Albemarle Announces Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

(NYSE:ALB) Albemarle Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.41 per share. The dividend has an annualized rate of $1.64. The dividend is payable on January 4, 2027. Shareholders of record at the close of business as of December 18, 2026, will be eligible to receive the dividend. Albemarle Corporation is described as a world leader in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. The company supplies lithium and bromine to deliver advanced solutions for its customers. Albemarle regularly posts information to its website, including events, news, financial performance, investor presentations, webcasts, non-GAAP reconciliations, and SEC filings. The announcement includes a statement that actual results could differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various factors, including changes in economic and business conditions, market pricing of bromine, lithium, and spodumene, liquidity, financial or operating performance, and demand for products. The company refers investors to its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further details on risk factors.

Electra Refinery Construction Remains on Budget as Workforce Doubles

(NASDAQ:ELBM, TSXV:ELBM) Electra Battery Materials Corporation provided a comprehensive update on the construction of its cobalt sulfate refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, a facility supported by the governments of the United States, Canada, and Ontario. The site workforce has increased to 130 people, up from approximately 60 in August. Construction is advancing across all process areas and remains within the US$73 million budget. Recent progress includes moving from foundations and steel erection to equipment installation, building enclosure, and electrical and instrumentation installation. The project has achieved zero lost-time incidents during a period of increased site activity. Flushing and removal of redundant brownfield equipment and piping in the existing refinery is largely complete, and partition walls for the motor control centre room are finished. In the solvent extraction building, interior structural steel installation is complete, enabling piping and electrical work to proceed, and FRP lamination of process equipment has started. The crystallizer building now has mechanical equipment installed, process ductwork is on site, off-site pipe fabrication is underway, and the building enclosure is nearing completion. The product silo building has been erected, with roof decking and cladding being installed. Electrical and instrumentation work is nearing completion, including the main power cable from the refinery to the solvent extraction electrical house. Phase II construction of the tailings storage facility is underway, with civil works approximately 40% complete. Schedule pressure has arisen from the timing of fabrication and installation of FRP process piping in the solvent extraction area, and Electra is evaluating measures to accelerate this work following the recent award of the FRP contract. The company holds major permits, has most long-lead equipment on site, and expects any required schedule adjustment to be modest. Major construction contractors include WB Melback Corporation (solvent extraction), Pro Pipe Construction Ltd. (crystallizer), Kilmarnock Enterprises (existing refinery), MECC (electrical), and Pedersen Construction (tailings storage facility). Electra has executed an agreement with FRP Systems Ltd. for FRP process piping. Remaining engineering activity is focused on field-driven changes and construction support. The operating team, led by General Manager and Commissioning Leader Garzon Duenas, is developing the commissioning execution plan and operational readiness program, supported by a newly appointed Commissioning Lead. Metso has been engaged to provide site advisory services through mechanical completion and commissioning, and a tender for commissioning services is being prepared. The laboratory has completed analytical method development for battery-grade cobalt sulfate, Rockwell Automation control system work is progressing, and instrument validation is underway. Electra’s agreement with Glencore AG, announced August 20, 2026, secures 100% of the cobalt hydroxide feedstock required for commissioning and ramp-up through 2027 and provides long-term supply through 2031. Approximately 60% of planned cobalt sulfate production through 2029 is committed to LG Energy Solution under a binding term sheet signed in March 2026. The term sheet with WMC Group AG, announced October 13, 2026, contemplates a five-year working capital and commercial partnership covering feedstock finance, logistics, and marketing, with WMC committed to invest in Electra upon execution of definitive agreements. Douglas Geniti, based in New York, is supporting customer development, including defense and industrial offtake. The refinery is a permitted brownfield facility designed to process approximately 18,000 tonnes of cobalt hydroxide feed per year to produce 5,120 tonnes per year of contained cobalt in battery-grade cobalt sulfate for North American lithium-ion battery, energy storage, defense, and industrial markets.

QuantumScape Reports Third Quarter 2026 Business and Financial Results

(NASDAQ:QS) QuantumScape Corporation announced its business and financial results for the third quarter of 2026, which ended September 30. The company described itself as a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. No further financial figures, operational metrics, executive names, product names, or additional details were disclosed in the source text.

Critical Metals Corp. Announces Share Scheme Transaction Ratio for Acquisition of European Lithium

(NASDAQ:CRML) Critical Metals Corp has provided an update on its proposed acquisition of European Lithium Limited (ASX:EUR, OTC:EULIF). Under the proposed transaction, Critical Metals Corp would acquire 100% of the issued share capital of European Lithium and all of European Lithium’s listed options by way of Court-approved schemes of arrangement under Part 5.1 of the Australian Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The transaction comprises a scheme between European Lithium and its shareholders (the Share Scheme) and a scheme between European Lithium and the holders of its listed options (ASX:EUROC) (the Option Scheme). The consideration payable under each Scheme is to be satisfied by the issue of new ordinary shares in Critical Metals Corp. The Share Scheme Transaction Ratio, which determines the number of new Critical Metals Corp shares to be issued for each European Lithium share, has been set in accordance with the terms of the Share Scheme as outlined in the scheme booklet released to the ASX on September 15, 2026. The ratio is determined by reference to the average of the daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of Critical Metals Corp shares on Nasdaq over the 20 consecutive trading days from September 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026, subject to a floor price of US$8.00 and a ceiling price of US$16.00. As the Scheme VWAP is at or below the floor price, the Share Scheme Transaction Ratio is the maximum ratio set out in the Scheme Booklet. If the Share Scheme is implemented, European Lithium shareholders will receive 0.045 new Critical Metals Corp shares for each European Lithium share held at the record date. The value of the consideration will change with the Critical Metals Corp share price and the AUD/USD exchange rate. The consideration for European Lithium’s listed options will be calculated using the cashless exercise formula set out in the Scheme Booklet, by reference to the Share Scheme Transaction Ratio, the Scheme VWAP, and the option exercise price of A$0.10. European Lithium expects to announce the final Option Scheme consideration on or around October 28, 2026. The general meeting and the meetings of European Lithium shareholders and optionholders to vote on the Schemes will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in West Leederville, Western Australia. European Lithium’s Independent Board Committee continues to recommend that European Lithium securityholders vote in favor of the Scheme relevant to them, in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to the independent expert continuing to conclude that the relevant Scheme is in the best interests of those securityholders. The implementation of the Schemes is subject to the approval of European Lithium securityholders, the approval of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, and the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining conditions precedent. Critical Metals Corp’s flagship project is Tanbreez, one of the world's largest rare earth deposits, located in Southern Greenland. Another key asset is the Wolfsberg Lithium Project located in Carinthia, 270 km south of Vienna, Austria, which is the first fully permitted mine in Europe and is strategically located with access to established road and rail infrastructure.

Allegiance Resources Announces Non-Brokered LIFE Private Placement of up to $900,000

(CSE:ALLG) (FSE:BG5) Allegiance Resources Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement of a minimum of 3,571,429 units and a maximum of 6,428,571 units at a price of C$0.14 per unit. The minimum gross proceeds of the offering will be C$500,000.06 and the maximum gross proceeds will be C$899,999.94 (approximately C$900,000). Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share at an exercise price of C$0.35, commencing 61 days after the applicable closing date and expiring 24 months after that closing date. Warrants cannot be exercised during the first 60 days following the applicable closing date. The units will be offered to purchasers resident in each of the provinces of Canada, other than Québec, under the listed issuer financing exemption (Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106) and Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935. Securities issued to purchasers in Canada will not be subject to a hold period under Canadian securities laws. An offering document dated October 20, 2026, is available on SEDAR+ and the company's website. Net proceeds will be used for exploration on the company's properties and for general working capital. The company may pay finders' fees in accordance with Canadian Securities Exchange policies and applicable laws. The offering may close in one or more tranches, with the final closing no later than November 6, 2026. The company must raise the minimum offering amount before the first closing and will not close the offering unless it reasonably believes it has sufficient funds to meet business objectives and liquidity requirements for at least 12 months following closing. Closing is subject to certain conditions, including approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange. Certain insiders may participate in the offering, which would constitute a related party transaction under MI 61-101, but the company expects to rely on exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements. The fair market value of securities issued to, or consideration paid by, related parties will not exceed 25% of the company's market capitalization. The securities have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption. Allegiance Resources Corp. is focused on tungsten and other critical metals in Canada and the United States. The company, through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary Wolfram Critical Minerals Inc., holds a 100% interest in the Golden Scheelite Tungsten Project in Nevada. Allegiance has also entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Thanksgiving, Five T's, and Rio Grande tungsten projects in British Columbia, subject to closing conditions.

PMET Advances Shaakichiuwaanaan Development with more than 30,000 m 2026 Drill Program

(TSX:PMET) (ASX:PMT) (OTCQX:PMETF) (FSE:R9GA) PMET Resources Inc. has completed more than 30,000 m of drilling in over 250 holes as part of its 2026 drill program at the 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan Project in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Seven drill rigs are currently active on site, with drilling scheduled to continue into November 2026. The program is focused on supporting project development through geotechnical, hydrogeological, geomechanical, and condemnation drilling at the CV5 and CV13 pegmatites and nearby proposed infrastructure areas. Infill drilling at the CV5 Pegmatite is targeting a caesium-enriched zone with the objective of defining a maiden caesium Mineral Resource Estimate at CV5 during 2027. Targeted infill drilling at CV5 and CV13 aims to improve geological interpretation, with additional infill holes expected at CV13 before program completion. Pollucite pegmatite sample collection (BerryPick program) has been conducted using two dedicated shallow coring rigs, with at least 7 tons of sample material collected for XRT ore-sorting testwork scheduled for early 2027. Infill drilling along the CV4 to CV5 gap is being conducted with a barge-mounted drill rig, with only a portion of the gap anticipated to be drill tested in this program. Assay results for the 2026 drill program are expected in Q1 2027. An updated Project Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE-5) and development studies, including an updated CV5 lithium-tantalum Feasibility Study and a broader CV5-CV13 lithium-caesium-tantalum Preliminary Economic Assessment, are on track for release in Q4 2026. The project hosts a Consolidated Mineral Resource totaling 108.0 Mt at 1.40% Li2O and 166 ppm Ta2O5 (Indicated) and 33.4 Mt at 1.33% Li2O and 155 ppm Ta2O5 (Inferred), with a maiden Mineral Reserve of 84.3 Mt at 1.26% Li2O (Probable) declared in late 2025. The Probable Mineral Reserve cut-off grade is 0.40% Li2O (open-pit) and 0.70% Li2O (underground), with underground development and open-pit marginal tonnage containing material above 0.37% Li2O also included. The project also hosts the world's largest pollucite-hosted caesium pegmatite Mineral Resource at the Rigel and Vega zones, with 0.69 Mt at 4.40% Cs2O (Indicated) and 1.70 Mt at 2.40% Cs2O (Inferred). The Consolidated MRE is reported at a Li2O cut-off grade of 0.40% (open-pit), 0.60% (underground CV5), and 0.70% (underground CV13), with a grade constraint of 0.50% Cs2O used to model the Rigel and Vega caesium zones. The effective date for the Mineral Reserve is September 11, 2025, and for the Consolidated MRE is June 20, 2025. Kenneth Brinsden is President, CEO, & Managing Director of PMET Resources Inc. Remy Delporte, M. Sc., P. Geo., Project Geologist, and Frédéric Mercier-Langevin, Ing. M.Sc., Chief Operating and Development Officer, are named Qualified Persons for the technical and scientific information disclosed.

Millennial Potash Extends Potash Mineralization to 120 Meters Thick at its Banio Potash Project in Gabon as Drillhole BA-006 is Pushed Deeper

(TSXV: MLP) (OTCQB: MLPNF) (FSE: X0D) Millennial Potash Corp. announced additional drilling success at its Banio Potash Project in Gabon, where the extension of drillhole BA-006 at the North Target intersected approximately 40 meters of additional robust potash mineralization, extending the cumulative potash mineralization to 120 meters. Drillhole BA-006 was extended to a final depth of 735.32 meters and has now intersected approximately 120 meters of cumulative potash mineralization, up from the previously identified 80 meters. BA-006 is the first drillhole to penetrate all known potash cycles in the area, supporting the interpretation that the evaporite sequence and potash mineralization thicken towards the west of the project area. The drillhole confirmed outstanding potash mineralization in the form of interbedded carnallitite and halite, including numerous thick carnallitite potash seams totaling approximately 120 meters. BA-006 significantly expands the known potash footprint west of the current Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) area, bringing the mineralization closer to the planned processing facility and deep-water port sites. Once all drill data have been interpreted and compiled, an updated MRE will be completed, providing a key foundation for the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), which remains on track for completion by the end of 2026. Drillhole BA-006 is located approximately 4 kilometers west of BA-001 and was designed to test both the westward continuation of potash mineralization intersected in BA-001 and its southward extension from BA-002. Preliminary logging indicates that BA-006 intersected approximately nine evaporite cycles (Cycles II to X), with potash mineralization present in each cycle, and intersected Cycles IX and X for the first time at the project. Review of the BA-006 drill core confirms prominent horizontal bedding dominated by interbedded halite and carnallite. Preliminary logging estimates the cumulative thickness of the principal carnallitite seams at approximately 120 meters. Detailed core logging, final interpretation of the evaporite cycles and seam identification, and downhole geophysical logging are ongoing. Core preparation and sampling are expected to be completed over the next several weeks, after which the samples will be submitted to the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) for analysis. The Phase 2 drilling program is designed to test the depth and lateral extent of potash-rich horizons and strengthen the geological understanding of mineralization beyond the boundaries of the 2025 MRE. The current resource base comprises a Measured MRE of 648.2 million tonnes grading 15.7% KCl, an Indicated MRE of 1.8 billion tonnes grading 15.6% KCl, and an Inferred MRE of 3.56 billion tonnes grading 15.6% KCl. The geological results from BA-006, once results from SRC have been received, may be incorporated into an updated MRE targeted for completion by the end of 2026 as part of the DFS. Drilling is currently ongoing at drill site BA-007, located to the northwest of BA-006. The top section of drillhole BA-008 has also been completed and is ready to commence diamond coring once BA-007 is finished. The Definitive Feasibility Study on the Banio Potash Project is being expedited by Micon International, in partnership with Zenito Ltd. and Agapito Associates LLC. ERCOSPLAN Ingenieurgesellschaft Geotechnik und Bergbau mbH will continue to provide geological expertise and drilling support for the ongoing drill program. The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Peter J. MacLean, Ph.D., P. Geo. (Ontario), Director of the Company, who is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101. Farhad Abasov is Chair of the Board of Directors.

Lithium Africa Receives Two Non-Binding Offers to Fund the Springbok Project, Including a US$60 Million Investment Proposal

(TSXV:LAF) (FSE:6MQ) (OTCQB:LTAFF) Lithium Africa Corp. has received two non-binding offers to finance the development of the Springbok Project in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa. The first offer is a prepayment facility with offtake from a major international commodity trading house for 100% of the Project's spodumene concentrate in its first three years of production. The second offer is a US$60 million investment from a lithium processing company backed by a Fortune Global 500 group for a 55% interest in the Company's holding in the Project. The Springbok Project is held outside the Company's 50/50 joint venture with GFL International Co., Ltd., an affiliate of Ganfeng Lithium. Lithium Africa is in competitive discussions with more than 20 potential counterparties to identify the best partner to advance Springbok toward production. First production of spodumene concentrate is targeted for H2 2027. The US$60 million investment proposal implies a pre-money valuation of approximately US$70 million for Springbok. The proposal contemplates US$60 million in cash for a 55% interest in a new holding company that would hold the Company's 70% interest in the Project, implying a pre-money valuation of approximately US$70 million for 100% of the Project. Lithium Africa would retain a 45% interest in the holding company, valued at approximately US$49 million, based on the implied post-money valuation of the holding company of approximately US$109 million, without contributing to the US$60 million program. Under the proposal, the investor would subscribe US$60 million in cash for new shares in a holding company to be established to hold the Company's 70% interest in Namli Exploration & Mining (Pty) Ltd, which holds the Project. On completion, the investor would hold 55% of the holding company and the Company would hold 45%, giving the Company an indirect 31.5% interest in Namli. The remaining 30% interest in Namli, held by the Company's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment partner, would be unaffected. The proposal implies a pre-money valuation of US$70.1 million for 100% of Namli. The proceeds would fund approximately US$10 million of drilling across the Springbok district and approximately US$50 million for a processing plant. Both offers are non-binding and subject to due diligence, negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, board approvals, acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange, approval of the Company's shareholders, and required regulatory approvals. The Company continues to target a Project financing decision in H1 2027 and first production of spodumene concentrate in H2 2027. Thomas Benson, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Africa, stated that receiving offers from both a major trading house and a lithium processing company demonstrates strong interest in Springbok, a permitted mine with a path to production in 2027. The Company is running a competitive process with more than 20 counterparties engaged, aiming to select the partner and structure that deliver the most value for shareholders, so that small-scale production at Springbok can fund large-scale exploration across the district.

Sage Potash Corp.'s Updated Mineral Resource Estimate Delivers 226 Million Tonnes at 41.36% KCl in Measured & Indicated and an Additional 545.4 Million Tonnes at 41.53% KCl in Inferred

(TSXV:SAGE, OTCQB:SGPTF) Sage Potash Corp. announced a significant upgrade to its potash resource estimates following the completion of its Summer 2026 drill program at the Sage Plain Potash Project in Utah's Paradox Basin. The new Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), prepared by RESPEC LLP, expands the inferred potash resource and introduces measured and indicated resource categories. The measured potash resource is 54.3 million tonnes grading 41.31% KCl. The indicated potash resource is 171.8 million tonnes grading 41.37% KCl. The inferred potash resource is 545.4 million tonnes grading 41.53% KCl. The Summer 2026 drilling of the Peterson 1 Well delivered high-grade thick intervals in both the Upper and Lower Cycle 18 potash beds, confirming lateral continuity and high grades suitable for solution mining. For the Upper 18 bed, measured resources cover an area of 3.05 km2 (2.29 km2 with exclusions), with an average thickness of 7.2 m, average KCl grade of 40.73%, in-place sylvinite tonnage of 33.9 million tonnes, average carnallite content of 0.09%, and average insoluble content of 0.47%. For the Lower 18 bed, measured resources cover 3.05 km2 (2.29 km2 with exclusions), with an average thickness of 4.3 m, average KCl grade of 42.27%, in-place sylvinite tonnage of 20.4 million tonnes, average carnallite content of 0.01%, and average insoluble content of 0.42%. For the Upper 18 bed, indicated resources cover 9.64 km2 (7.23 km2 with exclusions), with an average thickness of 7.1 m, average KCl grade of 40.88%, in-place sylvinite tonnage of 106.8 million tonnes, average carnallite content of 0.09%, and average insoluble content of 0.48%. For the Lower 18 bed, indicated resources cover 9.64 km2 (7.23 km2 with exclusions), with an average thickness of 4.3 m, average KCl grade of 42.17%, in-place sylvinite tonnage of 65.0 million tonnes, average carnallite content of 0.01%, and average insoluble content of 0.42%. For the Upper 18 bed, inferred resources cover 30.56 km2 (22.92 km2 with exclusions), with an average thickness of 7.1 m, average KCl grade of 41.17%, in-place sylvinite tonnage of 336.9 million tonnes, average carnallite content of 0.09%, and average insoluble content of 0.48%. For the Lower 18 bed, inferred resources cover 30.56 km2 (22.92 km2 with exclusions), with an average thickness of 4.4 m, average KCl grade of 42.11%, in-place sylvinite tonnage of 208.5 million tonnes, average carnallite content of 0.01%, and average insoluble content of 0.42%. The total measured and indicated resource is 226.1 million tonnes, and the total resource is 771.5 million tonnes. The density of sylvinite is 2.07 tonnes/m3. The gross resource is based on a 100% extraction ratio and 0% plant loss. The measured resource radius of influence is 0-750 m, indicated is 750-2,000 m, and inferred is 2,000-4,000 m. Exclusions for unknown seismic anomalies are 25% of the area due to no 3D seismic completed. The upgraded resource estimate represents a 259% increase in tonnage compared to the Preliminary Economic Assessment Technical Report dated November 6, 2025 (effective date September 8, 2025). The company will publish and file a Technical Report on Sedar+ within 45 days of this release. Next steps include advancing solution-mining engineering and process design, continued environmental study work and permitting, ongoing collaboration with regional stakeholders and local communities, and trade-off and availability studies for power, water, and transportation logistics. The company plans to summarize these facets and demonstrate financial viability in a Pre-Feasibility Study. The scientific and technical information in the release has been reviewed and approved by Eric Hemstad, PE, a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and Consulting PE at RESPEC Company, LLC, who is independent of Sage Potash. Pat Varas is CEO and Director of Sage Potash.

AMLM Announces Appointment of Independent Directors and Launch of Shareholder Ambassador Program

(OTC:AMLM) American Lithium Minerals, Inc., operating as American Mineral Resources, has appointed Andrew Childs and Morgan Fahimi as independent directors and Audit Committee members. These appointments complete AMLM’s independence requirements for OTCIQ, OTCQB, and other senior-market listing applications. Andrew Childs brings over three decades of global mineral exploration leadership, with experience in Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Cyprus, and North America, and currently serves on the board of AMR Resources Acquisition Corporation as well as holding multiple directorships in the resource sector. Morgan Fahimi, CFO and director of AMR Resources Acquisition Corp, has more than twenty years of experience in financial data, institutional research, market intelligence, and global commercial operations, and since March 2021 has led sales at Acuris and serves as a director of Signal Research. The appointments provide AMLM with independent audit oversight, board independence for OTCQB compliance, and improved readiness for senior-market uplisting. The company also launched the AMLM Ambassador Program, which is now open to existing shareholders and formalizes a direct engagement channel between management and long-standing shareholders while maintaining full compliance with public-information disclosure standards. Program benefits include periodic discussions with management, shareholder recognition opportunities, a private Ambassador community, and educational content on AMLM’s projects and strategy. All information shared with Ambassadors will be released publicly at the same time to ensure compliance with disclosure rules. Frank Kristan, President and CEO of American Lithium Minerals, Inc., stated that the appointments strengthen board independence and audit oversight, supporting the company’s uplisting strategy and reinforcing its commitment to transparent, investor-ready operations. He also noted that the Ambassador Program formalizes the company’s commitment to shareholder engagement and ensures dedicated investors have a direct line to management. American Lithium Minerals, Inc. is a multi-commodity critical minerals exploration company headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, with active project interests in gold, silver, copper, lithium, and rare earth elements across Nevada (USA), Chile, British Columbia, Yukon and Quebec (Canada), and Western Australia. The company’s portfolio includes 11 active project interests, including the Higginsville gold project in Western Australia, silver and copper exploration in Chile, rare earth interests in Quebec, and lithium properties in Nevada.

Vinland Lithium Commences Fall Ground Exploration Program for Lithium-Cesium-Tungsten Targets

(TSXV:VLD) Vinland Lithium Inc. has commenced a fall exploration program targeting expansion of lithium, cesium, tantalum, tungsten, and gold targets for future follow-up, including drill testing. The company previously identified high-priority targets with multiple highly anomalous areas of tungsten, lithium, cesium, and tantalum, including a location near the Burgeo Highway where the Newfoundland government's mapping and sampling program identified tungsten up to 0.87% WO3. The fall program includes prospecting follow-up on the 2025 discovery of lithium-rich float up to 1.70% Li₂O at Kraken West and South, prospecting and mapping for tungsten potential within the Killick land package, follow-up on 485 ppm Li in a previously unsampled area 1.2 km north of the Killick Dyke, and prospecting and soil sampling for gold and tungsten potential along the Gunflap Hills Fault Zone. Diamond drilling is planned for 2027 on significant identified targets and known zones. Vinland continues its partnership with the Critical Minerals Research Initiative between St. Francis Xavier University, Memorial University, and the Newfoundland Geological Survey, with a total of $1.3 million over 4 years directed toward detailed research on the property. The company acknowledges financial support from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Junior Exploration Assistance Program for its 2023, 2024, and 2025 exploration programs, and any support it may receive for 2026. Vinland holds a 100% interest in the Killick Lithium Project in Southwestern Newfoundland, subject only to a 2% NSR (1% each to Benton Resources and Pirate Gold). The Killick Lithium Project covers 30 kilometers of highly prospective geological terrane near the Baie d'Est Fault and includes multiple spodumene-pegmatites within the Kraken Pegmatite Field and high-grade cesium-tantalum-lithium in the Hydra Pegmatite. Initial drilling phases at Killick have returned results including: 8.4m of 0.95% Li2O in GH-22-01 at Kraken Dyke, 16.2m of 0.43% Li2O in GH-22-05 at Kraken North Dyke, 20.82m of 0.60% Li2O including 5.5m of 1.16% Li2O in GH-22-15, 8.37m of 0.91% Li2O in GH-22-08 at East Dyke, 15.23m of 1.04% Li2O in GH-22-27, and 13.37m of 1.22% Li2O in GH-22-45 at Killick Dyke. At the Hydra Cesium Dyke, initial channel sample results include up to 8.75% Cs2O, 0.41% Li2O, 0.025% Ta2O5, and 0.33% Rb2O over 1.2 meters, including 13.57% Cs2O and 0.32% Li2O over 0.4m. Reported intervals range from 60% to 95% of true thickness. QA/QC protocols include sample preparation and analysis by SGS Canada Inc. and Eastern Analytical Ltd., with all reported assays uncut. Barry Sparkes, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration for Vinland Lithium Inc., is the Qualified Person for the release. Stephen Stares is President and CEO of Vinland Lithium Inc.

Brunswick Exploration Announces 302 Metre-Wide Spodumene-Bearing Pegmatite Interval at the Anatacau Main Project

(TSXV:BRW, OTCQB:BRWXF, FRANKFURT:1XQ) Brunswick Exploration Inc. announced results from drill hole AN-26-17 at the Anais dyke, part of the Anatacau Main Project in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec. Drill hole AN-26-17 intercepted 302 metres of spodumene-bearing pegmatite with an estimated average of 30% spodumene, extending the Anais dyke to a vertical depth of 500 metres. This interval is among the largest mineralized intercepts reported in the last decade in James Bay and globally. Compared to hole AN-26-15, which had 25% spodumene and 25% internal dilution, AN-26-17 shows higher spodumene content (30%) and significantly less internal dilution (sub 5%). The Anais dyke remains open in all directions and has been materially expanded by this drill hole. The lower contact of the dyke is now 160 metres from the closest hole. The drill hole ended in mineralized pegmatites due to technical limitations of the drill rig, and assays are pending. Four holes totaling approximately 1,800 metres have been drilled in the Anais sector during the 2026 Summer campaign. Hole AN-26-17 intersected the 302-metre interval approximately 100 metres (80 to 160 metres) below hole AN-26-15, which previously returned 1.31% Li₂O over 202 metres. Visual estimates indicate up to 80% local spodumene concentrations. The Anais dyke appears to flatten and thicken at depth, with a dip of approximately 45°. The true thickness of the dyke is estimated at 78% to 80% of the 302-metre interval, and the interval contains approximately 3% host-rock xenoliths. Drill hole AN-26-17 was drilled at an azimuth of 125°, dip of 62°, and length of 631 metres, with collar coordinates UTM X 380170, UTM Y 5784673, and elevation 207 metres. All core samples were collected under BRW supervision and by contractors Laurentia Exploration and Explo-Logik, with sample preparation and analysis to be performed by Agat Laboratories using methods 200075, 200087, and 201378. The scientific and technical information was reviewed and approved by Mr. Simon T. Hébert, VP Development and Professional Geologist registered in Quebec. Brunswick Exploration is focused on grassroots lithium exploration in Canada, Greenland, and Saudi Arabia, with its Mirage project hosting an Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 52.2Mt grading 1.08% Li₂O.

Recyclus secures largest contract with global OEM

(LSE:MNTL) Technology Minerals Plc announced that its 48.35% owned subsidiary, Recyclus Group, has secured its largest contract to date with a global automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The agreement is a three-year take-or-pay contract under which Recyclus will process the OEM's electric vehicle lithium-ion battery packs at its Wolverhampton industrial-scale facility. Recyclus will receive gate fees for the batteries and additional revenues from the sale of black mass and other recovered materials. The contract nearly doubles Recyclus’ volumes and brings a corresponding increase in revenue. The agreement includes a mutual break clause exercisable at 18 months. The contract is expected to bring the Wolverhampton facility close to its current capacity and enable Recyclus to achieve consistent profitability before the end of the current financial year. This contract marks a shift from predominantly purchase order-based work to more predictable, contracted volumes, providing a foundation for Recyclus to scale from a nationally relevant to a nationally dominant capability. The contract strengthens the value of Mantle’s investment in Recyclus and supports the Group’s broader strategy of developing and scaling sovereign capabilities, reducing reliance on external supply chains, and contributing to the UK’s critical minerals and supply chain resilience objectives. Alex Stanbury, Chief Executive Officer of Technology Minerals and Director of Recyclus, described the contract as a defining milestone and a strong endorsement of Recyclus’ technology and commercial delivery. Nicholas Bridle, Chief Operating Officer of Technology Minerals, stated that the contract demonstrates the ability to build, own, and scale sovereign capability as an operating business, turning capability into cash flow and shortening a critical supply chain. Since July 2023, Recyclus Group has operated a national, industrial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling service supporting the UK’s transition to carbon neutrality. The contract is aligned with the UK Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy (Vision 2035) and the Strategic Defence Review 2025.

Electra Signs Term Sheet for Strategic Partnership with Global Commodities Trader WMC

(NASDAQ:ELBM, TSXV:ELBM) Electra Battery Materials Corporation has signed a term sheet with WMC Group AG for a five-year working-capital and commercial partnership to support its Canadian critical minerals refinery. The partnership will provide financing for cobalt feedstock purchases and battery grade cobalt sales, aiming to strengthen the efficiency of the refinery’s operating cash cycle. WMC will deliver logistics management, cobalt market expertise, marketing support, and access to its global commercial network as Electra transitions from construction and commissioning into operations. WMC has also committed to making an investment in Electra upon execution of definitive agreements. Trent Mell, Chief Executive Officer of Electra, stated that the relationship provides inventory working capital and broader access to cobalt buyers worldwide, addressing priorities around working capital, logistics, and product qualification. Joe Micotto, Head of Battery Materials for WMC, commented that the partnership demonstrates the value WMC can add for a producer at Electra's stage and that combining Electra’s refining capability with WMC’s financial and logistical resources gives Electra a strong route to market as it moves into production. WMC is a global physical commodity trader focused on battery materials and nuclear fuel, providing long-term supply, offtake, marketing, logistics, and financing solutions. The parties intend to negotiate definitive agreements based on the term sheet. Completion of the proposed arrangements is subject to due diligence, negotiation and execution of definitive documentation, receipt of required regulatory and creditor approvals, and satisfaction of other customary conditions. WMC will provide finance and logistics services for volumes up to the refinery’s nameplate capacity and will act as buyer and exclusive marketing agent for corresponding cobalt sulfate production. The partnership is intended to complement Electra’s existing customer relationships, including its supply arrangement with LG Energy Solution. The term sheet is non-binding except for certain provisions including confidentiality, exclusivity, costs, assignment, governing law, and jurisdiction. Electra’s primary focus is constructing North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery as part of a phased strategy to onshore critical minerals refining and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. Electra also holds a significant land package in Idaho’s Cobalt Belt, including the Iron Creek project and surrounding properties. Electra is advancing black mass recycling opportunities and evaluating growth opportunities in nickel refining and other downstream battery materials.

Grounded Lithium Releases Kindersley Lithium Project Pre-Feasibility Study Results Mineral Reserves Booked on the KLP Supported By Rigorous Technical De-risking

(TSXV: GRD) (OTC: GRDAF) Grounded Lithium Corp. announced the results of the pre-feasibility study (PFS) authored by Stantec Consulting Ltd. on the Kindersley Lithium Project (KLP). The PFS provides a comprehensive assessment of the KLP, including technical, economic, and operational aspects. The study outlines the projected production capacity, estimated capital and operating costs, and anticipated project economics. The PFS includes detailed analysis of lithium recovery rates, process flowsheets, and infrastructure requirements. The report presents resource estimates, including measured, indicated, and inferred lithium resources for the KLP. The study evaluates potential environmental impacts and outlines proposed mitigation strategies. The PFS discusses permitting requirements and the current status of regulatory approvals for the project. The document identifies key project milestones and anticipated timelines for development and construction. The PFS includes sensitivity analyses on key economic parameters such as lithium price, operating costs, and capital expenditures. The study provides a financial model with projected cash flows, net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR) for the KLP. The report discusses potential risks and opportunities associated with the project. The PFS includes recommendations for next steps in advancing the KLP towards production. The announcement attributes the successful completion of the PFS to the collaborative efforts of Grounded Lithium Corp. and Stantec Consulting Ltd. The company expresses confidence in the technical and economic viability of the Kindersley Lithium Project based on the PFS results.

Allegiance Resources Corp. Announces Frankfurt Stock Exchange Listing

(CSE:ALLG) Allegiance Resources Corp. announced that its common shares are now cross-listed for trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE:BG5), in addition to its primary listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE:ALLG). The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is operated by Deutsche Börse AG and is described as the largest of the seven stock exchanges in Germany. The company believes that the Frankfurt cross-listing may provide increased accessibility to European investors, broaden Allegiance's potential shareholder base, and support additional liquidity in the company's common shares by providing investors with an additional market on which to trade the company's securities. Allegiance's common shares will continue to trade on the CSE under the symbol 'ALLG.' The company's ISIN is CA0174101018 and its German WKN is A42NU1. Investors can obtain information regarding the company's Frankfurt quotation through the Börse Frankfurt website by searching the company's name, ISIN, or WKN. Kelly Abbott, Chief Executive Officer of Allegiance Resources Corp., stated that establishing a Frankfurt listing is another step in expanding Allegiance's visibility beyond the Canadian market and that increasing accessibility to European investors is a natural extension of the company's capital markets strategy. The Frankfurt listing does not involve the issuance of any new common shares or other securities of the company and therefore does not result in any dilution to existing shareholders. Allegiance Resources Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and advancement of critical metals projects in established mining jurisdictions. Through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Wolfram Critical Minerals Inc., the company holds a 100% interest in the Golden Scheelite Tungsten Project in Humboldt County, Nevada.

Brunswick Exploration Reports 1.31% Li2O Over 202 Metres Including 85 Meters at 1.73% Li2O at the Anatacau Main Project

(TSXV:BRW, OTCQB:BRWXF, FRANKFURT:1XQ) Brunswick Exploration Inc. announced assay results from a previously reported 202-metre interval at its Anatacau Main Project in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, located 20 km east of Rio Tinto's Galaxy project. The intercept in drill hole AN-25-15 confirmed mineralization in the Anais dyke, with 202.45 meters grading 1.31% Li2O from 274.25 to 476.70 meters. Within this interval, a higher-grade core of 85.75 meters returned 1.73% Li2O. The Anais dyke remains open in all directions and has expanded significantly following this drill hole. Drill hole AN-26-15 also intersected two other major pegmatitic intervals: 21.5 meters grading 1.41% Li2O and 9.2 meters grading 1.28% Li2O, both separate from the Anais dyke, indicating a broader mineralized system at Anatacau. To date, four holes totaling approximately 1,700 meters have been drilled in the Anais sector, with all assay results pending except for hole AN-26-15. The 202.45-meter intercept in AN-26-15 confirms the Anais Main dyke to a vertical depth of 300 meters. Pegmatite intervals contain between 10-30% spodumene crystals, are coarse grained, pale colored, and unaltered, with low mica and accessory mineral content. The true thickness of the Anais dyke is estimated to be approximately 75%. Interval totals can contain up to 25% country rocks. Drill hole AN-26-15 was drilled at an azimuth of 125 degrees, dip of 52 degrees, and length of 498 meters, with collar coordinates UTM X 380198, UTM Y 5784693, and elevation 198 meters. All drill core samples were collected under the supervision of BRW employees and Explo-Logik, with sample preparation and analytical work performed by Agat Laboratories using methods 200075, 200087, and 201378. All results passed QA/QC screening, with standards, duplicates, and blanks within acceptable limits. The scientific and technical information was reviewed and approved by Mr. Simon T. Hébert, VP Development, a Professional Geologist registered in Quebec and Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. The company is advancing a grassroots lithium property portfolio in Canada, Greenland, and Saudi Arabia, underpinned by the Mirage project, which has an Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 52.2Mt grading 1.08% Li2O.

Euro Manganese Announces Change in Executive Leadership

(TSXV:EMN) (ASX:EMN) Euro Manganese Inc. announced that Martina Blahova ceased employment from her position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and member of the Board of Directors effective September 14, 2026. The Company expressed its thanks to Ms. Blahova for her service. The announcement was authorised for release by the Chairman of Euro Manganese Inc. Euro Manganese Inc. is developing the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic. The Chvaletice Manganese Project plans to reprocess historic mine tailings to produce high-purity electrolytic manganese metal (HPEMM) and high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM). The project aims to establish a fully traceable, low-carbon supply chain within the European Union. Euro Manganese is positioned to become Europe's first domestic producer of high-purity manganese. The company is dual listed on the TSXV and the ASX.

LatAm Lithium Adopts Semi-Annual Financial Reporting

(TSXV:LALI) (FSE:POTA) LatAm Lithium Corp. has announced its decision to adopt semi-annual financial reporting under Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933 - Exemptions to Permit Semi-Annual Reporting for Certain Venture Issuers. The company is eligible for this exemption as a venture issuer listed on the TSX Venture Exchange with annual revenue of less than C$10 million. As a result, LatAm Lithium Corp. will no longer be required to file interim financial reports and related management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) for the three-month and nine-month interim periods of its financial year. The company specifically states it does not intend to file an interim financial report and related MD&A for the three-month period ending August 31, 2026 and the nine-month period ending February 28, 2027, as well as for subsequent corresponding periods, in reliance on the Blanket Order. LatAm Lithium Corp. will continue to file audited annual financial statements and related MD&A within 120 days of its financial year-end. The company will also file six-month interim financial reports and related MD&A within 60 days of the end of the six-month period. LatAm Lithium Corp. affirms its commitment to timely disclosure of all material information in accordance with applicable securities laws and TSX Venture Exchange policies. The company controls a 100% interest in the South of Otter gold project in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada. The South of Otter gold project is located 9km east of the Great Bear project owned by Kinross Gold Corp. Rodney Campbell is named as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director of LatAm Lithium Corp. The company is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The announcement is being filed pursuant to Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933. The company’s annual revenue is less than C$10 million, qualifying it for the reporting exemption. LatAm Lithium Corp. is focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource projects in Latin America.

TNR Gold Receives Non-Binding Acquisition Proposal from Altius Minerals; Enters into Exclusivity Arrangement

(TSXV:TNR) TNR Gold Corp. has received an unsolicited non-binding proposal from Altius Minerals Corporation regarding the potential acquisition of all common shares of TNR Gold not already owned by Altius. Altius currently holds approximately 12.7% of TNR Gold's issued and outstanding common shares. The special committee of independent directors of TNR Gold has reviewed the proposal and entered into an exclusivity arrangement with Altius in connection with the proposal. The special committee, in consultation with its advisors, continues to evaluate the proposal to determine the best course of action for the company and its shareholders. No decision has been made regarding any definitive transaction contemplated by the proposal. There is no assurance that any transaction will result from the proposal, that any such transaction will be approved or completed, or as to the timing, structure, or terms of any potential transaction. Shareholders are not required to take any action at this time. TNR Gold holds a 1.5% NSR royalty on the Mariana Lithium Project in Argentina, of which 0.15% is held on behalf of a shareholder. Ganfeng Lithium's subsidiary, Litio Minera Argentina (LMA), has the right to repurchase 1.0% of the NSR royalty on the Mariana Project, of which 0.9% is TNR Gold's NSR royalty interest. Upon repurchase by LMA, TNR Gold would receive CAN$900,000 and its shareholder would receive CAN$100,000, resulting in TNR Gold holding a 0.45% NSR royalty and its shareholder holding a 0.05% NSR royalty. The Mariana Lithium Project is 100% owned by Ganfeng Lithium and has been approved by the Argentina provincial government of Salta for an environmental impact report. Ganfeng Lithium officially inaugurated Mariana Lithium's start of production at a 20,000 tons-per-annum lithium chloride plant on February 12, 2025. TNR Gold also holds a 0.4% NSR royalty on the Los Azules Copper Project, of which 0.04% is held on behalf of a shareholder. The Los Azules Copper Project is being developed by McEwen Inc. TNR Gold holds a 7% NPR on the Batidero I and II properties of the Josemaria Project, which is being developed by a joint venture between Lundin Mining and BHP. TNR Gold provides significant exposure to gold through its 90% holding in the Shotgun Gold porphyry project in Alaska, located near the Donlin Gold project being developed by NovaGold Resources. TNR Gold's portfolio provides exposure to gold, copper, silver, and lithium through its holdings in Alaska and royalty holdings in Argentina. The company is committed to the continued generation of in-demand projects, while diversifying its markets and building shareholder value. Kirill Klip is the Executive Chairman of TNR Gold Corp.

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