Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Québec Nickel Corp. (CSE: QNI) (FSE: 7IB) (OTCQB: QNICF) ("QNI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that on December 12, 2025 the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the "LOI") with Orogen Royalties Inc. ("Orogen") pursuant to which Québec Nickel proposes to acquire a 100% interest in the Ecru Property, located on the Cortez/Battle Mountain Trend in Lander County, Nevada.The Ecru Property consists of 112 mining lode c ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Edison Lithium Corp. (TSXV: EDDY) (OTC Pink: EDDYF) (FSE: VV0) ("Edison" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") of up to 12,000,000 units (the "Units" and each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.05 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $600,000. Each Unit will comprise one common share of the Company ("Share") and one common share purchase warrant ("Warrant"), whereby each Warrant will entitle th ...

  NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES.Langley, British Columbia – December 16, 2025 – TheNewswire - Viva Gold Corp. (“Viva Gold” or the “Company”) (TSXV: VAU, OTCQB: VAUCF) is pleased to announce that, due to strong investor demand, it has increased the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing (the “Offering”), originally announced on December 11, 2025.The Company has upsized the Offering from up to 18,750,000 u ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2025) - ATERRA Metals Inc. (CSE: ATC) (OTCQB: CSSCF) (formerly Cascada Silver Corp.) ("ATERRA" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it intends to undertake a non-brokered private placement financing from the sale of up to 154,520,550 units ("Units") at a price of $0.02 per Unit, to raise aggregate gross proceeds of up to $3,090,411 (the "Offering"). The Company has appointed Research Capital Corporation as the exclusive finder for the Offering.The O ...

Core Points - Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. has closed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement, issuing 1,613,815 hard dollar units at a price of C$0.75 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of C$1,210,361 [1][2] Group 1: Private Placement Details - Each hard dollar unit consists of one common share and one-half of a transferable common share purchase warrant, with each warrant exercisable into one additional common share at an exercise price of C$1.10 for two years from closing [2] - The company is also offering up to 1,333,333 flow-through units at a price of C$1.11 per unit for gross proceeds of up to C$1,480,000, and up to 267,175 Manitoba flow-through units at a price of C$1.31 per unit for gross proceeds of up to C$350,000 [3] - The gross proceeds from the sale of flow-through units will be used for eligible Canadian exploration expenses related to the Pt. Leamington Project, with all qualifying expenditures renounced in favor of the subscribers effective December 31, 2025 [4] Group 2: Insider Participation and Regulatory Compliance - Insiders of the company subscribed for 229,482 hard dollar units for gross proceeds of C$172,111, which is considered a related party transaction subject to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 [5] - The closing of the offering is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange [6] Group 3: Company Overview - Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. is advancing its portfolio of base and precious metals deposits, including the 100% owned Point Leamington Deposit in Newfoundland, which has an indicated mineral resource of 5.0 million tonnes grading 2.5 g/t AuEq for 402,000 ounces AuEq [8] - The company is also permitting the Rainbow deposit at its Pine Bay Project, with an indicated mineral resource of 3.44 million tonnes grading 3.59% CuEq for 272.4 million pounds CuEq [9]

Core Points - Aurania Resources Ltd. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement, raising gross proceeds of C$771,776.92 through the issuance of 6,431,466 units at a price of C$0.12 per unit [1][4] - Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the purchase of one share at C$0.25 for 24 months [2] - The net proceeds will primarily fund a preliminary economic assessment on the Balangero tailings retreatment project in Italy, exploration programs, and general working capital [4] Offering Details - The offering included finder's fees of C$2,805.60 and 23,380 compensation warrants, each allowing the acquisition of one unit at C$0.12 for 24 months [3] - The closing of the offering is subject to necessary regulatory approvals, including final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange [5] Related Party Transactions - Dr. Keith Barron, CEO and director, acquired 4,166,666 units in the offering, constituting a related party transaction [6] - Following the acquisition, Dr. Barron holds approximately 45.05% of the issued and outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis [7][8] Company Overview - Aurania is focused on mineral exploration, particularly in precious metals and critical energy sectors in Europe and abroad [11]

Core Viewpoint - Adelayde Exploration Inc. has successfully closed a private placement financing, raising a total of $2,017,000 to fund multiple work programs in 2026 [1][2]. Financing Details - The company closed a non-brokered private placement of 9,675,000 non-flow-through units (NFT Units) at $0.10 each, generating gross proceeds of $967,500 [1]. - Additionally, 8,073,078 flow-through units (FT Units) were sold at $0.13 each, resulting in gross proceeds of $1,049,500 [1]. - The total gross proceeds from both offerings amount to $2,017,000 [1]. Unit Composition - Each NFT Unit consists of one common share and one transferable common share purchase warrant, allowing the purchase of one NFT Share at $0.20 for five years [2]. - Each FT Unit includes one flow-through common share and one NFT Share purchase warrant, permitting the purchase of one NFT Share at $0.25 for two years [2]. Finder's Fees and Warrants - The company paid cash finder's fees totaling $71,160 and issued 618,000 NFT Finder's Warrants, allowing the purchase of one NFT Share at $0.20 for two years [3]. - Additionally, 72,000 FT Finder's Warrants were issued, with the same purchase terms as the NFT Finder's Warrants [3]. - A total of 540,000 common shares were also issued as part of the finder's compensation [3]. Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the FT Offering will be allocated to the company's existing properties in Canada, while net proceeds from the NFT Offering will support general working capital [4].

Core Viewpoint - Mercado Minerals Ltd. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement financing, raising gross proceeds of C$5,598,000 through the issuance of 27,990,000 units at a price of C$0.20 per unit, with participation from Vizsla Silver Corp [1][2]. Group 1: Financing Details - The Offering consisted of 27,990,000 units, each unit comprising one common share and one half of a common share purchase warrant, with warrants exercisable at C$0.35 until November 28, 2028 [1][2]. - Finder's fees amounted to C$218,400 in cash, along with the issuance of 1,074,500 finder's warrants, also exercisable at C$0.35 until November 28, 2028 [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the Offering will be allocated towards exploration of the recently acquired properties Copalito and Zamora, acquisition costs, new project generation, investor relations programs, and general corporate working capital [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Mercado Minerals Ltd. is engaged in acquiring and exploring mineral properties in the Americas, with a focus on the exploration and evaluation of the Porter Property in British Columbia [5].

Core Points - Surface Metals Inc. has successfully closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement financing, raising a total of $320,000 CAD by issuing 1,600,000 units at a price of $0.20 CAD per unit [1][2] Group 1: Financing Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a transferable common share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant allowing the purchase of an additional common share at $0.40 CAD for two years from the closing date [2] - The proceeds from the offering will be utilized for technical work at the company's gold and lithium projects in Nevada, as well as for general working capital [2] Group 2: Finder's Fees and Regulations - A finder's fee of $10,500 and 52,500 finder's warrants were paid to third parties in connection with the offering, with each finder's warrant exercisable under the same terms as the warrants included in the units [3] - All securities issued under the offering are subject to a hold period of four months and one day in accordance with Canadian securities laws [3] Group 3: Company Overview - Surface Metals Inc. is a North American mineral exploration company focused on advancing a diversified portfolio of gold and lithium projects located in Nevada, USA, and Manitoba, Canada [4] - The company's Cimarron Gold Project is situated in a historically productive gold district in Nye County, Nevada, while its Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project has an inferred resource of approximately 302,900 tonnes LCE [4]

Core Viewpoint - Supreme Critical Metals Inc. is initiating two non-brokered private placement financings to raise capital for exploration and corporate purposes, with a total potential gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000 [1][5]. Group 1: Financing Details - The company will offer up to 6,666,666 hard dollar units at a price of $0.15 per unit, aiming for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $1,000,000 [2]. - Each hard dollar unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the purchase of an additional common share at $0.021 for two years [3]. - Additionally, the company is offering up to 4,651,162 flow-through units at a price of $0.215 per unit, also targeting proceeds of up to $1,000,000 [4]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the offerings will be allocated for exploration on the company's properties and for general corporate purposes [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Supreme Critical Metals Inc. is a publicly traded exploration company focused on high-potential silver, copper, uranium, and gold properties across North America, employing a disciplined acquisition strategy [7].