Review of 2025 exploration activities and planned technical priorities across the Tharsis and Big Mack projectsCALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG | OTC: PAANF | FRA: SS6) (“Pan American” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide a year-in-review summary of exploration activities completed in 2025, along with an outlook on planned technical work and exploration priorities for 2026. Across the portfolio, last year focused on building a more complete understa ...

Core Insights - Hi-View Resources Inc. has significantly expanded its exploration footprint in the Toodoggone District of British Columbia through multiple equity financings and strategic acquisitions in 2025, now covering over 27,791 hectares [2][18] - The company has identified several high-priority exploration targets, including porphyry targets and a new copper zone, indicating strong potential for future mineral discoveries [5][7] Exploration Activities - The company completed a soil sampling program at Lawyer's East, discovering a new anomaly measuring approximately 1.4 by 1 km with values up to 673 ppm Cu, 93 ppm Mo, and 0.531 ppm Au, alongside high-grade silver results [5] - At the Golden Stranger project, a new Copper Zone surface anomaly was identified, extending 330 m × 70 m with samples showing up to 3.72% Cu and 14.26 g/t Au [7] Acquisitions and Land Position - Hi-View executed a district-scale consolidation strategy, acquiring several key projects including the Borealis Project (9,106.06 hectares), which is adjacent to Centerra Gold's Kemess Complex [8][10] - Additional acquisitions include the BEN Claim, Lawyers East contiguous claims, Saunders and Nub Projects, and Northern Claims, all strategically positioned to enhance the company's exploration potential [10][11][12][13] Future Strategy - In 2026, the company plans to continue expanding its land position while focusing on systematic exploration to refine geological models and identify drill targets [16] - The company aims to pursue further financing to support exploration programs and advance to drill testing once priority targets are defined [16]

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maxus Mining Inc. (“Maxus” or the “Company”) (CSE: MAXM | FRA: R7V), is pleased to announce results from the 2025 exploration program (the “Program”) at the Hurley Project (“Hurley” or the “Property”), located in the prolific Bralorne Mining District in British Columbia (Please see Figure 1). The Company engaged Palliser Exploration (“Palliser”) to complete a reconnaissance field program over both blocks of the Property (Please see Figure 1). Th ...

Core Viewpoint - Azimut Exploration Inc. has signed an acquisition agreement with LiFT Power Ltd. to sell its 50% interest in the Galinée Property, while retaining a royalty interest and a deferred payment option [1][2][3]. Group 1: Transaction Details - LiFT will acquire Azimut's interest in the Galinée Property by issuing 2,000,000 common shares, with Azimut retaining a 1.4% NSR royalty [2]. - Azimut is entitled to a deferred payment of $1,500,000, payable in cash or common shares of LiFT, contingent on specific terms [2]. - The total consideration for Azimut from this transaction is approximately $10,300,000 based on LiFT's closing share price on December 23, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Strategic Focus - This transaction aligns with Azimut's strategy to concentrate on high-potential flagship assets while maintaining exposure to the Galinée-Adina project through an equity stake in LiFT and a retained royalty interest [3]. - Azimut is positioned to advance its Wabamisk and Elmer projects in 2026, supported by a strong balance sheet and a substantial equity investment portfolio [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Azimut is recognized as a leading mineral exploration company with a significant portfolio in Quebec, focusing on gold, copper, nickel, and lithium [7]. - The company employs a pioneering approach using big data analytics for target generation and maintains rigorous financial discipline [7]. - Azimut has strategic investors, including Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Centerra Gold Inc., holding approximately 11% and 9.9% of the company's shares, respectively [9].

Core Viewpoint - Viscount Mining Corp. clarifies recent irregular trading activity and reaffirms its operational outlook, confirming no material changes to its business or planned operations [1][2]. Group 1: Market Activity and Operational Update - The company observed irregular trading activity in its shares during the last 30 minutes of trading on December 19, 2025, and has contacted the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization for a review [1][2]. - Viscount continues to advance its exploration strategy at the Silver Cliff Project, with drill programs planned at both the Kate and Passiflora targets [2]. Group 2: Exploration Strategy - The drill program at the Kate target aims to expand and upgrade the existing silver resource [3]. - At the Passiflora target, exploration work indicates a compelling copper-gold system consistent with a deeper porphyry source [3]. Group 3: Project Details - The Silver Cliff Project in Colorado consists of 96 lode claims and is recognized for its silver, gold, and base-metal potential [6]. - The Cherry Creek Project in Nevada includes 219 unpatented and 9 patented claims, featuring over 20 past-producing mines and various styles of mineralization [6]. Group 4: Future Plans - Planned drilling includes testing extensions of known mineralization and infill drilling to support future technical studies and an updated NI 43-101 resource estimate [10]. - Recent drilling at the Passiflora target intersected 843.9 meters of continuous copper-gold mineralization, indicating potential for a larger intrusive center [11].

Core Viewpoint - Inflection Resources Ltd. plans to drill approximately twenty holes to explore six standalone copper-gold targets in northern New South Wales, which have not been previously drilled. These targets are independently owned and not part of any existing agreements with AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited [1][2]. Exploration Strategy - The company aims to test high-impact systems with significant discovery potential through these 100% owned targets, which exhibit compelling geophysical signatures [2]. - The targets are located near existing mining operations, specifically 35 kilometers northeast of the Tritton mine and 15 kilometers northeast of the Constellation copper deposit [2]. Target Details - The identified targets include Bugwah, Colossal, and Boorara, which are associated with intrusion-related gold and replacement copper-gold systems [2]. - Each target shows complex structural patterns in regional aeromagnetic data, indicating potential zones of fluid up-flow that could lead to mineralization [3][4]. Drilling Methodology - The drilling will utilize air core drilling, a cost-effective and efficient method that allows for rapid testing of large areas [8][9]. - Approximately twenty air core drill holes will be drilled to depths of around 100 meters to collect data on lithology, mineralization, and geochemistry [12][13]. Next Steps - The company has initiated discussions for land access and permitting for the drilling programs, with drilling expected to commence in early 2026 [12][13]. - The data collected will be analyzed to provide valuable insights for potential deeper drilling [12]. Stock Options - Inflection Resources has granted 4,000,000 incentive stock options to various stakeholders, exercisable at a price of $0.30 for a five-year term, pending acceptance by the Canadian Securities Exchange [14].

Vancouver, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North America Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp. (CSE: NIOB) (FSE: IOR) (OTCQB: NIOMF) (“North American Niobium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired additional mineral properties in Québec. The Company has (i) extended the Seigneurie Property through the acquisition of additional claims and (ii) added a new, exploration project in the Escoumins municipality. These acquisitions strengthen the Company’s strategic footpri ...

Vancouver, BC, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Resources Corp. (TSX-V: ROCK) (OTCQB: TRDTF) (“Trident” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Kremer as Exploration Manager working alongside the existing geological team led by VP Exploration, Cornell McDowell. The Board of Directors and Management enthusiastically welcome Mr. Kremer to the team as Trident accelerates its exploration programs across Saskatchewan’s highly prospective gold belts. Mr. Kremer joins Trident foll ...

Grit Metals Appoints Vice President, Exploration and Forms Technical Advisory Board and Grants Stock OptionsDecember 04, 2025 9:00 AM EST | Source: Grit Metals Corp.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2025) - Grit Metals Corp. (TSXV: FIN) (FSE: K9T) ("Grit" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Jake Clark as Vice President, Exploration, and the formation of a technical advisory board (the "Advisory Board"). The Advisory Board will comprise Keith Henderson, Dan M ...

Core Points - The company has changed its name from "Leviathan Gold Ltd." to "Leviathan Metals Corp." to align with its strategic focus on copper, uranium, and polymetallic exploration [2][3] - The company has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange for the acquisition of a property portfolio in Botswana, which is expected to close on or about November 18, 2025 [2] - The name change was approved by the Board of Directors on August 11, 2025, and trading under the new name is set to commence on November 14, 2025 [3] - New CUSIP and ISIN numbers have been assigned to the common shares, and no action is required from shareholders regarding the name change [4]