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Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Basin Energy Limited (ASX:BSN) (OTCMKTS:BSNEF) is pleased to invite shareholders and investors to an investor webinar where Managing Director, Pete Moorhouse will provide a Company update following the recently acquired extensive uranium and rare earth portfolio in Queensland and outline upcoming exploration plans.

DETAILS

Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025
Time: 11:30AM AEST / 9:30AM AWST

Registration:
https://www.abnnewswire.net/lnk/66GZ5R65

Participants will be able to submit questions via the panel throughout the presentation, however we highly encourage attendees to submit questions beforehand via chloe@janemorganmanagement.com.au

To view the Presentation, please visit:
https://www.abnnewswire.net/lnk/3Z6Y66N7

About Basin Energy Ltd:

Basin Energy Ltd (ASX:BSN) (OTCMKTS:BSNEF) is a green energy metals exploration and development company with an interest in three highly prospective projects positioned in the southeast corner and margins of the world-renowned Athabasca Basin in Canada and has recently acquired a significant portfolio of Green Energy Metals exploration assets located in Scandinavia.

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Basin Energy Ltd

Contact:
Pete Moorhouse
Managing Director
pete.m@basinenergy.com.au
+61 7 3667 7449

Chloe Hayes
Investor and Media Relations
chloe@janemorganmanagement.com.au
+61 458619317

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Basin Energy LtdAcquires Extensive Uranium and Rare Earth Portfolio

Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Basin Energy Limited (ASX:BSN) (OTCMKTS:BSNEF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the issued capital of NeoDys Limited (‘NeoDys’), a privately held critical minerals explorer with a dominant landholding in the Mount Isa region of northwest Queensland.

Key Highlights

– Binding agreement to acquire the largest prospective uranium and rare earth packages in Queensland, adjacent to Paladin Energy Limited’s (ASX:PDN) Valhalla uranium deposit and Red Metal Limited’s (ASX:RDM) Sybella rare earth discovery [1*]

– Early stage exploration supports three distinct, drill-ready exploration models, each amenable to low-cost shallow drilling:

o AEM geophysical survey previously reported identified extensive paleochannel network adjacent to the Sybella uranium ‘hot’ granite.

o Significant hard rock granite rare earth element potential, analogous to Red Metal’s Sybella discovery. Recent auger drill sampling returned numerous significant results including 5 m @ 1,951 ppm TREO with 578 ppm Nd+Pr oxide, incl. 3 m @ 705 ppm Nd+Pr oxide.

o District-scale sediment-hosted ionic clay rare earth potential with $150,000 Queensland Government funding in place to fastrack drilling. Soil sampling completed with numerous samped returning >600 ppm TREO with a maximum of 653 ppm TREO.

– Additional Valhalla-style uranium targets with multiple untested radiometric anomalies, in proximity to Valhalla, Skal and Odin deposits which host a combined 116 Mlbs U3O8 [2*]

– The Company has received firm commitments from institutional and sophisticated investors to raise $1.25 million at $0.025 per share, representing a 9% premium to 20 day VWAP.

– With the oversubscribed placement along with the Queensland grant, Basin Energy is fully funded to test these drill-ready high priority targets, enabling the Company to fast-track multiple uranium and rare earth drill programs.

– Detailed targeting and drill planning is underway with exploration planned to commence in Q4 2025 to test shallow, high priority targets via aircore and reverse circulation drilling.

Managing Director, Pete Moorhouse commented:

‘This acquisition propels Basin into Australia’s uranium and rare earth exploration landscape. These projects deliver exceptional geology, strategic scale and compelling upside across two of the most critical mineral sectors of the energy transition. With drill-ready targets and a low-cost structure, this portfolio is primed to deliver value for shareholders. Over the next 6 months, Basin Energy will be drilling the first holes on three district-scale opportunities for uranium and rare earth deposits in Northwest Queensland.

The Company is delighted with the strong interest in the capital raising. On behalf of the Board, I welcome our new shareholders, and thank existing shareholders for their continued support at an exciting time of development for the Company. We will be holding a webinar to walk through the projects on 28th August and encourage people to log in and learn more about this opportunity.’

Overview

This acquisition provides Basin with a commanding position over one of Australia’s emerging and underexplored provinces for uranium and rare earth elements (‘REE’), leveraging the recent Sybella rare earth discovery by Red Metal Limited (ASX:RDM) and the prospectivity of the adjacent Barkly Tableland.

Basin now holds 5,958 km2 of exploration tenure in the Mount Isa district of northwest Queensland. The projects provide compelling walk-up drill targets that can be rapidly and cost-effectively tested using air core and reverse circulation (RC) drilling. NeoDys have an existing Queensland Government Collaborative Exploration Initiative funding agreement for $150,000, available for Basin to support upcoming drilling programs.

The drill-ready, district scale targets include:

– Paleochannel roll front uranium (1*)

– Sediment and ionic clay hosted rare earth elements (2*)

– Hard rock, granite hosted rare earth elements (3*)

In addition to these three district-scale targets, the project area contains multiple shear-hosted Valhallastyle uranium targets defined for immediate assessment.

The primary model is based on mineralisation sourced from the various granites of the Sybella Batholith (‘the Sybella’), a large north-south trending igneous body containing zones enriched in rare earth elements. This includes the Red Metal (ASX:RDM) Sybella Discovery with a recent JORC inferred resource estimate of 4.795 Bt at 302 ppm NdPr, 28 ppm DyTb (200 ppm NdPr cut-off) or 209 Mt at 377 ppm NdPr, 34 ppm DyTb (360 ppm NdPr cut-off) [1*]. The Sybella granites are also uranium rich, potentially being the source of Paladin Energy’s (ASX:PDN) Valhalla deposits[2*] .

Terms of the Share Placement

The Company has received firm commitments to raise $1.25 million, by way of a two-tranche share placement (‘Placement’) of 50 million shares at an issue price of $0.025 per share. The Placement price represents the Company’s last market close price, and a 9.1% premium to the 20-day VWAP.

Tranche two will be subject to a general meeting, to be called shortly and expected in early October.

The offer was significantly oversubscribed, with proceeds to be allocated as follows:

– Air core drilling on the Barkly Tablelands uranium and REE targets

– RC drilling at the Newmans Bore granite-hosted REE target

– Mapping and sampling of the West Valhalla Radiometric targets

– General working capital.

The Placement was managed internally and was not subject to broker fees.

To view the full announcement, please visit:
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About Basin Energy Ltd:

Source:
Basin Energy Ltd

Contact:
Pete Moorhouse
Managing Director
pete.m@basinenergy.com.au
+61 7 3667 7449

Chloe Hayes
Investor and Media Relations
chloe@janemorganmanagement.com.au
+61 458619317

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Frontier Airlines goes after struggling rival Spirit’s customers with 20 new routes

Frontier Airlines is going after customers of Spirit Airlines, whose financial footing has gotten so shaky in recent weeks that it warned earlier this month it might not be able to survive another year without more cash.

Frontier on Tuesday announced 20 routes it plans to start this winter, many of them in major Spirit markets like its base at Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Florida. Frontier overlaps with Spirit on 35% of its capacity, more than any other airline, according to a Monday note from Deutsche Bank airline analyst Michael Linenberg.

Some of Frontier’s new routes from Fort Lauderdale include flights to Detroit, Houston, Chicago and Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s also rolling out routes from Houston to New Orleans; San Pedro Sula, Honduras; and Guatemala City.

Frontier had tried and failed to merge with its budget airline rival several times since 2022.

“I’m not here to talk about M&A,” Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday when asked whether Frontier would buy Spirit. Biffle said he expects that Frontier would pick up the majority of Spirit’s market share if Spirit collapsed.

Both carriers have struggled from changing customer tastes for more upmarket seats and trips abroad, an oversupply of domestic capacity, and higher labor and other costs. Spirit’s situation has become more dire however, after it emerged from four months of bankruptcy protection in March facing many of the same problems.

Ultra-low-cost airlines are also challenged by larger rivals like United Airlines, American Airline and Delta Air Lines that have rolled out their own no-frills basic economy tickets but also offer customers bigger choices of destinations and other perks onboard like snacks and beverages.

Stock prices of rival airlines surged after Spirit’s warning earlier this month.

Biffle said the carrier wants to become the country’s largest budget airline and has rolled out loyalty matching programs to grab more customers. Frontier’s capacity was slightly smaller than Spirit’s in the second quarter, through the latter had slashed its flying by nearly 24% from a year earlier, while Frontier was down only 2%.

Spirit last week said it drew down the entire $275 million of its revolver and while it reached a two-year extension on its credit card processing agreement with U.S. Bank N.A., it agreed that it would hold back up to $3 million a day from the carrier.

The airline lost $245.8 million in the second quarter. Frontier lost $70 million.

Spirit has been looking for ways to slash costs, including furloughing and demoting hundreds more pilots and cutting unprofitable routes. Hundreds of flight attendants are on unpaid leaves of absence.

Spirit CEO Dave Davis said in an Aug. 12 staff memo after its “going concern” warning that “the team and I are confident that we can build a Spirit that will continue to provide consumers the unmatched value that they have come to expect for many years to come.”

The carrier reached a deal with bondholders who agreed to convert debt to equity in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it didn’t cut other costs like renegotiating aircraft leases. Leasing firms have been reaching out to rivals in recent weeks to gauge whether competitors would take any of the Airbus planes that are in Spirit’s hands, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked to speak anonymously because the talks were private.

— CNBC’s Phil LeBeau contributed to this report.

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What a stake in Intel could mean for U.S. taxpayers now and in the future

U.S. taxpayers are now the largest shareholders in Intel. What comes next isn’t so clear.

The Trump administration announced Friday that the government had taken a 10% stake in the California-based computer chipmaker, which has fallen behind rivals Nvidia and AMD in the artificial intelligence race. Over the past five years, Intel’s share price has declined more than 50%.

The administration has not provided any details about when or under what circumstances it would sell the Intel shares — or whether it would sell them at all. Nor did it say whether the United States would benefit from any dividends, although Intel has not paid out any since last year. The administration does not plan to take any board seats and has said it will vote against the company only in “limited” circumstances.

While Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested Friday that national security was a key motivator for taking the stake, President Donald Trump focused Monday more on the prospect of financial gains.

“I will make deals like that for our Country all day long,” Trump said on Truth Social. “I love seeing their stock price go up, making the USA RICHER, AND RICHER. More jobs for America!” he added.

Intel’s shares have climbed about 4% since the transaction was announced. Some experts said that while there is a potential upside to the agreement, it represents another norm-shattering expansion of presidential authority by Trump into the business world — and most likely not the last.

Already, the Trump administration has taken a “golden share” in Japan’s Nippon Steel as part of a deal granting approval to that company’s bid for U.S. Steel and giving the government a say in future Nippon transactions. Last month, the Defense Department announced it had purchased $400 million in rare earth miner MP Materials, making it the company’s largest shareholder. The White House also plans to take a cut of the sales that chipmakers Nvidia and AMD make to China.

Trump told reporters Monday that he hopes to see “many more” deals like Intel’s, adding that nobody “realizes how great it will be.” Kevin Hassett, director of Trump’s National Economic Council, said similar deals could help form the basis of a sovereign wealth fund, an idea that the administration had floated earlier as a way of giving U.S. taxpayers direct stakes in companies but had yet to fully develop.

“At some point there’ll be more transactions, if not in this industry, in other industries,” Hassett said on CNBC.

The U.S. stake in Intel does not amount to a complete government takeover. While the federal government has assumed total control of private corporations before, such incidents have usually happened during times of crisis — and not with the direct intention of trying to play the markets.

“He’s doing all this in a spooky, controversial way,” said Clyde Wayne Marks, a fellow in regulatory studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a libertarian think tank. “Right now there is no crisis.”

President Woodrow Wilson nationalized railroads, as well as the telegraph, telephone, radio and wireless stations, during World War I. Nearly two decades ago, the government bailed out a host of private firms during the 2008-09 global financial crisis.

While the bailout involved holding corporate assets on the U.S. government’s books with the goal of returning earnings to taxpayers, there was never any serious intention to own them over the long term. And a Government Accountability Office study concluded in 2023 that the program ultimately came at a net cost of about $31 billion.

The U.S. government has long provided subsidies to private corporations in the form of loans and grants, to varying degrees of success. Two high-profile examples came during the Obama administration, when the Energy Department provided loans to a solar power company called Solyndra and to electric vehicle maker Tesla. Solyndra ultimately went bankrupt, while today Tesla is worth $1.2 trillion on the stock market.

Some have argued that the United States would have benefited from having taken a stake in Tesla. Yet at the time Tesla received the loan, in 2010, beliefs about the free market and the need to limit the government’s role in it prevailed not just among Republicans, but among Democrats, as well, experts say.

“Our system has not typically been built that way — it’s not how free enterprise is typically run,” said Dan Reicher, a former Energy Department official under Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. “History has proven that the more free-market approach, making the bottom line the bottom line for the companies running these operations, is a smarter way to go.”

Intel’s fortunes have sagged. Its manufacturing segment lost $3.2 billion in the second quarter, and last month it said it would lay off 15% of its workforce by year’s end while canceling billions in planned investments and delaying the completion date for a $28 billion chip plant near Columbus, Ohio.

In a securities filing Monday, Intel warned investors of the potential risks involved in the U.S. investment, among them that the arrangement may actually limit its ability to secure grants down the road, depending on its future performance. It could also harm international sales and make Intel subject to additional regulations and restrictions, both at home and abroad, it said.

On Monday, Trump was asked whether the Intel investment represented a new way of doing industrial policy.

“Yeah. Sure it is,” Trump said. “I want to try to get as much as I can.”

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Kazatomprom Cuts 2026 Uranium Output as Market Tightens, Demand Seen Rising

Kazakhstan’s state-owned uranium giant Kazatomprom will scale back production in 2026, saying that current supply and demand dynamics do not justify a return to full capacity even as long-term prices hold firm.

The company, which accounts for more than one-fifth of the world’s primary uranium output, said it expects to lower production by roughly 10 percent compared with earlier targets, reducing its nominal output level from 32,777 metric tons of uranium (tU) to 29,697 tU.

That equates to a drop of around 8 million pounds of uranium, or about 5 percent of global supply. Most of the reduction will come from adjustments at its Budenovskoye joint venture.

“As the world’s largest producer and seller of natural uranium, Kazatomprom fully recognises the critical role the Company has in supporting the global energy transition,” Chief Executive Meirzhan Yussupov said, as the miner released its first half 2025 results.

Kazatomprom said the present market environment does not warrant lifting production to its previous 100 percent level. The long-term uranium price has remained stable at around US$80 per pound, despite volatility in spot markets and financial uncertainty tied to tariff disputes.

Instead, Kazatomprom said it plans to “exercise its downflex opportunity within the acceptable 20 percent deviation under the updated 2026 Subsoil Use production levels.” It added that the actual guidance for the 2026 output will be released in a later disclosure.

The company further added that supplies of sulphuric acid, a critical reagent for the in-situ recovery (ISR) mining method used across its operations, are expected to be stable in 2026.

Kazatomprom also pointed to Kazakhstan’s own nuclear energy ambitions. The government has floated plans for three nuclear power plants, each of which would require about 400 metric tons (1.04 million pounds) of uranium annually.

Financially, the announcement accompanied weaker half-year results. Kazatomprom reported a 54 percent fall in net profit to 263.2 billion Kazakhstani tenge (around US$489.5 million) in the first six months of 2025, compared with the same period a year earlier. Revenue further slipped 6 percent to 660.2 billion tenge due to lower sales volumes.

In August 2024, the company cut its 2025 uranium output forecast by 12–17 percent amid a sulfuric acid shortage. Its new acid plant won’t be ready until at least 2026, while higher mineral extraction taxes starting which commenced earlier this year are set to raise costs and erode its traditional competitive edge.

Even as it trims output targets, Kazatomprom stressed that it is pushing ahead with large-scale exploration programs across Kazakhstan. The initiatives are aimed at replenishing reserves and safeguarding the company’s status as the leading global supplier of nuclear fuel.

“Kazatomprom is currently undertaking a large-scale exploration in Kazakhstan, which is a top priority for replenishing its resource base and maintaining its leading position as a global nuclear fuel supplier,” Yussupov said.

Potential market deficit ahead

Although Kazatomprom has seen a decline in profits, sector major Cameco (TSX:CCO,NYSE:CCJ) registered growth in Q2 2025, and is anticipating a broad uptick in global demand.

“We believe that supportive government policies, the tangible actions of energy-intensive industries, and positive public conversations are all pointing to a global convergence: nuclear energy is a critical solution for providing clean, constant, secure and reliable power to electrify global economies, wrote Tim Gitzel, Cameco’s president and CEO.

Uranium’s key role in clean energy has prompted FocusEconomics analysts to forecast uranium prices to stay well above 2010s levels through the decade, with price projected in the US$65 to US$80 per pound range.

The World Nuclear Association (WNA) projects demand will rise 28 percent by 2030, outpacing an 18 percent supply increase, driven by emerging-market growth, AI-related power needs, modular reactor adoption and energy security concerns.

Primary uranium production from mines, conversion and enrichment plants meets most global reactor demand, with secondary supplies helping bridge short-term gaps.

‘However, secondary supply is projected to have a gradually diminishing role in the world market, decreasing from the current level in supplying 11-14 percent of reactor uranium requirements to 4-11 percent in 2050,’ notes the WNA’s recent Nuclear Fuel Report.

Despite the looming shortfall, FocusEconomics analysts don’t anticipate a return to 2024’s highs, when prices overshot fundamentals amid investor exuberance.

“Supply/demand dynamics are supportive of higher uranium prices: We forecast a structural supply deficit of ~20 million pounds in 2025 to grow to ~130 million pounds by 2040, or representing 40 percent-45 percent undersupply,’ an email from FocusEconomics stated. ‘This view is supported by increasing demand for uranium as the global nuclear fleet expands to support growing power needs amid a lack of meaningful potential supply to come online.”

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

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

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Crescent Energy Boosts Status with US$3.1 Billion Vital Energy Buyout

Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) has agreed to acquire rival Vital Energy (TSXV:VUX,OTC:SNYXF) in an all-stock, US$3.1 billion transaction that will vault the Houston-based firm into the ranks of the 10 largest independent oil and gas producers in the United States.

The combined company will hold operations across several major US oil basins, including the Eagle Ford, Permian, and Uinta, with more than a decade of high-quality drilling inventory.

Crescent said it intends to apply its “lower activity, higher free cash flow” approach to the newly acquired assets, targeting improved investor returns through disciplined capital allocation.

The company projects US$90 million to US$100 million in immediate annual synergies from the merger. It also highlighted plans to divest up to US$1 billion in non-core assets to strengthen its balance sheet and improve capital flexibility.

The deal will create the largest US liquids-weighted producer without an investment grade credit rating, but management signaled that a stronger balance sheet and synergies will push the company closer to that status.

Under the terms of the agreement, Vital shareholders will receive 1.9062 shares of Crescent Class A common stock for each Vital share, representing a 15 percent premium to Vital’s 30-day average trading price as of Friday (August 22).

When the deal closes, Crescent shareholders will own about 77 percent of the combined company and Vital shareholders roughly 23 percent.

“This transaction is transformative for Crescent and consistent with our strategy,” said Crescent Chairman John Goff. “Crescent’s impressive trajectory of returns-driven growth through M&A has cemented the company as a top ten independent, with line of sight to an investment grade credit rating.”

Crescent CEO David Rockecharlie called the deal “compelling value for all shareholders,” stressing the company’s free cash flow model and US$1 billion divestiture pipeline will drive sustainable growth.

Shares of Vital Energy rose more than 10 percent on Monday (August 25) to US$17.43 following the announcement, while Crescent stock fell 7.6 percent to US$9.19.

For Crescent, the acquisition marks another step in its M&A-driven growth strategy.

Last year, the company completed its US$2.1 billion merger with SilverBow Resources, significantly expanding its position in the Eagle Ford Shale.

Oil market rebounds

More broadly, the oil market has started the week on a positive note.

After slipping to US$64.98 and US$61.97 on August 13, Brent and WTI crude (respectively) have been steadily climbing, nearing a three week high Monday, when values reached US$69.06 (Brent) and US$65.01.

The gain has been linked to a significant 6 million–barrel drawdown in US crude inventories signaling stronger-than-expected demand, supporting a recovery after several weeks of losses.

Additionally, tight global supplies and geopolitical uncertainty linked to stalled Ukraine peace negotiations added tailwinds. However, rising OPEC+ output forecasts continue to weigh on long-term sentiment, placing a ceiling on further upside.

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

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Earthwise Minerals Completes Phase 1 Field Program at Iron Range Gold Project, BC

Earthwise Minerals Corp. (CSE:WISE)(FSE:966) (‘Earthwise‘ or the ‘Company‘) has completed the first part of its two-phase 2025 field program at the Iron Range Gold Project (‘the Project’) in southeastern British Columbia. The program, led by TerraLogic Exploration Inc., included the collection of 538 soil samples over 13.5 line-km and 15 rock samples, along with structural mapping and prospecting across key target zones. Analytical results are pending and will be released once received, compiled, and interpreted.

Earthwise holds the exclusive option to acquire up to an 80% interest in the Iron Range Gold Project, which is 100% owned by Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL) (‘EPL‘ or ‘Eagle Plains‘), with part of the property subject to an underlying 1.0% Net Smelter Royalty.

The 2025 field program advanced geochemical and mapping work across multiple targets at Iron Range:

Sampling: A total of 538 soil samples were collected along 13.5 line-km, together with 15 rock samples.
Soil Coverage: Tight-spaced grids were completed within known geochemical anomalies and extended into new areas, including fault splays and gold-in-till anomalies identified by Eagle Plains.
Mapping & Prospecting: Geological mapping and prospecting were carried out at the Pyromorphite Zone and DIP Zone, with additional sampling at Golden Cap and Star West.
Next Steps: All samples have been submitted for analysis, with results to be disclosed once received, compiled, and interpreted.

EXPLORATION ZONES – 2025

Pyromorphite Zone (BC MinFile 082FSE141): Mineralization was first discovered in 2009 when logging road construction exposed sheared and brecciated sediments hosting cm-scale quartz veins bearing pyromorphite (lead) mineralization. No significant work has been carried out at the zone since its initial discovery by the previous tenure holder. Historic rock (grab) samples include SK10-207, which reported 27.0 g/t Au, 173.0 g/t Ag, and 13.4% Pb, and MK10-170, which reported 54.7 g/t Au, 42.2 g/t Ag, and 2.8% Pb (BC Assessment Report 31659).

Golden Cap (BC MinFile 082FSE014): Tight-spaced soil sampling in 2025 was designed to test cross-fault intersections along the main Iron Range Fault Zone. Historical soil sampling by Eagle Plains at this area returned values up to 230 ppb Au.

DIP Zone (Dakota – BC MinFile 082FSE023; Idaho – BC MinFile 082FSE024; Pacific – BC MinFile 082FSE025): Soil sampling in 2025 was conducted over an area with a historical multi-element soil geochemical anomaly that had not previously been analyzed for gold.

Star West (BC MinFile 082FSE089): Soil sampling in 2025 was conducted over an area with a historical multi-element soil geochemical anomaly that had not previously been analyzed for gold.

HISTORIC DRILLING & PROJECT OVERVIEW

Drilling at Iron Range in 2010 resulted in the discovery of the Talon Zone, where drill-hole IR10-010 intersected 2 intervals of strong and continuous mineralization including 14.0m grading 5.1g/t gold, 1.86% lead, 2.1% Zinc, 75.3g/t silver and 7.1m grading 8.13g/t gold, 2.84% lead, 3.07% zinc, 86.6g/t silver (Eagle Plains news release December 21st, 2010). Previous drilling 10km north of the Talon Zone in 2008 by Eagle Plains intersected gold mineralization in drill-hole IR08006 which assayed 7.0m grading 51.52g/t (1.50 oz/ton) gold (Eagle Plains news release dated April 20th, 2009).

All of the exploration data collected by Eagle Plains since 2001, as well as all of the available historic data, has been integrated into a GIS database, which is used to prioritize areas for ground follow up. Drill targeting at the Talon Zone discovery in 2010 was based on the presence of an extensive multi-element soil geochemical anomaly associated with a structural splay from the regional Iron Range Fault System. Drill hole locations and depths were successfully refined using Induced Polarization (IP) geophysics.

The 21,437ha Iron Range Project is considered by management of both Eagle Plains and Earthwise to hold excellent potential for the presence of structurally controlled gold-silver mineralization, iron-oxide copper-gold (‘IOCG’) and Sullivan-style lead-zinc-silver sedimentary-exhalative (‘sedex’) mineralization. The property is owned 100% by Eagle Plains, with a portion of the property subject to an underlying 1.0% Net Smelter Royalty held by a third party.

IRON RANGE GOLD PROJECT SUMMARY

The Iron Range Project, located near Creston, B.C., is owned 100% by Eagle Plains Resources Ltd., subject to a 1% NSR on a portion of the claim group. A well-developed transportation and power corridor crosses the southern part of the property, including a high-pressure gas pipeline and a high-voltage hydro-electric line, both following the CPR mainline and Highway 3. The rail line provides efficient access to Teck’s smelter in Trail, B.C. The project is fully permitted under a Multi-Year Area Based (MYAB) permit issued by the B.C. Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals. The permit allows for geophysical surveys, mechanical trenching, access trail construction, and diamond drilling.

The property covers an area of approximately 10 km x 32 km, overlying the regional Iron Range Fault System (IRFS). Prior to Eagle Plains’ acquisition in 2001, the ground had seen little systematic exploration aside from iron resources documented since the late 1800s. Since 2001, Eagle Plains and its partners have completed:

21,593 m of diamond drilling in 87 holes
2,482 line-km of airborne and surface geophysical surveys
10,053 soil geochemical samples
495 rock samples
6,955 drill core samples

Rock grab samples are selective samples by nature and as such are not necessarily representative of the mineralization hosted across the property. Some of the above results were taken directly from MINFILE descriptions and assessment reports (ARIS) filed with the BC government. Management cautions that historical results were collected and reported by past operators and have not been verified nor confirmed by a Qualified Person but form a basis for ongoing work on the subject properties. Management cautions that past results or discoveries on proximate land are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved on the subject properties.

Qualified Person

Charles C. Downie, P.Geo., a ‘qualified person’ for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and an officer and director of Eagle Plains, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this news release.

About Earthwise Minerals

Earthwise Minerals Corp. (CSE: WISE; FSE: 966) is a Canadian junior exploration company focused on advancing the Iron Range Gold Project in southeastern British Columbia near Creston, B.C. The Company holds an option to earn up to an 80% interest in the fully permitted project, which is road-accessible and situated within a prolific mineralized corridor. The property covers a 10 km x 32 km area along the Iron Range Fault System and hosts multiple high-grade gold showings and large-scale geophysical and geochemical anomalies.

For more information, review the Company’s filings available at www.sedarplus.ca.

EARTHWISE MINERALS CORP.,

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

‘Mark Luchinski’

Contact Information:

Mark Luchinski
Chief Executive Officer, Director
Telephone: (604) 506-6201
Email: luch@luchccorp.com

Forward Looking Statements

This news release includes statements that constitute ‘forward-looking information’ as defined under Canadian securities laws (‘forward-looking statements’) including, without limitation, statements respecting the Offering and the intended use of proceeds therefrom. Statements regarding future plans and objectives of the Company are forward looking statements that involve various degrees of risk. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current views with respect to possible future events and conditions and, by their nature, are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific to the Company. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual outcomes may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding the various risks and uncertainties facing the Company are described in greater detail in the ‘Risk Factors’ section of the Company’s annual management’s discussion and analysis and other continuous disclosure documents filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities which are available at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

For more information, please contact Mark Luchinski, Chief Executive Officer and Director, at luch@luchccorp.com or (604) 506-6201.

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Silver Mining Sector Emerges as Clear Winner Amid Production Expansion Wave

USA News Group News Commentary

Issued on behalf of Magma Silver Corp.

USA News Group News Commentary Silver miners are using 2025’s price gains to expand operations and make acquisitions, with some analysts calling it the sector’s biggest growth cycle in more than a decade. Earlier this year, the Silver Institute predicted 2025 mine output to hit a seven-year high even as silver prices average 44% above the past decade’s levels. The silver mining market is projected to reach $42.23 billion by 2032, growing at 8.75% annually. Investors are watching producers such as Magma Silver Corp. (TSXV: MGMA) (OTCQB: MAGMF), Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (NYSE-American: USAS) (TSX: USA ), Silver47 Exploration Corp. (TSXV: AGA,OTC:AAGAF) (OTCQB: AAGAF), Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE: CDE), and Guanajuato Silver Company (TSXV: GSVR) (OTCQX: GSVRF).

Industry dynamics still favor silver producers, with supply constraints creating what experts call a ‘perfect storm’ for the sector. Recent quarterly reports show major producers posting double-digit growth , even amid ongoing operational challenges. Silver’s dual role as both an industrial metal and a store of value is fueling demand from renewable energy, electronics, and investors, putting miners in a strong position.

Magma Silver Corp. (TSXV: MGMA) (OTCQB: MAGMF) has commenced its Q3 work program at the strategically positioned Niñobamba project in Peru , marking a decisive step toward the company’s planned Q4 2025 diamond drilling campaign. The current field program is designed to refine drill targets and expand technical knowledge of the mineralized zones at Jorimina and Randypata, where mining giant Newmont previously invested millions in historic exploration.

Magma’s team is now on site, running geological mapping and rock sampling to refine drill targets. The program is led by Senior Geologist Edgar Leon and overseen by Jeffrey Reeder , P.Geo., who together bring decades of experience in Peru’s mining sector.

‘We are excited to advise that our exploration team is now on site at the advanced Niñobamba silver-gold project,’ said Stephen Barley , Chairman and CEO of Magma Silver . ‘The program will focus on the Jorimina and Randypata areas. The work being carried out will assist in refining drill targets for our planned Q4 drill program and expand our overall technical knowledge of the style and extent of the mineralized zones.’

The timing aligns strategically with silver’s strong market momentum, as multiple investment banks have converged on $40 price targets for the metal. Magma’s systematic approach to target refinement builds upon over CAD$10 million in historic exploration by Newmont , which returned compelling results including 17.4 metres of 3.06 g/t gold and 128 metres of 1.31 oz/t silver from the Jorimina area.

The company expects to wrap up its pre-drilling work and release rock sample results by the end of Q3 2025. Drilling at Jorimina is slated to commence in Q4 2025, with initial results expected before year-end. Additionally, Magma is actively reviewing potential acquisitions to broaden its exposure to silver and gold assets, signaling expansion beyond its flagship Peru project.

These crucial access rights were secured through a surface access rights agreement with the Comunidad Campesina De Tunsulla , which remains in good standing through the 2025 season and into 2026.

The broader Niñobamba project encompasses 4,100 hectares and is anchored by three contiguous areas—Main, Randypata, and Jorimina—believed to form part of an extensive high-sulfidation epithermal system with significant untapped potential. The company’s strategy centers on applying modern targeting techniques to ground previously tested by majors like Newmont and AngloGold .

‘The establishment of an experienced operations team we can trust will make a significant contribution to our success in Peru ,’ added Barley in a previous release . ‘ Peru is a sophisticated, mining-friendly jurisdiction with detailed regulatory requirements that must be strictly adhered to. The experienced team we are involved with will ensure smooth operations for Magma .’

With just over 34 million shares outstanding and claims secured through mid-2026, Magma is shifting from asset assembly to active exploration in one of South America’s most mining-friendly regions.

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In other industry developments and happenings in the market include:

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation (NYSE-American: USAS) (TSX: USA ) has reported high-grade 149 vein extension results at its Galena Complex, including 24,913 g/t silver and 16.9% copper over 0.61 metres within a broader 3.05-metre interval. The intercept represents one of the highest-grade silver values ever recorded at the property and demonstrates the exceptional potential of the underground mining complex. These results significantly expand the known mineralization footprint and confirm the continuity of high-grade zones.

‘This intercept represents one of the highest-grade silver intercepts in Galena’s history and demonstrates the exceptional high-grade potential that exists in the underground workings,’ said Paul Andre Huet , Chairman and CEO of Americas Gold and Silver . ‘The results confirm our thesis that significant high-grade mineralization remains to be discovered in the underground workings, and we continue to focus our efforts on unlocking this potential through systematic exploration and development.’

The company continues to advance its aggressive development strategy at Galena, targeting increased production rates and reduced unit costs. With strong financial backing and proven high-grade mineralization, Americas is positioned to significantly expand its silver production profile.

Silver47 Exploration Corp. (TSXV: AGA,OTC:AAGAF) (OTCQB: AAGAF) has unveiled multiple premier exploration targets with strong discovery potential across its Red Mountain project in Alaska , identifying 16 distinct target areas through comprehensive geological analysis. The company’s systematic approach has revealed significant silver-bearing mineralization across multiple zones, with historical samples returning grades up to 2,340 g/t silver. These targets represent a substantial expansion of the known mineralized footprint and provide multiple drill-ready opportunities.

‘The comprehensive target generation work has identified 16 distinct target areas across the Red Mountain project, each with strong discovery potential,’ said Gary Thompson , CEO of Silver47 Exploration . ‘This systematic approach has significantly expanded our understanding of the mineralized system and provides us with multiple high-priority drill targets for our upcoming exploration programs.’

The company is advancing toward a major drilling campaign designed to test these high-priority targets systematically. With permits in place and a clear exploration strategy, Silver47 is positioned to unlock the significant silver potential across its expansive Alaskan property.

Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE: CDE) reported second quarter 2025 results with silver production of 3.7 million ounces and total production of 196,978 gold equivalent ounces, demonstrating solid operational performance across its portfolio. The company generated $188.1 million in revenue during the quarter, with strong contributions from both its gold and silver operations. Coeur’s diversified asset base continues to deliver consistent cash flow and production growth.

‘We delivered another solid quarter of operational and financial performance, producing nearly 197,000 gold equivalent ounces and generating $188 million in revenue,’ said Mitchell Krebs , President and CEO of Coeur Mining . ‘Our diversified portfolio of assets continues to perform well, and we remain focused on optimizing operations while advancing our growth projects.’

The company maintains its full-year production guidance and continues to advance development projects across its portfolio. With a strong balance sheet and proven operational capabilities, Coeur is well-positioned to capitalize on favorable precious metals pricing.

Guanajuato Silver Company (TSXV: GSVR) (OTCQX: GSVRF) has received a key permit at its Pinguico Mine, clearing the path for expanded underground development and increased silver production. The company also closed a C$18 million financing to fund operations and development activities across its Mexican silver properties. These developments position the company to accelerate production growth and expand its resource base.

‘This permit represents a significant milestone for Guanajuato Silver as it will allow us to expand our underground development and increase our silver production capacity at Pinguico,’ said James Anderson , Chairman and CEO of Guanajuato Silver . ‘Combined with our recent financing, we now have the permits and capital necessary to execute our growth strategy.’

The company is focused on ramping up production across its portfolio of Mexican silver mines. With fresh capital and regulatory approvals in place, Guanajuato Silver is positioned to deliver meaningful production growth in the near term.

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Alvopetro Announces Production Results from Murucututu 183-D4 Well and an Operational Update

Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (TSXV: ALV,OTC:ALVOF) (OTCQX: ALVOF) announces initial production results from our recently completed 183-D4 Murucututu well (100% working interest) and an operational update.

President & CEO, Corey C. Ruttan commented:

‘The initial results from our 183-D4 well are extremely encouraging and have allowed us to post record daily natural gas production levels from our 100% owned Murucututu asset. This result reinforces our vision for Murucututu and our long-term growth objectives.’

Operational Update

Brazil

On our 100% owned Murucututu field, the 183-D4 well was drilled in the second quarter to a total measured depth of 3,072 metres. The well encountered the Caruaçu Member of the Maracangalha Formation 106 metres structurally updip of our 183-A3 well which has been on production since the fourth quarter of 2024. Based on cased-hole gamma ray logs and normalized gas while drilling, the well encountered potential natural gas pay in the Caruaçu Member of the Maracangalha Formation, with an aggregate 61 metres total vertical depth (‘TVD’) of potential natural gas pay between 2,439 and 2,838 metres TVD. We completed the well in seven intervals. The well went through an initial 116-hour cleanup period, recovering 2,620 barrels of completion fluid and 132 barrels of natural gas liquids. After this initial cleanup period, we flowed the well for 70 hours at a constant 32/64’choke at an average rate of 162 e ³ m ³ /d (5.7 MMcfpd, 953 boepd) with a 1,401psi flowing wellhead pressure. During this period, we also recovered a total of 995 barrels of completions fluid and 174 barrels of natural gas liquids. Average natural gas liquids (condensate) production during the flow period was 60 boepd. The flow rate over the last hour was 161 e ³ m ³ /d (5.7 MMcfpd, 947 boepd) with 1,384 psi flowing wellhead pressure. There are 12,190 barrels of 15,806 barrels of completions fluid left to recover. Given these extremely strong production results we are currently producing the Murucututu field from this single well as we are limited by our current facility capacity at Murucututu. As we continue to monitor these initial flow results, we will be evaluating options to improve production capacity of the system to allow for more production from the Murucututu field.

Our joint development on the unitized area (‘the Unit’) which includes our Caburé field commenced in the second quarter and four wells (2.2 net) have now been drilled. We have just commenced the completion program and expect to have the additional production online by the end of the third quarter. These development wells were primarily drilled to extend and enhance the productive plateau of the Unit and the results will also be incorporated into future Unit working interest redeterminations. The timing of drilling the fifth development well (0.6 net) is subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

Development Activities – Western Canada

In June, we further expanded our joint Mannville focused land based to 17,780 gross acres (8,890 net acres) and in July, two additional multi-lateral wells (1.0 net) were drilled with an aggregate of over 19 kilometers of open hole reservoir contact. Both wells have been completed and equipped and have just commenced production. Following a clean-up flow period, we will commence oil sales from these two new wells.

Corporate Presentation

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

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Alvopetro Energy Ltd. is deploying a balanced capital allocation model where we seek to reinvest roughly half our cash flows into organic growth opportunities and return the other half to stakeholders. Alvopetro’s organic growth strategy is to focus on the best combinations of geologic prospectivity and fiscal regime. Alvopetro is balancing capital investment opportunities in Canada and Brazil where we are building off the strength of our Caburé and Murucututu natural gas fields and the related strategic midstream infrastructure.

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

Abbreviations:

boepd =	barrels of oil equivalent (‘boe’) per day
bopd =	barrels of oil and/or natural gas liquids (condensate) per day
e ³ m ³ /d =	thousand cubic metre per day
m ³ =	cubic metre
m ³ /d =	cubic metre per day
Mcf =	thousand cubic feet
Mcfpd =	thousand cubic feet per day
MMcf =	million cubic feet
MMcfpd =	million cubic feet per day
NGLs =	natural gas liquids (condensate)
psi =	pounds per square inch

BOE Disclosure

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

Well Results

Data obtained from the 183-D4 well identified in this press release, including cased-hole logging data, potential net pay and initial production results should be considered preliminary. There is no representation by Alvopetro that the data relating to the 183-D4 well contained in this press release is necessarily indicative of long-term performance or ultimate recovery. The reader is cautioned not to unduly rely on such data as such data may not be indicative of future performance of the well or of expected production or operational results for Alvopetro in the future.

Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Language

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words ‘will’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘plan’, ‘may’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘forecast’, ‘anticipate’, ‘should’ and other similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. Forward‐looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events. Accordingly, when relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, Alvopetro cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements concerning future production and sales volumes, the expected timing of production and sales commencement from certain wells, and plans relating to the Company’s operational activities, proposed development activities and the timing for such activities. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon assumptions and judgments with respect to the future including, but not limited to the success of future drilling, completion, testing, recompletion and development activities and the timing of such activities, the performance of producing wells and reservoirs, well development and operating performance, expectations and assumptions concerning the timing of regulatory licenses and approvals, equipment availability, environmental regulation, including regulations relating to hydraulic fracturing and stimulation, the ability to monetize hydrocarbons discovered, the outlook for commodity markets and ability to access capital markets, foreign exchange rates, the outcome of any disputes, the outcome of redeterminations, general economic and business conditions, forecasted demand for oil and natural gas, the impact of global pandemics, weather and access to drilling locations, the availability and cost of labour and services, and the regulatory and legal environment and other risks associated with oil and gas operations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Actual results achieved during the forecast period will vary from the information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors. Current and forecasted natural gas nominations are subject to change on a daily basis and such changes may be material. In addition, the declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because we can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, reliance on industry partners, availability of equipment and personnel, uncertainty surrounding timing for drilling and completion activities resulting from weather and other factors, changes in applicable regulatory regimes and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, market uncertainty associated with trade or tariff disputes, and general economic conditions. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Although Alvopetro believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Alvopetro can give no assurance that it will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on factors that could affect the operations or financial results of Alvopetro are included in our AIF which may be accessed on Alvopetro’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca . The forward-looking information contained in this news release is made as of the date hereof and Alvopetro undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

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Pan American Silver Gets Green Light for US$2.1 Billion MAG Silver Deal

Pan American Silver (TSX:PAAS,NYSE:PAAS) is set to close its US$2.1 billion acquisition of MAG Silver (TSX:MAG,NYSEAMERICAN:MAG) after receiving final clearance from Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE), cementing one of the year’s largest transactions in the sector.

The approval clears the way for the all-cash-and-stock deal to be completed on or about September 4, 2025, the companies announced Monday (August 25).

Under the terms of the arrangement, MAG shareholders will receive either US$20.54 in cash per share or the default consideration of US$0.0001 in cash plus 0.755 of a Pan American share for each MAG share held.

According to company filings, Pan American expects to issue about 60 million shares to MAG shareholders when the deal closes, leaving them with roughly 14 percent of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.

The transaction values MAG at about US$2.1 billion, representing a 21 percent premium to its closing price and a 27 percent premium to its 20-day volume-weighted average price on the NYSE American as of May 9, when the deal was announced.

For Pan American, one of the world’s largest primary silver producers, the prize is MAG’s 44 percent joint-venture stake in the Juanicipio mine in Mexico’s Fresnillo Silver Trend.

The large-scale underground operation is among the world’s highest-grade primary silver mines, producing 4.5 million ounces of silver in the first quarter of 2025 alone at an all-in sustaining cost of US$10.64 per ounce of silver equivalent. Annual output this year is forecast between 14.7 million and 16.7 million ounces.

“This strategic acquisition further solidifies Pan American as a leading Americas-focused silver producer,” said Michael Steinmann, Pan American’s president and CEO, in the May deal announcement.

“Our acquisition of MAG brings into Pan American’s portfolio one of the best silver mines in the world. Juanicipio is a large-scale, high-grade, low-cost silver mine that will meaningfully increase Pan American’s exposure to high margin silver ounces.”

Steinmann added that the deal also gives Pan American future growth opportunities through MAG’s exploration properties in Utah and Ontario.

Consolidation wave in silver

The Pan American–MAG tie-up continues a consolidation trend recently sweeping the silver mining sector.

Rising prices, with spot silver climbing more than 13 percent this year, and investor appetite for scale have driven a string of multi-billion-dollar mergers.

Recent transactions include First Majestic Silver’s (TSX:FR,NYSE:AG) US$970 million takeover of Gatos Silver (TSX:NYSE:GATO) Coeur Mining’s (NYSE:CDE) US$1.7 billion acquisition of SilverCrest Metals (TSX:SIL), and Endeavour Silver’s (TSX:EDR,NYSE:EXK) US$145 million purchase of Minera Kolpa in Peru.

Pan American operates 10 mines across Canada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina, and also owns the Escobal mine in Guatemala, currently on care and maintenance.

For MAG, the deal marks the end of its run as an independent company, but gives its shareholders a stake in a significantly larger producer.

In addition to Juanicipio, MAG has been advancing the Deer Trail Project in Utah and the Larder Project in Ontario’s Abitibi region. Those properties will now shift under Pan American’s control.

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

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