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IR Marketing & Investor Awareness Activity 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. Royalty Pharma Declares Third Quarter 2026 Dividend(NASDAQ:RPRX) The board of directors of Royalty Pharma plc has approved the payment of a dividend for the third quarter of 2026 of $0.235 per Class A ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026. Royalty Pharma was founded in 1996 and is described as the largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties. The company has assembled a portfolio of royalties which entitles it to payments based directly on the top-line sales of many of the industry’s leading therapies. Royalty Pharma’s current portfolio includes royalties on more than 35 commercial products and 19 development-stage product candidates. The company funds innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry both directly and indirectly. Royalty Pharma collaborates with innovators from academic institutions, research hospitals, non-profits, small and mid-cap biotechnology companies, and leading global pharmaceutical companies. SuperCom Receives New Orders Valued at Over $3.0 Million From a European Country's Ministry of Justice(NASDAQ: SPCB) SuperCom announced the receipt of new orders from a European country's Ministry of Justice, an existing customer of SuperCom, valued at over $3.0 million in total. The orders are for SuperCom's Domestic Violence Monitoring devices. Delivery is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. SuperCom's PureSecurity Suite offers advanced GPS and RF tracking, anti-tamper mechanisms, secure communications, extensive historical data, seamless third-party system integration, and ultra-lightweight tracking devices with proprietary energy efficiency algorithms. The platform supports a broad range of public safety programs, including community supervision, domestic violence prevention, rehabilitation initiatives, and alternative-to-incarceration programs. Since 1988, SuperCom has provided advanced safety, identification, and security solutions to governments and organizations throughout the world. The company projects that delivery will be completed by the end of 2026. CHARBONE Expands Helium Fleet to Five Units Following Accelerated Commercial Demand(TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF) CHARBONE CORPORATION announced the expansion of its dedicated helium delivery fleet from one unit to five, enabling accelerated service to North American customers amid tightening global supply. The company's helium division, launched in 2025, leverages vertically integrated infrastructure and a decentralized production model. CHARBONE secured long-term customer commitments through 2028 that insulate North American operations from volatile international shipping dependencies. The dedicated helium trailer fleet increased from a single unit in Q4 2025 to five today, with the capacity to add five more within months. 22 new helium customers were added across Quebec recently, spanning laboratories, advanced manufacturing, and technical services. The company has engaged IMPAQ Capital Inc. for investor relations services for an initial term of ten (10) months, effective July 13, 2026, with a monthly cash fee of $8,500 and 300,000 stock options at an exercise price of $0.15. Management expects these new helium relationships to eventually facilitate cross-selling of hydrogen and oxygen products. Main Street Announces Preliminary Estimate of Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results(NYSE: MAIN) Main Street Capital Corporation announced its preliminary operating results for the second quarter of 2026, including estimated net investment income ("NII") of $0.95 to $0.99 per share and distributable net investment income ("DNII") of $1.02 to $1.06 per share. The company reported DNII before taxes of $1.06 to $1.10 per share and a preliminary net asset value ("NAV") per share as of June 30, 2026 of $33.88 to $33.96, representing an increase of $0.42 to $0.50 per share, or 1.2% to 1.5%, from $33.46 as of March 31, 2026. Main Street highlighted a supplemental dividend paid in June 2026 of $0.30 per share and an estimated annualized return on equity of over 18% for the quarter. Investments on non-accrual status comprised 1.1% of the total investment portfolio at fair value and 4.0% at cost as of June 30, 2026. The company made $95.7 million in total lower middle market (LMM) portfolio investments and $238.9 million in total private loan portfolio investments during the quarter. Main Street will release its second quarter 2026 results on August 6, 2026, after the financial markets close, with a conference call scheduled for August 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The company projects that actual results could differ materially from the current preliminary estimates based on adjustments made during quarter-end closing and review procedures. Xali Gold Strengthens Technical Team at Pico Machay(TSXV:XGC) Xali Gold Corp. announced the appointment of Ing. Wilder Frank Garcia Haro as Exploration Manager, effective immediately. Ing. Garcia brings more than 30 years of international exploration and mine development experience, including senior roles at Rio Alto, Tahoe Resources, Newmont, Barrick Gold, Gold Fields, and Antamina. From 2012 to 2019, he held senior leadership roles at the La Arena and Shahuindo mines, focusing on exploration, resource expansion, and mine geology. The company has engaged GRA Enterprises LLC DBA National Inflation Association to provide investor relations services for an initial period of six (6) months for a total fee of USD$75,000, payable in three installments: USD $30,000 upon signing, USD $30,000 due on July 15, 2026, and USD $15,000 due on August 15, 2026. The company shall have three options to renew the agreement for additional terms of three, six, or twelve months, with renewal fees of USD$50,000, USD$75,000, or USD$120,000, respectively. Xali Gold is focused on the exploration and development of Pico Machay, an advanced exploration-stage gold project in Peru, with a near-term production goal. The company projects updated mineral resource estimates, updated Preliminary Economic Assessment, and development activities for the Pico Machay Project. AI Coalition for Social Impact, Convened by Blackbaud, Officially Opens the Free AI for Social Impact Certification Program(NASDAQ: BLKB) Blackbaud announced the launch of the AI for Social Impact Certification Program, beginning with the first course: AI Fundamentals for Social Impact. The certification program is free and product-agnostic, designed to help organizations build confidence, skills, and governance for responsible and effective AI use. Recent data from the Blackbaud Institute (June 2026) found that 85% of nonprofit professionals now use AI at work, and half of organizations increased their AI use in 2026 over last year; however, only around 10% are seeing major gains as a result. The first course features three lessons led by experts from AI Coalition for Social Impact member organizations, including Ari Kaplan of Databricks, Daniel Wallace and Dante Gabrielli of McKinsey & Company, and Dr. Laurene Currie of Blackbaud. The AI Coalition for Social Impact was convened by Blackbaud in 2025 and brings together leaders from philanthropy, technology, education, and corporate social responsibility. Course 2, Responsible AI Principles and Regulations, will be available later this year. Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries.Laurene Currie, Responsible AI Research Scientist at Blackbaud, explores how attitudes toward AI differ across age groups and what these differences mean for adoption in the social impact sector. 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. Thomson Reuters and KKR Announce Joint Venture for Thomson Reuters Global Print Business(NYSE: KKR) KKR and Thomson Reuters Corporation announced a definitive agreement for Thomson Reuters to sell a 51% stake in its Global Print business to capital accounts advised by KKR for approximately $500 million in gross proceeds at closing. Thomson Reuters will retain a 49% equity interest in the joint venture and will maintain intellectual property rights and full editorial control over its content portfolio. The new joint venture will hold an exclusive license to distribute content in print and on ProView, Global Print's eBook platform. The Global Print business serves customers primarily in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom and provides commercial printing services to a wide range of book publishers. Closing of the transaction is subject to specified regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and is not subject to any financing conditions. Thomson Reuters expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. As part of the transaction, Thomson Reuters has agreed to provide certain financial support designed to give KKR a minimum return on its equity investment in the joint venture under certain circumstances. Elong Power Holding Limited Announces Closing of US$6.6 Million Public Offering(NASDAQ:ELPW) Elong Power Holding Limited announced the closing of its registered public offering, issuing an aggregate of 16,500,000 units at an offering price of US$0.40 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one Class A ordinary share (or pre-funded warrant) with a par value of US$0.0128 per share and one common warrant to purchase one Class A ordinary share, with each common warrant immediately exercisable at US$0.40. The company received total gross proceeds of approximately US$6.6 million, prior to deducting placement agent fees, legal fees, administrative and other offering-related expenses. The warrants will expire on the third anniversary of the issuance date and are subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. Maxim Group LLC acted as the sole placement agent, while Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP and Pryor Cashman LLP acted as U.S. securities counsel to the company and placement agent, respectively. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for working capital requirements, general corporate purposes, further product iteration & development, and production capacity expansion. The company's strategic layout covers overseas residential & commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage, as well as grid-side energy storage in China. Ad Hoc: Evotec Announces Preliminary Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Results and Updates Full-Year 2026 Outlook(NASDAQ: EVO) Evotec SE announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, reporting Group revenues for the first half of 2026 of approximately €300.1 million and adjusted Group EBITDA of approximately -€42.7 million. As of June 30, 2026, liquidity is expected to amount to approximately €465.6 million. The company now expects full-year 2026 Group revenues of approximately €570 to 610 million (€595 to 635 million CER) and adjusted Group EBITDA of approximately -€70 to -105 million (-€60 to -90 million CER). This updated outlook compares with previous guidance of €700 to 780 million (€730 to 810 million CER) for Group revenues and €0 to 40 million (€10 to 50 million CER) for adjusted Group EBITDA. Full financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026 will be published on August 13, 2026. The announcement was made from Hamburg, Germany. Contact information for Dr. Sarah Fakih, EVP Head of Global Communications and Investor Relations, was provided. SuperCom Announces Pricing of $7.5 Million Registered Direct Offering(NASDAQ: SPCB) SuperCom announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors to purchase 732,683 ordinary shares in a registered direct offering at a purchase price of $10.25 per ordinary share. The gross proceeds to SuperCom from the offering are expected to be approximately $7.5 million before deducting placement agent fees and other estimated offering expenses. The offering is expected to close on or about July 14, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. SuperCom intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, including to support the implementation and expansion of new and existing government projects, such as those recently launched by SuperCom in Europe and the U.S., which have combined published budgets of over $80 million. Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole placement agent in connection with the offering. The ordinary shares are being offered pursuant to SuperCom's shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-284219), which was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on January 21, 2025. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement that forms a part of such registration statement. POMDOCTOR LIMITED Regains Compliance With Nasdaq Bid Price Requirement(NASDAQ: POM) POMDOCTOR LIMITED announced that on July 10, 2026, it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC informing the Company that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). On January 29, 2026, the Company received a notification letter from Nasdaq indicating that the closing bid price of the Company's American Depositary Shares had been below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. Nasdaq determined that, for the last 10 consecutive business days, from June 25, 2026 to July 9, 2026, the closing bid price of the Company's American Depositary Shares has been at $1.00 per share or greater. As a result, the matter has been closed and Pomdoctor American Depositary Shares will continue to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "POM." POMDOCTOR LIMITED is a digital healthcare company focused on advancing AI-enabled healthcare solutions and expanding predictive healthcare capabilities. The Company leverages physician resources, wearable technologies, artificial intelligence, healthcare payment networks and real-world healthcare data to support more personalized, continuous and data-driven healthcare services. The company is pursuing the development of a predictive healthcare data and services infrastructure designed to improve healthcare outcomes and create long-term value for patients, healthcare providers and other ecosystem participants. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Announces Florida Energy Pathway Project(NYSE: CPK) Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and its subsidiary, Peninsula Pipeline Company ("PPC"), announced the Florida Energy Pathway ("FEP"), a new intrastate natural gas infrastructure project in south Florida with an estimated total project investment of approximately $1.2 billion. FEP is anticipated to be a 24-inch intrastate natural gas pipeline originating in Palm Beach County and terminating in Miami-Dade County. The project is anchored by firm commitments totaling nearly 250,000 dekatherms per day from multiple investment grade shippers. Upstream capacity will be supplied by Florida Gas Transmission in conjunction with its Phase IX expansion. The project is anticipated to be in service in 2030, subject to final commissioning. Chesapeake Utilities intends to partner with one or more third parties to invest in and own up to 49% of the total project. Chesapeake Utilities will discuss this project in further detail and address its long-term capital investment expectations on its second quarter earnings call in August. Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Commissions Documentary-Style Video on the Deep Sea Mining Industry(CSE: SEAS) (OTCQB: DSEAF) Deep Sea Minerals Corp. announced the release of a Company-commissioned documentary-style video entitled “An Inside Look At The Deep Sea Mining Industry”, featuring the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, James Deckelman. The Company paid approximately US$30,000 in cash to Efrat LLC for the production, editing, publication, distribution, promotion and/or distribution of the video, pursuant to a service contract dated January 21, 2026. Efrat LLC has a business address located at 28 Sunset Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657, United States, and its principal is Neev Efrat. The Company has also entered into a second extension, effective July 9, 2026, of its investor relations and marketing agreement with Capital Gain Media Inc., with an upfront marketing budget of US$100,000, plus applicable taxes, for the second extended term of up to 90 days. Deep Sea Minerals Corp. is focused on advancing exploration-stage initiatives and engaging with regulatory pathways in the Pacific Ocean region. The company projects that deep sea minerals may play a role in supporting future demand for metals used in electrification, energy storage, advanced manufacturing, defense applications, and next-generation infrastructure. The video is considered paid promotional and investor awareness content and should not be considered independent editorial coverage or investment research. Talisker Expands Bralorne Gold Project to 24,000 Hectares, 40km Along Strike(TSX:TSK | OTCQB:TSKFF) Talisker Resources Ltd. announced the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Ben Nevis property, located contiguous to the Company’s Bralorne Gold Project in southwestern British Columbia, from Coast Copper Corp. The Property comprises 16 mineral tenure claims totaling 10,404.15 hectares and increases the Bralorne Gold Project to 24,000 hectares spanning a 40-kilometre long mineralized district. As consideration, the Company paid $125,000 in cash and issued 211,864 common shares equal to $250,000 based on the five-day volume weighted average price, in accordance with the purchase agreement signed July 3, 2026. The Company has agreed to incur a minimum of $300,000 in exploration expenditures on the Property within three years of acquisition and to make contingent payments of $100,000 for each 100,000 ounces of gold in the inferred, indicated or measured categories up to a maximum of 1,000,000 ounces. The Property hosts multiple prospective exploration targets, including the Silicon Cirque showing with a 2018 grab sample returning up to 26.47 g/t Au and 103 g/t Ag, and the Prospector Peaks showing with assay values of up to 61.9 g/t silver and 0.6% lead. The common shares issued are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day, with 50% subject to a six month hold period and 50% to a 12 month hold period. The company projects further consolidation of tenure and extension of the district strike length to 40 kilometres. Launch of Cicada - Zinc Media Group's AI Label(AIM: ZIN) Zinc Media Group plc announced the launch of Cicada, a new AI label designed to drive AI innovation across the Group and empower Zinc's production of commercials, films, events, and content for clients. The company stated that AI-related work scaled from zero in 2024 to several million pounds of revenue in 2025, with credits including an AI industry trade event, an AI-powered television commercial, and an AI-generated training film. One such production was 'The Dreamer' for G42 with Kimi Antonelli, released late Summer 2025, which incorporated entirely AI generated holograms. Cicada will work in partnership with Zinc's television, events labels, and brand content company The Edge to research, develop, produce, and post-produce AI work across the Zinc Group. The launch supports Zinc Media's stated strategy of scaling high-margin growth areas and reinforces the Group's progress towards its medium-term targets of £50 million revenue and £5 million EBITDA. The company projects that by embedding these tools across the business, Zinc expects to enhance creative capability, improve workflow efficiency, and support margin growth across its labels. Cicada provides a permanent home for this capability and a focal point for driving AI innovation across the Group. Western Star Resources Reports Phase 1 Soil Sampling From the Past Producing Rowland Tungsten Property, Highlight of a 0.14% WO3-In-Soil Result(CSE: WSR, OTC: WSRIF) Western Star Resources Inc. reported results from its Phase 1 soil-geochemistry program at the past-producing Rowland Tungsten Property in Elko County, Nevada, USA, confirming a coherent, multi-element tungsten-skarn signature in soil over an approximately one-kilometre structural corridor, with a peak of 1,425 parts per million (ppm) tungsten trioxide (WO₃) in soil. The Phase 1 soil grid comprised 93 soil samples at nominal 25 m spacing over the central Rowland workings corridor, with exceptional peak tungsten-in-soil of 0.14% WO₃ (1,130 ppm W) returned directly over a recently re-discovered zone of historical workings. Soils over the main historical workings returned up to 517 ppm and 504 ppm WO₃, and multiple critical metals were detected, including copper (up to 1,185 ppm), molybdenum (up to 35 ppm), bismuth (up to 5.2 ppm), and beryllium (up to 4.56 ppm). The company has entered into an Investor Awareness Agreement with Baystreet.ca Media Corp. dated July 13th, 2026, for a fee of $100,000 USD for a term of 2 months. The company is mobilising an expanded soil-sampling program to commence imminently, designed to trace the prospective skarn contacts outward from the known workings and potential mineralisation controlling faults. The company projects that results from the expanded program will be integrated with the UAV magnetic survey and field mapping to generate and prioritise drill targets for a maiden drill program at Rowland. Elong Power Holding Limited Announces Pricing of US$6.6 Million Public Offering(NASDAQ:ELPW) Elong Power Holding Limited announced the pricing of its registered offering of 16,500,000 units at an offering price of US$ 0.40 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) and one common warrant to purchase one Class A ordinary share. The aggregate gross proceeds from the Offering are expected to be approximately US$ 6.6 million, prior to deducting placement agent fees, legal fees, administrative and other offering-related expenses. Each Common Warrant will be immediately exercisable upon issuance at an initial exercise price of US$ 0.40, and the warrants will expire on the third anniversary of the issuance date. The closing of the Offering is currently expected to take place on July 13, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for working capital requirements, general corporate purposes, further product iteration & development, and production capacity expansion. The Company's Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-297290) was declared effective on July 9, 2026. Americore Resources Refines Targets at Trinity Silver Project From Hyperspectral Study(TSXV: AMCO, OTC: AMCOF) Americore Resources Corp. announced that interpretation of a recent hyperspectral study has identified additional targets for potential expansion of mineralization at its 100%-owned Trinity Silver Project in Pershing County, Nevada. The company has contracted SRK Consulting to complete a new NI 43-101 Technical Report, which will include data from lands not in the company's possession when the October 16, 2025 NI 43-101 Technical Report was prepared. Apollo Mapping Inc. acquired 30 cm Maxar Imagery and 3.7-meter SWIR Maxar Imagery over the full property, and Dr. Neil Pendock of Cape Town, South Africa interpreted the imagery, identifying a package of 12 alteration patterns. The company entered into a digital marketing and investor relations agreement with Danayi Capital Corp. for an initial term of one month commencing July 9, 2026, with a fee of US$20,000. On July 7, 2026, Americore announced the closing of the first tranche of a private placement raising gross proceeds of $1,007,794.90, with no further tranches to follow. The company projects that the combination of hyperspectral alteration mapping and magnetometer interpretation will lead to the identification of high priority targets for expansion of the mineralized envelope on the property. The agreement with Danayi Capital Corp. remains subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange, where required. Graycliff Exploration Uplisted to OTCQB Venture Market(CSE: GRAY, OTCQB: GRYCF) Graycliff Exploration Limited announced that it has been approved to uplist from the OTC Pink market to the OTCQB Venture Market (OTCQB), operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. The uplisting was effective as of July 7, 2026, and the Company will continue to trade under the ticker symbol GRYCF in the United States, with its shares also listed on CSE under GRAY. Graycliff has submitted an application to The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") to make its common shares eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States. The Company entered into an advertising and investor awareness campaign with Dig Media Inc. dba Investing News Network (INN) for a 6 month term starting July 30, 2026, at a cost of $60,000. Graycliff Exploration is focused on its 1,366 hectares of prospective ground, located roughly 88 kms west of Sudbury on the Canadian Shield, and its Shakespeare Project consists of one crown patented lease, two crown leases and 82 claims. The historic Shakespeare Gold Mine operated from 1903 to 1907, and Graycliff to date has drilled over 12,900 metres, with visible gold mineralization and significant gold assay intervals in numerous drill holes. The company projects that DTC eligibility, once obtained, is expected to simplify the process of trading and transferring the Company's securities between brokerage firms, which may enhance liquidity and improve access for U.S. investors. Main Street Announces Second Quarter 2026 Private Loan Portfolio Activity(NYSE: MAIN) Main Street Capital Corporation announced that during the second quarter of 2026, it originated new or increased commitments in its private loan portfolio totaling $319.0 million and funded total investments across its private loan portfolio with a cost basis totaling $238.9 million. Notable new private loan commitments and investments during the second quarter of 2026 included $81.5 million in a first lien senior secured term loan, $24.4 million in a first lien senior secured revolver, and $32.6 million in a first lien senior secured delayed draw term loan to a provider of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services. Additional investments included $112.4 million in a first lien senior secured term loan, $6.2 million in a first lien senior secured revolver, and $18.0 million in a first lien senior secured delayed draw term loan to a national provider of custom power system platforms. The company also made a $20.4 million first lien senior secured term loan, $3.6 million first lien senior secured revolver, and $1.2 million equity investment to a provider of structural repair and restoration services for condominium and commercial properties, as well as an increased commitment of $7.5 million in an incremental first lien senior secured delayed draw term loan to a provider of senior-level executive search, interim placement, consulting and other talent advisory solutions. As of June 30, 2026, Main Street's private loan portfolio included total investments at cost of approximately $2.1 billion across 86 unique companies. The private loan portfolio, as a percentage of cost, included 93.6% invested in first lien senior secured debt investments and 6.4% invested in equity investments or other securities. The company states that its lower middle market portfolio companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million, and its private loan portfolio companies generally have annual revenues between $25 million and $500 million. Grizzly Discoveries Engages With Departures Capital Inc.(TSXV:GZD) Grizzly Discoveries Inc. has entered into a service agreement with investor marketing agency Departures Capital Inc. for a period of twelve months commencing June 29, 2026, with a total fee of $25,000 to be paid from the Company's general working capital. The agreement includes digital marketing and investor outreach, production and distribution of video interviews with the Company's management, development of a dedicated investor landing page, and digital advertising initiatives. The Board of Directors of Grizzly has authorized the issuance of an aggregate 1,200,000 stock options to Consultants of Grizzly with an exercise price of $0.10 and expiring on July 7, 2031, or earlier in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan. All of the options will vest immediately upon issuance. Grizzly is focused on developing its approximately 72,700 ha (approximately 180,000 acres) of precious and critical minerals properties in southeastern British Columbia. The grant of stock options and the exercise price of the stock options granted are subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. The founder and CEO of Departures Capital is Aaron Missere. Eureka Metals Advances Tyee Exploration With High-Resolution Airborne Geophysical Survey(CSE: ERKA) (OTCQB: UREKF) Eureka Metals Corp. announced that a high-resolution airborne magnetic-electromagnetic-very low frequency ("Mag-EM-VLF") geophysical survey is underway at its wholly owned Tyee Titanium Project in eastern Québec. The approximately 2,300 line-kilometre program is being conducted by Novatem Inc. at 50-metre line spacing and is now substantially complete. The survey follows the recent identification of six new massive ilmenite occurrences across multiple sectors of the Project. Eureka Metals Corp. will pay a fee of €250,000 (inclusive of advertising spend and an 18% agency fee) to MCS Market Communication Services GmbH for marketing services for up to an additional three-month term commencing July 8, 2026. The Company holds a 100% interest in the Tyee Titanium Project in Québec and an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Cabin Lake Polymetallic Project in British Columbia. The company projects that the integrated dataset from the survey and recent field results is expected to significantly improve Eureka's understanding of the geological controls on titanium mineralization across the Project. The Company expects to provide additional updates as data processing and interpretation progress and priority exploration targets are refined. Nevada Sunrise Closes First Tranche of Private Placement(TSXV: NEV) Nevada Sunrise Metals Corporation announced that it has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement in the amount of 34,536,282 units at a price of $0.03 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,036,088.46. Each Unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with each warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share at a price of $0.05 for a period expiring three years following the closing date. The company paid finder's fees to Canaccord Genuity Corp. of 6% cash totaling $12,600 and issued 420,000 finder's warrants, each exercisable at $0.05 per share for three years. Three insiders of the company subscribed for a total of 800,000 Units in the First Tranche. Net proceeds of the First Tranche 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 ($58,988). The securities issued will be subject to a statutory four-month hold period, expiring November 8, 2026. The company projects that the offering is subject to acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. |