Bold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: BOL,OTC:BVLDF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Bold’) is pleased to announce the results of a prospecting and sampling program on its Burchell Gold and Copper Property (the ‘Property’), located within the Shebandowan Greenstone Belt, approximately 100 km west of Thunder Bay, Ontario. 209 grab samples and 42 channel samples were collected in total. The goal of this phase of work was preparation for a mechanical stripping, sampling and geological mapping program at the 111 Zone gold showing and surroundings. A crew has been mobilized for the mechanical stripping program which will commence immediately.

Highlights from the program include:

• Verification of gold mineralization at historic trenches in the southwest part of the Property, with one sample returning 3.38 g/t Au.
• New gold-silver showing south of the 111 Zone, with a maximum of 952 ppb Au and 300 ppm Ag.

Prospecting was carried out over a flagged 800 m by 1 km grid centered on the 111 Zone, where grab samples returned from 10 ppb Au up to 68 g/t Au last Fall (see Bold news release dated January 9, 2025), and along strike to the southwest towards the western Property boundary. Additional locations both along and across strike were sampled. Limited channel sampling was carried out where outcrop could be accessed by hand stripping. In total, 42 samples were collected (see Table 2 and Figure 2 for significant channel sample results).

Limited channel sampling at the 111 Zone revealed that the anomalous gold zone is at least 4.5 to 6.5 meters wide (apparent width), open to the southeast, where outcrop exposure terminated under overburden and along strike in both directions. The highest value obtained was 2.1 g/t Au (and 1250 ppm Cu) over 0.5 meters, with 14 samples in the 100-500 ppb Au range. 3 samples also returned 0.1% or greater zinc, with a maximum of 0.27% Zn over 0.7 m (see Table 2 and Figure 2).

Combined with previous geological mapping and sampling (2023 and 2024), airborne electromagnetic and magnetic surveys (2006, 2019), and historical data compilation, the results of this sampling program will guide the mechanical stripping, mapping and sampling program commencing immediately. This first phase will expose a number of locations along an emerging anomalous gold mineralized trend that extends northeast from near the western Property boundary over a distance of approximately 2.9 km to the 111 Zone and beyond (see Figure 1). This trend appears to be associated with a magnetic low geophysical signature and remains open to the eastern boundary of the claim group which has seen very little exploration to date.

Prospecting Results

209 samples were collected during the summer prospecting program. Several new gold-in-bedrock anomalies were identified on or close to the 111 Zone flagged grid (see Figure 1). These occur close to the contacts between mafic metavolcanics and intermediate or felsic metavolcanics. Significant anomalous results include:

• 952 ppb Au (with 260 ppm Ag, 0.44% Pb, 0.18% Zn, and 490 ppm Bi) from a 5 cm quartz vein in sheared diorite, 180 meters south-southeast of the 111 Zone, dubbed the ‘Winter Gold Occurrence.’
• 931 ppb Au (with 300 ppm Ag, 0.54% Pb, 0.19% Zn, and 584 ppm Bi) from the same vein at Winter Gold.
• 706 ppb Au (with 0.17% Zn and 155 ppm Mo) 780 meters west-southwest of the 111 Zone, from altered mafic volcanic rocks.
• 207 ppb Au (with 1.34% Zn and 0.36% Pb) 450 meters west-northwest of the 111 Zone, from quartz sericite schist.
• 412 ppb Au and 1.49% Cu in quartz sericite schist from a location 220 meters northeast of the 111 Zone.
• At the 111 Zone 3 samples returned anomalous zinc values with a maximum of 0.28% Zn.

See Table 1 and Figure 1. New gold-in-rock anomalies are frequently associated with zinc, copper and lead pathfinders, which is consistent with the soil sampling results reported on August 18, 2025. They show that gold and base metal geochemical anomalies tend to cluster near contacts between mafic metavolcanics and felsic or intermediate metavolcanics. A follow up prospecting program is currently underway to explore these soil geochemical anomalies.

Prospecting in the southwest part of the Property also yielded new gold-in-rock anomalies (see Figure 1), which include:

• 371 ppb Au from altered, sheared quartz feldspar porphyry (QFP) in local float, as well as two other samples >100 ppb Au in outcrop and subcrop. This new zone of sheared QFP has been dubbed the ‘Moosehead Zone’ and occurs along the side of a northwest-facing slope on the edge of low ground. This zone is located 2.5 km southwest of the 111 Zone, and like the 111 Zone occurs in a magnetic low.
• 188 ppb Au and 106 ppb Au from altered intermediate volcanic rock and porphyritic rock respectively, from outcrop and talus, approximately 600 meters along strike to the northeast of the Moosehead Zone, along a similar slope indicating that the gold bearing rocks may also continue under overburden to the northwest.
• 288 ppb Au from altered mafic metavolcanic rock and 118 ppb Au from sulphide iron formation, in close proximity to each other approximately 900 meters north-northwest of the Moosehead Zone.
• 125 ppb Au from an angular boulder of intermediate volcanics with quartz-magnetite veining approximately 1.2 km north-northwest of Moosehead.

Sampling of historic trenches in the southwest part of the Property, approximately 600 meters north of the Moosehead Zone, confirmed historic gold mineralization with a highest result of 3.38 g/t Au. This area has yet to be comprehensively mapped, prospected and sampled. See Table 1 and Figure 1.

These showings demonstrate the potential for parallel zones in variable rock types across the Property. They are also all in the general vicinity of the extension of the Kawa Trend of Goldshore Resources (GSHR), along which GSHR reported a grab sample which returned 33.7 g/t Au, 0.64% Zn and 75 ppm Mo (note: the qualified person has been unable to verify results reported by GSHR and these are not necessarily indicative of mineralization present on the Burchell Property). From the southwest end of the Moosehead Zone to the northeastern-most gold anomaly on the 111 grid, a 2.9 km discontinuous gold trend has now been identified. See Figure 1.

An exploration permit which includes backhoe stripping was recently obtained by the Company (see Bold’s August 28, 2025 news release), which will allow the Company to expose the 111 Zone and sample the gold-bearing horizon in detail.

Bruce MacLachlan, President and COO of Bold Ventures, said of the results: ‘It is encouraging that numerous gold anomalies were obtained from our summer prospecting and sampling programs. New gold, silver and base metal showings along a 3 km trend within parallel zones that cross multiple rock types indicate some size potential, most notably at the 111 Zone where we will have the opportunity to expose it by backhoe and sample more thoroughly.’

QAQC Protocols

Rock samples were collected, documented and photographed in the field, then placed in sealed bags and delivered to Activation Laboratories (ActLabs) in Thunder Bay, which is an ISO / IEC 17025 accredited laboratory. Rock sample collection is subject to Bold’s internal quality assurance / quality control (QAQC) protocols, which include the insertion of blank material and certified reference material into each batch of samples submitted. Rock samples referenced in this news release were analyzed using ActLabs methods 1A2-50, a 50g fire assay with atomic absorption finish, and 1F2, a total digestion with ICP-OES finish for trace elements.

The technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Coleman Robertson, B.Sc., P. Geo., the Company’s V.P. of Exploration and a qualified person (QP) for the purposes of NI 43-101.

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 Critical and Battery Minerals page.

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.

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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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Vancouver, British Columbia September 11, 2025 Rio Silver Inc. (‘Rio Silver’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX.V: RYO,OTC:RYOOD) (OTC: RYOOF) announces private placement of units. Rio Silver Inc. has arranged a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 13 million units at $0.10 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $1.3-million.

Each unit consists of one common share and one transferable warrant. Each whole warrant is exercisable into one common share at 15 cents per share for three years from closing. If, following the final closing date of the private placement, the company’s common shares close at or above 25 cents on the TSX Venture Exchange (or such other exchange on which the shares may trade) for 15 consecutive trading days, the company may accelerate the warrant expiry date by issuing a news release. The warrants would then expire 30 days from the date of that notice.

The private placements may be closed in one or more tranches subject to conditional approval from the TSX-V.

Subject to compliance with applicable laws and TSX-V approval, the company may pay a finder’s fee or commission of up to 8 per cent and issue 8% brokers warrants to persons who assist in the introduction of investors to the company, which without limiting the foregoing may include cash, common shares and warrants, or a combination thereof.

The gross proceeds from the issue and sale of the units, excluding warrant proceeds, will be used for exploration and development of the company’s projects in Peru and for general working capital purposes.

About Rio Silver

Rio Silver is a resource development company that has been selectively identifying and acquiring precious metal assets that are anticipated to produce near term cashflow to best assist the Company’s exploration / development plans, in a non-dilutive, shareholder-friendly way. We remain ever impressed and optimistic by the resilience and ingenuity of our host country as Peru continues to endorse supportive mining policies and continued growth, as evident by the continuing investment being witnessed throughout Peru.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF Rio Silver INC.

Chris Verrico

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information,

Christopher Verrico, President, CEO

Tel: (604) 762-4448

Email: chris.verrico@riosilverinc.com

Website: www.riosilverinc.com

This news release includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements within, other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered forward looking. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. There can be no assurances that such statements will prove accurate and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable laws.

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) (‘LaFleur Minerals’ or the ‘Company’ or ‘Issuer’) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated July 30, 2025, and August 29, 2025, the Company has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the ‘LIFE Units’) at a price of $0.48 per Unit under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined herein) for gross proceeds of $2,880,000 (the ‘LIFE Offering’). The Company also intends to close its previously announced charity flow-through offering up to 3,750,000 charity flow-through units of the Company at a price of $0.69 per charity flow-through unit for gross proceeds of up to $2,587,500.

Due to additional demand to participate in the LIFE Offering, the Company intends to also complete a non-brokered private placement on similar terms as the LIFE Offering for up to $700,000 on the same terms as the LIFE offering.

FMI Securities Inc. (‘FMI‘) acted as a special advisor and selling group member on this LIFE Offering. FMI is an Exempt Market Dealer and a subsidiary of the FMI Capital Partners Group which operates in Canada, the US (through FINRA dealer FM Global Partners), and globally through its affiliated partners.

Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (a ‘LIFE Share‘) and one transferrable common share purchase warrant (a ‘LIFE Warrant‘). Each Warrant entitled the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.75 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The Warrants are subject to an accelerated expiry upon thirty (30) business days’ notice from the Company in the event the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the ‘CSE‘) is equal to or above a price of $0.90 for fourteen (14) consecutive trading days any time after closing of the Offering.

Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (‘NI 45-106‘), the LIFE Offering was made to purchasers’ resident in all provinces of Canada, except Quebec, pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106 (the ‘Listed Issuer Financing Exemption‘). The securities offered under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption are not subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid an aggregate cash finder fee of $144,651 and issued an aggregate of 301,355 non-transferable finders’ warrants (each, a ‘Finder’s Warrant‘). Each Finder’s Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share in the capital of the Company at a price of $0.75 each for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, all in accordance with the policies of the CSE.

The gross proceeds from the LIFE Offering will be used for the advancement of exploration initiatives at the Company’s Swanson Gold Project and for operational purposes at the Beacon Gold Mill, in addition to working capital and general corporate expenses.

The subscribers in the LIFE Offering included an executive officer of the Company (the ‘Insider‘) who subscribed for 7,500 LIFE Units for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,600 to the Company. The issuance of LIFE Units to the Insider constitutes a ‘related party transaction’ as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Securityholders in Special Transactions (‘MI 61-101‘). The Company is relying on the exemption from valuation requirement and minority approval pursuant to subsections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, respectively, for the Insider participation in the LIFE Offering, as the value of the LIFE Units subscribed for does not represent more than 25% of the Company’s market capitalization, as determined in accordance with MI 61-101.

This news release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in the United States or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act’), and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. ‘United States’ and ‘U.S. person’ are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S Securities Act.

Engagement of Investor Relations Firms

The Company is also pleased to announce various strategic marketing and investor relations engagements (the ‘Engagements‘) with arms-length independent contractors and agencies, with the aim of developing the Company’s communication strategy and strengthening exposure to a wider audience.

A service agreement dated August 6, 2025, and expected to launch mid-September 2025, has been executed by the Company with the Northern Miner Group (‘Northern Miner‘), a subsidiary of EarthLabs Inc. (the ‘Northern Miner Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Northern Miner Service Agreement, Northern Miner has agreed to provide advertising services such as big box digital ads, email sponsorships on daily news digest and podcasts through digital channels such as the Northern Miner and MINING.com, for the Company. The Northern Miner Service Agreement remains in effect for 12 months ending on August 6, 2026 and will not automatically renew. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Northern Miner Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Northern Miner, the Company has agreed to provide Northern Miner with a cash fee of $55,000 plus applicable GST. Northern Miner and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Northern Miner’s business is located at 69 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1K3, Canada, and the email contact is gfenrick@mining.com and its phone number is (604) 683-2037.

A service agreement dated July 3, 2025 has been executed by the Company with Milky Way Marketing Inc. and Blue Sun Productions Inc. (‘BTV‘) (the ‘BTV Service Agreement‘), a marketing and content agency. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the BTV Service Agreement, BTV has agreed to provide the Company with a marketing and broadcast package that includes TV ad spots and fifty (50) BNN Bloomberg broadcasts, along with a stock ticker ad and newsletter eblast. BTV will provide its services for a period of approximately 6 weeks, which began on or around September 1, 2025. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the BTV Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by BTV, the Company has agreed to pay BTV a cash fee of $28,000 plus GST to be added where applicable. BTV and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. BTV’s business is located at #17-19257B Enterprise Way, Surrey, BC, Canada. Its email contact is jessica@b-tv.com and its phone number is (604) 664-7401.

A service agreement dated August 18, 2025 and expected to launch Mid-September 2025 has been executed by the Company with AI Power Marketing Inc. (‘Midas Letter‘) (the ‘Midas Letter Service Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Midas Letter Service Agreement, Midas Letter has agreed to provide development, design, and hosting of a landing page, together with associated video production, publication, and digital marketing campaigns services to the Company in an effort to increase public awareness of the Company. The services may include facilitating the creation and distribution of marketing materials and paid advertisements, including production of a promotional video and its distribution through email and social media to a targeted investor audience. The Midas Letter Service Agreement remains in effect from August 18, 2025 for an indefinite term until completion of the services, unless terminated by mutual agreement of the parties upon ten days notice. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Midas Letter Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Midas Letter, the Company has agreed to provide Midas Letter with a cash fee of $50,000 plus applicable HST. Midas Letter and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Midas Letter’s business is located at 675 Cochrane Drive, East Tower 6th Floor, Markham, Ontario, L3R 0B8, Canada. Its email contact is jwest@midasletter.ca and its phone number is (905) 961-8789.

A service agreement dated August 11, 2025, and expected to launch mid-September 2025, has been executed by the Company with Dayani Capital Corp. (‘Dayani‘) (the ‘Dayani Service Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Dayani Service Agreement, Dayani has agreed to provide to provide certain investor relations and digital marketing services to the Company to increase public awareness of the Company. The services may include assisting with investor relations and digital marketing duties, as well as coordinating and disseminating news and information about the Company to the public and to the shareholders of the Company through digital channels such as Native, Push Notification, and Search Engine Marketing type of traffic/clicks to a targeted hosted landing page on Wallstreetlogic.com website owned and managed by the Contractor. The Dayani Service Agreement remains in effect from August 11, 2025 for an initial term of one month, or otherwise terminated by the Company by written notice at the end of the first month trial. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Dayani Letter Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Midas Letter, the Company has agreed to provide Midas Letter with a total cash fee of USD$50,000 plus applicable GST for a one-month trial. Dayani and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Dayani’s business is located at 550 – 800 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1J8, Canada, its email contact is Mehran@danayi.co.

A service agreement dated September 4, 2025 and launched on September 9, 2025 has been executed by the Company with Krify Software Technologies Private Limited (‘Krify‘) (the ‘Krify Service Agreement‘). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Krify Service Agreement, Krify has agreed to provide a campaign that includes online investor targeting, including Google Ads, Meta Ads, website optimization and a landing page for the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek in September of 2025. The Krify Service Agreement remains in effect to end of the Summit on September 12, 2025, and will not automatically renew. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Krify Service Agreement and as consideration for the services provided by Krify, the Company has agreed to provide Krify with a cash fee of USD$19,000. Krify and its principals are arm’s length from the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right or intent to acquire such an interest. Krify’s business is located at 7-39, Ratan Towers, ADB Road, Thimmapuram, KAKINADA, EGDT, Andhra Pradesh Pin Code: 533005 India, and the email contact is sudha@krify.com and its phone number is (91) 912-122-7121.

Pursuant to the Engagements, there are no performance obligations contained in each agreement and none of the independent contractors and agencies named herein are subject to receive common shares, stock options or any form of equity in the Company as compensation.

About LaFleur Minerals Inc.

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) is focused on the development of district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d’Or, Québec. Our mission is to advance mining projects with a laser focus on our resource-stage Swanson Gold Deposit and the Beacon Gold Mill, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value. The Swanson Gold Project is approximately 18,304 hectares (183 km²) in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. LaFleur has recently consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits and several other showings which make up the Swanson Gold Project. The Swanson Gold Project is easily accessible by road allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills, further enhancing its development potential. Lafleur Mineral’s fully refurbished and permitted Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material at Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed ‘forward-looking statements.’ All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements related to the anticipated use of proceeds from the LIFE Offering. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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FN Media Group News Commentary – Industry experts project that the global critical minerals market will continue maintaining substantial growth as it has in recent years. The global critical minerals market is experiencing unprecedented growth, primarily driven by the accelerating transition to clean energy technologies. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the market size of key energy transition minerals doubled over the past five years, aligning closely with the market size for iron ore mining. This surge is largely attributed to the tripling of lithium demand, a 70% increase in cobalt demand, and a 40% rise in nickel demand between 2017 and 2022, with clean energy applications accounting for significant portions of this demand. The sustainability of the global critical minerals market is increasingly influenced by governmental initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and enhancing resource efficiency. A recent report from DataM Intelligence projected that Critical Minerals Market Size reached US$ 328.19 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 586.63 billion by 2032, growing with a CAGR of 7.53% during the forecast period 2025-2032. The report said: ‘A notable trend in the critical minerals market is the increasing investment in mineral development, which witnessed a 30% rise in 2022 following a 20% increase in 2021. Lithium saw the sharpest investment increase at 50%, followed by copper and nickel. This investment surge is a response to the soaring demand for minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper, driven by the deployment of clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels.’ Active companies in the markets this week include: SAGA Metals Corp. (OTCQB: SAGMF) (TSX-V: SAGA), TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC), Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML), Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO), Empire Metals Limited (OTCQX: EPMLF) (LON: EEE).

DataM Intelligence continued: ‘The rising demand for energy transition technologies, such as electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems, is significantly driving the critical minerals market. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), mineral demand for clean energy technologies is projected to nearly quadruple by 2040, reaching close to 40 million tonnes annually. In the scenario, lithium demand is expected to increase ninefold, while copper demand will see the largest absolute growth due to its essential role in electrification. Currently, clean energy applications account for over 40% of total demand for copper and rare earth elements, 60–70% for nickel and cobalt, and nearly 90% for lithium.’

SAGA Metals Corp. (TSX-V: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) Announces Initiation of Equity Analyst Coverage by Alphabridge Group with Outperform Rating – SAGA Metals Corp (FSE: 20H) (‘SAGA’ or the ‘Company’), a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discovery, is pleased to announce that it has received initiation of equity analyst coverage by Alphabridge Group Inc. (‘Alphabridge’), a leading independent corporate finance advisory and research firm specializing in small and mid-cap companies with an outperform rating.

Alphabridge, based in Vancouver, Canada, is a corporate finance advisory firm that partners with growth companies to deliver strategic financial leadership across mergers & acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, valuation, and CFO services. In addition to its advisory practice, Alphabridge operates a dedicated equity research arm that focuses on providing independent coverage for companies operating at pivotal stages of development with significant growth potential. Alphabridge’s research is distributed through major institutional platforms, including S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, AlphaSense, and Thomson Eikon, as well as its newsletter with over 2,000 subscribers. Their coverage of Saga Metals is expected to highlight the Company’s strategic focus on its flagship Radar Ti-V-Fe Project in Labrador, Canada, and its emerging portfolio of critical mineral assets.

Their initiation report on Saga Metals, dated September 8, 2025, titled ‘Saga Metals Corp. (TSX.V: SAGA) – Initiating Coverage – Well-Positioned for the Critical Minerals Supercycle,’ underscores the Company’s potential to deliver value through its titanium-vanadium project.

The research report is available to view or to download from the firm’s websites: https://alphabridge.co/download-saga-metals-equity-research-report/ or upon written request sent to Alphabridge.

Alphabridge Group Inc.

Analyst: Vasant Jain, CFA

Email: vasant@alphabridge.co

Website: www.alphabridge.co

In addition, the research report will be disseminated through various third-party websites and major institutional platforms as outlined above. Investors are encouraged to review the reports for detailed insights into Saga Metals’ projects and growth strategy. Alphabridge’s Initiation Research Report includes a third-party independent review of Saga Metals, an Enterprise Valuation Analysis and a Share Price Target completed by Alphabridge’s analyst, Vasant Jain, CFA. The opinions expressed in the Research Report referenced above are the true opinions of the analyst about Saga Metals and its industry. CONTINUED … Read this full press release and more news for SAGA Metals at: https://sagametals.com/corporate-news/

Other recent developments in the mining industries of note include:

TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC) , a leading developer of the world’s largest estimated undeveloped resource of critical metals essential to energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure, recently provided a corporate update and second quarter results for the period ending June 30, 2025.

Q2 2025 Financial Highlights Were: Total cash of approximately $115.8 million at June 30, 2025; $10.6 million cash used in operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025; and Operating loss of $22 million, net loss of $74.3 million and net loss per share of $0.20 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025

TMC Chairman and CEO Gerard Barron commented: ‘The publication of our PFS for the NORI-D Project marks a defining moment for TMC—showing the potential of a clear, capital-efficient path to first production. Alongside our Initial Assessment of the broader NORI and TOML resource areas, these studies underscore the scale and durability of our portfolio, with a combined NPV of $23.6 billion. The strategic investment from Korea Zinc—one of the few companies outside China capable of refining our intermediate materials at scale—further strengthens our route to market. We also renewed our partnerships with Nauru and Tonga—reaffirming our commitment to delivering lasting benefits for Pacific nations.’

Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML) , a leading critical minerals mining company, recently announced for the first time three new assay results from the 2024 diamond drill hole program at the Fjord Deposit at the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland.

Highlights – 2024 New Diamond Drill Hole Results Were: Consistent high-grade rare earth mineralization intersected in all four reported holes, with Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) grades between 0.40% and 0.42%; High proportion of heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) ~26% of TREO, reinforcing the deposit’s potential strategic value; Significant zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) grades of 1.57–1.58% across all holes; Gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) assays between 93–99 ppm, providing a potential additional economic credit; All holes drilled vertically (-90°) through sub-horizontal, stratiform kakortokite layers, intersecting mineralisation at approximately true thicknesses.

Mineralisation remains open at depth in all reported holes; Drilling confirms continuity of grade and mineralogy across multiple sections of the Fjord Deposit, consistent with historical data; All the drill holes were collared within the Fjord Deposit with 23.6MT @ 0.42% TREO Maiden Mineral Resource; and The holes are part of the ongoing 2024–2025 Fjord Resource Upgrade program, with over 1900 m drilled to date in 2025 and further assays pending.

Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO) recently announced a new operating model and executive team to shape the company’s next chapter. The changes simplify and streamline the organization to drive greater accountability and safe, sustainable, profitable growth through focusing on the most compelling opportunities to deliver long-term shareholder value.

Effective immediately, Rio Tinto will simplify its product group structure to three world-class businesses: Iron Ore; Aluminum & Lithium; and Copper. This focused structure and leadership positions each business to deliver excellence for customers and maximize competitive advantages and growth potential, while benefitting from the diversified group.

The Iron Ore product group will bring together all of Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations under the leadership of Matthew Holcz, who has been appointed Chief Executive Iron Ore. The unified portfolio will integrate Rio Tinto’s Western Australian Iron Ore operations with the Iron Ore Company of Canada and the Simandou project in Guinea upon its completion. This will combine the proven performance of the company’s established Iron Ore operations with the potential of Simandou, sharing safety best practices, cutting-edge technologies and operational experience across the entire Iron Ore portfolio to create an even stronger global business.

Empire Metals Limited (OTCQX: EPMLF) (LON: EEE), the resource exploration and development company, recently announced its interim results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025.

Highlights:

• Pitfield confirmed as the world’s most significant new titanium discovery, with unparalleled scale, consistency of high-grade and purity.
• Largest drilling campaign to date launched at the Thomas Prospect delivered outstanding results and identified a large high-grade near-surface core, averaging ~6% TiO₂ over a continuous 3.6km strike.
• Metallurgical testwork achieved a 99.25% TiO₂ product, demonstrating a highly efficient and potentially lower-cost processing route.
• Process development work has confirmed that Pitfield’s weathered ore is ideally suited to conventional mineral separation and refining, differentiating it from ilmenite-based projects which typically face lower recoveries, higher costs, and significant environmental challenges.
• Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (‘MRE’) on track for release in the coming weeks.
• £4.5m raised in May 2025 to accelerate Pitfield development, with strong institutional support.
• Further strengthening of board and technicial team with appointment of Phil Brumit as Non-Executive Director, Alan Rubio as Study Manager and Pocholo Aviso as Hydro-metallurgist.
• Commenced US trading on the OTCQX in the US, broadening international investor access.

Shaun Bunn, Managing Director, commented: ‘The first half of 2025 has been a period of remarkable activity and momentum for Empire. Pitfield is no longer just a discovery story – it is fast becoming recognized as a project of global importance, with results that continue to exceed expectations. Our drilling campaigns have delivered some of the highest TiO₂ grades we’ve seen to date, confirming not only the exceptional quality of the deposit but also its scale consistency and simplicity.

‘It is also encouraging to see the strength of market support for what we are building and I am confident that Empire can bring this once-in-a-lifetime discovery to commercial fruition in an expedient manner. With a world-class asset, a strengthened technical team, and strong financial backing, we are exceptionally well positioned for the next phase of growth.’

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GLOBEX MINING ENTERPRISES INC. (GMX Toronto Stock Exchange, G1MN Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz, LS Exchange, TTMzero, Düsseldorf and Quotrix Düsseldorf Stock Exch anges and GLBXF OTCQX International in the US) is pleased to provide an additional update as regards drilling by Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (RDS-TSXV, RMRDF-OTCQB) on Globex’s Kewagama Gold Mine Royalty claims. Globex holds a two percent (2%) Net Smelter Royalty (NSR) on the eastern portion of what Radisson calls East O’Brien, including all the Kewagama Gold Mine royalty claims eastward to the adjoining 100% Globex owned Central CadillacWood Gold Mines property including the Ironwood gold deposit.

The assay results published by Radisson in yesterday’s press release include deep drill intersections at the western edge of the Globex Kewagama royalty claims with new intersections from 850 m to 1,300 m vertical as well as shallower gold intersections in the 200 m to 500 m vertical range between the new deeper intersections and the Kewagama shaft area. The new assays confirm the excellent gold potential on the Globex royalty claims both at shallow depths and significantly deeper. It is worth noting that there has been very little drilling beyond the gold intersections previously reported east of the historic Kewagama Gold Mine to the Globex Central Cadillac/Wood Gold Mines boundary. The Radisson drilling has and continues to intercept gold on the O’Brien and Kewagama claims within the Piche Group of rocks.   It is worth noting that there here is very limited drilling in the Piche Group across the 2.0 kms of Piche Group strike length on the Central Cadillac/Wood Gold Mine Property. This lack of drilling on the Central Cadillac/Wood Gold Mine property points to the strong gold prospectivity of the property.

Per Matt Manson, Radisson President & CEO, ‘several of the holes represent deep step-outs below our ‘Trend #2’, pushing the scope of known mineralization downwards by up to 300 metres in this important area . Our Exploration Target at O’Brien is between 3 and 4 million ounces of gold in 15 to 20 million tonnes at between 4.5 and 8.0 g/t Au. Four rigs are currently active at the Project and drilling continues.’

The reader is cautioned that the potential quantity and grade of an Exploration Target is conceptual in nature, there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource and that it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.

Assay Results from Drill Holes OB-24-352 to OB-25-375

Intercepts are calculated with a 3.00 g/t Au bottom cut-off. True widths, based on depth of intercept and drill hole inclination, are estimated to be 30% -80% of core length.

Longitudinal Section Published by Radisson on September 8, 2025

Central Cadillac/Wood Mine Property Geology

This press release was written by Jack Stoch, P. Geo., Executive Chairman and CEO of Globex in his capacity as a Qualified Person (Q.P.) under NI 43-101.

Forward-Looking Statements: Except for historical information, this news release may contain certain ‘forward-looking statements’.  These statements may involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity and performance to be materially different from the expectations and projections of Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. (‘Globex’).  No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits Globex will derive therefrom.  A more detailed discussion of the risks is available in the ‘Annual Information Form’ filed by Globex on SEDARplus.ca .

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