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Azincourt Energy Completes Harrier Prospecting Program and Commences Drilling At Snegamook Uranium Deposit

PressReach — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:12:26 +0000

Vancouver B.C., October 2, 2026 – AZINCOURT ENERGY CORP. (“Azincourt” or the “Company”) (TSX.V:AAZ, OTC:AZURF, FSE: A0U0), is pleased to provide an update on the 2026 work program at the Harrier Project in the Central Mineral Belt in Labrador, Canada. The Company has completed prospecting and soil sampling across priority targets at the Harrier Project, and diamond drilling is now underway at the Snegamook uranium deposit.

About the Harrier Project

Azincourt’s Harrier Project covers approximately 13,000 hectares across six licence groups in the Central Mineral Belt. The Harrier Project includes the Snegamook uranium deposit and straddles uranium-bearing structural corridors adjacent to and on trend with ATHA Energy Corp.’s Moran Lake C and Anna Lake deposits and Paladin Energy Ltd.’s Michelin deposit. Information concerning these nearby deposits is provided below for regional context only and is not necessarily indicative of mineralization at the Harrier Project.

More than a dozen uranium mineralization zones have been identified across the Harrier Project, with historical surface rock samples returning grades of up to 7.48% U₃O₈ and samples from 10 separate zones returning more than 1.0% U₃O₈. * Historical exploration across the combined property consists of 124 drill holes totaling approximately 19,851 metres, more than half of which were completed on the former Snegamook uranium project. The Company believes that additional systematic exploration is warranted, although the historical results have not been independently verified by Azincourt.

2026 Diamond Drilling Program

The diamond drilling program commenced in late September and due to a later than expected start is now expected to consist of approximately 2,000 metres in 6 to 7 drill holes at the Snegamook uranium deposit. The program is designed to provide additional geological and confirmatory information that may support the Company’s evaluation of a potential future mineral resource estimate, subject to verification of the historical data, the results of the 2026 program and the availability of sufficient data meeting applicable NI 43-101 requirements.

“With prospecting completed and drilling now underway at Snegamook, we are moving into the next phase of exploration at Harrier,” said Mark Tommasi, CEO of Azincourt Energy. “Our immediate focus is to test selected historical mineralized intervals at Snegamook, while using the summer fieldwork to prioritize targets across the broader project. This work will help guide future drilling and assess the potential for a maiden mineral resource estimate at Snegamook.

Snegamook Uranium Deposit

The priority for the 2026 exploration program is diamond drilling at the Snegamook uranium deposit. Historical drilling completed in 2007 and 2008 identified uranium mineralization approximately 1.3 kilometres southeast of the Two-Time uranium deposit. Seventeen historical drill holes intersected a 20- to 50-metre-wide section of uranium-bearing, brecciated and altered monzodiorite characterized by moderate to strong chlorite, hematite, and carbonate alteration, which is interpreted to represent a geological setting similar to the Two-Time uranium deposit. (Figures 3 and 4).

The Two-Time uranium deposit is hosted by brecciated, and fractured monzodiorite to diorite gneiss of the Kanairiktok Intrusive Suite. Uranium mineralization is breccia-hosted and occurs within an extensive zone of hematite, chlorite and carbonate alteration. A resource was prepared on behalf of Silver Spruce Resources and Universal Uranium in June 2008 and reported an indicated and inferred resource of 6.1 million pounds U₃O₈. (Ross, 2008). Although prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 this report was never finalized or filed and cannot be relied upon as being a compliant resource report.

As part of Azincourt’s ongoing review of historical exploration data and available core, check sampling was completed during the summer 2025 prospecting program. A 10 cm check sample collected from drill hole SN-08-06 returned a grade of 2.71% U₃O₈. This sample came from an interval where historical sampling had indicated 0.97% U₃O₈ / 0.5 m. This was the best mineralized interval from the historical drilling on the Snegamook uranium deposit. A 10 cm check sample collected from SN-08-18, which intersected the uranium showing to the southeast of the Snegamook uranium deposit, returned 0.35% U₃O₈. These check samples provide additional evidence of uranium mineralization in the Snegamook area. Because of their short and selective nature, the results should not be considered representative of the grade or width of the historical intervals or of the deposit generally.

There is no current or historical mineral resource for the Snegamook uranium deposit. Work to be conducted as part of the 2026 drill program will include:

Rehabilitating and examining historical drill core from the Snegamook uranium deposit at the Kanairiktok core storage facility;
Engaging an independent Qualified Person to examine available core and consult on additional drilling in connection with potential future mineral resource work;

Twinning selected historical drill holes to confirm mineralization; and
Completing additional drilling to test the extent of known mineralization.

Diamond drilling, historical core review, and the collection of additional confirmatory data are priorities for Azincourt as it evaluates the preparation of a possible maiden NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate for the Snegamook uranium deposit.

All activities for the work program are being conducted from the Florence Lake Exploration Camp approximately 170 km north of Goose Bay, Labrador, under the supervision of C. Trevor Perkins, Azincourt’s Vice President of Exploration. Camp and helicopter services have been contracted through Titjaluk Logistics Ltd. of Roddickton, Newfoundland, with drilling services contracted through Quesnel Brothers Diamond Drilling Ltd. of Denare Beach, Saskatchewan.

2026 Summer Prospecting Program

The summer prospecting program was conducted during the last two weeks of August and consisted of helicopter-supported surveys over key previously identified uranium occurrences and prospecting of previously identified radiometric anomalies. A crew consisting of one pilot, two geologists, including Trevor Perkins, Azincourt’s Vice President of Exploration, and six prospectors conducted the field program. The purpose of this program was to expand the target inventory on the project and prepare the higher priority targets for an anticipated 2027 diamond drilling program.

Three historical and previously identified uranium showings were visited where additional structural, soil and radiometric data was collected to get a better understanding of the characteristics and geological settings of these uranium occurrences. More detailed information related to these surveys will be provided once soil sample results have been received.

Extensive prospecting of untested airborne radiometric anomalies across the remaining claims was conducted, and two new uranium showings have been identified in the southern Boiteau Lake area and northwest of the Brook showing bringing the total number of uranium showings on the property to 16. More information related to these showings will be provided once assay sample results have been received.

Brook Showing

The Brook Showing consists of a north-trending, steeply dipping mineralized vein/fracture in a granitic gneiss. A sample collected in 2025 returned 6.28% U₃O₈ (News Release dated January 21, 2026), where previous outcrop sampling had given 4.86% U₃O₈. The high-grade mineralization appears to be hosted where this fracture system is intersected by a steep east-west fracture set.

Additional investigation during this program has identified parallel north-trending fractures with elevated radioactivity several metres to the north and west of the known showing. A square soil survey grid was placed over the showing area and 128 samples were collected. The soil survey was designed to help trace the identified mineralized fractures beneath soil and vegetation cover and refine targets for a potential 2027 drill program.

Boiteau Lake Group

The Boiteau Lake Group is the northernmost block of the Harrier Project and straddles the Kanariktok Bay Shear Zone (KSZ, Figure 1). The licences are underlain by a sequence of sandstone, conglomerate, and massive volcanic flows. The Boiteau Lake Group is located in a different structural setting than the rest of the Harrier Project.

Airborne magnetics, Landsat imagery, air photo interpretation and ground investigation identified a 12 km long, northeast-trending structural corridor located in the heart of the Boiteau claims. Significant uranium mineralization was found in 2008 in nine separate bedrock showings grouped in three key areas (Main, Central, North) over a strike length of nearly 4.5 km. Historical boulder samples returned grades including 1.48% U3O8 and 1.10% U3O8. The source of these boulders has yet to be determined. The main structure controlling the area trends southwest, parallel to the KSZ and dips steeply to the northwest.

The Boiteau Central showing consists of a sequence of steeply dipping splayed fractures containing pitchblende (News Release dated October 1, 2025) in slatey grey metasediments in the footwall of a significant southwest trending fault and trending perpendicular to that fault. Outcrop samples from 2024 in these fractures returned grades of up to 0.24% U3O8.

A rectangular soil survey grid was placed over the showing area and 60 samples were collected. The soil survey was designed to help trace the identified mineralized fractures beneath cover and identify parallel target trends for potential drilling in 2027 or 2028.

Anomaly 7

The Anomaly 7 Prospect was first discovered in the 1970s. Mineralized occurrences have been mapped over 3.5 km of strike. In 2024 an outcrop sample returned values of 1.71% U3O8. In addition, historical rock samples have returned assays up to 2.12% U3O8.

Mineralization appears as pitchblende and secondary uranophane hosted in north-northwest trending steeply dipping veins where these veins intersect a series of parallel east-northeast trending hematite-altered breccias. Old drill pads were found along the edge of the anomaly. Further review of the historical drill records is needed to assess whether these holes adequately tested the optimal target on the interpreted mineralized structures. (News Release dated October 1, 2025)

A more detailed structural analysis of the main mineralized outcrop and along trend to the east was conducted to better understand the setting of the mineralization. It is believed that historical drilling on this anomaly may not have targeted the optimal mineralization trend and it is anticipated that additional drilling will be conducted on this target in 2027.

“This program has improved our understanding of the structural controls at these priority targets,” commented Trevor Perkins, Vice President of Exploration. “Integrating the structural mapping, radiometric surveys and soil sampling data will help us refine and prioritize these targets for future drilling. Additional showings across Harrier also warrant further exploration.”

Figure 1: Azincourt land position overlain on the geology of the Central Mineral Belt, Labrador, Canada. Known uranium deposits and reported mineral resources are also shown. **

Figure 2: Azincourt’s Harrier Project with uranium showings and grades highlighted. Known uranium deposits and reported mineral resources are also shown. **

Figure 3: Snegamook and Two Time Zone mineralization map

Figure 4: Snegamook Deposit Historical Drilling Map.

About the Central Mineral Belt

Labrador’s Central Mineral Belt (“CMB”) hosts numerous uranium and base-metal deposits and showings and has experienced renewed exploration activity as interest in secure uranium supply has increased. To date there has been no uranium production in the CMB.

The CMB includes Paladin Energy’s Michelin Uranium Project, consisting of 6 deposits including Michelin and Jacques Lake, reported to contain a total mineral resource of 127.7 million pounds U₃O₈ (Paladin Annual Report 2026), the historical Moran Lake C deposits, reported to contain an indicated and inferred resource of 9.3 million pounds U₃O₈ and 25.3 million pounds V₂O₅, (Morgan and Giroux, 2008), and the historical Anna Lake deposit, reported to contain an inferred resource of 4.9 million pounds U₃O₈ (Fraser and Giroux, 2009). These third-party figures are provided for regional context only, have not been independently verified by Azincourt and are not necessarily indicative of mineralization at the Harrier Project.

The Company believes the CMB remains prospective for additional uranium discoveries, while recognizing that further exploration is required to evaluate targets on the Harrier Project.

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved on behalf of the Company by C. Trevor Perkins, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration of Azincourt Energy, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

About Azincourt Energy Corp.

Azincourt is a Canadian-based resource company specializing in the strategic acquisition, exploration, and development of alternative energy/fuel projects, including uranium, lithium, and other critical clean energy elements. The Company is currently active at its East Preston uranium project located in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, and its Snegamook and Harrier uranium projects, located in the Central Mineral Belt of Labrador.

*The historical sample results, interpretation and drill intersections described herein have not been verified and are extracted from news releases issued by Silver Spruce Resources Inc on April 24, 2008, and August 12, 2008, as well as annual Management Discussion and Analysis documents filed on www.sedarplus.ca, and Koba Resources Limited on April 11, 2024, and August 20, 2024, which can be found at www.kobaresources.com/investors/asx-announcements/. The historical unpublished resource estimate for the Snegamook Deposit was extracted from an incomplete report and data obtained by the Company from Silver Spruce Resources in 2025. The Company has not completed sufficient work to confirm and validate any of the historical data contained in this news release. The Company considers the historical work a reliable indication of the potential of the Harrier Project and the information may be of assistance to readers.

** The information on the Michelin, Moran Lake C, and Anna Deposits has been extracted from the websites and investor presentations of Paladin Energy Limited (www.paladinenergy.com) and Atha Energy Corp (www.athaenergy.com) and the relevant reports as listed here:

Paladin Annual Report 2026, available at www.paladinenergy.com reports on page 36 that the total JORC compliant Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for the Michelin Project consist of a measured reserve of 17.8 million tonnes at 0.096% U3O8 or 38.0 million pounds of U3O8, an indicated resource of 36.7 million tonnes at 0.084% U3O8 or 67.6 million pounds of U3O8, and an inferred resource of 13.1 million tonnes at 0.076% U3O8 or 22.1 million pounds of U3O8.

“Morgan, J.A., and Giroux, G.H. 2008. Form 43-101 technical report on the Central Mineral Belt (CMB) uranium project, Labrador, Canada, Prepared for Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp., July 31, 2008”, reports the Moran Lake Upper C-Zone has an indicated mineral resource of 6.92 million tonnes at 0.034% U3O8 and 0.077% V2O5 or 5.19 million pounds of U3O8 and 11.75 million pounds of V2O5. The total inferred mineral resource reported for the Moran Lake Upper and Lower C-Zones only, was 6.77 million tonnes at 0.030% U3O8 and 0.091% V2O5 or 4.04 million pounds of U3O8 and 13.55 million pounds of V2O5.

“Fraser, R.D., and Giroux, G.H., 2009. Form 43-101 Technical Report on the Anna Lake Uranium Project, Central Mineral Belt, Labrador, Canada, prepared for Bayswater Uranium Corporation, September 30, 2009”, reports the Anna Lake Deposit contains an inferred resource of 5.91 million tonnes at 0.044% U3O8 or 4.91 million pounds of U3O8.

“Ross, D.A., 2008. Technical report on the CMBNW Property, Labrador, Canada, Prepared for Silver Spruce Resources and Universal Uranium Ltd., June 12, 2008”, reports the Two Time Deposit contains an indicated resource of 1.82 million tonnes at 0.058% U3O8 or 2.33 million pounds of U3O8, and an inferred resource of 3.16 million tonnes at 0.053% U3O8 or 3.73 million pounds of U3O8.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF AZINCOURT ENERGY CORP.

“Mark Tommasi”

Mark Tommasi, CEO

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Emp Metals and Saltworks Host Delegation Tour of Project Aurora Demonstration Plant in Saskatchewan

PressReach — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:57:56 +0000

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 1, 2026 — EMP Metals Corp. (CSE:EMPS) (OTCQB:EMPPF) (FSE: 9ST) (“EMP Metals” or the “Company“) and the Company’s Project Aurora partner, Saltworks Technologies Inc. (“Saltworks”), were pleased to welcome a delegation of industry leaders, institutional investors, the Honourable Chris Beaudry, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Energy and Resources, the Honourable Daryl Harrison, MLA for Cannington, and representatives from both provincial and federal funding agencies for a tour of its fully integrated, continuous-flow lithium refining demonstration facility, located within the Company’s Viewfield Project Area in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources and MLA for Cannington Visits Project Aurora Demonstration Plant in Saskatchewan

The visit provided stakeholders with a first‑hand look where production brine is delivered directly from the production well into the facility, through pre-treatment, direct lithium extraction (DLE), and concentration steps, with the spent brine returned through the disposal system and injected into the targeted disposal zone (see Figure 1).

During the tour, attendees observed live process runs, performance data, and engaged directly with both EMP Metals’ and Saltworks’ technical teams. The Company highlighted how the Project Aurora demonstration plant is designed to validate commercial‑scale lithium recovery from subsurface brines within the Williston Basin — a resource opportunity that could position Saskatchewan and Canada as a key contributor to the global battery‑materials supply chain.

“The advancement of Project Aurora is another incredible example of Saskatchewan’s growing strength in the critical minerals sector,” Saskatchewan Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry said. “With support from the Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive, this project is bringing new technology and economic opportunities to our province. Project Aurora reinforces Saskatchewan’s position as a world-class destination for investment in the development of critical minerals projects while contributing to the continued diversification of Saskatchewan’s southeast and the mining and drilling industries as a whole.”

“It was a pleasure to attend the opening of Project Aurora and to see firsthand the innovation that is taking place in Saskatchewan’s emerging lithium sector,” Cannington MLA Daryl Harrison said. “This facility highlights the potential of our resources and opportunities ahead for Saskatchewan’s critical minerals industry.”

Megan Low, VP of Lithium Process Solutions at Saltworks, stated, “Project Aurora demonstrates a different approach to lithium development: integrated, data-driven, and built for commercial scale. By continuously processing live Saskatchewan brine through our Generation-II DLE system in partnership with EMP, we’re generating the operating data needed to train digital twins that will enhance full-scale design and cost, reduce technical risk, optimize performance, and accelerate the path to commercial production. We were pleased to showcase the progress being made alongside EMP Metals and the strength of Saskatchewan’s emerging lithium industry.”

Karl Kottmeier, CEO of EMP Metals, “We were honoured to host leaders from government, industry, and the investment community. Their support has enabled us to achieve this major step toward establishing domestic production of battery materials and underscores the growing importance of lithium as a strategic resource and the role Saskatchewan can play in meeting future demand.”

Mr. Kottmeier continued, “Canada’s energy future depends on innovation, and EMP Metals and Saltworks are demonstrating what that looks like on the ground. We are committed not only to advancing lithium extraction efficiently and sustainably, but also to ensuring this project will support local employment, strengthen the regional economy, and create lasting benefits for the communities that have supported resource development for generations.”

Project Aurora is EMP’s integrated, continuous-flow lithium refining demonstration system, designed to process 10 m³/day of raw brine from wellhead to lithium chemicals. The facility is intended to validate process performance, optimize operating parameters, and generate engineering and economic data to support future commercial-scale development.

Project Aurora is a joint initiative between EMP Metals and Saltworks Technologies Inc. to simplify lithium brine refining, reduce costs and de-risk scale-up through a fully integrated system. As part of the collaboration, Saltworks is advancing full-scale plant design and cost estimates for a modular commercial refinery capable of producing more than 3,000 tonnes per year of lithium products, using operational data generated during the demonstration phase.

EMP’s Saskatchewan lithium resource benefits from favourable brine chemistry free of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and oil-derived organics, shallow, low-cost drilling, established infrastructure and a supportive critical-minerals regulatory environment. These advantages support the Company’s plans to pursue initial commercial modules targeting 1,500 to 3,000 tonnes of lithium products annually, with expansion thereafter.

About EMP Metals

EMP is a Canadian-based lithium exploration and development company focused on large-scale resources using direct lithium extraction (DLE). EMP currently holds more than 205,000 net acres (83,000 hectares) of Subsurface Dispositions and strategic wellbores in southern Saskatchewan.

The technical content on this website has been reviewed and approved by Greg Bronson, P. Geo., a qualified person for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Bronson is not independent as he is a director of the Company.

Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. EMP Metals cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond EMP Metals’ control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to EMP Metals’ limited operating history, ability to obtain sufficient financing to carry out its exploration and development objectives on its mineral properties, obtaining the necessary permits to carry out its activities and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, EMP Metals undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.empmetals.com or contact: www.empmetals.com; Karl Kottmeier, CEO, karl@pemgroup.ca, Phone: 1-604-689-7422; Paul Schubach, COO, paul@empmetals.com, Phone: 1-306-519-8341

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ZenaTech Reports 425% First Half and 316% Second-Quarter Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth as Drone as a Service Segment Continues to Scale

Rebeca Lazo — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:24:30 +0000

Company delivers its seventh consecutive quarter of revenue growth, advances defense product portfolio, and joins the Russell 3000® Index

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2026 — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech” or the “Company”), a technology company specializing in AI-powered drone systems, Drone as a Service (“DaaS”), enterprise SaaS solutions, and Quantum Computing applications, announces its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. All financial figures are reported in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. The Company reported second quarter revenue of $9.3 million, an increase of 316% from $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2025. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was $17.7 million, an increase of 425% from $3.4 million in the comparable 2025 period. Growth continues to be driven primarily by the Company’s Drone as a Service segment, which contributed almost 93% of total revenue during both the quarter and the six-month period.

“The second quarter of 2026 marked continued momentum for ZenaTech, with DaaS revenue growing to $8.1 million for a total of $9.3 million of revenue for the quarter, and our overall business revenue was up 316% year-over-year,” said Dr. Shaun Passley, ZenaTech Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We have now delivered seven consecutive quarters of sequential revenue growth since the fourth quarter of 2024, with revenue increasing over 13 times from $700,000 to $9.3 million during that period.

“During the quarter, we added four new Drone as a Service land survey and service businesses to our platform, bringing our cumulative acquisition count to 29, and we also acquired an HR software company added to our Enterprise SaaS portfolio. We extended our corporate footprint with new offices including in South Korea and the United Kingdom, contributing to the scale up and international reach of our organization and AI autonomy platform. Concurrently, our balance sheet strengthened, with cash growing to $12.2 million and total assets surpassing $149 million, providing the flexibility to continue funding both organic growth and disciplined, accretive acquisitions.”

Second Quarter Results and Recent Highlights

Completed four additional land survey and legacy service business acquisitions during the quarter – Andy Paris Land Surveying, North Group, High Prairie Survey Company, and Green Earth Powerwashing Franchise Network – bringing the Company’s cumulative DaaS acquisition count to 24 by the end of June and 29 to date
Announced expansion of DaaS geographical footprint to Australia with a Queensland-based acquisition of multi location land survey company North Group. Closed High Prairie Survey Company, serving the Southeast Denver growth corridor, and Green Earth Powerwashing including its franchise network, strengthening the Company’s Florida market presence and extending its power washing services and plans to integrate and improve these operations with drones
Signed offers to acquire multiple additional land survey and geospatial services companies across the U.S., Canada and Australia, expected to collectively contribute approximately C$40 million in revenue to our DaaS business during the first 12 months following a completed closing
Opened new corporate offices in South Korea and the United Kingdom during the quarter, extending the Company’s international footprint for its AI autonomy platforms

Closed the Company’s 29th acquisition expanding DaaS into additional sectors –such as oil and gas– and regions, including, Alberta, Canada, Ohio and Idaho, and most recently Georgia, totalling 14 U.S. states currently
Added to the Russell 3000® Index in June 2026, a milestone in the Company’s growth and market recognition
Advanced the Blue UAS certification progress for military and government procurement and contract eligibility, across the ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square and IQ Nano platforms, and submitted the IQ Quad land survey drone for Blue UAS certification
Continued build-out of our Counter-UAS integrated defense system platform and interceptor drone development, including progress on the ZenaDrone 2000 gas-based interceptor, IQ Glider launch and refueling station, and Interceptor P-1 low-cost, one-way drone interceptor platform
Announced the Company’s Ukraine-based manufacturing and testing operations is in the process of being established where its Counter UAS and interceptor drones will be a development focus, and the company announced the registration of Pheonix Aero as its Western Ukraine-based company
ZenaDrone began scheduling technology demonstrations with U.S. government defense agencies, starting with its first confirmed agency engagement, beginning with the IQ Nano indoor drone for inventory management.
ZenaDrone began the testing phase for its Interceptor P-1 Counter-UAS platform and moved the IQ Aqua underwater mine-detection drone into U.S. field testing in Florida
Announced the unveiling of Zoo Office, an AI-Powered enterprise productivity platform positioned to capitalize on agentic AI which will include the company’s existing 13 software brands. This now includes NOW Solutions, an HR software company acquired during the quarter, and ESM an enterprise performance management and compliance software company and more recent Enterprise SaaS acquisition
ZenaDrone began in-house drone flight testing of custom-designed printed circuit boards manufactured at the Company’s Taiwan-based Spider Vision Sensors subsidiary, part of advancing its vertical integration strategy toward NDAA-compliant drones and Blue UAS certification
Filed five U.S. provisional patents covering acoustic fire suppression and aerial wildfire assessment technology for the ZenaDrone 1000 platform, targeting a global firefighting drone market projected to grow to approximately $2.8 billion by 2033
Launched the initial development of ZenaWorx, drone and LiDAR-based 3D construction-progress monitoring software platform targeting AI data-centre construction during the quarter and more recently added new digital terrain modeling capabilities and signed the Company’s first paying AI data center construction customer

Announced the Company’s DaaS oil and gas regulation and environmental surveying business entered a strengthened market backdrop, supported by higher oil prices and more than US$500 billion in expected Canadian energy investment over the next decade

“Our pipeline of innovative products now spans air, land, indoor, maritime and underwater applications for both commercial and defense applications. We remain focused on converting the surveying, inspection and power washing businesses we’ve acquired onto drone-based delivery, which we believe will continue to expand margins as integration progresses,” added Dr. Passley. “With an expanding international footprint of enterprise software and a base of 13 current software packages being rebranded under Zoo Office, our productivity suite of AI-enabled enterprise SaaS division, we believe ZenaTech is well positioned to continue its growth trajectory through the balance of 2026.”

Second Quarter Financial Overview

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was $9.3 million, an increase of 316% compared to $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, and $17.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of 425% compared to $3.4 million for the same period of 2025
The DaaS segment contributed $8.1 million of revenue for the second quarter of 2026 and $16.4 million for the six-month period, reflecting a full quarter of contribution from entities acquired in 2025, the four acquisitions completed in the second quarter of 2026 – Andy Paris Land Surveying, North Group, High Prairie Survey Company and Green Earth Powerwashing Franchise Network – and increased survey volumes across the Company’s existing operations
The Enterprise SaaS Software segment contributed $1.2 million for the second quarter and $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, including the initial contribution from the new Zoo Office platform unveiling during the quarter of the productivity suite and plans to consolidate under one brand
Total assets grew 50% to $149.2 million as of June 30, 2026, from $99.8 million as of December 31, 2025, reflecting continued investment in property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets from acquisitions
Total shareholders’ equity increased to $91.3 million as of June 30, 2026, from $68 million as of December 31, 2025
Cash increased 105% to $12.2 million as of June 30, 2026, from $6.0 million as of December 31, 2025; cash and marketable securities together totaled $34.6 million compared to $15.1 million as of December 31, 2025
The Company reported a net loss of $22.5 million during the quarter reflecting its strategy to invest in laying a strong global foundation for its AI Autonomy drone platforms enabling capability to scale DaaS services and revenue, and future government and defense customer pilots and contracts.

Outlook for the Remainder of 2026

Looking ahead, ZenaTech expects growth for the balance of 2026 to be driven by:

Closing the Company’s signed acquisition offers and continuing to integrate acquired survey, inspection and power washing businesses into drone-based delivery to support reduced cost per survey and per job, while increasing capacity, geographic reach, and margin expansion, as well as additional services such as data analytics and centralized fast analytics processing
Advancing ZenaDrone 1000 and IQ Series products through development stages, Blue UAS process advancement leading to Blue UAS certification and procurement list ready, and engagement with U.S. defense agencies leading to additional demonstration requests leading to customer pilots and contracts.
Counter-UAS/interceptor development on our products at the prototype and testing stage, including progress advancing Ukraine-based testing and manufacturing operations, to support product development objectives and defense and government revenue
Continued manufacturing progress including further commissioning of facilities, expanding product lines and production, or expanding manufacturing and testing teams across its Mesa, Arizona, Sharja, UAE, and Taipei, Taiwan manufacturing locations
Continued developments to introduce offerings and AI tools and bring to market the Zoo Office enterprise productivity platform suite designed to bring value to business and government customers and expand Enterprise SaaS revenue
Maintaining balance sheet flexibility to fund organic growth and disciplined, accretive acquisitions.

Additional information is available in ZenaTech’s Form 6-K filing on the SEC EDGAR website.

About ZenaTech

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform commercial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global Drone as a Service (DaaS) business, and an enterprise SaaS division of software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries including land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable and recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS applications for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&D initiatives.

About ZenaDrone

ZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures AI-powered multifunction autonomous drone solutions integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced computing technologies, for government, defense, and industrial applications. This includes multifunctional drones for surveying, inspections, logistics, security, and defense applications. Its product portfolio includes the ZenaDrone 1000 for ISR defense and specialized cargo, the IQ Nano for indoor inventory management and security, the IQ Square for outdoor inspections and maintenance, the IQ Quad for land surveying, and the IQ Aqua for underwater applications. ZenaDrone operates three global manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan, and is advancing counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and an integrated defense system.

Contacts for more information:

Company, Investors, and Media: Linda Montgomery ZenaTech 312-241-1415 investors@zenatech.com

Investors: Michael Mason CORE IR investors@zenatech.com

Safe Harbor

This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity; ZenaTech’s ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated; ZenaTech’s ability to develop products for markets as currently contemplated; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and its needs for additional financing; ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk; expectations with respect to future operations and costs; the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates; political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets; regulatory risks; unfavorable publicity or consumer perception; difficulty in forecasting industry trends; the ability to hire key personnel; the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech’s expected business objectives for the next twelve months; ZenaTech’s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments; investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions; changes in the target markets; market uncertainty; ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions; management of growth (plans and timing for expansion); patent infringement; litigation; applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech and other related risks and uncertainties disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form F-1, Form 20-F and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

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Selkirk Copper Drills 9.3% Cu, 7.4 g/t Au and 54.9 g/t Ag (15.1% CuEq) over 5.4 Metres at Minto North as Part of the Ongoing Phase 2 Drill Program

PressReach — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:04:17 +0000

Highlights

Step-out drilling at Minto North intersected high-grade mineralization at the southern margin of this priority resource area:
- 9.27% Cu, 7.43 g/t Au, and 54.9 g/t Ag (15.11% CuEq) over 5.4 m, as well as an additional interval of 0.97% Cu, 2.58 g/t Au, and 8.4 g/t Ag (3.11% CuEq) over 9.0 m, in drill hole 26SCM209
- This hole ranks amongst the highest-grade intersections that has ever been drilled at Minto Property
Infill drilling at Area 118 continues to delineate high-grade mineralization within 100 m of historical underground workings:
- 2.54% Cu, 1.25 g/t Au, and 10.7 g/t Ag (3.45% CuEq) over 3 m, within a broader interval of 1.43% CuEq over 14.8 m, in drill hole 26SCM216
- 1.61% Cu, 0.59 g/t Au, and 8.3 g/t Ag (2.03% CuEq) over 6.9 m, within a broader interval of 1.02% CuEq over 33.3 m, in drill hole 26SCM207
Infill drilling at Minto Main intersected additional mineralization within the 114 and 117 Lenses:
- 1.15% Cu, 0.43 g/t Au, 2.7 g/t Ag (1.42% CuEq) over 9.7 m, as well as a second interval of 0.83% Cu, 0.19 g/t Au, and 2.7 g/t Ag (0.94% CuEq) over 32.1 m, in drill hole 26SCM235
Infill drilling at Copper Keel continues to delineate additional mineralization within the 101 Lens:
- 1.30% Cu, 0.34 g/t Au, 3.4 g/t Ag (1.49% CuEq) over 7.0 m, within a broader interval of 0.94% CuEq over 18.0 m, in drill hole 26SCM238

Drilling Milestone Update

In late August, Selkirk Copper marked a major milestone in drilling activities, recognizing one year of drilling completed since August 23, 2025. As of that date, the team has completed 365 diamond drill holes in 365 days, for a total of 98,467 metres in one year. This represents one of the largest single-year drill programs ever completed in Yukon history and represents approximately 200,000 person-hours and a ~C$45M investment in mineral resource development
As of September 28, 2026, the Company has completed 52,485 meters of diamond drilling in 224 drill holes within its ongoing Phase 2 drill program

Investor Update and PEA Webinar

Selkirk Copper will be hosting an Investor Update on Friday October 2, 2026 beginning at 11:00 am EDT/8:00 am PCT (selkirkcopper.com/webinar) to discuss the recently completed Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”), providing insights into the positive results of Phase 1 Drill Program, Mineral Resource Estimate, engineering and development study work, and initial economics of the Minto Project

Vancouver, British Columbia and Pelly Crossing, Yukon–(September 29, 2026) – Selkirk Copper Mines Inc. (TSXV:SCMI) (FSE: IO20) (OTCQX: SKRKF) (“Selkirk Copper” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce additional results from the Phase 2 drill program which commenced in May 2026, at the Minto Project in Yukon, Canada.

M. Colin Joudrie, President & CEO, commented: “As the Phase 2 drill program nears completion, the exploration and development team continues to delineate and expand a series of high-grade copper-gold-silver lenses in several zones across the mine site property. With the development of an enhanced structural model and refined targeting methodology, combined with a focused infill drill program designed to convert Indicated & Inferred Resources into Measured & Indicated Resources in support of the planned Feasibility study, we continue to upgrade our understanding of the overall Minto mineral system.

Results from the Phase 2 drill program, particularly high-grade copper-gold-silver intercepts at Minto North and Area 118, are an integral part of Minto Project restart plan providing the information necessary to inform and refine our upcoming Feasibility-level mine planning and development plans. The material being collected in the Phase 2 drill program, along with upgrading our resource modeling work, will be used for a geometallurgical test program that will increase our confidence in expected copper, gold, and silver recoveries.

In addition to expanding and refining our understanding of the mineral resources at the Minto Project, the exploration team is completing a series of geotechnical drill holes that inform and derisk mine development plans. A series of water monitoring wells are also being completed which will inform our amended permit applications as well as enhancing our ability to monitor and model water on site.

This multi-purpose Phase 2 drill program has greatly enhanced our understanding of the Minto Project and the information we are gathering continues to increase our confidence in our restart plan.”

Leif Bailey, Director of Geoscience & Exploration added: “Completion of Selkirk Copper’s first year of drilling is a major milestone for our team. The program represents one of the largest single year diamond drill programs ever completed in Yukon history. This accomplishment is the result of great work and considerable effort by a large and diverse team that came together quickly to work towards a common goal. The results of this drill program demonstrate that considerable potential still exists at Minto for discovery and delineation of high-grade copper, gold, and silver mineralization.”

2026 Phase 2 Drill Program

The Phase 2 drill program was planned with a target of 50,000 metres focused on expansion, exploration, and infill drilling of key target areas, as well as geotechnical data collection to support the upcoming Feasibility Study.

Compared to the Phase 1 program, the Phase 2 program has had higher drilling productivity, increased efficiency of logistics to support drilling, and lower average cost per metre drilled. Because of these improvements, the Exploration team has identified opportunities to complete additional metres while remaining on-schedule and on-budget.

As of September 28^th, 52,485 metres of drilling has been completed in 224 drill holes, representing 105% of the planned meterage. The drill program is anticipated to continue until mid-October. During late August the scale of the program was reduced from four drill rigs to two drill rigs. The last portion of the drill program will be focused on geotechnical data collection, water monitoring well installations, and exploration of recently identified geophysical targets.

Reported here are results from holes drilled in June 2026. Turnaround time for assay results is currently approximately eight weeks. Assay results are expected to continue being released throughout the fall and winter of 2026.

Table 1: Summary of Phase 2 Drilling Completed by Location

Figure 1: Plan view of the Minto Mine Property showing surface projections of mineralized zones as well as Phase 1 and Phase 2 drill collars. Drill hole results presented in this release are highlighted

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Minto North Drill Results

At Minto North, the Phase 2 drill program is targeting infill and expansion of priority areas within the early planned life of mine, including the high-grade 202 Lens. Reported here are seven drill holes targeting the 202 Lens, including five infill holes and two holes targeting resource expansion. Six out of seven drill holes intersected significant mineralization.

Notable amongst these results is drill hole 26SCM209, which is a 35-metre step-out from previous drilling in the southern portion of the 202 Lens. This hole intersected two intervals of mineralization, including one of the highest-grade intercepts that has ever been drilled on the Minto Property: 9.27% Cu, 7.43 g/t Au, and 54.9 g/t Ag (15.11% CuEq) over 5.4 m. The grade of this intercept ranks within the 99^th percentile of all historical drilling at Minto, within a historical database of more than 4,300 significant intercepts. Peak values from individual one metre samples within this intercept include 17.5% Cu, 15.9 g/t Au, and 81.9 g/t Ag. The interval is comprised of semi-massive bornite, chalcopyrite, and magnetite within a migmatite host rock. Additional drilling has been completed southwards of hole 26SCM209, with assay results pending.

Also notable within these results is drill hole 26SCM224, which is a 35-metre step-out from previous drilling in the northwestern part of the 202 Lens. This hole returned an intersection of 1.25% CuEq over 17.6 m and demonstrates that the 202 Lens remains open for expansion towards the northwest. Additional drilling is proposed for this area to continue investigating the size potential of this priority mining area.

Results from holes 26SCM209 and 26SCM224 also indicate an apparent structural control on high-grade mineralization within the deposit area. Within the 202 Lens, higher-grade and thicker mineralization is observed to be focused along a north-northwest trend. Similar north-northwest trends of increased grade and thickness are observed elsewhere within the deposit area, including at Minto Main, Area 118, and Copper Keel. At a smaller scale, tight to isoclinal folds are commonly observed to have similar north-northwest trending fold axes. In some folds, accumulations of chalcopyrite and bornite occur within the north-northwest trending fold hinge. Figure 3 below depicts an example of one such isoclinal fold in the Minto Main area with chalcopyrite accumulation along the fold hinge. The exploration team is evaluating the hypothesis that high-grade mineralization such as seen in drill hole 26SCM209 may represent a larger-scale example of a structural control related to folding and deformation that localizes high-grade mineralization within the 202 Lens.

Figure 2: Cross section and plan view of drill holes intersecting the 202 Lens at Minto North

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Figure 3: Drill core photographs of massive sulphide mineralization at Minto North; and mineralization hosted within an isoclinal fold hinge at Minto Main

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Area 118 Drill Results

In Area 118, Phase 2 drilling is targeting expansion and delineation of several mineralized lenses located nearby existing underground development. Reported here are five drill holes targeting infill of modelled lenses, all of which intersected mineralization. The results confirm the modeled geometry and increase the confidence in grade estimation within these lenses.

Notable results reported here from Area 118 include hole 26SCM198, 26SCM207, and 26SCM216. These three holes targeted the 114 Lens in an area located within 100 metres of the existing underground decline. Previous mining activity occurred to the west of this area, as shown in Figure 4. Hole 26SCM198 indicates the potential for mineralization in this area to host significant grades, with an intercept of 1.53% Cu, 0.58 g/t Au, and 7.6 g/t Ag (1.94% CuEq) over 9.1 metres. Mineralization in this area remains open to the south and southeast and is an opportunity for further resource expansion.

Figure 4: Plan view of drill holes intersecting the 114 Lens in Area 118. Mineralization in this area remains open to the south and southeast of previous mining areas

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Minto Main Drill Results

In the Minto Main area, Phase 2 drilling is targeting expansion and delineation of mineralized lenses located between and beneath previous open pit and underground mining areas. Reported here are four drill holes targeting infill of the 114 and 117 Lenses. All four holes intersected mineralization, however the grade in two of these holes is lower than expected. The results confirm the modeled geometry and provide information to better constrain potentially economic mining areas within the mineralized lenses.

Drill hole 26SCM235 was designed to infill a 90-metre gap within the previous drilling in the central portion of the 117 and 114 Lens. This hole returned two significant intercepts, including an interval of 1.42% CuEq over 9.7 metres in the 114 Lens and an interval of 0.94% CuEq over 32.1 metres in the 117 Lens. Mineralization in both lenses is characterized by disseminated to folioform chalcopyrite and bornite within a foliated granodiorite host rock. Compared to other locations within the mine area, this location is characterized by a relatively weaker, diffuse foliation and disseminated mineralization. Additional drill results are pending in the Minto Main area.

Figure 5: Cross section view of hole 26SCM235 in the Minto Main area

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Copper Keel Drill Results

At Copper Keel, Phase 2 drilling is targeting infill and expansion of several shallowly dipping mineralized lenses. Reported here are nine drill holes targeting the eastern portion of the 101 Lens within the Copper Keel resource area. Five of these holes intersected mineralization and confirmed modelled lens geometry.

Notable results reported here include hole 26SCM234, which returned an intercept of 2.29% CuEq over 5 metres; and hole 26SCM238, which returned an intercept of 0.94% CuEq over 18 metres. These results indicate that significant mineralization can occur within some portions of the Copper Keel area, however other areas contain lower grades that may not warrant inclusion into a mine plan. Additional geological modelling is planned to better constrain potentially economic domains within the Copper Keel area

Figure 6: Cross section view of Copper Keel, looking to the northeast

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Regional Exploration Update

A modest-sized program of helicopter-supported regional exploration was completed during July to September. This represents Selkirk Copper’s first effort to evaluate a regional land package of 26,850 hectares of mineral claims located within a highly prospective district. This district contains numerous “Minto style” mineral occurrences comprising copper-gold mineralization hosted within the same host rocks as the Minto deposit. Many of the mineral occurrences within Selkirk Copper’s mineral claims have not had any substantial exploration activity in more than ten years.

The objective of the 2026 exploration program was to begin an assessment of these mineral claims, utilizing knowledge and learnings from the deposit that can be applied across the district. The program included geological and structural mapping, geochemical soil sampling, and airborne geophysical surveys. A program of geochemical and geophysical orientation surveys was completed within the deposit area to help corroborate interpretation of regional results.

The airborne geophysical surveys included a QMAGT full-tensor magnetic gradiometric survey and also a QAMT passive airborne electromagnetic survey. Both surveys utilized Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) sensors that are capable of very high detail and sensitivity. These survey instruments are new technologies that operationalize 20 years of research and testing. The QAMT survey completed at Minto represents one of the first-ever applications of this technology to a Canadian mineral exploration project.

Results of this regional exploration program are pending and interpretations will be ongoing this winter to develop targets for further assessment in 2027.

Table 2: Collar Locations and Header Information

Table 3: Significant Interval Table

Investor Update and PEA Webinar

Selkirk Copper will be hosting an Investor Update on Friday October 2, 2026 beginning at 11:00 am EDT/8:00 am PCT (selkirkcopper.com/webinar) to discuss the recently completed Preliminary Economic Assessment, providing insights into the positive results of Phase 1 Drill Program, Mineral Resource Estimate, engineering and development study work, and initial economics of the Minto Project. Colin Joudrie (President & CEO) and other members of Selkirk Copper’s management team will discuss the significant strides the Company has made over the past 14-months and key areas of focus in the planned Feasibility Study. Participants will be able to submit questions they would like to have addressed during the event.

QAQC Procedures and Data Validation

The Company is drilling NQ-diameter core and completing geological logging and oriented core structural data collection. Following data collection, core is cut along the long axis, with half of the core going to the lab for chemical analysis and the remaining half kept in sequence as record. The half core samples are packaged with the corresponding sample tag id and sealed. All sampling is conducted by Selkirk Copper and is subject to Company standard internal quality control and quality assurance (QAQC) programs. QAQC procedures include the insertion of certified reference material, coarse blank materials, and field duplicate analysis, as well as standard laboratory procedures to monitor contamination during preparation, analytical accuracy, and precision. QAQC insertion rates by Selkirk Copper approximate 15% of all samples at set intervals.

For the Phase 2 drill program, all samples were sent to ALS’s prep facility in Whitehorse, then shipped to ALS’s analytical laboratory in Vancouver. All samples are prepared by crushing rock to 70% passing 2mm screen, then splitting a 250g sub-sample using a riffle splitter before being pulverized 85% passing 75 microns. Gold is analyzed by 30 g Fire Assay (Au-AA23) with atomic absorption (AAS) analysis followed by gravimetric finish for overlimit results. Copper is analyzed by four-acid digest (ME-ICP61) with inductively coupled plasma – atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) finish. If copper overlimit results are triggered a second four-acid digest for high grade copper (Cu-OG62) is conducted. Samples containing greater than 1000 ppm copper are also analyzed for soluble copper using a sulphuric acid leach (Cu-AA05) analysis with AAS finish. ALS Vancouver holds an ISO/IEC 17025 standard accreditation.

QAQC results are reviewed by Selkirk Copper upon receipt of assay results. Overall, QAQC results show strong analytical performance across Cu, Au, and Ag datasets. All control standards are within acceptable tolerance, with no significant outliers or systematic bias observed.

Primary intervals are reported as drill core length, with true widths estimated to be approximately 80 – 90% of core lengths, based on the sub-horizontal to shallow-dipping nature of the modelled mineralized zones.

Mineral Resource Estimate Details

The following table summarizes the current Minto Mineral Resource Estimate:

Table 4: Global Mineral Resource Estimate for the Minto Project (Effective Date: June 10, 2026)

References

¹ See 2026-09-14 Technical Report “NI 43-101 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Minto Property, Yukon, Canada” effective date 2026-06-10 filed by Selkirk Copper Mines Inc., available on SEDAR+ (sedarplus.ca).

Technical aspects of this news release have been reviewed, verified and approved by Leif Bailey, P.Geo., Director of Geoscience & Exploration of Selkirk Copper Mines Inc., who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Selkirk First Nation

Selkirk First Nation is centered in Pelly Crossing, a community in central Yukon, 280 km north of Whitehorse. They are a self-governing First Nation, having signed its Final and Self-Government Agreements in 1997. Selkirk First Nation owns 4,740 square kilometers of Settlement Land, including 2,408 square kilometers where they own both the surface and subsurface. Selkirk First Nation is one of three self-governing Northern Tutchone First Nations in the Yukon. The Selkirk First Nation, indirectly, holds a controlling equity stake in Selkirk Copper.

About Selkirk Copper

Selkirk Copper is a well-financed, newly formed company with a controlling interest held by the Selkirk First Nation through its wholly owned subsidiary, that, in partnership with the Selkirk First Nation, is completing a thorough exploration drilling campaign and a restart and redevelopment plan for the former Minto copper-gold-silver mine based on best-in-class environmentally sustainable mining, development and reclamation practice. Selkirk Copper controls 26,850 hectares of prospective mineral claims located in the Minto-Carmacks copper belt as well as significant open-pit and underground infrastructure, a 4,100 tonne per day processing plant, 400-person full-rotation camp, water treatment facilities, numerous ancillary buildings, and mobile equipment centered on the former Minto copper-gold-silver mine. Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Lands of the Selkirk First Nation much of which is surrounded by prospective Selkirk First Nation Category A Lands.

Selkirk Copper Mines Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol (TSXV: SCMI), has a secondary listing on the Frankfurt Exchange under the symbol (FSE: IO20), and its common shares trade under the symbol (OTCQX: SKRKF) on the OTCQX® Best Market, a U.S. marketplace operated by OTC Markets Group Inc.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Selkirk Copper Mines Inc.

M. Colin Joudrie
President and Chief Executive Officer

For more information, please contact:

M. Colin Joudrie, President & CEO
colin.joudrie@selkirkcopper.com
(604) 760-3157

Justin Stevens, Vice-President Corporate Development
justin.stevens@selkirkcopper.com
(604) 240-2959

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Except for the statements of historical fact, this news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. When used in this news release, the words “estimate”, “project”, “belief”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan”, “predict”, “may” or “should” and the negative of these words, or variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this news release includes information relating to: Phase 2 drill results; the target mine life; metallurgical recoveries; potential for improvement in quality of the Company’s mine plans; development of an updated mine plan and targeted mine life; the remainder of the Company’s drill program and integrating results into ongoing studies results and the support of a feasibility study and the timing thereof; technical and economic factors that may influence prospects of economic extraction; the business plans and objectives of the Company; and future planned drilling and feasibility study work. Such forward-looking information is based on the Company’s expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release.

By its nature, forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going concern, risks associated with potential governmental and/or regulatory action with respect to the Company’s operations, delays in or the potential inability of the Company to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, fluctuations in the price of copper, gold and silver, environmental risks, the accuracy of capital and operating cost estimates, risks related to the condition of existing underground workings and rehabilitation requirements, risks related to metallurgical recovery assumptions and oxide ratio variability, risks related to the availability and retention of skilled personnel and contractors, the potential inability of the Company to implement its business plan going forward, including but not limited to completing the remainder of the Company’s drill program, completing the PEA and Technical Report, and the development of an updated mine plan and targeted mine life. In connection with the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made assumptions about: metal prices; exchange rates; metal recoveries; capital cost estimate accuracy; the timely receipt of necessary permits and regulatory approvals; the successful dewatering and rehabilitation of existing underground workings; the availability of financing on reasonable terms; and the Company’s ability to execute on its business plans. The Company has also assumed that no significant events will occur outside the Company’s normal course of business. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such information due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

Any forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

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Host Digital Letter to Shareholders

PressReach — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:47:18 +0000

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 29, 2026 — Host Digital Inc. (NYSE American: HOST) (“Host Digital” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated digital infrastructure company that develops, acquires, owns, and operates institutional-quality, RightScaled data centers for artificial intelligence (“AI”) and high-performance computing (“HPC”), issued the below letter to shareholders on behalf of its CEO Harmol Samra.

Dear fellow shareholders,

With our merger complete and Host Digital now a public company, I want you to hear directly from me about the business we’re building and where I believe we can take it. As CEO and a significant shareholder, my priority is to build lasting value for the people who own this company. Keeping you informed about our progress and the decisions we make is an important part of that job.

The opportunity I see for Host Digital starts with a building, power that’s already there, and a customer who needs a place to put it to work. Bringing those pieces together takes experience, financing, and a great deal of work. That’s the business we’re building. Because right now, one of the scarcest resources in computing is a place to plug in the chips, with power already flowing. That’s the gap Host is built to fill.

Host Digital develops, owns, and operates data centers for customers running AI and other demanding computing workloads. We provide the buildings, power, cooling, and supporting infrastructure under long-term take-or-pay leases. We don’t buy or finance the customer’s computers or processing chips. Our focus is on the power, the building, the lease, and the opportunity to expand as customers grow.

For those who came to Host through Healthy Choice Wellness, this is a very different chapter. Our merger brought a data center business into the public company. I’d like you to get to know me, understand what we’re building, and see how we expect that work to create value for you.

I’ve spent more than a decade in digital infrastructure and real estate investing, including roles at ICONIQ Capital, Starwood Capital Group, and PGIM Real Estate. At ICONIQ, we built IPI, a digital infrastructure investment platform that grew to a portfolio of 82 data centers with more than 2.2 gigawatts of leased capacity.

When I started in this business, a 50-megawatt data center was considered hyperscale. IPI’s facilities averaged well below that size while serving some of the world’s largest technology companies. We started Host to put that experience to work with existing infrastructure and lasting customer relationships.

At Host, we want to build a diversified portfolio of what we call RightScaled data centers, starting with 20 to 100 megawatts of grid power and room to expand where the site allows. Our team has spent the past two years looking for sites with power flowing today or a clear path to power in the near term, so we can work toward delivery in months, not years. Our Sponsor already has four additional sites in its pipeline with more than 450 megawatts of potential gross power capacity, which could be delivered to tenants by the end of 2027. We’re also working on larger projects for 2028 and continuing to look for opportunities across the country to support growth well beyond that. Our model is to lease these facilities for the long term to customers with investment-grade credit or backing. With those customer commitments in place, we aim to secure competitive financing for each project on a standalone basis. The goal is to keep each project’s financing tied to that project and protect the broader company from the financial risks of any one site.

There’s a financing reason for that size, too. Securing the enormous capital commitments behind a mega-campus is becoming increasingly difficult as interest rates rise and lenders scrutinize power availability, construction timelines, and when rent will begin. For these mega-campuses, the sheer amount of capital required creates a financing hurdle even with a strong customer behind the lease.

I believe our RightScaled approach puts Host in a sweet spot, with the capacity customers need and a more manageable amount of capital to get a facility up and running. Pair that with available power and a long-term lease, and we believe we can offer lenders a compelling project to finance.

For that plan to work, each investment must fit what a customer needs. That connection guides how I think about sites, designs, and capital. If we understand the customer’s plans and deliver well, we have a chance to build relationships that last well beyond the first project.

Why we start with existing infrastructure

AI and other computing workloads need uninterruptible electricity, cooling, and buildings designed to keep equipment running. Finding a suitable property is only part of the job. For a new site without power, the wait for a grid connection is measured in years, and capital alone won’t shorten it.

We look for places where some of that work has already been done. An existing industrial property may have electrical infrastructure and access to power that would take years to establish elsewhere. Some also have a building shell we can adapt for the customer. These are known as brownfield or retrofit opportunities. Putting that existing foundation to work is at the heart of our Speed to Power approach.

The real work is deciding whether the foundation is worth building on. We examine the power rights, the utility’s ability to deliver, any existing buildings or building pads, and the upgrades a customer requires. Starting with existing infrastructure can shorten the path, while the finished facility still must meet the customer’s standards.

A building with power already flowing gets our attention. From there, we need to understand how electricity reaches the site, what equipment distributes it, how the facility will be cooled, and how its systems will be maintained. The value depends on how much of the existing infrastructure we can use and what it will take to deliver a reliable facility for the customer. Experience helps us choose well and avoid spending time on a site that won’t fit.

Where power, land, and customer requirements allow, a site’s expansion potential may give us another way to serve the same customer. Knowing their plans and operating the facility well can help us see where another investment would be useful. That’s the kind of understanding I want behind our growth.

Making the idea real at Site I

Our first project in northeast Oklahoma is at an energized site with an existing industrial building and a utility-owned electrical substation. We’ve acquired the electrical service agreements for the site. The customer lease covers 55 megawatts of gross capacity, the total power available at the site. After allowing for cooling and the facility’s other systems, this customer’s design provides 43 megawatts of critical IT capacity, the power available for its computing equipment.

In August, we signed a 15-year lease with approximately $1.25 billion of contracted base-term rent, including 3% annual increases. The lease is take-or-pay, which means the customer pays for the capacity it has reserved, even if it doesn’t use all of it. The signed lease gives us a binding customer commitment, with payments beginning once we’ve delivered the facility as required. Those payments remain subject to the lease’s terms and our performance obligations. We also expect an investment-grade lease backstop to support the payments, strengthen the credit behind the rental income, and help attract financing for the project.

Securing a lease with $1.25 billion in contracted rent takes time, experience, and a lot of negotiation. Available power can get a conversation started, but a customer needs confidence in the design, delivery schedule, operating standards, and financial terms. Above all, they need to trust the team responsible for delivering the facility. Working through those requirements can mean revisiting the design, budget, and contract until they fit together. Our team’s experience helps us work through the sticking points and keep the deal moving.

Those negotiations shape the project itself. The customer’s technical requirements affect what we build, and the construction plan affects when we can deliver it. The financial terms must support that investment. Getting those pieces to work together takes people who understand both the facility and the business behind it.

Site I already has power and a building. We need to complete the facility to our customer’s specifications before delivery and the start of rent. We’re targeting delivery in the first quarter of 2027, with our focus on finalizing financing, completing the design and buildout, and testing the systems. That’s how we turn the signed lease into a working data center that serves our customer and generates revenue for Host for years to come.

How the business makes money and creates value

Site I’s lease starts with approximately $67 million of contracted rent in its first year and includes 3% annual increases over the 15-year base term. That adds up to approximately $1.25 billion in contracted rent and gives us a long-term customer commitment to build around.

Under the lease, the customer pays the facility’s operating expenses, including electricity, in addition to rent. You can think of the cash flow as a waterfall, starting with the customer’s rent payments. From that rent, we pay any management and other project costs that Host bears, along with principal and interest on the project loan. The remaining cash flows to Host, where it can support the business.

We invest in getting the facility ready before rent begins. We’re pursuing a loan secured by the site and its lease to fund the remaining buildout, with repayment coming from rental income. Structuring financing this way is intended to keep the borrowing at the project level and protect Host as a whole. Once delivered, the facility can serve the customer for years, with annual rent increases built into the lease.

The value of the facility can also extend beyond the initial lease. We would still own a turnkey data center building, and the customer holds renewal options that, if all were exercised, would bring total rent to approximately $3.2 billion over 30 years. That gives us a longer-term opportunity to serve the customer from the same site.

Bringing Site I to this stage has taken approximately $40 million in cash investment and drawn on multiple years of development experience, including securing its long-term customer lease. Our recent offering raised an additional $17.5 million before fees and expenses as Host entered the public markets. We’re now working to finalize financing suited to Site I and its lease, bringing us closer to putting the site’s power to work for our customer and turning that commitment into recurring rental revenue for Host.

How the Sponsor supports our growth

Our privately held Sponsor, Host Infrastructure Holdings, finds potential sites and does the early work to see whether the power, property, design, and customer requirements can fit together. It advances the opportunities it believes can become successful data centers.

Projects stay with the Sponsor while it works through those questions, secures rights, and pursues customer agreements. The aim is to bring Host projects with signed leases and a clearer understanding of what can be built, who will use it, and how much revenue it can generate.

Finding power, securing community support and approvals, and working through customer and credit arrangements can take years. Many sites never reach the leasing stage. Here, the Sponsor has spent the past two years developing its pipeline, and this arrangement is intended to keep that early work and its costs with the Sponsor. Host can concentrate on opportunities that have made it through that process and secured a customer lease, with more of the commercial picture in place.

For shareholders, the benefit we’re seeking is a continuing source of well-developed opportunities. While our team works toward delivering Site I, the Sponsor can keep advancing potential future sites. That gives us a way to prepare for growth while staying focused on the project already in front of us.

The Preferential Rights Agreement gives Host a 24-month period in which it has rights to make the first offer on qualifying Sponsor projects and match outside offers under the agreement’s terms. Host can also decide to pass. Each acquisition has its own negotiated terms and approval process, and we consider the customer lease, remaining work, and financing together before deciding whether a project makes sense for Host.

When we negotiate a project’s contribution value, the price Host would pay to acquire it, we consider both what it’s worth and what we still need to invest to complete it. My goal is to agree on a price that leaves room to create value for shareholders after that remaining investment. We expect the Sponsor to receive most of its payment in Host shares, giving it a continuing stake in the business we’re building.

The Sponsor is owned and controlled by Host’s founders, including me, so there are shared interests between the two companies. Our review of each proposed acquisition needs to focus on what that project and its terms mean for Host’s shareholders.

My responsibility as Host’s CEO is to build lasting value for you, our shareholders. For each proposed acquisition, I want a clear plan for delivering the facility, earning the rent, and strengthening the company you own. Our independent directors review proposed acquisitions, and Host’s full board reviews and approves transactions under the Preferential Rights Agreement on behalf of all shareholders. The board will draw on financial, legal, and other advisers as needed to help assess a project’s value and the proposed terms.

The Sponsor’s owners are also among Host’s largest shareholders, giving us a substantial stake in the company’s long-term share value. We expect management’s compensation to be weighted toward equity, so a meaningful part of our financial reward grows with the value of Host’s shares.

Keeping you close to the business

Each time we announce a site or a lease, I’m committed to explaining what it means for you as a Host shareholder. These five questions will guide those updates. Where a term is still being negotiated, I’ll tell you what’s settled and what remains open.

What does Host own, or expect to acquire, in this project?
What must Host pay to get it?
What must Host spend to deliver it?
When does rent start?
What cash is expected to reach Host after project costs?

My first priority is delivering Site I, and growing the portfolio to Site II and beyond. As our team makes progress, I’ll use these letters and updates to keep you close to the work, explain our decisions, and show you how we’re putting your capital to work.

You’ll hear about financing, construction, testing, delivery, and the start of rent as the project moves toward operation. I’ll explain what’s been completed and what comes next. And as we evaluate another site, I want you to understand the opportunity and what Host would need to invest to pursue it.

You’re helping us build a business whose customer relationships can last for many years. I want you to see it take shape, from the first facility we deliver to the opportunities we pursue next. Your investment makes you part of that story, and keeping you informed is part of my job.

If you’d like a closer look at our business, Site I, and our growth plans, you can find our investor presentation at hostdigital.ai.

I’m excited about what we can build from this first project. We have an energized site, a signed customer lease, and a team working to bring them together. I want Host to grow into a business customers return to, and shareholders can follow with confidence. Thank you for being part of it. I look forward to bringing you along as we build.

Harmol Samra
Chief Executive Officer
Host Digital Inc.

ABOUT HOST DIGITAL

Host Digital Inc. (NYSE American: HOST) develops, acquires, owns, and operates institutional-quality data centers in the United States that support AI and HPC workloads. The Company focuses on RightScaled sites of 20 MW to 100 MW with existing or near-term access to power, leased under long-term contracts to strong or credit-enhanced counterparties. Host Digital seeks to own and control the real estate, power, and data center infrastructure at each site, and provides turnkey facilities where tenants select and deploy their own compute infrastructure and model layers.

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, the Company also operates a portfolio of 19 natural and organic grocery stores across six states under the Ada’s Natural Market, Paradise Health & Nutrition, Mother Earth’s Storehouse, Greens Natural Foods, Ellwood Thompson’s, and GreenAcres Market brands. Healthy Choice Wellness Corp.’s natural and organic grocery business continues to operate as a division of the Company following the merger.

For more information, visit www.hostdigital.ai.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the proposed acquisition and development of one or more data center facilities, including the potential acquisition of Site II; the expected assets leases and other assets to be acquired from the Sponsor or any other third party; the timing of delivery of the Company’s data center facilities to tenants; anticipated contracted revenue, lease terms and renewal options; the Company’s development strategy and ability to execute and scale its business model; and the Sponsor’s potential pipeline and contribution of additional data center assets to the Company. Statements that are not historical facts are based on current estimates, assumptions and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “could” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words.

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks relating to the completion of the offering on the anticipated terms or at all; the Company’s ability to satisfy the applicable listing requirements; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate the businesses and realize the anticipated benefits of the offering; the Company’s ability to obtain required financing, complete development and deliver capacity on schedule; and other factors described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including under the header “Risk Factors” in Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 17, 2026. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.

MEDIA CONTACT
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888-461-2233

INVESTOR CONTACT
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Titiminas Silver Reports Results from Twelve Additional Packsack Drill Holes at Madre Sierra Norte and Madre Sierra, Expanding High-Grade Silver Mineralization Across Multiple Vein Structures

PressReach — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:30:27 +0000

Twelve drill holes completed between August and September 15, 2026, intersected mineralized structures in every hole, including a 1.00 m (true width) interval grading 201.2 g/t Ag, 1.70 g/t Au and 2.36% Cu (479 g/t AgEq), as well as a 0.65 m (true width) interval grading 107.8 g/t Ag, 5.32 g/t Au, 2.93% Pb and 12.56% Zn (578 g/t AgEq) in PKS-MSN-26-07.

LIMA, Peru, Sept. 24, 2026 — Titiminas Silver Inc. (TSXV:TITI) (“Titiminas” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce assay results from twelve drill holes completed using the Packsack system, comprising nine drill holes at Madre Sierra Norte (seven surface diamond drill holes and two underground diamond drill holes) and three surface diamond drill holes at Madre Sierra, both part of the past-producing Madre Sierra Silver Mine (the “Mine”), located in the Ricrán District, Jauja Province. These results complement the Company’s previously reported Packsack drilling results, and confirm the continuity of high-grade silver mineralization, associated with gold, copper, lead and zinc, across multiple vein structures at Madre Sierra.

Key Highlights

Mineralized structures intersected in all twelve reported holes
The Ag-Au-Cu association identified in the first Packsack results continues at Madre Sierra Norte, with copper-enriched intervals in every hole, consistent with the late Ag-Au-Cu event overprinting the principal Pb-Zn-Ag polymetallic system.
PKS-MSN-26-03 intersected 1.60 m (true width) grading 218.8 g/t Ag, 0.59 g/t Au, 0.87% Cu and 1.53% Pb (321 g/t AgEq) in the Tensional 1 structure.
PKS-MSN-26-07 intersected 1.00 m (true width) grading 201.2 g/t Ag, 1.70 g/t Au, 2.36% Cu, 1.19% Pb and 1.59% Zn (479 g/t AgEq) in Veta NN 17; 0.65 m (true width) grading 107.8 g/t Ag, 5.32 g/t Au, 2.93% Pb and 12.56% Zn (578 g/t AgEq) in Veta NN 16; and 1.20 m (true width) grading 98.2 g/t Ag, 1.65 g/t Au and 1.70% Cu (294 g/t AgEq) in Veta NN 18.
PKS-MSN-26-05 intersected 0.60 m (true width) grading 224.1 g/t Ag, 0.96 g/t Au, 1.89% Cu and 1.73% Pb (418 g/t AgEq) in Veta NN 10, one of seven mineralized intervals reported in the hole.
PKS-MSN-26-04 intersected seven named vein structures, including 0.84 m (true width) grading 171.6 g/t Ag, 2.71 g/t Au and 1.65% Zn (381 g/t AgEq) in Veta NN 1.
PKS-MS-SUP-26-03 intersected 0.65 m (true width) grading 113.5 g/t Ag, 1.71 g/t Au, 3.38% Cu, 0.30% Pb and 0.05% Zn (433 g/t AgEq) in the Viviana structure at Madre Sierra.

Drill hole PKS-MSN-26-02 was lost due to poor core recovery caused by contaminated recirculated drilling water. No results are reported for this hole.

Management Commentary

“These twelve holes extend the high-grade silver mineralization identified in our first Packsack results at Madre Sierra Norte and Madre Sierra. Every reported hole intersected mineralized structures, and the recurring silver-gold-copper association continues to support our interpretation of a late Ag-Au-Cu event overprinting the principal polymetallic system. These results will feed directly into the maiden mineral resource estimate we are targeting for 2027.”

— Luis Goyzueta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Titiminas Silver Inc.

MADRE SIERRA NORTE

Drill Results

A total of nine drill holes are reported for Madre Sierra Norte, including seven surface drill holes and two underground drill holes as part of the Company’s Packsack drilling program.

Table 1 presents the composited assay results for the principal mineralized structures intersected, while drill hole collar locations and orientations are provided in Table 2. All reported grades are based on length-weighted composites, and reported widths are expressed as true widths.

Table 1: Composite Drill Results – Seven Surface and Two Underground Drill Holes

Table 2: Drill Hole Collar Details

MADRE SIERRA

Drill Results

Drill holes PKS-MS-SUP-26-03 through PKS-MS-SUP-26-05 were completed between August 1 and September 15, 2026, as part of the Company’s Packsack drilling program. Table 3 presents the composited assay results for the principal mineralized structures intersected, while drill hole collar locations and orientations are provided in Table 4. All reported grades are based on length-weighted composites, and reported widths are expressed as true widths.

Table 3: Composite Drill Results, PKS-MS-SUP-26-03 to PKS-MS-SUP-26-05

Table 4: Drill Hole Collar Details

Next Steps

Results from the Packsack and HQ core drilling programs will be incorporated into the Company’s maiden NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate, targeted for the end of Q2/early Q3 2027, covering Madre Sierra, Madre Sierra Norte and the Titiminas CRD. A Preliminary Economic Assessment and Final Investment Decision are targeted for Q4 2027.

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Helmut Herrera, VP Exploration of Titiminas Silver Inc., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Herrera holds a degree in Geology from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Peru, and a postgraduate degree in Mineral Economics from the University of Chile, and has over 20 years of exploration experience.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

The drill core reported herein was logged and sampled by Titiminas geologists in accordance with standard geological logging and sampling protocols. Drill core was sampled at intervals not exceeding 1.0 metre in length. Sample intervals were established and subdivided at distinct geological contacts and boundaries to appropriately differentiate lithological units and mineralization styles. Core was sawn and half-core samples were collected. Samples were sealed, labelled, and identified at the drill site before being submitted to an independent accredited laboratory for sample preparation and analytical testing.

Samples were submitted in batches to SPLENDOR Labs del Perú, located in Huancayo, Junín, Peru, for sample preparation and analysis. As part of Titiminas’ Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program, certified reference materials (CRMs), including Standard EPIT34 and Standard EPIT35, fine blanks, coarse blanks, and field duplicates were systematically inserted into the sample stream to monitor analytical accuracy, precision, and potential contamination throughout the sample preparation and analytical process. These QA/QC control materials were inserted blindly into the sample sequence prior to shipment from the core storage facilities.

At the laboratory, samples were dried, crushed, and pulverized prior to analysis. Gold (Au) was determined by fire assay with an atomic absorption (AA) finish. Silver (Ag), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) were determined by multi-element ICP analysis. Samples returning results exceeding the upper detection limits of the applicable analytical method (over-limit results) were re-assayed using appropriate higher-range analytical procedures, including ore-grade methods for high-grade samples, where applicable.

The results obtained from the certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates were used to assess the quality, accuracy, precision, and reliability of the analytical data generated during the drilling program.

About Titiminas Silver Inc.

Titiminas Silver Inc. is a Peru-focused silver developer advancing the past-producing high-grade Madre Sierra Silver mine in central Peru, one of the world’s most prolific mining jurisdictions. The Company is pursuing a multi-asset growth strategy with a clear path to becoming a mid-tier silver producer through project development and strategic M&A, leveraging a proprietary deal flow and deep relationships across Peru. Titiminas is led by an experienced team with a proven track record in exploration, development, financings and operations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These include, without limitation, statements with respect to: the continuation, scope and results of the Packsack and HQ core drilling programs; the interpretation of drill results, including the continuity of mineralization and the significance of the Ag-Au-Cu association; the timing and completion of the Company’s maiden NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate; the timing of a Preliminary Economic Assessment and a Final Investment Decision; and the Company’s business plans generally.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management as at the date of this release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown risk factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to predict or control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, without limitation: risks related to exploration and mining activities; the possibility that future drilling results differ materially from the results reported in this news release; the interpretation of geological data; the availability of qualified personnel, equipment and services; permitting and regulatory approvals; general economic conditions and commodity prices; and the other risk factors disclosed in the Company’s public filings.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Advances Defense-Focused Quantum Navigation System for GPS-Denied Operations to Drone Testing Phase

PressReach — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:28:49 +0000

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 24, 2026 — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its drone subsidiary ZenaDrone has advanced its defense-focused quantum navigation system, which is designed to enable secure drone operations in GPS-denied and satellite-compromised environments, to the testing phase. Testing is now underway at ZenaDrone’s manufacturing and testing facilities in Sharjah, UAE, where the company’s engineering team is working to validate the system’s navigation accuracy and reliability under real-world flight conditions. Initial testing is beginning with the IQ Nano indoor drone platform in non-GPS environments, with the team preparing to move to field testing on the ZenaDrone 1000, the company’s AI multifunction heavy-lift cargo defense drone, as well as its other drone platforms.

“Operating reliably when GPS and satellite navigation are degraded, denied, or spoofed is a mission-critical requirement for modern defense operations,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “As the ZenaDrone 1000 is fielded in defense applications, redundant, multi-layered navigation will be essential. Operators need confidence that a platform can maintain position, navigation, and timing (PNT), even if one system is jammed, spoofed, or otherwise fails in a contested environment. Advancing our quantum navigation system into testing is a key milestone toward delivering that redundancy and mission assurance to future defense customers.”

Quantum navigation systems represent a next-generation class of self-contained, ultra-precise motion-sensing technology that allows drones and other platforms to maintain accurate navigation without relying on GPS, instead using principles derived from quantum physics. As modern defense missions increasingly operate in contested electromagnetic environments where adversaries may jam or spoof satellite signals, these systems combine quantum inertial sensing with AI-based path correction to deliver continuous, high-precision positioning over long mission durations, independent of external signals. Beyond defense, the technology also holds promise for commercial drone operators working in GPS-challenged settings, including dense urban corridors, indoor warehouses, underground facilities, and extended BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight) missions.

Having advanced beyond the initial research and development stage, ZenaDrone’s engineering team is now in the testing and validation phase of the program, with cross-functional teams collaborating on drone integration ahead of broader field trials. Once validated, the quantum navigation system is expected to be incorporated across selected ZenaDrone defense and commercial drone platforms, extending capabilities in areas such as surveillance, critical infrastructure inspection, and defense missions.

Built as an advanced, AI-enabled VTOL heavy-lift platform for defense use, the ZenaDrone 1000 delivers ISR capabilities such as real-time surveillance, tactical reconnaissance, and secure data collection, in addition to cargo transport and mission-critical payload delivery. Its modular architecture enables rapid reconfiguration for a range of mission types in high-risk operating environments, from infrastructure monitoring to operational logistics support.

About ZenaTech

About ZenaDrone

Contacts for more information:

Company, Investors, and Media:
Linda Montgomery
ZenaTech
312-241-1415

Investors:
Michael Mason
CORE IR
investors@zenatech.com

Safe Harbor

This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity; ZenaTech’s ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including its drone products including ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, IQ Nano, IQ Quad, ZenaTech 2000, IQ Glider, IQ Sphere, IQ Aqua and Interceptor P-1; ZenaTech’s ability to develop products for markets as currently contemplated; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and its needs for additional financing; ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk; expectations with respect to future operations and costs; the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates; political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets; regulatory risks; unfavorable publicity or consumer perception; difficulty in forecasting industry trends; the ability to hire key personnel; the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech’s expected business objectives for the next twelve months; ZenaTech’s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments; investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions; changes in the target markets; market uncertainty; ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions; management of growth (plans and timing for expansion); patent infringement; litigation; applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech and other related risks and uncertainties disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form F-1, Form 20-F and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

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Knightscope Reports Approximately $27 Million in Estimated Renewals, Bookings and Client Awards Since May 2026

PressReach — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:54:21 +0000

Update Follows the Company’s Launch of the Autonomous Security Force at GSX 2026; 109 Contracts and Awards Across Seven Vertical Markets

SUNNYVALE, Calif.– September 22nd, 2026 —Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP) (the “Company” or “Knightscope”), the security technology company building the nation’s first Autonomous Security Force, today reported approximately $27 million in estimated renewals, bookings and client awards for the period from May 20, 2026 through September 18, 2026. The total reflects 109 contracts and awards across seven vertical markets and includes both estimated renewals from existing clients and estimated new client engagements. See “About Renewals, Bookings, and Client Awards” below for how the Company defines and calculates this figure.

The update comes on the heels of GSX 2026, the Global Security Exchange in Atlanta, where Knightscope officially launched the Autonomous Security Force (the “Force”). The Force combines autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and licensed security agents as one accountable operation with a single point of accountability for the client.

Renewals are estimated to account for approximately $19.6 million, or 72%, of the total, reflecting existing clients electing to continue with Knightscope, and new business is estimated to account for approximately $7.5 million, or 28%. The largest renewal in the period was a three-year master services agreement with a multinational industrial client, under which services are ordered periodically over the term. The Company estimates the value of services under that agreement at approximately $17 million over the initial term based on current service levels; the agreement does not obligate the client to purchase a minimum volume of services. The largest new engagement was a written client award from a national retailer with a stated award value of approximately $5.8 million.

By vertical market, Industrial, Energy and Security Services represented approximately $18.7 million across 43 contracts and awards, or 69% of the total; Retail and Consumer approximately $6.5 million across 11, or 24%; Higher Education approximately $1.0 million across 14; Critical Infrastructure approximately $0.5 million across 34; and Healthcare and Life Sciences, Technology, and Federal Healthcare represented the balance. New and renewed clients in the period include a U.S. federal law enforcement agency, public transit systems, a national presidential foundation, universities and community colleges, hospitals and life sciences companies, municipalities, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises.

“When our largest clients renew for the long term, and household-name enterprises, federal agencies, and transit systems also choose Knightscope, that is the market telling us where security is headed,” said William Santana Li, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Knightscope.

About Renewals, Bookings and Client Awards

“Renewals, bookings and client awards” as used in this release is an operating metric based on the Company’s internal records as of September 18, 2026. It includes (i) the total contract value of new and renewal agreements entered into during the period, including the full term of multi-year agreements where applicable; (ii) the Company’s estimate of the value of services to be ordered under master services agreements over their initial terms based on current service levels, where the client orders services periodically and is not obligated to purchase a minimum volume; and (iii) written client awards for which definitive agreements or ordering documents had not yet been issued as of the measurement date. Approximately $17 million of the total is attributable to the estimate described in clause (ii) and approximately $5.8 million to the award described in clause (iii). The metric is not a measure of revenue, backlog, remaining performance obligations, or any other financial measure under generally accepted accounting principles, and it is not a substitute for any such measure. The Company’s method of calculating this metric may differ from similarly titled metrics used by other companies.

Revenue from these agreements and awards, if any, is recognized only as services are ordered and delivered over the respective terms, in some cases over multiple years. Actual services ordered may be more or less than the Company’s estimates, and agreements and awards are subject to termination, non-renewal, changes in service levels, the client’s issuance of ordering documents, government funding and appropriation, and other conditions. Renewals, bookings and client awards in any period should not be viewed as indicative of the Company’s revenue, results of operations, or cash flows for that period or any future period. This release does not address the Company’s financial results or expected financial results for the third quarter of 2026 or any other period, and the Company is not providing, updating, or reaffirming any financial guidance. Figures are preliminary, unaudited, and subject to change.

About Knightscope

Knightscope is a security technology company building the nation’s first Autonomous Security Force. As a managed service provider, the Company delivers autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and licensed security agents as one accountable operation, under one contract, to help protect people, property, and critical infrastructure. Knightscope’s long-term mission is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. Learn more at www.knightscope.com.

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West Red Lake Gold Reports 176.04 g/t Au over 5.3m, 128.32 g/t Au over 4.5m and 35.72 g/t Au over 13.35m from Austin 955 and 904 Complexes

PressReach — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:12:30 +0000

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2026 — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.(“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV:WRLG)(OTCQX:WRLGF) is pleased to report drill results from its 100% owned Madsen Mine (the “Madsen Mine” or “Madsen”) located in the Red Lake Mining District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada.

Will Robinson, Vice President of Exploration, commented, “We are pleased to announce another round of impressive assay results from our ongoing underground definition drill program at Madsen. The mineralized panels within the 904 and 955 complexes are holding together quite well with strong grades and continuity demonstrated across multiple areas. These results continue to build our confidence in the geological model and the potential for these areas to be integrated into the Madsen mine plan in 2027. Importantly, these complexes are located close to existing underground infrastructure, with the 904 complex representing non-remnant mineralization, meaning we are now advancing into fresh, previously unmined material, providing additional flexibility as we continue to define and advance mining inventory.”

The results from Austin 904 Complex reported herein were all drilled from the 13 and 14 Levels of the Madsen Mine at approximately 650 metre (“m”) and 700m depth, respectively. These 904 results are in addition to those announced on July 7, 2026 which highlighted 10.22 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold (“Au”) over 13.35m, and on April 13, 2026 which highlighted 215.46g/t Au over 5.35m, 50.34 g/t Au over 4.05m and 61.70 g/t Au over 3m, and on February 25, 2026 which highlighted 219.73g/t Au over 4.8 m, 148.36 g/t Au over 3m and 133.13 g/t Au over 2.5m.

The results from the Austin 955 Complex were drilled from the 12 Level of the Madsen Mine at approximately 600m depth. These 955 results are in addition to those announced on July 7, 2026 which highlighted 43.48 g/t Au over 3.85m and 53.87 g/t Au over 3.1m.

The Austin 904 represents a unique opportunity within the Madsen deposit, comprising an approximately 200m by 200m panel of intact gold mineralization that was not historically mined. This is rare for the Madsen deposit and places WRLG in a favorable position to have full access to the entire mineralized zone for mining which is expected to result in larger stopes and increased efficiency during design and extraction.

DRILLING HIGHLIGHTS:

Hole MM26D-14-4929-025 intersected 5.3m @ 176.04 g/t Au, including 1m @ 925.52 g/t Au. This intercept was complemented by a large clot of visible gold associated with biotite alteration within a quartz-porphyry dike (Figure 1).

FIGURE 1. Visible gold showing in hole MM26D-14-4929-025 at 64.6m downhole depth.

Hole MM26D-13-4727-013 intersected 4.5m @ 128.32 g/t Au, including 1m @ 566.81 g/t Au. This intercept was complemented by visible gold associated with pyrrhotite, biotite alteration and quartz-carbonate veining (Figure 2).

FIGURE 2. Visible gold showing in hole MM26D-13-4727-013 at 139.4m downhole depth.

Hole MM26D-12-4990-019 intersected 6.85m @ 35.72 g/t Au, including 1m @ 233.76 g/t Au. This intercept was complemented by stringers of visible gold running along foliation (Figure 3).

FIGURE 3. Visible gold showing in hole MM26D-12-4990-019 at 74m downhole depth.

Hole MM26D-14-4929-001 intersected 6.2m @ 17.87 g/t Au, including 3.1m @ 35.02 g/t Au.
Hole MM26D-12-4990-005 intersected 12.8m @ 7.93 g/t Au, including 7.35m @ 9.69 g/t Au, also including 1.15m @ 11.35 /t Au.
Hole MM26D-12-4990-007 intersected 11.7m @ 8.09 g/t Au, including 1m @ 59.96 g/t Au.
Hole MM26D-12-4990-028 intersected 1.9m @ 44.36 g/t Au, including 1.4m @ 59.72 g/t Au.
Hole MM26D-12-4990-002 intersected 11.15m @ 7.31 g/t Au, including 2m @ 25.75 g/t Au.
Hole MM26D-12-4990-004 intersected 14.5m @ 5.29 g/t Au, including 2m @ 12.68 g/t Au.
Hole MM26D-13-4727-002 intersected 4m @ 14.34 g/t Au, including 1m @ 44.71 g/t Au.

TABLE 1. Significant intercepts from drilling at South Austin and Austin 955/904 Complexes.

*The “From-To” intervals in Table 1 are denoting overall downhole length of the intercept. The gold assay results presented are uncapped values. True thickness has not been calculated for these intercepts but is expected to be ≥ 70% of downhole length based on intercept angles observed in the drill core. Internal dilution for composite intervals does not exceed 1m for samples grading <0.1 g/t Au.

TABLE 2: Drill collar summary for holes reported in this News Release.

DISCUSSION

Like the other mineralized domains that comprise the Madsen Mine, the Austin structures are hosted within broad, kilometre-scale planar alteration and deformation corridors that have been repeatedly reactivated during gold mineralization and subsequent deformation and metamorphism.

At the deposit scale the Austin, South Austin, North Austin, and McVeigh Zones are locally folded and structurally dismembered by transposition and rotation into the penetrative S2 Foliation. In addition to this intense deformation overprint, the mineralized veins and alteration have been subjected to the relatively high temperatures of amphibolite facies metamorphism, which led to extensive recrystallization and growth of the skarn-like replacement mineral assemblage of diopside-amphibole-quartz-biotite.

All significant gold mineralization on the mine property is demonstrably early relative to the most significant, penetrative deformation (D2) and metamorphic events. The North Austin Zone displays ‘mine-style’ alteration and mineralization and consists of multiple mineralized domains defined over a strike length of 0.5km. Mineralization remains open at depth and along strike to the northeast.

In drill core, or at underground face exposures, gold-bearing zones at the Madsen Mine are best identified visually by fine (sub-millimetre) grains of free gold within strong alteration and veining. All high-grade intervals generally contain visible gold on drill core exteriors, although numerous examples exist of high-grade assays where visible gold was only identified within the interior (cut surface) of the core samples. Apart from the presence of free gold, pervasive silicification (locally accompanied by discrete quartz veining) and quartz-carbonate or diopside veining are the best indicators that a given interval is within a high-grade zone along/within the mineralized structure.

The current underground drilling program at the Madsen Mine is focused on further definition of near-term mining inventory, as well as growth of the current mineral resource. Drilling has been focused on the more continuous and higher-grade portions of the Austin and South Austin Zones. It is anticipated that this will continue to be the strategy through 2026.

High resolution versions of all the figures contained in this press release can be found at the following web link: WRLG Figures September 22, 2026 News Release.

FIGURE 4. Long Section showing drill highlights from current press release in Austin 904 and 955 Complexes with (grade x thickness) at ≥ 25 (g/t Au x m). Interval length denotes downhole core length. True thickness has not been calculated, but is expected to be ≥ 70% ofdownhole length based on intercept angles observed in the drill core.^[¹^]
^[¹^]Mineral resources are estimated at a cut-off grade of 3.38 g/t Au and a gold price of US1,800/oz. Please refer to the technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report and Prefeasibility Study for the Madsen Mine, Ontario, Canada”, prepared by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. and dated April 30, 2026 with an effective date of January 7, 2025 (the “Madsen Report”). A full copy of the Madsen Report is available on the Company’s website and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL

Drilling completed underground at the Madsen Mine consists of BQ-sized diamond drill core for definition drill programs and oriented NQ-sized diamond drill core for exploration focused drilling. All drill holes are systematically logged, photographed, and sampled by a trained geologist at the Madsen Mine core processing facility. Minimum allowable sample length is 0.5m. Maximum allowable sample length is 1.5m. Control samples (certified standards and uncertified blanks), along duplicates, are inserted at a target 5% insertion rate. Results are assessed for accuracy, precision, and contamination on an ongoing basis. The BQ-sized drill core is whole core sampled. The NQ-sized drill core is then cut lengthwise utilizing a diamond blade core saw along a line pre-selected by the geologist. To reduce sampling bias, the same side of drill core is sampled consistently utilizing the orientation line as reference. For those samples containing visible gold (“VG”), a trained geologist supervises the cutting/bagging of those samples, and ensures the core saw blade is ‘cleaned’ with a dressing stone following the VG sample interval. Bagged samples are then sealed with zip ties and transported by Madsen Mine personnel directly to SGS Natural Resource’s Facility in Red Lake, Ontario for assay.

Samples are then prepped by SGS, which consists of drying at 105°C and crushing to 75% passing 2mm. A riffle splitter is then utilized to produce a 500g course reject for archive. The remainder of the sample is then pulverized to 85% passing 75 microns from which 50g is analyzed by fire assay and an atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) finish (SGS Code GO-FAA50V10). Samples returning gold values > 100 g/t Au are reanalyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish on a 50g sample (SGS Code GO_FAG50V). Samples with visible gold are also analyzed via metallic screen analysis (SGS code: GO_FAS50M). For multi-element analysis, samples are sent to SGS’s facility in Burnaby, British Columbia and analyzed via four-acid digest with an atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) finish for 33-element analysis on 0.25g sample pulps (SGS code: GE_ICP40Q12). SGS Natural Resources analytical laboratories operates under a Quality Management System that complies with ISO/IEC 17025.

The Madsen Mine deposit presently hosts a National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) Indicated resource of 1.65 million ounces (“Moz”) of gold grading 7.4 g/t Au within 6.9 Mt, and an Inferred resource of 0.37 Moz of gold grading 6.3 g/t Au within 1.8 Mt. Mineral resources are estimated at a cut-off grade of 3.38 g/t Au and a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Mineral resources as stated are inclusive of mineral reserves. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The Madsen Mine also contains Probable reserves of 478 thousand ounces (“koz”) of gold grading 8.16 g/t Au within 1.87 Mt. Mineral reserve estimates are based on a gold price of US$1,680/oz. Please refer to the Madsen Report. The Madsen Resource Estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2021, and excludes depletion of mining activity during the period from January 1, 2022, to the mine closure on October 24, 2022, as it has been deemed immaterial and not relevant for the purpose of the Madsen Report. A full copy of the Madsen Report is available on the Company’s website and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

The technical information presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Will Robinson, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration for West Red Lake Gold and the Qualified Person for exploration at the West Red Lake Project, as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Robinson is not independent of WRLG.

High resolution versions of all the figures contained in this press release can be found at the following web link: WRLG Figures September 22, 2026 News Release

ABOUT WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold producer and developer advancing a high-grade, district scale opportunity in the Red Lake district of Ontario. The Company’s flagship Madsen Mine has recently achieved commercial production and is positioned as the central hub of a growing multi asset platform. The Company controls a 47 km² land package in one of the world’s most prolific mining districts, which has historically produced over 20 million ounces of gold from high grade systems¹. West Red Lake also owns the Rowan Property in Red Lake, covering 31 km² that includes three past producing mines (Rowan, Mount Jamie and Red Summit) and represents a key source of future production growth.

ON BEHALF OF WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES LTD.

“Shane Williams”

Shane Williams
President & Chief Executive Officer

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Jaclyn Ruptash

V.P. Corporate Communications

Tel: (604) 569-5559

Email: investors@wrlgold.com or visit the Company’s website at https://www.westredlakegold.com

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Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by words such as “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “planned”, and similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations of management; however, it is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this news release and include without limitation, statements relating to the anticipated impact of the drilling results on actual production at the Madsen Mine; the expectations of results in larger stopes and efficiency at the Madsen Mine; the potential production of mining operations at the Madsen Mine; the further anticipated drilling to occur at Madsen for the remainder of 2026; any untapped growth potential in the Madsen deposit; and the Company’s future objectives and plans. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information involves numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, market volatility; the state of the financial markets for the Company’s securities; fluctuations in commodity prices; and changes in the Company’s business plans. Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will continue with its stated business objectives and its ability to raise additional capital to proceed. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Additional information about risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2025, copies of which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

The forward-looking information contained herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to the Company. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by applicable law.

For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company’s continuous disclosure filings that are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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Emp Metals Completes Commissioning of Project Aurora Demonstration Plant and Transitions to Full-Time Operations

PressReach — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:28:09 +0000

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 22, 2026 — EMP Metals Corp. (CSE:EMPS) (OTCQB:EMPPF) (FSE: 9ST) (“EMP Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that commissioning of its Project Aurora Demonstration Plant, located within the Company’s Viewfield Project Area in Saskatchewan, is complete and the facility has transitioned to full-time operations.

Project Aurora is now operating as a fully integrated, continuous-flow lithium refining demonstration facility. Production brine is delivered directly from the production well through the process facility, with spent brine returned through the disposal system to the targeted disposal interval.

With commissioning complete, EMP Metals and Saltworks Technologies are focused on optimizing the integrated process systems, establishing stable operating conditions and generating operational data to support the next stage of Project Aurora and the Company’s broader commercial development plans.

“Completing commissioning at Project Aurora marks the transition from construction to an operating demonstration plant,” said Karl Kottmeier, CEO of EMP Metals. “We are now operating the integrated facility full-time and are focused on tuning individual systems and optimizing the overall process. The operating data generated during this phase will be critical as we advance our understanding of the process and apply that information to the design and development of future commercial facilities.”

About EMP Metals

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The technical content on this website has been reviewed and approved by Greg Bronson, P. Geo., a qualified person for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Bronson is not independent as he is a director of the Company.

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Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. EMP Metals cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond EMP Metals’ control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to EMP Metals’ limited operating history, ability to obtain sufficient financing to carry out its exploration and development objectives on its mineral properties, obtaining the necessary permits to carry out its activities and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, EMP Metals undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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Quoin Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Fast Track Designation for QRX003 for the Treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome

PressReach — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:07 +0000

Ashburn, Virginia, September 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire

– First-Ever Fast Track Designation Granted for a Peeling Skin Syndrome Therapy

– Second Fast Track Designation Granted to QRX003, in Addition to Netherton Syndrome

– Fast Track Designation Facilitates Development and Expedites Regulatory Review of Therapies Addressing Serious Conditions with Significant Unmet Medical Need

– Follows July 2026 FDA Clearance of the First-Ever IND Submitted for Peeling Skin Syndrome

– Phase 2/3 Study Expected to Initiate in 2H 2026, Enrolling up to 12 Pediatric and Adult Patients in the U.S. and Europe

– Peeling Skin Syndrome Currently Has No Approved Treatment

Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNRX) (“Quoin” or the “Company”), a late clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and orphan diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to QRX003 for the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome (PSS). QRX003 is an investigational topical serine protease inhibitor lotion. Peeling Skin Syndrome is a rare genetic skin disease for which there is currently no approved treatment.

Key Facts

Fast Track Designation applies to QRX003 for the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome.
This is the first ever Fast Track Designation granted for a Peeling Skin Syndrome therapy.
Peeling Skin Syndrome is the second indication for which QRX003 has received Fast Track Designation. The FDA granted Fast Track Designation to QRX003 lotion (4%) for the treatment of Netherton Syndrome on March 11, 2026.
The designation follows FDA clearance in July 2026 of Quoin’s Investigational New Drug (IND) application for QRX003 in Peeling Skin Syndrome. Quoin submitted that IND on June 2, 2026, and it was the first IND ever submitted to the FDA for the disease.
Quoin expects to initiate a Phase 2/3 clinical study of QRX003 in Peeling Skin Syndrome in the second half of 2026.
The IND submission was supported by clinical observations from an ongoing investigator-led pediatric study in a single subject. Significant improvements in skin appearance along with positive changes in pruritus and a number of quality-of-life measures have been recorded. Treatment is ongoing and has continued for more than 15 months, with no adverse events reported.
There is currently no approved treatment for Peeling Skin Syndrome.

“This is an important regulatory milestone for QRX003 and for a community that today has no approved treatment,” said Dr. Michael Myers, CEO and Co-Founder of Quoin Pharmaceuticals. “Quoin submitted the first IND ever filed with the FDA for Peeling Skin Syndrome, that IND was cleared in July, and QRX003 has now been granted Fast Track Designation for the disease. We expect to initiate our Phase 2/3 study in the second half of 2026, and we believe Fast Track status will allow us to work closely with the agency as we advance the first company-sponsored clinical study in this disease.”

Peeling Skin Syndrome Development Program

The planned Phase 2/3 study is expected to enroll up to 12 pediatric and adult patients with Peeling Skin Syndrome in the United States and Europe. In the study, QRX003 will be applied twice-daily to greater than 80% of patients’ body surface area (BSA) over a 48-week period, with an interim data review at 24 weeks. Quoin is targeting approval of QRX003 as a potential treatment for Peeling Skin Syndrome in 2028.

The IND submission was supported by clinical observations from an ongoing investigator-led pediatric study. The subject has achieved improvements across key objective severity endpoints, including the Modified Ichthyosis Area Severity Index (M-IASI), Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) as well as pruritus and a pediatric dermatology-specific quality-of-life measure (CDLQI). Treatment is ongoing, and after continued dosing with QRX003 for over 15 months, no adverse events have been reported.

About Fast Track Designation

The FDA’s Fast Track program is designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs that treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need. A therapy granted Fast Track Designation may benefit from more frequent interactions with the FDA, eligibility for rolling review of regulatory submissions, and potential qualification for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review, if relevant criteria are met.

About Peeling Skin Syndrome (PSS)

Generalized inflammatory peeling skin syndrome (PSS) is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis caused by loss-of-function disease-causing variants of the corneodesmosin gene (CDSN), resulting in excessive shedding of the superficial layers of the epidermis. Patients generally suffer from a variety of conditions including severe pain and chronic pruritus (itch). There is currently no approved treatment for PSS.

About QRX003

QRX003 is an investigational topical serine protease inhibitor lotion in late-stage development for Netherton Syndrome and other orphan skin diseases. QRX003 has been granted Orphan Drug, Rare Pediatric Disease, and Fast Track designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Orphan Drug Designation in the European Union and Japan for Netherton Syndrome. QRX003 has also been granted Rare Pediatric Disease and Fast Track Designation by the FDA for Peeling Skin Syndrome. QRX003 lotion (4%) is currently being evaluated in Phase 2/3 whole-body clinical trials in patients with Netherton Syndrome. Quoin expects to initiate a Phase 2/3 clinical study of QRX003 in Peeling Skin Syndrome in the second half of 2026.

About Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a late clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products that treat rare and orphan diseases. We are committed to addressing unmet medical needs for patients, their families, communities, and care teams. Quoin’s innovative pipeline is focused on two key platform products, QRX003 and QRX009, that collectively have the potential to target a broad number of rare and orphan indications, including Netherton Syndrome, Peeling Skin Syndrome, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Pachyonychia Congenita, Gorlin Syndrome and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Microcystic Lymphatic Malformations, Venous Malformations, Angiofibromas and others.

For more information, visit: www.quoinpharma.com or LinkedIn for updates.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company cautions that statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words referencing future events or circumstances, such as “expect,” “intend,” “hope,” “plan,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “look forward,” “believe,” “may,” and “will,” among others. This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements that reflect the Company’s expectations, assumptions, projections, beliefs, or opinions about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to: Fast Track Designation facilitating development and expediting regulatory review of therapies addressing serious conditions with significant unmet medical need; plans to initiate a Phase 2/3 clinical study of QRX003 in Peeling Skin Syndrome in the second half of 2026; Fast Track status allowing Quoin to work closely with the FDA to advance the first company-sponsored clinical study in Peeling Skin Syndrome; the study expecting to enroll up to 12 pediatric and adult patients with Peeling Skin Syndrome in the United States and Europe; QRX003 expected to be applied twice-daily to greater than 80% of a patients’ body surface area over a 48-week period, with an interim data review at 24 weeks; targeting approval of QRX003 as a potential treatment for Peeling Skin Syndrome in 2028; therapies granted Fast Track Designation benefiting from more frequent interactions with the FDA, eligibility for rolling review of regulatory submissions, and potential qualification for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review, if relevant criteria are met; and Quoin’s products in development collectively having the potential to target a broad number of rare and orphan indications, including Netherton Syndrome, Peeling Skin Syndrome, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Pachyonychia Congenita, Gorlin Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Microcystic Lymphatic Malformations, Venous Malformations, Angiofibroma and others. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to pursue its regulatory strategy; the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approvals for commercialization of product candidates or to comply with ongoing regulatory requirements; the Company’s ability to complete clinical trials on time and achieve desired results and benefits as expected; and other factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in other filings the Company has made and may make with the SEC in the future. One should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as may be required by law.

Contacts

Jeff Ramson
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Michael Myers
mmyers@quoinpharma.com

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Power Metallic Extends Lion 25% Deeper as Power Metallic Intercepts 5.70 Meters of 14.00% CuEqRec¹ in Hole 26-125

PressReach — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:55:29 +0000

TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2026 — Power Metallic Mines Inc. (the “Company” or “Power Metallic”) (TSXV:PNPN) (OTCBB:PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV1) is pleased to provide the first assays of extensional deep drilling of assay results from its Summer 2026 drill program. Prior to the summer drill program drilling concentrated on improving the density of drill intercepts for the recently announced MRE to increase the confidence of modelling Lion, particularly within the range of a potential future open pit, and to bring the vast majority of the known deposit as of the end of the winter program (end April 2026) to Drill Indicated category.

For the summer drill program Power Metallic has carried out widely spaced exploration drilling on geological and geophysical (EM) targets and more importantly begun a program of extending the Lion deposit to depth below the outline of the MRE model. The two holes reported here are the first assays to be completed on this deep drilling.

Hole PML-26-125 is the deepest assay results to date at Lion at a vertical depth of nearly 800m vertical depth, well below the current MRE. Prior to Hole PML-26-125 The deepest reported hole intersecting the core of the Lion shoot to date (PML-25-002) intersected 1.95 metres at 7.95% CuEqRec* at approximately 610 metres vertical depth. This hole was targeted on the projected center of the Lion plunge approximately 150m below the previous deepest hole and intersected 5.7m of massive to semi-massive copper sulphides (Table 1). An earlier drill hole, PML-26-121a targeted the western side of the projected plunge of Lion at a vertical depth of nearly 650 meters and intersected disseminated to semi-massive copper sulphides. A subsequent hole (PML-26-128) tested the eastern side of the interpreted Lion plunge at nearly 900 meters vertical depth, showing disseminated and massive veinlets of copper sulphides, with assays pending (Figure 1). All three of these holes firmly established that the Lion deposit continues at depth and has not been fully delineated.

Power Metallic is expecting more assay results from the Lion deep drilling and regional exploration in the weeks to come.

Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Metallic, commented:
We are in the unique position due to the high grade and near surface nature of our project to advance development of what the world needs in Critical Minerals, namely Copper and PGEs, but also continue our multifaceted exploration approach to allow the resource to grow substantially between now and the end of 2027. Today’s results pushed us over 25% deeper than the deepest hole used in our recently announced MRE and it did so with significantly higher grades. We have visibility down over 50% deeper and visibly it looks like we are still in the Lion Zone. As we have seen with the great hit Talon Metals recently had deposits can get thicker and richer at depth. The blessing in Lion is our mineralization starts at surface and extends down making it very economic to mine and explore. We are excited to get back to exploration!

Qualified Person

Joseph Campbell, P. Geo, VP Exploration at Power Metallic, is the qualified person who has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure contained in this news release.

About Power Metallic Mines Inc.

Power Metallic is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing the Nisk Project Area (Nisk–Lion–Tiger)—a high–grade Copper–PGE, Nickel, gold and silver system—toward Canada’s next polymetallic mine.

On 1 February 2021, Power Metallic (then Chilean Metals) secured an option to earn up to 80% of the Nisk project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (TSX–V: CRE). Following the June 2025 purchase of 313 adjoining claims (~167 km²) from Li–FT Power, the Company now controls ~330 km² and roughly 50 km of prospective basin margins.

Power Metallic is expanding mineralization at the Nisk and Lion discovery zones, evaluating the Tiger target, and exploring the enlarged land package through successive drill programs. Beyond the Nisk Project Area, Power Metallic indirectly has an interest in significant land packages in British Columbia and Chile, by its 50% share ownership position in Chilean Metals Inc., which were spun out from Power Metallic via a plan of arrangement on February 3, 2025.

It also owns 100% of Power Metallic Arabia which owns 100% interest in the Jabul Baudan exploration license in The Kingdon of Saudi Arabia’s Jabal Said Belt. The property encompasses over 200 square kilometres in an area recognized for its high prospectivity for copper gold and zinc mineralization. The region is known for its massive volcanic sulfide (VMS) deposits, including the world-class Jabal Sayid mine and the promising Umm and Damad deposit.

For further information, readers are encouraged to contact:
Power Metallic Mines Inc.
The Canadian Venture Building
82 Richmond St East, Suite 202
Toronto, ON

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

QAQC and Sampling

GeoVector Management Inc (“GeoVector”) is the Consulting company retained to perform the actual drilling program, which includes core logging and sampling of the drill core.

All core in this news release is either HQ or NQ sized core. Drill core is re-fitted and measured. Geotech on core includes photographs (wet & dry), rock quality index, magnetic susceptibility, conductivity, and recovery estimates. Core is logged for lithology, mineralogy, and structural features, and sample intervals are delineated and tagged.

Sampled core is mechanically sawn, and half-core is retained for future reference. GeoVector’s QAQC program includes regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks into the sample stream with a stringent review of all results. QAQC and data validation was performed, and no material errors were observed.

All samples were submitted to and analyzed at Activation Laboratories Ltd (“Actlabs”), a commercial laboratory independent of Power Metallic with no interest in the Project. Actlabs is an ISO 9001 and 17025 certified and accredited laboratories. Samples submitted through Actlabs are run through standard preparation methods and analysed using RX-1 (Dry, crush (< 7 kg) up to 80% passing 2 mm, riffle split (250 g) and pulverize (mild steel) to 95% passing 105 μm) preparation methods, and using 1F2 (ICP-OES) and 1C-OES – 4-Acid near total digestion + Gold-Platinum-Palladium analysis and 8-Peroxide ICP-OES, for regular and over detection limit analysis. Pegmatite samples are analyzed using UT7 – Li up to 5%, Rb up to 2% method. Actlabs also undertake their own internal coarse and pulp duplicate analysis to ensure proper sample preparation and equipment calibration.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This message contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” concerning the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “indicates,” “opportunity,” “possible” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results or realities may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, among others; the timing for various drilling plans; the ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its obligations under its property agreements going forward and conduct drilling and exploration; to maintain its mineral tenures and concessions in good standing; to explore and develop its projects; changes in economic conditions or financial markets; the inherent hazards associates with mineral exploration and mining operations; future prices of nickel and other metals; changes in general economic conditions; accuracy of mineral resource and reserve estimates; the potential for new discoveries; the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary permits and consents required to explore, drill and develop the projects and if accepted, to obtain such licenses and approvals in a timely fashion relative to the Company’s plans and business objectives for the applicable project; the general ability of the Company to monetize its mineral resources; and changes in environmental and other laws or regulations that could have an impact on the Company’s operations, compliance with environmental laws and regulations, dependence on key management personnel and general competition in the mining industry.

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Host Digital Debuts on NYSE American as HOST and Exercises its Right to Acquire a Second Site from its Sponsor for its AI Data Center Platform

PressReach — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:30:31 +0000

Site II would add approximately $391 million in base-term contracted revenue to previously announced base-term contracted revenue of $1.25 billion for Site I.

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 22, 2026 — Host Digital Inc. (NYSE American: HOST) (“Host Digital” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated digital infrastructure company that develops, acquires, owns, and operates institutional-quality, RightScaled data centers for artificial intelligence (“AI”) and high-performance computing (“HPC”), began trading on Friday, September 18 on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “HOST.”

Host Digital also announced that it has signed a Preferential Rights Agreement with its Sponsor, which provides Host Digital with a right of first offer and a right of first refusal on qualifying data center projects held by its Sponsor. Host Digital expects to acquire from the Sponsor a second data center facility, also located in northeast Oklahoma (“Site II”). The Sponsor has signed a 12-year take-or-pay lease for Site II, with a publicly traded AI cloud provider, for approximately 20 MW of gross / 16 MW of critical IT load, representing approximately $391 million in base-term rent, or approximately $819 million over a total 22-year term assuming all renewal options are exercised, which is expected to be supported by a lease backstop from an investment-grade publicly listed U.S.-based global technology company.

Any contribution of Site II remains subject to negotiation and the execution of definitive agreements, and no assurance can be given that it will occur.

TRANSACTION AND LEASE HIGHLIGHTS

Merger completed: Host Digital completed its merger with Host Digital Infrastructure LLC on September 17, 2026. Following the Closing of the priced offering, HOST’s outstanding share count is 48,088,414, which implies a market capitalization of $384,947,754.07 as of market close on September 21, 2026.
Trading as HOST: Shares began trading on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “HOST” on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Site I: With the closing of the merger, Site I is now owned by Host Digital. The fully executed 15-year, take-or-pay lease is for 55 MW gross / 43 MW of critical IT load, representing approximately $1.25 billion in base-term contracted revenue, or approximately $3.2 billion over a 30-year total term if all renewal options are exercised, and a Year 1 contracted revenue of $67 million, with delivery expected in the first quarter of 2027. The terms also include a 3.0% annual rent escalator with the tenant bearing operating expenses. The lease is expected to be supported by a lease backstop from an investment-grade publicly listed U.S.-based global technology company.
Site II: Host Digital expects to acquire from the Sponsor a second data center facility, also located in northeast Oklahoma (“Site II”), pursuant to its rights under the Preferential Rights Agreement. The Sponsor has signed a 12-year take-or-pay lease with a publicly traded AI cloud provider for approximately 20 MW gross / 16 MW of critical IT load, representing approximately $391 million in base-term rent, or approximately $819 million over a total 22-year term assuming all renewal options are exercised, and Year 1 contracted revenue of $28.3 million. The terms also include a 2.5% annual rent escalator with the tenant bearing operating expenses. The lease is expected to be supported by a lease backstop from a different investment-grade publicly listed U.S.-based global technology company. The contribution of Site II remains subject to negotiation and the execution of definitive agreements.[1]
Sponsor relationship: Under the Preferential Rights Agreement, Sponsor provided the Company with a 24-month exclusive right of first offer and right of first refusal on qualifying data center assets from the Sponsor’s pipeline, which includes an additional 450 MW of RightScaled data center assets with the potential ability to be delivered to tenants in 2027, as well as longer-term, “land and expand” growth from both grid and behind-the-meter expansions at existing sites, followed by the potential development of larger scale projects which may potentially be delivered to tenants in 2028 and beyond.
Differentiated approach: Host Digital expects to target a combination of RightScaled, 20-100 MW grid-powered assets with existing or near-term electricity in place, which it expects to be able to deliver to tenants in 2026, 2027 and 2028, and which can potentially be expanded with additional utility capacity and behind-the-meter private grid generation, along with larger scale opportunities which may potentially be delivered in 2028 and beyond. This “barbell” approach aims to accelerate revenue by emphasizing speed to power, while maximizing opportunities for scale over time. The Company focuses on rapidly delivering “turnkey” facilities, which go beyond a typical powered shell to meet tenants, chipmakers and end users where they are, in what the Company considers a “sweet spot” of development cost and lease rates.

“Host Digital is entering the public markets with the three things that matter most in AI infrastructure today: access to power, contracted demand, and a model we can repeat,” said Shawn Matthews, Chairman of Host Digital. “At our initial site, we have 43 MW of critical IT load committed under a long-term lease. We now have started negotiations to acquire a second energized and leased facility. If we complete that acquisition, Host Digital expects to have approximately 59.3 MW of total contracted critical IT load and an aggregate of $1.64 billion in base-term contracted revenue across the two sites. Our listing on the New York Stock Exchange American gives us a public-markets platform to continue building that portfolio with discipline.”

“Infrastructure is ultimately constrained by how quickly operators can secure power and bring capacity online,” said Harmol Samra, Chief Executive Officer of Host Digital. “The Host Digital platform’s strategy addresses this constraint. We target acquiring sites where power is already flowing or available in the near term, then develop against long-term contracted demand, rather than building speculative capacity and hoping tenants follow. Site II is exactly the type of asset our RightScaled strategy was designed to capture: energized infrastructure, a modular design, contracted demand, and a defined path to tenant delivery.”

Host Digital’s development model centers on RightScaled sites of approximately 20 MW to 100 MW with grid power available today or in the near term, supplemented by behind-the-meter generation where appropriate, and developed against long-term contracted demand from strong or credit-enhanced counterparties. The strategy is designed to bring new capacity to market in months rather than years while avoiding many of the interconnection, permitting, and infrastructure constraints facing larger greenfield developments.

Host Digital expects to own and control the core physical infrastructure at each facility, including the real estate, power and interconnection rights, utility agreements, electrical systems, and cooling infrastructure. Tenants are expected to control their own compute infrastructure and model layers, allowing Host Digital to operate as the underlying digital infrastructure and real estate platform rather than taking technology or compute risk.

PREFERENTIAL RIGHTS AGREEMENT

In connection with the closing of the merger, Host Digital entered into a Preferential Rights Agreement with its Sponsor, an entity formed and controlled by the founders of Host Digital Infrastructure LLC. For 24 months, the agreement gives Host Digital exclusive rights of first offer and first refusal on data center assets the Sponsor acquires or develops and intends to place in a public company vehicle. The Sponsor’s potential pipeline includes four additional sites with more than 450 MW of gross power capacity targeted for delivery in 2026 and 2027, including more than 350 MW of grid power and more than 100 MW of behind-the-meter capacity.

Any contributions of additional sites remain subject to negotiation and the execution of definitive agreements, and no assurance can be given that they will occur.

EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP

Shawn Matthews
Chairman of the Board of Directors

Shawn Matthews has over 30 years of management experience in public and private corporations, with diverse experience across energy and financial sectors. His leadership experience includes serving as CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. from 2009 to 2018; as founder and CEO of Hondius Energy; as CEO of Mercator Power; and as sponsor of Terrestrial Energy and a former member of its board of directors. Mr. Matthews has deep expertise and connectivity across the energy and real estate sectors, and capital markets more broadly, and brings strong governance leadership to HOST.

Harmol Samra
Chief Executive Officer

Harmol Samra has over a decade of experience in real estate private equity and digital infrastructure development, and previously served in roles at Starwood Capital and ICONIQ Capital in San Francisco and New York. At ICONIQ, Mr. Samra helped build and oversee IPI Partners, which grew to become one of the largest data center development platforms in the world. At the time of its sale to Blue Owl in 2024, IPI had a portfolio of 82 data centers comprising more than 2.2 gigawatts of leased capacity globally. Mr. Samra has significant expertise in developing real estate and digital infrastructure projects, and deep relationships across the AI/HPC and AI infrastructure universe. Mr. Samra previously held investment and investment banking roles, respectively, at PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc., with over $1.4 trillion in assets under management, and Morgan Stanley.

ABOUT HOST DIGITAL

For more information, visit www.hostdigital.ai.

Footnote

Any contribution of Site II remains subject to negotiation and the execution of definitive agreements, and no assurance can be given that it will occur.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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Abitibi Metals Intersects 3.72% CuEq over 9.2 m Within a Broader 1.25% CuEq over 60.2 m at the B26 Deposit

PressReach — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:20:06 +0000

Toronto, Ontario–(September 17, 2026) – Abitibi Metals Corp. (CSE:AMQ) (OTCQB:AMQFF) (FSE: FW0) (“Abitibi” or the “Company“) is pleased to report new wide copper-gold intercepts from ongoing drilling at the B26 Polymetallic Deposit (“B26” or the “Deposit“) in Québec. Results continue to support strong grade continuity as the Company advances its resource-development program.

Highlights:

High-Grade Copper-Gold Zone:
- Hole 1274-25-366-W1 returned 1.25% CuEq (1.08% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au, 5.04 g/t Ag, and 0.03% Zn) over 60.2 m, including 2.45% CuEq (2.24% Cu, 0.18 g/t Au, 6.88 g/t Ag, and 0.02% Zn) over 18.8 m and 3.72% CuEq (3.42% Cu, 0.26 g/t Au, 9.86 g/t Ag, and 0.02% Zn) over 9.2 m.
- Represents a wide, high-grade copper-gold intercept and ranks among the strongest results of the 2026 drill program at B26.
Western Down-Plunge Zone continues to grow:
- Hole 1274-26-378W2 intersected 1.45% CuEq (1.36% Cu, 0.08 g/t Au, 2.58 g/t Ag, and 0.02% Zn) over 14.1 m starting at 985.3 m depth, including a higher-grade interval of 2.21% CuEq (2.09% Cu, 0.10 g/t Au, 3.57 g/t Ag, and 0.02% Zn) over 5.9 m.
- Hole 1274-26-378W1A intersected 0.66% CuEq (0.53% Cu, 0.11 g/t Au, 1.95 g/t Ag, and 0.05% Zn) over 40 m starting at 966 m depth, including a higher-grade interval of 1.65% CuEq (1.32% Cu, 0.34 g/t Au, 2.71 g/t Ag and 0.02% Zn) over 7.6 m.
- Hole 1274-26-387-W1 intersected 1.05% CuEq (0.0% Cu, 0.0 g/t Au, 69.9 g/t Ag, and 1.7% Zn) over 11.1 m within a broader silver-zinc-rich 0.62% CuEq (0.00% Cu, 0.01 g/t Au, 41.11 g/t Ag, and 1.03% Zn) over 20.6 m and also intersected a separate 0.68% CuEq (0.23% Cu, 0.50 g/t Au, 0.56 g/t Ag, and 0.01% Zn) over 5.5 m gold-copper interval.
- Hole 1274-26-387-W2 returned narrow high-grade copper-gold veins, including 9.54% CuEq over 0.5 m (2.33% Cu, 8.08 g/t Au, 2.90 g/t Ag, and 0.01% Zn) and 4.32% CuEq (2.84% Cu, 1.63 g/t Au, 3.4 g/t Ag, and 0.0% Zn) over 1.8 m.
- Drilling into the eastern extension of the Western Down-Plunge Zone “WDP” demonstrates further continuity of the high-grade plunge which could result in an increase in overall tonnage in future MRE’s.

Jonathon Deluce, CEO of Abitibi Metals, commented: “B26 continues to demonstrate the qualities of a growing, high-grade deposit. Hole 366-W1 delivered one of the strongest intercepts drilled at the B26 Deposit to date, intersecting high-grade and broad mineralization grading 1.25% CuEq over 60.2 metres and including a higher-grade 3.72% CuEq over 9.2 metres. With up to three drill rigs on site for the remainder of 2026, we are simultaneously advancing definition and resource conversion drilling as well as further expanding the limits of the B26 system that remain open. The results in today’s release continue reinforcing our confidence in the continued growth and continuity of high-grade mineralization at B26. These results, together with findings from our ongoing program, will be incorporated into a future resource update for the B26 Deposit, enhancing and derisking it as a foundation for long-term value creation.”

Figure 1: B26 drill traces in plan view

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Figure 2: B26 Long section with results

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Discussion of Results:

Near-Surface Expansion (0 – 400m) and Mid Level Expansion Drilling (400m – 800m):

Holes 1274-26-379A and 1274-26-381 targeted a lower-grade, under-drilled expansional target west of the deposit. Hole 1274-26-379A intersected 0.50% CuEq (0.22% Cu, 0.30 g/t Au, 0.66 g/t Ag, and 0.02% Zn) over 3.3 m. Hole 1274-26-381 intersected 1.05% CuEq (0.00% Cu, 0.04 g/t Au, 7.70 g/t Ag, and 2.96% Zn) over 2.0 m (See Table 1).

Hole 1274-25-366-W1 returned one of the strongest intercepts in the 2026 program to date. It targeted a zone on the eastern side of the deposit and delivered materially higher-grade results than anticipated, intersecting 3.72% CuEq (3.42% Cu, 0.26 g/t Au, 9.86 g/t Ag) over 9.2 metres within 2.45% CuEq (2.24% Cu, 0.18 g/t Au, 6.88 g/t Ag, and 0.02% Zn) over 18.8 m within a much broader mineralized zone of 1.25% CuEq (1.08% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au, 5.04 g/t Ag, and 0.03% Zn) over 60.2 m from 548.8 m downhole.

Western Down Plunge (WDP) Extension and Step-Out Drilling (>800m):

Western Extension – Hole 1274-26-386 tested the upper western extension of the WDP and intersected the characteristic B26-style alteration signature together with narrow copper mineralization (7.0 m of 0.32% CuEq). While mineralization here is not as robust as in the core of the corridor, the presence of this alteration confirms that the fertile mineralizing system continues into the western part of the deposit, with the higher-grade portion of the corridor interpreted to lie further west and/or at greater depth, a clearly defined target for future drilling.

Eastern and Deep Step-Out Drilling – Holes 1274-25-368-W1 and 1274-24-342-W1

Two step-out holes tested the margins of the deposit. Hole 1274-25-368-W1, drilled in the eastern part of the deposit, intersected mineralization that extends the known system eastward, and hole 1274-24-342-W1 confirmed the down-dip continuity of the mineralized system at approximately 1,417 m depth. Full assay details for both holes are provided in Table 1.

Overall, these results continue to strengthen the geological model of the B26 Deposit by increasing resource confidence within the WDP while supporting additional resource growth potential along this priority expansion corridor.

Western Down Plunge (WDP) Extension and Definition

Drill holes 1274-26-378W2 and 1274-26-378W1A successfully intersected and expanded the WDP with more follow up drilling now being planned for additional extensions to this zone.

Drill hole 1274-26-378W1A is the continuation and extension of 1274-26-378W1, that was terminated due to technical reasons .It successfully extended the mineralized footprint of the WDP as planned,

Hole 1274-26-378W2 targeted an area of approximately 130 m by 320 m and intersected high-grade narrow mineralization in the targeted areas adding continuity to the mineralized footprint.

Hole 1274-26-387 targeted an under-drilled area of about 210 m by 215 m at the upper limit of the WDP. The hole intersected economically significant mineralization that helps link higher-grade areas in the resource. Additional follow-up holes are being planned.

Western Down-Plunge Wedge Drilling

Wedge holes 1274-26-387-W1 and 1274-26-387-W2 were drilled from parent hole 1274-26-387 to further explore the down-plunge extension of the WDP. Hole 1274-26-387-W1 intersected high-grade Ag/Zn mineralization of 41.1 g/t Ag and 1.0% Zn over 20.6 metres, including 69.9 g/t Ag and 1.7% Zn over 11.1 metres and 111.75 g/t Ag and 3.0% Zn over 4.5 metres and also intersected the gold-copper zone further down grading 0.68% CuEq (0.23% Cu, 0.50 g/t Au, 0.56 g/t Ag, and 0.01% Zn) over 5.5 m.

Hole 1274-26-387-W2 intersected a narrow, high-grade copper-gold zone including 9.54% CuEq (2.3% Cu, 8.1 g/t Au, 2.9 g/t Ag, and 0.0% Zn) over 0.5 m and 4.32% CuEq (2.84% Cu, 1.63 g/t Au, 3.4 g/t Ag, and 0.0% Zn) over 1.8 m. These results confirm continued high-grade mineralization within the WDP corridor.

Table 1: Significant Intercepts from recent drilling

Note 1: The intercepts above are not necessarily representative of the true width of mineralization. The local interpretation indicates that the mineralized lens’ true width generally corresponds to 60% to 94% of the core length.

Note 2: Copper equivalent values calculated using metal prices of $4.50/lb Cu, $1.50/lb Zn, $28.00/oz Ag and $3,000/oz Au. Recovery factors were applied according to SGS CACGS-P2017-047 metallurgical test: 98.3% for copper, 90.0% for gold, 96.1% for zinc, 72.1% for silver.

Note 3: Intervals are generally composited starting with a 0.1% CuEq cut-off and between 0.6% CuEq cut-off grade for the “including” intervals, allowing for up to three consecutive samples below cut-off grade.

Note 4: Spot copper equivalent values calculated using metal prices of $5.60/lb Cu, $1.50/lb Zn, $75.00/oz Ag and $4,650/oz Au. Recovery factors were applied according to SGS CACGS-P2017-047 metallurgical test: 98.3% for copper, 90.0% for gold, 96.1% for zinc, 72.1% for silver.

Table 2: Phase 3 Drill Hole Information

QAQC

The core logging and QAQC protocol program was run and supervised by the Company technical team. The drill core was split in half and sent to AGAT Laboratories Ltd. All sample preparation takes place in Val-d’Or, all fire assay takes place in Thunder Bay and all 4-Acid digestion and multi-element analysis takes place in Calgary. Prepared samples are fused using accepted fire assay techniques, cupelled and parted in nitric acid and hydrochloric acid. Sample splits of 30 g are routinely used, though 50 g may also be used (AGAT Code 202 551). 0.2g of prepared samples are digested with a series of acids (HClO4, HF, HCL and HNO3) at a temperature of ~200^oC until incipient dryness. It is then heated with HNO3 and HCl, then diluted to 12 mL with de-ionized water. While very aggressive, the solubility of some elements can be dependent on the mineral species present and a s such, data reported from the 4-Acid digestion should be considered as representing only the leachable portion of a particular analyte. Some elements show poor recovery due to volatilization (B, As, Hg). PerkinElmer 7300DV/8300DV ICP-OES and Agilent 5900 ICP-OES instruments are used in the analysis. Inter-Element Correction (IEC) techniques are used to correct for any spectral interferences. Blanks, sample replicates, duplicates, and internal reference materials (both aqueous and geochemical standards) are routinely used as part of AGAT Laboratories quality assurance program. AAS instruments are used in the analysis.

Qualified Person

Information contained in this press release was reviewed and approved by Louis Gariépy, P.Eng. (OIQ #107538), VP Exploration of Abitibi Metals, who is a qualified person as defined under National Instrument 43-101, and responsible for the technical information provided in this news release.

About Abitibi Metals Corp:

Abitibi Metals Corp. is dedicated to acquiring and exploring mineral properties within Quebec, with a particular emphasis on high-quality base and precious metal assets that offer significant potential for growth and expansion.

The company’s flagship B26 Polymetallic project hosts a substantial and growing resource base¹:

Indicated: 12.96Mt at 2.08% CuEq (1.19% Cu, 1.16% Zn, 0.44 g/t Au and 30.8 g/t Ag)¹
Inferred: 12.34Mt at 2.20% CuEq (1.60% Cu, 0.16% Zn, 0.68 g/t Au and 8.1 g/t Ag) ¹

The B26 Project is strategically located just 7 km southeast of the formerly producing Selbaie Mine, providing access to key infrastructure for potential future mine development.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Jonathon Deluce, Chief Executive Officer

For more information, please call +1 226-271-5170, email info@abitibimetals.com, or visit https://www.abitibimetals.com.

The Company also maintains an active presence on various social media platforms to keep stakeholders and the general public informed and encourages shareholders and interested parties to follow and engage with the Company through the following channels to stay updated with the latest news, industry insights, and corporate announcements:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbitibiMetals

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abitibi-metals-corp-amq-c/

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Note 1: Technical Report NI 43-101 Resource Estimation Update Project B26, Quebec, For Abitibi Metals Corp., By SGS Canada Inc., Yann Camus, ing., Olivier Vadnais-Leblanc, géo., SGS Canada – Geostat., Effective Date: November 1, 2024, Date of Report: February 26, 2025

Forward-looking statement:

This news release contains certain statements, which may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information involves statements that are not based on historical information but rather relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments on the B26 Project or otherwise. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions, which are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and many of which, regarding future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on the Company’s behalf. Although Abitibi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. All factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on Abitibi’s forward-looking information. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or variations of such words and phrases (including negative and grammatical variations) or statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “might” or “occur. Mineral exploration and development are highly speculative and are characterized by a number of significant inherent risks, which may result in the inability of the Company to successfully develop current or proposed projects for commercial, technical, political, regulatory or financial reasons, or if successfully developed, may not remain economically viable for their mine life owing to any of the foregoing reasons, among others. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in achieving commercial mineral production and the likelihood of success must be considered in light of the stage of operations.

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ZenaTech Selected for Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace, Expanding Opportunities for ZenaDrone’s AI-Powered Autonomous Drone Solutions

PressReach — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:17:18 +0000

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2026 — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has been selected as a qualified supplier under the Government of Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. The qualification establishes ZenaTech as part of the Government of Canada’s pre-qualified supplier pool, creating a pathway to compete for future defense and security drone requirements supporting the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard.

“Being selected for Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace represents an important milestone for our growing defense business,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “We have been investing in autonomous drone technology, AI, manufacturing, and advanced capabilities designed for real-world defense and government applications, and we look forward to demonstrating how our ZenaDrone solutions can contribute to Canada’s objective of building a strong domestic drone and autonomous systems industry. Our goal is to continue advancing our technology and manufacturing capabilities so that ZenaDrone can become an important supplier of autonomous drone solutions to Canada and allied governments.”

Launched by the Government of Canada in July 2026, the Defence Drone Initiative is designed to accelerate the development, testing, adaptation and production of uncrewed and autonomous systems while strengthening Canada’s domestic defense industrial capacity. Qualification under the DDI Marketplace does not constitute the award of a procurement contract, but it positions ZenaTech to apply and compete for applicable future requirements issued through the Marketplace.

ZenaDrone’s defense-focused portfolio is anchored by the ZenaDrone 1000, a multifunction autonomous drone platform built for surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics and specialized cargo missions currently at the testing stage. The IQ Series of drones range from an indoor inventory management and security drone to inspection, land surveys and mapping, and an underwater drone. The Company’s counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and launch and refueling station, part of an integrated defense system, are currently in development. These platforms are being created to combine AI-driven autonomy, advanced sensors and modular payloads designed to meet the demanding requirements of defense and security operators and are being developed in parallel with ZenaTech’s ongoing manufacturing facility expansion across Arizona, Dubai and Taiwan.

About ZenaTech

About ZenaDrone

Contacts for more information:

Company, Investors, and Media:
Linda Montgomery
ZenaTech
312-241-1415

Investors:
Michael Mason
CORE IR
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Surf Air Mobility Attends FAA’s Project Nexus eIPP Event, Reinforcing Its Position as the Commercial Platform for Advanced Air Mobility

PressReach — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:13:32 +0000

LOS ANGELES–September 15, 2026– Surf Air Mobility (NYSE:SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility” or the “Company”), a leading air mobility platform, announced today that Company executives attended the launch meeting for Project Nexus on Thursday, September 10, at Alliance Field in Fort Worth, Texas (AFW). Project Nexus is the Federal Aviation Administration’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) initiative awarded to North Texas, bringing together a coalition of the industry’s leading eVTOL manufacturers, including BETA Technologies (“BETA”), Joby Aviation, and Archer Aviation.

The program is designed to establish the operational, regulatory, and infrastructure framework needed to integrate electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft into the national airspace. Surf Air Mobility’s attendance reinforces its position as the platform that eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility manufacturers will rely on to bring next-generation aircraft into commercial service. The Company has developed SurfOS, its proprietary AI-enabled software powered by Palantir Technologies, and operates a Part 135 scheduled airline, giving the Company the operational infrastructure, air carrier expertise, and commercial network required to help advance eVTOL aircraft from certification into passenger and cargo service.

Starting in June 2026, Surf Air Mobility participated in a demonstration flight program with BETA’s ALIA electric aircraft in Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi’s short average stage length and high-frequency interisland routes make it a model network for the introduction of electric aircraft, and Surf Air Mobility, via its scheduled airline brand, Mokulele Airlines, currently operates the largest commuter airline network in Hawai’i with approximately 112 daily flights. Surf Air Mobility has a stated goal of flying the first commercial passenger electric flight, once certified.

Deanna White, Chief Executive Officer of Surf Air Mobility, said: “Project Nexus represents exactly the kind of collaboration this industry needs to move eVTOL and other Advanced Air Mobility aircraft from prototypes to daily commercial operations. We built SurfOS and our operating airline for this moment. Surf Air Mobility’s role is to make sure that once these aircraft are certified, there is a commercial platform available for their technologies to seamlessly go to market and scale.”

About Surf Air Mobility

Surf Air Mobility is a Los Angeles-based air mobility platform. With its AI-enabled SurfOS software, Surf Air Mobility provides technology designed to support the modernization of air operations and the adoption of next-generation aircraft. The Company currently operates one of the largest commuter airlines in the United States by scheduled departures and provides private charter services. Together, these businesses provide the operational scale and real-world operating data to validate and deploy its software. These capabilities position Surf Air Mobility as a leader shaping a more efficient, connected, and accessible future for aviation.

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Surf Air Mobility’s Mokulele Airlines Awardxed $19.4 Million Essential Air Service Contract for Lanaʻi in Hawaiʻi

PressReach — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:48:29 +0000

Four-year contract valued at $19.4 million extends Mokulele Airlines scheduled service to Lanaʻi.

Mokulele’s Hawaiʻi operations support Surf Air Mobility’s broader platform, SurfOS software, and Advanced Air Mobility strategy, and positions Hawaiʻi as a showcase for electric flight.

September 14, 2026 — LOS ANGELES– Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE:SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility” or the “Company”) today announced that its airline subsidiary, Mokulele Airlines (“Mokulele”), has been awarded a new Essential Air Service (“EAS”) contract by the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to continue scheduled air service to Lanaʻi, Hawaiʻi. The contract represents $19.4 million in EAS subsidies, excluding incremental passenger fare revenue, over four years, doubling the term of the prior contract, and provides contracted revenue through August 2030.

Mokulele was selected through a competitive process. In awarding the contract, the DOT highlighted Mokulele’s track record serving the Lanaʻi community, its established infrastructure in Hawaiʻi, and the strength of its interline connectivity. The contract rewards Surf Air Mobility’s significant investment in its Hawaiʻi infrastructure including the upgraded fleet, operational capabilities and local presence needed to serve Lanaʻi reliably. Mokulele holds interline agreements with major airlines at both Honolulu (HNL) and Kahului/Maui (OGG), including Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines, giving the Lanaʻi community seamless connections across Hawaiʻi, to the continental U.S., and internationally.

Louis Saint-Cyr, President of Airline Operations at Surf Air Mobility, said: “It is an honor to have been selected by the DOT to continue operating the Lanaʻi EAS contract. For many years, the Lanaʻi community has depended on our operations to keep the island connected, and we take our commitment seriously as evidenced by our recent investment in local infrastructure and operating capabilities. This contract also rewards the broader investments we’ve made into our Hawaiʻi operations where we provide safe, reliable, and profitable air service, and where we continue building toward our ambition of operating the first commercial passenger electric flights in the country.”

Surf Air Mobility continues to invest in the reliability and capacity of its Hawaiʻi network. Today, Mokulele operates approximately 112 daily departures across five islands and over the past year, Mokulele has upgraded the Hawaiʻi fleet with new Cessna Caravans and updated ground and lounge infrastructure. The Company has also deployed its SurfOS software across the Hawaiʻi operation to modernize scheduling, maintenance, and flight operations as part of the digitalization effort to improve operational reliability and profitability.

The Lanaʻi EAS contract reinforces Mokulele’s position as the largest commuter airline network in Hawaiʻi by airports served. Under the new contract, Mokulele will operate 63 weekly round trips, or 126 weekly flights, connecting Lanaʻi (LNY) to Honolulu (HNL) and Kahului/Maui (OGG). The schedule includes 42 weekly round trips to Honolulu and 21 weekly round trips to Kahului.

As Surf Air Mobility builds its air mobility platform, the Company’s scheduled airline operations provide the operational scale, community relationships, and real-world experience and data that support the Company’s broader strategy, including the deployment of its SurfOS software, and its ambition to launch the first commercial passenger electric flights using BETA Technologies’ (“BETA”) ALIA aircraft, once certified. Hawaiʻi’s short average stage length and high-frequency interisland routes make it a model network for the introduction of electric aircraft. In June 2026, Surf Air Mobility participated in a demonstration flight program with BETA’s electric aircraft in Hawaiʻi.

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The Security Industry’s Biggest Show Opens Today. Here’s Who’s Bringing AI To The Floor.

Kristen Moran — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:12:52 +0000

The Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 Conference opens today in Atlanta with more than 14,000 security professionals, 500 exhibitors, and 200 education sessions converging on the Georgia World Congress Center for the physical security industry’s most influential annual event. It is where enterprise security budgets get committed, where new technology gets its first serious scrutiny from buyers, and where the direction of the industry tends to get set for the year ahead. AI, autonomous systems, and agentic platforms are a major theme on the floor this year, with companies including Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP), Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI), Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVLV), NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSSC), and Honeywell Technologies (NASDAQ:HON) among those presenting what that shift looks like in practice.

Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) is a Silicon Valley security technology company whose AI-powered robots and connected devices help safeguard the places people live, work, study, and visit across the US, from schools and residential complexes to factories, logistics hubs, and transit centers. By combining hardware, software, and live human response into a recurring-revenue service, Knightscope captures real-time data and turns it into actionable intelligence and forensics that give officers and guards capabilities that go beyond traditional standalone cameras and patrol models.

Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) is debuting its complete Autonomous Security Force at GSX 2026 at Booth #3905, bringing its full lineup under one roof for the first time. The showcase includes the all-new K7 Autonomous Security Robot, the K5 Autonomous Security Robot, K1 Super Towers in 7, 14, and 21-foot configurations, the H1 Augmented Security Agent prototype, the K1 Capsule, the K1 Hemisphere and Signals, its forthcoming AI-driven command interface and operational digital twin.

On September 15, Chairman and CEO William Santana Li and Security Force President Eric Rose will present “Robots and Humans in Security: Where the Lines Intersect and What Comes Next” in an education session in the Site Security track at 10:00 a.m. ET. Knightscope also sponsored Secure Horizons, the ASIS International CSO Center’s exclusive two-day program for senior security executives held September 12–13 ahead of GSX, and will host security leaders in the Signals VIP Lounge at Booth #3905.

In the weeks leading up to the show, Knightscope published a series of field briefs laying out the strategy behind its Autonomous Security Force. The releases make the case for replacing fragmented security vendor models with a single accountable operation, compare the capabilities available when hardware, software, and personnel work under one system, outline executive protection under the ASF-7 escalation framework, and examine what Knightscope sees as the structural weaknesses of the traditional guard industry’s headcount-driven model.

At the center of that approach is a three-part Code for its Security Agents: own the outcome, be the human in the loop, and answer the call. Many Knightscope agents also hold equity in the company, receive full health benefits, and begin paid training on day one.

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Physical Security’s Biggest Names Show What AI-Driven Operations Look Like In Practice

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) is exhibiting at GSX 2026 through its Avigilon brand. At ISC West in March 2026, the company debuted Assist Chat, an AI-driven operator interface that allows security teams to query system data using natural language, alongside Avigilon Visual Alerts, a generative AI solution that lets operators configure custom detection alerts in plain language, and the Avigilon H6A camera range including a dual-head bi-directional model and a PanoPTZ with AI-driven subject tracking. The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.1 billion, up 13% year over year, with a record Q2 backlog of $15.6 billion, and raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to approximately $12.975 billion.

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVLV) is exhibiting at GSX 2026 at Booth #1312. The company reported Q2 2026 revenue growth of 34% year over year, adding 70 new customers during the quarter, its strongest period for new customer additions in two years. Evolv Express neared 5 billion people screened in total, and the company’s Expedite autonomous bag screening solution surpassed 20 million bags processed, now deployed across more than 100 customers. Evolv raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $180 to $185 million with year-end deployed units expected to exceed 10,000.

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSSC) is exhibiting at GSX 2026 at Booth #1919, where the company is showcasing its latest commercial fire, intrusion, access control, locking, and cellular communications technologies. The StarLink Fire MAX3 provides supervised alarm communications using advanced multi-carrier cellular technology, designed to keep fire alarm systems connected when traditional phone lines are unavailable, and is compatible with both new installations and communication upgrades. NAPCO reported a record Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue of $55.8 million, up 10% year over year, capping a record full fiscal year, with recurring service revenue continuing its double-digit growth trajectory at over 90% gross margins.

Honeywell Technologies (NASDAQ:HON) is showcasing its latest security portfolio at GSX 2026 at Booth #1805. The company is demonstrating LenelS2 OnGuard 8.4 with expanded Milestone VMS integration and enhanced open architecture for third-party connectivity, NetBox v6.4 with browser-based access control and video integration, the LenelS2 Elements cloud-native access control and video platform, and Pro-Watch v6.6 and MAXPRO VMS for centralized multi-site deployments. Honeywell is also previewing upcoming releases including OnGuard 8.5 and Pro-Watch 7. Building Automation sales grew 9% organically year over year in Q2 2026, with orders up 13%.

At GSX 2026, Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) is presenting a differentiated approach to physical security: a fully integrated, single-contract operation combining autonomous robots, AI-driven software, stationary security systems, remote monitoring, and licensed armed and unarmed personnel. With 434 clients across 42 states and more than 4.4 million autonomous hours logged, the Autonomous Security Force makes its public debut today at GSX 2026.

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Knightscope Details the Human Layer of the Autonomous Security Force

PressReach — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:59:59 +0000

New Field Brief Maps Every Human Role in the Force, On the Watch and Behind It, from the First Verified Alert to the Last Person on the Ground

September 9th, 2026 — ATLANTA–Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP), the security technology company building the nation’s first Autonomous Security Force, today published “Human Capabilities,” the fifth field brief in its series, as the Force makes its live debut at GSX 2026, the Global Security Exchange, Booth #3905, September 14-16, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Field Brief makes the case that a human layer scattered across vendors is broken and shows what an accountable team looks like instead. Its premise is direct: machines see everything and decide nothing; software orchestrates what matters; and the human layer is the judgment on top of both, consisting of licensed, vetted, continuously trained people who own Levels 4 through 7 of the ASF-7 model.

In the standard security program, humans are scattered across vendors: guards from a staffing firm, monitoring from an outsourced call center, and technicians from whoever holds the maintenance contract. Each is accountable to a different company, and none is accountable for the outcome. The Field Brief details the alternative: every human role in the Force, client-facing and behind the scenes, is within one company, under one Code, with no third parties between the Force and its clients.

On the watch, the client sees the roles, and the Field Brief maps six forms of licensed agents. The Executive Protection Agent covers high-risk executives, events, and travel under the same escalation model and audit trail as the rest of the Force. The Armed Security Agent is firearm-qualified under state law and operates under defined restraint and authority. The Unarmed Security Agent is licensed and vetted, on post and on patrol. The Embedded Security Agent is on the client’s premises every day, inside the operation but never absorbed by it. The Augmented Security Agent: any Agent equipped with Knightscope’s H1 is connected to Signals and has the same eyes as the machines, the same verified alerts, and the same operational picture as Mission Intelligence.

Behind the watch sits Mission Operations, the operational backbone of the Force: four missions, one department, fully internal. Mission Intelligence Analysts and Leads hold the remote command layer, verifying every alert against a digital twin of the site, with an accountable human in the loop, 24/7. Mission Success Specialists serve as the client’s standing point of contact once the Force goes live. Mission Reliability Specialists close the technical loop from field anomaly to engineering fix, and Mission Service Technicians keep their hands on the machines, handling deployment, maintenance, and repair, held to the same standard as any agent on post. As the Field Brief puts it: the client may never know their names but feels their work every day.

“Machines handle the monotony, and people handle what machines cannot: judgment, de-escalation, presence, and response,” said William Santana Li, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Knightscope. “Every role in the Force, from the agent on post to the analyst verifying an alert at 3 a.m., commits to the same three-part Code: own the outcome, be the human in the loop, and answer the call. There are no third parties between the Force and our clients – and we invest in these people accordingly, because judgment is not a line item.”

That investment is structural: agents hold equity in Knightscope, Inc., receive full health benefits, and start paid training on day one, a career with a growing company, not a shift. The Field Brief frames it as the answer to an industry problem the Force refuses to inherit: a workforce priced and treated like an interchangeable line item cannot be asked to own outcomes.

Knightscope serves 434 clients across 42 states, and to date the Company’s machines have logged more than 4.4 million autonomous hours in the field.

Security leaders can download “Human Capabilities,” including the full map of the Force’s human roles, and are invited to meet the Knightscope team in the Signals VIP Lounge at Booth #3905, today through September 16.

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Gold X2 Announces Inclusion in the GDXJ

PressReach — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:54 +0000

Vancouver, British Columbia–(September 14, 2026) – Gold X2 Mining Inc. (NYSE American:AUXX) (TSXV:AUXX) (FSE: DF80) (“Gold X2” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has been added to the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (“GDXJ“) pursuant to the GDXJ’s semi-annual review and rebalancing announced on September 11, 2026, which will be effective at market close on September 18, 2026.

Michael Henrichsen, CEO and Director, commented: “We are pleased to announce Gold X2’s inclusion into the GDXJ. This marks an important milestone for the Company, that we believe will further enhance our trading liquidity and reach among investors in both domestic and international markets. This inclusion is a reflection of the significant progress we have made to date to advance and de-risk the Moss Gold Project.”

About Gold X2 Mining

Gold X2 is a growth-oriented gold company focused on delivering long-term shareholder and stakeholder value through the acquisition and advancement of primary gold assets in tier-one jurisdictions. The Company’s current focus is the advanced stage 100% owned Moss Gold Project which is positioned in Ontario, Canada, with direct access from the Trans-Canada Highway, hydroelectric power near site, supportive local communities and skilled workforce. The 2026 updated National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101“) mineral resource estimate (“MRE“) for the Moss and East Coldstream Deposits has expanded to 2.458 million ounces of Indicated gold resources at 1.04 g/t Au, contained within 73.8 million tonnes and 4.209 million ounces of Inferred gold resources at 0.97 g/t Au contained within 134.7 million tonnes. The Moss Deposit also has a silver MRE of 3.160 million ounces of indicated silver resources at 1.53 g/t Ag contained within 64.3 Mt and 6.273 million ounces of inferred silver resources at 1.55 g/t Ag contained within 125.9 Mt. Results of a preliminary economic assessment (“PEA“) of the Moss Gold Project suggest the potential for the deposit to support a long-life mining operation with a strong production profile and low production costs. The MRE and PEA are supported by a NI 43-101 technical report for the Moss Gold Project available on the Company’s website and under the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+. For more information, please visit SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and the Company’s website (www.goldx2.com).

Peter Flindell, PGeo, MAusIMM, MAIG, Chief Operating Officer, of the Company, and a qualified person under NI 43-101, has approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

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In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, statements regarding the Company’s further enhancing of trading liquidity and reach among investors in both domestic and international markets, Gold X2 being a growth-oriented gold company focused on delivering long-term shareholder and stakeholder value through the acquisition and advancement of primary gold assets in tier-one jurisdictions, the Company’s current focus being the advanced stage 100% owned Moss Gold Project and the results, interpretations and conclusions of the PEA, including that the PEA suggests the potential for the Moss Deposit to support a long-life mining operation with a strong production profile and low production costs. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements regarding production targets, economic results and mine life are derived from and subject to the assumptions and limitations of the PEA and are inherently uncertain.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date hereof, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, technical and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Such assumptions include, without limitation: assumptions underlying the PEA mine plan and schedule, pit slope angles and geotechnical parameters; accuracy of mineral resource estimates (including grade, tonnage and geometry) and metallurgical recovery estimates from available testwork; the availability of contractors, equipment, materials and skilled labor when required and at estimated costs; cost inflation trends and the accuracy of capital and operating cost estimates; continued access to necessary infrastructure, power and water at estimated costs and timelines; assumptions regarding commodity prices (including gold and silver), foreign exchange rates and discount rates; the interpretation of drilling, sampling, metallurgical and other technical data; the timing of, and ability to obtain and maintain, required permits, licenses and approvals; successful completion of environmental and regulatory processes; constructive engagement and outcomes with Indigenous Peoples and other rights-holders and stakeholders; stable and supportive regulatory frameworks; availability of financing on acceptable terms; and the absence of material adverse changes in general economic, market or political conditions and in applicable law, including tax and royalty regimes.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: uncertainties inherent in preliminary economic assessments and in the estimation of mineral resources (including the inclusion of inferred mineral resources), metallurgical recoveries and geotechnical parameters; changes in mine plans, schedules and cost estimates; commodity price and foreign exchange volatility; inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions; risks related to permitting, environmental assessment and other regulatory approvals and conditions; the outcome of engagement with Indigenous Peoples and other rights-holders and stakeholders and the potential for delays or conditions arising therefrom; availability and cost of power, water, infrastructure, equipment, materials and skilled labor; financing risks and access to capital on acceptable terms; climate, weather and other operating risks typical of mining projects; title, surface rights and access risks; environmental, health and safety risks; changes in laws, regulations, policies and enforcement (including taxes and royalties); potential litigation; and other risks set out in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ in Canada. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of assumptions, risks and uncertainties is not exhaustive.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof. Gold X2 expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.

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West Red Lake Gold Intersects 16.16 g/t Au over 1.5 Metres and 10.94 g/t Au over 1.5 Metres at Starratt-Olsen, Advancing Multi-Asset Strategy at Madsen

PressReach — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:22:02 +0000

September 10, 2026 – Vancouver, BC – West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV:WRLG) (OTCQX:WRLGF) is pleased to announce assay results from the first 5 holes from the 12 hole surface drilling program at the historic past-producing Starratt-Olsen Mine (“Starratt”) located approximately 1.1 kilometers (“km”) southwest of its 100% owned Madsen Mine in the Red Lake Mining District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada (the “Madsen Mine” or “Madsen”).

STARRATT DRILLING HIGHLIGHTS

Hole WRL26-054 intersected 1.5 metre (“m”) @ 16.16 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold (“Au”), from 121.15m to 122.65m; including 0.85m @ 24.60 g/t Au, from 121.15m to 122.00m.
Hole WRL26-055 intersected 4.5m @ 5.16 g/t Au, from 114.0m to 118.5m; including 1.5m @ 10.94 g/t Au from 116.5m to 118.0m.

Will Robinson, Vice President of Exploration, commented, “The results received from this first pass of modern drilling at the past-producing Starratt-Olsen Mine are highly encouraging. We have successfully demonstrated that Madsen-style mineralization of notable grades and thickness remains proximal to the historically mined areas.

Importantly, Starratt could form part of the broader strategy to evaluate and advance multiple known gold deposits surrounding the Madsen Mine and mill and delivering on our Hub and Spoke model. In addition, several other existing targets have seen limited modern exploration.

As we progress, we are developing a robust pipeline of both operations and near-term deposits all feeding the mill at Madsen. With Madsen in production, Fork advancing toward inclusion in the 2027 production profile with ramp development, and Rowan in the permitting stage and being evaluated alongside Madsen in a proposed combined Pre-Feasibility Study, Starratt represents another opportunity to assess the potential of this broader mineralized system to the southwest along the Madsen structural trend.

This initial program was designed to test the upper portions of the Starratt system from surface, and our team sees significant potential to continue exploring the main Starratt ore shoot at depth. Gold grades in excess of 10 g/t Au from numerous underground drilling and chip samples collected near the shaft bottom at Starratt suggest this system continues down plunge. This high-grade panel is further reinforced by a 2016-era drillhole that returned 2m at 27.3 g/t Au and 3m at 104.1 g/t Au with numerous occurrences of visible gold. The exploration team is already looking into ways we could potentially access this area from the Madsen 16 Level exploration drive, which was advanced towards Starratt at 800m depth during the late 1930’s and gets within 200m of the main down plunge extension.”

TABLE 1. Significant intercepts (>0.5 g/t Au) from 2026 drilling at Starratt.

*The “From-To” intervals in Table 1 are denoting overall downhole length of the intercept. The gold assay results presented are uncapped values. True thickness has not been calculated for these intercepts but is expected to be ≥ 70% of downhole thickness based on intercept angles observed in the drill core. Internal dilution for composite intervals does not exceed 1m for samples grading <0.1 g/t Au.

TABLE 2: Drill collar summary for 2026 Starratt Surface Drilling.

STARRATT SURFACE DRILLING PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The drill program at Starratt (Figure 1) consisted of 4,100m of oriented HQ diameter diamond drilling in twelve (12) holes.
Targeted areas focused on up- and down-plunge extensions to previously mined panels at Starratt – investigating for unmined portions of previously defined mineralization and testing for new sub-parallel lenses (Figure 2).
This program marked the first focused effort in drill testing the main areas of historic mining at Starratt since mining ceased in the 1950’s.
Starratt is the second largest gold producer historically on the Madsen property with ~164,000 oz of gold produced between 1948-1956 at an average grade of 6.17 grams per tonne gold _^(1).

_{(1) Website: Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. “MDI52K13NW00011 – Ontario Geological Survey.” Geology Ontario. Accessed August 15, 2024. http://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mndmfiles/mdi/data/records/MDI52K13NW00011.html}

DISCUSSION

While the 2026 surface drilling program at Starratt focused on the shallower portions of the deposit, the WRLG team sees excellent potential at depth on the main ore shoot which plunges moderately to the northeast at a similar orientation as the Austin and South Austin zones at Madsen. Assay results from historic underground drilling and channel sampling from the historic levels suggest that the main ore shoot that was previously mined remains intact and open for expansion past 440m depth (Figure 3). The historic assays help to inform a panel of mineralization with > 10 g/t Au potential that is approximately 300m by 400m. This interpretation has been further validated in a 2016-era drillhole (PG16-198) where assays returned 2m @ 27.3 g/t Au (561m to 563m) and 3m @ 104.1 g/t Au (567m to 570m) within this down-plunge extension area. This impressive intercept displays classic Madsen-style mineralization often associated with high gold grades consisting of strong silicification, biotite alteration, pyrrhotite + pyrite, diopside veining and multiple instances of visible gold (Figure 4).

Additionally, there was an exploration drive extended from Madsen towards Starratt from the 16 Level (800m depth) during the late 1930’s that gets within 200m of the down plunge extension of the ore shoot at Starratt (Figure 5). The Madsen Mine is currently dewatered down to 18 Level and plans are already being prepared for accessing this 16 Level exploration drift for rehabilitation, geological mapping, sampling and potential future diamond drilling programs that could be planned to target the down plunge extension of the main Starratt ore shoot at depth. Drilling the Starratt deep extension from underground would provide an advantageous drilling platform requiring much shorter length holes and higher confidence drilling angles than from surface.

FIGURE 1. Plan view showing location of Starratt relative to Fork and Madsen Mine. Note the drift to Fork as shown is currently part of the conceptual access development.

FIGURE 2. Long section view of Starratt mine showing main target areas up- and down-plunge from previously mined panels of mineralization. Note high-grade intercepts from holes drilled around periphery of main area of historic mining – no drilling within main mining footprint.

FIGURE 3. Long section view of Starratt mine showing notable results from historic underground drilling and channel sampling. Aside from hole PG16-198, the assay results for the historic samples have not been verified for QA/QC reliability and are only shown to indicate the mineral potential that could exist at depth at Starratt.

FIGURE 4. High-grade interval from hole PG16-198 (561m to 570m) displaying classic Madsen-style mineralization and multiple occurrences of visible gold.

FIGURE 5. Long section view of Starratt mine and deep extension target showing proximity to the historic Madsen 16 Level exploration drive. Active Madsen development shown in green.

FIGURE 6. Plan map of Starratt mine area showing traces and intercepts for holes highlighted in this News Release.

FIGURE 7. Long section of Starratt mine showing holes highlighted in this release and the > 10 g/t Au down-plunge extension area defined by historic drilling and chip samples.

QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL

Drilling completed at the Starratt Mine consists of oriented HQ-sized diamond drill core. All drill holes are systematically logged, photographed, and sampled by a trained geologist at the core processing facility located at the Madsen Mine. Minimum allowable sample length is 0.5m. Maximum allowable sample length is 1.5m. Standard reference materials and blanks are inserted at a targeted 10% insertion rate. After logging, the core is then cut lengthwise utilizing a diamond blade core saw along a line pre-selected by the geologist. To reduce sampling bias, the same side of drill core is sampled consistently utilizing the orientation line as reference. For those samples containing visible gold (“VG”), a trained geologist supervises the cutting/bagging of those samples, and ensures the core saw blade is ‘cleaned’ with a dressing stone following the VG sample interval. Bagged samples are then sealed with zip ties with additional security tags, and transported by freight courier to AGAT Laboratories, Thunder Bay, Ontario for assay.

Samples were submitted to AGAT Laboratories for preparation and analysis. Samples were dried and crushed to 75% passing 2 millimetres (“mm”), with a 250-gram (“g”) split retained for analysis (AGAT code: 200-075). The split was then pulverized to 85% passing 75 microns using steel pulverizing bowls (AGAT code: 200-087). Gold analyses were completed by lead collection fire assay with an ICP-OES finish for gold, platinum, and palladium on a 30 g aliquot (AGAT code: 202-055). Selected drill core samples were also analyzed for multi-element geochemistry using a four-acid digestion followed by ICP-OES/ICP-MS analysis (AGAT code: 201-071), a near-total digestion method suitable for a wide range of geological materials and trace element determination. AGAT Laboratories operate under a Quality Management System accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.

ABOUT WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold producer and developer advancing a high-grade, district scale opportunity in the Red Lake district of Ontario. The Company’s flagship Madsen Mine has recently achieved commercial production and is positioned as the central hub of a growing multi asset platform. The Company controls a 47 km² land package in one of the world’s most prolific mining districts, which has historically produced over 20 million ounces of gold from high grade systems⁽²⁾. West Red Lake also owns the Rowan Property in Red Lake, covering 31 km² that includes three past producing mines (Rowan, Mount Jamie and Red Summit) and represents a key source of future production growth.

^{(2) Twomey, T. and McGibbon, S. Red Lake Mine, Goldcorp Inc. (2022). “The Geological Setting and Estimation of Gold Grade of the High-Grade Zone, Red Lake Mine.” Exploration Mining Geology, Vol. 10, Nos. 1–2, pp. 19–34. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (“CIM”).}

ON BEHALF OF WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES LTD.

“Shane Williams”

Shane Williams

President & Chief Executive Officer

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Jaclyn Ruptash

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Forward-looking information involves numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, market volatility; the state of the financial markets for the Company’s securities; fluctuations in commodity prices; and changes in the Company’s business plans. Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will continue with its stated business objectives and its ability to raise additional capital to proceed. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Additional information about risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2025, copies of which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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ZenaTech Secures Irish Aviation Authority Operational Authorization for Drone-Based Crop and Soil Nutrient Application Services

PressReach — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:52:46 +0000

SORA-based authorization for ZenaDrone enables the Drone as a Service platform to deliver large-scale precision agriculture applications to farmers and supports planned expansion into additional European markets

2026-09-10 — VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 10, 2026 — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech” or the “Company”), a technology company specializing in AI drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its Drone as a Service subsidiary will expand its precision agriculture drone-based services to farmers in Ireland. The Company received Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) approval from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), granted under European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) guidelines. The approval was given to its drone subsidiary, ZenaDrone, at the Company’s EMEA DaaS headquarters located near Dublin, Ireland, authorizing large-scale targeted aerial application of fertilizer, lime, bio stimulants, and other non-plant protection products on Irish farmland and granular spreading at scale, helping farmers reduce product inputs, operating costs, risk to personnel, and environmental impact.

“This milestone for ZenaDrone and our Drone as a Service platform demonstrate that we can clear the regulatory bar for the initiation of large-scale aerial precision agriculture in Ireland and beyond,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech. “EASA’s framework is used across the European Union, as this approval provides a replicable template to apply market by market rather than starting fresh. We believe that precision agriculture is a large and underpenetrated opportunity globally, and having an approved and repeatable path forward will aid our roll out and recurring Drone as a Service revenue growth as we plan future expansion across Europe and into other regions.”

Precision agriculture is a sector facing historically high fertilizer costs and increasing environmental scrutiny. Drone-based aerial application allows precise, targeted spreading on terrain unsuitable for heavy machinery, reducing soil compaction and run-off risk while cutting input costs and personnel exposure. Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency reported in 2026 that nitrogen concentrations in Irish rivers rose 10% year-over-year, with excess fertilizer run-off cited as a leading cause, underscoring demand for more precise application methods of the kind that ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone and DaaS platform are now authorized to provide.

The SORA authorization allows the company to operate complex, autonomous aerial missions at scale, without requiring customers to navigate aviation safety regulation, pilot certification, hardware costs and maintenance directly. Management believes this regulatory pathway supports its broader strategy of scaling DaaS as a recurring-revenue, subscription-based service across multiple geographies and industry verticals, including forestry, renewables, construction, and infrastructure monitoring.

About ZenaTech

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform commercial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global Drone as a Service (DaaS) business, and an enterprise SaaS division of software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for applications such as agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&D initiatives.

About ZenaDrone

ZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures AI-powered multifunction autonomous drone solutions integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced computing technologies, for government, defense, and industrial applications. This includes multifunctional drones for surveying, inspections, logistics, security, and defense applications. Its product portfolio under development includes the ZenaDrone 1000 for ISR defense and specialized cargo, the IQ Nano for indoor inventory management and security, the IQ Square for outdoor inspections and maintenance, the IQ Quad for land surveying, the IQ Aqua, for underwater applications, and the IQ Octo for precision agriculture. ZenaDrone operates three global manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan, and is advancing counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and an integrated defense system.

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ZenaTech

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Gold X2 Drilling Intersects 173.0m of 0.89 g/t Au 100m Beneath the RPEEE Pit at QES

PressReach — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:17:09 +0000

Vancouver, British Columbia–(September 10, 2026) – Gold X2 Mining Inc. (NYSE American:AUXX) (TSXV:AUXX) (FSE: DF80) (“Gold X2” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the most recent assays from its ongoing resource expansion drilling program targeting the depth extensions of the QES Zone at the Moss Gold Project in Northwest Ontario, Canada (the “Moss Gold Project“).

Michael Henrichsen, CEO of Gold X2 commented, “These results reinforce the potential to expand the open pit to depth and represent a meaningful opportunity to grow the current mineral resource at the Moss Gold Project. With 12 of the 21 planned holes in the QES resource expansion program now complete, we are continuing to define the scale and continuity of mineralization beneath the existing pit. Additional assay results are expected over the coming weeks as we advance this important resource expansion program.”

Highlights

The first two holes of a twenty-one hole campaign at QES Deeps, drilled approximately 75 to 100 meters below the current RPEEE pit shell, have intersected wider than modelled mineralized core shear zones, suggesting potential for further deposit expansion at depth. These intercepts, including approximately 20m of internal waste, are:
- 227.2m of 0.73 g/t Au from 637.8m in MQD-26-465
- 271.6m of 0.73 g/t Au from 630.4m in MQD-26-474
The above broad bulk tonnage zones include higher-grade intercepts:
- 157.75m of 0.90 g/t Au from 707.25m in MQD-26-465, including
  - 42.0m of 1.43 g/t Au from 744.0m, including
    - 11.95m of 2.65 g/t Au from 790.05m
- 33.5m of 0.87 g/t Au from 630.4m in MQD-26-474, including
  - 22m of 1.08 g/t Au from 631.0m
- 173.0m of 0.89 g/t Au from 685.0m in MQD-26-474, including
  - 16.0m of 1.05 g/t Au from 696.0m
  - 8.0m of 4.86 g/t Au from 721.0m
  - 52.0m of 1.05 g/t Au from 767.0m

The current QES Drill Program is designed to both extend mineralization to depth and increase drill density beneath the existing RPEEE pit shell, with the objective of supporting a potential expansion of the open pit to depth. The additional drilling is intended to reduce the current constraint imposed by limited drill data at depth and provide a more complete basis for evaluating the potentially economically extractable mineralization in this area.

Technical Overview
The results of the first two holes of a twenty-one-hole campaign drilled into QES Deeps is illustrated in the following figures and tables. Figure 1 shows the location map of the drill hole reported in this release. Figure 2 provides a cross-section through drill hole MQD-26-465, while Figure 3 shows the position of the hole on a long section. The results are summarized in Tables 1 to 2, which include significant intercepts (Table 1) and drill hole locations (Table 2).

Figure 1: Shows the location of the drill holes in the QES Deeps campaign

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Figure 2: Shows a long section, highlighting the reported drill holes relative to the drill data and the RPEEE pit shell

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Figure 3: Shows a section through drill hole MQD-26-474 with reported intersections relative to the current resource block model and RPEEE pit shell

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Gold X2 continues its deposit-wide infill and resource expansion drill programs designed to upgrade in-pit Inferred resource blocks to Indicated and expand the overall Mineral Resource at the Moss Gold Project.

Twenty-one holes have been planned across the QES Zone targeting a depth of 75 to 100 meters below the current RPEEE pit shell to extend the depth of the known mineralized shears. The aim of this campaign is to ensure that the deeper sections of the Mineral Resource are informed solely by new drilling and that the scale of the RPEEE pit is fully defined by economic parameters and not restricted by limited drill data as is currently the case.

MQD-26-465 and MQD-26-474 were collared from the southern flank of the QES Zone and intersected mineralization between 75-100m below the RPEEE pit shell, which is within the parameters currently applied for the definition of Inferred Mineral Resources. Despite the deeper level of drilling in this campaign, they remain 180 meters above the deepest hole — MQD-25-326, which intersected 117m of 1.21 g/t Au (press release dated March 3, 2026) — suggesting the mineralized shears extend to a much greater depth.

Both holes largely encountered expected geological sequences beneath a thin veneer of glacial till overburden. The upper approximately 600 meters of core is dominated by the southern dacitic volcanic package intersected by various 1-3m wide, late-stage, mafic and intermediate dykes. Localized shearing is seen throughout the volcanic package associated with strong sericite-chlorite alteration and zones of gold mineralization, including 13.0m of 0.77 g/t Au from 273.0m in MQD-26-466.

The holes then intersected the expected sheared QES diorite and granodiorite complex, which continued until each hole was terminated. Mineralization is primarily hosted in sheared, sericite-silica-hematite altered granodiorite with more localized sericite-chlorite altered sections associated with increased shear intensity and strongly deformed cm-scale quartz-carbonate veins with 2-3% pyrite-chalcopyrite. These zones are associated with higher-grade shears, including 11.95m of 2.65 g/t Au from 790.05m in MQD-26-465 and 8.0m of 4.86 g/t Au from 721.0m in MQD-26-474.

Importantly, the core zone of shearing stretches over 170-180 meters true width. The calculated significant intercepts (Table 1) are part of the core shear zone, which when taken as a whole, returned 227.2m of 0.73 g/t Au from 637.8m in MQD-26-465 and 271.6m of 0.73 g/t Au from 630.4m in MQD-26-474.

Figure 4: Hole MQD-26-465: Strongly sheared granodiorite with intense sericite-silica-hematite with an intercept of 11.95m of 2.76 g/t Au from 790.05m, part of the greater interval of 157.75m of 0.9m from 707.25m.

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Table 1: Significant intercepts

Table 2: Drill Collars

Analytical and QA/QC Procedures

All drill core is NQ diameter drill core has been visually validated in the core shack, rotated, and reconnected. Structural orientation data was captured by acoustical and optical televiewer operated by DGI Geosciences. All core has been sawed in half cut just off a geologist established cutline aligned 90° from the apex of the foliation, with the right half (looking down hole) of the core bagged and sent a third-party analytical laboratory. The left half of the core was returned to core boxes and is stored at Gold X2’s Kashabowie core yard facility.

All samples were sent to ALS Geochemistry in Thunder Bay for sample preparation. Samples were analysed for gold via PhotonAssay^TM (“Au-PA02“) in Thunder Bay and 48 pathfinder elements via ICP-MS after four-acid digestion (“ME-MS61“) in Vancouver. ALS is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for the Accreditation of Mineral Analysis Testing Laboratories and CAN-P-4E ISO/IEC 17025.

In addition to ALS quality assurance / quality control (“QA/QC“) protocols, Gold X2 has implemented a quality control program for all samples collected through the drilling program. The quality control program was designed by a qualified and independent third party, with a focus on the quality of analytical results for gold. Analytical results are received, imported to our secure on-line database and evaluated to meet our established guidelines to ensure that all sample batches pass industry best practice for analytical quality control. Certified reference materials are considered acceptable if values returned are within three standard deviations of the certified value reported by the manufacture of the material. In addition to the certified reference material, certified blank material is included in the sample stream to monitor contamination during sample preparation. Blank material results are assessed based on the returned gold result being less than ten times the quoted lower detection limit of the analytical method. The results of the on-going analytical quality control program are evaluated and reported to Gold X2 by Orix Geoscience Inc.

Qualified Person

Peter Flindell, PGeo, MAusIMM, MAIG, Chief Operating Officer, of the Company, and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

Mr. Flindell has verified the data disclosed. To verify the information related to the winter drill program at the Moss Gold Project, Mr. Flindell has visited the property several times; discussed and reviewed logging, sampling, bulk density, core cutting and sample shipping processes with responsible site staff; discussed and reviewed assay and QA/QC results with responsible personnel; and reviewed supporting documentation, including drill hole location and orientation and significant assay interval calculations. He has also overseen the Company’s health and safety policies in the field to ensure full compliance and consulted with the Project’s host indigenous communities on the planning and implementation of the drill program, particularly with respect to its impact on the environment and the Company’s remediation protocols.

About Gold X2 Mining

Gold X2 is a growth-oriented gold company focused on delivering long-term shareholder and stakeholder value through the acquisition and advancement of primary gold assets in tier-one jurisdictions. It is led by the ex-global head of structural geology for the world’s largest gold company and backed by one of Canada’s pre-eminent private equity firms. The Company’s current focus is the advanced stage 100% owned Moss Gold Project which is positioned in Ontario, Canada, with direct access from the Trans-Canada Highway, hydroelectric power near site, supportive local communities and skilled workforce. The 2026 updated NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate (“MRE“) for the Moss and East Coldstream Deposits has expanded to 2.458 million ounces of Indicated gold resources at 1.04 g/t Au, contained within 73.8 million tonnes and 4.209 million ounces of Inferred gold resources at 0.97 g/t Au contained within 134.7 million tonnes. The Moss Deposit also has a silver MRE of 3.160 million ounces of indicated silver resources at 1.53 g/t Ag contained within 64.3 Mt and 6.273 million ounces of inferred silver resources at 1.55 g/t Ag contained within 125.9 Mt. Results of a preliminary economic assessment (“PEA“) of the Moss Gold Project suggest the potential for the deposit to support a long-life mining operation with a strong production profile and low production costs. The MRE and PEA are supported by a NI 43-101 technical report for the Moss Gold Project available on the Company’s website and under the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+. For more information, please visit SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and the Company’s website (www.goldx2.com).

For More Information – Please Contact:

Michael Henrichsen
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Gold X2 Mining Inc.

E: mhenrichsen@goldx2.com
W: www.goldx2.com
T: 1-604-404-4335

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or developments to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements relating to expectations regarding the exploration and development of the Moss Gold Project; the potential mineralization at the Moss Gold Project based on the winter drill program, including the potential for additional mineral resources; the enhancement of the Moss Gold Project; statements regarding the Company’s future drill plans, including the expected benefits and results thereof; the potential for resource growth at Moss and the fact that the results have the potential to significantly impact the economic performance of the deposit moving forward; the potential for a much larger mineralized system and that it will be pursued in the near future through additional drilling; and other statements that are not historical facts.

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others: uncertainty and variation in the estimation of mineral resources; risks related to exploration, development, and operation activities; exploration and development of the Moss Gold Project will not be undertaken as anticipated; the Company may require additional financing from time to time in order to continue its operations which may not be available when needed or on acceptable terms and conditions acceptable; the economic performance of the deposit may not be consistent with management’s expectations; the Company’s exploration work may not deliver the results expected; the fluctuating price of gold; unknown liabilities in connection with acquisitions; compliance with extensive government regulation; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain governmental permits, or non-compliance with permits; environmental and other regulatory requirements; domestic and foreign laws and regulations could adversely affect the Company’s business and results of operations; risks related to natural disasters, terrorist acts, health crises, and other disruptions and dislocations; global financial conditions; uninsured risks; climate change risks; competition from other companies and individuals; conflicts of interest; risks related to compliance with anti-corruption laws; the Company’s limited operating history; intervention by non-governmental organizations; outside contractor risks; the stock markets have experienced volatility that often has been unrelated to the performance of companies and these fluctuations may adversely affect the price of the Company’s securities, regardless of its operating performance; and other risks associated with executing the Company’s objectives and strategies as well as those risk factors discussed in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents filed under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

The forward-looking information in this news release is based on management’s reasonable expectations and assumptions as of the date of this news release. Certain material assumptions regarding such forward-looking statements were made, including without limitation, assumptions regarding: the future price of gold; anticipated costs and the Company’s ability to fund its programs; the Company’s ability to carry on exploration, development and mining activities; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services; the timing and results of drilling programs; mineral resource estimates and the assumptions on which they are based; the discovery of mineral resources and mineral reserves on the Company’s mineral properties; the timely receipt of required approvals and permits; the costs of operating and exploration expenditures; the Company’s ability to operate in a safe, efficient, and effective manner; the Company’s ability to obtain financing as and when required and on reasonable terms; that the Company’s activities will be in accordance with the Company’s public statements and stated goals; that the Company’s exploration work will deliver the results expected; and that there will be no material adverse change or disruptions affecting the Company or its properties.

The forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the expectations of the Company as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. There can be no assurances that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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Knightscope Opens the Command Playbook of the Autonomous Security Force

PressReach — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:25:19 +0000

September 8, 2026– Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP), the security technology company building the nation’s first Autonomous Security Force, today published “Command Brief,” the first field brief in its series, ahead of the Force’s live debut at GSX 2026, the Global Security Exchange, Booth #3905, September 14-16, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Field Brief makes the case that the way most security programs are bought is broken and shows what an operation that answers to its client looks like instead: one system, one contract, one team that owns the outcome.

Security leaders are accountable for everything that happens on the property. Yet most programs hand them half of a security operation: guards from one vendor, cameras from another, and monitoring from a third, each with someone else to point to when something goes wrong. Cameras see everything but decide nothing. People carry judgment and cannot be everywhere. And every false alarm and every 3 a.m. judgment call lands on one desk. As the Field Brief puts it: security leaders were sold half of a security program, and they have been wiring in the other half themselves ever since.

The Command Brief details how the Force closes that loop: deter, detect, respond, learn, with machines, software, and licensed agents united under one escalation path and one chain of command. At its center is ASF-7, the escalation model of the Force: seven levels across three layers, autonomous detection, remote command, and physical response, with an accountable human holding escalation authority at every level, every hour of every day.

“Security leaders were sold cameras that see everything and decide nothing, and guards who carry judgment but cannot be everywhere,” said William Santana Li, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Knightscope. “The Command Brief shows what it looks like when one Force owns the whole loop. The weight stops landing on the client’s desk; it lands on us.”

Engaging the Force begins with three steps: book a briefing, tell Knightscope what the security leader is accountable for by location, and avoid a demo or a pitch. Knightscope architects the Force, including the machines, sensing, remote command, and licensed agents per site, and shows it in a digital twin before anything ships. Then the Force takes the watch, and incident reports stop landing on the security leader’s desk unresolved. The alternative is the status quo: a gap nobody owned, an incident nobody saw coming, and a report with no clean answer, bearing the client’s name.

Knightscope serves 434 clients across 42 states, and to date the Company’s machines have logged more than 4.4 million autonomous hours in the field.

Security leaders can download the “Command Brief,” including the full three-step engagement plan, and are invited to reserve time in advance with the Knightscope team to discuss their needs in the Signals VIP Lounge at Booth #3905.

About Knightscope

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contacts:

Public Relations
pr@knightscope.com
Knightscope, Inc.
(650) 924-1025 ext. 6

Source: Knightscope, Inc.

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ZenaTech Plans Franchise Business Model for Drone as a Service Power Washing

PressReach — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:05:14 +0000

Company’s DaaS acquisition of Green Earth Powerwashing brings franchise experience and a model to accelerate incorporation of drone-based power washing cleaning services for building exteriors and public spaces.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 08, 2026 — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) (“ZenaTech” or the “Company”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces it is developing a franchise business strategy and plan to bring branded, drone-based power washing services to market under its Drone as a Service platform. The planned strategy builds directly on the franchise infrastructure and operating experience gained through the Company’s recent June 23 ^th , 2026 acquisition of Florida-based Green Earth Powerwashing LLC, a cleaning service company with an existing registered franchise system and franchisees serving municipal, commercial, and hospitality customers across central and south Florida.

“We’ve long been interested in a franchise strategy for our Drone as a Service platform that can incorporate multiple service lines over time, and this recent acquisition of Green Earth gives us an accelerated path to bring our first drone-enabled service, power washing, to market incorporating this model,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech. “Through this acquisition we have a franchise infrastructure, trained operators, and customer relationships in place that can help accelerate our plan. Our task now is to build the strategy and operations manual that will let us layer drone technology onto that foundation and apply the first services across Florida, then we plan to enter into other geographic markets nationally.”

The initiative is currently at the planning stage. The Company intends to incorporate existing franchise expertise, systems, and operator network as the foundation for this model, with the goal of layering AI-powered drone technology and workflows onto conventional power washing operations to improve safety, speed, and service consistency for franchisees and their customers.

The concept will use ZenaDrone’s IQ Square drone, currently being development for outdoor inspection and maintenance, fitted with a pressurized cleaning attachment and water system to wash building exteriors, facades, roofs, and other hard-to-reach surfaces from the air, operated and supervised by a ground-based technician. ZenaTech believes this approach could improve worker safety and service speed versus traditional ladder- and scaffold-based methods, particularly on high-rise properties. This capability is at the testing stage and is not yet in commercial deployment.

The global drone cleaning services market, which encompasses drone-based power washing, was valued at over USD $5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach over $15 billion by 2031, with an annual growth rate of almost 17%, according to Valuates Reports. ZenaTech believes Florida’s dense concentration of high-rise, commercial, and municipal properties offers strong initial demand ahead of a planned national expansion.

ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service platform is being built to provide business and government customers with subscription-based access to drone-based services spanning surveying, inspection, maintenance, power washing, inventory management, and precision agriculture, without the costs or operational burdens of drone ownership. The Company’s acquisition-led DaaS strategy is focused on acquiring established, profitable service businesses that currently rely on low-tech or under-digitized processes and integrating drone technology into their operations to build a global, multi-service network anchored by existing customers and recurring revenue.

Details of the franchise offering are at the planning stage, and more information will be provided in due course as the strategy and supporting operations manual are completed.

About ZenaTech

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform commercial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global Drone as a Service (DaaS) business, and an enterprise SaaS division of software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for applications such as agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&D initiatives.

About ZenaDrone

ZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures AI-powered multifunction autonomous drone solutions integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced computing technologies, for government, defense, and industrial applications. This includes multifunctional drones for surveying, inspections, logistics, security, and defense applications. Its product portfolio under development includes the ZenaDrone 1000 for ISR defense and specialized cargo, the IQ Nano for indoor inventory management and security, the IQ Square for outdoor inspections and maintenance, the IQ Quad for land surveying, the IQ Aqua, for underwater applications, and the IQ Octo for precision agriculture. ZenaDrone operates three global manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan, and is advancing counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and an integrated defense system.

Contacts for more information:

Company, Investors, and Media:
Linda Montgomery
ZenaTech
312-241-1415

Investors:
Michael Mason
CORE IR
investors@zenatech.com

Safe Harbor

This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities, including its planned franchise business strategy for drone-based power washing described above, which is in the planning stage and subject to change. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to, ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; its ability to develop and finalize a franchise business strategy and operations manual for drone-based power washing services and to execute on that strategy in Florida and nationally as currently contemplated; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity; ZenaTech’s ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including its drone products such as the ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, and IQ Nano; ZenaTech’s ability to develop products for markets as currently contemplated; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and its needs for additional financing; ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk; expectations with respect to future operations and costs; the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates; political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets; regulatory risks; unfavorable publicity or consumer perception; difficulty in forecasting industry trends; the ability to hire key personnel; the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech’s expected business objectives for the next twelve months; ZenaTech’s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments; investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions or franchise agreements; changes in the target markets; market uncertainty; ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions; management of growth (plans and timing for expansion); patent infringement; litigation; applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech and other related risks and uncertainties disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form F-1, Form 20-F and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

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Gold X2 Discovers Extension to the Span Prospect with Intersection of 40.4m of 2.05 g/t Au from 343.6m Indicating the Potential NE Extension of the Moss Deposit

PressReach — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:04:43 +0000

Vancouver, British Columbia–(September 8, 2026) – Gold X2 Mining Inc. (NYSE American: AUXX) (TSXV:AUXX) (FSE: DF80) (“Gold X2” or the “Company“), is pleased to announce the results of its phase one drilling campaign conducted at the Span Prospect, approximately 2 kilometers northeast of the eastern edge of the Moss Gold Deposit in Northwest Ontario, Canada (the “Moss Gold Project“).

Michael Henrichsen, CEO of Gold X2, commented, “We are encouraged with our early-stage drilling at the Span prospect as we look to discover the northeast offset extension of the Moss Deposit. The Company plans to follow up on the 40.4m of 2.05 g/t Au intercept with an additional drill rig arriving on site this week to extend the mineralization toward the surface and to the east-northeast.”

Highlights

Eight holes were drilled along strike of the historical Span prospect to evaluate the potential for near surface ounces. Drilling discovered a strongly mineralized set of shear zones to the east of the historical drilling with an intercept of:

40.4m of 2.05 g/t Au from 343.6m in MSD-26-404m, including
- 24.05m of 3.17 g/t Au from 345.95m

Drilling also discovered a second parallel shear hosted in a narrow Moss Deposit style diorite intrusion with select intercepts of:

5.0m of 5.34 g/t Au from 161.0m in MSD-26-397, including
- 2.0m of 12.7 g/t Au from 161.0m

11.0m of 1.22 g/t Au from 233m in MSD-26-401

An additional three holes were drilled into the existing Span Prospect to confirm historical drilling results and continuity. Drilling intersected tightly spaced narrow shear zones that returned results in line with historical drilling from the 1980s, including localized high-grade shears within a lower-grade envelope. Select results include:

30.0m of 0.38 g/t Au from 377.0m in MSD-26-395

7.15m of 2.60 g/t Au from 262.9m in MSD-26-427, including
- 4m of 4.34 g/t Au from 265.0m in MSD-26-427

Technical Overview
The results of eleven holes drilled into and along strike of the Span Prospect are illustrated in the following figures and tables. Figure 1 shows the location map of the drill holes reported in this release. Figure 2 provides a cross-section through the headline drill hole MSD-26-404. The results are summarized in Tables 1 to 2, which include significant intercepts (Table 1) and drill hole locations (Table 2).

Figure 1: Shows the location of the of the Span Prospect as a possible NE offset of the Moss Gold Deposit

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Figure 2: Shows the location of the drill holes across the Span Prospect

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Figure 3: Shows a cross section through drill holes MSD-26-391 and MSD-26-404 with reported intersections

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Gold X2 resumed its district exploration drill program with an 11-hole (4,581m) drilling campaign at the Span Prospect, targeting the northeast offset extension of the Moss Deposit approximately two kilometers northeast of the current resource pit boundary. The program was designed to confirm historical intercepts at the prospect and to explore for strike extensions and new shear zones based on encouraging grab, soil, and geophysical results. The aim of the drill program is to evaluate the potential to add a meaningful Inferred Mineral Resource to the current Moss Gold Mineral Resource and expand the mine plan.

The Span Prospect was historically drilled by Inco during the late 1980s and again by Wesdome Gold Mines in 2017. They noted nine mineralized zones hosted in sheared rhyolite with abundant quartz-carbonate veining and moderate pyrite-chalcopyrite. They unsuccessfully attempted to locate the extension of the Span Prospect by following mapped shears along a 65° strike, which mimics the direction of the Moss Gold Deposit shears.

Gold X2 drilling intersected a strongly silica and hematite altered dacitic volcanic unit with localized meter-scale diorite dykes and interbedded, lesser altered andesitic volcanic rocks. The main Span shear is hosted in sheared, sericite-silica-hematite altered dacites with 3-5% quartz carbonate veining and elevated sulphides ranging from 2-5%. MSD-26-404, a 75m step-out hole, followed a 45°-striking chargeability feature outlined by last year’s expanded IP gradient array program. It intersected the extension of the main Span shear in similar rocks with an intercept of 40.4m of 2.05 g/t Au from 343.6m, including 24.05m of 3.17 g/t Au from 345.95m.

A parallel shear was discovered approximately 200m northwest of the main Span shear. It is hosted in narrow Moss-style granodiorite intrusion that shares a geochemical signature with the primary Main and QES granodiorite bodies, which are significantly mineralized. A significant brittle fault structure was also discovered northwest of the prospect, potentially representing the extension of the Sloane fault, which lies immediately east of the QES Zone and suggested that the Span Prospect may represent the faulted offset of the Moss Gold Deposit.

A follow-up drill program is being designed to explore further along strike, as well as infill the prospect, to better understand the geological setting of the deposit. A third drill contractor is being mobilized to conduct this program to prevent diverting resources from the primary Moss expansion and infill drill programs. Drilling is expected to commence this month.

Figure 3: Hole MSD-26-404: Moderately sheared sericite-silica-hematite altered dacite volcanic with 5-10% deformed quartz carbonate veining and 3-5% disseminated pyrite with an intercept of 24.05m of 3.17 g/t Au from 349.95m, within the larger intercept of 40.4m of 2.05 g/t Au from 343.6m.

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Table 1: Significant intercepts

Table 2: Drill Collars

Analytical and QA/QC Procedures

Samples were split between Paragon Geochemical in Timmins and ALS Geochemistry in Thunder Bay for sample preparation. Paragon samples were analysed for gold via PhotonAssay (“PA-AU02”) by Paragon’s laboratory in Hamilton and then shipped to Activation Laboratories (ActLabs) Ancaster for 60 pathfinder elements via ICP-MS after four-acid digestion (“UT-6”). ALS samples were analysed for gold via PhotonAssay (“Au-PA02“) in Thunder Bay and 48 pathfinder elements via ICP-MS after four-acid digestion (“ME-MS61“) in Vancouver. Paragon, ALS, and ActLabs are accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for the Accreditation of Mineral Analysis Testing Laboratories and CAN-P-4E ISO/IEC 17025.

In addition to Paragon and ALS quality assurance / quality control (“QA/QC“) protocols, Gold X2 has implemented a quality control program for all samples collected through the drilling program. The quality control program was designed by a qualified and independent third party, with a focus on the quality of analytical results for gold. Analytical results are received, imported to our secure on-line database and evaluated to meet our established guidelines to ensure that all sample batches pass industry best practice for analytical quality control. Certified reference materials are considered acceptable if values returned are within three standard deviations of the certified value reported by the manufacture of the material. In addition to the certified reference material, certified blank material is included in the sample stream to monitor contamination during sample preparation. Blank material results are assessed based on the returned gold result being less than ten times the quoted lower detection limit of the analytical method. The results of the on-going analytical quality control program are evaluated and reported to Gold X2 by Orix Geoscience Inc.

Qualified Person

Mr. Flindell has verified the data disclosed. To verify the information related to the winter drill program at the Moss Gold Project, Mr. Flindell has visited the property several times; discussed and reviewed logging, sampling, bulk density, core cutting and sample shipping processes with responsible site staff; discussed and reviewed assay and QA/QC results with responsible personnel; and reviewed supporting documentation, including drill hole location and orientation and significant assay interval calculations. He has also overseen the Company’s health and safety policies in the field to ensure full compliance and liaised with the Project’s host indigenous communities on the planning and implementation of the drill program, particularly with respect to its impact on the environment and the Company’s remediation protocols.

About Gold X2 Mining

Gold X2 is a growth-oriented gold company focused on delivering long-term shareholder and stakeholder value through the acquisition and advancement of primary gold assets in tier-one jurisdictions. It is led by the ex-global head of structural geology for the world’s largest gold company and backed by one of Canada’s pre-eminent private equity firms. The Company’s current focus is the advanced stage 100% owned Moss Gold Project which is positioned in Ontario, Canada, with direct access from the Trans-Canada Highway, hydroelectric power near site, supportive local communities and skilled workforce. The 2026 updated NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate (“MRE“) for the Moss and East Coldstream Deposits has expanded to 2.458 million ounces of Indicated gold resources at 1.04 g/t Au, contained within 73.8 million tonnes and 4.209 million ounces of Inferred gold resources at 0.97 g/t Au contained within 134.7 million tonnes. The Moss Deposit also has a silver MRE of 3.160 million ounces of indicated silver resources at 1.53 g/t Ag contained within 64.3 Mt and 6.273 million ounces of inferred silver resources at 1.55 g/t Ag contained within 125.9 Mt. Results of a preliminary economic assessment (“PEA“) of the Moss Gold Project suggest the potential for the deposit to support a long-life mining operation with a strong production profile and low production costs. The MRE and PEA are supported by a NI 43-101 technical report for the Moss Gold Project available on the Company’s website and under the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+. For more information, please visit SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and the Company’s website (www.goldx2.com).

For More Information – Please Contact:

Michael Henrichsen
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Gold X2 Mining Inc.

E: mhenrichsen@goldx2.com
W: www.goldx2.com
T: 1-604-404-4335

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or developments to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements relating to expectations regarding the exploration and development of the Moss Gold Project; the potential mineralization at the Moss Gold Project based on the winter drill program, including the potential for additional mineral resources; the enhancement of the Moss Gold Project; statements regarding the Company’s future drill plans, including the expected benefits and results thereof; that the Superion target has the potential to significantly add to the current mineral resource estimate within the top 200 meters from surface with continued drilling and to reduce the overall strip ratio of the deposit; the potential for resource growth at Moss and the fact that the results have the potential to significantly impact the economic performance of the deposit moving forward; the potential for a much larger mineralized system and that it will be pursued in the near future through additional drilling; and other statements that are not historical facts.

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others: uncertainty and variation in the estimation of mineral resources; risks related to exploration, development, and operation activities; exploration and development of the Moss Gold Project will not be undertaken as anticipated; the Company may require additional financing from time to time in order to continue its operations which may not be available when needed or on acceptable terms and conditions acceptable; the economic performance of the deposit may not be consistent with management’s expectations; the Company’s exploration work may not deliver the results expected; the fluctuating price of gold; unknown liabilities in connection with acquisitions; compliance with extensive government regulation; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain governmental permits, or non-compliance with permits; environmental and other regulatory requirements; domestic and foreign laws and regulations could adversely affect the Company’s business and results of operations; risks related to natural disasters, terrorist acts, health crises, and other disruptions and dislocations; global financial conditions; uninsured risks; climate change risks; competition from other companies and individuals; conflicts of interest; risks related to compliance with anti-corruption laws; the Company’s limited operating history; intervention by non-governmental organizations; outside contractor risks; the stock markets have experienced volatility that often has been unrelated to the performance of companies and these fluctuations may adversely affect the price of the Company’s securities, regardless of its operating performance; the Superion target may not add to the current mineral resource; and other risks associated with executing the Company’s objectives and strategies as well as those risk factors discussed in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents filed under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

The forward-looking information in this news release is based on management’s reasonable expectations and assumptions as of the date of this news release. Certain material assumptions regarding such forward-looking statements were made, including without limitation, assumptions regarding: the future price of gold; anticipated costs and the Company’s ability to fund its programs; the Company’s ability to carry on exploration, development and mining activities; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services; the timing and results of drilling programs; mineral resource estimates and the assumptions on which they are based; the discovery of mineral resources and mineral reserves on the Company’s mineral properties; the timely receipt of required approvals and permits; the costs of operating and exploration expenditures; the Company’s ability to operate in a safe, efficient, and effective manner; the Company’s ability to obtain financing as and when required and on reasonable terms; that the Company’s activities will be in accordance with the Company’s public statements and stated goals; that the Superion target will add to the current mineral resource; that the Company’s exploration work will deliver the results expected; and that there will be no material adverse change or disruptions affecting the Company or its properties.

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Knightscope Chairman and CEO William Santana Li to Present at Tribe Public Webinar Event on Thursday, September 10, 2026

PressReach — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:01:28 +0000

September 8, 2026 — Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP), the security technology company building the nation’s first Autonomous Security Force, today announced that Founder, Chairman and CEO William Santana Li will present at a Tribe Public Webinar and Q&A Event titled “Building America’s Autonomous Security Force With AI, Robotics, and Humans.” The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Knightscope, the only American publicly traded company delivering integrated autonomous security with licensed armed and unarmed agents, brings together autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and human security professionals into a single accountable operation under one contract: Hardware + Software + Humans. The presentation will examine how these three layers work together in the field today and what it takes to build America’s Autonomous Security Force.

Knightscope serves 434 clients in 42 states. To date, the Company’s machines have logged more than 4.4 million autonomous hours in the field. The Autonomous Security Force officially launches at GSX 2026, September 14 – 16 in Atlanta, Booth #3905.

To register to join the complimentary event, please visit Tribe Public at AutonomousSecurity.TribePublic.com.

Once registered, participants may forward questions for Knightscope’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, William Santana Li, to Tribe Public at research@tribepublic.com, or share them via the Zoom chat during the event. Tribe Public’s Managing Member, John F. Heerdink, Jr., will host the event and relay all questions to management.

About Knightscope

About Tribe Public LLC

Tribe Public LLC, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a distinguished organization that facilitates corporate sponsored global webinars and in-person meetings across 41 premier venues throughout the United States. Tribe Public’s events are tailored to address topics of significant interest to its members, with a particular emphasis on providing direct access to management teams and leading experts from diverse sectors who seek to enhance awareness of their products, achievements, and strategic initiatives. The Tribe’s membership is composed primarily of Family Offices, Portfolio Managers, Registered Investment Advisors, Accredited Investors, Sell Side Analysts, and media professionals, all of whom benefit from exclusive opportunities for business development, community building, and informed dialogue in a collegial setting. Members are actively encouraged to shape the event agenda by submitting speaker and company preferences through Tribe Public’s complimentary “Wish List” process on its website, ensuring that the programming reflects the evolving interests of its sophisticated community. To learn more about Tribe Public’s offerings and to participate in upcoming events, visit their website at www.TribePublic.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s goals, growth, prospects, product roadmap, and outlook, including expectations regarding K7 deployments, the launch of the Autonomous Security Force, the Signals platform, the K1 Super Tower, the K1 Capsule, the H1 Augmented Security Agent wearable currently in development, and future financial performance. Actual results may differ materially due to the risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by law.

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Power Metallic Defines High-Grade Maiden Resource at Lion Averaging ~3.9% CuEq, with >85% Indicated and Significant Expansion Potential

PressReach — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:46:42 +0000

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Lion at a Glance

TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2026 — Power Metallic Mines Inc. (the “Company” or “Power Metallic”) (TSXV:PNPN) (OTCBB:PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV1) is pleased to announce an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) for its Nisk Project (Power Metallic 80% / Critical Elements Lithium Corp. 20%) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory of Québec, including the inaugural mineral resource for the Lion Zone and an updated mineral resource for the Nisk Main deposit. The MRE was prepared by SGS Canada Inc. (“SGS”) in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and the CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (2014), has an effective date of June 19, 2026, and incorporates drilling completed to April 19, 2026.

Power Metallic has declared the inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate for the Lion Zone, a high-grade, copper-dominant polymetallic deposit discovered in 2023 at the Nisk property. Over 85% of the initial Lion resource is classified as Indicated, while mineralisation remains open for expansion.

Lion contains 4,145,000 Mt Indicated at 3.86% CuEq (1.68% Cu, 2.61 g/t Pd, 0.85 g/t Pt, 0.49 g/t Au, 12.21 g/t Ag, 0.10% Ni), and 601,000 Mt Inferred at 4.01% CuEq (1.84% Cu, 2.86 g/t Pd, 0.59 g/t Pt, 0.41 g/t Au, 12.47 g/t Ag, 0.13% Ni).

Locked-cycle testing completed by SGS Canada of representative mineralization from Lion has returned copper recoveries above 98% across all composite samples tested, producing concentrates grading over 25% Cu, with high recoveries also reported for gold, palladium, platinum and silver.

The Company is currently assessing proposals from engineering firms to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) evaluating the development potential of Lion including the integration of the Nisk resource.

Ongoing resource expansion drilling with 5 active rigs is targeting extensions at depth and along strike with assays from the summer 2026 program expected starting in September 2026.

The updated MRE also restates the existing Nisk nickel-copper resource, which will be assessed alongside Lion as part of the broader PEA development strategy.

Mineral Resource Statement

2026 Lion Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate at a cut-off grade of 0.35% CuEq for the open pit MRE and 0.90% CuEq for the underground MRE, June 19, 2026.

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2026 Nisk Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate at a cut-off grade of 0.30% NiEq for the open pit MRE and 0.80% NiEq for the underground MRE, June 19, 2026.

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Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Metallic, commented:
” This inaugural Lion resource confirms what the drilling has been telling us: Lion is a high-grade polymetallic deposit. Approximately 4.75 million tonnes grading close to 4% CuEq has been defined, containing approximately 406 million pounds of CuEq, with more than 85% of the resource already in the Indicated category. Importantly, high-grade mineralisation begins at surface, and the deposit remains open at depth. We believe the quality of Lion has been demonstrated. Now our focus is on demonstrating its scale.

The Federal and Québec governments have put a number of incentive programs in place for critical-minerals projects, and we believe the Company may qualify for several of them. Combining these potential incentives with the high-grade mineralisation from surface and our location next to existing road and major power infrastructure, Lion has the potential to be developed with a relatively modest initial footprint and capital requirement.

From here, the exploration question is how deep Lion goes and where the nickel went. Lion carries the copper and precious metals that come out of a magmatic sulphide system last; the nickel-rich sulphide that comes out first should be somewhere in the system, and we have not found it yet. The summer program has been aimed at the down-dip extension of the shoot, with some holes targeting hundreds of metres below the current resource. Assays on Lion Deep are expected by the end of September”

Joe Campbell, VP Exploration of Power Metallic, added:
“Lion is a textbook fractionated copper- and precious-metal-rich shoot within a magmatic sulphide system. The advantage at Lion over similar deposits of this type is that it begins at surface and is modelled continuously to more than 600 metres vertical depth. The deposit remains open at depth and our priority since the April 19, 2026 cut-off date for drill holes in the MRE has been to test the shoot below 600 metres with deep step-out drilling, following up with borehole EM to delineate more mineralization.”

Lion Zone Geology and Depth Potential

The Lion Zone comprises multiple modelled lenses of copper–PGE–gold–silver–nickel–cobalt sulphide mineralization that together form a continuous, steeply plunging shoot extending from surface to approximately 675 metres down-dip (more than 600 metres vertical depth), the limit of drilling included in the MRE to April 19, 2026. The modelled shoot is approximately 400 metres along strike at its widest and 290 metres at its narrowest, and consists of multiple subparallel lenses, each approximately 2 to 15 metres thick, within a mineralized package up to 50 metres thick that dips at approximately 65° to the north-northwest. The high-grade core of the shoot is dominated by massive to brecciated chalcopyrite and cubanite with pyrrhotite, pentlandite and pyrite. The deepest reported hole intersecting the core of the Lion shoot to date (PML-25-002) intersected 1.95 metres at 7.95% CuEqRec* at approximately 610 metres vertical depth (see news release dated April 30, 2025). The Deposit remains open at depth with subsequent deeper drilling, as illustrated by drill targets PML26-121A, PML-26-125 and PML-26-128A in Figure 1, completed after the cut-off date for the MRE and below the modelled zone intersecting visible copper mineralization (assays pending).

*CuEqRec in the referenced Power Metallic news releases represents CuEq calculated based on the following metal prices (USD): 2,360.15 $/oz Au, 27.98 $/oz Ag, 1,215.00 $/oz Pd, 1000.00 $/oz Pt, 4.00 $/lb Cu, 10.00 $/lb Ni and 22.50 $/lb Co., and a recovery grade of 80% for all commodities, consistent with comparable peers.

Lion is interpreted as a magmatic sulphide system. As the sulphide liquid cools, nickel-rich monosulphide solid solution crystallizes first and the residual liquid becomes progressively enriched in copper, platinum, palladium, gold and silver. This fractionated, copper- and precious-metal-rich liquid is the most mobile phase and migrates furthest away, from the original source; the copper–PGE footwall vein deposits of the Sudbury district are the classic example. Lion’s metal endowment – dominated by copper, palladium, platinum, gold and silver with subordinate nickel and cobalt, and with the highest palladium grades hosted in massive copper sulphide – is consistent with that fractionated end-member. The Company’s working model is that the Lion shoot represents a gravity-driven sulphide accumulation whose down-plunge extent has not yet been tested.

Depth continuity of this order is well documented in analogous camps. In the Sudbury district, the Creighton mine has been developed to approximately 2.4 kilometres below surface; Glencore’s Onaping Depth project has reached ore at approximately 2,600 metres; Nickel Rim South was mined between approximately 1,100 and 1,720 metres; and the copper–PGE footwall veins of the Morrison deposit at Levack were developed between approximately 1,200 and 1,650 metres and remain open at depth. Readers are cautioned that the depth extent and grade of mineralization at these deposits are not necessarily indicative of the mineralization at Lion, which has been drilled to approximately 600 metres vertical depth (see “Cautionary Notes” below).

Power Metallic’s program to test the down-plunge extension of the Lion shoot includes borehole electromagnetic surveys from the deepest holes on the shoot, and deep step-out and wedge drilling from existing collars. Results will be incorporated into future resource updates.

Metallurgy

Metallurgical test work on Lion mineralization has been carried out by SGS at its Quebec City and Lakefield laboratories (see news releases dated January 19, 2026 and May 26, 2026). Two locked-cycle flotation tests have been completed: LCT1, on a blended composite of high-grade and low-grade material representative of run-of-mine feed, and LG2, on a low-grade composite of disseminated mineralization designed to test whether lower-grade material responds to conventional flotation. Both tests produced a single high-grade copper concentrate carrying the platinum, palladium, gold, silver and nickel, with results summarized in Table 4. The LG2 results support the inclusion of lower-grade disseminated material in the Mineral Resource. Mineralogical work indicates that copper occurs as coarse-grained chalcopyrite and cubanite and that most platinum-group minerals occur within or attached to those copper sulphides (see news release dated July 23, 2025). Hydrometallurgical testing of the copper concentrate to evaluate a direct-to-metal processing route is in progress. The metallurgical recoveries applied in the MRE are set out in Note 7 to Table 1.

These metallurgical results are analogous to similar deposits in the Sudbury camp noted above and typical of the high-grade Cuprous zone or Copper zone of these deposits.

Table 4: Lion Zone locked-cycle flotation test results (SGS Canada Inc.)

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Sources: Company news releases dated January 19, 2026 (LCT1: blended composite of 103 high-grade samples from 15 drill holes and 99 low-grade samples from 10 drill holes, approximately 50/50 by modelled volume) and May 26, 2026 (LG2: low-grade disseminated composite). n/r = not reported. Recoveries are to a single copper concentrate. Test work is preliminary; recoveries used in the MRE are those selected by SGS and set out in Note 7 to Table 1.

Location and Infrastructure

The Nisk Project is in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory of Québec, approximately 280 kilometres north-northwest of Chibougamau and 425 kilometres northeast of Matagami. The property is accessed by the Route du Nord, an all-season road managed by the Société de développement de la Baie-James that connects Route 167 at Chibougamau to the paved Billy-Diamond Highway Hydro-Québec’s Albanel substation, on the 735 kV transmission system that carries power from the La Grande complex to southern Québec and accessed by the Route du Norde, is located adjacent to the property approximately 4 km from the Nisk Main deposit and 9.1 km from the Lion Zone. The Nemiscau airport (1,524 metre gravel runway, with scheduled service by Air Creebec) is approximately 30 kilometres west of the property along the Route du Nord, and the Nemiscau camp on the Route du Nord, operated by the Cree Construction and Development Company, provides lodging, food services and fuel. The Cree community of Nemaska, approximately 51 kilometres by road, has a hotel and restaurant, grocery, fuel, a health clinic and other services available to Project staff.

Regional transportation and energy infrastructure in Eeyou Istchee James Bay continues to be upgraded. The Société de développement de la Baie-James is carrying out a multi-year rehabilitation of the Billy-Diamond Highway, the 2026–2027 Québec budget allocated a further $19.4 million over two years to the maintenance of that highway, and in 2025 the Société du Plan Nord and Nemaska Lithium co-funded a $9.2 million upgrade of the Matagami rail transshipment yard, which serves mining projects in the region. Québec’s 2025–2031 Critical and Strategic Minerals Strategy, released in January 2026, includes a commitment to develop an infrastructure development plan for the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, and the feasibility studies completed in 2024 under the La Grande Alliance between the Cree Nation Government and the Government of Québec examined a potential rail line from Matagami along the Billy-Diamond Highway and an upgrade of the Route du Nord. Under Québec’s 2025 energy legislation, industrial power allocations of 5 MW or more require ministerial authorization, and the Government of Québec has indicated that critical and strategic minerals projects are a priority for such allocations.

Critical Minerals and Government Incentives

Copper, platinum, palladium, nickel and cobalt are each included on the critical minerals lists of Québec, Canada, the United States and the European Union, and silver is also included on the United States list (Table 6).

Table 6: Nisk Project metals on government critical minerals lists

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Sources: Gouvernement du Québec, list of critical and strategic minerals (updated January 2026); Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Critical Minerals List (June 2024); U.S. Geological Survey, Final 2025 List of Critical Minerals (90 FR 50494, November 7, 2025); Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 of April 11, 2024, Annexes I and II.

Canada’s Clean Technology Manufacturing investment tax credit (“CTM ITC”) provides a refundable tax credit equal to 30% of the capital cost of eligible new machinery and equipment used in the extraction and processing of qualifying critical minerals, including copper, nickel and cobalt, for property that becomes available for use by the end of 2031. Amendments enacted in March 2026 extended eligibility to mine-site extraction and processing property where 50% or more of the expected value of the commercial output is attributable to qualifying materials, subject to certification by an independent engineer or geoscientist. Copper is expected to be the largest contributor to the Project’s anticipated output value, and nickel and cobalt are also qualifying materials; on that basis the Company believes the Project is well positioned to satisfy the eligibility test and is evaluating the application of the credit to a future development of the Project. The principal federal and Québec measures the Company is evaluating are summarized in Table 7.

Table 7: Principal federal and Québec critical-minerals tax credits and incentive programs under evaluation

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Sources: Canada Revenue Agency and Department of Finance Canada (Budget 2024, Budget 2025 and Bill C-15, Royal Assent March 26, 2026); Natural Resources Canada; Finances Québec (Budget 2025–2026 and Budget 2026–2027); Revenu Québec; Gouvernement du Québec; Hydro-Québec. Program terms are summarized for convenience only and are subject to the applicable legislation and regulations.

Power Metallic is evaluating the relevance of each of these programs to the Project and believes the Project qualifies for several of them. Eligibility for any program is subject to the applicable legislation, regulations and administrative determinations, and no assurance can be given that the Project will qualify for or receive any tax credit or incentive.

Next Steps

The MRE forms the basis for a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The PEA will evaluate an initial open pit followed by underground mining at Lion with processing options including the potential incorporation of Nisk Main feed. Additional work is being carried out on improving Nisk metallurgical recovery while preserving an efficient pathway to Lion development. Drilling completed since the MRE data cut-off (five rigs are currently active across the Nisk land package), with results expected from September 2026 onward, will be incorporated into future resource updates and into the PEA to the extent practicable.

A two-year environmental baseline survey program commenced in January 2026, following completion of a desktop study in April 2025. The first field season is being conducted from May to October 2026, with a second planned for summer 2027. To support completion within the planned two-year timeframe, the program has been designed to cover a broader area than is currently expected to be required, including a conservatively defined area for hydrological surveys. Its scope will continue to be reviewed as survey results are received and the project design evolves. The currently defined program is scheduled for completion in 2027 and is progressing in parallel with the technical studies to support preparation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.

A technical report prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 in support of the MRE will be filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca within 45 days of the date of this news release.

With the updated Technical Report, Power Metallic will be able to submit the last requirement in its Nasdaq application process. The Company is applying for an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) on Nasdaq. This would enable Power Metallic to trade on Nasdaq via a multiple of its shares to meet the Nasdaq $4 threshold. The Company would expect to advise on its Nasdaq application in October.

6ix Presentation

Power Metallic will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday September 8th, 2026, at 12 noon (Eastern). It will be recorded for those who cannot attend. The link below will provide details how to attend the live event.

https://6ix.com/event/power-metallic-mineral-resource-estimate-presentation

Qualified Persons

Marc-Antoine Laporte, P.Geo., of SGS Canada Inc., is the independent Qualified Person responsible for the MRE, as defined by NI 43-101, and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure relating to the MRE in this news release. Joseph Campbell, P.Geo., VP Exploration of Power Metallic, is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the other scientific and technical information in this news release.

Cautionary Notes

Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The Company has not completed a PEA or any other economic study of the Nisk Project. The mining concepts described in this news release were used solely to establish reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction for the purpose of reporting Mineral Resources; they do not constitute a mine plan or an economic analysis, and the mining sequence, production rate and mine life of any future operation have not been determined. This news release refers to other mineral deposits and mines, including in the Sudbury and Norilsk–Talnakh districts, solely to illustrate the depths to which magmatic sulphide mineralization has been mined elsewhere. The Company has no interest in those properties, and the mineralization on those properties is not necessarily indicative of the mineralization at the Nisk Project.

About Power Metallic Mines Inc.

It also owns 100% of Power Metallic Arabia which owns 100% interest in the Jabul Baudan exploration license in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Jabal Said Belt. The property encompasses over 200 square kilometres in an area recognized for its high prospectivity for copper gold and zinc mineralization. The region is known for its massive volcanic sulfide (VMS) deposits, including the world-class Jabal Sayid mine and the promising Umm and Damad deposit.

About SGS Canada Inc.

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, with a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries and a team of over 100,000 professionals. SGS Geological Services, based in Quebec City, Québec, provides ore body modelling and resource estimation, mine engineering, technical reports under NI 43-101, JORC and S-K 1300, and technical audits and due diligence, drawing on more than 45 years of geostatistical expertise and more than 1,600 consulting projects worldwide. SGS’s Metallurgical Centre of Excellence in Lakefield, Ontario has served the Canadian and global mining industry since 1941 and has completed more than 22,000 projects; together with SGS’s Quebec City laboratory, it carried out the Lion Zone metallurgical test work reported in this news release.

For further information, readers are encouraged to contact:
Power Metallic Mines Inc.
The Canadian Venture Building
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Toronto, ON

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This message contains certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” concerning the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “indicates,” “opportunity,” “possible” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results or realities may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, among others; the timing for producing a PEA and for various drilling plans, including the benefits of drilling to further depth; the ability for inferred mineral resources to be upgraded to indicated mineral resources; the availability and criteria of various government tax credits and incentives for critical minerals and the risks that such incentives change; the ability to raise sufficient capital to fund expanded exploration and development efforts going forward and to conduct drilling and exploration; to maintain its mineral tenures and concessions in good standing; to explore and develop its projects; changes in economic conditions or financial markets; the inherent hazards associates with mineral exploration and mining operations; future prices of copper, nickel and other metals; changes in general economic conditions; accuracy of mineral resource and reserve estimates; the potential for new discoveries; the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary permits and consents required to explore, drill and develop the projects and if accepted, to obtain such licenses and approvals in a timely fashion relative to the Company’s plans and business objectives for the applicable project; the general ability of the Company to monetize its mineral resources; and changes in environmental and other laws or regulations that could have an impact on the Company’s operations, compliance with environmental laws and regulations, dependence on key management personnel and general competition in the mining industry.

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Knightscope Autonomous Security Force Extends to the Executive Suite

PressReach — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:21:54 +0000

New Field Brief for Chief Security Officers Details How the Executive Protection Agent Replaces the Fragmented, Per-Event Bodyguard Model with One Accountable System

September 3, 2026 — Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP), the security technology company building the nation’s first Autonomous Security Force, today published “The Executive Protection Agent,” a new field brief for Chief Security Officers, ahead of the Force’s live debut at GSX 2026, the Global Security Exchange, Booth #3905, September 14-16, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Field Brief makes the case that protection for the most prominent people is broken and shows what an accountable system looks like instead.

Security leaders responsible for a principal answer for the safety of a person, not a perimeter, and for everyone and everything around them. Yet the standard model hands that accountability to a patchwork: bodyguards booked per event; the home, the vehicle, and the family covered separately by vendors that never talk to each other; and warning patterns forming in the gaps no one is watching. When something happens between engagements, the report lands on the security leader’s desk, not the vendor’s. As the Field Brief puts it: protection that only shows up when it is scheduled is not protection. It is theater.

The Executive Protection Agent closes that gap. Delivered as a licensed capability of the Autonomous Security Force, it puts the principal, the family, the home, and the assets under the same ASF-7 escalation model that governs every Knightscope machine and analyst, with Mission Intelligence extending verified, 24/7 monitoring to the principal’s location from a digital twin mapped before the Agent ever arrives. On the road or at a one-off event, the same judgment, accountability, and audit trail travel with the Agent.

“A bodyguard is a person. This is a capability,” said William Santana Li, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Knightscope. “CSOs don’t get to answer for outcomes only when a vendor happens to be on the clock – their name is on the report every time. We built the Force for people who carry that weight: one force, one contract, one command layer, one audit trail, and a watch that never has a gap between bookings.”

Engaging the Force begins with three steps: book a briefing and define who and what the security leader is accountable for – no demo, no pitch; Knightscope architects the protection, including the Agent or coordinated team, the coverage, and the command layer that ties it together; then the Force takes the watch – the same Agent stays on the relationship, continuously rather than episodically. The alternative is the status quo: unwatched gaps between bookings, warning signs nobody is positioned to see, and five vendors with zero accountability.

Knightscope serves 434 clients across 42 states, and to date the Company’s machines have logged more than 4.4 million autonomous hours in the field.

Security leaders can download “The Executive Protection Agent,” including the full three-step engagement plan, and are invited to reserve time in advance with the Knightscope team to discuss their needs in the Signals VIP Lounge at Booth #3905.

About Knightscope

Forward-Looking Statements

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ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Advances Precision Agriculture Solutions with Initial Prototype and Start of Testing of IQ Octo Designed for Autonomous Drone-Based Spraying and Seeding

PressReach — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:56:53 +0000

Medium-sized, eight-motor autonomous drone joins the IQ Series and ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service for planned precision agriculture and solar maintenance applications

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 03, 2026 – ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its ZenaDrone subsidiary has completed an initial Version 1 prototype of the IQ Octo, its new autonomous drone purpose-built for precision spraying and seeding via Drone as a Service. The IQ Octo is designed to precisely apply fertilizers and crop-protection products and to distribute seeds, helping farmers reduce input costs, avoid crop damage and soil compaction, access difficult terrain, and improve the efficiency of planting and treatment operations. The IQ Octo Version 1 is expected to begin field testing at the company’s Arizona facility in the coming weeks.

“Precision agriculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the drone industry, with market analysts predicting over 30% annual growth over the next five years,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech. “Extending our ZenaDrone IQ Series into autonomous spraying and seeding positions our Drone as a Service business to capture a meaningful share of this expanding market. We believe the new IQ Octo, and the recurring service and data opportunities it can create, represents a compelling long-term value driver for both future customers and our shareholders as we continue to diversify our autonomous drone and services portfolio.”

The IQ Octo Version 1 is a medium-sized autonomous drone built on an octocopter design with eight motors, part of ZenaDrone’s growing IQ Series. Battery powered, it is designed to fly for approximately 20 to 25 minutes per charge and to carry a payload of up to 25 kilograms of seeds or liquid. In addition to spraying and seeding, the platform’s Version 2 is expected to support solar panel maintenance applications, swarm capability, automated refilling, and a folding design. Depending on the mission, the agricultural configuration will either carry a liquid tank equipped with spray nozzles, or a hopper with a spreader for seeds. Following a programmed flight path, the drone is designed to fly low over fields and automatically apply liquid treatments or distribute seeds at controlled rates with even coverage.

Farmers use drones for spraying and seeding because they can apply products precisely where and when they are needed, including in wet fields, difficult terrain, and areas with standing crops. This can reduce chemical, seed, water, fuel, and labor requirements; prevent soil compaction and crop damage from heavy machinery; improve worker safety; and enable faster, more targeted treatment as part of a broader precision agriculture system.

The Company will provide further updates as additional development and testing milestones for the IQ Octo are achieved.

About ZenaTech

ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform commercial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global Drone as a Service (DaaS) business, and an enterprise SaaS division of software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for applications such as agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&D initiatives.

About ZenaDrone

ZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures AI-powered multifunction autonomous drone solutions integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced computing technologies, for government, defense, and industrial applications. This includes multifunctional drones for surveying, inspections, logistics, security, and defense applications. Its product portfolio under development includes the ZenaDrone 1000 for ISR defense and specialized cargo, the IQ Nano for indoor inventory management and security, the IQ Square for outdoor inspections and maintenance, the IQ Quad for land surveying, the IQ Aqua, for underwater applications, and the IQ Octo for precision agriculture. ZenaDrone operates three global manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan, and is advancing counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and an integrated defense system.

Contacts for more information:

Company, Investors and Media:
Linda Montgomery
ZenaTech
312-241-1415

Investors:
Michael Mason
CORE IR
investors@zenatech.com

Safe Harbor

This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity; ZenaTech’s ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including its drone products including ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Nano, IQ Square, IQ Quad, IQ Aqua, IQ Octo, IQ Glider, IQ Sphere, ZenaDrone 2000, Interceptor P-1 ; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and it’s needs for additional financing; ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk; expectations with respect to future operations and costs; the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates; political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets; regulatory risks; unfavorable publicity or consumer perception; difficulty in forecasting industry trends; the ability to hire key personnel; the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech’s expected business objectives for the next twelve months; ZenaTech’s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments; investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions; changes in the target markets; market uncertainty; ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions; management of growth (plans and timing for expansion); patent infringement; litigation; applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech.

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