VANCOUVER, British Columbia – TheNewswire - February 23, 2026 – Lode Gold Resources Inc.(TSXV: LOD) (OTCQB: LODFF) (“Lode Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Gold Orogen and its JV Partner has completed the drill program at one of its key assets in New Brunswick. This asset is situated in of a district scale, 445 km² land package located in a highly prospective region for gold and polymetallic mineral discovery, in northern New Brunswick. Gold Orogen and its JV partner holds ...

Gold and silver bars with matching coins on a wooden table, vault door blurred in background. Key Points Gold and silver prices have stabilized after a pullback, reinforcing the longer-term bullish supply-demand imbalance. Mining stocks are entering the next phase of the metals cycle, offering leveraged upside to rising commodity prices. Kinross Gold, Hecla Mining, and Pan American Silver combine strong earnings momentum with improving balance sheets and production growth. Interested in Pan American S ...

Core Viewpoint - Precious metal prices have rebounded after three consecutive days of decline, leading to a widespread rally in gold and silver mining stocks [1][2]. Gold Mining Companies - Newmont increased by 4.0% - Barrick Mining rose by 4.3% - Agnico Eagle Mines saw a rise of 3.8% - Franco-Nevada grew by 2.1% - Kinross Gold climbed by 4.4% - New Gold surged by 5.2% [1][2]. Silver Mining Companies - Coeur Mining experienced a 6.0% increase - Endeavour Silver rose by 5.7% - Pan American Silver also increased by 5.7% - Silvercorp Metals saw a rise of 5.0% [1][2]. Spot Prices - Spot gold prices rose by 6.2% at one point - Spot silver prices increased by 12% at one point [3].

Market Overview - Gold prices dropped as much as 6% and silver fell 10% due to increased margin requirements by CME Group following a significant decline on Friday, leading to a selloff across markets as leveraged investors unwound positions to meet margin calls [1][8] - U.S.-listed gold and silver mining companies experienced declines in premarket trading, with Newmont down 2.2%, Barrick Mining down 2.8%, and Kinross Gold down 3.2% [1][8] Economic and Policy Impact - The selloff in precious metals intensified after U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair, a decision perceived as hawkish by investors [2][8] - Shares of energy companies fell as oil prices decreased by 5% after Trump indicated that Iran was engaging in discussions with Washington, which eased concerns over supply disruptions [4][8] Technology Sector Performance - The volatility VIX index rose to 19.11, nearing a two-week high, influenced by mixed earnings from major tech companies and increased policy uncertainty following Trump's nomination of Warsh [5][9] - Major tech stocks, including Nvidia and Tesla, saw declines of nearly 2% each, while Meta and Alphabet lost 1.4% and 0.9%, respectively [5][9] - Microsoft shares recorded their worst week since March 2020 due to disappointing cloud revenue, raising concerns about the returns on significant investments in artificial intelligence [6][9] - Oracle's shares dropped 3.7% after announcing plans to raise $45 billion to $50 billion in debt and equity this year [6][9] Upcoming Economic Indicators - The U.S. is expected to experience a brief government shutdown after Congress failed to approve funding, with key economic data releases scheduled for the week, including January manufacturing PMI and labor market indicators such as JOLTS and nonfarm payrolls [7][9]

Core Viewpoint - Kenorland Minerals Ltd. and Auranova Resources Inc. announced complete assay results from the 2025 fall diamond drill program at the South Uchi Project, successfully expanding the Papaonga gold target and identifying a new mineralised structural corridor beneath glacial cover [1][4][5] Drill Program Highlights - The 2025 fall drill program included 13 drill holes totaling 7,075 meters, confirming the continuity of high-grade mineralisation and expanding the mineralised footprint [1][5][6] - Notable results include hole 25PADD030, which returned 1.80 meters at 5.42 g/t Au, including 0.40 meters at 12.70 g/t Au [6][7][11] New Discoveries - A previously untested gold-bearing structural corridor was identified north of the Papaonga target, with a mineralised corridor approximately 200 meters wide [8][9] - The mineralisation is confirmed to extend east of the current Papaonga footprint, indicating a broader structural system than previously understood [9][10] Future Plans - A follow-up drill program of up to 3,000 meters is planned for Q1 2026, focusing on the newly identified northern structural corridor with a target of up to 8 kilometers of prospective strike length [10][15] Company Background - Kenorland Minerals is focused on project generation and early-stage exploration in North America, with a strategy to advance greenfields projects through systematic exploration [25] - The South Uchi Project was identified based on its potential to host significant gold mineralised systems, covering under-explored regions with favorable geological settings [14][25]

Company Overview - Athena Gold Corporation is engaged in mineral exploration and acquisition of mineral property assets, focusing on developing economic precious and base metal properties across North America [2] - The company holds significant projects including the Laird Lake project in Ontario, covering over 7,000 hectares with recent surface sampling results showing up to 373 g/t Au [2] - Athena Gold also has the Excelsior Springs Project in Nevada, spanning over 2,500 hectares and covering at least three historic mines, currently under an earn-in option with Mammoth Minerals Limited [2] Industry Event - The Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) is a key event in the junior mining investment sector in Canada, attracting over 5,000 mining investors annually [1] - The 2026 conference will feature over 120 expert speakers and a marketplace of over 300 investment opportunities in the mining industry, ranging from early-stage exploration to advanced producing mines [1]

Core Viewpoint - Kodiak Copper has made significant progress in 2025, achieving a maiden mineral resource estimate for its MPD property, resulting in a 205% increase in share price over the past year [3][32]. Company Developments - The company is currently focused on resource expansion for 2026, utilizing data from previous drilling campaigns and planning future exploration [4][12]. - Kodiak Copper reported a total of seven deposits in its resource estimate, with four announced in June and three in December [5]. - The maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) includes 82.9 million tonnes of Indicated resources grading 0.39% Cu Eq and 356.3 million tonnes of Inferred resources grading 0.32% Cu Eq, totaling 2.408 billion pounds of copper and 1.67 million ounces of gold [8][9]. Resource Potential - The MPD Project features deposits with shallow mineralization and favorable geometry, which are expected to support low strip ratios in future evaluations [7]. - All deposits remain open for expansion, with ongoing exploration aimed at both expanding known zones and discovering new targets [12][14]. - The company has identified approximately 20 targets on the property, indicating strong potential for further discoveries [14]. Market Context - The copper market is experiencing significant demand, driven by electrification and decarbonization trends, with copper prices rising 42% and gold prices increasing 64% in 2025 [22][21]. - Supply constraints are evident, with a projected copper market deficit of 590,000 tons in 2026, highlighting the importance of new copper projects [30][25]. - Recent mine disruptions have underscored the volatility of the copper market, further emphasizing the need for new discoveries [26]. Financial Position - Kodiak Copper has maintained a low share count of 95.1 million shares, resulting in a market capitalization of approximately CAD$91.9 million [19][34]. - The conservative estimates used in the MRE could lead to an increase in resource value as commodity prices rise, with current market prices for gold and copper significantly higher than those used in the estimates [16][17].

Core Viewpoint - Bear Creek Mining Corporation congratulates Catherine McLeod-Seltzer on her induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, highlighting her significant contributions to the mining industry and her leadership role within the company [1]. Group 1: Achievements and Contributions - Catherine McLeod-Seltzer is recognized for her financial expertise and ability to create growth-focused companies, having co-founded Arequipa Resources, which was sold to Barrick for $1.1 billion in 1996 [2]. - She has raised over $750 million in working capital for mining exploration and completed corporate transactions worth more than $6 billion, attributing her success to strong partnerships with geological and corporate teams [2]. Group 2: Current Roles and Philanthropy - In addition to her role as Chair of Bear Creek, Catherine serves as a director for Teck Resources Limited and Flow Capital Corp, and has recently retired from the Board of Directors of Kinross Gold [3]. - She is involved in various philanthropic efforts, including serving on the board of the BC Children's Hospital Foundation and contributing to the Union Gospel Mission and The Fraser Institute [3]. Group 3: Recognition and Awards - Catherine has received multiple accolades, including being named among Canada's Most Powerful Women, awarded Mining Person of the Year by The Northern Miner, and included in the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining list [3].

Core Viewpoint - After reaching a new high, U.S. listed gold mining stocks experienced a pre-market increase, indicating positive market sentiment towards the gold mining sector [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Kinross Gold saw an increase of 1.2% [1] - Gold Fields' stock price rose by 1.2% [1] - Agnico Eagle's shares increased by 1.2% [1] - Barrick Mining experienced a 1.2% rise [1] - Sibanye Stillwater's stock surged by 3.6% [1] - Anglogold Ashanti's shares went up by 1.2% [1] - Newmont Corp saw a 1.4% increase [1]

Core Viewpoint - The stock prices of several gold mining companies listed in the U.S. have experienced notable increases on December 22, indicating a positive market sentiment towards the gold mining sector [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Kinross Gold's stock price increased by 3.3% [1] - Gold Fields saw a rise of 3.5% in its stock price [1] - Agnico Eagle's stock price rose by 2.5% [1] - Barrick Mining's stock price increased by 1.9% [1]