NEW DELHI, Apr 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Avantor, Inc., a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries, announced that Avantor India has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Amcor Parafilm® M sealing wrap products in India. Under the agreement with Amcor, Avantor India will expand access to Parafilm M sealing and moisture-barrier solutions for laboratories, horticulture and industrial applications nationwide.Parafilm M is a flexible, semi-transparent, wax-based film known for its stretchability of up to 200% and self-sealing properties. It molds around irregular shapes to seal containers such as beakers, flasks, plates and tubes, helping reduce evaporation and contamination risk while supporting controlled gas exchange. In routine lab workflows, it supports lab safety, contamination prevention, cell culture protection, and sample and equipment protection.This collaboration aligns with Avantor India’s broader role in supporting research, testing, production and quality workflows through a wide portfolio spanning laboratory consumables, equipment, instruments and services. It also comes at a time when India’s scientific and industrial ecosystem continues to expand, with the Indian pharmaceutical industry being the third largest globally by volume and 11th largest by value.(1) The addition of Parafilm M further strengthens Avantor India’s lab consumables portfolio, deepening its ability to serve customers across research, testing and industrial environments with a broader and more integrated offering.“In science, small lapses can become big delays. By bringing Parafilm M into our India distribution network, we are strengthening a critical layer of lab safety that supports repeatability, protects samples, and reduces avoidable rework. The priority will be to help customers adopt consistent sealing and storage practices that improve contamination prevention, support cell culture protection, and safeguard sample and equipment protection, with the supply reliability and support they expect from Avantor”, said Puneet Pant, Managing Director and Lab Solutions Leader, India at Avantor. “It also allows us to offer customers greater convenience through a stronger portfolio fit, dependable availability and easier access to a trusted product that complements their day-to-day laboratory workflows.”Through Avantor India, customers will be able to procure Parafilm M products through Avantor’s distribution channel, supported by customer service and expert guidance on handling, storage and selection across common laboratory environments. The offering supports use cases such as sealing for short-term work in cold rooms and incubators, sample transport and storage, and routine workflows where chemical resistance and material compatibility considerations matter. For customers, this brings the advantage of sourcing Parafilm M through a trusted lab partner that can support product selection, streamline procurement and improve continuity across essential consumables.“Amcor Parafilm M is trusted globally because it is reliable, easy to use and adaptable across applications,” said Ally Ostrander from Amcor. “Avantor’s reach in India will help more laboratories adopt consistent sealing practices, reduce avoidable contamination events and protect critical samples and equipment.”In addition to distribution, Avantor India will support customers with application-led sessions on lab safety practices, including contamination prevention checkpoints, sealing techniques, and storage discipline to reduce rework. Customers can also streamline procurement by bundling Parafilm M with other critical lab supplies through a single partner.(1) https://tvbrics.com/en/news/india-s-pharmaceutical-sector-ranks-among-global-leaders-as-exports-and-production-surge/About Avantor®Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.Regional Media ContactSwati ChhabraManager - Corporate Communications, AMEAAvantor91-9958-404-334Swati.Chhabra@avantorsciences.comGlobal Media ContactEric Van ZantenHead - External CommunicationsAvantor610-529-6219Eric.Vanzanten@avantorsciences.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

LAS VEGAS, NV, Apr 12, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A Clark County District Court judge has ruled against Jason Shurka in an ongoing case brought by Energy Enhancement System, LLC. Judge Timothy C. Williams denied Shurka's anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss in its entirety, finding that his public statements about EESystem were "not made in good faith" and "were made with knowledge of their falsehood" (Case No. A-25-910216-B). In separate federal proceedings in Florida and Nevada, courts ordered Shurka to pay a combined $54,034.05 in sanctions after judges found his attempts to move the case to federal court lacked a reasonable legal basis.Shurka had filed the anti-SLAPP motion claiming his public statements about EESystem were protected speech made in good faith. Judge Williams rejected that defense in its entirety. Under Nevada's anti-SLAPP statute, that denial means the court found Shurka could not meet even the threshold requirement of demonstrating his statements were made without knowledge of their falsity. In plain terms: the judge ruled he knew what he was saying was not true when he said it.The Clark County ruling is the latest in a series of legal defeats for Shurka across multiple jurisdictions. Federal judges have repeatedly returned his filings to the state courts where EESystem originally brought its claims, with one federal judge in Florida characterizing his removal attempt as "objectively baseless."A forensic analysis has also entered the permanent public record at the Zenodo EU Open Research Repository (https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19389516). The report identifies the hardware behind The Light System as commercial LED display panels available at wholesale for $900 to $1,200, sold to consumers at prices reaching over $106,000. The study used to market the device was conducted on a single undisclosed test subject using shed mouth cells - the kind your body discards on its own - that burst and die on contact with the liquid the researcher placed them in.The litigation began after Shurka, once involved in a limited marketing capacity with EESystem, launched a competing venture and made public statements that courts have now found to be knowingly false.Active case dockets are publicly accessible: Energy Enhancement System, LLC v. Shurka et al., Case No. A-25-910216-B (Clark County District Court, Nevada) and 2:25-cv-01234 (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York). The full forensic analysis is archived at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19389516.About Energy Enhancement SystemEnergy Enhancement System, LLC is dedicated to advancing human health through proprietary energetic technology. With a global network of licensed wellness centers, EES provides innovative solutions designed to enhance energy fields and promote optimal well-being. To verify a licensed center or for more information, visit www.eesystem.com.Media ContactPublic Relations - EESystemSupport@eesystem.com | +1 702-213-7435SOURCE: Energy Enhancement System Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Namwon, Korea, Apr 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 96th Namwon Chunhyang Festival will take place from April 30 to May 6, 2026, in Namwon, South Korea, according to the festival organizers. “Chunhyang”—the heart of “K-Culture” that has captured the hearts of people worldwide, the essence of Korean traditional culture, and a symbol of timeless romance—will touch the hearts of people around the globe this spring. “Chunhyang” is the name of the heroine in a classic Korean love story often compared to “Romeo and Juliet.” This heart-wrenching love story from the Joseon Dynasty, previously featured on the K-pop show ‘Demon Hunters,’ has been reinterpreted with a modern sensibility, establishing itself as a regional traditional cultural festival enjoyed by people of all ages.The ‘Chunhyang Festival,’ a representative cultural festival boasting the oldest history and tradition, is ready to captivate the world in step with the global craze for K-content. The “96th Chunhyang Festival,” boasting Korea’s oldest history and tradition, will be held for seven days from April 30 to May 6, 2026, at Gwanghalluwon and the Yocheon River area in Namwon, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea.Launched in 1931 and now in its 96th year, the “Namwon Chunhyang Festival” is not only South Korea’s oldest regional festival but also its most beloved traditional cultural festival. Recognized as a representative regional festival of South Korea—having been selected as an Excellent Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and ranked first in the traditional arts category—it has continued to grow. Having welcomed 1.45 million visitors last year, it is now preparing to take a leap forward as a global festival attracting people from around the world.Grace, Courage, Love, and Tradition: Chunhyang’s Charm Through Four ThemesUnder the ambitious slogan, “Chunhyang’s Charm Enchants the World,” this year’s Chunhyang Festival will present a diverse lineup of programs organized around four core themes—‘Grace,’ ‘Courage,’ ‘Love,’ and ‘Tradition’—that embody Chunhyang’s spirit and values. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences, including the Global Chunhyang Pageant, the Chunhyang Beauty Zone, the Chunhyang Hanbok Fashion Show, the Chunhyang Memorial Rite, the Chunhyang Carnival, the Chunhyang Love Dance, and the Korea Chunhyang Traditional Music Competition. In particular, the “Chunhyang Beauty Zone” will be set up to allow visitors to experience the charm of Chunhyang, the theme of the 96th festival, by inviting beauty experts to recreate the appearance of Chunhyang from the story. In collaboration with cosmetics companies, K-Beauty experience booths will offer free trials of makeup, hair styling, and accessories.Throughout the festival, the beautiful love story of Chunhyang and Mongryong will come to life in various locations. Events include “Chunmong Love Story,” where visitors can experience episodes from The Tale of Chunhyang and a traditional wedding ceremony, as well as “Love on Air,” an interactive event featuring a “visible radio” concept that shares various love stories and plays music. Additionally, visitors can view “Chunhyang Album: Illustration Exhibition” by artist Heukyoseok, a modern reinterpretation of The Tale of Chunhyang.Every night, the Gwanghallu Garden area, where the Chunhyang Festival takes place, will be filled with moving performances. A variety of performances across different genres—including the “One-Day Spring Dream Concert” featuring contemporary Korean traditional music and popular singers, KBS’s “Gugak Hanmadang,” international performance troupes, jazz concerts, acoustic performances, classical ensembles, and orchestras—will captivate audiences every day. Citizens to Participate in Band Competition. Media ContactBrand: Chunhyang FestivalContact Person: Jee NakyungPhone: 010-9207-2825Website: www.chunhyang.org/eng Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, Apr 10, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AIONOS, a Singapore-based enterprise AI company backed by InterGlobe Enterprises and Assago Group, is making a strong presence at GITEX AI ASIA 2026, taking place from 9 to 10 April at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The company’s participation reflects its increasing investment in the Asia Pacific region and its focus on helping enterprises and public-sector organizations scale production-grade AI across key markets.Positioned as one of Asia’s largest platforms for AI, digital infrastructure, and innovation, GITEX AI ASIA brings together technology providers, governments, and enterprises to discuss the future of AI adoption across the region. At GITEX AI ASIA, AIONOS will showcase how its AI-native approach helps organizations move from pilots and experiments to systems of execution that are governed, measurable, and aligned with business outcomes in areas such as customer experience, operations, and cybersecurity.AIONOS’ Expansion in APACKarunjit Kumar Dhir, Executive Vice President, ASEAN & ANZ at AIONOS, said: “As a company focused on enterprise AI, GITEX AI ASIA is a key platform as we expand our presence across Asia Pacific. Being in Singapore allows us to work much closer with regional CXOs and governments who are ready to move from experiments to enterprise-scale AI programs. The focus is on very real conversations about how AI-led systems can remove friction from operations, unlock new growth, and build more resilient digital ecosystems across ASEAN and ANZ.”Building an AI-First Operating Model for APAC AIONOS’ approach is rooted in applied AI, combining intelligent systems with human-in-the-loop oversight and clear governance from day one. By embedding AI across customer journeys and internal workflows, enterprises can automate routine tasks, reduce operational friction, and enable teams to focus on higher-value work.For organizations in Asia Pacific, this means moving from isolated AI projects to an AI-first operating model built on strong data foundations, standardized architectures, and enterprise-grade governance. AIONOS is working with regional enterprises to design these systems end to end so that AI programs are measurable from day one and capable of scaling across markets and business units.From AI Hype to Production-Grade Enterprise SystemsArjun Nagulapally, Chief Technology Officer of AIONOS, added: “Events like GITEX AI ASIA matter because they separate AI hype from what actually works. Across Asia, enterprises are asking how AI systems and agents can plug into their existing technology stack, operate with human-in-the-loop safeguards, and deliver measurable outcomes in months, not years. At AIONOS, conversations at this event are anchored in that reality: industry-specific AI architectures, strong governance, and production deployments that are already transforming how organizations work, not just running as proofs of concept.”At GITEX AI ASIA, AIONOS will engage with technology and business leaders on key topics such as AI governance, responsible deployment of enterprise AI, and the operating models required to embed AI into day-to-day workflows. The company will also share case study learnings on how enterprises can orchestrate multiple AI systems across customer experience, operations, and decision support while keeping humans firmly in control.About AIONOSAIONOS is a Singapore-based, AI-native technology company that builds and operates enterprise AI, powered by technology and delivered by teams with deep industry context. Every engagement is guided by four principles: outcome-based, domain-specific, human-in-the-loop, and enterprise-governed.As a joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and Assago Group, AIONOS brings decades of industry and aviation expertise to enterprise AI, combining deep domain knowledge with modern AI engineering, data and AI services, AI-native customer experience, cybersecurity, and growth and MarTech capabilities. Its solutions leverage machine learning, generative AI, predictive analytics, and intelligent agents to build context-aware systems that automate processes, enhance customer engagement, and support better decision-making at scale.AIONOS’ vision is to equip enterprises with AI solutions that drive operational excellence and superior customer experiences. By aligning technology, governance, and change management, AIONOS helps organizations move beyond experimentation and unlock the next wave of AI-driven transformation.About InterGlobe EnterprisesInterGlobe Enterprises is an Indian conglomerate with businesses across aviation, hospitality, logistics, technology, airline management, advanced pilot training, and aircraft maintenance engineering. Through its various companies, InterGlobe employs tens of thousands of professionals across more than 150 cities worldwide and has built a reputation for delivering quality and value in partnership with global brands. For more information, visit www.interglobe.com. About Assago GroupAssago Group is a diversified conglomerate focused on sustainability-led investments across the energy, real estate, and financial sectors. Its portfolio spans ESG-conscious alternative assets, impact investments, public and private market investments, biofuel and sustainable energy initiatives, as well as the development and management of residential, commercial, and holiday properties. For more information, visit www.assagogroup.com. Media contact:komal@mianext.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

NICOSIA, Apr 10, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -?Fintech infrastructure provider FinHarbor has repackaged its Hybrid Neobank Module into a unified launch stack that combines regulated fiat banking with a full-featured centralized exchange engine. Financial platforms, exchanges, and digital asset companies can now deploy both under a single infrastructure rather than assembling them from separate vendors.The move addresses a consistent pain point: operators building hybrid fiat-crypto products have had to piece together exchange engines, banking integrations, compliance layers, and treasury infrastructure from multiple providers. FinHarbor bundles these into one deployable system.A Production-Grade CEX at the CoreThe exchange engine at the heart of the module is built for serious trading volumes and low-latency execution ? relevant both for institutional market makers and algorithmic strategies running at scale. Exact throughput and latency parameters are configured to match each operator's infrastructure requirements.The platform supports Spot, Margin, and Perpetual Futures trading ? open-ended contracts with no expiry date. Traders get a full professional order type suite: Limit, Market, and Stop orders, with Time-in-Force controls and Post Only mode for passive liquidity provision.The trading terminal runs on both web and mobile and includes a full order book with bid/ask depth and cumulative volume, TradingView charting with click-to-price order entry, a depth chart, real-time trade history, and a live view of active, executed, and cancelled orders. Trading pairs ? crypto, fiat, and local payment instruments in any combination ? are configurable per operator and can be shown selectively to different user groups: retail, institutional, and internal.API Access for Bots and Market MakersThe exchange connects via REST, WebSocket, or FIX. A single API key covers both the wallet and the exchange, with granular permission settings managed directly from the interface. This makes the platform usable for bot trading, algorithmic strategies, and third-party market maker integrations without additional infrastructure on the operator's side.Liquidity is structured by user tier: institutional pairs run on automated market making with external liquidity aggregation, retail pairs are hedged through multi-leg chains, and internal pairs support manual market making with end-of-day hedging.Two Accounts, One EcosystemEach user operates with multiple accounts within a single ecosystem: a Main Account for deposits, withdrawals, on/off-ramp, and card operations, plus dedicated trading accounts for Spot, Margin, and Futures activity."The line between banking apps and trading platforms is disappearing," said Ilya Podoynitsyn, CEO of FinHarbor. "Operators no longer want to assemble five vendors to go live ? wallets, exchange engines, compliance, fiat rails, treasury. They need a single infrastructure layer they can deploy, configure, and scale. That's what we've built."Risk Controls Built Into the ExchangeThe trading layer includes: Fat Finger Protection against erroneous order submission, Price Slippage Limits, Self-Match Prevention, a User Kill Switch for emergency account deactivation, Cancel on Disconnect for FIX sessions, Message Throttling, and Mass Cancel for rapid position clearing. All trading activity feeds directly into the platform's AML monitoring and accounting systems.Compliance and Treasury as Core InfrastructureA unified AML and KYC layer covers both fiat and crypto flows, with source-of-funds checks, sanctions screening, and KYT monitoring embedded into onboarding and transactions. Treasury-configured hedging protects operators against exchange rate moves during crypto-fiat conversion.This matters particularly as MiCA in Europe and expanding licensing regimes across MENA raise the compliance bar for hybrid financial products.Built for Operators Expanding Beyond PaymentsThe module is aimed at:● challenger banks entering crypto with exchange functionality● exchanges adding regulated fiat rails and neobanking features● wallets expanding into active trading products● OTC and treasury platforms building client-facing financial productsThe stack also connects to external loyalty and rewards platforms, enabling cashback, points, and retention mechanics without proprietary development.About FinHarborFinHarbor is a technical platform provider for launching compliant, modular financial products ? from wallets and neobanks to crypto ramps and OTC desks. Built on years of real-world fintech experience, the platform covers onboarding, compliance, wallets, transactions, cards, and reporting, delivered with a microservice-based architecture (ISO/PCI DSS-certified), a robust API layer, and on-premise or cloud-ready deployment. FinHarbor supports fiat-only, crypto-native, and hybrid business models across markets in Europe, MENA, and beyond. Learn more: www.finharbor.comSocial LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finharbor/Blog: https://www.finharbor.com/blogMedia contactBrand: FinHarborContact: Media teamEmail: press@finharbor.comWebsite: https://www.finharbor.com/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

OTTAWA, ON --(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 9, 2026) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Joint Product Development Agreement ("JPDA") with Forge Nano Inc. ("Forge Nano"), a leading U.S. based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition ("ALD") technology for AI-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications, to evaluate ALD coating technology on natural graphite sourced from the Company's Lac Knife project ("Lac Knife" or the "Project") in Quebec.This focused development program is designed to generate near-term performance data on ALD-coated natural graphite, with results expected to inform future scale-up, customer engagement, commercial off-takes, and funding pathways. The work targets improved cycle life, fast charging performance, and durability under demanding operating conditions, areas that are becoming increasingly important across battery, industrial, and defence applications.Key HighlightsJoint product development program with Forge Nano to evaluate ALD-coated natural graphiteApproximately 2 kilograms of Lac Knife graphite to be processed and evaluated across multiple coating conditionsProgram designed to generate performance data for battery applications, including improving cycle life, fast charging capability, and material stabilityResults to support future pilot programs, funding applications, scale-up decisions, and downstream engagementProgram Overview and Strategic RationaleThe JPDA establishes a structured proof-of-concept program to evaluate ALD coating on Focus Graphite's high-grade natural graphite.Under the agreement, Focus will supply uncoated graphite from Lac Knife, and Forge Nano will perform coating, analytical testing, and electrochemical evaluation.The objective is to determine whether ALD can serve as a viable alternative to conventional pitch coating, which remains the industry standard but is energy intensive and dependent on fossil fuel inputs.In addition to potential cost and environmental considerations, the program is designed to evaluate performance under real-world conditions. Modern battery systems are increasingly required to operate under fast charging, repeated cycling, and variable temperature environments, all of which can accelerate material degradation. Surface-level engineering, where many of these failure mechanisms originate, is emerging as a key lever to improve performance."Performance gains in next-generation batteries are increasingly unlocked at the surface level," said Jason Latkowcer, VP Corporate Development at Focus Graphite. "By combining Lac Knife's high-grade graphite with Forge Nano's atomic layer deposition platform, we are evaluating how atomic-scale coatings can improve battery life, charging performance, and durability. This collaboration is a step toward positioning this material for higher-performance roles within North American energy and defence supply chains."Why Forge NanoForge Nano brings a differentiated platform based on Atomic Armor™ ALD, a precision coating process that modifies materials at the atomic scale to enhance performance at the surface level.This approach enables highly uniform coatings that can improve cycle life, enhance rate capability, and increase material stability under demanding conditions. These attributes are increasingly important across battery, industrial, and defence applications where reliability, performance consistency, and energy efficiency are critical.Forge Nano's broader platform also includes its subsidiary, Forge Battery, which is advancing a 3 GWh per year U.S.-based lithium-ion manufacturing facility supported by over US $100 million in Department of Energy funding. The facility is focused on producing high-performance, domestically manufactured battery cells for defence and niche mobility markets, further reinforcing the relevance of advanced material technologies within North American supply chains.By working with Forge Nano at this stage, Focus Graphite is evaluating whether these performance enhancements can be achieved using natural graphite from Lac Knife, supporting the development of higher-value graphite products aligned with evolving market requirements.Expected Outcomes and Next StepsThe primary deliverable from this phase is a comprehensive data package that will support:Follow-on pilot-scale development programsEngagement with battery manufacturers and downstream partnersApplications for non-dilutive funding and strategic supportThis initial phase is intended to establish a technical and economic basis for advancement toward kilogram-scale production and future pilot programs, subject to successful results.If validated, future development may include scaling the process using Forge Nano's manufacturing systems, increased graphite supply, and expanded battery validation, including application-specific testing.As previously announced on December 8, 2025, the Company formalized a funding agreement of up to $14,062,500 in non-repayable contributions under NRCan's Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI"). The GPI funding is specifically intended to support the development and demonstration of electro-thermal purification technology in Canada. Insights generated from this program are expected to inform downstream processing opportunities, including coating and material enhancement processes, which may be evaluated for integration into future development stages, subject to successful results.Qualified PersonThe technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Richard Pearce, PE, President of Brasil Insight Capital LLC., a consultant to the Company, and a qualified person as defined under National Instrument NI-43-101.About Forge Nano Inc. Forge Nano is a leading U.S. based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology for AI-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications via its platform technology, Atomic Armor. Atomic Armor is a scalable, adaptable nano-scale coating system that strengthens America's most critical systems - at the atomic level. The superior surface coatings produced by our Atomic Armor™ process allow our partners to unlock peak performance. Learn more at https://www.forgenano.com.About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced materials industries.Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining – we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.Our commitment to innovation ensures an eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals – reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.For more information on Focus Graphite Inc., please visit http://www.focusgraphite.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/ X: https://x.com/focusgraphiteInvestors Contact: Dean Hanisch CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. dhanisch@focusgraphite.com +1 (613) 612-6060Jason LatkowcerVP Corporate Developmentjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.comCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated scope, timing and completion of the Joint Product Development Agreement with Forge Nano; the expected processing and evaluation of Lac Knife graphite using Atomic Layer Deposition ("ALD") coating technology; the generation and timing of performance data related to cycle life, fast charging capability, and material durability; the potential for ALD coating to serve as a viable alternative to conventional coating methods; the use of program results to support future pilot-scale development, scale-up decisions, funding applications, and engagement with downstream partners; and the Company's plans and objectives for advancing value-added graphite products and downstream processing opportunities.Forward-looking statements are subject to 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 such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/291705 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Apr 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The luxury NEV maker has now been profitable for two consecutive years, signaling more stable footing in a competitive market.Caption: Image courtesy of Seres Group.Driven by policy support, shifting consumer demand, and advances in technology, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is entering a new phase of development, with Seres Group positioning itself at its center. On April 8, the Hong Kong-listed NEV maker (ticker code: 9927.HK) reported results that reflect its technology capabilities, product lineup, and international expansion strategy.In 2025, Seres recorded operating revenue of RMB 164.89 billion (USD 24 billion), up 13.63% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 5.96 billion (USD 867.3 million). Revenue hit a record high, and the company said it has now reported profitability for two consecutive years, achieving a notable milestone in an industry where many players remain loss-making.Aito builds position in luxury NEV segmentSeres attributed its latest performance to ongoing product development and brand positioning. It said it continues to align its strategy with user demand while refining its product mix and market focus.As an early entrant into China’s premium NEV segment, the company has sought to differentiate through what it describes as “technology luxury,” a term it uses to position its vehicles.Its premium brand, Aito, reported strong delivery figures for 2025. The Aito M9 exceeded 110,000 units in annual deliveries and was described by the company as the bestselling model in the RMB 500,000 (USD 72,757) segment for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025. Meanwhile, the Aito M8 delivered more than 150,000 units during the year, maintaining its position as the top-selling model in the RMB 400,000 (USD 58,206) segment since launch. The Aito M7 also surpassed 110,000 units.Combined, these three models pushed Aito’s total annual deliveries above 420,000 units. Seres said this made Aito the leading high-end automotive brand in China by sales and set a new delivery pace in the segment.Beyond product performance, the figures point to the broader rise of Chinese brands in the premium global automotive market.In assisted driving, Seres said it increased R&D investment and made technical progress. In 2025, Aito vehicles accumulated 3.8 billion kilometers of assisted driving mileage. During the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, 51.9% of mileage driven by Aito M9 vehicles was generated using assisted driving functions, according to the company. These figures indicate growing adoption and suggest increasing maturity of the company’s assisted driving system.Seres added that the data and expertise accumulated to date will support further development and iteration of its assisted driving systems.Strong cash flow and ESG positioningThe company’s financial position also strengthened. As of December 31, 2025, net cash flow from operating activities reached RMB 28.12 billion (USD 4.1 billion), nearly five times its net profit. Seres attributed this to its robust cash flow management and revenue generation, which it said provide resilience against industry cycles and support continued investment in R&D, product development, and international expansion.Seres also emphasized its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts. It said it has sought to integrate ESG principles across R&D and supply chain operations, with a focus on achieving long-term sustainability and alignment with broader societal and environmental goals.Its endeavors have earned it an AAA ESG rating from MSCI, its highest tier, according to the company. The rating reflects its governance framework and ESG management, and may influence its appeal to both retail and institutional investors.Looking ahead, Seres plans to focus on expanding production capacity, investing further in core technologies, and broadening its distribution network.Often compared with Western luxury automotive brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Seres has had to manage high expectations around product quality and brand positioning. Its latest results, if anything, suggest it is not only making progress toward meeting those expectations, but also hint at its potential to eventually surpass them. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Apr 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT), a leader in AI-driven data valuation, monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, today announced it signed $750 million in aggregate tokenization contracts during Q1 2026, generating approximately $77 million in associated fees covering banking, IP licensing, minting, and related services. These contracts support the Company's previously stated full-year 2026 revenue guidance of at least $200 million.The $750 million in contracts signed during the quarter span four key asset categories, with tokenization fees as follows: copper and gold mining associated fees covering banking, IP licensing, etc. In conjunction with this activity, the Company also announced the planned relaunch of its core exchange platforms this quarter: the Information Data Exchange (IDE), Sports Illustrated Exchange (SIx), New York Interactive Advertising Exchange (NYIAX), and International Elements Exchange (IEE). The patented exchanges will feature enhanced AI-driven valuation, smart contracts, and transparent trading capabilities for data assets, advertising, sports NIL, and tokenized real-world assets, respectively."Securing $750 million in tokenization contracts during Q1 underscores the accelerating demand for our patented exchange technologies and real-world asset infrastructure," said Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO and President of Datavault AI. "The relaunch of IDE, SIx, IEE, and NYIAX with upgraded AI features, including CLEAR, WatsonX AI, and Fiserv integrations, will further drive value creation for our partners and stakeholders, and these contract signings reinforce our confidence in our full-year 2026 revenue guidance of at least $200 million."These contract signings build on the Company's momentum and support its previously stated full-year 2026 revenue target of at least $200 million.About Datavault AI Inc.Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ: DVLT) is a pioneer in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company's cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions across its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions.Datavault AI's Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to enable experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries, including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy, and more.The Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) is a token exchange technology powered by Nasdaq Financial Infrastructure, the company owns and operates exchanges powered by its patented technology, including but not limited to International Elements Exchange (IEE), Sports Illustrated Exchange (SIx), New York Interactive Advertising Exchange (NYIAX), and American Political Exchange (APE). The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at www.dvlt.aiForward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI," the "Company," "us," "our," or "we") and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as "may," "might," "will," "shall," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "goal," "objective," "seeks," "likely" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events; the Company's full-year 2026 revenue target; the anticipated launch, re-launch, and/or commercial deployment of the Information Data Exchange ("IDE"), the Company's sports-focused international NIL exchange ("SIx") being developed in exploratory collaboration with Sports Illustrated, the New York Interactive Advertising Exchange ("NYIAX"), and the International Elements Exchange ("IEE") platforms, including the expected timing, features, and capabilities thereof; the anticipated benefits of integrations with CLEAR, IBM watsonx.ai, and Fiserv technologies; the expected performance, scalability, and commercial impact of the Company's AI-driven valuation, smart contract, and trading capabilities; and the Company's business strategies, long-term objectives, and commercialization plans, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain.Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: the risk that the Company will not achieve its full-year 2026 revenue target; risks related to the Company's ability to successfully launch, deploy, and commercialize the IDE, SIx, NYIAX, and IEE platforms within the anticipated timeline or at all; risks related to the successful integration of third-party technologies, including CLEAR, IBM watsonx.ai, and Fiserv, into the Company's platforms; the risk that Datavault AI will incorrectly anticipate market trends and/or fail to successfully exploit business opportunities; the risk that regulatory changes with respect to digital assets may negatively impact the markets in which Datavault AI operates, or fail to drive revenue growth to anticipated levels; changes in market demand for Datavault AI's services and products; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI's forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments it may make.Media ContactAlan WallaceHead of Public Relationsmarketing@dvlt.ai+1.267.817.7251Investor ContactEdward BargerVP, Investor Relationsir@dvlt.aiebarger@dvlt.aiSOURCE: Datavault AI Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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OTTAWA, ON --(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 8, 2026) - Stria Lithium Inc. (TSXV: SRA) is pleased to announce the execution on April 8, 2026, of an investment agreement (the "Investment Agreement") with Alicanto Minerals Ltd. (ASX: AQI) ("Alicanto") for the acquisition of a net smelter return (NSR) royalty of up to 2% on the advanced West Australian Mt Henry Gold Project (the "Acquisition") and the appointment of experienced Royalty Company Executives to transform its business into a mining royalty business. The Acquisition constitutes a change of business under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange").Following completion of the Acquisition and the transactions contemplated under the Investment Agreement, Stria will focus its activities on the mining royalty business and intends to use its working capital to acquire more precious metals royalties.Key points of the royalty acquisition and proposed change of businessCreation of a new royalty company that combines the unique skill sets of a highly successful project generation team with a proven royalty management teamStria has executed its first deal as part of this strategy, securing a net smelter return (NSR) royalty on the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western AustraliaMt Henry hosts a JORC-compliant historical Measured & Indicated Resource1 of 22.1Mt @ 1.2 g/t for 822,000oz and an Inferred Resource of 2.4Mt @ 1.2 g/t for 94,000oz2. The resource is shallow and completely open, and is currently being advance through a 50,000m drill program, making it ready positioning it for immediate growthFollowing the Acquisition - Management Appointments Following the completion of the Acquisition, Stria will appoint experienced royalty company executives Adam Davidson and Tyron Rees as Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Corporate Development respectivelyMr Davidson and Mr Rees, who most recently held senior executive positions at ASX200 Deterra Royalties (ASX: DRR), were also the founders of Trident Royalties, which they grew from a US$20m shell company to its acquisition by Deterra Royalties for ~US$200mExperienced mining and resources executives, Stephen Parsons and Michael Naylor have been appointed as advisors to the Board on growth and acquisitions post-transaction. Experienced geologist Sam Brooks to join Stria as Project Generation GeologistMr Parsons, Mr Naylor and Mr Brooks are the founders of several highly successful ASX-listed precious metals and copper companies including ASX 200 companies Bellevue Gold (ASX: BGL), Gryphon Minerals (ASX: GRY), Firefly Metals (ASX: FFM) (TSX: FFM), and Andean Silver (ASX: ASL)The team has been successful in identifying resource assets that have a clear pathway to rapid growth, production and revenue Private PlacementConcurrently with the Acquisition, Stria will complete a non-brokered private placement (the "Placement") of its common shares for minimum proceeds of a CDN$12.0 million via the issuance of 16,000,000 common shares at a price of CDN$0.75 per common share. Stria intends to use its strong working capital position and experienced team to build a portfolio of royalty assets, predominantly in precious and base metals while maintaining flexibility to capitalise on other emerging opportunitiesAbout the Mt Henry Gold ProjectThe Mt Henry Gold Project is an advanced brownfields asset located in the prolific Norseman area in Western AustraliaMt Henry hosts a historical JORC Mineral Resource of Measured & Indicated 22.1Mt @ 1.2 g/t gold for 822,000 ounces and Inferred 2.4Mt @ 1.2 g/t gold for 94,000 ounces and sits within a 16km mineralized corridor; The mineralization remains completely open along strike and down dip with clear potential for rapid Resource growth and broader district-scale upside34Alicanto recently announced the commencement of a 50,000m drill program at Mt Henry, with diamond drilling commenced in early March 2026, aimed at driving Resource growth and advancing the project toward a potential mining operation5The project benefits from simple geometry and significant widths of mineralization from surface, making it highly amenable to a potential open pit mining operationThe historical mineral resources6 at the Project are reported inside pit shells completed at an assumed gold price of ~A$2,160/oz (approximately US$1,550/oz); With gold now between A$6,700-A$7000/oz (approximately US$5,000/oz), there is clear potential for larger pit shells and evaluation of broader development scenarios7Prior drilling highlights the quality of the asset with substantial widths and grades from unmined areas revealing the scale and continuity of mineralization, results include8:18.0m @ 16.4g/t gold from 14m (hole MHRD0121)19.0m @ 9.0g/t gold from 29m (hole NMC005)64.0m @ 3.9g/t gold from 65m (hole 5HENC068)39.0m @ 5.2g/t gold from 100m (hole NHC122)18.0m @ 9.8g/t gold from 1m (including 5m @ 33.1g/t gold from 8m) (hole NSRD0004)Mineralization trends for 16km with only shallow (typically

BOSTON, Apr 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IDC today opened IDC Directions 2026, its flagship client event, bringing together technology leaders, analysts, and industry experts to examine the forces reshaping the global technology market and to introduce a major evolution in how technology intelligence is delivered.At the center of this year's event is IDC Quanta™, a new AI-powered platform that establishes what IDC defines as the technology intelligence layer for the AI economy.As artificial intelligence accelerates the pace of business and compresses decision cycles, IDC is redefining its role from a destination for research and data to an embedded intelligence capability that delivers trusted insight directly into the workflows where decisions are made."AI is compressing time across the entire technology market, and that breaks the traditional research model," said Lorenzo Larini, CEO of IDC. "Leaders don't need more noise. They need intelligence that shows up in the moment, grounded in data they trust, and ready to use. IDC Quanta makes that possible. We believe it will define the next chapter of this industry."Defining the Technology Intelligence LayerIDC Quanta™ emerged from collaboration with some of the industry's most forward-leaning technology providers and enterprise buyers, shaping a platform built for how decisions are made today. Demoed at Directions, IDC Quanta™ is built on five differentiated design principles that redefine how technology intelligence is delivered:EMBEDDED - Intelligence inside your workflows: IDC Quanta™ delivers intelligence directly within the tools professionals already use, starting with email and expanding to collaboration and AI platforms. By removing the need to search, switch contexts, or manually synthesize insights, IDC enables faster, more seamless decision-making.CONTEXTUAL - Your business context, combined with IDC intelligence: Organizations can securely bring their own data, documents, and third-party content into IDC Quanta™, analyzing it alongside IDC research in a single environment. The platform retains context across interactions, enabling more relevant, personalized, and continuously improving insights.SECURE - Enterprise-grade privacy and control: IDC Quanta is designed with strict data isolation and governance at its core. Customer data remains private, is never used to train models, and is fully protected within a secure workspace, ensuring organizations can confidently apply intelligence to high-stakes decisions.AWARE- The insights you need without asking: IDC Quanta delivers scheduled intelligence automatically, helping decision-makers stay ahead. It uncovers insights faster using trend signals, anonymized peer patterns, and suggested next questions, eliminating the need for repeated prompts for frequently needed information.RIGOROUS - Intelligence you can stand behind: IDC Quanta is grounded in more than 60 years of proprietary data, research, and analyst expertise, delivering sourced, citable answers with full transparency into underlying methodology and inputs. Unlike common AI tools, every output is traceable to trusted IDC intelligence.Powering AI-Driven Decision WorkflowsIDC also announced it is building a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the technology intelligence layer of the AI economy and is collaborating with Anthropic to bring IDC's intelligence directly into Claude workflows.Through this collaboration, organizations will gain entitlement-based access to IDC's proprietary research, data, and methodologies natively within Anthropic environments via MCP and plugins. This approach enables IDC intelligence to be accessed not as a separate destination, but as a seamless extension of the AI tools enterprises already use.The result is a new class of agentic workflows, where AI moves beyond answering questions to executing research tasks on behalf of the user. These workflows can include navigating sources, synthesizing customer and IDC intelligence data, generating structured outputs, and producing actionable deliverables.By embedding IDC intelligence into AI-native environments, IDC Quanta transforms AI from a capable assistant into a reliable operator for enterprise decision-making.From Research to Embedded IntelligenceIDC Quanta™ represents a fundamental shift from static research consumption through gated portals to continuous, embedded intelligence that scales across the enterprise."In my world, where it used to take human time weeks to draw conclusions, reading hundreds of reports, I can now do that in minutes," said Mark Terranova, director, Worldwide Analyst Relations at Kyndryl. "That means I can service my stakeholders internally much quicker with better insights. AI needs to interact with the human. That's how you get good answers and that's a key differentiator for IDC right now, in my opinion."IDC Quanta™ is expected to be generally available in summer 2026. Sign up to be notified at launch: idc.com/jointhewaitlist.About IDCInternational Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, advisory services, and events. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology, IT benchmarking and sourcing, and industry opportunities and trends in over 100 countries. IDC's analysis and insights help IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives. To learn more about IDC, please visit www.idc.com. Follow IDC on X at @IDC and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the IDC Blog for industry news and insights.All product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.CONTACTIDC | Kiní Schoop | press@idc.comEscalate PR for IDC | IDC@escalatepr.comSOURCE: IDC Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Vancouver, BC, Apr 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV: FDR) (OTCQX: FDMIF) (FSE: 9DL0) ("Founders" or the "Company") announces that Gold Fields Netherlands Services B.V. ("Gold Fields"), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Gold Fields Ltd, has increased its equity position in the Company through market purchases.On April 6, 2026, Gold Fields acquired 2,441,686 common shares of the Company at a weighted average price of approximately C$4.15 per share, for total consideration of approximately C$10.1 million. Following the transaction, Gold Fields beneficially owns 14,489,879 common shares of Founders, representing approximately 12.50% of the issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis, up from approximately 10.39% following the closing of Gold Fields' initial C$50 million strategic investment in November 2025.Colin Padget, President & CEO, commented, "Gold Fields' decision to meaningfully increase their ownership in Founders through market purchases is a strong endorsement of our exploration strategy and the district-scale potential of the Antino Gold Project. With an aggressive surface exploration and 70,000+ metre diamond drill program underway and multiple high-priority targets advancing across our 102,360-hectare land package, we are well-positioned to continue delivering value for all shareholders."Gold Fields' early warning report in connection with the transaction has been filed under Founders' profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.About Founders Metals Inc.Founders Metals Inc. is a Canadian gold exploration company building a district-scale gold camp in southeastern Suriname. The Company controls a 102,360-hectare contiguous land package in the Guiana Shield - the largest uninterrupted package of highly prospective greenstone belt geology in the region. Founders is backed by strategic partnerships with Gold Fields and B2Gold and is executing one of the most active exploration programs in the global junior gold sector. The Company is committed to responsible exploration, strong community engagement, and disciplined capital allocation as it advances Suriname's next major gold camp.ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,Per: "Colin Padget"Colin PadgetPresident, Chief Executive Officer, and DirectorContact InformationKatie MacKenzie, Vice President, Corporate DevelopmentTel: +1 306 537 8903 | katiem@fdrmetals.comCautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking InformationThis press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding long term value creation and the Company's prospects. Forward-looking information can generally be identified by words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", or variations indicating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" occur or be achieved.Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and reasonable assumptions but are subject to business, market, and economic risks, uncertainties, and contingencies that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including: general business and economic uncertainties; exploration results; mining industry risks; and other factors described in the Company's most recent annual management discussion and analysis. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, other factors may cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.All material information on Founders Metals can be found at www.sedarplus.ca.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/291616 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Vancouver, BC, Apr 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTCQB: MILIF) (FSE: QN90) (the "Company" or "MILI") is pleased to announce the completion of a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource estimate (MRE) of 6.5 Mt at 1.02% Sb and 1.06 g/t Au for 67 thousand tonnes (kt) of antimony and 222 thousand ounces (koz) of gold at the Company's wholly owned flagship Trojárová Project (the "Project") in Western Slovakia.Highlights:Inferred Mineral Resource of 6.5 Mt at 1.02% Sb and 1.06 g/t Au for 67 kt of antimony and 222 koz of gold (Table 1)Resource estimate incorporated 53 diamond drill holes totaling 7,167 m of drilling and 55 intervals of underground chip samples totaling 202 m Historical MRE is now replaced by a modern MRE that is prepared in accordance with the 2014 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM") Definition Standards (CIM, 2014) and the CIM Best Practice Guidelines of Mineral Resources and Reserves (2019)Scott Eldridge, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "The maiden mineral resource estimate of the Trojárová Project firmly underpins the value of Military Metals. Following our 2025 confirmation drilling campaign Trojárová has emerged as the largest antimony resource in the European union that is defined by a modern regulatory standard 1, and among the largest antimony resources globally. At a time when the need for secure, domestically sourced critical minerals is more pressing than ever, these results strengthen the project's potential importance to, and alignment with, the EU's objective of building a dependable, home-grown supply of critical raw materials."1The Company defines "a modern regulatory standard" as NI 43-101, JORC, or S-K 1300 disclosure standards. Table 1 - Trojárová Mineral Resource Estimate - April 6, 2026ClassificationTonnageAverage GradeContained Metal(Mt)Sb (%)Au (g/t)Sb (kt)Au (koz)Inferred6.51.021.0667222 Notes:The Mineral Resource Estimate was completed by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. ("SLR") in accordance with the 2014 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM") Definition Standards and the CIM Best Practice Guidelines of Mineral Resources and Reserves (2019).SLR is independent of Military Metals Corp.The Mineral Resource is reported on a 100% ownership basis.Mineral Resources are estimated at a cut-off grade of 0.8% SbEq.The formula for SbEq is SbEq = Sb % + (Au g/t * 0.562).Mineral Resources are estimated using a long-term antimony price of US$29,000 per tonne and a gold price of US$3,000 per ounce.A uniform bulk density of 2.82 t/m3 was applied based on the length-weighted mean from laboratory density determinations from the Project's main mineralized zone.Metallurgical recovery is 85% for antimony and 85% for gold.The Mineral Resource excludes a 50 m crown pillar.Resource estimation domains were modelled to a 2.0 m minimum width.Totals may vary due to rounding.The 2026 Trojárová Mineral Resource EstimateThe maiden Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") incorporates all historical and modern drilling completed on the project, as well as historical underground sampling, comprising 53 diamond drill holes totaling 7,167 m and 55 underground face chip sampling intervals totaling 202 m. Three historical drill holes without analytical results available were excluded. Six mineralization wireframes, each supported by a minimum of two drill holes, were manually built based on a 0.1% SbEq threshold. A minimum wireframe width of 2.0 m was applied to all zones. Mineral Resources above the 0.8% SbEq cut-off were reported in four of the six mineralization wireframes (Figure 1).Inferred Mineral Resources correspond to areas supported by at least two drill holes with nominal drill spacing of no more than 150 m. Classification boundaries were locally refined manually to reflect geological interpretation, grade continuity, and zone thickness.The MRE is constrained within estimation domains meeting a 2.0 m minimum mining width. A 50 m crown pillar was also excluded from the MRE.Resource classification follows the CIM (2014) Definition Standards. Modeling and estimation were completed in Leapfrog Geo and Leapfrog Edge, and validation included database checks, wireframe-to-block volume comparisons, statistical reviews, and visual inspections on sections, plans, and longitudinal sections. Reporting assumes an antimony price of US $29,000 per tonne and a gold price of US$3,000/oz, with an effective date of April 6th, 2026.The average grade, minimum mining width and other results or assumptions above do not guarantee future production.Figure 1: Trojárová deposit showing Inferred Mineral Resources above cut off (grey), and mineralization wireframes (red)To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10818/291609_7fe684b144344ad4_001full.jpgExploration Growth PotentialTo date no significant mineralization has been intersected beyond the boundaries of the current Inferred Mineral Resource estimate. However, mineral exploration beyond these boundaries has also been limited. There is geological evidence of the mineralizing structure or other sympathetic structures continuing northward along strike within the boundaries of the Trojárová project. Additional exploration along this corridor could identify targets for future drilling. Furthermore, the Inferred Mineral Resource is open to depth, where additional drilling has the potential to incorporate additional volume into future mineral resource estimates.About the Trojárová ProjectDiscovered in the late 1970s, Trojárová was the focus of extensive surface and underground exploration over a 2 km strike length from 1983 to 1995, including 66 diamond drill holes for a total of 9,049 m and 1.7 km of underground workings. Efforts continued over the years as additional trenches were dug, and holes were drilled. Starting in 1990, underground development began, ultimately comprising a 300-metre-long adit connected to a 700-plus-metre-long drive in the footwall of the mineralized zone, with seven crosscuts into the mineralized zone for sampling.These efforts culminated in a comprehensive study comprising drill logs, analyses, drill plans, maps and sections, deposit model studies, petrographic studies, metallurgical studies and more, now detailed in a multi-volume compendium of reports produced by the Slovak Geological Institute published in 1992.The historical work carried out appears comprehensive, detailed and at a professional standard. The Company considers this historical data relevant, as it will use it as a guide to plan future exploration programs and informs the Inferred Mineral Resource estimate. The Company also considers the data to be reliable for these purposes.The Company completed a confirmation drilling campaign in the winter of 2025 to validate historical work. Seven diamond drill holes totaling 1,383 m were drilled (Figure 2).Figure 2: Map of Military Metals' Trojárová Project, Western Slovakia.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10818/291609_7fe684b144344ad4_002full.jpgQualified PersonThe Mineral Resource estimate was prepared by Luke Evans, M.Sc., P.Eng., Principal Resource Geologist, Global Technical Director, Geology Group Leader for SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. It is reported in accordance with the CIM Definition Standards (2014). The scientific and technical information in this news release related to the Trojárová Mineral Resource estimate has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Evans, who is independent of Military Metals Corp. and a "Qualified Person" under National Instrument 43-101.SLR is unaware of any environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues that could materially affect the Mineral Resource estimate.David Murray, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration at Military Metals Corp. a "Qualified Person" under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.A technical report will be prepared by Qualified Persons in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101 and will be filed on SEDAR+ within 45 days of this press release.About Military Metals Corp. The Company is a British Columbia-based mineral exploration company that is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties with a focus on antimony.For more information about Military Metals Corp. and its critical minerals initiatives, please visit: https://www.militarymetalscorp.com.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-metals/X: https://x.com/militarymetalsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564717587797ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSFor more information, please contact:Scott EldridgeCEO and Directorscott@militarymetalscorp.com or info@militarymetalscorp.comFor inquiries, please call 604-537-7556Cautionary Statement regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking information." Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, the continuation of the value of antimony, and the future needs of Europe and the E.U. specifically. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this news release. These include geopolitical developments related to the supply and value of antimony, the continued use of antimony and availability of alternatives, availability of capital and labour in respect of the property that is the subject of this news release, the results of any future exploration activities, which cannot be guaranteed, and any other future activities in respect of the property held by the Target. Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's public filings under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances, management's estimates or opinions should change, except as required by securities legislation. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.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.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/291609 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

A new funding model pits 9 professional investor funds against 1 crowd-driven fund to test who can best identify breakout companies in gaming, XR, and interactive media.LAS VEGAS, NV, Apr 8, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Droid Investment Funds today announced the launch of the 10 Fund Competition, an innovative startup funding model built around a simple but powerful question: Who is better at spotting the future—professional investors or the crowd?Structured as a live contest, nine professionally managed funds and one crowd fund will discover and accelerate promising companies across gaming, esports, XR, spatial computing, creator tools, and interactive commerce.Unlike traditional venture capital models where allocation decisions occur behind closed doors, this competition makes startup selection visible, dynamic, and participatory. Professional fund managers bring deep industry experience, elite networks, and rigorous investment discipline. The crowd fund represents collective market conviction. Over time, both sides will be measured publicly by the performance of the companies they back.“We are building more than a funding platform,” said Andrew Prell, Founder of Convergence 4D. “We are building a public competition around conviction, discovery, and startup selection. For too long, founders have had to rely on closed circles and private gatekeepers. This model opens the process and lets the market see, in real time, whether institutional judgment or community insight is better at identifying the next generation of winners.”Far from being a new idea, the 10 Fund Competition traces back to 2018, when Prell published the underlying framework in Blockchain vs. The VC and The Virtuous Circle of Token Based Investment Funds. The ideas gained traction; in a recorded public forum at a Silicon Valley conference that year, leading economists questioned whether the model represented entirely new principles of token-based economics.Beyond Capital: Real-World Network Effects For founders, the opportunity goes well beyond capital. Startups entering the competition gain unprecedented visibility, market validation, and compound momentum. They are entering an environment where investor support and market attention accelerate together.At the center of this model is the crowd fund, serving as a live benchmark. Rather than treating the public as spectators, the structure gives the crowd a meaningful, active role in discovery.“This is a real test,” Prell added. “Can a well-informed crowd outperform traditional investors? Can collective conviction see opportunities that professional capital overlooks? We believe that question is worth answering publicly.”As the platform grows, the 10 Fund Competition will become a capital formation engine and a public scoreboard for startup discovery. Droid Investment Funds is currently finalizing the manager lineup and expanding early access for founders ahead of launch.About Droid Investment Funds Droid Investment Funds backs startups in gaming, XR, esports, and interactive media. Its 10 Fund Competition brings together professional managers and a crowd fund in a public contest to support high-potential companies.Media Contact:Jarvis GaoMedia RelationsTeam@silicanexus.com702-490-3674 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com