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Falcon Gold Corp. Expands Canadian Exploration Footprint Across Gold and Critical Minerals

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 12:37 PM on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Multi-Project Strategy Positions Falcon Across Several Active Canadian Mining Districts

Falcon Gold Corp. (TSX-V: FG | OTC-Pinks: FGLDF) is advancing a diversified Canadian mineral exploration portfolio with exposure to gold, copper, nickel, cobalt, and battery metals across Ontario, Newfoundland, British Columbia, and Quebec.

The company’s strategy centers on acquiring and advancing projects located within established geological corridors known for hosting major mineral systems. Falcon’s portfolio combines flagship gold exploration assets with district-scale land positions tied to growing interest in Canadian critical minerals and precious metals exploration.

Recent activity has focused on expanding the company’s Newfoundland land position, advancing permitting at its Central Canada Gold Project in Ontario, and continuing evaluation work across several exploration-stage projects.

Central Canada Gold Project Remains the Flagship Asset

Falcon’s flagship Central Canada Gold Project is located approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Agnico Eagle Mines’ Hammond Reef Gold Deposit in Ontario. The project lies along a northeast-trending splay of the Quetico Fault Zone, a major geological structure associated with gold mineralization in the region.

The Hammond Reef deposit currently hosts estimated mineral reserves of 3.32 million ounces of gold and additional measured and indicated resources of 2.3 million ounces of gold, according to publicly available disclosures from Agnico Eagle. Falcon has emphasized that neighboring results do not necessarily apply to its property, but the regional geological setting continues to support exploration interest.

The company recently received a drill permit for the Central Canada Gold Project, allowing Falcon to advance planned Phase III drilling activities. Historical and recent exploration on the property has returned multiple gold intercepts and high-grade surface sampling results, including visible gold encountered during previous drilling programs.

Management has positioned Central Canada as a core long-term asset within the company’s Canadian-focused strategy.

Newfoundland Expansion Adds District-Scale Exposure

One of Falcon’s most recent strategic developments has been the expansion of its Newfoundland exploration footprint along the Valentine Lake Fault System.

The company consolidated a 17,225-hectare land package bridging two active exploration areas: Sokoman Minerals’ Crippleback Trend and Benton Resources’ Stony Lake Corridor. The claims are situated within a broader structural region associated with Newfoundland’s growing gold exploration activity.

Falcon engaged GeoXplore Surveys Inc. to lead Phase I exploration work across the property, including geological mapping, geochemistry, geophysical surveying, and structural interpretation.

The company views the district as underexplored relative to its geological potential and believes the area may support additional discoveries along the broader fault system.

Diversified Portfolio Includes Gold and Battery Metals Projects

Beyond its flagship Ontario and Newfoundland assets, Falcon maintains several additional projects across Canada.

In British Columbia, the Sunny Boy–Spitfire Project has returned historical and recent high-grade gold sampling results, including visible gold occurrences and exploration results from multiple vein systems. Falcon has also advanced permitting efforts for planned drilling at the project.

The company additionally holds:

  • A 49% interest in the Burton Gold Property with IAMGOLD near Sudbury, Ontario
  • The Great Burnt Copper-Gold Project in Newfoundland
  • The Outarde Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project in Quebec
  • Additional battery metals exposure through nickel-focused projects in Ontario and Quebec

Falcon recently stated it is evaluating strategic alternatives for the Great Burnt Project, including potential joint venture opportunities and asset-level transactions, while continuing to focus on its broader Canadian exploration strategy.

Canadian Exploration Strategy Continues to Evolve

Falcon Gold’s current positioning reflects growing industry interest in both precious metals and critical minerals exploration across Canada.

Ontario, Newfoundland, and Quebec continue attracting exploration activity due to established mining infrastructure, geological potential, and supportive mining jurisdictions. Falcon’s portfolio provides exposure to several of these active exploration regions while maintaining flexibility across multiple commodities.

Rather than focusing on a single project or metal, the company has assembled a broader exploration platform designed around long-term discovery potential and strategic land positioning.

As permitting advances and exploration programs continue across multiple properties, Falcon Gold remains focused on expanding and evaluating opportunities across its Canadian portfolio.

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Quantum BioPharma’s Imaging Study With Massachusetts General Hospital — The MRI-to-PET Moment For Multiple Sclerosis

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 4:39 PM on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

When a company proves it can see what others couldn’t, the rules of drug development change overnight. Quantum BioPharma announced on May 18, 2026, that patient enrollment has reached the halfway mark in its collaborative imaging study with Massachusetts General Hospital, accompanied by encouraging preliminary results using a novel PET imaging technique capable of directly assessing demyelinated neurons with intact axons. The company’s lead drug candidate, Lucid-MS, targets the underlying mechanism of multiple sclerosis—demyelination—rather than merely suppressing the immune system like most existing therapies. With an IND application submitted to the FDA on April 1, 2026, Quantum BioPharma is positioned at the intersection of breakthrough imaging science and first-in-class therapeutics.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Imaging Leap: PET scanning with [18F]3F4AP tracer provides up to 10x more accuracy than conventional MRI in measuring myelin damage and repair—potentially establishing a new FDA biomarker standard.

Halfway Validated: First cohort successfully imaged at MGH showing robust signal in acute MS lesions; study completion expected within six months.

First-in-Class: Lucid-MS targets PAD2 enzyme to prevent and reverse myelin breakdown—preclinical models demonstrated ability to help animals regain lost mobility.

Commercial Scale: MS therapeutic market projected to exceed $38 billion by 2030, affecting 2.8 million patients worldwide with no current therapies addressing mobility restoration.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

The MS treatment landscape is defined by what it cannot do. Virtually every approved therapy focuses on immune modulation—dampening the body’s attack on its own myelin. But none address the underlying destruction happening to nerve fibers, and none restore lost mobility. Patients plateau on existing drugs, watching disease progression continue despite treatment. It’s a multi-billion-dollar market built on managing symptoms, not reversing damage.

Quantum BioPharma’s approach disrupts that entire model. By targeting protein arginine deiminase 2 (PAD2)—the enzyme directly implicated in myelin degradation—Lucid-MS addresses neurodegeneration at its source. Phase 1 trials demonstrated a favorable safety profile. Preclinical models showed animals regaining the ability to walk. The oral formulation offers ease of administration versus injection-based competitors. And now, the MGH imaging partnership validates a tool that could measure myelin restoration in real time with unprecedented precision.

Timing aligns with urgency. Kingswood Capital Partners initiated coverage in September 2025 with a BUY rating and US$45 price target assuming successful trials. The company has strengthened its balance sheet and engaged Allucent, a global CRO with deep CNS trial experience, to execute Phase 2. Unbuzzd Wellness, in which Quantum retains 19.84% equity plus 7% royalties on sales up to $250 million, is preparing for a potential public listing—offering non-dilutive cash optionality. With operational runway and regulatory momentum converging, the company is positioned to capture value in a market desperate for disease-modifying innovation.

CEO Zeeshan Saeed:

“We’ve submitted the IND, we’re at the halfway mark with MGH, and we’re seeing preliminary imaging data that validates what we believed all along. This isn’t about managing symptoms. It’s about restoring what MS patients have lost. If this works—and we believe it will—we’re talking about a fundamentally different standard of care.”

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

Quantum BioPharma is executing on multiple fronts simultaneously: advancing a first-in-class therapeutic through FDA review, validating breakthrough imaging science with one of the world’s premier hospitals, and preparing for Phase 2 initiation in a $38+ billion market with 2.8 million patients. The MGH study reaching its midpoint with encouraging preliminary results confirms the technical viability of precision myelin measurement. The IND submission positions Lucid-MS for near-term regulatory clarity. And the company’s focus on demyelination—rather than immune suppression—addresses the core unmet need in MS: disease reversal, not just disease management. Quantum BioPharma offers investors exposure to a potentially transformative therapy at an inflection point in clinical and commercial validation.

 

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BacTech ‘Bugs Eat Rocks’ Strategy Transforms Mine Waste into Scalable Resource Opportunity

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 12:51 PM on Monday, May 25th, 2026

Reimagining Mining Waste with Biology and Engineering

BacTech Environmental Corp. is advancing a differentiated approach to mineral processing—one that challenges conventional mining methods by using naturally occurring bacteria to extract valuable metals from difficult materials. With more than three decades of bioleaching expertise and multiple commercial plants built globally, the company is now transitioning from technology provider to owner-operator, positioning itself for the next phase of growth.

At the core of BacTech’s strategy is its proprietary bioleaching process, which replaces traditional high-temperature smelting and roasting with a water-based biological system. This process enables the recovery of metals such as gold, silver, copper, nickel, and cobalt, while simultaneously addressing environmental challenges like arsenic contamination.

Tenguel Project: A Fully Permitted Path to Production

Central to BacTech’s near-term development is its flagship bioleaching facility in Tenguel, Ecuador. Strategically located near the Ponce Enríquez mining district—home to over 100 small-scale mining operations—the project is designed to process high-arsenic gold concentrates that are often penalized or rejected by traditional smelters.

The company’s third-party Bankable Feasibility Study outlines a staged development approach, beginning with a 50 tonnes-per-day (tpd) plant capable of producing approximately 30,900 ounces of gold annually. The study highlights a pre-tax net present value (NPV) of US$60.7 million and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 57.9% based on conservative gold price assumptions of US$1,600 per ounce and $18 for silver.

Importantly, the project benefits from key milestones already achieved, including Environmental and Social Impact Assessment approval and strong community support. BacTech has also secured an International Protection Agreement with Ecuador, providing tax stability and a 12-year tax holiday, further strengthening the project’s economic framework.

Scaling Potential Through Modular Expansion

BacTech’s business model is designed with scalability in mind. Following the initial phase, the Tenguel facility is expected to expand to 250 tpd, significantly increasing throughput and production capacity. This modular approach allows the company to grow incrementally, reducing upfront capital intensity while enabling operational flexibility. It is anticipated that Phase 2 will produce over 100,000 ounces of gold and 250,000 ounces of silver per annum.

The Ponce Enríquez region alone produces an estimated 200–250 tonnes per day of arsenic-rich concentrates, suggesting that feedstock availability is not a limiting factor. By offering a domestic processing solution, BacTech aims to improve pricing and payment terms for local miners while capturing additional value within Ecuador.

Zero Tailings Initiative: Unlocking a Global Opportunity

Beyond Tenguel, BacTech is advancing its Zero Tailings initiative—an innovation aimed at transforming legacy mine waste into valuable, marketable products. With an estimated 80 billion tonnes of tailings globally, this initiative represents a significant long-term opportunity.

The company’s patent-pending process integrates bioleaching with downstream recovery techniques to produce multiple outputs, including:

  • High-purity magnetite for green steel production
  • Ammonium sulphate fertilizer for agriculture
  • Critical metals such as nickel, copper, and cobalt
  • Residual materials suitable for construction applications

This multi-product approach diversifies potential revenue streams while aligning with global sustainability and circular economy trends.

Environmental Advantages and Regulatory Alignment

BacTech’s technology offers several environmental benefits compared to conventional processing methods. By eliminating the need for smelting and roasting, the process avoids sulphur dioxide emissions and reduces the risk of acid rock drainage.

Additionally, harmful elements such as arsenic are stabilized into ferric arsenate, a form approved for landfill disposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This capability addresses a critical challenge in the mining industry, where high-arsenic materials often carry significant environmental and financial liabilities.

The process also uses ammonia-based chemistry instead of more aggressive reagents, further supporting environmentally responsible operations while maintaining economic efficiency.

From Licensing to Ownership: A Strategic Shift

Historically, BacTech focused on licensing its bioleaching technology, successfully contributing to the development of multiple plants in Australia and China. Today, the company is pivoting toward owning and operating its own facilities, allowing it to capture a greater share of project-level economics.

This transition reflects a broader strategic evolution—from proving the viability of its technology to demonstrating its ability to execute at scale as an operator. With detailed engineering nearing completion and permitting largely secured, the Tenguel project represents a key milestone in this shift.

Positioned at the Intersection of Mining and Sustainability

BacTech Environmental is operating at the convergence of several major industry trends: rising demand for critical minerals, increasing environmental scrutiny, and the growing need for sustainable resource recovery solutions. Its bioleaching technology and Zero Tailings initiative offer a pathway to address both economic and environmental challenges within the mining sector.

While execution remains dependent on financing and continued project advancement, BacTech has established a foundation built on proven technology, defined development pathways, and a scalable model. As the company progresses from pilot validation to commercial deployment, it is positioning itself as a participant in the evolving landscape of modern, responsible mining.

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HPQ Silicon’s Asia Battery LOI: A Potential “Intel Inside” Moment For Next-Gen Batteries

Posted by Alavaro Coronel at 8:27 AM on Friday, May 22nd, 2026

When a company moves from lab validation to commercial conversations, the phone does not just ring once. It starts ringing from multiple directions.

HPQ Silicon’s technology partner Novacium has signed a non-binding, non-exclusive Letter of Intent with GH Technologies, a Hong Kong based B2B distributor, to evaluate potential commercial opportunities for high capacity GEN4 lithium-ion cells in Asia Pacific markets.

The LOI covers Novacium’s GEN4 18650 and 21700 formats, along with other lithium-ion batteries built on Novacium’s GEN4 silicon anode technology. Asia Pacific represents more than 57% of global demand for cylindrical lithium-ion cells, making it one of the most important regions for battery commercialization.

GH Technologies entered the LOI following its evaluation of Novacium GEN4 cells, including reported capacity exceeding 6,600 mAh, reported energy density of 319.9 Wh/kg, and international certifications including IEC 62133, UL 1642, and UN 38.3.

A related Novacium LinkedIn post added another layer of context, referencing a potential partnership value of more than US$30 million over 36 months. That figure should be understood as potential value, not confirmed revenue or a completed sales contract. Still, when combined with the official LOI, it points to the scale of the commercial opportunity now being evaluated.

For HPQ, which holds a 36.8% equity interest in Novacium and exclusive North American rights to commercialize the technology under the ENDURA+ trademark, the story is moving from technical performance toward early commercial execution.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Asia Expansion: Novacium signed a nonbinding, nonexclusive LOI with GH Technologies to evaluate potential commercial opportunities for GEN4 battery technologies across Asia Pacific markets.

Potential US$30M Value: A Novacium LinkedIn post referenced a potential partnership value of more than US$30 million over 36 months, which should be viewed as potential value rather than confirmed revenue.

High Capacity Results: GH Technologies entered the LOI after evaluating Novacium GEN4 cells, including reported capacity exceeding 6,600 mAh and reported energy density of 319.9 Wh/kg.

Major Battery Market: Asia Pacific represents more than 57% of global demand for cylindrical lithium-ion cells, according to the company’s release.

Phone Ringing: Bernard Tourillon says HPQ is now focused on converting growing market interest into first sales, with about 10 NDAs active.

Nimble Strategy: Rather than chasing only large, slow moving contracts, HPQ is targeting flexible buyers in markets such as drones, electric bikes, power tools, defense, embedded systems, and high energy density electronic equipment.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

The battery materials industry is facing a performance challenge. Traditional graphite based anodes are approaching practical limits, while silicon based anode materials offer the potential for greater capacity. The commercial challenge has always been making silicon materials perform reliably, integrating them into existing manufacturing, and scaling them economically.

HPQ Silicon and Novacium are working to address that gap. Novacium’s GEN4 cells are being positioned for applications that require higher capacity lithium-ion solutions, while HPQ’s North American rights under the ENDURA+ trademark give the company a defined commercialization pathway in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

The Asia Pacific LOI is important because it provides a structured framework to evaluate potential business opportunities in one of the largest battery markets in the world. It is not a completed sales contract, and any definitive transaction remains subject to customer validation, final agreements, and regulatory approvals. But it does show that Novacium’s GEN4 technology is now being evaluated in a major commercial region by a distributor with direct market access.

This is where HPQ’s “Intel Inside” style positioning becomes relevant. The company is not only trying to sell batteries. It is aiming to become an enabling technology provider for next generation energy storage, with the ability to supply cells to targeted buyers today while preserving the option to license materials to larger manufacturers over time.

The broader timing is also favourable. Governments want domestic battery supply chains. OEMs want alternatives to China linked sourcing. End users want longer runtime, better performance, and batteries that hold up over repeated use. HPQ’s GEN3 and GEN4 technologies are being developed to address those needs, and the company is now working to turn technical validation and market interest into commercial traction.

CEO Bernard Tourillon:

“This LOI provides a framework for Novacium and GH Technologies to evaluate potential business opportunities involving GEN4 battery technologies in Asia-Pacific markets. HPQ’s 36.8% equity ownership in Novacium SAS and its exclusive North American license provide the Company with access to these technologies for Canada, the United States, and Mexico under the HPQ ENDURA+ trademark.”

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

HPQ Silicon is progressing from lab validation toward early commercial execution. Novacium’s GEN4 battery technology has now attracted an Asia Pacific LOI with GH Technologies, following reported high capacity cell performance and international certifications. HPQ’s 36.8% equity interest in Novacium and exclusive North American commercialization rights under the ENDURA+ trademark give the company multiple ways to participate if the technology continues to advance.

For investors, the key question is no longer only whether the technology can perform in testing. The next stage is whether HPQ and Novacium can convert interest, validation, and commercial discussions into first revenue, customer adoption, and a scalable commercialization model.

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BEYOND THE MIC – Power Metallic Mines Inc. Discusses Lion Zone Development Update and De-Risking Strategy: Why Management Is Comparing Nisk To Foran’s $3.6B Path

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:08 AM on Thursday, May 14th, 2026

In a recent long form video interview with AGORACOM (see link at the end of this article), Power Metallic Mines Inc. CEO Terry Lynch outlined the company’s strategic pivot toward de-risking its flagship NISK project, drawing explicit parallels to Foran Mining’s successful $3.6 billion acquisition by Eldorado Gold and explaining why the company’s current $250 million market capitalization may represent an opportunity for investors.

Lynch explained that Power Metallic’s Lion Zone deposit contains approximately the same amount of contained metal tonnage as Foran’s McIlvenna Bay project—roughly 800,000 metal contained tons—while potentially offering greater exploration upside in a jurisdiction with superior infrastructure.

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Following the Foran Blueprint: From Exploration to Economic Study

Power Metallic has fundamentally shifted its development strategy in 2026, moving away from the pure exploration model that characterized companies like Filo and Great Bear Resources toward the systematic de-risking approach that made Foran Mining an attractive acquisition target.

“We had to look in the mirror,” Lynch explained, noting that despite operational successes throughout 2025—including 95% metallurgical recovery rates and a six-fold expansion of the land package—the stock declined from $1.70 in late January to $0.85 in March. “We needed to take a page out of Foran’s book of de-risking the project in the investor’s mindset.”

The new roadmap includes two critical milestones:

Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) – Q3 2026: Power Metallic accelerated its MRE timeline, pulling forward the planned release from Q1 2027 to July or August 2026. Analyst estimates for the deposit range from 7 million to 16.5 million tonnes, with copper equivalent grades (a measure that converts all metals to a single copper value for comparison) projected between 4.25% and 7%.

To put these numbers in perspective, the average producing copper mine globally operates at 0.4% copper grade. Power Metallic’s projected grades would be 10 to 17 times higher than that industry standard.

Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) – Q4 2026: Following the MRE, the company will release a PEA that applies rigorous economic modeling to the deposit, including metallurgical processing, recoveries, payables (the portion of metal a smelter pays for), taxes, transportation, and operating costs. Lynch stated his view that the company may bypass the typical pre-feasibility study stage and move directly to a full feasibility study, suggesting confidence in the deposit’s economic viability.

“We think this is like a no-brainer mine,” Lynch stated. “My feeling is we’ll probably go from the PEA direct to feasibility because there will be no need to go to pre-feasibility.”

The Foran Comparison: Similar Metal, Lower Entry Point

The comparison to Foran Mining was central to Lynch’s investor thesis. Foran’s management team spent years de-risking McIlvenna Bay through metallurgical studies, feasibility work, securing Project of Canada status, bringing in Agnico Eagle as a minority shareholder, and raising approximately $900 million to advance toward production.

“Of course, Foran is worth more than Power Metallic right now, and deservedly so,” Lynch acknowledged. “They’ve done an amazing job. My point was just to say, look, at the end, it all starts with the metal contained tons.”

Power Metallic’s current market capitalization of approximately $250 million US compares to the $3.6 billion Eldorado Gold paid for Foran. If Power Metallic’s MRE confirms similar contained metal tonnage, Lynch argues investors are currently buying the deposit for “20, 25 cents on the dollar” of what it could ultimately be worth, with significant exploration upside that isn’t yet priced in.

High-Grade Drill Results: 30 Times Average Mine Grade

The Lion Zone continues to deliver drill results that stand out in the sector. In the interview, Lynch highlighted recent intersections including 22 meters of 11.46% copper equivalent—approximately 30 times the grade of the average producing copper mine.

These shallow, high-grade intercepts have significant economic implications. “The depth means that we’ll be able to open pit probably the first two or three years of this project,” Lynch explained. Open-pit mining (surface mining rather than underground tunneling) is substantially less expensive, requiring smaller capital investment, fewer workers, less equipment, and reduced energy consumption.

Power Metallic’s internal estimates suggest the Lion Zone could be brought into production for approximately $400 million in capital expenditure, compared to the $900 million Foran required—a function of much higher grades requiring far less rock to be moved and processed.

“If you’ve got to move a lot of rock and you got to crush 0.4% to get the metal out, you’re going to have a massive capital investment,” Lynch noted. “Conversely, if you’re producing 5% or 6% copper equivalent, you’re moving one-tenth or one-fifteenth the rock.”

Metallurgical Recovery: The Polymetallic Advantage

One concern Lynch addressed directly was investor skepticism about polymetallic deposits (deposits containing multiple valuable metals). Lower-grade polymetallic systems have historically underperformed expectations due to processing complexity.

Power Metallic put that concern to rest in January 2026 when SGS Canada Inc., one of the world’s leading metallurgical testing laboratories, reported locked-cycle test results showing high recoveries: 98.9% copper, 93.9% palladium, 96.8% platinum, 85% gold, and 88.9% silver.

“We just put out state-of-the-art lock cycle tests from the biggest metallurgist on the planet, SGS, and we produced 95% across-the-board recoveries,” Lynch said. “Stop fearing this. This thing is going to come out like butter.”

The revenue mix from the Lion Zone is projected at approximately 45% copper, 20% platinum, 20% palladium, 10% gold, and 5% silver—a diversified basket of metals that reduces commodity price risk.

The Path to Production: Financing and Strategic Partnership

Lynch outlined a clear financing pathway that reflects the advantages of developing a high-grade deposit in a mining-friendly jurisdiction. In Canada, projects with completed feasibility studies typically receive:

  • 50% project financing from banks
  • 30% tax credit from the federal government (convertible to cash)
  • 25% tax abatement from the Province of Quebec in the first year (when the mine generates positive cash flow)

Given the projected $400 million capital requirement, these incentives would cover approximately $320 million, leaving a manageable equity financing gap. Additionally, Lynch noted the company could sell a silver or gold stream (pre-selling future production at a discount in exchange for upfront capital) to cover any remaining equity needs.

Before moving to construction, Power Metallic plans to conduct a strategic partnership process in fall 2026, targeting a 10% investment from a major mining company at what Lynch believes will be a billion-dollar valuation following the PEA release.

NASDAQ Listing: Accessing American Capital

Power Metallic confirmed plans to list on NASDAQ in Q3 2026 using a new American Depository Share (ADS) structure that avoids the need for a share consolidation. The company will bundle five common shares into a single ADS unit that trades on NASDAQ, meeting the exchange’s price requirements without reducing share count.

“With NASDAQ, you don’t have to do it [consolidation]. So it’s like, if you don’t have to and you get NASDAQ, why even go through any of the consternation?” Lynch said.

The NASDAQ listing is designed to provide access to the deep pool of American institutional capital that has historically driven valuations in the mining sector, particularly for deposits approaching the production stage.

Exploration Upside: The District-Scale Opportunity

Beyond the Lion Zone itself, Lynch emphasized that orthomagmatic deposits (the geological type Power Metallic has discovered) are extraordinarily rare—only 20 have been found in the history of global mining—and all 20 are significantly larger than Power Metallic’s current footprint.

“The smallest one is about a million and a quarter contained tons,” Lynch noted. “So if we’re at 800,000, we’re going to be growing at least 50% to get to be the smallest. The average is more than three [million], which would be four or five times from here. And the biggest are more than 10.”

Power Metallic has 40 drill holes awaiting assay results from the winter 2026 program and plans an additional 35,000 to 40,000 feet of drilling through the rest of the year. The company is also deploying muon tomography, an advanced geophysical technique that uses cosmic rays to image density variations in rock up to 800 meters deep—technology that has successfully doubled resources at other projects.

“Our geologists found this deposit. They’ve found other deposits like this around the world. They’re great at what they do,” Lynch said. “You don’t want to bet against these guys. They’re going to find more of this.”

Insider Conviction: Putting Money Where Their Mouth Is

Lynch revealed that over the past two years, the Lynch family has been the second-largest investor in Power Metallic behind Robert Friedland, contributing over $5 million. Lynch personally purchased 700,000 shares in the open market over the past 90 days.

“I’m over-concentrated for sure, but I just so believe in this, that we’re going to be able to execute,” Lynch said. “I always believe great mines get paid. We’re going to get paid. One way or another, we’ll bring it to production and get paid, or we’ll get taken over by somebody bigger that writes us a monster check.”

The company’s shareholder base includes some of mining’s most prominent investors: Robert Friedland (founder of Ivanhoe Mines), Rob McEwen (CEO of McEwen Mining), and Gina Rinehart (chairwoman of Hancock Prospecting), collectively representing billions of dollars in successful mining investments.

Location Advantage: Quebec vs. Global Alternatives

Throughout the interview, Lynch emphasized the jurisdictional advantages of developing the NISK project in Quebec, Canada, rather than in geopolitically complex regions where many polymetallic deposits are located.

“This is in Quebec. It’s a surface deposit. It’s off the road. It’s super high grade. It’s shallow. It’s got power on the property. Roads you could drive on to the property. We’ve got a village of 1,500 people right there. We’ve got massive local support,” Lynch said, contrasting this with deposits in Russia or politically unstable regions in Africa.

The project is located near existing infrastructure including Hydro-Quebec power transmission lines and has strong support from local First Nations communities, particularly the James Bay Cree, who assisted the company in securing additional exploration lands previously restricted by Hydro-Quebec.

The Mining Supercycle Thesis

Lynch made a broader case for the mining sector, noting that mining companies currently represent less than 1% of the S&P 500, down from 11% in the 1970s, despite the physical world’s continued dependence on extracted materials.

“Either you grow something or you extract it. There’s only two ways to get real physical products,” Lynch said, pointing to Robert Friedland’s recent comments at the White House about the strategic importance of mining.

Lynch argued that massive artificial intelligence infrastructure projects requiring copper, power transmission, and data centers cannot all be built given current materials supply constraints, creating a fundamental supply-demand imbalance that will drive commodity prices and mining equity valuations higher.

“I made the bold claim that there’ll be more millionaires made in mining in the next five years than in tech,” Lynch said.

Conclusion: A Clear Path Forward

Power Metallic’s strategic shift toward systematic de-risking represents a recognition that investor sentiment in 2026 demands clear economic milestones rather than exploration news alone. By accelerating the MRE and committing to a PEA by year-end, the company is providing the catalysts that institutional investors require to build positions ahead of potential production decisions.

With approximately 800,000 contained metal tons projected at grades 10 to 30 times higher than average producing mines, metallurgical recoveries exceeding 95%, and a pathway to production in one of the world’s best mining jurisdictions, Power Metallic is positioning itself to follow the Foran Mining playbook from discovery through de-risking to potential takeout or production.

For investors who missed Foran’s run from exploration discovery to $3.6 billion acquisition, Lynch’s message was direct: “You definitely don’t miss it. These things are going from one to 10, and some of them are going to go to 100.”

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VIDEO – Power Metallic’s De-Risking Playbook: Why Management Is Comparing Nisk To Foran’s $3.6B Path

Posted by Paul Nanuwa at 5:11 PM on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Every once in a while, a junior mining story reaches the point where investors stop asking whether the discovery is interesting and start asking a much bigger question.

How far can this go?

Power Metallic Mines has attracted backing from 15 billionaires and leading mining investors, adding another layer of credibility to a story that is now entering a key validation phase.

Power Metallic $PNPN / $PNPNF just delivered its second-best Lion Zone intersection to date, with hole PML-26-095 returning 22.00 metres of 11.46% CuEqRec, including 6.50 metres of 18.59% CuEqRec.

CEO Terry Lynch is now pointing investors to the Foran Mining playbook.

Foran is the Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold agreed to acquire for $3.6 billion. The point is not that Power Metallic is Foran today. The point is the pathway.

Resource estimate. Metallurgy. Economic study. Strategic recognition. Development planning.

Power Metallic controls the broader Nisk Project Area, which includes the Nisk, Lion and Tiger zones. Management has said it believes the upcoming Q3 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate could come close to Foran’s contained-metal range, although the final number remains subject to completion of the estimate.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Mineral Resource Estimate Targeted For Q3 2026: Power Metallic says recent Lion Zone infill drilling will be incorporated into future mineral resource estimates, with a 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate expected in Q3.

High-Grade Lion Zone Results: Hole PML-26-095 returned 22.00 metres of 11.46% CuEqRec, including 6.50 metres of 18.59% CuEqRec. The company called it the second-best intersection to date at Lion.

Potential Open-Pit Development: The company says recent holes highlight robust near-surface mineralization and the potential for open-pit development. Any future mine plan or economics remain subject to formal study work.

Strong Metallurgical Results: The copper equivalent calculation is based on recovered grades using recent locked-cycle metallurgical recoveries by SGS Canada. Management has also emphasized that these recoveries help address investor concerns around processing a polymetallic deposit.

Preliminary Economics: A Preliminary Economic Assessment is targeted for Q4 2026. Management has referenced internal capital cost expectations of approximately $400 million, compared with Foran’s reported $800 million to $900 million range, but Power Metallic’s figures remain to be confirmed through formal study work.

U.S. Listing Pathway: Management is evaluating a potential NASDAQ listing after the Mineral Resource Estimate using an ADS structure, which Lynch said could avoid the need for a share consolidation, subject to the company meeting the necessary requirements.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

The Market Disconnect: The mining market often rewards companies only after they have completed the hard technical work. Foran Mining showed how a high-grade Canadian polymetallic project can build value through methodical de-risking, but many investors only recognize that value later in the process.

The Power Metallic Opportunity: Power Metallic is earlier in that type of sequence. The company controls the broader Nisk Project Area, which includes the Nisk, Lion and Tiger zones, and the Lion Zone continues to deliver high-grade nickel, copper and platinum group metal results. Management believes the system has room to grow and continues to point to additional exploration upside across the property.

The Bigger Picture: Lynch also highlighted the rarity of orthomagmatic discoveries, saying only a small number have been found globally and that these systems have historically grown meaningfully beyond their initial discovery footprint.

The Timing: The upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate is expected to give investors a clearer picture of the scale and grade of the Lion Zone. The planned Preliminary Economic Assessment is expected to provide the first formal look at potential project economics. Together, these two milestones are intended to help move Power Metallic from discovery story to de-risking story.

CEO TERRY LYNCH’S MESSAGE

Foran earned its valuation by advancing through a disciplined process of technical de-risking.

Power Metallic is attempting to follow a similar path, starting with the upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate in Q3 2026 and a Preliminary Economic Assessment targeted for Q4 2026.

Lynch believes the Lion Zone has the potential to support favourable economics because of its grade, shallow mineralization and location in Quebec. However, those economics still need to be confirmed through formal study work.

He also noted that he and his family have invested heavily in the company, including recent open-market purchases, which he presented as a sign of personal conviction.

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

Foran Mining showed how a high-grade Canadian polymetallic project can move from resource definition to technical de-risking to strategic recognition.

Power Metallic is earlier in that process, but management believes the Nisk Project Area has the right ingredients to follow a similar playbook.

High-grade results at Lion.

Strong reported metallurgical recoveries.

A large land position in Quebec.

Meaningful exploration upside.

The company is now entering a more important validation phase.

The Mineral Resource Estimate is expected to quantify the scale.

The Preliminary Economic Assessment is expected to begin outlining the economics.

 

 

 

 

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BEYOND THE MIC – AISIX Solutions Discusses $780,000 Contract and Wildfire Risk Modeling Technology

Posted by Alavaro Coronel at 3:55 PM on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

In a recent long form video interview with AGORACOM (see link at the end of this article), Dr. Gio Roberti, CEO of AISIX Solutions Inc., discussed the company’s three-year, $780,000 wildfire catastrophe modeling contract with a major Canadian insurance provider. The company was selected through a competitive, invite-only Request for Proposal process in which multiple providers were evaluated based on technical merit and operational readiness.

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Contract Details and Structure

The contract represents $260,000 per year over a minimum three-year term, with structured milestone-based payments tied to delivery acceptance. AISIX will deploy its wildfire catastrophe modeling platform to support underwriting, portfolio risk management, and strategic decision-making for one of Canada’s largest insurers — a company managing a portfolio of approximately 20 million insured locations.

“Having this Canadian validation will help moving forward all the conversations we are having with international partners for European model, US model, and so on,” Dr. Roberti explained during the interview. The contract also positions AISIX to expand its footprint beyond Canada, with active discussions underway with global consulting firms, engineering companies, and asset managers seeking wildfire intelligence.

For investors evaluating emerging AI companies, this agreement delivers signed revenue, competitive validation, and proof that the technology works at enterprise scale.

Understanding What AISIX’s AI Actually Does

While many companies claim AI capabilities, AISIX’s technology addresses a specific, high-value problem: helping insurers understand the probability of wildfire-related losses across their portfolios under current and future climate conditions.

“We help them understand the probability of losses given wildfire across their portfolios and according to current and future climatic conditions as climate change is increasing fire in Canada,” Dr. Roberti explained. “These organizations want to understand the exposure today and the exposure next year, in the next five years, in the next 10 years.”

The technology enables insurers to:

  • Identify risk concentration to avoid overexposure in high-probability wildfire regions
  • Price insurance policies accurately based on quantified risk
  • Direct mitigation investments to locations where they will have the greatest impact
  • Comply with evolving climate risk disclosure requirements

For a major insurer managing billions in potential exposure, this intelligence translates directly into risk reduction and capital efficiency.

Fort McMurray’s 10-Year Legacy and the Growing Wildfire Problem

The timing of this contract comes just after the 10-year anniversary of the Fort McMurray wildfire, which destroyed 2,500 homes and buildings and evacuated nearly 100,000 people in May 2016. That disaster marked a paradigm shift in how Canada views wildfire risk.

“Until 10 years ago, we can say the fire wasn’t one of the major catastrophes in Canada and in the world. But then with Fort McMurray, really the paradigm shifted,” Dr. Roberti noted. “Society understood that fire is a major catastrophe and causes a lot of losses in terms of money and lives.”

The wildfire threat has only intensified since then. The 2025 fire season impacted multiple communities that AISIX had previously identified in its January 2025 analysis of the top 10 small municipalities at highest wildfire risk. One of those communities used AISIX’s data to secure funding for preventive burns, fuel thinning, and expanded firefighting capabilities.

Wildfires are no longer seasonal. The January 2025 Los Angeles fires demonstrated that extreme fire conditions can occur year-round. For insurers, this means continuously evolving risk exposure that traditional models struggle to capture.

The Science Behind the Moat: Why AISIX Can’t Be Replicated Overnight

When asked how AISIX stays ahead in a world where large language models like ChatGPT and Claude are growing rapidly, Dr. Roberti made a critical distinction: “Doing very precise scientific work requires something more than large language models.”

“Cloud can help you code, can help you write documentation or build an application, but you need to know what you need help from Cloud for,” he explained. “If you don’t know how to model physical phenomena like fire, Cloud cannot do it for you.”

AISIX’s wildfire modeling integrates multiple specialized components:

Ignition Modeling – Calculating the probability of human-caused and lightning-caused fires based on historical patterns and environmental conditions

Fuel Modeling – Understanding how different tree species burn under varying temperature, wind, precipitation, and humidity conditions

Topography Integration – Accounting for how fire spreads faster on steeper slopes and how terrain influences fire behavior

Weather Modeling – Analyzing historical weather patterns and projecting future conditions using climate change scenarios aligned with international standards (Shared Socioeconomic Pathways used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)

Fire Growth Engine – Running Cell2Fire2, an advanced fire growth simulation software that models how fires spread across landscapes based on all the above factors

Monte Carlo Framework – Executing more than 30 million different fire scenarios to capture natural variability and generate probabilistic burn maps

“We model a lot of different scenarios because the future is very uncertain. There’s a lot of variability,” Dr. Roberti said. “We need to do a lot of iteration to make sure that we capture this natural variability of fire.”

This is not a model that can be assembled by prompting a large language model. It requires years of scientific collaboration — AISIX has studied models and methods from scientific literature and the Canadian Forest Service approach — and  has developed a deep expertise in wildfire physics, climate modeling, and probabilistic simulation.

Scaling to 20 Million Locations: Proving Enterprise Readiness

The contract requires AISIX to support portfolio runs of up to 20 million locations, a scale that demonstrates the platform’s commercial readiness.

“Being able to scale up to that volume really shows that we are not just at the MVP level, but we are ready to deliver,” Dr. Roberti emphasized. (MVP refers to minimum viable product, the early-stage version of technology used to demonstrate proof of concept.)

The insurer will receive three structured deliverables:

  1. Baseline and climate scenario wildfire hazard data covering all of Canada
  2. Location-level and portfolio-wide loss metrics, including Annual Average Loss (AAL) and Probable Maximum Loss (PML)
  3. Reinsurance integration to support net loss metrics and capital management

The initial hazard data delivery is targeted within 15 calendar days of contract start, with subsequent phases building out full loss modeling and reinsurance functionality.

Two Products, Two Time Horizons

AISIX has developed its platform to serve two distinct use cases, each addressing different decision-making needs.

Long-Term Forecasting is designed for strategic planning. A bank issuing a 25-year mortgage needs to understand wildfire probability over the life of that loan. An insurer writing multi-year policies needs to know cumulative risk exposure. This is the product central to the newly announced contract.

Short-Term Forecasting provides real-time wildfire alerts and early warnings as fires approach properties. This operational intelligence helps emergency managers, municipalities, and property owners respond to imminent threats.

AISIX recently launched a consumer-facing application https://firescore.aisix.ca/, where individuals can purchase a fire risk report for $20 and access short-term early warning capabilities.

Both products are powered by the same underlying science but serve different stages of risk management: strategic planning versus tactical response.

Validation Through Results

One challenge in evaluating predictive technology is that successful prevention can make it difficult to measure impact. If AISIX’s model predicts high wildfire risk and a community invests in mitigation measures that prevent a disaster, did the model work?

“In a probabilistic world, when the disaster doesn’t happen, it’s hard to show that you helped the disaster not to happen,” Dr. Roberti acknowledged.

However, the company has demonstrated predictive accuracy. In January 2025, AISIX released a report identifying the top 10 small municipalities in Canada at highest wildfire risk. During the 2025 fire season, three of those communities were impacted by wildfires — validating the model’s ability to identify high-risk areas before fires occur.

More importantly, one community used AISIX’s analysis to secure funding for preventive measures, demonstrating how predictive intelligence can drive proactive action.

Growing Market Demand and Expansion Plans

The insurance sector represents AISIX’s primary market, but demand is expanding across multiple industries.

“We have large consulting companies, global companies, that are asking for the services because they have similar service providers for other countries, but they don’t have anybody for Canada,” Dr. Roberti said. “We are in conversation with these global consulting companies and also engineering companies as well.”

Potential customers span:

  • Insurance companies (property and casualty insurers, reinsurers)
  • Consulting firms (risk advisory, climate strategy)
  • Engineering firms (infrastructure planning, multi-hazard assessments)
  • Asset managers (real estate portfolios, infrastructure funds)
  • Banks and financial institutions (mortgage underwriting, project financing)
  • Government agencies (emergency management, regional districts, municipalities)

“Fire is a problem across the board and impacts all levels of society,” Dr. Roberti noted.

Internationally, AISIX is in discussions to develop wildfire models for the United States, Europe, and South America. The company’s technical framework is designed to be geographically scalable.

“We need to grow organically, but the path is to become a global wildfire data provider,” Dr. Roberti stated.

Why This Contract Changes the Conversation

For companies in early-stage negotiations, one question consistently arises: “Are we the first one or is there anybody else using it?”

“I say, you know, we are talking with a lot of people, but they are sort of a little shy to commit,” Dr. Roberti explained. “But now finally someone realized that we are the best and they committed, and so I think this will give that extra validation that these other companies were looking for.”

This is the nature of enterprise sales in regulated industries. Organizations are risk-averse and prefer to see validation before committing. By winning a competitive RFP process with a major Canadian insurer and executing a multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract, AISIX has crossed that threshold.

The contract also demonstrates recurring revenue potential. Unlike one-time consulting projects, this is a three-year minimum engagement with annual payments of $260,000. If AISIX delivers value — and given the scale of wildfire losses, the value proposition is clear — renewal and expansion become likely.

The Climate Tailwind No One Wants But Everyone Must Manage

The unfortunate reality is that wildfire risk is increasing. Fire seasons are lengthening, fire intensity is growing, and more regions previously considered low-risk are now facing exposure.

“As you said, even now fire season is getting longer. It’s not just a few months during the summer, it’s year round,” Dr. Roberti noted. “It’s a problem that is here and society at large is understanding that we need to do something about it.”

Insurance companies are losing more money to wildfire claims. Governments are spending more on firefighting and disaster response. This creates growing demand for companies like AISIX that can help quantify, manage, and mitigate climate-related risks.

“For companies like us where we can help, there is a growing demand for our services. And we have seen it year after year,” Dr. Roberti said.

This is not a growth story built on hype. It is a response to a measurable, escalating problem that is costing billions of dollars annually and will only intensify as climate patterns shift.

Investor Takeaway: From Technology to Traction

AISIX Solutions has moved from proving its technology works to demonstrating market demand for it. The $780,000 three-year contract with a major Canadian insurer provides:

  • Revenue visibility through a multi-year, milestone-based payment structure
  • Competitive validation by winning an invite-only RFP against multiple providers
  • Scalability proof by supporting portfolio analysis of 20 million locations
  • Market credibility that will accelerate conversations with other potential customers in Canada and internationally

In an AI landscape filled with promises and pilots, AISIX has secured a signed contract with a major enterprise customer solving a high-value problem. For investors evaluating emerging AI companies with commercial traction, this contract represents measurable progress in AISIX’s commercialization efforts.

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AISIX’s $780,000 AI Wildfire Modeling Contract Marks A Major Commercial Breakthrough

Posted by Alavaro Coronel at 5:40 PM on Thursday, May 7th, 2026

If you’re an investor looking for emerging Artificial Intelligence companies, you are hearing about new AI stories every day. The challenge is figuring out which companies are still talking about potential, and which ones are starting to turn technology into real commercial contracts.

AISIX Solutions just gave investors a major proof point.

This small-cap Artificial Intelligence company has secured a multi-year contract with a major Canadian insurer. Not a pilot. Not a test. A signed agreement representing contracted revenue visibility right out of the gate.

AISIX Solutions, a wildfire risk and data analytics solutions provider trusted by organizations seeking a more predictive future, announced a three-year, $780,000 wildfire catastrophe modeling contract. The agreement was won through a competitive, invite-only RFP process in which multiple providers were evaluated.

That represents $260,000 per year over a minimum three-year term. More importantly, it provides third-party validation of the company’s platform, technical depth and commercial readiness.

With wildfire risk becoming one of the most urgent challenges facing people, property, infrastructure and entire communities, this agreement represents an important step for AISIX as it expands its footprint in the Canadian insurance market.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • $780,000 minimum contract value over three years
  • $260,000 annual contract value with long-term revenue visibility
  • Selected through a competitive invite-only RFP process
  • Payments tied to structured deliverables and client acceptance
  • Platform supports portfolio runs of up to 20 million locations
  • Scope includes wildfire hazard data, loss metrics and reinsurance integration
  • Engagement supports underwriting, portfolio risk management and capital allocation

WHY IT MATTERS

Small-cap technology stories often live in the future. AISIX now has a commercial proof point in the present.

The company is not just talking about enterprise demand. It has announced a signed agreement with a major Canadian insurer, covering a minimum three-year term and a defined scope of work. That gives investors a clearer look at how AISIX’s wildfire intelligence platform can translate into recurring enterprise revenue.

It also places AISIX in a market where the need is becoming more urgent. As wildfire risk grows more complex, insurers are looking for better data, better models and better ways to understand potential losses across large portfolios. AISIX is positioning itself directly within that growing need.

CEO DR. GIO ROBERTI SAID IT BEST

“This contract represents exactly the type of enterprise, recurring revenue relationship we have been building toward,” said Dr. Gio Roberti, Chief Executive Officer of AISIX Solutions Inc. “Winning a competitive RFP against established providers, and executing a multi-year agreement with a major Canadian insurer, is a meaningful validation of our platform’s technical depth and commercial readiness.”

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

For AISIX, this contract represents a meaningful commercial milestone. It provides contracted revenue, validates the company’s wildfire catastrophe modeling platform with a major Canadian insurer and expands its footprint in the insurance analytics market.

For investors looking for small-cap AI companies with real-world enterprise applications, AISIX now has a signed multi-year agreement that moves the story beyond potential and into commercial execution.

The most important part is simple: AISIX is no longer just explaining the value of its platform. A major Canadian insurer has signed a multi-year agreement to use it.

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BEYOND THE MIC – Maverick Gold and Silver Completes Rebrand with New Leadership and Three Active Nevada and British Columbia Projects

Posted by Alavaro Coronel at 12:08 PM on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

In a recent long form video interview with AGORACOM (see link at the end of this article), Maverick Gold and Silver Corp. President and CEO Glen Watson detailed the company’s transformation from Supreme Critical Metals to a focused precious metals explorer now advancing three high-priority projects across two top-tier mining jurisdictions.

With veteran geologist Ian Foreman recently appointed as vice president of exploration, former Scotiabank director Peter Baxter joining as senior advisor, and field programs already underway at both Nevada properties alongside permitting progress at Silver Vista in British Columbia, Maverick represents a company working to rapidly build momentum in a strengthening gold and silver market.

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Why the Rebrand Matters

The name change from Supreme Critical Metals to Maverick Gold and Silver, which became effective April 15, 2026, reflects more than new branding. It signals a strategic realignment.

“We rebranded to focus more on the gold and silver,” Watson explained. “We were in the more of the critical metal side, very busy space, but we’ve all generally as a group been gold and silver explorers. And that’s our passion.”

The company now holds three exploration assets in jurisdictions known for mining-friendly permitting and established infrastructure: Silver Vista in British Columbia, and Jericho and Gator in Nevada. All three are in active exploration phases.

Building a Veteran Technical Team

Maverick’s recent appointments signal serious intent. Ian Foreman, a professional geoscientist with more than 30 years of exploration experience across North and South America, joined as vice president of exploration in February 2026. Peter Baxter, who spent 15 years at Scotiabank’s mining investment banking group and has over 12 years of Nevada exploration experience, was appointed senior advisor in March 2026.

“Peter brings an insight,” Watson said. “He’s a book of knowledge about Nevada. You can just turn him on and he can tell you everything. Ian is so enthusiastic and delivers the message in a concise, clear, simplistic method.”

Baxter’s background includes senior roles with Chevron Minerals, Santa Fe Pacific Mining, Noranda, and BEMA Gold, giving him direct technical knowledge of Nevada’s geology and district-scale systems. Foreman’s track record spans major discoveries and his ability to communicate complex geology in investor-friendly terms.

Watson noted that both advisors have the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. “They can deliver a message that even I understand,” he said. “And I’m like a six-year-old. Keep it simple. Keep the geology simple.”

The company also retained Bob Weicker, a veteran mining geologist with over 30 years of experience, as an advisor. Weicker has been involved with the Silver Vista Property since 2004 and brings extensive knowledge of the project’s history and geological potential.

Silver Vista: A Sediment-Hosted Silver-Copper System in British Columbia

Located approximately 55 kilometers northeast of Smithers, British Columbia, Silver Vista is a 6,444-hectare property hosting stratiform, sediment-hosted silver-copper mineralization in fossiliferous sandstones of the Smithers Formation.

The property expanded by 52% in January 2026 following a review of over 8,000 soil samples and 700 stream sediment samples, plus airborne magnetic survey data. The MR Zone, the primary target to date, returned 46 meters averaging 48 grams per tonne silver and 0.62% copper in 2021 drilling, including 17 meters at 94 g/t silver and 1.34% copper.

“It’s primarily a silver copper play,” Watson said. “And our focus is, it’s a 50-50 on silver. We’re very interested in developing silver assets and gold assets in tandem.”

What makes Silver Vista compelling is the deposit type. Sediment-hosted copper-silver deposits, according to U.S. Geological Survey data, contain approximately 23% of global copper resources and rank as the second-most important source of the metal after porphyry systems. These deposits tend to be large-tonnage targets with expansive mineralized footprints.

“The grades that were equivalent to what Hecla’s got in its mines down in Montana, which are some of the largest in the world,” Watson noted. “These sedimentary hosted deposits worldwide represent some of the largest silver copper properties. So Silver Vista, it’ll be a very robust type of deposit, very large, not necessarily super high grade, but very expansive.”

The company is currently in the permitting phase and expects to begin drilling approximately eight holes, each 250 to 300 meters, by August 2026. Watson acknowledged the timeline is subject to government approval but said drillers are being lined up to move quickly once permits are issued.

With silver approaching $80 per ounce as discussed in the interview, the economics of a bulk-tonnage silver-copper system look considerably more attractive than they did during the 2021 drill program.

Jericho: A High-Grade Epithermal Vein System in Nevada

The Jericho Property, located in Lincoln County, eastern Nevada approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Pioche, represents a low-sulfidation epithermal gold-silver system with visible outcropping over multiple kilometers of strike length.

The property was previously held by Fronteer Gold. Geologist Vance Spalding, who oversaw the project during that period, rated Jericho very highly in internal reports.

“I knew him and he rated the project very high in a document that he had done,” Watson said. “So it came out and then it sat in their portfolio. We found it. I believe he has a good sense. And I thought if Vance likes it, we’re going to pursue that.”

Jericho hosts structurally controlled quartz veins, breccias, and stockwork veins in andesites around the margins of a collapsed caldera. Initial sampling by Maverick in early 2026 returned up to 3.5 g/t gold and 450 g/t silver from the Tempa and President’s veins, confirming historical results.

“It’s very visual,” Watson explained. “It’s right in your face and it’s sticking out of the ground several meters. So it’s just going to require some sampling, which the crew’s heading down next week, first week of May. And we should have a large sampling crew will be there for 10 days.”

Because the mineralization is exposed at surface, the company does not need to conduct geophysics before drilling. Permitting in Nevada typically takes weeks rather than months, a significant advantage over British Columbia timelines.

“BLM down there is fast,” Watson said. “So that’s the exciting thing about it. We could be drilling into this… we’re going to have to raise some capital. So we have capital right now to do all the programs, phase one of all the programs that will lead us into phase two.”

Gator: A Covered Disseminated Gold Target Near Battle Mountain

The Gator Property, covering 3,306 acres in Pershing and Lander Counties approximately 35 miles south-southwest of Battle Mountain, was brought to Maverick through Peter Baxter.

The property has excellent year-round road access and sits in a highly prospective region approximately 36 kilometers southwest of the producing Phoenix Mine and 19 kilometers west-southwest of the past-producing Cove-McCoy Mine.

Prior work includes 650 meters of reverse circulation drilling, detailed geologic mapping, and Department of Energy-funded geophysics including aeromagnetics, gravity, and magnetotellurics. The exploration target is interpreted as a covered distal-disseminated epithermal gold-silver system, similar in surface expression to nearby past producers.

“Peter’s Peter handed under his wings, and we just completed geophysics on it,” Watson said. “Mapping’s being done so further targeting. We’ve got to do a little bit of a expansion on the permit.”

Baxter’s intimate knowledge of the property, combined with existing BLM permits that can be modified for drilling, positions Gator as a project that can move quickly.

“It’s a disseminated gold target, so these are large, again, large, robust deposits,” Watson explained. “They’re generally a little deeper, but it is an epithermal similar to Jericho. But it’s big company potential. If we confirm the next couple of holes, the expectation is it’ll be substantial.”

Field work commenced in April 2026 with magnetotelluric surveys and high-resolution geological mapping designed to define drill targets.

Capital Strategy and Timeline

Maverick’s approach is methodical. The company raised sufficient capital to complete Phase 1 work on all three properties, with the exception of Silver Vista, which is fully funded pending permits.

“We fast tracked all these projects,” Watson said. “And that’s what’s been exciting. The thing that what Peter has with his relationships and Ian’s relationships in Nevada, we’re doing things in weeks as opposed to people are taking.”

The company plans to use flow-through financing for Silver Vista drilling, given the structure’s applicability to Canadian exploration expenditures. Nevada drilling will require conventional equity raises, likely timed to coincide with results from the Phase 1 sampling and geophysics programs.

Watson acknowledged dilution is a consideration but emphasized the importance of strategic capital deployment. “We like to do, obviously, at a higher price than where we’re at right now,” he said.

The team is actively marketing the story, with planned road shows in London, Montreal, and Toronto designed to coincide with incoming results from all three properties.

Which Project Takes Priority?

When asked which of the three projects excites him most, Watson laughed. “We have that discussion all the time, which is our favorite. And I think each one of us sort of tends to have a bias.”

He acknowledged that Silver Vista, which attracted him to the company, will likely be drilled first given its permit timeline. But all three properties are advancing in parallel.

“I’m confident that all three are going to be exciting,” Watson said. “I don’t know if that answers it, but it’s a very good question.”

It’s a different challenge than most junior explorers face. Rather than hoping one of several projects shows promise, Maverick is managing three active programs, each with credible technical merit and veteran geologists championing their potential.

“Generally companies like George Calm Gold, that doesn’t exist, a lot of my audience will recognize that,” the interviewer noted. “Typically, they have two or three projects, and he’s hoping, please, one of these show me something so I’ve got something to work on. In this case, you’ve got three horses that are racing.”

What Success Looks Like by Year-End

Watson’s vision for year-end 2026 is straightforward: drilling completed or underway at Silver Vista, with decisions made on Jericho and Gator based on results from Phase 1 programs.

“At the end of the year, I want to see us drilling and almost completed drilling on Silver Vista, and then decisions made on Jericho and Gator, and whether we can get drilling in by this year,” he said.

He emphasized the importance of returning value to early supporters. “We’re all very conscious about returning to investors. We have some people that have put their trust in us that are very, very influential. They’re major letter writers, and they’ve been very supportive of us.”

The company is also focused on increasing awareness. “We are undervalued in our estimation. We feel the value is there, but the market is unaware. We’ve just got to get out there, and that’s my job.”

The Takeaway

Maverick Gold and Silver has executed a rapid transformation. In less than six months, the company rebranded, added two highly credentialed technical advisors, optioned two Nevada properties, expanded Silver Vista by 52%, released initial sampling results from Jericho, and launched field programs at both Nevada projects.

All of this is happening in a strengthening precious metals market, creating an environment where bulk-tonnage silver-copper systems and high-grade epithermal vein targets are attracting renewed investor interest.

With three projects advancing in parallel across two top-tier jurisdictions, veteran technical leadership, and a clear capital strategy, Maverick is positioning itself as more than a single-asset story. The company is building a portfolio approach backed by people who have spent decades finding and advancing precious metal deposits.

As Watson put it: “Giddy Up Maverick.”

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Tartisan Nickel Advances Kenbridge As Drill Results Strengthen Depth Potential

Posted by Brittany McNabb at 11:16 AM on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Strong Intercepts Reinforce Continuity at Depth

Tartisan Nickel Corp. is reporting continued progress at its flagship Kenbridge Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project in northwestern Ontario, highlighted by recent drill results that reinforce both grade and continuity within the deposit.

The company recently intersected 11.0 metres grading 1.05% nickel and 0.33% copper, including a higher-grade interval of 2.0 metres returning 4.79% nickel and 1.25% copper. These results are part of an ongoing drill program designed to test the expansion potential of the Kenbridge deposit both along strike and at depth.

According to the company, the results confirm the presence of consistent nickel-copper mineralization within the system. The inclusion of higher-grade intervals within broader mineralized zones is considered an important indicator as the company works to further define the deposit.

Ongoing Drill Program Targets Resource Growth

The Kenbridge drill program is focused on increasing the overall size and quality of the existing mineral resource. By targeting both lateral and deeper extensions of the deposit, Tartisan aims to better understand the full scale of mineralization.

The program has included multiple drill holes, with results continuing to support the company’s geological model. Each successive hole is contributing to a clearer picture of the deposit’s continuity, particularly in areas beyond previously defined zones.

The company has also indicated that drilling has tested zones below the existing shaft infrastructure, which extends to approximately 2,042 feet (622 metres). This provides a strategic advantage, as existing underground access can support deeper exploration efforts.

Established Infrastructure Supports Advancement

Located in the Kenora Mining District near Sioux Narrows, Ontario, the Kenbridge project benefits from all-season road access and a history of prior development work. The presence of an existing shaft and underground levels provides a foundation for ongoing exploration and future development considerations.

The project is positioned within a mining-friendly jurisdiction, which allows for year-round access and continued advancement of exploration activities.

In addition to drilling, the company is conducting geophysical work to further refine its understanding of the deposit. This work is expected to guide future drilling efforts by identifying additional targets within the broader mineralized system.

Exposure to Growing Demand for Critical Minerals

Tartisan’s focus on nickel and copper places the company within a sector receiving increased attention due to the global transition toward electrification and energy storage.

Nickel is a key component in battery technologies, while copper plays a critical role in electrical infrastructure. As demand for these metals continues to grow, projects such as Kenbridge are being advanced to help meet future supply requirements.

The company’s broader portfolio also includes the Sill Lake Silver Property near Sault Ste. Marie and the Night Danger Turtle Pond project near Dryden, Ontario. While Kenbridge remains the primary focus, Tartisan has indicated plans to advance exploration activities across its portfolio.

Positioned for Continued Exploration Progress

Alongside its technical progress, Tartisan recently confirmed the outcome of its Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved all resolutions, including the re-election of the board and key corporate appointments. The company noted it is continuing to ramp up activity at Kenbridge while preparing for additional exploration work at its other projects.

With recent drill results supporting the continuity and grade of mineralization, and ongoing exploration aimed at expanding the resource, Tartisan Nickel continues to advance its understanding of the Kenbridge deposit.

As the company moves forward, upcoming exploration work and additional results are expected to further define the scale and potential of the project.

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