// Not for distribution to the United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States // VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX; FRA: 3MX) (“Copper Quest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed its positive due diligence of the arms-length Option to Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") dated November 7th, 2025 and previously announced November 14, 2025. The Agreement is with 0847114 B.C. Ltd. ("Privco" ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 10, 2025) - Nexus Uranium Corp. (CSE: NEXU) (OTCQB: GIDMF) (FSE: JA7) ("Nexus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Winter to the Company's Advisory Board, effective December 1st, 2025.Mr. Winter brings more than 40 years of experience in environmental permitting, regulatory affairs, and mine-site operations across North America and Central America. His appointment strengthens Nexus' advisory capabilities as the Company adva ...

Core Insights - Amaroq Ltd. has confirmed significant gold and copper mineralization at the Nanoq gold project in South Greenland, with drilling results exceeding pre-drill expectations [2][3][4] Exploration Results - The 2025 exploration program included 4,807 meters of diamond drilling across 27 holes, successfully testing approximately 600 meters of strike length within the Nanoq Central Zone [5][9] - High-grade intersections were reported, including 187.4 g/t Au over 1.5 meters and 1.1% Cu over 0.5 meters at shallow depths [2][5] - 63% of the drilled holes intersected mineralization, with an average mineralized interval thickness of approximately 3.3 meters at a grade of 9.98 g/t Au [5][19] Geological Insights - The geological model has been strengthened, confirming the presence of multiple stacked mineralized zones and suggesting that mineralization remains open at depth and along strike [5][19] - Detailed mapping has extended the interpreted strike of the Central Zone to 1.5 kilometers, identifying previously unrecognized mineralized structures with high surface grades of up to 9.5 g/t Au [5][16] Future Development Plans - The company aims to fast-track resource drilling with the target of a maiden resource estimate in the near term, supported by existing camp infrastructure and strong liquidity [4][5] - A follow-up drilling program is planned for 2026, leveraging the insights gained from the 2025 exploration campaign [5][18] Metallurgical and Environmental Studies - Initial environmental baseline surveys have been launched to support future feasibility and permitting studies [21] - The company is engaging in metallurgical test work to assess how Nanoq material may perform within the existing Nalunaq processing flowsheet [22]

Impact Silver Intersects 18.83% ZnEq Over 4.95m Including 25.57% ZnEq Over 1.33m at the Plomosas MineDecember 09, 2025 11:24 AM EST | Source: IMPACT Silver Corp.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 9, 2025) - IMPACT Silver Corp. (TSXV: IPT) (OTCQB: ISVLF) (FSE: IKL) ("IMPACT" or the "Company") is pleased to announce further results from its underground drill program in the Santo Domingo Zone at its Plomosas zinc (lead-silver) Mine in northern Mexico. SANTO DOMINGO ZONE DRILL ...

Core Insights - Spartan Metals Corp. has discovered two new tungsten-silver-rubidium exploration targets at the Tungstonia deposit, part of its 100% owned Eagle Project in eastern Nevada [1][2][3] Exploration Results - Soil sample results from a 2025 surface geology program have outlined a 2.0 km x 1.7 km surface anomaly and a 0.75 km x 2.1 km surface anomaly, confirming mapped veins and structures [2][4] - The soil sampling covered approximately 20 square kilometers with 2,100 samples taken on a 100m x 100m grid [4] - Notable grades in soil samples include tungsten up to 272 parts per million (ppm), silver up to 5.9 grams per tonne (g/t), and rubidium up to 537 ppm [4] Anomalies and Mineralization Potential - The Western Tungsten Anomaly aligns with the structural trend of the legacy Tungstonia mine, while the Southeastern Tungsten Anomaly coincides with intrusive contacts with carbonaceous sediments [3][4] - The strength of the anomalies suggests significant new exploration potential, potentially indicating a larger mineral system than previously recognized [3][8] Project Overview - The Eagle Project is located approximately 120 kilometers northeast of Ely, Nevada, covering 36.5 km² and consisting of 445 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) unpatented lode mining claims [17][21] - The project includes past-producing high-grade tungsten and rubidium mines, with historical tungsten production totaling 8,379 units at grades between 0.6%-0.9% WO3 [16][21] Future Plans - The results from the soil sampling will aid in generating drill targets for a planned spring 2026 drill program [2][3] - Additional soil sampling is planned to extend to the boundary of the newly staked Tungstonia claims [4]

Core Insights - Maxus Mining Inc. has announced positive results from its 2025 Exploration Program at the Penny Copper Project, located in British Columbia, near the Sullivan Mine [1] Exploration Program Summary - The 2025 Exploration Program included a MobileMT Survey that confirmed prospective trend continuity and identified copper anomalism across the Project [5] - A total of 519 line-kilometres were flown in the Survey over a 46 square-km area, revealing laterally continuous conductive horizons and localized steep conductors suggesting potential for Cu-Ag mineralization [5] - The field team collected 37 rock samples and 264 soil samples, with significant findings including a rock sample that assayed 0.34% Cu [5][8] MobileMT Survey Highlights - The MobileMT Survey was designed to map bedrock structure and lithology, revealing high magnetic susceptibility values correlated with resistive domains, particularly in magnetite-bearing arenite beds [5] - The survey identified areas where magnetite-bearing arenite and potassic alteration align with known copper showings [5] Field Program Highlights - Soil sampling grids were completed at 50 metre line spacing, revealing broad trending anomalous zones oriented NW and NE [5] - The east grid displayed significant copper anomalies, while the smaller west grid followed up on historic elevated copper signatures [5] Marketing Extension - The Company has increased its advertising budget with RMK Marketing Inc. to $500,000 CAD, enhancing its marketing efforts for the next six months [9][10] Company Overview - Maxus Mining Inc. is focused on mineral exploration in premier jurisdictions, with a portfolio of approximately 15,098 hectares across British Columbia [11] - The portfolio includes multiple projects, such as the Alturas Antimony Project, which has reported high-grade antimony, and the Lotto Tungsten Project, with significant tungsten assays [12][14]

Core Insights - Viscount Mining Corp. has reported significant advancements in its exploration program at the Passiflora copper-gold porphyry, indicating a large, district-scale porphyry system beneath the Passiflora corridor [2][3][4] Exploration Results - The integration of new MMI soil geochemistry with various datasets, including airborne imagery and Quantec MT geophysics, has strengthened the interpretation of the porphyry system [2][4][7] - A well-defined copper-in-soil trend has been outlined, remaining open to the west and north, which aligns with high conductivity features indicative of a deep intrusive center [4][5] - Elevated gold-in-soil values have been found overlapping with the copper trend, suggesting the presence of mineralized porphyry centers [5][19] Upcoming Drilling Plans - A drill plan has been established targeting both shallow USGS-mapped breccia pipes and deeper porphyry centers, with drilling expected to commence in early 2026 [8][20] - The next deep drill hole will test the strongest portion of the Quantec MT anomaly, which extends approximately 1500 meters deep [9][13] Historical Context - Historical mine records from 1908-1968 indicate a polymetallic enrichment in the region, with past shipments showing grades of approximately 10-15% lead and 5-15 oz/ton silver [14] - Recent drilling by Viscount has intersected 843.9 meters of continuous copper-gold mineralization, suggesting proximity to a larger intrusive system [28]

Group 1 - Theta Gold Mines (ASX: TGM) has completed the procurement of key long-cycle processing equipment for its TGME gold project, ensuring the project continues to progress as planned [4] - The company has signed equipment orders with South African metallurgical engineering firms Kemix and MIP Industries, covering essential equipment such as mixers, electro-winning circuits, thickeners, flocculant systems, and control instruments [4] - Installation and delivery schedules for these facilities have been established, with suppliers also participating in equipment commissioning and providing on-site training to ensure smooth production [4] Group 2 - The current earthworks and civil engineering progress is stable, with cost control remaining within budget, moving closer to the target of commencing production by the end of 2026 [4] - The project is expected to create over 500 jobs locally, injecting significant economic vitality into the area upon full production [4] - Bill Guy, Executive Chairman, emphasized that the finalization of key equipment marks an important milestone for the TGME project, which is progressing steadily in both mechanical and civil engineering aspects [4] Group 3 - National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) has signed a scheme implementation agreement with a consortium led by Brookfield and GIC to acquire all issued securities at a cash price of AUD 2.86 per stapled security [16] - The transaction implies an equity value of approximately AUD 4 billion, representing a premium of about 26.5% over NSR's closing price and a premium of approximately 10.9% over net tangible assets [17] - The board unanimously supports the transaction, indicating it reflects recognition of the high-quality, growth-potential assets within NSR's portfolio [17] Group 4 - Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX: VUL) has launched an AUD 1.1 billion equity financing plan, following the completion of an AUD 710 million institutional placement and entitlement offer [19] - The company has secured strategic financing support worth EUR 2.2 billion (AUD 3.9 billion) from various European and international government-related entities to accelerate the development of its Lionheart lithium and renewable energy project [20] - The Lionheart project aims to produce 24,000 tons of lithium hydroxide monohydrate annually, sufficient for manufacturing 500,000 electric vehicle batteries each year [21]

MONTREAL, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce additional high-grade silver drill results from its at-depth drill exploration program at the Zgounder Silver Mine in the Kingdom of Morocco. Highlights (all intersections are in core lengths) Intersections in the open-pit area: Hole ZG-RC-25-478 intercepted 677 grams per tonne (“g/t”) silver (“Ag”) over 15.0 metres (“m”), including 2,138 g/t Ag over 3.0mHole DZG- ...

Core Points - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. has successfully closed the fourth and final tranche of its private placement offering, which was oversubscribed [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - In the fourth tranche, the company issued 2,947,000 flow-through units at a price of $0.09 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $265,230 [2]. - Additionally, the company issued 2,222,222 flow-through shares at the same price, resulting in gross proceeds of $199,999.98 [3]. - The total gross amount received from this tranche is $465,229.98, with finder's fees amounting to $42,293 in cash, along with 234,961 finder's warrants and 187,969 compensation shares [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The proceeds from the offerings will be allocated to fund mineral exploration activities [4]. - The offering is subject to approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange, and the securities issued will have a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the issuance date [4].