February 4, 2026 – TheNewswire - MONTREAL, QUEBEC – Scandium Canada Ltd. (TSX-V: SCD) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the return of Mr. Jeff Swinoga, CPA, CA, MBA, as director and has been named as Chairman of the Board, effective Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Mr. Swinoga previously served as Chairman from October 2021 to May 2025, a period during which the Company transitioned from Imperial Mining Group to Scandium Canada and advanced the Crater Lake project through its updated resource estimation ...

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - February 4, 2026 – MindBio Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: MBIO; Frankfurt: WF6; OTCQB: MBQIF), (the “Company” or “MindBio”), is pleased to report following its recent success in meeting with mining and health executives in South America, it has deployed a team of software engineers to the mining industry in country. The team deployed will be working with health and mining officials to build a protocol for practical implementation of drug and alcohol screening by voice. ...

Core Insights - Gatekeeper Systems Inc. has announced contracts worth approximately US$600,000 (around C$820,000) for school bus video and subscription services in Georgia and California [1] Group 1: Georgia Contract - An existing school district in Georgia is upgrading its entire fleet, replacing Mobile Data Collectors and interior video systems, valued at approximately US$350,000 [2] - The upgrade will enhance the number of video devices per bus, increase video resolution, and provide additional video storage capacity [2] - The customer's existing video management and storage subscriptions will remain active [2] Group 2: California Contract - In California, another existing school district is upgrading its internal and external video systems and subscribing to the Health Check service for system monitoring, valued at approximately US$250,000 [3] - This contract includes prepayment for five years of monthly recurring Health Check subscriptions [3] Group 3: Company Overview - Gatekeeper is a leading provider of video and data solutions aimed at enhancing safety in transportation for children, passengers, and drivers [4] - The company has served over 60 transit agencies and 3,500 school districts across North America, installing more than 65,000 Mobile Data Collectors that record video and data from over 200,000 onboard devices daily [4] - Gatekeeper's hosted software applications utilize AI-assisted video analytics for incident management and storage, with a business model centered around its Mobile Data Collectors [4]

Core Viewpoint - CHARBONE CORPORATION is advancing its Canadian expansion strategy by developing its first Charbone Hydrogen Supply Hub in Ontario, which will enhance its capabilities in clean Ultra High Purity hydrogen production and distribution [1][4]. Group 1: Hydrogen Supply Hub Development - The Charbone Hydrogen Supply Hub will provide dedicated storage and local distribution for hydrogen, catering to industrial, advanced-manufacturing, and mobility customers in Southern Ontario [2]. - The hub will utilize existing infrastructure, including hydrogen storage tube assets, to support a scalable network of Hydrogen Production and Supply Hubs across North America [2][3]. - The Ontario hub is designed to accommodate future expansions in storage and production capacity as market demand increases [3]. Group 2: Strategic Importance and Market Focus - Ontario is prioritized due to its concentration of industrial users and advanced-manufacturing ecosystems, positioning the hub as a foundational element in CHARBONE's North American hydrogen logistics platform [4]. - The hub aims to improve supply reliability and response times for customers while reducing dependency on third-party logistics and storage [8]. Group 3: Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy - CHARBONE has engaged Momentum Public Relations Inc. for investor and public relations strategies, with a monthly fee of $10,000 for a six-month agreement [5]. - The company is committed to supporting the transition to a lower-carbon economy by providing decentralized clean hydrogen and specialty gas solutions [6].

Core Viewpoint - New Age Metals Inc. has initiated its 2026 platinum group metal exploration program at the River Valley Project, aiming to expand its PGM portfolio through strategic acquisitions and exploration efforts [1][10]. Exploration Program - The exploration program consists of a two-phase approach, with Phase 1 focusing on a DasVision 3D Induced Polarization (IP) survey over the Mustang Zone, which is underexplored [2][3]. - The survey is being conducted by Abitibi Geophysics, a recognized provider of geophysical services, and aims to generate high-priority drill targets [2][4]. Objectives and Goals - The primary goals of the DasVision survey include generating mineral resource targets for in-fill drilling, exploring along strike and at depth for resource expansion, covering gaps in historical surveys, and mapping the Mustang Zone's geometry in 3D [14][16]. - The survey will cover 53 line-km and is expected to achieve a depth of investigation of at least 350 meters below the surface, significantly deeper than previous drilling efforts [15]. Market Context - Platinum and copper prices are at multi-year highs, with palladium and rhodium prices rebounding from lows, enhancing the strategic value of PGM-Cu exploration [6][10][22]. - The macroeconomic environment for critical metals is currently favorable for the mining industry, supporting the exploration initiatives [10]. Company Strategy - New Age Metals is pursuing a joint venture strategy for the Mustang Zone to attract a strategic PGM partner while focusing on the development of its core River Valley resource area [6][10]. - The company maintains ongoing engagement with the Nipissing First Nation as part of its commitment to community relations [6]. Historical Context - The Mustang Zone has not undergone systematic exploration since 2002, making it relatively underexplored compared to the main River Valley mineralized trend [23]. - Historical exploration by Mustang Minerals and subsequent acquisition by New Age Metals in 2016 laid the groundwork for current exploration efforts [20][21]. Mineral Resource Estimates - The current mineral resource estimates for the Mustang Zone indicate significant potential, with inferred resources totaling approximately 31,215,000 tonnes, containing 273,490 ounces of palladium and 171,540 ounces of platinum [27]. - The estimates reflect a lower confidence level for inferred resources, which could potentially be upgraded with continued exploration [29].

Core Insights - Sama Resources Inc. and Ivanhoe Electric Inc. have initiated a regional exploration program for the Samapleu-Grata Nickel-Copper Project in Côte d'Ivoire for 2026, focusing on discovering new high-grade polymetallic mineralization [1][2] Project Overview - The Samapleu-Grata Project consists of the Samapleu and Grata Deposits, which were the focus of the 2024 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) [2] - The project operates as a 60/40 joint venture, with Ivanhoe Electric holding a 60% interest and also owning 22.7% of Sama's common shares [2] Exploration Program Details - The 2026 exploration program aims to identify over 20 high-priority electromagnetic (EM) targets across the 879 km² land package, building on the previous year's limited exploration success [3] - Drilling is set to begin in early February 2026, focusing on high-priority EM targets within the Glanlé and Zoupleu permits, with a ground gravity survey planned to cover all remaining untested EM anomalies [4] Recent Discoveries - The discovery of new polymetallic mineralization at the Mossikro Prospect, located 10 kilometers south-southwest of the 2024 PEA Area, supports the regional exploration model and indicates the district-scale potential of the project [5] Environmental and Social Studies - Alongside exploration, the company is advancing environmental and social baseline studies to support future mining permit applications, including wildlife inventories and groundwater sampling [6][7][8] Technical and Operational Standards - Core logging and sampling are conducted at Sama's facilities, with sample preparations at Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory in Côte d'Ivoire, and assays performed for various metals including Ni, Cu, Co, Fe, S, Pt, Pd, and Au [10] Company Background - Sama Resources is a Canadian-based resource company focused on the Samapleu nickel-copper project in Côte d'Ivoire, with a commitment to advancing the project and a strong management team with a track record of discovery [17]

Core Insights - Stellar AfricaGold Inc. has provided an update on the exploration progress at the Zuénoula Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, highlighting the establishment of a significant gold exploration target through district-scale soil sampling [2][3]. Exploration Progress - A 1 km by 1 km soil sampling has defined the first gold exploration target on the Zuénoula project [2]. - Initial sampling has identified a gold anomalous cluster within a NE-trending magnetic feature, indicating potential mineralization [4][5]. - Field sampling commenced on January 10, 2026, with 200 out of the planned 320 soil samples collected and 124 assayed [5][35]. - A second sampling crew is being mobilized to enhance sampling capacity [2][3]. Joint Venture Details - The Zuénoula Gold Project is a joint venture between Stellar's Ivorian subsidiary Aucrest SARL and MetalsGrove Mining Ltd, with MetalsGrove able to earn up to a 50% interest by incurring US$3 million in exploration expenditures and up to 80% by spending US$6 million [3][19]. - The project covers an area of 395.78 square kilometers and is strategically located along the Abujar–Napie gold trend within the Oumé–Fetekro Birimian greenstone belt [30]. Management Commentary - Stellar's President and CEO expressed satisfaction with the rapid commencement of exploration and early indications of gold in soil sampling [3]. - MetalsGrove's CEO highlighted the efficiency of the PortablePPB assay technology, which has expedited the analysis process [3]. Geological Context - The Zuénoula permit is situated in a region with favorable geological characteristics, including mixed volcanic and metasediment lithological sequences, which are strong indicators of gold discovery potential [3][30]. - The area is part of the world's largest Proterozoic gold-producing region, with Côte d'Ivoire containing 35% of the Birimian Group rocks that host multiple multi-million-ounce gold deposits [30].

Core Insights - Red Canyon Resources Ltd. has provided an exploration update for its 100% owned Kendal copper-molybdenum-gold-silver project, highlighting the completion of the 2025 targeted drill program and plans for 2026 [1][2][4] Company Highlights - The 2025 drill program at Kendal Ridge successfully intersected copper, molybdenum, gold, and silver mineralized porphyry veins, reinforcing confidence in the Kendal system's strength and scale [2][5] - The drilling results indicate that the company remains close to a higher-grade center of the mineralization system, with significant potential for further exploration [3][5] Drilling and Geological Insights - The Kendal project consists of five 100%-owned mineral claims totaling 2,738 hectares, located near Terrace, British Columbia, with excellent infrastructure [4][5] - The 2025 drill program included five holes totaling 2,548 meters, all of which intersected significant porphyry-style alteration and mineralization [5][6] - Assay results confirmed highly anomalous copper and molybdenum grades, with notable results from drill holes RCKD-25-007 and RCKD-25-010, indicating increasing mineralization with depth [10][25] Geochemical and Geophysical Programs - A large-scale soil geochemistry program was completed in the second half of 2025, identifying several new high-priority targets based on copper, molybdenum, gold, and silver anomalies [29][30] - The distribution of soil anomalies corresponds with significant geophysical features, emphasizing the scale of the potential mineralizing system [29][36] Future Exploration Plans - Plans for 2026 include targeting geochemical and geophysical anomalies identified east of Moly Fork and Kendal Creek, with infill geochemistry, IP geophysics, and diamond drilling anticipated to commence in Q2 2026 [43][44]

Core Viewpoint - Vanguard Mining Corp. has accelerated the expiry of three series of outstanding common share purchase warrants, allowing the company to capitalize on favorable market conditions and advance its mineral asset portfolio [1][3][7]. Summary by Relevant Sections Warrant Acceleration - The company has exercised its right to accelerate the expiry of warrants issued during three financings: a non-brokered private placement on February 6, 2025, a LIFE offering on August 1, 2025, and a flow-through financing on August 27, 2025 [1][3]. - Each warrant series includes an acceleration provision that allows the company to set an earlier expiry date if specific trading conditions are met [2]. Trading Conditions - For the LIFE offering and flow-through financing warrants, the company can issue an Acceleration Notice if its common shares trade at a daily volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of at least C$0.32 for five consecutive trading days [4]. - For the non-brokered private placement warrants, the Acceleration Notice can be delivered if the shares close at or above $0.25 for five consecutive trading days [5]. Warrant Series Details - The summary of the warrant series subject to acceleration includes: - Non-Brokered Private Placement: 12,690,001 units at $0.10, with an acceleration trigger of a closing price ≥ $0.25 for 5 consecutive trading days [6]. - LIFE Offering: 12,829,631 units at $0.22, with an acceleration trigger of ≥ C$0.32 daily VWAP for 5 consecutive trading days [6]. - Flow-Through Financing: 2,933,267 units at $0.22, with the same acceleration trigger as the LIFE offering [6]. Company Strategy - The acceleration of the warrants is seen as a reflection of strong market performance, which supports the company's ongoing exploration and development initiatives in copper, gold, lithium, and uranium assets [3][7]. - Vanguard Mining Corp. is focused on discovering and developing high-value strategic minerals, with projects in Argentina, Canada, and Paraguay, aimed at supporting the global energy transition [8].

Company Overview - Happy Creek Minerals Ltd. intends to change its name to Fox Tungsten Ltd., pending approval from the TSX Venture Exchange [1] - The company focuses on discovering and building resources near infrastructure within its 100-percent-owned portfolio of diversified metals projects in British Columbia [2] Project Highlights - Key projects include the high-grade Fox Tungsten deposit, the Silverboss molybdenum-copper-gold-silver project adjacent to Glencore's closed Boss Mountain molybdenum mine, and the Hen-Art-DL gold and silver project [3] - On November 7, 2024, the company completed the sale of the Highland Valley Copper Project to Metal Energy Corp., retaining 2,347,220 common shares of Metal Energy [3] Corporate Responsibility - The company is committed to responsible mineral resource development and prioritizes building mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Communities in the areas where it operates [4]