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WASHINGTON — Americans are more likely to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater, according to a new poll.

About three-quarters of U.S. adults said they watched a new movie on streaming instead of in the theater at least once in the past year, according to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, including about 3 in 10 who watched new movies on streaming at least once a month.

Meanwhile, about two-thirds of Americans said that they’ve watched a recently released movie in a theater in the past year, and only 16% said they went at least once a month.

The results suggest that, on the whole, American moviegoers are more likely to stream a film than see it in the theaters, a shifting tide that was only accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Convenience and cost are both factors for many people who can’t find the time to go to a theater or pay the increasingly high price for a ticket.

Sherry Jenkins, 69, of New Jersey, turns to streaming for all of her moviegoing needs.

“It’s much more convenient,” Jenkins said. “I can watch anything I want, I just have to wait a month or two after the movies are released because they usually go to streaming pretty quickly.”

In the post-pandemic era, films end up on streaming services more quickly. In 2017, a 90-day exclusive theatrical window was common. Now, theaters are fighting for an industrywide standard of 45 days. For studios, the strategy seems to be different for every movie. This year’s best picture winner, “Anora,” had a 70-day exclusive theatrical window. “Wicked,” meanwhile, was available to purchase on demand only 40 days after opening in theaters — and that was a case in which the film was, and continued to be, a box-office hit. It was also profitable on streaming.

There is some overlap between theatergoers and people who opt for streaming — 55% of U.S. adults have seen a new movie in a theater and skipped the theater in favor of streaming at least once in the past year — but only watching new movies on streaming is more common than only going to the theater.

Some in the film industry believe that movies that start in theaters still have more cultural cachet, but Jenkins doesn’t see it that way.

“The studios now are so closely affiliated with the streaming services,” Jenkins said. “There’s really no logic behind why some skip the theaters.”

The last time she regularly went to the movie theaters was, she thinks, about 20 years ago. But as a tech-savvy retiree, there just hasn’t been enough of a reason to make the trek to the theater. A subscriber to Acorn, BritBox, Paramount+, Peacock, Netflix and Hulu, Jenkins doesn’t even see the need for cable anymore.

“People tell me, ‘Oh, you have to go to the theaters and see ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ” Jenkins said. “But my TV is 75 inches, and I’m comfortable. I’m at home.”

Maryneal Jones, 91, of North Carolina, said she likes to go to the movies but finds them too expensive.

“There’s some movies I would like to see, and I say to myself, I’ll just wait until they show them on TV or I’ll go visit a friend who has those apps,” Jones said. “But I just don’t want to pay 12 bucks.”

The average cost of a movie ticket in the U.S. is $13.17, according to data firm EntTelligence. In 2022, it was $11.76.

Jones does not subscribe to any streaming services, but she also sees more movies in theaters than many others. She estimates she sees about six to eight a year. Recent films she’s watched in the theater include “The Life of Chuck” and the French romantic comedy “Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.”

The AP-NORC poll also indicates that streaming may be a more accessible option for lower-income Americans. Higher-income adults are more likely than low-income adults to be at least occasional moviegoers for new releases, but the gap is smaller for watching movies on streaming instead of going to the theater.

New movies are more popular among young adults, regardless of how they see them. But streaming is more of a go-to for the younger generation.

Slightly less than half of adults under age 30 say they watched a recently released movie on streaming instead of going to the theater at least once a month in the past year, compared with about 2 in 10 who watched a movie in the theater with that frequency.

Eddie Lin, an 18-year-old student in Texas, said he mostly watches movies at home, on streamers like Crunchyroll, Hulu, HBO Max and Prime Video, but will go to the theaters for “bigger things” like “A Minecraft Movie,” which is the biggest movie of the year in North America.

“A couple of my friends wanted to see it,” Lin said. “And there were the memes. I felt like the audience would be more interactive and it would be enhanced by being there with, like, a bunch of people.”

While streaming will continue to be formidable competition for audience attention and dollars, there has also been rising interest in the value of seeing certain films in IMAX or on other premium format screens, whether it’s “Sinners” or “Oppenheimer.”

The North American box office is currently up more than 4% from last year, but the industry has struggled to reach pre-pandemic levels of business. Compared with 2019, the annual box office is down more than 22%.

“I used to go more when I was younger, with my family, seeing all the Marvel movies up to ‘Endgame,’ “ Lin said. “I like movie theaters. It’s an experience. For me, it’s mostly a time thing. But I do feel like a certain charm of watching movies in theaters is gone.”

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Nevgold Corp. (‘ NevGold ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) ( TSXV:NAU,OTC:NAUFF) (OTCQX:NAUFF) (Frankfurt:5E50 ) is pleased to announce further significant historic oxide gold-antimony (‘Antimony’, ‘Sb’) results at its Limousine Butte Project (the ‘Project’, ‘Limo Butte’) in Nevada. The Company continues to expand the gold-antimony potential of the Project, highlighting its promising prospects for further exploration and development in Nevada, one of the world’s prolific mining jurisdictions.

Key Highlights

  • More high-grade oxide gold-antimony at Resurrection Ridge including:
    • RR03_01: 11.41 g/t AuEq* over 6.1 meters (10.60 g/t Au and 0.18% Sb), within 2.19 g/t AuEq* over 56.4 meters (1.74 g/t Au and 0.10% Sb)
    • LB010: 3.19 g/t AuEq* over 26.2 meters (2.24 g/t Au and 0.21% Sb), within 2.16 g/t AuEq* over 57.2 meters (1.45 g/t Au and 0.16% Sb)
    • LB028: 4.62 g/t AuEq* over 6.1 meters (0.14 g/t Au and 1.0% Sb) within 0.66 g/t AuEq* over 128.0 meters (0.06 g/t Au and 0.13% Sb)
    • LB133: 1.78 g/t AuEq* over 12.2 meters (0.11 g/t Au and 0.37% Sb)
    • *Gold equivalents (‘AuEq’) are based on assumed metals prices of US$2,000/oz of gold and US$35,000 per tonne of antimony (~30% discount to current spot prices), and assumed metals recoveries of 85% for gold and 70% for antimony.
  • The Company has completed 8 drillholes in the current 2025 drill campaign with assays pending ; based on drilling completed by the Company at the Project since 2021, and historical drilling completed by previous operators, there is strong potential to advance to an initial gold-antimony Mineral Resource Estimate in 2025 (‘MRE’) (see Figure 1, Figure 2)
  • Phase II metallurgical testwork on gold and antimony continues to advance with results expected over the coming weeks

Limo Butte Planned 2025 Activities / Status Update
NevGold will continue its active exploration program at Limo Butte including:

  • Evaluate the historical geological database with focus on gold and antimony (completed) ;
  • Analyze historical drilling with focus on gold and antimony (continuous activity) ;
  • Advance metallurgical testwork (in progress, Phase II results in coming weeks) ;
  • Continue to drill test gold-antimony targets (ongoing, 8 drillholes completed to date) ;
  • Advance initial gold-antimony Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) (in progress) .

NevGold CEO, Brandon Bonifacio, comments: ‘We continue to add to the large oxide gold-antimony mineralization footprint at Limo Butte in Nevada with the objective of rapidly advancing the Project to an initial gold-antimony Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) . There is a clear commitment from the United States to advance high-quality, domestic, mineral projects and Limo Butte is optimally positioned with its significant near-surface, oxide gold-antimony mineralization and large geological database. The current 2025 drill program is positively advancing with 8 holes completed and assays pending . Another key milestone that we are driving forward is the Phase II metallurgical testwork building on our positive results from Phase I . All of these various work programs will help us rapidly and systematically advance the gold-antimony potential at Limo Butte as we de-risk and progress the asset to the next stages of project development.’

Figure 1 – Limousine Butte Gold-Antimony Project with selected gold-antimony drillhole results.
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Figure 2 – Limousine Butte Gold-Antimony Project cross-section with selected gold-antimony drillhole results. Thin colored discs show Antimony (Sb ppm) in drilling, and wide colored discs show Gold (Au ppm) in drilling.
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Figure 3 – Limousine Butte Gold-Antimony Project with selected gold-antimony drillhole results at Resurrection Ridge and Cadillac Valley. The total strike length between Resurrection Ridge and Cadillac Valley is +5km.
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Historical and Re-Assayed Drill Results

Hole ID Length, m* g/t Au % Sb g/t AuEq** From, m To, m
Resurrection Ridge
RR03_01 56.4 1.74 0.10% 2.19 85.3 141.7
including 6.1 10.60 0.18% 11.41 126.5 132.6
LB010 57.2 1.45 0.16% 2.16 13.0 70.1
including 26.2 2.24 0.21% 3.19 17.1 43.3
LB028 128.0 0.06 0.13% 0.66 36.6 164.6
including 6.1 0.14 1.00% 4.62 42.7 48.8
LB133 12.2 0.11 0.37% 1.78 182.9 195.1
LB031 80.8 0.10 0.08% 0.44 30.5 111.3
including 18.3 0.19 0.15% 0.88 30.5 48.8
LB025 16.8 0.12 0.10% 0.55 128.0 144.8

*Downhole thickness reported; true width varies depending on drill hole dip and is approximately 70% to 90% of downhole thickness.
**The gold equivalents (‘AuEq’) are based on assumed metals prices of US$2,000/oz of gold and US$35,000 per tonne of antimony (~30% discount to current spot prices), and assumed metals recoveries of 85% for gold and 70% for antimony.

Drillhole Orientation Details

Hole ID Target Zone Easting Northing Elevation (m) Length (m) Azimuth Dip
RR03_01 RR 667246 4417388 2176 182.8 161 -70
LB010 RR 667229 4417327 2187 82.2 90 -50
LB028 RR 667060 4417254 2164 237 70 -60
LB133 RR 666661 4417217 2102 240.8 140 -50
LB031 RR 667142 4417273 2173 259.1 225 -60
LB025 RR 667023 4417193 2167 176.7 0 -90

Limo Butte Geology & Antimony Summary
A review of historical geochemical and drilling data at the Limousine Butte Project has identified multiple areas with strong gold-antimony potential. These zones correlate closely with outcrops of the Devonian Pilot Shale, the primary host rock for Carlin-type gold mineralization in the area. Positive gold grade at Limousine Butte is typically associated with silicification and the formation of jasperoid breccias within the Pilot Shale, an alteration feature also observed in the positive antimony results.

Through the Project data review, the Company uncovered reports detailing two small-scale historic mining operations at the Nevada Antimony Mine and Lage Antimony Prospect within the Limo Butte Project boundary. (Figure 1) The Nevada Antimony Mine featured two prospect pits that extracted stibnite (formula: Sb 2 S 3 ) from a hydrothermal breccia. The Lage Antimony Prospect reported historical additional prospect pits extracting antimony.

Historical geochemical rock chip sampling within the past-producing Golden Butte pit from a Brigham Young University (‘BYU’) Thesis study produced numerous results that exceeded 1% antimony in jasperoid breccias (see Figure 1). Several results were greater than 5% antimony, including a sample of 9.6% antimony with visible stibnite and stibiconite . BYU Thesis Report

Figure 4 – Limousine Butte Project with historical antimony in rock chips and soils. The total strike length between Resurrection Ridge and Cadillac Valley is +5km. To view image please click here

US Executive Order – Announced March 20, 2025
The Company is pleased to report the sweeping Executive Order to strengthen American mineral production and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign nations for its mineral supply . Antimony (Sb) has been identified as an important ‘Critical Mineral’ in the United States essential for national security, clean energy, and technology applications, yet no domestically mined supply currently exists.

The Executive Order invokes the use of the Defense Production Act as part of a broad United States (‘US’) Government effort to expand domestic minerals production on national security grounds. As it relates to project permitting, the Order states that it will ‘identify priority projects that can be immediately approved or for which permits can be immediately issued, and take all necessary or appropriate actions…to expedite and issue the relevant permits or approvals.’ Furthermore, the Order includes provisions to accelerate access to private and public capital for domestic projects, including the creation of a ‘dedicated mineral and mineral production fund for domestic investments’ under the Development Finance Corporation (‘DFC’).

This decisive action by the US Government highlights the urgent need to expand domestic minerals output to support supply chain security in the United States. This important Order will help revitalize domestic mineral production by improving the permitting process and providing financial support to qualifying domestic projects.

Importance of Antimony
Antimony is considered a ‘Critical Mineral’ by the United States based on the U.S. Geological Survey’s 2022 list (U.S.G.S. (2022)). ‘Critical Minerals’ are metals and non-metals essential to the economy and national security. Antimony is utilized in all manners of military applications, including the manufacturing of armor piercing bullets, night vision goggles, infrared sensors, precision optics, laser sighting, explosive formulations, hardened lead for bullets and shrapnel, ammunition primers, tracer ammunition, nuclear weapons and production, tritium production, flares, military clothing, and communication equipment. Other uses include technology (semi-conductors, circuit boards, electric switches, fluorescent lighting, high quality clear glass and lithium-ion batteries) and clean-energy storage.

Globally, approximately 90% of the world’s current antimony supply is produced by China, Russia, and Tajikistan. Beginning on September 15, 2024, China, which is responsible for nearly half of all global mined antimony output and dominates global refinement and processing, announced that it will restrict antimony exports. In December-2024, China explicitly restricted antimony exports to the United States citing its dual military and civilian uses, which further exacerbated global supply chain concerns. (Lv, A. and Munroe, T. (2024)) The U.S. Department of Defense (‘DOD’) has designated antimony as a ‘Critical Mineral’ due to its importance in national security, and governments are now prioritizing domestic production to mitigate supply chain disruptions. Projects exploring antimony sources in North America play a key role in addressing these challenges.

Perpetua Resources Corp. (‘Perpetua’) has the most advanced domestic gold-antimony project in the United States. Perpetua’s project, known as Stibnite, is located in Idaho approximately 130 km northeast of NevGold’s Nutmeg Mountain and Zeus projects. Positive advancements at Stibnite including the technical development and permitting has led to US$75 million in Department of Defense (‘DOD’) awards, and over $1.8 billion in indicative financing from the Export Import Bank of the United States (‘US EXIM’) ( see Perpetua Resources News Release from April 8, 2024 ) (Perpetua Resources. (2025))

Figure 5 – Limousine Butte Land Holdings and District Exploration Activity To view image please click here

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

‘Signed’

Brandon Bonifacio, President & CEO

For further information, please contact Brandon Bonifacio at bbonifacio@nev-gold.com, call 604-337-4997, or visit our website at www.nev-gold.com .

Historical Data Validation
NevGold QA/QC protocols are followed on the Project and include insertion of duplicate, blank and standard samples in all drill holes. A 30g gold fire assay and multi-elemental analysis ICP-OES method was completed by ISO 17025 certified American Assay Labs, Reno.

The Company’s Qualified Person (‘QP’), Greg French, Vice President, Exploration has completed a review of the historical data in this press release. The historic data collection chain of custody procedures and analytical results by previous operators appear adequate and were completed to industry standard practices. For the Newmont and US Gold data a 30g gold fire assay and multi-elemental analysis ICP-OES method MS-41 was completed by ISO 17025 certified ALS Chemex, Reno or Elko Nevada.

Geochemical ICP (5g) analysis for the Wilson, Christianson and Tingey report was completed by Geochemical Services Inc. and the XRF analyses (glass disk or pellets) by Brigham Young University.

Technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Greg French, CPG, the Company’s Vice President, Exploration, who is NevGold’s Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 and responsible for technical matters of this release.

About the Company
NevGold is an exploration and development company targeting large-scale mineral systems in the proven districts of Nevada and Idaho. NevGold owns a 100% interest in the Limousine Butte and Cedar Wash gold projects in Nevada, and the Nutmeg Mountain gold project and Zeus copper project in Idaho.

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company’s current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as ‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘intend’, ‘believe’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘suggest’, ‘indicate’ and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions ‘may’ or ‘will’ occur. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the proposed work programs at Limousine Butte, and the exploration potential at Limousine Butte. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, general economic, market and business conditions, and the ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals. There is some risk that the forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate, that the management’s assumptions may not be correct or that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

References

Blackmon, D. (2021) Antimony: The Most Important Mineral You Never Heard Of. Article Prepared by Forbes.

Kurtenbach, E. (2024) China Bans Exports to US of Gallium, Germanium, Antimony in response to Chip Sanctions . Article Prepared by AP News.

Lv, A. and Munroe, T. (2024) China Bans Export of Critical Minerals to US as Trade Tensions Escalate . Article Prepared by Reuters.

Lv, A. and Jackson, L. (2025) China’s Curbs on Exports of Strategic Minerals . Article Prepared by Reuters.

Perpetua Resources. (2025) Antimony Summary . Articles and Videos Prepared by Perpetua Resources.

Sangine, E. (2022) U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, January 2023 . Antimony Summary Report prepared by U.S.G.S

U.S.G.S. (2022) U.S. Geological Survey Releases 2022 List of Critical Minerals . Reported Prepared by U.S.G.S

Wilson, D.,J., Christiansen, E., H., and Tingey, D., G., 1994, Geology and Geochemistry of the Golden Butte Mine- A Small Carlin- Type Gold Deposit in Eastern Nevada: Brigham Young University Geology Studies, v.40, P.185-211. BYU V.40 P.185-211.

 

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Locksley Resources Limited (ASX: LKY,OTC:LKYRF; OTCQB: LKYRF) announced the appointment of Kerrie Matthews as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Danny George as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. The appointments are newly-created positions and significantly strengthen the company’s executive leadership team at a pivotal time as Locksley advances the Desert Antimony Mine in Mojave . The two bring skill sets that can lead the company as it accelerates downstream processing and fast-tracks its mine-to-market solutions for antimony in the U.S. More information is available here: https:cdn-api.markitdigital.comapiman-gatewayASXasx-research1.0file2924-02998095-6A1285815&v=c2533a54e2514fb77a8f93f84db686e1125273e9

‘The combined backgrounds of these two individuals in critical minerals, major project delivery and contract mining enable Locksley to address one of the most pressing US supply constraints: the absence of large-scale commercial antimony processing capacity,’ said Pat Burke , chairman of Locksley. ‘Their appointments significantly enhance our executive capability at a pivotal moment for Locksley, supporting our strategy to transform the historic Desert Antimony Mine into a modern, fully integrated mine-to-market supply chain for 100% Made in America Antimony.’

Ms. Matthews is a highly accomplished executive leader with more than two decades of experience delivering significant and capital-intensive projects in the resources and infrastructure sectors. She has held leadership roles in the execution of BHP’s US$3.8 billion South Flank Project and Iluka’s A$1.8 billion Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery, Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery. She brings extensive expertise in governance, stakeholder alignment, cost optimization and regulatory engagement, alongside her proven record of aligning large scale projects with both commercial and government priorities.

Mr. George is an experienced senior executive with a global background spanning all phases of project execution across mining, energy and infrastructure. His past experience includes major projects with WSP, Fortescue, Mineral Resources, Thyssenkrupp and Ausenco, working with leading companies such as Vale, BHP and Hancock Prospecting. His track record includes copper and lithium concentrators, iron ore and coal export facilities, as well as emerging technology projects in hydrogen and green iron. His technical breadth and expertise in rapid project delivery, capital efficiency and large-scale project execution provide Locksley with the operational discipline and agility required to advance the Desert Antimony Mine project on an accelerated schedule.

The company also announced that Julian Woodcook has resigned as technical director to focus on his Managing Director role at Viking Mines Ltd. He has been instrumental in the rapid advancement of the Company’s Mojave Project and will continue to offer strategic guidance to the company in a technical consulting capacity.

Locksley Resources ( https://www.locksleyresources.com.au ) is an Australian-based explorer focused on critical minerals and base metals, with assets in both the U.S. and Australia . The company is actively advancing its U.S. Asset, the Mojave Project, in California , targeting rare earths elements (REE) and antimony (The Desert Antimony Mine). The company also has a strategic collaboration with Rice University to develop DeepSolv for domestic processing of North American antimony. This agreement is a cornerstone of Locksley’s U.S. Critical Minerals and Energy Resilience Strategy to accelerate ‘mine-to-market’ deployment of antimony in the U.S.

Contact: Beverly Jedynak , beverly.jedynak@viriathus.com , 312-943-1123; 773-350-5793 (cell)

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Canada One Mining Corp. (TSXV: CONE) (OTC Pink: COMCF) (FSE: AU31) (‘Canada One’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it is reviewing property acquisition opportunities within the Princeton and broader Quesnel Trough area in British Columbia.

Peter Berdusco, President and CEO of the Company commented: ‘The Quesnel Trough remains one of Canada’s premier copper belts, and we see room to expand our land package with assets that meet our technical thresholds. We’ll remain selective and cost-conscious, prioritizing properties that can complement our Flagship Copper Dome Project, accelerate our path to meaningful catalysts, and further entrench our footprint in the area.’

About The Copper Dome Project

The Project lies within the lower portion of the Quesnel Trough porphyry belt, a well-established mining district. The belt extends north from the Copper Mountain Mine, through the Elk, Brenda, Craigmont, Highland Valley, and New Afton mines. Past exploration on the Property has identified the presence of copper, palladium, and gold mineralization. Multiple mineralized zones have been discovered on the Property to date. Excellent infrastructure provides year-round access with low-cost exploration and low jurisdictional risk.

Amended Agreement

The investor relations and corporate development agreement with Rob Christl Consulting, first announced July 4th, 2025 has been amended. The bonus clause has been removed. In addition, the agreement will automatically renew at the one-year anniversary date on a month-to-month basis, under the same terms, if there are any changes to the agreement, it will be subject to the prior approval of the TSXV. The Company will pre-approve all expenses by Rob Christl Consulting.

About Canada One

Canada One is a junior resource exploration company operating in Canada. From exploration to discovery, to resource development, the Company is focused on creating growth and generating value for its investors and communities as it meets the growing global demand for critical metals. Copper Dome is the Company’s flagship project with its northern border situated 1.5km from the operating Copper Mountain Mine deposits.

Contact Us

For further information, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Company’s website at www.canadaonemining.com, or contact the Company by email at info@canadaonemining.com, or by phone at 1.877.844.4661.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of

Canada One Mining Corp.

Peter Berdusco
President
Chief Executive Officer
Interim Chief Financial Officer

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This press release includes certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, statements relating to the future operating or financial performance of the Company, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘could’, or ‘should’ occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things: statements relating to the anticipated timing thereof and the intended use of proceeds. Actual future results may differ materially. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, technical, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing, completion and delivery of the referenced assessments and analysis. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these times. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (September 24) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

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

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$113,474, trading 1.5 percent higher over the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$1112,937, while its highest was US$113,941.

Bitcoin price performance, September 24, 2025.

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Bitcoin has struggled to hold support near the US$111,600 to US$113,000 level amid growing seller pressure and a recent long liquidation event. However, the popular cryptocurrency recently staged a rebound to US$113,900, fueled by bullish divergences on the relative strength index and key technical levels. Crypto Chase notes that this signals a possible trend reversal if Bitcoin convincingly holds above US$113,400 to US$114,000.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s weekly Bollinger Bands are at their tightest level ever, signaling record-low volatility and the possibility of an imminent breakout. A confluence of dynamics points to a critical juncture for Bitcoin’s near-term trend, with downside risks balanced against strong seasonal potential for an “Uptober” rally.

Trader Ted Pillows highlights a large US$17.5 billion Bitcoin options expiry with “max pain” at US$107,000, suggesting Bitcoin could dip toward this level before a potential rebound. Trader Daan Crypto Trades anticipates heightened volatility with possible retests of US$107,000 and a volatile close to September, historically a weak month for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market is 56.03 percent, showing a slight rise week-on-week.

For its part, Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,163.18, trading 0.2 percent higher over the past 24 hours and near its lowest valuation of the day, which was US$4,158. Its price peaked at US$4,199.55.

Responding to comments made by Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, regarding the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in blockchain economics, BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether, said Ether could enter a “supercycle” driven by growing Wall Street adoption and the rise of agentic AI platforms, which may catalyze an extended market cycle beyond traditional Bitcoin halving cycles.

Crypto derivatives and market indicators

Total Bitcoin futures open interest was at 719.56K BTC (equivalent to US$81.64 billion), down by 0.11 percent over four hours. Ether open interest was at 1380 million ETH, or US$57.39 billion, down 0.12 percent in four hours.

The perpetual funding rate was at -0.003 percent for Bitcoin and Ether, indicating bearish sentiment.

Bitcoin liquidations have reached US$2.65 million over the past four hours, with shorts representing the majority, signaling ongoing buying pressure. Ether liquidations show a divergent pattern, with US$2.65 million in short positions representing the vast majority of US$3.09 million liquidations over four hours.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$213.40, a slight decrease of 0.6 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$211.88, while its highest value was US$215.94.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.98, up by 4.6 percent to its highest valuation of the day. Its lowest was US$2.88 at the market’s open.

Fear and Greed Index snapshot

CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has remained firmly in neutral territory over the past week.

The index currently stands around 39, dipping into ‘fear’ territory for the first time in three weeks.

CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index, Bitcoin price and Bitcoin volume.

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Today’s crypto news to know

Aster gains steam, Hyperliquid launches stablecoin

Aster, a new DEX on Binance’s BNB Chain, has seen its open interest explode by almost 33,500 percent this week, increasing to US$1.2 billion at the time of this writing, according to CoinGlass data.

Aster has also accumulated US$2.01 billion TVL and over US$29 billion in perp volume over 24 hours, more than its biggest competitor, Hyperliquid, whose volume has reached US$10.09 billion in the same period.

Aster’s rapid growth challenges Hyperliquid, a top DEX for decentralized perpetual futures, which has seen the value of its HYPE token fall from US$59 to around US$45 in less than two weeks. Hyperliquid’s late 2024 token launch fueled a 2025 surge in decentralized perpetual futures trading, surpassing US$4.5 trillion.

Meanwhile, Hyperliquid launched its own stablecoin on Wednesday, with issuance rights awarded to Native Markets following a competitive governance bidding process. The 24 hour volume reached approximately 1.94 million.

Issuing its own stablecoin allows Hyperliquid to offer users a reliable digital dollar to use within its ecosystem for trading, lending and other financial activities, strengthening its position in the market.

SEC opens door to new wave of crypto ETFs

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has streamlined its rules for launching crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), paving the way for a flood of new products. Asset managers are already filing for ETFs tied to Solana, XRP and other tokens, which could arrive as early as October. Under the new framework, issuers no longer face a lengthy case-by-case review, cutting approval times from up to nine months to as little as 75 days.

Industry leaders say this will accelerate competition and lower barriers for investors seeking exposure to digital assets.

Grayscale was first to move, debuting a multi-coin ETF just two days after the rule change. Analysts anticipate that more launches will be announced before the year ends.

Record raise could give Tether US$500 billion valuation

Stablecoin giant Tether is reportedly seeking as much as US$20 billion from private investors in what could be one of the largest funding rounds in financial history, according to Bloomberg. The raise would give the company a valuation near US$500 billion, putting it in the same league as global tech leaders like SpaceX and OpenAI.

Executives say the capital would fuel expansion beyond the company’s core USDT stablecoin, into energy, AI, commodities trading and communications. Tether’s flagship token dominates the sector with a market capitalization above US$173 billion, more than twice that of its nearest competitor, USDC. The firm is also preparing to relaunch a compliant US dollar stablecoin, USAT, under the country’s new regulatory framework.

Ethereum co-founder warns against ‘closed tech’ in public systems

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns that closed, proprietary technologies are consolidating power in ways that threaten open innovation. In a recent blog post, he argues that closed systems across healthcare, identity and civic infrastructure create environments ripe for monopolies and abuse.

Buterin urged wider adoption of “full-stack openness,” including stronger copyleft licensing that forces companies to share improvements to open-source software. He also called for transparency in hardware and biological monitoring, citing pandemic-era vaccine distribution as an example of inequality driven by centralized control.

His comments come as the Ethereum Foundation and Solana Policy Institute collectively pledged US$1 million in legal support for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm.

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

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

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Building the team to advance the NICO Critical Minerals Project to a construction decision

Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT,OTC:FTMDF) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (‘ Fortune ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) ( www.fortuneminerals.com ) is pleased to announce that Mr. David Massola has rejoined the Company as Vice President, Business Development to assist with the transition of the vertically integrated NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper critical minerals project (‘ NICO Project ‘) to project finance and development. David Massola is a seasoned mining industry financial executive with decades of experience working for large multinational mining and processing companies, junior mining companies, and developers, including significant work in Canada’s northern territories. Dave will be based in Toronto and will help the Company with its strategic and financial planning, assist with joint ventures, corporate and project finance, and he will lead the negotiations for First Nation Participation Agreements and business relationships.

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David Massola graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Accounting before embarking on a twenty-year career with BHP Group Limited (‘ BHP ‘) and its predecessors, the world’s largest mining company by market capitalization. This included work at the corporate office in San Francisco, the Escondida Copper Mine in Chile, the Island Copper Mine in British Columbia, and the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories (‘ NWT ‘), the latter for which he was Chief Financial Officer (‘ CFO ‘) of BHP Diamonds Inc. David left BHP to become Vice President and CFO of DeBeers Canada Corporation, which was developing two diamond mines in the NWT and Ontario at the time. His recent experience included roles as Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO of GlobeStar Mining Corp., where he was involved with the financing, construction and operation of a copper-gold mine in the Dominican Republic, and for which he also negotiated its subsequent sale. He was also President and Chief Executive Officer (‘ CEO ‘) of Continental Nickel Ltd., which was developing a mine in Tanzania, and led the negotiations for its subsequent takeover. David also served as Vice President, Business Development, and later as CEO of GoldQuest Mining Corporation that is developing a gold mine in the Dominican Republic, and he was Fortune’s Vice President of Finance and CFO from 2016 to 2020.

David Massola’s financial and business acumen will complement Fortune as the Company advances the NICO Project to a construction decision. The NICO Project is a development stage asset comprised of a planned mine and concentrator in the NWT and a dedicated hydrometallurgical facility in Alberta where concentrates from the mine, and other feed sources, will be processed to make cobalt sulphate, gold doré, bismuth ingots, and copper cement for the energy transition, new technologies and defence. The NICO Project will produce value-added products from three critical minerals, and there is 1.1 million ounces of in-situ gold in the deposit as a countercyclical co-product to mitigate metal price volatility.

About Fortune Minerals:

Fortune is a Canadian mining company focused on developing the vertically integrated NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper critical minerals project in Canada. The NICO Project is an advanced development stage asset consisting of a planned mine and concentrator in the Northwest Territories and a dedicated hydrometallurgical facility in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association north of Edmonton. Fortune also owns the Sue-Dianne copper-silver-gold satellite deposit located 25 km north of the NICO deposit and is a potential future source of incremental mill feed to extend the life of the NICO mill and concentrator.

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This press release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. This forward-looking information includes statements with respect to, among other things, the Company’s plans to develop the NICO Project, negotiation of joint ventures and participation agreements, and securing financing. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management as well as certain assumptions at the date the information is given (including, in respect of the forward-looking information contained in this press release, assumptions regarding: the Company’s ability to complete construction of a NICO Project refinery; the Company’s ability to arrange the necessary financing to continue operations and develop the NICO Project; the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals for the construction and operation of the NICO Project, including the planned NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper mine and concentrator and the timing thereof; the time required to construct the NICO Project; and the economic environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of gold, cobalt and other by-product metals, anticipated costs and the volumes of metals to be produced at the NICO Project). However, such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. These factors include the risks that global geopolitical situations may interfere with the Company’s ability to continue development of the NICO Project, the Company may not be able to finance and develop NICO on favourable terms or at all, uncertainties with respect to the receipt or timing of required permits, approvals and agreements for the development of the NICO Project, including the related hydrometallurgical refinery, the construction of the NICO Project may take longer than anticipated, the Company may not be able to secure offtake agreements for the metals to be produced at the NICO Project, the Sue-Dianne Property may not be developed to the point where it can provide mill feed to the NICO Project, the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties and in the mining industry in general, the market for products that use cobalt or bismuth may not grow to the extent anticipated, the future supply of cobalt and bismuth may not be as limited as anticipated, the risk of decreases in the market prices of cobalt, bismuth and other metals to be produced by the NICO Project, discrepancies between actual and estimated Mineral Resources or between actual and estimated metallurgical recoveries, uncertainties associated with estimating Mineral Resources and Reserves and the risk that even if such Mineral Resources prove accurate the risk that such Mineral Resources may not be converted into Mineral Reserves once economic conditions are applied, the Company’s production of cobalt, bismuth and other metals may be less than anticipated and other operational and development risks, market risks and regulatory risks. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information because it is possible that predictions, forecasts, projections, and other forms of forward-looking information will not be achieved by the Company. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise it to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

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Fortune Minerals Limited
Troy Nazarewicz
Investor Relations Manager
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Highlights:

  • Surface sampling above the Pinos Cuates and Dos de Mayo mines has extended high-grade gold-silver mineralization over a vertical distance of up to 80 metres

  • Silver grades of 2,280 g/t and 1,444 g/t at surface imply a potential vertical zonation with silver increasing upwards in the system

  • A newly defined mineralized vein called El Capulin lies parallel to, and approximately 200 metres away from, the Dos de mayo vein and has been traced and sampled for approximately 375 metres along strike with grades up to 6.27 g/t Au and 99 g/t Ag

  • The identification of El Capulin and the vertical extension of gold-silver mineralization have significantly increased the potential of the project

‘We are extremely pleased with how the combination of underground and surface sampling is coming together to define a strong, well-defined and high-grade vein system at El Potrero ,’ stated Robert Archer, Pinnacle’s President & CEO.  ‘On the Dos de Mayo trend, the higher silver grades at surface continue to suggest there may be some vertical zonation, with silver increasing upwards.  As one moves uphill to El Capulin, the continued presence of gold-silver mineralization up to 1720 masl infers that mineralization here could extend downwards to similar levels seen on the Dos de Mayo structure, or a vertical distance of approximately 200 metres.  These observations are consistent with low sulphidation systems in the Topia District and elsewhere in Mexico and bode well for the potential to develop significant zones of mineralization.’

Above the Dos de Mayo mine, the previously announced ( June 2, 2025 ) 13.2 g/t Au and 2,280 g/t Ag over 0.30 metres is accompanied by a new grab sample assaying 9.9 g/t Au and 1,444 g/t Ag over 0.35 metres .  These, and other samples, effectively extend the mineralization from an elevation of 1490 masl (metres above sea level) to 1570 masl, a vertical distance of 80 metres (see Longitudinal Section below).  Above the Pinos Cuates mine, surface channel sampling returned up to 37.4 g/t Au and 755 g/t Ag over 1.2 metres , while sampling in a small underground working called El Jabali returned up to 36.4 g/t Au and 1,029 g/t Ag over 1.4 metres , together defining a vertical distance of 45 metres from 1520 masl to 1565 masl.  There is an unexplored gap of approximately 120 metres between the Dos de Mayo and Pinos Cuates mines where there is no outcrop exposure or underground workings, but the two mines define a strike length of approximately 325 metres.


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Fig. 1:  Longitudinal Section of the Dos de Mayo – Pinos Cuates Area

The El Capulín vein is a northwest-southeast-trending structure and has been mapped along a 375 m strike, about the same length defined by the Dos de Mayo and Pinos Cuates mineralization, interrupted and displaced by a northeast-trending fault (see plan map below).  In contrast to the breccia vein on the Dos de Mayo trend, it is a crystalline quartz vein with bands of lattice bladed quartz.  It has an azimuth of 325° with a dip of 65° to 85° NE and width of 45 to 60 cm, or it may appear as a zone of 1 to 5 cm-wide quartz veinlets with a lattice bladed texture, with azimuth of 320°, dip of 80°NE and width of up to 2 metres.

To date, 36 samples have been taken on El Capulin, with the highest value being 6.27 g/t Au and 99 g/t Ag and the lowest being 0.117 g/t Au.  To date, the assay results are more consistent than in the Dos de Mayo vein, probably due to its crystalline rather than brecciated texture.  A notable point about this structure is that it is located at an elevation of 1640 to 1680 masl (metres above sea level) in the SE segment and up to 1720 masl in the NW segment, a vertical distance of up to 80 metres.  If mineralization extends downward to the 1500 masl level seen at Dos de Mayo then there is considerable potential to discover additional mineralization.

Underground mapping and sampling is continuing at the historic La Dura mine to the northwest of Pinos Cuates, and any mineralization here would effectively extend the strike length of the Dos de Mayo vein for another 150 metres, for a total strike length of approximately 500 metres.  Mapping of limited outcrop has traced the vein for a strike length of 1,600 metres to date.


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Fig 2:  Plan Map of the Main Dos de Mayo and El Capulin Areas Showing Gold Values From Surface Sampling

QA/QC

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

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

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

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

Qualified Person

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

About the Potrero Property

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

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

A previously operational 100 tpd plant on site can be refurbished / rebuilt and historic underground mine workings rehabilitated at relatively low cost in order to achieve near-term production once permits are in place. The property is road accessible with a power line within three kilometres.  Surface rights covering the plant and mine area are privately owned (no community issues).

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

About Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp.

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

Signed: ‘Robert A. Archer’

President & CEO

For further information contact :

Email: info@pinnaclesilverandgold.com

Tel.:  +1 (877) 271-5886 ext. 110

Website: www.pinnaclesilverandgold.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .

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Terra Clean Energy CORP. (‘ Terra ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (CSE: TCEC,OTC:TCEFF, OTCQB: TCEFF FSE: C 9O0) is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated September 16, 2025, it has entered into definitive agreements with arm’s length parties to acquire up to a 100% interest in each of the Wheel Anne Claims and the Green Vein Mesa Claims (each of the properties are located in Emery County, Utah, United States).

‘The quick execution of the agreements shows the Company’s commitment and excitement to these assets and to our already significant portfolio of low-risk uranium assets in world renowned uranium basins’ state Greg Cameron, CEO of Terra. ‘Our plan is to have our team on the ground in Utah in the coming weeks working closely with our local partner.’

To earn its respective interests in each of the Wheal Anne Claims and the Green Vein Mesa, the Company would be required to make the following cash payments, common share issuances and incur exploration expenditures on the respective claims as follows:

Wheal Anne Claims

Cash Payment Share Issuance Exploration Expenditures
To earn a 20% interest USD$20,000 on the Effective Date 500,000 common shares within five business days of the Effective Date Incur USD$100,000 in expenditures on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 40% interest Additional USD$33,333 on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 500,000 common shares on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$33,333 in expenditures on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 60% interest Additional USD$46,666 on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 500,000 common shares on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$33,333 in expenditures on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn an 80% interest Additional USD$60,000 on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 500,000 common shares on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$33,334 in expenditures on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 100% interest Additional USD$73,333 on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 500,000 common shares on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$33,333 in expenditures on or before the 5 th year anniversary of the Effective Date

** Subject to the retention by the Vendors of a two percent (2%) net royalty on the Wheal Anne Claims (the ‘ Wheal Anne Royalty ‘), with Terra Clean having the option to purchase fifty percent (50%) of the Wheal Anne Royalty at any time by making a total cash payment to the Vendors in the amount of USD$666,666.

Green Vein Mesa Claims

Cash Payment Share Issuance Exploration Expenditures
To earn a 20% interest USD$10,000 on the Effective Date 250,000 common shares within five business days of the Effective Date Incur USD$50,000 in expenditures on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 40% interest Additional USD$16,667 on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 250,000 common shares on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$13,334 in expenditures on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 60% interest Additional USD$23,334 on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 250,000 common shares on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$13,334 in expenditures on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn an 80% interest Additional USD$30,000 on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 250,000 common shares on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$13,334 in expenditures on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 100% interest Additional USD$36,667 on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 250,000 common shares on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$13,334 in expenditures on or before the 5 th year anniversary of the Effective Date

**  Subject to the retention by the Vendors of a two percent (2%) net royalty on the Green Vein Mesa Claims (the ‘ Green Vein Royalty ‘), with Terra Clean having the option to purchase fifty percent (50%) of the Green Vein Royalty at any time by making a total cash payment to the Vendors in the amount of USD$333,334.

The definitive agreements to acquire an interest in each of the Wheal Anne Claims and the Green Vein Mesa Claims remain subject to the receipt of all regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange (with the ‘ Effective Date ‘ being the date that all such regulatory approvals have been received).

All securities issued in connection with these agreements would be subject to a four-month plus one day hold period from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Marketing Agreements

Terra Clean is also pleased to announce that it has engaged the services of Green Crescent Capital (‘GCC’) to conceive and create marketing, advertising collateral and to develop and distribute digital content to increase awareness in the investment community in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the CSE Exchange and other applicable legislation. GCC will be paid a one-time fee of USD$5,000. The agreement between the Company and GCC was signed in September 2025 for a one-month term.  There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and no stock options or other compensation in connection with the engagement. GCC and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future.

The Company has also engaged the services of OTCWagon (‘OTCW’) for a 38 day market awareness program in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the CSE Exchange and other applicable legislation. OTCW will be paid a one-time fee of C$7,500. The agreement between the Company and OTCW was signed in September 2025 for a 38-day term.  There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and no stock options or other compensation in connection with the engagement. OTCW and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future.

About Terra Clean Energy Corp.

Terra Clean Energy is a Canadian-based uranium exploration and development company. The Company is currently developing the South Falcon East uranium project within the Fraser Lakes B Uranium Deposit, located in the Athabasca Basin region, Saskatchewan, Canada as well as developing past producing Uranium mines in the San Rafael Swell Emery County, Utah, United States

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF Terra Clean Energy CORP.

‘Greg Cameron’
Greg Cameron, CEO

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101, reviewed and approved on behalf of the company by C. Trevor Perkins, P.Geo., the Company’s Vice President, Exploration, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as ‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘intend’, ‘believe’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’ and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions ‘may’ or ‘will’ occur. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and general economic and political conditions. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary approvals, including governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable laws. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the Company’s public filings available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

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

For further information please contact:

Greg Cameron, CEO
info@tcec.energy

Terra Clean Energy Corp
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Vancouver, BC V6C 2T7
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Rio Silver Inc. (the ‘Company’ or ‘Rio Silver’) (TSX.V: RYO,OTC:RYOOD) (OTC: RYOOF) is pleased to announce that, further to the Company’s announcement on September 11, 2025 (the ‘Previous Announcement’) regarding the intended non-brokered private placement offering (the ‘Offering’) of up to 13,000,000 units (the ‘Units’) of the Company at a price of $0.10 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $1,300,000, subject to regulatory approval, the Company now confirms that the aggregate amount of the Offering will be comprised of 22,000,000 Units at a price of $0.10 per Unit, by increasing the initial amount of the Offering of 13,000,000 Units by an additional $900,000 by issuing up to an additional 9,000,000 Units at $0.10 per Unit.

The additional net proceeds are intended to be used for exploration and development of the Company’s Maria Norte Au-Ag-Pb-Zn project in Peru, its existing Gerow Lake project in Northern Ontario and for general working capital purposes. All other terms remain unchanged from the Previous Announcement. The closing of the Offering remains subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including approval by the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘Exchange’).

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.

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (September 24) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

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

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$113,040, trading flat in the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$111,369, while the cryptocurrency’s price peaked at US$113,176 as of Wednesday.

Bitcoin price performance, September 24, 2025.

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Bitcoin’s modest losses follow last week’s Federal Reserve meeting where the Fed cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points (to 4.00–4.25 percent) but emphasized that this was a “risk management cut.”

The unwinding produced one of 2025’s biggest deleveraging events on Monday, producing a heavy sell-off worth nearly US$1.7 billion and a near-term correction rather than an immediate risk-on rally.

Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market is 56.27 percent, showing a slight rise week-on-week.

Meanwhile, Ether (ETH) has largely held in the $4,100–$4,200 range, currently at US$4,179.13 amid similar risk-off sentiment. Notably, analysts at Citigroup still see room for ETH to rise, reiterating a year-end ETH target of about US$4,300

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$212.53, a decrease of 3.2 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day so far was US$206.33, while its highest value was US$220.43.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.88, up by 0.4 percent in the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$2.81 while its highest level was US$2.89.
  • Sui (SUI) was valued at US$3.40, up by 0.3 percent over the past 24 hours. Its highest price point on Wednesday was US$3.41, while its lowest was US$3.26.
  • Cardano (ADA) was priced at US$0.8227, trading flat over 24 hours. Its lowest value of the day was at US$0.7976, while its highest was US$0.8258.

Crypto derivatives analytics and market indicators

Total Bitcoin futures open interest was at 721.39K BTC, equivalent to US$84.19 billion, down by 0.05 percent over four hours but up 0.19 percent over 24 hours. The perpetual funding rate for BTC was at 0.0066 percent, while the ETH funding rate stood at 0.0025 percent.

Perpetual funding rates on BTC and ETH contracts remain slightly positive but have eased in recent days, reflecting a waning bullish bias.

At the same time, a major liquidation wave struck crypto markets: over US$1.8 billion of leveraged positions (mostly long) were wiped out in a single day as Bitcoin dipped below US$112,000 and Ether under US$4,150.

Despite the setback, analyst Tony Sycamore notes that this forced sell-off could clear weak holders: a retracement into the US$100–105k “buy zone” would flush out over-leveraged traders and pave the way for a year-end rally.

ETF Data

Institutional Bitcoin demand is now outpacing new issuance. Bitwise data shows that US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows far exceed new Bitcoin supply. Monday’s (September 15) Bitcoin ETF inflows were about US$260 million versus ETH’s US$360 million, followed by an uptick to US$292 million on Tuesday (September 16).

K33 and other data providers confirm last week’s 20,685 BTC net inflow helped U. spot BTC ETF holdings reach about 1.32 million BTC. Analysts point out ETF demand continues to outpace new supply, a structural support that matters even while short-term price action hiccups occur.

Fear and Greed Index snapshot

CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has remained firmly in neutral territory over the past week, but sentiment gauges have continued to cooled from its prolonged neutral positions.

The index currently stands around 39 (fear), dipping into ‘fear’ territory for the first time in 3 weeks.

CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index, Bitcoin price and Bitcoin volume.

Chart via CoinMarketCap

Today’s crypto news to know

SEC opens door to new wave of crypto ETFs

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has streamlined its rules for launching crypto exchange-traded funds, paving the way for a flood of new products.

Asset managers are already filing for ETFs tied to Solana, XRP, and other tokens, which could arrive as early as October. Under the new framework, issuers no longer face a lengthy case-by-case review, cutting approval times from up to nine months to as little as 75 days.

Industry leaders say this will accelerate competition and lower barriers for investors seeking exposure to digital assets.

Grayscale was first to move, debuting a multi-coin ETF just two days after the rule change. Analysts anticipate that more launches will be announced before the year ends.

Tether targets US$500 billion valuation with record raise

Stablecoin giant Tether is reportedly seeking as much as US$20 billion from private investors in what could be one of the largest funding rounds in financial history, according to a Bloomberg report.

The raise would give the company a valuation near US$500 billion, putting it in the same league as global tech leaders like SpaceX and OpenAI.

Executives say the capital would fuel expansion beyond its core USDT stablecoin, into energy, AI, commodities trading, and communications. Tether’s flagship token dominates the market with a capitalization above US$173 billion, more than twice that of its nearest competitor USDC.

The firm is also preparing to relaunch a compliant US dollar stablecoin, USAT, under the country’s new regulatory framework.

Ethereum co-founder warns against ‘closed tech’ in public systems

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns that closed, proprietary technologies are consolidating power in ways that threaten open innovation.

In a recent blog post, he argued that closed systems across health care, identity, and civic infrastructure create environments ripe for monopolies and abuse.

Buterin urged wider adoption of “full-stack openness,” including stronger copyleft licensing that forces companies to share improvements to open-source software. He also called for transparency in hardware and biological monitoring, citing pandemic-era vaccine distribution as an example of inequality driven by centralized control.

His comments come as the Ethereum Foundation and Solana Policy Institute collectively pledged US$1 million in legal support for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm.

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

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

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