IR BULLETIN

Monday, August 17, 2026

Latest IR Marketing & Investor Awareness Activity

Sage Potash Provides Investor Relations and Marketing Update

(TSXV:SAGE) Sage Potash Corp. has amended its ongoing investor-relations engagement with Fairfax Partners Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, effective August 17, 2026, to a consolidated monthly fee of CAD $2,950 plus applicable taxes, replacing the prior fee of CAD $5,000 per month. The engagement with Fairfax is month-to-month, and no portion of the compensation is contingent upon, or determined by reference to, the price or trading volume of the Company's securities, nor will Fairfax receive any securities of the Company as compensation. The Company has entered into an investor relations agreement with Howard Isaacs and RIHO, LLC, each of Encino, California, effective August 14, 2026, for a period of three months, for a fee of US$2,500 per month payable to each, totaling US$5,000 per month, payable in advance from the Company's working capital, with an anticipated cost of US$15,000 over the three-month period. No portion of the compensation to Howard Isaacs and RIHO, LLC is contingent upon, or determined by reference to, the price or trading volume of the Company's securities, and the Service Providers will not receive any securities of the Company as compensation. The Company has entered into a one-year website sponsorship and advertising agreement with Caesar Holdings BV, the owner and operator of CaesarsReport.com, commencing August 22, 2026 through August 21, 2027, for a total fee of €14,000, with the Company responsible for any foreign exchange and banking costs. Under the agreement with Caesar Holdings BV, the Company will become a sponsor of the Caesar Holdings-operated websites, and the arrangement is strictly for advertising and website sponsorship and does not provide for, or involve, any buy, sell or hold recommendation regarding the Company's securities. Sage Potash is dedicated to the development of its flagship Sage Plain potash project, located in the Paradox basin, Utah, and is advancing toward its goal of establishing a secure and sustainable domestic potash production platform in the United States.

Scotia Metals Announces Marketing Services Agreements

(CSE: SMET) Scotia Metals Corp. has entered into agreements with Triomphe Holdings Ltd. (dba Capital Analytica) and Vectis Capital Inc. for investor relations and communication services. The Capital Analytica Agreement includes ongoing capital markets consultation, social media consultation, social sentiment reporting, social engagement reporting, discussion forum monitoring, corporate video dissemination, and other related investor relations services. The Capital Analytica Agreement has an initial term of six months commencing August 17, 2026, under which Scotia Metals will pay Capital Analytica CAD$150,000. Scotia Metals has granted Capital Analytica incentive stock options to purchase 100,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.40 per share for a period of 5 years. The Vectis Agreement is dated August 17, 2026, with a term of three months following CSE Exchange acceptance, and Scotia Metals has agreed to pay a fee of US$50,000 to Vectis, payable in cash in advance. Scotia Metals is in the business of acquiring and developing Lithium and other battery metals projects, and the Acadia Project comprises a 100%-owned land package of approximately 1,200 km² across 109 mineral licences, securing over 100 km of prospective lithium pegmatite strike in western Nova Scotia.

Alzai Health Corp. Announces Marketing Services Agreement

(TSXV: ALZI) Alzai Health Corp. has entered into a services agreement dated August 12, 2026 with Euro Digital Media Ltd. pursuant to which Euro Digital will provide market awareness and digital marketing services to the Company. The Company has agreed to pay Euro Digital a fee of US$425,000, plus any applicable local taxes, for the Services. The Services are expected to be provided over a term of 12 months following TSX Approval, or until budget exhaustion, whichever occurs first. The Company will not issue any securities to Euro Digital as compensation for its marketing services. As of the date hereof, to the Company's knowledge, Euro Digital, including its principal, does not own any securities of the Company and has an arm's length relationship with the Company. The Services Agreement is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Goldgroup Advances San Francisco Toward Potential Production Restart

(TSXV: GORO) Goldgroup Mining Inc. provided an update on its 100%-owned San Francisco Gold Project in Sonora, Mexico, which currently hosts Measured Mineral Resources of approximately 48.3 million tonnes grading 0.37 grams per tonne gold and containing approximately 582,000 ounces of gold, and Indicated Mineral Resources of approximately 56.8 million tonnes grading 0.35 grams per tonne gold and containing approximately 645,000 ounces of gold. Combined Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources contain approximately 1.23 million ounces of gold, with an additional Inferred Mineral Resource of approximately 17.3 million tonnes grading 0.32 grams per tonne gold and containing approximately 178,000 ounces of gold, as of April 30, 2026. The project encompasses 46,932 hectares of mining concessions, including the historic San Francisco and La Chicharra open pits and several areas with potential for resource expansion. Goldgroup has commenced a diamond drilling program totaling 26,053 metres at San Francisco, with completion expected during the fourth quarter of 2026. The company has entered into a Consulting Services Agreement with Milestone Capital Partners – IFZA for EUR 250,000 and with Sideways Frequency, LLC for USD $800,000 to provide digital marketing services. Goldgroup is also advancing a technical study focused on the potential restart of mining and processing operations at San Francisco.

Fairchild Gold Completes Acquisition of Golden Arrow Property

(TSXV: FAIR) Fairchild Gold Corp. has completed its acquisition of a 100% interest in the Golden Arrow Property, consisting of 17 patented and 494 unpatented mineral claims located near Tonopah, Nevada, USA, from Emergent Metals Corp. (TSXV: EMR). As consideration, Emergent received US$600,000 in cash (including a US$250,000 non-refundable deposit), 12,500,000 common shares of Fairchild at a deemed price of C$0.055 per share, a non-convertible senior secured promissory note in the principal amount of US$3,500,000 bearing interest at 8.5% per annum, and a 0.5% net smelter returns royalty on the Property. Fairchild is required to fund a financial guarantee of approximately US$40,000 to the United States Bureau of Land Management. The Company obtained shareholder approval for the Transaction on June 9, 2026. Fairchild Gold Corp. is engaged in the exploration and development of copper, gold and silver assets in North America. The Company has retained IMPAQ Capital Inc. for investor relations services for a monthly cash fee of $8,500 and Outside the Box Capital Inc. for marketing and distribution services for a fee of $75,000.

1844 Resources Engages NAI Interactive Ltd. for Investor Relations and Promotional Services

(TSXV: EFF) 1844 Resources Inc. announces that on August 12, it has entered into an investor relations and promotional services agreement with NAI Interactive Ltd. to increase awareness of the Company and its exploration activities among the investment community. Under the terms of the Agreement, NAI will provide the Company with investor relations and promotional services consisting of two CEO video interviews to be conducted and broadcast through NAI500.com and NAI's official YouTube channel. 1844 will participate in the GCFF Annual Wealth Conference in Toronto, Ontario, on October 17, 2026, where the Company will have a display table and an opportunity to present its corporate and exploration activities to conference participants. The services under the Agreement will commence on August 15, 2026 and has a term of six months, ending February 15, 2027. In consideration for the services, the Company will pay NAI a one-time cash fee of $6,000, plus applicable taxes. NAI is expected to acquire a direct or indirect interest in 600,000 common shares of 1844 Resources Inc.

Headwater Gold Signs New Earn-In Agreement With Newmont on the Jupiter Project, Nevada

(CSE: HWG) (OTCQX: HWAUF) Headwater Gold Inc. has entered into a new earn-in agreement with Newmont USA Limited, a subsidiary of Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, ASX: NEM), on its 100% owned Jupiter Project in Nevada. Under the agreement, Newmont may earn up to a 75% interest in the Jupiter Project through staged exploration expenditures totalling US$30,000,000 and delivery of a Pre-Feasibility Study. The agreement includes a minimum funding commitment of US$2,500,000 in exploration expenditures over the first 24 months. Headwater will be reimbursed for US$250,000 in expenditures incurred on the Project prior to the Agreement. The Jupiter Project comprises 352 unpatented mining claims covering approximately 7,000 acres (2,800 ha) on BLM land. Historical drilling highlights include 9.1 m at 1.1 g/t Au in hole JURC0001 and rock chips returning up to 3.1 g/t Au. Headwater has engaged Departures Capital Inc. to provide marketing and investor relations services, including digital media production, video content, investor-focused landing pages, electronic communications and digital advertising on www.departurescapital.com, www.youtube.com and other social media outlets; the agreement is effective August 11, 2026 for a six month term ending February 10, 2027, at a total cost of $25,000 in Canadian funds plus applicable taxes, paid in advance, and includes $15,000 in managed advertising deployed across digital channels; compensation does not include options to purchase securities of the Company. Headwater has also engaged CEO.CA Technologies Ltd. to provide advertising services, including desktop and mobile banner advertising, featured news releases, email sponsorships and video interviews syndicated to partners and distributed on the CEO.CA website; the agreement is effective August 11, 2026 for a three month term ending November 11, 2026, at a total cost of $15,000 in Canadian funds plus applicable taxes, paid in advance; compensation does not include options to purchase securities of the Company. Departures Capital and CEO.CA are each arm's length to the Company and, to the Company's knowledge, neither they nor their principals have any present interest, directly or indirectly, in the Company's securities, nor any right or intent to acquire such an interest.

Tenet Releases New Version 2.0 of Business Hub Platform Granting Access to U.S. SMEs

(CSE:PKK) Tenet Fintech Group Inc. announced the release of the latest version of the Business Hub, which now allows U.S. based SME owners and executives to register their businesses on the platform and take advantage of its features and functionalities. The newly released version of the platform features the implementation of several agentic AI functionalities, including the continuous analysis of the registered SMEs' financial data to create matches and recommended business opportunities between them based on 4 categories. The implementation of the feature resulted in the creation of over 40,000 recommended opportunities for the platform's legacy Canadian registered SMEs worth a potential of over $1.4 billion in combined annual revenue and cost savings for the SMEs. The Company expects that number to increase considerably in the weeks and months to come, as U.S. SMEs begin to register on the platform. Agentic AI is also at the center of the new Business Hub's grant matching feature, which the Company first revealed would be available to Canadian SMEs in a news release dated July 28, 2026. According to The Counsel for Community and Economic Research, there were 2,536 state-run business grant and tax credit programs in the U.S., and another approximately 900 active federal-run programs in 2026 according to Grants.gov. Tenet also provided additional details related to its two-month agreement with investor awareness consultant Tatiana Perez announced on August 7, 2026, by stating that the agreement began on August 1, 2026, will end on September 30, 2026 and will cost the Company a total of USD $5,000 for the two-month period.

Rise Nano Optics Announces Frankfurt Stock Exchange Listing

(CSE: EYE) (OTCQB: RNOLF) Rise Nano Optics Ltd. announced that its common shares are now listed and trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "U9Y". The company has engaged Dr. Reuter Investor Relations GmbH, based in Frankfurt, Germany, to provide investor relations and corporate communications services targeting European capital markets, effective August 15, 2026. Dr. Reuter will be paid a cash fee of €6,000 per month for an initial term of six months, ending February 15, 2027, with additional fees possible for investor roadshows and conferences. No stock options or other securities have been granted to Dr. Reuter in connection with the engagement. Rise recently initiated its U.S. commercialization strategy following regulatory progress and continues to execute a multi-channel go-to-market approach targeting optical labs, lens manufacturers, eye care professionals, and eyewear brands. SPECTRAGUARD™ technology is engineered to selectively filter high-energy visible light between 400-600 nm, including blue light, while preserving natural color accuracy and visual clarity. The company projects that expanding access to European investors strengthens its ability to build awareness, drive liquidity, and support long-term growth.

Azincourt Energy Options High-Grade Sylvia Lake Uranium Project in Labrador

(TSXV: AAZ) (OTCQB: AZURF) Azincourt Energy Corp. has entered into a definitive property option agreement to acquire a one-hundred percent interest in two mineral claim block licences known as the Sylvia Lake Uranium Project. The project covers approximately 6,725 hectares and includes two mineral licences, #040160M and #040178M, located approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. Historical grab samples at Sylvia Lake have reported up to 2.72% U₃O₈, with additional results of 0.98% U₃O₈ and 0.62% U₃O₈, and historical trenching and drilling have confirmed uranium mineralization with results such as 2.0 metres grading 0.243% U₃O₈ and 0.30 metres grading 0.237% U₃O₈. The option terms require Azincourt to pay $12,000 in cash, issue 15,000,000 common shares, and incur $250,000 in exploration expenditures over 24 months. The company also announced a non-brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of up to approximately $600,000, consisting of up to 8,888,888 flow-through units at $0.045 per unit and up to 4,444,444 non-flow-through units at $0.045 per unit. The company projects that proceeds from the flow-through units will be used to incur eligible Canadian exploration expenses intended to qualify as "flow-through mining expenditures" under the Income Tax Act (Canada), while proceeds from the non-flow-through units will be used for general and administrative expenses and general working capital purposes. Azincourt has also entered into investor relations and digital marketing agreements with Vectis Capital Inc. for US$150,000 and Fairfax Partners Inc. for CAD$20,000 for an initial six-month campaign, with a maximum annual aggregate of CAD$100,000 for all related activities.

IC Group Engages Adelaide Capital to Enhance Investor Engagement and Capital Markets Strategy

(TSXV: ICGH) IC Group Holdings Inc. announced that it has entered into an investor relations agreement (the "Agreement") with Adelaide Capital Markets Inc. to provide investor relations and consulting services to the Company. The Agreement has an initial six-month term commencing on August 1, 2026, and will automatically continue on a month-to-month basis thereafter unless terminated in accordance with its terms. Under the Agreement, the Company will pay Adelaide a monthly fee of C$12,000, plus applicable taxes. As of the date of this news release, Adelaide owns 11,000 common shares of the Company, and Deborah Honig personally owns 20,000 shares of the Company, representing in the aggregate less than 0.1% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares. No stock options or other securities of the Company are being granted to Adelaide in connection with the Agreement. The Agreement remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The company projects expected enhancements to the Company's investor relations activities, investor engagement, capital markets strategy, market awareness, and shareholder communications.

Theralase(R) Engages Global One Media to Expand Global Investor Awareness

(TSXV: TLT) (OTCQB: TLTFF) Theralase® Technologies Inc. announced that it has engaged Global One Media Group Pte. Ltd. to provide digital investor marketing and communications services to the Company. Under the agreement, Global One Media will receive a cash fee compensation of US$39,000 for a six-month term commencing August 1, 2026. Global One Media will not receive any securities as compensation, and neither Global One Media nor its principals currently have any direct or indirect interest in the securities of Theralase® or any right or intention to acquire such an interest. The engagement is subject to customary filings and acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange. Services provided may include social media management and distribution, digital distribution of Company news releases, content creation, executive interviews, podcasts, corporate video production, investor-focused media features, panel discussions and targeted digital advertising. The company projects that Global One Media's digital communication capabilities and international investor network are expected to complement existing investor relations activities and assist the Company in expanding its visibility across North America, Europe and Asia. All distributed materials concerning Theralase® will be based on the Company's publicly disclosed information and will be subject to the Company's prior review and approval.

Hitek Announces Entry Into Share Purchase Agreement to Acquire an Advertising and Digital Marketing Company

(NASDAQ:HKIT) Hitek Global Inc. announced that on August 3, 2026, it entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") with MAI THỊ MỸ ÚT and certain other parties to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Ju Fu Limited for an aggregate purchase price of US$20,000,000. The purchase price consists of up to US$14,000,000 in cash (including US$11,000,000 payable at the two closings and up to US$3,000,000 in deferred cash consideration subject to specified performance targets) and 4,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Company. The consideration shares will be subject to performance-based lock-up, release, forfeiture, cancellation and sale-proceeds limitations as set forth in the SPA. The transaction is expected to close in two stages, with the first closing expected to occur on or around August 11, 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. Ju Fu operates an advertising and digital marketing business under the "Beijing Fourth Coco" brand through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Fourth Coco Technology Limited and Beijing Fourth Coco Technology Co., Ltd. Hitek Global Inc. is headquartered in Xiamen, China, and provides IT consulting and solutions services in China. The company projects that this acquisition will help expand into new business segments.

QSE Closes First Tranche of Private Placement of $5.3 Million and Announces Further Upsize to $6 Million

(CSE: QSE, OTCQB: QSEGF) Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. announced it has closed the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing by issuing 11,833,456 units at a price of $0.45 per Unit for total proceeds of $5,325,055.20. The Company has increased the size of the Offering and will now issue up to 13,333,333 Units at a price of $0.45 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $6,000,000. Each Unit consists of one common share and one half of one common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder to acquire one additional Share at an exercise price of $0.65 until July 31, 2028. The Company paid finders a cash fee totaling $109,760.53 and issued finders a total of 207,177 Warrants, each exercisable at $0.65 until July 31, 2028. The aggregate net proceeds of the Offering will be used for the continued commercialization and expansion of the QSE Platform and for general working capital purposes. The Company entered into a corporate communications and marketing services agreement with Market Equities Limited, paying an upfront fee of C$200,000 for an initial term of 6 months commencing on July 31, 2026. The closing of the balance of the Offering is subject to certain closing conditions including, but not limited to, receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the CSE.

SAGA Metals Mobilizes Camp Construction Ahead of Drilling at Wolverine Heavy Rare Earth Element Project in Labrador

(TSXV: SAGA) SAGA Metals Corp. has mobilized crews, equipment, and supplies to the Wolverine Heavy Rare Earth Element ("REE") Project in preparation for a planned 4,000 to 5,000 metre diamond drill program at its 100%-owned, royalty-free project near the coast of central Labrador, Canada. The program will build on results from the 2025 reverse circulation ("RC") drill program, which included 25 holes and 537 samples, confirming broad, near-surface REE mineralization across a 1.7 km × 1.2 km area. Key intercepts from 2025 include 48.8 m @ 0.77% TREO (including 18.3 m @ 1.06% TREO), 38.1 m @ 0.71% TREO (including 4.6 m @ 1.53% TREO), and 51.8 m @ 0.52% TREO (including 33.5 m @ 0.67% TREO), with peak assays reaching 2.03% TREO and average HREO contribution of approximately 24-28%. The project comprises nine contiguous mineral licenses totaling approximately 294.5 km² and includes a contiguous 29,450 hectares with 26 km² of exposed mineralized tuff at surface, with depths of only 25-50 m. SAGA has received up to $143,949 in non-dilutive funding for each of its Wolverine and Radar projects under the Provincial Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA) and Federal Critical Mineral Assistance (CMA) 2026 program. The company has entered into a renewed digital marketing services agreement with Machai Capital Inc. for C$400,000 over a 120-day term and has granted 200,000 options at $0.50 with a two-year expiry, vesting quarterly over 12 months. The company projects that the current program will advance the project toward a maiden NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate.

Enablence Engages Leading Investor Relations Firm the Blueshirt Group

(TSXV: ENA) Enablence Technologies Inc. announced that it has retained The Blueshirt Group to lead its investor relations and financial communication program. Blueshirt will provide strategic investor relations services to raise the Company's profile within the investment community. Todd Haugen, Chief Executive Officer of Enablence, stated that Blueshirt's expertise in capital markets advisory for technology companies makes them an ideal partner. The engagement is subject to standard regulatory filings and acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange. Enablence is a publicly traded company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: ENA) that designs, markets and sells optical chips and sub systems, primarily in the form of planar lightwave circuits (PLC), on silicon-based chips for datacom, telecom, automotive and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Enablence also uses its proprietary, non-captive fabrication plant in Fremont, California to manufacture chips designed by third party customers in select strategic circumstances. The company projects that demand will accelerate for its proprietary PLC optical chip solutions across data centers, AI, and emerging tech markets.

NevGold Appoints Scott Bensing as Independent Non-Executive Director; Key US-Based External and Government Relations Board Appointment to Support Strategic Initiatives

(TSXV:NAU) (OTCQX:NAUFF) NevGold Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. Scott Bensing to its Board of Directors as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. The company granted an aggregate of 4,850,000 stock options to certain directors, officers, and consultants, each exercisable at $1.50 per share with expiry of July 30, 2031. NevGold continued its engagement with Equedia Network Corporation for a three-month term starting July 10, 2026, for an estimated C$250,000, following a completed initial three-month term for C$250,000 that started on February 24, 2026. Equedia Network and its principals currently own 2,353,750 shares and 585,000 warrants of the Company. NevGold also entered into a media agency agreement dated April 17, 2026, with Global One Media Group Pte. Ltd. for an initial twelve-month period commencing May 1, 2026, with an upfront cash fee of US$21,000 for the first three months and a US$7,000 monthly cash fee thereafter. The company owns a 100% interest in the Limousine Butte (gold-antimony) and Cedar Wash (gold) projects in Nevada, and the Nutmeg Mountain (gold) and Zeus (copper) projects in Idaho. The company projects that the engagements of Equedia Network and Global One are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Tower Engages Simone Capital for Investor Relations Services

(TSXV: TWR) Tower Resources Ltd. announced that it has entered into a consulting agreement with Simone Capital Corp. dated July 29, 2026 and effective August 1, 2026. Under the Consulting Agreement, Simone Capital will provide investor relations and capital markets advisory services to the Company on a month-to-month basis, with a cash fee of C$6,500 per month plus applicable taxes. Simone Capital participated in the Company's private placement on July 17, 2026 by acquiring 87,500 units at a price of C$0.16 per unit, each unit consisting of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, resulting in 87,500 common shares and 43,750 warrants. Each warrant is exercisable to acquire one additional common share at a price of C$0.25 until July 17, 2027. Simone Capital currently owns an aggregate of 100,000 common shares of the Company and 43,750 warrants. The Consulting Agreement and the engagement of Simone Capital remain subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. The company projects the commencement and continuation of the Consulting Agreement and the acceptance of the Consulting Agreement and the engagement of Simone Capital by the TSX Venture Exchange.

Trillion Energy Announces Name Change and New Trading Symbol

(CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF) Trillion Energy International Inc. announced a name change to "Dune Oil Corp." effective August 4, 2026. The company's new trading symbol will be "DUNE" on the Canadian Securities Exchange, and the new CUSIP number will be 265342105 with ISIN CA2653421057. In a private placement, the company issued 1,030,000 units at $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of CAD$154,500 and settled CAD$168,085.35 in outstanding debt with the issuance of 1,120,569 units. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of one share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at CAD$0.25 per share for one year from issuance. The company has paid a total of US$800,000 towards work commitments on the M47 Concession. The company has an agreement to earn up to a 29% working interest in the M47 oil exploration block (C3 and C4 licences) located in the Cudi-Gabar petroleum province of southeastern Türkiye. The company projects a planned 40-kilometre 2D seismic acquisition program and a planned drilling program.

ICG Silver & Gold Expands Land Position With New "TJ" Epithermal Prospect at the Tuscarora District, Nevada

(CSE:ICG) ICG Silver & Gold Ltd. announced that it has staked six additional unpatented mineral claims totaling approximately 120 acres within the Tuscarora District in Elko County, Nevada. This brings the company's total asset package to over 10,100 acres. The newly acquired area, designated the "TJ" prospect, is considered prospective for epithermal gold-silver mineralization based on mapped Eocene intrusive rocks and recent field reconnaissance. The company collected 39 rock samples from the TJ prospect, which have been submitted for laboratory analysis, and assay results are pending. ICG Silver & Gold Ltd. has engaged German Mining Networks GmbH for investor relations services for a term of three (3) months commencing on or about July 28, 2026, at a flat monthly fee of C$6,800. The company has granted 50,000 stock options exercisable at a price of $0.50 per common share for a period of 5 years from the date of grant. The company projects that assays from initial drilling for the Phase 1 Drill Program will be available in the coming weeks and are on schedule as originally described in the company's news release dated July 6, 2026.

Corporate Updates – NurExone Appoints Mr. David Stolick to the Board of Directors

(TSXV: NRX) (OTCQB: NRXBF) NurExone Biologic Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. David Stolick to its Board of Directors, effective July 28, 2026, succeeding the late James "Jay" Richardson. Mr. Stolick previously served as VP of Finance at V-Wave Ltd., CFO of Exalenz Bioscience and BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics, and Corporate Controller at M-Systems. The company entered into an investor awareness engagement with Cashu Technologies Pty Ltd. for retail investor awareness services for a term ending no later than December 31, 2026, at a rate of US$2,500 per month, with an optional one-time fee of between US$20,000 and US$40,000. The engagement remains subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. NurExone's lead product, ExoPTEN, has demonstrated strong preclinical data supporting clinical potential in treating acute spinal cord and optic nerve damage. The company is expected to offer solutions to companies interested in quality exosomes and minimally invasive targeted delivery systems for other indications. NurExone has established Exo-Top, a U.S. subsidiary, to anchor its North American activity and growth strategy.

Tinka Provides Results of Silvia NW Geophysical Survey and Outlines Copper Targets

(TSXV: TK) (OTCQX: TKRFF) Tinka Resources Limited announced the results of a ground magnetotellurics (MT) geophysical survey completed in June 2026 at its 100%-owned Silvia NW copper-gold project in Peru, covering approximately 4 km² and identifying two untested low-resistivity (conductive) anomalies considered prospective for copper-gold skarn and/or porphyry mineralization. The main anomaly extends from approximately 500 m to over 1,000 m depth beneath Area B, while a second anomaly occurs approximately 1 km to the north; neither has been drill tested. Four drill holes completed in 2025 at Area A intersected copper-gold skarn mineralization, including 15.1 metres grading 0.17% copper and 0.26 g/t gold from 18.5 metres depth in hole S25-001, and 23.2 metres grading 0.20% copper and 0.05 g/t gold from 231.8 metres depth in hole S25-004. The true width of these intercepts is estimated to be 70-75% of the downhole intercepts. The MT survey comprised 65 MT stations collected on approximately 250-metre spacings at elevations ranging from 4,300 to 4,800 metres. Tinka has entered into a 12-month advertising and investor awareness campaign with Dig Media Inc. dba Investing News Network (INN) at a cost of C$55,000 plus applicable taxes. The company projects that follow-up drilling at Silvia NW is being evaluated for early 2027 and expects the first of the Ayawilca social agreements before the end of Q3.

BRS Resources Announces Marketing Agreement With IRPub

(CSE: BRS) BRS Resources Ltd. announced that it has entered into a marketing agreement with IRP Holdings Corporation, dba IRPub, dated July 16, 2026. The agreement involves IRPub providing digital marketing services, including email and website advertising and publication services, to BRS Resources Ltd. The campaign will run over a period of 5-6 months at a cost of US$300,000 to be paid upon signing of the Marketing Agreement. IRPub and its directors and officers do not own any securities of the Company and have an arm's length relationship with the Company. BRS Resources Ltd.'s principal property is the Cowtrail Property, which consists of 32 mineral claims covering 4,400 hectares located in south central British Columbia, Canada. The Cowtrail Property is currently in the exploration stage. BRS Resources Ltd. is focused on the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of mineral exploration properties located in Canada and the United States.

First Hawaiian, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Declares Dividend

(NASDAQ:FHB) First Hawaiian, Inc. reported net income of $73.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company announced the acquisition of Tri Counties Bank and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share, payable on August 28, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2026. Total loans and leases increased by $136.5 million to $14.6 billion, while total deposits decreased by $623.2 million to $20.2 billion compared to the prior quarter. Net interest income for the second quarter was $171.0 million, with a net interest margin of 3.25%, up 6 basis points from the prior quarter. The company recorded a $5.6 million provision for credit losses and reported noninterest income of $60.3 million and noninterest expense of $130.4 million. The allowance for credit losses was $168.1 million, or 1.15% of total loans and leases, and total stockholders' equity was $2.8 billion at June 30, 2026. The tier 1 leverage, common equity tier 1, and total capital ratios were 9.46%, 13.27%, and 14.52%, respectively, as of June 30, 2026.

Silver Pony Announces Investor Relations and Market Awareness Engagements and Appointment of VP of Exploration

(CSE:PONY) Silver Pony Resources Corp. announced the completion of its previously announced transaction with Silver Pony Trout Lake Resources Corp. and the engagement of various investor relations and market awareness service providers. The Company entered into consulting agreements dated July 23, 2026, with Hudson Good ($6,500 per month + GST for three months, extendable) and Darwin Ritchie ($5,000 per month + GST for three months, extendable) for investor relations services. Additional agreements include Stewart Hemingson ($2,000 per month plus $35 per hour for out-of-scope work for twelve months, auto-renewing), Robert Sinn (one-time fee of USD$20,000.00 for six months), and Triple Bull Consulting Inc. ($1,500.00 per month + GST, month-to-month). The Company appointed Chris Furey as Vice President of Exploration, who brings over 13 years of mineral exploration experience across North America and internationally. Silver Pony Resources Corp. is focused on its 100% owned, approximately 37,000-hectare, fully drill permitted Silver Pony Project located in the area of Trout Lake, B.C. The Company is listed on the CSE under the symbol "PONY", on the OTC Market under the symbol "CCCFD", and the Frankfurt Exchange under the ticker "BJ4". The company projects that the investor relations activities and proposed services are subject to the acceptance of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE").

SECUR3D Engages Market One Media Group to Expand Investor Awareness

(CSE: SRD) SECUR3D Holdings Inc., an AI technology company specializing in brand security and intellectual property protection, announced that it has entered into a media services agreement with Market One Media Group for a one-time fee of $100,000 plus applicable GST. The agreement with Market One is for a term of 12 months and includes editorial content, video production, digital distribution, and audience-development services. Market One will not provide investor relations or market-making services, and there are no performance factors contained in the agreement. Market One and SECUR3D are unrelated and unaffiliated entities, and at the time of the agreement, neither Market One nor any of its principals have an interest in the securities of the Company. SECUR3D enters the public markets with live, deployed technology and a growing base of globally recognized commercial relationships spanning fashion, gaming, and entertainment. The company’s proprietary technology suite includes AssetSafe, Sentry, and Sherlock AI. The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding SECUR3D's business plans, technology development, commercial partnerships, platform commercialization, and growth strategy.

OKYO Pharma Announces Purchase of Shares by Director

(NASDAQ: OKYO) OKYO Pharma Limited announced that Non-Executive Director John Brancaccio has purchased 5,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares on NASDAQ at $1.48 per share, bringing his total holding to 35,201 shares. OKYO Pharma Limited is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing investigational therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases. The company’s ordinary shares are listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. OKYO plans to initiate a global Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial in the second half of this year, enrolling approximately 111 patients to evaluate a single-dose regimen of urcosimod for the treatment of NCP. The company projects the initiation of this Phase 3 trial in the second half of this year. Contact information for further inquiries includes Paul Spencer, Business Development and Investor Relations, at +44 (0) 207 495 2379 and info@okyopharma.com.

Nevada Sunrise Closes $1.055 Million Private Placement

(TSXV: NEV) Nevada Sunrise Metals Corporation announced it has closed the second and final tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising gross proceeds of $19,005 from 633,500 units at $0.03 per unit. The first tranche closed on July 7, 2026, raising $1,036,088.46 from 34,536,282 units at $0.03 per unit, for a combined total of $1,055,093.46 from 35,169,782 units. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with each warrant exercisable at $0.05 for three years following the closing dates. Canaccord Genuity Corp. received 6% cash finder's fees totaling $12,600 and 420,000 finder's warrants for the first tranche; no finder's fees were paid for the second tranche. Three insiders subscribed for 800,000 units in the first tranche and one insider subscribed for 100,000 units in the second tranche. Net proceeds are anticipated to be used for mineral exploration expenditures and mineral property option payments ($700,000), investor relations and promotion ($69,500), management fees and salaries due to non-arm's length parties ($195,000), and other outstanding payables and unallocated working capital ($77,993). The company projects that the securities issued will be subject to a statutory four-month hold period expiring November 8, 2026 for the first tranche and November 24, 2026 for the second tranche.

Mayfair Gold Provides Q2 2026 Update on Fenn-Gib Project Advancement and De-Risking Activities

(TSXV: MFG) Mayfair Gold Corp. provided a progress update on activities completed during Q2 2026 and ongoing work to advance and de-risk its 100% controlled Fenn-Gib Gold Project in Northern Ontario. The company advanced front-end engineering design for a planned 4,800 tonne-per-day process plant, completed a 56-hole, 4,200-metre grade control drilling program confirming approximately one million tonnes of probable mineral reserves, and finished a 23-hole, 6,031-metre condemnation drilling program. Mayfair continued environmental baseline studies, advanced permitting including the Ontario-led One Project, One Process submission, and progressed planning for a 115 kV powerline with Hydro One Networks Inc. and the Independent Electricity System Operator. The company acquired the Guibord, Marriott and Holloway properties from Plato Gold Corp., and historical drilling at Guibord intersected 265 g/t Au over 0.50 metres. Mayfair entered into a research services agreement with Atrium Research Corporation for C$47,000 and an advertising service agreement with Gold Standard Media LLC for US$400,000. The 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study outlines initial development capital of C$450 million, a base-case payback period of 2.7 years, and a 4.3 million ounce indicated mineral resource (181.3Mt at 0.74 g/t), with a targeted higher-grade 1 million ounce probable mineral reserve (25.1Mt at 1.29 g/t). The company projects advancing the project toward construction and production in an expedited timeframe.

Primary Hydrogen Announces Marketing Services Agreement

(TSXV:HDRO) (OTCQB:HNATF) Primary Hydrogen Corp. announced it has entered into a marketing services agreement dated July 22, 2026 with Nordcore Media LLC, under which Nordcore will provide online marketing services to the Company at a cost of US$300,000. The expected term of the agreement is six months or until the budget is fully expended, whichever occurs first. Either party may terminate the Agreement on 30 days' written notice to the end of a calendar month. Nordcore will prepare written and advertising materials, develop, place and manage digital advertising campaigns, and perform keyword research, campaign and advertisement development, remarketing, bid management, display advertising, third-party distribution, and landing pages. Primary Hydrogen's portfolio includes the Blakelock, Hopkins, Mary's Harbour, Point Rosie, Crooked Amphibolite, Coquihalla and Cogburn projects, and it has an option to acquire a 75% interest in the Wicheeda North hydrogen-REE project located in British Columbia. The company projects that the marketing program will extend the reach of its public disclosure.

Correction to Announcement Regarding Phio Pharmaceuticals Participation in the Renmark Financial Communications Live Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series

(NASDAQ: PHIO) Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. announced that Robert Bitterman, CEO and Chairman of the Board, will present an overview of the Company's INTASYL ® siRNA platform, including its lead clinical candidate PH-762 for the treatment of cutaneous carcinomas. The presentation will be held on Tuesday on July 28, 2026 at 12 PM EDT as part of the Renmark Financial Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow. Phio's lead clinical development program is PH-762, an INTASYL compound that silences the PD-1 gene implicated in various forms of skin cancer. The Phase 1b trial (NCT# 06014086) evaluated PH-762 for the treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma. PH-762 is described as a potential non-surgical treatment for skin cancers. The company anticipates benefits of its INTASYL™ RNAi platform and expects FDA submissions intended to propose and seek guidance for next steps in clinical study design for PH-762. A replay of the event may be accessed on the Renmark Financial Communications Inc. website.

PensionBee Q2 2026 Results Announcement

(LON:PBEE) PensionBee Group plc announced an unaudited trading update for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, reporting Group Invested Customer base growth of 14% to 327,000 (Q2 2025: 286,000) and onboarding 12,000 new Invested Customers during the quarter (Q2 2025: 11,000). Group Assets under Administration ('AUA') increased 37% year-on-year to £8.6bn (Q2 2025: £6.3bn), supported by strong Net Flows of £272m (Q2 2025: £209m, up 30%) and a consistently strong Invested Customer Retention Rate of >95%. Group Last-Twelve-Months (LTM) Revenue rose by 37% to £50.2m (Q2 2025: £36.7m), with Annual Run Rate Revenue up 40% to £55.8m (Q2 2025: £39.8m), and Group Revenue for the quarter up 43% year-on-year to £13.9m (Q2 2025: £9.8m). UK LTM Adjusted EBITDA increased by 141% to £7.7m (LTM June 2025: £3.2m), representing a 15% UK LTM Adjusted EBITDA Margin (LTM June 2025: 8%), while Group LTM Adjusted EBITDA was £2.7m (LTM June 2025: £(0.5)m) and Group LTM Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 5% (LTM June 2025: (1)%). The company increased UK marketing expenditure by 34% to £4.6m (Q2 2025: £3.5m), driving Gross Inflows up 34% to £463m for the quarter (Q2 2025: £345m), and cumulative UK marketing investment since inception reached £85.8m. The company projects to reach >£100m of Group Revenue in the short to medium term (by year-end 2029) and >£250m in the longer term (by year-end 2034), with profitability ambitions of c.20% Group Adjusted EBITDA Margin by 2029 and c.50% by 2034.

Blackbaud Announces New Agents for Good™, Embedded AI Capabilities for a Reimagined Cloud-Native, AI-First Connected Platform

(NASDAQ: BLKB) Blackbaud announced multiple new agents within its Agents for Good™ suite, building on the success of the Development Agent, as well as several other AI-driven product enhancements, all of which are planned for delivery as part of a reimagined Blackbaud operating system for social impact. The Development Agent has a reply rate 76 times the industry average, a message open rate 10 points higher than the industry average, and leads to an attributable gift size that is 39% higher. Four new Agents for Good are planned for the coming month: Data Health Agent, Admissions Agent, Digital Marketing Agent, and Accounts Payable Agent. Blackbaud also announced AI-powered enhancements for Financial Edge NXT®, including AI Document Intelligence, Import Mapping Assistant, and AI Anomaly Detection & Reconciliation Assistants. Thousands of social impact professionals have already registered for the free, product-agnostic AI for Social Impact Certification Program. Blackbaud will unveil full details of its reimagined connected system at bbcon 2026, taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Columbus, Ohio. The company projects expected benefits of products and product features, but notes that forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties.In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

Spark Intersects up to 85 G/t Ga2O3 and 1.20% TREO, Expanding Arapaima Mineralization to 4.4 Km E-W by 1.5 Km N-S

(CSE: SPRK) Spark Energy Minerals Inc. reported assay results from twelve reverse circulation drill holes (ARA-RC-009 to ARA-RC-020) at the Cruzeta target of its flagship Arapaima Project in Brazil's Lithium Valley, Minas Gerais State. Drilling confirmed near-surface gallium mineralization in every hole and extended the known mineralized trend approximately 2.9 kilometres westward, resulting in a mineralized footprint of approximately 4.4 kilometres east-west by 1.5 kilometres north-south. Composite gallium intervals included 30 m from surface at 69 g/t Ga₂O₃ in ARA-RC-011 and 12 m from surface at 77 g/t Ga₂O₃ in ARA-RC-012, with the highest individual 2 m sample returning 85 g/t Ga₂O₃ from 10-12 m in ARA-RC-011. Underlying rare earth mineralization returned composite intervals including 14 m at 3,125 ppm TREO and 32 m at 2,456 ppm TREO, with an individual 2 m sample of 12,039 ppm TREO (1.20% TREO). Step-out and infill drilling is ongoing as part of Spark's current follow-up 2,000-metre RC program, which is nearing completion. Metallurgical test work is underway at ANSTO in Australia; no metallurgical recovery results are available at this time. The company entered into a marketing agreement dated July 16, 2026 with AllPennyStocks.com Media Inc. for an initial four-month campaign commencing July 22, 2026, in consideration of an aggregate cash payment of CAD$63,567.22, plus applicable taxes.

Miivo Announces Clarification of Proactive Agreement

(TSXV: MIVO) (OTCQB: MIVOF) Miivo AI Inc. announced it is clarifying disclosure regarding its services agreement with Proactive Group Holdings, confirming that the services provided by Proactive constitute "Investor Relations Activities" under TSX Venture Exchange Policy 3.4. Proactive will provide investor relations services for a twelve (12) month term commencing March 23, 2026. The Company will pay Proactive a total fee of $26,000 (CAD) per annum for the initial term, payable in equal quarterly instalments of $6,500 per quarter. All compensation is payable in cash, and no stock options or other securities are issuable to Proactive as compensation. Miivo AI Inc. states that Proactive and its principals do not have any direct or indirect interest in the securities of the Company. The Company will maintain full control, direction, and prior approval over all content and materials prepared and disseminated by Proactive. Miivo AI Inc. is transforming how small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) access financial intelligence by leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver enterprise-grade business insights at SME scale.

Equifax Delivers Strong 11% Growth in Second Quarter 2026 Revenue; Signs Agreement to Acquire Círculo De Crédito; Doubling AI-Driven Cost Reduction Target to $150 Million; Returns $366 Million Cash to Shareholders

(NYSE:EFX) Equifax announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting revenue of $1.700 billion, up 11% with 10% local currency revenue growth. Workforce Solutions second quarter revenue was $705.4 million, up 7%, and USIS second quarter revenue was $611.6 million, up 17%. Net income attributable to Equifax was $183.9 million, down 4% compared to $191.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, while diluted EPS was $1.54 per share, up 1% from $1.53 per share in the prior year. The company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito in Mexico for an enterprise value of $750 million, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Equifax returned $366 million in cash to shareholders in the quarter, including repurchasing 1.8 million shares for $300 million and paying $66 million in quarterly dividends. The company doubled its 2026-2028 AI-driven cost reduction target to $150 million and delivered a 16% new product Vitality Index. The company projects third quarter 2026 reported revenue between $1.680 billion and $1.710 billion and full year 2026 reported revenue between $6.710 billion and $6.780 billion.

Zentek Engages IMPAQ Capital Inc. to Broaden Investor Awareness Across North America

(TSXV:ZEN) Zentek Ltd. has engaged IMPAQ Capital Inc., an independent, arm's-length service provider, to deliver investor relations services for a monthly cash fee of C$13,500, plus applicable taxes. The agreement is for an initial term of six months commencing July 20, 2026, and will automatically renew for successive three-month periods unless terminated by the Company. IMPAQ will conduct outreach to investment professionals across North America and provide regular activity reports to Zentek. Albany, Zentek's principal critical minerals asset, has been independently purified to 99.9992% purity at bench scale, with an equivalent boron concentration of 2.60 ppm, consistent with published benchmarks for nuclear-grade graphite. ZenGUARD™, Zentek's patented graphene coating platform, is already generating commercial revenue. The company projects a NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment for Albany to be completed in summer 2026. No securities are being issued to IMPAQ in connection with the engagement, and neither IMPAQ nor its insiders holds any shares or options to purchase shares in Zentek.

EDM Receives Amended Industrial Approval for Scotia Mine Restart

(TSXV: EDM, OTCQB: EDMFF) EDM Resources Inc. announced that the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change has issued an amended Industrial Approval for the Scotia Mine in Halifax County, approving the updated mine plan and processing facility for the planned restart of operations. The amended Industrial Approval authorizes modifications to the mine layout, processing facilities, waste rock and tailings management infrastructure, and associated environmental protection measures. The Scotia Mine is expected to become Nova Scotia's only primary zinc producer and is projected to create approximately 150 direct jobs during operations. The company has entered into an investor relations services agreement with SWH Digital Limited, effective July 10, 2026, with a total potential cost of US$115,000. The agreement has an initial term of up to six months, comprising an initial three-month launch phase and an optional three-month scale phase. The Scotia Mine is a past-producing zinc-lead mine located approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The company is targeting a restart of mining operations in 2027 following completion of permitting, financing, and construction activities.

Western Midstream Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Distribution and Earnings Conference Call

(NYSE: WES) Western Midstream Partners, LP announced that the board of directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.93 per unit for the second quarter of 2026, or $3.72 per unit on an annualized basis, which is in-line with the prior quarter's distribution. The second-quarter 2026 distribution is payable on August 14, 2026, to unitholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2026. The Partnership plans to report its second-quarter 2026 results after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central (10:00 a.m. Eastern) to discuss the Partnership's quarterly results. The CUSIP number of Western Midstream Partners, LP's common units is 958669 103. One hundred percent (100.0%) of Western Midstream Partners, LP's distributions to non-U.S. investors is in excess of cumulative net income for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446(f)-4(c)(iii). The company projects its ability to meet distribution expectations and financial guidance, and to meet projected in-service dates for capital-growth projects.

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