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Silverco Confirms No Material Change

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Silverco Mining Ltd. (TSXV: SICO) (‘Silverco’ or the ‘Company’) announces that at the request of CIRO, Silverco wishes to confirm that the Company’s management is unaware of any material change in the Company’s operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.

About Silverco Mining Ltd.

The Company owns a 100% interest in the 11,665-hectare Cusi Project located in Chihuahua State, Mexico (the ‘Cusi Property’). It lies within the prolific Sierra Madre Occidental gold-silver belt. There is an existing 1,200 ton per day mill with tailings capacity at the Cusi Property.

The Cusi Property is a past-producing underground silver-lead-zinc-gold project approximately 135 kilometres west of Chihuahua City. The Cusi Property boasts excellent infrastructure, including paved highway access and connection to the national power grid.

The Cusi Property hosts multiple historical Ag-Au-Pb-Zn producing mines each developed along multiple vein structures. The Cusi Property hosts several significant exploration targets, including the extension of a newly identified downthrown mineralized geological block and additional potential through claim consolidation.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

‘Mark Ayranto’

Mark Ayranto, President & CEO
Phone: 778-888-4010
Email: mayranto@silvercomining.com

For further information, please contact:

Investor relations & Communications
Email: info@silvercomining.com
www.silvercomining.com

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

Cautionary Statement and Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ and ‘forward-looking information’ (together, ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance and are generally identified by words such as ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘continue’, ‘could’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘forecast’, ‘goal’, ‘intend’, ‘may’, ‘objective’, ‘outlook’, ‘plan’, ‘potential’, ‘priority’, ‘schedule’, ‘seek’, ‘should’, ‘target’, ‘will’, and similar expressions (including negative and grammatical variations).

These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this release, are inherently subject to significant business, technical, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Key assumptions include: timely receipt of permits and approvals necessary for planned work; access to surface rights and community support; no material adverse changes to general business, economic, market and political conditions; commodity price and foreign exchange assumptions; inflation and input costs remaining within expectations; and the Company’s ability to secure additional financing on acceptable terms when required.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such factors include, without limitation: exploration, development and operating risks (including drilling, sampling, assaying, interpretation and modeling uncertainties; variability of mineralization; representativity of samples; true-width estimation; metallurgical variability; water management; geotechnical and ground conditions); risks inherent in estimating or converting mineral resources; the absence of current mineral reserves at the Cusi Property; that AgEq is a reporting metric only and does not imply economic recoverability; permitting, licensing and regulatory risks in Mexico (including changes in mining, environmental, labour, water, land access and related regimes); community relations, social licence and stakeholder engagement risks; title, surface rights, access and environmental liability risks; health, safety and security risks; commodity price and FX volatility (silver, gold, lead, zinc; MXN/CAD/USD); cost inflation, supply-chain disruptions and contractor availability; political and macroeconomic instability; financing and liquidity risks (including the availability and terms of debt and/or equity); TSX Venture Exchange and other regulatory approvals; counterparty risks; limitations and uncertainties relating to historical data and third-party reports (including the risk that historical results cannot be verified to NI 43-101 standards); force majeure events; litigation and enforcement risks; and those additional risks set out in the Company’s public disclosure filings available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The purpose of forward-looking statements is to provide readers with information about management’s current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. No assurance can be given that such statements will prove to be accurate; actual results and future events could differ materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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Steadright Grants Stock Options

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(TheNewswire)

 

December 24th, 2025 TheNewswire – Muskoka, Ontario Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. (CSE: SCM,OTC:SCMNF) (‘Steadright’ or the ‘Company’) Board of Directors has approved an additional 1,200,000 options at 0.28 cents according to the Rolling Stock Option Plan approved by Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 29, 2025.

 

The 1,200,000 Options approved is subject to a term of 5 Years expiring on December 23rd, 2030 and has been granted for Directors, Officers and Consultants of the Company as of December 24th, 2025.

  

ABOUT Steadright Critical Minerals INC.

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. is a mineral exploration company established in 2019. Steadright has been focused in 2025 on finding exploration projects that can be brought into production within the critical mineral space in the Kingdom of Morocco. Steadright currently has mineral exploration claims known as the RAM project near Port Cartier, Quebec within the Côte-Nord Region, which is accessible by route 138, that is located on an Anorthositic complex that is in a highly prospective geological unit and historically been under explored for Ni, Cu, Co and precious metals.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

For further information, please contact:

Matt Lewis

CEO & Director

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

 

Email: enquires@steadright.ca

Tel: 1-905-410-0587

 

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (the ‘CSE’) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, ‎uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or ‎achievements of Steadright to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-‎looking information. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: there is no ‎certainty that the ongoing programs will result in significant or successful ‎exploration and ‎development of Steadright’s properties; uncertainty as to ‎the actual results of exploration and ‎development or operational activities; uncertainty as to the availability and terms of ‎future financing on ‎acceptable terms; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; ‎general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; capital market conditions ‎and market prices for securities, junior market securities and mining exploration company securities; ‎commodity prices; the actual results of current exploration and development or operational activities; ‎competition; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents and other risks ‎inherent in the mining industry; lack of insurance; delay or failure to receive board or regulatory ‎approvals; changes in legislation, including environmental legislation or income tax legislation, affecting ‎Steadright; conclusions of economic evaluations; and lack of qualified, skilled labour or loss of key ‎individuals.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the ‎securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United ‎States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act‘) or any state securities laws and ‎may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. Persons ‎unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, unless an ‎exemption from such registration is available

   

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Biotech Market Forecast: Top Trends for Biotech in 2026

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The biotech sector is entering 2026 with a positive outlook, characterized by reasonable valuations, robust oncology momentum and supportive policy tailwinds. This combination is setting the stage for a continued recovery, driven in part by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).

However, this sectoral resurgence must navigate a tug-of-war between supportive stimulus and structural risks, which have the potential to challenge the pace of recovery.

Biotech sector rebounding after US uncertainty

According to Song, biotech has rebounded since its lows in April of this year.

Company valuations are trading at a 15 percent discount to broader markets on forward price-to-earnings, with secular demand intact for oncology, obesity and chronic diseases. In Song’s view, the biotech industry’s rebound stems from reduced uncertainty under the administration of US President Donald Trump.

Song added that valuations across healthcare are reasonable, noting rotational flows from cooling AI hype.

“I can’t deny that there have been some rotational effects that not just biotech has benefited (from), but healthcare in general,’ he commented. “While AI is an important driver in healthcare, to our view, it certainly is not priced in to the largest extent in many pockets of healthcare.”

Key biotech sector catalysts in 2026

Song sees healthcare’s recovery extending into 2026, with oncology remaining the primary growth engine.

He characterized the current sector resurgence as a durable structural shift being fueled by key developments that present tangible investment opportunities, including anticipated positive clinical trial outcomes, such as those for Revolution Medicines’ (NASDAQ:RVMD) pancreatic cancer drug.

“They have a lead drug that blocks an important pathway called RAS … and they could have a potential breakthrough in pancreatic cancer. They’re running a Phase III trial to demonstrate a potential survival benefit. There could be meaningful progress there,” Song noted. A data readout is expected next year.

Outside oncology, Song flagged high-profile biotech catalysts that could broaden the sector’s 2026 rally.

“Non-peptide oral GLP-1s … are clearly going to be an important data set readout and launch that could occur next year,” he explained, citing Eli Lilly’s (NYSE:LLY) orforglipron, a daily pill that hit Phase III success for type 2 diabetes and obesity in 2025. Approval is expected in 2026, and he believes it could be a potential game changer in obesity and chronic disease treatments, an area dominated by biotech innovators.

Song also sees validation ahead for platform technologies.

A dual-track recovery for biotech

While macro analysts see a broad cyclical recovery in 2026, Song predicts that the market will be defined by a dual-track recovery: a diagnostics-led initial public offering (IPO) surge, and a biopharma M&A environment focused on companies with the clinical validation required to alter the current standard of care.

Renaissance Capital predicts a faster pace for biotech IPOs, with a strong pipeline of companies such as Aktis Oncology, a radiopharma diagnostics firm targeting solid tumors, ready to list for US$100 million.

Additionally, AlphaSense forecasts steady M&A flow as companies rebuild their pipelines in the new year, a trend that Song sees as a structural necessity rather than a simple trend. “It’s an important pillar where Big Pharma needs to replenish their pipelines, and they can’t all do it internally,” he explained.

Consequently, he believes the primary “hunting ground” for these deals is mid-cap territory, where acquiring one or two proven drugs can effectively move the needle for a large pharmaceutical giant.

AI in the biotech sector

Song maintained that AI has not reached full valuation in the sector, and its role is expected to grow, with significant future productivity gains predicted in biopharma, drug discovery, clinical development and healthcare delivery.

“We’ve done some preliminary work that that that suggests there could be … productivity gains in areas like biopharmaceuticals and drug discovery and clinical development,” Song explained, adding that these are long-term projections. He sees a more immediate economic impact in how care is managed.

“Since healthcare is a large part of the US and global economy, and growing quickly in terms of healthcare costs, there are also opportunities for efficiency gains, which could lead to margin and consumer gains,” he noted. This revolution in delivery is already a key focus for his firm’s Tema Oncology ETF (NASDAQ:CANC).

However, life science market analyst Anastasia Bystritskaya warned that valuation and productivity are not synonymous, as high-performing models do not automatically become revenue-producing products. For investors, the real inflection point is operational integration rather than operating as a standalone prototype.

Drive for efficiency is expected to take a practical form in 2026 through what Sergey Jakimov, managing partner at longevity and biotech venture capital firm LongeVC, described as the “doctor in your hand.”

This AI companion manages routine, low-complexity tasks between clinic visits.

LongeVC anticipates that this shift to a regulated digital workflow will allow AI to identify meaningful clinical signals continuously without overburdening primary care teams.

This democratization of discovery creates a new competitive landscape for the hunting ground Song described; if AI-enabled teams can dissect complex pathways without a billion-dollar balance sheet, the traditional R&D model of Big Pharma faces a permanent disruption. In this new era, the innovation gap could be filled by agile players who use technology to act with the scale of a giant, but the speed of a startup.

Investor takeaway

Despite sector momentum, headwinds remain, particularly regarding the stability of clinical research funding.

A November report in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that 383 clinical trials recently had their grants terminated, disrupting progress for over 74,000 participants. Dr. Gary K. Zammit, founder of Clinilabs, warned these reductions in National Institutes of Health funding risk slowing future commercial development of innovative therapies.

Macroeconomic headwinds, including rising tariffs and early labor market weakness, also present a material challenge.

Ultimately, the 2026 biotech outlook balances promising catalysts with the need for strategic capital deployment and a focus on clinically validated platform technologies, ensuring a durable expansion for the sector.

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

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CORRECTION: Nextech3D.ai Provides Shareholder Update on Krafty Labs Acquisition and Announces $321,917 CEO Investment

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Correction: The conversion price was incorrectly reported as .14/share. The correct price is .165/share

Correction: Nextech3D.ai Provides Shareholder Update on Krafty Labs Acquisition and Announces $321,917 CEO Investment

Correction: The conversion price was incorrectly reported as .14/share. The correct price is .165/share

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR,OTC:NEXCF)(OTCQX:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS), an AI-first event technology and digital engagement company, is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on its previously announced acquisition of Krafty Labs, a revenue generating AI-driven event engagement and experiential technology company serving global enterprise customers.

Krafty Labs Acquisition Update

The Company is pleased to confirm that the due diligence process has been successfully completed, and the acquisition of Krafty Labs is scheduled to close on January 2, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions including CSE approval.

Krafty Labs brings a highly attractive blue-chip customer base, along with approximately $1.2 million in year-to-date 2025 revenue and gross margins of 72%. Management believes this acquisition meaningfully enhances Nextech3D.ai’s AI-first event platform and expands its reach into higher-value enterprise and association customers.

CEO Convertible Note Investment Demonstrates Strong Alignment

In connection with the Company’s continued execution and growth strategy, Evan Gappelberg, Chief Executive Officer of Nextech3D.ai, has committed to invest $321,917 directly into the Company through an 18-month convertible note bearing 12% annual interest.

Key terms of the CEO investment include:

  • Term: 18 months

  • Conversion Option: At the CEO’s sole discretion, the note may be converted into 2,299,412 common shares at a fixed conversion price of $0.165 per share (correction)

  • Warrants Issued: As compensation, the CEO will receive 2,299,412 common share purchase warrants

  • Warrant Terms:

    • Exercise Price: $0.165 per share

    • Term: 3 years

Mr. Gappelberg will continue to be the Company’s largest shareholder, currently owning 32,757,017 common shares, further reinforcing strong alignment between management and shareholders.

The transaction constitutes a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions. The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 on the basis that the transaction does not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The transaction is subject to approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE).

Management believes this insider investment reflects confidence in Nextech3D.ai’s strategy, execution, and long-term growth prospects.

Strengthening an AI-First Event Platform

The combination of Krafty Labs’ enterprise-grade engagement capabilities with Nextech3D.ai’s existing event technology stack is expected to drive increased average contract values, deeper customer relationships, and enhanced monetization opportunities across in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Nextech3D.ai comments ‘We believe the acquisition of Krafty Labs, combined with my personal investment in the Company, represents a strong vote of confidence in Nextech3D.ai’s direction and execution,’ He continues ‘With due diligence complete and a closing date set, we are focused on integrating Krafty Labs and accelerating growth while continuing to build long-term shareholder value.’

Looking Ahead

With the Krafty Labs acquisition set to close on January 2, 2026, Nextech3D.ai continues to advance its strategy of building a comprehensive, AI-powered event technology platform through disciplined acquisitions, organic growth, and aligned insider investment.

About Nextech3D.ai

Nextech3D.ai is an AI-powered technology company specializing in 3D asset generation, spatial computing, and comprehensive AI Event Solutions for virtual, hybrid, and in-person experiences. Through Map Dynamics, Eventdex, and Krafty Labs, Nextech3D.ai delivers a unified global platform for Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Oracle, Yelp, ZoomInfo, Spotify, Meta conferences, expos, corporate activations, learning programs, and enterprise engagement.

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This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Krafty Labs, the anticipated timing and consideration, expected benefits and synergies, product integrations, and growth opportunities. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed as anticipated or at all. Nextech3D.ai disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain information contained herein may constitute ‘forward-looking information’ under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, ‘will be’ or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results ‘will’ occur. Forward-looking statements regarding the completion of the transaction are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Nextech will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws

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Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization Trade Resumption – SICO

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Trading resumes in:

Company: Silverco Mining Ltd.

TSX-Venture Symbol: SICO

All Issues: Yes

Resumption (ET): 9:30 AM

CIRO can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. CIRO is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

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Nickel Price Forecast: Top Trends for Nickel in 2026

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Nickel prices were stagnant in 2025, trading around US$15,000 per metric ton (MT) for much of the year.

The metal’s primary price motivation stemmed from persistent oversupply from Indonesian operations.

Overall, sentiment remained weak amid soft demand growth from the construction and manufacturing sectors, and declining interest in nickel as electric vehicle (EV) battery makers began to eye cheaper chemistries.

Nickel supply in 2026

The big question going into the new year is if nickel supply and demand will come into balance.

The most significant contributing factor over the last several years has been an abundance of supply from Indonesia, which has become the world’s top nickel producer.

The US Geological Survey estimates that full-year 2024 nickel production came in at 2.2 million MT, a staggering increase over the 800,000 MT it believes the nation produced in 2019.

In February 2025, the Indonesian government changed its quota system, effectively increasing nickel ore output to 298.5 million wet metric tons (WMT) from 271 million WMT in 2024. At the time, it said the increased production capacity was being limited to major production areas and was designed to reduce supply pressures.

The increase helped drive the amount of nickel sitting in exchange warehouses. Stockpiles at the London Metal Exchange (LME) had risen to 254,364 MT by the end of November, up from 164,028 MT at the start of 2025.

Meanwhile, the nickel price sank to US$14,295, toward the lower end of profitability for low-cost Indonesian miners.

The profitability question has raised the possibility of cuts — according to Shanghai Metal Market, the Indonesian government is proposing to cut nickel ore output to around 250 million MT in 2026. If the reduction comes to pass, it would mark a significant decline from the 379 million WMT laid out by Indonesia in 2025. Discussions on the final amount are ongoing, and the outlet states that it will be some time before the target is finalized.

“The global market is still forecast to remain in surplus — around 261,000 MT in 2026 — so further cuts would need to be significant to alter fundamentals,” she explained.

Additionally, there could be a wait-and-see approach as other new policies adopted by the Indonesian government in 2025 begin to take hold. The first, introduced in April, saw a shift from a flat 10 percent royalty to a more dynamic rate of 14 to 18 percent, depending on nickel prices. The second came in October, when the government cut the validity period of mining licenses from three years to one, providing the government greater oversight of production levels.

These prices, however, aren’t supportive of western producers, which began curtailing operations in 2024 when the LME average price was US$16,812 and reached US$21,000 in May of that year.

For her part, Manthy suggested that to get back to that range, there needs to be a more coordinated approach to constraining supply, and it may not make an immediate difference.

“To push prices to that range, cuts would need to be deep enough to erase most of the projected surplus. Given the scale — hundreds of thousands of MT — this seems unlikely without coordinated action. Even then, investor sentiment would probably require sustained prices above US$20,000 to materially improve producer attractiveness,” she said.

Nickel demand in 2026

The challenges faced by nickel go beyond oversupply; demand growth for the base metal is also soft.

Nickel’s primary use case is in the production of stainless steel, much of it destined for the Chinese housing market, which has yet to recover from its collapse in 2020.

While the Chinese government tried to stabilize the market in 2024 and earlier in 2025, it has done little to reverse the downward trend. According to a CNBC report on December 2, November sales were down 36 percent from the same period in 2024, and declined 19 percent through the first 11 months of the year.

“China’s property sector weakness has weighed on stainless steel demand, which accounts for over 60 percent of global nickel consumption. Even with broader economic growth, this stagnation has kept nickel prices subdued. A property turnaround would help, but given the surplus outlook, price upside would likely be limited,” Manthey said.

Adding to nickel’s woes is soft growth from the EV market.

Much of the increase in nickel production over the last five years was to fuel the need for EV batteries, but more recently producers like Contemporary Amperex Technology (SZSE:300750,HKEX:3750), one of the world’s largest battery makers, have shifted chemistry to lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP).

Nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries had been seen as superior due to their higher energy density and longer range. But recent advances in LFP technology have erased that gap, with vehicles using the chemistry achieving ranges of over 750 kilometers. Additionally, LFP batteries are cheaper to produce and less volatile, making them safer.

According to a December 1 Reuters article, nickel battery demand rose 1 percent year-on-year in September, while LFP battery demand increased 7 percent. However, the news outlet notes that most of the nickel demand was likely driven more by a rapidly growing EV market than by the benefits of its chemistry.

Although Reuters also notes that nickel chemistry remains the dominant battery technology in western EV markets, that too comes with a caveat, especially in the US, where the elimination of the EV tax credit in September has cratered EV demand. While US EV sales reached a record 1.2 million through the first nine months of 2025, much of that was driven by consumers seeking to take advantage of the US$7,500 credit before it expired.

Early data from Cox Automotive analysis indicates that American EV sales are down 46 percent in Q4 from the third quarter, and 37 percent from the same period last year.

Against that backdrop, Ford Motor (NASDAQ:F) has scaled back its EV plans, taking a US$19.5 billion writedown, and will pivot to extended-range EVs — which use gas-powered engines to augment range — and hybrid cars. Similarly, in mid-December, the EU dropped its plans to ban the sale of all internal combustion engine light vehicles by 2035.

These policy changes likely aren’t good news for nickel watchers.

“Any slowdown in energy transition policies adds to bearish sentiment for battery metals, including nickel,” Manthey said.

Nickel price forecast for 2026

Manthey suggested that nickel prices will remain under pressure throughout 2026.

“We expect prices to struggle to hold above US$16,000 given the surplus. Upside risks hinge on unexpected supply disruptions or stronger-than-forecast stainless and battery demand, but sustained levels above US$19,000 look unlikely under current fundamentals. We see prices averaging US$15,250 in 2026,” she said.

That’s in line with the World Bank’s 2026 nickel price outlook of US$15,500, rising to US$16,000 in 2027.

The primary reason for these projections is the ongoing nickel market surplus.

While it didn’t make a price prediction, Russia’s Nornickel, one of the world’s largest nickel producers, suggests that the market will see a surplus of 275,000 MT of refined nickel in 2026.

Low prices will be a challenge for nickel producers and investors alike. Until there is a shift in market fundamentals, a rebound for nickel doesn’t appear to be in the cards in the short or even medium term.

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

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Lithium Market 2025 Year-End Review

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The global lithium market endured a bruising 2025, with persistent oversupply and softer-than-expected electric vehicle (EV) demand driving prices for the battery metal to multi-year lows.

Lithium carbonate prices in North Asia slipped below US$9,550 per metric ton in February — their weakest level since 2021 — triggering production cuts and project delays, particularly in Australia and China. Despite brief rallies later in the year, prices remained under pressure, reflecting a market struggling to absorb rapid supply growth.

That imbalance has been years in the making. Global lithium carbonate output surged 192 percent between 2020 and 2024 while demand lagged, leaving the market with a large surplus.

Analysts estimate that supply exceeded demand by more than 150,000 metric tons in both 2023 and 2024, with inventories continuing to cap price recovery in 2025. Although the surplus is shrinking, high stockpiles have kept prices rangebound, with lithium carbonate largely hovering near US$10,000 for much of the year.

Volatility punctuated the lithium industry in the second half of 2025.

Prices rebounded sharply in July on supply cut speculation, briefly pushing lithium carbonate to an 11 month high above US$12,000 before retreating as producers denied meaningful reductions and inventories remained ample.

Policy uncertainty in the US, including threats to EV incentives, and regulatory signals from China further weighed on sentiment, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to both geopolitics and headlines.

Despite the prolonged downturn, analysts increasingly view 2025 as a potential inflection point. With roughly a third of global production estimated to be unprofitable at current prices, further supply rationalization appears likely.

Forecasts point to a sharply narrower surplus in 2025 and a possible deficit emerging in 2026, suggesting that while lithium’s near-term outlook remains constrained, the sector’s long-term fundamentals — driven by electrification, the energy transition and data-intensive technologies — remain intact.

Lithium in 2025: A tale of two markets

In contrast, the second half of 2025 saw a boost in prices across the lithium space as market fundamentals improved due to Contemporary Amperex Technology (SZSE:300750,HKEX:3750) curtailing operations at the Jianxiawo lepidolite mine in early August. Despite reports that Jianxiawo would restart operations in December, it is unclear if the mine, which is one of the world’s largest, is back in operation.

Concern over the removed supply pushed carbonate prices higher from mid-October through the end of the year, when they rose from US$10,417.37 to US$14,131.44, a 34 percent increase.

Battery energy storage demand key to lithium growth

Another trend Klein pointed to was the rapid growth in the battery energy storage system (BESS) market, which is expected to grow by 44 percent in 2025, representing a quarter of all battery demand.

“We’ve been talking about BESS being a very fast, growing and big part of the market, but it’s now become the consensus opinion that it’s very strong not only in China, but elsewhere,” said Klein.

Although BESS is one of the fastest-growing segments of the battery market, Klein believes its growth potential is not fully understood. “The market’s probably still underestimating that narrative about battery energy storage,” he said, adding that it is only now starting to be understood by people who are in the industry.

“But for the broader, generalist investor who still equates lithium with EVs, they don’t fully understand the battery energy storage angle, so I think they’re still underestimating that,” said Klein. The market is projected to balloon from US$13.7 billion in 2024 to US$43.4 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.3 percent.

Industry analysts expect BESS installations could expand from roughly 205 gigawatt-hours in 2024 to between 520 and 700 gigawatt-hours by 2030, driven by renewable integration, grid stability needs and declining costs.

While EVs have dominated the lithium narrative, Del Real said the real opportunity was “never just a play on EVs or hybrids — it was a play on grid storage, energy storage,” with cheaper battery cells unlocking faster adoption.

That mispricing has created a contrarian opportunity, he added, noting that lithium’s neglect over the past six months has rewarded patient investors. “It’s lonely in the forest sometimes,” Del Real said. But when sentiment turns, “the re-rating can be spectacularly profitable if you know how to play it.”

Lithium exploration budgets evaporate

Lithium exploration budgets were sharply reduced in 2025 as miners retrenched amid prolonged price weakness.

S&P Global’s 2025 corporate exploration strategies study shows that spending on lithium and other critical minerals exploration fell significantly, even as overall non-ferrous exploration dipped only slightly.

Lithium, which had previously broken the US$1 billion mark for exploration spending, saw its allocation cut as junior companies tightened their belts and delayed programs. Cuts were most pronounced in traditional exploration hubs such as Canada, Australia and the US, where weakened junior sectors hit budgets hardest; meanwhile, regions like Chile, Peru and Saudi Arabia recorded relative gains in broader exploration funding.

Lithium remains a structurally important exploration commodity despite a sharp pullback in spending, Kevin Murphy, director of metals and mining research at S&P Global, said during a December webinar.

Murphy described the metal’s rise over the past decade as a “lithium renaissance.”

Once “completely inconsequential for exploration,” lithium has become the third most explored commodity globally over the past five years, underscoring how central it has become to future-facing supply chains.

However, that momentum stalled in 2025 as ongoing price weakness forced a reset. Murphy said lithium exploration budgets were “absolutely gutted,” falling to roughly half of 2024 levels, a decline he described as expected given depressed prices and the completion of several late-stage programs that wrapped up in late 2024 and early 2025.

“The lithium price has been depressed for too long for the budgets to be resilient,” he said, framing the downturn as cyclical rather than structural.

Lithium stocks stage H2 rally

Speaking at this year’s Benchmark Week event in November, Sean Gilmartin, senior equity analyst at Bloomberg, explained that lithium equities staged a sharp rebound in H2 after years of underperformance.

After lagging broader materials and chemical indexes for much of the first half of the year, lithium stocks surged in the second half of the year, closely tracking rising spot prices.

“Over a three year window, lithium names were still very much lagging,” Gilmartin said, “but we’ve flipped the script in a few months. Year-to-date, we’re seeing on average 47 percent gains, closely aligned with spot markets.”

He attributed the turnaround to stronger-than-expected lithium demand, particularly from BESS, as well as supply curtailments in China, which have tightened the market.

Despite the rebound, he cautioned that volatility remains a defining feature of the lithium equities space.

“You need to have a long-term view, and you have to be very adherent to your thesis,” Gilmartin said, noting that the demand story remains intact and that fundamentals continue to support growth through 2026 and beyond.

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

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Brunswick Exploration Closes Upsized Non-Brokered Private Placement of $2.1 M

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Brunswick Exploration Inc. (‘BRW’ or the ‘Corporation’) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the ‘Offering’) with aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2,121,542 from the sale of 12,123,097 common shares of the Corporation sold as ‘flow-through shares’ within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the ‘Tax Act’) and the Taxation Act (Québec) (the ‘Québec Tax Act’) (each, a ‘FT Share’) at an updated price of $0.175 per FT Share.

Killian Charles, President & CEO, commented: ‘With the Mirage maiden resource estimate expected in the first two weeks of January and the closing of this financing, BRW will have an aggressive start to 2026. Following the release of the MRE, we will be returning to drill the recent discovery at Anatacau with a significantly expanded drill program before continuing with prospecting in Saudi Arabia and drilling at Mirage, both expected to begin in the second quarter. We wish happy holidays to BRW shareholders and invite them to pay close attention to BRW press releases in the new year.’

In connection with the Offering, the Corporation paid finder’s fees to arm’s length third parties in an amount of $62,726.24.

Insiders of the Corporation participated in the Offering and were issued an aggregate of 314,200 FT Shares. Such participation in the Offering is a ‘related party transaction’ as defined in Regulation 61-101 respecting Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (‘Regulation 61-101‘). The Offering is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of Regulation 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the securities issued to insiders nor the consideration for such securities by insiders exceed 25% of the Corporation’s market capitalization.

The Offering remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (‘TSX-V‘).

The FT Shares are subject to a statutory four month and one day hold period. The FT Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and accordingly may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

About Brunswick Exploration

Brunswick Exploration is a Montréal-based mineral exploration company focused on grassroots exploration for lithium, a critical metal necessary to global decarbonization and energy transition. The Corporation is rapidly advancing its extensive portfolio of grassroots lithium properties and projects in Quebec (Mirage and Anatacau), Greenland (Nuuk Lithium) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Such forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements concerning the Corporation’s expectations with respect to the use of proceeds and the use of the available funds following completion of the Offering. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in the development of projects; the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry; and those risks set out in the Corporation’s public documents filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Corporation believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

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Nextech3D.ai Provides Shareholder Update on Krafty Labs Acquisition and Announces New CEO Investment

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CEO Investment Is a continuing sign of commitment and alignment with shareholders as he already is the largest shareholder and owns 32mill shares

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR,OTC:NEXCF)(OTCQX:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS), an AI-first event technology and digital engagement company, is pleased to provide shareholders with an update on its previously announced acquisition of Krafty Labs, a revenue generating AI-driven event engagement and experiential technology company serving global enterprise customers.

Krafty Labs Acquisition Update

The Company is pleased to confirm that the due diligence process has been successfully completed, and the acquisition of Krafty Labs is scheduled to close on January 2, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions including CSE approval.

Krafty Labs brings a highly attractive blue-chip customer base, along with approximately $1.2 million in year-to-date 2025 revenue and gross margins of 72%. Management believes this acquisition meaningfully enhances Nextech3D.ai’s AI-first event platform and expands its reach into higher-value enterprise and association customers.

CEO Convertible Note Investment Demonstrates Strong Alignment

In connection with the Company’s continued execution and growth strategy, Evan Gappelberg, Chief Executive Officer of Nextech3D.ai, has committed to invest $321,917 directly into the Company through an 18-month convertible note bearing 12% annual interest.

Key terms of the CEO investment include:

  • Term: 18 months

  • Conversion Option: At the CEO’s sole discretion, the note may be converted into 2,299,412 common shares at a fixed conversion price of $0.14 per share

  • Warrants Issued: As compensation, the CEO will receive 2,299,412 common share purchase warrants

  • Warrant Terms:

    • Exercise Price: $0.165 per share

    • Term: 3 years

Mr. Gappelberg will continue to be the Company’s largest shareholder, currently owning 32,757,017 common shares, further reinforcing strong alignment between management and shareholders.

The transaction constitutes a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions. The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 on the basis that the transaction does not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The transaction is subject to approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE).

Management believes this insider investment reflects confidence in Nextech3D.ai’s strategy, execution, and long-term growth prospects.

Strengthening an AI-First Event Platform

The combination of Krafty Labs’ enterprise-grade engagement capabilities with Nextech3D.ai’s existing event technology stack is expected to drive increased average contract values, deeper customer relationships, and enhanced monetization opportunities across in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Nextech3D.ai comments ‘We believe the acquisition of Krafty Labs, combined with my personal investment in the Company, represents a strong vote of confidence in Nextech3D.ai’s direction and execution,’ He continues ‘With due diligence complete and a closing date set, we are focused on integrating Krafty Labs and accelerating growth while continuing to build long-term shareholder value.’

Looking Ahead

With the Krafty Labs acquisition set to close on January 2, 2026, Nextech3D.ai continues to advance its strategy of building a comprehensive, AI-powered event technology platform through disciplined acquisitions, organic growth, and aligned insider investment.

About Nextech3D.ai

Nextech3D.ai is an AI-powered technology company specializing in 3D asset generation, spatial computing, and comprehensive AI Event Solutions for virtual, hybrid, and in-person experiences. Through Map Dynamics, Eventdex, and Krafty Labs, Nextech3D.ai delivers a unified global platform for Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Oracle, Yelp, ZoomInfo, Spotify, Meta conferences, expos, corporate activations, learning programs, and enterprise engagement.

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