NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced RUA GOLD INC. (TSX: RUA; OTCQX: NZAUF), an exploration company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. RUA GOLD INC. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market. RUA GOLD INC. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “NZAUF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes ...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Headwater Gold Inc. (CSE: HWG) (OTCQX: HWAUF) (Frankfurt: 997) (the "Company" or "Headwater") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. as lead agent and sole bookrunner (the “Agent”), in connection with a “commercially reasonable efforts” private placement of up to 8,621,000 common shares of the Compa ...

Vancouver, British Columbia - TheNewswire - February 23, 2026: Headwater Gold Inc. (CSE: HWG) (OTCQX: HWAUF) (the "Company" or "Headwater") is pleased to announce the completion of drill programs at the Lodestar and TJ projects located in Nevada, United States.  Lodestar drilling was 100% funded by Newmont Corporation (“Newmont”) (NYSE: NEM, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) through an earn-in agreement announced on May 9, 2023.  TJ drilling was 100% funded by OceanaGold Corporation (“OceanaGold”) (TSX: OGC, OTCQX: OCA ...

Earnings per share of $0.88 fell short of the estimated $1.01, but revenue exceeded expectations at $652.4 million.The company ended the year with $477 million in cash and no debt, achieving its 2025 production, AISC, and capital targets.OceanaGold is enhancing shareholder value by tripling its dividend and doubling its share buyback program, with a total capital return of up to $432 million in 2026.OceanaGold Corporation, trading under the symbol OTC:OCANF, is a prominent player in the gold mining industry ...

Company Overview - Carolina Rush Corporation is focused on exploration in the Southeastern U.S., particularly advancing the Brewer Gold-Copper Project in South Carolina, which is under an Earn-In Option Agreement with OceanaGold Corporation [2] - The Brewer project is characterized by a large, underexplored system with demonstrated near-surface Au-Cu epithermal mineralization and potential for deeper porphyry-style mineralization [2] - The Brewer project is located 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine, which has a production guidance of 170,000-200,000 ounces of gold for 2025 [2] Stock Options Announcement - The company has granted a total of 3,750,000 stock options to purchase common shares at a price of $0.20 per share, exercisable for a period of five years [1] - The common shares that can be issued upon exercise of these options are subject to a four-month hold period from the date of grant [1]

Core Viewpoint - OceanaGold Corporation reported strong operational and financial results for 2025, achieving production and cost guidance, with record free cash flow and plans for increased shareholder returns in 2026 [1] Financial Performance - The company generated record annual free cash flow of $543 million and quarterly free cash flow of $259 million, resulting in a trailing 12-month free cash flow yield of 15% [1] - At year-end 2025, OceanaGold had a cash balance of $477 million and no debt, reflecting a 42% increase from the previous quarter [1] - The company reported a record attributable net profit of $328 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.44 for Q4 2025 [1] Production and Costs - OceanaGold produced 497,600 ounces of gold in 2025, exceeding the mid-point of guidance, with a 52% increase in gold production in Q4 compared to the prior quarter [1] - The All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) for 2025 was $1,966 per ounce, which is 25% lower than the previous quarter [1] - For 2026, the company projects a 12% increase in gold production to between 520,000 to 590,000 ounces, with AISC expected to decrease by 7% to between $1,750 to $1,900 per ounce [1] Shareholder Returns - The Board approved a tripling of the quarterly dividend to $0.09 per share and a doubling of the share buyback program to up to $350 million for 2026 [1] - Total capital return to shareholders is projected to reach up to $432 million in 2026 [1] Strategic Initiatives - OceanaGold received final approval for the Waihi North Project permit, with development activities set to accelerate [1] - The company plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in early April 2026 to broaden its investor base and enhance liquidity [1] Management Update - David Bickerton will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer starting in April 2026, bringing extensive experience within the company [1]

Core Viewpoint - OceanaGold Corporation reported its Mineral Reserves and Resources for the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting significant changes in reserves and resources due to exploration efforts and higher gold prices, with a total of 5.83 million ounces of gold in reserves and 8.63 million ounces in measured and indicated resources [1][2][3]. Group 1: Mineral Reserves - Total Mineral Reserves decreased by 0.39 million ounces from the previous year, primarily due to depletion at Haile and a change in mining method at Ledbetter from open pit to underground, which improved overall asset NPV [1][2]. - The gold price assumption for reserves was increased to $2,200 per ounce, which allowed for new open pit phases at Macraes, extending its mine life to 2032 [1][2]. - The Haile mine is expected to produce an average of 210,000 ounces of gold per year from 2027 through 2031, providing a more sustainable production profile [1][3]. Group 2: Mineral Resources - Total Measured and Indicated Resources decreased by 0.31 million ounces from the prior year, mainly due to mining depletion and the change in mining method at Ledbetter [2][3]. - Inferred Resources increased by 0.3 million ounces, driven by additions at Wharekirauponga Underground and gold price-related open pit expansions at Macraes [2][3]. - The company plans to increase its exploration investment by 50%, with a budget of $60 million for 2026, reflecting its commitment to organic growth in reserves and resources [1][2]. Group 3: Operational Changes - The transition to underground mining at Ledbetter is expected to reduce waste movement and greenhouse gas emissions while improving the NPV of the Haile asset [1][3]. - Updated technical reports for Haile and Macraes will be filed by the end of March 2026, including life-of-mine plans and capital cost estimates based on Mineral Reserves only [1][2]. - The construction of the LUG portal at Haile is scheduled to commence in 2028, with first development ore expected in 2029 and steady-state production anticipated in 2030 [1][3].

Vancouver, British Columbia - TheNewswire - February 18, 2026: Headwater Gold Inc. (CSE: HWG) (OTCQX: HWAUF) (the "Company" or "Headwater") is pleased to announce that CSAMT resistivity and ground gravity geophysical surveys are underway at its 100%-owned Jake Creek project in Nevada. The surveys are fully funded pursuant to the earn-in agreement with OceanaGold Corporation (“OceanaGold”) (TSX: OGC, OTCQX: OCANF) (“Oceana”) announced on October 15, 2025.Highlights: CSAMT and Gravity Geophysical Surveys Un ...

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 Viewpoint - Rua Gold Inc. has increased its brokered private placement offering to raise gross proceeds of up to $24,999,920, driven by strong investor demand [1] Group 1: Offering Details - The Upsized Offering will consist of 22,727,200 Common Shares priced at $1.10 each [1] - The net proceeds will be allocated for exploration and development activities on the Reefton and Glamorgan Projects in New Zealand, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes [2] - The offering is expected to close on or about January 28, 2026, subject to necessary approvals [6] Group 2: Regulatory and Compliance Information - The Common Shares will be issued under the 'listed issuer financing exemption' and will not be subject to resale restrictions under applicable Canadian securities laws [3] - The offering will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act and cannot be sold to U.S. Persons without registration or an applicable exemption [7] Group 3: Company Overview - Rua Gold Inc. is focused on exploration in New Zealand, controlling over 120,000 hectares in the Reefton Gold District, which has historically produced over 2 million ounces of gold [9] - The Glamorgan Project is located in a region that has produced 15 million ounces of gold and 60 million ounces of silver, adjacent to OceanaGold Corporation's major mining project [9]