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Fobi AI’s 616 Day Fight: The Rocky Balboa Moment For Fobi 3.0

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 5:24 PM on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026

When a company endures 616 days under a cease trade order and emerges with the restriction lifted, a substantially lower operating burn and an entirely new Artificial Intelligence direction, investors pay attention. On July 10, 2026, the British Columbia Securities Commission issued a full revocation of the failure to file cease trade order against Fobi AI Inc. (TSXV: FOBI, Pink: FOBIF), ending a regulatory constraint that began November 1, 2024. Fobi has filed its outstanding disclosures and continues to work with the TSX Venture Exchange toward reinstatement of trading. CEO Rob Anson says the company used those 616 days not to pause, but to reduce costs, rebuild its technology and prepare Fobi 3.0 for its next chapter.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Full Revocation: The British Columbia Securities Commission granted a full revocation on July 10, 2026 after 616 days under a cease trade order. TSX Venture trading reinstatement remains in progress.

Fobi 3.0: Fobi describes its next phase as an AI native, consulting driven model that combines strategy, technical architecture, execution and deployed enterprise systems.

82% Burn Reduction: Fobi reported in December 2025 that operational burn had declined by more than 82% year over year, with annual operating burn projected at approximately C$1.25 million in 2026.

Integrated AI Workflows: Anson says Fobi is focused on connecting data, applications and business processes so systems can communicate and complete tasks with less human intervention.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

For 616 days, Fobi’s shares remained under a cease trade order.

But the company itself did not stop moving.

Anson described the period as one of the most difficult experiences of his life. He said there were many opportunities to walk away, but his responsibility to shareholders kept him focused on completing the regulatory process and preserving the company.

According to Anson, Fobi used the cease trade period to reduce its operating footprint, rebuild its technology and prepare a new direction centred on enterprise Artificial Intelligence and integrated workflows.

During the interview, the approach was described as the “Deloitte of the AI era.”

The idea is that Fobi does not want to stop at helping organizations develop an Artificial Intelligence strategy. It wants to combine strategic consulting with the technical architecture and implementation required to put that strategy into operation.

That model is central to Fobi 3.0.

Anson believes the next stage of Artificial Intelligence will move beyond standalone chatbots and individual productivity tools. The larger opportunity, in his view, lies in connecting an organization’s systems so information can move between them and workflows can operate more autonomously.

FIXYR, which Anson briefly identified as Fobi’s Agentic AI platform, is one example of the integrated workflows the company is developing.

Anson also discussed sovereign AI, data privacy and concerns surrounding Canadian intellectual property, indicating that future product demonstrations will show how Fobi intends to address these issues.

The cease trade period also forced greater operating discipline.

In December 2025, Fobi reported that operational burn had declined by more than 82% year over year. Based on projections at the time, the company expected annual operating burn of approximately C$1.25 million in 2026.

During the interview, Anson described Fobi as “a completely different company in a very, very strong position.” He said the company had significantly reduced its burn rate while generating greater output than it had previously.

Fobi is now preparing to reintroduce that company to the market.

Management plans to release announcements, conduct webinars, demonstrate its products and hold shareholder question and answer sessions. Anson said the objective is to explain what Fobi has built, how its products are expected to generate revenue, how they compare with competing solutions and why management believes the company’s approach is differentiated.

That process is expected to unfold as Fobi continues working with the TSX Venture Exchange toward the reinstatement of trading.

CEO ROB ANSON:

“The stars have all aligned while we’ve been parked.”

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

Fobi AI emerges from the cease trade period as a fundamentally different company than the one that entered it.

The full revocation removes the regulatory restriction that remained over Fobi for 616 days. Trading has not yet resumed, and the company must still complete the TSX Venture Exchange reinstatement process.

What investors can now begin evaluating is the company Fobi says it built while it was unable to trade.

That company is centred on a consulting driven Fobi 3.0 model, a substantially reduced operating burn and a new generation of Agentic AI products designed to connect and automate enterprise workflows.

Management’s next task is to demonstrate those products, explain how they are expected to generate revenue and show whether Fobi 3.0 can translate its technology and renewed operating discipline into commercial execution.

The 616 day cease trade order is over.

The next phase is demonstrating Fobi 3.0 in the market.

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Maverick Gold and Silver: Building a Multi-Project Exploration Portfolio in Two Proven Mining Jurisdictions

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 11:15 AM on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026

Success in mineral exploration begins long before drilling. It starts with selecting the right jurisdictions, assembling an experienced technical team, and systematically evaluating properties with the geological characteristics needed to host significant mineral deposits. Maverick Gold and Silver Corp. has built its exploration strategy around these principles, advancing a portfolio of gold, silver, and copper projects in Nevada and British Columbia while applying a disciplined, data-driven approach to exploration.

Rather than focusing on a single asset, the Company has assembled three projects that provide exposure to multiple  opportunities for discovery. Its portfolio includes the Jericho and Gator projects in Nevada and the Silver Vista project in British Columbia. Each property offers a different geological setting, giving the Company multiple opportunities to generate exploration results while maintaining a focus on mining-friendly jurisdictions with established infrastructure.

A Strategy Built Around Quality Jurisdictions

Location plays a significant role in mineral exploration. Projects located in regions with a long history of successful mining often benefit from extensive geological knowledge, experienced local workforces, and infrastructure that can support exploration activities.

Maverick has positioned its portfolio within two of North America’s most recognized mining jurisdictions.

Nevada has produced more than 200 million ounces of gold throughout its mining history and continues to rank among the world’s leading regions for mineral exploration and development. In 2024 Nevada produced 68% of all the gold produced in the United States.  The state combines exceptional geological potential with established road networks, power infrastructure, skilled mining professionals, and a regulatory framework that has supported decades of successful mine development.

Not to be outshone, British Columbia remains one of Canada’s most active exploration regions, with a long history of precious and base metal discoveries supported by modern infrastructure and experienced service providers.

By concentrating on these jurisdictions, Maverick is able to focus on advancing exploration programs in areas where geological potential and accessibility already provide strong foundations for ongoing work.

Jericho: Understanding a Large Mineralized System

Jericho has become one of Maverick’s primary exploration priorities.

Located in Lincoln County, Nevada, the property consists of 85 mining claims covering approximately 1,683 acres, or 6.8 square kilometres. Measuring approximately 5.4 kilometres long by 1.5 kilometres wide, the property lies within Nevada’s Eastern Calderas district, where ancient volcanic activity created favourable geological conditions for low sulphidation epithermal gold and silver systems.

Maverick has identified two mineralized trends across the property.

The West Trend extends for approximately four kilometres and includes the Helen, Tempa, and Fluorite Flat, Upper Flats and NE Extension zones, while the East Trend extends for approximately two kilometres and includes the President’s, Miramonte, and Northeast zones.

Initial surface sampling by the Company returned values ranging from trace amounts up to 3.5 grams per tonne gold and up to 450 grams per tonne silver.

Maverick’s current work emphasizes building a comprehensive geological understanding through mapping, rock sampling, and integrating historic information with newly collected field data. This methodical approach helps identify geological relationships across the property before determining future exploration priorities.

Their phase one sampling program resulted in 170 surface samples.   Results are pending.

These results will continue to contribute to the growing geological database that supports ongoing exploration.

Multiple Projects, One Exploration Philosophy

While Jericho represents an important component of the Company’s portfolio, Maverick’s exploration strategy extends beyond a single project.

The Gator Property, also located in Nevada, adds exposure to another prospective exploration opportunity within one of the world’s most prolific mining regions.  The exploration target at Gator is a distal disseminated gold deposit, a subset of the well known sediment hosted Carlin-style deposits.  Surface mapping and sampling at Gator indicates that the GSX Target has all of the key ingredients to host such a deposit; favourable host rocks, cross-cutting structures that can provide conduits for mineralizing fluids and anomalous gold, arsenic and mercury values all occur within an area of alteration that measures 1,200 by 700 metres.

In British Columbia, Silver Vista provides a different geological setting with a history of precious metal exploration. A fully funded drill program is scheduled to commence at Silver Vista in September of this year.

Together, the three projects provide geographic diversification while allowing the Company to apply the same disciplined exploration methodology across its portfolio.

Rather than relying on one exploration target, Maverick continues building geological knowledge across multiple assets, creating several opportunities for exploration success.

Building Value Through Geological Understanding

Modern exploration depends on information.

Before drill targets are selected, geologists spend considerable time studying the rocks exposed at surface, collecting samples, mapping geological structures, and comparing newly gathered observations with historic exploration records.

Every mapped fault, every quartz vein, and every rock sample contributes another piece to the geological picture.

This emphasis on understanding the property before advancing exploration reflects the Company’s technical approach. By combining historic data with modern geological methods, Maverick aims to make informed exploration decisions based on evidence gathered in the field.

A Portfolio Positioned for Continued Advancement

Maverick Gold and Silver continues to build its exploration portfolio through disciplined project evaluation and systematic field programs. By focusing on well-established mining jurisdictions, assembling an experienced technical team, and emphasizing geological understanding before advancing exploration, the Company is creating a foundation for continued work across its Nevada and British Columbia properties.

With three  projects, active field programs, and a strategy centered on quality geological data, Maverick is steadily advancing its understanding of each asset. It is an approach that reflects both the realities of modern mineral exploration and the importance of building knowledge one step at a time before the next phase of exploration begins.

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HPQ Silicon’s “We Have Products” Moment: Building the Team to Bring Them to Market

Posted by Alavaro Coronel at 9:27 PM on Monday, July 13th, 2026

HPQ Silicon and its French affiliate Novacium have spent years developing advanced silicon based anode materials and next generation energy technologies. According to CEO Bernard Tourillon, multiple parties are now testing Novacium’s batteries, with preliminary data replicating results previously produced by the company. That technical progress is now being matched by a commercial expansion. HPQ and Novacium have partnered with Offset Links, an industrial and defence business development consultancy led by Jean Deschamps and Matthieu Deschamps, while appointing Jean-Louis Florentin, a former French Special Forces operator, to lead defence business development. The message from management is clear: HPQ believes it has products ready to be presented and is now building the team required to identify opportunities and advance discussions with prospective industrial and defence stakeholders.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Federal Support: HPQ secured up to $3 million from Natural Resources Canada in September 2025 to support the development of its first 50 tonne per year continuous silicon based anode material production system.

Commercial Leadership Expansion: HPQ and Novacium have partnered with Offset Links to identify prospective opportunities, facilitate introductions and support international business development discussions. Initial areas of focus are expected to include Australia and markets across the Middle East and North Africa.

Performance Based Alignment: Tourillon said the business development professionals are working on a success based model rather than traditional salaried arrangements. Under the formal Offset Links agreement, compensation, if any, will be determined separately for each approved business development assignment.

Battery Testing: Tourillon said multiple parties are testing Novacium’s batteries and that preliminary data from those tests is replicating results previously produced by the company.

Defence Experience Added: Jean-Louis Florentin will lead defence sector business development following a 15 year operational career in the French Special Forces. His experience includes working with defence contractors, military stakeholders and organizations such as Nexter, the French Army Technical Section and the Integrated Structure for the Operational Maintenance of Land Equipment.

International Reach: Jean Deschamps brings decades of experience across industry, infrastructure and defence, including more than 19 years advising the British Ministry of Defence on industrial offset programmes in Saudi Arabia. Matthieu Deschamps brings more than 20 years of experience in international business development, commercial negotiations, strategic growth and partnership development.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Advanced technology does not sell itself. Industrial and defence customers need to understand how a product fits into their systems, what operational problem it addresses and what additional testing or development may be required before adoption. HPQ and Novacium are now building the commercial organization intended to help bridge that gap.

Offset Links will support international business development by identifying prospective opportunities, facilitating introductions and advancing discussions with potential industrial and institutional stakeholders. Its initial areas of focus are expected to include Australia and the MENA region, expanding HPQ’s and Novacium’s ability to pursue opportunities beyond France.

Florentin adds direct defence experience through his 15 year career in the French Special Forces and his work with technical teams, procurement organizations and military end users. His understanding of operational requirements and defence procurement is expected to support potential energy applications involving drones, embedded electronics and next generation autonomous systems.

Today’s announcement confirms that HPQ and Novacium are adding professionals with experience in international business development, strategic partnerships and defence procurement. This allows Novacium’s scientists and engineers to remain focused on research, testing and product development while the expanded commercial team advances market engagement.

Tourillon described the announcement as a transition from technology development toward increased commercial activity. In his words, the reason for making that transition now is simple: “We have products.”

CEO Bernard Tourillon, edited for clarity and length:

“We validated the technology. The technologies do work. We’re ready to go, and we now need the sales team to represent that because we can’t do everything. We have multiple people testing our batteries, and the preliminary data coming back from them is that they’re replicating what we have done. We’ve reached the point where we need people with the expertise, the contacts and the field knowledge to take this prime time.”

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

HPQ Silicon and Novacium are building a dedicated business development platform around technologies that have largely been advanced by scientists, engineers and company executives. Offset Links brings decades of international industrial and defence experience, along with access to prospective stakeholders in markets including Australia and the MENA region. Jean-Louis Florentin adds 15 years of French Special Forces experience and direct knowledge of defence procurement, military requirements and operational environments.

These appointments do not represent signed customer contracts, confirmed procurement orders or guaranteed revenue. They represent the commercial infrastructure HPQ believes it now needs to turn technical progress into structured industrial and defence discussions.

HPQ enters this stage with federal support of up to $3 million for its planned 50 tonne per year silicon based anode material production system, Gen3 and Gen4 materials under development and multiple parties currently testing its battery technology. According to Tourillon, preliminary results from those tests are replicating results previously produced by Novacium, while some prospective parties are beginning to ask questions about potential production capacity.

The next step is execution. Offset Links and Florentin must identify the right opportunities, make the right introductions and help align the technologies with specific industrial and defence requirements.

There is no guarantee those efforts will result in completed business. However, management believes HPQ and Novacium have reached the point where their product portfolio is ready to be presented by professionals with the experience, relationships and market knowledge required to advance those discussions.

For shareholders, that is the significance of today’s announcement. HPQ is no longer building only the technology. It is building the team intended to bring it to market.

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Renforth Begins First Victoria Drill Program Since Resource Estimate, Targeting Expansion of Quebec Polymetallic Deposit

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 4:13 PM on Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Drilling Returns to Victoria as Renforth Advances the Next Phase of Growth

Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR | OTC: RFHRF | FSE: 9RR) has officially begun a new drill program at its wholly owned Victoria polymetallic deposit in Quebec, marking the first drilling campaign since publishing the project’s inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate in September 2025.

The program represents an important operational milestone for the company as it shifts from establishing Victoria’s initial resource toward testing opportunities to expand it. Located between Cadillac and Malartic in Quebec’s Abitibi region, the Victoria deposit forms part of Renforth’s Malartic Metals Package and sits adjacent to one of Canada’s most active mining districts.

Rather than exploring a new discovery, the current drilling is designed to follow up on previously reported mineralized intercepts by drilling beneath them—an approach commonly used to better understand continuity and identify opportunities to grow an existing resource.

Building on Strong Historical Drill Results

The first phase of drilling focuses on two separate target areas that previously returned broad intervals of nickel and cobalt mineralization, along with locally higher-grade copper and nickel intervals.

Among the historical results being undercut are:

  • 74.55 metres grading 0.14% nickel and 95.43 ppm cobalt, including 10.5 metres grading 0.55% copper.
  • 170.55 metres grading 0.16% nickel and 100.2 ppm cobalt, including 1.5 metres grading 3.46% nickel and 491 ppm cobalt.

These intercepts were originally reported in 2021 and 2022 and formed part of the data used in Victoria’s September 2025 Mineral Resource Estimate.

The objective of the current program is to determine whether these mineralized zones continue below the existing drilling and whether additional mineralization can be incorporated into future resource updates.

From Resource Definition to Resource Expansion

Victoria already hosts an open-pit polymetallic resource extending approximately 2.5 kilometres along a much larger mineralized trend.

According to Renforth, that broader mineralized system extends for roughly 20 kilometres, leaving substantial portions of the structure untested.

The company’s current strategy focuses first on improving understanding of the existing resource before stepping outward to evaluate additional sections of the larger system.

This measured approach allows Renforth to strengthen confidence in known mineralization while continuing to assess the district-scale exploration potential of the property.

Previous Technical Work Supports the Next Phase

The new drilling follows several technical milestones completed over the past two years.

In 2024, Renforth reported successful initial ore sorting tests demonstrating that mineralized material from Victoria could be separated using sorting technology.

Earlier in 2025, initial QEMSCAN characterization work indicated that Victoria’s sulphide mineralization could be processed using conventional processing methods.

Both studies are referenced within the company’s current Mineral Resource Estimate and provide technical information that complements the ongoing drilling campaign.

Together, these studies help build a broader understanding of how Victoria’s mineralization may be developed while exploration continues.

Multiple Catalysts Remain Active Across Renforth’s Portfolio

While drilling progresses at Victoria, work also continues at Renforth’s wholly owned Parbec Gold Deposit near the Canadian Malartic Mine.

The company recently completed a channel sampling program at Parbec after exposing a significant section of geology through surface stripping within the deposit’s open-pit footprint. Assay results from that program remain pending.

The combination of active drilling at Victoria and pending assay results from Parbec creates multiple ongoing exploration programs across Renforth’s portfolio.

Advancing Two Flagship Projects in Quebec

Renforth’s current exploration strategy reflects a dual focus on precious metals and critical minerals within one of Canada’s most established mining jurisdictions.

Parbec continues to advance as a near-surface gold project immediately adjacent to the Canadian Malartic mining complex, while Victoria is moving into the next stage of evaluating and potentially expanding its polymetallic resource.

With drilling now underway at Victoria for the first time since the 2025 resource estimate, the company has entered another active phase of exploration. As drilling progresses and Parbec assay results are received, Renforth expects to provide additional updates as work continues across both flagship assets.

Source: https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1AwGFJpjP-renforth-resources-commences-drill-program-on-wholly-owned-victoria-ni-cu-co-polymetallic-open-pit-deposit-in-quebec.html

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HPQ Silicon’s Fumed Silica Reactor: From Pilot Validation To A Bigger Commercial Opportunity

Posted by Alavaro Coronel at 9:11 AM on Thursday, July 9th, 2026

For more than 80 years, the fumed silica industry has relied on conventional production methods built around silicon tetrachloride. HPQ Silicon believes its Fumed Silica Reactor offers a different route: producing commercial-grade fumed silica directly from quartz.

That is why Bernard Tourillon’s latest interview matters. HPQ’s July 8, 2026 press release confirmed that the pilot program achieved its two principal objectives: reliably producing commercial-grade fumed silica directly from quartz and generating the engineering and operating data required to support the design, costing and economic evaluation of future commercial production facilities.

But the interview added the bigger investor context: pilot success did not narrow HPQ’s path. It expanded the commercial conversation.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Pilot Validated: HPQ says the pilot program demonstrated that the FSR can produce commercial-grade fumed silica directly from quartz, including pilot-scale production of commercial-grade “150” fumed silica.

Engineering Confidence: PyroGenesis completed a detailed engineering review of pilot operating data, which HPQ says strengthened confidence in projected operating parameters and commercial-scale economics.

Commercial Discussions Expanded: HPQ had previously announced a non-binding MOU for a proposed 1,000 tonne-per-year commercial plant, but Bernard said the opportunity has now become broader than that original framework, with discussions involving new groups, old groups and parties that were already under NDA.

Evonik Question Addressed: Bernard addressed investor questions directly, saying they remain involved, communications have not stopped and the company had asked HPQ to be more discreet in how often its name was used publicly.

Multiple Deployment Paths: HPQ’s strategy includes joint ventures, licensing opportunities, royalty-based production partnerships and company-owned production facilities where appropriate.

PyroGenesis Transaction Advancing: HPQ and PyroGenesis remain in the final stages of completing the previously announced transaction under which PyroGenesis would acquire a 50% ownership interest in HPQ Silica Polvere while remaining the exclusive equipment supplier for commercialization.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

The interview clarified why HPQ’s original timeline around the non-binding MOU shifted. Bernard did not frame the delay as a lack of interest. He framed it as the result of a broader opportunity set that requires more commercial, legal and technical work before HPQ commits to a structure.

That distinction matters. HPQ had previously anticipated completing negotiations related to the initial non-binding MOU by the end of the second quarter of 2026. Since then, according to the company, successful pilot completion, independent validation and greater confidence from the engineering review have expanded the market opportunities and strategic partnerships being evaluated.

Bernard’s key message was that HPQ now has a better understanding of what the technology could look like at scale, including cost structure and potential price points. That has given the company more confidence to re-engage with existing parties, speak with new potential industrial participants and evaluate multiple possible commercial structures.

He also explained why fumed silica commercialization requires a more deliberate process than HPQ’s battery materials business. Fumed silica is an industrial material used in large-volume markets, which means potential partners need to understand scale, logistics, packaging, sales channels, financing and long-term supply before committing.

On PyroGenesis, Bernard said the commercial arrangement is clear: PyroGenesis gives up its lifetime royalty in exchange for 50% ownership of HPQ Silica Polvere. The remaining work is largely tied to legal, accounting and shareholder agreement matters. He also said a future spinout remains possible, but would be a joint discussion between the owners once the transaction is completed.

CEO Bernard Tourillon:

“The pilot program has demonstrated that our Fumed Silica Reactor can produce commercial-grade fumed silica directly from quartz and generated the engineering data required to evaluate multiple commercial pathways with significantly greater confidence. The pilot program has transformed the FSR from an engineering development project into a scalable industrial platform supported by independent validation, strengthened engineering confidence, and growing interest from potential industrial participants. Our focus is selecting the optimal deployment strategy while positioning the FSR as a scalable platform capable of serving multiple industrial markets and creating sustainable long-term shareholder value.”

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

HPQ Silicon’s fumed silica story is no longer just about proving that the FSR can make commercial-grade material. According to the company’s July 8 update, the pilot program demonstrated commercial-grade fumed silica production directly from quartz and produced the engineering data needed to evaluate future commercial deployment.

The interview added the context investors needed. Bernard explained that the opportunity has expanded beyond the original non-binding MOU because HPQ now has more pilot-scale data, greater confidence in cost structure and a broader view of where the technology may fit commercially. He also made clear that discussions remain active with multiple parties, including Evonik, the original LOI party, while HPQ evaluates which business structure best protects long-term shareholder value.

The most important point is that HPQ has not announced a definitive commercial project. Management is still negotiating, evaluating structures and completing the technical, commercial and legal work required to move forward. The company also cautioned that there can be no assurance that definitive agreements will be executed or that any proposed commercial project will ultimately proceed.

For investors, the story has shifted from “does it work?” to “what is the right deal?” With pilot validation complete, engineering confidence strengthened and strategic discussions expanded, HPQ is now focused on selecting the deployment path it believes can maximize the long-term value of the FSR technology.

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nGRND’s First Site Program Agreement, The “Value Without Extraction” Moment For Junior Gold Companies

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 1:20 PM on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

When a junior gold company can monetize part of a gold resource without selling the project, without becoming a producer, and without immediately moving toward extraction, it opens a very different funding conversation.

In a July 6, 2026 AGORACOM interview, Marc J Sale, CEO of First Class Metals, and Professor Lisa Wilson, CEO of nGRND Inc., discussed the closing of nGRND’s first Site program and Alternative Land Use Rights Agreement involving First Class Metals’ Kerrs Gold Project in Ontario.

The structure is not a conventional financing, royalty, or streaming agreement. First Class Metals has not sold Kerrs. Instead, nGRND has secured rights connected to the in ground gold resource, while First Class Metals retains ownership of the project and the ability to continue advancing its exploration strategy.

The agreement relates to approximately 386,000 ounces of inferred gold resources at Kerrs, with an initial eligible ounce purchase of approximately 77,000 ounces, representing 20% of the resource. At current pricing discussed in the interview, the initial eligible ounce purchase carries an indicative value of approximately US$10.64 million, equal to roughly US$140 to US$150 per ounce.

And, according to both companies, that is only the beginning.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Binary OFF: First Class Metals did not sell Kerrs. The company monetized 20% of the resource while retaining ownership of the project and the right to continue approved exploration work.

Dual Revenue Streams: Beyond the initial gold monetization, nGRND intends to conduct feasibility work to determine which alternative land use activities may be suitable over the life of the agreement, including alternative land use monetisationlinked to avoided mining, biodiversity, renewable energy, agritech, sustainable data infrastructure, and other ESG aligned initiatives.

Resource Base Discussed In The Interview: Professor Lisa Wilson described the gold resource as known, verified, and verified under national instruments. The agreement relates to approximately 386,000 ounces of inferred gold resources at Kerrs.

Potential Future Monetization: If First Class Metals conducts approved exploration and upgrades geological confidence, nGRND may monetize additional ounces. The interview discussed a framework of 20% for inferred resources, 60% for indicated resources, and 80% for measured resources.

Monthly Cash Payments: Lisa Wilson stated that payments to First Class Metals are expected to begin 60 days from closing, paid monthly in arrears, in fiat, based on ounces sold and the applicable weighted average gold price.

Warrants At A Premium: First Class Metals granted warrants to nGRND at 5.5 pence and 10 pence. Marc Sale noted that the 5.5 pence level represented a significant premium to the company’s share price at the time discussed.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

For decades, junior gold companies have faced a difficult funding path. Raise equity and dilute shareholders, sell assets outright, enter royalty or streaming agreements, or attempt to move toward development, a process that can require large amounts of capital and long timelines.

The Site program Agreement with First Class Metals introduces a different structure. First Class Metals can receive monetization from part of its in ground gold resource while continuing to own Kerrs and maintain exploration optionality. Marc Sale emphasized that First Class Metals remains an exploration company and does not aspire to become a producer.

Professor Lisa Wilson described the agreement as a new paradigm because it looks at preserved gold differently. In the interview, she stated that gold left in the ground can still perform a store of value function, while also avoiding the environmental impact associated with extraction.

That is where the alternative land use component becomes important. nGRND intends to conduct feasibility work on the property to determine which activities can be monetized over time. Examples discussed in the interview included alternative land use monetisation from avoided mining, biodiversity programs, renewable energy, agritech, sustainable data centres, data cables, and work with First Nations stakeholders where applicable.

The model also gives First Class Metals a potential way to keep funding exploration. Marc Sale explained that capital generated from the Kerrs monetization could help the company maintain the property in good standing, continue approved drilling at Kerrs, and advance other Ontario properties such as Sunbeam.

The key point is that this is not framed as a one time property sale. According to Lisa Wilson, the initial gold monetization is expected to be followed by potential ongoing monthly distributions from gold sales and future alternative land use programs over the life of the agreement.

CEO Marc J Sale, First Class Metals:

“It’s transformational because it takes us away from the standard form of funding for junior exploration companies, diluting for equity. It’s going to cornerstone our funding going forward in a non-dilutive way.”

“We still own everything except for the right for nGRND to buy 77,000 ounces. The resource is 386,000 plus change. We are monetizing 20% of that resource. That’s all, just 20%.”

“I described it the other day as the gift that keeps giving.”

Professor Lisa Wilson, CEO, nGRND Inc.:

“I’d say it’s a new paradigm.”

“It has the same value in the ground as it does sitting in a vault. In fact, it’s cheaper for us to leave it in the ground. And of course it’s environmentally more sound.”

“This is not just a point in time of money. It’s going to be an ongoing revenue stream for First Class Metals.”

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

The closing of nGRND’s first Site program Agreement gives First Class Metals a potential non-dilutive funding pathway tied to the Kerrs Gold Project, while allowing the company to retain ownership and continue exploration.

The initial eligible ounce purchase was described in the interview as approximately 77,000 ounces, representing 20% of the approximately 386,000 ounce inferred resource, with an indicative value of approximately US$10.64 million. Payments are expected to begin 60 days from closing and are to be paid monthly in arrears based on ounces sold.

For First Class Metals, the agreement creates a potential funding mechanism that does not require selling Kerrs outright. For nGRND, it provides the first commercial example of its preserved gold model, combining in ground gold monetization with a longer term alternative land use strategy.

The model is still new, and both companies acknowledged that execution matters. Marc Sale stated that the concept still has to prove it works once the money starts to flow. But the agreement gives investors a first case study in how preserved gold, avoided extraction, and alternative land use monetization may create a new funding structure for junior gold companies.

 

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Nextech3D.ai’s AI Inflection Moment: 207% Q4 Revenue Growth With 91% Gross Margins

Posted by Alavaro Coronel at 9:51 AM on Friday, June 26th, 2026

What if a small-cap AI company reported 207% year-over-year Q4 revenue growth, approximately doubled revenue sequentially in a single quarter, operated at 91.3% gross margin, increased gross profit by 263%, and cut operating losses by 96% at the same time?

That is exactly what Nextech3D.ai just delivered in its audited Q4 and full-year fiscal 2026 results released June 25, 2026. The company posted Q4 FY2026 revenue of $939,000, up from $306,000 in Q4 FY2025 and up from $468,000 in Q3 FY2026, representing 207% year-over-year Q4 revenue growth and approximately 101% sequential growth.

The company, an AI-first event technology platform serving what management describes as a trillion-dollar-plus global industry, is entering a new stage of its business model transition. After restructuring, acquisitions and platform integration, Nextech3D.ai is now focused on a software-first, AI-supported event technology model designed to improve margins, reduce costs and scale more efficiently.

This is not just a revenue story. It is the combination that matters: triple-digit Q4 revenue growth, 90%+ gross margins, gross profit up 263%, cost of sales reduced by 85%, operating losses down 96%, and no equity financing in more than two years. The question now is whether this marks the beginning of sustained AI-driven growth, or simply the first visible proof point of a business model that management believes is only starting to scale.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

207% YoY, 101% Sequential: Q4 FY2026 revenue hit $939,000, up from $306,000 in Q4 FY2025 and up from $468,000 in Q3 FY2026.

Sequential Growth Accelerated: Q3 to Q4 revenue growth was approximately 101%, compared to 20% sequential growth from Q2 to Q3.

91.3% Gross Margin: Q4 FY2026 gross margin reached 91.3%, compared to 77.2% in Q4 FY2025.

263% Gross Profit Growth: Q4 gross profit increased 263% year-over-year to $858,000.

96% Operating Loss Improvement: Operating loss dropped to $290,000 in Q4 FY2026, down from $7.3 million in Q4 FY2025.

85% Cost Of Sales Reduction: Full-year cost of sales was reduced by 85% year-over-year as the company continued shifting toward software-based offerings.

AI Software Transition: Management says the company continues to transition toward a scalable, software-first, AI-supported event technology platform.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

The global event industry, described by management as a $1+ trillion market growing toward $2 trillion over the next five years, has long operated with outdated workflows. Conference attendees still deal with lanyards, manual registration, limited matchmaking and fragmented event experiences. Exhibitors often spend $10,000, $25,000, $50,000 or even $100,000 on trade shows, only to leave with a pile of business cards and weeks of manual follow-up.

Nextech3D.ai is attacking that inefficiency with an AI-powered event technology platform. According to management, the company now provides event tools including floor plan mapping, mobile apps, registration, ticketing, badging and AI matchmaking. Management says it has integrated acquired technology into an end-to-end platform built to compete more directly in the event technology market.

The timing matters. Enterprise event spending is increasingly focused on measurable ROI, not just logistics. Nextech’s stated goal is to help exhibitors leave events with qualified leads, booked meetings and automated follow-up, instead of relying on manual post-event outreach. Management says the platform is being built to prove ROI for exhibitors by using AI matchmaking and automation to connect the right people before, during and after events.

CEO Evan Gappelberg described the quarter as a true inflection point:

“This quarter does mark a true inflection point. We’re not just growing. We’re actually exploding out of a restructuring into a high-margin AI software company. 207% year-over-year growth, 90-plus percent gross margins on its own is fantastic, but the 101% sequential growth, that combination is extremely rare in public markets.”

He also made clear that management does not view the current numbers as the full story. According to Gappelberg, the company is still in the early stages of its growth trajectory, with additional AI event technology demos expected in the coming months.

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

Nextech3D.ai just reported the kind of numbers that can change how the market looks at a small-cap AI company: 207% year-over-year Q4 FY2026 revenue growth, 101% sequential quarterly growth, 91.3% gross margin, 263% gross profit growth and a 96% improvement in operating loss.

For investors, the most important part may be the combination. Many AI companies are growing while absorbing heavy losses. Nextech reported growth while materially reducing operating losses. CFO Anum Waqas said on the interview that the company has been working for two years to reduce costs, lower overhead and use AI to improve efficiency across technology and marketing. She also stated that the company is “pretty much cash flow positive right now” and said the quarter would have been profitable except for one-time, non-cash impairment losses.

Management also stated that the company has not gone to the market for financing in more than two years and does not currently plan to raise equity, except potentially for an additive acquisition.

The sales validation may be equally important. Management said former Cvent sales executives have joined Nextech, bringing relationships from one of the best-known companies in event technology. According to Gappelberg, they are now cross-referencing their enterprise relationships with Nextech’s existing customer base, creating potential crossover opportunities with larger event technology buyers. Management also pointed to Nextech’s Fortune 500 customer exposure as part of the company’s broader sales opportunity.

Nextech is still early, with quarterly revenue under $1 million. But that is exactly why the Q4 numbers matter. Management believes the company has moved through restructuring, integrated key acquisitions and entered a new AI software growth phase. The company cautioned that there can be no assurance this rate of growth will continue, and future performance will depend on customer adoption, market conditions, competition and execution.

Still, the Q4 results show a company with real revenue, real AI use cases, software-like margins and sharply improved operating performance. If Nextech can continue converting its platform, customer base and sales team into larger contracts, this may become the quarter investors look back on as the moment the AI software transition became visible in the numbers.

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HPQ’s Electric Propulsion LOI Opens A North American Drone Supply Chain Opportunity

Posted by Alavaro Coronel at 8:05 AM on Friday, June 19th, 2026

When a company moves from testing technology in isolation to evaluating how it could fit inside a broader industrial ecosystem with real customer activity, the commercialization conversation changes.

HPQ Silicon signed a Letter of Intent on June 16, 2026 with LN Innov’ and HPQ technology partner Novacium SAS at Eurosatory 2026, described in the interview as the world’s largest defence and security exhibition. The LOI will evaluate a Canadian-based electric propulsion platform combining Novacium battery technologies, to be marketed under the HPQ ENDURA+ brand, with LN Innov’s electric propulsion systems for North American drone, robotics and defence markets.

This is still an evaluation framework, but it is supported by real industrial signals. LN Innov’ has had more than 20 customers test its electric propulsion systems, with more than a dozen subsequently placing commercial orders. The company is also working toward manufacturing capacity of up to 20,000 drone motors per month in France by the end of Q3 2026.

For HPQ, the strategic importance is its 36.8 percent equity interest in Novacium and its exclusive North American commercialization rights to Novacium technologies. The next 190 days will focus on whether the parties can define the industrialization, manufacturing, supply chain, certification and business structure needed to adapt elements of the European model for North American markets.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Commercial Signals: More than 20 customers have tested LN Innov’ electric propulsion systems, and more than a dozen have placed commercial orders.

Manufacturing Scale: LN Innov’ is working toward capacity of up to 20,000 drone motors per month in France by the end of Q3 2026.

Battery Integration: Novacium battery technologies are being evaluated by industrial and defence sector participants for potential integration into future drone and autonomous system platforms.

North American Rights: HPQ holds a 36.8 percent equity interest in Novacium and exclusive North American commercialization rights to its technologies.

Evaluation Window: The LOI provides a 190 day framework to assess industrialization, manufacturing, supply chain requirements, certification pathways, target applications, business structure and potential commercialization strategies.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

As drone adoption expands across commercial, industrial and defence applications, electric propulsion is becoming a strategic part of the supply chain. Batteries, motors and propulsion systems directly influence range, efficiency, reliability and platform performance.

HPQ’s opportunity is to evaluate whether a model already being deployed in Europe can be adapted for North American markets. LN Innov’ brings electric propulsion expertise and customer activity. Novacium brings advanced silicon enhanced battery technologies. HPQ brings North American commercialization rights and potential exposure through its equity position in Novacium.

The key point is that this is not a standalone battery story. The LOI is aimed at assessing a more integrated propulsion platform that could combine battery technologies, motors and system level requirements for drone, robotics and autonomous system applications.

During the interview, Bernard Tourillon emphasized that HPQ is not changing its core business plan or becoming a drone company. Rather, the company is looking to commercialize its silicon based battery materials and HPQ ENDURA+ batteries through applications where performance and supply chain resilience matter.

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

HPQ’s LOI with LN Innov’ and Novacium gives the company a potential pathway into North American drone and electric propulsion markets through an integrated platform strategy. LN Innov’ brings demonstrated customer testing, commercial orders and a manufacturing scale up plan in France, while Novacium’s battery technologies are being evaluated for future drone and autonomous system applications.

For HPQ, the attraction is potential direct exposure through its 36.8 percent equity interest in Novacium and exclusive North American commercialization rights. The next 190 days will focus on whether the parties can define an industrial, manufacturing, certification and commercialization structure for North America.

The LOI remains non-binding, does not grant exclusivity, and includes no financial commitments, payment obligations or minimum purchase requirements. Any future collaboration remains subject to further evaluation and definitive agreements. But the setup is clear: HPQ now has a defined evaluation window, a European propulsion company with commercial order activity, and exclusive North American rights to Novacium technologies in a market increasingly focused on secure domestic supply chains.

 

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Draganfly Expands Defense Portfolio with Completion of Skip Dynamix Acquisition

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 3:11 PM on Thursday, June 11th, 2026

Acquisition Adds Fixed-Wing Drone Capability as Global Demand for Affordable Autonomous Systems Accelerates

The global defense landscape is evolving rapidly as military organizations seek affordable, scalable, and rapidly deployable unmanned systems. Against that backdrop, Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO | CSE: DPRO) has completed its acquisition of Skip Dynamix Corporation, a move that significantly expands the company’s defense portfolio and strengthens its position in one of the fastest-growing segments of the drone industry.

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Announced on June 11, 2026, the transaction brings Skip Dynamix’s fixed-wing drone technology into Draganfly’s growing ecosystem of autonomous aerial systems. The acquisition comes as governments, defense organizations, and security agencies increasingly prioritize low-cost unmanned aircraft capable of supporting a wide range of missions while remaining scalable for larger deployments.

For Draganfly, the acquisition represents more than the addition of a new product. It broadens the company’s capabilities at a time when demand for autonomous systems continues to expand across military, national security, and government markets worldwide.

Filling a Critical Capability Gap

For more than 25 years, Draganfly has built its reputation around drone innovation, serving sectors that include public safety, defense, industrial inspection, agriculture, mapping, and surveying.

Its existing defense portfolio includes platforms such as the Flex FPV, Apex, Commander 3XL, and Heavy Lift systems. With the acquisition of Skip Dynamix, the company now adds the Orca platform, a long-range, hand-launchable fixed-wing drone designed for affordability and rapid production.

The addition is strategically important because fixed-wing systems serve a different operational role than traditional multi-rotor drones. While multi-rotor platforms excel at hovering, precision operations, and vertical takeoff and landing, fixed-wing aircraft can typically cover greater distances and remain airborne longer.

According to Draganfly, the Orca platform complements its existing product lineup by addressing a capability gap within its broader defense offering.

Strengthening Positioning in a Growing Defense Market

The acquisition arrives amid rising global investment in autonomous military technologies.

Defense agencies are increasingly focused on systems that can be produced efficiently, deployed rapidly, and adapted to changing operational requirements. These trends have been particularly evident across NATO modernization initiatives, U.S. Department of War programs, and security efforts throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Draganfly believes the transaction enhances its ability to participate in these opportunities by combining Skip Dynamix’s fixed-wing architecture with Draganfly’s existing strengths in:

  • AI-enabled autonomy
  • Advanced sensor integration
  • Manufacturing capabilities
  • Military-focused drone systems
  • Mission-specific technology development

The company stated that Skip Dynamix’s technologies will be integrated into its broader defense ecosystem, creating opportunities to deliver more comprehensive aerial solutions to customers.

Expanding Market Reach and Revenue Opportunities

In addition to technology advantages, the acquisition also expands Draganfly’s reach into new defense and government markets.

Skip Dynamix currently serves customers across defense, national security, government, and international sectors. As part of the transaction, Draganfly gains access to the company’s existing pipeline of opportunities surrounding the Orca platform.

Management also highlighted potential revenue synergies resulting from the combination. While no financial projections were disclosed, the company stated it believes the combined business can generate incremental revenue growth beyond Skip Dynamix’s standalone expectations.

Another key element of the transaction is talent retention. Skip Dynamix founders Jonathan Baron and Andrew Chapman will continue with the combined organization under employment agreements, providing continuity and specialized expertise in fixed-wing small unmanned aircraft systems.

Leadership Commentary Signals Long-Term Defense Focus

Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell described the acquisition as an important step toward addressing growing demand for affordable and scalable autonomous systems.

“We are excited to have completed this acquisition and to welcome the Skip Dynamix team to Draganfly,” said Chell. “This transaction positions us to meet growing global demand for affordable, scalable autonomous systems.”

The transaction follows a series of defense-related developments for Draganfly, including recent military-focused drone programs and continued expansion of its autonomous systems portfolio.

A Broader Defense Ecosystem Takes Shape

As autonomous technologies become increasingly important across modern defense operations, companies capable of offering multiple platform types may gain an advantage in addressing diverse mission requirements.

With the completion of the Skip Dynamix acquisition, Draganfly now combines multi-rotor systems, FPV platforms, heavy-lift capabilities, and fixed-wing aircraft under a single defense-focused portfolio.

The addition of the Orca platform broadens the company’s product offering while reinforcing its strategy of supporting military, government, and security customers with scalable unmanned systems. As defense organizations continue modernizing their capabilities, Draganfly’s expanded platform portfolio positions the company to participate in a growing range of opportunities across the global autonomous systems market.

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Lake Winn Unveils Major Strategic Shift with Critical Minerals Focus, Planned Drilling, and Copper-Silver Acquisition

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 3:28 PM on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

Proposed Rebrand and Expanded Project Portfolio Signal New Chapter for the Company

Lake Winn Resources Corp. (TSXV: LWR) has unveiled a sweeping corporate update that marks one of the most significant transitions in the company’s history. The announcement outlines a proposed corporate rebrand, a planned drill program at its flagship Little Nahanni Pegmatite Group (LNPG) project, the proposed acquisition of a copper-silver asset in British Columbia, and financing initiatives designed to support a broader critical minerals strategy.

Taken together, the developments signal a renewed focus on lithium, tantalum, tin, copper, and silver as the company positions itself within the growing critical minerals sector.

Northern Critical Minerals: A New Identity Built Around LNPG

At the center of the update is Lake Winn’s proposed name change to Northern Critical Minerals Ltd., reflecting what management describes as the company’s primary strategic focus moving forward.

The proposed rebrand aligns the company with its flagship LNPG project, located near the Northwest Territories-Yukon border. The property hosts a lithium-cesium-tantalum pegmatite system and has become the company’s principal exploration priority. Management stated that the new name better reflects the asset base and future direction of the business as it concentrates on critical and strategic minerals.

The proposed name change remains subject to regulatory and corporate approvals.

LNPG Moves Toward Drill-Ready Status

The company’s most immediate operational focus is advancing LNPG toward a planned drilling campaign.

Lake Winn has outlined a proposed $1.6 million exploration program that includes soil sampling, airborne geophysical surveys, and a 1,500-metre diamond drilling campaign. The program is designed to test Alpha Prime, a newly defined target measuring approximately seven kilometres in strike length and between 80 and 120 metres in width. Geophysical surveys and soil sampling suggest the target may represent a continuation of the known Nahanni pegmatite system into largely unexplored ground.

Importantly, drill permits are already in place, allowing the company to focus on financing and logistical preparations ahead of a targeted fall 2026 drilling program.

The project is supported by historic drilling, channel sampling, high-grade rock samples, geophysical work, and lithium-in-soil anomalies that collectively provide a foundation for the next phase of exploration.

Proposed Silver Switchback Acquisition Adds Copper and Silver Exposure

In a second major development, Lake Winn has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Silver Switchback Copper-Silver Project in British Columbia.

Located east-southeast of Terrace, the property comprises eight mineral claims covering 2,561 hectares. Historical work has identified significant silver and copper mineralization associated with broader geochemical and geophysical targets.

Among the historical highlights cited by the company are rock samples returning up to 1,975 grams per tonne silver and 17.01% copper. Additional exploration has outlined a silver-copper soil anomaly extending approximately 3.5 kilometres in length.

The property’s first drill program, completed in 2022, intersected mineralization in three of four holes. One highlighted interval returned 7 metres grading 20.8 g/t silver, including 1 metre grading 42.0 g/t silver, along with lead and zinc values.

The company plans to review the existing database and advance a focused 2026 exploration program consisting of soil sampling, trenching, and target refinement.

Strengthening the Balance Sheet to Fund Growth

To support its expanded exploration plans, Lake Winn also announced a proposed non-brokered private placement of up to $3 million. Proceeds are expected to help fund exploration at both LNPG and Silver Switchback, while also supporting working capital requirements.

In addition, the company intends to settle approximately $497,653 of accrued debt through the issuance of common shares. Management stated that the debt settlement is intended to preserve cash and strengthen the company’s ability to execute planned exploration programs.

Positioning for the Next Phase

The corporate update represents a significant evolution for Lake Winn Resources. Through a proposed rebrand, a drill-ready critical minerals project, the addition of a copper-silver asset, and financing initiatives aimed at supporting exploration, the company is building a broader platform focused on minerals increasingly viewed as essential to modern industrial and energy systems.

With LNPG expected to move toward drilling and Silver Switchback entering the portfolio, 2026 is shaping up to be a transformative year as the company advances multiple catalysts across its growing critical minerals strategy.

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