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Rzolv Technologies Inc. (TSXV: RZL) (the ‘Company’ or ‘RZOLV’) today reported the results of a bulk-scale vat leach metallurgical test conducted at an independent, operating gold mine in Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the commercial validation of the Company’s proprietary non-cyanide gold leaching technology.

The program represents RZOLV’s most advanced scale-up validation to date, moving beyond laboratory conditions to evaluate metallurgical performance, solution chemistry, reagent stability, hydrodynamics, and operability under representative operating conditions and at meaningful tonnage.

Bulk-Scale Test Highlights:

  • 73.5 tonnes of low-grade oxidized gold mineralization were processed at an operating mine in Arizona.
  • The test achieved an overall gold recovery of 67.51% over 40 days under the specific conditions evaluated, with recoveries comparable to laboratory-scale reference tests conducted using 1,000 ppm sodium cyanide.
  • The RZOLV leach solution demonstrated predictable scale-up behavior, with metallurgical performance consistent with prior laboratory-scale test work.
  • Solution chemistry remained stable throughout the test, maintaining targeted pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) ranges, with no evidence of instability, precipitation, compaction, or channeling.
  • Leached residues exhibited low residual gold content and maintained favorable permeability characteristics throughout the test period.
  • Effective gold adsorption onto carbon was achieved, confirming compatibility with conventional carbon adsorption and electrowinning circuits.
  • Doré production and final weight were consistent with calculated carbon loadings and overall metallurgical accounting.

CEO Commentary

Duane Nelson, President and CEO of Rzolv Technologies Inc., commented: ‘This bulk-scale vat leach test represents an important inflection point for RZOLV. Processing more than 73 tonnes of ore at an operating mine allowed us to validate not only metallurgical recovery, but solution stability, hydrodynamics, reagent behavior, and carbon performance under real-world conditions.’

‘The predictable scale-up behavior observed in this program provides strong technical support for further commercial evaluation and reinforces our confidence that RZOLV can serve as a viable non-cyanide alternative for certain gold processing applications.’

Bulk-Scale Test Confirms Scalable Metallurgical Performance

The bulk test processed 73.55 tonnes of low-grade gold oxide mineralization hosted in gneissic and granitic lithologies. Run-of-mine material was crushed and screened to minus ½ inch (12.5 mm) plus 18 mesh (1 mm) and treated in a lined vat leach configuration with controlled solution circulation, collection, and carbon adsorption.

Under the specific test conditions evaluated, the 40-day bulk-scale vat leach achieved an overall calculated gold recovery of 67.51%. These results are consistent with multiple laboratory-scale leach tests conducted on the same test material, supporting the representativeness of the bulk-scale metallurgical performance.

Gold dissolution and recovery kinetics observed at bulk scale were consistent with prior laboratory-scale RZOLV and cyanide leach studies, indicating predictable scale-up behavior.

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Mass Balance Closure and Operability Confirm Process Integrity

From an operational standpoint, the test confirmed:

  • Stable and predictable reagent consumption
  • Sustained solution chemistry within targeted pH and ORP ranges
  • Effective gold adsorption onto conventional activated carbon
  • Compatibility with standard pumps, liners, instrumentation, and control systems

No evidence of solution instability, deleterious precipitation, compaction, or channeling was observed at the tested crush size. Irrigation flux, drainage behavior, and hydrodynamics remained stable throughout the test period.

Stream Mass (t) Au Grade Contained Au (g) Au Distribution (%)
Calculated Head (Feed) 73.56 1.373 g/t Au 100.98 100.00%
Pregnant/Process Solution (final) 1.12 PPM Au 68.788 67.51%
Final Tailings 73.56 0.450 g/t Au 33.100 32.49%
Mass Balance Closure 100.98 100.00%

 

Comparison to Cyanide and Prior Test Work

Parallel laboratory-scale bottle-roll testing was conducted using RZOLV and sodium cyanide on the representative oxide material (ground to <500 microns) to benchmark leach kinetics, dissolved gold tenors, and overall metallurgical response under controlled conditions. The laboratory results demonstrate that RZOLV exhibits gold dissolution behavior and recovery profiles comparable to cyanide, and in some tests, exceeding cyanide under identical laboratory conditions.

Under the specific laboratory test conditions applied, RZOLV achieved dissolved gold concentrations ranging from 1.48 to 1.55 gpt Au in solution over a 48-hour leach cycle, compared to 0.98 to 1.02 gpt Au achieved using a reference solution containing 1,000 ppm sodium, consistent with typical laboratory benchmarking concentrations’. Early-time leach kinetics for RZOLV were also observed to be equal to or faster than cyanide, with materially higher dissolved gold tenors achieved within the first 5 hours of leaching.

These laboratory-scale results are consistent with, and closely mirror, the pregnant solution gold tenors (~1.12 ppm Au) observed during the bulk-scale vat leach program, providing strong validation that RZOLV performance scales predictably from bottle-roll testing to bulk processing under representative operating conditions. The alignment between laboratory and bulk-scale data reinforces management’s confidence in the technical robustness, scalability, and commercial relevance of RZOLV as a non-cyanide gold leaching technology.

Leach Solution Recoveries (GPT)
1 hr 3 hrs 5 hrs 28 hrs 48 hrs
RZOLV Leaching Solution (Test 1) 0.64 1.14 1.27 1.46 1.55
RZOLV Leaching Solution (Test 2) 0.65 0.96 1.05 1.4 1.48
Sodium Cyanide Reference Solution (Test 1) 0.41 0.45 0.57 0.98 1.02
Sodium Cyanide Reference Solution (Test 2) 0.26 0.3 0.43 0.85 0.98

 

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Key Technical Observations

  • Comparable leach kinetics: RZOLV demonstrates dissolution rates comparable to or faster than cyanide during early leach intervals.
  • Higher dissolved gold tenors: RZOLV achieved consistently higher solution gold concentrations at 48 hours relative to cyanide.
  • Scalability confirmed: Laboratory-scale solution tenors are directionally consistent with bulk-scale vat leach solution grades.
  • Predictable performance: Results support the use of standard laboratory bottle-roll testing as a reliable predictor of bulk-scale RZOLV performance.

While laboratory comparisons are provided for reference only, management notes that the consistency between lab-scale and bulk-scale behavior is a critical indicator of scalable process performance.

Design-Relevant Data Generated for Commercial Evaluation

In addition to metallurgical results, the program generated design-ready data relevant to potential commercial deployment, including:

  • Solution flow rates and inventories
  • Residence-time distribution
  • Reagent management and oxidant demand
  • Carbon loading and stripping behavior
  • Equipment sizing envelopes
  • Preliminary operating cost inputs

These data materially advance RZOLV’s ability to evaluate and design future commercial-scale applications.

Environmental Containment and Closed-Loop Operation

The vat leach test was conducted within a fully contained, closed-loop process circuit, with all process solutions captured, recycled, and managed on-site throughout the program. No process solutions were discharged to surface water or groundwater systems during the test period.

The closed-loop configuration enabled controlled solution management, including consistent pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) control, while minimizing environmental exposure pathways. The chemical system employed does not exhibit the acute toxicity characteristics associated with conventional cyanide-based leaching systems, allowing the test program to be executed under standard industrial handling and containment protocols appropriate for controlled metallurgical testing.

All operational practices were implemented to align with site environmental controls and applicable regulatory requirements, demonstrating the practicality of deploying RZOLV in contained leaching applications where solution stewardship, environmental risk management, and permitting considerations are critical.

Conclusions

The bulk-scale vat leach test demonstrates that, under the specific test conditions evaluated, RZOLV’s technology:

  • Achieved gold recoveries comparable to cyanide at lab-scale
  • Exhibited stable solution chemistry and reagent performance
  • Demonstrated compatibility with conventional carbon adsorption and electrowinning circuits
  • The RZOLV chemistry showed predictable scale-up behavior relative to prior laboratory testing
  • Leached residues exhibited low residual gold content and maintained favorable permeability characteristics throughout the test.
  • Doré production and weight were consistent with calculated carbon loadings and overall metallurgical accounting.
  • The vat leach test was conducted within a fully contained, closed-loop process circuit, with all process solutions captured, recycled, and managed on-site, resulting in no discharge to surrounding surface water or groundwater systems.

While results are based on a defined bulk sample and operating configuration, the demonstrated stability of RZOLV’s solution chemistry, hydrodynamics, and scale-up behavior indicates that comparable metallurgical performance is reasonably expected across a broad range of oxidized gold materials processed under analogous conditions.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The metallurgical test results reported herein are based on a specific bulk sample and defined test conditions and may not be indicative of performance on other ore types, grades, or operating environments. Comparative cyanidation results were generated at laboratory scale and are provided for reference purposes only. Bulk-scale testing provides indicative data on metallurgical response, solution behavior, and operability; however, additional testing is required to confirm performance consistency and economic applicability at commercial scale. There can be no assurance that results obtained in this test program will be replicated under different conditions or at other sites.

About Rzolv Technologies Inc.

Rzolv Technologies Inc. is a clean-tech company developing innovative, non-toxic solutions that aim to transform gold extraction and mine-site remediation. The Company’s flagship product, RZOLV, is a proprietary water-based hydrometallurgical formula that provides a sustainable, safe alternative to sodium cyanide for the dissolution and recovery of gold.

Cyanide has been the industry standard for more than a century, yet its toxicity has resulted in bans or restrictions across multiple jurisdictions, along with significant permitting, handling, and ESG challenges for mining companies. RZOLV delivers comparable performance and cost metrics to cyanide while offering a non-toxic, reusable, and environmentally sustainable profile, enabling gold extraction in regions, ore types, and project settings where cyanide use is impractical, prohibited, or socially unacceptable. For more information: https://www.rzolv.com.

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Contact
Duane Nelson
Email: duane@rzolv.com
Phone: (604) 512-8118

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that constitute ‘forward-looking statements.’ Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or developments to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such 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 information is based on management’s reasonable assumptions, estimates, and expectations as of the date hereof, including assumptions regarding test conditions, material characteristics, operating parameters, regulatory frameworks, and the availability of capital and third-party services. Such information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including but not limited to variability in ore characteristics, scale-up risks, changes in regulatory requirements, environmental permitting outcomes, market conditions, and operational execution. Forward-looking information is provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except as required by applicable law.

The forward-looking information in this news release is based on management’s reasonable expectations and assumptions as of the date of this news release.

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The Krafty Labs acquisition brings with it a diversified list of blue-chip enterprise customers

TORONTO, ON AND NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR,OTC:NEXCF)(OTCQB:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS), an AI-first technology company specializing in AI-powered live event solutions, 3D modeling, and spatial computing, today announced the successful closing of its previously announced acquisition of Krafty Labs, an experiential team-building platform serving large enterprise organizations. The acquisition was completed for $650,000 in cash with the CEO investing $321,917.

With the completion of this transaction, Nextech3D.ai believes it has built one of the industry’s most comprehensive end-to-end AI-powered platforms for live events and enterprise experiential engagement.

Creating a Unified, End-to-End AI-Powered Event Technology Ecosystem

The addition of Krafty Labs meaningfully expands Nextech3D.ai’s AI-powered event technology portfolio, enabling the Company to offer an integrated platform that spans the full AI-driven event lifecycle, including:

  • AI-powered event registration and ticketing

  • AI-powered badging and on-site badge printing

  • AI-powered lead retrieval and exhibitor analytics

  • AI-powered mobile event applications

  • AI-powered interactive floor plans and spatial navigation

  • AI-powered engagement tools, including AI matchmaking

  • AI-powered enterprise experiential team-building programs

Together, these capabilities position Nextech3D.ai to serve AI-powered event organizers, exhibitors, sponsors, and enterprise customers through a single, unified platform.

Blue-Chip Customer Base, Proven Revenue Platform, and Expanding Experience Library

The Krafty Labs acquisition brings with it a diversified list of blue-chip enterprise customers, significantly expanding Nextech3D.ai’s customer footprint and cross-selling opportunities across its AI-powered live event and 3D model ecosystem.

Krafty Labs currently offers approximately 100 curated experiential events designed for enterprise-scale deployment and operates a revenue-generating AI-enabled experiential engagement platform that produced approximately $1.2 million in revenue during 2025 with a 73% gross margin or $876,000 in gross profits, demonstrating proven market demand and providing Nextech3D.ai with an immediately accretive operating business.

Accelerating Platform Expansion Through Automation

Following the acquisition, Nextech3D.ai expects to significantly accelerate the expansion of Krafty Labs’ experiential offerings, with management anticipating the rollout of approximately 100+ new experiences per quarter, representing a potential 400% expansion of the platform’s experiential catalog in 2026.

This anticipated growth is expected to be driven primarily by the automation of the creator and experience onboarding process, which historically has been a largely manual workflow. Nextech3D.ai plans to leverage its AI capabilities and platform infrastructure to streamline onboarding, standardize quality controls, and reduce time-to-market for new experiences.

Focus on Automation, AI Enhancements, and Custom Enterprise Experiences

Planned enhancements to the Krafty Labs platform will center on:

  • Automating experience onboarding and deployment

  • Enhancing AI-driven matching and personalization

  • Improving scalability and operational efficiency

  • Delivering custom-branded experiential programs for large corporate accounts

Management believes these enhancements will support higher customer lifetime value, increased subscription adoption, and expanded recurring revenue.

Retention of Key Leadership and Team

Nextech3D.ai has retained the entire Krafty Labs operating team, including the company’s founder, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Technology Officer, who have joined Nextech3D.ai in senior leadership roles.

Management believes the retention of this experienced team will accelerate integration, innovation, and execution across Nextech3D.ai’s AI-powered live event and experiential engagement platform.

Expanding Recurring Revenue Through AI-Powered Subscription-Based Engagement

Krafty Labs has already begun rolling out a new annual AI-powered subscription model designed to support large enterprise organizations with thousands of employees distributed globally. These subscriptions provide ongoing access to curated experiential engagement and AI-powered team-building programs that extend beyond one-time AI-powered events.

Nextech3D.ai intends to accelerate the rollout of this subscription model by leveraging its enterprise relationships, AI-powered event infrastructure, 3D modeling capabilities and global sales capabilities.

Addressing a Large and Growing Market Opportunity

According to Grand View Research, the global live events market was valued at approximately $1.1 trillion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 13% through 2030, driven by increasing demand for digital, hybrid, and AI-powered engagement solutions.
Source: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/events-industry-market

Management Commentary

Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Nextech3D.ai, commented:

‘With Krafty Labs, we see a clear opportunity to move from a curated experience model to a true global platform. By automating onboarding, we expect to scale from roughly 100 experiences today to a marketplace that can support thousands of creators worldwide – including artisans, facilitators, chefs, wellness instructors, educators, and event professionals. This platform approach allows us to rapidly expand our experiential offering to existing blue chip customers-while maintaining enterprise standards and supporting global, distributed workforces.’

About Nextech3D.ai

Nextech3D.ai is an AI-first technology company specializing in AI-powered live event solutions, 3D modeling, and spatial computing. The Company delivers an integrated suite of AI-driven technologies designed to enhance live, hybrid, and virtual experiences through intelligent engagement, visualization, and data-driven insights.

About Krafty Labs

Krafty Labs is an AI-enabled experiential team-building platform delivering curated engagement programs for large enterprise organizations. Its offerings are designed to support employee connection, collaboration, and culture across distributed and global teams.

Website: www.Nextech3D.ai
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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 release dated December 29, 2025, it has closed a non-brokered hard dollar private placement for a total of 1,800,000 units of the Company (the ‘Units’) at a price of $0.50 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $900,000 (the ‘Hard Dollar Offering’). Each Unit issued consists of one (1) common share in the capital of the Company (each a ‘Common Share’) and one (1) Common Share purchase warrant (a ‘Warrant’) granting the holder the right to purchase one (1) additional Common Share of the Company (a ‘Warrant Share’) at a price of $0.75 at any time on or before 36 months from the Closing Date. The securities offered under the Hard Dollar Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period in Canada expiring four (4) months and one day from the closing of the Offering, in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

The gross proceeds from the Hard Dollar Offering will be used for the commissioning and restart of gold production operations at the Company’s wholly-owned Beacon Gold Mine and Mill, as well as work at the Company’s Swanson Gold Project in Val d’Or, Québec, and for general working capital purposes.

The Company has paid qualified finders and brokers a cash commission of $63,000, or 7% of the aggregate gross proceeds of the Hard Dollar Offering, and a total of 126,000 broker warrants (the ‘Broker Warrants‘). Each Broker Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price equal to the Offering Warrant Price for a period of 24 months following the Closing Date.

TOTAL FINANCING OF $7,800,421.

This milestone is a strategic inflection point for LaFleur as the Company transitions from exploration to near-term gold production and value creation, providing strong financial momentum as the Company advances toward restarting gold production at its wholly-owned and recently updated Beacon Gold Mill and as it accelerates development of its Swanson Gold Project in the heart of Quebec’s prolific Abitibi Gold Belt. With the previously announced (December 31,2025 News Release) closing of its LIFE Offering for an upsized amount and gross proceeds of $4,695,000 and Flow-Through Offering for an oversubscribed amount and gross proceeds of $2,205,421, and the last Hard Dollar $900,000 offering, the Company is well on its way to restart production at its Beacon Gold Mill. The Company’s previously announced Preliminary Economic Assessment (‘PEA’) is on its way to completion this month, which intends to outline a comprehensive, economic study for the sourcing of mineralized material from its nearby Swanson Gold Project and process at its nearby 100% Owned Beacon Gold Mill.

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.

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 gold- and critical-metal-rich prospects 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. https://lafleurminerals.com

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LaFleur Minerals Inc.
https://lafleurminerals.com
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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 closing of the LIFE Offering and the FT Offering, and the anticipated use of proceeds from the LIFE Offering and the FT 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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GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA TheNewswire – January 5, 2026 – Angkor Resources Corp. (TSXV: ANK,OTC:ANKOF) (‘ANGKOR’ OR ‘THE COMPANY’) is pleased to announce that it has completed the Definitive Agreement (‘Agreement’) with an arm’s length party (the ‘Purchaser’) to sell its 40% participating interest in the Evesham Macklin oil and gas lands (the ‘Assets’) in Saskatchewan at a sale price of $4,800,000. The sale of the Assets is anticipated to be completed on January 30, 2026 (the ‘Closing Date’).

 

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

 

The Agreement, which was signed on December 31, 2025, follows the original announcement of the signing of a Letter of Intent, Angkor Resources SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO SELL EVESHAM OIL PRODUCTION – Angkor Resources Corp.  on December 15, 2025.

 

Transaction Summary

The terms of the Agreement include:

(a) a $250,000 non-refundable deposit which was paid on December 19, 2025;

(b) a payment of $375,000 payable on the Closing Date of January 30, 2026;

(c) the balance of the Loan will be applied to the purchase price on the Closing Date;  

(d) a final payment of $375,000 is payable on March 1, 2026; and

(e) all profit entitlements and operating and capital commitments under the Assets after

      October 1, 2025 shall accrue to the Purchaser.

 

Conditions to Closing

The transaction is subject to shareholder approval which will be confirmed at the Annual General Meeting of the Company on January 29, 2026 and is also subject to receipt of all applicable regulatory approval of the stock exchange.

 

No finder’s fees were paid on the transaction.

   

ABOUT Angkor Resources CORPORATION

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

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

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

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

CONTACT:   Delayne Weeks – CEO

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After a steep decline during the first half of 2025, the zinc price is ending the year close to where they started.

Because it’s used to make galvanized steel, the majority of zinc demand is closely tied to housing and manufacturing sectors, which have recently faced pressures from a combination of high inflation and interest rates.

Additional pressures have come from an evolving US trade policy, causing uncertainty among investors who turned away from real estate and consumers who reduced spending.

What happened to the zinc price in 2025?

The zinc price was relatively flat at the start of 2025, beginning the year at US$2,927 per metric ton (MT) on January 2 and closing the first quarter at US$2,855 on March 30. However, the second quarter brought a broad rout for base metals prices, and by April 9 zinc had fallen to a yearly low of US$2,562.

Since then, zinc has gained steadily, ending the second quarter at US$2,753 on June 30. The price rise continued through Q3 and Q4, with zinc reaching US$2,954 on September 30 and US$3,088 on December 29.

Zinc price, 2025.

Chart via the London Metal Exchange.

Key trends for zinc in 2025

As mentioned, zinc saw a major price decline at the start of April, falling 14 percent as the base metals sector responded to US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement.

At the time, analysts predicted that the proposed reciprocal tariffs could trigger a recession, impacting consumer spending on new homes and cars, both of which have significant inputs of galvanized steel.

While the threat of a significant global recession eased as the proposed tariffs were dialed back, considerable uncertainty among both investors and consumers remained. This was evident in the US housing market, where affordability challenges persist, leading to stagnation in new housing starts and a glut of unsold homes.

Likewise, a stalled Chinese housing market persisted throughout 2025. The country’s real estate market collapsed in 2020 as Evergrande and Country Garden filed for bankruptcy. Over the past five years, the government has implemented several measures to stimulate the beleaguered sector, but they have had little effect.

According to CNBC, November sales from China’s top 100 developers declined 36 percent over 2024, and were down 19 percent through the first 11 months of 2025 — a ‘real and concerning’ worsening.

Against that backdrop, the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) is predicting a 2025 zinc market surplus of 85,000 MT in 2025. It notes that during the first 10 months of the year, zinc mine production rose to 10.51 million MT, up from 9.87 million MT in 2024. Refined zinc production was also up, rising slightly to 11.52 million MT from 11.12 million MT in the same period last year. Zinc demand reached 11.44 million MT, up from 11.19 million MT in 2024.

Despite the oversupply situation, London Metal Exchange (LME) stockpiles fell from 230,325 MT on January 2 to just 33,825 MT on November 1. The gap has since widened again, reaching 52,025 MT on November 28.

Zinc surplus expected in 2026

Oversupply is likely to persist as newly mined metals enter the market, while demand growth remains modest.

The ILZSG is predicting that global refined zinc demand will increase by 1 percent to 13.86 million MT in 2026.

The group notes that while it anticipates sees Chinese demand posting a 1.3 percent gain in 2025, it believes usage from the country will be flat in 2026 as the slump in the Chinese real estate sector persists into 2027.

Additional challenges are arising from a slowdown in the US housing market, as new buyers face high home prices and elevated mortgage rates. However, policy proposals from the Trump administration on December 17 could give the sector a much-needed boost and potentially increase downstream demand for zinc.

Likewise, European zinc demand is likely to grow next year following predicted 0.7 percent growth in 2025.

However, the ILZSG is predicting a more significant upward trend in zinc mine supply in 2026 — the organization is anticipating that output will increase by 2.4 percent to 12.8 million MT. This will come on the back of higher output from existing operations in Europe, Australia, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo and China.

Additional zinc supply will come from a recent restart at the Almina-Minas Aljustrel mine in Portugal, commissioning of Bunker Hill Mining’s (CSE:BNKR,OTCQB:BHLL) namesake mine in Idaho, and the start of commercial production at the Xinjiang Huoshaoyun mine in China, which will be the sixth largest lead-zinc mine in the world.

Refined zinc output is also expected to increase by 2.4 percent in 2026, reaching 14.13 million MT from the anticipated 13.8 million MT in 2025. The higher levels are owed to the greater availability of concentrates in Brazil, Canada, Norway and China. Overall, the ILZSG predicts a global zinc supply surplus of 271,000 MT in 2026.

Zinc price forecast for 2026

In terms of the zinc price in 2026, a December report from Fastmarkets suggests that upward momentum from the 2025 LME average of US$3,218 is expected to continue through the first half of the year.

The firm points to regional disparities as Chinese production runs at a surplus, while the rest of the world falls short.

However, the expectation is that the zinc market will achieve a better balance in the second half of the year and into 2027 as global surpluses begin to emerge. Zinc prices are then seen declining as a result.

For its part, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) recently revised its zinc price outlook for 2026, calling for a yearly average of US$2,900 for the base metal, as per a mid-December Reuters article.

Additionally, according to a November Argus report, long-term zinc contracts have slowed amid low LME inventories, creating near-term uncertainty and driving prices higher.

Argus suggests that manufacturers have been slow to issue sales orders, which has caused uncertainty among producers, leaving them to take a wait-and-see approach to determine if low inventories persist.

It’s also important to note that zinc is listed as a critical mineral in the US for its use in the production of galvanized steel for infrastructure and defense projects. The US has already given South32’s (ASX:S32,OTC Pink:SHTLF) Hermosa project FAST-41 approval, giving it access to streamlined regulatory processes.

With building regional disparities and a tense relationship between the US and China, the world’s top zinc producer, a deteriorating trade status could be a boon for US and western producers of the metal.

However, as long as refined supply of zinc remains in surplus against a backdrop of weak demand growth, investors can expect more of the same from zinc markets in the near term. This may open up opportunities for patient or less risk-averse investors who are willing to take a wait-and-see approach to how the market evolves.

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

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To kick it off, our team asked nine experts to share their highest-conviction sectors.

Here’s what they had to say.

1. John Rubino — Silver

2. Peter Schiff — Silver, mining stocks

Peter Schiff of Euro Pacific Asset Management and Schiff Gold mentioned silver too, although he also said he sees mining stocks overall doing well.

3. Craig Hemke — Silver-mining stocks

Similarly, Craig Hemke of TFMetalsReport.com is bullish on silver, but said his choice for top-performing asset of 2026 would be silver-mining stocks.

4. Byron King — Gold

5. Chris Temple — Uranium

6. Lobo Tiggre — Copper

7. Rick Rule — Oil/gas, small-scale community banks in the US

Unsurprisingly, Rick Rule of Rule Investment Media went outside the box.

8. Gareth Soloway — ‘Defensive names’ like Pfizer (NYSE:PFE)

Gareth Soloway of VerifiedInvesting.com also had an alternate take. Although he believes gold will perform well in 2026, he said it won’t necessarily be the top-performing asset.

9. Clem Chambers — Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)

Finally, Clem Chambers of aNewFN.com spoke about why he sees promise in Intel.

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

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Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (‘Westport’) (TSX:WPRT Nasdaq: WPRT), a supplier of alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, today announces changes to its Board of Directors. Chair Dan Hancock, appointed to the Board in July 2017, retired from the Board, effective December 31, 2025, with current director Tony Guglielmin assuming the role of Chair. Joining Westport’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026, is Brad Kotush, who brings over 20 years of experience in early-stage transformation, investment banking, and capital markets, both in Canada and globally. This addition further enhances the Board’s expertise and supports the Company’s long-term strategic objectives.

Mr. Hancock’s extensive automotive experience, particularly in technology commercialization and European manufacturing leadership, proved essential as Westport navigated the rapidly shifting dynamics of today’s automotive industry,’ said Tony Guglielmin, appointed Chair of Westport’s Board of Directors. ‘During the integration process following the 2016 merger and the commercialization of the HPDI fuel system, Mr. Hancock provided the stability and insight necessary for success. We are grateful for his dedication and the legacy he leaves with the Board.’

‘Brad Kotush’s appointment adds exceptional strength to our Board,’ added Guglielmin. ‘Mr. Kotush’s background in executive-level finance, risk management, and strategy spanning clean technology, investment banking, and global capital markets aligns directly with Westport’s strategic direction. His experience overseeing regulated entities, major financing programs, and cross-border transactions will bring meaningful insight and discipline to our governance and decision-making processes.’

Mr. Kotush is currently the CFO of a clean tech company listed on the TSXV and previously held the positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Home Capital Group Inc. and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Risk Officer at Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.

About Westport Fuel Systems

Westport is a technology and innovation company connecting synergistic technologies to power a cleaner tomorrow. As a leading supplier of affordable, alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced components and systems that enable the transition from traditional fuels to cleaner energy solutions.

Our proven technologies support a wide range of clean fuels – including natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen – empowering OEMs and commercial transportation industries to meet performance demands, regulatory requirements, and climate targets in a cost-effective way. With decades of expertise and a commitment to engineering excellence, Westport is helping our partners achieve sustainability goals—without compromising performance or cost-efficiency – making clean, scalable transport solutions a reality.

Westport is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information, visit Westport.com.

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A securities lawsuit involving DeFi Technologies (NASDAQ:DEFT) highlights growing regulatory scrutiny on corporate crypto treasury strategies, signaling risks for investors eyeing similar plays.

While many crypto firms have faced class actions, the difference with the DeFi Technologies case is apparent: it targets operational delays and disclosure risks within a corporate treasury.

Most previous crypto lawsuits have concentrated on more common issues, such as promoter liability, token sales or exchange collapses, which primarily hit platforms and promoters.

Specifically, the DeFi Technologies lawsuit alleges that the company hid delays in its core DeFi arbitrage trading, its main revenue driver, while downplaying competition from rival digital asset treasury firms (DATs).

The class action, which seeks to represent those who purchased or acquired DeFi Technologies shares between May 12 and November 14 of this year, comes after two recent share price drops for the company.

Amid emerging risks in the DeFi space, the governance expert emphasized the need for clear business strategies and disclosures to shareholders, and highlighted the role of independent third-party advisors to protect boards.

DeFi Technologies lawsuit breakdown

Plaintiffs claim that DeFi Technologies misled investors from May to November 2025 by issuing revenue guidance of US$218.6 million, despite arbitrage execution snags and rivals eroding its edge.

The company’s share price fell more than 7 percent on November 6 after it issued an update, then crashed over 27 percent between November 14 and 17. The second decline was triggered by the release of its Q3 results — the firm reported a 20 percent revenue miss, cut its 2025 guidance to US$116.6 million and shifted its CEO to an advisory role.

Unlike typical crypto suits over token sales or exchange collapses, this one targets a corporate treasury’s operational delays in DeFi yield strategies, exposing how arbitrage hiccups and DAT rivals demand precise disclosures.

“I think it’s an indicator that we’re going to see more questions and concerns surrounding the regulatory environment and disclosures, because we kind of hit into uncharted … territory very rapidly,” said Bishara.

The lawsuit arrives amid new fair-value accounting rules, testing board liability for strategy risks before 2026 filings.

Operational value vs. crypto laundering

An emerging concern for regulators and investors is the distinction between companies with genuine transactional components and those using public markets to create artificial liquidity.

Bishara noted that smaller companies divesting from core businesses to pivot toward crypto could become targets for regulatory scrutiny due to a perceived change in control.

From his perspective, firms primarily pursuing a treasury strategy could come under fire for potentially prioritizing short-term stock value and liquidation over the best interests of shareholders.

In these smaller transactions, Bishara suggested that the shift can be viewed as a way to convert illiquid digital assets into US dollars by selling stock in the open market.

“You’re converting something that I can’t really sell, and I can’t really buy a piece of pizza with … and turning it into something that I can buy a piece of pizza with,” the expert explained. “It’s almost like laundering crypto into currency,” he added, clarifying that this is not a one-size-fits-all accusation.

Consequently, he believes investors should look for companies whose underlying business models have operational potential, rather than those focused purely on digital asset transactions.

Board oversight and fiduciary duty

The rapid evolution of DeFi has fundamentally outpaced the regulatory frameworks designed to govern it.

For investors, the DeFi Technologies case underscores the danger of imprecise disclosures around crypto assets, particularly when firms pivot their strategies without clear communication to shareholders.

Bishara observed that as stock volatility triggers these types of lawsuits, corporate boards are being forced to rethink the practical applications of their fiduciary responsibility.

To fulfill their duty to shareholders, the expert argued that boards must engage in active, expert-led evaluation. Engaging independent third-party advisors, such as attorneys or investment bankers, to evaluate crypto treasury deals will insulate and help companies protect themselves in this uncharted territory.

From his perspective, this process effectively transfers some of the risk from board members to advisors.

Bishara further emphasized the importance of documenting the specific evaluation of a transaction in board minutes, noting that if a director disagrees with a crypto strategy, they should “disagree with it in the minutes” in order to ensure that their individual interests are protected.

The need for rigorous board oversight is being driven home by the insurance market. Bishara observed that even if a company’s actual risk profile has not changed, the cost of mitigating risk through Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance is skyrocketing as the number of carriers willing to underwrite these risks has shrunk significantly.

“I am quite certain that we are going to see policy language that specifically discusses or removes some of these potential pieces of liability, specifically in companies that are not insuring for these types of transactions,” Bishara predicted, adding that standard insurance companies will likely add no-crypto clauses to their policies.

“I would definitely expect that more, not from the crypto underwriters, but more from the non-crypto underwriters, to really make sure that they’re not winding up on a risk accidentally,’ he also noted.

For investors, Bishara suggested that a company’s inability to secure affordable D&O insurance should be viewed as a significant red flag regarding the health of its balance sheet.

Investor takeaway

Bishara’s front-row seat to operational crypto-utility and high-frequency transactional modeling has helped shape his view of where the market is headed in 2026 and beyond. While the DAT model dominated the 2024/2025 cycle, he believes the space is rapidly evolving into a new phase of business.

“I think it’s a great space for really exploring how the world is going to evolve and change,” he said.

For investors, the key to long-term value may lie in distinguishing between a company that is simply HODLing, and a firm that is building a transactional component.

Bishara pointed to emerging business models where firms are moving beyond treasury strategies to become operational, transactional companies that use crypto to power everyday transactions.

As the 2026 regulatory and insurance landscape tightens, focus will likely shift away from those chasing short-term stock premiums and toward those using DeFi to build sustainable, potentially undervalued business models.

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

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Josef Schachter, president and author at the Schachter Energy Report, shares his thoughts on oil and natural gas prices, supply and demand in 2026.

‘I think before the cycle is over, the 2007 high of US$147 (per barrel) will be breached, because the industry cannot respond quickly by bringing on new oil,’ he said.

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

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Bold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: BOL) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Bold’) is pleased to announce that further to its news release of December 16, 2025, it has closed its non-brokered private placement offering for gross proceeds of $776,800, through the placement of 6,000,000 working capital units (the ‘WC Units’) of the Company at a price of $0.08 per WC unit for $480,000 (the ‘WC Offering’) and 3,297,776 Flow Through units (the ‘FT Units’) at a price of $0.09 per FT Unit for $296,800 (the ‘FT Offering’, and together with the WC Offering, the ‘Offering’).

The Company paid cash finder fees in the aggregate of $36,719.99 and issued an aggregate of 454,333 compensation warrants (the ‘Compensation Warrants‘) to two eligible finders. 37,333 of the Compensation Warrants entitle the holder to acquire one (1) common share at a price of $0.12 until December 31, 2027. 417,000 of the Compensation Warrants entitle the holder to acquire one (1) common share at a price of $0.12 until December 31, 2028.

All the securities issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a hold period expiring on May 1, 2026.

Bruce MacLachlan, President and COO of Bold Ventures, stated: ‘We wish to thank our existing shareholders for their continued support of the Company and welcome the participation by new investors. We look forward to seeing the results from our drilling programs in 2026.’

Insider Subscriptions

Three insiders subscribed for 420,000 FT Units for gross proceeds of $37,800. The insider private placements are exempt from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 (‘MI 61-101’) by virtue of the exemptions contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1) (a) of MI 61-101 in that the fair market value of the consideration for the securities of the Company issued to the insiders does not exceed 25% of its market capitalization.

The Offering

Each WC Unit comprises one (1) common share of the Company priced at $0.08 and one full common share purchase warrant (a ‘WC Warrant‘) entitling the holder to acquire one (1) common share at a price of $0.12 until December 31, 2028. The proceeds from the WC Units will be used for general working capital, property maintenance, exploration and expenses of the offering.

Each FT Unit comprises one common share of the Company priced at $0.09 and one half (1/2) of a common share purchase warrant. One full common share purchase warrant (a ‘FT Warrant’) and $0.12 will acquire an additional common share until December 31, 2027. The proceeds from the sale of the FT Units will be used for exploration work that qualifies for Canadian Exploration Expenses (CEE).

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

About Bold Ventures Inc.

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

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

‘Bruce A MacLachlan’
Bruce MacLachlan
President and COO

Direct line: (705) 266-0847 Email: 

bruce@boldventuresinc.com

‘David B Graham’ 
David Graham
CEO

 

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