Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2026) - KO Gold Inc. (CSE: KOG) ("KO Gold" or the "Company") announces today that it has granted stock options ("Options") to purchase up to 2,335,000 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") to certain directors, officers, and consultants of the Company, pursuant to the Company's stock option plan. The Options are exercisable for a period of three (3) years from the date of grant at a price of $0.35 per Share. The Options will vest immediately. All of the ...

Core Viewpoint - GameStop has implemented a performance-based equity incentive plan for CEO Ryan Cohen, which is contingent on achieving significant growth in market capitalization and cumulative earnings [1][2]. Group 1: Incentive Structure - The plan grants Cohen stock options that will only vest if GameStop reaches a market capitalization of $100 billion and $10 billion in cumulative EBITDA [1]. - There is no partial credit; if the company does not meet at least $20 billion in market capitalization and $2 billion in cumulative EBITDA, none of the options will vest [2]. - The total award for Cohen could amount to stock options for 171,537,327 shares at a price of $20.66 per share if the targets are met [3]. Group 2: Company Performance - GameStop's shares fell by 36% last year, and the current market capitalization stands at $9.3 billion [2]. - The company reported a net income of $77.1 million in the third quarter [2]. Group 3: Business Strategy - GameStop is diversifying its business beyond physical video game sales, including ventures into collectibles, trading cards, and aggressive bitcoin purchases [4]. - However, there is a lack of a clear master plan on how these initiatives will achieve the growth necessary to meet the compensation targets [4]. Group 4: Alignment of Interests - The compensation structure aims to align Cohen's incentives with long-term shareholder returns by linking his pay to what GameStop describes as "extraordinary growth" [5].

Group 1 - Prismo Metals Inc. has granted a total of 925,000 stock options to certain directors and officers, each exercisable at an exercise price of $0.12 for a period of five years, subject to vesting conditions [1] - Additionally, the company has granted 250,000 stock options to certain consultants at the same exercise price with a three-year term, along with 250,000 restricted share units that will vest in stages [1] Group 2 - Prismo Metals Inc. is focused on mining exploration, specifically on three silver projects (Palos Verdes, Silver King, and Ripsey) and one copper project (Hot Breccia) located in Arizona [2]

Core Points - Peloton Minerals Corporation is planning a private placement of units priced at CDN$0.09 per unit, aiming to raise up to $200,000 [2] - Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, exercisable for three years at $0.12 [2] - The proceeds from the private placement will be allocated for lithium exploration in northern Nevada and for working capital [3] Private Placement Details - The private placement will utilize certain prospectus exemptions, including the Existing Shareholder Exemption, allowing capital raising through securities distribution to existing shareholders [3] - The record date for determining existing shareholders entitled to purchase shares is set for November 21, 2025 [3] - Securities issued in connection with the private placement will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from issuance [3] Stock Options and Share Appreciation Rights - The company has granted a total of 883,332 stock options to consultants, exercisable at $0.11 for three years, with 150,000 options replacing recently expired ones [4] - A total of 11,240,531 Share Appreciation Rights Units (SAR) have been granted to directors and officers, exercisable at $0.11 per share for five years [5] - SARs allow holders to receive the difference in price between the market price at exercise and the base price, either in cash or shares [5] Company Overview - Peloton Minerals Corporation holds a 100% interest in the North Elko Lithium Project in northeastern Nevada, which is prospective for lithium and other minerals [7] - The company also has interests in gold projects and a non-controlling interest in a copper porphyry project near Butte, Montana [8] - The company is a reporting issuer in good standing in British Columbia and Ontario, with common shares listed on the CSE and trading on the OTC QB [6]

Group 1 - Granada Gold Mine Inc. has granted stock options to its directors and officers for a total of 3,400,000 common shares at an exercise price of $0.05 per share, exercisable for five years [1] - The company is developing and exploring its 100% owned Granada Gold Property, which spans 14.73 square kilometers near Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, and is adjacent to the Cadillac Break [3] - A large drill program is underway with 18,000 meters completed out of a planned 120,000 meters, currently paused for data evaluation and to await better market conditions [3] Group 2 - The Granada Shear Zone and South Shear Zone contain up to twenty-two mineralized structures over five and a half kilometers, with historical underground grades ranging from 8 to 10 grams per tonne gold [4] - The former Granada Gold underground mine produced over 50,000 ounces of gold at 10 grams per tonne in the 1930s, with additional bulk samples extracted in the 1990s grading 5.17 g/t Au and 3.46 g/t Au [5]

Core Points - Viva Gold Corp has granted a total of 3,250,000 stock options to directors, officers, and consultants, with an exercise price of C$0.12 per share and a three-year expiration period [1] - The vesting schedule includes 50% of the options vesting immediately, and the remaining options vesting 25% at the one-year and two-year anniversaries [1] - The company holds 100% of the Tonopah gold project, which has a measured and indicated mineral gold resource of 394,000 ounces at 0.78 grams/tonne, and an inferred resource of 206,000 ounces at 0.87 grams/tonne [2] - Additional drilling of almost 4,000 meters is planned for 2022, with positive results expected to enhance the resource base [2] - The Tonopah project benefits from excellent infrastructure, including paved road access, nearby water, and grid electric power [2] - Viva Gold is focused on advancing its environmental, social, and technical baseline studies to support future permitting requirements for the Tonopah project [2] - The company trades on the TSX Venture exchange under the symbol "VAU" and has 123.2 million shares outstanding [3]

Core Viewpoint - eQ Plc's CEO, Jouko Pölönen, has accepted a stock option transaction involving 100,000 units at a unit price of 0 EUR, marking an initial notification of this transaction [1]. Company Overview - eQ Group is a Finnish company specializing in asset management and corporate finance, managing approximately EUR 13.5 billion in assets [1]. - eQ Asset Management provides a variety of services, including private equity funds and real estate asset management for both institutions and individuals [1]. - Advium Corporate Finance, a subsidiary of eQ Group, offers services related to mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and equity capital markets [1].

Core Viewpoint - Fredonia Mining Inc. has granted 985,000 stock options to purchase common shares at a price of $0.40 per share, primarily to directors and officers of the company [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Options - A total of 985,000 stock options have been granted, with 830,000 options allocated to directors and officers [1][2]. - Each option is exercisable for a period of five years and is subject to a four-month hold period [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Fredonia Mining Inc. holds gold and silver license areas totaling approximately 18,300 hectares in the Deseado Massif geological region of Santa Cruz, Argentina [3]. - The company's flagship project is the El Dorado-Monserrat project, covering approximately 6,200 hectares, located near AngloGold Ashanti's Cerro Vanguardia mine [3].

Core Viewpoint - Altamira Gold Corp. has commenced trading on the OTCQB Market in the U.S., enhancing visibility and liquidity for U.S. investors while continuing to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange [1][2][3] Company Overview - Altamira Gold Corp. focuses on the exploration and development of gold and copper projects in western central Brazil, with five projects covering over 100,000 hectares in the Juruena Gold Belt, historically yielding over 6 million ounces of placer gold [5][6] - The Cajueiro project contains two gold deposits with NI 43-101 resources: 5.66 million tonnes at 1.02 g/t gold (185,000 oz Indicated) and 12.66 million tonnes at 1.26 g/t gold (515,000 oz Inferred) [5] - The Maria Bonita gold deposit has additional open-pit Indicated Resources of 24.19 million tonnes at 0.46 g/t (357,800 oz) and Inferred Resources of 25.64 million tonnes at 0.44 g/t (362,400 oz) [5] Strategic Developments - The listing on the OTCQB is expected to provide greater visibility and convenience for U.S. investors, enhancing liquidity and reach [2][3] - Ongoing exploration at Cajueiro indicates multiple porphyry gold systems, reinforcing its potential for district-scale development [6] Stock Options - The company has granted 7,375,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants at an exercise price of C$0.10 per common share, exercisable for five years and subject to vesting over 12 months [4]

Core Viewpoint - C3 Metals Inc. has appointed Dr. Stephanie Sykora as Chief Geologist, effective August 15, 2025, to enhance its technical team and support ongoing exploration projects [1][5]. Group 1: Appointment of Dr. Stephanie Sykora - Dr. Sykora is an experienced exploration geologist with over a decade of global experience in both major and junior mining companies [2][3]. - She holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Tasmania and a BSc in Earth Sciences from the University of Victoria [2]. - Prior to joining C3 Metals, Dr. Sykora worked as an independent consultant and held positions with First Quantum Minerals and Teck Resources [3]. Group 2: Expertise and Contributions - Dr. Sykora's expertise includes field mapping, technical evaluations, project generation, and structural geology related to porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum systems [4]. - She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the scientific community in earth sciences [4]. Group 3: Company Strategy and Future Plans - C3 Metals plans to have three separate projects with drilling operations in the second half of 2025, all of which are fully funded [5]. - The company has granted Dr. Sykora 100,000 stock options, which will vest over 12 months, allowing her to purchase shares at CAD$0.70 [5]. - Following this grant, the total outstanding stock options will be 6,360,750, representing approximately 6.37% of the company's outstanding common shares [5]. Group 4: Company Overview - C3 Metals is focused on mineral exploration, particularly in the Andahuaylas-Yauri Porphyry-Skarn belt of Southern Peru, covering approximately 31,000 hectares [6]. - The company has identified over 15 skarn prospects and a porphyry system at its Jasperoide project, with a maiden resource estimate of 52 million tonnes at 0.5% copper and 0.2 g/t gold [6][11]. - C3 Metals is also exploring in Jamaica, holding a 100% interest in 17,855 hectares of exploration licenses, with Freeport-McMoRan having an option to earn up to a 75% interest by funding US$75 million in exploration [6].