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Fortune Minerals Announces David Massola Has Rejoined the Company as Vice President Business Development

Building the team to advance the NICO Critical Minerals Project to a construction decision

Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT,OTC:FTMDF) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (‘ Fortune ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) ( www.fortuneminerals.com ) is pleased to announce that Mr. David Massola has rejoined the Company as Vice President, Business Development to assist with the transition of the vertically integrated NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper critical minerals project (‘ NICO Project ‘) to project finance and development. David Massola is a seasoned mining industry financial executive with decades of experience working for large multinational mining and processing companies, junior mining companies, and developers, including significant work in Canada’s northern territories. Dave will be based in Toronto and will help the Company with its strategic and financial planning, assist with joint ventures, corporate and project finance, and he will lead the negotiations for First Nation Participation Agreements and business relationships.

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David Massola graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Accounting before embarking on a twenty-year career with BHP Group Limited (‘ BHP ‘) and its predecessors, the world’s largest mining company by market capitalization. This included work at the corporate office in San Francisco, the Escondida Copper Mine in Chile, the Island Copper Mine in British Columbia, and the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories (‘ NWT ‘), the latter for which he was Chief Financial Officer (‘ CFO ‘) of BHP Diamonds Inc. David left BHP to become Vice President and CFO of DeBeers Canada Corporation, which was developing two diamond mines in the NWT and Ontario at the time. His recent experience included roles as Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO of GlobeStar Mining Corp., where he was involved with the financing, construction and operation of a copper-gold mine in the Dominican Republic, and for which he also negotiated its subsequent sale. He was also President and Chief Executive Officer (‘ CEO ‘) of Continental Nickel Ltd., which was developing a mine in Tanzania, and led the negotiations for its subsequent takeover. David also served as Vice President, Business Development, and later as CEO of GoldQuest Mining Corporation that is developing a gold mine in the Dominican Republic, and he was Fortune’s Vice President of Finance and CFO from 2016 to 2020.

David Massola’s financial and business acumen will complement Fortune as the Company advances the NICO Project to a construction decision. The NICO Project is a development stage asset comprised of a planned mine and concentrator in the NWT and a dedicated hydrometallurgical facility in Alberta where concentrates from the mine, and other feed sources, will be processed to make cobalt sulphate, gold doré, bismuth ingots, and copper cement for the energy transition, new technologies and defence. The NICO Project will produce value-added products from three critical minerals, and there is 1.1 million ounces of in-situ gold in the deposit as a countercyclical co-product to mitigate metal price volatility.

About Fortune Minerals:

Fortune is a Canadian mining company focused on developing the vertically integrated NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper critical minerals project in Canada. The NICO Project is an advanced development stage asset consisting of a planned mine and concentrator in the Northwest Territories and a dedicated hydrometallurgical facility in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association north of Edmonton. Fortune also owns the Sue-Dianne copper-silver-gold satellite deposit located 25 km north of the NICO deposit and is a potential future source of incremental mill feed to extend the life of the NICO mill and concentrator.

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This press release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. This forward-looking information includes statements with respect to, among other things, the Company’s plans to develop the NICO Project, negotiation of joint ventures and participation agreements, and securing financing. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management as well as certain assumptions at the date the information is given (including, in respect of the forward-looking information contained in this press release, assumptions regarding: the Company’s ability to complete construction of a NICO Project refinery; the Company’s ability to arrange the necessary financing to continue operations and develop the NICO Project; the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals for the construction and operation of the NICO Project, including the planned NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper mine and concentrator and the timing thereof; the time required to construct the NICO Project; and the economic environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of gold, cobalt and other by-product metals, anticipated costs and the volumes of metals to be produced at the NICO Project). However, such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. These factors include the risks that global geopolitical situations may interfere with the Company’s ability to continue development of the NICO Project, the Company may not be able to finance and develop NICO on favourable terms or at all, uncertainties with respect to the receipt or timing of required permits, approvals and agreements for the development of the NICO Project, including the related hydrometallurgical refinery, the construction of the NICO Project may take longer than anticipated, the Company may not be able to secure offtake agreements for the metals to be produced at the NICO Project, the Sue-Dianne Property may not be developed to the point where it can provide mill feed to the NICO Project, the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties and in the mining industry in general, the market for products that use cobalt or bismuth may not grow to the extent anticipated, the future supply of cobalt and bismuth may not be as limited as anticipated, the risk of decreases in the market prices of cobalt, bismuth and other metals to be produced by the NICO Project, discrepancies between actual and estimated Mineral Resources or between actual and estimated metallurgical recoveries, uncertainties associated with estimating Mineral Resources and Reserves and the risk that even if such Mineral Resources prove accurate the risk that such Mineral Resources may not be converted into Mineral Reserves once economic conditions are applied, the Company’s production of cobalt, bismuth and other metals may be less than anticipated and other operational and development risks, market risks and regulatory risks. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information because it is possible that predictions, forecasts, projections, and other forms of forward-looking information will not be achieved by the Company. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise it to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

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For further information please contact:
Fortune Minerals Limited
Troy Nazarewicz
Investor Relations Manager
info@fortuneminerals.com
Tel: (519) 858-8188
www.fortuneminerals.com

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Canada One Reviews Property Acquisition Opportunities

Canada One Mining Corp. (TSXV: CONE) (OTC Pink: COMCF) (FSE: AU31) (‘Canada One’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it is reviewing property acquisition opportunities within the Princeton and broader Quesnel Trough area in British Columbia.

Peter Berdusco, President and CEO of the Company commented: ‘The Quesnel Trough remains one of Canada’s premier copper belts, and we see room to expand our land package with assets that meet our technical thresholds. We’ll remain selective and cost-conscious, prioritizing properties that can complement our Flagship Copper Dome Project, accelerate our path to meaningful catalysts, and further entrench our footprint in the area.’

About The Copper Dome Project

The Project lies within the lower portion of the Quesnel Trough porphyry belt, a well-established mining district. The belt extends north from the Copper Mountain Mine, through the Elk, Brenda, Craigmont, Highland Valley, and New Afton mines. Past exploration on the Property has identified the presence of copper, palladium, and gold mineralization. Multiple mineralized zones have been discovered on the Property to date. Excellent infrastructure provides year-round access with low-cost exploration and low jurisdictional risk.

Amended Agreement

The investor relations and corporate development agreement with Rob Christl Consulting, first announced July 4th, 2025 has been amended. The bonus clause has been removed. In addition, the agreement will automatically renew at the one-year anniversary date on a month-to-month basis, under the same terms, if there are any changes to the agreement, it will be subject to the prior approval of the TSXV. The Company will pre-approve all expenses by Rob Christl Consulting.

About Canada One

Canada One is a junior resource exploration company operating in Canada. From exploration to discovery, to resource development, the Company is focused on creating growth and generating value for its investors and communities as it meets the growing global demand for critical metals. Copper Dome is the Company’s flagship project with its northern border situated 1.5km from the operating Copper Mountain Mine deposits.

Contact Us

For further information, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Company’s website at www.canadaonemining.com, or contact the Company by email at info@canadaonemining.com, or by phone at 1.877.844.4661.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of

Canada One Mining Corp.

Peter Berdusco
President
Chief Executive Officer
Interim Chief Financial Officer

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, statements relating to the future operating or financial performance of the Company, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘could’, or ‘should’ occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things: statements relating to the anticipated timing thereof and the intended use of proceeds. Actual future results may differ materially. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, technical, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the timing, completion and delivery of the referenced assessments and analysis. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these times. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

TSX Venture Exchange Disclaimer

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Crypto Market Update: SEC Clears Path for Crypto ETFs, Hyperliquid Launches Stablecoin

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (September 24) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$113,474, trading 1.5 percent higher over the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$1112,937, while its highest was US$113,941.

Bitcoin price performance, September 24, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

Bitcoin has struggled to hold support near the US$111,600 to US$113,000 level amid growing seller pressure and a recent long liquidation event. However, the popular cryptocurrency recently staged a rebound to US$113,900, fueled by bullish divergences on the relative strength index and key technical levels. Crypto Chase notes that this signals a possible trend reversal if Bitcoin convincingly holds above US$113,400 to US$114,000.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s weekly Bollinger Bands are at their tightest level ever, signaling record-low volatility and the possibility of an imminent breakout. A confluence of dynamics points to a critical juncture for Bitcoin’s near-term trend, with downside risks balanced against strong seasonal potential for an “Uptober” rally.

Trader Ted Pillows highlights a large US$17.5 billion Bitcoin options expiry with “max pain” at US$107,000, suggesting Bitcoin could dip toward this level before a potential rebound. Trader Daan Crypto Trades anticipates heightened volatility with possible retests of US$107,000 and a volatile close to September, historically a weak month for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market is 56.03 percent, showing a slight rise week-on-week.

For its part, Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,163.18, trading 0.2 percent higher over the past 24 hours and near its lowest valuation of the day, which was US$4,158. Its price peaked at US$4,199.55.

Responding to comments made by Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, regarding the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in blockchain economics, BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether, said Ether could enter a “supercycle” driven by growing Wall Street adoption and the rise of agentic AI platforms, which may catalyze an extended market cycle beyond traditional Bitcoin halving cycles.

Crypto derivatives and market indicators

Total Bitcoin futures open interest was at 719.56K BTC (equivalent to US$81.64 billion), down by 0.11 percent over four hours. Ether open interest was at 1380 million ETH, or US$57.39 billion, down 0.12 percent in four hours.

The perpetual funding rate was at -0.003 percent for Bitcoin and Ether, indicating bearish sentiment.

Bitcoin liquidations have reached US$2.65 million over the past four hours, with shorts representing the majority, signaling ongoing buying pressure. Ether liquidations show a divergent pattern, with US$2.65 million in short positions representing the vast majority of US$3.09 million liquidations over four hours.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$213.40, a slight decrease of 0.6 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$211.88, while its highest value was US$215.94.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.98, up by 4.6 percent to its highest valuation of the day. Its lowest was US$2.88 at the market’s open.

Fear and Greed Index snapshot

CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has remained firmly in neutral territory over the past week.

The index currently stands around 39, dipping into ‘fear’ territory for the first time in three weeks.

CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index, Bitcoin price and Bitcoin volume.

Chart via CoinMarketCap.

Today’s crypto news to know

Aster gains steam, Hyperliquid launches stablecoin

Aster, a new DEX on Binance’s BNB Chain, has seen its open interest explode by almost 33,500 percent this week, increasing to US$1.2 billion at the time of this writing, according to CoinGlass data.

Aster has also accumulated US$2.01 billion TVL and over US$29 billion in perp volume over 24 hours, more than its biggest competitor, Hyperliquid, whose volume has reached US$10.09 billion in the same period.

Aster’s rapid growth challenges Hyperliquid, a top DEX for decentralized perpetual futures, which has seen the value of its HYPE token fall from US$59 to around US$45 in less than two weeks. Hyperliquid’s late 2024 token launch fueled a 2025 surge in decentralized perpetual futures trading, surpassing US$4.5 trillion.

Meanwhile, Hyperliquid launched its own stablecoin on Wednesday, with issuance rights awarded to Native Markets following a competitive governance bidding process. The 24 hour volume reached approximately 1.94 million.

Issuing its own stablecoin allows Hyperliquid to offer users a reliable digital dollar to use within its ecosystem for trading, lending and other financial activities, strengthening its position in the market.

SEC opens door to new wave of crypto ETFs

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has streamlined its rules for launching crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), paving the way for a flood of new products. Asset managers are already filing for ETFs tied to Solana, XRP and other tokens, which could arrive as early as October. Under the new framework, issuers no longer face a lengthy case-by-case review, cutting approval times from up to nine months to as little as 75 days.

Industry leaders say this will accelerate competition and lower barriers for investors seeking exposure to digital assets.

Grayscale was first to move, debuting a multi-coin ETF just two days after the rule change. Analysts anticipate that more launches will be announced before the year ends.

Record raise could give Tether US$500 billion valuation

Stablecoin giant Tether is reportedly seeking as much as US$20 billion from private investors in what could be one of the largest funding rounds in financial history, according to Bloomberg. The raise would give the company a valuation near US$500 billion, putting it in the same league as global tech leaders like SpaceX and OpenAI.

Executives say the capital would fuel expansion beyond the company’s core USDT stablecoin, into energy, AI, commodities trading and communications. Tether’s flagship token dominates the sector with a market capitalization above US$173 billion, more than twice that of its nearest competitor, USDC. The firm is also preparing to relaunch a compliant US dollar stablecoin, USAT, under the country’s new regulatory framework.

Ethereum co-founder warns against ‘closed tech’ in public systems

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns that closed, proprietary technologies are consolidating power in ways that threaten open innovation. In a recent blog post, he argues that closed systems across healthcare, identity and civic infrastructure create environments ripe for monopolies and abuse.

Buterin urged wider adoption of “full-stack openness,” including stronger copyleft licensing that forces companies to share improvements to open-source software. He also called for transparency in hardware and biological monitoring, citing pandemic-era vaccine distribution as an example of inequality driven by centralized control.

His comments come as the Ethereum Foundation and Solana Policy Institute collectively pledged US$1 million in legal support for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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How retirees can stop fake debt collector scams

You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it’s for a credit card you don’t recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets in, especially if the caller threatens arrest, wage garnishment or lawsuits.

Unfortunately, this scenario is becoming all too common. Scammers are posing as debt collectors, and retirees are among their favorite targets. Even legitimate debt collection companies have crossed the line. One such company was ordered to pay over $8 million for harassing people into paying fake debts.

The good news? With a little knowledge and some practical steps, you can spot these calls, protect yourself and stop them before they get too close for comfort.

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Why retirees are prime targets

Scammers don’t call at random. Retirees often make ideal marks because:

  • Less frequent monitoring: Many retirees check credit reports and bank accounts less often, making it easier for fraud to go unnoticed.
  • Accumulated assets: Retirement savings, pensions and home equity make seniors look ‘cash-rich’ to scammers.
  • Trust factor: Politeness and trust on the phone can be exploited.
  • Less tech-savvy: Some retirees feel less comfortable with online verification.

This combination creates a perfect storm for fake debt collection scams.

Red flags of fake debt collector calls

Recognizing the signs can stop scammers in their tracks.

  • Immediate threats or pressure: Real collectors cannot threaten arrest or use abusive language under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
  • Unusual payment methods: Gift cards, wire transfers and cryptocurrency are red flags. Legitimate collectors use checks, debit or bank payments.
  • Refusal to verify debt: If they won’t send written proof, hang up.
  • Mismatch with public records: Fake companies often use official-sounding names that don’t exist.

Collectors don’t need your Social Security number or bank logins.

How to safely verify debt collector calls

Even if a call raises red flags, it’s essential to verify the information before taking action. Here’s how:

1) Request written verification

Under the FDCPA, you have the right to ask for a debt validation letter. This document should include:

  • The creditor’s name
  • Original amount owed
  • Verification that the collector is legally authorized to collect the debt.

Ask for this before paying or sharing any personal info.

2 Look up the collector

Check with state attorneys general offices or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Verify that the company exists and is licensed to collect in your state.

3) Contact the original creditor

If you recognize the debt or think it may be legitimate, call the creditor directly using a verified phone number. Do not rely on the caller’s number; scammers often spoof official-looking numbers.

4) Use trusted resources

The FTC offers a ‘Debt Collection’ section on its website with tips and complaint forms. If you suspect fraud, filing a report can help stop the scammers from targeting others.

Pro tip: Extra step to protect your personal information

Fraudsters rely on personal data to make calls sound convincing. Reducing the amount of information available about you online lowers your risk. Data brokers collect and sell details like your name, phone, address and even past debts. A data removal service can automatically remove your data from hundreds of broker sites, making it harder for scammers to find and target you.

While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.  They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.

Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com.

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When and where to report a scam

If you’ve encountered a fake debt collector, report them right away:

  • FTC: File at FTC.gov
  • State Attorney General: Use the consumer complaint division in your state
  • CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau): Submit a complaint online at consumerfinance.gov/complaint/or by phone

Reporting helps protect other retirees from falling victim.

Kurt’s key takeaways

Protecting your retirement isn’t just about managing your savings; it’s about defending your personal information, too. Scammers thrive on fear, urgency and trust, but you now have the knowledge to push back. By spotting red flags, verifying calls and reducing what’s available about you online, you can stop fake debt collectors in their tracks.

If a scammer called you tomorrow, would you be ready to spot the lies and protect your hard-earned savings? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.

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Nuclear threats from North Korea loom quietly behind wars in Gaza and Ukraine at UNGA

While Israel’s war in Gaza and Russia’s war in Ukraine are dominating headlines at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), quiet but urgent concerns about North Korea and its nuclear program are being discussed behind closed doors. 

It’s an issue that is being ‘continuously brought up,’ according to a senior State Department official. It was a particular concern in Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meetings with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts and in President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

And while the lead-up to two Trump-Kim summits dominated the president’s first term, no such meeting is on the books for his second term, according to the official. Trump will travel to South Korea in October, but he currently has no plans to stop at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

‘Our policy remains a complete denuclearization of North Korea,’ the official said. Kim has said he’s only open to talks if the U.S. drops the denuclearization demand. 

‘If the United States drops the absurd obsession with denuclearizing us and accepts reality, and wants genuine peaceful coexistence, there is no reason for us not to sit down with the United States,’ Kim was quoted as saying by state news agency KCNA.

Trump has also signaled an intent to sit down with Russian and Chinese leaders to come to an agreement on scaling back nuclear weapons arsenals. It’s a top priority for the administration, according to the official, but the ball is in China’s court to start being honest about its nuclear arsenal. 

‘The first thing that would need to happen is for the Chinese to acknowledge and be more transparent about its own programs, in order to understand what direction within the discussion, what objectives, could be obtained.’

The Defense Department has assessed that China has around 600 nuclear warheads as of mid-2024, but is rapidly increasing its supplies and may have over 1,000 by 2030. 

Open source estimates place North Korea’s arsenal at about 50 warheads, with fissile material for 70–90 warheads total. 

The official also confirmed that reviews of the AUKUS (Australia-United Kingdom-U.S.) submarine pact are under way across all partner governments, with updates expected this fall. Those talks, along with the October summits President Trump plans to attend in Asia, are expected to set the tone for the next phase of U.S. engagement in the region.

With North Korea showing no sign of returning to talks and China stonewalling on transparency, U.S. officials say the administration is leaning on allies and doubling down on deterrence. 

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Federal judge dumps Peter Strzok lawsuit over FBI firing for anti-Trump texts

A federal judge rejected former FBI agent Peter Strzok’s claims that his termination from the federal law enforcement agency ran afoul of the U.S. Constitution.

Strzok was fired during President Donald Trump’s first term.

He sent anti-Trump text messages while leading the Crossfire Hurricane investigation into Trump’s campaign and Russia.

‘At this point, only two issues remain to be resolved: did plaintiff’s termination violate the First Amendment, and did his termination violate the Fifth Amendment guarantee against the deprivation of property without due process of law?’ an order signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson explained.

Jackson was nominated to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia by President Barack Obama.

The court found that Strzok’s ‘interest in expressing his opinions about political candidates on his FBI phone at that time was outweighed by the FBI’s interest in avoiding the appearance of bias in its ongoing investigations of those very people, and in protecting against the disruption of its law enforcement operations under then-Director Wray’s leadership.’

‘As to Count Two, the due process claim is predicated on a misrepresentation of the facts and distortion of the chronology,’ the document declares. 

‘Once one gets past the rhetoric and considers the undisputed factual record, it becomes clear that there is no evidence to support a finding that plaintiff entered into a contract … that gave him a property interest in his tenure before the Deputy Director exercised his authority to terminate him, or that plaintiff lacked notice and an opportunity to be heard before his fate was decided,’ the document notes.

‘The full Memorandum Opinion has been docketed under seal,’ the order notes, adding that in the court’s perspective, ‘nothing in the Memorandum Opinion needs to remain sealed, and therefore, the parties must inform the Court by September 30, 2025 of whether they have any objection to the Court’s unsealing the Memorandum Opinion in its entirety, and if so, specifying what portions they believe should remain under seal and why.’

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Charlie Kirk could be placed on US currency under new House GOP proposal

A pair of House Republicans are pushing to have Charlie Kirk memorialized on U.S. currency in the wake of his assassination earlier this month.

Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger, R-Texas, and Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Ariz., plan to introduce a bill later this week directing the U.S. Treasury to mint 400,000 silver dollar coins with Kirk’s likeness, the pair first told Fox News Digital.

It’s the latest proposal in a litany of bills and resolutions introduced by Republican lawmakers to honor the conservative activist after he was shot and killed during a college campus speaking event in Utah earlier this month.

The coins, which would be considered legal tender, would have Kirk’s image on one side and feature the words ‘well done, good and faithful servant’ on the other.

They would also be inscribed with Kirk’s full name, ‘Charles James Kirk,’ the year 2026 as well as the U.S.’s full name and motto. 

The coins’ final design would be selected by the Treasury Secretary in consultation with the sitting president, in this case, President Donald Trump.

‘Since 1892, Congress has authorized commemorative coins to celebrate and honor historic American patriots,’ Hamadeh told Fox News Digital.

He also hailed Kirk as an ‘American treasure.’

‘He tirelessly sacrificed his time, energy, and money to save this nation for future generations. Ultimately, at the hands of a radical leftist, he sacrificed his life,’ Hamadeh said. ‘His life must be commemorated, and this coin will allow us to pass a reminder of his remarkable life on to generations to come.’

Pfluger said that passage of their legislation would make Kirk, at age 31, the youngest-ever American to be placed on U.S. currency at the time of the coins’ minting, which the Texas Republican called ‘a fitting honor that cements his extraordinary legacy alongside presidents and founding fathers who shaped our republic.’

‘Charlie Kirk was a conservative titan whose transformational impact on millions of Americans deserves permanent recognition alongside our nation’s greatest leaders and influential figures,’ Pfluger said.

A law passed by Congress in 1866 bars the image of a living person from being used on U.S. currency.

Several historical figures have been awarded the honor, even beyond American presidents.

Benjamin Franklin notably is the face on the $100 bill, Alexander Hamilton is shown on the $10 note and different versions of the $1 coin feature Sacagawea, former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall and Susan B. Anthony, respectively, among others.

Some historical records have said Sacagawea was 25 at the time of her death, but conflicting accounts reported her passing decades later.

The proposal comes after the House passed a bipartisan resolution honoring Kirk and denouncing political violence late last week.

In addition to Pfluger and Hamadeh’s bill, GOP lawmakers have offered legislation to award Kirk congressional medals, honor him with a day of remembrance, among other initiatives.

Several House Republicans also wrote to Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to ask for a statue at the U.S. Capitol in Kirk’s likeness after his assassination.

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GOP senator blasts Schumer, Dems as ‘forcing’ shutdown while demanding price tag report

A Senate Republican wants to know the exact cost of a partial government shutdown as GOP and Democratic leaders are at an impasse to keep the government open.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, called on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide a detailed report on the sprawling impact that a partial government shutdown could have, including payments throughout the federal government and the possible broader economic impact.

The House GOP passed its short-term funding extension, known as a continuing resolution (CR), last week, but the bill was later blocked by Senate Democrats. For now, Republicans and Democrats in the upper chamber are at odds on a plan to keep the government open.

And the deadline to fund the government by Sept. 30 is fast approaching.

Ernst, who chairs the Senate DOGE Caucus named after tech-billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, laid the fault of a potential shutdown on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in her letter to CBO Director Phillip Swagel.

‘The same politicians who whined and complained about the Department of Government Efficiency laying off unnecessary bureaucrats just a few months ago are now forcing a government-wide shutdown themselves to expose who is and isn’t an essential employee,’ she wrote.

Ernst requested a sweeping economic operational impact analysis from the agency, including how a shutdown could affect back pay costs for furloughed non-essential employees, military pay, congressional pay and the broader economic impact that the government closing could have on the private sector.

Specifically, she wanted to know how businesses could be impacted by a temporary stoppage of government services, like loans, permits and certifications, and how companies and businesses could recoup losses after a shutdown ended.

She also wanted information on lost efficiencies in the government and the costs that could accrue from unfulfilled procurements or allowing contracts to lapse, and whether the burden of keeping national parks open would fall onto the states or if they’d be shuttered, too.

The CBO did provide an analysis of the cost of the last time the government shuttered in 2019, when Schumer and President Donald Trump were at odds on providing funding to construct a wall at the southern border. That 35-day shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, and no funding for a border wall was granted.

The report, published in January 2019, found that the shutdown saw roughly $18 billion in federal spending delayed, which led to a dip in that year’s first quarter gross domestic product of $8 billion. The report noted roughly $3 billion of that would not be recovered.

It also found that federal workers who received delayed payments and private businesses were the hardest hit.

‘Some of those private-sector entities will never recoup that lost income,’ the report stated.

It remains unclear whether Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Schumer can strike a deal. After Trump canceled a planned meeting Tuesday with Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., both Democrats blamed the president for the looming shutdown.

However, Democrats’ asking price for a short-term funding extension is too high for Republicans.

They want permanent extensions to Affordable Care Act subsidies, a full repeal of the ‘big, beautiful bill’s’ health care title, which includes the $50 billion rural hospital fund, and a clawback of the canceled funding for NPR and PBS.

‘Once again, Donald Trump has shown the American people he is not up to the job,’ Schumer said. ‘It’s a very simple job: sit down and negotiate with the Democratic leaders and come to an agreement, but he just ain’t up to it. He runs away before the negotiations even begin.’ 

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Pinnacle Delineates New Vein at El Potrero as Robust Epithermal System Takes Shape

(TheNewswire)

Highlights:

  • Surface sampling above the Pinos Cuates and Dos de Mayo mines has extended high-grade gold-silver mineralization over a vertical distance of up to 80 metres

  • Silver grades of 2,280 g/t and 1,444 g/t at surface imply a potential vertical zonation with silver increasing upwards in the system

  • A newly defined mineralized vein called El Capulin lies parallel to, and approximately 200 metres away from, the Dos de mayo vein and has been traced and sampled for approximately 375 metres along strike with grades up to 6.27 g/t Au and 99 g/t Ag

  • The identification of El Capulin and the vertical extension of gold-silver mineralization have significantly increased the potential of the project

‘We are extremely pleased with how the combination of underground and surface sampling is coming together to define a strong, well-defined and high-grade vein system at El Potrero ,’ stated Robert Archer, Pinnacle’s President & CEO.  ‘On the Dos de Mayo trend, the higher silver grades at surface continue to suggest there may be some vertical zonation, with silver increasing upwards.  As one moves uphill to El Capulin, the continued presence of gold-silver mineralization up to 1720 masl infers that mineralization here could extend downwards to similar levels seen on the Dos de Mayo structure, or a vertical distance of approximately 200 metres.  These observations are consistent with low sulphidation systems in the Topia District and elsewhere in Mexico and bode well for the potential to develop significant zones of mineralization.’

Above the Dos de Mayo mine, the previously announced ( June 2, 2025 ) 13.2 g/t Au and 2,280 g/t Ag over 0.30 metres is accompanied by a new grab sample assaying 9.9 g/t Au and 1,444 g/t Ag over 0.35 metres .  These, and other samples, effectively extend the mineralization from an elevation of 1490 masl (metres above sea level) to 1570 masl, a vertical distance of 80 metres (see Longitudinal Section below).  Above the Pinos Cuates mine, surface channel sampling returned up to 37.4 g/t Au and 755 g/t Ag over 1.2 metres , while sampling in a small underground working called El Jabali returned up to 36.4 g/t Au and 1,029 g/t Ag over 1.4 metres , together defining a vertical distance of 45 metres from 1520 masl to 1565 masl.  There is an unexplored gap of approximately 120 metres between the Dos de Mayo and Pinos Cuates mines where there is no outcrop exposure or underground workings, but the two mines define a strike length of approximately 325 metres.


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Fig. 1:  Longitudinal Section of the Dos de Mayo – Pinos Cuates Area

The El Capulín vein is a northwest-southeast-trending structure and has been mapped along a 375 m strike, about the same length defined by the Dos de Mayo and Pinos Cuates mineralization, interrupted and displaced by a northeast-trending fault (see plan map below).  In contrast to the breccia vein on the Dos de Mayo trend, it is a crystalline quartz vein with bands of lattice bladed quartz.  It has an azimuth of 325° with a dip of 65° to 85° NE and width of 45 to 60 cm, or it may appear as a zone of 1 to 5 cm-wide quartz veinlets with a lattice bladed texture, with azimuth of 320°, dip of 80°NE and width of up to 2 metres.

To date, 36 samples have been taken on El Capulin, with the highest value being 6.27 g/t Au and 99 g/t Ag and the lowest being 0.117 g/t Au.  To date, the assay results are more consistent than in the Dos de Mayo vein, probably due to its crystalline rather than brecciated texture.  A notable point about this structure is that it is located at an elevation of 1640 to 1680 masl (metres above sea level) in the SE segment and up to 1720 masl in the NW segment, a vertical distance of up to 80 metres.  If mineralization extends downward to the 1500 masl level seen at Dos de Mayo then there is considerable potential to discover additional mineralization.

Underground mapping and sampling is continuing at the historic La Dura mine to the northwest of Pinos Cuates, and any mineralization here would effectively extend the strike length of the Dos de Mayo vein for another 150 metres, for a total strike length of approximately 500 metres.  Mapping of limited outcrop has traced the vein for a strike length of 1,600 metres to date.


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Fig 2:  Plan Map of the Main Dos de Mayo and El Capulin Areas Showing Gold Values From Surface Sampling

QA/QC

The technical results contained in this news release have been reported in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (‘NI 43-101’).  Pinnacle has implemented industry standard practices for sample preparation, security and analysis given the stage of the Project.  This has included common industry QA/QC procedures to monitor the quality of the assay database, including inserting certified reference material samples and blank samples into sample batches on a predetermined frequency basis.

Systematic chip channel sampling was completed across exposed mineralized structures using a hammer and maul.  The protocol for sample lengths established that they were not longer than two metres or shorter than 0.3 metres.  The veins tend to be steeply dipping to vertical, and so these samples are reasonably close to representing the true widths of the structures.  Samples were collected along the structural strike or oblique to the main structural trend.  Grab samples, by their nature, are only considered as indicative of local mineralization and should not be considered as representative.

All samples were bagged in pre-numbered plastic bags; each bag had a numbered tag inside and were tied off with adhesive tape and then bulk bagged in rice bags in batches not to exceed 40 kg.  They were then numbered, and batch bags were tied off with plastic ties and delivered directly to the SGS laboratory facility in Durango, Mexico for preparation and analysis.  The lab is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.  All Samples were delivered in person by the contract geologist who conducted the sampling under the supervision of the QP.

SGS sample preparation code G_PRP89 including weight determination, crushing, drying, splitting, and pulverizing was used following industry best practices where all samples were crushed to 75% less than 2 mm, riffle split off 250 g, pulverized split to >85% passing 75 microns (μm).  All samples were analyzed for gold using code GA_FAA30V5 with a Fire Assay determination on 30g samples with an Atomic Absorption Spectography finish.  An ICP-OES analysis package (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectrometry) including 33 elements and 4-acid digestion was performed (code GE_ICP40Q12) to determine Ag, Zn, Pb, Cu and other elements.

Qualified Person

Mr. Jorge Ortega, P. Geo, a Qualified Person, and independent from Pinnacle, as defined by National Instrument 43-101, and the author of the NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Potrero Project, has reviewed, verified and approved for disclosure the technical information contained in this news release.

About the Potrero Property

El Potrero is located in the prolific Sierra Madre Occidental of western Mexico and lies within 35 kilometres of four operating mines, including the 4,000 tonnes per day (tpd) Ciénega Mine (Fresnillo), the 1,000 tpd Tahuehueto Mine (Luca Mining) and the 250 tpd Topia Mine (Guanajuato Silver).

High-grade gold-silver mineralization occurs in a low sulphidation epithermal breccia vein system hosted within andesites of the Lower Volcanic Series and has three historic mines along a 500 metre strike length.  The property has been in private hands for almost 40 years and has never been systematically explored by modern methods, leaving significant exploration potential.

A previously operational 100 tpd plant on site can be refurbished / rebuilt and historic underground mine workings rehabilitated at relatively low cost in order to achieve near-term production once permits are in place. The property is road accessible with a power line within three kilometres.  Surface rights covering the plant and mine area are privately owned (no community issues).

Pinnacle will earn an initial 50% interest immediately upon commencing production.  The goal would then be to generate sufficient cash flow with which to further develop the project and increase the Company’s ownership to 100% subject to a 2% NSR.  If successful, this approach would be less dilutive for shareholders than relying on the equity markets to finance the growth of the Company.

About Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp.

Pinnacle is focused on the development of precious metals projects in the Americas.  The high-grade Potrero gold-silver project in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Belt hosts an underexplored low-sulphidation epithermal vein system and provides the potential for near-term production . In the prolific Red Lake District of northwestern Ontario, the Company owns a 100% interest in the past-producing, high-grade Argosy Gold Mine and the adjacent North Birch Project with an eight-kilometre-long target horizon . With a seasoned, highly successful management team and quality projects, Pinnacle Silver and Gold is committed to building long -term , sustainable value for shareholders.

Signed: ‘Robert A. Archer’

President & CEO

For further information contact :

Email: info@pinnaclesilverandgold.com

Tel.:  +1 (877) 271-5886 ext. 110

Website: www.pinnaclesilverandgold.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .

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Terra Clean Energy Corp. Enters into Definitive Agreements to Acquire Uranium Claims on The San Rafael Swell, Utah, United States

Terra Clean Energy CORP. (‘ Terra ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (CSE: TCEC,OTC:TCEFF, OTCQB: TCEFF FSE: C 9O0) is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated September 16, 2025, it has entered into definitive agreements with arm’s length parties to acquire up to a 100% interest in each of the Wheel Anne Claims and the Green Vein Mesa Claims (each of the properties are located in Emery County, Utah, United States).

‘The quick execution of the agreements shows the Company’s commitment and excitement to these assets and to our already significant portfolio of low-risk uranium assets in world renowned uranium basins’ state Greg Cameron, CEO of Terra. ‘Our plan is to have our team on the ground in Utah in the coming weeks working closely with our local partner.’

To earn its respective interests in each of the Wheal Anne Claims and the Green Vein Mesa, the Company would be required to make the following cash payments, common share issuances and incur exploration expenditures on the respective claims as follows:

Wheal Anne Claims

Cash Payment Share Issuance Exploration Expenditures
To earn a 20% interest USD$20,000 on the Effective Date 500,000 common shares within five business days of the Effective Date Incur USD$100,000 in expenditures on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 40% interest Additional USD$33,333 on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 500,000 common shares on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$33,333 in expenditures on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 60% interest Additional USD$46,666 on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 500,000 common shares on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$33,333 in expenditures on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn an 80% interest Additional USD$60,000 on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 500,000 common shares on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$33,334 in expenditures on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 100% interest Additional USD$73,333 on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 500,000 common shares on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$33,333 in expenditures on or before the 5 th year anniversary of the Effective Date

** Subject to the retention by the Vendors of a two percent (2%) net royalty on the Wheal Anne Claims (the ‘ Wheal Anne Royalty ‘), with Terra Clean having the option to purchase fifty percent (50%) of the Wheal Anne Royalty at any time by making a total cash payment to the Vendors in the amount of USD$666,666.

Green Vein Mesa Claims

Cash Payment Share Issuance Exploration Expenditures
To earn a 20% interest USD$10,000 on the Effective Date 250,000 common shares within five business days of the Effective Date Incur USD$50,000 in expenditures on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 40% interest Additional USD$16,667 on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 250,000 common shares on or before the 1 st year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$13,334 in expenditures on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 60% interest Additional USD$23,334 on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 250,000 common shares on or before the 2 nd year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$13,334 in expenditures on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn an 80% interest Additional USD$30,000 on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 250,000 common shares on or before the 3 rd year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$13,334 in expenditures on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date
To earn a 100% interest Additional USD$36,667 on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date Additional 250,000 common shares on or before the 4 th year anniversary of the Effective Date Incur additional USD$13,334 in expenditures on or before the 5 th year anniversary of the Effective Date

**  Subject to the retention by the Vendors of a two percent (2%) net royalty on the Green Vein Mesa Claims (the ‘ Green Vein Royalty ‘), with Terra Clean having the option to purchase fifty percent (50%) of the Green Vein Royalty at any time by making a total cash payment to the Vendors in the amount of USD$333,334.

The definitive agreements to acquire an interest in each of the Wheal Anne Claims and the Green Vein Mesa Claims remain subject to the receipt of all regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange (with the ‘ Effective Date ‘ being the date that all such regulatory approvals have been received).

All securities issued in connection with these agreements would be subject to a four-month plus one day hold period from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Marketing Agreements

Terra Clean is also pleased to announce that it has engaged the services of Green Crescent Capital (‘GCC’) to conceive and create marketing, advertising collateral and to develop and distribute digital content to increase awareness in the investment community in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the CSE Exchange and other applicable legislation. GCC will be paid a one-time fee of USD$5,000. The agreement between the Company and GCC was signed in September 2025 for a one-month term.  There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and no stock options or other compensation in connection with the engagement. GCC and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future.

The Company has also engaged the services of OTCWagon (‘OTCW’) for a 38 day market awareness program in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the CSE Exchange and other applicable legislation. OTCW will be paid a one-time fee of C$7,500. The agreement between the Company and OTCW was signed in September 2025 for a 38-day term.  There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and no stock options or other compensation in connection with the engagement. OTCW and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future.

About Terra Clean Energy Corp.

Terra Clean Energy is a Canadian-based uranium exploration and development company. The Company is currently developing the South Falcon East uranium project within the Fraser Lakes B Uranium Deposit, located in the Athabasca Basin region, Saskatchewan, Canada as well as developing past producing Uranium mines in the San Rafael Swell Emery County, Utah, United States

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF Terra Clean Energy CORP.

‘Greg Cameron’
Greg Cameron, CEO

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101, reviewed and approved on behalf of the company by C. Trevor Perkins, P.Geo., the Company’s Vice President, Exploration, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as ‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘intend’, ‘believe’, ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’ and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions ‘may’ or ‘will’ occur. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and general economic and political conditions. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary approvals, including governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable laws. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the Company’s public filings available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca .

Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information please contact:

Greg Cameron, CEO
info@tcec.energy

Terra Clean Energy Corp
Suite 303, 750 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T7
www.tcec.energy

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