Obamacare system.

Several House committees are also expected to advance legislation in the coming weeks focused on lowering energy costs, including fixing an outdated system for permitting new energy projects.

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Rubio claims ‘tremendous amount of progress’ in Ukraine peace talks following Geneva meeting

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that discussions over ending the war in Ukraine have entered a productive phase, while claiming ‘a tremendous amount of progress’ had been made.

Following a round of talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Geneva, Switzerland, Rubio told reporters negotiators had ‘a very good day today.’

‘We had a very good day today. I think we made a tremendous amount of progress, even from the last time I spoke to you,’ Rubio said.

‘We began almost three weeks ago with a foundational document that we socialized and ran by both sides, and with input from both sides,’ he said.

Rubio described how negotiators had been refining the 28-point peace framework that outlines potential conditions for a ceasefire and long-term settlement for Ukraine and Russia.

‘Over the last 96 hours or more, there’s been extensive engagement with the Ukrainian side including our Secretary of the Army and others, being on the ground in Kyiv, meeting with relevant stakeholders across the Ukrainian political spectrum in the legislative branch and the executive branch, and the military and others to further sort of narrow these points.’

‘We arrived here today with one goal: to take what – it’s 28 points or 26 points, depending on which version, as it continued to evolve and try to narrow the ones that were open items. And we have achieved that today in a very substantial way,’ he said.

The weekend talks centered on a 28-point plan, which is a framework drafted by the U.S. outlining steps for a possible ceasefire and political settlement.

The document is said to cover security guarantees, territorial control, reconstruction mechanisms, and Ukraine’s long-term relationship with NATO and the EU.

The plan has reportedly evolved through several iterations, narrowing disputes point by point as both sides weigh concessions.

‘Now, obviously, like any final agreement, it’ll have to be agreed upon by the presidents, and there are a couple of issues that we need to continue to work on,’ Rubio clarified.

While declining to specify unresolved issues, Rubio described the moment as ‘delicate.’

‘This is a very delicate moment, and it’s important – like I said, there’s not agreement on those yet.  Some of it is semantics or language; others require higher-level decisions and consultation; others, I think, just need more time to work through,’ he said before touching on some issues.

‘There were some that involved equities or the role of the EU or of NATO or so forth, and those we kind of segregated out because we just met with the national security advisors for various European countries, and those are things we’ll have to discuss with them because it involves them.’

‘I don’t want to declare victory or finality here. There’s still some work to be done,’ he added.

Suggesting there is intent to ensure Ukraine’s security, Rubio said that they all ‘recognize that part of getting a final end to this war will require for Ukraine to feel as if it is safe, and it is never going to be invaded or attacked again.’

‘I honestly believe we’ll get there,’ he said, and when asked about next steps, Rubio said a possible call between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy could happen, adding, ‘I don’t know. It’s possible. I’m not sure.’

‘The deadline is we want to get this done as soon as possible. Obviously, we’d love it to be Thursday,’ he added.

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Vindman’s call to release Trump-MBS transcript reopens old questions in US-Saudi relationship

Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Va., is demanding that President Donald Trump release a 2019 call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying the American people ‘deserve to know what was said’ in the aftermath of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.

Vindman, a retired Army colonel who once served on Trump’s National Security Council, said the call was one of two that deeply concerned him — the other being the 2019 conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that triggered Trump’s first impeachment. 

Standing beside Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the slain journalist’s widow, Vindman said Trump ‘sidelined his own intelligence community to shield a foreign leader’ and that transparency is owed to both the Khashoggi family and the country.

‘The Khashoggi family and the American people deserve to know what was said on that call,’ Vindman said Friday. ‘Our intelligence agencies concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the murder of Mr. Khashoggi’s husband. When the president sidelined his own intelligence community to shield a foreign leader, America’s credibility was at stake.’

Vindman’s name already is polarizing in Trump-era politics. 

He and his twin brother, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, became central figures in the first impeachment attempt against Trump, when their internal reporting of Trump’s Ukraine call led to accusations from conservatives that they had undermined an elected president. To Trump’s allies, Eugene Vindman’s demand to release the 2019 Saudi call feels like a replay of that fight — another attempt by a former National Security Council insider to damage the president under the banner of transparency.

Still, his comments land at a revealing moment. Washington’s embrace of bin Salman underscores a familiar trade-off in U.S. foreign policy: strategic security and economic interests over accountability and human rights.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: ‘The U.S.-Saudi friendship is now a partnership for the future. President Trump’s historic agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from defense to investment, will create quality jobs for Americans and will grow our economy. No virtue-signaling. No lecturing. Only results for the American people.’

White House relations

Trump’s latest visit with bin Salman brought sweeping defense and investment deals, even as questions over 9/11 and Khashoggi’s murder continue to test that balance. The United States granted Saudi Arabia major non-NATO ally status, formally elevating the kingdom’s defense and intelligence partnership with Washington and clearing the way for expedited arms sales and joint military programs.

Bin Salman also pledged nearly $1 trillion in new Saudi investments across U.S. industries, including infrastructure, artificial intelligence and clean energy. The commitments were announced alongside a Strategic Defense Agreement that includes purchases of F-35 fighter jets, roughly 300 Abrams tanks and new missile defense systems, as well as joint ventures to expand manufacturing inside Saudi Arabia.

Administration officials said the initiatives would create tens of thousands of American jobs and strengthen the U.S. industrial base.

During his appearance with Trump at the White House, reporters shouted questions about Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the Sept. 11 attacks and the 2018 killing of Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul — marking a rare moment of public pressure on the crown prince, who typically avoids unscripted exchanges with the press.

Trump accused the press of trying to ’embarrass’ his guest, but the crown prince offered what sounded like regret for the killing of Khashoggi, even as he denied involvement.

‘A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman that you’re talking about,’ Trump said. ‘Whether you like him or don’t like him, things happen, but he knew nothing about it … We can leave it at that. You don’t have to embarrass our guest by asking a question like that.’

ABC reporter Mary Bruce had told bin Salman that U.S. intelligence determined he’d signed off on the killing and that 9/11 families were ‘furious’ about his presence in the White House. ‘Why should Americans trust you?’

‘It’s been painful for us in Saudi Arabia,’ bin Salman said of the killing, calling it ‘a huge mistake.’ ‘We’ve improved our system to be sure that nothing happens like that again,’ he added.

A 2021 report by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence stated: ‘We assess that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey, to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.’ 

Bin Salman has repeatedly denied approving the killing, though he said in 2019, ‘It happened under my watch, I take full responsibility as a leader.’

Sept. 11, 2001

The question of Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks remains one of the most sensitive and unresolved issues in the U.S.-Saudi relationship. While 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi nationals, the U.S. government has never concluded that the Saudi state or senior Saudi officials had prior knowledge of or directed the attacks.

Families of 9/11 victims condemned bin Salman after he invoked Usama bin Laden during his White House remarks, saying the al Qaeda leader used Saudi nationals to drive a wedge between Washington and Riyadh.

‘We have to focus on reality,’ the crown prince said. ‘Reality is that Usama bin Laden used Saudi people in that event for one main purpose: to destroy the American–Saudi relationship. That’s the purpose of 9/11.’

‘The Saudi crown prince invoking Usama bin Laden this afternoon in the White House does not change the fact that a federal judge in New York ruled a few short months ago that Saudi Arabia must stand trial for its role in the 9/11 terrorist attacks that murdered 3,000 of our loved ones,’ said Brett Eagleson, president of 9/11 Justice, a group representing victims’ families.

In August 2025, U.S. District Judge George B. Daniels issued a landmark ruling bringing Saudi Arabia under U.S. federal jurisdiction for a 9/11 trial. The court found evidence of a network of Saudi officials inside the U.S. who allegedly provided logistical support to the hijackers, citing ‘prior planning’ and ‘constant coordination.’ 

Among the materials described in the ruling was a drawing seized from a Saudi government operative showing an airplane with flight-path equations — evidence prosecutors said suggested advance knowledge of the attacks.

Saudi Arabia has denied any role, calling the allegations ‘categorically false.’ 

But for bin Salman, who came to Washington seeking to highlight new security and economic ties, the families’ sharp rebuke was a reminder that the 9/11 case still looms large in the public eye, even as the Trump administration deepens its partnership with Riyadh.

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UK prime minister suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in Epstein investigation

U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer suggested Monday that the former Prince Andrew should testify in the U.S. investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Starmer made the comment to reporters while traveling to a G-20 summit in Johannesburg on Monday, though he declined to comment on the former prince’s case directly.

‘I don’t comment on his particular case,’’ Starmer said. ‘But as a general principle I’ve held for a very long time is that anybody who has got relevant information in relation to these kind of cases should give that evidence to those that need it.’’

Starmer’s comments come after the U.S. House Oversight Committee requested that he ex-royal, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, submit to a transcribed interview regarding his long relationship with Epstein. He has so far ignored the request.

Rep. Robert Garcia of California, the committee’s ranking Democrat, and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat from Virginia, accused the disgraced royal of trying to ‘hide’ from the investigation.

‘Our work will move forward with or without him, and we will hold anyone who was involved in these crimes accountable, no matter their wealth, status or political party,’ they said in a statement released on Friday. ‘We will get justice for the survivors.’

King Charles III formally removed the ‘Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew’ in late October.

‘His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence,’ Buckingham Palace announced in a statement. ‘Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease, and he will move to alternative private accommodation.’

The palace said the censures ‘are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.’

Andrew announced Oct. 17 that he was relinquishing his Duke of York title after the publication of an unauthorized biography by British author Andrew Lownie, ‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,’ in August.

Fox News’ Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.

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US-backed aid group ends Gaza mission after defying Hamas threats, UN criticism

The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) announced on Monday, after the delivery of more than 187 million free meals to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip without Hamas stealing their aid, that it will shift its work to other aid organizations.

The GHF launched its operation on May 26 to ensure meals reached the Gazan population and to prevent Hamas terrorists from looting goods. According to GHF, it ‘provided more than 1.1 million packs of ready-to-use supplementary food (RUSF) for malnourished children.’

GHF Executive Director John Acree said, ‘From the outset, GHF’s goal was to meet an urgent need, prove that a new approach could succeed where others had failed, and ultimately hand off that success to the broader international community. With the creation of the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) and a rejuvenated engagement of the international humanitarian community, GHF believes that moment has now arrived,’ he said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

Acree continued, ‘GHF has been in talks with CMCC and international organizations now for weeks about the way forward, and it’s clear they will be adopting and expanding the model GHF piloted. As a result, we are winding down our operations as we have succeeded in our mission of showing there’s a better way to deliver aid to Gazans.

‘From our very first day of operations, our mission was singular: feed civilians in desperate need. We built a new model that worked, saved lives and restored dignity to civilians in Gaza. Our dedicated and compassionate team, including former U.S. service members, humanitarians, local Gazan workers and other partners like Samaritan’s Purse, risked their lives to feed the people in Gaza amidst an active war conflict,’ he said.

U.N. aid organizations plagued by corruption and alleged support for Hamas terrorism reportedly bristled at the effectiveness of GHF.

Since May, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has faced numerous attacks over its operations, including accusations that hundreds of Gazans were killed and injured at distribution sites. The United Nations and other nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) also blasted GHF for what they said was its weaponization of aid. The commissioner-general of UNRWA in July called for an end to GHF, saying it ‘provides nothing but starvation and gunfire to the people of #Gaza.’

In August, a whistleblower confirmed to Fox News Digital that ‘the IDF is actively helping the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation get food into the hands of civilians while U.N. agencies, including WFP and OCHA, through their unwillingness to coordinate with the IDF, are inhibiting the distribution of such aid.’

Stéphane Dujarric, a spokesperson for the United Nations secretary general, told Fox News Digital at the time that the whistleblower’s ‘accusation is delusional.’

GHF told Fox News Digital that ‘it repeatedly offered to help U.N. agencies secure and distribute their aid to meet the need in Gaza while preventing looting and diversion. During its entire four-and-a-half months of operations, not a single GHF aid truck was looted.’

GHF stated that ‘American-led solutions and compassion work,’ attributing its success to ‘the Trump administration’s call for innovation and early confidence in our mission, recognizing that American leadership, clarity of purpose and accountability to results are still the international gold standard.’

GHF leaders said they are prepared to revive the mission ‘if new humanitarian needs are identified and will not dissolve as a registered NGO.’

Acree said,’What our team will miss the most are the friendships and camaraderie developed with thousands of Gazans, especially the women and children we served. In early July, as the food security situation in Gaza improved, our operations stabilized, and we experienced a major shift in winning over the trust of aid seekers to the point where our aid sites became local hangout spots for women and children interacting with our team on a daily basis. We will miss them dearly.’

Hamas invaded Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, resulting in the mass murder of over 1,200 people, including more than 40 Americans. Hamas kidnapped 251 people during the invasion and still holds three dead hostages, according to Israel. Trump’s peace plan for Gaza outlines no role for Hamas in post-war Gaza governance and demands the total disarming of the Iran-backed jihadist terrorist organization.

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Crypto Market Update: Wall Street Pulls Back US$5 Billion as Bitcoin Premium Shrinks

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

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$86,884.76, down by 1 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price of the day was US$85,545.99, and its highest was US$87,995.12.

Bitcoin price performance, November 24, 2025.

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Ether (ETH) was at US$2,835.53, down 0.2 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price on Monday was US$2,770.21 and its highest was US$2,881.29.

Altcoin price update

  • XRP (XRP) was priced at US$2.07, up by 1.2 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price of the period was US$2.03 and its highest was US$2.10.
  • Solana (SOL) was trading at US$130.37, down by 0.7 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest price of the day was US$128.65 and its highest was US$133.96.

Today’s crypto news to know

Wall Street firms scale back MicroStrategy exposure

Fresh filings show major US asset managers cut their exposure to Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) (formerly MicroStrategy) through the third quarter, reducing positions by more than US$5 billion as the stock’s premium to its Bitcoin holdings continued to compress.

The company’s mNAV multiple has fallen close to parity as the market reassesses how much extra value investors are willing to assign to a Bitcoin-heavy corporate balance sheet. Pressure intensified after JPMorgan warned clients that MSCI is weighing whether companies with more than half of their assets in crypto should remain eligible for major equity indexes.

Index exclusion would not affect operations, Strategy chairman Michael Saylor said, but it has accelerated debate about the long-term viability of the digital-asset-treasury model.

Filings indicate that investment firms like BlackRock, Vanguard, and Capital International all pared their holdings, even as Bitcoin remained relatively stable earlier in the quarter.

Analysts say institutional investors could continue reducing exposure to corporate BTC proxies if volatility persists, as Bitcoin now faces one of its sharpest drawdowns since 2022.

JPMorgan hit by backlash After new debanking allegations

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is facing an uproar from Bitcoin advocates after Strike CEO Jack Mallers disclosed that the bank abruptly closed his personal accounts in September without explanation.

According to a report by the The Street, the news came just days after a JPMorgan research note highlighted MSCI’s proposal to exclude companies holding more than 50 percent. of their assets in crypto from its flagship indexes.

The move was widely interpreted as targeting Bitcoin-treasury firms such as Strategy. Crypto advocates quickly labeled the developments a revival of “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” arguing that major banks and regulators are again restricting access to financial services for digital-asset firms and their executives.

The controversy has prompted calls across Bitcoin forums and social media for a coordinated boycott of JPMorgan, echoing earlier grievances about sudden account closures dating back to 2017.

Michael Burry debuts newsletter after Scion shutdown

Michael Burry, best known for his prescient bet against the US housing market in 2008, has launched a paid Substack newsletter soon after closing his hedge fund, Scion Asset Management.

In his introductory post, Burry emphasized that the move does not mark retirement but rather a shift toward writing without the regulatory constraints that accompany professional money management.

Priced at US$39 per month, the newsletter quickly drew more than 21,000 subscribers. Early essays revisit his trading history during the dot-com era and outline why he views today’s AI-driven boom as a supply-glutted bubble primed for correction.

With Scion now closed, Burry says the newsletter will become his primary outlet for analysis as he continues to track what he views as speculative excess building across technology markets.

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

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

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Locksley Strengthens U.S. Defense Supply Chain Strategy with Appointment of Lockhead Martin Materials Leader to Advisory Board

Locksley Resources Ltd. (ASX: LKY,OTC:LKYRF; OTCQX: LKYRF) announced the company has appointed Stacy Newstead to its advisory board as Strategic Advisor-Materials Strategy.

Ms. Newstead brings more than 20 years of experience across U.S. government, defense and industrial sectors. She currently serves as Materials Strategy and Risk Manager at Lockheed Martin, where she leads initiatives to secure domestic and allied sources of key materials vital to U.S. defense manufacturing and national security. Her work focuses on assessing and mitigating material pricing and geopolitical risk across supply chains that underpin critical technologies including munitions, batteries, and aerospace systems. Her prior roles include senior program leadership at Huntington Ingalls Industries and Textron Systems, as well as CEO of the U.S. subsidiary of Evolution Energy Minerals, where she led onshoring initiatives for graphite and advanced battery materials. More information can be found here:  https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-03026929-6A1298599&v=undefined.

‘Stacy’s appointment strengthens Locksley’s ability to engage with U.S. partners and access federal programs supporting domestic critical mineral supply chains,’ said Kerrie Matthews, Locksley CEO. ‘Her deep understanding of defense material supply chains, coupled with her leadership at Lockheed Martin, brings exceptional strategic value to Locksley as we advance our mine-to-market development of American sourced antimony and rare earths.’

Matthews added that Newstead’s perspective on material security and risk is expected to help guide engagement with U.S. industry and government stakeholders as Locksley scales from pilot to commercial operations.

Locksley Resources (https://www.locksleyresources.com.au) is focused on critical minerals in the U.S. The company is actively advancing the Mojave Project in California, targeting rare earth elements (REEs) and antimony. Locksley is executing a mine-to-market strategy for antimony, aimed at reestablishing domestic supply chains for critical materials, underpinned by strategic downstream technology partnerships with leading U.S. research institutions and industry partners. This targeted approach, combined with resource development with innovative processing and separation technologies, positions Locksley to play a key role in advancing U.S. critical materials independence.

Contact: Beverly Jedynak, beverly.jedynak@viriathus.com, 312-943-1123; 773-350-5793 (cell)

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