Unlocking Vicuña The World's Next Giant Mining District Technical Report Presentation February 16, 2026 TSX: LUN NASDAQ STOCKHOLM: LUMI Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain of the statements made and information contained herein are "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document constitute forward-looking information, including but not limited to stateme ...

HOUSTON, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (OTCQX: ITFS) (“Itafos” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release on January 27, 2026, it has filed the National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) technical report to support the updated preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) for the Arraias phosphate project, a phosphate mine project located in Tocantins, Brazil. The technical report, entitled “NI 43-101 Techni ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Director Keith Phillips to the role of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Phillips joined the board of Q2 Metals in October 2025 after serving as Chief Executive Officer of Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”) from its inception in 2017 to its merger with Sayona Mining in 2025. Under ...

Core Viewpoint - Silvercorp Metals Inc. has filed its Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Condor gold project in Ecuador, indicating a significant step in the development of the project [1]. Group 1: Technical Report - The Technical Report for the Condor gold project is titled "Independent Technical Report for the Condor Gold Project, Zamora Chinchipe Province, Ecuador" and is effective as of November 30, 2025 [1]. - The report was prepared by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. in accordance with the Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 43-101 [2]. Group 2: Qualified Persons - The Technical Report includes contributions from several qualified persons, including Mr. Mark Wanless, Mr. Benny Zhang, Mr. Sean Kautzman, Dr. Jianhui Huang, Dr. Jinxing Ji, Mr. Chris Johns, and Mr. Mark Liskowich, each responsible for specific sections of the report [3]. - All qualified persons have reviewed and approved the technical content relevant to their sections in the Technical Report [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company engaged in the production of silver, gold, lead, and zinc, with a focus on generating shareholder value through free cash flow, organic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and a commitment to responsible mining and ESG [5].

(All amounts are in US$) TORONTO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- G2 Goldfields Inc. (“G2” or the “Company”) (TSX: GTWO; OTCQX: GUYGF) is pleased to announce an independent technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) on the Oko Gold Project in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, South America” (the “Technical Report”), with an effective date of December 8, 2025, has been filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The Technical ...

Core Insights - West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. has announced positive drill results from its infill and conversion drilling program at the Rowan Project, indicating strong potential for gold mineralization in the Red Lake Mining District of Ontario, Canada [1][24]. Drilling Program Overview - The current drilling program at Rowan consists of thirty-eight holes totaling approximately 6,000 meters, with thirty-three holes completed and results received for seven holes [2]. - The program aims to convert Inferred resources to Indicated and to provide data for potential mine design considerations [25][28]. Significant Drill Results - Notable intercepts include: - Hole RLG-25-192b: 1m @ 141.5 grams per tonne gold from 76.1m to 77.1m, and 1m @ 17.55 g/t Au from 27.6m to 28.6m [3]. - Hole RLG-25-190: 1m @ 55.8 g/t Au from 109.5m to 110.5m, and 1m @ 12.5 g/t Au from 75m to 76m [4]. - Hole RLG-25-187: 1m @ 28.5 g/t Au from 116.25m to 117.25m [5]. Exploration Strategy - The exploration strategy includes focusing on Veins 001, 004, 006b, and 013, with the goal of updating the Mineral Resource Estimate planned for Q2 2026 [8][29]. - The use of larger diameter HQ drill core is expected to provide better grade representation and larger volume samples [8]. Economic Assessment - A Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Rowan Project indicates the potential for an underground mine producing an average of 35,230 ounces of gold per year over a five-year mine life at an average grade of 8.0 g/t Au [24]. Resource Estimates - The Rowan deposit currently hosts an Indicated resource of 478,707 tonnes containing 196,747 ounces of gold grading 12.78 g/t Au, and an Inferred resource of 421,181 tonnes containing 118,155 ounces of gold grading 8.73 g/t Au [39]. Future Plans - The company plans to conduct further geotechnical, metallurgical, and engineering studies to support the combined Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the Madsen Mine and Rowan projects [30]. - The Advanced Exploration permit is targeted for approval in 2027, which is expected to facilitate bulk sample extraction [31].

Core Viewpoint - West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. has announced promising drill results from its infill and conversion drilling program at the Rowan Project, indicating high-grade gold intercepts and potential for resource upgrades [1][7][23]. Drilling Program Overview - The current drilling program at the Rowan Project involves a total of thirty-eight holes, approximately 6,000 meters in length, with thirty-three holes completed and results received for seven holes [2][24]. - The drilling aims to support the upgrade of Inferred resources to Indicated and to provide data for a combined Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the Madsen Mine and Rowan projects [24][28]. Significant Drill Results - Notable high-grade intercepts include: - Hole RLG-25-192b: 1m @ 141.5 grams per tonne gold from 76.1m to 77.1m [3]. - Hole RLG-25-190: 1m @ 55.8 g/t Au from 109.5m to 110.5m [4]. - Hole RLG-25-187: 1m @ 28.5 g/t Au from 116.25m to 117.25m [5]. - The presence of visible gold was noted in several holes, indicating strong mineralization [3][4][5]. Resource and Economic Assessment - The Rowan Project currently hosts an Indicated resource of 478,707 tonnes containing 196,747 ounces of gold at a grade of 12.78 g/t Au, and an Inferred resource of 421,181 tonnes containing 118,155 ounces at 8.73 g/t Au [39]. - A Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) indicates robust preliminary economics for an underground mine at Rowan, producing an average of 35,230 ounces per year over a 5-year mine life at an average grade of 8.0 g/t Au [23]. Future Plans and Opportunities - The company plans to extend the drilling program by an additional 1,000 meters to further explore the Vein 001 zone [7]. - Further geotechnical, metallurgical, and engineering studies are underway to inform the planned PFS, with the goal of advancing Rowan towards Advanced Exploration status by 2027 [29][30]. - There are opportunities to expand and upgrade the resource and mine plan, particularly with veins 006b and 013, which may demonstrate similar resource upgrade potential [32][34].

Core Viewpoint - Western Exploration Inc. has received acceptance from the United States Forest Service for its Notice of Intent to submit a Mine Plan of Operations for the Doby George deposit, marking a significant step towards advancing the project from study-stage to development decision [1][2]. Group 1: Project Development - The company submitted the Notice of Intent on December 1, 2025, which is a crucial early milestone in the development of the Doby George deposit [2]. - The Mine Plan of Operations is expected to be filed in Q2 2026, with the company collaborating with Stantec Consulting and Kappes Cassidy & Associates to complete the MPO based on a Preliminary Economic Assessment announced on May 8, 2025 [2][4]. - Baseline studies will commence in February 2026 and will cover various environmental and cultural disciplines, with a duration of 14 months [3][8]. Group 2: Environmental Compliance - The company plans to submit all environmental reports for review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by Q2 2027 [4][8]. - The development concept includes a 7,500 tonne per day open pit heap leach operation at the Doby George deposit [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Western Exploration is advancing its 100% owned Aura Project, which includes three unique gold and silver deposits: Doby George, Gravel Creek, and Wood Gulch [5]. - The company aims to establish itself as North America's premier gold and silver development company, supported by an experienced team of precious metals experts [5].

Core Viewpoint - Allied Critical Metals Inc. is launching a 20,000 meter drilling campaign at its Borralha Tungsten Project in Portugal, aimed at expanding high-grade tungsten mineralization and supporting economic studies [1][2]. Program Details & Objectives - The 2026 drilling program will include approximately 20,000 meters of core and reverse circulation drilling across multiple target zones within the Borralha property [2][8]. - The campaign will focus on expanding and upgrading the current Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), testing extensions of the Santa Helena Breccia, and collecting material for advanced metallurgical test work [7][8]. - The program aims to generate data to support the anticipated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) targeted for completion in Q1 2026 [7][8]. Strategic Importance - Tungsten is classified as a strategic critical material in the European Union and the United States, highlighting the importance of advancing the Borralha Project [2]. - The Borralha Project is considered one of the most compelling untapped tungsten assets in Western Europe, with confirmed bulk mineralization and higher-grade corridors suitable for future underground extraction [2][10]. Regulatory and Development Progress - The company has received key regulatory milestones that allow for the advancement of the Borralha Project through detailed engineering and permitting phases [3]. - Continued progress is anticipated alongside the 2026 drill campaign [3]. Market Context - The tungsten market is estimated to be valued at approximately USD 5 to 6 billion, with significant applications in defense, manufacturing, and energy sectors [11]. - Currently, China, Russia, and North Korea account for about 87% of the total global supply and reserves of tungsten [11].

Core Viewpoint - Omai Gold Mines Corp. is advancing its Omai Gold Project in Guyana by engaging SLR Consulting for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) and Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), with significant expansions planned for the Wenot open pit and Gilt Creek underground deposits [1][3]. Company Overview - Omai Gold Mines Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on expanding its 100%-owned Omai Gold Project in Guyana, recognized as one of the fastest-growing gold camps in the Guiana Shield [4]. - The company reported a 96% increase in the Wenot Gold Deposit's MRE to 970,000 ounces of gold (Indicated) at an average grade of 1.46 g/t Au, and 3,717,000 ounces of gold (Inferred) at an average grade of 1.82 g/t Au [4]. Project Developments - The updated MRE is expected in Q1 2026, followed by the PEA in Q2 2026, which will include the expanded Wenot open pit and Gilt Creek underground deposits [1][4]. - The Omai Gold Mine previously produced over 3.7 million ounces of gold from 1993 to 2005, benefiting from existing infrastructure and proximity to major cities in Guyana [4]. Consulting Engagement - SLR Consulting, with over 35 years of experience in mining advisory and technical services, has been engaged to provide support for the updated MRE and PEA, leveraging its multidisciplinary expertise [2].