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Gold and Silver Stocks Dominate TSX Venture 50 List

This year’s TSX Venture 50 list represents a major shift in investor sentiment, particularly to gold and silver.

The TSX Venture 50 ranks the top 50 companies on the TSX Venture Exchange based on annual performance using three criteria: one year share price appreciation, market cap growth and Canadian consolidated trading value.

This year’s list includes 51 companies due to a tie based on the ranking system.

Together, the 51 companies have an average share price appreciation of 431 percent — that’s compared to just 207 percent achieved by last year’s group. These companies successfully raised C$1.5 billion in new capital.

Market value growth was an impressive 775 percent for C$17.9 billion in market cap creation.

That market value growth is not only more than double the 333 percent averaged in 2025, but also represents the largest annual gain since the TSX Venture 50 list began in 2006.

The unprecedented performance of the TSX Venture 50 companies, even in the face of mounting global economic uncertainty, is a clear indication that investor confidence in Canadian capital markets remains solid.

“The Venture 50 list this year really does reflect the global interest in mining and this entrance into a commodity super cycle,’ said Robert Peterman, chief commercial officer at TSX & Global Capital Formation.

Overall the list’s composition highlights how historic 2025 was for junior miners. Compared to last year’s list, which included only 10 mining companies, this year’s list is made up of 48 mining companies, the vast majority of which are gold and silver juniors. With an average share price increase of 443 percent in 2025, they have a total market cap value of C$19.9 billion.

1. Prospector Metals (TSXV:PPP)

Share price appreciation: 1,130 percent
Market cap growth: 3,122 percent

Prospector Metals’ flagship property is the 10,869-hectare ML gold project near Dawson City and 25 kilometers northeast of the former Brewery Creek God Mine in Yukon, Canada. It’s located within the Tintina Gold Belt which hosts significant historic mining operations and current exploration and development projects. B2Gold (TSX:BTO,NYSEAMERICAN:BTG) is a strategic partner in the project and holds a 19.9 percent equity stake in Prospector Metals.

Prospector’s exploration work at ML in 2025 led to the discovery of the new TESS gold-copper zone in October. High-grade and near surface intercepts included 288 g/t over 1 meter within 21.93 g/t over 24.65 meters.

Keep an eye out for more drill results coming from Prospector as the company has more than C$40 million in working capital and plans to kick off a 25,000 meters program in 2026.

2. Santacruz Silver (TSXV:SCZ)

Share price appreciation: 1,100 percent

Market cap growth: 1,137 percent

Santacruz Silver has producing operations in Bolivia and Mexico which include a 45 percent stake in the Bolivar and Porco mines and a 100 percent ownership of the Caballo Blanco Group mines in Bolivia and its wholly-owned Zimapan mine in Mexico.

For 2025, Santacruz Silver’s production came in at 5,598,680 ounces of silver, down 17 percent from the year prior. The company attributed the decline to a major flooding event at Bolivar in May which led to a temporary shutdown of mining activities in certain areas. However, its silver production has consistently improved in the last two quarters of the year.

For 2026, Santacruz is working toward improving operational efficiencies and recovery rates at its operations in order to increase production.

3. Goldgroup Mining (TSXV:GGA)

Share price appreciation: 875 percent
Market cap growth: 2,711 percent

Goldgroup Mining is building a portfolio of high-quality gold assets in Mexico, its cornerstone property is the producing Cerro Prieto heap-leach gold mine in Sonora. In the same state, the company recently acquired the formerly producing San Francisco gold mine and is evaluating the potential to restart production.

Cerro Prieto has been in continuous production since 2013 and currently produces about 11,500 ounces of gold annually. For 2026, Goldgroup is undertaking an optimization and exploration program to more than double the mine’s output to more than 30,000 ounces.

Through a definitive merger agreement with Gold Resource (NYSE:GORO), Goldgroup will soon add the producing Don David gold mine in Oaxaca to its portfolio. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026.

4. Golconda Gold (TSXV:GG)

Share price appreciation: 700 percent
Market cap growth: 695 percent

Golconda is a precious metals producer and explorer with mining operations and exploration projects in South Africa and New Mexico. This includes the producing Galaxy Gold mine in South Africa’s prolific gold district, the Barberton Greenstone Belt. In New Mexico, the company is working to restart the Summit high-grade silver-gold mine.

In 2025, Golconda’s Galaxy mine produced 13,020 ounces of gold, up 69 percent compared to the previous year. Golconda’s goal is to triple production over the next three years.

At Summit, the company is working to bring the mine back into production in Q2 2026 and then spin it out as a standalone US-focused gold-silver producer by the end of the year.

5. Fuerte Metals (TSXV:FMT)

Share price appreciation: 646 percent
Market cap growth: 1,481 percent

Fuerte Metals is exploring and developing advanced base and precious metals projects across Canada, Mexico and Chile. Its flagship project is the wholly-owned Coffee gold project in the Yukon, Canada. A measured and indicated resource estimate of 3.0 million ounces of gold makes it one of the top 10 largest heap-leach development projects in the world.

Fuerte’s asset portfolio also includes the Placeton-Caballo Muerto copper-gold project in Chile and the Christina gold-silver-zinc project and Yecora copper-silver-molybdenum project in Mexico. Fuerte’s shareholder base includes Newmont (NYSE:NEM,ASX:NEM) and Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM,NYSE:AEM).

The Coffee project is in the final stages of permitting, engineering, and resource expansion drilling as Fuerte prepares for a construction decision.The company expects to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment for the first half of 2026, and a feasibility study in the second half of the year.

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

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Ole Hansen: Next Gold Target is US$6,000, What About Silver?

Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, believes US$6,000 per ounce is in the cards for gold in the next 12 months; however, silver may not enjoy the same price strength.

‘If gold moves toward US$6,000, I would believe that … silver at some point will struggle to keep up, and we’ll see basically gold relatively outperform silver,’ he explained.

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

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Basin Energy LtdDrilling Confirms Potential REE System at Sybella Barkly

Perth, Australia (ABN Newswire) – Basin Energy Limited (ASX:BSN) (OTCMKTS:BSNEF) reported results from its initial drilling program at the district scale Sybella Barkly Project (‘Sybella Barkly’ or the ‘Project’), confirming sediment-hosted REE anomalism and defining a laterally extensive palaeochannel architecture prospective for channel-hosted roll-front uranium mineralisation.

Key Highlights

– Maiden drilling confirms district-scale, sediment-hosted Rare Earth Element (‘REE’) system potential at Sybella Barkly.

– Total Rare Earth Element Oxides (‘TREO’) mineralisation intersected at 54 metres depth and remains open, highlighting significant upside from limited drilling to date.

o SBDH25021: 2 m @ 1,112 ppm TREO from 54 m to end of hole, including 302 ppm NdPr oxide from 54 m, within broader 5 m @ 850 ppm TREO.

o Neighbouring holes that did not reach a comparable depth, demonstrate similar down hole anomalism with up to 3 m at 534 ppm TREO.

– Geological continuity demonstrated over kilometres of strike. One drill hole ending in the interpreted mineralised horizon leaving the system open in all directions.

– Multiple additional TREO intercepts across widely spaced drill holes confirm a laterally extensive REE system, including:

o SBDH25027: 3 m @ 920 ppm TREO from 32 m within 6 m @ 734 ppm TREO from 29 m; including 6 m @ 135 ppm NdPr oxide

o SBDH25040: 3 m @ 700 ppm TREO from 35 m; including 164 ppm NdPr oxide

o SBDH25098: 9 m @ 584 ppm TREO from 19 m; including 104 ppm NdPr oxide

– Identified mineralisation confirms the concept of REEs being mobilised into the Barkly tablelands sediments, opening an entire new system for exploration.

– Drilling has also defined a coherent multi-kilometre palaeochannel system prospective for roll-front uranium, with uranium anomalism of up to 35 ppm U3O8 intersected within oxidised channel sediments.

– Refined geological model has expanded the prospective footprint and resulted in additional samples from phase 1 being submitted for analysis. Results are expected in late Q1.

– Based on encouraging initial REE results, a follow-up drill program has been approved to test open REE mineralisation, to be undertaken in parallel with first pass drilling of highly prospective hard-rock REE targets.

Phase 1 drilling was completed across the northern half of the Project. Aircore drillholes targeted regional scale electromagnetic (‘EM’) conductors interpreted to be prospective for REE mineralisation and palaeochannel uranium mineralisation. Part of the drilling program was eligible for the Queensland Government CEI grant scheme, where Basin can claim $150,000 toward costs.

This maiden program represents the first systematic drilling of the Project and successfully validates the Company’s geological concept for the district-scale sediment hosted REE and uranium potential, with drill holes spaced kilometres apart. The recognition of the REE mineralisation beneath the initial target horizon is extremely exciting, validating the Company’s concept and taking it to the next level.

Managing Director, Pete Moorhouse commented:

‘With these exciting results from our initial drill campaign, the Board has fast tracked approval for follow-on drilling. The next drill program will test both the sediment hosted REE mineralisation for depth continuity at hole SBDH25021 and the advanced hard rock rare earth prospects near Newmans Bore, akin to the Red Metal Sybella Discovery. This program will commence as soon as weather and conditions permit.

Phase 1 drilling commenced on the most greenfield target set of Basin’s recently acquired Sybella Barkly portfolio, targeting the sediment hosted potential for uranium and REEs. This was completed first to satisfy requirements set by the Queensland Government co-founding exploration incentive that will see Basin receive $150K contribution toward the drilling costs.

Drilling primarily targeted conductive clay horizons, however, our best REE anomalism was intersected underneath this horizon. Drillhole SBDH25021, which ended in 2 metres of over 1,100 ppm TREO below this horizon, leaves fantastic upside in all directions. Surrounding drillholes that failed to drill underneath the clay horizons, confirmed the presence of laterally extensive geochemical anomalism associated with the same upper sequence, further supporting the target. This data proves the concept that the REE-rich Sybella granites are shedding and mobilising REE throughout the expansive sediments of the Barkly tablelands and supports further drilling.

From a uranium perspective, we successfully defined an extensive coherent palaeochannel system capable of transporting and concentrating uranium. Considering the presence of multiple metres of strongly anomalous uranium within these sediments, this demonstrates a potential active system, with the next steps being to follow the channels to find the favourable reduced environments suitable to act as a trap. The potential for a South Australian Frome Basin style system here in Queensland is tangible.’

District Scale Sediment-Hosted REE System Confirmed

Basin’s maiden drill program identified REE anomalism across several drill holes and stratigraphic horizons (Figures 1 & 2*). Critical to the exploration of the Project, drilling has identified a prospective horizon underneath the previous target zone of the airborne EM conductor. This horizon is located directly beneath a thick red clay sequence, in which the majority of holes terminated within. Drillhole SBDH25021 is one a of few drillholes of the program that drilled through the oxidised horizon and ended in mineralisation directly beneath:

– SBDH25021: 2 m @ 1,112 ppm TREO including 2 m @ 302 ppm NdPr oxide from 54 m to the end of hole within a broader 5 m @ 850 ppm TREO from 51 m.

Drill hole SBDH25023, located approximately 2 km to the southwest, stopped at the base of the red clay sequence however returned an elevated value of 2 m at 390 ppm TREO at the end of hole, importantly showing anomalism in the same stratigraphic horizon to hole SBDH25021.

A further 3.5 km to the west, hole SBDH25022 drilled through the red clays into a gravel unit, which also demonstrated anomalous TREO of 3 m at 534 ppm from 32 m. These are the only holes to drill through the red clays in this region, and all show increased TREO levels as the hole approaches the prospective horizon (Figures 1 and 2*).

Anomalous neodymium and praseodymium oxide (‘NdPr oxide’) values are associated with these intercepts, supporting the potential magnet REE content. Refer to Appendix 2* for drillhole collar information and Appendix 3* for assay results.

Other significant intercepts from the program, as defined for the highlights as over 500 ppm TREO over 3 metres, include:

o Drillhole SBDH25027: 3 m @ 920 ppm TREO from 32 m within 6 m @ 734 ppm TREO from 29 m; including 6 m @ 135 ppm NdPr oxide.

o Drillhole SBDH25040: 3 m @ 700 ppm TREO from 35 m; including 164 ppm NdPr oxide.

o Drillhole SBDH25098: 9 m @ 584 ppm TREO from 19 m; including 104 ppm NdPr oxide.

o Drillhole SBDH25093: 3 m @ 546 ppm TREO from 19 m.

Drilling has established a laterally extensive sediment-hosted prospective REE system using very wide spaced drill holes, typically over 1 kilometre apart. Geological and geochemical relationships indicate that the potential for further, higher-grade TREO exists, especially directly beneath the red clay zone as shown in figure 1*.

This revised targeting and lithological relationship has prompted the Company to expand its geochemical sampling program, with additional prospective samples being submitted for analysis. The initial sampling regime had been based on the conductive clay target model. Additionally, individual metre samples have been selected and submitted for higher resolution analysis of intervals of interest, critical for understanding mineral controls and distribution.

Palaeoflow directions data indicates that the system may extend directly south where no EM data exists to map the clays and channels. As part of this, Basin is assessing options for obtaining geophysics to map the southern extensions to the EM coverage.

Palaeochannel Architecture and Uranium Prospectivity Defined

Phase 1 drilling has delineated a coherent palaeochannel system characterised by stacked sands and basal gravels, interpreted to represent a significant palaeodrainage network with a broad north-south palaeoflow direction. Key observations include:

– Consistent channel architecture across kilometre-scale strike

– Widespread oxidised and bleached sands indicative of sustained groundwater flow

– Elevated uranium values locally associated with channel sands and basal gravels, with results of up to 35 ppm U3O8 over 3 m (Figure 3*), representing approximately 10 times background.

Drillhole SBDH25027 returned 14 m @ 18 ppm U3O8, including 3 m @ 25 ppm U3O8 from 29 m and 3 m at 35 ppm U3O8 from 32 m. Strongly anomalous vanadium values were also returned for this interval, including a peak of 480 ppm from 29 to 32 m.

Step-out drilling along these interpreted channels demonstrates a transition from a clean, highly permeable white sand unit proximal to the Sybella Granites, to oxidised channel facies with evidence for uranium mobilisation providing a clear geological and geochemical vector toward more prospective reduced environments that remain untested to the south.

Chip tray observations indicate the drilled palaeochannel sediments are predominantly oxidised and locally bleached, with no obvious reduced (grey/green) facies observed in the intervals drilled to date. This is consistent with the oxidised transport domain of a roll-front system, and suggests the potential reduced trap remains untested further down-gradient.

The EM data has proven to be an excellent tool in palaeochannel mapping, which allows follow-up on distal drilling down hydraulic gradient, along with systematic fenceline drilling.

Next District Scale Target – Granite Hosted REE Potential

Basin has completed access arrangements to allow Phase 2 drilling; which will target the hard rock potential of the various granites comprising the Sybella Batholith. These rocks are known to contain zones of enriched REE, including the Red Metal (ASX:RDM) owned Sybella Discovery (4.795 Bt @ 302 ppm NdPr using a 200 ppm NdPr cutoff grade).

A shallow proof of concept auger drill hole program was completed in 2023 on the project area which demonstrated the presence of strongly anomalous REEs, refer figures 4 and 6*. A total of 82 auger holes were completed, with a maximum hole depth of 18 m and several of which were never assayed.

Strong REE anomalism was identified across three prospects (Figure 4*) with the best anomaly being 5 m at 1,951 ppm TREO with 578 ppm NdPr oxide from 4 m to the end of hole. Drilling at Newman’s prospect highlighted a 3.7 km strike length prospective zone where drilling returned TREO values >1,000 ppm.

These results are very significant, considering all were reported to the end of holes (auger blade refusal), and the analogy in the geochemical anomaly of the Red Metal’s Sybella deposit, refer figure 5 and 6*.

Additionally, the newly completed drilling has identified elevated TREOs in the drainage system directly west of Newmans, refer figure 1*. This appears to demonstrate a different signature to the sediment hosted REE anomalism and instead has a correlation with sand and gravels. This could be interpreted as direct mobilisation from the mineralised granites at Newmans.

*To view tables and figures, please visit:
https://abnnewswire.net/lnk/5UE5S6DT

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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Kinross’ Great Bear Gold Project Accelerated Under Ontario’s 1P1P Framework

Ontario is moving to accelerate one of Canada’s largest emerging gold projects, cutting permitting timelines in half for Kinross Gold’s (TSX:K,NYSE:KGC) Great Bear development in the Red Lake district.

The province announced that Great Bear will be designated under its new One Project, One Process (1P1P) framework, a streamlined approval system aimed at reducing government review times by 50 percent.

Located approximately 24 kilometers southeast of Red Lake in Northwestern Ontario, Great Bear is designed as a high-grade, combined open-pit and underground operation with an initial mine life of 12 years.

According to Kinross, the project is expected to produce more than 500,000 ounces of gold annually during its peak years, alongside potential initial production of 5.3 million ounces.

Great Bear has longer-term expansion potential supported by ongoing exploration.

Kinross acquired the project in 2022 through its purchase of Great Bear Resources before any formal mineral resource estimates had been completed. Major construction is expected to begin in 2027, with first output targeted for 2029.

“At a time of global economic uncertainty, Ontario is choosing to build — to build faster, to build more at home, and to build Canada’s self-reliance,” said Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s minister of energy and mines.

The project represents more than US$5 billion in capital investment and is expected to create 900 jobs during its operational life, with peak employment reaching 1,100 workers. Thousands of additional construction and indirect jobs are anticipated during the buildout phase, which is set to run between 2027 and 2029.

“The ‘One Project, One Process’ designation marks an important milestone for the Great Bear Project and reflects Ontario’s leadership in creating the right conditions for responsible, long-term mining investment,” CEO J. Paul Rollinson said, also noting that Great Bear could become one of Canada’s ‘largest and most profitable gold mines.’

The 1P1P framework is designed to address what the province has described as an outdated and fragmented permitting system that previously caused delays of up to 15 years before a mine could open.

Under the new model, the Ministry of Energy and Mines acts as a single point of contact to coordinate provincial approvals and Indigenous consultation, while maintaining the Crown’s duty to consult. The designation also complements broader infrastructure efforts in the region, including consultation on the proposed Red Lake Transmission Line, which would connect Dryden to Red Lake and support new mines and growing communities.

Ontario’s mining sector currently supports 28,000 direct jobs and 46,000 indirect jobs.

The province generated US$13 billion worth of minerals in 2024 and remains Canada’s top mineral producer, with gold accounting for a significant share of output.

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

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LaFleur Minerals

Investor Insight

LaFleur Minerals is advancing a district-scale gold platform anchored by a defined resource base and a fully permitted processing facility in Québec’s Abitibi region. With ongoing mill restart activities and a targeted gold pour on the horizon, the company offers investors exposure to both near-term production potential and meaningful exploration upside.

Overview

LaFleur Minerals (CSE:LFLR,OTCQB:LFLRF) is a growth-oriented gold exploration and development company focused on building a scalable mining platform within Québec’s Abitibi region, a belt that has produced more than 190 million ounces of gold historically. The company’s strategy is centered on advancing its flagship Swanson deposit while leveraging existing infrastructure to accelerate timelines to production.

A key differentiator is LaFleur’s vertically integrated model: combining resource expansion with ownership of a permitted processing facility. This approach reduces development risk, lowers capital intensity, and positions the company to monetize discoveries faster than traditional single-asset explorers.

With a market valuation that management believes does not yet reflect the combined value of its resource base, infrastructure and exploration pipeline, LaFleur offers exposure to both near-term catalysts and long-term district-scale discovery potential.

Company Highlights

  • District-Scale Land Position: Controls ~183 sq km of claims near Val‑d’Or in Québec, one of the world’s most prolific gold jurisdictions.
  • Flagship Resource Asset: Swanson Gold Project hosts NI 43-101 resources of 123,400 oz indicated and 64,500 oz inferred with expansion potential.
  • Strategic Infrastructure Ownership: Owns the fully permitted Beacon Gold Mill with 750 tpd capacity and low restart cost.
  • Growth-Focused Exploration: 5,000 m drill program underway targeting resource growth to >1 Moz.
  • Proven Asset Consolidation: Claims assembled from prior operators including Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines and Globex.
  • Tier-1 Jurisdiction: Québec ranks among the world’s top mining investment regions according to the Fraser Institute.
  • Experienced Leadership: Led by CEO Paul Ténière, a geologist with extensive development and technical reporting expertise.

Key Projects

Swanson Gold Project – Flagship Asset

The Swanson project forms the cornerstone of LaFleur’s growth strategy. Spanning more than 18,300 hectares, the property hosts multiple deposits and mineralized trends along favorable regional structures and deformation corridors. Historic drilling exceeding 36,000 meters demonstrates strong geological continuity and supports expansion potential across the broader land package.

Located approximately 66 km north of Val-d’Or with road and rail access, Swanson sits in close proximity to established operators such as Agnico Eagle and Eldorado, as well as developers including Probe Gold and O3 Mining. Ongoing geophysics, soil geochemistry and drilling continue to identify new targets, reinforcing the project’s potential to evolve into a large-scale gold system.

Project Highlights:

  • Spans +18,300 hectares (183 sq km) and rich in gold and critical metals, hosts the Swanson, Bartec and Jolin gold deposits
  • Previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines and Globex
  • Accessible by road/rail, 66 km north of Val-d’Or on the Southend Abitibi gold belt, close proximity to established producers such as Agnico Eagle and Eldorado, as well as developers like Probe Gold and O3 Mining, with direct access to several nearby gold mills
  • Mineral resource estimate reinforces status as flagship project:
    • Indicated mineral resource estimate of 2,113,000 t with average grade of 1.8 g/t gold, containing 123,400 oz of gold.
    • Inferred mineral resource estimate of 872,000 t with average grade of 2.3 g/t gold, containing 64,500 oz of gold
    • The project’s current MRE was optimized with a price of gold at US$1,850/oz, current gold market price has hit above US$3,000/oz
  • $3 million in flow-through to deploy with immediate plans to increase gold resources through diamond drilling at Swanson, Bartec, Jolin, and other gold deposits
  • Other key developments include a decline portal and ramp extending to a depth of 80 metres; well positioned for advanced exploration with over $5 million invested by the previous owner between 2021 and 2023
  • Since acquiring the Swanson deposit and consolidating the large claims package, the company has deployed in excess of $1 million in flow-through funds, completed detailed soil geochemistry and prospecting across several gold targets, completed a very-high resolution airborne magnetic and VLF-EM geophysical survey, and is currently in the process of completing a ground IP survey over the Swanson, Jolin, and Bartec gold deposits
  • Several new promising gold targets have been identified from the recent surface exploration and geophysics programs, highlighting the potential for mineral resource growth and new discoveries at Swanson

With advanced assets and infrastructure in place, LaFleur Minerals is well-positioned as a leading gold development company in Québec.

Beacon Gold Mill – Near-term Production

The Beacon Gold Mill is a strategically located processing facility less than 50 km from Swanson and represents a rare asset for a junior developer: a fully permitted plant capable of near-term restart. The 750-tpd mill underwent approximately $20 million in upgrades and refurbishment, placing it in excellent operational condition and substantially reducing restart timelines.

An independent valuation by Bumigeme estimated rehabilitation costs at about C$4.1 million and a replacement value exceeding C$71.5 million, underscoring its strategic importance. Beyond processing Swanson material, the mill also offers potential toll-milling revenue from regional deposits, providing LaFleur with multiple pathways to cash flow as it transitions toward producer status.

Project Highlights:

  • Capable of custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects
  • Currently being evaluated for processing mineralized material from Swanson as part of a high-level preliminary mining and economic study
  • Past-producing Beacon Mine is located on the site of the Beacon Mill: the property consists of a mining lease, a mining concession, and 11 mining claims
  • Beacon I and II mines include mineralized zones where limited historical gold production was achieved during the period of 1984 to 1988 and again in 2005
  • The advancement of operations at the Beacon Mill has transformational qualities for the company, evolving it from explorer to a near-term gold producer in a Tier 1 jurisdiction with significant upside potential

Management Team

Kal Malhi – Chairman

A successful entrepreneur and the founder of Bullrun Capital, Kal Malhi has raised over $300 million for various public and private companies across multiple industries, including mining, biotechnology and technology.

Paul Ténière – CEO

Paul Ténière has more than 20 years of experience in mine development, geology and project management. He has held senior leadership roles across multiple mining companies and is a recognized expert in NI 43-101 compliance and technical reporting.

Harry Nijjar – CFO and Corporate Secretary

Harry Nijjar is currently a managing director with Malaspina Consultants and provides CFO and strategic financial advisory services to his clients across many industries. This experience has allowed him to help his clients successfully navigate regulatory and financial environments within which they operate. Harry holds a CPA CMA designation from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia and a BComm from the University of British Columbia

Louis Martin – Technical Advisor and Exploration Manager

Louis Martin is a professional geoscientist. and has been a major contributor to the discovery of several gold and base metal deposits during his more than 40-year career. Martin has been fortunate to be part of the exploration teams that were awarded the Discovery of the Year by the AEMQ for the West Ansil Deposit (2005) and the Louvicourt Deposit (1989). He has worked on several advanced exploration projects that included bringing four of these projects into production. For the last eight years, Martin has worked as a technical advisor and geological consultant for numerous junior and major mining companies.

Preet Gill – Director

Preet Gill is a business professional offering leading development and implementation of superior business strategy. Gill has a proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects, and cultivating strong partnerships. She has over 28 years of experience in leadership roles within Home Depot Canada and has an MBA from Royal Roads University and certificates in business leadership from Queen’s University.

Harveer Sidhu – Director

Harveer Sidhu is the founder of BuildSmartr.com and has served as a director, officer and audit committee member for publicly listed companies. Sidhu is experienced in manufacturing, import and exporting, information technology systems, e-commerce and construction project management. He is also the president and director of Beyond Medical Technologies. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Simon Fraser University and has been a licensed builder with BC Housing since 2014.

Michael Kelly – Director

Michael Kelly is a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces Military Police and a retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Kelly currently serves as a Partner at BullRun Capital Inc. and is a respected businessman based in Kelowna, British Columbia. He is also a director and member of the audit committee of Beyond Medical Technologies, an industrial/technology company with a manufacturing facility located in Delta, British Columbia.

Jean Lafleur – Senior Advisor

A highly respected geologist with over 40 years of experience in the mining sector, Jean Lafleur has led multiple exploration programs and mining projects, contributing to major gold discoveries worldwide.

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Rapid Critical Metals: Visit us at PDAC 2026 Convention in Toronto this March at Booth 3142

Visit Rapid Critical Metals (ASX: RCM) at Booth #3142 at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from Sunday, March 1 to Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

About Rapid Critical Metals

Rapid Critical Metals (ASX: RCM) (ASX: RCMO) is an exploration company driving the discovery and development of high-grade silver and critical mineral assets. Following a transformational pivot in mid-2025, Rapid has assembled a high-impact portfolio anchored by the Webbs and Conrads Silver Projects in New South Wales and the Prophet River Gallium–Germanium Project in British Columbia, Canada. Both projects sit within geologically rich, infrastructure-ready regions and present strong potential for near-term exploration success.Headquartered in Sydney, Rapid is fully funded and strategically positioned to deliver growth through aggressive exploration and value-accretive development. Led by an experienced team, including Chairman John Poynton AO and Managing Director Byron Miles, the Company is advancing a catalyst-rich program — with resource upgrades, step-out drilling, and new target testing set to drive a steady flow of news and shareholder value in the months ahead.

About PDAC

The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention is the leading convention for people, governments, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration. In addition to meeting more than 1,100 exhibitors, 2,500 investors and 26,000 attendees in person in 2024, participants could also attend programming, courses and networking events.

The annual convention is held in Toronto, Canada. It has grown in size, stature and influence since it began in 1932 and today is the event of choice for the world’s mineral industry.

For more information and/or to register for the conference please visit: https://www.pdac.ca/convention.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For further information:

Rapid Critical Metals
Byron Miles
+61 2 9290 9600
info@investability.com.au
https://rapidmetals.com.au/

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Northern Dynasty Shares Plunge as DOJ Backs EPA Veto of Alaska’s Pebble Mine

Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSX:NDM,NYSEAMERICAN:NAK) shares plunged on Wednesday (February 18) after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a court brief backing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) January 2023 veto of the company’s long-contested Pebble project in Alaska.

The brief supports the EPA’s prior determination to restrict development of the proposed copper, gold and molybdenum project in the Bristol Bay watershed. Northern Dynasty and its wholly owned US subsidiary, Pebble Limited Partnership, are seeking summary judgment in their legal challenge to overturn the EPA’s veto.

The veto, issued under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act, blocks the disposal of mine waste in certain waters within the Bristol Bay area, effectively preventing the project from advancing through the federal permitting process.

In its determination, the EPA said the proposed mine would destroy more than 2,000 acres of wetlands.

The Pebble project has faced more than two decades of regulatory scrutiny and opposition, largely due to its location in the Bristol Bay watershed, home to some of the world’s largest sockeye salmon fisheries.

Supporters argue the project represents a strategic domestic source of copper and other critical minerals, while opponents contend it poses unacceptable environmental risks.

Northern Dynasty Minerals’ TSX performance, February 12 to 19, 2026.

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In a Wednesday statement, Northern Dynasty President and CEO Ron Thiessen criticized the government’s position:

“We find it surprising that despite the executive orders and the many statements made by the administration related to Alaskan development, pro-energy, pro-critical metals, pro-defense and military support, removing roadblocks to permitting, on the need for copper, etc., this EPA would choose to defend the unlawful Obama-Biden veto.’

Thiessen pushed back strongly against the DOJ’s filing in a follow-up comment on Thursday (February 19), claiming that the “veto was illegal, and a high level of confidence that the court will agree with us.”

The CEO added, “This DOJ brief makes many arguments that we have seen before and that directly contradict the findings of the Final Environmental Impact Statement. The flaws in this brief only increase that confidence.’

After Northern Dynasty filed its legal challenge in Alaska’s federal district court in 2024 and settlement discussions with the EPA failed, the parties agreed to seek resolution through summary judgment. Under the court’s timeline, the DOJ filing was due by Tuesday (February 17), with final reply briefs from the plaintiffs to follow.

If built, Pebble would be the largest copper, gold and molybdenum extraction site in North America. A 2023 economic study estimates the project could produce 6.4 billion pounds of copper, 7.4 million ounces of gold and 300 million pounds of molybdenum over 20 years, along with 37 million ounces of silver and 200,000 kilograms of rhenium.

Despite those projections, the project’s path forward remains tied to the outcome of the legal battle. Northern Dynasty said it is reviewing the DOJ’s filing with its legal advisors.

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

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CoTec Holdings Corp. Publishes Updated Corporate Presentation

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH,OTC:CTHCF)(OTCQB:CTHCF) (‘CoTec’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the publication of its updated February 2026 corporate presentation, available on the Company’s website at www.cotec.ca.

The updated presentation reflects the continued progress of the Company’s growth strategy with recent project-level advancements across its asset portfolio, including previously announced feasibility studies, expansion concept studies and key development milestones at HyProMag USA, MagIron and Lac Jeannine.

The presentation also includes an updated consolidated summary of attributable project interests and economics, reflecting the Company’s updated sum-of-the-parts valuation based on previously announced technical studies and press releases. No new technical material or economic information is being announced.

Julian Treger, Chief Executive Officer of CoTec, commented: ‘As our portfolio advances across multiple execution-stage assets, this updated presentation brings together our recently announced project milestones and updated project economics into a single, integrated view. In partnership with our stakeholders, we are reducing traditional mining development timelines to within five years. CoTec’s core strategy is to unlock value from resources and waste using disruptive technologies with a focus on critical minerals.

Based on the sum of the parts of our attributable interests, we believe the Company continues to trade at a significant undervaluation relative to the underlying value of our assets, with material upside as we execute on our stated milestones.’

The February 2026 corporate presentation is available on the homepage of the Company’s website.

About CoTec

CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH,OTC:CTHCF)(OTCQB:CTHCF) is redefining the future of resource extraction and recycling. Focused on rare earth magnets and strategic materials, CoTec integrates breakthrough technologies with strategic assets to unlock secure, sustainable, and low-cost supply chains.

CoTec’s mission is clear: accelerate the energy transition while strengthening strategic mineral supply chains for the countries we operate in. By investing in and deploying disruptive technologies, the Company delivers capital-efficient, scalable solutions that transform marginal assets, tailings, waste streams, and recycled products into high-value critical minerals.

From its HyProMag USA magnet recycling joint venture in Texas, to iron tailings reprocessing in Québec, to next-generation copper and iron solutions backed by global majors, CoTec is building a diversified portfolio with long-term growth, rapid cash flow potential, and high barriers to entry. The result is a differentiated platform at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategic materials.

For more information, please visit www.cotec.ca

For further information, please contact:

Eugene Hercun, VP Finance, +1 604 537 2413

Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement

Statements in this press release regarding the Company and its investments which are not historical facts are ‘forward-looking statements’ that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements relating to the advancement, development, financing and potential construction of the Company’s projects and investments; anticipated economic metrics; expected production, permitting, engineering and execution milestones; potential strategic transactions or listings; future investment opportunities; and management’s expectations regarding the Company’s strategy and growth plans. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions, including assumptions regarding the continued advancement of the Company’s projects, availability of financing, receipt of required permits and approvals, commodity price assumptions, and general economic and market conditions. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks, including, without limitation: risks relating to project development and execution; the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms or at all; changes in commodity prices; changes in government regulation or policy; permitting and environmental risks; joint venture and counterparty risks; and general economic, market and industry conditions. For further details regarding risks and uncertainties facing the Company, readers are encouraged to review the Company’s public disclosure documents, which are available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

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

SOURCE: CoTec Holdings Corp.

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