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IsoEnergy and Purepoint Intersect up to 8.1% U3O8 at Dorado Project

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IsoEnergy Ltd. (NYSE American: ISOU) (TSX: ISO) (‘IsoEnergy’) and Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU,OTC:PTUUF) (OTC: PTUUF) (‘Purepoint’) today announced the receipt of partial assay results from the summer drill program at the companies’ 5050 joint venture Dorado Project (the ‘ Dorado Project ‘), located on the southeastern margin of Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. The highlight comes from drill hole PG25-07A, which returned 2.1 metres grading 1.6% U₃O₈, including 0.4 metres at 8.1% U₃O₈ and an additional 4.9 metres at 0.52% U₃O₈ representing the most significant assay intervals reported to date from the Nova discovery zone (see Table 1 below).

‘Eight percent uranium is an excellent grade from the centre of the very strong radioactive interval drilled by hole 7A,’ said Chris Frostad , President and CEO of Purepoint Uranium. ‘These assays reinforce the strength of this newly discovered system and provide a solid anchor point as we continue to test the mineralized structure in all directions.’

Highlights:

  • Drill hole PG25-07A intersected 0.4 metres at 8.1% U₃O₈ from within 2.1 metres of 1.6% U₃O₈ at the Nova discovery zone. The hole also returned an additional 4.9 metres at 0.52% U₃O₈, that included 0.4 metres at 2.9% U₃O₈.
  • Select samples from PG25-07A were fast-tracked for assay to confirm
    uranium grades and mineral composition. Full assays from all holes remain pending.
  • A total of 5,030 metres were completed across 11 holes before wildfires curtailed the planned 5,400-metre summer drill program.
  • Additional drilling at Serin and Turaco targets, within the Dorado Project, has provided valuable data for calibration of the project’s geophysics.
  • Celeste project drill program deferred due to ongoing wildfire risks across northern Saskatchewan .
  • Follow-up programs planned for early 2026 pending final assays and geologic/geophysical interpretation.

Despite having time and budget remaining, the program was cut short due to regional wildfires that limited helicopter access and created hazardous field conditions. As a result, drilling at the nearby Celeste project, also a Purepoint-IsoEnergy joint venture, has been deferred to a future program.

Table 1: Assay Results of Nova Discovery Drill Holes Received to Date

Hole ID

From (m)

To (m)

Length

% U3O8

PG25-07A

384.3

386.4

2.1

1.62

Includes

386.0

386.4

0.4

8.13

391.8

396.7

4.9

0.52

Includes

392.6

392.9

0.3

2.47

Includes

394.5

394.9

0.4

2.92

399.4

399.7

0.3

0.24

402.2

402.8

0.6

0.25

Previously Reported Assays

PG25-04

386.3

386.9

0.6

0.96

409.1

409.5

0.4

0.15

PG25-05

328.9

329.9

1.0

2.19

Includes

329.2

329.5

0.3

5.38

399.3

399.6

0.3

0.10

Turaco Grid Drilling

Two holes (TUR25-01 and TUR25-02) totaling 832 metres were completed at the Turaco Grid, targeting two parallel, newly reinterpreted airborne electromagnetic (EM) conductors within Zone 3. Neither hole encountered anomalous radioactivity, but both the results will help calibrate the Dorado Project’s updated geophysical model. The highest radioactivity returned from the downhole probe was 578 CPS.

Serin Grid Drilling

Two holes (SL25-10 and SL25-11) were drilled at the Serin Grid, totaling 1,032 metres. While uranium mineralization was not encountered in SL25-10, anomalous radioactivity was hosted by a 6-metre-wide chloritized pegmatite in SL25-11 and returned up to 1,200 CPS from the downhole gamma probe. The drill hole results provide valuable insights into the basement geology and structural context that will guide future targeting.

Next Steps

Purepoint and IsoEnergy are now awaiting the full suite of geochemical assays and structural interpretations for the 2025 drill program. The results will support detailed planning for follow-up drilling in 2026, focused on expanding Nova and testing priority corridors across the broader Dorado Project property.

About the Dorado JV Project

The Dorado Project (Figure 3) is the flagship project of the IsoEnergy-Purepoint 50/50 joint venture, a partnership encompassing more than 98,000 hectares of prime uranium exploration ground. The Dorado Project includes the former Turnor Lake , Geiger, Edge, and Full Moon properties, all underlain by graphite-bearing lithologies and fault structures favorable for uranium deposition.

Recent drilling by IsoEnergy east of the Hurricane Deposit has intersected strongly elevated radioactivity in multiple holes. The anomalous radioactivity confirms the continuity of fertile graphitic rock package and further highlights the opportunity for additional high-grade discoveries across the region.

The shallow unconformity depths across the Dorado Project property—typically between 30 and 300 metres—allow for highly efficient drilling and rapid follow-up on results.

Gamma Logging and Geochemical Assaying

A Mount Sopris 2PGA-1000 downhole total gamma probe was utilized for radiometric surveying. All drill intercepts are core width and true thickness is yet to be determined.

Core samples are submitted to the Saskatchewan Research Council (‘ SRC ‘) Geoanalytical Laboratories in Saskatoon . The SRC facility is independent of IsoEnergy and Purepoint and is ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (scope of accreditation #537). The samples are analyzed for a multi-element suite, including uranium, using partial and total digestion and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) mass spectroscopy (MS) and optical emission spectroscopy (OES) methods. Boron sample analysis includes by fusion in a Na2O2/NaCO3 flux. followed by solution in deionized water and analysis by ICP-OES. The U 3 O 8 % values reported here are derived from uranium-total (Ut) results measured by total digestion preparation followed by ICP-OES analysis. The Ut results are reported by SRC in parts per million (ppm) and are converted to U 3 O 8 % by multiplying by 1.17924 and dividing by 10,000.

The basement rock drill core is NQ in size and samples are created in the field by spitting the core in half. Field duplicate samples are also created in the field by spitting every 30th sample of remaining core; one quarter is sent to the laboratory and one quarter of the core remains in the core box. Data verification includes internal SRC laboratory quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), blanks, comparison of results of the duplicate samples and variance of standard samples.

References

Alonso, D., Dalidowicz, F., Mondy, J., 1991: Henday Lake Project 1991 Winter Activities and Results, Cogema Canada Limited.
Saskatchewan Mineral Assessment File Number 74I-0053.

Cutts, C. and Lesiczka, M., 2007: Henday Lake Project 2007 Activities and Results, Areva Resources Canada Inc.
Saskatchewan Mineral Assessment File Number 74I08-0071.

Donmez, S., 2013: Hatchet Lake Project, Richardson Lake Area , Winter 2013 Diamond Drilling Program, Denison Mines Corp.
Saskatchewan Mineral Assessment File Number MAW00308

Goulet, D., Pascal, M., and Donmez, S., 2015: Murphy Lake Diamond Drilling Program and Slingram Moving Loop Surface Transient
Electromagnetic Survey, Denison Mines Corp., Saskatchewan Mineral Assessment File Number MAW01724

Munholland, P. and Bingham, D., 1999: Henday Lake Project 1999 Activities and Results, Cogema Resources Inc. Saskatchewan
Mineral Assessment File Number 74I09-0062.

Qualified Person Statement

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release relating to IsoEnergy and Purepoint was reviewed and approved by Dr. Dan Brisbin , P.Geo., IsoEnergy’s Vice President, Exploration and Scott Frostad BSc , MASc, P.Geo., Purepoint’s Vice President, Exploration, who are ‘Qualified Persons’ (as defined in NI 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (‘NI 43-101’)).

For additional information with respect to the current mineral resource estimate for IsoEnergy’s Hurricane Deposit, please refer to the Technical Report prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 entitled ‘Technical Report on the Larocque East Project, Northern Saskatchewan, Canada ‘ dated August 4, 2022 , available under IsoEnergy’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

This news release refers to properties other than those in which IsoEnergy and Purepoint have an interest. Mineralization on those other properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Joint Venture properties.

About IsoEnergy Ltd.

IsoEnergy (NYSE American: ISOU; TSX: ISO) is a leading, globally diversified uranium company with substantial current and historical mineral resources in top uranium mining jurisdictions of Canada , the U.S. and Australia at varying stages of development, providing near-, medium- and long-term leverage to rising uranium prices. IsoEnergy is currently advancing its Larocque East project in Canada’s Athabasca basin, which is home to the Hurricane deposit, boasting the world’s highest-grade indicated uranium mineral resource. IsoEnergy also holds a portfolio of permitted past-producing, conventional uranium and vanadium mines in Utah with a toll milling arrangement in place with Energy Fuels. These mines are currently on standby, ready for rapid restart as market conditions permit, positioning IsoEnergy as a near-term uranium producer.

About Purepoint

Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU,OTC:PTUUF) (OTCQB: PTUUF) is a focused explorer with a dynamic portfolio of advanced projects within the renowned Athabasca Basin in Canada . Highly prospective uranium projects are actively operated on behalf of partnerships with industry leaders including Cameco Corporation, Orano Canada Inc. and IsoEnergy Ltd.

Additionally, the Company holds a promising VMS project currently optioned to and strategically positioned adjacent to and on trend with Foran Mining Corporation’s McIlvenna Bay project. Through a robust and proactive exploration strategy, Purepoint is solidifying its position as a leading explorer in one of the globe’s most significant uranium districts.

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’ or ‘does not expect’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘does not anticipate’, or ‘believes’, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will be taken’, ‘occur’ or ‘be achieved’. This forward-looking information may relate to additional planned exploration activities, including the timing thereof and the anticipated results thereof; and any other activities, events or developments that the companies expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management at the time, are inherently subject to business, market and economic risks, uncertainties and contingencies that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Such assumptions include, but are not limited to, that planned exploration activities are completed as anticipated; the anticipated costs of planned exploration activities, the price of uranium; that general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner; that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms; and that third party contractors, equipment and supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct the Joint Venture’s planned activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner. Although each of IsoEnergy and Purepoint have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Such statements represent the current views of IsoEnergy and Purepoint with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by IsoEnergy and Purepoint, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social risks, contingencies and uncertainties. Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the following: the inability of the Joint Venture to complete the exploration activities as currently contemplated; ; uncertainty of additional financing; no known mineral resources or reserves; aboriginal title and consultation issues; reliance on key management and other personnel; actual results of technical work programs and technical and economic assessments being different than anticipated; regulatory determinations and delays; stock market conditions generally; demand, supply and pricing for uranium; and general economic and political conditions. Other factors which could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk factors in each of IsoEnergy’s and Purepoint’s most recent annual management’s discussion and analyses or annual information forms and IsoEnergy’s and Purepoint’s other filings with the Canadian securities regulators which are available, respectively, on each company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca . IsoEnergy and Purepoint do not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Landsat Data Shapes Lithium Mining Plans at Nevada’s Thacker Pass

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A Nevada lithium project central to US efforts to secure domestic mineral supply is leaning on a half-century-old satellite program for modern answers.

The Geological Survey’s Landsat program, managed with NASA, has provided continuous Earth observations since 1972. Its freely available images allow scientists and industry leaders to measure landscape changes with precision.

In northern Nevada, those insights are proving crucial as Lithium Americas works to advance Thacker Pass in a way that meets strict environmental and land-use standards.

“Landsat imagery is valuable for critical minerals project development because it provides consistent, long-term data that document land use changes and geological features, assess environmental receptors and support planning decisions,” said Alexi Zawadzki, president of North American operations for Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC), in a USGS report.

When planning began, Landsat data revealed that the original mine site overlapped with important sage-grouse habitat.

Although the bird is not a protected species, its sharp population decline since the 1960s has made it an indicator of ecosystem health in Nevada’s rangelands. The finding prompted developers to shift the project six miles south, away from prime territory.

Water use is another critical challenge faced by the project. Landsat data has been paired with field checks to estimate groundwater levels, using differences in vegetation to infer depth.

With this data, the Thacker Pass project aims to recycle processed water up to seven times and to operate as a “zero liquid discharge facility.”

Unlike traditional lithium brine operations, the project will extract lithium from clay deposits. Tailings will be stored in dry facilities and later reused for reclamation work.

Economic promise

Lithium Americas estimates construction of Thacker Pass could generate more than US$700 million annually and support 1,800 jobs. Once operational, economic activity linked to the mine could average US$2.1 billion per year, according to a University of Nevada, Reno study.

Lithium is a cornerstone of batteries that power smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. The US ranks third globally in known lithium resources but remains dependent on imports.

Due to the resource’ growing importance, developing domestic supply has become a matter of both industrial policy and national security.

Landsat’s value, is hardly confined to mining. A 2023 economic analysis placed its annual contributions to US industries at US$25.6 billion, spanning everything from gold exploration to reduced insurance costs for farmers.

For Thacker Pass, the test will come as mining gets underway. But for now, the view from space has already reshaped how the project is planned and envisioned moving forward.

By applying Landsat data, planners hope to show that resource extraction and environmental stewardship can advance together.

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

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Dollar Doubts: Why Crypto Could Gain Ground As An Investor Safe-Haven

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The US’ growing debt burden and rising borrowing costs are sharpening questions about the long-term credibility of the dollar, while simultaneously opening the door for cryptocurrencies to position themselves as alternatives for investors seeking protection from inflation.

A new report from Grayscale, the world’s largest digital asset investment platform, argues that macroeconomic imbalances in the US could drive increasing demand for crypto assets.

“Because of the large debt stock, rising interest rates, and a lack of other viable means for dealing with it, the US government’s commitment to control money supply growth and inflation may no longer be fully credible,” the firm said in its analysis.

A question of trust in money

Modern fiat currencies function only as long as people believe governments will preserve their value.

In practice, that means limiting money supply growth and keeping inflation low. Since the 1990s, delegating this responsibility to independent central banks has largely worked, anchoring expectations and fostering decades of relative stability.

But Grayscale notes that history is full of examples where governments have broken that trust, turning to the printing press to ease fiscal strain.

Today, the US finds itself in a precarious position: public debt has climbed to roughly 100 percent of gross domestic product, interest expenses are rising as bond yields climb, and Washington continues to run persistent deficits.

The report argues that the credibility gap is widening.

“If holders of US Dollar-denominated assets come to believe” that inflation will be tolerated as a tool for managing debt, Grayscale wrote, “they may seek out alternative stores of value.”

In most countries, inflation fears are local problems. In the case of the dollar, the stakes are far higher. The Federal Reserve estimates the US currency accounts for 60 to 70 percent of international use, compared with 20 to 25 percent for the euro and less than 5 percent for the Chinese renminbi.

That dominance means any loss of confidence in the dollar’s stability ripples across global finance. According to Grayscale, this is why risks tied to US debt are not the “most severe” compared to emerging markets but remain “the most important.”

The US fiscal picture deteriorated after the 2008 financial crisis and worsened during the pandemic. From 2007 to today, average annual deficits have swelled from 1 percent to about 6 percent of GDP, pushing total debt to nearly US$30 trillion.

Much of this was sustainable when interest rates were near zero. But the era of cheap borrowing has ended.

As debt is refinanced at higher rates, interest outlays absorb a larger share of federal spending, squeezing room for other priorities and raising the prospect of a “snowball effect” where debt grows faster than the economy.

Enter crypto

This backdrop has fueled interest in alternative monetary assets that are insulated from political pressures.

Gold has long played that role, but Grayscale points to Bitcoin and Ethereum as digital equivalents with unique advantages.

“These cryptocurrencies have certain design features that can make them a refuge, when needed, from conventional fiat money,” the report said.

Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million coins, its issuance schedule is transparent, and no institution can arbitrarily inflate it.

Ethereum, while more complex due to its broader ecosystem of applications, also shares the qualities of decentralization and predictable supply controls.

In Grayscale’s view, these traits matter most when confidence in fiat currencies erodes. “The utility of these assets comes from what they do not do. Most importantly, they will not increase in supply because a government needs to service its debt.”

Despite this, Grayscale does not argue that crypto’s rise is inevitable. A credible restoration of US fiscal discipline and central bank independence could limit the appeal of alternative assets.

Feasible measures, according to the report, might include stabilizing and reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio, reaffirming the Fed’s inflation target, and resisting political pressure on monetary policy.

History itself can serve as a roadmap for this. Gold soared in the 1970s when inflation ran high and institutional credibility faltered, but lost ground in the 1980s and 1990s as the Fed restored trust and inflation fell. A similar trajectory could shape crypto’s role.

For now, the macro picture points in the opposite direction. With deficits entrenched and debt swelling, investors face a world where the dollar’s long-term credibility is in question.

In such an environment, Grayscale argues, crypto assets can serve as a crucial alternative.

“As long as those risks are getting larger, the value of assets that can provide a hedge against that outcome arguably should be going higher,” the report concluded.

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

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Angkor Resources Advances Community Development In Ratanakiri, Cambodia

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GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA TheNewswire – (September 18, 2025): Angkor Resources Corp. (TSXV: ANK,OTC:ANKOF) (‘ANGKOR’ OR ‘THE COMPANY’) proudly announces  its continuing community development program with basic infrastructure for transportation improvements.

Angkor has led community development across its multiple projects since it first entered Cambodia, believing that collaboration with communities to jointly find solutions to their needs is  instrumental in advancing successful projects.  Management believes that building trust is a component of making communities stronger, and that relationship affects the economics of every project Angkor undertakes.

Angkor’s agreement with the Indigenous Communities covers listening and collaborating for solutions in a variety of areas from education, water and sanitation, agricultural improvements, land use, numeracy and literacy, as well as infrastructure.   Angkor is rarely asked for assistance on materials for infrastructure as the community generally contributes what the members have access to in order to build out a structure.   Like anywhere across waterways, bridges are an important element of infrastructure.  In remote areas without access to steel beams, communities stretch the resources within their network to ensure their people have the ability to transport themselves and their wares to market.


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Figure 1 Community bridge built by Indigenous communities in Ratanakiri requiring repairs

The communities asked for assistance with repairing and reinforcing the bridge.  They undertake the work, source the beams in the forest and cut, transport, and customize them at site.  In this case, the plans were laid out by the community construction team and Angkor was asked to contribute $200 towards steel components to help secure the structure. As a foreign company, Angkor provides encouragement and participation to the community as they identify and create their own solutions to community issues. This model continues to position Angkor in a trusted role.


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Figure 2 Local members of Tang Se community met with Angkor’s Community Development team for collaboration of bridge repairs and reinforcements.

As well, Angkor continues to support teaching of English in the rural communities.   Because instruction takes place in the evening, and the communities requested lighting for students, several solar lamps were provided by Angkor, installed and continue to provide necessary illumination at primary points in the community in the evening.


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Figure 3 Evening classes at Tang Se Village, powered by solar lamps donated by Angkor.

ABOUT Angkor Resources CORPORATION:

Angkor Resources Corp. is a public company, listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange, and is a leading resource optimizer in Cambodia working towards mineral and energy solutions across Canada and Cambodia. ANGKOR’s carbon capture and gas conservation project in Saskatchewan, Canada is part of its long-term commitment to Environmental and Social projects and cleaner energy solutions across expanding jurisdictions. The company’s mineral subsidiary, Angkor Gold Corp. in Cambodia holds two mineral exploration licenses in Cambodia and its Cambodian energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources, is advancing a 30-year Production Sharing Contract for onshore oil and gas development in the southwest quadrant of Cambodia called Block VIII.  Since 2022, Angkor’s Canadian subsidiary, EnerCam Exploration Ltd., has been involved in gas/carbon capture and oil and gas production in Western Canada.

CONTACT: Delayne Weeks – CEO

Email: info@angkorresources.com Website: angkor resources.com

Telephone: +1 (780) 831-8722

Please follow @AngkorResources on , , , Instagram and .

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

Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to the potential for gold and/or other minerals at any of the Company’s properties, the prospective nature of any claims comprising the Company’s property interests, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory approvals, uncertainty of sample results, timing and results o f future exploration, and the availability of financing.  Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns, claiming parent company Unilever ‘silenced’ its campaigning

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Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand, has stepped down from the company he started 47 years ago citing a retreat from its campaigning spirit under parent company Unilever.

Greenfield wrote in an open letter late Tuesday night — shared on X by his co-founder Ben Cohen — that he could no longer ‘in good conscience’ remain an employee of the company and said the company had been ‘silenced.’

He said the company’s values and campaigning work on ‘peace, justice, and human rights’ allowed it to be ‘more than just an ice cream company’ and said the independence to pursue this was guaranteed when Anglo-Dutch packaged food giant Unilever bought the brand in 2000 for $326 million.

Cohen’s statement didn’t mention Israel’s ongoing military operation in Gaza, but Ben & Jerry’s has been outspoken on the treatment of Palestinians for years and in 2021 withdrew sales from Israeli settlements in what it called ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory.’

Greenfield’s resignation comes five months after Ben & Jerry’s filed a lawsuit accusing Unilever of firing its chief executive, David Stever, over his support for the brand’s political activism. In November last year Ben & Jerry’s filed another lawsuit accusing Unilever of silencing its public statements in support of Palestinian refugees.

‘It’s profoundly disappointing to come to the conclusion that that independence, the very basis of our sale to Unilever, is gone,’ Greenfield said.

‘And it’s happening at a time when our country’s current administration is attacking civil rights, voting rights, the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community,’ he added.

Jerry Greenfield, left, and Bennett Cohen, the founders of Ben and Jerry’s founders, in Burlington, Vt., in 1987.Toby Talbot / AP file

Richard Goldstein, the then president of Unilever Foods North America, said in a statement after the sale in 2000 that Unilever was ‘in an ideal position to bring the Ben & Jerry’s brand, values and socially responsible message to consumers worldwide.’

But now Greenfield claims Ben & Jerry’s ‘has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power.’ He said he would carry on campaigning on social justice issues outside the company.

The financial performance of the Ben & Jerry’s brand isn’t made public but Unilever’s ice cream division made 8.3 billion Euros ($9.8 billion) in revenue in 2024. Unilever is in the process of spinning off its ice cream division, however, into a separate entity which involves cutting some 7,500 jobs across its brands globally.

Cohen and Greenfield founded the business in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, where it is still based.

NBC News has contacted Unilever for comment overnight but had not received any at the time of publication.

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Element79 Gold Corp Obtains 2-Year Extension of Drilling Permit for Gold Mountain Project

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Vancouver, BC TheNewswire – September 16, 2025 Element79 Gold Corp (CSE:ELEM,OTC:ELMGF) (FSE:7YS0) (OTC:ELMGF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Element79’) is pleased to announce that it has secured a two-year extension of its drilling permit for its 100%-owned Gold Mountain Project (formerly known as Long Peak), located along the prolific Battle Mountain trend in Nevada, USA.

Advancing Nevada Exploration Strategy

The Gold Mountain Project is a cornerstone of Element79’s Nevada portfolio. Historical work and technical studies have highlighted drill-ready targets that will be central to the Company’s exploration focus over the next two years. With the permit extension now secured, Element79 can move forward confidently with its development strategy in one of the world’s most productive gold jurisdictions.

‘Securing this two-year permit extension is a crucial step in ensuring continuity of our exploration strategy at Gold Mountain,’ commented Michale Smith, CEO of Element79 Gold. ‘We are now positioned to execute on our drill programs and advance the project toward resource development, with the intent of building long-term value for our shareholders.’

About the Gold Mountain Project

The Gold Mountain Project, located along Nevada’s Battle Mountain trend, is considered drill-ready with multiple high-priority targets already defined. Previous exploration has identified significant gold mineralization potential, with favorable geology consistent with major deposits in the region. Element79 Gold Corp has recently obtained a 43-101 property of merit technical report, compiling historic data, with completion and filing of the NI 43-101 Technical Report on September 3, 2025. Element79 intends to commence drilling activities under the extended permit to further delineate these targets and unlock the further value in the project.


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Figure 1 – Location map showing the location of the Gold Mountain project.


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Figure 2 – Map showing approved, Notice-level disturbance on the Gold Mountain property.


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Figure 3 – Maps displaying Au and Ag in rocks. The rock samples originated from a hand-drawn map and are thought to have been collected by Oro Nevada and Gold Ventures Inc.

Qualified Person

The technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by Kim Kirkland, Fellow of AusIMM #309585, Chief Operating Officer of Element79 Gold Corp, and a ‘qualified person’ as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

About Element79 Gold Corp

Element79 Gold Corp is a minin g company focused on the exploration and development of high-potential gold and silver projects. The Company’s main focus is its Lucero Project, a past-producing, high-grade gold and silver mine in Arequipa, Peru, with near-term production potential. In Nevada, the Company is advancing its Gold Mountain and Elephant projects along the Battle Mountain trend, a world-class gold district. Element79 is also completing the spin-out of its Dale Property in Ontario into its wholly owned subsidiary, Synergy Metals Corp.

For more information about the Company, please visit www.element79.gold.

Contact Information

For corporate matters and Investor Relations inquiries, please contact:

Michael Smith, Chief Executive Officer

E-mail: ms@element79.gold

Phone: +1.604.319.6953

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Empire Metals Limited Announces Director/PDMR Shareholding

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Empire Metals Limited (LON:EEE)(OTCQX:EPMLF),the AIM-quoted resource exploration and development company, announces that it was notified today that Mr Shaun Bunn, Managing Director, purchased 40,000 ordinary shares of no par value in the share capital of the Company (‘Ordinary Shares’) at a price of 36.25 pence each.

Following this purchase, Mr Bunn’s total beneficial ownership in the Company is 2,251,111 Ordinary Shares representing 0.32% of the Company’s issued share capital.

**ENDS**

For further information please visit www.empiremetals.co.uk or contact:

About Empire Metals Limited

Empire Metals is an AIM-listedand OTCQX-traded exploration and resource development company (LON: EEE,OTCQX: EPMLF) with a primary focus on developing Pitfield, an emerging giant titanium project in Western Australia.

The high-grade titanium discovery at Pitfield is of unprecedented scale, with airborne surveys identifying a massive, coincident gravity and magnetics anomaly extending over 40km by 8km by 5km deep. Drill results have indicated excellent continuity in grades and consistency of the in-situ mineralised beds and confirm that the sandstone beds hold the higher-grade titanium dioxide (TiO₂) values within the interbedded succession of sandstones, siltstones and conglomerates. The Company is focused on two key prospects (Cosgrove and Thomas), which have been identified as having thick, high-grade, near-surface, in-situ bedded TiO₂ mineralisation, each being over 7km in strike length.

An Exploration Target* for Pitfield was declared in 2024, covering the Thomas and Cosgrove mineral prospects, and was estimated to contain between 26.4 to 32.2 billion tonnes with a grade range of 4.5 to 5.5% TiO2. Included within the total Exploration Target* is a subset that covers the in-situ weathered sandstone zone, which extends from surface to an average vertical depth of 30m to 40m and is estimated to contain between 4.0 to 4.9 billion tonnes with a grade range of 4.8 to 5.9% TiO2.

The Exploration Target* covers an area less than 20% of the overall mineral system at Pitfield which demonstrates the potential for significant further upside.

Empire is now accelerating the economic development of Pitfield, with a vision to produce a high-value titanium metal or pigment quality product at Pitfield, to realise the full value potential of this exceptional deposit.

The Company also has two further exploration projects in Australia; the Eclipse Project and the Walton Project in Western Australia, in addition to three precious metals projects located in a historically high-grade gold producing region of Austria.

*The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration Target is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource. See RNS dated 12 June 2024 for full details.

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Empire Metals Limited Announces Appointment of Marketing Manager

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Empire Metals Limited (LON:EEE), the AIM-quoted and OTCQX-traded resource exploration and development company, is pleased to announce the appointment of a Marketing Manager, a key role which, along with Empire’s partnership with titanium marketing experts, TiPMC Consulting, strengthens the in-house marketing and product development team and supports the rapid advancement of the Pitfield Titanium Project (‘Pitfield’ or the ‘Project’) in Western Australia.

Key Points

  • Appointment of Marketing Manager, Michael Tamlin, to lead product strategy and end-user engagement.
  • Partnership with TiPMC Consulting extended, providing strategic titanium market insights.
  • Bulk metallurgical testwork progressing well, producing concentrate for downstream processing and larger product samples for end-user evaluation.

Appointment of Marketing Managerto Accelerate Product Development

Empire has appointed Mr. Michael Tamlin as Marketing Manager, which is aligned with the Company’s objective to optimise product development, assess commercial process flowsheet options and progress the Project toward a feasibility study.

Further strengthening the Company’s in-house product development capabilities. Mr. Tamlin is a metallurgist with over 30 years’ experience in the resources sector, including senior roles in marketing and commercialising mineral products. Most recently, he served as Head of Lithium at Neometals Ltd, where he was responsible for managing the pilot development and commercialisation of the ELi lithium hydroxide production process in joint venture with Mineral Resources Ltd. His expertise will be instrumental in building Pitfield’s product strategy and engaging with potential end-users in high-value titanium markets.

Continuing Partnership with TiPMC Consulting:

Empire has extended its consultancy agreement with TiPMC, a highly respected, US-based titanium industry consultancy. TiPMC will provide oversight of the titanium pigment and metal markets and provide guidance to the Company’s technical and marketing team as they continue to develop the processing flowsheet and optimise the products.

Commenting on the announcement, Shaun Bunn, Managing Director, said:

‘I am delighted to welcome Michael to our team. His extensive marketing expertise will be invaluable as we move toward defining the economic potential and product strategy for Pitfield. This appointment marks an important next step towards building a strong, in-house team, an approach which has been key to our successful and rapid progress.

‘We are also very pleased to continue to be working with TiPMC Consulting, whose reputation and experience in the titanium industry is unparalleled.’

Product Development Update

Initial results from the large-scale metallurgical testwork programme, involving mineral separation techniques that required bulk feed samples of between approximately 0.5 to 1.5 tonnes each, was announced on 28 August 2025. The bulk testwork programme is progressing well, focusing on ore scrubbing, desliming and gravity spiral testwork, as well as flotation testwork on both the fines fraction, separated in the desliming step, and whole of ore samples. Large scale scrubbing and spiral gravity testwork has been completed on Thomas and Cosgrove weathered sandstone bulk samples and the screened fines have been sent for flotation testwork. As part of this programme, mineral concentrates will be produced for downstream processing, testing both hydrometallurgical and product finishing flowsheet concepts.

This bulk testwork programme will produce significant volumes of concentrates which will feed into the product development and optimisation testwork and result in larger product samples which can be delivered to potential end users for assessment. The role of Marketing Manager will be fundamental to identifying these potential end users and for the development of a high value customer base for a variety of titanium products from Pitfield.

The Marketing Manager will also be responsible for conducting market research, focusing on high value end uses and likely consumers, preparing a Marketing Strategy and Marketing Presentation for the Project and for identifying key customers and suitable product suites in advance of sending out marketing enquiries and product samples.

About TiPMC Consulting

TiPMC Consulting provides independent consulting analyses, perspectives and recommendations for financial as well as industry functions and segments. Their expertise includes thorough reviews of business data as well as the operational, technical, and marketing functionalities for mining, metals, pigments, and chemical industry segments.

Their industry clients recognize the value of their incisive focus on the TiO2 value chain as well as associated businesses, including thorough reviews of fluorochemicals, fluoropolymers, titanium metal and alloys, costings, and other industries associated with the titanium value chain.

The Pitfield Titanium Project

Located within the Mid-West region of Western Australia, near the northern wheatbelt town of Three Springs, the Pitfield titanium project lies 313km north of Perth and 156km southeast of Geraldton, the Mid West region’s capital and major port. Western Australia is a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction and has mining-friendly policies, stable government, transparency, and advanced technology expertise. Pitfield has existing connections to port (both road & rail), HV power substations, and is nearby to natural gas pipelines (refer Figure 2).

Competent Person Statement

The scientific and technical information in this report that relates to process metallurgy is based on information reviewed by Ms Narelle Marriott, an employee of Empire Metals Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Empire. Ms Marriott is a member of the AusIMM and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012. Ms. Marriott consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

The technical information in this report that relates to the geology and exploration of the Pitfield Project has been compiled by Mr Andrew Faragher, an employee of Empire Metals Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Empire. Mr. Faragher is a member of the AusIMM and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012. Mr Faragher consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

**ENDS**

For further information please visit www.empiremetals.co.uk or contact:

About Empire Metals Limited

Empire Metals is an AIM-listed and OTCQX-traded exploration and resource development company (LON: EEE,OTCQX: EPMLF) with a primary focus on developing Pitfield, an emerging giant titanium project in Western Australia.

The high-grade titanium discovery at Pitfield is of unprecedented scale, with airborne surveys identifying a massive, coincident gravity and magnetics anomaly extending over 40km by 8km by 5km deep. Drill results have indicated excellent continuity in grades and consistency of the in-situ mineralised beds and confirm that the sandstone beds hold the higher-grade titanium dioxide (TiO₂) values within the interbedded succession of sandstones, siltstones and conglomerates. The Company is focused on two key prospects (Cosgrove and Thomas), which have been identified as having thick, high-grade, near-surface, in-situ bedded TiO₂ mineralisation, each being over 7km in strike length.

An Exploration Target* for Pitfield was declared in 2024, covering the Thomas and Cosgrove mineral prospects, and was estimated to contain between 26.4 to 32.2 billion tonnes with a grade range of 4.5 to 5.5% TiO2. Included within the total Exploration Target* is a subset that covers the in-situ weathered sandstone zone, which extends from surface to an average vertical depth of 30m to 40m and is estimated to contain between 4.0 to 4.9 billion tonnes with a grade range of 4.8 to 5.9% TiO2.

The Exploration Target* covers an area less than 20% of the overall mineral system at Pitfield which demonstrates the potential for significant further upside.

Empire is now accelerating the economic development of Pitfield, with a vision to produce a high-value titanium metal or pigment quality product at Pitfield, to realise the full value potential of this exceptional deposit.

The Company also has two further exploration projects in Australia; the Eclipse Project and the Walton Project in Western Australia, in addition to three precious metals projects located in a historically high-grade gold producing region of Austria.

*The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration Target is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource. See RNS dated 12 June 2024 for full details.

This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.

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Canada One Commences 2025 Field Work Program at Flagship, Copper Dome Project

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Canada One Mining Corp. (TSXV: CONE) (OTC Pink: COMCF) (FSE: AU31) (‘Canada One’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 field exploration program at its flagship Copper Dome Project (‘Copper Dome’, ‘Property’ or ‘Project’), located 18 km south of Princeton, British Columbia.

2025 FIELD WORK PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Priority target: Boundary Zone — 1 × 2 km Cu-Au soil anomaly
  • Follow-up targets: Friday Creek, Combination, Haul Road zones (mapping + rock sampling)
  • Workstreams: detailed geological mapping, systematic rock geochemistry, alteration mapping
  • Core program: re-log, catalogue, reinterpret historical core around key intercepts
  • Outcome: ranked, data-driven target matrix to guide next steps toward drill-targeting

Peter Berdusco, President & CEO of the Company, commented: ‘We are excited to kick off our 2025 field work at Copper Dome. The Boundary Zone—a recently identified 1 × 2 km Cu–Au anomaly with historical rock samples up to 43% Cu—will anchor our systematic mapping and geochemistry. In parallel, we will refine the Friday Creek, Combination, and Haul Road zones and re-log historical core to deliver a ranked, data-driven target matrix.’

2025 Field Work Program Summary

The 2025 program will prioritize exploration of the Boundary Zone, a newly defined target characterized by a 1 km by 2-km copper-gold soil geochemical anomaly (See Figure 1: ‘Map of Copper Dome Zones with Historical Work and Prospective Area’). Historical rock sampling on the western margin of the Boundary Zone returned exceptional assays of up to 43% Cu, 28.16 g/t Au, and 18.19 g/t Pd. Given the limited historical work in this area, the Company’s field efforts will focus on systematic geochemical rock sampling and detailed geological mapping. This work aims to better understand the nature of copper-gold mineralization, identify alteration assemblages, and evaluate the proximity of potential porphyry centers relative to the Boundary Zone.

In addition, follow-up rock sampling and geological mapping will be conducted on the Friday Creek, Combination, and Haul Road zones which are adjacent to the Boundary Zone (See Figure 2: ‘Location Map of the Copper Dome Project’). The Friday Creek and Combination zones have seen limited historical diamond drilling that tested both geophysical and geochemical anomalies, with notable results including:

  • DDH FC-01: 8.0 m grading 0.55% Cu and 2.8 g/t Au
  • DDH FC-02: 15.0 m grading 0.32% Cu and 0.98 g/t Au
  • DDH FC-12: 42.5 m grading 0.28% Cu, including 6.0 m grading 1.5% Cu and 0.70 g/t Au
  • DDH FC-10-17: 19.5 m grading 0.71% Cu, including 2.0 m grading 4.08% Cu
  • DDH FC-18: 102.7 m grading 0.14% Cu, including 20.0 m grading 0.64% Cu

Understanding the geological framework of these zones will be critical in developing a comprehensive target matrix for future drill testing. The Company’s objective is to define the specific geological settings of each target and identify those with the most favourable characteristics for copper-gold porphyry centers.

As part of the 2025 program, field crews will also evaluate the condition of historical drill core for relogging, cataloguing, and reinterpretation, with particular attention to the most significant historical intercepts.

Figure 1: Map of Copper Dome Zones with Historical Work and Prospective Area

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Figure 2: Location Map of the Copper Dome Project

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About The Copper Dome Project

Copper Dome is located in the lower Quesnel Trough porphyry belt, one of British Columbia’s most prolific mining districts. The Project directly adjoins Hudbay Minerals Inc.’s (TSX: HBM) producing Copper Mountain Mine to the north which hosts Proven and Probable Reserves of 702 million tonnes grading 0.24% Cu, 0.09 g/t Au, and 0.72 g/t Ag. Multiple mineralized zones have been identified across the Property, with historical drilling confirming high-grade copper associated with northeast-trending structures similar to those hosting mineralization at Copper Mountain.

The Project benefits from excellent infrastructure, enabling year-round access, cost-efficient exploration, and a stable, low-risk jurisdiction.

Historical Work Completed

  • Geophysics: 51 km of induced polarization (IP); airborne magnetic and electromagnetic (EM) coverage over ~50% of the Property.
  • Sampling: 2,253 soils and 378 rocks collected.
  • Drilling: 8,900+ metres of diamond drilling.
  • Trenching: Over 1 km excavated.

With a five-year drill permit in place, the Company is focused on advancing the Project toward drill-ready target definition.

About Canada One

Canada One Mining is a Canadian junior exploration company focused on copper and other critical metals needed for the energy transition. The Company advances projects from discovery through resource definition using disciplined, data-driven exploration and responsible practices. Its flagship Copper Dome Project, near Princeton, British Columbia, is targeting a porphyry-style copper-gold system in a Tier-1 jurisdiction. Canada One’s goal is to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value for shareholders and local communities.

Acknowledgement

Canada One acknowledges that the Copper Dome Project is located within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Smelqmix People. We recognize and respect their cultural heritage and relationship to the land, honoring their past, present and future.

Qualified Person

The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Mark, P.Geo., a Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

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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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.

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LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival, asking ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong?’

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LimeWire, the filesharing service that set the internet ablaze in the 2000s before being shut down for copyright infringement, said Tuesday that is acquiring the rights to Fyre Festival.

And it appreciates the irony.

‘LimeWire Acquires Fyre Festival Brand — What Could Possibly Go Wrong?’ the company titled its news release.

LimeWire said it would “unveil a reimagined vision for Fyre — one that expands beyond the digital realm and taps into real-world experiences, community, and surprise.” The company offered no additional details about how the Fyre brand will be relaunched.

For years, LimeWire operated as a competitor to fellow file-sharing platform Napster before being effectively shut down by a court ruling in 2010 after a judge ruled it had facilitated large-scale copyright violations. In 2022, Austrian brothers Julian and Paul Zehetmayr bought LimeWire’s intellectual property and turned it into an NFT service.

Fyre Festival was a 2017 music festival that saw ticket buyers spend thousands of dollars for a weekend in the Bahamas only to be met with a logistics debacle that included portable bathrooms taking the place of regular toilets, and low-budget food options that betrayed promises of celebrity chef fare. Organizer Billy McFarland was later convicted of fraud and sentenced to six years in prison.

“Fyre became a symbol of hype gone wrong, but it also made history,” LimeWire CEO Julian Zehetmayr said. “We’re not bringing the festival back — we’re bringing the brand and the meme back to life. This time with real experiences, and without the cheese sandwiches.”

LimeWire said its bid was backed by Maximum Effort, the creative agency co-founded by the actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds.

“Congrats to LimeWire for their winning bid for Fyre Fest,” Reynolds said in the release. “I look forward to attending their first event but will be bringing my own palette of water.”

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