Belo Horizonte, Brazil--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2026) - Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCX) ("Atlas Critical Minerals" or "Company"), a company focused on critical minerals for energy, technology, and defense applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Schloffer as Chief Technical Officer. Mr. Schloffer is an accomplished process engineer with more than 15 years of study, design, project management, commissioning and operational experience across the full project lif ...

Anchoring Military-Grade Secured Data Fabric Beyond Financial Institutions to Strategic Titanium, Iron, and Vanadium InfrastructureTEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUB Cyber Security Ltd. (Nasdaq: HUBC) (“HUB” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into a Term Sheet intended to expand its Trust Rails infrastructure into real-world asset validation through the acquisition of 100% of Ferrox Critical Minerals Ltd. (“Ferrox”) and its world class Tivani minerals project in Sout ...

Core Viewpoint - United States Antimony Corporation (USAC) is a leading producer and processor of critical minerals, specifically antimony, zeolite, and others, and is the only fully integrated antimony company outside of China and Russia [1] Group 1 - USAC's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Gary C. Evans, will be featured live on Bloomberg Television's Businessweek Daily [1] - The interview is scheduled to air at approximately 2:20 pm Eastern Time on February 10, 2026 [1]

Core Insights - The modern industry utilizes more than half of the periodic table, but only a few materials are deemed critical and indispensable [1] Group 1 - The focus is on producing objective, data-driven research primarily about small- to mid-cap companies, which are often overlooked by many investors [1] - Occasionally, large-cap companies are analyzed to provide a broader perspective on the equity markets [1]

Core Viewpoint - American Resources Corporation and its affiliate ReElement Technologies are participating in the Investing In African Mining INDABA 2026 to engage with stakeholders in the critical mineral sector [1] Group 1: Company Activities - American Resources Corporation and ReElement Technologies will be offering thought leadership at the event [1] - The companies aim to meet with customers, investors, and strategic partners within the critical mineral, technology, and industrial innovation ecosystems [1]

Pharmaceuticals - Novo Nordisk is set to receive FDA approval for the high-dose version of its weight-loss drug, Wegovy, expected in Q1 2026, indicating strong international demand following positive early signs from the UK launch [1] Currency Markets - The Japanese Yen has declined 0.6% against the US Dollar, trading at 156.67, with the USD/JPY exchange rate rising to 156.4610, a 0.44% increase from the previous session, driven by currency market volatility and differing monetary policies [2] US Policy - US Senators are advocating for a $70 billion funding initiative to support critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign sources for essential materials like gallium, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements, which are vital for technology, defense, and electric vehicles [3] Global Energy - The Kremlin acknowledges India's efforts to diversify its oil supplies, highlighting the changing dynamics in global energy markets as India seeks to broaden its energy import sources beyond discounted Russian oil [4] Eurozone Economy - Italy's January Consumer Price Index (CPI) EU Harmonized year-over-year preliminary reading is at 1.0%, above the estimated 0.8% but down from 1.2% the previous month, indicating signs of moderation in inflation [5]

Core Viewpoint - Energy Fuels Inc. has experienced significant volatility in its share price, influenced by market sentiment and government initiatives related to nuclear fuel supply [1][3][5]. Group 1: Share Price Movement - The share price of Energy Fuels Inc. fell by 12% between January 23 and January 30, 2026, making it one of the energy stocks that lost the most during that week [1]. - Despite the recent decline, the share price has increased by over 34% since the beginning of 2026 [5]. Group 2: Government Initiatives - On January 28, Energy Fuels Inc. saw a share price increase of over 14% following the U.S. Department of Energy's announcement of an initiative to develop the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain [3]. - The initiative includes the establishment of 'Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses' for uranium enrichment and aims to reduce reliance on imports from Russia [3]. Group 3: Analyst Ratings - Roth Capital analyst Joe Reagor upgraded Energy Fuels Inc. from 'Sell' to 'Neutral' on January 28, raising the price target from $13 to $15.50 [4]. - The analyst noted that while the company's valuation appears stretched, strong market sentiment and rising uranium prices could mitigate any near-term value correction [4].

 Vancouver, B.C., 20th January 2026 – TheNewswire – In a major development for the U.S. critical minerals industry, Ares Strategic Mining Inc. (CSE: ARS) (OTC: ARSMF) (FRA: N8I1) has been officially awarded a $168,938,267.30 contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – a significant initiative to help strengthen America’s domestic manufacturing and supply base and support the rebuilding of U.S. strategic mineral stockpiles. Click Image To View Full SizeThe a ...

Core Viewpoint - Westwater Resources, Inc. will participate in the DealFlow Discovery Conference on January 28-29, 2026, where the Executive Chairman will present and hold one-on-one investor meetings [1][2]. Group 1: Company Overview - Westwater Resources, Inc. is an energy technology company focused on developing battery-grade natural graphite [3]. - The primary project of Westwater is the Kellyton Graphite Processing Plant, which is currently under construction in east-central Alabama [3]. - The Coosa Graphite Deposit, located across 41,965 acres (~17,000 hectares) in Coosa County, Alabama, is the largest and most advanced natural flake graphite deposit in the contiguous United States [3]. Group 2: Event Details - The DealFlow Discovery Conference will take place at The Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ [2]. - Investors interested in meeting with the company can request an investor pass to attend the conference at no cost [2].

Core Viewpoint - Patriot Critical Minerals is addressing compliance issues with its technical report for the MEGA tungsten project, which was found not to meet the National Instrument 43-101 standards, and advises investors not to rely on the previously filed information [1][2]. Group 1: Technical Report Compliance - The technical report filed on November 27, 2025, is not compliant with National Instrument 43-101, leading to the issuance of this news release [1]. - The report was initially filed due to a news release on August 26, 2025, which triggered disclosure requirements under NI 43-101 [2]. - A revised technical report will be filed to address comments from the British Columbia Securities Commission, ensuring that commodity pricing information is validated by a Qualified Person [3]. Group 2: Company Overview - Patriot Critical Minerals is focused on developing critical minerals, particularly the MEGA tungsten project in Elko County, Nevada, which spans 310 acres across 15 unpatented lode mining claims [4]. - The MEGA project is recognized as one of the largest known tungsten deposits in the United States [4].