VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miata Metals Corp. (CSE: MMET) (FSE: 8NQ) (OTCQX: MMETF) (“Miata” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that commencing today, it has qualified to upgrade from the OTCQB® Venture Market to the OTCQX® Best Market (“OTCQX”). The Company’s ticker symbol remains unchanged and will continue to trade under symbol “MMETF”. The OTCQX, the highest level market of the OTC Markets in the United States, is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. ...

Core Insights - Vortex Energy Corp. has achieved significant technical milestones in 2025, particularly in the Robinsons River and Fire Eye projects, and is preparing for further exploration in 2026 [1][5] Robinsons River Project - The company advanced its understanding of the Robinsons River Salt Project in Newfoundland & Labrador through collaboration with the University of Alberta, focusing on characterizing the salt system and evaluating properties for underground energy storage [2] - Key technical work included mineralogical studies, X-ray diffraction testing, porosity and permeability measurements, and geomechanical investigations [2] - A low-impact Ambient Noise Tomography program was completed to develop a three-dimensional seismic profile of the potential salt dome geometry [2] Exploration Plans for 2026 - In 2026, the company will focus on integrating 2025 laboratory and ANT results into an updated subsurface model, which will guide next-step evaluation planning, including potential drilling [3] Fire Eye Project - The technical focus for the Fire Eye project in Saskatchewan was on validating historical uranium showings and ranking priority targets using modern geophysical datasets [4] - Data collected in late 2024 was combined with previous datasets to follow up on targets highlighted by a 2022 airborne geophysical survey [4] - The company plans to refine target priorities and design follow-up field evaluations based on the latest observations [4] Company Overview - Vortex Energy Corp. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in North America, with a focus on the Robinson River Salt Project and the Fire Eye Uranium Property in the Athabasca Basin [9]

Core Viewpoint - Military Metals Corp. has reported promising soil sampling results from its Last Chance antimony project, indicating the potential for a significant mineralized system that could contribute to the domestic supply of antimony in the United States [1][4]. Group 1: Soil Sampling Results - The 2025 soil sampling program identified an 800m long zone of anomalous antimony, trending northwest to southeast from the historical mining area [1][6]. - The uppermost decile of antimony assay results ranged from 53.5 ppm to 952 ppm, concentrated along a defined zone extending 815m in length [6][7]. - Selective grab samples from Spring 2025 showed antimony concentrations of 6.66% and 11.61%, with a range from 0.005% to 11.61% [7]. Group 2: Project Significance - Antimony is classified as a critical mineral in the United States, attracting increased government investment through grants, equity, and loans [4]. - The Last Chance project is positioned to play a vital role in establishing a secure domestic supply of antimony for the U.S. and its allies [4]. Group 3: Technical and Operational Details - Soil samples were collected using a hand shovel and sieved through a 2.36mm mesh, with precautions taken to avoid contamination from historical mining activities [5][9]. - Analyses were conducted by American Assay Laboratories, an accredited provider, using established methods for determining various mineral contents [10]. Group 4: Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan effective January 20, 2026, to protect against potential hostile takeovers [11][12]. - The Rights Plan will be subject to ratification by shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting on February 23, 2026 [13].

Core Insights - Miata Metals Corp. has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market, upgrading from the OTCQB Venture Market, which signifies an important milestone for the company [1][3][4] Company Overview - Miata Metals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties [4] - The company holds a 70% interest in the Sela Creek Gold Project, covering approximately 215 km², with an option to acquire a full 100% interest [4] - Additionally, Miata Metals has a 70% beneficial interest in the Nassau Gold Project, also with an option to acquire 100% [4] Market Context - The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused companies, requiring high financial standards and compliance with securities laws for qualification [3] - Graduating to the OTCQX Market enhances visibility among U.S. investors and improves access and liquidity for shareholders [3][4] Trading Information - Miata Metals Corp. began trading on OTCQX under the symbol "MMETF," with financial disclosures and real-time quotes available on the OTC Markets website [2]

Core Insights - Sun Summit Minerals Corp. has reported final analytical and petrographic results from the 2025 field program at its Theory Project, indicating significant high-grade copper-gold potential, particularly in the newly defined Saboteur Zone [1][4][24] Project Overview - The Theory Project is located in the Toodoggone Mining District of British Columbia, covering an area of 9,676 hectares and is known for both epithermal gold and porphyry copper-gold deposits [39][40] - The project is strategically positioned near other significant mining projects, enhancing its exploration potential [45] Exploration Highlights - The 2025 exploration program aimed to identify new areas of interest and refine drill targets through historical data integration and new geophysical and geochemical surveys [7][24] - A total of 258 rock grab samples, 417 soil samples, and 40 silt samples were collected, with notable high-grade results including: - Grab sample LSTHR040: 4.78% copper, 0.635 g/t gold, 49 g/t silver - Grab sample BLTHR051: 6.42% copper, 0.088 g/t gold, 99 g/t silver - Grab sample JBTHR008: 0.65% copper, 12.6 g/t gold, 3150 g/t silver [4][6][18][21] Saboteur Zone Discovery - The newly discovered Saboteur Zone is characterized by a 3 km long NE trending magnetic high with consistent copper mineralization, including significant samples such as: - LSTHR040: 4.78% copper, 0.635 g/t gold, 49 g/t silver - JBTHR059: 4.0% copper, 0.596 g/t gold, 61 g/t silver [18][19] BEV Zone Insights - The BEV zone has shown a multi-element copper-dominant geochemical anomaly approximately 1 km x 700 meters, with the best grab sample returning 1.44% copper, 0.043 g/t gold, and 12.8 g/t silver [20] Fred-DM-DMR Zone Findings - The Fred-DM-DMR zone has returned the highest values from the 2025 program, with significant samples including: - BLTHR051: 6.42% copper, 0.088 g/t gold, 99 g/t silver - JBTHR008: 0.65% copper, 12.6 g/t gold, 3150 g/t silver [21] Future Plans - The company is planning a significant exploration program for 2026, focusing on the BEV to Saboteur trend of strong copper mineralization [24]

Core Viewpoint - VR Resources Limited successfully closed an upsized private placement, raising a total of $3,150,000 through the sale of 19,687,500 units at a price of $0.16 per unit, including an over-allotment option [1][3]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering was led by Centurion One Capital Corp. as the lead agent and sole bookrunner [2]. - Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant allowing the purchase of one common share at an exercise price of $0.20 for 36 months [3]. - The company completed a consolidation of its common shares on a 10:1 basis prior to the offering, affecting the issue and exercise prices [4]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be allocated to exploration planning at the New Boston tungsten-moly-copper-silver project, Bonita copper-gold porphyry project, and Amsel epithermal gold-silver project in Nevada, as well as for marketing and general working capital [5]. - Near-term exploration plans include submitting a drill permit for the New Boston property and executing a contract for a 3D-array DCIP geophysical survey at the Bonita project [7]. Group 3: Additional Agreements - The company has entered into an agreement with ARES Capital Markets Group for investor relations and corporate communications services at a rate of USD$90,000 per month for two months [7][8].

Core Insights - C3 Metals Inc. announced significant results from the second drill hole at its Khaleesi copper project in southern Peru, indicating promising mineralization with high-grade copper and gold intercepts [1][5][6] Drill Results - The second drill hole, KHZ5800-002, intersected 51.1 meters at 0.54% copper, 0.31 g/t gold, 3.21 g/t silver, and 6 ppm molybdenum, with a copper equivalent (CuEq) of 0.86% from a depth of 339.6 meters [1][3] - Within this interval, a higher-grade section of 39.1 meters at 0.66% copper and 1.06% CuEq was noted, including 18.0 meters at 1.08% copper and 1.85% CuEq [1][3][5] - A near-surface intercept of 8.0 meters at 0.42% copper and a deeper intercept of 13.2 meters at 0.29% copper were also reported [1][13] Geological Context - The high-grade mineralization style observed in KHZ5800-002 represents a new porphyry-style mineralization overprinting garnet skarn, differing from the first hole which primarily showed magnetite skarn [5][6] - The project is located in the Andahuaylas-Yauri Belt, known for large copper skarn and porphyry deposits, with nearby operating mines such as Las Bambas and Constancia [25][28] Future Exploration Plans - The company plans to conduct additional drilling to further explore the high-grade zone and to test the source of the quartz veining observed in the current drill hole [12][22] - Approximately 4,200 meters of the planned 6,300-meter drilling program have been completed, with assays pending for six holes [18][22] Company Overview - C3 Metals Inc. focuses on mineral exploration, holding approximately 31,000 hectares in the Andahuaylas-Yauri Porphyry-Skarn belt, which includes the Khaleesi and Jasperoide projects [28] - The company aims to create value through the discovery and development of large copper and gold deposits, with ongoing exploration activities in both Peru and Jamaica [28]

Core Viewpoint - Volta Metals Ltd. has initiated its fully funded second-phase winter drill program at the Springer Rare Earth Deposit in Ontario, aiming to expand known mineralization and advance the property towards development [1][3]. Group 1: Drill Program Details - The second-phase drill program is designed to expand mineralization, increase confidence in the rare earth system, and generate geotechnical and geometallurgical data for a planned Preliminary Economic Assessment in 2026 [2][3]. - The program will consist of 16 diamond drill holes totaling approximately 5,750 meters, with completion scheduled for Q1-2026 [6][7]. - The drilling aims to infill historic drilling to 50m spacing, expand mineralization along strike and depth, and collect critical geological data [7][8]. Group 2: Phase 1 Drill Review - The Phase 1 drill program included four diamond drill holes totaling 1,638 meters, confirming extensions of REE mineralization at depth and along strike [8][9]. - All boreholes intersected continuous REE mineralization, with thicknesses ranging from 283m to 438m and Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) grades between 0.65% and 0.95% [9][10]. - Notably, borehole SL25-24 returned a high-grade Dysprosium and Terbium oxide interval averaging 184.04 g/t Dy₂O₃ + Tb₂O₃ over 27.1m, highlighting the potential for high-value heavy rare earth elements [11]. Group 3: Resource Estimates - The historical mineral resource estimate from 2012 indicates an Indicated Resource of 4.2 million tonnes at 1.14% TREO and an Inferred Resource of 12.7 million tonnes at 1.17% TREO [22]. - Approximately 6% of the TREO in the Indicated Resource is made up of Heavy Rare Earth Oxides (HREO), while 4% in the Inferred Resource consists of HREOs [22][24]. Group 4: Project Location and Infrastructure - The Springer REE project spans approximately 5,139 hectares and is located north of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, about 70 km from the Sudbury mining district [18][20]. - The property benefits from excellent infrastructure, including access via the Trans-Canada Highway and proximity to power generation facilities [20].

Toronto, Ontario – January 21, 2026 – TheNewswire - LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: LME | OTCQB: LMEFF | FSE: 5YD) (“LAURION” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Pierre-Jean Lafleur, P.Eng., as the Company’s new Qualified Person, effective immediately.Pierre-Jean is a highly experienced geological engineer and consultant who has authored numerous National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) technical reports for gold and mineral resource projec ...

Core Insights - Amaroq Ltd. has confirmed high-grade iron and potential copper-gold mineralization at the Minturn prospect in Northwest Greenland, with iron grades reaching up to 69.5% across a 9 km strike of surface magnetite [1][5][9] - The Minturn project is positioned as a significant opportunity for the discovery of a Kiruna-style Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) system, which could enhance Greenland's profile for critical mineral deposits beyond gold [2][5][11] Exploration Results - The 2025 exploration campaign included geological mapping, rock sampling, and geophysical surveys, revealing a large mineralized system characterized by magnetite-rich breccia and intense iron oxide alteration over approximately 9 km [8][9] - Surface assay results indicated high iron grades, with multiple samples showing 66-69% Fe, suggesting a substantial high-grade magnetite core [9][10] - Geophysical surveys identified a parallel electromagnetic (EM) anomaly, indicating potential copper and gold mineralization within the broader IOCG framework [10][11] Future Plans - Amaroq is planning an aggressive follow-up program for 2026, which will include scout drilling, detailed mapping, and ground geophysical surveys to further evaluate the scale and economic potential of the Minturn system [12] - The upcoming exploration efforts aim to delineate the extent of the mineralized system and confirm the presence of copper and gold at depth, positioning Minturn as a cornerstone of Amaroq's strategy to develop critical mineral resources in Greenland [12][5]