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For decades, interacting with a business online has meant learning how that business wants you to interact with it. Open the website. Find the right menu. Fill out the form. Navigate multiple screens. FOBI AI believes that model is beginning to change.The Company has launched AgenticBrain, an agentic conversational platform designed to let customers interact with businesses using natural language through familiar messaging environments including WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram and other supported platforms. Instead of asking customers to figure out where to click, AgenticBrain is designed to understand what they want and connect that request to the company's existing systems. It is also the latest component of the FOBI Flywheel, connecting FORTRESS, FIXYR and AltID 3.0 into what management is building as one connected enterprise technology ecosystem.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWAPI Integration: AgenticBrain is designed to connect with existing enterprise APIs rather than requiring companies to replace their underlying infrastructure. Management says integration timelines can potentially be measured in hours or days rather than months.More Than a Chatbot: The platform is designed not simply to answer questions, but to access authorized systems, retrieve information and complete permitted actions.Identity and Authentication: AltID 3.0 is designed to provide identity, authentication and trust within the broader system.Flywheel Opportunity: An AgenticBrain deployment can potentially create additional opportunities for FORTRESS, FIXYR, AltID 3.0 and eventually FOBI's planned next generation wallet.Enterprise Licensing Focus: CEO Rob Anson identified licensing as what management sees as its biggest path to scale, with channel partner enablement expected to play an important role in reaching the enterprise market.FROM CLICKING TO ASKINGThe easiest way to understand AgenticBrain is through a simple example. Today, changing a flight can require opening an airline app, logging in, finding the booking and navigating multiple screens. AgenticBrain is designed around a different experience. A customer could simply say, “Reschedule my flight to next Thursday.” The company's systems can provide the available options, identity and authorization can potentially be confirmed, and the appropriate action can then potentially be completed through the same conversation.This is also where FOBI's broader Flywheel becomes easier to visualize. FORTRESS provides sovereign enterprise intelligence. FIXYR provides communication and orchestration. AltID 3.0 provides identity, authentication and trust. AgenticBrain provides the conversational layer connecting customers to those capabilities, while FOBI's planned next generation wallet is intended to eventually provide the user layer for tickets, credentials, memberships and other digital assets.What matters for shareholders is that these are no longer being presented as separate technology launches. They are increasingly being positioned as parts of one connected system.BUILT FOR PEOPLE AND AI AGENTSManagement believes the opportunity extends beyond people talking directly to businesses. As consumers increasingly delegate tasks to personal AI agents, those agents will also need ways to interact with businesses.INVESTOR TAKEAWAYAgenticBrain gives investors one of the clearest examples yet of how FOBI intends its recent technology launches to work together. The platform is designed for enterprises across travel, hospitality, ticketing, retail, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, utilities and government services, with potential recurring revenue opportunities including enterprise licensing, deployments, conversational usage, integrations and transaction enabled services.For shareholders, the question is increasingly straightforward: can FOBI turn this connected technology ecosystem into enterprise customers and recurring revenue? 

One commercial order can establish credibility. Three parallel final stage evaluations can show whether that credibility is beginning to spread. Just over a week after Novacium received its first commercial order for silicon based battery packs destined for drones for a French Army regiment, HPQ and Novacium are now advancing battery evaluations with three separate European drone manufacturers. Each manufacturer has received 10 custom configured battery packs for final stage evaluation, moving the story from a single defence order to three separate late stage evaluation programs.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW• Three Final Stage Evaluations: Three European drone manufacturers have each received 10 custom configured battery packs. CEO Bernard Tourillon said final stage evaluation can include static ground testing followed by operational testing, depending on the customer and application.• Timeline Measured in Weeks: Asked whether HPQ expected these evaluations to take weeks or months, Tourillon answered “weeks,” while making clear that the final timing remains in the customers' hands.• European Beachhead: HPQ and Novacium have used Europe to establish initial market credibility, first through the French Army related order and now through broader manufacturer evaluations. Tourillon said the objective is to build credible customer references that can open additional doors.• Moving Up The Value Chain: HPQ and Novacium began with silicon anode material, but the strategy has evolved toward selling complete battery packs tailored to specific drone requirements. Tourillon said the company believes this higher value product approach offers greater commercial potential than selling material alone.• North America Comes Next: Tourillon described North America as being at the “starting line,” but said the European experience has helped define the commercial approach. With the first order now secured and more batteries in testing, he expects North American outreach to become more aggressive.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSThe immediate story is not that three new orders have been secured. They have not. The significance is that three separate manufacturers have moved far enough through the process to request custom battery packs for final stage evaluation.CEO BERNARD TOURILLON“It creates credibility for the North American license that we own of the technology. It creates credibility on the material we'll be able to offer. It creates credibility in what we're doing.”INVESTOR TAKEAWAYLast week, Novacium crossed an important threshold with its first commercial drone battery order. Today's interview suggests the next phase is about proving that result can extend beyond one customer.Thirty custom battery packs are now in the hands of three European drone manufacturers for final stage evaluation. Tourillon said he expects the final stage evaluation process to be measured in weeks, although conversion to orders remains dependent on the customers and their individual testing processes.If those evaluations progress successfully, the importance could extend well beyond Europe. Tourillon repeatedly emphasized credibility. European technical evaluation, combined with the first commercial order, can build credibility and provide important reference points as HPQ prepares for a more aggressive push into North America, where HPQ owns the North American licence to the technology. For investors, the milestone to watch is straightforward: whether these late stage evaluations can ultimately progress to product qualification and commercial orders.

Sometimes the most important exploration result is not simply the grade. It is when new data begins to change the geological thesis.That may be happening at Maverick Gold and Silver's Jericho project in Nevada.Maverick entered Jericho as a gold and silver story supported by historical workings and assays. After completing its first systematic sampling program using its own geological team, modern laboratories and current standards, VP Exploration Ian Foreman is now describing the project differently.“We are now coming to a realization that Jericho is a silver property with gold.”Maverick reported silver values up to 644 g/t at Tempa and gold values up to 7.21 g/t at President's, with multiple silver assays exceeding 300 g/t. Foreman also said silver to gold ratios are consistently above 300:1 and can exceed 1,000:1, meaning that in some samples the silver grade was more than 1,000 times the gold grade. The team is still working to understand what those unusually high ratios mean geologically.High Grade Silver Confirmed: Silver reached 644 g/t at Tempa and gold reached 7.21 g/t at President's, with multiple silver assays exceeding 300 g/t.Approximately 2 KM Of Mineralization: Helen has been traced for roughly 800 to 900 metres and Tempa for another approximately 800 metres along trend. The August 25 release reported continuity of mineralization along approximately 2 kilometres of strike length.250 Metres Of Vertical Exposure: Maverick has approximately 250 vertical metres of exposure from the bottom of Helen to the top of Tempa. Foreman said this indicates a strong, long lived mineralizing system.Modern Data Replaces Historical Uncertainty: Maverick now has a systematic dataset generated by its own team, replacing reliance on historical assays where earlier sampling methods were uncertain.Drilling Is Coming Into Focus: Foreman said he would confidently know where to place initial drill holes today, but Maverick wants another surface program first. He identified March or April 2027 as a realistic drilling goal.A single high grade sample can attract attention. Mineralization demonstrated along approximately 2 kilometres of strike begins to answer a more important exploration question: is there a meaningful system here?Maverick systematically sampled exposed veins, including chip channel sampling across several metres in some locations. The work confirmed the historical pattern of stronger silver around Helen and Tempa and stronger gold toward President's.Foreman said the brecciation, textures and different mineralization styles indicate multiple mineralizing pulses. Helen and Tempa sit along trend, while the latest release reported continuity of mineralization along approximately 2 kilometres of strike.That leads to the next major question: what happens below surface?Foreman said Maverick has indications that it is looking at the upper portions of the mineralizing system. The question is whether something as interesting as what is seen at surface continues 100 or 200 metres below.Maverick is not rushing to drill. The first program answered questions and created new ones. Foreman said areas not sampled during the initial campaign now look interesting, while results from certain exploration targets have not yet been released. Maverick collected 171 samples and the August 25 release reported results from 153.The strategy is to complete additional surface work, improve the geological model and refine drill targets before moving to the next stage.Jericho is no longer being evaluated primarily through historical evidence.Maverick now has its own systematic exploration data confirming high grade gold and silver, approximately 2 kilometres of mineralization along strike, approximately 250 metres of vertical exposure and unusually high silver to gold ratios that remain under study.

Fobi AI is continuing to unveil the technology it built behind the scenes, with AltID 3.0 showing how its broader strategy fits together. AltID 3.0 is a sovereign identity and trust platform designed to establish three things: who someone is, whether they are authorized and whether they are physically where they need to be. It combines identity verification, satellite based presence verification and post quantum security within Fobi's broader technology ecosystem. For CEO Rob Anson, the bigger story is the Fobi Flywheel. FIXYR provides orchestration. FORTRESS provides intelligence. AltID 3.0 provides identity, verification and trust.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWVerify Once, Control the Credential: CTO Uddeshya Agrawal says AltID 3.0 verifies an individual and then removes the underlying personal data rather than maintaining another centralized database of sensitive information. The user controls the resulting credential from their device.Satellite Verified Presence: AltID 3.0 is designed to verify physical presence when a credential is used. Agrawal says it can incorporate cryptographically authenticated satellite positioning to determine whether the person presenting the credential is at the required location, without continuously tracking the user.Built for the Post Quantum Era: Fobi says AltID 3.0 has been architected with post quantum cryptography in mind as governments and enterprises prepare for future quantum computing capabilities.Underlying AltID Technology Already in Use: Anson says the underlying AltID technology is already live and has been used with customers, with AltID 3.0 representing an upgrade to existing capabilities.Licensing and Channel Strategy: Fobi says AltID can integrate into existing infrastructure as a standalone component or part of a broader deployment. Anson sees licensing and channel partnerships as an important path to scale.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSArtificial Intelligence is creating new capabilities, but it is also making trust increasingly important. Organizations need to know who is on the other side of an interaction, whether they are authorized and, in some cases, whether they are physically where they claim to be.AltID 3.0 is designed around a sovereign credential controlled by the individual. According to Agrawal, the underlying information is used for verification and then removed, while the credential becomes the reusable source of authentication.The platform can also incorporate satellite based positioning to verify presence when a credential is used, without continuously tracking the individual. Potential applications include ticketing, secure access, government services, healthcare, financial services and digital credentials.Fobi is also positioning AltID 3.0 for a future in which quantum computing could place greater pressure on traditional cybersecurity systems, with post quantum security built into the platform's architecture.The larger strategic point is interoperability. Customers do not necessarily need to replace existing infrastructure or deploy the entire Fobi stack. AltID can operate as one component, while other customers can connect it with FORTRESS, FIXYR and future Fobi products.CEO ROB ANSON:“FIXYR provided us the orchestration, FORTRESS provides us the intelligence, and AltID provides us the trust layer and verification.”“We built something here that's truly relevant to today's need, today's threat and tomorrow's promise.”INVESTOR TAKEAWAYAltID 3.0 is significant because it adds the trust layer to Fobi's expanding technology stack, connecting identity and verification with FORTRESS, FIXYR and future products.For shareholders, the key question now shifts from product architecture to commercialization. Fobi has begun showing how its technologies connect. The next step is demonstrating that AltID 3.0 and the broader Flywheel can translate into deployments, licensing relationships and recurring revenue.  

When a company crosses the line from testing and qualification to a commercial order, the playbook changes. HPQ Silicon and Novacium announced August 19, 2026 that they received their first commercial order for GEN3 silicon based battery packs, destined for FPV drones for a French Army regiment through integration partner LN Innov. The 6S1P pack delivers 6,000 mAh and was designed to meet the end customer's requirements. After months of testing, the results met those requirements and led directly to the order, marking a significant transition from qualification to third party commercial validation.• Commercial Validation: Discussions began in early 2026, samples were delivered during Q2 and the end customer conducted testing. The results met its performance and reliability requirements, leading to the first commercial order in July/August 2026.• Government Backing: HPQ has Canadian government support for a planned 50 tonne per year silicon anode material production facility, providing a pathway toward greater North American capacity.• Capacity Runway: Current capacity is approximately 1 tonne per year. A dedicated French facility is expected around the end of Q1 or beginning of Q2 2027, increasing capacity to approximately 3 tonnes annually. The Canadian 50 tonne project currently targets 2029.• North American Leverage: HPQ holds exclusive North American commercialization rights to Novacium's technologies under the ENDURA+ brand. CEO Bernard Tourillon said the French Army reference should increase credibility as the company begins approaching North American defence players, including the U.S. Department of Defense.The interview cited projections that the global military drone market could grow from roughly $34.8 billion to approximately $110 billion by the early 2030s, representing growth of about 26% annually. That expansion is increasing demand for batteries capable of greater range, payload capacity and operating efficiency, while defence markets place greater emphasis on technological sovereignty and supply security.GEN3 enables higher energy density than conventional graphite anode cells, which can translate into greater range, increased payload capacity or a balance between the two. The 6,000 mAh GEN3 configuration was designed around the end customer's requirements, tested and selected for this first order.The planned French facility is expected to generate operating data needed to support the eventual scale up toward HPQ's 50 tonne Canadian operation.“This first order in the defence sector is tangible proof that our strategy is working. We invested in developing a potentially disruptive technology, and today we are seeing it reach a decisive milestone: moving from testing and qualification to a first commercial order for an application intended for an end customer as demanding as the French Army. This represents an important commercial validation and a concrete step forward in our efforts to create value for our shareholders.”This story is moving beyond materials development and into commercial defence validation. The initial order is small and not financially material to HPQ, but the milestone is clear: the product was tested, met the customer's requirements and generated a commercial order destined for a French Army regiment.That defence reference could now support additional opportunities as discussions and testing continue with other potential customers.Behind that first order sits a defined capacity roadmap. The French facility is expected to reach approximately 3 tonnes annually in 2027, while the Canadian project targets 50 tonnes annually on the current 2029 timeline. HPQ also holds exclusive North American commercialization rights and is evaluating with LN Innov and Novacium an integrated electric propulsion platform for North American drone and defence markets.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWSTRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSCEO BERNARD TOURILLONINVESTOR TAKEAWAY

After 647 days under a cease trade order, Fobi AI returned to trading August 13, 2026 and has now launched FORTRESS, a sovereign enterprise Artificial Intelligence platform built for organizations that want to control their AI infrastructure, proprietary data and the intelligence created from that data. As enterprises, governments and regulated industries accelerate AI adoption, concerns around data residency, confidentiality, intellectual property and control are becoming increasingly important. CEO Rob Anson says Fobi is already pursuing opportunities and engaged in conversations across government, Defence, energy, financial, legal and healthcare sectors.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW400 to 1 AI Density: CTO Uddeshya Agrawal says Fobi operates with approximately 400 AI agents per human, with some work that previously took two months now being completed in two days.One Command Deployment: Agrawal says FORTRESS can be installed within a customer's infrastructure using a single command, with deployment measured in minutes once the required computing infrastructure is in place.Enterprise Data Control: FORTRESS is designed to run within customer controlled infrastructure, allowing sensitive corporate information to remain inside the organization's environment.Government and Enterprise Focus: Anson says Fobi is targeting government, Defence, energy, financial, legal and healthcare organizations, with several conversations already progressing.Proven Internally: Fobi has been operating FORTRESS internally across engineering and business operations, while the platform also provides the intelligence and orchestration layer behind FIXYR.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSThe challenge emerging across enterprise AI is becoming clear. Organizations want the productivity benefits of Artificial Intelligence, but many are also confronting questions around where sensitive information resides, who can access it and how proprietary corporate intelligence is controlled. Contracts, customer information, workflows, technical knowledge and institutional expertise can represent years of accumulated competitive value.FORTRESS was built around that challenge. Rather than requiring organizations to send proprietary information into public AI environments, the platform is designed to bring AI directly to the organization's own data. FORTRESS can operate within on premises infrastructure, in country infrastructure or secure private cloud environments, giving enterprises greater control over where information resides and how it is accessed.FORTRESS is also designed to expand what employees can accomplish with Artificial Intelligence. Instead of relying on one general purpose model for every task, it can orchestrate specialized agents focused on functions such as front end development, back end systems and security. Human operators define objectives and review plans, while Artificial Intelligence handles large portions of execution, testing and analysis.Fobi says the results have already been significant internally. The company's press release states that development cycles previously requiring months have, in certain cases, been compressed into days, with productivity improvements across technical and non technical operations.INVESTOR TAKEAWAYFORTRESS represents Fobi's entry into the emerging area of enterprise Artificial Intelligence focused on data sovereignty and ownership of enterprise intelligence. Rather than another general purpose AI platform, Fobi is positioning FORTRESS as private infrastructure designed to activate proprietary data, coordinate specialized AI agents and maintain greater control over the intelligence those systems create.With Fobi targeting government, Defence and other data sensitive industries, FORTRESS creates the potential for multiple recurring revenue layers as deployments expand.  

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:HPQ Silicon Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08)HPQ Silicon and its partner Novacium received their first commercial order for GEN3 silicon-anode battery packs, which will power FPV drones destined for a French Army regiment. The order marks the entry of Novacium's silicon-based anode technology into the French defence supply chain and the shift from testing to commercial deployment. While not financially material, it provides a reference point that could support HPQ's North American battery strategy under its ENDURA+ brand.PyroGenesis Inc. (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY1)PyroGenesis signed a EUR900,000 (about CAD$1.44 million) contract to supply two plasma torch systems, rated 300 kW and 40 kW, to a European research institute focused on non-ferrous metallurgy and critical minerals. A 60% down payment is expected within weeks, with delivery targeted for Q2 2027. The deal deepens PyroGenesis' ties to leading metallurgy research facilities and supports its push into cleaner metal-processing applications.Omai Gold Mines Corp. (TSXV: OMG) (OTCQB: OMGGF)Omai Gold released a Preliminary Economic Assessment for its 100%-owned Omai project in Guyana, outlining an after-tax NPV of US$4.0 billion and a 24% IRR at a $3,600 per ounce gold price. The plan combines the Wenot open pit and Gilt underground deposits to produce 6.3 million ounces of gold over an 18-year mine life. At recent spot prices near $4,200 per ounce, the after-tax NPV rises to US$5.5 billion, underscoring significant leverage to gold.Independence Gold Corp. (TSXV: IGO) (OTCQB: IEGCF) (FSE: 625)Independence Gold intersected 9.07 g/t gold and 70.56 g/t silver over 31.04 metres at the Tommy Vein on its 3Ts project in British Columbia, including a higher-grade 9.77-metre section at 18.24 g/t gold. A second nearby hole returned 5.86 g/t gold over 27.63 metres. The results validate the company's structural targeting model and point to potential for wider, higher-grade zones supporting future resource expansion.Onyx Gold Corp. (TSXV: ONYX) (OTCQX: ONXGF)Onyx Gold hit 1.7 g/t gold over 67.0 metres at Argus Main, including 13.2 g/t over 6.0 metres and visible gold grading 73.4 g/t over one metre, on its Munro-Croesus project near Timmins, Ontario. The broader Argus Gold System now shows mineralization across roughly 1.4 km of strike and more than 700 metres vertically. The company is about 75% through a fully funded 110,000-metre drill program with roughly $14 million in cash.Gladiator Metals Corp. (TSXV: GLAD) (OTCQB: GDTRF) (FSE: ZX7)Gladiator Metals intersected 40.0 metres of 1.98% copper, 0.31 g/t gold, 13.29 g/t silver and 920 ppm molybdenum at its Cowley target in Yukon's Whitehorse Copper Project. Every hole on the Northern Limb has returned significant near-surface copper-gold-silver-molybdenum skarn, and the company has expanded planned drilling from 8,000 to more than 14,000 metres. Elevated molybdenum grades add a potentially valuable credit given molybdenum's roughly US$70,000-per-tonne price.New Break Resources Ltd. (CSE: NBRK) (OTCQB: NBRKF) (FSE: O91)New Break Resources drilled 5.28 g/t gold over 11.2 metres and 3.95 g/t gold over 14.0 metres at its Moray gold project south of Timmins, Ontario.Bottom Line: Today's tape was driven by strong gold and copper drill results, major resource milestones like Omai's multi-billion-dollar PEA, and companies expanding market access and defence and critical-mineral supply-chain roles. Together they show a small-cap sector delivering tangible exploration and development progress.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

If you are looking for an AI-first small cap serving customers including Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Meta and Oracle, Nextech3D.ai just reported a major acceleration: 160 new customer contracts worth approximately $874,000 through early August 2026, versus 18 contracts worth approximately $55,470 during the same period last year.That represents approximately 1,476% growth in new contract value, alongside a 77% increase in average contract value and approximately 92% software gross margins.• Nearly 9X More Contracts: 160 new customer contracts versus 18 during the comparable 2025 period.• $874K in New Contract Value: Up from approximately $55,470 last year.• 92% Software Margins: High margins provide greater flexibility to invest in sales and continued growth.• Bigger Deals: Average contract value increased 77% to approximately $5,464 as Nextech expands its footprint within enterprise accounts.• CEO Alignment: Evan Gappelberg owns more than 30 million shares and recently purchased another 250,000 shares on the open market.Nextech3D.ai is pursuing a land-and-expand strategy across Eventdex, MapD and KraftyLab: win enterprise customers, introduce additional products and capture more of their event spending.Management is targeting relationships ranging from $10,000 to $100,000+, while some opportunities currently being pursued are described as multi-million-dollar, multi-year deals covering dozens of events.The company is also moving toward three-year contracts and expects to add six enterprise salespeople by the end of 2026, each carrying responsibility for more than $1 million in annual revenue.“This year, we've signed 160 new customer contracts, compared to just 18 during the same period last year. Contract value grew from $55,000 to $874,000. Average deal size is up 77%. Those aren't isolated metrics, they're signals that the market is responding to what we're building.”Nextech3D.ai is showing progress across several important enterprise software metrics: more customers, larger contracts, approximately 92% margins and longer-term agreements.With major enterprise relationships already established, the next phase is about converting those relationships into larger, deeper engagements while expanding the sales organization to pursue bigger opportunities.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWSTRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSCEO EVAN GAPPELBERGINVESTOR TAKEAWAY

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91)Quantum BioPharma received U.S. FDA clearance of its Investigational New Drug application for Lucid-MS, allowing the company to launch a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial in progressive multiple sclerosis. Lucid-MS is a first-in-class, non-immunomodulatory candidate targeting demyelination, a market projected to reach roughly US$38.6 billion by 2030. For investors, FDA sign-off de-risks the program and marks the first time MS patients will receive the molecule.Zentek Ltd. (TSXV: ZEN) (NASDAQ: ZTEK)Zentek released a new Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Albany Graphite Project in Ontario, showing a US$3.85 billion after-tax NPV at a 5% discount rate, a 27.4% after-tax IRR and a 4.4-year payback. The study is built on an acid-free thermal route to 99.9992% purity graphite aimed at nuclear and defence supply chains, with initial capital of US$817 million. The scale of the economics repositions Zentek as a critical-minerals developer.Sitka Gold Corp. (TSXV: SIG) (FSE: 1RF) (OTCQX: SITKF)Sitka drilled 218.6 metres of 1.25 g/t gold, including 44.4 metres of 3.86 g/t gold, plus a second interval of 92.7 metres of 1.14 g/t gold in a single hole at its RC Gold Project, Yukon. A separate step-out extended mineralization 150 metres east of the current resource, which stands at 1.29 million ounces indicated and 3.83 million ounces inferred. The results support continued expansion of the wide-open Blackjack deposit.White Gold Corp. (TSXV: WGO) (OTCQX: WHGOF) (FSE: 29W)White Gold reported a maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment for its flagship Yukon project with a C$1.9 billion after-tax NPV, a 38% after-tax IRR and a 1.7-year payback at US$3,600/oz gold. The plan outlines a 9.4-year open pit producing an average of 188,000 ounces per year, rising to C$3 billion NPV and 52% IRR at US$4,500/oz. Backed by major shareholder Agnico Eagle, the study uses only about 60% of current resource ounces, leaving room to grow.Max Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) (FSE: 89N)Max Power secured a $10 million strategic investment from Eric Sprott at $2.50 per unit, with warrants exercisable at $3.25. Proceeds will fund the ongoing commercial validation drill program at its Lawson natural hydrogen discovery in Saskatchewan, Canada's first confirmed subsurface natural hydrogen system. Sprott's backing, lifting his stake to about 19.5%, is a strong vote of confidence in the emerging hydrogen play.CanCambria Energy Corp. (TSXV: CCEC) (FSE: 4JH) (OTCQB: CCEYF)CanCambria's updated independent contingent resource evaluation for its Kiskunhalas deep gas project in southern Hungary lifted the NPV10 by 16% to US$2.04 billion, driven by stronger European natural gas prices. The best-estimate 2C development-pending resource stands at 571.9 Bcf of gas and 59.6 million barrels of condensate, with first production targeted for mid-2027. The revision highlights the project's leverage to Europe's push for secure domestic energy.Sterling Metals Corp. (TSXV: SAG) (OTCQB: SAGGF)Sterling extended high-grade copper east at its Soo Copper Project in Ontario, with hole SC-26-13 returning 445 metres of 0.40% copper equivalent, including 203.1 metres of 0.51% CuEq and higher-grade hits of 16.25 metres at 2.31% CuEq and 9.50 metres at 2.34% CuEq. The near-surface system now traces over one kilometre and remains open. With copper named a Canadian strategic asset, the growing scale strengthens the project's national relevance.Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQX: GOTRF) (FSE: B4IF)Goliath reported up to 9.87 g/t gold over 5.00 metres, including 65.65 g/t over 0.75 metres, and confirmed a 320-metre northeast expansion of its Golden Gate Zone at the Surebet discovery in B.C.'s Golden Triangle. =

When a company clears a key regulatory hurdle between technical validation and commercialization, the conversation begins to shift. HPQ Silicon announced August 6, 2026 that its HPQ ENDURA+ Gen4 21700 lithium ion cells achieved UN 38.3 transportation certification, enabling international shipment for customer qualification, evaluation and commercial applications. The certification supports ongoing evaluations by multiple potential buyers in the drone and defence sectors, where global defence battery demand exceeded 4 GWh in 2025, with nearly 40% generated by unmanned drone systems. This advances HPQ further toward commercial execution.Regulatory Gateway: UN 38.3 removes a key transportation hurdle, allowing HPQ ENDURA+ Gen4 cells to be shipped internationally for customer qualification, evaluation and commercial applications across drone and defence markets.Multiple Evaluations: The AA NOVA 6S3P drone battery pack, developed following work with a European drone manufacturer, and other battery platforms are being evaluated by multiple potential buyers active in the drone and defence sectors.Defence Market Scale: Global defence battery demand exceeded 4 GWh in 2025, with nearly 40% generated by unmanned drone systems, a share HPQ says has more than doubled in five years.Higher Margin Focus: Rather than pursuing high volume, lower margin markets, HPQ's strategy targets lower volume, higher margin defence and specialty applications that management believes better match its current production capacity.Commercial Timing: Customer qualification activities span evaluation, feedback, optimization and revalidation across multiple organizations. With the usual forward looking caveat, CEO Bernard Tourillon said he believes a first commercial order could occur during this quarter based on information available to him.The defence and advanced drone battery market places significant importance on incremental performance improvements. During the interview, Tourillon explained that improvements in battery performance can directly affect drone efficiency, including endurance and weight. These improvements can matter where operating time, payload capacity and performance are important.The AA NOVA 6S3P battery platform was developed following work with a European drone manufacturer, showing how customer requirements are helping shape commercial development. HPQ is focusing on applications where management believes performance differentiation can support higher margins and better align with available production capacity.The commercial opportunity extends beyond a single prospective customer. Tourillon clarified that multiple potential buyers are evaluating HPQ battery solutions at different stages. Some are in evaluation and feedback, another is in optimization and others have reached revalidation. He also confirmed that government entities are represented among the parties involved and said government activity currently involves mostly defence departments.The global military drone market is estimated at approximately US$35 billion in 2026 and projected to exceed US$109 billion by 2031, according to market research cited by HPQ, with North America accounting for roughly 40% of global demand. HPQ holds exclusive North American commercialization rights for Novacium's silicon based battery technology under the HPQ ENDURA+ brand.UN 38.3 does not represent the end of every certification requirement. Tourillon confirmed that finished drone battery packs will require an additional certification process once pack designs are finalized. He described this as part of the normal commercialization process and said management does not currently expect it to prevent a first commercial order.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWSTRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Metals Creek Resources Corp. (TSXV: MEK) (OTC Pink: MCREF) (FSE: M1C1)Metals Creek and partner Benton Resources have launched two large-scale hydrogen-helium soil gas sampling programs at their Smoking Gun and Parson's Pond projects in Newfoundland. Historical data show anomalous helium up to 8,900 ppb and methane readings reaching 72%, pointing to a potentially active natural gas system. The programs give investors early exposure to the fast-growing natural hydrogen and helium markets.Maverick Gold and Silver Corp. (CSE: MAV) (FSE: VR61) (OTC Pink: VRCFF)Maverick is finalizing preparations for a fully funded drill program at its Silver Vista copper-silver property near Smithers, British Columbia. The company is applying hyperspectral core imaging across 4,064 metres of historical drilling, with past highlights including 2.84 m of 195.7 g/t silver and 3.65% copper. Management compares the sedimentary target to Hecla Mining's Montana deposits, underscoring the discovery potential.Sterling Metals Corp. (TSXV: SAG) (OTCQB: SAGGF)Sterling reported strong drilling at its Soo Copper Project in Ontario, including 358 m of 0.5% CuEq and a high-grade 8.5 m interval of 4.74% CuEq, plus a newly discovered molybdenum-rich breccia grading 57 m of 0.81% CuEq. The results add a second critical metal and over 100 m of vertical depth to the MEPS discovery. With copper now a designated Canadian strategic asset, the project's scale and grade stand out.West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQX: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0)West Point Gold intersected 62.5 m at 3.1 g/t gold, including 38.1 m at 4.66 g/t gold, at the NE Tyro zone of its flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona. The high-grade zone remains open to depth and along strike, reinforcing continuity ahead of a maiden resource estimate expected later in 2026. The results strengthen the case for a growing high-grade gold system in a prolific district.BP Silver Corp. (TSXV: BPAG) (OTCQB: BPSCF)BP Silver returned surface channel samples up to 935 g/t silver, 1.51 g/t gold, 5.65% zinc and 3.16% lead across new targets at its Cosuno Silver Project in Bolivia, with 85% of samples mineralized over roughly 2,100 m of strike. The company has mobilized a second drill rig to accelerate its Phase 2 program. The widespread, near-surface grades highlight the scale of the emerging silver-base-metal system.Newcore Gold Ltd. (TSX-V: NCAU) (OTCQX: NCAUF)Newcore Gold drilled 3.67 g/t gold over 25.3 m at the Nyam deposit on its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, the best grade-thickness intercept to date at Nyam and located below the current reserve pits. 1911 Gold Corporation (TSXV: AUMB) (OTCQX: AUMBF) (FRA: 2KY)1911 Gold closed a bought deal financing for gross proceeds of $35.65 million, including full exercise of the over-allotment option, in an offering led by Haywood Securities. The financing combined units and flow-through units with half-warrants exercisable at $1.00 until 2028. Proceeds will fund exploration and development at the company's True North Gold Project in Manitoba, strengthening its treasury for a district-scale strategy.Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC)Morocco Strategic Minerals reported first-phase grab samples up to 14.88% copper and 696 g/t silver at its Ouneine project, with 37 of 49 samples grading at least 1.0% copper, and up to 4.16 g/t gold at its Ait Zekri project. Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FSE: 9NH)Emperor Metals intersected 21.3 m of 3.0 g/t gold from just 65 m depth within the conceptual Phase 1 open pit at its Duquesne West Project in Quebec. Stay ahead of the market - follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8)Draganfly signed an exclusive strategic partnership with the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA) to launch a Drone Implementation & Readiness Program for small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies. The program bundles policy development, FAA Part 107 training, and Draganfly drone platforms into one member service aimed at agencies that represent more than 90% of U.S. law enforcement. It positions Draganfly as a go-to drone supplier and training partner for a large, underserved public-safety market.Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR) (OTC: RFHRF) (FSE: 9RR)Renforth completed its drill program at the wholly owned Victoria nickel-copper-cobalt deposit, hitting visual mineralization in all three holes and extending mineralization down dip beyond the current resource. A prior undercut hole assayed 170.55 metres of 0.16% nickel, including 1.5 metres of 3.46% nickel. Assays on the new holes are pending, and success could grow the Victoria polymetallic deposit alongside Renforth's flagship Parbec gold project.Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (TSX-V: SPA) (FSE: S3Y) (OTCQB: SPAUF)Spanish Mountain Gold reported strong feasibility-stage drill results, highlighted by 252.3 metres of 0.82 g/t gold, including 93.5 metres of 1.32 g/t gold. With about 18,500 metres of a planned 60,000 metre program complete and 16 holes still pending, the results support the infill and expansion goals of a feasibility study targeted for early 2028. The company is fully funded following a US$55 million royalty sale to Wheaton Precious Metals.Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSX-V: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF)Rock Tech signed a binding long-term spodumene offtake agreement with Geneva-based trading house Transamine SA for its Georgia Lake project in Ontario, securing a development prepayment facility of up to US$80 million. The seven-year deal, starting in 2028, covers up to 100,000 dry metric tonnes per year and can convert into battery-grade lithium chemicals through the planned Red Rock Converter. The agreement strengthens financing and offtake certainty for the company's integrated Ontario supply chain.Silver Elephant Mining Corp. (TSX: ELEF) (OTCQB: SILEF) (FSE: 1P2)Silver Elephant reported new high-grade results from its Apuradita silver project in Bolivia, with channel sampling returning 539 g/t silver over 10 metres. The company also produced a third silver concentrate batch of roughly 32 tonnes grading 12,168 g/t silver and 32.75% lead, and plans monthly production of 400 to 600 tonnes through 2027. Barksdale Resources Corp. (TSXV: BRO) (OTCQB: BRKCF) (FSE: 2NZ)Barksdale exceeded the 25,000-foot drilling requirement to advance its Phase II earn-in on the Sunnyside copper project, clearing the way to increase ownership to 67.5%. Power Metals Corp. (TSXV: PWM) (FRANKFURT: OAA1) (OTCQB: PWRMF)Power Metals signed a non-binding MOU with APL Engineered Materials, a leading North American cesium chemicals producer, to develop an integrated cesium supply chain for U.S. markets. The partnership targets aerospace, defence, medical imaging, and electronics applications as global cesium supply tightens. Axo Metals Corp. (TSXV: AXO)Axo Metals received a positive environmental impact decision (MIA) from Mexico's SEMARNAT for its San Antonio gold project in Sonora, the primary authorization required to build and operate the mine. Bottom Line: Today's small-cap news was led by strong drill and sampling results in gold, silver, and copper, alongside major financing and offtake deals in lithium and royalties, plus key regulatory and commercial milestones across mining and technology. Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Element 29 Resources Inc. (TSXV: ECU) (OTCQB: EMTRF) (BVL: ECU)Drill hole ELID035 at the Elida copper-molybdenum-silver porphyry in Peru returned 1,534.6 metres grading 0.58% copper-equivalent, the company's longest continuous intercept to date and extending mineralization more than 1,000 metres beyond the current resource. With two rigs active and about 4,885 metres drilled of a planned 10,000-metre program, the results reinforce the scale and depth of the system. For investors, the hit signals meaningful room for future resource expansion at one of Peru's larger undeveloped copper deposits.Canada Nickel Company Inc. (TSX-V: CNC) (OTCQB: CNIKF)Canada Nickel delivered an initial mineral resource at its Nesbitt project and a 46% increase in indicated resources at Deloro, completing its ninth deposit across the Timmins Nickel District. The district now hosts 4.36 billion tonnes of measured and indicated resources at 0.24% nickel, containing over 10 million tonnes of contained nickel. The milestone underscores the district-scale potential of the Ontario nickel portfolio as the company works toward a preliminary economic assessment.Aclara Resources Inc. (TSX: ARA)Aclara was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for federal funding under its Genesis Mission initiative to apply artificial intelligence to heavy rare earth separation. The Phase I project, run with Argonne National Laboratory and Virginia Tech, aims to optimize domestic rare earth processing, with successful projects eligible to advance to Phase II for additional funding. The award validates Aclara's strategy of building a secure rare earth supply chain across the Americas and ties it to a national critical-minerals priority.Fitzroy Minerals Inc. (TSXV: FTZ) (OTCQX: FTZFF) (FSE: C3Y)Fitzroy intersected 111.9 metres at 0.97% copper from 21.1 metres, including 18.0 metres at 1.59% copper, at its Buen Retiro project in Chile. The company has four rigs turning and aims to complete the drill-out of the newly named Tenorita area in August to support a planned pre-feasibility study and targeted production in early 2028. The wide, shallow copper hits strengthen the case for a low-strip, near-surface open-pit operation.Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. (TSXV: KLDC) (OTCQB: KLKLF)Kirkland Lake Discoveries expanded its Mirado gold system with 18.99 g/t gold over 6.7 metres and a broad 0.50 g/t gold over 91.0 metres, while extending the North Zone by about 85 metres. A first regional hole 500 metres west at the MZ Zone hit intense alteration and sulphides, suggesting the mineralized corridor may reach beyond the historical deposit. With a regional drill permit secured and 16 holes awaiting assays, the company has multiple near-term catalysts across its KL South property.Troilus Mining Corp. (TSX: TLG) (OTCQX: CHXMF) (FSE: CM5)Troilus drilled 1.10 g/t gold-equivalent over 103 metres, including 2.10 g/t over 34 metres, from inferred material within the Z87 reserve pit at its Quebec project. The optimization program is converting previously unsampled or waste-classified rock into potential ore, which management expects to improve early-year mill feed and lower strip ratios. The results support ongoing efforts to strengthen the mine plan for the feasibility-stage former Troilus mine.Scorpio Gold Corporation (TSXV: SGN) (OTCQB: SRCRF) (FSE: RY9)Scorpio Gold closed an upsized public offering for gross proceeds of $10.8 million, issuing 43.2 million shares at $0.25 each. Atlas Salt Inc. (TSXV: SALT) (OTCQX: SALQF) (FSE: 9D00)Atlas Salt received a non-binding letter of interest from Export Development Canada for up to C$150 million in long-term debt for its Great Atlantic Salt Project in Newfoundland.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Great Atlantic Resources Corp. (TSXV: GR)Option partner HM Exploration reported first assays from seven of twelve drill holes at the Pilley's Island Project in Newfoundland, confirming polymetallic VMS mineralization in both the upper and lower sulphide lenses. Hole PI-26-007 returned 23.0 metres of 1.21% copper, 1.67% zinc, 10.67 g/t silver and 0.25 g/t gold, plus a high-grade 0.66-metre interval of 2.45% copper, 92.2 g/t silver and 5.89 g/t gold. Both zones remain open along strike and at depth, preserving expansion potential.Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR) (OTC: RFHRF) (FSE: 9RR)Renforth updated progress on its wholly owned Victoria nickel-copper-cobalt polymetallic deposit, completing two undercut drill holes that both intersected visual mineralization, and advanced work on its adjacent Parbec gold deposit. The results support continued definition of the open-pit resource as drilling steps out below prior holes.NexMetals Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXM) (NASDAQ: NEXM)NexMetals reported 11.15 metres of 7.65% copper-equivalent (3.10% copper and 2.21% nickel) at its Selebi Main deposit, highlighting a kilometre-scale trend of thick, high-grade massive sulphides. The intercept is part of a 30,000-metre drill program targeting the emerging Flexure Zone. The grades and widths point to meaningful expansion potential at a past-producing base-metals district.Kingsmen Resources Ltd. (TSXV: KNG) (OTCQB: KNGRF) (FSE: TUY)Kingsmen extended the high-grade Soledad system at depth at its Las Coloradas silver project in Chihuahua, Mexico, cutting 1.4 metres of 641 g/t silver equivalent and confirming continuity over 135 metres of vertical depth. The deepening high-grade zone strengthens the case for a larger silver system as the company advances the project.Gladiator Metals Corp. (TSXV: GLAD) (OTCQB: GDTRF) (FSE: ZX7)Gladiator intersected 32.0 metres of 1.36% copper plus 0.63 g/t gold, including 18.0 metres of 2.12% copper plus 1.06 g/t gold, at its Cub East target, extending high-grade continuity in the zone. The results reinforce the growth potential of Gladiator's Whitehorse Copper project in the Yukon.SAGA Metals Corp. (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H)SAGA reported assays from drill holes R-0050 through R-0054 at the Trapper Zone of its Radar titanium-vanadium-iron project in Labrador, with intercepts including 53.07% Fe2O3, 7.68% TiO2 and 0.384% V2O5. South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF)South Star released June operating results from its Santa Cruz graphite plant in Brazil, where run-of-mine feed rose to 4,920 tonnes, roughly 30% above May, while graphite concentrate production doubled month over month. Silver X Mining Corp. (TSXV: AGX) (OTCQX: AGXPF) (F: AGX)Silver X expanded its Red Silver drill program more than five-fold, from 1,200 metres to about 6,650 metres, at its Nueva Recuperada project in Peru, following underground channel sampling that returned 735 g/t silver over 65 metres of strike. Independence Gold Corp. (TSXV: IGO) (OTCQB: IEGCF) (FSE: 625)Independence Gold discovered the new Goofy Vein at its 3Ts gold project in British Columbia, with discovery hole 3TS-26-39 cutting 9.10 metres of 14.70 g/t gold and 36.70 g/t silver. The vein sits about 250 metres west of the Ted-Mint system in a district hosting more than twenty known veins, adding a fresh high-grade target as drilling continues.NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (TSXV: NBM) (OTC: NBMFF)NEO Battery received a purchase order for 10,000 units of its 34Ah drone battery cells from a South Korean pack manufacturer and achieved Korea Certification (KC) for its 11.5Ah product. The order targets e-mobility and drone demand in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The commercial traction and certification advance NEO's move from development toward revenue.

Here's a tighter, more concise version while keeping the key points:When a battery company improves performance and secures recognized safety certification, discussions shift from “does it work” to “how do we move forward.” HPQ Silicon announced that its ENDURA+ Gen4 21700 cells achieved UL 1642 certification, with a rated capacity of 6,500 mAh, an 8.3% increase over the previously certified 6,000 mAh Gen3 platform. Both generations are now certified, supporting customer testing, battery pack integration, and commercial evaluation. This is not just a technical milestone. It is a critical commercial step as HPQ moves toward first orders.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW• Commercial checkpoint: Gen4 achieves UL 1642 certification, clearing a key requirement for customers• Performance progression: 6,500 mAh capacity, up 8.3% from Gen3• Two certified platforms: Both Gen3 and Gen4 are now ready for evaluation• Customer activity: Multiple parties testing Gen4, with certification no longer a barrierSTRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSUL 1642 certification gives OEMs and integrators confidence that HPQ's cells meet a recognized safety standard. Achieving this while increasing capacity shows the company can advance performance and meet commercial requirements at the same time.HPQ's silicon-based technology is designed to work with existing manufacturing processes, which could ease adoption. While customer testing, pricing, and application requirements still determine outcomes, HPQ continues to remove key barriers to commercialization.With UN 38.3 transport certification secured in late 2025, Gen3 certified in early 2026, and Gen4 now certified, HPQ is progressing through critical milestones while supporting active customer evaluations across multiple industries.INVESTOR TAKEAWAYUL 1642 certification does not guarantee orders, but it is a necessary gateway. With two certified platforms, improving performance, and ongoing customer testing, HPQ is steadily advancing toward commercialization and potential revenue.

When a company endures 616 days under a cease trade order and emerges with the restriction lifted, a substantially lower operating burn and an entirely new Artificial Intelligence direction, investors pay attention. On July 10, 2026, the British Columbia Securities Commission issued a full revocation of the failure to file cease trade order against Fobi AI Inc. (TSXV: FOBI, Pink: FOBIF), ending a regulatory constraint that began November 1, 2024. Fobi has filed its outstanding disclosures and continues to work with the TSX Venture Exchange toward reinstatement of trading. CEO Rob Anson says the company used those 616 days not to pause, but to reduce costs, rebuild its technology and prepare Fobi 3.0 for its next chapter.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWFull Revocation: The British Columbia Securities Commission granted a full revocation on July 10, 2026 after 616 days under a cease trade order. TSX Venture trading reinstatement remains in progress.Fobi 3.0: Fobi describes its next phase as an AI native, consulting driven model that combines strategy, technical architecture, execution and deployed enterprise systems.82% Burn Reduction: Fobi reported in December 2025 that operational burn had declined by more than 82% year over year, with annual operating burn projected at approximately C$1.25 million in 2026.Integrated AI Workflows: Anson says Fobi is focused on connecting data, applications and business processes so systems can communicate and complete tasks with less human intervention.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSFor 616 days, Fobi's shares remained under a cease trade order.But the company itself did not stop moving.Anson described the period as one of the most difficult experiences of his life. He said there were many opportunities to walk away, but his responsibility to shareholders kept him focused on completing the regulatory process and preserving the company.According to Anson, Fobi used the cease trade period to reduce its operating footprint, rebuild its technology and prepare a new direction centred on enterprise Artificial Intelligence and integrated workflows.During the interview, the approach was described as the “Deloitte of the AI era.”The idea is that Fobi does not want to stop at helping organizations develop an Artificial Intelligence strategy. It wants to combine strategic consulting with the technical architecture and implementation required to put that strategy into operation.That model is central to Fobi 3.0.Anson believes the next stage of Artificial Intelligence will move beyond standalone chatbots and individual productivity tools. The larger opportunity, in his view, lies in connecting an organization's systems so information can move between them and workflows can operate more autonomously.CEO ROB ANSON:“The stars have all aligned while we've been parked.”INVESTOR TAKEAWAYFobi AI emerges from the cease trade period as a fundamentally different company than the one that entered it.The full revocation removes the regulatory restriction that remained over Fobi for 616 days. Trading has not yet resumed, and the company must still complete the TSX Venture Exchange reinstatement process.What investors can now begin evaluating is the company Fobi says it built while it was unable to trade.That company is centred on a consulting driven Fobi 3.0 model, a substantially reduced operating burn and a new generation of Agentic AI products designed to connect and automate enterprise workflows.Management's next task is to demonstrate those products, explain how they are expected to generate revenue and show whether Fobi 3.0 can translate its technology and renewed operating discipline into commercial execution.The 616 day cease trade order is over.The next phase is demonstrating Fobi 3.0 in the market.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Nextech3D.ai (CSE: NTAR) (OTCQB: NEXCF) (FSE: EP2)Nextech3D.ai launched KraftyLab Intelligence, an AI-powered workforce intelligence and employee engagement platform, and has begun an enterprise pilot program with select organizations. The company is targeting a workforce engagement software market projected to reach roughly 4.47 billion dollars by 2034, with commercialization planned for the third quarter of 2026. For investors, it marks an expansion beyond its existing enterprise customer base into a fast-growing software category.Power Metallic Mines Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (FSE: IVV1)Power Metallic reported new Lion zone drill results, including 36.42 metres of 2.83 percent copper-equivalent, with a high-grade core of 6.00 metres at 12.38 percent copper-equivalent. These assays complete the drilling that feeds the company's maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, expected at the end of July, which will underpin a Preliminary Economic Assessment. Shareholders also approved measures positioning the company for a potential U.S. national exchange listing.NevGold Corp. (TSXV: NAU) (OTCQX: NAUFF) (FSE: 5E50)NevGold delivered its maiden gold-antimony resource at the Limo Butte project in Nevada, outlining 29,600 tonnes of measured and indicated antimony plus 181,400 ounces of measured and indicated gold and roughly 1.2 million ounces of inferred gold. Management positions it as one of the largest strategic antimony-gold resources in the United States, with both metals starting at surface. A 20,000 metre drill program is underway to expand the resource in 2026.Aztec Minerals Corp. (TSXV: AZT) (OTCQB: AZZTF)Aztec drilled 155.4 metres averaging 1.63 grams per tonne gold-equivalent (1.08 g/t gold and 30.23 g/t silver) at its Tombstone project in Arizona, within a broader 198.1 metre intersection from surface. The results extend the oxide gold-silver zone more than 85 metres deeper, more than doubling the previously demonstrated depth in that part of the Contention area. The near-surface, bulk-tonnage mineralization remains open in all directions.Salazar Resources Limited (TSXV: SRL) (OTCQB: SRLZF) (FSE: CCG)Salazar reported a sharply higher after-tax net present value of 573 million dollars for the Curipamba-El Domo project in Ecuador, a 121 percent increase over the 2021 feasibility study, alongside a 45 percent after-tax internal rate of return. Construction is fully funded and first commercial concentrates are expected in mid-2027, with Salazar holding a fully carried 25 percent interest that requires no further development funding. Measured and indicated resources rose 27 percent and reserves grew 10 percent.Bottom Line: Today's headlines span AI-driven workforce software, high-grade polymetallic and gold-silver drilling, a strategic U.S. antimony-gold resource, and a major project economics upgrade, underscoring that small caps are delivering real results across both technology and critical minerals.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Federal Support: HPQ secured up to $3 million from Natural Resources Canada in September 2025 to support the development of its first 50 tonne per year continuous silicon based anode material production system.Commercial Leadership Expansion: HPQ and Novacium have partnered with Offset Links to identify prospective opportunities, facilitate introductions and support international business development discussions. Initial areas of focus are expected to include Australia and markets across the Middle East and North Africa.Performance Based Alignment: Tourillon said the business development professionals are working on a success based model rather than traditional salaried arrangements. Under the formal Offset Links agreement, compensation, if any, will be determined separately for each approved business development assignment.Battery Testing: Tourillon said multiple parties are testing Novacium's batteries and that preliminary data from those tests is replicating results previously produced by the company.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSAdvanced technology does not sell itself. Industrial and defence customers need to understand how a product fits into their systems, what operational problem it addresses and what additional testing or development may be required before adoption. HPQ and Novacium are now building the commercial organization intended to help bridge that gap.Today's announcement confirms that HPQ and Novacium are adding professionals with experience in international business development, strategic partnerships and defence procurement. This allows Novacium's scientists and engineers to remain focused on research, testing and product development while the expanded commercial team advances market engagement.Tourillon described the announcement as a transition from technology development toward increased commercial activity. In his words, the reason for making that transition now is simple: "We have products."CEO Bernard Tourillon, edited for clarity and length:"We validated the technology. The technologies do work. We're ready to go, and we now need the sales team to represent that because we can't do everything. We have multiple people testing our batteries, and the preliminary data coming back from them is that they're replicating what we have done. We've reached the point where we need people with the expertise, the contacts and the field knowledge to take this prime time."INVESTOR TAKEAWAYHPQ Silicon and Novacium are building a dedicated business development platform around technologies that have largely been advanced by scientists, engineers and company executives. Offset Links brings decades of international industrial and defence experience, along with access to prospective stakeholders in markets including Australia and the MENA region. Jean-Louis Florentin adds 15 years of French Special Forces experience and direct knowledge of defence procurement, military requirements and operational environments.These appointments do not represent signed customer contracts, confirmed procurement orders or guaranteed revenue. They represent the commercial infrastructure HPQ believes it now needs to turn technical progress into structured industrial and defence discussions.HPQ enters this stage with federal support of up to $3 million for its planned 50 tonne per year silicon based anode material production system, Gen3 and Gen4 materials under development and multiple parties currently testing its battery technology. According to Tourillon, preliminary results from those tests are replicating results previously produced by Novacium, while some prospective parties are beginning to ask questions about potential production capacity.The next step is execution. Offset Links and Florentin must identify the right opportunities, make the right introductions and help align the technologies with specific industrial and defence requirements.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss! Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today: Great Atlantic Resources Corp. (TSXV: GR) Great Atlantic has commenced a 2026 prospecting and rock geochemical sampling program at its 100%-owned Flume Ridge tin-tungsten claim in southwest New Brunswick. The claim hosts historic tungsten showings, with past glacial-float samples returning up to 2.09% WO3. Management previously helped advance the nearby Sisson Brook tungsten project, giving investors early exposure to a critical-metals story in a tier-one Canadian jurisdiction. GR Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: GRSL) (OTCQX: GRSLF) (FSE: GPE) GR Silver reported strong resource-expansion drilling at its San Marcial project in Mexico, highlighted by 21.9 metres at 168 g/t silver, including 6.15 metres at 447 g/t silver. The results extend high-grade silver mineralization at least 150 metres beyond the current resource boundary. The continuity supports further expansion of an emerging high-grade silver district. Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSXV: LME) (OTCQB: LMEFF) (FSE: 5YD) Laurion reported high-grade grab samples from the historic Miron Zone at its Ishkōday project in Ontario, including 26.0 g/t gold with 1.505% copper and a second sample of 8.82 g/t gold with 1.61% copper. The results confirm a consistent gold-copper association and point to a southwest-widening vein that has never been tested at depth. The company plans follow-up drilling in 2026.Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV: EMM) (GR: A2DUU8) Giyani filed the NI 43-101 technical report supporting the Definitive Feasibility Study for its 100%-owned K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana. The study shows a post-tax net present value of US$482 million and an internal rate of return of 20.3%. With demand for battery materials rising, the milestone positions Giyani to advance toward development as a potential western-world supplier of battery-grade manganese. Bottom Line: Today's small-cap movers span silver, gold-copper, tungsten and battery-grade manganese, with fresh drill results, high-grade samples and a feasibility milestone giving investors concrete reasons to dig deeper. Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights. And don't forget to check out our podcast for deeper dives:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/74mVPkfalaWXFYY65A2XLM⁠

LaFleur Minerals Inc. LFLR:CSE | LFLRF:OTCQB | 3WK0:FSE LaFleur Minerals announced that Trafigura Canada Limited extended the exclusivity and due diligence period to August 31, 2026 for a proposed C$30 million prepayment facility and gold doré offtake agreement supporting the Swanson Gold Deposit and Beacon Gold Mill near Val-d'Or, Québec. The company also reported that mechanical reconditioning of the Beacon Gold Mill reached approximately 84% completion as of July 1, 2026, on budget, with staged commissioning targeted for Q4 2026 using existing stockpiles. HPQ Silicon Inc. HPQ:TSX-V | HPQFF:OTCQB | O08:FRA HPQ Silicon reported that its Fumed Silica Reactor pilot program achieved both primary objectives, reliably producing commercial-grade "150" fumed silica directly from quartz and generating the engineering data required for commercial-scale design. An engineering review by PyroGenesis strengthened confidence in commercial-scale economics, and strategic discussions have expanded beyond the original non-binding MOU for a proposed 1,000 tonne-per-year plant as market opportunities grew. Great Atlantic Resources Corp. GR:TSXV Great Atlantic reported that partner HM Exploration expanded the newly discovered blind massive sulphide lens at the Pilley's Island Project in Newfoundland, with holes nine and ten extending the lower zone approximately 40 metres northwest at a vertical depth of about 135 metres. The four latest holes added 1,115.60 metres for a total of 2,747.87 metres drilled; assays are pending, with a downhole EM survey and Phase Two drilling planned for fall 2026.IDEX Metals Corp. IDEX:TSXV | IDXMF:OTCQB IDEX Metals confirmed significant tungsten enrichment at its Freeze Property in Idaho, with re-assays returning 180.5 metres of 0.11% WO₃ and 72.2 metres of 0.13% WO₃, including 1.21 metres of 1.55% WO₃. Sodium peroxide fusion re-assaying showed the original four-acid method understated tungsten by up to 91% in the strongest sample; the remaining four 2025 Kismet drill holes will now be re-assayed and a second drill rig is expected on site by July 15. NexGold Mining Corp. NEXG:TSXV | NXGCF:OTCQX NexGold reported infill drill results from its Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia, including 12.06 g/t gold over 6.0 metres and 3.84 g/t gold over 18.0 metres, and expanded the RC infill program from approximately 30,000 to 40,000 metres following a C$10 million flow-through financing. Results from 154 holes released to date confirm continuity of near-surface mineralization; the program is approximately 62% complete and an updated feasibility study is expected in Q3 2026. Follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

For more than 80 years, the fumed silica industry has relied on conventional production methods built around silicon tetrachloride. HPQ Silicon believes its Fumed Silica Reactor offers a different route: producing commercial-grade fumed silica directly from quartz.That is why Bernard Tourillon's latest interview matters. HPQ's July 8, 2026 press release confirmed that the pilot program achieved its two principal objectives: reliably producing commercial-grade fumed silica directly from quartz and generating the engineering and operating data required to support the design, costing and economic evaluation of future commercial production facilities.But the interview added the bigger investor context: pilot success did not narrow HPQ's path. It expanded the commercial conversation.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWPilot Validated: HPQ says the pilot program demonstrated that the FSR can produce commercial-grade fumed silica directly from quartz, including pilot-scale production of commercial-grade “150” fumed silica.Engineering Confidence: PyroGenesis completed a detailed engineering review of pilot operating data, which HPQ says strengthened confidence in projected operating parameters and commercial-scale economics.Evonik Question Addressed: Bernard addressed investor questions directly, saying they remain involved, communications have not stopped and the company had asked HPQ to be more discreet in how often its name was used publicly.Multiple Deployment Paths: HPQ's strategy includes joint ventures, licensing opportunities, royalty-based production partnerships and company-owned production facilities where appropriate.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSThe interview clarified why HPQ's original timeline around the non-binding MOU shifted. Bernard did not frame the delay as a lack of interest. He framed it as the result of a broader opportunity set that requires more commercial, legal and technical work before HPQ commits to a structure.Bernard's key message was that HPQ now has a better understanding of what the technology could look like at scale, including cost structure and potential price points. That has given the company more confidence to re-engage with existing parties, speak with new potential industrial participants and evaluate multiple possible commercial structures.CEO Bernard Tourillon:“The pilot program has demonstrated that our Fumed Silica Reactor can produce commercial-grade fumed silica directly from quartz and generated the engineering data required to evaluate multiple commercial pathways with significantly greater confidence. The pilot program has transformed the FSR from an engineering development project into a scalable industrial platform supported by independent validation, strengthened engineering confidence, and growing interest from potential industrial participants. Our focus is selecting the optimal deployment strategy while positioning the FSR as a scalable platform capable of serving multiple industrial markets and creating sustainable long-term shareholder value.”INVESTOR TAKEAWAYHPQ Silicon's fumed silica story is no longer just about proving that the FSR can make commercial-grade material. According to the company's July 8 update, the pilot program demonstrated commercial-grade fumed silica production directly from quartz and produced the engineering data needed to evaluate future commercial deployment.For investors, the story has shifted from “does it work?” to “what is the right deal?” With pilot validation complete, engineering confidence strengthened and strategic discussions expanded, HPQ is now focused on selecting the deployment path it believes can maximize the long-term value of the FSR technology.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0)LaFleur and Trafigura extended their exclusivity and due diligence period to August 31, 2026 on a proposed prepayment facility of up to C$30 million plus a gold dore offtake agreement. Reconditioning of the wholly owned Beacon Gold Mill near Val-d'Or, Quebec is now about 84% complete and on budget, with staged commissioning targeted for Q4 2026. The non-dilutive structure and a global commodities partner mark a disciplined path toward restarting gold production.HPQ Silicon Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08)HPQ said its Fumed Silica Reactor pilot program has advanced beyond validation toward commercial deployment after producing commercial-grade fumed silica directly from quartz. An engineering review by partner PyroGenesis strengthened confidence in the technology's commercial-scale economics, and strategic discussions have expanded beyond the original 1,000-tonne-per-year plant agreement. Reduced technical uncertainty positions the reactor for multiple deployment models.ATHA Energy Corp. (TSX-V: SASK) (OTCQX: SASKF) (FRA: X5U)ATHA reported a major new high-grade uranium discovery at Lac 50 Northwest, roughly 4 km along strike from its Lac 50 Deposit. Hole L50W-DD-002 cut 11.5 m of composite mineralization including 1.6 m of high-grade material peaking at 40,162 counts per second. It is the company's sixth regional discovery in 15 months, underscoring the scale potential of the 100 percent owned Angilak project in Nunavut.Minaurum Silver Inc. (TSXV: MGG) (OTCQX: MMRGF) (FSE: 78M0)Minaurum extended the high-grade Quintera vein at depth, cutting 5.95 m of 1,117 g/t silver equivalent including 2.40 m of 2,557 g/t AgEq at its Alamos project in Sonora, Mexico. The Europa Sur zone returned 3.65 m of 888 g/t AgEq, part of an ongoing 50,000-metre resource-expansion program. The results point to meaningful resource growth at a historically productive silver district.Andina Copper Corporation (TSX-V: ANDC) (FSE: FIR) (OTCQB: PMMCF)Andina confirmed a new copper-gold porphyry discovery at Piuquenes North in San Juan, Argentina, with hole PIU13 returning 468 m at 0.50% Cu and 0.30 g/t Au, including 164 m at 0.70% Cu and 0.44 g/t Au. The two initial holes tested only a small part of an 800 m by 700 m geophysical anomaly that remains open in all directions. The find sits adjacent to Aldebaran's Altar project along a prolific Andean porphyry belt.Bottom Line: Today's news spans gold, silver, copper and uranium, with LaFleur nearing a mill restart and HPQ advancing its silica technology while ATHA, Minaurum and Andina each delivered fresh high-grade drill discoveries. Together they point to a small-cap resource sector powered by infrastructure progress and rapid exploration success.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

When a junior gold company can monetize part of a gold resource without selling the project, without becoming a producer, and without immediately moving toward extraction, it opens a very different funding conversation.In a July 6, 2026 AGORACOM interview, Marc J Sale, CEO of First Class Metals, and Professor Lisa Wilson, CEO of nGRND Inc., discussed the closing of nGRND's first Site program and Alternative Land Use Rights Agreement involving First Class Metals' Kerrs Gold Project in Ontario.The structure is not a conventional financing, royalty, or streaming agreement. First Class Metals has not sold Kerrs. Instead, nGRND has secured rights connected to the in ground gold resource, while First Class Metals retains ownership of the project and the ability to continue advancing its exploration strategy.The agreement relates to approximately 386,000 ounces of inferred gold resources at Kerrs, with an initial eligible ounce purchase of approximately 77,000 ounces, representing 20% of the resource. At current pricing discussed in the interview, the initial eligible ounce purchase carries an indicative value of approximately US$10.64 million, equal to roughly US$140 to US$150 per ounce.And, according to both companies, that is only the beginning.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWBinary OFF: First Class Metals did not sell Kerrs. The company monetized 20% of the resource while retaining ownership of the project and the right to continue approved exploration work.Dual Revenue Streams: Beyond the initial gold monetization, nGRND intends to conduct feasibility work to determine which alternative land use activities may be suitable over the life of the agreement, including alternative land use monetisationlinked to avoided mining, biodiversity, renewable energy, agritech, sustainable data infrastructure, and other ESG aligned initiatives.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSFor decades, junior gold companies have faced a difficult funding path. Raise equity and dilute shareholders, sell assets outright, enter royalty or streaming agreements, or attempt to move toward development, a process that can require large amounts of capital and long timelines.The Site program Agreement with First Class Metals introduces a different structure. First Class Metals can receive monetization from part of its in ground gold resource while continuing to own Kerrs and maintain exploration optionality. Marc Sale emphasized that First Class Metals remains an exploration company and does not aspire to become a producer.INVESTOR TAKEAWAYThe closing of nGRND's first Site program Agreement gives First Class Metals a potential non-dilutive funding pathway tied to the Kerrs Gold Project, while allowing the company to retain ownership and continue exploration.The initial eligible ounce purchase was described in the interview as approximately 77,000 ounces, representing 20% of the approximately 386,000 ounce inferred resource, with an indicative value of approximately US$10.64 million. Payments are expected to begin 60 days from closing and are to be paid monthly in arrears based on ounces sold.For First Class Metals, the agreement creates a potential funding mechanism that does not require selling Kerrs outright. For nGRND, it provides the first commercial example of its preserved gold model, combining in ground gold monetization with a longer term alternative land use strategy.The model is still new, and both companies acknowledged that execution matters. Marc Sale stated that the concept still has to prove it works once the money starts to flow. But the agreement gives investors a first case study in how preserved gold, avoided extraction, and alternative land use monetization may create a new funding structure for junior gold companies.

Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36 | OTCQB: JORFFConsolidated Lithium Metals released an Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Kwyjibo Rare Earth Oxide Project in Québec. The study reports a pre-tax IRR of 46.5% and post-tax IRR of 35.4%, with a compact 2.67-hectare mine surface footprint and processing facilities relocated offsite. Non-inert hydrometallurgical process residues are planned to be returned underground as cemented backfill.Southern Silver Exploration Corp. TSXV: SSVSouthern Silver Exploration reported underground channel sampling results from the Puro Corazon Mine on its Cerro Las Minitas property in Mexico. Highlights included 2.8 metres of 757 g/t AgEq, 3.2 metres of 479 g/t AgEq and 1.0 metre of 1,097 g/t AgEq, with the program designed to better understand the style and distribution of mineralization at Puro Corazon.Freegold Ventures Limited TSX: FVLFreegold Ventures reported additional drill results from its Golden Summit Project in Alaska, including 2.08 g/t gold over 62.1 metres within 102.3 metres of 1.67 g/t gold from infill drilling. Six rigs are currently operating at Golden Summit, with the 2026 program designed to support an updated mineral resource estimate and Pre-Feasibility Study planned for 2027.Viva Gold Corp. TSXV: VAU | OTCQB: VAUCF | FSE: 7PBViva Gold announced a new high-grade gold discovery at Midway Hills at its Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada. Drillhole TG2616 returned 38.1 metres of 0.89 g/t gold and 6.78 g/t silver, including 6.1 metres of 3.56 g/t gold and 22.45 g/t silver from 179.8 metres depth. The target is located approximately 1,400 metres northwest of the main Tonopah resource.Issued On Behalf of  Zefiro Methane Corp. Cboe Canada: ZEFI | FSE: Y6B | OTCQB: ZEFIFZefiro Methane announced a strategic focus on energy infrastructure projects that have driven additional revenue and business growth in the private sector. With U.S. utility companies set to invest an estimated USD $1.4 trillion over the next five years to strengthen the power grid, Zefiro is targeting plug-and-abandonment opportunities at sites where power infrastructure facilities are being built, including projects connected to AI data center demand.Follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:NuRAN Wireless (CSE: NUR) (OTC PINK: NRRWF) (FSE: 1RN)The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared NuRAN's Form 40-F registration statement effective on June 26, 2026, officially registering the company's shares with the regulator. This removes the most significant regulatory barrier to a Nasdaq Capital Market listing and opens the company to U.S. institutional and retail investors. The Nasdaq listing application remains under review.Renforth Resources (CSE: RFR) (OTC: RFHRF) (FSE: 9RR)Renforth completed an initial channel-cutting campaign at its wholly owned Parbec gold deposit near Canadian Malartic in Quebec, cutting eight channels and visually observing mineralization. Gold-bearing felsite and diorite were exposed over a greater extent than previously understood, with some felsite true widths approaching 15 metres on surface. Samples have been submitted for assay, with results to follow.Fitzroy Minerals (TSXV: FTZ) (OTCQX: FTZFF) (FSE: C3Y)Fitzroy intersected 59.0 metres at 1.73% copper, including 12.0 metres at 5.39% copper, at its Buen Retiro project in Chile, with a second hole returning 76.0 metres at 0.74% copper. Citing continued near-surface, leachable mineralization, the company expanded its 2026 drill program to roughly 22,000 metres. Management sees a potential route to near-term copper cathode production with reduced capital and permitting requirements.Nord Precious Metals Mining (TSXV: NTH) (OTCQB: NPMMF) (FSE: QN3)Nord returned 13,620 g/t silver and 1.84% cobalt over 0.6 metres at its Castle East Robinson Zone in Ontario, including 25,803 g/t silver (752.7 oz/ton) and 3.60% cobalt over 0.30 metres. The intercept extends the high-grade silver-cobalt vein system 25 metres up-dip, with mineralization logged across nearly 40 vertical metres. The results support both a planned resource update and the company's critical-minerals processing strategy.Freeman Gold (TSXV: FMAN) (OTCQB: FMANF) (FSE: 3WU)Freeman delivered a feasibility study for its 100%-owned Lemhi Gold Project in Idaho, confirming a 1.0 million ounce proven and probable reserve and a 15.2-year mine life. At a base case of US$3,650 per ounce, the study shows a post-tax NPV(5%) of US$696 million, a 34.4% internal rate of return and a 2.5-year payback. At current spot prices the post-tax NPV rises to US$904 million, underscoring strong leverage to gold.Bottom Line: Today's small-cap movers spanned a major regulatory milestone, high-grade copper and silver-cobalt drill results, and a robust gold feasibility study, reflecting strong momentum across precious metals, critical minerals and rural connectivity. From NuRAN's path to Nasdaq to standout intercepts at Fitzroy and Nord and Freeman's million-ounce reserve, investors had plenty of fresh catalysts to research further.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.And don't forget to check out our podcast for deeper dives: https://open.spotify.com/show/74mVPkfalaWXFYY65A2XLM

Issued On Behalf of Nextech3D.ai NEXCF:OTCQX | NTAR:CSE | EP2:FSE Nextech3D.ai reported audited Q4 and full-year results for the period ended March 31, 2026, posting Q4 revenue of $939,000, up 207% year-over-year from $306,000. Gross margin reached 91.3% and gross profit climbed 263% to $858,000, while the operating loss narrowed to $(290,000) from $(7.3 million). Full-year revenue totaled $2.13 million at a 91.2% gross margin, reflecting the transition to an AI software-based model. Issued On Behalf of Falcon Gold Corp. FG:TSXV | 3FA:FSE | FGLDF:OTC Pink Falcon Gold acquired the West Hammond Contact Property, expanding its position in northwestern Ontario's Atikokan-Hammond Reef Gold District. The property covers part of the Finlayson Greenstone Belt and interpreted extensions of the Marmion Shear Zone, adjacent to Agnico Eagle's Hammond Reef deposit, which hosts roughly 3.3 million ounces of probable gold reserves and 2.3 million ounces of measured and indicated resources. It complements Falcon's flagship Central Canada Gold Project. Issued On Behalf of Maverick Gold and Silver Corp. MAV:CSE | VRCFF:OTC Pink | VR61:FSE Maverick Gold and Silver received a Mines Act Permit and Multi-Year Area-Based exploration approval from British Columbia for its Silver Vista Silver-Copper Property, about 55 kilometres northeast of Smithers. New mineral claim #1133268, covering 295.4 hectares, was also formally granted. Silver Vista now comprises 12 mineral claims spanning 5,134.5 hectares, with six additional claims still pending.Issued On Behalf of Metals Creek Resources Corp. MEK:TSXV | M1C1:FSE Metals Creek returned 40.61 g/t gold over 2.6 metres, including 152 g/t gold over 0.6 metres, from its Ogden Gold Project in Timmins, Ontario. Visible gold was intersected in all three holes of the recently completed program, alongside a strong pervasive alteration system. Assay results for the two remaining holes are pending, with core analyzed by Activation Laboratories in Thunder Bay. Canuc Resources Corporation CDA:TSXV | CNUCF:OTCQB Canuc Resources drilled 9.2 metres of 8.99 g/t gold plus a polymetallic intercept at its East Sudbury Project, roughly 20 kilometres northeast of the Sudbury Mining District. The 20,078-hectare project hosts four subparallel fault structures, and drilling at the Glade Zone included hole AG-26-144 intersecting 11.4 g/t gold over 0.8 metres. Results will guide upcoming gravity and magnetic surveys. Follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

What if a small-cap AI company reported 207% year-over-year Q4 revenue growth, approximately doubled revenue sequentially in a single quarter, operated at 91.3% gross margin, increased gross profit by 263%, and cut operating losses by 96% at the same time?That is exactly what Nextech3D.ai just delivered in its audited Q4 and full-year fiscal 2026 results released June 25, 2026. The company posted Q4 FY2026 revenue of $939,000, up from $306,000 in Q4 FY2025 and up from $468,000 in Q3 FY2026, representing 207% year-over-year Q4 revenue growth and approximately 101% sequential growth.The company, an AI-first event technology platform serving what management describes as a trillion-dollar-plus global industry, is entering a new stage of its business model transition. After restructuring, acquisitions and platform integration, Nextech3D.ai is now focused on a software-first, AI-supported event technology model designed to improve margins, reduce costs and scale more efficiently.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW207% YoY, 101% Sequential: Q4 FY2026 revenue hit $939,000, up from $306,000 in Q4 FY2025 and up from $468,000 in Q3 FY2026.Sequential Growth Accelerated: Q3 to Q4 revenue growth was approximately 101%, compared to 20% sequential growth from Q2 to Q3.91.3% Gross Margin: Q4 FY2026 gross margin reached 91.3%, compared to 77.2% in Q4 FY2025.263% Gross Profit Growth: Q4 gross profit increased 263% year-over-year to $858,000.96% Operating Loss Improvement: Operating loss dropped to $290,000 in Q4 FY2026, down from $7.3 million in Q4 FY2025.85% Cost Of Sales Reduction: Full-year cost of sales was reduced by 85% year-over-year as the company continued shifting toward software-based offerings.AI Software Transition: Management says the company continues to transition toward a scalable, software-first, AI-supported event technology platform.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSThe global event industry, described by management as a $1+ trillion market growing toward $2 trillion over the next five years, has long operated with outdated workflows. Conference attendees still deal with lanyards, manual registration, limited matchmaking and fragmented event experiences. Exhibitors often spend $10,000, $25,000, $50,000 or even $100,000 on trade shows, only to leave with a pile of business cards and weeks of manual follow-up.Nextech3D.ai is attacking that inefficiency with an AI-powered event technology platform. According to management, the company now provides event tools including floor plan mapping, mobile apps, registration, ticketing, badging and AI matchmaking. Management says it has integrated acquired technology into an end-to-end platform built to compete more directly in the event technology market.CEO Evan Gappelberg described the quarter as a true inflection point:“This quarter does mark a true inflection point. We're not just growing. We're actually exploding out of a restructuring into a high-margin AI software company. 207% year-over-year growth, 90-plus percent gross margins on its own is fantastic, but the 101% sequential growth, that combination is extremely rare in public markets.”He also made clear that management does not view the current numbers as the full story. According to Gappelberg, the company is still in the early stages of its growth trajectory, with additional AI event technology demos expected in the coming months.INVESTOR TAKEAWAYNextech3D.ai just reported the kind of numbers that can change how the market looks at a small-cap AI company: 207% year-over-year Q4 FY2026 revenue growth, 101% sequential quarterly growth, 91.3% gross margin, 263% gross profit growth and a 96% improvement in operating loss.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Metals Creek Resources Corp. (TSXV: MEK) (FSE: M1C1)Metals Creek returned a high-grade intercept of 40.61 grams per tonne gold over 2.6 metres, including 152 g/t gold over 0.6 metres, at its Ogden Gold Project near Timmins, Ontario. Visible gold was logged in all three holes of the recent program, with a broader zone grading 8.43 g/t over 13.25 metres. The results strengthen the case for continued high-grade potential along the Porcupine-Destor Fault.Nextech3D.ai Corporation (CSE: NTAR) (OTCQX: NEXCF) (FSE: EP2)Nextech3D.ai reported audited fourth-quarter revenue growth of 207% year-over-year, with gross margins above 91% and revenue up roughly 101% sequentially to 939,000 dollars. Operating loss narrowed sharply to 290,000 dollars from 7.3 million dollars a year earlier as the company shifts to an AI software model. The figures point to a smaller, more efficient business with improving unit economics.NexGold Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXG) (OTCQX: NXGCF)NexGold intersected 61.22 g/t gold over 12.0 metres, including a remarkable 685 g/t over 1.0 metre, during infill drilling at its Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia. With over 65% of the 30,000-metre program complete, results are confirming grade and thickness ahead of an updated feasibility study due in Q3 2026. The drilling supports a final investment decision expected later this year.Integra Resources Corp. (TSXV: ITR) (NYSE American: ITRG)Integra's updated Florida Canyon feasibility study lifted proven and probable reserves by 74% to 1.19 million ounces and extended the mine life to 2033. The Nevada operation is now projected to deliver roughly 0.8 billion US dollars in after-tax free cash flow, with an after-tax net present value of 601 million dollars at base-case prices. That cash flow is intended to fund Integra's DeLamar and Nevada North development pipeline.Surge Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: NILI) (OTCQX: NILIF) (FSE: DJ5)Surge closed an upsized 36 million dollar private placement, lifting its cash position to about 75 million dollars. Management says the funding fully covers advancing the Nevada North Lithium Project toward a construction decision. The project's 2025 economic assessment outlined an after-tax net present value of 9.17 billion US dollars, underscoring the scale of the asset.Bottom Line: Today's headlines were dominated by strong gold drill results and disciplined balance-sheet moves, from high-grade hits at Metals Creek and NexGold to Integra's billion-dollar cash flow outlook, while Nextech3D.ai and Surge Battery Metals showed improving fundamentals and well-funded growth plans.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM)Quantum BioPharma is advancing Lucid-MS, a patented, first-in-class drug candidate that directly targets and protects the myelin sheath destroyed in multiple sclerosis. The company has filed its IND with the FDA and is preparing to move into Phase 2 clinical trials, with a binding letter of intent already signed with global CRO Allucent. With the MS therapeutics market projected to surpass $38 billion by 2030, a therapy that protects myelin would address a major unmet need.New Age Metals Inc. (TSXV: NAM) (OTCQB: NMTLF) (FSE: P7J.F)New Age Metals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia's Liberate Minerals to evaluate applying Liberate's low-energy critical minerals refining technology across NAM's lithium, PGM, and gold-antimony portfolio. Liberate's proprietary process recycles 98% of its reagent and recovers multiple high-value metals from a single feedstock. For investors, the deal could improve recoveries and enhance the value of NAM's diversified North American asset base.Omai Gold Mines Corp. (TSXV: OMG) (OTCQB: OMGGF)Omai Gold drilled a standout 7.26 g/t gold over 34.8m at its Wenot Deposit in Guyana, including ultra-high-grade hits of 54.05 g/t and 19.94 g/t. With five rigs turning on a 50,000m program and a PEA due in Q3 2026, the results continue to expand one of the Guiana Shield's fastest-growing gold camps. Recent metallurgical work showed strong 93% to 95% gold recoveries.NexMetals Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXM) (NASDAQ: NEXM)NexMetals increased its Selkirk copper-nickel-PGE resource in Botswana by 70%, establishing approximately 1.1 billion pounds of copper-equivalent in the Indicated category (78.2 Mt at 0.66% CuEq). The update also cut the strip ratio to 1.02:1, among the lowest for copper development projects globally. Management is now weighing strategic options including partnerships, a spin-out, or an economic study.Andina Copper Corporation (TSX-V: ANDC) (FSE: FIR) (OTCQB: PMMCF)Andina Copper intersected 186m at 0.50% Cu within a broader 502m at 0.40% Cu from just 38m depth at its Cobrasco porphyry project in Colombia. All nine holes reported to date have returned wide, near-surface copper-molybdenum intervals, expanding the defined footprint to roughly 1,200m by 550m and remaining open in all directions. A second drill rig is being mobilized to accelerate the program.Bottom Line: Today's headlines span a biopharma breakthrough in multiple sclerosis and major resource expansions across gold, copper, nickel, and critical minerals, underscoring how small-cap innovators are advancing high-impact projects across North America, South America, and Africa.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.Connect With AGORACOM Anyway You Like

When a company moves from testing technology in isolation to evaluating how it could fit inside a broader industrial ecosystem with real customer activity, the commercialization conversation changes.HPQ Silicon signed a Letter of Intent on June 16, 2026 with LN Innov' and HPQ technology partner Novacium SAS at Eurosatory 2026, described in the interview as the world's largest defence and security exhibition. The LOI will evaluate a Canadian-based electric propulsion platform combining Novacium battery technologies, to be marketed under the HPQ ENDURA+ brand, with LN Innov's electric propulsion systems for North American drone, robotics and defence markets.This is still an evaluation framework, but it is supported by real industrial signals. LN Innov' has had more than 20 customers test its electric propulsion systems, with more than a dozen subsequently placing commercial orders. The company is also working toward manufacturing capacity of up to 20,000 drone motors per month in France by the end of Q3 2026.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWCommercial Signals: More than 20 customers have tested LN Innov' electric propulsion systems, and more than a dozen have placed commercial orders.Manufacturing Scale: LN Innov' is working toward capacity of up to 20,000 drone motors per month in France by the end of Q3 2026.Battery Integration: Novacium battery technologies are being evaluated by industrial and defence sector participants for potential integration into future drone and autonomous system platforms.Evaluation Window: The LOI provides a 190 day framework to assess industrialization, manufacturing, supply chain requirements, certification pathways, target applications, business structure and potential commercialization strategies.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSAs drone adoption expands across commercial, industrial and defence applications, electric propulsion is becoming a strategic part of the supply chain. Batteries, motors and propulsion systems directly influence range, efficiency, reliability and platform performance.HPQ's opportunity is to evaluate whether a model already being deployed in Europe can be adapted for North American markets. LN Innov' brings electric propulsion expertise and customer activity. Novacium brings advanced silicon enhanced battery technologies. HPQ brings North American commercialization rights and potential exposure through its equity position in Novacium.The key point is that this is not a standalone battery story. The LOI is aimed at assessing a more integrated propulsion platform that could combine battery technologies, motors and system level requirements for drone, robotics and autonomous system applications.INVESTOR TAKEAWAYHPQ's LOI with LN Innov' and Novacium gives the company a potential pathway into North American drone and electric propulsion markets through an integrated platform strategy. LN Innov' brings demonstrated customer testing, commercial orders and a manufacturing scale up plan in France, while Novacium's battery technologies are being evaluated for future drone and autonomous system applications.For HPQ, the attraction is potential direct exposure through its 36.8 percent equity interest in Novacium and exclusive North American commercialization rights. The next 190 days will focus on whether the parties can define an industrial, manufacturing, certification and commercialization structure for North America.The LOI remains non-binding, does not grant exclusivity, and includes no financial commitments, payment obligations or minimum purchase requirements. Any future collaboration remains subject to further evaluation and definitive agreements. But the setup is clear: HPQ now has a defined evaluation window, a European propulsion company with commercial order activity, and exclusive North American rights to Novacium technologies in a market increasingly focused on secure domestic supply chains.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Cassiar Gold Corporation (TSX Venture Exchange: GLDC, OTCQX: CGLCF) has launched its fully funded 2026 exploration season, commencing a 10,000-metre Phase 1 diamond drill program at the Taurus Deposit in northern British Columbia. The Taurus Deposit hosts an Indicated resource of 1.43 g/t gold for 410,000 ounces and an Inferred resource of 0.95 g/t gold for 1.93 million ounces, with 91% of ounces within 150 metres of surface. The company is also evaluating high-grade targets at Cassiar South, where historical mines produced over 315,000 ounces of gold at grades between 10 and 20 g/t.Amex Exploration Incorporated (TSX Venture Exchange: AMX, Frankfurt Stock Exchange: MX0, OTCQX: AMXEF) has completed the final tranche of its oversubscribed C$80 million private placement, raising aggregate gross proceeds of C$79.7 million. Strategic investor Eldorado Gold Corporation purchased the final tranche of 4.58 million shares at C$4.50, increasing its stake to approximately 26.9% of outstanding shares. Proceeds will fund the bulk sampling program and phase 1 development of the Perron Gold Project in Quebec.PJX Resources Incorporated (TSX Venture Exchange: PJX) announced a $6.3 million non-brokered private placement of up to 44 million units to fund exploration at its properties in the historic Sullivan Mining District near Cranbrook, British Columbia. The company is targeting a Sullivan Sedex-type deposit at Dewdney Trail, where 2025 drilling intersected a 30-metre anomalous zone rich in zinc, lead, silver, and copper, and a Reduced Intrusion Related Gold System at the Zinger Property, where grab samples returned gold values up to 28.84 g/t with visible gold.Q-Gold Resources Limited (TSX Venture Exchange: QGR) launched its summer 2026 exploration campaign at the Mine Centre project in Ontario, featuring detailed field mapping, systematic channel sampling, and targeted diamond drilling near the historic Foley Mine. The company plans to significantly expand its pipeline of drill-ready gold targets, having previously focused on only five veins with the majority remaining untested across the broader Mine Centre land package.Vizsla Copper Corporation (TSX Venture Exchange: VCU, OTCQB: VCUFF, Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 97E0) commenced its 2026 diamond drill program at the Palmer VMS Project in Southeast Alaska, with two rigs targeting approximately 10,000 metres. The Palmer Project hosts an Indicated resource of 4.77 million tonnes grading 1.69% copper and 5.17% zinc, containing 178 million pounds of copper and 543 million pounds of zinc, making it one of the premier critical minerals exploration opportunities in the region.Bottom Line: Canadian small-cap mining companies are ramping up exploration activity this summer, backed by strong gold prices and strategic institutional investments. From Cassiar Gold's multi-million-ounce gold target to Amex Exploration's C$80 million war chest backed by Eldorado Gold, and Vizsla Copper's critical minerals push in Alaska, these companies represent compelling opportunities for investors looking to get ahead of the next wave of resource discoveries.Stay ahead of the market -- follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:PyroGenesis Inc. (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY1)PyroGenesis delivered its plasma-based technology to convert contaminated biomass into syngas as part of the launch of Innofibre's new $14 million pilot and pre-commercial facility in Quebec. The system can treat contaminated feedstock that would otherwise be wasted, producing syngas for electricity, fuels, and chemicals. It marks another commercial deployment of the company's high-temperature technology in the growing decarbonization market.Zefiro Methane Corp. (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (FSE: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF)Zefiro's subsidiary Plants & Goodwin was awarded three new Ohio well-remediation contracts expected to generate roughly USD $2.4 million in revenue, plugging 12 orphan wells starting in July 2026. The contracts pay nearly USD $200,000 per well, about 50% above the state's historical average. The win highlights Zefiro's expanded capacity and its position to capture rising federal orphan-well funding.Generation Mining Limited (TSX: GENM) (OTCQB: GENMF)Generation Mining secured senior lender credit approval for a US$310 million project finance facility from EDC, ING Capital, and Société Générale for its Marathon Copper-Palladium Project in Ontario. Combined with existing streaming and leasing arrangements, the company has now lined up about CAD $769 million of its construction funding. With all permits in hand, the milestone moves the project closer to a construction decision in the second half of 2026.Freegold Ventures Limited (TSX: FVL) (OTCQX: FGOVF)Freegold reported strong infill drilling at its Golden Summit gold project in Alaska, including an intercept of 336.8 metres grading 1.32 grams per tonne gold from just 26.5 metres depth. Standout high-grade hits included 28.58 g/t gold over 3.1 metres and a multi-ounce 142.1 g/t gold interval. The results reinforce grade continuity ahead of an updated resource estimate and a planned 2027 pre-feasibility study.Sernova Biotherapeutics Inc. (TSX: SVA) (OTC: SEOVF) (FSE/XETRA: PSHO)Sernova received FDA Orphan Drug Designation for autologous islet transplantation to prevent diabetes following total pancreatectomy. The designation offers the potential for up to seven years of U.S. market exclusivity upon approval, plus tax credits and fee waivers. It extends the company's regenerative-medicine platform beyond its core type 1 diabetes focus into a new rare-disease opportunity.Bottom Line: Today's headlines span clean technology, environmental services, mining finance, gold exploration, and biotechnology, with major financings, high-grade drill results, and a key regulatory designation all pointing to strong momentum across the small-cap market.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR) (OTC: RFHRF) (FSE: 9RR)Renforth reported initial assay results from its 2026 stripping program at the Parbec gold deposit in Quebec, with a standout grab sample returning 0.567 g/t gold. The gap between the fire assay and ICP-MS results points to coarse gold, and a consistent tungsten-gold signature now appears across three separate sampling campaigns. The company is moving directly into systematic mapping and channel sampling of the newly stripped ground.ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) (FSE: Z7D)ESGold took delivery of a doré melting furnace at its fully permitted Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec. The propane-fired unit, rated to 1300°C with a 150-kilogram charge capacity, joins previously delivered processing equipment as the company moves from construction toward commissioning. The milestone advances ESGold's path to onsite gold and silver production, which is anticipated in 2026.Cabral Gold Inc. (TSXV: CBR) (OTCQX: CBGZF)Cabral Gold reported pre-production infill drilling results at its MG deposit in Brazil's Cuiú Cuiú district, headlined by hole RC737 returning 25 metres at 7.47 g/t gold from surface, including 10 metres at 17.09 g/t gold. The results add confidence to the Year 1 mine plan ahead of planned commercial production in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company has now completed 166 holes totalling 5,767 metres across the program.Troilus Mining Corp. (TSX: TLG) (OTCQX: CHXMF) (FSE: CM5R)Troilus expanded its high-grade West Rim discovery at its Quebec copper-gold project, with hole WR-26-013 returning 19.06 g/t gold equivalent over 6.4 metres starting just 11.5 metres downhole. The zone sits entirely outside the current resource estimate and within 200 metres of the planned reserve pit, supporting both open-pit and underground potential. With only about half of the planned 2026 drilling complete, there is room for further expansion.GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG)GoldMining released a positive preliminary economic assessment for its São Jorge project in Brazil, outlining a $532 million after-tax net present value and a 42.4% after-tax internal rate of return at a $3,500 gold price. Initial capital is estimated at a manageable $202 million, with a 2.8-year payback and average annual production of roughly 51,000 ounces over a 10.6-year mine life. The company plans to advance the project into pre-feasibility studies and permitting.Bottom Line: Today's headlines show small-cap miners advancing on two fronts — strong drilling and assay results from Renforth, Cabral, and Troilus, and tangible production milestones from ESGold and GoldMining. Across the board, these companies are de-risking their projects and moving closer to gold production.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0)LaFleur acquired a 100% interest in 27 mineral claims (about 701.7 hectares) in Quebec's Val-d'Or district, expanding its McKenzie East Gold Project next to Fresnillo's McKenzie Break. The all-cash purchase cost just C$35,000 and consolidates district-scale ground near its PEA-stage Swanson Gold Project and Beacon Gold Mill. It adds low-cost exposure in one of the world's most prolific gold belts as the company prepares to resume drilling.Zefiro Methane Corp. (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (FSE: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF)Zefiro onboarded four new corporate energy clients, three of them publicly traded firms with a combined market cap above US$140 billion, after a recent fleet expansion. Management expects the added rigs to contribute about US$10 million in annual revenue, with work centered in Ohio under a three-year, US$19.6 million state contract. The wins point to growing demand for the company's well-remediation and methane-reduction services.Camino Minerals Corporation (TSXV: COR) (OTCID: CAMZF)Camino reported high-grade copper from all five drill holes at its Costa de Cobre project in Peru, led by 76.2m at 0.88% Cu including 16.25m at 2.67% Cu. The results extend mineralization along the Diva trend, and partner Nittetsu Mining has completed its three-year earn-in toward a 35% interest. With work advancing in both Peru and Chile, the drilling strengthens Camino's copper development pipeline.Metalsource Mining Inc. (CSE: MSM) (OTCQB: MSMMF) (FSE: E9Z)Metalsource intersected 434 g/t silver equivalent over 10.64 metres at its Silver Hill project in North Carolina, including a standout 2,050 g/t AgEq over 1.52 metres. Step-out drilling extended the polymetallic silver-gold-lead-zinc system about 315 metres below surface, with several assays still pending. The company is advancing toward an inaugural modern resource estimate at America's first silver mine.E3 Lithium Ltd. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF)E3 Lithium executed a contribution agreement confirming up to $36.5 million in non-repayable federal funding through Natural Resources Canada's Global Partnerships Initiative. The funding covers 75% of an approximately $48 million program to complete Phase 3 of its demonstration facility and the Clearwater Project feasibility study, targeting 12,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate. The support de-risks the project as it moves toward a final investment decision.Bottom Line: Today's headlines span gold, copper, silver, lithium and energy services, with strong drill results, major new client wins and significant government backing underscoring broad momentum across the small-cap resource sector.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

When a company changes its name, sharpens its focus and adds technical leadership with deep Nevada experience, the change is worth noting. Maverick Gold and Silver did not simply rebrand in April 2026. It began building a more focused precious metals story around Nevada, one of North America's most established gold producing jurisdictions.Ian Foreman, VP Exploration, said Nevada was a major reason he joined Maverick. Peter Baxter, Senior Technical Advisor, brings decades of geological and capital markets experience, including extensive field experience in Nevada and 15 years in mining investment banking at Scotiabank. Together, they are helping advance Jericho and Gator, two Nevada gold-silver projects with strong surface indicators, historic work and clear next steps toward drill targeting.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWNevada Focus: Jericho expanded 370% to 1,683 acres on April 30, 2026, after Maverick staked 62 new claims to cover more of the mineralized system.Historic Validation: Jericho has seen small-scale mining and historic exploration, but according to Peter Baxter, it has no recent drilling. Management believes the project was overlooked due to portfolio history, not a negative geological conclusion.Systematic Work Underway: Maverick has 170 samples in the lab from Jericho from systematic sampling across the property. Historic samples cited in the interview included approximately highs of 3.4 g/t gold and 1,200 g/t silver.Gator sits near Battle Mountain in Nevada, with year-round access, a hydrothermal system extending over 7 kilometers and multiple target areas. The company has an existing drill permit in place and is working on permit modifications for GSX and Gator South.Third Project Advancing: Silver Vista in British Columbia remains a key part of the portfolio. Maverick has completed a flow-through financing, has a funded drill program planned and is only awaiting the required drill permit before the drill turns.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSFor junior explorers, jurisdiction matters as much as geology. Grade can attract attention, but location can determine how efficiently a project moves from concept to exploration, and eventually through more advanced stages if results justify it. Nevada offers a rare combination of gold endowment, infrastructure, mining history, technical expertise and an established regulatory framework.That is why Maverick's pivot to Nevada is important. The company is not trying to tell a broad, scattered story. It is concentrating on two projects in a jurisdiction where large gold systems are well understood and where experienced geologists can use modern tools to revisit ground that may not have been fully tested.Peter Baxter pointed to Nevada's major gold belts as mature but not exhausted. He noted that much of the production in north central Nevada has occurred within recent decades, while deeper exploration continues to change how known districts are understood. In his view, modern geophysics, detailed mapping and deeper drill testing can still create meaningful new exploration opportunities in areas with the right surface evidence.The timing is also important. Stronger precious metals markets have increased investor attention on gold and silver exploration, especially in established jurisdictions. Maverick is positioning itself around a simple question: can modern fieldwork and disciplined drilling unlock value from Nevada projects that have surface evidence, historic validation and limited modern testing?VP Exploration Ian Foreman, discussing the company's current fieldwork:“We've got about 170 samples in the lab right now from Jericho… As for Gator, the decision to drill has been made… There is a drill permit in place for the property… we are going to modify that drill permit so that we can put a couple of drill holes down into the GSX target and into Gator South. So, what work we're doing now is, in fact, not for a drill decision, but where the drill holes are going to go.”

Issued On Behalf of Waste Energy Corp. WAST: OTCWaste Energy Corp. announced it will host an investor update call on June 25, 2026 from its Midland, Texas facility to present a revised commissioning schedule and second-half 2026 operating plan. The Company has accumulated a stockpile of waste tires on site and recently executed a Letter of Intent and purchased specialized tire processing equipment, with new revenue-generating tire preparation activities expected to begin as early as June 2026. Issued On Behalf of Metals Creek Resources Corp. MEK:TSXV | M1C1:FSE Metals Creek Resources reported visible gold in the first two drill holes at its Ogden Gold Project near Timmins, Ontario, a 50/50 joint venture with Discovery Silver where Metals Creek serves as operator. Hole TOG-26-75 encountered visible gold at 326 metres within a silicified felsite, while TOG-22-76 showed visible gold over 3.5 metres in a zone of quartz flooding at 304.5 metres. Assays are pending. Historic intercepts include 9.2 g/t gold over 4.47 metres along the prolific Porcupine-Destor Break. Issued On Behalf of Predictiv AI Inc. PAI:CSE | 7IT:FWB Predictiv AI's subsidiary Shift Technologies secured a multi-phase commercial contract with Prompt Xpress, one of Sri Lanka's largest courier networks, marking the first major deployment under Predictiv's joint venture with Arcasia Holdings. The Phase 1 middle-mile rollout, which began in May 2026, will digitize and optimize logistics across 300-plus trucks and 80-plus hubs, deploying Shiftmatics GPS and telematics devices. A last-mile solution targeting deployment before the end of Q3 is expected to add per-package, transaction-based recurring revenue.Issued On Behalf of HPQ Silicon Inc. HPQ:TSXV | HPQFF:OTCQB | O08:FRA HPQ Silicon announced that French partner Novacium SAS, in which HPQ holds a 36.8% equity interest plus exclusive North American licensing rights, will showcase a new Integrated Drone Propulsion System at Eurosatory 2026 alongside LN Innov' and Groupe Zekat. The system combines Novacium's silicon-enhanced lithium-ion batteries, LN Innov's electric propulsion motors, and Groupe Zekat's electronic speed controllers into a fully European, France-built drone powertrain aimed at defense and security markets seeking supply-chain sovereignty. Tiger Gold Corp. TIGR:TSXV | D150:FSE | TGRGF:OTCQB Tiger Gold Corp. reported assay results from its Quinchía Gold Project in Colombia, where hole TSDH-86 intersected 98 metres grading 0.9 g/t gold from 2 metres, including 26.7 metres at 1.6 g/t. TSDH-85 returned 205.5 metres at 0.5 g/t gold, and QDQDH-26 cut 254 metres at 0.4 g/t at Dos Quebradas. Tiger has completed more than 11,350 metres of a planned 20,000-metre program with three rigs, supporting a year-end resource update aimed at upgrading a significant portion of the resource to Indicated. Follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights. And don't forget to check out our podcast for deeper dives

When battery technology moves from validation to defence market visibility, the stage matters. Novacium SAS, HPQ Silicon's French technology partner, is scheduled to showcase a fully integrated European drone propulsion solution at Eurosatory 2026 alongside LN Innov' and Groupe Zekat. Together, the partners are presenting a coordinated powertrain concept to defence and security industry participants from around the world. HPQ, which holds a 36.8% equity interest in Novacium and exclusive North American commercialization rights, is positioned to benefit from Novacium's international progress and potential deployment opportunities across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. This is more than a trade show appearance. It is a commercial visibility moment for technologies moving toward defence, drone, and industrial markets.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWEurosatory Showcase: Novacium, LN Innov', and Groupe Zekat are scheduled to exhibit at Eurosatory 2026, one of the world's largest defence and security shows, with an Integrated Drone Propulsion System concept combining advanced batteries, electric motors, and intelligent electronic speed controllers.Sovereign Powertrain: The system is being developed around a European manufacturing and integration model, offering drone manufacturers and defence buyers a potential alternative to fragmented international supply chains.Defence Market Interest: According to the interview, Novacium is in ongoing discussions around battery applications for defence markets and may be in a position to showcase battery orders, demonstrations, or special order samples around Eurosatory 2026.Federal Validation: HPQ has announced up to $3 million in Canadian federal funding through Natural Resources Canada's Energy Innovation Program to accelerate commercialization of its silicon based battery materials.Dual Revenue Path: HPQ benefits from Novacium's progress through both its approximately 36.8% equity stake and its exclusive license to commercialize Novacium developed technologies across North America.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSDefence procurement has long been shaped by complex supply chains. Drone manufacturers often source motors, batteries, and electronic control systems from different suppliers, sometimes across different continents. That model can create integration challenges, certification delays, logistical complexity, and exposure to geopolitical supply chain risk.The Integrated Drone Propulsion System is intended to address that challenge. By combining Novacium's silicon enhanced lithium ion batteries, LN Innov's electric propulsion motors, and Groupe Zekat's intelligent electronic speed controllers into a unified European powertrain offering, the partners aim to reduce the integration burden for drone manufacturers. For defence and security buyers prioritizing operational security, supply reliability, and allied manufacturing, this represents a potential new option to evaluate.The timing is important. Drones have moved from niche tactical tools to widely used platforms across surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, border security, and mission support applications. Eurosatory brings together senior military officials, procurement decision makers, government delegations, and defence industry participants from many countries, making it a relevant venue for technologies that combine performance, sovereignty, and potential certification pathways.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Great Atlantic Resources Corp. (TSXV: GR)Great Atlantic Resources reports geophysical results from its Mount Raymond Property in New Brunswick, where partner Slam Exploration completed a VTEM airborne survey identifying 21 electromagnetic conductors for copper-nickel-cobalt targets. These plate models range from 30 to 320 metres in depth and represent potential extensions to known mineralization zones. For investors, this survey directly generates targets for Slam Exploration's upcoming 2026 diamond drilling program on this critical metals property.New Age Metals Inc. (TSX.V: NAM) (OTCQB: NMTLF) (FSE: P7J)New Age Metals has regained 100% ownership of its Manitoba Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum Portfolio after the MinRes farm-in agreement expired on May 27, 2026. MinRes will pay NAM CAD$135,426 in exchange for a 2% revenue royalty, which NAM can repurchase 1% of for CAD$1,500,000 within four years. With full ownership restored, NAM has greater flexibility to advance drill-ready targets in the Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field as critical metal demand grows.Silver Acadia Exploration Inc. (CSE: SLA)Silver Acadia reported high-grade silver intercepts from its Nicholas-Denys Property in New Brunswick's Bathurst Mining Camp, highlighted by 24.8 metres at 328.9 g/t silver and 1.0 g/t gold in hole ND26-005, including 5.6 metres at 1,044.6 g/t silver equivalent. These near-surface results from the Hachey Zone confirm grade continuity along a mineralized trend exceeding 3 kilometres. With 12 additional drill holes pending assay, investors may see further high-grade intercepts that strengthen the district-scale potential of this silver-rich system.LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB) (OTCQB: VLTLF) (FSE: I2D)LibertyStream has delivered its first tonne of lithium carbonate to a U.S. industrial customer from its DLE facility at Select Water Solutions' site in Howard County, Texas. This milestone advances the company from site deployment into active customer delivery, validating its proprietary oilfield brine extraction technology. The company is targeting annualized production capacity of 1,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate by end of 2026, a significant commercial scale-up that supports its North American lithium production thesis.Gunnison Copper Corp. (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF) (FSE: 3XS0)Gunnison Copper closed a C$34.5 million oversubscribed bought deal public offering at C$0.42 per share, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, led by Canaccord Genuity with Paradigm Capital, Ventum Financial, and CIBC Capital Markets. The proceeds will advance the Gunnison Copper Project in Arizona's Cochise Mining District, which controls 12 known deposits within an 8-kilometre radius. The oversubscription signals strong institutional confidence in Gunnison's copper development pipeline.Bottom Line: Today's news highlights active capital formation and exploration advancement across North America's critical minerals sector, spanning copper, lithium, and silver with near-surface high-grade results and commercial production milestones.

TSX Venture Exchange Small Cap Breaking News - June 1, 2026Metals Creek Resources Corp. (TSX Venture Exchange: MEK | OTC Pink Sheets: MCREF | Frankfurt Stock Exchange: M1C1) today announced a significant expansion of its land position in Newfoundland, more than doubling its hydrogen-helium acreage at the Smoking Gun and Parsons Pond projects in partnership with Benton Resources. Soil gas sampling has confirmed helium concentrations as high as 8,900 parts per billion, underscoring the exploration potential of the region as global helium demand continues to rise. The expanded land package positions Metals Creek as one of the most active helium explorers on Canada's East Coast.Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX Venture Exchange: BBB | OTCQX: BBBXF) reported exceptional drill results from its Langis silver project in Ontario, intersecting 2.3 metres of 1,811 grams per tonne silver within a broader intercept of 27.7 metres averaging 166.45 grams per tonne silver. These grades place Langis among the highest-grade silver discoveries currently being explored in Canada, confirming significant near-term resource potential. Brixton's ongoing program continues to delineate the extent and continuity of the high-grade silver mineralization.Omai Gold Mines Corp. (TSX Venture Exchange: OMG | OTCQB: OMGGF) announced drill results from its Wenot deposit in Guyana, returning 8.54 grams per tonne gold over 20.6 metres, a strong intercept that continues to build the resource base at one of South America's most advanced gold exploration projects. The company expects to release a Preliminary Economic Assessment within six to eight weeks, a milestone that could meaningfully re-rate the stock as investors gain visibility into the project's economic potential. Omai's results reinforce Wenot as a potential large-scale gold development asset in a mining-friendly jurisdiction.Valhalla Metals Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange: VMXX | OTCQB: VMXXF) has completed the acquisition of the Smucker copper-gold-silver-zinc project in Alaska from Teck Resources, bringing a well-documented polymetallic asset into its portfolio. The transaction was accompanied by a $15 million private placement, with Teck contributing $1.75 million and Marubeni Corporation contributing approximately $1.7 million, making both global resource majors strategic shareholders in Valhalla. Teck's stake in the company now stands at 31.4%, providing Valhalla with institutional credibility and technical support as it advances the Smucker project toward development.Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange: CTRL | OTCQB: UNFYF | Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Q5I) reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $1.69 million, representing a 121% increase year-over-year and a 211% increase sequentially, driven by the integration of newly acquired defense and aviation intelligence assets. The company also announced $2.82 million in contracts with Austal USA, a major defense shipbuilder, reflecting growing institutional demand for Edge's digital twin and data intelligence solutions in the maritime sector. These results mark a significant inflection point for Edge as it transitions from an early-stage technology company to a revenue-generating defense technology platform.AGORACOM has been connecting investors with Canada's most promising small cap companies since 2000. For more information on today's companies and to join the conversation, visit AGORACOM.com.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Power Metallic Mines Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV1)Power Metallic is expanding its summer 2026 exploration program at the Nisk Project in Quebec with three advanced geophysical surveys — SQUIDs, gravity, and Ambient Noise Tomography — designed to pinpoint deeper Ni-Cu-PGE mineralization. These surveys run alongside a 30,000-metre diamond drill program already being mobilized for Q2 and Q3 2026. Investors in the critical metals space should take note as the company systematically targets extensions to the high-grade Lion Zone and new discoveries across the enlarged land package.Minaurum Silver Inc. (TSXV: MGG) (OTCQX: MMRGF) (FSE: 78M0)Minaurum has reported high-grade drill results from the Europa Sur Vein Zone at the Alamos Silver Project in Sonora, Mexico, highlighted by 3.20 metres of 882 g/t silver equivalent including a peak of 2,423 g/t AgEq over 0.95 metres. Elevated gold and copper values suggest the presence of a high-temperature feeder structure, substantially boosting resource expansion potential within the ongoing 50,000-metre Phase II drill program. Alamos already hosts a 55.4 Moz AgEq inferred resource.Sitka Gold Corp. (TSXV: SIG) (FSE: 1RF) (OTCQX: SITKF)Sitka Gold's first 2026 drill hole at the Blackjack deposit returned 94.0 metres of 1.79 g/t gold including 19.3 metres of 5.04 g/t gold from 1,093 metres depth — the deepest hole ever completed at the RC Gold Project in Yukon. The result extends high-grade gold approximately 370 metres below the existing resource pit and confirms strong continuity with last year's deep discovery. With four rigs active on a fully funded 60,000-metre program, the company is rapidly advancing a district-scale gold system hosting over 5.1 million ounces across indicated and inferred resources.CopAur Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CPAU)CopAur released a Preliminary Economic Assessment and a 52% increase in Mineral Resource Estimate for its Kinsley Mountain Gold Project in Nevada, now totaling 742,000 indicated ounces at 1.11 g/t gold. At the current spot gold price of US$4,500/oz, the project delivers a post-tax NPV of US$147 million and an IRR of 66% with a 1.5-year payback on pre-production CAPEX of US$81.8 million. For a small-cap company with a modest market capitalization, owning 100% of a permitted Nevada heap-leach gold project with these economics represents a potentially significant value proposition.Bottom Line: Today's stories highlight a sector in full motion — high-grade silver and gold drilling campaigns advancing in Mexico and the Yukon, paired with a Nevada gold project delivering compelling PEA economics. Critical metals exploration and near-term gold production potential are the dominant themes.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

When a company proves it can see what others couldn't, the rules of drug development change overnight. Quantum BioPharma announced on May 18, 2026, that patient enrollment has reached the halfway mark in its collaborative imaging study with Massachusetts General Hospital, accompanied by encouraging preliminary results using a novel PET imaging technique capable of directly assessing demyelinated neurons with intact axons. The company's lead drug candidate, Lucid-MS, targets the underlying mechanism of multiple sclerosis—demyelination—rather than merely suppressing the immune system like most existing therapies. With an IND application submitted to the FDA on April 1, 2026, Quantum BioPharma is positioned at the intersection of breakthrough imaging science and first-in-class therapeutics.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWImaging Leap: PET scanning with [18F]3F4AP tracer provides up to 10x more accuracy than conventional MRI in measuring myelin damage and repair—potentially establishing a new FDA biomarker standard.Halfway Validated: First cohort successfully imaged at MGH showing robust signal in acute MS lesions; study completion expected within six months.First-in-Class: Lucid-MS targets PAD2 enzyme to prevent and reverse myelin breakdown—preclinical models demonstrated ability to help animals regain lost mobility.Commercial Scale: MS therapeutic market projected to exceed $38 billion by 2030, affecting 2.8 million patients worldwide with no current therapies addressing mobility restoration.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSThe MS treatment landscape is defined by what it cannot do. Virtually every approved therapy focuses on immune modulation—dampening the body's attack on its own myelin. But none address the underlying destruction happening to nerve fibers, and none restore lost mobility. Patients plateau on existing drugs, watching disease progression continue despite treatment. It's a multi-billion-dollar market built on managing symptoms, not reversing damage.Quantum BioPharma's approach disrupts that entire model. By targeting protein arginine deiminase 2 (PAD2)—the enzyme directly implicated in myelin degradation—Lucid-MS addresses neurodegeneration at its source. Phase 1 trials demonstrated a favorable safety profile. Preclinical models showed animals regaining the ability to walk. The oral formulation offers ease of administration versus injection-based competitors. And now, the MGH imaging partnership validates a tool that could measure myelin restoration in real time with unprecedented precision.CEO Zeeshan Saeed:“We've submitted the IND, we're at the halfway mark with MGH, and we're seeing preliminary imaging data that validates what we believed all along. This isn't about managing symptoms. It's about restoring what MS patients have lost. If this works—and we believe it will—we're talking about a fundamentally different standard of care.”INVESTOR TAKEAWAYQuantum BioPharma is executing on multiple fronts simultaneously: advancing a first-in-class therapeutic through FDA review, validating breakthrough imaging science with one of the world's premier hospitals, and preparing for Phase 2 initiation in a $38+ billion market with 2.8 million patients. The MGH study reaching its midpoint with encouraging preliminary results confirms the technical viability of precision myelin measurement. The IND submission positions Lucid-MS for near-term regulatory clarity. And the company's focus on demyelination—rather than immune suppression—addresses the core unmet need in MS: disease reversal, not just disease management. Quantum BioPharma offers investors exposure to a potentially transformative therapy at an inflection point in clinical and commercial validation.

Issued On Behalf of All Companies Mentioned Below. Quantum BioPharma Ltd. QNTM:NASDAQ | QNTM:CSE | 0K91:FSE Quantum BioPharma hit the halfway mark in its PET imaging study with Massachusetts General Hospital, with encouraging early data showing robust signal in acute MS lesions using the [18F]3F4AP tracer. The study validates direct imaging of demyelinated neurons — a key tool for advancing Lucid-MS, the company's lead candidate targeting PAD2 inhibition. Lucid-MS has demonstrated myelin repair in preclinical models, and a Phase 2 IND was submitted to the FDA in March 2026. Draganfly Inc. DPRO:NASDAQ | DPRO:CSE | 3U8:FSE Draganfly launched the Blitz™ payload platform as exclusive North American integrator for Blitz Technology, entering the EO/IR gimbal and drone payload market projected to exceed $12 billion annually by 2030. The Blitz family spans the Spectrum 300 (under 300g, dual EO/IR) to the Spectrum 1600LR (long-range ISR with laser rangefinding), engineered for defense, border security, and public safety. The platform debuts at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida. Power Metallic Mines Inc. PNPN:TSXV | PNPNF:OTC Markets | IVV1:Frankfurt Stock Exchange Power Metallic entered a 50/50 joint venture framework with Amaar United Mining Company to pursue mining licenses in Saudi Arabia. Amaar Mining will contribute US$7.5 million and Power Metallic US$2.5 million of the initial US$10 million work-program, with equal funding thereafter. Power Metallic acts as technical lead, leveraging its Jabal Baudan license covering 200+ square kilometers in the copper, gold, and zinc-prospective Jabal Sayid Mineralized Belt.Nextech3D.ai NTAR:CSE | NEXCF:OTCQB | 1SS:FSE Nextech3D.ai announced it will serve as lead sponsor and speaker at an EMRG Media event in New York City (October 27-29, 2026), showcasing its Krafty Labs Experience Marketplace alongside its Eventdex registration platform. The integrated AI Event Operating System consolidates engagement, lead capture, and monetization into one unified platform — enabling sponsors measurable ROI through interactive, data-driven experiences. Eventdex will manage full event registration, badge pre-printing, and lead retrieval at the three-day trade show. HPQ Silicon Inc. HPQ:TSXV | HPQFF:OTCQB | O08:FSE HPQ Silicon announced that its French technology partner Novacium SAS signed a Letter of Intent with GH Technologies Co., Ltd. at the 18th China International Battery Fair (May 15, 2026), covering a 36-month framework for GEN4 lithium-ion cells in 18650 and 21700 formats across Asia-Pacific. GEN4 cells feature reported capacity exceeding 6,600 mAh and energy density of 319.9 Wh/kg. HPQ holds a 36.8% equity stake in Novacium and exclusive North American rights under the ENDURA+ trademark. Asia-Pacific accounts for over 57% of global cylindrical Li-ion demand. Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

When a company moves from lab validation to commercial conversations, the phone does not just ring once. It starts ringing from multiple directions.HPQ Silicon's technology partner Novacium has signed a non-binding, non-exclusive Letter of Intent with GH Technologies, a Hong Kong based B2B distributor, to evaluate potential commercial opportunities for high capacity GEN4 lithium-ion cells in Asia Pacific markets.The LOI covers Novacium's GEN4 18650 and 21700 formats, along with other lithium-ion batteries built on Novacium's GEN4 silicon anode technology. Asia Pacific represents more than 57% of global demand for cylindrical lithium-ion cells, making it one of the most important regions for battery commercialization.GH Technologies entered the LOI following its evaluation of Novacium GEN4 cells, including reported capacity exceeding 6,600 mAh, reported energy density of 319.9 Wh/kg, and international certifications including IEC 62133, UL 1642, and UN 38.3.A related Novacium LinkedIn post added another layer of context, referencing a potential partnership value of more than US$30 million over 36 months. That figure should be understood as potential value, not confirmed revenue or a completed sales contract. Still, when combined with the official LOI, it points to the scale of the commercial opportunity now being evaluated.For HPQ, which holds a 36.8% equity interest in Novacium and exclusive North American rights to commercialize the technology under the ENDURA+ trademark, the story is moving from technical performance toward early commercial execution.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWAsia Expansion: Novacium signed a nonbinding, nonexclusive LOI with GH Technologies to evaluate potential commercial opportunities for GEN4 battery technologies across Asia Pacific markets.Potential US$30M Value: A Novacium LinkedIn post referenced a potential partnership value of more than US$30 million over 36 months, which should be viewed as potential value rather than confirmed revenue.High Capacity Results: GH Technologies entered the LOI after evaluating Novacium GEN4 cells, including reported capacity exceeding 6,600 mAh and reported energy density of 319.9 Wh/kg.Major Battery Market: Asia Pacific represents more than 57% of global demand for cylindrical lithium-ion cells, according to the company's release.Phone Ringing: Bernard Tourillon says HPQ is now focused on converting growing market interest into first sales, with about 10 NDAs active.Nimble Strategy: Rather than chasing only large, slow moving contracts, HPQ is targeting flexible buyers in markets such as drones, electric bikes, power tools, defense, embedded systems, and high energy density electronic equipment.CEO Bernard Tourillon:“This LOI provides a framework for Novacium and GH Technologies to evaluate potential business opportunities involving GEN4 battery technologies in Asia-Pacific markets. HPQ's 36.8% equity ownership in Novacium SAS and its exclusive North American license provide the Company with access to these technologies for Canada, the United States, and Mexico under the HPQ ENDURA+ trademark.”INVESTOR TAKEAWAYHPQ Silicon is progressing from lab validation toward early commercial execution. Novacium's GEN4 battery technology has now attracted an Asia Pacific LOI with GH Technologies, following reported high capacity cell performance and international certifications. HPQ's 36.8% equity interest in Novacium and exclusive North American commercialization rights under the ENDURA+ trademark give the company multiple ways to participate if the technology continues to advance.For investors, the key question is no longer only whether the technology can perform in testing. The next stage is whether HPQ and Novacium can convert interest, validation, and commercial discussions into first revenue, customer adoption, and a scalable commercialization model.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Nextech3D.ai (CSE: NTAR) (OTCQB: NEXCF) (FSE: 1SS)Nextech3D.ai announced it will be lead sponsor at an EMRG Media trade show event in New York City (October 27-29, 2026), showcasing its Krafty Labs Experience Marketplace and AI Event Operating System. The company's Eventdex platform will handle full event registration, lead retrieval, and onsite operations. For investors, this partnership demonstrates real-world commercial traction for Nextech's unified AI Event OS as a revenue-generating platform.MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) (FSE: 89N)Eric Sprott is making a $25 million strategic investment in MAX Power Mining via a non-brokered private placement at $2.00 per unit, with warrants exercisable at $2.75 for 24 months. Proceeds will accelerate follow-up drilling at the Lawson Complex — Canada's first confirmed subsurface Natural Hydrogen system — along with seismic data acquisition and AI platform development. Sprott's continued backing marks a high-profile endorsement of Natural Hydrogen as a scalable clean energy frontier.Aldebaran Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ALDE) (OTCQX: ADBRF)Aldebaran reported strong infill drill results from its 80%-owned Altar copper-gold project in Argentina, highlighted by 1,339.30 metres grading 0.45% copper equivalent, including 500 metres of 0.71% CuEq. Seven holes confirm the scale and grade continuity of one of the Americas' largest undeveloped porphyry copper systems. An updated resource estimate is targeted for Q3 2026, paving the way for a Pre-Feasibility Study in 2027.Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF)Decibel reported Q1 2026 net revenue of $30 million, a 41% year-over-year increase, with international sales surging 330% to $9.6 million as it began shipping GMP-extracted product into Germany. Adjusted EBITDA doubled to $6.9 million year-over-year, and Q2 2026 guidance calls for $33 to $35 million in revenue. A new $61 million ATB credit facility extending maturities to 2030 and a planned Creston property sale further strengthen the balance sheet heading into the seasonally strongest period.Bottom Line: Today's small-cap market featured a powerful combination of catalysts — a major institutional endorsement of Canadian Natural Hydrogen, compelling copper-gold drill results confirming a world-class deposit, strong cannabis revenue growth driven by international expansion, and an AI event technology platform winning real commercial partnerships.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Draganfly Incorporated (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8)Draganfly and F4 Defense International have been selected by the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to develop a modular, multi-layered counter-drone system for the Department of War. The platform combines tethered aerial intelligence, AI-enabled targeting, and coordinated ground and air defeat capabilities designed for rapid deployment in contested operational environments. This contract expands Draganfly's defense presence in the global Counter-UAS market projected to exceed US$20 billion by 2030.New Age Metals Incorporated (TSX.V: NAM) (OTCQB: NMTLF) (FSE: P7J)New Age Metals is advancing the next phase of PLATSOL metallurgical testwork at its River Valley Platinum Group Metals Project in Ontario, building on proof-of-concept results showing palladium recoveries of up to 93%, platinum of 88%, and gold of 98%. The 6-month program by SGS Canada will optimize processing conditions and evaluate downstream PGM recovery to improve overall project economics. River Valley is one of North America's largest undeveloped primary palladium projects, with a 16-year mine life outlined in its 2023 PEA.Freegold Ventures Limited (TSX: FVL) (OTCQX: FGOVF)Freegold Ventures reported high-grade infill drill results at its Golden Summit Project in Alaska, including 19.2 g/t Au over 24.7 metres and 33.7 g/t Au over 19.5 metres. Higher-grade corridors have now been traced continuously for more than 1.5 km, supporting the scale of a project hosting an Indicated Resource of 17.2 million ounces at 1.24 g/t Au. With six rigs active and a Pre-Feasibility Study advancing, these results continue to build confidence in the project's higher-grade domains.IMPACT Silver Corp. (TSXV: IPT) (OTCQB: ISVLF)IMPACT Silver delivered record first quarter results for 2026, with revenue nearly tripling to $31.2 million and net income reaching a record $11.3 million. The strong performance at its Zacualpan silver mining camp in Mexico reflects high silver production combined with favorable silver prices and operational efficiency. Since 2006, IMPACT has generated over $352 million in cumulative silver revenue and carries no long-term debt.PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. (CSE: MDMA) (OTCQB: MDXXF)PharmAla Biotech has signed a term sheet to license the exclusive U.S. rights to ALA-002, its next-generation non-racemic MDMA therapeutic, to Jupiter Neurosciences (NASDAQ: JUNS) in a transaction valued at over US$100 million through upfront consideration, milestone payments, and royalties. ALA-002 carries FDA Novel Chemical Entity designation and is currently being supplied into U.S. government-sponsored clinical trials for PTSD, including studies by the Department of Veterans Affairs. PharmAla retains all international rights outside the United States, preserving significant additional value potential.Bottom Line: Today's small-cap lineup spans defense innovation, critical metals advancement, high-grade gold discovery, record silver production, and a landmark biotech licensing deal — a strong, diversified day for small-cap investors.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

Issued On Behalf of All Companies Listed Below.Draganfly Inc $DPRO delivered record Q1 revenue of $2.31M, up 49.4% year over year, while reporting a quarter end cash position of $147.3M. Its momentum continued across defense, public safety, and emergency response through Search and Rescue Sweden, a U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command award with DelMar Aerospace, and a Canadian Armed Forces capabilities demonstration in Ottawa.Metals Creek Resources $MEK / $MCREF expanded its natural hydrogen and helium story in Newfoundland with Benton Resources, jointly staking 156 new units at the Smoking Gun Prospect. Historic drilling returned highly anomalous helium values up to 8,900 ppb, near a separate hole that flowed high pressure gas for at least 12 months.Lafleur Minerals $LFLR / $LFLRF continued building momentum at its Swanson Gold Project in Québec, reporting broad gold intercepts including 2.95 g/t gold over 80.00 metres and 2.37 g/t gold over 88.05 metres. With drilling advancing and Beacon Gold Mill recommissioning underway, LaFleur is advancing its stated path toward potential near term production.Nextech3D.ai $NTAR / $NEXCF expanded Krafty Labs with the launch of its AI Event Marketplace, bringing curated experiences, branded activations, exhibitor programs, sponsor opportunities, and AI powered analytics into one platform for live, hybrid, and virtual events.Pyrogenesis Inc. $PYR / $PYRGF signed a binding agreement to acquire its 40,902 sq. ft. Turcot manufacturing facility in Montreal for $3.1M. With the agreement opening the door to sale leaseback discussions, the Company is looking to unlock embedded asset value while maintaining long term control of a key operating site.Watch Our Awesome Weekly Show Below For More Details About These CompaniesFollow Agoracom To Discover Great Small Cap Companies

When a company survives an 18 month cease trade order, investors have reason to look closely at what comes next. Fobi AI CEO Rob Anson says the company used that period to reduce costs, maintain operations, raise strategic financing, and reposition the business around enterprise grade agentic AI. With key filings completed and the company continuing through the regulatory review process, Fobi AI is working toward a potential return to trading while presenting a very different company than the one investors last saw.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWRegulatory Progress: Fobi says key filings have been completed as the company continues through the regulatory review process required for a potential return to trading.Lower Cost Structure: Operating costs have been significantly reduced from legacy levels, with the company targeting approximately $1.25 million annually for 2026 through automation and a leaner operating model.FIXYR Validation: Fobi's agentic AI platform has been deployed in a live enterprise environment, where the company says it processed more than 20,000 digital tickets and 200 customer inquiries while supporting automated customer workflows.Fobi 3.0 Framework: The company is now positioning around a consulting driven model, “Strategy. Architecture. Execution.”, designed to generate revenue through SaaS licensing and professional services.Shareholder Base: Nearly 30,000 shareholders have followed the company through 18 months of uncertainty, creating a large built in audience as Fobi works toward its next phase.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSThe enterprise AI market is crowded with big promises, but many companies are still struggling to turn AI strategy into real business results. That gap is where Fobi AI 3.0 is trying to position itself.The FIXYR deployment is an important early proof point. According to the company, the platform supported more than 20,000 digital tickets and 200 customer inquiries in a live enterprise environment, showing how agentic AI can reduce manual workload and support real customer operations.The timing is meaningful. Enterprises want AI solutions that are practical, secure, and measurable. Fobi is trying to enter that market with a leaner cost structure, live deployment examples, and a clearer focus on turning AI implementation into commercial revenue.CEO Rob Anson:"We've had 18 months to plan this. I'm not coming back to chase headlines or pump news releases. We're gonna do live interactive demos. We'll have customers on those calls. People will understand the products, see the use cases, and watch the traction build. I don't care what happens the first two weeks, I'm building this methodically. The shareholders who stayed deserve to understand what we built, and we're gonna show them every step of the way."INVESTOR TAKEAWAYFobi AI's potential return to trading represents a major inflection point for a company that has spent 18 months rebuilding under difficult conditions. The cease trade order forced a hard reset, including cost reductions, a leaner operating model, and a sharper focus on agentic AI. The message is that Fobi is not preparing to return as the same company investors last saw trading.The opportunity now depends on execution. Fobi must continue through the regulatory process, demonstrate commercial traction, and prove that its Fobi 3.0 model can turn AI strategy and deployment into repeatable revenue. The FIXYR deployment provides an early example of what the company believes the platform can deliver, while the reduced cost structure gives it a more disciplined foundation from which to rebuild.For investors, this is not just a comeback story. It is a test of whether Fobi AI can turn a forced reset into a stronger business model built around automation, enterprise AI implementation, and potential software driven revenue. The next phase will be about proof, transparency, and execution.