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Korea Zinc (KRX:010130) plans to invest US$7.4 billion to build a zinc smelter and critical minerals processing facility in the US, marking the first new US-based zinc smelter since the 1970s.

The world’s largest zinc smelter said the facility will be built in Tennessee and will produce non-ferrous metals such as zinc, lead and copper, precious metals including gold and silver, and strategic minerals such as antimony, germanium and gallium.

Washington continues to step up efforts to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals and reduce reliance on China, which dominates global production of several materials essential to semiconductors, telecommunications equipment and military technology.

To finance the project, Korea Zinc said it will raise US$1.9 billion by issuing new shares to a joint venture controlled by the US government and unnamed U.S.-based strategic investors.

That joint venture would hold around 10 percent of Korea Zinc, with the US Department of War owning a 40 percent stake in the venture and Korea Zinc holding less than 10 percent.

The company said it will secure the remaining US$5.5 billion through about US$4.7 billion in loans from the US government and financial institutions, as well as US$210 million in subsidies from the US Commerce Department under the CHIPS and Science Act.

Shares of Korea Zinc surged as much as 26 percent in early trading following the announcement before paring gains to close up 4.9 percent.

The company maintained that the US smelter is a direct response to the expansion of global supply chain risks and the increasing demand for non-ferrous metals and strategic minerals.

China currently dominates the global supply of minerals such as antimony and germanium. Beijing banned exports of those minerals to the United States in December 2024 following Washington’s crackdown on China’s chip sector, although the ban has been suspended since November.

Zinc facility project sparks internal backlash

The scale and structure of the US project, however, have sparked strong opposition from Korea Zinc’s largest shareholders.

Young Poong Group and private equity firm MBK Partners, which together hold nearly 50 percent of Korea Zinc, said they will seek a court injunction to block the planned share issuance.

The two have been locked in a prolonged dispute with Chairman Choi Yun-beom after launching a tender offer in September 2024 aimed at challenging his management control.

Young Poong said the decision to approve a third-party allotment of new shares was pushed through without proper consultation and was designed to entrench existing management.

“As Korea Zinc’s largest shareholder, directors appointed by Young Poong and MBK Partners express deep regret that they were entirely excluded from any meaningful prior briefing or discussion on a matter of such far-reaching importance to the company’s future,” a Young Poong official said as reported by the Korea Times.

“This represents a severe breakdown in corporate governance and a serious procedural violation.”

The alliance warned that the move could dilute shareholders and undermine the company’s financial soundness, stating that it will “promptly seek a court injunction to halt the issuance of new shares, in order to safeguard Korea Zinc’s long-term viability and shareholder interests.”

Young Poong also questioned claims that the U.S. government is directly investing in the smelter itself.

“In a normal commercial structure, an investor supporting the construction of a new smelter would invest directly in the project entity,” the official added, arguing that the proposed structure instead grants voting rights to a foreign-backed entity at the parent-company level.

The group further warned that replicating Korea Zinc’s integrated smelting process in the United States could weaken South Korea’s domestic smelting industry and increase the risk of transferring proprietary expertise overseas.

Korea Zinc has not yet publicly addressed the governance criticisms. Despite the opposition, commercial operations are expected to begin in phases starting in 2029.

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

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China’s CMOC Group (OTC Pink:CMCLF) has agreed to buy a portfolio of gold assets in Brazil from Canada’s Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX,NYSEAMERICAN:EQX) for US$1.015 billion,

CMOC said Monday (December 15) that it will acquire 100 percent of Equinox Gold’s Brazilian operations, comprising the Aurizona mine in Maranhão, the RDM mine in Minas Gerais, and the Bahia complex, which includes the Fazenda and Santa Luz mines.

The acquired assets collectively host total gold resources of 5.013 million ounces and reserves of 3.873 million ounces, according to CMOC. Gold production from the Brazilian operations totaled 247,300 ounces in 2024, in line with Equinox’s guidance of 250,000 to 270,000 ounces of output this year.

The consideration includes a US$900 million upfront cash payment at closing and a contingent payment of up to US$115 million tied to production volumes during the first year after closing.

“The transaction is an important step that showcases our conviction in gold and delivers on our strategy of pillaring the portfolio on copper and gold,” said Liu Jianfeng, chairman and chief investment officer of CMOC, in the official press release.

CMOC said the deal will add around eight tons of annual gold production to its portfolio. The company expects its gold output to potentially exceed 20 tons a year once its Odin gold mine in Ecuador enters operation, positioning the group for further long-term growth in the metal.

For Equinox Gold, the sale also marks a change in operational strategy. The Vancouver-based said divesting its Brazilian assets will simplify its portfolio and sharpen its focus on North America.

Chief executive Darren Hall described the move as a turning point for the company, calling the transaction a “pivotal step” toward becoming a pure North American-focused gold producer.

Following the sale, Equinox’s core assets will include the Valentine and Greenstone mines in Canada, both of which entered commercial production within the past 13 months, and the long-running Mesquite mine in California.

Greenstone is expected to produce between 220,000 and 260,000 ounces of gold this year, while Valentine is forecast to deliver 175,000 to 200,000 ounces annually once fully ramped up. The Mesquite mine is also projected to contribute around 95,000 ounces in 2025.

As production at its Canadian operations ramps up to full capacity, Equinox said it anticipates annual gold output in the range of 700,000 to 800,000 ounces next year and plans to release detailed production and cost guidance in early 2026.

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and conditions.

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

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Bold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: BOL,OTC:BVLDF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Bold’) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 6,000,000 working capital units (the ‘WC Units’) of the Company at a price of $0.08 per WC unit for up to $480,000 and up to 6,500,000 Flow Through units (the ‘FT Units’) at a price of $0.09 per FT Unit for up to $585,000 both of which constitute the ‘Offering.’

The Offering

Each WC Unit comprises one (1) common share of the Company priced at $0.08 and one full common share purchase warrant (a ‘WC Warrant‘) entitling the holder to acquire one (1) common share at a price of $0.12 until three years (36 months) following the closing of the Offering. The proceeds from the WC Units will be used for general working capital, property maintenance, exploration and expenses of the offering.

Each FT Unit comprises one common share of the Company priced at $0.09 and one half (1/2) of a common share purchase warrant. One full common share purchase warrant (a ‘FT Warrant‘) and $0.12 will acquire an additional common share until twenty-four (24) months following the closing of the Offering. The proceeds from the sale of the FT Units will be used for exploration work that qualifies for Canadian Exploration Expenses (CEE).

In connection with the Offering, the Company may pay a finder’s fee to qualified finders in consideration for their assistance with the Offering. The finder’s fees may be payable in cash and/or securities of Bold at the discretion of the Company and in accordance with the rules of the TSX Venture Exchange.

All securities to be issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a statutory four (4) month and one (1) day hold period and regulatory approval.

Bold Ventures management believes our suite of Battery, Critical and Precious Metals exploration projects are an ideal combination of exploration potential meeting future demand. Our target commodities are comprised of: Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb), Zinc (Zn), Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pd) and Chromium (Cr). The Critical Metals list and a description of the Provincial and Federal electrification plans are posted on the Bold website here.

About Bold Ventures Inc.

The Company explores for Precious, Battery and Critical Metals in Canada. Bold is exploring properties located in active gold and battery metals camps in the Thunder Bay and Wawa regions of Ontario. Bold also holds significant assets located within and around the emerging multi-metals district dubbed the Ring of Fire region, located in the James Bay Lowlands of Northern Ontario.

For additional information about Bold Ventures and our projects please visit boldventuresinc.com or contact us at 416-864-1456 or email us at info@boldventuresinc.com.

‘Bruce A MacLachlan’ 
Bruce MacLachlan 
President and COO 

Direct line: (705) 266-0847 

Email: bruce@boldventuresinc.com

‘David B Graham’
David Graham
CEO

 

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words ‘may’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘will’, ‘intend’, ‘plan’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those factors discussed in filings made by us with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties, such actual results of current exploration programs, the general risks associated with the mining industry, the price of gold and other metals, currency and interest rate fluctuations, increased competition and general economic and market factors, occur or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

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Homerun Resources Inc. (TSXV: HMR,OTC:HMRFF) (OTCQB: HMRFF) (‘Homerun’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that road improvement works benefiting the Company’s planned silica processing and solar glass industrial hub in Santa Maria Eterna, in the Municipality of Belmonte, State of Bahia, Brazil, are firmly underway.

The Santa Maria Eterna road project, connecting BA-274 and BA-982 and providing direct access to BR-101, the principal federal highway in the region, is being funded primarily by the Federal Government of Brazil through the Ministry of Transport, via the Union budget, with the State of Bahia acting as the executing entity. Recent field photographs provided to the Company show grading, compaction, material placement and water-truck operations along the Santa Maria Eterna corridor, confirming that road improvement activities have commenced on the segments that form the main logistics route to Homerun’s Santa Maria Eterna silica project.

Figure 1 & 2. Road construction underway along BA-982 SME District

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The 2026 draft federal budget (PLOA 2026) includes a specific road construction line item, ‘BA-274 (Santa Maria Eterna) – Entr. BA-275(A) (Itapebi)’, under code 1C09 – Construction of road section, within the Ministry of Transport’s investment program, with an allocated amount of R$15 million. This classification indicates that the initiative is financed predominantly with federal fiscal-budget resources (‘recursos próprios’ of the federal treasury). While this BA-274 / BA-275 – Santa Maria Eterna item is not described in public documents as being exclusively or formally dedicated to Homerun’s future solar glass plant, the route directly services the Santa Maria Eterna district and is highly supportive of the Company’s long-term industrial development plans.

EXECUTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITMENTS UNDER THE MOU

As disclosed on May 13th, 2025 (News here), Homerun is party to a memorandum of understanding (‘MoU’) with CBPM (Bahia’s state geological service and mineral assets company), Bahia state government entities, the Municipality of Belmonte and Bahiagás to advance the development of a silica processing plant and a large-scale solar glass factory in Santa Maria Eterna. Local municipal decrees and coverage of this MoU reference obligations that include land for the industrial site, as well as commitments to improve infrastructure and logistics access to the district, which implicitly encompasses road access to BR-101. This comes after Homerun’s December 15th news release stating the Municipality of Belmonte’s commitment and allocation of funding to the paving of approximately 5km of road connecting Santa Maria Eterna to BR-101, the main federal highway in the region.

The commencement of construction on the BA-274 / BA-982 connection is an important early demonstration of this institutional support. The works now underway materially improve all-weather access between Santa Maria Eterna and BR-101, reduce future haulage risk and logistics costs for potential silica and solar glass operations, and visibly anchor the region’s transition toward an industrial hub based on high-purity silica and advanced glass manufacturing.

About Homerun (www.homerunresources.com / www.homerunenergy.com)

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

  • ⁠Silica: Secure supply and processing of high-purity low-iron silica for mission-critical applications, enabling premium solar glass and advanced energy materials.

  • Solar: Development of Latin America’s first dedicated 1,000 tonne per day high-efficiency solar glass plant and the commercialization of antimony-free solar glass designed for next-generation photovoltaic performance.

  • Energy Storage: Advancement of long-duration, silica-based thermal storage systems and related technologies to decarbonize industrial heat and unlock grid flexibility.

  • ⁠Energy Solutions: AI-enabled energy management, control systems, and turnkey electrification solutions that reduce costs and optimize renewable generation for commercial and industrial customers.

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

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

‘Brian Leeners’ 

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

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

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

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Canada has approved the merger of Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.A,TECK.B,NYSE:TECK) and Anglo American (LSE:AAL,OTC:NGLOY), clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the creation of a new global mining heavyweight worth over US$53 billion.

Teck and Anglo American said they received approval under the Investment Canada Act, allowing the companies to proceed with their planned “merger of equals,” first announced in September.

The transaction will combine the two miners into a new entity, Anglo Teck, which will be headquartered in Vancouver and positioned as a major global supplier of copper and other critical minerals.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said she determined the transaction would deliver a net benefit to Canada, adding that the deal represents “an unequivocal endorsement of the federal government’s efforts to build the strongest economy in the G7.”

She further added that Anglo Teck, with its headquarters in Vancouver, “will be a truly Canadian champion on the world stage.”

Both companies emphasized that the approval formalizes a wide-ranging set of binding commitments negotiated with Ottawa, aimed at securing investment, jobs, and governance influence in Canada over the long term.

Under those undertakings, Anglo Teck will spend at least C$4.5 billion in Canada over the first five years following completion, supporting key projects such as the life extension of the Highland Valley Copper mine, upgrades to critical minerals processing at Teck’s Trail operations, and advancement of the Galore Creek and Schaft Creek copper projects in northwestern B.C.

Furthermore, Anglo Teck’s global headquarters will be based in Canada, with a significant majority of senior management, including the chief executive, deputy chief executive, and chief financial officer, residing primarily in the country. A substantial proportion of the board will also be Canadian.

The combined company will retain a listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange, alongside a primary listing in London and secondary listings in Johannesburg and New York.

Beyond governance, the commitments include maintaining employment levels across Teck’s Canadian operations, expanding youth employment and training opportunities, and ensuring Canadian and Indigenous suppliers have fair access to contracts across Anglo Teck’s global operations.

The company has also committed to honouring all existing agreements with Indigenous governments, communities, and labour unions while maintaining and advancing environmental and social standards in Canada.

Anglo Teck has further pledged to invest in exploration and innovation, which includes at least C$300 million in Canadian critical mineral exploration and the establishment of a Global Institute for Critical Minerals Research and Innovation involving institutions in Canada, South Africa, and the UK.

Over a 15-year period, total spending in Canada is expected to reach at least C$10 billion.

Jonathan Price, Teck’s president and chief executive, said in a recent press release that the merger will create “a business of significant scale and capability that will deliver billions in investment and drive new economic activity and job creation here in Canada and beyond.”

The deal has also drawn strong political support in BC, where several of the company’s key assets are located.

In a social media post, Premier David Eby said the merger was “great news,” calling Anglo Teck “the largest company in our province’s history.” He said the combined company would “help unlock prosperity in the Northwest and deliver good jobs and benefits across the province.”

The merger was approved by shareholders of both companies at meetings held on December 9.

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

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Homerun can use the surface rights as collateral in project financing, independently secure permits and licenses, and is protected against changes in land ownership.
  • The Municipality of Belmonte provides commitment of funding allocation for paving of approx. 5km of road connecting Santa Maria Eterna to BR-101, the main federal highway in the region in support of Homerun’s project sites.

Homerun Resources Inc. (TSXV: HMR,OTC:HMRFF) (OTCQB: HMRFF) (‘Homerun’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive surface rights agreement (the ‘Agreement’) over the CENTRO INDUSTRIAL SÃO JOSÉ DA SILICA, located in the Municipality of Belmonte, Bahia, Brazil, in the district of Santa Maria Eterna (‘SME’), for the installation of Homerun’s silica processing plant and solar glass manufacturing facility. The Agreement covers a total area of 64 hectares and is directly contiguous to both BA982 and the Company’s SME Silica resources in the SME Silica Sand District.

The Agreement grants Actual Surface Rights (Direito Real de Superfície / Surface Rights) to Homerun under the terms of Articles 1,369 to 1,377 of the Brazilian Civil Code, and ensures irrevocable transfer of those Surface Rights over the property to Homerun, and once registered on the land’s public deed, ensures total legal security in favor of Homerun, regardless of any eventual transition of ownership of the underlying property by the landowners.

The specific purpose for the granting of those Surface Rights is for the construction of an industrial complex for the manufacture of processed silica and solar glass and correlated products, storage, logistics, research and development, commercial and supporting activities, and any other activity needed for the proper development of Homerun’s industrial projects.

This Agreement replaces the planned donation of the same land previously authorized by the Municipality of Belmonte. This replacement relieves Homerun of the obligations under the MoU, eliminating any risk of having to return of the land to the Municipality, if those Homerun obligations were not met.

In addition to this agreement, Homerun has received a letter of support from the Municipality of Belmonte represented by Mr. Iêdo José Menezes Elias, reaffirming its commitment to support the development of Homerun Resources Inc.’s silica sand project, located in the district of Santa Maria Eterna. As part of this commitment, the Municipality will allocate up to USD $400,000 toward infrastructure improvements related to the project including the completion of the executive project for the paving of approximately 5km of road connecting Santa Maria Eterna to BR-101, the main federal highway in the region. This initiative is part of a broader program led by the Bahia State Secretariat of Infrastructure (SEINFRA).

Brian Leeners, CEO of Homerun stated, ‘We wish to thank the parties to the original MoU and the landowner for helping to get this key deliverable completed in a timely manner before the pending receipt of our Bankable Feasibility Study and Financing of the Industrial Plants. We continue to work with the parties to the original MoU to facilitate the further items under the MoU, including the utilities and the Municipality of Belmonte’s financial support toward the development of infrastructure. The signing of this new Agreement aligns with the execution of the Company’s strategy to develop and construct Homerun’s Silica Processing and Solar Glass Manufacturing facilities, in the Municipality of Belmonte, ensuring the establishment of the entire silica value chain, from resource to extraction to processing to high value-added final product at the Santa Maria Eterna site, maximizing both the socioeconomic and environmental benefits for the people of the State of Bahia.’

Figure 1 – Map of Fazenda São José

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The preliminary area of Homerun’s Surface Rights is shown in Figure 1 and will be reviewed and can be modified if needed in an amended common agreement between the parties. Homerun has full access to the area immediately.

The Agreement is valid for 99 years from the date of the registration in the land’s deed. This term will be automatically renewed for an additional 99 years, unless either of the parties manifest otherwise 5 years before the original expiration date.

The compensation payments will begin in 2027, with one fixed payment of R$ 60,000 due on June 30, 2027. Starting in January of 2028, there will be monthly payments of R$ 50,000 subject to the caveat that if no plant construction has started by January 2028 for reasons beyond Homerun’s control, the payment will be reduced by fifty percent until construction starts. The amounts will be updated annually using the IPCA index (inflation adjustment).

Among the Surface Rights secured through this Agreement, Homerun is entitled to offer the Surface Rights as collateral in financing and Homerun can obtain licenses and permits without any input or interference by or from the landowners. Homerun also becomes responsible for all costs, including taxes, affecting the land. In the situation where the landowners decide to sell, lease, exchange, donate, or perform any transaction with the property, Homerun has the right of first refusal.

About Homerun (www.homerunresources.com / www.homerunenergy.com)

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

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

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

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

‘Brian Leeners’

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

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

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

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As the underground sampling was limited to the extent of the mine workings, detailed drilling is necessary to determine the ultimate size, shape and grade of the mineralized zones.  Consequently, Pinnacle’s geological team has compiled the results and created 3D models of the Dos de Mayo vein and the exposed mineralization in the 3 mines (see Figure 3 below) in order to create a program of systematic drilling whereby the vein structure will be tested every 12.5 metres along strike and vertically.  As the holes will be collared either in or immediately adjacent to the vein structure, holes will be relatively short, in the range of 20-25 metres in length.  At present, it is anticipated that the entire program will comprise approximately 2,600 metres in 112 holes and take about 6 weeks to complete.

‘The underground drilling will be a significant step in the development of the Potrero Project ,’ stated Robert Archer, Pinnacle’s President & CEO.  ‘It is not common that the first drill program on a new project is underground.  However, we are fortunate to have good access to at least some of the mineralization through the historic mine workings and this detailed program will essentially be delineation drilling rather than exploration. With the results of this program, we will gain a very good understanding of the principal mineralized zones such that we can begin putting together a preliminary mine plan .  Follow-on surface drilling can then test the areas between the mine workings in addition to less developed veins like El Capulin and La Estrella that are being sampled for the first time.’

A certain amount of development work will be required in the historic workings to create enough room for the drill setups and make sure that the drillers will have a safe working environment.  This work will begin early in the New Year and will take about one month to complete, with drilling to follow as soon as possible.


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Figure 1: Location Map of El Potrero gold-silver project in the Sierra madre of Durango State, surrounded by 4 operating mines within 35 km


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Figure 2: Plan map of north end of El Potrero gold-silver project showing main Dos de Mayo vein, with the Pinos Cuates, Dos de Mayo and La Dura Mines where underground drilling will take place

Figure 3: Screen shot of 3D model of Dos de Mayo vein (purple) in the Pinos Cuates Mine, showing high-grade gold and silver samples (red, yellow and green) and proposed drill holes to test extension of mineralization

QA/QC

The technical results contained in this news release have been reported in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (‘NI 43-101’).  Pinnacle has implemented industry standard practices for sample preparation, security and analysis given the stage of the Project.  This has included common industry QA/QC procedures to monitor the quality of the assay database, including inserting certified reference material samples and blank samples into sample batches on a predetermined frequency basis.

Systematic chip channel sampling was completed across exposed mineralized structures using a hammer and maul.  The protocol for sample lengths established that they were not longer than two metres or shorter than 0.3 metres.  The veins tend to be steeply dipping to vertical, and so these samples are reasonably close to representing the true widths of the structures.  Samples were collected along the structural strike or oblique to the main structural trend.  Grab samples, by their nature, are only considered as indicative of local mineralization and should not be considered as representative.

All samples were bagged in pre-numbered plastic bags; each bag had a numbered tag inside and were tied off with adhesive tape and then bulk bagged in rice bags in batches not to exceed 40 kg.  They were then numbered, and batch bags were tied off with plastic ties and delivered directly to the SGS laboratory facility in Durango, Mexico for preparation and analysis.  The lab is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.  All Samples were delivered in person by the contract geologist who conducted the sampling under the supervision of the QP.

SGS sample preparation code G_PRP89 including weight determination, crushing, drying, splitting, and pulverizing was used following industry best practices where all samples were crushed to 75% less than 2 mm, riffle split off 250 g, pulverized split to >85% passing 75 microns (μm).  All samples were analyzed for gold using code GA_FAA30V5 with a Fire Assay determination on 30g samples with an Atomic Absorption Spectography finish.  An ICP-OES analysis package (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectrometry) including 33 elements and 4-acid digestion was performed (code GE_ICP40Q12) to determine Ag, Zn, Pb, Cu and other elements.

Qualified Person

Mr. Jorge Ortega, P. Geo, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, and the author of the NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Potrero Project, has reviewed, verified and approved for disclosure the technical information contained in this news release.

About the Potrero Property

El Potrero is located in the prolific Sierra Madre Occidental of western Mexico and lies within 35 kilometres of four operating mines, including the 4,000 tonnes per day (tpd) Ciénega Mine (Fresnillo), the 1,000 tpd Tahuehueto Mine (Luca Mining) and the 250 tpd Topia Mine (Guanajuato Silver).

High-grade gold-silver mineralization occurs in a low sulphidation epithermal breccia vein system hosted within andesites of the Lower Volcanic Series and has three historic mines along a 500 metre strike length.  The property has been in private hands for almost 40 years and has never been systematically explored by modern methods, leaving significant exploration potential.

A previously operational 100 tpd plant on site can be refurbished / rebuilt and historic underground mine workings rehabilitated at relatively low cost in order to achieve near-term production once permits are in place. The property is road accessible with a power line within three kilometres.

Pinnacle will earn an initial 50% interest immediately upon commencing production.  The goal would then be to generate sufficient cash flow with which to further develop the project and increase the Company’s ownership to 100% subject to a 2% NSR.  If successful, this approach would be less dilutive for shareholders than relying on the equity markets to finance the growth of the Company.

About Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp.

Pinnacle is focused on the development of precious metals projects in the Americas.  The high-grade Potrero gold-silver project in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Belt hosts an underexplored low-sulphidation epithermal vein system and provides the potential for near-term production . In the prolific Red Lake District of northwestern Ontario, the Company owns a 100% interest in the past-producing, high-grade Argosy Gold Mine and the adjacent North Birch Project with an eight-kilometre-long target horizon . With a seasoned, highly successful management team and quality projects, Pinnacle Silver and Gold is committed to building long -term , sustainable value for shareholders.

Signed: ‘Robert A. Archer’

President & CEO

For further information contact :

Email: info@pinnaclesilverandgold.com

Tel.:  +1 (877) 271-5886 ext. 110

Website: www.pinnaclesilverandgold.com

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Cygnus Metals Limited (‘Cygnus’ or the ‘Company’) advises that following management changes announced on 26 October 2025, it has today issued an aggregate of 3,000,000 additional performance rights (‘Performance Rights’) to PresidentChief Executive Officer, Mr Nicholas Kwong under the Company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (‘Plan’). The Company also advises that, effective today, following Mr Ernest Mast’s transition from Managing Director to Non-Executive Director on 12 December 2025, and as part of that transition will forfeit an aggregate of 6,000,000 Performance Rights issued under the Plan.

Shareholders approved the Plan and the issue of Performance Rights to directors at the Company’s annual general meeting held on May 14, 2025. The Performance Rights to Mr Kwong were issued on the same terms and conditions as the director Performance Rights, as set out in the notice of annual general meeting released to ASX on April 14, 2025.

The Performance Rights vest on the successful completion of specific key performance objectives on or before July 11, 2028. Each vested Performance Right is exercisable to one fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Company (net of applicable withholdings) and will expire on May 31, 2030 unless exercised on or before this date.

The objective of Cygnus’ Plan is to promote the long-term success of the Company and the creation of shareholder value by aligning the interests of eligible persons under the Plan with the interests of the Company.

This announcement has been authorised for release by the Executive Chair.

David Southam
Executive Chair
T: +61 8 6118 1627
E: info@cygnusmetals.com
Nick Kwong
President/Chief Executive Officer
T: +1 416 892 5076
E: info@cygnusmetals.com
Media:
Paul Armstrong
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+61 8 9388 1474

About Cygnus Metals

Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX: CY5, TSXV: CYG,OTC:CYGGF) is a diversified critical minerals exploration and development company with projects in Quebec, Canada and Western Australia. The Company is dedicated to advancing its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec with an aggressive exploration program to drive resource growth and develop a hub-and-spoke operation model with its centralised processing facility. In addition, Cygnus has quality lithium assets with significant exploration upside in the world-class James Bay district in Quebec, and REE and base metal projects in Western Australia. The Cygnus team has a proven track record of turning exploration success into production enterprises and creating shareholder value.

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GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA TheNewswire – December 15, 2025 – Angkor Resources Corp. (TSXV: ANK,OTC:ANKOF) (‘ANGKOR’ OR ‘THE COMPANY’) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Letter of Intent (‘LOI’) with an arm’s length party (the ‘Purchaser’) to sell its 40% participating interest in the Evesham Macklin oil and gas lands (the ‘Assets’) in Saskatchewan at a sale price of $4,800,000. The sale of the Assets is anticipated to be completed on January 31, 2026 (the ‘Closing Date’).

The Assets were acquired by the Company through its wholly owned-subsidiary EnerCam Exploration Ltd. on December 12, 2023 and the Purchaser provided a loan (the ‘Loan’) to fund the acquisition. The outstanding amount of the Loan is $3,800,000.

CEO Delayne Weeks comments on the decision to sell the Assets, ‘This decision follows a full analysis over the greatest value increases for shareholders in the coming 24 months.  In our view, the greatest growth value of Angkor will be achieved on proving Cambodia’s first oil and gas discovery and the second will be on advancing assays and drilling on both gold and copper projects, either by ourselves or with strong partners.   Evesham is a great project, but it is a long-term multi-well field which requires more investment capital for water injection and ongoing capital upgrades.  Therefore, we will take the net sale proceeds from the sale of the Assets and apply the funds directly to packaging the oil and mineral projects in Cambodia for a sale or merger opportunity and other administrative operations. ‘

Transaction Summary

The terms of the LOI provide that the purchase price shall be satisfied by the Purchaser under the following payment terms: (a) a $250,000 non-refundable deposit is payable on December 31, 2025 after expiry of the Purchaser’s due diligence condition; (b) a payment of $375,000 is payable on the Closing Date; (c) the balance of the Loan will be applied to the purchase price on the Closing Date; and (d) a final payment of $375,000 subject to adjustment is payable on March 1, 2026. The terms of the LOI also provided that all profit entitlements and operating and capital commitments under the Assets after October 1, 2025 shall accrue to the Purchaser.

Conditions to Closing

The parties intend to enter into a form of asset purchase and sale agreement which shall replace the LOI and shall contain customary commercial terms and closing conditions such as approval of the sale and transfer by the operator of the Assets, appropriate representations, warranties and indemnities of the parties, receipt of all applicable regulatory and shareholder approvals and approval of the stock exchange.

No finder’s fees were paid on the transaction.

Weeks continues, ‘The sale transaction will be achieved without any dilution of our stock and no commissions are payable;  we can use the net sale proceeds where we most need them.   We are also blessed to have developed strong relations with exemplary oil operators and developers at Evesham, who remain great advisers and colleagues on oil and gas opportunities.’

The Company is completing the interpretation of the seismic program over four subbasins on Block VIII, Cambodia’s first onshore oil and gas license under exploration.   Multiple targets have been identified.   Geoscientists indicate the end of December to have a completed interpretation of the results with drill targets.

Weeks adds, ‘The processing of the seismic produced results beyond our expectations.  We have already concluded that instead of a single target, we have 3-5 drill targets and proving commercial hydrocarbons on any of those areas will add greater value to the Company.   As well, the recent announcement of the gold prospect CZ Gold, Angkor Resources IDENTIFIES GOLD PROSPECT ON ANDONG MEAS LICENSE, CAMBODIA – Angkor Resources Corp leads us to focus all our resources in Cambodia to formulate a robust, attractive platform with significant upside that mitigates risk for investors with diversity in Cambodia’s first oil and gas discovery and is backed up with gold and copper prospects across several mineral licenses.

ABOUT Angkor Resources CORPORATION

Angkor Resources Corp. is a public company, listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange, and is a leading resource optimizer in Cambodia working towards mineral and energy solutions across Canada and Cambodia.

The Company’s mineral subsidiary, Angkor Gold Corp. in Cambodia holds two mineral exploration licenses in Cambodia with multiple prospects in copper and gold.  Both licenses are in their first two-year renewal term.

Its Cambodian energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources, was granted an onshore oil and gas license of 7300 square kilometres in the southwest quadrant of Cambodia called Block VIII.   The company then removed all parks and protected areas and added 220 square kilometres, making the license area just over 4095 square kilometres.  EnerCam is actively advancing oil and gas exploration activities onshore to meet its mission to prove Cambodia as an oil and gas producing Nation.

Since 2022, Angkor’s Canadian subsidiary, EnerCam Exploration Ltd., has been involved in oil and gas production in Saskatchewan, Canada with measures of gas capture to reduce emissions with carbon capture activities.  Those activities were a long-term commitment to Environmental and Social projects and cleaner energy solutions across jurisdictions.

CONTACT: Delayne Weeks – CEO

Email:- info@angkorresources.com Website: angkor resources.com Telephone: +1 (780) 831-8722

Please follow @AngkorResources on , , , Instagram and .

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 release.

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Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties which are beyond the Company’s control, including without limitation, anticipated closing of the transaction, satisfaction of conditions, regulatory and shareholder approvals and expected payments, the potential for gold and/or other minerals at any of the Company’s properties, the prospective nature of any claims comprising the Company’s property interests, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory approvals, uncertainty of sample results, timing and results o f future exploration, and the availability of financing.

Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (December 15) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

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

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$89,794.92, up by 0.2 percent over 24 hours.

Bitcoin price performance, December 15, 2025.

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Bitcoin entered the new week on a cautious footing after a bruising bout of weekend volatility pushed prices back below the US$90,000 level.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency slid roughly 3 percent over the weekend, touching a two-week low near US$87,500 amid thin liquidity before buyers emerged early Monday to lift prices toward the US$89,500–89,700 range. While the rebound helped stabilize sentiment, Bitcoin has so far struggled to reclaim USD 90,000, which has emerged as a key psychological and technical barrier following last week’s pullback.

Going into the week, attention now turns to a packed economic calendar. In the US, non-farm payrolls data due Tuesday and inflation figures scheduled for Thursday are expected to influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy steps.

MN Capital founder Michaël van de Poppe highlighted the emerging CME futures gap at approximately as a focal point for short-term price action, noting on X that ‘the sweep is already happening on $BTC. It’s great that it’s happening on Sunday, so then Monday will be positive.”

He also pointed to the CME gap as a potential magnet for liquidity and a reference level for rebound scenarios, but cautioned, however, that outcomes are not guaranteed and the current structure does not yet resemble setups associated with extended bearish weeks.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$3,140.16, up by 1.5 percent over the last 24 hours.

Altcoin price update

  • XRP (XRP) was priced at US$1.99, down by 1.7 percent over 24 hours.
  • Solana (SOL) was trading at US$132.39, up by 1.2 percent over 24 hours.

Today’s crypto news to know

UK moves to place crypto firms under full regulation

UK officials are preparing legislation that would move crypto companies fully inside the country’s financial regulatory framework.

According to The Guardian, the plan involves putting crypto service providers under regulation like other financial firms, subject to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) rules on consumer protection, governance, transparency, and market conduct.

Treasury officials say the shift is meant to close long-standing gaps as crypto activity becomes more entwined with mainstream finance rather than operating at the regulatory edges.

Legislation is expected by October 2027 to give firms time to adjust to the more demanding compliance environment.

If enacted, the move would mark a structural change for UK-based crypto startups, which until now have largely operated without full product-level regulation.

HashKey prices Hong Kong IPO at top end with US$206 Million

HashKey Holdings, Hong Kong’s largest licensed crypto exchange, is set to raise about US$206 million after pricing its initial public offering near the top of its marketed range, according to a source familiar with the deal.

The company priced shares at HK$6.68, valuing the exchange operator as it prepares to debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 17. HashKey operates across trading, asset management, brokerage, and tokenization, and runs the city’s biggest regulated crypto exchange.

While mainland China continues to warn against crypto speculation, Hong Kong has taken the opposite approach, positioning itself as a regulated gateway for digital finance.

North Korean hackers drain wallets using ‘Fake Zoom’ meetings

North Korean cybercrime groups are using fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings to steal crypto, draining more than $300 million through the tactic so far, according to security researchers.

According to CryptoNews, the scam typically starts with a message from a compromised Telegram account that appears to belong to someone the victim already knows.

Victims are then invited to what looks like a legitimate video call, complete with convincing video feeds that are actually pre-recorded footage.

During the call, attackers claim there is an audio problem and send a supposed software “patch” that installs malware instead. Once installed, the malware can extract passwords, private keys, and internal security data, allowing attackers to empty crypto wallets.

Global crypto thefts have already surpassed US$2 billion this year, with North Korean-linked groups remaining among the most active and sophisticated actors in the space.

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

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

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