Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 4, 2026) - Atomic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: ATOM) (OTCQB: ATMMF) (FSE: DO8) ("Atomic Minerals" or the "Company") today congratulates the United States administration for its decisive leadership and strategic vision on securing and diversifying global critical minerals supply chains, following the recent speech delivered by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary Rubio.Clive Massey, CEO of Atomic Minerals, commented:"The remarks delivered by Vice Pre ...

Core Viewpoint - Iconic Minerals Ltd. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement, raising CAD$3,750,000 through the issuance of 30,000,000 units at CAD$0.0125 per unit [1] Group 1: Private Placement Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the purchase of an additional common share at an exercise price of CAD$0.17 for two years [2] - The company may accelerate the expiry date of the warrants if its common shares trade at or above CAD$0.35 for a minimum of 10 non-consecutive trading days [2] - All securities issued are subject to a four-month and one-day hold period in Canada, and the closing is contingent upon TSXV approval [3] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the private placement will be allocated for exploration work on the New Pass gold property in Nevada, USA, and for general working capital [3] Group 3: Finder's Fees and Related Party Transactions - The company paid finder's fees of CAD$55,081.25 and issued 470,000 finder's warrants, which are also subject to the same exercise terms as the common share purchase warrants [4] - Insiders subscribed for a total of 4,000,000 units, with significant subscriptions from the President and CFO, categorizing the private placement as a related party transaction [4] - The company relied on exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements under MI 61-101 [4]

Core Viewpoint - Investors in Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) should closely monitor the stock due to significant movements in the options market, particularly the high implied volatility of the Feb 20, 2026 $45 Put option [1] Group 1: Implied Volatility - Implied volatility indicates the market's expectations for future stock movement, with high levels suggesting potential significant price changes or upcoming events that could lead to a rally or sell-off [2] - Options traders often seek high implied volatility options to sell premium, aiming to benefit from the decay of the option's value if the stock does not move as expected [4] Group 2: Analyst Sentiment - Minerals Technologies currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) within the Chemical – Specialty industry, which is positioned in the bottom 25% of the Zacks Industry Rank [3] - Over the past 30 days, no analysts have raised their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while one analyst has lowered the estimate, resulting in a decrease of the Zacks Consensus Estimate from $1.36 to $1.26 per share [3]

Core Viewpoint - Grizzly Discoveries Inc. is initiating an Induced Polarization (IP) program at the Sappho Critical Minerals Target in early 2026, following promising results from previous surface sampling and historical drilling, amid rising metal prices for critical minerals [1][3]. Group 1: Exploration and Results - The Sappho area is being targeted for copper-gold skarn and porphyry type deposits, associated with a Jurassic alkalic intrusive complex and younger diorite intrusions [3]. - Five new showings of copper oxide mineralization were discovered during the 2022 program, with significant anomalous results for copper, gold, silver, platinum, and palladium from previous sampling and drilling [3][4]. - Historical drilling in 2010 yielded up to 0.31% Cu, 0.75 g/t Au, 0.34 g/t Pt, 0.39 g/t Pd, and 6.57 g/t Ag over a 6.5 m core length, with higher-grade zones associated with >1% Cu [4]. Group 2: Geological Setting and New Discoveries - The geological setting includes the East Fault Contact of the Toroda Graben, with various intrusions into intermediate-mafic volcanics, influencing mineralization in the area [5]. - Five new sulphide showings were identified in 2022, with four yielding rock grab samples containing >1% Cu, with the highest sample reaching 7.25% Cu [5]. - A total of 17 rock grab samples returned values >1% Cu, with some samples also showing anomalous levels of Au, Ag, Pt, and Pd [5]. Group 3: Future Plans and Ongoing Work - The company plans to conduct three lines of IP before commencing drilling, which is expected to start around mid-February 2026 [1]. - Surface exploration continues in the Greenwood area, with ongoing work including soil and rock sampling across multiple target areas [6]. - Additional groundwork, including geophysical surveys, is planned for the Sappho, Midway, and Motherlode areas [6].

Company Overview - DLP Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on copper and molybdenum, operating in Southeastern British Columbia and Peru [6] - The company is listed on TSX-V (DLP), OTCQB (DLPRF), and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (J8C) [6] Recent Developments - DLP Resources will present at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on February 11, 2026, with live Q&A sessions for investors [1][2] - The company is preparing for a drill program in 2026 at the Esperanza porphyry copper-molybdenum project in Southern Peru, where strong evidence for a buried porphyry system has been identified [5] - The Aurora project has an inferred maiden resource of 1.05 billion tonnes at 0.44% CuEq, with a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) expected to be published in Q1 2026 [9] Project Highlights - The Esperanza project has shown coincident magnetic anomalies with copper and molybdenum rock chip anomalies, indicating potential for further exploration [5] - The Aurora project’s mineral resources were prepared by independent AMC Consultants and are effective as of January 31, 2025 [9]

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 4, 2026) - LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) ("LaFleur Minerals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce drilling assay results from 12 validation drill holes completed at its Swanson Gold Deposit, as well as 28 additional regional exploration drill holes on the larger property. To date, LaFleur Minerals has reported results for 60 drill holes totalling 16,592 metres during its maiden drilling program in 2025. The validatio ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Gold Corp. (TSX:LGD; OTCQX:LGDTF) is a U.S. focused gold development company advancing the Black Pine Oxide Gold Project in southern Idaho through feasibility and permitting. The Company announced today that Jon Gilligan, President and CEO, will present live at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. DATE: February 11th TIME: 11AM ET REGISTER HERE Available for 1x1 meetings: Fe ...

Core Viewpoint - Casa Minerals Inc. has successfully closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement, raising gross proceeds of $614,625 through the issuance of 4,917,000 units at a price of $0.125 per unit [1] Group 1: Offering Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with each warrant allowing the holder to acquire an additional share for two years until February 04, 2028 [2] - The warrant exercise price is set at $0.15 per share for the first three months, increasing to $0.20 per share thereafter for the remaining period [2] - A Finder's Fee of $24,000 has been paid to registered financial institutions involved in the offering [3] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Net proceeds from the offering will be allocated for general administration, exploration, and development activities on the Company's projects located in Arizona and British Columbia, Canada [4] - The Company plans to continue raising the remaining placement in the upcoming week [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Casa Minerals Inc. is focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Canada and the USA, holding a 90% interest in the Congress gold mine in Arizona and a 100% interest in the Pitman polymetallic property in British Columbia [6] - The Company also has an option to acquire a 75% interest in the Arsenault VMS Property in British Columbia [6]

St. Lewis, Newfoundland and Labrador--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2026) - Search Minerals Inc. (TSXV: SMY) ("Search Minerals" or the "Company") announces that Joseph Lanzon has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, effective immediately. The Board of Directors thanks Mr. Lanzon for his dedication and his tireless devotion to moving the Company's flagship project forward. The Board of Directors and the Company wish Mr. Lanzon success in his future endeavors. The Board of Direc ...

Core Viewpoint - Showcase Minerals Inc. has entered into an option agreement to acquire a significant silver property in British Columbia, which includes three mineral claims covering 2080.8 hectares and the former Comstock mine [1][4]. Property Acquisition - The property acquisition allows the company to earn a 100% interest, subject to a 3% net smelter returns royalty, through cash payments of $300,000 over two years and issuing shares valued at $100,000 on each anniversary of the agreement [4]. Historical Context - The Comstock mine has a historical production record from 1898 to 1920, with a total of 455 tonnes of ore mined, yielding 1,687,774 grams of silver, 12,387 grams of gold, 217,634 kilograms of lead, and 126,657 kilograms of zinc [2]. Geological Features - The mineralization at the Comstock mine is characterized by quartz veins within a brecciated zone, containing galena, sphalerite, minor tetrahedrite, and trace pyrargyrite [3]. Grassy Gold Project - The company is planning a spring drill program for the Grassy Gold Project, located near the Premier Gold Mine, which historically produced over two million ounces of gold [5]. Mineralization Details - The Grassy property features epithermal, low sulphidation mineralization, primarily consisting of pyrite, sphalerite, galena, and chalcopyrite within quartz-carbonate breccia veins [6]. Geochemical Program Results - In the 2024 geochemical program, the Rama Vein samples showed gold values between 12.68 to 31.9 ppm, silver values from 376 to 1,812 ppm, lead values from 0.3% to 39.89%, and zinc values from 0.68% to 26.93% [8]. Private Placement Financing - The company plans to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 8,000,000 units at $0.10 per unit, aiming for total gross proceeds of up to $800,000, with specific allocations for flow-through shares and general working capital [9][10]. Insider Participation - Insiders may participate in the private placement, with exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements [11]. Company Overview - Showcase Minerals Inc. focuses on the exploration and acquisition of mineral properties, particularly in British Columbia's precious metal sectors, including the Golden Triangle and historic silver districts [14].