Vancouver, British Columbia - TheNewswire - February 17, 2026:  Headwater Gold Inc. (CSE: HWG, OTCQX: HWAUF) (the "Company" or "Headwater") is pleased to announce it has graduated from the OTCQB Venture Market to the OTCQX Best Market and begins trading on the OTCQX Market today under the symbol “HWAUF”. The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governanc ...

Core Insights - Andina Copper Corporation has reported significant drill intercepts from its Cobrasco copper-molybdenum project in Chocó, Colombia, highlighting the potential for a globally significant deposit [1][3]. Drill Results - Drillhole CDH004 has shown wide intercepts of copper-molybdenum mineralization, with results including 620 m at 0.46% Cu and 79 ppm Mo, and notable inclusions of higher grades [2][25]. - The drillhole CDH003 previously reported 352 m at 0.68% Cu and 112 ppm Mo, indicating strong mineralization in the area [2][25]. Geological Observations - The geological composition of CDH004 includes multiple phases of mineralized rhyolite and porphyry, with the strongest copper grades found in intensely fractured magmatic-hydrothermal breccias [8][9]. - Anomalous gold mineralization of up to 1.06 g/t was also noted, suggesting a possible gold-rich intrusive phase within the Cobrasco system [4]. Future Exploration Plans - The company plans to mobilize a second drill rig to expedite exploration and evaluation, with ongoing step-out drilling aimed at expanding the mineralized footprint [3]. - Drillhole CDH005 is currently underway, targeting the southern extensions of the mineralized system, with results expected shortly [4][17]. Company Overview - Andina Copper Corporation is focused on copper exploration in South America, holding significant discoveries along the Andean porphyry belt in Argentina and Colombia, as well as a copper-gold target in Chile [27].

Toronto, Ontario – February 17, 2026 – TheNewswire – LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: LME | OTCQB: LMEFF | FSE: 5YD) (“LAURION” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sankarsan (“Sean”) Ghosal as a strategic advisor. His addition further strengthens the Company’s governance, capital markets expertise, and strategic capabilities as LAURION advances its Ishkōday Gold-Polymetallic Project in Ontario.   Mr. Ghosal brings a highly complementary blend of mining engineering, capital m ...

Core Viewpoint - Lode Gold Resources Inc has received conditional approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange for the listing of its subsidiary Gold Orogen, concurrent with a reverse takeover of Great Republic Mining, with significant shareholder distributions expected [1][2] Group 1: Company Overview - Lode Gold has key assets located in Canada and the United States [3] - The Fremont Gold Mine project in California is a brownfield site with extensive drilling and historical mining data, including a PEA completed in 2023 based on 1 million ounces measured and indicated and 2 million ounces inferred [4] - The Dingman Property in Ontario has over 22,000 meters drilled, with a 2013 PEA indicating 376,000 ounces measured and indicated and 47,000 ounces inferred [5] Group 2: Gold Orogen Overview - Gold Orogen is an early-stage exploration company with quality assets in Yukon and New Brunswick, Canada, offering diversification across two mineral belts known for gold endowment [5] - The New Brunswick assets, McIntyre Brook and Riley Brook, are located in a highly prospective area with a joint venture formed to create a large land package of 445 square kilometers [6] - In Yukon, the Golden Culvert/WIN project has seen extensive exploration success with over 4,500 meters drilled and notable intercepts [7]

Core Insights - Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. has filed a Business Acquisition Report regarding its acquisition of PureColo Inc. [1] Company Overview - Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. focuses on rolling up Tier II/III data centers internationally, specializing in co-location and data center solutions for AI companies, service providers, enterprises, and small businesses [3] - The company operates as a carrier-neutral organization, meaning its systems are fully independent and owned outright within its leased space [3] - The primary markets for the company include Vancouver and Ottawa in Canada, and Perth in Australia, serving clients who utilize its facilities as either their primary data center or as an ancillary site [3]

Core Viewpoint - First Canadian Graphite Inc. has successfully closed a private placement offering, raising gross proceeds of $2,801,874 from the sale of 9,339,580 units at $0.30 each, which will be utilized for general working capital and exploration activities on the Berkwood Graphite Project in Quebec [1][2]. Financing Details - The private placement consists of units, each comprising one common share and one-half warrant, with each whole warrant allowing the purchase of one common share at $0.50 for two years [1]. - The financing will incur finder fees totaling $38,802.02 in cash and 125,440 finder warrants, also exercisable at $0.50 for two years [4]. Insider Participation - Three insiders subscribed for a total of 270,000 units, which qualifies as a "related party transaction" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101, but is exempt from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements [3]. Regulatory Compliance - The Company has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange for approval to close the financing and issue the securities, which will be subject to a hold period of four months plus one day from the issuance date [5]. Company Overview - First Canadian Graphite is managed by a team with over 150 years of collective experience in mining, with a focus on the Berkwood graphite resource in Northern Quebec, which is fully owned by the Company [7].

Core Viewpoint - KORE Mining Ltd. has announced the passing of Mr. Barry Brandon, a director since April 2024, and is currently seeking a qualified independent director to fill the vacancy [1][2]. Company Information - KORE Mining is focused on responsibly creating value from its portfolio of gold assets in California, USA, and is advancing the Imperial project towards development while exploring district-scale gold assets [2]. Director Search - The company has initiated a search for a qualified independent director to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Brandon and will provide updates on this process in due course [2][7].

Company Announcement - Vault Strategic Mining Corp. has appointed Yoshito Okubo to its board of directors, bringing over a decade of experience in operations, business development, and emerging technologies [1][2] Expertise and Background - Mr. Okubo has a strong background in bridging traditional industries with innovative technological solutions, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and scalability [2] - His global experience spans Canada, the United States, Japan, and Southeast Asia, providing a comprehensive understanding of regulatory environments and cross-border business dynamics [3] - He has developed strategies for early-stage and growth-stage ventures, focusing on operational challenges and accelerating development [4] Strategic Focus - Mr. Okubo's expertise is particularly relevant in the critical minerals ecosystem, emphasizing supply chain integrity, responsible sourcing, and strategic positioning for industries reliant on advanced technologies and AI [3][4] - He has a proven track record of driving project adoption and scaling through strategic partnerships, aligning technological innovation with industrial applications in energy, infrastructure, and advanced materials markets [5] Leadership Perspective - Nick Horsley, CEO of Vault, highlighted that Mr. Okubo's global perspective and understanding of technology-driven supply chains align with the company's long-term strategy, enhancing its critical-minerals platform [6] Warrant Extension Update - The company announced that the proposed extension of 2,000,000 warrants issued on February 14, 2023, will not proceed due to the TSX Venture Exchange's decision, as the market price exceeded the strike price [6]

Core Viewpoint - Lode Gold Resources Inc is advancing its Fremont Gold Mine project by engaging a legal and permitting advisory group to facilitate the permitting process for an imminent drill program in Mariposa County, California [1] Drilling Program - The permit application will authorize a program of ten surface drill holes totaling approximately 1,500 meters, aimed at supporting technical work for a planned Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) [2] - The drilling program is designed to collect representative material for updated metallurgical tests and obtain geotechnical data necessary for a rock mechanics study within the mineralized zone [3] - The focus of the proposed drilling is on technical validation rather than resource expansion, aimed at de-risking key engineering parameters for underground mine design as the project progresses toward the PFS stage [4] Corporate Update - Lode Gold is currently in a disagreement with a business partner over certain contractual terms, leading to a Notice of Claim filed by the partner seeking compensation; the company believes it has fulfilled its contractual obligations and has retained legal counsel to respond [5] Project Background - The Fremont Gold Mine project is a brownfield site in Mariposa, California, with 43,000 meters drilled, 8,000 channel samples, 14 adits, and 2 shafts; mining was halted in 1942 due to a gold mining prohibition during World War II [7] - The project has a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) completed in 2023, based on 1 million ounces (M&I) and 2 million ounces (Inferred), with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) in 2025 indicating that 92% of the ounces remain unmined [7]

Core Viewpoint - Discovery Harbour Resources Corp. has entered into an agreement to sell its minority shareholding in UVAD Technologies Inc. for proceeds of $297,000, indicating a strategic divestment from a non-core investment asset [1][2]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The sale of shares is valued at $297,000 and is classified as an arm's length transaction, meaning it is conducted between parties with no prior relationship [1][3]. - The shares were originally acquired in 2011 as part of a debt settlement and are considered a passive investment unrelated to the company's current focus on mineral properties [2]. - The transaction is subject to approval from the TSX Venture Exchange and requires disinterested shareholder approval along with other customary closing conditions [3]. Group 2: Company Focus - Discovery Harbour Resources Corp. is primarily engaged in sourcing, exploring, and developing mineral properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions, highlighting its commitment to its core business [2].