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Scandium International Mining Announces Grant of New Mining Lease at Nyngan Scandium Project

Scandium International Mining Corp. (TSXV: SCY) (OTC Pink: SCYYF) (“Scandium International” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that the Department of Primary Industrials and Regional Development – NSW Resources (“the Department“) has granted a mining license to Scandium International’s wholly-owned subsidiary, EMC Metals Australia Pty Ltd (“EMC“) for its Nyngan Scandium Project in New South Wales. Mining Lease No 1893 (Act 1992) (“ML 1893“) was granted in satisfaction of Mining Lease Application No 531 (Act 1992) on October 7, bringing an end to an application review process spanning more than nine years.

The grant of ML 1893 (Act 1992) represents a major milestone for the Nyngan Scandium Project (“the Project“) and provides the regulatory certainty required for the Company to advance ongoing dialogues regarding strategic partnerships, offtake contracts, and in due course financing the project and taking the Final Investment Decision (FID).

“This Mining Lease marks the culmination of extensive technical, environmental and regulatory work and we express our appreciation to the Department for its assistance and cooperation during the application review process. It really could not have come at a better time as Western countries and companies are now focusing on the supply of critical metals including scandium.” said Peter Evensen, Chief Executive Officer. “With this mining lease now in place on the entire deposit, the Company is well-positioned to progress towards construction and eventual production in line with the Project’s design parameters.” EMC intends to update its Defined Feasibility Study (“DFS“) in due course to reflect capital and operational efficiencies as well as potential to high-grade and customer requirements.”

The current DFS:

is designed as a small surface mining operation, recovering approximately 75,000t of limonite ore from the resource per year,
The average limonite scandium head grade to the mill facility over 20 years is 409ppm (before potential high-grading initiatives).
The Project development and commissioning schedule includes a one year construction period, and a total 24 month ramp-up period to reach nameplate capacity of 75,000 tons per year ore throughput and approximately 38,500 kg of scandium oxide product per year, grading 98 to 99.9% Sc2O3.
The 20 year mine life of the name plate capacity will use less than 20% of the entire Mineral Resource Estimate.

Mr. Evensen continued: “The benefits of scandium have been known for several years, however, until now there has not been a reliable and abundant potential supply source of scandium outside of China and Russia or dependent on other commodity prices as a by-product.

In the past twelve months, the Western world has made it a strategic priority to develop robust critical mineral supply chains that are not dependent on a single nation as a pinch point.

My view, same as when the Evensen family first invested in the Company in 2014, is the Nyngan Scandium Project along with our peers in New South Wales provides the most economic primary source of supply of scandium to that robust supply.

The shovel-ready Nyngan Scandium Project is prepared to meet western demand for scandium in existing use cases as well as emerging use cases being developed including semiconductors, solid-state batteries, and defense applications.”

ML 1893 (Act 1992) has been granted for an initial term of 21 years until October 2046 upon which time the operator of the project can apply for renewal and supersedes the underlapping Mining Lease No 1792 (Act 1992), enhancing EMC’s ability to develop the Project across its full mine footprint design.

Located 20 km west of Nyngan township in New South Wales, the Nyngan Scandium Project is positioned to become the world’s first primary scandium-mining project. Scandium is a high-value metal with a growing market demand and is classed as a critical mineral by the Australian, Canadian and United States governments.

The development of the Project also presents a significant opportunity for New South Wales to become a world leader for investment in sustainable mining of critical minerals.

For inquiries to Scandium International Mining Corp, please contact:

Peter Evensen, President and CEO
Tel: (775) 355-9500

Harry de Jonge (Controller)
Tel: (702) 703-0178

Email: info@scandiummining.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain information that may be deemed “forward-looking information”. Forward-looking information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “believe”, “continue”, “plans” or similar terminology, or negative connotations thereof. All information in this release, other than information of historical facts, general future plans and objectives for the Company and the Nyngan Scandium Project, are forward-looking information that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in such forward-looking information are based on reasonable assumptions, such expectations are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking information.

For more information on the Company and the key assumptions, risks and challenges with respect to the forward-looking information discussed herein, and about our business in general, investors should review the Company’s most recently filed annual information form, and other continuous disclosure filings which are available at www.scandiummining.com Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Focus Graphite Announces Marketing and Investor Awareness Campaign

Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company“), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a marketing services agreement with Outside the Box Capital Inc. (“OTB Capital“) (email: jason@outsidethebox.capital; address 2202 Green Orchard Place, Oakville, ON, L6H 4V4), an Ontario-based marketing firm specializing in investor awareness and digital community engagement.

Under the terms of the agreement, OTB Capital will provide Focus with a comprehensive marketing campaign designed to strengthen the Company’s visibility in the investment community. The program will include strategic planning and campaign management, dissemination of Focus’s approved messaging, press releases, and corporate materials across social channels such as Reddit, Discord, Telegram, Twitter, and StockTwits, and the development of influencer-based and investor-focused video content. In addition, OTB Capital will assist in creating community-driven initiatives to expand awareness and engagement, as well as produce highlight videos and Q&A sessions addressing corporate updates for distribution on the Company’s platforms. In accordance with applicable securities regulations, OTB Capital will not solicit investments, provide investment advice, or make securities recommendations.

The agreement has an initial term of six months, commencing on October 15, 2025, and is renewable for an additional six-month period unless terminated during the initial term. Focus will compensate OTB Capital in the amount of $150,000 CAD plus applicable taxes for each six-month term, payable on the effective date. In addition, OTB Capital will be granted 950,000 stock options, exercisable at the closing price of Focus Graphite shares on October 15, 2025. The options will vest in equal tranches of 25% every three months over the twelve-month campaign, in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange policies. Any unvested options will be cancelled should the agreement be terminated prior to completion.

In addition, Focus has entered into a three-month marketing services agreement with Curation Connect (“Curation“) (email: info@curationcorp.com; Shareflix Limited, Nt Accountancy Ltd., 43 Lynton Mead, London, N20 8DG, England), a UK-based company specializing in retail investor communications. Commencing October 15, 2025, Curation will create and manage a dedicated Investor Showcase (“Showcase“) for Focus Graphite hosted on its proprietary platform. The Showcase will aggregate publicly available information about the Company in a user-friendly format designed to improve accessibility and comprehension for investors. As part of the campaign, Curation will provide a weekly summary of Showcase traffic, monthly reports analyzing user behaviour, a three-month awareness campaign distributing the Showcase into its own investor audience and various financial platforms, and a final report on overall campaign performance.

Under the terms of this engagement, Focus will pay Curation a total fee of $12,000 USD, with payments of $4,000 USD due monthly over the three-month term. The Company will not issue any securities to Curation for its marketing services. Please visit The Showcase at https://app.curationcorp.com/company/Focus-Graphite-13643?utm_source=FGlink.

As of the date hereof, to the Company’s knowledge, OTB Capital and Curation (including their respective directors and officers) do not own any securities of the Company and are at arm’s length from the Company.

Focus Graphite believes that these two complementary programs will broaden the Company’s profile across multiple investor channels while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.

Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced materials industries.

Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining – we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.

Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals – reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.

For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com

Investors Contact:

Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
dhanisch@focusgraphite.com
+1 (613) 612-6060

Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “projected,” “estimated,” and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company’s current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated benefits of the Company’s marketing services agreements with Outside the Box Capital Inc. (“OTB Capital”) and Curation Connect (“Curation”); the scope of services to be provided under these agreements, including the development and management of investor awareness campaigns, dissemination of corporate messaging and materials across social media and digital platforms, creation of influencer-based and investor-focused video content, and the production of highlight videos, Q&A sessions, and other community-driven initiatives; and the establishment and promotion of a dedicated Investor Showcase. Forward-looking information also includes statements with respect to the anticipated impact of these initiatives on the Company’s visibility within the investment community, the potential to broaden Focus Graphite’s profile across multiple investor channels, and the Company’s expectations regarding enhanced shareholder engagement and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.

The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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GoDaddy Brings AI-Powered Digital Ads to Entrepreneurs, Empowering Faster Online Growth

GoDaddy, a global leader in empowering entrepreneurs, announced the expansion of its new Digital Ads feature with GoDaddy Airo® to nine new English-language markets including Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

This AI-powered tool enables small business owners and entrepreneurs to create, launch, and manage professional Google Ad campaigns in minutes, without prior advertising expertise, directly addressing a key barrier to online visibility and customer acquisition.

“Reaching new customers online is critical for growth, but creating effective ads has traditionally required significant time or resources many small businesses simply don’t have,” said Selina Bieber, Vice President of International Markets at GoDaddy.

“Airo Digital Ads now empowers entrepreneurs in these markets to compete more effectively. Our AI handles the technical complexities, like writing compelling ad copy and selecting high-performing search keywords, so they can focus on running their business and connecting with customers.”

Why Simplifying Digital Ads Matters

GoDaddy’s 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey highlights the hurdles faced by entrepreneurs, with over one in three (37%) facing financial constraints limiting marketing investments, 23% struggling with technology complexity, and 40% citing work-life balance challenges from operational demands.

Digital Ads leverages Airo’s advanced AI to transform ad creation from a daunting task into an effortless streamlined process.

* Instant Campaign Setup: Generate complete, professional Google Ad campaigns in minutes. Airo drafts persuasive ad copy, selects relevant keywords based on the business offering, and structures the campaign using industry best practices, eliminating the “blank page” problem.

* Zero Experience Required: Tailored specifically for those new to digital advertising, the intuitive dashboard guides users through the process without requiring a dedicated marketing team.

* Full Control & Customization: Users review, edit, and perfect every element before launch – headlines, descriptions, keywords, target audience, and budget. The AI provides a powerful starting point, but the business owner makes the final decisions.

* Integrated Management & Analytics: Launch campaigns and track detailed performance metrics (like clicks, impressions, and costs) all within the GoDaddy Digital Ads dashboard. No need to juggle multiple platforms or logins.

* Risk-Free Testing: Preview the complete ad exactly as it will appear on Google. Make unlimited adjustments. Campaigns only go live when the user is completely satisfied.

AI Benefits for All Entrepreneurs

Digital Ads effectively works as a plug-and-play solution to key challenges faced by various entrepreneurial segments. Small business owners new to digital ads gain a streamlined, cost-efficient entry point without agency overhead; busy entrepreneurs benefit from rapid campaign launch to drive traffic while juggling multiple priorities; and budget-conscious businesses garner professional results without the need to hire specialists to manage ads.

Get started today at getstarted.godaddy/APAC.

About GoDaddy

GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo®, the company’s AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy’s expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

Issued on behalf of GoDaddy.

For more information, contact:
Fekra Communications
info@fekracomms.com

CBI and Blockware strengthen their capital ties

Crypto Blockchain Industries (CBI; Euronext Growth Paris: FR0014007LW0, ALCBI; OTCQB: CBIPF)) announces that it has been granted an option to purchase up to $10 million in convertible notes issued by Blockware Solutions, offering a 10% discount on the price of Blockware potential future initial public offering (“IPO”). A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised and paid in CBI shares, which are only transferable on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the daily volume. CBI and Blockware aim to grow CBI’s U.S. shareholder base, in which case CBI will exercise a phased share of the call option and increase its equity stake in Blockware.

Blockware is a recognized player in the blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining industry. The company stands out for its ability to operate large-scale installations, provide state-of-the-art hosting services, and develop innovative technology solutions, making it a natural partner for CBI.

CBI’s mining activities recorded a return on investment of more than 40% in August 2025 thanks to this partnership.

CBI has the option to acquire up to $10 million of convertible notes issued by Blockware. The convertible notes issued by Blockware have a maturity of two years and bear an interest rate of 5% per annum. They offer a 10% discount on the price of a potential future IPO and, if this IPO does not take place before maturity, the convertible notes are redeemed in cash. They also benefit from a liquidation preference in the event of an asset distribution or bankruptcy.

This transaction paves the way for a strategic partnership to strengthen CBI’s presence in the U.S. market and gradually increase its stake in Blockware.

A first tranche of USD 1,000,000 has already been raised by CBI and paid for in shares, which can only be resold on the OTCQB market up to a limit of 10% of the trading volume.

CBI and Blockware aim to develop the size and visibility of CBI’s American shareholding, based in particular on the listing of the share on the OTCQB market, which is a privileged gateway for institutional and individual investors in the United States. The gradual increase in liquidity and trading volume in this market will broaden the investor base and strengthen CBI’s reputation. CBI plans to gradually exercise its option to purchase convertible notes, within the limit of 10% of the trading volume of the OTCQB market.

This mechanism is part of CBI’s ACE (Acquire, Create, Earn) strategy, strengthening its ability to seize international growth opportunities and helping to position CBI as a leading player in the blockchain ecosystem, while maximizing its exposure to the US market.

For the period ending September 30, 2025, CBI has invoiced consulting fees to Blockware solutions for an amount of $1 million, paid through the remittance by Blockware of a convertible note for that amount.

Disclaimers

The completion of CBI’s projects, as well as their operating budget and financing plan, remain fundamentally subject to major uncertainties, and failure to achieve the underlying assumptions may have a material and adverse impact on the value of CBI’s assets and liabilities.

In addition, investing in crypto-assets involves risks related in particular to their intrinsic volatility that could have an impact on CBI’s financial performance. CBI considers it useful to remember that the past performance of crypto-assets is not a guarantee of future performance.

A detailed description of the risks associated with an investment in CBI securities can be found in the Company’s financial reports available on CBI’s website.

About Crypto Blockchain Industries SA

Crypto Blockchain Industries (“CBI”) is a French company listed on Euronext Growth (compartment E2), whose objective is to build the largest possible portfolio of Bitcoins and other crypto-assets by buying them at a below-market price by applying the ACE strategy: ACQUIRE, the purchase mainly of Bitcoins on the market; CREATE, the creation of its own utility tokens in the field of the metaverse (AlphaVerse, Football at AlphaVerse) or that of digital assets backed by real goods (Gemplay, diamonds); EARN, the acquisition of Bitcoin at a reduced cost via mining operations, as part of a long-term strategic partnership with Blockchain Solutions, one of the first Bitcoin miners in the United States. To learn more, visit www.cbicorp.io and www.alphaverse.com.

About Blockware

Blockware Solutions, LLC (“BWS”) is an American company specializing in blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Blockware Solutions provides comprehensive solutions, including mining hardware sales, secure data center hosting, and blockchain investment advisory services. The company also operates a large-scale network of mining farms and contributes to the decentralization of the Bitcoin network. Leveraging its technical expertise and commitment to transparency, Blockware helps individuals and institutions grow their digital asset businesses. For more information, visit www.blockwaresolutions.com.

Contacts

Issuer – CBI
info@cbicorp.io

Listing sponsor on Euronext – Atout Capital
info@atoutcapital.com

OTCQB sponsor – Aldebaran Global Advisors
hello@aldebaran-advisors.com

Radisson Announces Closing of Brokered Financing for $25 Million

Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF) (“Radisson” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced “bought deal” private placement pursuant to which the Company issued a total of 41,667,000 Class A common shares of the Company (the “Offered Shares“) at a price of $0.60 per Share, for gross proceeds of $25,000,200 (the “Offering“).

The Offering was completed pursuant to an underwriting agreement dated October 7, 2025 between the Company and a syndicate of underwriters led by Cormark Securities Inc. (collectively, the “Underwriters“). In consideration for the services provided to the Company in connection with the Offering, the Underwriters received a cash commission equal to $1,500,012, representing 6% of the gross proceeds of the Offering.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offered Shares for ongoing exploration and advancement of the O’Brien gold project and for general corporate purposes.

The Offered Shares were issued pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions, as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the “Listed Issuer Financing Exemption“). The Offered Shares sold pursuant to the Offering will not be subject to a hold period in Canada pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

An amended offering document related to the Offering and the use by the Company of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption can be accessed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website at www.radissonmining.com.

The Offering remains subject to the final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States. The securities described herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any of the securities laws of any state of the United States, and are not being offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and any applicable securities laws of any state of the United States.

Qualified Persons 

Disclosure of a scientific or technical nature in this news release was prepared under the supervision of Mr. Richard Nieminen, P.Geo, (QC), a geological consultant for the Company and a Qualified Person for purposes of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Nieminen is independent of the Company and the O’Brien Gold Project.

About Radisson Mining

Radisson is a gold exploration company focused on its 100% owned O’Brien Gold Project, located in the Bousquet-Cadillac mining camp along the world-renowned Larder-Lake-Cadillac Break in Abitibi, Québec. A July 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment described a low cost and high value project with an 11-year mine life and significant upside potential based on the use of existing regional infrastructure. Indicated Mineral Resources are estimated at 0.58 million ounces (2.20 million tonnes at 8.2 g/t Au), with additional Inferred Mineral Resources estimated at 0.93 million ounces (6.67 million tonnes at 4.4 g/t Au). Please see the NI 43-101 “O’Brien Gold Project Technical Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment, Québec, Canada” effective June 27, 2025, and other filings made with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedarplus.ca for further details and assumptions relating to the O’Brien Gold Project.

For more information on Radisson, visit our website at www.radissonmining.com or contact:

Matt Manson
President and CEO
416.618.5885
mmanson@radissonmining.com

Kristina Pillon
Manager, Investor Relations
604.908.1695
kpillon@radissonmining.com

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 news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “forward-looking information“), including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s expectations with respect to the use of proceeds, the use of the available funds following completion of the Offering and the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words and phrases such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking information reflects the Company’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time such statements were made. Actual results or events may differ from those predicted in forward-looking information. All of the Company’s forward-looking information is qualified by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in such forward-looking information, including the assumptions listed below.

Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking information contained in this news release are reasonable, this list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any forward-looking information. The key assumptions that have been made in connection with forward-looking information include the following: the significance of drill results and ongoing exploration activities; management’s beliefs on resource expansion; the predictability of geological modelling; the accuracy of the Company’s records of its property interests; the global economic climate; commodities prices; inflation; environmental risks; climate change; cybersecurity threats; community and non-governmental actions; that required permits will be obtained on a timely basis in order to permit the Company to proceed on schedule with its planned drilling programs; that skilled personnel and contractors will be available as the Company’s operations continue to grow; the relevance of the assumptions, estimates and projections; the impact of international conflict, or the escalation thereof, on the markets, generally, and on the business and prospects of the Company; and that the Company will be able to continue raising the necessary capital to finance its operations and realize on its mineral resource estimates.

Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, future events, conditions, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; public health crises; costs of exploration; the actual results of current exploration activities; risks and uncertainties related to the ability to obtain or maintain necessary licenses, permits or surface rights; errors in geological modelling; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; exploration results not being consistent with the Company’s expectations; the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the future prices of commodities; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; the availability of qualified employees and contractors; political instability; the impact of value of the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar, foreign exchange rates on costs and financial results; market competition; changes in taxation rates or policies; technical difficulties in connection with mining activities; changes in environmental regulation; environmental compliance issues; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and other risks of the mining industry.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should consider reviewing the detailed risk discussion in the Company’s disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business and operations. Forward-looking information contained herein is given as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or results, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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GMG Receives European Reach Registration and Launch of GMG SPRAY ACADEMY

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is proud to announce the following updates on THERMAL-XR®.

GMG is pleased to announce it has received REACH registration in Europe – enabling THERMAL-XR® to be sold in Europe. Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is the process mandated by the European Union (EU) regulation for companies manufacturing or importing chemical substances into the EU in quantities of one tonne or more per year.

GMG is also very proud to launch its “GMG SPRAY ACADEMY” – which is a training program to enable more distributors and contractors around the world to understand how to clean, prepare and coat surfaces with GMG’s patented graphene coating system – THERMAL-XR®. The training programs are conducted in person, online and eventually through video-training. Customers can receive the 5 year warranty for the THERMAL-XR® coating if the coating is provided by a trained and accredited technician. https://graphenemanufacturinggroup.arlo.co/w/.

Figure 1: GMG PRODUCT RANGE

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GMG’s Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: “Another big step for GMG’s commercialisation of its world leading products – really good to see!”

GMG’s Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: “Congrats to the team – each step to commercialisation is important and demonstrates progress in the Company’s transition to fully commercial operations.”

About GMG:

GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, ‘tuneable’ and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.

The Company’s present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC-R”) coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.

In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries (“G+AI Batteries”). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.

GMG’s 4 critical business objectives are:

Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processes
Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products
Develop Next-Generation Battery
Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability

For further information please contact:

Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223
Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041

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

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Use of AI in cybersecurity surges in Singapore

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in cybersecurity but is now the frontline. Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, has unveiled findings from a 2025 IDC survey that show a dramatic surge in AI adoption across Singapore’s enterprises, with 82% of organisations already integrating AI into their security operations.

The IDC study, commissioned by Fortinet, highlights how AI is now central to threat detection, incident response and even recruitment and investment strategies. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, AI is being deployed not just to keep pace, but to get ahead.

AI: A double-edged sword

AI is transforming cybersecurity on both sides of the battlefield. While defenders use it to automate detection and scale threat intelligence, attackers are also leveraging AI to launch faster, stealthier and more adaptive campaigns.

The survey found that some 56% of Singapore organisations encountered AI-powered threats in the past year. Among them, 52% saw a two-fold increase in threat volume, while 42% reported a three-fold surge. These attacks often exploit gaps in visibility and governance, making them harder to detect and contain.

From detection to prediction

AI’s role in cybersecurity is advancing rapidly. Beyond basic detection, organisations are now deploying AI for automated response, predictive threat modelling and behavioural analytics.

Generative AI (GenAI) is gaining traction for tasks like updating rules, detecting social engineering, and guiding investigations. However, trust in full autonomy remains low. Auto-remediation is still rare, indicating that most teams are in the “co-pilot” phase of AI adoption.

Building AI-first teams

The rise of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity workforce. The top five roles in demand across Singapore include security data scientists, AI security engineers and AI-specific incident response professionals.

Organisations are no longer just buying AI tools but building teams around them. This reflects a broader trend of aligning talent with technology to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Strategic spending and smarter investments

Cybersecurity budgets are increasing, but cautiously. While 86% of organisations reported budget growth, 68% saw increases of less than 5%.

Spending is being directed toward high-impact areas like identity security, Zero Trust frameworks, and cloud-native protection. This marks a shift from infrastructure-heavy investments to more targeted, risk-centric strategies.

Understaffed and overwhelmed

Despite growing executive attention, many cybersecurity teams remain stretched thin. Only 6% of the total workforce is allocated to internal IT, and just 13% of that focuses on cybersecurity. Less than 15% of organisations have a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and only 6% have purpose-built threat hunting teams.

This lack of specialisation is contributing to burnout and reduced effectiveness.

Convergence and consolidation take centre stage

To combat complexity, organisations are embracing unified cybersecurity frameworks. A staggering 96% are either converging security and networking or actively evaluating it. Additionally, 70% are considering vendor consolidation – not just for cost savings, but for better integration, faster support and improved security posture.

Simon Piff, Research Vice-President at IDC Asia-Pacific, noted: “Organisations are no longer experimenting with AI, they are embedding it across threat detection, incident response and team design. This signals a new era of security operations that is smarter, faster and more adaptive to the evolving risk landscape. AI is fundamentally reshaping how threats are identified, prioritised and acted upon. This evolution demands a parallel shift in strategy and talent.”

Jess Ng, Country Manager, Singapore and Brunei, Fortinet, added: “CISOs across Singapore are entering a more advanced phase of cybersecurity planning – one where AI is not just augmenting defences but influencing how organisations structure teams, allocate budgets and prioritise threats. At Fortinet, we are helping customers embrace this shift by embedding AI across the platform, enabling faster detection, smarter responses, and more resilient operations as cyber risks become more complex and distributed.”

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet’s solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organizations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.

Media Contact:
Leonard Low
leonard.low@priorityconsultants.com

3D printed homes to unlock affordable living thanks to Japan-Queensland deal

Japanese tech innovator Serendix Inc. and Australian advisory firm Planum Partners have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce cutting-edge 3D printed housing technology to Australia, beginning with a demonstration project in Queensland.

The signing took place at the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, witnessed by Tak Adachi, Queensland’s Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for North Asia.

The partnership was facilitated by Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).

Tak Adachi, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, North Asia said the partnership showcases Queensland’s commitment to embracing transformative technologies.

“This alliance is a bold step toward delivering faster, more affordable homes—especially for our regional communities—and it shows the world that Queensland is open for smart, scalable investment,” said Mr Adachi.

“3D printed homes can be built in under 24 hours, dramatically reducing construction time and costs.

“By aligning Japan’s innovation in 3D printing with Queensland’s housing goals, we’re opening doors to scalable solutions and long-term international collaboration,” said Mr Adachi.

The collaboration aims to revolutionise the construction industry by delivering affordable, sustainable, and rapidly deployable housing solutions using Serendix’s proprietary 3D printing technology.

The MoU outlines a joint commitment to work with the Queensland Government to build a demonstration home and conduct a feasibility study on the suitability of Serendix’s products to suit local conditions.

“Serendix is keen to work with the Queensland Government going forward and to meet the expected strong demand for 3D printed housing with a local facility in the future,” said the CEO of Serendix, Hiroyasu Koma.

“We are very excited about the potential to contribute to Queensland and Australia sustainable and affordable housing sector.”

Following the demonstration phase, Planum Partners will support Serendix in exploring broader expansion across Queensland, with a focus on regional development and housing innovation.

“The signing marks a defining moment in Queensland’s innovation journey throughout World Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing a bold commitment to advancing global partnerships and promoting investment opportunities across the entire Expo program,” Mr Adachi concluded.

TIQ approached Serendix upon discovering their plan to host a 3D printed housing demonstration at Expo 2025 capturing global attention and setting the stage for this groundbreaking collaboration.

Serendix – https://serendix.com
Planum Partners – https://www.planumpartners.com
Trade + Investment Queensland |TIQ – https://tiq.qld.gov.au

Media contact:
Anita Duffin
Principal Communications Officer Expo 2025
Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)
T: +61 484 369 222
E: tiqmedia@tiq.qld.gov.au
U: https://tiq.qld.gov.au

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Transnusa Launches Maiden Flight From Manado to Shenzhen

FOCUSING on building network connectivity between Indonesia and China, TransNusa launched its maiden flight from Manado to Shenzhen yesterday. This announcement was made less than a month after TransNusa launched its maiden flight from Manado to Shanghai.

The Manado and Shenzhen as well as Manado and Shanghai scheduled commercial routes were launched on 2 October and 8 September, respectively.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said TransNusa aims is to strengthen its network connectivity between Indonesia and China’s secondary tourism-based markets.

“Our main priority and focus is to offer additional options for passengers while providing seamless, secure and fast travels,” Datuk Francis said, adding that TransNusa will also provide its passengers with options to visit other major tourist destinations from Manado, such as Bali, also known as Indonesia’s Island of Gods.

MANADO…Known as a diving haven with beautiful mountainous countryside, glorious beachside, and picturesque islands, among others

Details of the Scheduled Flight

TransNusa will be operating three flights a week from Manado’s Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. The TransNusa flight, 8B 175, will depart Manado at 21.10pm and arrive at the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 01.00am while TransNusa flight, 8B 176, will depart Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 02.00am and arrive in Manado at 05.50am.

TransNusa, which will be utilising its C909 jet airliner for this newly launched international route, will be operating the Manado-Shenzhen route three times weekly. The Manado-Shenzhen route scheduled commercial flights are on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday while the Shenzhen-Manado route scheduled commercial flights will be on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

TransNusa’s scheduled Manado-Shenzhen flight ticket price starts from as low as IDR3.499.000, CNY1.525 and USD226. TransNusa tickets are available for purchase at transnusa.co.id and all other main online travel agent platforms worldwide.

Future Plans

On its plans for new routes, Datuk Bernard said that TransNusa has plans to introduce, at least, one new international route before the end of this year.

“We hope to launch an additional new scheduled international route and increase, at least, one more international scheduled route frequency before the end of 2025,” Datuk Bernard explained.

Datuk Bernard Francis…TransNusa to introduce one more scheduled international flight by end of the year

Brief History On TransNusa

TransNusa, which had to close business due to the Covid-19 pandemic was injected with new shareholders and management team in 2022. The airline opened its doors for business in October and within six months, in April 2023, launched its first international flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

After which, under the new leadership of Datuk Francis, and the new management team, the airline successfully launched three more new international routes by the end of 2023. In 2024, the airline continued growing its international and domestic route and at the same time recording historical firsts that also became a significant industry first for the Indonesian aviation industry.

Since April 2023, TransNusa has been making headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China, West Australia and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia and the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and diving haven, Manado. TransNusa also became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China and provided Indonesians with more pricing and route options to China.

TransNusa’s aggressive international growth strategy combined with its domestic business operations approach has enabled the airline to be the fastest growing airline in South East Asia.

About TransNusa

TransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. After the take-over, in February 2024, the airline rebranded itself from being a Low-Cost Carrier to a Premium Service Carrier in line with its upgraded aircrafts that offers better comfort as well as based on the flexibility and quality of the services offered.

TransNusa, which received its AOC certification on 9th September 2022, launch its first three A320 operations on 6th October, 14th October and 12th December, 2022. In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region. TransNusa introduced its first international flight on 14th April, 2023. The airline currently has bases in Jakarta, Bali and Manado.

The airline currently flies from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Subang, Malaysia and Guangzhou, China. It also flies from Bali to Perth, Guangzhou, Jakarta and Manado. TransNusa will be launching its scheduled Bali to Perth route on March 20th and its Bali to Guangzhou route on April13th.

TransNusa made history when it became the second Indonesian airline to fly to China and the first Indonesian airline to launch a Premium Service Carrier business model.

Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website (www.transnusa.co.id), through authorized travel agents in West Australia, Singapore, and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline’s customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singapore market, passengers can contact TransNusa’s General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719 for assistance.

TransNusa’s Primary Media Contact:
Trina Thomas Raj
trina@myqaseh.org
+60124992672 (watsapp)

Sharp and ESI Asia Pacific partner to pioneer zinc-air flow battery technology in Queensland, Australia

Japanese electronics leader Sharp Corporation and Queensland-based energy innovator Energy Storage Industries-Asia Pacific (ESI) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop next-generation zinc-air flow battery technology, marking a milestone in global energy storage innovation.

The MoU was signed at the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, witnessed by Tak Adachi, Queensland’s Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for North Asia. The partnership was facilitated by Trade and Investment Queensland, reinforcing the state’s role as a global connector in clean energy collaboration.

Tak Adachi, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, North Asia said the partnership reflects the kind of forward-thinking collaboration that defines the relationship between Japan and Queensland that’s been highlighted throughout World Expo 2025 Osaka.

“By combining Japanese innovation with Queensland’s research and deployment strengths, we are laying the groundwork for scalable, sustainable energy solutions that can serve markets across the Indo-Pacific and beyond,” Mr Adachi said.

“This project reflects the strength of Australia-Japan technology ties and the shared commitment to building resilient, low-emission energy systems. By connecting Japanese technology with Queensland’s energy expertise and research capability, we’re accelerating the future of sustainable power — and creating jobs and investment opportunities for our state.”

Bringing together Sharp’s world-class leadership in electrochemical systems and ESI’s proven track record in deploying long-duration energy storage infrastructure, the collaboration will begin with a technical proof-of-concept in partnership with The University of Queensland, supported by targeted research funding and a dedicated research position.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with ESI, made possible by the support of the State of Queensland,” said Norio Ito, Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Research & Development Group, Sharp Corporation.

“This partnership will enable us to integrate the technologies of both companies, with the goal of accelerating the research and development of zinc-air flow batteries and contributing to the realisation of a carbon neutral society.”

The project will explore the viability of zinc-air flow batteries as a safe, sustainable alternative to lithium-based systems, offering longer storage durations, lower costs, and enhanced compatibility with renewable energy sources.

Justin Begg, CEO of Energy Transition Technologies (ETT), the ESI subsidiary driving commercial R&D and technology development in Australian decarbonisation, is excited to be working with such an innovative partner as Sharp.

“Building from 100 years of Sharp product innovation, this MoU signals not only the collaboration between Sharp and ESI but between Japan and Queensland. We thank the State of Queensland, and in particular Trade + Investment Queensland, for their support in developing this relationship. We look forward to the mutually beneficial outcomes that will follow.”

Following the initial proof-of-concept phase, Sharp and ESI intend to pursue additional research grants and advance toward commercialisation—positioning Queensland as a global hub for next-generation energy storage.

Sharp Corporation (TSE: 6753) https://global.sharp
Energy Storage Industries-Asia Pacific (ESI) https://esiap.com.au
TIQ – Trade and Investment Queensland https://tiq.qld.gov.au

Media contact:
Anita Duffin
Principal Communications Officer Expo 2025
Trade and Investment Queensland / TIQ
T: +61 484 369 222
E: tiqmedia@tiq.qld.gov.au
U: https://tiq.qld.gov.au