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With a seasoned technical team, backing from Inventa Capital, and a district-scale asset in Arizona, Corcel Exploration is positioned to unlock a significant US-based copper-gold system at a time of accelerating demand for energy transition metals.

Overview

Corcel Exploration (CSE:CRCL,OTCQB:CRLEF) is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company focused on copper and gold discoveries across North America, with a primary focus on Arizona’s Yuma King project. The company is leveraging a combination of historical data, modern geoscience and advanced technology to identify and expand near-surface and buried mineralized systems.

Yuma King project site

Corcel’s approach is centered on disciplined, data-driven exploration. The company’s 2025 work program includes its maiden 2,000-meter diamond drill program, IP surveys and hyperspectral mapping to test priority copper-gold skarn and porphyry targets around the Yuma King mine, Yuma King West and Three Musketeers zones. By validating and extending historical mineralization, Corcel aims to delineate a near-term resource base while unlocking the broader district-scale potential.

The company’s technical leadership team, with decades of discovery experience across the Americas, is supported by Inventa Capital, a proven incubator of successful resource ventures such as Vizsla Silver and Targa Exploration. This strategic partnership provides Corcel with corporate infrastructure, capital markets expertise and exploration discipline, giving it a competitive edge in executing its exploration plans efficiently and effectively.

Company Highlights

  • Flagship Yuma King Project (Arizona): District-scale, 3,200-hectare land package with 515 federal mining claims in the historic Ellsworth mining district.
  • High-grade Historical Production: 8,600 tons averaging 2.3 percent copper, 0.3 oz silver per ton, and 0.03 oz gold per ton from the past-producing Yuma mine.
  • Dual Mineralization System: Copper-gold skarn mineralization with potential for a buried copper-molybdenum-gold porphyry system.
  • Strong Recent Results: Rock samples grading up to 17.15 grams per ton gold and 11.6 percent copper, confirming widespread surface mineralization.
  • Advanced Drill-ready Targets: 1.6 km skarn corridor open along strike and down-dip; multiple untested anomalies from geophysics and soil sampling.
  • Experienced Leadership: Led by a technically strong management team with deep experience in discovery, development, and capital markets.
  • Strategic US Positioning: Located near infrastructure and in the same state as one of only three US copper smelters.

Key Project

Yuma King

The Yuma King copper-gold project covers a 3,200-hectare district-scale property in the historic Ellsworth mining district of west-central Arizona, approximately 150 km northwest of Phoenix. The property hosts the past-producing Yuma mine, where operations between 1940 and 1963 yielded high-grade copper and gold ore.

Yuma King property overview

Corcel has defined three primary target zones within the project: the Yuma King Mine zone, hosting near-surface and down-dip skarn mineralization open along a 1.6 km corridor; Yuma King West, characterized by high-grade gold-copper rock samples and coincident copper-gold-molybdenum soil anomalies; and the Three Musketeers area, marked by strong magnetic destruction and soil anomalies indicative of a potential upper porphyry environment.

Exploration Targets and Results

Skarn and Replacement Mineralization: Copper-gold skarn zones with oxide and sulfide mineralization remain open in multiple directions. Historical drilling intersected intervals such as 45.4 m grading 0.78 percent copper, 0.53 grams per ton (g/t) gold, and 6.3 g/t silver.

Drilling at Yuma King in 2006

Porphyry Potential: Geological and geochemical data indicate a buried copper-molybdenum-gold porphyry system, with prior holes intersecting up to 395 ft of 753 parts per million (ppm) copper and 184 ppm molybdenum. Magnetite destructive alteration was located in the Three Musketeers area and is associated with strong gold and copper in soils and rocks, indicating the potential upper levels of a porphyry system.

Surface Sampling: 2,263 soil and 303 rock chip samples have defined 1.2 km-long copper-gold-molybdenum anomalies, with rock assays up to 17.15 g/t gold and 11.6 percent copper, identifying multiple new high-priority zones.

Untested Targets: The Three Musketeers and Yuma King West zones host strong magnetic features and soil anomalies under shallow cover, indicating potential extensions of the mineralized system.

2025 Program: Phase 1 drilling (2,000 m) and 8.5 km of IP surveys are planned to test these targets, marking the first comprehensive, data-integrated exploration in the district in over 70 years

Management Team

Jon Ward – CEO and Director

Jon Ward is a finance and investor relations professional with experience in mining and business services. He is the head of investor relations and corporate communications for Inventa Capital and Vizsla Silver, and VP corporate development of Targa Exploration.

Kyle Nazareth – CFO

Kyle Nazareth is a chartered financial professional with over a decade of experience managing public companies and executing capital market transactions. He is currently CFO of Branson Corporate Services in Toronto.

Oliver Friesen – Director

A geologist with over 10 years of experience in mining and oil & gas, Oliver Friesen is the Current CEO & director of Guardian Metal Resources, a company focused on advancing tungsten assets in Nevada.

Lee Beasley, M.Sc., C.P.G, P.G – VP Exploration

Lee Beasley is a professional geologist with over 20 years of experience in porphyry, skarn and intrusion-related systems. He previously held senior roles with SSR Mining, K2 Gold and Piedmont Lithium.

Dr. Jesus Velador Ph.D – Director

Jesus Velador is an economic geologist with 25+ years of experience in epithermal, skarn and porphyry exploration. He is the current VP exploration at Vizsla Silver and former director of exploration at First Majestic.

Roy Greig Ph.D, P.Geo. – Advisor and Qualified Person

Roy Greig is a porphyry copper systems specialist with 15+ years of experience across the Americas. He is the former VP exploration at Amarc Resources and advisor to multiple Inventa-backed companies.

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Blue Sky Uranium Announces Brokered LIFE Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of up to C$3.0 Million

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TSX Venture Exchange:   BSK
Frankfurt Stock Exchange:   MAL2

Blue Sky Uranium Corp. (TSXV: BSK,OTC:BKUCF) (FSE: MAL2), (‘Blue Sky’ or the ‘Company’) announces that it has entered into an agreement with Red Cloud Securities Inc. (‘Red Cloud’) to act as agent and sole bookrunner in connection with a ‘best efforts’ private placement (the ‘Marketed Offering’) for the sale of up to 60,000,000 units of the Company (the ‘Units’) at a price of C$0.05 per Unit (the ‘Offering Price’) for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$3,000,000.

Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (each, a ‘Common Share‘) and one common share purchase warrant (each, a ‘Warrant‘). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of C$0.07 at any time on or before that date which is 60 months following the Closing Date (as herein defined).

The Company has also granted Red Cloud an option, exercisable in full or in part up to 48 hours prior to the closing of the Marketed Offering, to sell up to an additional 10,000,000 Units at the Offering Price for additional gross proceeds of up to C$500,000 (the ‘Agent’s Option‘). The Marketed Offering and the securities issuable upon exercise of the Agent’s Option shall be collectively referred to as the ‘Offering‘.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for the exploration and advancement of the Company’s flagship Rio Grande Uranium-Vanadium Project located in the province of Rio Negro in Argentina as well as for general working capital and corporate purposes.

Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (‘NI 45-106‘), the Units will be offered for sale to purchasers resident in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106, as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the ‘Listed Issuer Financing Exemption‘). The Common Shares and Warrants underlying the Units, as well as the Warrant Shares issuable from the Warrants if exercised, are expected to be immediately freely tradeable in accordance with applicable Canadian securities legislation if sold to purchasers resident in Canada. The Units may also be sold in offshore jurisdictions (provided that no prospectus filing or comparable obligation, ongoing reporting requirement or regulatory or governmental approval requirement arises in such jurisdictions) and in the United States on a private placement basis pursuant to one or more exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act‘).

There is an offering document (the ‘Offering Document‘) related to the Offering that can be accessed under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at: www.blueskyuranium.com. Prospective investors should read this Offering Document before making an investment decision.

The Offering is scheduled to close on November 18, 2025 or such other date as the Company and Red Cloud may agree (the ‘Closing Date‘). Completion of the Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘TSXV‘).  

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

About Blue Sky Uranium Corp.

Blue Sky Uranium Corp. is a leader in uranium discovery in Argentina. The Company’s objective is to deliver exceptional returns to shareholders by rapidly advancing a portfolio of uranium deposits into low-cost producers, while respecting the environment, the communities, and the cultures in all the areas in which we work. Blue Sky’s flagship Amarillo Grande Project was an in-house discovery of a new district that has the potential to be both a leading domestic supplier of uranium to the growing Argentine market and a new international market supplier. The Company’s recently optioned Corcovo project has demonstrated potential to host an in-situ recovery uranium deposit. The Company is a member of the Grosso Group, a resource management group that has pioneered exploration in Argentina since 1993.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

‘Nikolaos Cacos’  
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Nikolaos Cacos, President, CEO and Director

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

Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. ‘Forward-looking information’ includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, the anticipated timing of closing of the Offering or at all; the anticipated terms of the Units and the Warrants; the anticipated use of the net proceeds of the Offering; the anticipated receipt of all necessary approvals in respect of the Offering; and statements regarding the potential mineral content of the Company’s projects are forward-looking statements and contain forward-looking information. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’, or ‘believes’ or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will be taken’, ‘occur’ or ‘be achieved’ or the negative connotation thereof.

In making the forward-looking information in this release, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions that are based on the Company’s current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company including, among other things, that the Offering will close on the anticipated timeline or at all; that the Units and the Warrants will have the anticipated terms; that the Company will use the net proceeds of the Offering as anticipated; and that the Company will receive all necessary approvals in respect of the Offering. Although the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect, and the forward-looking information in this release is subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not intend, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

SOURCE Blue Sky Uranium Corp.

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World Bank: Oil Glut to Drive Commodities Prices to Six Year Low

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Global commodities prices are on track to fall to their lowest level in six years by 2026, as weaker demand, a widening oil surplus and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on markets, according to the World Bank.

In 2025, the oil glut is projected to expand 65 percent above its last peak in 2020 as electric and hybrid vehicles reduce fuel consumption and oil demand flattens in China, as per the organization’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook.

The World Bank sees global energy prices falling sharply as a result.

Brent crude is forecast to slide from an average of US$68 per barrel in 2025 to US$60 in 2026, marking the lowest level in five years. Overall, energy prices are seen dropping by 12 percent this year and an additional 10 percent next year.

Despite the declines, commodities prices remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels. The World Bank estimates 2025 prices will still average 23 percent higher than in 2019, and 2026 levels about 14 percent above pre-COVID benchmarks, reflecting structural shifts such as climate impact, supply chain realignment and new industrial demand.

Food markets are also showing signs of easing. Global food prices are forecast to fall in 2025 and 2026, aided by improved harvests and lower shipping costs. However, fertilizer costs are expected to surge this year before easing in 2026, driven by high input prices and trade restrictions that could strain farm profitability and threaten crop yields.

Precious metals, by contrast, are defying the broader trend.

Gold and silver prices have reached record highs in 2025, primarily buoyed by central bank purchases, investor demand for safe-haven assets and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.

The gold price is expected to rise 42 percent this year and another 5 percent in 2026, nearly doubling its 2015 to 2019 average. Meanwhile, silver is projected to increase 34 percent this year and 8 percent next year.

While the downturn in energy prices, as well as lower prices for commodities like wheat and rice, is providing some relief to inflation-hit economies, the World Bank warns the decline may be temporary.

“Commodity markets are helping to stabilize the global economy,” said Indermit Gill, the World Bank Group’s chief economist and senior vice president for development economics, in a Wednesday (October 29) release. “Falling energy prices have contributed to the decline in global consumer-price inflation. But this respite will not last. Governments should use it to get their fiscal house in order, make economies business-ready, and accelerate trade and investment.”

The report also notes that the commodities outlook remains vulnerable to shifting global conditions. Prolonged trade disputes, sluggish economic growth or an unexpected surge in OPEC+ oil supply could drag prices further down. Conversely, heightened geopolitical tensions, new sanctions or severe climate disruptions could drive them back up.

Beyond short-term price dynamics, the report’s ‘special focus’ section for this year examines whether renewed global interest in managing supply and demand through commodities pacts could stabilize markets.

Drawing on a century of experience with international commodities agreements (ICAs), the World Bank found that most efforts like this ultimately failed. In the 20th century, producer and consumer nations attempted to stabilize prices through mechanisms involving inventory controls, trade quotas and price-setting schemes for commodities.

While some early efforts achieved temporary price stability, most collapsed due to weak coordination and changing demand patterns. Even the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) — the longest-lasting such arrangement — has faced increasing challenges from new energy sources and shifting consumer behavior.

“OPEC’s longevity stands out among other ICAs,” the report states, noting that its survival has depended on its ability to adjust production quotas, expand alliances through OPEC+ and engage with consumer nations through dialogue.

Still, the World Bank cautions that OPEC faces growing headwinds from the global transition toward cleaner energy, which could usher in a period of stagnant or declining oil demand.

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

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Steve Barton: Gold, Silver Price Correction — When to Buy, What’s Next

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Steve Barton, host of In It To Win It, weighs in on the pullback in gold and silver prices, sharing where the floors could be for both precious metals.

In his view, the correction is healthy and will lead to higher levels in the future.

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

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Nickel Price Update: Q3 2025 in Review

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Nickel prices were volatile in the first half of 2025, but fell flat in Q3 amid ongoing oversupply concerns.

The market has also faced considerable uncertainty as the US adjusts its trade and spending policies, with headwinds coming from the end of the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit and a grinding tariff dispute with China.

These potential weak spots in market demand have come alongside an oversupplied market, and despite a 35 percent reduction in Indonesia’s output quota, supply and demand remain out of balance.

What happened to the nickel price in Q3?

As mentioned, nickel prices were volatile in H1, hitting a year-to-date high of US$16,720 per metric ton (MT) on March 12 before collapsing to a year-to-date low of US$14,150 on April 8.

By the start of the third quarter, prices had stabilized, reaching US$15,190 on July 1. Amid price fluctuations, nickel rose to a quarterly high of US$15,575 on July 23, then fell to a quarterly low of US$14,950 on July 31.

For the rest of the period, nickel prices were largely rangebound between US$15,000 and US$15,500, falling outside that range only once, when they dipped to US$14,950 on August 21.

Nickel price, April 1 to July 24, 2025.

Chart via London Metal Exchange.

Structural oversupply hindering nickel market

“The issue facing the nickel market is not weak demand; consumption is rising at a solid rate. The issue is rapid production growth, driven mostly by Indonesia. This has resulted in a structurally oversupplied market, which in turn is pressuring the London Metal Exchange (LME) nickel price,” he said.

Behind the stagnant price movements, the LME’s own data shows rising nickel stockpiles.

Across all warehouses, the LME hosted 164,028 MT of nickel at the start of the year; by the end of the first half, the amount had risen to 203,886 MT. The most recent data shows that the upward trend continued through the third quarter, with LME nickel stockpiles reaching 231,504 MT on September 30.

While demand is growing, it’s not enough to counter the flood of nickel entering the market. Furthermore, demand for nickel has been hindered by the end of the EV tax credit in the US on September 30, which has raised the cost of new vehicles for buyers and could impact the future uptake of new EVs in the US.

As S&P Global reported on October 15, this situation caused consumers to buy EVs before the deadline, resulting in a short-term spike in demand. However, the news outlet notes that US market stagnation may be offset by rising demand in domestic Chinese markets, which appeared to return to normal levels at the end of Q3.

While that may be good news for EVs, nickel won’t necessarily benefit as producers are shifting toward lithium-iron phosphate batteries. S&P Global notes that the change has caused nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries to lose 2 percentage points of market share year-on-year, accounting for 22 percent of the EV battery market.

However, the biggest issue weighing on nickel prices is supply, which Indonesia currently dominates. During Q3, the country experienced civil unrest stemming from a cost-of-living crisis. Even though the protests had no direct impact on nickel output, Masson suggested they could be an additional tailwind for Indonesia’s mining industry.

The country slashed nickel ore output earlier in the year to 200 million MT from 215 million MT in 2024. The move served to stabilize prices around the US$15,000 mark, but so far has done little else to improve the market.

As an additional measure to exert greater control over output levels and support prices, Indonesia reduced the duration of approved output quotas to one year. The policy change, which came into effect on October 3, requires producers who had been granted longer-term licenses to apply for 2026 quotas between October 1 and November 15, 2025.

In April, Indonesia implemented a new royalty scheme that adjusted royalty rates for nickel ore from a fixed 10 percent to 14 to 19 percent, the nickel matte rate from 2 percent to 3.5 to 5.5 percent, and the nickel pig iron rate from 5 percent to 5 to 7 percent. Nickel miners have pushed back on the changes, suggesting they would put greater financial strain on mining businesses, which are already struggling with high costs and low cash flows.

Nickel price forecast for 2025

The price of the base metal should see some tailwinds as seasonal output declines amid the rainy season in the Philippines, reducing the amount of nickel entering the market.

However, this is a temporary cut, with the season running from early October to the first quarter of 2026.

From Masson’s perspective, he doesn’t see a meaningful change in price before the end of the year, noting that more needs to be done on the supply side to move the needle.

“For the nickel price to improve, there needs to be greater supply discipline to rebalance the market. It is hard to see how this can occur without Indonesia. One way supply discipline could occur is via the country’s mine quotas, which the government now sets annually. Rising royalty payments could also squeeze older, higher-cost producers in the country,” he said. He predicts prices will remain rangebound around the US$15,000 level unless supply growth slows.

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

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Dr. Mark Thornton: Gold Ringing Alarm Bells, Silver Setting Up to Skyrocket

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Dr. Mark Thornton, senior fellow at the Mises Institute, discusses the factors that have taken the gold price to all-time highs. In his view, the key driver is government actions like overspending, borrowing and money printing, none of which are likely to abate soon.

He also shares his bullish outlook for silver.

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

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Crypto Market Update: Binance Eyes US Re-entry After Trump Pardons Founder

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (October 27) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

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

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$115,014, a 0.9 percent increase in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$113,083, and its highest was US$116,032.

Bitcoin price performance, October 27, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to two week highs on Monday, breaking above US$115,600 as investors priced in expectations of an interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve later this week.

The cryptocurrency has now risen for five consecutive sessions, with Sunday’s (October 26) 2.6 percent gain pushing Bitcoin past the 50 day exponential moving average at US$114,176. Technical analysts see the move as a potential prelude to a fresh rally, contingent on continued market support and Fed signals.

Trader Ted Pillows noted on X that Bitcoin has “fully reclaimed the US$114,000 support zone” and emphasized that the next key hurdle is US$118,000. He added that, if momentum holds, “a new ATH could happen in 1–2 weeks.”

Market watchers are now closely monitoring the Fed meeting for confirmation of rate cut expectations, which could provide further bullish fuel for Bitcoin and broader crypto markets.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,167.45, a 1.5 percent increase in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$4,053.35, and its highest was US$4,246.23.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$200.39, trading flat over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$197.24, and its highest was US$205.03.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.62, a decrease of 0.7 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$2.60, while its highest was US$2.67.

ETF data and derivatives trends

Bitcoin derivatives metrics indicate ongoing caution and positioning for downside risk.

Liquidations for Bitcoin contracts have totaled approximately US$6.42 million in the last four hours, the majority of which were long positions, reflecting short-term selling pressure.

Ether liquidations showed a similar pattern, with long positions dominating US$15.55 million in liquidations, though long and short liquidations were more evenly split.

Futures open interest for Bitcoin fell 0.5 percent to US$75.51 billion, and Ether futures declined 0.57 percent to US$49.89 billion, suggesting modest rotation or renewed altcoin activity.

The perpetual funding rate for Bitcoin was 0.008 and 0.009 for Ether, indicating a mild long bias among remaining positions. Bitcoin’s relative strength index stood at 54.84, reflecting neutral to moderately bullish momentum and room for price growth before overextended conditions.

Today’s crypto news to know

Binance eyes US return after Trump pardon for CZ

Binance is weighing a US market re-entry following President Donald Trump’s pardon of founder Changpeng Zhao, exploring options to consolidate its American affiliate or allow direct access for US investors, Bloomberg said.

The pardon clears Zhao’s 2023 conviction for failing to maintain anti-money laundering controls, restoring his ability to lead financial ventures. Hours after the announcement, Zhao expressed ambitions to make the US “the capital of crypto” and expand Web3 globally. Binance’s BNB token jumped 8 percent in response. Zhao currently oversees a blockchain ecosystem with around US$8.7 billion in assets, ranking third behind Ether and Solana.

Japan’s first regulated yen stablecoin launches

JPYC launched Japan’s first regulated yen-pegged stablecoin on Monday.

The stablecoin aligns with Japan’s Payment Services Act, requiring full reserve backing in yen deposits and government bonds. JPYC aims to issue 10 trillion yen (US$67 billion) over three years, challenging the US-dominated stablecoin market where USDC holds roughly US$40 billion.

The framework prioritizes consumer protection and financial stability, lessons drawn from the 2022 TerraUSD collapse.

JPYC offers zero-fee issuance, redemption and transfers, earning income via interest on reserves in deposits and government bonds. Each transfer is capped at 1 million yen under the regulatory structure.

American Bitcoin boosts strategic reserve to 3,865 BTC

American Bitcoin (ABTC) expanded its strategic reserve to 3,865 BTC, acquiring 1,414 BTC through both open market purchases and in-house mining, according to a company release.

The accumulation lifts the company’s Satoshis per share metric to 418, a 52 percent increase since September 1.

Integrated mining enables ABTC to secure BTC at lower costs than external acquisitions, giving it a structural advantage over competitors.

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

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Copper Quest To Acquire 100% Interest in the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project

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Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) (‘ Copper Quest ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project (the ‘Project’), located approximately 10 kilometers northwest of the deep-water port community of Kitimat, British Columbia.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Kitimat Copper-Gold Project covers approximately 2,954 hectares within the Skeena Mining Division of northwestern British Columbia. The Project is year-round road-accessible via a network of logging and mineral exploration roads extending north from Kitimat. The property benefits from exceptional infrastructure, being within 10 km of tidewater, 1.5 km of rail, and 6 km of high-voltage hydroelectric transmission lines.

Geologically, the Project is situated within the Stikine Terrane, a prolific belt that hosts numerous porphyry copper-gold systems and is underlain by Late Triassic volcanic rocks intruded by Jurassic diorite and granodiorite bodies of the Coast Plutonic Complex. The Project’s principal target areas is the Jeannette Cu-Au Zone displaying alteration and mineralization interpreted to represent low-level intermediate to low-sulfidation epithermal expressions of a larger Cu-Au porphyry system.

HISTORICAL EXPLORATION & HIGHLIGHTS

Exploration on the Kitimat property dates back to the late 1960s, with multiple operators conducting geochemical, geophysical, and drilling campaigns. The most significant historical work was conducted by Decade Resources Ltd. (2010), which completed 16 diamond drill holes totaling 4,437.5 meters in the Jeannette Cu-Au Zone. Notable results include:

  • Hole J-7: 117.07 m grading 1.03 g/t Au, 0.54% Cu, from 1.52 m to 118.60 m.
  • Hole J-1: 103.65 m grading 1.00 g/t Au, 0.55% Cu, from 9.15 m to 112.80 m.
  • Hole J-2: 107.01 m grading 0.80 g/t Au, 0.45% Cu, from 6.10 m to 113.11 m.
  • Hole J-8: 112.20 m grading 0.41 g/t Au, 0.33% Cu, from 11.89 m to 124.09 m.

The mineralized intervals encountered in the 2010 drilling demonstrate continuous near-surface copper-gold mineralization extending over significant widths, remain open at depth within the Jeannette Zone, and occur within a broader hydrothermal system that is interpreted to extend laterally beyond the area tested.

ACQUISITION DETAILS

Under the terms of the agreement Copper Quest has until January 5, 2026 to complete a due diligence review of the Project. Upon successful review, the Company will issue 2,000,000 common shares to the vendor, Bernie Kreft, on January 6, 2026, as full consideration for the acquisition. The Project is subject to a 2.5% net smelter return (NSR) royalty, of which 40% may be repurchased by the Company for CAD $1,000,000. Copper Quest will also retain a right of first refusal on any transaction involving the sale of the remaining royalty interest. Copper Quest has until

Mr. Kreft is a well-known Canadian prospector, entrepreneur, and former star of the Discovery Channel’s Yukon Gold television series. He has a long track record of successful mineral discoveries and project generation across British Columbia and Yukon.

A finder’s fee is payable in connection with the acquisition.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTS

Brian Thurston , CEO of CopperQuest, commented:

‘The addition of the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project demonstrates Copper Quest’s continued effort to add shareholder value through the acquisition of critical mineral projects. This project is ideally located with exceptional infrastructure, in a proven geological belt known for hosting major copper-gold systems. The strong historical drill results from the Jeannette zone speak to the potential of a larger near-surface mineralized system. We look forward to advancing this asset as part of our growing copper-gold portfolio.’

NEXT STEPS

  • The Company plans to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) analysis to integrate all historical and modern exploration data to establish a comprehensive geological and geophysical model for the Kitimat Porphyry Project and improve targeting precision.
  • Additional geological mapping, sampling, and geophysical surveys may be completed to refine priority drill targets as required. Field work could include ground magnetics, induced polarization (IP), and passive seismic to better define subsurface structure and mineralization trends.
  • A follow-up drill program would test key targets within the interpreted geology and surrounding high-grade corridors.

QUALIFIED PERSON

Brian G. Thurston, P.Geo., the Company’s President and CEO and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release.

ABOUT COPPER

Despite surging demand, global copper supply remains constrained. Ore grades are declining at major mines, permitting timelines for new projects have lengthened, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping supply chains toward stable, transparent jurisdictions. Governments in Canada, the U.S., and allied nations have increasingly identified copper as a strategic and critical metal necessary for economic and national security. Within this context, Copper Quest’s acquisition of the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia positions the Company to advance a discovery-stage asset in one of the world’s safest and most infrastructure-rich mining jurisdictions — precisely when new, scalable copper sources are most needed.

ABOUT Copper Quest Exploration Inc.

Copper Quest (CSE: CQX; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) is focused on building shareholder value through the acquisition, exploration and development of its North American Critical Mineral portfolio of assets. The Company’s land package currently comprises five projects that span over 40,000+ hectares in great mining jurisdictions.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Stars Property, a porphyry copper-molybdenum discovery, covering 9,693 hectares in central British Columbia’s Bulkley Porphyry Belt. Contiguous to the Stars Property, Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the 5,389-hectare Stellar Property. CQX also has an earn-in option up to 80% and joint-venture agreement on the 4,700-hectare porphyry copper-molybdenum Rip Project, also in the Bulkley Porphyry Belt.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Nekash Copper-Gold Project, a porphyry exploration opportunity located in Lemhi County, Idaho, along the prolific Idaho-Montana porphyry copper belt that hosts world-class systems such as Butte and CUMO. The project is fully road-accessible via maintained U.S. highways and forest service roads and currently consists of 70 unpatented federal lode claims covering 585 hectares.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Thane Project located in the Quesnel Terrane of Northern BC which spans over 20,658 ha with 10 high-priority targets identified demonstrating significant copper and precious metal mineralization potential.

Copper Quest’s leadership and advisory teams are senior mining industry executives who have a wealth of technical and capital markets experience and a strong track record of discovering, financing, developing, and operating mining projects on a global scale. Copper Quest is committed to sustainable and responsible business activities in line with industry best practices, supportive of all stakeholders, including the local communities in which it operates. The Company’s common shares are principally listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘CQX’. For more information on Copper Quest, please visit the Company’s website at www.copper.quest .

On behalf of the Board of Copper Quest Exploration Inc.

Brian Thurston, P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Tel: 778-949-1829

For further information contact:

Investor Relations
info@copper.quest

Forward Looking Information

This news release contains certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively, ‘ forward-looking statements ‘) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein, including without limitation, future operations and activities of Copper Quest, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘could’, or ‘should’ occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, risks associated with possible accidents and other risks associated with mineral exploration operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, risks associated with the interpretation of exploration results, the possibility that the Company may not be able to secure permitting and other governmental clearances necessary to carry out the Company’s exploration plans, the risk that the Company will not be able to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plans, and the risk of political uncertainties and regulatory or legal changes that might interfere with the Company’s business and prospects. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these items. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by applicable securities laws.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this press release, and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Apex Resources (TSXV:APX,OTC:SLMLF) is a mineral exploration company with a diversified North American portfolio, combining near-term tungsten-gold opportunities in British Columbia with district-scale lithium potential in Nevada.

The company’s flagship Lithium Creek project in Churchill County, Nevada, represents a new lithium-brine discovery opportunity. Geophysical and gravity surveys have outlined extensive low-resistivity zones and complex basin structures—hallmarks of major brine systems—defining multiple drill targets. Just 70 km east of Reno and 30 minutes from Tesla’s Gigafactory, Lithium Creek is strategically positioned within the U.S. battery manufacturing corridor.

Drilling at the Jersey-Emerald project

The Jersey-Emerald project, Apex’s flagship Canadian asset, is a past-producing mine complex hosting tungsten, zinc, lead, gold, and molybdenum. Located 10 km southeast of Salmo, BC, it includes the former Emerald and Jersey mines—once among Canada’s largest producers. Apex is applying modern exploration and geophysics to expand critical mineral zones and identify new targets across the 17,500-hectare property.

Company Highlights

  • Critical-minerals focus: Apex’s portfolio is anchored by lithium, tungsten and zinc, all designated as critical by Canada and the US.
  • Precious-Metals (Gold&Silver) are important by-products at Jersey-Emerald
  • Diversified exploration pipeline: Active drill program at Jersey-Emerald (tungsten-gold-zinc) while preparing to drill Lithium Creek in Nevada.
  • Large-scale opportunity: Apex controls contiguous and nearby claim blocks around Salmo, BC, including Jersey-Emerald and Ore Hill, forming a multi-deposit critical- and precious-metal exploration district spanning more than 17,500 hectares with several historic mines, hosting Tungsten, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Gallium, Germanium, Indium, Bismuth, Tellurium and Molybdenum.
  • Strong early results in USA: Lithium Creek brine samples up to 393 mg/L lithium, with geophysics outlining multiple deep-basin anomalies.
  • Historic infrastructure advantage in Canada: More than $100 million in existing underground workings at Jersey-Emerald; year-round road, rail and power access to both BC projects.
  • Tier-1 jurisdictions: Stable, mining-friendly locations in British Columbia and Nevada with clear permitting frameworks.
  • Experienced leadership: Proven technical and capital-markets expertise led by CEO Ron Lang and a board made up of seasoned exploration and mining professionals.

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