Agreement is first step to advance critical minerals shipment assurance, digital chain-of-custody, and authenticated marketplace transactions Atlanta, GA and Reno, NV, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- M2i Global, Inc. (“M2i,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (OTCQB: MTWO), a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, along with Volato Group, Inc. (“Volato”) (NYSE American: SOAR), a technology-driven company, is pleased to announce ...

Group 1 - U.S. rare earth miners' shares increased in pre-market trading following the announcement of a $12 billion critical mineral reserve by President Trump [1] - The critical mineral reserve, known as Project Vault, aims to counter China's dominance in rare earth minerals and protect U.S. industries from supply shocks [2][3] - The plan includes $2 billion in private funding and a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank to support the initiative [3] Group 2 - Rare earths are essential for various technologies, including smartphones, electric vehicles, and military systems, highlighting their importance in the supply chain [3] - The reserve is modeled after existing strategic stockpiles and aims to support U.S. industry while avoiding future disruptions [4]

Core Insights - M2i Global, Inc. is focused on establishing a reliable supply chain for critical minerals essential for U.S. national defense and economic security, positioning itself as a partner rather than a competitor in the industry [3][4] Strategic Roadmap for 2026 - The company has outlined its strategic roadmap for 2026, emphasizing the development of a Critical Mineral Reserve (CMR) and expanding partnerships and sourcing agreements [2][4] - M2i Global aims to secure access to critical minerals through collaborations with various partners, including Reforme Group, which has partnerships with over 40 critical mineral miners in Australia [4] Achievements in 2025 - In 2025, M2i Global made significant progress in expanding its ecosystem of partners and critical mineral sourcing agreements, including an exclusive offtake agreement for 88,000 tonnes of copper valued at $1 billion with NT Minerals [4] - The company is collaborating with Nimy Resources to develop gallium from the Mons Project in Western Australia, which has a compliant gallium resource [4] Critical Mineral Reserve (CMR) - The CMR is central to M2i Global's strategy, with support from the Hawthorne Army Depot for secure storage and logistics capabilities [4] - The CMR will include technological components for custody, storage, inventory management, and tracking from source to delivery [4] Processing and Technology Agreements - M2i Global has secured agreements for processing and technology rights, including the establishment of a lithium cathode materials manufacturing plant and the first spherical graphite refining facility in the U.S. [5] - The company is also pursuing options for transformational battery technology and recycling of battery metals [5] Business Combination and Uplisting - M2i Global is in the process of a business combination with Volato Group, Inc., having filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC [4][5] - The combination aims to enhance operational intelligence and transparency in the critical minerals supply chain [7] Visibility and Outreach Efforts - The company has increased its visibility through participation in investor forums, conferences, and launching a podcast series focused on critical minerals [4] - Engagement efforts include meetings with key stakeholders in government and industry to promote the importance of critical minerals [4]