Highlights

• Phase 1 drilling at Green Monster intersected over 30% zinc, 36% copper, 5.7 oz/t silver, 0.0523% nickel, and 0.0019% cobalt in discovery hole GMST-4.
• The high-grade mineralized zone was encountered between 131m and 142m depth within the hanging wall of the Green Monster Fault Zone.
• Assays identified gallium values of up to 50 g/t.
• Phase 2 drilling completed six reverse circulation holes totalling about 3,320 feet, confirming multiple polymetallic mineralized zones.
• Glenstar is evaluating Terean geophysical survey technology and other advanced exploration tools to improve understanding of the property's geological structures.

Glenstar Minerals Inc. (CSE:GSTR) (OTCQB:GSTRF) (FRA:VO20) has provided a comprehensive update on its Green Monster Project in Clark County, Nevada, outlining milestones achieved since the launch of its Phase 1 drilling program in May 2025. Over the past year, the company has completed two drilling campaigns, identified high-grade polymetallic mineralization, expanded its geological understanding through geophysical surveys, and begun assessing advanced technologies to support future target development and drilling initiatives.

Phase 1 Drilling Uncovers High-Grade Polymetallic Zone

Initial reverse circulation drilling program, conducted in May 2025, led to the identification of a significant polymetallic mineralisation zone at the project. Assays from drill hole GMST-4 returned grades of over 30% zinc, 36% copper, 5.7 ounces per tonne silver, 0.0523% nickel, and 0.0019% cobalt.

The mineralized interval, encountered at depth between approximately 131m and 142m, occurs in the hanging wall of the district-scale Green Monster Fault Zone. The discovery hole targeted a magnetic anomaly identified during previous exploration programs and subsequently became the project's primary ‘discovery’ area.

GSTR shares traded at CAD 0.20 per share, up over 11%, on 17 June 2026.

Highlights

• Graphite One has secured a new Ohio site for its planned Active Anode Materials facility.
• The company remains on schedule under the FAST-41 permitting process for the Graphite Creek Project.
• EXIM Letters of Interest supporting the supply chain increased to a combined US$2.07 billion.
• Commercial-grade anode material samples have been delivered to major EV manufacturers and battery companies.
• Independent testing has identified elevated magnet and heavy rare earth element presence within Graphite Creek material.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV:GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) has continued to advance key milestones across its Graphite Creek Project in Alaska while moving forward with downstream processing and battery materials plans in Ohio. Over the past year, the company has reported progress across permitting, financing, infrastructure planning, customer qualification and resource evaluation, supporting the company’s broader objective of building a fully integrated U.S.-based graphite supply chain.

 The company's strategy comes at a time when the importance of domestic battery material production is receiving increased attention in the United States. Recently, a Pentagon-backed report highlighted the need to expand domestic battery manufacturing capacity in the United States. Prepared in collaboration with the interagency Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries and cited by POLITICO, the report sets out recommendations aimed at reducing dependence on foreign supply chains in an industry largely dominated by Asian producers. For Graphite One, the report is broadly aligned with its strategic development objectives.

Building a Domestic Graphite Supply Chain

Graphite One's planned supply chain is anchored by its Graphite Creek deposit in Alaska and supported by downstream processing facilities in Ohio. Together, these assets are intended to create an integrated source of graphite and battery anode materials for the North American market.

New Ohio Site Secured

Last month (May 2026), Graphite One announced that it had secured a site in Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio, through a license of occupation agreement with Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company, a subsidiary of Canadian National Railway.

The site offers direct access to Lake Erie and the Great Lakes shipping corridor, rail connectivity through Canadian National Railway, existing power infrastructure including an on-site substation, and space for future expansion.

Production Roadmap Takes Shape

Graphite One is advancing plans for an Ohio finishing and blending facility that forms part of its Active Anode Materials (AAM) strategy. The company is targeting construction completion during the fourth quarter of 2027, with Phase One production capacity expected to reach 10,000 tonnes annually.

The proposed production mix includes:

• 4,000 tonnes of energy storage material
• 3,000 tonnes of fast-charging material
• 3,000 tonnes of high-energy-density material

These products are intended for lithium-ion battery applications supporting electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage systems and data center infrastructure.

At the same time, Graphite One is evaluating a second expansion phase targeting construction completion in the third quarter of 2028. This phase would add graphitization capacity of 25,000 tonnes per year.

Permitting Progress at Graphite Creek

The company's flagship Graphite Creek Project continues to advance through the U.S. federal permitting process.

Located approximately 60 kilometres north of Nome, Alaska, the planned open-pit graphite mine and associated mineral processing plant became a FAST-41 covered project in June 2025. The designation made it the first Alaska mining project listed on the FAST-41 Federal Permitting Dashboard.

Financing Discussions Continue

Graphite One has also reported progress on financing initiatives for its broader supply chain strategy.

In February 2026, the company closed a CA$35 million (US$25 million) public offering of 20,002,000 units at a price of CA$1.75 per unit.  Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant entitling the holder to acquired one additional common share of the company at a price of CA$2.25 per share for a period of 36 months following the closing of the financing.  The net proceeds from this financing is intended primarily to commence engineering, purchase of equipment and permitting for the planned Ohio facility.

In December 2025, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) increased its non-binding Letters of Interest supporting the company's projects.

The Letter of Interest for the Graphite Creek Project increased from US$570 million to US$670 million, while support for the planned Ohio advanced graphite materials facility increased from US$325 million to US$1.4 billion.

Combined, the Letters of Interest total US$2.07 billion.

According to Graphite One, EXIM would finance up to 70% of total capital costs, while company management is engaged in discussions with major North American investment banks regarding financing the remaining 30% through equity offerings.

The Ohio facility support contemplates phased production increases in 25,000-tonne increments toward an annual production rate of 100,000 metric tonnes of anode active material.

Customer Testing and Offtake Discussions

Graphite One reported delivering commercial-grade anode material samples, including quantities of up to 20 kilograms, to three major electric vehicle manufacturers and three leading battery companies.

The recipients are currently conducting specification testing of the materials. In parallel, the company has entered discussions regarding potential binding offtake agreements with selected participants involved in the evaluation process.

These activities represent a key step in customer qualification as Graphite One works toward future commercial production.

Rare Earth Potential Emerges

Beyond graphite, Graphite One announced independent test results in December 2025 showing the presence of rare earth elements within Graphite Creek material.

Testing conducted by Activation Laboratory found that 85% of the rare earth elements identified in garnet material were magnet or heavy rare earth elements.

The analysis reported dysprosium concentrations ranging from 32 to 63 parts per million, yttrium from 198 to 427 parts per million, and scandium from 84 to 141 parts per million.

The company noted that drill core samples used in the testing originated from the anticipated pit area outlined in the February 2025 feasibility study, suggesting potential future evaluation of rare earth recovery opportunities alongside graphite extraction.

Graphite One's strategy centres on linking the Graphite Creek resource in Alaska with downstream processing facilities in Ohio. With permitting activities progressing, financing discussions continuing, customer qualification underway and infrastructure planning advancing, the company is moving forward on multiple fronts as it works toward establishing a U.S.-based graphite and battery materials supply chain anchored by the Graphite Creek Project.

Shares of Graphite One last traded at CAD 1.07 on June 15, 2026.

Highlights

• Graphite One has welcomed the Pentagon report supporting domestic battery manufacturing in the US.
• Asian suppliers currently control ~92% of the battery manufacturing equipment market, creating strategic supply chain risks.
• The report recommends tax credits, co-investment funding, and incentives for battery equipment production.
• Graphite One continues advancing its Ohio anode materials facility and the Graphite Creek mine project.
• The company has received more than US$2 billion in non-binding EXIM Bank Letters of Interest and US$42 million in government funding.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV:GPH) (OTCQX:GPHOF) is gaining attention as U.S. policymakers highlight the need for domestic battery manufacturing. This week, a Pentagon report emphasized the importance of strengthening domestic battery manufacturing capabilities in the United States.  Developed in collaboration with the interagency Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries and reported by POLITICO, the report outlines recommendations to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers in a sector currently dominated by Asian manufacturers. For Graphite One, which is building an integrated graphite supply chain in the United States, the report aligns with key aspects of its development strategy.

Pentagon Flags Supply Chain Risks

The report highlights vulnerabilities arising from foreign dependence on battery manufacturing equipment, which are critical for military vehicles, drones, grid storage systems and AI data centres.

The study notes that Asian suppliers currently account for approximately 92% of the battery manufacturing equipment market, and assembling a complete battery production line in the United States without some level of foreign-produced equipment is currently not feasible.

To address these challenges, the Pentagon recommends targeted production and investment tax credits, the creation of a co-investment fund, and a framework that would support licensing established manufacturing technologies from suppliers in allied nations.

The report also proposes that federal grants and loans for battery production be tied to requirements that facilities incorporate a percentage of US-manufactured equipment, creating what it describes as a “guaranteed demand signal” for domestic suppliers.

Importantly, the study estimates these efforts could create 5,000 new American jobs and access a global market projected to reach US$48 billion by 2032.

Alignment With Graphite One's Plans

The recommendations closely align with Graphite One’s plans for its Ohio Advanced Anode Materials (AAM) facility. The project will require specialized equipment for graphitization, purification, and processing activities associated with advanced battery materials production.

Graphite One has already secured a site in Ohio and continues to advance equipment procurement planning, power agreements, and offtake discussions. These activities are progressing alongside development of the Graphite Creek mine in Alaska, a project covered under the FAST-41 federal permitting framework.

The company intends to explore both domestic and allied equipment solutions as they become available, while prioritising supply chain security and overall project economics.

Government Support Continues

Graphite One has received several forms of US government support, including non-binding Letters of Interest from EXIM Bank exceeding US$2 billion to fund the construction of the Graphite Creek mine and the Ohio AAM facility. The company has also received US$42 million in funding through the Department of Defense Title III program and the Defense Logistics Agency to fund the completed Graphite Creek feasibility study and the graphite-based foam fire suppressant project.

In addition, the Graphite Creek project is included on the FAST-41 permitting dashboard, a framework designed to improve coordination and transparency for major infrastructure and resource projects.

The company also noted the extension of tariff exemptions on imported battery-manufacturing equipment until at least November 2026, which it said acknowledges the industry's current reliance on imported technologies while domestic capabilities continue to develop.

Building a Domestic Graphite Supply Chain

Graphite One continues to pursue a complete US-based graphite-to-anode supply chain.

The strategy is anchored by the Graphite Creek deposit in Alaska, which has been recognised by the US Geological Survey as the largest graphite deposit in the United States and among the largest globally.

The company’s planned supply chain includes mining operations at Graphite Creek, transportation through the Port of Nome, and downstream processing into advanced graphite and anode materials at the Ohio facility.

Graphite One is also evaluating the potential for a co-located recycling facility that could recover graphite and other battery materials, supporting a more circular battery materials supply chain.

Graphite One's broader objective is to develop a vertically integrated enterprise capable of mining and processing natural graphite while manufacturing artificial and natural graphite active anode materials. The company is targeting applications across electric vehicles, energy storage systems, AI data centres, and defence-related technologies. As policy discussions increasingly focus on domestic supply chain resilience and critical minerals security, Graphite One continues advancing projects intended to establish a US-based source of graphite and battery anode materials.

Shares of GPH traded at CAD 1.13, up around 3%, at the time of writing on June 4, 2026.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ) (DB Frankfurt:3CC) has advanced exploration efforts at its Lil high-grade silver project in north-central British Columbia after completing and filing its 2025 exploration program report, resulting in the extension of all project claims through July 15, 2027. The program employed drone-supported reconnaissance to evaluate access infrastructure and capture high-resolution imagery over known mineralized zones and surrounding prospective areas. The findings are expected to support upcoming exploration initiatives.

Drone Survey Provides Insights for Future Exploration

The 2025 exploration program focused on drone-assisted reconnaissance aimed at evaluating the condition of existing logging roads leading to the project and examining potential routes for direct access to previously identified exploration targets. The survey was designed to support future field activities, including drilling.

The high-resolution drone imagery and video delivered detailed coverage of both known target areas and surrounding prospective zones. The collected data is expected to assist in planning upcoming exploration campaigns.

CLZ shares traded at CAD 0.040 per share on June 3, 2026.

Highlights:

• Glenstar Minerals shares climbed 4.17% to CAD 0.25 on May 20, 2026.
• The company has submitted 860 drill samples from the Wildhorse Project for assay testing.
• Phase 1 drilling included six holes at the Rattlesnake Zone and four at the Coca Cola Zone.
• Glenstar has signed a one-year agreement with Blossom Social Inc. for investor outreach activities.
• The Wildhorse Project spans 89 mineral claims across Mineral County, Nevada.

Glenstar Minerals Inc. (CSE:GSTR) has continued advancing exploration activities at its Wildhorse Project in Nevada following the completion of its latest reverse circulation drilling campaign. As drill rigs wrapped up operations across the property, the company has submitted 860 rock samples for laboratory analysis, with assay results expected within the next 30 to 45 days.

The latest exploration update led to a 4.17% rise in Glenstar’s share price, with the stock closing at CAD 0.25 on May 20, 2026, as attention shifted toward what the newly collected samples could reveal about the polymetallic system at Wildhorse.

Samples Move to Testing Stage

Glenstar confirmed that all 860 samples collected during the latest drill campaign at the Wildhorse Project have been sent to Paragon Geochemical Inc. in Sparks, Nevada.

The upcoming results are expected to provide additional data from the company’s exploration work across the Wildhorse property, where drilling targeted multiple mineralized zones.

Phase 1 Drilling Completed

Earlier this month, Glenstar confirmed the completion of its Phase 1 reverse circulation drilling program at the Wildhorse project.

The campaign included six drill holes at the Rattlesnake Zone, in addition to four holes previously completed at the Coca Cola Zone. Drilling at Rattlesnake focused on an area believed to represent the core of a high-grade polymetallic system that had shown encouraging indications during earlier work.

The Wildhorse Property spans 89 mineral claims covering around 1,780 acres, or 720 hectares, in Mineral County, Nevada.

Historical Records Shape Exploration

Glenstar noted that the Wildhorse Project was initially identified after reviewing historical data, including records from a 1975 field examination contained within Anaconda Company archives held at the University of Wyoming.

Historical workings observed across the property are believed to date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Geological teams also identified evidence of claim staking activity from 2011, although those claims were reportedly never registered with the Bureau of Land Management.

According to the company, preliminary geological assessments suggest the presence of east-dipping mineralized zones across the project area.

Initial field examinations identified quartz veinlet zones containing more than 1 gram per ton gold, 1% copper, and 6,100 ppm antimony. Glenstar also reported the presence of bismuth and tungsten in exposed zones, which may point toward an intrusive source associated with epidote skarn alteration and the broader polymetallic system.

Investor Campaign Announced

Alongside the exploration update, Glenstar also announced an agreement with Blossom Social Inc., a social investing platform with more than 700,000 retail investors across North America.

The company plans to launch an interactive campaign through the platform aimed at educating retail investors about mineral exploration and resource development within the junior mining sector.

Under the one-year agreement, Glenstar will pay Blossom CAD 26,000 for access to the platform’s retail investor database and ongoing lead generation activities.

With assays pending and exploration progressing, Glenstar’s upcoming results could provide further insight into mineralization trends across Wildhorse Project zones.

Highlights

• Graphite One has secured a new Ohio site for its Active Anode Materials facility.
• The Conneaut location offers access to shipping routes, rail connectivity, and existing power infrastructure.
• The company targets Phase One production capacity of 10,000 tonnes per year by Q4 2027.
• The company has delivered commercial-grade anode samples to electric vehicle manufacturers and battery companies.
• Graphite One continues building a vertically integrated U.S.-based graphite and battery materials supply chain.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV:GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) is advancing efforts to build a domestic U.S. battery materials supply chain as North America continues prioritizing localized sources of critical minerals and graphite processing capacity. The company’s latest milestone — securing a new Ohio site for its proposed Active Anode Materials facility — led to a 2.65% rise in its stock price to CAD 1.16, on May 19, 2026.

The new site is located in Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio, and was secured through a license of occupation agreement with Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company, a subsidiary of Canadian National Railway (CN).

The location provides strategic logistical advantages, including direct access to Lake Erie and the Great Lakes shipping corridor, multi-line rail connectivity through CN, existing power infrastructure including an on-site substation, and future expansion capacity.

Chief Operating Officer Mike Schaffner said the site offers the infrastructure, logistics access, and scalability needed to support future production growth and material transportation requirements.

Highlights

• Glenstar Minerals has completed Phase 1 reverse circulation drilling at the Wildhorse Project in Nevada. 
• The company drilled six holes at the Rattlesnake Zone in addition to four previously reported holes at the Coca Cola Zone. 
• Visual observations identified quartz veinlets, oxide minerals and alteration across multiple drill intersections. 
• Glenstar has increased planned drilling from 3,500 feet to 4,300 feet following field observations during the campaign. 
• Field work suggests that the Rattlesnake Zone may form part of a larger polymetallic system. 

Glenstar Minerals Inc. (CSE:GSTR) has completed its initial reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Wildhorse Project in Mineral County, Nevada. In line with the development, the company’s shares climbed 8.93% to CAD0.30 on May 13, 2026. 

Investor attention centred on the completion of six reverse circulation drill holes at the Rattlesnake Zone, adding to four holes previously drilled at the Coca Cola Zone. The drilling formed part of the company’s Phase 1 exploration program first announced in April. 

The latest campaign focused on testing the down-dip extension of mineralization located between 85 metres and 110 metres east of historical workings at the Rattlesnake Zone. 

Alteration zones identified

All the six holes intersected intervals of alteration within strongly foliated meta-sedimentary host rocks. Quartz veinlets and visual oxide mineralization were identified near contacts with feldspar porphyry intrusive rocks.

The company noted that mineralization styles were observed both at shallow depths and between 100 metres and 150 metres down hole. Hole RTSRC-3 and hole RTSRC-6 reportedly displayed quartz veinlet development from surface to depths of 25 metres.

The drilling targeted what the company believes could represent the core of a high-grade polymetallic system associated with historical mining activity in the district.

Visual observations during drilling also prompted the company to expand the overall drilling program from an originally planned 3,500 feet to 4,300 feet.

Focus turns to assay results

Project Geologist and Exploration Manager Bob Marvin stated that the drilling campaign progressed as expected and intersected area-wide occurrences of poly sulfide mineralization in the Rattlesnake Zone.

The company indicated that laboratory assay results will now play a key role in confirming the extent and grade of mineralization observed visually during drilling.

Field observations from the initial program also suggested that the mineralized zone could extend across a broader area than originally interpreted.

Wildhorse project background

The Wildhorse Property spans 89 mineral claims covering approximately 1,780 acres in Mineral County, Nevada. The project was initially identified following a review of historical exploration records, including archived field examination notes from the Anaconda Company dating back to 1975.

The property hosts historical workings believed to date from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Geological assessments have identified several east-dipping mineralized zones across the project area.

Earlier field sampling returned grades exceeding 1 gram per tonne gold, 1% copper and 6,100 parts per million antimony from quartz veinlet zones. Glenstar also reported the presence of bismuth and tungsten in outcropping zones, which it believes may point to an intrusive-related polymetallic system.

With Phase 1 drilling now complete, focus is expected to shift toward upcoming assay results from the Wildhorse Project, which could provide further insight into the scale and continuity of mineralization observed across the Rattlesnake Zone during the initial drilling campaign.

Highlights

• Graphite One advanced FAST-41 permitting for its Graphite Creek Project with a targeted federal decision timeline of September 2026.
• The company secured amended EXIM Letters of Interest totalling US$2.07 billion for its U.S.-based graphite supply chain strategy.
• The company completed a C$35 million public offering to support engineering, permitting and equipment purchases for its planned AAM facility.
• Independent testing confirmed elevated magnet and heavy rare earth elements within Graphite Creek garnet material.
• Graphite One plans further rare earth testing in 2026 in collaboration with a U.S. National Laboratory.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV:GPH; OTCQX:GPHOF) has continued progressing its vertically integrated graphite supply chain strategy across the United States, with recent developments spanning permitting, financing, manufacturing expansion, and resource evaluation at its Graphite Creek Project in Alaska.

The company’s broader strategy centres on developing a domestic graphite supply chain anchored by the Graphite Creek deposit, which the U.S. Geological Survey has previously recognised as the largest graphite deposit in the United States and among the largest globally. Alongside mining operations in Alaska, Graphite One is also planning downstream processing and battery anode material manufacturing operations in Ohio.

Recent updates have highlighted how the company is advancing multiple stages of the project simultaneously as demand for graphite and critical minerals continues to draw increased policy and industrial attention in North America.

FAST-41 Permitting Progress

In April 2026, Graphite One provided an update on the permitting status of the Graphite Creek Project under the FAST-41 federal permitting framework.

The project became the first Alaska mining project added to the FAST-41 Federal Permitting Dashboard in June 2025. The framework was introduced to coordinate environmental reviews and authorisations across federal agencies while providing publicly available permitting timelines.

Following the coordinated project planning process, the federal permitting schedule established a projected completion date of September 29, 2026. According to the company, the project remains “in progress” under the oversight of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The company also indicated it intends to pursue FAST-41 coverage for its planned advanced graphite materials and battery anode manufacturing facility in Ohio.

Public Offering Raises C$35 Million

In February 2026, Graphite One completed a marketed public offering that raised gross proceeds of C$35 million.

The company issued 20,002,000 units priced at C$1.75 each, including the full exercise of the agents’ option. Each unit included one common share and one warrant exercisable at C$2.25 over a 36-month period.

Graphite One said proceeds from the offering would support expenditures related to the planned anode active material plant, including engineering, permitting activities, and equipment purchases. Funds will also contribute toward general working capital requirements.

EXIM Financing Support Expands

In December 2025, Graphite One announced that the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) had amended and increased its non-binding Letters of Interest tied to the company’s supply chain plans.

Under the revised terms, EXIM increased the potential financing for the Graphite Creek Project from US$570 million to US$670 million. At the same time, the Letter of Interest linked to the planned Ohio manufacturing facility increased from US$325 million to US$1.4 billion.

The combined potential financing now totals US$2.07 billion across the company’s proposed U.S.-based supply chain.

Rare Earth Findings at Graphite Creek

Separate testing announced in December 2025 confirmed the presence of elevated magnet and heavy rare earth elements within garnet material from the Graphite Creek deposit.

Independent analysis conducted by Activation Laboratory in Canada indicated that 85% of the rare earth elements identified in the garnet samples were magnet rare earths or heavy rare earths.

The testing identified elevated levels of dysprosium, yttrium, and scandium within the garnet material. According to the company, the drill core samples originated from the anticipated mining pit outlined in the project’s February 2025 feasibility study.

Graphite One noted that the findings could create potential opportunities for rare earth recovery alongside graphite production in future mining operations. The company also plans to work with a U.S. National Laboratory during 2026 to evaluate extraction methods for rare earth elements contained within the Graphite Creek garnets.

Looking ahead, Graphite One is expected to remain focused on advancing federal permitting, securing financing commitments, expanding downstream manufacturing plans in Ohio, and progressing additional rare earth testing at Graphite Creek as it continues developing its proposed U.S.-based graphite and critical minerals supply chain.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 1.19 on May 13, 2026.

Highlights:

• Canasil Resources is advancing drill permit application for the Vizcaino gold-silver project in Durango.
• The company has outlined a 2,450-metre drilling program across two planned phases.
• Canasil has received $400,000 option payment linked to the Brenda project in British Columbia.
• The company completed a $500,000 private placement to support exploration activities.
• Canasil resumed trading on TSX-V Tier 2 under symbol CLZ.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ) continues to advance its exploration activities across Mexico and Canada. Supported by ongoing funding, strategic partnerships, and a diversified asset base, the company is positioning itself to unlock value across multiple projects.

Canasil owns multiple 100% interest exploration projects across Mexico and Canada, covering silver, gold, copper, zinc, and lead.  The portfolio spans diversified metals and is located in established mineral belts near producing mines. This positioning reflects proximity to known deposits and established infrastructure, which may influence exploration outcomes.

Geographic Positioning & Strategic Locations

Canasil’s projects are located in Durango and Zacatecas in Mexico, and in British Columbia, Canada. These regions are recognised for established mining activity and infrastructure.

The Vizcaino project is situated within a prospective gold-silver region in Durango, positioned along intersecting mineral trends. In Canada, the Brenda gold-copper-silver project is located within the Toodoggone-Kemess porphyry region and is subject to an option agreement with AuRORA JV, joint venture between Freeport McMoran Canada and Amarc Resources Ltd., which has extended into a second year with a $400,000 option payment.

Exposure to High-Demand Metals

The portfolio includes both precious metals such as gold and silver, and industrial metals including copper and zinc. These commodities are associated with broader demand trends linked to infrastructure and energy transition themes.

This mix provides exposure across different commodity cycles, with precious metals often linked to macroeconomic conditions and industrial metals aligned with structural demand trends.

Exploration Strategy & Value Creation Model

Canasil’s exploration model is centred on advancing projects through discovery and evaluation stages, followed by potential monetisation through joint ventures, partnerships, or asset sales.

At the Vizcaino project in Durango, the company is progressing a drill permit application, with a Phase 1 program of 1,050 metres planned across six drill holes, followed by a Phase 2 program of 1,450 metres across eight holes. The project hosts a gold-silver epithermal vein traced over a 3-kilometre strike length, with surface sampling indicating increasing gold values at lower elevations.

The company has also secured funding through a $500,000 private placement to support exploration activities across its portfolio.

Management Experience & Track Record

This leadership and technical structure reflect a focus on advancing exploration programs while maintaining financial and regulatory oversight.

Moreover, the company has also regained TSX Venture Exchange Tier 2 status, resuming trading under the symbol CLZ, marking a step in its operational progression as it continues to advance its exploration portfolio.

Canasil continues to advance its exploration portfolio with a focus on identifying mineralisation across its assets, supported by ongoing exploration programs and targeted drilling initiatives. This approach reflects a steady progression from early-stage evaluation toward potential resource definition, with activities aligned to testing key geological targets and expanding understanding across its project base.

Shares of CLZ last traded at CAD 0.050 on May 7, 2026.

Highlights

• Glenstar Minerals has commenced Phase 1 reverse circulation drilling at the Wildhorse Project in Nevada.
• The company completed four drill holes at the Coca Cola Zone during the first week of the program.
• Drilling identified narrow intervals of alteration with local copper oxide mineralisation.
• Hole RTSRC-1 intersected oxide and sulfide mineralisation with quartz veinlets and silicification.
• Initial drilling at the Rattlesnake Zone indicates intersection of the main mineralised system in a downdip position.

Glenstar Minerals Inc. (CSE:GSTR) is advancing exploration at its Wildhorse Project in Nevada, with drilling activity now underway as part of a targeted effort to build geological understanding across key zones. As the program progresses, early-stage observations from multiple drill holes are beginning to shape the evolving picture of mineralisation across the project area.

Drilling Program in Motion

The Phase 1 reverse circulation drill program at the Wildhorse Project in Mineral County, Nevada, is currently in progress. Initial drilling activities began at the Coca Cola Zone, where four holes were completed during the first week of the planned three-week campaign. Following this, the drill rig was relocated to the Rattlesnake Zone, located approximately 1,600 feet to the northeast.

Early observations from the Coca Cola Zone indicated narrow intervals of alteration alongside localised copper oxide mineralisation. These findings provided initial geological context before the program shifted focus to the Rattlesnake Zone.

Rattlesnake Zone Findings

At the Rattlesnake Zone, drilling has returned multiple intervals of alteration and mineralisation. Hole RTSRC-1 intersected several multi-metre intervals of oxide alteration from surface down to 345 feet. Between 345 and 385 feet, a partially oxidised zone containing sulfide mineralisation, quartz veinlets, and silicification was encountered. Field identification noted the presence of chalcopyrite and fine-grained silver-grey minerals, with sulfide abundance estimated at around 5%.

Hole RTSRC-2 further highlighted the presence of mineralisation, with gossanous zones extending from surface to 215 feet. A 30-foot interval between 215 and 245 feet displayed intense oxide mineralisation accompanied by quartz veinlets. Based on these observations, the company indicated that drilling has intersected the main Rattlesnake mineralised zone in a downdip position approximately 320 feet east of known surface outcrops.

Ongoing Work and Next Steps

Upon completion, all collected samples will be submitted to Paragon Geochemical Inc. in Sparks, Nevada, for assay analysis. At this stage, all reported mineralisation intervals are based on downhole observations, and the company has noted that there is insufficient data to determine true widths.

Project Background and Geological Context

The Wildhorse Property spans 89 mineral claims covering approximately 1,780 acres in Mineral County, Nevada. The project was identified following a review of historical data, including records from a 1975 field examination. Evidence of historical workings suggests activity dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Preliminary geological assessments indicate the presence of east-dipping mineralised zones. Initial field sampling identified quartz veinlets containing more than 1 gram per tonne gold, 1% copper, and 6,100 ppm antimony. Additional observations of bismuth and tungsten in outcropping zones point toward a polymetallic system associated with an intrusive source.

Glenstar is progressing its Wildhorse Project through ongoing drilling, with early observations indicating oxide and sulfide mineralisation across key zones. As the program advances, upcoming assay results from Paragon Geochemical Inc. are expected to validate these findings and support further refinement of the geological model and future drill targeting.

GSTR last traded at CAD 0.28 on May 07, 2026.

Highlights

• Glenstar Minerals is progressing exploration across Nevada projects targeting high-demand polymetallic systems.
• Wildhorse trenching returned 6 g/t gold and copper mineralisation, supporting ongoing drill momentum.
• Green Monster drilling highlighted geological complexity and shifted focus toward geophysical targeting.
• Nevada hosts some of the world’s most productive gold belts, including Carlin and Cortez.

Across Nevada’s vast mineral belts, decades of mining history intersect with ongoing exploration, shaping a landscape where geological continuity meets modern demand. Known for its established infrastructure and consistent production trends, the region continues to draw attention for its mineral potential. At the same time, critical metals remain central to global industries, supporting clean technologies, energy storage, renewable power systems, electronics, infrastructure, aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Within this broader context, Glenstar Minerals Inc. (CSE:GSTR), a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company, is progressing exploration across its Wildhorse and Green Monster projects, targeting polymetallic systems linked to these evolving industrial needs.

Nevada: A Strategic Mining Hub

Nevada is recognised for combining mineral-rich geology with a stable regulatory environment. The presence of established gold trends such as Carlin and Cortez reflects the region’s consistent production history. The availability of infrastructure, skilled workforce, and defined permitting processes contributes to continued exploration activity. These factors position Nevada as a location where both historical data and modern exploration methods can be applied to identify mineral potential.

Wildhorse Project: High-Grade Gold Supports Drill Momentum
At the Wildhorse Project, Glenstar is beginning to unlock promising value. Recent trenching assays from the Coca-Cola Zone returned standout results, including a high-grade gold sample of 23.6 g/t, alongside approximately 1% copper, reinforcing the polymetallic potential of the target area.

The results helped shape the company’s Phase 1 reverse circulation drilling campaign, now underway at the project. The Phase 1 program includes six permitted drill sites at the Coca Cola Zone and seven drill sites at the Rattlesnake zone.

What makes this particularly compelling is the emerging multi-system potential:

• Coca-Cola Zone: gold-copper mineralisation
• Rattlesnake Zone: silver, tungsten, antimony, and copper targets.

This diversification not only broadens the exploration potential but also aligns the project with both precious and critical metals demand.. To know more, read here.

Green Monster Project: Geological Complexity Shifts Focus to Geophysics
At the Green Monster Project, Phase 2 drilling encountered multiple polymetallic zones and confirmed mineralisation along trends identified in earlier drilling, although grades were below expectations. Rather than narrowing the opportunity, the results highlighted a structurally complex system requiring further definition.

Glenstar is now advancing a Terean geophysical survey to map faults, alteration zones and structural controls that could influence future drill targeting.

Historical data already indicates the presence of copper, nickel, cobalt and zinc mineralisation, reinforcing the project’s relevance to critical minerals supply chains. The latest work is expected to help refine the geological model ahead of the next exploration phase. More details here.

Glenstar Minerals is advancing exploration across two Nevada projects as it targets polymetallic systems linked to rising critical minerals demand. While Wildhorse has delivered encouraging high-grade gold and copper results, Green Monster is refining structural targets through geophysics, underscoring a dual-track exploration strategy across established mining terrain.

Shares of GSTR last traded at CAD 0.29 on April 23, 2026.

Highlights

• Graphite One advanced 8.7% on April 27, 2026, as investors reacted to progress at Graphite Creek.
• The project remains on track under the FAST-41 permitting program, targeting a federal decision by September 2026.
• Graphite Creek is the first Alaska mining project listed on the FAST-41 dashboard.
• The planned Ohio manufacturing expansion remains part of the company’s broader domestic supply chain strategy.
• U.S. dependence on graphite imports continues to frame the project’s strategic importance.

Graphite One Inc. (CVE:GPH) moved higher in Monday trading, with shares climbing 8.7% to CAD1.25, following an update on federal permitting progress at its flagship Graphite Creek Project in Alaska.

The move shifted investor focus toward a key development milestone rather than operational output, highlighting the growing importance of permitting momentum and the company’s broader ambition to establish a domestic graphite supply chain.

Permitting Progress in Focus

The catalyst behind the gain was confirmation that the Graphite Creek Project remains on schedule under the U.S. FAST-41 federal permitting program, with a targeted completion date of September 29, 2026.

Graphite Creek was accepted into the FAST-41 framework in June 2025 as the first Alaska mining project added to the Federal Permitting Dashboard. Following the Coordinated Project Plan process, a 13.5-month timetable was established for environmental reviews and authorisations, which the company said remains in progress under the leadership of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Why FAST-41 Matters

The FAST-41 framework is designed to coordinate federal agency reviews, establish clear milestones and improve transparency around major infrastructure and critical minerals projects.

For Graphite One, the permitting pathway remains central to reducing development uncertainty around Graphite Creek, which the company is positioning as part of a U.S.-based graphite supply chain. The update also highlighted potential future FAST-41 coverage for the company’s planned Ohio manufacturing facility, which is intended to process graphite concentrate into battery anode materials.

With the United States currently reliant on imported natural graphite, Graphite One is advancing a domestic supply chain anchored by the Graphite Creek deposit, identified by the US Geological Survey as the largest graphite deposit in the country. The strategy includes mining in Alaska, planned downstream processing in Ohio, and a potential co-located recycling facility, forming an integrated circular supply chain model aimed at supporting U.S. battery and energy security initiatives.

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Highlights

• Graphite One is advancing an integrated graphite supply chain, spanning mining through to advanced materials manufacturing.
• The Graphite Creek project in Alaska serves as the foundation of the company’s U.S.-focused supply strategy.
• The feasibility study has reported a pre-tax NPV of $6.4 billion and 30% IRR.
• A modular development approach has been adopted for scalable anode material production.
• The company has strengthened its leadership team, including a community relations appointment in February 2026.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V:GPH; OTCQX:GPHOF) is advancing a bold vision to build a fully integrated graphite supply chain, one that connects resource extraction, processing, and advanced material manufacturing into a unified, strategic platform.

At the centre of this ambition is a leadership team with experience spanning mining, finance, engineering, and graphite technology—positioning the company to navigate both operational complexity and evolving market demands.

A Strategic Play in a Critical Materials Market

As global demand for battery-grade graphite accelerates, driven by electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and defense applications, the company is aligning itself with one of the most critical supply gaps in North America.

Graphite One’s core strategy is built on developing a domestic supply chain for graphite, aimed at reducing North America’s reliance on imports while addressing demand from multiple sectors. The Graphite Creek project in Alaska forms the foundation of this approach, identified as the largest known graphite deposit in the United States.

This positioning aligns with broader objectives around market and energy security, particularly in supplying materials critical for battery production and industrial applications. The company’s approach includes both upstream mining and downstream processing into active anode materials.

Feasibility and Development Framework

The company’s feasibility study outlined key financial metrics, including a pre-tax net present value of $6.4 billion and an internal rate of return of 30%, alongside a projected payback period of 7.3 years. On a post-tax basis, the study indicates a net present value of $5.0 billion and a 27% internal rate of return.

Development planning incorporates a modular approach with active anode material production structured in 25,000 tonne per year modules. This phased approach reflects a scalable pathway for production aligned with market demand.

Leadership That Bridges Strategy and Execution

The company’s leadership team brings together deep industry experience across the entire value chain.

Executive Chair & Director Doug Smith has more than 35 years of experience in the global coal industry, including leadership roles in companies acquired by larger mining groups.

Chief Financial Officer Gordon Jang contributes over 25 years of experience in financial management within mining companies, while Senior Vice-President of Graphite Technology Andrew Tan brings two decades of expertise in graphite materials manufacturing.

Operational oversight is supported by Senior Vice-President of Operations Kevin Torpy and Chief Operating Officer Mike Schaffner, both of whom have extensive experience in mine development and operations, particularly in remote environments.

Founder, CEO, President and Director Anthony Huston adds a background in business development and capital raising, while Chief Geologist Kirsten Fristad contributes experience in Arctic exploration environments. Senior Vice-President, Finance Rebecca Donald provides additional financial oversight, with prior experience in both energy and mining sectors.

Expanding Leadership with Community Focus

In February 2026, Graphite One appointed Lucille Carter as Vice President of Community Relations. Her role focuses on engagement with local communities and stakeholders, aligning project development with regional considerations.

Her background includes senior leadership at Bering Strait Native Corporation, with experience in regional and shareholder services. Her connection to communities near the Graphite Creek deposit adds a local dimension to stakeholder engagement.

Positioned for the Next Phase of Growth

Graphite One’s development pathway reflects the integration of technical planning, financial structuring, and leadership experience. From feasibility metrics and funding initiatives to operational planning and community engagement, the company’s activities are supported by a management team with experience across the mining and materials value chain.

As project development progresses, the connection between leadership capabilities and supply chain execution remains central to advancing its integrated graphite strategy.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 1.17 on April 20, 2026.

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Highlights

• Canasil Resources has advanced its exploration strategy in line with leadership expansion.
• The company has progressed drill permitting at the Vizcaino gold-silver project in Mexico.
• A drill program in two phases has been planned following earlier evaluation work.
• New exploration leadership has been appointed to oversee Mexico operations.
• An option payment has been received for the Brenda project, extending the joint venture agreement timeline.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ, DB Frankfurt: 3CC) continues to align its exploration activities with developments across its leadership team and project portfolio. As operational planning progresses across Mexico and Canada, the company reflects a blend of technical, financial, and legal expertise guiding its next phase of growth.

The integration of experienced leadership with ongoing project developments remains central to Canasil’s trajectory, with progress spanning drilling preparation, project partnerships, and corporate positioning.

Leadership Driving Strategic Direction

Canasil’s strategic direction is led by Director, President and CEO Bahman Yamini, who oversees development initiatives, project acquisition agreements, and joint venture cooperations. His background in international trade and industrial systems supports the company’s operational and partnership approach.

Financial oversight is led by Chief Financial Officer David Cross, a CPA and CGA with over 28 years of experience in the junior mining sector. His work focuses on finance and corporate governance, particularly within publicly listed exploration companies.

Legal and regulatory matters are managed by Corporate Secretary and Legal Counsel Graham H. Scott, whose expertise bridges mining law and geological knowledge, reflecting prior experience as an exploration geologist.

Together, this leadership framework provides a foundation for advancing exploration programs while maintaining compliance and financial management.

Technical Expertise Across the Board

The board includes professionals with extensive experience in mineral exploration and project development. Director Alvin W. Jackson brings more than three decades of global exploration and corporate development experience, including the discovery and development of projects that later transitioned into producing mines.

Director Gary D. Nordin brings expertise and a track record in project identification, discovery and development across jurisdictions. His past successes and deep familiarity with Canasil’s project portfolio supports continuity in exploration planning.

The combination of executive leadership and technical expertise reflects a structure designed to support exploration decision-making and long-term project development.

Mexico Exploration Moves Forward

Project activity in Mexico remains a key focus, particularly at the Vizcaino gold-silver project in Durango. The company has initiated the drill permit application process, with a fully funded drill program ready to proceed upon approval.

Following completion and evaluation of the results of the Phase 1 drill program, comprising 6 drill holes for 1,050 metres, Canasil has outlined a Phase 2 drill program comprising 1,400 metres across eight core drill holes. Contractor quotes have been received and are under review as part of preparations for program execution.

The Vizcaino project hosts an epithermal vein system traced over approximately three kilometres, with varying outcrop widths, forming the basis for continued exploration targeting.

Strengthening On-Ground Capabilities

To support on-ground operations, Canasil has appointed Fabian Espinoza as Exploration Manager, Mexico. With over 18 years of international experience in mineral exploration, his role includes implementing exploration plans across the company’s Mexican projects.

This appointment links operational execution with local expertise, aligning field activities with broader exploration objectives.

Partnership Activity and Project Agreements

In Canada, the Brenda gold-copper-silver project in British Columbia continues under an option agreement structure. The company received a $400,000 first anniversary payment from AuRORA Minerals Ltd., extending the option period for a second year and adjusting the exercise price.

The agreement, involving joint venture participation from Freeport-McMoran Mineral Properties Canada Inc. and Amarc Resources Ltd., outlines a pathway for potential acquisition of the project, subject to defined terms.

This activity reflects ongoing engagement with partners to advance project development through structured agreements.

Strengthened Market Position

Canasil has also transitioned its listing status on the TSX Venture Exchange, moving from the NEX board to Tier 2 classification.

The change reflects the company meeting listing requirements, aligning its market position with ongoing project and corporate developments.

Integrated Approach to Growth

Across its operations, Canasil’s approach connects leadership capabilities with exploration execution. From permitting and drilling preparation in Mexico to partnership agreements in Canada, the company’s structure supports coordination between technical, financial, and operational functions.

As developments continue, this integration remains central to Canasil’s ongoing exploration efforts.

Shares of CLZ last traded at CAD 0.050 on April 17, 2026.

Highlights

• Glenstar Minerals has reported polymetallic mineralisation across Phase 2 drilling at the Green Monster Project
• The company has completed six drill holes across ~3,320 feet, targeting mineralised zones
• Assay results confirmed geological complexity with fractured rock and alteration features
• The project shows mineralisation continuity along previously drilled trend lines
• Glenstar plans Terean geophysical survey to refine structural understanding

Glenstar Minerals Inc. (CSE: GSTR, OTCQB: GSTRF, FRA: VO20) has reported assay results from its Phase 2 drill program at the Green Monster Project in Nevada, revealing a geologically complex polymetallic system that continues to extend mineralisation identified in earlier work.

Drilling Extends Mineralised Trend

The Phase 2 program comprised six drill holes, reaching depths between 500 feet and 585 feet, with total drilling of approximately 3,320 feet across three drill pads. The drilling intersected multiple polymetallic zones along the same trend line identified during the Phase 1 campaign.

The company noted that the drilled sections contained highly fractured rock, accompanied by clay alteration, oxide minerals, and decalcification features. These geological characteristics indicate an active mineral system, though assay grades were reported below initial expectations at this stage of exploration.

Complex Structure Raises New Questions

Assay results confirmed that the project area is significantly mineralised but structurally complex. The presence of fractured zones, alteration patterns, and oxide minerals suggests multiple geological processes influencing mineral distribution.

According to the company, the findings have shifted the focus toward improving geological understanding before advancing further drilling decisions.

Geophysical Survey Planned

To address these uncertainties, Glenstar intends to deploy a Terean geophysical survey. This method is designed to map structural features such as faults, identify alteration zones, and determine the depth to competent rock.

The survey is also expected to assist in identifying paleochannels, overburden thickness, and zones of fracturing that may indicate larger fault systems. The company stated that the results from this survey will guide the design of the next exploration phase.

Project Background and Historical Work

The Green Monster Property consists of 35 federal lode claims covering approximately 700 acres in Clark County, Nevada, around 40 miles southwest of Las Vegas. Prior to drilling in May 2025, the project had not undergone any subsurface exploration.

Initial work conducted in 2022 included geological mapping, surface sampling, soil sampling, and a drone magnetic survey. These activities identified nickel-copper mineralisation with anomalous cobalt, supporting the case for follow-up drilling.

Channel sampling from historical workings returned results including 1.18 metres grading 3.77% copper, 3.06% nickel, 0.21% cobalt, and 6.83% zinc. Additional sampling confirmed elevated zinc and silver levels, along with the presence of copper, uranium, and lead in both oxide and sulphide materials.

Shares of GSTR traded at CAD 0.28 at the time of writing on April 17, 2026.

Highlights

• Glenstar Minerals has commenced Phase 1 drilling at the Wildhorse Project.
• Assays from the Coca Cola Zone returned gold values of up to 23.6 g/t within an oxidized structural trend.
• Copper mineralization averaging approximately 1% was recorded alongside gold in the same structure.
• Six drill sites have been planned at the Coca Cola Zone, with seven drill sites approved at the Rattlesnake Zone.
• The full drilling campaign across both zones is expected to be completed within 21 days.

Glenstar Minerals Inc. (CSE:GSTR) (OTCQB:GSTRF) (FRA:VO20) has kicked off Phase 1 drilling at its Wildhorse Project in Mineral County, Nevada, following high-grade gold assays from trenching at the Coca Cola Zone, including a standout assay of 23.6 g/t gold. The results also highlighted encouraging copper mineralization.  

Together with these findings and the commencement of the six-drill-site program, the company is now advancing efforts to evaluate the broader mineralised potential of the project.  

High-Grade Gold Identified in Coca Cola Zone 

Assay results from trenching at the Coca Cola Zone have revealed elevated gold concentrations, including a sample measuring 23.6 g/t gold. The mineralization occurs within deep red oxidized material within an east-west trending structural zone. This oxidized zone has been identified in a belt that has a strike length of at least 100 meters.  

The geological characteristics of the host rock have not yet been confirmed. However, the observed structural trend and gold-rich style have been prioritised for follow-up drilling as part of the Phase 1 drilling plan. 

Copper Presence Adds Interest 

In addition to gold, assay data indicated an average copper content of approximately 1% within the same oxidized structure and is interpreted to be of significant interest. 

Results from a second trench located downslope returned limited mineralization, suggesting either the termination of the trend at that point or a change in its orientation. This information is being used to guide drill targeting further east along the identified structure. 

Phase 1 Drilling Program Underway 

Drilling operations have commenced at the Wildhorse Project, with Midnight Sun Drilling Inc. mobilising to the site late last week. The Phase 1 program includes six permitted drill sites at the Coca Cola Zone, with each site expected to host an initial hole targeting depths of up to 500 feet. 

The program allows for additional drill holes at each site at different angles from surface if mineralization is encountered, with the aim of determining its extent and trend of mineralisation. Following completion at Coca Cola, drilling will shift to the Rattlesnake Zone. The drilling campaign is anticipated to be completed in 21 days. 

Rattlesnake Zone to Test Polymetallic Potential 

Seven drill sites have been approved for the Rattlesnake Zone, located approximately 1,600 feet northeast of Coca Cola. This area has shown historical sampling results including silver values exceeding 100 g/t, along with gold, copper, antimony, and tungsten mineralisation. 

At Rattlesnake, each site is expected to be drilled to depths ranging from 300 to 500 feet. Initial drilling at these locations will include vertical holes designed to follow the north-south mineralization trend identified in earlier fieldwork. Additional angled drilling may be undertaken depending on results. The zone is being evaluated for its down-dip extension. 

Project Scope and Background 

The project spans 89 mineral claims covering approximately 1,780 acres in Nevada. Earlier fieldwork identified quartz vein systems containing gold, copper, and antimony, along with surface indications of tungsten and bismuth. These findings support the classification of the project as a polymetallic exploration target. 

The latest assay results and the start of drilling activities mark a new phase of exploration at the Wildhorse Project. As drilling progresses across identified zones, the program is expected to provide further geological data to guide ongoing assessment of mineralization across the property. 

GSTR shares traded at CAD 0.30 per share on 15 April 2026. 

Highlights

• Rush Gold Corp. integrates capital markets and exploration expertise across its leadership team.
• CEO Anthony Zelen brings over three decades of public markets and venture experience.
• CFO Inez Ho oversees financial reporting, compliance, and corporate structuring activities.
• Board members contribute experience in M&A, accounting, and capital raising.
• Geological oversight is supported by NI 43-101 qualified expertise.

Exploration updates from Rush Gold Corp. (CSE:RGN) (OTCQB:RGNCF | FSE:B6H), a Canadian mineral exploration company, are beginning to shape a clearer picture across its Legal Tender and Skylight properties in Nevada’s Royston Hills Republic Mining District. Situated roughly 60 kilometres northwest of Tonopah and separated by just five kilometres, the two projects are being advanced in parallel through systematic surface work. The 2025 rock geochemical sampling program has added new context to both assets, returning the highest-grade silver value recorded to date at Legal Tender while extending the Skylight gold trend to 1.2 kilometres. As these exploration outcomes continue to refine targets and guide follow-up work, the company’s leadership framework remains closely aligned with both technical progression and capital markets execution.

Leadership Driving Strategy

The company’s leadership is headed by CEO and Director Anthony Zelen, whose career spans more than 30 years in public markets. His background includes investor relations, corporate development, and capital raising across multiple sectors such as mining, technology, and energy. As a co-founder of communications and capital advisory firms, he has worked closely with publicly listed companies, supporting market positioning and investor engagement.

Mr. Zelen has served as an officer and director for over 18 public companies and has been involved in venture capital networks across North America, Europe, and Asia. His experience also includes co-founding and advising startup ventures, including involvement in companies that achieved significant market capitalisation milestones.

Financial Oversight and Compliance

Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary Inez Ho brings over 12 years of experience in finance and accounting, primarily within publicly listed entities. Her professional background includes roles in corporate compliance, financial reporting, and advisory services related to IPOs and reverse takeovers.

Ms. Ho currently holds senior finance responsibilities at Zeus Capital, where she manages financial operations for multiple companies. Her prior experience includes a finance leadership role at Zepp Health. She is a CPA, CGA, and holds an academic background in mathematics and economics, supporting her role in financial governance and reporting.

Board-Level Capital Markets Expertise

The board of directors includes members with experience across capital markets, corporate development, and investor relations. Director Rob Birmingham has over 15 years of experience spanning mining and technology sectors, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and go-public transactions.

Mr. Birmingham also holds executive and board positions across multiple companies and leads an investor relations firm, contributing to market communication strategies and stakeholder engagement. His academic background in business administration supports his involvement in corporate structuring and strategic planning.

Financial and Advisory Strength

Director Simon Tso contributes accounting and corporate finance expertise to the board. As Principal of Athena Chartered Professional Accountant Ltd. and co-founder of Zeus Capital Ltd., he has worked extensively with both private and public companies on financial reporting, regulatory filings, and valuation services.

His experience includes prior roles in corporate finance and accounting, along with qualifications as a Chartered Professional Accountant and CFA Charterholder. This background supports the company’s governance framework and financial decision-making processes.

Technical and Geological Guidance

The board also includes Kristopher J. Raffle, a Professional Geologist and NI 43-101 Qualified Person, bringing over 25 years of mineral exploration experience. His work spans base and precious metals projects across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Mr. Raffle’s expertise includes exploration program design, geological modelling, and project evaluation across multiple deposit types. His involvement provides technical oversight aligned with industry reporting standards and exploration methodologies.

Integrated Leadership Structure

Rush Gold’s management and board composition reflect a combination of financial, strategic, and technical capabilities. The integration of capital markets experience with geological expertise supports the company’s approach to advancing its Nevada-based gold projects while maintaining regulatory and reporting standards.

Shares of RGN last traded at CAD 0.10 on April 10, 2026.

Key Highlights

• Canasil Resources entered 2026 with fresh capital inflows, supporting ongoing exploration across its Canada and Mexico portfolio.
• A $500,000 private placement and insider participation signalled continued stakeholder backing.
• The company received a $400,000 option payment tied to the Brenda project agreement.
• A fully funded drill program at the Vizcaino project positions Canasil for near-term exploration activity.
• The company’s transition to a Tier 2 listing on the TSX Venture Exchange marked a key structural milestone.

A series of funding inflows, equity moves, and project-linked financial decisions marked the opening months of 2026 for Canadian mineral explorer, Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ, DB Frankfurt:3CC). With shares trading around CAD 0.065 as on April 10, 2026, up 116.67% year to date, these developments provide context to recent activity around both financing and project readiness. To learn more about the company’s projects, click here.

Canasil is engaged in the exploration of gold, silver, and copper projects across Canada and Mexico, with activities ranging from early-stage prospects to drill-ready assets. Early 2026 saw the company report a sequence of funding initiatives, option-related transactions, and project-level financial developments, reflecting how capital is being allocated alongside exploration progress.

Funding Kick-Off

The year began with Canasil closing a private placement as reported on January 20, 2026, raising $500,000 through the issuance of 10 million common shares at $0.05 each.  Participation included insiders and existing shareholders. The proceeds were allocated toward operational needs and exploration activities across the company’s project portfolio in Canada and Mexico. The issued shares carry a hold period until May 20, 2026.

Option Grants Reset Structure

On January 8, 2026, Canasil announced applying for approval to grant 5,150,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers, advisors, and employees at an exercise price of $0.05, valid for five years. This move followed the expiration or cancellation of 6,975,000 options through 2025.

Further adjustments followed on February, when the company applied to grant an additional 2,500,000 options to officers and geological consultants at $0.06 per share. Consultant options are set to vest over two years, while officer options replace previously exercised ones.

Joint Venture Payment Flow

On February 5, 2026, Canasil announced receiving a $400,000 first anniversary option payment related to its Brenda gold-copper-silver project in British Columbia. The payment was made by AuRORA Minerals Ltd., a joint venture entity involving Freeport-McMoran Mineral Properties Canada Inc. and Amarc Resources Ltd. This payment extended the option agreement into its second year and increased the exercise price from $8 million to $9 million for acquiring full interest in the property.

Listing Milestone

A key corporate development followed with confirmation from the TSX Venture Exchange that Canasil met the requirements for listing as a Tier 2 company. Effective February 9, 2026, the transition formalised the company’s updated exchange status.

Funded Exploration Pipeline

Alongside these financial developments, Canasil outlined its ongoing focus on the Vizcaino gold-silver project in Durango, Mexico.

The project hosts an epithermal vein system extending over three kilometres, with widths ranging from one to twelve metres. It is located within a region known for active gold and silver operations.

The planned Phase 1 drill program of 1,050 metres across six drill holes is fully funded and scheduled to commence upon receipt of permits. A follow-up Phase 2 program of 1,450 metres is planned after evaluation of initial results. Quotes from drill contractors have been received, with contract evaluation underway.

Canasil’s early 2026 developments reflect a structured alignment between capital inflows, partnership-driven funding, and project-level advancement. With a funded drill program at Vizcaino, continued joint venture support, and an updated exchange status, the company appears positioned to progress key assets while maintaining financial flexibility. As exploration activities advance and results begin to emerge, the interplay between capital deployment and project execution will remain central to tracking Canasil’s trajectory through the year.

Highlights

• Glenstar Minerals has received BLM approval to initiate a drill program at Wildhorse.
• The company has contracted Midnight Sun Drilling Inc. to execute the exploration campaign.
• Glenstar has identified two primary drill zones: Coca Cola and Rattlesnake.
• Trenching results confirmed mineralization trends and expanded geological understanding.
• The Wildhorse Project spans 89 claims covering approximately 1,780 acres in Nevada.

Glenstar Minerals Inc. (CSE:GSTR, OTCQB: GSTRF, FRA: VO20), a mineral exploration company focused on polymetallic minerals, has entered a new phase of exploration at its Wildhorse Project in Mineral County, Nevada, following the receipt of regulatory clearance for an extensive drilling program.

This milestone marks a transition from preliminary surface work to targeted subsurface testing, with permits now in place for up to 13 drill sites approved by the Bureau of Land Management. The approval also includes the construction of approximately 2,200 feet of additional access roads to support drilling logistics and improve access to key target areas.

To execute the program, Glenstar has engaged Midnight Sun Drilling Inc., a drilling contractor with operations across the Yukon, Alaska, and Nevada. The contractor previously worked with Glenstar on its Green Monster Project, where earlier exploration confirmed anomalous nickel, copper, cobalt, and zinc mineralization.

Pending Assay Results

The company completed a trenching program at the Wildhorse Project in late February. While assay results from this program remain pending from ALS Chemex, preliminary visual examination of exposed bedrock has reinforced earlier geological interpretations. The observations align with prior surface sampling data, suggesting consistent mineralization patterns across the project area.

Glenstar indicated that assay results are expected shortly, which may provide further clarity on mineral grades and distribution across the property.

Coca Cola Zone Focus

The drill plan includes six holes targeting the Coca Cola Zone, where earlier sampling returned copper values of 1.6%, 5.3%, 2.3%, and 5.1%, alongside an average silver content of 21.6 ppm. Additional geochemical indicators include anomalous bismuth averaging 156 ppm and tungsten averaging 72.5 ppm across sampled areas.

• Geological observations at this zone highlighted a complex structure featuring narrow porphyritic dikes with feldspar phenocrysts embedded in a fine-grained matrix.
• Trenching activities also revealed a wider alteration zone than initially anticipated, along with continuous mineralization trends across exposed bedrock.
• The drilling strategy will follow a mineralized trend extending approximately 500 feet, linking earlier sampling zones with newly trenched areas.
• Each drill hole is planned to reach depths of up to 500 feet, with orientations to be finalized based on structural interpretation.

Rattlesnake Zone Targeting

In addition to the Coca Cola Zone, Glenstar plans to drill seven holes at the Rattlesnake Zone, located roughly 1,600 feet to the northeast.

• These holes will be drilled vertically, with depths ranging between 300 and 500 feet.
• The drilling approach at Rattlesnake is designed to follow previously identified north-south mineralization trends.
• This zone complements the Coca Cola Zone, forming part of a broader exploration framework aimed at understanding the continuity and scale of the mineralized system.

Emerging Geological Model

Data compiled from earlier rock sampling and recent trenching have contributed to an evolving geological model for the Wildhorse Project. The central portion of the property appears to host complex porphyritic intrusions within a skarn-altered environment.

High-grade copper and silver mineralization, accompanied by elevated tungsten, bismuth, and antimony values, is concentrated near the center of the system. In contrast, zinc and lead mineralization appear more prominent in areas further from the core.

Trenching results also revealed a shift in structural interpretation. What was previously considered a north-south mineralization trend is now intersected by an east-west trending zone of altered and fractured rock. This updated understanding has directly influenced drill hole placement for the initial phase of the program.

Property Scale Potential

The Wildhorse Project spans 89 mineral claims covering approximately 1,780 acres in Mineral County, Nevada. Historical records, including archived data from a 1975 field examination, indicate long-standing exploration interest in the area. Evidence of historical workings suggests activity dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Preliminary geological assessments identified east-dipping mineralized zones across the property. Initial sampling revealed quartz veinlets containing over 1 gram per ton gold, 1% copper, and 6,100 ppm antimony, along with occurrences of bismuth and tungsten. These findings support the interpretation of a polymetallic system linked to an intrusive source.

System Scale Exploration Strategy

The combined data from both Coca Cola and Rattlesnake Zones suggests that the center of the mineralized system may lie between these two areas, with potential extension under cover to the east and west. Current interpretations indicate a possible strike length exceeding one kilometre across the system.

The ongoing drill program is structured to evaluate the extent and continuity of mineralization across both zones. It also aims to define the scale of the skarn system and assess the potential presence of an underlying porphyry system. By integrating drilling results with geological observations and geochemical data, Glenstar continues to refine its understanding of the Wildhorse Project and its broader mineralization framework.

Shares of GSTR last traded at CAD 0.30 on April 06, 2026.

Highlights

• Rush Gold Corp. has reported its highest silver assay of 2,770 g/t Ag at Legal Tender.
• Hyland target shows 400-metre strike with continuous vein development.
• Sampling confirmed the presence of silver and gold mineralisation across structures.
• Company has secured the option to acquire 100% interest in Legal Tender Property.

Rush Gold Corp. (CSE:RGN; FSE: B6H; OTCQB: RGNCF) is gaining momentum in Nevada’s historic mining districts, with recent developments highlighting its exploration progress while advancing its broader strategic positioning.

High-Grade Silver and Gold Assays

Recent rock sampling at the company’s Legal Tender Property returned silver grades of up to 2,770 g/t Ag (81 ounces per ton). Additional samples returned 292 g/t Ag and 105 g/t Ag, reinforcing the presence of high-grade mineralisation.

Gold values have also been identified, with results of 1 g/t Au and 2.41 g/t Au recorded at the Hyland target. Historical sampling has also outlined notable mineralisation, including results of 1,875 g/t Ag and 4.94 g/t Au.

These results are based on selective grab samples and are not necessarily representative of mineralisation across the property.

Hyland Target Emerges as a Key Drill Focus

Current and historic exploration data points to the Hyland target as a primary drill target within the Legal Tender Property. The zone extends over a 400-metre northwest-trending strike length and shows laterally continuous vein system development.

The target area hosts multiple historic exploration features, including pits, inclined shafts, and underground workings, highlighting prior exploration activity and structural continuity.

With defined structural trends and visible mineralisation, Hyland represents a potential near-term catalyst as the company advances toward drill testing.

Leveraging Nevada’s Mining Legacy for Growth

Rush Gold Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing its Skylight gold property in Nye County, Nevada. Its strategy is firmly anchored in Nevada—one of the world’s most established and mining-friendly jurisdictions. The company’s flagship Skylight gold property in Nye County, combined with the newly added Legal Tender Property in the Republic Mining District, positions it within a region known for significant historic production and ongoing exploration success.

Management views this expansion as a strategic step toward consolidating exploration efforts in a historically productive region.

By consolidating ground in proximity, Rush Gold is creating operational synergies that could streamline exploration efforts, reduce costs, and accelerate discovery timelines. This district-scale approach enhances the company’s ability to identify and develop multiple targets within a proven mineral belt.

Clear Path Forward: Exploration and Value Creation

Rush Gold is expected to focus on advancing drill-ready targets, particularly at Hyland, while continuing surface exploration to refine additional prospects across its land package.

Upcoming milestones may include:

• Drill program planning and execution
• Expanded geochemical and geological mapping
• Target prioritisation across the broader property portfolio

These activities are aimed at transitioning from early-stage exploration toward more defined resource potential.

Shares of RGN traded at CAD 0.10 on March 30, 2026.

Highlights

• Graphite One aims to build one of the U.S.’ largest integrated graphite supply chains to power EV and energy storage growth.
• The Graphite Creek deposit combines graphite and rare earth elements—unlocking dual-value potential from a single resource.
• New REE discoveries, including high-value heavy rare earths, significantly enhance the project’s strategic importance.
• U.S. government backing for critical minerals positions Graphite One at the center of supply chain security.
• A vertically integrated model aims to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen domestic battery material production.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V:GPH) (OTCQX:GPHOF) is advancing a strategically important mineral project in North America—the Graphite One Project. Aiming to become a major domestic producer of high-grade anode materials, the company is developing what could be one of the U.S.’ major integrated graphite operations, anchored by the country’s largest known natural graphite deposit.

Proposed as a vertically integrated operation, the project aims to mine and process natural graphite while manufacturing artificial and natural graphite anode active materials for lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries and energy storage markets. As global demand for critical minerals is growing, the project represents a potential cornerstone in strengthening U.S. supply chain independence and energy security.

A Strategic Bonus: Rare Earth Elements Found Discovery

In late 2025, independent analysis of garnet materials from the Graphite Creek depositrevealed something even more compelling—the presence of Rare Earth Elements (REEs), including elevated levels of magnetic and Heavy Rare Earths (HREEs). Drill core samples from the proposed pit area in Graphite One’s Feasibility Study suggest that REEs could be recovered alongside early graphite extraction.

Anthony Huston, CEO of Graphite One, noted that few rare earth deposits show such a strong presence of magnet and HREEs. With the deposit already confirmed by the USGS as the largest natural graphite resource in the U.S. and among the largest globally, the REE findings further highlight the project’s significance for technological applications.

Unlocking Dual Value from a Single Deposit

What makes Graphite Creek particularly compelling is its dual-mineral advantage. The deposit hosts both graphite and Rare Earth Elements—each classified as critical under the Defense Production Act Title III—within a single resource.  

The company’s Chief Geologist Kirsten Fristad highlighted that garnets, often marble-sized, are dominant hosts for HREEs and show REE concentrations two to six times higher than the remainder of the ore. This creates a unique opportunity to extract additional value through by-product recovery, enhancing the project’s overall economics.

To capitalize on this potential, Graphite One plans to collaborate with a U.S. National Lab in 2026 to develop optimal extraction methods for these REEs.

Riding the Wave of U.S. Strategic Mineral Investment

The timing couldn’t be more aligned. Momentum around strategic mineral stocks, including Graphite One, intensified after the U.S. Department of Defense allocated approximately USD 4.5 billion toward critical minerals in late 2025. Analysts project record government support for strategic mineral projects in 2026, emphasizing domestic supply chain resilience. Graphite One, located in a politically stable region and aligned with domestic mineral objectives, has drawn attention alongside peers such as Perpetua Resources, Centrus Energy, and Century Aluminum.

With confirmed REE potential at Graphite Creek, Graphite One is positioning its Graphite One Project to become a domestic source of both high-grade graphite and REEs. The project aims to supply critical materials for lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles, energy storage, and advanced technology applications. By integrating mining, processing, and anode material production, Graphite One intends to strengthen U.S. supply chains, enhance domestic strategic mineral security, and support long-term growth in technology and renewable energy sectors.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 1.09 on March 25, 2026.

Highlights

• Canasil Resources advances drill permitting for the Vizcaino Gold-Silver Project.
• The company prepares a 2,450 metre multi-phase drilling programme.
• Vizcaino project remains untested by drilling despite extensive surface mineralisation.
• Salamandra project undergoes technical review ahead of new drill permits.
• Exploration leadership strengthened with the appointment of a new Mexico Exploration Manager.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ) (DB Frankfurt: 3CC) is progressing exploration activities across its Mexico-based projects, with near-term drilling planned at the Vizcaino Gold-Silver Project and ongoing evaluation work at Salamandra. The company is moving through permitting stages while preparing for multi-phase drilling programmes, positioning 2026 as an active year for field operations.

Permit Progress at Vizcaino

Canasil is currently advancing the drill permit application for its Vizcaino Gold-Silver Project in Durango State. The company expects approval by the end of Q1 2026 or early Q2 2026. Preparations for drilling are already in place, with the programme fully funded and contractor quotes under review.

The planned Phase 1 drill campaign will include six HQ core holes totalling 1,050 metres, scheduled to begin in Q2 2026 following permit approval. The permit is also structured to allow for follow-on drilling, including step-out holes along strike and at depth, supporting future exploration flexibility.

Multi-Phase Drilling Strategy

Following Phase 1, Canasil has outlined a Phase 2 programme consisting of eight additional HQ core holes for 1,450 metres. Combined, the two phases will total 14 drill holes covering 2,450 metres.

Drilling is designed across seven sections targeting vertical depths of approximately 150 to 200 metres. The programme aims to test the continuity and depth potential of the epithermal vein system identified at the surface.

Strategic Location and Geological Setting

The Vizcaino project is located approximately 127 kilometres north of Durango city, within a region known for established gold and silver mining operations. The project lies near producing and past-producing assets, including the San Agustin and El Castillo mining complex.

Geologically, Vizcaino sits at the intersection of two major mineral trends: a northwest-southeast silver trend extending through Durango and Zacatecas, and a west-east gold trend crossing Durango State. This positioning places the project within a recognised mineralised corridor.

Surface Results Indicate Depth Potential

The Vizcaino project hosts an epithermal vein traced over a strike length of approximately 3 kilometres, with outcrop widths ranging from 1 metre to 12 metres. Surface sampling has returned anomalous gold values, with higher readings recorded at lower elevations.

Samples from higher elevations returned values between 32 ppb and 141 ppb, while lower elevation samples ranged from 161 ppb to 667 ppb. These results suggest the current surface exposure represents the upper levels of the system, with potential for increasing grades at depth.

Outcrops display banded epithermal textures, indicating characteristics typical of higher-level epithermal systems. The project has not been drill tested previously.

Salamandra Project Review Underway

The Salamandra silver-copper-zinc project, also located in Durango, has seen extensive historical exploration, including airborne and ground geophysics, surface sampling, and nearly 18,000 metres of diamond drilling across 35 holes.

Previous drill results include intersections such as 7.89 metres grading 166 g/t silver, alongside 1.2% zinc, 1,2% copper, and 1.26% lead mineralisation. The company is currently conducting a comprehensive technical review and plans to apply for new drill permits in Q1 2026.

Salamandra is situated around 35 kilometres from Durango city and lies within a mineralised trend associated with other deposits and historical mining operations in the region.

Exploration Leadership Appointment

To support its Mexico exploration activities, Canasil has appointed Fabian Espinoza as Exploration Manager. He brings over 18 years of experience across Mexico, the United States, and South America.

His background includes roles with multiple mining companies, where he managed exploration strategy, programme design, and field implementation. He is currently overseeing the development and execution of Canasil’s exploration plans in Mexico.

Outlook for 2026

Canasil is progressing permit approvals, contractor selection, and technical evaluations across its projects. With drilling programmes planned at Vizcaino and permit applications expected for Salamandra, the company is preparing for expanded field activity during 2026.

Shares of CLZ last traded at CAD 0.05 on March 24, 2026.

Highlights

• Gold prices remain resilient, up ~31% in six months despite recent volatility.
• Rush Gold Corp is advancing high-potential gold and silver assets in Nevada.
• Exceptional sampling returns include up to 2.41 g/t gold and 2,770 g/t silver.
• Skylight property hosts widespread anomalous gold-silver mineralisation.
• Hyland target has been identified as priority drill area with defined strike length.

Gold markets continue to draw strong long-term interest following a standout 2025, during which the precious metal surged to multiple all-time highs and delivered robust returns. This performance was supported by persistent geopolitical uncertainties, inflationary concerns, and sustained demand for safe-haven assets.

While recent volatility—driven by rising oil prices, a firmer US dollar, and shifting interest rate expectations—has weighed on prices, the broader outlook for gold remains closely tied to macroeconomic conditions and global risk sentiment. Notably, gold prices have gained approximately 31% over the past six months. Silver, too, continues to follow a long-term upward trend with recent corrections reflecting broader market adjustments rather than a shift in underlying fundamentals.

Positioned to Capitalize on Precious Metals Momentum

Against this backdrop, exploration companies are advancing project developments to align with evolving market dynamics.

One such company, Rush Gold Corp (CSE:RGN), a Canadian exploration company, is advancing its gold and silver assets in Nevada—one of the world’s most prolific mining jurisdictions.

The company is progressing toward a Phase One exploration program targeting high-priority geophysical and geochemical anomalies. Through disciplined exploration and strategic focus, the company aims to unlock value across its assets while aligning with precious metals market trends.

Nevada Exploration Update: Promising Early Results

Rush Gold is focused on advancing its Skylight gold property in Nevada’s Republic Mining District. The company recently reported encouraging results from its 2025 surface rock geochemical sampling program across its Legal Tender and Skylight properties, located approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Tonopah, Nevada.

A total of 94 rock grab samples were collected, including 60 from Legal Tender and 34 from Skylight.

Key highlights include:

• gold values above 0.1 grams per tonne, with results reaching up to 2.41 g/t gold at Legal Tender.
• silver values above 20 g/t, with a peak of 2,770 g/t silver.

Legal Tender: High-Grade Target Emerges

At the Legal Tender property, the Hyland target has been identified as a priority area for drilling.

Sampling returned silver assays of 2,770 g/t, 292 g/t, and 105 g/t, alongside gold values of up to 2.41 g/t.

These high-grade results highlight the area’s potential and support further targeted exploration.

Skylight: Expanding Mineralisation Footprint

At the Skylight property, sampling outlined anomalous gold and silver values across a 1.2-kilometre north-south trend. Reported values include gold assays of up to 0.23 g/t with associated silver mineralisation.

Geological features observed at the site include quartz veining, hydrothermal clay alteration, and brecciated volcanic rocks. These characteristics are consistent with a low sulphidation epithermal environment, supported by elevated arsenic values.

The Skylight property spans approximately 330 acres with 16 claims, with Rush Gold holding an option to earn full ownership. Located within a historically active mining region, the project represents the company’s primary focus.

A capital raise of $450,000 through its IPO provides funding to advance upcoming exploration programs. Listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange since June 2025, the company continues to build market visibility as it advances exploration across its Nevada gold-silver portfolio, aligning project development with prevailing precious metals market conditions.

Shares of RGN last traded at CAD 0.09 on March 19, 2026.

Highlights

• Rush Gold reported 2025 surface rock geochemical sampling results from the Legal Tender and Skylight properties in Nevada.
• Sampling returned the highest-grade silver value recorded to date at the Legal Tender project.
• Exploration work extended the Skylight gold trend to approximately 1.2 kilometres.
• The company also announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to CAD$2 million for working capital.

Rush Gold Corp. (CSE:RGN) (OTCQB:RGNCF | FSE:B6H) has announced the results of its 2025 surface rock geochemical sampling program at the Legal Tender and Skylight properties in Nevada, United States.

The two exploration properties are located approximately five kilometres apart and sit around 60 kilometres northwest of Tonopah within the Royston Hills Republic Mining District in Nye County. The program forms part of the company’s broader effort to advance exploration targets and evaluate mineralisation potential across the project areas.

Sampling delivers highest-grade silver value  

The Phase 1 geological reconnaissance program carried out in 2025 was designed to advance previously identified gold and silver rock showings. It also aimed to ground-truth alteration anomalies identified through satellite-based analysis.

Results from the sampling program included the highest-grade silver value recorded to date at the Legal Tender property. At the Skylight property, exploration activities expanded the known gold trend to approximately 1.2 kilometres.

Of the 94 rock grab samples collected within the Legal Tender (60) and Skylight (34) properties, a total of 9 samples returned greater than 0.1 grams-per-tonne (g/t) gold (Au) and up to 2.41 g/t Au (Legal Tender); in addition to 9 samples greater than 20 g/t silver (Ag) and up to 2,770 g/t Ag (81 ounces/ton at Legal Tender).

Highlights of the recently completed surface rock sampling

These findings are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to assess the mineral potential of the properties and refine exploration targets across the project area.

Integration of Satellite and Hyperspectral Data

Rush Gold also confirmed that it has received the final WorldView-3 satellite alteration imagery processing report from PhotoSat.

The company’s technical team is currently integrating the rock grab assay results with additional datasets. These include visible and short wave infra-red hyperspectral TerraSpec® analysis of surface rock samples, as well as satellite alteration imagery derived from the WorldView-3 system.

According to the company, the combined analysis of geochemical results, hyperspectral data, and satellite imagery is expected to help expand existing gold and silver exploration targets. The integrated study may also assist in identifying additional areas for follow-up exploration.

Rush Gold noted that a comprehensive review of surface rock data and satellite alteration targets is currently underway, with further updates expected in the coming weeks.

Sampling Methodology and Quality Assurance

The analytical work for the program was conducted by ALS Global in Kamloops, Canada. ALS is an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory and operates independently of Rush Gold and its qualified person, Kristopher Raffle.

Rock samples were crushed to achieve a minimum of 70% passing two millimetres, followed by pulverisation of a 250-gram split to achieve 85% passing 75 microns.

The company noted that rock grab samples are selective in nature and may not necessarily represent mineralisation or grade continuity across broader intervals. Additional exploration work, including trenching and diamond drilling, may be required to confirm the grade and continuity of mineralised zones.

Non-Brokered Financing

Clarification on Previous Announcement

Rush Gold also issued a clarification regarding its February 26, 2026 news release related to the engagement of Momentum Public Relations Inc.

The company confirmed that stock options issued to Momentum PR will vest in equal quarterly portions, with one-quarter of the options vesting every three months from the date of grant. All other terms of the agreement remain unchanged.

Shares of RGN last traded at CAD 0.11 on March 11, 2026.

Highlights

• In 2025, Rush Gold Corp. acquired the Legal Tender Property to extend its land position in the Republic Mining District.
• The company outlined multiple high-grade silver-gold targets across a 1.65 km vein corridor.
• Historic mining along 19 shafts highlights priority areas with no previous diamond drilling.
• Satellite data indicate Legal Tender and Skylight may belong to the same hydrothermal system.
• Field programs and WorldView-3 imagery are underway to refine drill targets.

Rush Gold Corp. (CSE:RGN | FSE: B6H) is rapidly expanding its exploration footprint in Nevada’s Republic Mining District. The company is focused on historic silver-gold mines, untested vein systems, and satellite-defined alteration zones. The company is advancing its Legal Tender and Skylight projects through a strategic, step-by-step expansion approach.

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Building the District Footprint

In September 2025, Rush Gold moved to broaden its presence in Nye County by securing an option to earn full ownership of the Legal Tender Property from Silver Range Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SNG). The ground lies a few kilometers north of the Skylight Project and covers most of the Republic Mining District, a historic epithermal camp that saw limited production in the early 1900s.

The property hosts past-producing workings at the Farris, Hyland and Black Butte mines, along with numerous shafts, adits, and surface excavations developed along mineralized structures. The option terms required staged cash payments totaling US$200,000 and 1,000 metres of drilling over four years, while a net smelter return royalty and a defined resource payment remain in place.

From Acquisition to Target Definition

After consolidating the ground, exploration shifted to understanding the structural framework of the project. Work identified northeast and northwest-trending vein systems with parallel and en echelon structures extending over a combined strike length of 1.65 kilometers.

These veins had been historically mined through 19 vertical and inclined shafts, yet the property shows no record of diamond drilling. Historic selective grab samples returned assays of up to 1,875 g/t silver and 4.94 g/t gold, indicating the presence of high-grade mineralization, though not representative of the entire property.

Linking Legal Tender with Skylight

As the dataset grew, satellite spectral analysis began to connect Legal Tender with the nearby Skylight Project. Similar ASTER alteration anomalies across both properties suggested they may form part of the same hydrothermal system.

Silica cap rocks mapped at Skylight and high-grade silver veins at Legal Tender are interpreted as representing different levels within a low-sulphidation epithermal environment. Surface mapping indicates that parts of this system may be preserved and largely untested.

Moving Exploration to the Ground

With targets defined, the focus turned to field verification. Geological crews were mobilized to assess rock and soil geochemical anomalies and to follow up on newly identified satellite-derived zones.

At the same time, tasking of the WorldView-3 satellite began over both properties. The aim is to obtain cloud-free imagery and generate high-resolution alteration intensity maps to refine exploration priorities and support drill planning.

The progression from land acquisition to target generation and then to field validation outlines a continuous exploration approach. Legal Tender now forms a key part of Rush Gold’s district-scale strategy, working alongside Skylight to evaluate known mineralized zones and newly identified anomalies across the Republic Mining District.

Shares of RGN last traded at CAD 0.11 on March 11, 2026.

Highlights

• Graphite One has applied to list 20,002,000 warrants on the TSX Venture Exchange.
• Warrants carry a C$2.25 exercise price with a 36-month term.
• Units in the offering were issued at C$1.75 and included one share and one warrant.
• Trading is anticipated to begin around March 3, 2026, under GPH.WT.A.
• Listing remains subject to the final TSXV approval.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V:GPH; OTCQX:GPHOF) has initiated the process to list the warrants issued under its February 26, 2026, public offering, to provide investors with potential liquidity and exercisability of the accompanying securities.”

The move shifts market attention from the completed unit sale to the potential liquidity and exercisability of the accompanying securities.

Warrant Listing in Focus

The company has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange to list the underlying warrants issued as part of the offering. In total, 20,002,000 warrants are expected to begin trading on or about March 3, 2026, under the symbol GPH.WT.A, subject to final exchange approval. The securities have been assigned ISIN CA38871F1449 and CUSIP 38871F144.

Structure of the Securities

Each unit in the financing was priced at C$1.75 and consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share at an exercise price of C$2.25 for a period of 36 months from the closing date of the offering.

Indenture Governance

The warrants are governed by a warrant indenture dated February 18, 2026, between the company and Computershare Trust Company of Canada, acting as warrant agent. The indenture outlines the terms and conditions attached to the warrants and is available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile.

Offering Completion Snapshot

The marketed public offering comprised the sale of 20,002,000 units for aggregate gross proceeds of C$35 million, including the full exercise of the agents’ option. The financing was conducted by a syndicate of agents led by BMO Capital Markets.

Regulatory and U.S. Securities Note

The securities issued in the offering have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption. The announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities in any jurisdiction where such activity would be unlawful.

Project and Corporate Update

Graphite One continues to advance the Graphite One Project, which is planned as a vertically integrated operation to mine and process natural graphite and manufacture anode materials for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage markets.  

Shares of GPH last traded on February 27 at CAD 1.24.

Highlights

• Canasil has appointed Fabian Espinoza as Exploration Manager, Mexico.
• Espinoza brings more than 18 years of international mineral exploration experience, including senior roles at Hecla Mining.
• His expertise spans drill program supervision, geological modelling, project evaluation and field team leadership across multiple jurisdictions.
• Canasil shares rose 36.36%, closing at CAD 0.075 per share on February 26, 2026.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ) (DB Frankfurt:3CC) has strengthened its technical leadership with the appointment of Fabian Espinoza as Exploration Manager, Mexico. Espinoza’s expertise will play a key role in supporting the development of the company’s gold-silver-copper project portfolio.

Senior Geologist Takes the Helm in Mexico

Espinoza has officially assumed his role, overseeing exploration plans across Canasil’s Mexican portfolio.

A Certified Professional Geologist with an 18-year track record in international mineral exploration, he has worked extensively across Mexico, the U.S., and South America. He most recently led exploration efforts for Hecla Mining Company as its Exploration Manager. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Exploration Geologist with Hecla Mining from 2018.

Extensive Industry Background

Over the course of his career, Espinoza has led field exploration strategy, program design and implementation across a range of mineral projects.

He has previously worked with:

• Alamos Gold
• Yamana Gold
• Coeur Mining
• Queenstake Gold
• Gradient Geophysics

Technical Expertise and Qualifications

Espinoza is a graduate of the University of Sonora, located in Mexico.

His expertise spans 3D geological modeling, drill program supervision, exploration campaign designing and execution, geological mapping and core logging, and project evaluation. He has a track record in leadership, team development, and managing exploration budgets while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.

The appointment of Espinoza strengthens Canasil’s technical leadership in Mexico as the company advances its exploration strategy. With experience across major mining groups and multi-country projects, the new Exploration Manager is well-equipped to drive the planning and execution of field programs across the company’s Mexican assets.

Canasil shares closed 36.36% higher at CAD 0.075 per share on February 26, 2026.

Highlights

• Canasil Resources is advancing the Vizcaino drill permit, supported by a fully funded exploration program.
• The company anticipates receiving the drill permit by late Q1 or early Q2 2026.
• The planned drilling totals 2,450 meters across 14 HQ core holes.
• Surface sampling indicated higher gold values at lower elevations.
• The project remains untested by drilling despite a 3-kilometer traced vein.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ) (DB Frankfurt: 3CC) has reported continued progress at its Vizcaino Gold-Silver Project in Durango, Mexico, as the drill permit application advances and preparations for drilling move forward. With the exploration program fully funded and contractor quotations received, the company plans to commence its drill program upon receipt of the permit, which is expected by the end of Q1 2026 or early Q2 2026.

The permit will also include provisions for follow-up drilling, allowing step-outs along strike and at depth to support future exploration campaigns at the Vizcaino project.

Phased Exploration Plan

The initial exploration strategy outlines a combined 2,450 meters of drilling across 14 HQ core holes. The Phase 1 drill program, planned for Q2 2026, will comprise six HQ core drill holes.  Phase 2, totaling 1,450 meters in eight holes, will proceed after the results from Phase 1 are assessed.

The planned drill holes are positioned on seven sections and are designed to intercept and test the epithermal vein at vertical depths of approximately 150 meters and 200 meters.

Extensive Vein Yet to Be Drill Tested

The Vizcaino project hosts a potentially high-grade gold-silver epithermal vein traced along a 3-kilometer strike length, with surface widths ranging from 1 meter to 12 meters. The property has not been previously drill tested.

Located 127 kilometers north of the city of Durango, the project is situated in a region that includes producing gold-silver mines and deposits, such as the San Agustin and El Castillo mining complex operated by Heliostar Metals.

At the Crossroads of Regional Trends

The project is positioned along a recognized northwest-southeast silver trend that extends through Durango and Zacatecas states. It also lies on a west-east gold trend that runs across Durango from Sinaloa to northern Zacatecas.

This location places Vizcaino at the intersection of two major regional mineral trends.

Surface Sampling Points to Depth Potential

Outcrop exposures show banded epithermal textures typical of the upper levels of vein systems.

Sampling at higher elevations in the southeast returned anomalous gold values ranging from 32 ppb to 141 ppb across 20 samples over a 1,000-meter strike. At lower elevations in the northwest, gold values increased to between 161 ppb and 667 ppb in nine samples over a 400-meter strike.

These results indicate that the surface exposure represents the upper part of the system and suggest increasing grades at depth, with the system remaining intact.

Canasil looks forward to advancing the Vizcaino Gold-Silver Project through the planned Phase 1 and Phase 2 drilling programs, which will provide the first-ever subsurface testing of this highly prospective epithermal vein system. The company remains focused on executing its exploration strategy efficiently and responsibly, with the goal of unlocking the gold-silver potential of Vizcaino.

Highlights

• Graphite One completed a C$35 million marketed public offering to support project development activities.
• The company issued 20,002,000 units at C$1.75 per unit.
• Each warrant is exercisable at C$2.25 for 36 months.
• Net proceeds are allocated to AAM plant expenditures and working capital.
• BMO Capital Markets led the syndicate of agents.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) has completed a C$35 million marketed public offering, strengthening its financial position as the company advances the development of its vertically integrated graphite project in the US. The financing involved the sale of 20,002,000 units at C$1.75 per unit, including the full exercise of the agents’ option. The offering was conducted by a syndicate of agents led by BMO Capital Markets.

Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share at a price of C$2.25 for a period of 36 months from the closing date.

Prospectus Structure and Jurisdictions

The offering was completed pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated February 11, 2026, to the company’s Canadian base shelf prospectus filed on January 20, 2026.

In the United States, the securities were issued on a private placement basis under exemptions from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and in certain jurisdictions outside Canada and the United States.

Planned Allocation of Funds

The company intends to use the net proceeds for expenditures related to its anode active material (AAM) plant, including design and engineering, permitting, and equipment purchases.

The remaining proceeds would be applied toward general working capital.

Vertically Integrated Project Development

Graphite One continues to advance the Graphite One Project with the goal of establishing a U.S.-based producer of high-grade anode materials integrated with a domestic graphite resource.

The project is planned as a vertically integrated operation to mine and process natural graphite and to manufacture artificial and natural graphite anode active materials for lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries and energy storage applications.

Shares of GPH traded at C$1.33 on February 18, 2026.

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Highlights

• Canasil has applied for approval to grant 2.5 million incentive stock options to officers and geological consultants.
• Proposed options carry a $0.06 exercise price with a five-year term and phased vesting for consultants.
• TSX Venture Exchange reinstated the company to Tier 2 trading effective February 9, 2026.
• AuRORA JV made a $400,000 payment, extending the Brenda property option into its second year.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ) (DB Frankfurt: 3CC) has entered February with a cluster of corporate developments spanning stock option structure, its exchange status, and the progression of its Brenda gold-copper-silver project in British Columbia.

Recently, the company announced that it has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange for approval to grant a total of 2,500,000 incentive stock options to officers and geological consultants. The options would be issued at an exercise price of $0.06 and will remain valid for five years. Options granted to consultants will vest over two years, while those issued to officers replace previously exercised options.

If approved, the total number of outstanding options will reach 7,150,000, representing 46.6% of the 15,381,428 options available for grant under the Company’s stock option plan.

Tier 2 Listing Confirmed

In early February 2026, the TSX Venture Exchange confirmed that the company has met the requirements for a Tier 2 classification. Effective February 9, 2026, Canasil’s listing transferred from NEX to the TSX Venture Exchange, its tier status changed to Tier 2, and its filing and service office moved to Vancouver. (Read here to know more).

Brenda Option Payment Received

The company also received a $400,000 first-anniversary option payment from AuRORA Minerals Ltd., jointly owned by Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc. and Amarc Resources Ltd. The payment extends the option on the Brenda gold-copper-silver project in north-central British Columbia for a second year and increases the exercise price from $8 million to $9 million under the February 4, 2025, agreement.

Project Portfolio

Canasil holds a portfolio of 100% owned silver, gold, copper, zinc and lead exploration projects in Durango and Zacatecas, Mexico, and in British Columbia, Canada, targeting mineralized systems along recognized mineral trends with access to infrastructure and proximity to operating mines.

Shares of Canasil last traded at CAD 0.065, up around 8% on February 13, 2026.

Highlights

• Graphite One’s share price surged approximately 105% over the past six months.
• The S. Department of Defense boosted funding for critical minerals late in 2025.
• Graphite One is advancing a fully U.S.-based graphite supply chain.
• The Graphite Creek deposit is the largest known natural graphite resource in the U.S.
• Independent analysis has confirmed rare earth elements in the Graphite Creek deposit, expanding potential project value.
• The company ranked No. 8 on the 2026 OTCQX® Best 50 based on 2025 performance metrics.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX.V:GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) has recorded a notable rise in its share price over the past six months. The stock has climbed to CAD 2.13, as of February 4, 2026, reflecting a gain of approximately 105% during this period. This surge coincides with growing attention on strategic mineral supply chains, particularly as governments highlight vulnerabilities in materials essential to defense, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing.

The recent price movement places Graphite One among a broader group of mineral-focused companies that have drawn investor attention as policy priorities shift toward domestic sourcing and processing.

Strategic Mineral Stocks Gain Ground Amid Defense Supply Concerns

Momentum across strategic mineral equities intensified following disclosures that the U.S. Department of Defense allocated approximately USD 4.5 billion toward critical minerals in the final months of 2025. According to S&P Global, government backing for strategic mineral projects is expected to reach record levels in 2026 as Western nations seek to strengthen domestic processing capacity.

Industry commentary has emphasized the fragility of existing supply chains, with concerns that disruptions could impact defense readiness and technology manufacturing. In this context, companies with assets located in politically stable regions and aligned with domestic supply objectives have received heightened scrutiny. Graphite One has been identified alongside peers such as Perpetua Resources, Centrus Energy, and Century Aluminum within this emerging policy-driven framework.

Developing a U.S.-Based Graphite Supply Chain

Graphite One is advancing the Graphite One Project, designed as a vertically integrated U.S.-based graphite supply chain. The project is anchored by the Graphite Creek deposit in Alaska, recognized by the U.S. Geological Survey as the largest known natural graphite deposit in the United States and among the largest globally.

The company’s strategy involves transporting mined material via the Port of Nome to the lower 48 states, where it plans to develop an advanced graphite material and battery anode manufacturing facility in Warren, Ohio, subject to project financing. The proposed Ohio site is also expected to host a potential recycling facility, intended to reclaim graphite and other battery materials as part of a circular economy approach.

Financing Developments and Project Scale

In December 2025, Graphite One disclosed amended, non-binding Letters of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The potential debt financing for the Graphite Creek Project was increased from USD 570 million to USD 670 million, while the proposed Ohio manufacturing facility LoI expanded from USD 325 million to USD 1.4 billion. Combined, the EXIM Letters of Interest total USD 2.07 billion for the company’s fully U.S.-based supply chain concept.

The Ohio facility is planned to support phased production increases of 25,000 metric tons per annum, targeting output of up to 100,000 metric tons per annum of anode active material.

Recognition and Geological Updates

In January 2026, Graphite One was named to the 2026 OTCQX® Best 50, ranking No. 8 among companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market based on 2025 performance metrics. Separately, independent laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of rare earth elements within the Graphite Creek deposit, including elevated concentrations of magnet and heavy rare earth elements in garnet-bearing material.

According to the company, these findings suggest the potential for rare earth recovery alongside graphite extraction during early mining stages, within the pit outlined in the February 2025 feasibility study.

Graphite One’s recent share price gains reflect rising investor focus on U.S.-based strategic mineral supply chains as defense and energy security priorities intensify. Government funding signals expanding EXIM financing interest, while recognition on the OTCQX Best 50 has reinforced visibility. Geological confirmation of rare earth elements further broadens project optionality, though successful execution and financing remain central to long-term outcomes.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 1.65 on February 11 2026.

Highlights

• Rush Gold is advancing Phase One exploration at the Skylight Property in Nevada.
• The company achieved a dual listing, trading on both the CSE (RGN) and OTCQB (RGNCF), enhancing North American investor visibility.
• The company has mobilized field crews to assess gold and silver geochemical anomalies at Skylight.
• WV-3 satellite tasking is underway, providing high-resolution alteration maps to guide gold-silver target identification.
• Recent market activity shows RGN shares up ~27%, reflecting growing investor interest and strategic project progress.

Rush Gold Corp. (CSE:RGN) (FSE:B6H), an American-focused mineral exploration company, is ramping up its Phase One exploration program at its flagship Skylight Property in Nevada’s Republic Mining District, Nye County. The company is combining on-the-ground fieldwork with high-resolution satellite alteration mapping to target gold and silver mineralization across the property.

Trading Milestone in the U.S.

Recently, Rush Gold achieved a significant corporate milestone with the commencement of trading of its common shares on the OTCQB® Venture Market in the United States under the symbol “RGNCF”. The company’s shares continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “RGN”. This dual listing enhances liquidity and visibility among North American investors.

Phase One Exploration Underway at Skylight

Geologic field crews have been mobilized to begin work at the Skylight Property. As outlined in the company’s November 2025 update, the objective of the fieldwork is to assess existing gold and silver rock and soil geochemical anomalies and verify recently identified satellite anomalies that may indicate the alteration footprint of a low-sulphidation gold-silver epithermal system.

WV-3 Satellite Tasking Over Skylight

Rush Gold has received notice from its satellite provider, Vantor Inc., that new WorldView-3 (WV-3) earth observation satellite tasking over the Skylight Area of Interest has commenced. Tasking is expected to continue, subject to satellite availability, until cloud-free imagery is acquired. Enhanced high-resolution alteration intensity maps are expected to be delivered within two to three weeks of receipt of the satellite images.

Strategic Nevada Assets

The Skylight Property covers approximately 330 acres across 16 claims and is subject to an option allowing Rush Gold to earn a 100% interest. The Skylight Property is located at 38°29’ N, 117°39′ W in Nye County, Nevada, within the Royston Hills, approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Tonopah. The property is accessible by 4WD vehicle from Route 89 (Gabbs Pole Line Road) via a dirt road branching south at mile 36. The claims are staked on lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management with no surface rights impairments reported.

Rush Gold also holds an option on the Legal Tender Property, located approximately five kilometres north of Skylight within the same district. The company is actively acquiring and advancing strategically positioned gold and silver assets in the Walker Lane corridor.

The Skylight Property is located in the southern section of the Republic Mining District, a mining camp noted for small high-grade silver epithermal deposits. The first recorded mine discovery in the area was made in 1905 by Lew Cirac at the Cirac or Orizaba Mine.

Peripheral veining has returned low-grade gold values, with historic surface sampling reporting up to 2.04 g/t Au. Sampling conducted by Silver Range Resources in 2017 returned the best results of 0.86 g/t Au and 67.6 g/t Ag from a suite of 24 grab samples.

Rush Gold is progressing Phase One exploration at the Skylight Property in Nevada, combining fieldwork with WorldView-3 satellite alteration mapping to assess gold and silver geochemical anomalies and verify satellite targets. The company views its projects as strategically positioned within the Walker Lane corridor, alongside increased exploration activity, defined silver resources at Tonopah, project advancement to the north, and broader district-level land acquisition and work programs.

Shares of RGN last traded at CAD 0.16, up around 27% on February 06, 2026.

• Graphite One has outlined a public offering of units with attached warrants.
• Offering targets proceeds of up to C$30 million through agents.
• Warrants carry a 36-month exercise window at a fixed price.
• Proceeds would be allocated to AAM plant work and working capital needs.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V:GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) is moving forward with a major financing initiative to fuel the next phase of its Graphite One Project, a vertically integrated operation targeting the booming electric vehicle and energy storage markets. The company has executed an agreement with a syndicate of agents led by BMO Capital Markets to market a public offering of 17,142,000 units (a “Unit”) on a best-efforts basis. The offering is structured for up to C$30 million in gross proceeds at an indicative issue price of C$1.75 per Unit, giving investors an opportunity to participate in advancing one of North America’s promising graphite supply chains.

Offering Structure and Pricing

Each unit includes one common share and one warrant, with each warrant exercisable for one additional common share at C$2.25 per share. The warrants remain exercisable for 36 months from the closing date.

Over-Allotment and Stabilization Option

• The company has granted the agents an option to raise the offering size by approximately15%.
• The option can cover over-allotments or support market trading.
• Agents may use the option in full or in part.
• The option remains available for up to 30 days after closing.

Use of Proceeds

Graphite One intends to allocate the net proceeds toward the AAM plant-related expenditures, including design and engineering activities, permitting processes, and equipment purchases. A portion of the proceeds will also be used for general working capital purposes.

Data source: Company update

Project Overview

Graphite One continues to advance its Graphite One Project, which is proposed as a vertically integrated operation covering natural graphite mining, processing, and the production of artificial and natural graphite anode active materials. The project targets supply for lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries and energy storage applications.

Shares of GPH last traded at C$1.89 on February 09, 2026.

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Highlights

• The TSX Venture Exchange has confirmed Canasil’s eligibility for Tier 2 listing status.
• Canasil’s listing has been transferred from the NEX board to the TSX Venture Exchange.
• The company’s trading symbol has been updated from CLZ.H to CLZ.
• Canasil recently received a CAD 400,000 option payment related to the Brenda property.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V: CLZ) (DB Frankfurt: 3CC) shared an upbeat update following a bulletin issued by the TSX Venture Exchange on February 5, 2026, confirming that the company has met the eligibility requirements for TSX Venture Tier 2 status.

Effective at market open on Monday, February 9, 2026, the company’s listing moved from the NEX board to the TSX Venture Exchange. Its tier designation changed from NEX to Tier 2, and the Filing and Service Office transitioned from NEX to Vancouver.

The company’s trading symbol has changed from CLZ.H to CLZ, and it is classified under the mining sector.

Capital Structure: The company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of no-par-value common shares, with 153,814,280 shares currently issued and outstanding.

Escrow: No shares are subject to escrow.

Reflecting on the update, Bahman Yamini, President and CEO of Canasil,  commented; “We are very pleased to have fully completed the process of recovering from the Cease Trade Order of December 2023, and with reinstatement to TSX-V Tier 2 as before, and trading under our previous symbol TSX-V: CLZ, we can now focus on advancing and maximizing the potential from the Company’s exceptional Silver-Gold-Copper exploration project portfolio in BC, Canada, and Durango and Zacatecas States, Mexico. We would like to thank our Directors and management team, auditors, and staff at British Columbia Securities Commission and TSX Venture Exchange for their support and assistance in achieving this result”.

Last week, Canasil Resources also reported progress on a strategic option tied to its Brenda gold–copper–silver property, following receipt of a CAD 400,000 first-anniversary payment from AuRORA Minerals Ltd. The payment relates to the ongoing joint venture, which is jointly owned by Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc. and Amarc Resources Ltd., and is linked to continued exploration activity in British Columbia. To know more, read here.

Highlights

• Canasil has received a CAD 400,000 first anniversary option payment from AuRORA JV for the Brenda project.
• The payment extends the option agreement to a second year and increases the exercise price to CAD 9 million.
• Brenda is a 100%-owned Canasil gold-copper-silver property adjacent to the AuRORA discovery.
• The option agreement includes escalating payments over five years and a 2% NSR royalty retained by Canasil.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ.H) (DB Frankfurt:3CC) has advanced the strategic option on its Brenda gold-copper-silver property with a CAD 400,000 first anniversary payment from AuRORA Minerals Ltd. The payment reflects the ongoing commitment of the joint venture, which is co-owned by Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc. and Amarc Resources Ltd., to advancing exploration in one of British Columbia’s most promising mineral regions.

The Brenda property, fully owned by Canasil, lies in the prolific Toodoggone-Kemess porphyry copper-gold belt, immediately east of the recent AuRORA gold-copper-silver discovery and adjacent to the JOY District tenures controlled by the joint venture. Receipt of the payment extends AuRORA JV’s option to acquire the property for a second year and raises the exercise price from CAD 8 million to CAD 9 million, reinforcing the project’s growing value and potential.

Option Payment Extends Brenda Project Agreement

The payment was made under the terms of the February 4, 2025, option agreement originally executed between Canasil and Amarc Resources, which was later assigned to AuRORA JV. Receipt of the first anniversary payment maintains the option for a second year and adjusts the exercise price to CAD 9 million. The agreement allows AuRORA JV to acquire a 100% interest in the Brenda property over a five-year term, with escalating exercise prices in subsequent years.

Brenda Property Location and Geological Setting

The Brenda gold-copper-silver project covers 22 mineral claims within the Toodoggone-Kemess porphyry region. The property lies immediately east of the AuRORA gold-copper-silver discovery and is adjacent to the JOY District tenure held by the AuRORA joint venture, placing it in a highly prospective mining district.

Key Terms of Option Agreement

Under the five-year option agreement:

• AuRORA JV is required to make annual cash payments of CAD 400,000 to maintain the option through the fourth anniversary, totalling CAD 2 million, with CAD 800,000 paid to date. These payments do not apply toward the exercise price.
• The exercise price begins at CAD 8 million in the first year and increases annually to CAD 12 million by year five.
• Canasil will retain a 2% net smelter returns royalty, with the option for AuRORA JV to purchase 1% of the royalty for CAD 5 million prior to commercial production or CAD 10 million afterward.
• Amarc acts as the primary contractor for AuRORA JV and is responsible to annual exploration programs to advance the property.

JOY District Integration and Exploration Plans

The Brenda claims largely fall within the area of common interest defined in the 2021 Freeport-Amarc agreement. In July 2025, Freeport elected to include the full Brenda tenure within the Mineral Property Earn-In Agreement for the JOY District.

In September 2025, Freeport advanced to Stage 2 of the JOY earn-in, committing up to CAD 75 million in exploration expenditures over five years, with a minimum annual spend of CAD 10 million, to increase its interest to 70% from 60%. Exploration programs will be funded by Freeport and managed by Amarc.

Canasil shares traded at CAD 0.060 per share on February 5, 2026.

Highlights

• Theralase® Technologies has completed Phase II patient enrollment as per the bladder cancer study plan.
• A total of 90 patients have been enrolled, with 78 completing all scheduled assessments.
• Interim results show a 64.4% complete response rate and 73.6% total response, exceeding International Bladder Cancer Group benchmarks.  
• Long-term follow-up indicates durable responses, with CR rates of 21.3% at two and three years and 2.1% at seven years.
• Full clinical data will be compiled in 2026 for submission to Health Canada and the U.S. FDA, targeting regulatory approval in 2027.

Theralase® Technologies Inc. (TSXV:TLT) (OTCQB:TLTFF) has attracted significant investor interest after its shares surged roughly 25% over five days and more than 62% over the past month, following fresh updates from its Phase II bladder cancer study.

Recently, the clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, focused on the development of energy-activated small-molecule therapies, outlined a detailed progress update on patient enrollment and study milestones, giving the market insight into ongoing clinical developments.

Scale of Clinical Need

Bladder cancer represents a significant disease burden in the United States, ranking as the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer overall and the fourth most common among men. As cited by the company, current estimates project approximately 84,870 new bladder cancer cases in the U.S. in 2025, with roughly 75% presenting as non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). High-risk NMIBC patients who fail standard-of-care Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy currently face radical cystectomy as the primary remaining option. This underscores the urgent need for alternative, effective therapies.

Study Progress Snapshot

The company reported that 90 patients have now been enrolled and treated under the Theralase® study protocol, meeting the enrollment target set out in the statistical analysis plan.

Of these, 78 patients have completed all scheduled study assessments and were evaluated at all scheduled assessment visits or were withdrawn early by the principal investigator due to lack of response, while 12 patients remain in follow-up and are pending study completion.

Clinical Outcomes

Interim results demonstrate promising efficacy and safety: 64.4% of patients achieved a complete response (CR) at any point in time, with total response—including complete and indeterminate responses—reaching 73.6%. Indeterminate responses are defined as negative cystoscopy with positive or suspicious urine cytology, indicating potential cancer presence elsewhere in the urinary system.

These results are above the International Bladder Cancer Group’s benchmark thresholds, which define clinically meaningful initial complete response rates for carcinoma in situ as at least 50% at six months and 30% at twelve months.

Interim analysis from a subset of 47 patients shows that complete responses were maintained in 21.3% of patients at both the two-year and three-year marks, with a remaining 2.1% observed at seven years.

The therapy’s safety profile is compelling, with all 78 patients monitored for 450 days reporting no serious adverse events attributable to the study drug or device.

Ruvidar® is an energy-activated small molecule designed to selectively destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. This targeted, minimally invasive approach could provide patients who fail BCG therapy a meaningful alternative to radical surgery.

Market Potential and Investor Focus

With limited treatment options for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC, the potential commercial market for Ruvidar® is substantial. Investors and the medical community will be closely watching Theralase® as it consolidates the full clinical dataset in 2026, with planned submissions to Health Canada and the U.S. FDA.

Key upcoming milestones in 2026 include regulatory filings, presentations at medical conferences, and further evaluation of long-term response durability, with potential approval targeted for 2027. 

TLT last traded at CAD 0.32, up ~8% on February 05, 2026.

Highlights

• Rush Gold Corp. commenced trading of its common shares on the OTCQB® Venture Market under the symbol RGNCF.
• The company secured Depository Trust Company eligibility, allowing electronic settlement for U.S. trading.
• Rush continues trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol RGN.
• The company has initiated field exploration and satellite imaging at Skylight and Legal Tender properties in Nevada.
• Rush completed a $500,000 private placement to support planned exploration activities.

Canadian mining exploration company Rush Gold Corp. (CSE:RGN) (FSE: B6H; OTCQB: RGNCF) marked an important milestone as its common shares commenced trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market in the United States under the symbol “RGNCF”. The company’s shares will continue trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “RGN”.

The company also obtained eligibility for electronic settlement through the Depository Trust Company (DTC), which enables clearing and settlement of trades through the U.S. clearing system.

“The commencement of trading on the OTCQB represents an important milestone for Rush,” said Anthony Zelen, Director and CEO. “Together with our Canadian Securities Exchange and Frankfurt listings, this U.S. listing expands investor access across key global markets. The U.S. market provides access to a significantly larger investor base, and the OTCQB listing makes it easier for U.S. investors to trade Rush Gold shares.”

Expanding Investor Reach

Rush Gold stated that the OTCQB listing aligns with its strategy to broaden global investor participation, improve trading accessibility, and support share liquidity. Market participants can access trading and pricing information through the OTC Markets platform.

The OTCQB is recognized by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an “established public market”. It is designed for the U.S. and international companies in the entrepreneurial and development stage.

Nevada Project Focus

Rush Gold is advancing its Skylight and Legal Tender gold and silver properties located in the Republic Mining District, Nye County, Nevada. In late November, the company mobilized field crews and initiated high-resolution satellite imaging programs across both properties as part of its early-stage exploration work.

Geologists are conducting ground reconnaissance activities while WorldView-3 satellite technology captures alteration imagery across the project areas. The properties are positioned approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Tonopah within Nevada’s Walker Lane structural trend, a geological corridor that hosts 16+ million ounce gold discovery near Beatty.

The current field program is designed to evaluate existing gold and silver geochemical anomalies and confirm alteration patterns identified through satellite data. These indicators may help identify potential epithermal gold-silver systems.

Funding

Rush Gold has also completed an expanded private placement totalling $500,000 to fund its exploration activities. The company continues to progress technical assessments at its Nevada assets while advancing its exploration programs.

The OTCQB listing, together with Rush Gold’s ongoing Canadian market presence, supports the company’s strategy to broaden investor access while advancing early-stage exploration activities in Nevada. With field programs underway and funding in place, the company remains focused on progressing technical evaluation across its project portfolio and building long-term shareholder value.

Shares of RGN.CN. last traded at CAD 0.13 on February 04, 2026.

Highlights

• Graphite One ranked #8 on the 2026 OTCQX Best 50, based on 2025 performance.
• ICP Securities Inc. engaged to provide automated market making services for GPH.
• The company is advancing a U.S.-based graphite supply chain, anchored by the Graphite Creek deposit.
• Graphite Creek deposit recognized as the largest in the U.S. and among the largest globally.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX.V:GPH) (OTCQX:GPHOF) has earned a spot on the 2026 OTCQX® Best 50, achieving the No. 8 position among the highest-performing companies trading on the OTCQX Best Market over the past year.

The OTCQX Best 50 is an annual ranking that recognizes the leading 50 U.S. and international companies listed on the OTCQX market. The rankings are based on an even blend of one-year total return performance and average daily dollar volume growth over the prior year. All companies featured on the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 list were assessed according to their 2025 results. Graphite One’s No. 8 ranking highlights its standout performance in 2025, reflecting growing market visibility and investor appeal.

ICP Securities Engaged for Market Making

Graphite One has engaged ICP Securities Inc. to deliver automated market making services through its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, designed to enhance market liquidity and quote stability.

This agreement took effect starting January 21, 2026, and has an initial duration of four months, with automatic one-month extensions following that period unless either party delivers 30 days' notice to terminate.

ICP Securities will be compensated with a monthly fee of CAD 7,500 plus applicable taxes, without any performance-based incentives or share-based compensation included in the arrangement.

The market making activities by ICP will specifically target the correction of temporary supply and demand imbalances in the company's shares, with ICP bearing all associated costs of these operations. At the outset of the agreement, neither ICP nor its principals held any interest in Graphite One’s securities, though future acquisitions by ICP or its clients remain possible in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange regulations.

Building Domestic Graphite Supply Chain

Graphite One continues to advance a fully U.S.-based graphite supply chain, aimed at addressing the country’s complete reliance on imported natural graphite. The company’s strategy is centred on the Graphite Creek deposit, recognized by the U.S. Geological Survey as the largest in the United States and one of the largest globally.

The supply chain plan involves shipping material through the Port of Nome to an advanced graphite and battery anode manufacturing plant planned for Warren, Ohio, contingent on project financing. The company also intends to explore a recycling facility to recover graphite and other battery materials.

GPH shares traded at CAD 2.43 per share on January 28, 2026.

Highlights

• Rush Gold has recorded a 28.57% all-time share price gain since listing.
• The company raised CAD 450,000 through IPO at CAD 0.10 per share.
• Rush Gold is advancing exploration at its Skylight and Legal Tender properties in Nevada.
• Recent fieldwork includes satellite alteration imaging and on-ground geological programs.
• The company continues to expand its district-scale footprint in the Republic Mining District.

Rush Gold Corp (CSE:RGN), an American-focused mineral exploration company, is advancing its Skylight and Legal Tender properties in Nevada’s Republic Mining District, a region with a history of gold and silver production. The company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange on June 23, 2025, and is currently trading at CAD 0.18 (as of January 27, 2026), reflecting a 28.57% gain from its IPO level, as it advances a Nevada-centred exploration strategy across a historically active mining camp.

IPO Success and Funding Structure

Last year, Rush Gold raised CAD 450,000 through an initial public offering of 4.5 million shares priced at CAD 0.10 per share. The funding provided capital to advance exploration programs while limiting share dilution. The company has described the structure as sufficient to initiate fieldwork and technical studies without placing pressure on its equity base.

Exploration Programs and Field Activities

In November 2025, Rush Gold announced the mobilization of geological field crews and the commencement of WorldView-3 satellite alteration image acquisition across its Legal Tender and Skylight properties. The two properties are located approximately 3 kilometres apart and sit around 60 kilometres northwest of Tonopah, Nevada, within the Royston Hills Republic Mining District.

The program follows earlier disclosures, outlining plans for deeper investigation across both properties. Fieldwork is designed to assess existing gold and silver rock and soil geochemical anomalies and verify satellite-identified alteration zones. These zones may indicate the footprint of a low-sulphidation gold-silver epithermal system.

Skylight Project: Historical Gold & Silver

Rush Gold’s flagship asset, the Skylight Property spans approximately 330 acres in the southern portion of the Republic Mining District. The district is noted for small, high-grade silver epithermal deposits. Mining activity in the area dates back to 1905, with the Cirac (Orizaba) Mine becoming the district’s dominant producer between 1913 and 1918, generating USD 128,000 in high-grade silver ore.

Additional workings in the southern district include the Cole Spring Mine, which operated intermittently into the 1980s. Historical and promotional references indicate gold mineralization associated with galena in parts of the district.

Legal Tender: Strategic Acquisition

In September 2025, Rush Gold announced entering into an option agreement with Silver Range Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:SNG) to acquire a 100% interest in the Legal Tender Property. The historic silver-gold project lies approximately 62 kilometres northwest of Tonopah and about 3 kilometres north of the Skylight Project.

The Legal Tender Property covers much of the Republic Mining District and includes historic workings such as the Farris, Hyland and Black Butte mines, along with multiple shafts and adits. The district saw limited production in the early 1900s.

Market Trends and Forward Work

Rush Gold continues to advance its Nevada assets against a backdrop of heightened interest in precious metals. CEO Anthony Zelen noted that this is an ideal time to advance the company’s early-stage, Nevada-based precious metals property.

A Phase One exploration program is currently in development, targeting geophysical and geochemical anomalies identified across the company’s land package. The program is expected to focus on early-stage data collection aimed at refining exploration targets across the district-scale project area.

Highlights

• Canasil closed CAD 500,000 private placement of 10 million shares at CAD 0.05 each.
• No warrants were issued, and no finder’s fees or commissions were paid.
• Insiders subscribed for 2.5 million shares under Multilateral Instrument 61-101.
• Funds allocated to operations and exploration across Canada and Mexico.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ.H) (DB Frankfurt:3CC) has announced that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted its private placement of 10 million common shares at CAD 0.05 per share, raising gross proceeds of CAD 500,000.

The offering included no warrants, and no finder’s fees or commissions were paid in connection with the placement.

Insider Participation         

Certain insiders and existing shareholders participated in the private placement in accordance with regulatory requirements under Multilateral Instrument 61-101. Insiders subscribed for a total of 2,500,000 common shares.

Use of Proceeds

Net proceeds from the placement will be directed towards Canasil’s ongoing operations and its exploration programs, focused on its silver-gold-copper project portfolio located in British Columbia, Canada, as well as in the Durango and Zacatecas states of Mexico.

Closing and Hold Period

The private placement closed on January 20, 2026. All common shares issued under the placement are subject to a statutory hold period of four months, expiring on May 20, 2026.

CLZ.H shares traded at CAD 0.055 per share on January 26, 2026.

Highlights

• Graphite One is advancing a fully U.S.-based graphite materials supply chain spanning Alaska and Ohio.
• The company secured a US$5.0 million strategic investment from Alaska Native corporations Doyon Limited and Aleut.
• The U.S. Geological Survey has identified Graphite Creek as the largest known natural graphite deposit in the United States.
• Independent testing confirmed the presence of magnet and heavy rare earth elements within garnet-bearing material at Graphite Creek.
• Graphite One received amended, non-binding EXIM Letters of Interest totaling up to US$2.07 billion for project development and manufacturing facilities.
• GPH share price has increased by more than 192% over the past year.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V:GPH) (OTCQX:GPHOF) is advancing plans to establish a fully U.S.-based supply chain for advanced graphite materials, anchored by its Graphite Creek Project in Alaska and a proposed downstream manufacturing facility in Ohio. The company’s strategy centers on sourcing natural graphite domestically and processing it into lithium-ion battery anode materials and other graphite products for U.S. markets.

Recent updates from Graphite One span strategic investments, permitting and environmental initiatives, independent technical testing, and ongoing discussions related to large-scale project financing.

Strategic Investment From Alaska Native Corporations

In October last year, Graphite One announced the closing of a strategic investment totaling US$5.0 million (CDN$7.0 million) from Doyon Limited and Aleut, both Alaska Native corporations. The financing was completed through a non-brokered private placement of 8,514,024 units priced at CDN$0.82 per unit, subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

The proceeds are intended to support environmental studies and other permitting-related activities at the Graphite Creek property, as well as for general corporate purposes.

Partnerships Emphasize Long-Term Engagement in Alaska: Commenting on the transaction, Doyon President and CEO Aaron Schutt described the transaction as a long-term commitment to Alaska, citing Doyon’s experience in responsible resource development. Aleut President and CEO Skoey Vergen stated that the investment aligns with Aleut’s views on renewable energy and responsible development, while also pointing to potential future opportunities in Alaska.

Graphite One President and CEO Anthony Huston noted that it is the first critical minerals project to receive direct investment from three Alaska Native Regional Corporations, following a prior strategic investment by Bering Straits Native Corporation in 2023.

Graphite Creek and the Domestic Supply Chain Strategy

Graphite One’s project is planned as an integrated operation designed to produce lithium-ion battery anode materials and other graphite products for the U.S. market. The strategy combines a proposed natural flake graphite mine at Graphite Creek, located north of Nome, Alaska, with an advanced graphite materials manufacturing facility planned for Warren, Ohio, subject to financing.

The U.S. Geological Survey has identified Graphite Creek as the largest known natural graphite deposit in the United States. A feasibility study completed in February 2025 reported a significant increase in the size of the resource, with the anticipated pit representing approximately 12% of the 15.3km mineralized zone and an expected 20-year mine life.

Rare Earth Elements Identified Through Independent Testing

In November and December 2025, Graphite One announced results from independent testing conducted by Activation Laboratories Ltd., confirming the presence of rare earth elements within garnet-bearing material at Graphite Creek. The analyses identified elevated concentrations of magnet and heavy rare earth elements, including dysprosium, yttrium, and scandium.

The company reported that approximately 85% of the rare earth elements contained in the garnet material are magnet or heavy rare earths. Drill core samples used in the testing were sourced from the anticipated pit area outlined in the feasibility study. Graphite One plans to work with a U.S. National Laboratory in 2026 to develop a testing program focused on potential rare earth recovery methods.

Financing Discussions and EXIM Letters of Interest

On December 18, 2025, Graphite One disclosed that it received amended, non-binding Letters of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The combined potential financing totals up to US$2.07 billion and would support development of the Graphite Creek mine and construction of the proposed Ohio manufacturing facility under EXIM’s Make More in America and China and Transformational Exports Program initiatives.

Graphite One expects to submit formal applications to EXIM in 2026. Any final commitments remain subject to EXIM’s due diligence, eligibility, and approval requirements.

With a large-scale domestic graphite resource, growing strategic support from Alaska Native corporations, and early-stage engagement with U.S. federal financing programs, Graphite One is positioning itself as a potential cornerstone supplier in the emerging U.S. battery materials supply chain. While the project remains subject to permitting, financing, and execution risks, recent technical validation, stakeholder alignment, and government-level interest underscore the company’s progress as it advances toward development of a fully integrated U.S.-based graphite operation.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 2.31 on January 20, 2026. Over the past year, the share price has increased by more than 192%.

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Cameco Corp. (TSX: CCO) – The "AI Energy" Baseload King

• The Smart Money Thesis: The AI revolution has hit a physical wall: Energy Data centres for 2026 require 24/7 baseload power that renewables cannot provide alone. This has triggered a "Nuclear Renaissance," making Cameco—the western world's premier uranium supplier—a critical infrastructure holding.
• Outlook: It is no longer just a mining stock; institutions view it as an AI infrastructure derivative with expanding margins.

Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.B) – The Copper Shortage Play

• The Smart Money Thesis: If data is the new oil, copper is the new gold. The rapid expansion of AI data centres and green energy grids has created a structural supply deficit. Teck Resources, now a pure-play energy transition metals giant, is a top pick for ESG-focused funds.
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The Silver Giants: The 2026 Breakout Stars

Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX: WPM) – The High-Margin Streamer

• The Smart Money Thesis: Wheaton is the favorite of risk-averse institutions. As a "streamer," it avoids mining risks/costs, simply providing capital in exchange for metal at fixed low prices.
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Pan American Silver (TSX: PAAS) – The Leverage King

• The Smart Money Thesis: For investors seeking maximum upside, Pan American is the play. As a major miner, its stock offers 2x-3x leverage to the silver price.
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These TSX names fit that profile

Shopify (TSX: SHOP)

Shopify has reinvented itself from an online-store builder into an AI-driven commerce operating system. Its 2026 suite of predictive logistics, automated marketing, and intelligent payments is lifting merchant retention and boosting its take-rate.

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Cameco (TSX: CCO)

The nuclear revival is one of the biggest energy stories of this decade, and Cameco sits at its center. AI data centres require massive amounts of 24/7 clean power, and nuclear is becoming the backbone of that demand. Cameco has evolved from a simple uranium miner into a strategic supplier of fuel for Western nuclear fleets.

The stock has been in a powerful long-term uptrend, backed by heavy institutional buying. Analysts have lifted price targets following the signing of new long-term supply contracts at prices far above past levels.

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)

In 2026, the company reached its net-debt targets and now plans to return essentially all excess free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

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Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN)

Copper is the metal of electrification, and Ivanhoe is one of its most important new suppliers. Its Kamoa-Kakula project in the Democratic Republic of Congo is among the highest-grade, lowest-cost copper mines in the world — exactly what’s needed to feed EVs, power grids, and AI infrastructure.

Ivanhoe’s valuation is driven by its future production potential in a copper market that looks structurally undersupplied. Political risk in operating regions is real, but so is the long-term demand for its metal.

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Brookfield is effectively the “real-asset backbone” of the digital economy. It owns data centers, renewable power networks, logistics hubs, and the capital vehicles that finance them.

Brookfield’s diversified, global footprint makes it a core way to play the demand for inflation-protected, income-producing real assets. Interest-rate swings and corporate complexity are the main risks, but its scale and balance-sheet strength give it a major competitive edge.

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With global defence spending rising and Canada boosting military and aerospace modernization, select Canadian stocks like CAE (+40% yearly returns as on 14th close price), MDA (+9% 1-year returns as on 14th close price), and Calian (+24% 1-year returns as on 14th close price) are gaining momentum, backed by strong order backlogs, long-term contracts, and improving financials for sustainable investor growth.

• CAE (TSX: CAE): With multi-year global training contracts, CAE provides long-dated revenue visibility and stable cash flows.
• MDA Space (TSX: MDA): Positioned to benefit from the surge in satellite and space-based defence infrastructure, MDA offers growth tied to emerging space tech.
• Calian (TSX: CGY): Recurring government service contracts give Calian stability and predictable revenue, making it a defensive yet profitable play.
• Magellan Aerospace (TSX: MAL): Deep integration in global defence supply chains positions Magellan for steady margins as production ramps up.
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Highlights

• Rush Gold has engaged Kalkine Media to deliver an integrated digital media and investor awareness campaign.
• Kalkine Media brings a Google News-certified platform with global reach across equities and commodities.
• Kalkine Media will support Rush Gold in boosting investor awareness and engagement through its “Featured Zone – Our Clients” platform.
• The initiative supports Rush Gold’s strategy to strengthen market communication as it advances its Nevada gold and silver projects.

Rush Gold Corp. (CSE:RGN) (FSE:B6H), a Canadian mining exploration company focused on advancing its Skylight gold property in Nye County, Nevada, has engaged Kalkine Media to provide a comprehensive suite of media and digital marketing services.

The engagement, which spans a three-month period and has commenced immediately, is designed to enhance Rush Gold’s market visibility and investor communications. Under the agreement, Kalkine Media will deliver an integrated media campaign that includes sponsored editorial articles, video interviews, promotional videos, email campaigns, display and banner advertising, dedicated webpage, and targeted social media outreach.

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Rush Gold’s engagement with Kalkine Media is a strategic step in enhancing communication with the current investor community and reaching a wider audience. The company believes that Kalkine Media’s content-led approach and global reach align well with its objective of maintaining transparent, timely, and effective market communications as it advances exploration activities in Nevada.

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About Rush Gold Corp.
Rush Gold is a Canadian mining exploration company focused on advancing its Skylight gold property in the Republic Mining District, Nye County, Nevada, USA. The Skylight Property is located near historical high-grade silver and gold mines, including the Cole Spring Mine and Orizaba Mine, which produced significant mineralization during the early 20th century.  

Highlights

• Canasil Resources plans CAD 500,000 private placement at CAD 0.05 per share.
• Proceeds will fund ongoing operations and advance Canadian and Mexican exploration projects.
• Lil, Vizcaino, La Esperanza, and Salamandra projects targeted for drilling and exploration in 2026.
• The company expects to close the placement prior to January 23, 2026.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ.H) (DB Frankfurt:3CC) has announced a planned private placement of 10 million shares at CAD 0.05 per share, aiming to raise gross proceeds of CAD 500,000. The placement will include participation from certain insiders and existing shareholders. No warrants will be issued, though a commission or finders’ fee may apply to a portion of the proceeds.

The funds will be used to support ongoing operations and advance Canasil’s portfolio of silver-gold-copper exploration projects across British Columbia, Canada, and Durango and Zacatecas States, Mexico. The company anticipates closing the placement promptly, ahead of January 23, 2026.

Targeting Key Projects Across Canada and Mexico

At the Lil high-grade silver project in British Columbia, Canasil plans detailed programs in Q3 and Q4 2026 to investigate high-grade silver showings at Lil Creek.

In Mexico, the Vizcaino gold-silver project in Durango is scheduled for a 2,450m diamond drilling program across 14 planned drill holes. The Phase 1 program will target 1,050m in six holes once drill permits are approved.

Further exploration is planned at the La Esperanza silver-gold-base metal project, spanning Durango and Zacatecas, including diamond drilling, over a mineralized envelope that already returned significant high-grade gold, silver, lead, and zinc values.

Additionally, the Salamandra silver-copper-zinc project in Durango, only 35kmfrom the city center, will undergo further exploration. With nearly 18,000m of prior drilling across 35 holes and results confirming high-grade mineralization, Canasil plans a comprehensive technical review and drill permit applications in Q1 2026.

This private placement is expected to strengthen Canasil’s financial position as it advances its Canadian and Mexican projects in 2026, aiming to capitalize on high-grade silver, gold, and copper opportunities across multiple prospective districts.

On January 13, 2026, CLZ.H shares surged 11.11% to close at CAD 0.050, marking a remarkable 66.67% gain over the past month.

Highlights

• Canasil plans to seek reinstatement to TSX-V Tier 2 by Q1 2026.
• Multiple drill programs are planned across British Columbia and Mexico in 2026.
• The Vizcaino project in Durango is scheduled for its first-ever drill testing.
• Drill permitting is expected across key Mexican assets in Q1–Q2 2026.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ.H) (DB Frankfurt: 3CC) has outlined its plans for 2026, focusing on advancing its portfolio of silver, gold, and copper exploration projects in British Columbia, Canada, and the Mexican states of Durango and Zacatecas. The company holds 100% ownership of its exploration assets and operates in established mining jurisdictions.

Corporate Objective: TSX-V Tier 2 Reinstatement

A key corporate priority for 2026 is Canasil’s planned reinstatement to Tier 2 of the TSX Venture Exchange from the TSX-V NEX board. The company intends to actively pursue the reinstatement application process, with completion expected during the first quarter of 2026.

British Columbia Projects

Brenda Copper-Gold Project (Optioned to Freeport-Amarc): Canasil is awaiting Amarc Resources Ltd.’s decision regarding the extension of the Brenda property option agreement with the first anniversary date set for February 4, 2026. If the agreement is extended, Freeport-Amarc would be required to make a cash payment of $400,000, and the option exercise price would increase to $9 million during the second year of the agreement.

Lil High-Grade Silver Project: At the Lil silver project, Canasil is preparing follow-up exploration programs aimed at further investigating previously identified high-grade silver showings in the Lil Creek area. These activities are planned for the summer exploration season during the third and fourth quarters of 2026.

Mexico Projects

Vizcaino Gold-Silver Project, Durango: Canasil has completed detailed planning for a 2,450-meter diamond drilling program across 14 drill holes at the Vizcaino project. The program is designed to test a potentially high-grade epithermal gold-silver vein traced over a strike length of approximately three kilometers, with outcrop widths ranging from one meter to twelve meters. Located 127 kilometers north of the city of Durango, the Vizcaino project has not previously been drill tested. The company plans to apply for drill permits without delay and expects to commence a Phase 1 program of 1,050 meters in six drill holes during the second quarter of 2026, subject to permitting.

Salamandra Silver-Copper-Zinc Project, Durango: The Salamandra project is located approximately 35 kilometers from the city of Durango and has been the subject of extensive exploration programs, including airborne and ground geophysics, surface sampling, geological mapping, and 17,980 meters of diamond drilling across 35 drill holes. Canasil is completing a comprehensive technical review and preparing exploration plans, with drill permit applications targeted for the first quarter of 2026.

2026 Outlook

Canasil expects 2026 to be an active year, with planned exploration programs across its project portfolio and multiple permitting initiatives in Mexico. The company also anticipates Amarc’s decision on the Brenda option agreement in early February 2026 and continues to assess financing opportunities to support its planned exploration activities and ongoing operations.

CLZ.H closed at CAD 0.050 on January 13, 2026.

Highlights

• In 2025, Canasil successfully completed all regulatory filings, resulting in the full revocation of the December 2023 CTO.
• The company resumed trading on the TSX-V NEX Exchange on September 25, 2025.
• A five-year option agreement with Amarc Resources was executed for the Brenda gold-copper project in BC.
• Lil high-grade silver project claims in BC were extended to July 15, 2027, following reconnaissance and drone surveys.
• Application for reinstatement to TSX-V Tier 2 was submitted in November 2025.
• Canasil plans an active 2026, leveraging favorable gold, silver, and copper market conditions.

As Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ.H) (DB Frankfurt:3CC) closes out 2025, the company celebrates regulatory milestones and positions itself for an active 2026. The company completed all necessary filings, and the Cease Trade Order (CTO) issued in December 2023 was fully revoked, allowing trading to resume on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V). With a revitalized portfolio of gold-silver-copper projects in British Columbia, Canada, and Durango and Zacatecas States, Mexico, the company is set for multiple exploration initiatives in the coming year.

2025 Milestones: Regulatory Compliance and Strategic Partnerships

The year began with the execution of a five-year option agreement with Amarc Resources Ltd., allowing Amarc to acquire Canasil’s Brenda gold-copper project in north-central BC. The agreement, which includes annual cash payments of CAD 400,00 (Cumulative CAD 2 million over the 5-year option agreement term) and an escalating option exercise price from CAD 8 million to CAD 12 million over five years, ensures Canasil retains a 2% NSR and benefits from Amarc’s ongoing exploration efforts to maintain and advance the project claims.

Subsequent corporate developments strengthened the company’s leadership and reporting capabilities. Gary Nordin joined as Director and David Cross as CFO in February. By June, the company filed its 2023 and 2024 audited financial statements along with Q1 2025 interim report, bringing all reporting obligations up to date. These filings enabled an immediate application to the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) for revocation of the CTO.

Trading resumed on the TSX-V NEX Exchange in September 2025, with nearly 20 million shares traded at an average price of CAD 0.033 from September 25, 2025, to January 09, 2026.

Strategic Exploration Partnerships Advance

In July, Freeport-McMoran exercised its right to include the Brenda tenure in its Mineral Property Earn-In Agreement for the JOY District with Amarc. By September, Freeport elected to proceed to Stage 2 of the agreement, committing an additional CAD 75 million over five years to increase its Amarc’s JOY District stake, now including Canasil’s Brenda project option, from 60% to 70%.

Exploration Highlights: Lil Silver Project

Canasil expanded reconnaissance efforts at the Lil high-grade silver project in British Columbia during the third and fourth quarter of 2025. Drone imaging and reconnaissance extended the claims to July 15, 2027, laying the groundwork for future exploration programs in 2026.

Looking Ahead: A Busy 2026

The company anticipates an active 2026, leveraging high gold, silver, and copper prices to advance its project portfolio. Key priorities include follow-up exploration at Lil, advancing Canadian and Mexican projects, and achieving reinstatement to the TSX-V Tier 2 Exchange, for which the application was submitted in November 2025.

Canasil shares closed 11.11% higher at CAD 0.050 per share on 13 January 2026.

Highlights

• Graphite One (TSX-V: GPH) is advancing plans to establish a fully integrated U.S. supply chain for advanced graphite materials.
• Alaska Governor has highlighted Graphite One as a key critical mineral project in his 2025 State of the State Address.
• Technology collaboration with Hunan Chenyu Fuji supports the development of U.S. Anode Active Material production capability.
• The Graphite Creek Project is the first mining initiative in Alaska to receive the FAST-41 federal permitting designation.
• The Feasibility Study has highlighted a US$6.4B pre-tax NPV, 30% IRR, and 317% increase in reserves for the integrated project.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX‐V:GPH) continues to advance its vision of building a fully integrated U.S.-based supply chain for advanced graphite materials. Through a series of strategic agreements, regulatory recognitions, and collaborations, the company is aligning its operations with the growing national priority to secure domestic sources of critical minerals, particularly graphite — a key component in lithium-ion battery production.

The company’s momentum has gained notable state-level attention. In January 2025, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy cited Graphite One in his State of the State Address. Governor Dunleavy emphasized the economic and national security significance of critical mineral projects, citing Graphite One as one of only two projects highlighted by name.

Technology Collaboration to Build U.S. Anode Active Material Capability

Last year, Graphite One announced that its subsidiary, Graphite One Products Inc., had signed a technology license agreement and a consulting agreement with Hunan Chenyu Fuji New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., a leading Anode Active Material (AAM) manufacturer based in Changsha City, China.

Such agreements mark an important step in establishing the technical foundation for AAM manufacturing at Graphite One’s planned facility in Ohio. Under the terms, Chenyu granted Graphite One an exclusive license for the North American market, enabling the company to integrate proven AAM production technology into its future U.S. operations.

This collaboration is intended to help Graphite One establish domestic AAM production capability that aligns with the company’s integrated supply chain strategy — from mine to manufacturing — supporting the broader U.S. transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.

FAST-41 Designation Streamlines Permitting for Graphite Creek Project

Graphite Creek Project became the first mining initiative in Alaska to be listed on the FAST-41 Transparency Dashboard, administered by the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council. The project is among six mining developments nationwide to receive this designation.

The inclusion enables Graphite One to progress through a coordinated 60-day period to develop a detailed permitting timetable and Coordinated Project Plan, improving regulatory efficiency as the company moves toward production readiness. The FAST-41 designation also supports federal coordination across agencies, helping streamline the permitting process for critical mineral projects of national importance.

MINAC Initiative Strengthens Automotive Supply Chain Independence

Furthering its role in the domestic mineral strategy, Graphite One revealed in July 2025 that it entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Lucid Group, Inc., a leading electric vehicle manufacturer. The agreement forms part of the newly launched Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness (“MINAC”) initiative — a coalition uniting miners and processors to enhance U.S. competitiveness in the EV and battery sectors.

Feasibility Study Highlights

Graphite One announced the results of its Feasibility Study for the U.S.-based Anode Active Material Supply Chain Project in April 2025. The study outlined a pre-tax NPV of US$6.4 billion (8%) and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 30%, with a 7.3-year payback period on the integrated project. Supported by Defense Production Act Title III funding, the Feasibility Study was completed 15 months ahead of schedule.

The project’s phased development combines the Graphite Creek Mine in Alaska and an AAM manufacturing facility in Ohio, aligning with the Presidential Executive Order to “Increase American Mineral Production.” The study also reported a 317% increase in Proven and Probable Reserves, underscoring the project’s expanded production potential.

Key Highlights:
• Pre-tax NPV: US$6.4 billion (8%)
• IRR: 30%
• Payback period: 7.3 years
• Proven and Probable Reserves increased by 317%
• Feasibility Study completed 15 months ahead of schedule

Through its integrated mine-to-market approach, strategic partnerships, and participation in government-backed initiatives, Graphite One continues to progress toward establishing a self-reliant supply chain for advanced graphite materials, addressing the U.S. graphite shortage, and supporting the domestic energy transition.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 2.06 on January 12, 2026.

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Highlights

• Canasil has applied for the TSX-V approval to grant 5,150,000 incentive stock options priced at CAD 0.05 per share.
• The proposed options would be valid for five years and partially replace 6,975,000 expired or cancelled options.
• If approved and issued, total outstanding stock options would rise to 6,650,000, representing ~46% of the stock option plan limit.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ.H) (DB Frankfurt:CC), a Canadian mineral exploration company, has filed an application with the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) seeking approval to issue up to 5,150,000 incentive stock options to its directors, officers, advisors, and employees.

The proposed options would have an exercise price of CAD 0.05 per share and a five-year term from the date of grant, subject to regulatory approval.

Recent Option Activity

The company noted that it has not issued any incentive stock options since May 2021. From 2025 through December 31, 2025, a total of 6,975,000 stock options expired or were cancelled.

The newly proposed option grants are intended to partially replenish these expired or cancelled options.

Impact on Outstanding Options

If approved and issued as of January 8, 2026, Canasil would hold a total of 6,650,000 outstanding stock options. This would account for approximately 46% of the 14,381,428 options available under its stock option plan.

CLZ.H shares traded at CAD 0.035 per share on 09 January 2026.

Highlights

• Canasil Resources has accelerated exploration plans following reinstated TSX-V trading status.
• The company is refocusing on its high-potential silver-gold assets in Mexico’s historic mining belt.
• Portfolio review positions Canasil to prioritize drill-ready projects in Mexico and Canada.
• Key projects such as La Esperanza, Salamandra, and Colibri have returned encouraging past drill results.
• Favorable precious-metal markets position Canasil for value-driven catalysts heading into its next exploration phase.

 Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ) is re-energizing its exploration and project advancement efforts focused on its silver, gold, and base-metal assets, particularly its high-potential projects in Mexico’s prolific mining regions, following the reinstatement of trading and a series of strategic moves. With regulatory constraints now behind it, the company is pivoting back to its core objective: unlocking value from its broad portfolio of discovery-stage projects.

Regulatory Reset Clears Path Forward

The catalyst for Canasil’s renewed push was the formal reinstatement of trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) on September 25, 2025, after the full revocation of a prior Cease Trade Order (CTO). The formal return to market restores visibility for the company and enables Canasil to fully execute on exploration, partnerships, and capital-raising initiatives.

Strategic Portfolio Review: Mexico and Canada  

In its latest corporate update, Canasil announced a refreshed, strategic assessment of its gold-silver-copper project portfolio — spanning British Columbia (Canada) and the mineral-rich states of Durango and Zacatecas in Mexico.

On the Canadian side, Canasil has granted an option to Amarc Resources Ltd. to acquire its 100%-owned Brenda gold-copper project, located in the Toodoggone–Kemess porphyry  district. This transaction underscores the company’s strategy of creating shareholder value from its exploration assets. The agreement provides for significant annual cash option payments, which are not credited towards the option exercise price, an increasing option exercise price through the option term, and a retained net smelter returns royalty as well as required expenditures to maintain the property. This represents considerable value for the Brenda property and cash flows, which will allow channelling attention and resources toward the company’s high-impact Mexican projects.

In Mexico, on the back of favorable precious-metal market conditions, Canasil is specifically re-assessing its silver–gold–base-metal projects as potential near-to mid-term catalysts.

Mexican Silver-Gold Assets: High Potential under Spotlight

Canasil’s Mexican portfolio has long comprised 100%-owned silver-gold and base-metal projects in the historic “Silver Belt” of Durango and Zacatecas States. This region, hosting multiple world-class deposits, continues to rank among the most productive and prospective mining jurisdictions globally.

Of its seven silver-gold projects, Canasil has sold the Sandra and Nora projects, retaining NSR royalties, providing potential future value.

The remaining assets, including La Esperanza, Salamandra, and Colibri, have yielded impressive high-grade drill results in past drilling and remain prime candidates for further exploration. Meanwhile, the Vizcaino project, which has not yet been drill-tested, is also considered a highly prospective target for future exploration and discovery.

Canasil highlights that its projects benefit from excellent access, infrastructure, and substantial discovery potential, providing a foundation for future value creation.

Why This Matters: Market Tailwinds & Strategic Timing

The rebound in precious-metal markets globally, particularly for gold, silver and copper, combined with renewed investor interest in junior explorers, has created an environment favorable for companies like Canasil to advance silver and gold projects. Canasil’s timing thus aligns with a broader upswing in demand for precious-metal exposure.

Furthermore, the ability to farm out or option certain assets, such as the Brenda project under the Freeport-Amarc option agreement, allows Canasil to optimize its capital allocation and prioritize Mexican silver-gold projects.

Also read: Canasil (TSX-V:CLZ) Gains Strategic Visibility Through Freeport-Amarc’s Stage-2 Earn-In Decision

As of January 06, 2026, the stock price for CLZ.H was CAD 0.03.

Highlights

• EXIM has upsized the Alaska project Letter of Interest (LoI) from US$570mn to US$670mn.
• Ohio manufacturing facility LoI has been increased to US$1.4bn with a 15-year tenor.
• Combined EXIM LoIs now total US$2.07bn.
• The increase in the Ohio facility LoI is intended to support a phased expansion of production capacity.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX.V:GPH) (OTCQX:GPHOF) has announced the receipt of amended, non-binding Letters of Interest (LoIs) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for potential debt financing linked to its U.S.-based graphite supply chain projects. The updated LoIs increase the potential scale of financing support for both the company’s upstream and downstream development plans.

The Alaska and Ohio LoIs together bring EXIM’s combined indicative support for Graphite One’s domestic supply chain plans to approximately US$2.07 billion.

According to the announcement, the previously issued EXIM LoI for the Graphite Creek Project, located north of Nome, Alaska, has been increased from US$570 million to US$670 million. In parallel, the LoI related to Graphite One’s proposed advanced graphite materials manufacturing facility in northeastern Ohio has been significantly expanded, rising from US$325 million to US$1.4 billion. The Ohio facility LoI includes a repayment tenor of up to 15 years and is structured under EXIM’s Make More in America Initiative.

Expanded Scope of the Ohio Facility

The increase in the Ohio facility LoI is intended to support a phased expansion of production capacity. Under the outlined framework, capacity would increase in increments of 25,000 metric tons per year, targeting an eventual annual production rate of up to 100,000 metric tons per year of anode active material.

The company stated that the revised LoIs followed meetings at EXIM’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., involving EXIM Chairman Jovanovic and Graphite One Chief Executive Officer Anthony Huston. The LoIs are issued under EXIM’s Make More in America and the China and Transformational Exports Program (CTEP) initiatives.

Management Commentary and Policy Context

“Graphite One is building America’s graphite supply chain from the ground up—from the largest natural graphite deposit in the country in Alaska, to processing facilities in Ohio. This is exactly the kind of project President Trump’s agenda demands: securing critical minerals, revitalizing American manufacturing capacity, and helping support the jobs of the future across our great country,” said EXIM Chairman Jovanovic.

Graphite One CEO Anthony Huston added, “All of us at G1 are so appreciative of the support we are receiving from EXIM under the leadership of Chairman Jovanovic. There is no reason the U.S. should be dependent on foreign-sourced graphite when we have a generational resource in Graphite Creek anchoring a 100% U.S.-based advanced graphite materials supply chain.”

Graphite One noted that the EXIM meeting took place on the final day of Mr. Huston’s broader schedule of meetings in Washington, which included discussions at the White House and with multiple federal departments involved in shaping U.S. critical minerals policy.

Next Steps and Regulatory Considerations

The company expects to submit formal financing applications to EXIM under both LoIs in 2026. Any final commitment would be subject to EXIM completing its due diligence process and meeting eligibility, credit, legal, and program requirements. The LoIs remain non-binding, and no assurance has been provided that final financing commitments will be issued.

Given China’s position in global graphite supply, the company indicated that the proposed transaction may qualify for special consideration under Section 402 of EXIM’s 2019 reauthorization. This provision directs EXIM to address the competitive impact of export support from China and other covered countries, including through the CTEP framework.

Domestic Supply Chain Strategy

The United States is currently fully dependent on imports for natural graphite. Graphite One’s strategy is centered on developing a domestic supply chain anchored by the Graphite Creek deposit, which the U.S. Geological Survey has identified as the largest graphite deposit in the country and among the largest globally. The company’s plan involves transporting material via the Port of Nome to a proposed processing and manufacturing site in Warren, Ohio, subject to financing. A potential recycling facility, intended to reclaim graphite and other battery materials, is also under consideration as part of a broader circular economy approach.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 2.07 on January 09, 2026.

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Highlights

• Graphite One has released results from independent analysis confirming the presence of rare earth elements (REEs) within the Graphite Creek deposit in Alaska.
• Independent testing has shown that magnet and heavy rare earths account for 85% of total REEs in garnet material.
• Dysprosium, yttrium, and scandium were identified at elevated concentrations in garnet fractions.
• The company has outlined a 2026 REE testing program with a U.S. National Laboratory.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV:GPH) (OTCQX:GPHOF) has reported findings from independent analysis confirming the presence of rare earth elements (REEs) at its Graphite Creek deposit in Alaska. The results add a new layer of detail to the mineral profile of the project, highlighting the occurrence of REEs alongside graphite mineralisation.

The testing has identified elevated levels of magnet and heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) in garnet material extracted from drill core samples.

The samples were taken from areas within the anticipated pit outlined in the G1’s Feasibility Study completed in February 2025.

According to the company, the findings suggest that REE recovery could potentially occur alongside graphite extraction during the early years of mining operations, subject to further evaluation.

Independent Analysis and Key Findings

The testing program was conducted by Activation Laboratory (ActLabs) of Ancaster, Canada, using bulk rock geochemical analysis and mineral separation techniques. Results indicate that Graphite Creek hosts a higher proportion of magnet REEs and HREEs relative to light rare earth elements (LREEs).

Garnets were identified as the primary host mineral for the elevated HREE content. ActLabs reported that approximately 85% of the REEs contained within the garnet material fall into the magnet or heavy rare earth categories.

Specific elemental concentrations within the garnets included dysprosium ranging from 32 to 63 parts per million (ppm), yttrium from 198 to 427 ppm, and scandium between 84 and 141 ppm. These elements are considered critical inputs for permanent magnets and other advanced technologies.

Management Commentary

“While these results are preliminary, they are clearly promising. Few rare earth deposits have such a strong presence of magnet and Heavy Rare Earths. With Graphite Creek already confirmed by the USGS as the nation’s largest natural graphite deposit ‘and among the largest in the world,’ the presence of 14 magnet or Heavy Rare Earths at Graphite Creek further confirms that ours is a generational deposit for the tech applications transforming our world,” said Anthony Huston, CEO of Graphite One.

Strategic Context and Supply Considerations

The announcement comes against a backdrop of increased focus on critical mineral supply chains. China, the world’s largest producer of rare earths, imposed export limits on magnet REEs in February 2024 and tightened graphite export controls in December 2024. These measures have drawn attention to alternative sources of supply.

Graphite Creek REE Testing Program and Next Steps

Further insight into the mineralisation was provided by G1’s geological team. Kirsten Fristad, Chief Geologist at Graphite One, said that the garnets, which can be as large as marbles, appear to be the dominant hosts for heavy rare earth elements and are expected to inform the company’s testing program as it moves into 2026. Fristad added that the results suggest that separating an ore sample into garnet material and the remaining components would show the garnets carrying REE concentrations two to six times higher than the rest of the rock.

Garnet grains were mechanically separated from crushed drill core samples at the University of Alaska Fairbanks before being analysed by ActLabs.

Based on these outcomes, Graphite One plans to work with a U.S. National Laboratory to evaluate methods for extracting REEs from the garnet material.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 1.96 on December 24, 2025.

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Highlights

• Graphite One shares have climbed ~142% YTD amid U.S. critical minerals momentum.
• The company targets full U.S. graphite supply chain integration, from mine to anode material.
• The U.S. Department of Defense granted USD 37.5 million to advance the project.
• EXIM Bank issued letters of interest for up to USD 895 million in loans.
• Global graphite demand is forecast to rise 494% by 2050, per the World Bank.
• Recent USD 5 million investment from Alaska Native corporations strengthens project backing.

Graphite One Inc. (TSXV:GPH) has witnessed ~142% year-to-date rise in share price, as of 27 November 2025. The rally comes amid mounting U.S. interest in building domestic capacity for critical minerals, particularly graphite, a material vital for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, energy storage, and defense production.

Graphite One continues to advance the development of its Graphite One Project, aiming to establish itself as a domestic producer of high-grade anode materials, integrated with a domestic graphite resource.

Why Graphite Matters for Clean Energy and Defense

Graphite’s importance extends beyond the EV sector. It plays a crucial role in defense manufacturing for components such as:

• Ammunition and artillery systems
• Submarines, tanks, and fighter aircraft
• Energy storage systems supporting military logistics

U.S. dependence on imported graphite—largely from China, which supplies 97% of the global market—poses strategic vulnerabilities in both energy and defense sectors.

Graphite Demand to Surge ~500% by 2050

According to the World Bank Group (2020), global graphite demand is projected to increase by an estimated 494% by 2050, driven by accelerating growth in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and clean energy technologies. Complementing this outlook, the International Energy Agency (2020) projects that meeting the Paris Accord supply targets by 2040 will require 25 times more graphite than current production levels, underscoring the critical role of graphite in the global energy transition.

Graphite One Project: A Vertically Integrated U.S. Operation

The company’s Graphite One Project seeks to establish a fully integrated graphite supply chain, from extraction to anode active material (AAM) manufacturing.

Key features of the project include:

• Vertically integrated model linking mining, processing, and AAM production.
• Target markets: lithium-ion EV batteries and stationary energy storage systems.
• Planned manufacturing base in Ohio for AAM production.

Federal Support Strengthens Graphite One’s Position

Government backing has become a key catalyst for the company’s progress.

Support measures include:

• USD 37.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense.
• Letters of interest for up to USD 895 million in loans from the EXIM Bank.
• Recognition of graphite’s strategic importance in U.S. supply chain policy.

In addition, last month, Graphite One announced the closing of a strategic investment from Doyon Limited and Aleut, both Alaska Native corporations. The financing raised aggregate gross proceeds of USD5.0 million (CAD7.0 million) through a non-brokered private placement comprising 8,514,024 units priced at CAD0.82 per unit.

Graphite Creek Hosts Rare Earths

Recently, Graphite One confirmed the presence of rare earth elements (REEs) alongside graphite at its Graphite Creek deposit. The deposit contains all five principal permanent magnet REEs. The company plans DOE-supported extraction and a domestic supply chain, targeting advanced graphite products for EVs, energy storage, and defense applications. to know more about this development, click here.

With federal backing, strategic investments, and an integrated mine-to-market model, Graphite One aims to strengthen America’s graphite independence amid growing global demand.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 1.62 on November 27, 2025.

Highlights

• Canasil accelerates evaluation of its gold-silver-copper assets in Canada and Mexico.
• Freeport–Amarc’s Stage-2 Earn-In decision strengthens the strategic outlook for Canasil’s Brenda Project within the JOY District.
• Brenda lies strategically beside Amarc’s AuRORA discovery in the prolific Toodoggone–Kemess porphyry belt.
• The Brenda option provides up to CAD 14 million in potential payments plus a retained 2% NSR royalty.
• Canasil’s Mexican silver-gold portfolio remains highly prospective.

Canasil Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CLZ.H) (DB Frankfurt:3CC) is actively evaluating strategic opportunities across its gold-silver-copper portfolio in British Columbia, Canada, and in the mining districts of Durango and Zacatecas States, Mexico. This renewed focus follows the reinstatement of trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on September 25, 2025. The company’s operations are supported by its option agreement with Amarc Resources Ltd., announced on February 11, 2025, on the Brenda gold-copper project in north-central British Columbia. Canasil also maintains a pipeline of silver-gold projects in Mexico, providing multiple avenues for value creation amid positive precious and base metals market conditions.

Brenda Gold-Copper-Silver Property – British Columbia, Canada

The 100%-owned Brenda property covers 22 mineral claims in the prolific Toodoggone-Kemess porphyry region and is strategically positioned adjacent to Amarc’s AuRORA discovery within the JOY District.  

Under the five-year option agreement, Amarc may acquire full ownership through:

• Annual cash payments of CAD 400,000 through the fourth anniversary for a total of CAD 2 million
• An option exercise price beginning at CAD 8 million in year one and increasing to CAD 12 million in year five
• Canasil retaining a 2% NSR royalty, with 1% purchasable for CAD 5 million pre-production or CAD 10 million post-production
• Annual exploration expenditures to advance and maintain the mineral claims

This agreement strengthens Canasil’s financial position while ensuring ongoing exploration at Brenda.

Strategic Outlook Enhanced by Freeport–Amarc Stage-2 Earn-In

The recent Freeport–Amarc Stage-2 Earn-In decision enhances the strategic potential of the region, supporting the long-term development outlook for the JOY District and surrounding projects. Canasil continues to benefit from its direct agreement with Amarc, while Freeport’s participation underscores the broader interest in this highly prospective belt.

Mexican Silver-Gold Portfolio – Durango and Zacatecas

Canasil also holds a portfolio of highly prospective silver-gold assets located within the Mexico Silver Belt, hosting major producing mines. Of the company’s seven silver-gold projects, Sandra and Nora have been sold, with Canasil retaining 2% NSR royalties with defined buyout terms.

Remaining core projects, including La Esperanza, Salamandra, and Colibri, have returned high-grade drill results, and the Vizcaino project which is highly prospective and has not been drill tested, remain prime candidates for further exploration. Improving conditions for mining and exploration activity in Mexico together with current high precious and base metal prices support future advancement of this portfolio, either directly or under additional partnership or option agreements.

The company emphasizes that its projects offer excellent access, infrastructure, and discovery potential, forming a solid foundation for future value creation.

Canasil Resources’ shares last traded at CAD 0.025 per share on November 25, 2025.

Highlights

• Graphite One aims to supply high-grade anode materials for EV batteries and energy storage systems through a fully integrated mine-to-market strategy.
• The Graphite One Project would enhance North America’s graphite supply chain with high-purity coated spherical graphite (CSG).
• The 2024 Feasibility Study confirmed a major resource expansion, positioning Graphite Creek as one of the world’s largest graphite deposits.
• The company has achieved significant funding milestones to advance its integrated U.S. graphite supply chain strategy.

Graphite is the largest component in lithium-ion batteries, yet the U.S. imports 100% of its supply. With EV adoption and energy storage demand accelerating, securing a domestic source is critical. Graphite One (TSX-V: GPH) (OTCQX: GPHOF) highlights that it is closing that gap by building 'America’s first fully integrated graphite supply chain’.

Strategic Highlights

• Largest U.S. Graphite Resource
  2024 Feasibility Study confirmed a tripling of reserves:
• Measured + Indicated: 104.7 Mt @ 4.6% Cg
• Proven & Probable Reserves: 71.2 Mt @ 5.2% Cg
  Recognized by USGS as the largest natural graphite deposit in the U.S.
• Vertically Integrated Model
  From Graphite Creek Mine in Alaska to downstream processing in Ohio, producing 100,000 tpy of high-grade anode material for EV batteries and energy storage systems.
• Economics Metrics
• Pre-tax NPV: $6.4B | IRR: 30% | Payback: 7.3 years
• Post-tax NPV: $5.0B | IRR: 27%
  Based on 175,000 tpy graphite concentrate and 20-year mine life.
• Government & Strategic Support
• $37.5M Defense Production Act funding
• EXIM Bank LOIs totaling $895M for mine and manufacturing facility
• Direct investment from three Alaska Native Regional Corporations
• FAST-41 designation for streamlined permitting.

Why it Matters?

Global graphite demand is surging, driven by EVs and energy storage. Graphite One offers a secure, domestic solution backed by federal support, project economics, and strategic partnerships.

Graphite One aims to supply high-grade anode materials for EV batteries, energy storage systems and defence applications through a fully integrated mine-to-market strategy for the rapidly growing lithium-ion battery and storage markets.  The company plans to combine annual 175,000 tpy natural graphite concentrate production at its Graphite Creek Mine in Alaska with downstream processing in Warren, Ohio, where a manufacturing facility is envisioned, subject to financing, to produce 100,000 tpy of commercial-scale lithium-ion battery anode materials and other graphite products for the U.S. domestic market.

Graphite Creek Resource Expansion

Located approximately 60 kilometers north of Nome on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula, the Graphite Creek Property underwent a major resource update in its 2024 Feasibility Study. Using a 2% Cg cutoff and incorporating drilling data through 2024, the updated Mineral Resource Estimate tripled from the resource disclosed in the pre-feasibility study (PFS)as follows:

Recognized by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2022 as the largest natural graphite deposit in the U.S. and among the world’s largest in 2023, the Graphite Creek resource continues to gain importance amid surging global demand for graphite, a key material in the energy transition.

Bankable Feasibility Study

With the support from the Department of Defense’s $37.5 million Defense Production Act Title III funding, completed the feasibility study 15 months ahead of schedule and tripling the size of the resource. 

Feasibility Study financial highlights, based on an 8% discount: a pre-tax NPV $6.4 billion, 30% IRR and a payback of 7.3 years.  On a post-tax basis, NPV $5.0 billion, 27% IRR and a payback of 7.5 years.  The results was modelled based on annual graphite concentrate production capacity of the Graphite Creek Mine increased from 53,000 tpy to 175,000 tpy while maintaining a 20-year mine life and 100,000 tpy of anode material production.

Funding Boost Paves Way for U.S. Graphite Push

Over the past three months, Graphite One has achieved significant funding milestones to advance its integrated U.S. graphite supply chain strategy.

• In October, the company closed a $5.0 million (CDN$7.0 million) strategic investment from two Alaska Native corporations Doyon Limited and Aleut, through a non-brokered private placement of 8,514,024 units at CDN$0.82 per unit.
• Earlier, in September, the S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) extended a non-binding Letter of Interest for up to $570 million to support the development of the Graphite Creek mine in Alaska, adding to a $325 million LOI announced in October 2024 for its planned AAM Ohio facility—bringing total EXIM support to $895 million.
• Additionally, in August, Graphite One closed a CDN$13.3 million brokered private placement, further strengthening its project development funding base.

With growing U.S. government support and recent strategic funding from Alaska Native corporations and EXIM Bank, Graphite One is advancing a fully integrated mine-to-market model to produce high-grade anode materials for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, reinforcing its role in the global energy transition.

Shares of Graphite One last traded at CAD 1.44 on November 18, 2025.

Highlights

• Graphite One has identified Rare Earth Elements (REEs) within the Graphite Creek deposit near Nome, Alaska.
• The REEs include five key magnet elements: praseodymium, dysprosium, neodymium, terbium, and samarium.
• The discovery was made within the Feasibility Study (FS) pit zone.
• Testing indicated elevated Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREEs) concentrations in garnet-bearing rock.
• Follow-up studies are underway with the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Activation Laboratories.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V: GPH; OTCQX: GPHOF) has announced a major development at its Graphite Creek deposit in Alaska—already recognized by the United States Geological Survey as the largest natural graphite deposit in the United States. New geochemical testing conducted by Activation Laboratories Ltd. (ActLabs) has confirmed the presence of rare earth elements (REEs) within the deposit. The discovery comes at a critical time, as concerns intensify over America’s heavy reliance on foreign suppliers for minerals essential to clean energy, defense systems, and electric vehicles.

Details of REEs Identified in Feasibility Study Pit

The REEs were detected in drill core samples taken from garnet-bearing ore within the area modeled in Graphite One’s2025 Feasibility Study (FS). The FS pit represents just 12% of the 15.3-kilometer mineralized zone and supports a projected 20-year mine life.

The company highlighted that the test work on 21 representative samples revealed elevated levels of Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREEs), along with the presence of five principal magnet metals.

Data source: Company update

In addition to the lanthanide HREEs, the garnet-bearing ore at Graphite Creek contains scandium and elevated levels of yttrium.

These elements are essential for producing permanent magnets used in defense systems, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and advanced electronics. Their specialized magnetic, optical, and catalytic properties make them crucial for defense, electronics, renewable energy, and telecom technologies, underscoring their strategic importance for U.S. industry and national security.

Discovery Comes Amid Rising Supply Chain Pressures

The timing of the discovery is significant. China, which dominates global REE and graphite production, imposed export restrictions on magnet REEs in February 2024 and tightened graphite export controls later in the year. A recent UBS Evidence Labs report identified graphite and REEs as the minerals for which U.S. dependence on China is most acute.

Commenting on the development, Graphite One President Anthony Huston said, “The presence of two Defense Production Act Title III materials – graphite and REEs – in a single deposit further underscores Graphite Creek’s position as a truly generational deposit. Given the robust economics of our planned complete graphite materials supply chain, the presence of Rare Earths at Graphite Creek suggests that recovery as a by-product to our graphite production will maximize the value.”

Advanced Testing Underway

Further analytical work is being conducted at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Advanced Instrumentation Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd to quantify REE concentrations. The company is also in discussions with a Department of Energy national laboratory to develop separation technologies for individual REEs.

The Graphite Creek Feasibility Study was completed more than a year ahead of schedule, supported by a $37.5 million Defense Production Act Title III grant. Additional financing momentum followed in September 2025, when the company received a Letter of Interest from the EXIM Bank to potentially provide up to $570 million in loan financing for the development of the Graphite Creek Mine.

The company continues to work closely with senior officials across key federal departments and agencies to advance its full graphite supply chain strategy.

GPH shares traded at CAD 1.21 per share on 17 November 2025.

Highlights

• Graphite One is positioning the Graphite One Project as a leading producer of high-grade anode materials in the United States.
• Demand is surging due to graphite’s critical role in lithium-ion batteries and electrification.
• The Graphite One Project is a year-round, mining operation on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula, targeting annual production of 4 million tonnes of natural graphite concentrates.
• Graphite One’s listing as the first Alaskan mining project on the FAST-41 Dashboard highlights its strategic importance.
• The Graphite Creek deposit is now largest in the United States and among the world’s largest, according to U.S Geological Survey.

Graphite One Inc. (TSX-V: GPH; OTCQX: GPHOF) is advancing America’s ambitions for a domestic, integrated graphite supply chain through its Graphite One Project. The initiative aims to establish the U.S. as a key producer of high-grade anode material for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems in electric vehicles.

The Integrated Graphite One Project

Graphite One’s strategy revolves around vertical integration, connecting natural flake graphite mining at its Alaska-based Graphite Creek resource with an advanced manufacturing plant, set to be constructed in Warren, Ohio, subject to financing. This approach is designed to deliver a secure, homegrown supply of both natural and artificial graphite anode active materials to American battery makers and energy storage companies, reducing dependency on overseas sources.

• The Graphite One Project is planned as a year-round truck and shovel mining operation on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula, targeting 4 million tonnes of material extraction annually.​
• About 1 million tonnes of material, with an average graphite mineralization grade of 7% Cg, will be delivered each year to the adjacent Mineral Processing Plant, where it will be reduced to 60,000 tonnes of concentrate at 95% Cg.​
• The concentrate will be shipped to a dedicated Anode Active Manufacturing (AAM) Plant, where it will be pelletized, thermally purified to at least 99.95% Cg, then air-milled, spheroidized, coated, and graphitized for high-performance battery applications.​
• The process is expected to yield 41,850 tonnes of battery-grade CSG per year for EV and energy storage markets, while another 13,500 tonnes annually will serve broader industrial and technology manufacturing supply chains.

Regulatory Fast-Tracking and Strategic Alignment

Graphite One’s listing as the first Alaskan mining project on the FAST-41 Dashboard underscores its strategic importance. The project aligns closely with Presidential executive orders aimed at accelerating US mineral production and leveraging Alaska’s mineral wealth.

On August 28, 2025, the company welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Alaska and the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, further streamlining permitting for key infrastructure. CEO Anthony Huston highlighted this agreement as evidence of Alaska’s and Graphite One’s leadership in critical mineral development.

Significant Resource Growth – 2024 Feasibility Study

The Graphite Creek deposit, as recognized by the U.S. Geological Survey, not only holds the distinction of being America’s largest but is now considered among the world’s largest following an updated feasibility study, as per the company update dated March 27, 2025.

The 2024 Feasibility Study (FS) updated the resource estimate for the Graphite Creek deposit, employing a 2% Cg cutoff and incorporating drilling data through 2024. The Mineral Resource Estimate (Measured & Indicated) now stands at:

Why Graphite One Matters: Meeting Soaring U.S. Demand

Demand for graphite is experiencing a dramatic surge, driven primarily by its indispensable role in lithium-ion batteries and the global shift toward electrification.

According to the World Bank Group, global graphite demand is projected to grow by an exceptional 494% by 2050 as clean energy technologies expand. In response to international climate goals, such as the Paris Accord, supply targets for graphite by 2040 are expected to be 25 times higher than current levels, based on analysis from the International Energy Agency. In stark contrast, current U.S. production of graphite remains at zero, highlighting the urgency for domestic supply solutions as demand accelerates at an unprecedented rate.

By integrating mining at Graphite Creek with downstream processing and manufacturing, the company aims to address critical supply gaps for lithium-ion batteries amid surging global demand. Tripling proven and probable reserves and fast-tracking federal permitting highlight both the scale and urgency of the project. These steps suggest Graphite One is not only advancing a commercially significant graphite operation but also advancing towards contributing to U.S. energy security and domestic critical mineral independence.

Shares of GPH last traded at CAD 1.10 on November 04, 2025.

Highlights

• Seven lithium-related companies commanding highest recent trading volumes including QuantumScape, Lithium Americas, Enovix

• Segment coverage spans exploration, battery tech, recycling, and production

• Relationship between lithium names and S&P/Tsx Composite Index (Txcx) explored

Explore leading lithium stocks like QuantumScape, Lithium Americas, and Enovix as innovation and sustainable energy storage drive industrial transformation globally.

The lithium sector forms an essential component of the evolving global energy landscape, serving as the foundation for electric mobility and energy storage advancements. Within the broader framework of the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TXCX), several lithium-related entities have garnered attention for their operational initiatives and technological developments. These entities reflect the ongoing expansion within Lithium Stocks, Technology Stocks, and Energy Stocks, marking their relevance across multiple industry classifications.

QuantumScape: Advancing Solid-State Battery Innovation

QuantumScape is positioned within the advanced battery technology field, focusing on developing solid-state lithium-metal batteries designed to enhance performance efficiency for electric vehicles and related applications. Headquartered in California, the company engages in research dedicated to increasing energy density and reducing charge duration, an essential requirement for the transition to sustainable mobility. Its work represents an intersection of scientific innovation and industrial engineering, aligning closely with the shift towards emission-conscious transportation systems. QuantumScape’s technological processes emphasize structural safety and longevity, both of which contribute to its role as a leader in next-generation energy storage systems.

Critical Metals: Strategic Expansion in Lithium Mining

Critical Metals operates within the mining and exploration sphere, targeting the identification and extraction of essential lithium reserves. The firm maintains control over the Wolfsberg and Tanbreez projects, both designed to strengthen its footprint within the global battery materials supply chain. With projects spanning multiple regions, the company’s focus remains centered on creating a consistent supply of raw materials to meet industrial manufacturing demand. This diversified asset approach allows the company to support an ecosystem of electric vehicle production, renewable energy installations, and grid-level battery storage systems. The company’s progress showcases the integration of sustainable resource management with advanced geological exploration practices.

Lithium Americas: Development of North American Resources

Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC) represents a critical player within the North American resource development sector. Its Thacker Pass project, located in Nevada, stands among the most significant lithium-bearing properties in the region. Through exploration and project development initiatives, the company seeks to refine extraction methodologies that align with contemporary environmental standards. Lithium Americas maintains a focus on process efficiency and ecological responsibility, contributing to the region’s energy independence efforts. The company’s operational footprint reflects the broader push towards securing domestic sources of battery metals necessary for electric vehicle manufacturing and renewable infrastructure deployment. The sustained expansion of its asset base reinforces its relevance within Metals and Mining Stocks and Energy Stocks classifications.

Dragonfly Energy: Integrating Storage Technology Across Applications

Dragonfly Energy specializes in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries and integrated energy storage solutions for varied applications such as marine, solar, recreational, and off-grid installations. The company’s approach encompasses designing scalable systems capable of serving both consumer and industrial use cases. Dragonfly Energy’s technology integrates charging systems, alternator regulators, and system monitoring tools that facilitate seamless energy management. Its focus on enhancing cycle life and operational safety within lithium-based energy storage systems positions it as a pivotal entity in the broader renewable energy ecosystem. Through innovation-driven manufacturing, Dragonfly Energy continues to expand its relevance within Technology Stocks and Energy Stocks, aligning closely with global sustainability trends.

American Battery Technology: Closed-Loop Resource Utilization

American Battery Technology functions as an integrated materials company focused on both primary resource development and secondary battery recycling. The firm’s business model revolves around creating a circular supply framework by combining extraction of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese with advanced recycling methodologies. This approach supports the reduction of environmental waste and reliance on external supply chains. Its proprietary recycling technology enables the recovery of high-purity materials from spent lithium-ion batteries, reinforcing its sustainability objectives. The company’s operational framework demonstrates how technological advancement and ecological awareness can coexist, contributing positively to the evolving structure of the clean energy economy. American Battery Technology maintains a central role within Smallcap Stocks that emphasize technological circularity and long-term material reuse efficiency.

Amprius Technologies: Silicon Nanowire Battery Manufacturing

Amprius Technologies is engaged in the production of silicon nanowire-based lithium-ion batteries used primarily within mobility and aviation sectors. These energy solutions cater to unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, and emerging aerospace systems requiring lightweight yet high-capacity energy components. The company’s advanced manufacturing processes allow for efficient energy density management, critical for aerospace and defense-related applications. By merging materials science innovation with production engineering, Amprius Technologies showcases the increasing integration between high-tech manufacturing and sustainable energy solutions. The company’s footprint in the advanced mobility sector further strengthens its classification within Technology Stocks and Energy Stocks, marking it as a transformative contributor to modern battery applications.

Enovix: Silicon-Anode Battery Design for High-Demand Electronics

Enovix designs and manufactures lithium-ion batteries incorporating silicon-anode technology, catering to wearables, IoT devices, laptops, and industrial applications. The company’s innovation-driven approach addresses power density and miniaturization challenges faced by electronic manufacturers. Headquartered in California, Enovix applies advanced design and fabrication techniques that enhance energy retention within compact electronic components. Its technological advancements contribute to product efficiency across various consumer and industrial markets. As digital devices and smart systems continue expanding across global markets, Enovix’s role in advancing compact energy storage design remains critical. The company’s relevance extends across Technology Stocks and Lithium Stocks, symbolizing the convergence of battery science and electronic integration.

The lithium sector maintains an essential role across global supply frameworks as electrification initiatives reshape industrial and consumer markets. Demand for refined lithium products continues to expand alongside the growth of electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable power infrastructure. Companies operating across the lithium value chain, from resource exploration to end-product manufacturing, form the backbone of this evolving industrial transformation. Within the broader scope of the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TXCX), lithium-related firms highlight the adaptability of the market in addressing long-term energy transition goals.

Production efficiency, material refinement, and recycling innovation represent the core operational objectives driving the sector’s evolution. The intersection of mining, technology development, and circular economy principles underscores the collaborative approach shaping the next era of sustainable energy materials. With entities like QuantumScape, Critical Metals, Lithium Americas, Dragonfly Energy, American Battery Technology, Amprius Technologies, and Enovix each focusing on unique aspects of the battery supply chain, the lithium landscape exhibits both diversity and resilience.

Lithium Technology and the Future of Energy Transition

The ongoing advancement in lithium-based battery systems defines the trajectory of the energy storage revolution. Breakthroughs in material chemistry and cell design continue to refine energy efficiency, charge capacity, and lifecycle performance. As global industries transition towards clean transportation and renewable electricity solutions, lithium’s importance as a foundational element becomes increasingly evident. Manufacturing and recycling operations now operate under higher environmental and performance standards, with each firm contributing to incremental progress across the value chain. The integration of digital manufacturing, AI-enabled monitoring, and precision engineering within battery production has further strengthened this ecosystem.

Beyond transportation, lithium-ion technology supports industrial automation, renewable integration, and telecommunications infrastructure. These applications represent a cross-sectoral adoption curve, solidifying lithium’s position as a cornerstone of the modern industrial economy. As global demand continues to mature, companies with adaptable business models and innovative engineering capabilities are positioned to influence the future structure of the clean energy domain.

Industrial Relevance Within Broader Market Indices

Entities operating within the lithium domain also maintain visibility across leading market indices, including the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TXCX) and related classifications. Their presence signifies the role of resource technology firms within North America’s sustainability-focused investment landscape. While the lithium market operates through cyclical commodity patterns, its strategic significance continues to expand in alignment with the global energy transition narrative.

The evolution of lithium technology extends beyond traditional mining or manufacturing, encompassing digital energy systems, electric aviation, and storage architecture innovation. From an industrial standpoint, lithium remains pivotal to both macroeconomic and technological transformation trends. As demand for efficiency and reliability within power systems intensifies, the importance of sustained lithium innovation is reinforced across multiple corporate and manufacturing dimensions.

Highlights

• From luxury brand Gucci to internet provider OXIO, Bitcoin is now accepted by multiple businesses
• SpendTheBits’ merchant portal is designed for businesses of all sizes, regardless of the daily transaction value
• On the portal, businesses can be registered on the platform within minutes

Bitcoin (BTC) is not only the most dominant digital currency in the crypto verse; it is also making its way into the traditional financial world. Merchants around the globe are swiftly jumping onto the BTC bandwagon.

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Gucci, a renowned luxury brand, recently announced the acceptance of Bitcoin in some of its stores in the US. The brand also declared that this would eventually be rolled out across stores in North America. A Canadian crypto enthusiast can snap up that dream Gucci handbag by paying directly in BTC without first converting BTC to USD.

Using the SpendTheBits platform, Bitcoin transfers can be finalized in a matter of seconds. By deploying a user’s bitcoin onto the XRP blockchain, Users get all of the benefits as they will be able to send fast, cheap & eco-friendly payments to merchants. Let us explore more.

How to use the SpendTheBits merchant portal

The portal brings the same advantages -- speed and security -- that any user of SpendTheBits’ mobile wallet app enjoys. The dashboard is clean, with all transactions arranged chronologically. But how to go about setting a new account on SpendTheBits’ portal? Let us explore in detail.

Source: SpendTheBits Merchant Screengrab

Regardless of the business's size, the merchant can signup on the portal and create their profile. The company can be quickly registered, and after the KYB, the merchants can then create new stores and designate multiple employees to those stores who can access the dashboard. Accepting a Bitcoin payment involves an easy scan of the merchant’s QR code using the SpendTheBits app. Once the unique QR code is generated, the merchant can have it displayed at any convenient place.

A payment made by customers in BTC is added to the merchant’s account within a few seconds. The balance in the report is displayed in Canadian dollars. A clean interface with no extra and cumbersome add-ons is as easy as operating an email account.

Source: SpendTheBits Website Screengrab

Why do you need the SpendTheBits portal?

Gucci is not the only major retailer to accept cryptos. Microsoft, the tech giant that permeates virtually every business and household, was an early mover in this regard. The list is exhaustive, from Starbucks and telecom operator AT&T in the US to retailer Newegg and internet provider OXIO in Canada.

Cryptocurrencies are treated as commodities in Canada by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and one of the major forces behind this recognition is the craze for these assets. Many holders of Bitcoin probably like to use digital currency as a mode of payment. For merchants in Canada, delaying the acceptance of Bitcoin could be like allowing the competitor to gain an advantage.

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The SpendTheBits ecosystem

Powered by the XRP Ledger, which is used for cross-border transfers by big banks like Standard Chartered, the SpendTheBits app is a wallet that doubles as a BTC transfer app. The merchant portal is a natural extension designed for businesses of all sizes, regardless of their daily transaction value.

Also read: Salient features of SpendTheBits that make it a perfect app for crypto users.

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks, including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instruments or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete, or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Multiple retailers in Canada and other countries have started accepting payment in Bitcoin and/ or other cryptos
• SpendTheBits’ merchant cryptocurrency payment solution is for all, including small shops and big enterprises
• Quick transfers of bitcoin between parties and the security of the underlying XRP Ledger are among many positive aspects of the SpendTheBits app

Could there be a day when the global financial system becomes as accustomed to using cryptocurrencies as it is to accepting fiat currencies? Even though the answer could be open to challenge, no matter whether it comes from a crypto enthusiast or a critic, the penetration of cryptos in the payments system is already underway.

Not many might even know that in 2014, airBaltic became the world’s first major airline to allow the booking of tickets using Bitcoin. Today, the mainstreaming of Bitcoin in the payments system is gathering pace, with many retailers worldwide accepting cryptos. In Canada, online retailer Newegg, and used car market participant, HGreg Group, have been accepting Bitcoin payments for quite some time now.

Can participants like SpendTheBits, a secure XRP Ledger-based payments system, prompt the broader adoption of cryptocurrencies in Canada and beyond? Let us explore.

Source: SpendTheBits App Screenshot

Retail merchants and cryptos

Many Canadians hold cryptos in their investment portfolios. Not everyone might be looking at the potential of cryptos in growing wealth. Many also envisage digital currencies- powered by peer-to-peer blockchain technology- becoming a widely accepted medium of exchange.

Source: SpendTheBits App Screenshot

For a comprehensive ecosystem to be built around cryptocurrencies, the space needs participants who can enable fast and secure movement of funds between the payer and the payee. SpendTheBits scores a point on both the counts -- speed and protection. It provides an easy-to-use interface to retail merchants with a clean display of the account balance in Canadian dollars.

Also read: How SpendTheBits strengthens security for BTC payments.

Next, registering a business, whether a big enterprise or a small-scale unit, is a few-step process. Accepting Bitcoin from the payer is simple, thanks to the QR code-powered interface.

Source: SpendTheBits App Screenshot

The merchant on the dashboard can view a detailed view of transactions in chronological order. The payer can scan the code using the SpendTheBits app installed on their smartphone.

Source: SpendTheBits App Screenshot

SpendTheBits app

For a sender of Bitcoin, the SpendTheBits app comes as a powerhouse. It can store the crypto holding by acting as a wallet. The interface is straightforward and underneath it is the security of the time-tested XRP Ledger tech.

Watch: How SpendTheBits is creating a comprehensive Bitcoin payments ecosystem?

The app will facilitate payments in bitcoin to bricks-and-mortar and online merchants, where transactions will be confirmed in a very fast, efficient manner, unlike the current situation with bitcoin, where transactions are slow to process and inefficient for retail payment. SpendTheBits has created a comprehensive network which connects all stakeholders, most importantly, merchants and buyers.

Win-win proposal

As more and more merchants in Canada and elsewhere warm up to cryptocurrency payments, Using the SpendTheBits platform, all individuals or merchants will be able to spend/accept real-time payments in bitcoin because it's accessible, affordable, and not only green but fast as well. Consumers seek Bitcoin transfer apps that are fast and safe. SpendTheBits can fit the bill with its highlights like recording a transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain in fewer than three seconds and the security of funds enabled by the XRP Ledger.

The penetration of cryptos in the payments system is already underway at a steady pace. SpendTheBits acts as a bridge between merchants and consumers hence trying to bring Canadians, eventually everyone around the globe, into the world of digital finance.

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Merchants and even countries across the world over the past few years have been jumping on the Bitcoin bandwagon
• SpendTheBits provides merchant services with a platform that is quick, secure, and inexpensive
• The merchant can accept BTC simply through a QR code with transactions settled in seconds

Did you know that airBaltic, the flag carrier of Latvia, started accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as a method of payment in 2014? If Latvia is too far and 2014 is too outdated, oxio, a prominent Canadian internet provider, announced Bitcoin acceptance in March 2022.

Across the globe, cryptocurrencies, which use decentralized ledger tech for quick transfers, are not only gaining traction as tradable assets but also acceptance. Today, Bitcoin is a recognized mode of payment in El Salvador and the Central African Republic. How does SpendTheBits, a Bitcoin payment app, fit into this scheme of things? Can the app’s merchant portal further the development of a comprehensive crypto ecosystem in Canada?

Source: SpendTheBits Merchant Portal Screenshot

SpendTheBits’ merchant portal

First, the basics. The merchant portal by SpendTheBits is an extension of its widely embraced Bitcoin wallet and the payment app. The app is available on iOS and Android, and the portal for merchants adds more value to it.

Any merchant, regardless of the size of the business, can use the SpendTheBits portal to become a participant in the fast-growing crypto payments space. The merchant portal has a clean dashboard to provide an easily comprehensible overview of transactions. It is both fast and secure, thanks to SpendTheBits’ exceptional emphasis on the security of funds, which was a key factor in picking the XRP Ledger as the network is powering its app.

The merchant portal displays the account’s balance in Canadian dollars. It can help sort transactions on the basis of time periods, including weekly and monthly data. New system users can be assigned, allowing the merchant to delegate responsibilities in accordance with the job role of any employee.

Source: SpendTheBits Merchant Portal Screenshot

Adding a business is easy. The merchant can generate the QR code for quick display at any convenient place. The code can be scanned by a customer using the SpendTheBits app. Gathering information on the transaction page is seamless. It allows merchants to track their daily activities and the transaction history can be transported to excel for reporting.

Why SpendTheBits’ merchant portal?

Cryptocurrencies have garnered a fair share of enthusiasts in Canada and the neighboring US. According to reports, many of these users of cryptos want to use their holdings to purchase goods and services. Tesla’s move to allow the use of Dogecoin for the purchase of its merchandise and oxio’s BTC announcement are stepping in that direction.

SpendTheBits portal is designed to keep in view the financial interests of merchants in Canada. BTC is being granted approval as a mode of payment by large-scale businesses. The shift toward digital currencies cannot be without onboarding businesses of all sizes. SpendTheBits is specifically designed for small- and medium-scale merchants, with a view to making BTC’s adoption easy, secure, and inexpensive.

About SpendTheBits

It is a Canada-based cryptocurrency payment app, with secure XRP Ledger underpinnings. Many banking institutions are utilizing the services of the XRP network. Transactions on SpendTheBits are quick, thanks to approval on Bitcoin’s blockchain within a few seconds.

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Bitcoin commands a multi-billion-dollar market cap, and its meteoric rise has brought much attention to a new asset class called cryptos
• Some analysts say Bitcoin is a product of sentiments with little utility in the real world
• KB Crypto weighs both sentiments and technical data to create wealth for BTC enthusiasts

The debate over whether investing is art or science has become even more heated, thanks to the mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin along with other cryptos like Ether and Dogecoin has quickly moved the asset value chain to become one of the top assets today. Canada was the first country to have okayed a Bitcoin ETF last year. Data indicates a large number of Canadians have warmed up to this emerging asset class.

Now, what can be the road ahead for enthusiasts? Can they rely on sentiments alone? Can considering investment art be alone a prudent strategy when data indicates that cryptocurrencies are volatile, therefore riskier than traditional assets like commodities and stock indices? Should then Bitcoin investment be done with a scientific approach?

KB Crypto enters the scene at this crucial juncture. The hedge fund understands that investment in any asset is neither pure art nor pure science. And hence, hedging could be a great tool to create wealth and at the same time mitigate risks like extreme price volatility.

KB Crypto and hedging

First, the hedge fund brings two distinct asset classes at one place. At one end of this arrangement is Bitcoin, and at the other, are conventional assets like stock indices and foreign currency. This is one of the rarest blends, but KB Crypto has aced the game. The process is simple, yet intriguing. Bitcoin holding, which is resting idle, is brought to work, with short-term investments in indices, commodities, and a wide range of other assets.

By one measure, this investment method is art. Sentiments for cryptos are strong in the global market, thanks to companies like Tesla and MicroStrategy leading investments in Bitcoin. Regardless of price volatility, many billionaires and analysts are bullish on Bitcoin over the long term.

But another measure, KB Crypto’s hedging is science. The hedge fund uses proprietary software which analyses data pertaining to the wider market to suggest lucrative trades. The fund managers weigh these suggestions using their own technical indicators, for example, price movements in crude or gold. Funds are strategically placed based on informed reasoning, which has helped KB Crypto produce industry-leading returns.

Image source: Screen Grab KB Crypto PPT

Pros of both worlds

Arguably, nothing is perfectly good or perfectly flawed in the world of finance. Bitcoin billionaires do exist and so do people who have booked losses on their crypto investments. Institutions like Vanguard have introduced the stock market to the otherwise cautious world that relied on fixed return assets alone to save for retirement. KB Crypto brings the benefits of both worlds. Returns accumulated by investing BTC funds in traditional assets are transferred to clients in BTC every week.

KB Crypto acknowledges why it is best to consider investing in a blend of art and science. Neither sentiments toward Bitcoin can be overlooked, nor the potential of traditional assets to produce wealth can be disregarded.

The outcome of this arrangement is risk management and wealth creation.

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Bitcoin is known to exhibit extreme volatility, and hence calls for a prudent hedging strategy
• KB Crypto combines human intelligence with its proprietary software to produce high yields
• The funds come with insurance cover, with weekly payout of returns to the stakeholders

For crypto enthusiasts, Bitcoin’s price fluctuations can make or break sentiments in the cryptoverse.

This year has been a rough ride for Bitcoin, with the largest cryptocurrency displaying extreme volatility. The wider cryptoverse is also mirroring more or less the same trend where prices can rise or fall by double-digit percentage within just a few hours of trading.

So, what can a Bitcoin enthusiast do during turbulent times? Should Bitcoin be left in the wallet in the hopes of raking in positive returns over the long-term?

This is where KB Crypto hedge fund comes in the picture as it can help investors tide over volatility. Here are five key benefits that KB Crypto offers:

1. Bitcoin and Canadians

The KB Crypto hedge fund is popular in Canada for a slew of reasons. As Canadians warmed up to cryptocurrencies, in the backdrop of events like the world’s first Bitcoin ETF listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), many were caught off guard by erratic ups and downs in the crypto’s price.

Canadians looked for funds that could help them wade through the volatility and

KB Crypto was the answer.

2. Bitcoin hedging

Is there any possible solution to rid the cryptoverse of its unpredictability? Perhaps, a direct approach to this remains elusive, but an indirect approach might yield returns.

One of these approaches is putting Bitcoin funds to use in unrelated asset classes, for example, foreign currency, stock market indices, and precious metals. Here, KB Crypto can be the hedging strategist that no prudent investor will find easy to overlook. The fund uses the potential of other asset classes to produce returns for Bitcoin enthusiasts.

3. Team at work

KB Crypto’s hedge fund managers are seasoned investors who look for opportunities even during a deeply subdued phase in the global markets.

Short-term investments in assets like indices and commodities like crude are made, with guidance from the fund’s proprietary software. Often referred to as high frequency trading (HFT), this strategy makes even more sense when the markets are operating with little predictability.

Source: Screen Grab KB Crypto PPT

4. Insurance and risk management

First, the fund has roped in only regulated brokers to undertake its hedging services. Being regulated makes the broker answerable to lapses, if any. Second, the funds have an insurance cover of up to US$1 million. Even though regular trading losses are not covered in this insurance, any abnormal instances causing losses are fully covered.

Risk is managed by steering clear of the ultra-volatile crypto market and by picking traditional assets like indices and commodities for high frequency trading.

5. Software and human intervention

The global market for variable-return assets is undergoing a paradigm shift, thanks to the use of technology in analysis and fund placement.

KB Crypto uses its proprietary software that identifies lucrative trades, which is further complemented by the expertise of fund managers. For example, the software might suggest commodities like crude oil for high frequency trading in the wake of an upcoming rise in the demand of crude. The investment is backed by due diligence performed by the team.

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Bitcoin is widely adopted both as legal tender and tradable asset, but it is volatile
• KB Crypto has found the answer to Bitcoin’s price volatility -- hedging in assets such as commodities
• The hedge fund uses its proprietary software to devise a rewarding hedging strategy

Until a few years back, a common question in the back of many people’s minds was, what is Bitcoin? The answer was often tricky. Is it a digital currency, a speculative investment asset, digital gold or something else? Today, two countries have accepted Bitcoin as legal tender. It is also trading on exchanges just like other traditional assets, with Bitcoin ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

KB Crypto, a one-of-its-kind hedge fund with proprietary software, duly acknowledged all these developments. But at the same time, considering Bitcoin price can swing in any direction, a hedge fund brought in traditional assets to offset volatility.

Let’s explore how KB Crypto weeds out volatility in crypto prices by devising a prudent strategy using its proprietary software.

Bitcoin’s volatility

Not ‘what is Bitcoin’, people now ask ‘what is Bitcoin’s price right now’. This is because of its volatility, which can ruin any investment strategy, short- or long-term. Bitcoin was racing toward US$70,000 in November 2021, but an unexpected reversal of fortune caused it to fall under US$20,000 in mid-2022.

Many investors have made profits from Bitcoin investments, while many have also lost. In this scheme of things, KB Crypto uses hedging to offset Bitcoin’s volatility. When people were busy discussing whether Bitcoin is a hedge against inflation, KB Crypto’s fund managers wondered what the hedge against Bitcoin’s price volatility could be. The hedge fund invented the winning formula by making room for traditional assets, including stock indices and commodities.

Also read: A look at Bitcoin’s dominance and how KB Crypto is built on it

Image source: Screen Grab KB Crypto PPT

What is KB Crypto’s model?

Take Bitcoin, use the funds to invest in assets like stocks and gold, make profits over a very short-term horizon, and exit and divide the profits in proportion to the funds invested by clients.

This is the simple model that KB Crypto claims to follow to facilitate weekly payouts of returns in Bitcoin. One of the primary reasons the fund has steered clear of investing in cryptoassets is instability in their prices. By contrast, commodities like oil, stocks and precious metals are the traditional assets that represent the real economic output.

KB Crypto harnesses the potential of these conventional assets, which can thrive even during subdued phases of the economy and create wealth for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The profits are shared in the proportion to the original investment made by the client in the hedge fund.

Also read: Why KB Crypto’s smart hedging strategy augurs well for crypto investors

KB Crypto success

As of June 2022, the hedge fund boasts a whopping 60%-plus return on investment. A 2% churn rate validates that investors hold trust in KB Crypto’s strategy. Besides, the fund has only partnered with big banks like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan for Tier-1 liquidity. KB Crypto’s journey so far has successfully offset Bitcoin’s price volatility with industry-leading returns for investors.

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• BTC is accepted as legal tender in a couple of countries, and many call it ‘digital gold’
• What has worried many enthusiasts is the inadequate security features of crypto apps
• SpendTheBits uses a major blockchain, XRP Ledger, to add an extra layer of security

Cryptocurrencies are a significant trend across the world. A few experts are terming Bitcoin as ‘digital gold’. Others are debating if crypto assets correlate with the stock market, the S&P 500 Index in particular. Two countries have recognized Bitcoin as legal tender.

Amid all these developments, there is a reason to be worried. Cyber-attacks in this space have hurt enthusiasts and their interests. Hackers have exploited the weaknesses of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This has led to losses accruing to the keystone of the crypto-verse -- investors.

Also read: What's in Canada Budget 2022 for cryptocurrency enthusiasts?

Cryptos and vulnerabilities

Though it is said that records are stored on a blockchain, cyber-attacks are common. The decentralized ledger is immutable, but hackers have devised methods to trick the arrangement and steal assets belonging to others. The attack on the popular Ronin Network in March this year was the only in the list that is quite long.

It is said that a lot depends on the basic structure of any app providing crypto-related services. Blockchain is a vast term. Ethereum is a blockchain service provider, and so are other networks like Solana and Fantom. How many of these service providers manage aspects like smart contracts and the record of transactions is highly critical.

XRP Ledger, one of the biggest networks, is famous for a variety of reasons. This includes its transaction speed and support for services like NFTs and smart contracts using hooks. A token, XRP crypto, linked to this ledger, ranks among the top 10 assets by market cap.

Also read: How SpendTheBits differs from other crypto exchanges, wallets & marketplaces

Source: SpendTheBits

SpendTheBits and crypto payments

SpendTheBits uses XRP Ledger to ensure speed and security in BTC payments. Accessible on both iOS and Android, the app acts as a wallet, besides being a payment facilitator.

Some argue that BTC may not sustain itself in the long term if it cannot be a part of a larger payments system. SpendTheBits claims it is an enabler with the primary focus on this aspect. The app can send and receive BTC payments with a simple scan of the address. More functionalities exist, which include the safe storage of BTC holding. In the medium- to long term, the app may also add other popular assets.

But what makes SpendTheBits an app of choice is its emphasis on security. SpendTheBits claims that XRP Ledger makes its processes fast and highly resistant to cyberattacks. This is why the company is rolling out features in a phased manner, to not compromise on architectural security.

SpendTheBits uses XRP Ledger to ensure the security of transactions. As per SpendTheBits, the feature that lets its users store private keys on a local device further strengthens the security of digital assets. Apart from that company claims to use 2-Factor Authentication for each transaction and also claims that they have done extensive internal security testing of the app to protect its users against:

• DDoS
• SQL Injection
• SSRF - Server-side request forgery
• HTTP Parameter Pollution attack
• File Inclusion

SpendTheBits might be that one app that re-establishes trust and transparency in the crypto world.

Also read: Salient features of SpendTheBits that make it a perfect app for crypto users

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• BTC and other assets that cumulatively make the cryptoverse are usually volatile
• HODLers seek opportunities to create wealth using their idle BTC.
• KB Crypto mitigates risks, puts idle BTC to use, and diversifies one’s portfolio in a unique way

No two assets are the same, and no two investors are identical. In the cryptoverse, Bitcoin is the leading asset, but from meme tokens like Dogecoin to gaming tokens like Axie Infinity, all come with their own unique aspects. In the same breath, it can be said that different investors deploy their own unique strategies to create wealth.

In the crypto market, one may be looking at quick capital gains by the liquidation of assets in the short term. But there is a very strong sentiment -- hold on for dear life (HODL) -- among many crypto enthusiasts. KB Crypto, a Canadian hedge fund with a strong track record, caters to needs of the latter category of crypto investors. The fund uses idle BTC holding, or ‘HODLing’, to create wealth in the short term.

BTC and volatility

BTC is not the only volatile asset in the world. Stocks listed on the world’s biggest exchanges can also be volatile and so can be precious metals and fiat currencies.

Also read: A look at Bitcoin’s growth and what KB Crypto does to your BTC holding

However, at the same time, it is also true that BTC or other crypto assets are comparatively a little more volatile in price terms. BTC can gain or lose in double-digit percentage over a very short span of time.

Can KB Crypto add to returns during volatile sessions? The fund claims it parks cash in mainstream investment instruments like commodities. That BTC you hold is just parked in say copper or some other commodity, the price appreciation is booked, with returns credited to your account in the form of BTC.

KB Crypto’s hedging strategy can be of great value when BTC and other assets of the crypto world are passing through a price correction phase, like the one we are currently seeing. Instead of liquidating the asset and settling for low returns, BTC can be put to use in KB Crypto’s fund.

Risk mitigation

HODL is a very strong sentiment across the world, but it has yet to withstand the test of time. What if BTC and other crypto assets fail to appreciate as much as HODLers are anticipating?

Also read: Why KB Crypto’s smart hedging strategy augurs well for crypto investors

KB Crypto’s model of utilising the idle BTC to hedge using a traditional asset makes perfect sense. Instead of keeping the BTC locked and anticipating its appreciation in the longer run, some consider it to be a better idea to use idle BTC funds in hedging. Commodities like copper and indices could have a different price trajectory when the broader market is subdued. KB Crypto’s proprietary software works to identify variable-return assets that can be quickly liquidated to book profits.

This strategy mitigates the risk of volatility in BTC, besides letting enthusiasts tap options that can create wealth to provide cushioning against rising inflation in Canada and elsewhere.

Image source: Screen Grab KB Crypto PPT

KB Crypto

The fund focuses squarely on how to add to the portfolio of HODLers. This it does by tapping unrelated, traditional assets like commodities. Profits are booked and returned to clients in the form of BTC. Risk mitigation using in-house proprietary software adds value to this hedging strategy.

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Bitcoin serves as an underlying asset for a number of ETFs, besides being a legal tender in two countries
• Bitcoin’s dominance is formidable, and its share in the total market cap of cryptos is over 46%
• KB Crypto identified these developments to introduce a hedge fund that taps idle BTC holding to provide quick returns

Bitcoin (BTC) is more popular as compared to the other class of assets in the cryptoverse - altcoins. Altcoins or alternative coins to BTC are usually native tokens linked to a specific project. The biggest altcoin by market cap is Ether (ETH), a native medium of exchange inside Ethereum’s blockchain.

BTC is not only the most popular but also the topmost asset by value. Thousands of crypto assets exist today with CoinMarketCap tracking more than 19,700 of them. BTC alone makes over 46% of the total market cap of the cryptoverse. Ethereum’s ETH has a market cap that is less than half of BTC’s. BTC’s dominance is undisputed, which is what KB Crypto, a Canadian hedge fund, identified ahead of others.

BTC is virtually everywhere

Had BTC been a speculative tradable asset alone, no country would have adopted it as a legal form of money. At least two countries have done this so far, with El Salvador being the first, under the leadership of a Bitcoin enthusiast president Nayib Bukele. Though there are several doubts over the use of Bitcoin as a legal form of money, hiccups are expected when a change is introduced to the traditional financial system.

Separately, the S&P Dow Jones index is tracking the movement of BTC prices. As institutional investors warmed up to this asset class, new indexes were introduced to provide measurable inputs. Besides, ETFs with BTC as an underlying asset exist in Canada and the US. KB Crypto, which is based in Canada, is aware of these developments around BTC, which served as an inspiration to start the hedge fund.

Many influential entrepreneurs, including Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey and Michael Saylor are bullish on BTC with Dorsey even having commented that it could become the native currency of the internet. Not many, however, seem to have contemplated using BTC as a way to tap other markets like indices and a foreign currency. KB Crypto’s Devon Edwards has certainly attained this feat.

Also read: Honesty and transparency: The bedrock of KB Crypto’s philosophy

Devon Edwards, Founder,

KB Crypto and BTC

The hedge fund has introduced changes to the traditional idea of hedging. It is an enabler that converts the idle BTC holding of crypto enthusiasts into something that can provide short-term returns. The gains are moved into a client’s kitty, in proportion to their funds in BTC, which means the actual BTC portfolio remains intact.

The dominance of BTC is a well-acknowledged aspect of KB Crypto. This is one reason why the hedge fund is, as of now, focusing on BTC alone. As other crypto assets become as mainstream as BTC, they might make the cut. By investing BTC funds of clients in such traditional assets as indices and commodities, KB Crypto has added a small but rewarding element to BTC’s dominance.

Also read: Why KB Crypto’s smart hedging strategy augurs well for crypto investors

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Cannindah Resources has delivered ~192% returns to its shareholders in the past one year.
• CAE has made notable progress over the past year and recently the company reported drilling success at Mt Cannindah Project.
• CAE looks to continue expanding the potential of the project along with the review of opportunities for expansion.

ASX-listed explorer and resource developer Cannindah Resources Limited (ASX:CAE) has had an impressive year. The explorer has witnessed strong operational progress and the market has rewarded the Company with staggering share price appreciation.

Over the past year, the CAE stock has delivered ~192% returns to its shareholders, with share price zooming from AU$0.065 on 15 June 2021 to AU$0.19 on 14 June 2022. Let’s have a look at few important aspects of the Company.

Mt Cannindah Project Tenure (Source: CAE Announcement 04/04/22)

Company strategy in alignment with shareholder interest

CAE’s strategy is to preserve shareholder wealth and enhance the value of its flagship assets through prudent exploration methods. Currently the Company continues to focus on the expansion of its flagship Mt Cannindah project.

Moreover, the Company has successfully identified additional exploration opportunities for copper and gold within the project area through drilling.

Source: CAE website

RELATED ARTICLE: Stellar assay results set Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE) on success path at Mt Cannindah 

Recent drilling results and lease renewal

Recently, CAE has reported back-to-back exploration success with another massive copper hit from the surface with hole 9 and exceptional width and grade received in Hole 10 at the Mt Cannindah Project.

The Company also renewed nine mining leases at the Mt Cannindah project until 31 March 2034.

The hole 9 delivered 400m @ 0.91% CuEq along with a significant gold zone of 14m @ 1.65g/tAu from 287m. CAE believes that the hole extended mineralisation to the north and indicated that there is far more copper than earlier recognised in the system.

Subsequent drilling at Hole 10 delivered 295m @ 1.45%CuEq from the surface, indicating excellent outcomes for the Company to continue striving for further outstanding results and expand the project size.

CAE hole 10 looking north-east (Source: CAE Announcement 12/05/22)

DETAILED DISCUSSION AT: Excellent drilling results from hole 10 boost Cannindah Resources’ (ASX:CAE) shares up

The recent drilling has delivered exceptional results further cementing the confidence on the flagship Mt Cannindah project.

The Company is focused on expanding the potential of the project along with upgrading the present JORC resource.

Expansion opportunities

CAE looks to expand the gold target areas across the Piccadilly Gold project area. CAE continues to review opportunities for expansion via mergers and acquisitions. The expansion is also possible through potential diversification opportunities to take advantage of positive market sentiments.

The current JORC resource for the main Mt Cannindah mine part of the project stands at 5.5Mt @ 0.93% Cu, as determined in 2011. Furthermore, recently the Company has also reported stellar exploration success at the Mt Cannindah project.

All eyes now remain on what the updated JORC resource could look like, which will include new holes.

RELATED ARTICLE: Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE) renews nine mining leases till 2034

Highlights

• Blockchain, the technology that lies at the heart of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is a decentralized ledger with peer-to-peer supervision.
• The XRP Ledger is hailed by enthusiasts as one of the most secured networks, with speedy transfers
• SpendTheBits uses the XRP Ledger to build a comprehensive ecosystem for BTC payments

For an amateur enthusiast, the crypto-verse might be all about Bitcoin as a tradable asset. In the past few years, there has arguably been no other variable return asset that has produced comparable returns. In the race to add these assets to their respective portfolios, there might be some key elements that enthusiasts may miss.

If you take a deeper look, the crypto-verse is quite complex. There are technologies like blockchain and hashgraph that power most assets. Blockchain is usually understood as a decentralized ledger with peer-to-peer supervision. There is a lot more, like the technology any trading app uses, which can either make crypto enthusiasts’ funds more secure or can expose them to unscrupulous elements.

SpendTheBits is a crypto payment mobile app powered by the XRP Ledger blockchain, which has arguably become a benchmark. The XRP Ledger is a network that is trusted for its enhanced security features, besides enabling lower costs and faster movement of funds. These elements add a formidable layer of validity for the users of the SpendTheBits app. SpendTheBits thus makes transacting in cryptos a lot more secure for all the stakeholders, including merchants.

Let’s explore more, but first, let’s zero in on why the XRP Ledger is the industry benchmark today.

XRP Ledger meets SpendTheBits’ key needs 

First, the XRP Ledger has lowered the cost of transactions in the blockchain space. Crypto fans have always deemed these virtual currencies as superior to fiat currencies with respect to pay fees. It is the XRP Ledger that has helped make it possible. And SpendTheBits always envisioned minimum cost of fees for its users, which is why the XRP Ledger was a natural choice for the app.

Second, and equally important, is the turnaround time. Bitcoin transactions are slow, which is why new side networks like the Lightning Network came out with claims of trimming down the settlement time but that is the centralized solution and includes pre-funded accounts. Crypto transfers are meant to be quick, which is one of the reasons why blockchain enthusiasts want the global financial world to be decentralized.

Third, the XRP Ledger is a widely adopted network, especially by banks that dominate the conventional payments infrastructure. The XRP Ledger is often likened to the SWIFT network.

Also read: Salient features of SpendTheBits that make it a perfect app for crypto users

XRP Ledger vs others (like the Lightning Network)

As stated earlier, the Lightning Network was set up in an attempt to make Bitcoin transactions quicker. The network adds a second layer to the main Bitcoin network. But experts are wary that the Lightning Network is leading to a “hub and spoke” model, with the same centralization as is in the case of traditional finance.

Separately, there are concerns regarding hacks, and that the user may permanently lose their Bitcoin on the lighting network. Also, network costs may rise with time due to the “knock-on” costs. This single element provides SpendTheBits with one of the most important features in the crypto world – the security of funds.

The XRP Ledger, on the other hand, scores points in all respects. It lets BTC move quickly, with the benefit of low costs. This is cited as one of the primary reasons why big institutions prefer the XRP Ledger network. Besides, the transactions are believed to be comparatively more secure.

Source: SpendTheBits Merchant Portal

SpendTheBits and the XRP Ledger

SpendTheBits is piquing the interest of crypto enthusiasts, thanks to the XRP Ledger underpinnings. An app that can transfer BTC within seconds, SpendTheBits claims to wed crypto assets with security.

Currently, the SpendTheBits app only facilitates peer-to-peer transfers of Bitcoin. The

value proposition is that via the app, transfers of Bitcoin can be finalized in a matter of

seconds, vs. the 10-minute to 40-minute lag time on the Bitcoin blockchain. By deploying a

user’s Bitcoin onto the XRP blockchain, the user gets all of the benefits of the XRP blockchain; faster transactions per second, minimal transaction cost, etc.

The upcoming release of the app will facilitate payments in Bitcoin to bricks-and-mortar and online merchants, over the XRP blockchain. Users will be able to send fast and cheap payments to merchants. Transactions will be confirmed in a very fast, efficient manner, unlike the current situation with Bitcoin where transactions are slow to process and inefficient for retail payment. The app can also act as a wallet service to store BTC holdings. It is building a BTC & crypto payment ecosystem, brick by brick. Bringing crypto enthusiasts, merchants, and other stakeholders in one place enables synergy within the crypto-verse.

Also read: How SpendTheBits differs from other crypto exchanges, wallets & marketplaces

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Blockchain and BTC are now household names, and SpendTheBits is an enabler in this space
• SpendTheBits is led by Jaskaran Kambo, who founded the company with a vision to make Bitcoin & crypto everyday currency for everyone via utilizing the xrp ledger technology.
• Others, including the COO and CTO, inject cost efficiency and technical superiority into the app

Blockchain has been gaining popularity by the day. What started with a blockchain-based crypto asset like Bitcoin (BTC) is now a space with elements like NFTs, DeFi, and Web3.

Celebrities like Madonna and Paris Hilton are launching NFTs or non-fungible tokens. DeFi or Decentralized Finance is said to be competing against the traditional ‘centralized’ financial landscape. It has features like lending and borrowing of digital assets, collateralized loans, and passive income in the form of interest. Web3 or Web 3.0, as popularly referred to, is said to be the internet version that can shift the balance of power toward users.

Blockchain is making inroads in every sphere -- financial, social, and more -- like no other tech today. What’s more? S&P Dow Jones, the company that manages the S&P 500 Index, now has indices to track the price of BTC. Not just that, companies like Tesla and MicroStrategy are also investing in BTC, that too in billions. Sovereigns are also warming up to cryptos. Recently, Ukraine allowed donations in crypto assets in the wake of the geopolitical conflict.

Where does the SpendTheBits app fit in this scheme of things? And what does the team at SpendTheBits bring to the table?

SpendTheBits cryptocurrency app

Having realized that crypto assets are finding increased acceptance, SpendTheBits entered the scene to make it more secure for stakeholders.

The app uses XRP Ledger, built for real-time “Payments.” XRP Ledger allows SpendTheBits to facilitate quick transfers of crypto assets. The app is claiming to take its deposits and withdrawal features further, creating a robust crypto-asset ecosystem. Here, users can store their assets safely, besides using them for spending purposes. XRP Ledger also helps in bringing down transaction costs, the app asserts.

BTC funds reflect in the user’s wallet instantly after the first confirmation on the blockchain, SpendTheBits claims. For now, the company is focusing on BTC, but it is eyeing more assets in upcoming app versions. The future road map includes a Merchant Portal rollout so our users can pay for goods and services using the App.

Also read: Salient features of SpendTheBits that make it a perfect app for crypto users.

Source: SpendTheBits Merchant Portal Screenshot

Team at SpendTheBits

Jaskaran Kambo, Chief Executive Officer

Jaskaran brings the know-how of multiple industries, including banking and software development. The two sectors underlie the crypto-verse, with cryptos arguably becoming a new ‘alternative investment’ asset.

Jaskaran, aka Jay, founded the company using his expertise during his stints at Servus Credit Union, Manulife, Canadian Western Bank, and ATB Financial. He has a rich knowledge of computer systems and project management. He counts Thompson Rivers University as his alma mater. Jay assessed all blockchain networks ahead of starting his SpendTheBits journey. XRP Ledger’s slew of security features and efficiency backed his decision to underpin SpendTheBits using this blockchain.

Ashish Rathi, Chief Operating Officer

Ashish is one of the two key tech guys at SpendTheBits. His primary focus has always been operational efficiently by lapping up emerging technologies.

Ashish has a rich experience in Python, JavaScript, PHP, and other tech used in programming. Android development has been another focus area. He has had stints at WestJet and other companies, primarily IT service providers. Ashish manages micro and macro-operational aspects at SpendTheBits.

He invests energy in making the user interface easier without losing privacy and security. He prioritizes the release of timely app versions to keep it bug-free.

Aditya Agarwal, Chief Technology Officer

Aditya is the second tech-focused person. Aditya brought to SpendTheBits the decades of rich expertise he gathered while working with Microsoft, GE, and other tech giants.

Though SpendTheBits is an uncomplicated affair for the user, what lies beneath is complex tech. Aditya holds proficiency in programming, frameworks, languages, and other technologies. He is who turns the web of complex software elements into an easy-to-use interface for users. He oversees every aspect of technology at SpendTheBits, with cybersecurity as the priority.

SpendTheBits avails the services of many experts to make the app a low-cost, high-security enabler for crypto enthusiasts. In a world that is embracing blockchain tech, alongside assets powered by the same, the app claims to provide a technologically advanced user experience.

Also read: What's in Canada Budget 2022 for cryptocurrency enthusiasts?

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Bitcoin’s price history arguably shines a light on BTC’s correlation with the global stock market
• KB Crypto uses clients’ BTC funds to derive immediate gains from diverse assets like indices
• Any gains made are shared with the investor in the form of BTC, keeping clients’ holding intact

Tradable assets come with their own set of advantages and risks. The foremost advantage is appreciation in the price of an asset an investor owns. Capital gains accrue, making it easy for the investor to cope with the rising prices of goods and services during times of high inflation.

Risks, however, can be a dampener. Be it precious metals or stocks trading on an exchange, no asset is without this underlying risk. An ‘alternative investment’ asset that has piqued the interest of enthusiasts is Bitcoin (BTC). From Canadians to Americans to investors in emerging economies, many are adding BTC to their portfolios.

But variable-return assets -- that include BTC as well -- may not be so easy for an amateur investor to manage. BTC has been very volatile as compared to other traditional assets.

How has BTC fared over past few years, including both during pre-COVID-19 pandemic and pandemic phases? And, is there something that  KB Crypto, a Canadian hedge fund, brings to help enthusiasts tap the full potential and also mitigate risks?

BTC price movement

BTC price was as low as US$1,500 almost five years back. Before 2017, BTC was arguably an asset for only a few participants. Data suggests the 24-hour trading volume of BTC surpassed US$100 million somewhere around mid-2016 for the first time. Today, this volume ranges in tens of billions of dollars.

Data provided by CoinMarketCap.com

By the end of 2017, BTC had skyrocketed to nearly US$13,500. The year 2018 was a bad one for both BTC and the S&P 500 Index. Another popular crypto asset ETH also did not fare well that year. Bulls thronged BTC in 2020, the year when it registered almost 300% price appreciation.

At one time in 2021, BTC reached nearly US$68,000. In 2022 so far, the price has remained subdued, but the same bearish trend can be said to have also impacted other variable return assets. Carvana Co., listed on the NYSE, and which broke into the Fortune 500 list last year, is down nearly 80% this year.

From rising interest rates to subdued economic growth, many factors may be behind this subdued phase in variable-return assets.

Also read: Bitcoin at $30,000: What does 5-year historical price data indicate?

Image source: Screen Grab KB Crypto PPT

How does Canadian company KB Crypto help?

KB Crypto claims to be unlike any traditional hedge fund. It uses BTC to tap other markets, which can include commodities, indices, and foreign currencies.

Also read: Meet the team behind Canadian fintech hedge fund, KB Crypto

KB Crypto is of the view that its strategy diversifies investors’ portfolios in a way that suits the present-day investment landscape. Besides, many cryptocurrency holders may subscribe to the popular HODL (hold-on-for-dear-life) approach. It means not liquidating assets to book short-term capital gains. These idle BTCs, KB Crypto asserts, can be used smartly to garner short-term profits on diverse assets.

Any profit made using the BTC holding of a client is shared with an investor in the form of BTC. That way, clients can gain from their BTC without having to liquidate it on any exchange.

Also read: What you should know about KB Crypto – Canada's leading fintech hedge fund

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete, or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights:

• SpendTheBits is a cryptocurrency payment mobile app powered by XRP Ledger, which facilitates instant ecofriendly transactions
• The app claims to have an effective mechanism that thwarts any security breaches
• The app can not only be used to securely spend BTC, but it is also engineered to save users large amounts of transaction fees, making it operational in everyday use

Why keep it idle when you can move it and register more gains? Though HODL (hold on for dear life) is a strong sentiment among the global cryptocurrency investors’ community, the bigger picture suggests that moving the holding can bring its own set of advantages.

SpendTheBits, a cryptocurrency payment mobile app, enables users to store and spend their cryptocurrency – and all this at speed and lower cost.

Image source: SpendTheBits

What is SpendTheBits?

SpendTheBits app, which can be downloaded from App Store or Google Play, enables the movement of crypto assets. It adds to the crypto payment’s ecosystem through, what it claims, “instant” features such as instant deposits/withdrawals and instant spending. The user’s funds will be credited or debited after the first confirmation on the Bitcoin blockchain.

What lies at the heart of this promise is the decentralized XRP ledger. The SpendTheBits app is powered by XRP ledger, which is also the technology behind the multi-billion-dollar market cap asset XRP.

The app can be used as a bridge to facilitate Bitcoin (BTC) transactions effectively. User can top up their STB wallet either from an exchange, ATM machine, or ledger nano. The investor can tap the ‘Fund Wallet’ option on the app that immediately shows Bitcoin (BTC) main-net QR code address to be scanned.

The initial transaction made by the investor will see a minimal charge of 10 XRP tokens, translating into a few US dollars depending on the trading price of XRP. The fee levied goes on to prevent any spams, which ail crypto investors using unsecured platforms. SpendTheBits claims quick settlements at very low costs, thanks to the technical superiority of the underlying XRP ledger.

The app provides round-the-clock support to users, which is crucial considering cryptos are traded 24x7 on multiple global exchanges. The decentralized underpinnings, founders claim, mitigate risks of hacks and other breaches.

Image source: SpendTheBits

Also read: What’s in Canada Budget 2022 for cryptocurrency enthusiasts?

What about security when it comes to crypto assets?

Though cryptos boast of the blockchain network, which is based on the distributed ledger, security breaches have bogged down the sector for a long. Having BTC in your wallet may make no sense despite lucrative returns if they are vulnerable to cyberattacks.

SpendTheBits claims to resolve this concern by having availed the services of the XRP ledger. Besides, any lag in the transaction while moving crypto holding, can heighten the potential risks. SpendTheBits app also takes care of this concern by being a fast and instant solution for crypto transfers.

Is Bitcoin the new king?

Though debatable, Bitcoin’s rise from its humble beginnings to one of the most significant assets by market value is no ordinary feat. The price of Bitcoin or any other crypto asset can change quickly, but the same holds true for every other variable-return asset, including stocks. Between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2022 – a time when the pandemic-induced volatility caused market disruptions – BTC rose from US$7,200 to US$47,500.

Data provided by CoinMarketCap.com

Like all other variable-return investment assets, BTC can exhibit a downward trend, which suggests that investors must keep a close tab on the blockchain industry when making their decisions.

Also read: Bitcoin bond and Bividend: 2 new extensions of Bitcoin?

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks, including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete, or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Decades ago, instruments like shares and mutual funds took the shine off traditional assets like physical gold. Now crypto assets are having the same impact on other assets. Many are gung-ho and see cryptos as the next big thing in the making.

But similar to risks which prevail in the stock market from insider trading to fund managers placing their interests above the interests of their clients, risks are present in the crypto market as well. This can be one reason why regulators in Canada and elsewhere are treading with caution on crypto assets.

Given this backdrop, an important question that begs to be answered is, what should you seek when entrusting someone with the mandate of wealth creation?

Assurances of high returns alone?

But returns are always the product of prudence and expertise of a fund manager. This is why picking the right team to entrust your money to is of high importance, more than anything else.

 Image source: Screen Grab KB Crypto PPT

A Canadian hedge fund, KB Crypto, is striving to make a dent in the hedge fund industry. KB Crypto has made honesty and transparency as bedrock of its philosophy.

Team at KB Crypto

Data: KB Crypto Pitch deck & website, Image: ©2022 Kalkine Media®

KB Crypto is a one-of-its-kind hedge fund in Canada. KB Crypto has a mix of professionals who can perfectly search for the best investment options and at the same time, deploy the best strategy for risk mitigation as they work towards creating wealth from Bitcoins parked by their clients. The company has a near-perfect blend, consisting of experts from finance, information technology, investment advisory, and a slew of other disciplines make the KB Crypto team. Here’s a quick look.

Devon Edwards

The founder of KB Crypto, Devon counts Oral Roberts University as his alma mater. Presently in Alberta, Canada, he strives to build a brand that weeds out weaknesses from the cryptoverse by the infusion of trust, besides the use of a novel strategy of putting to use idle BTC holdings to create wealth for all stakeholders.

Devon serves as the lead fund manager, and with his deep expertise in capital and commodities markets and other variable-return instruments, he looks for assets that are most likely to create wealth.

Ansto Tafara Chibamu
Ansto brings to the table years of experience in analytical research and the use of statistical techniques to find and tap the most remunerative investment opportunities. As a quantitative analysis researcher, he simplifies numbers and computations that are often complex for any amateur investor. Having delivered excellent results during his previous stints in the hedge fund industry, including in Quantech, Ansto is here to focus on one task alone -- increasing stakeholders’ wealth.

Syed Sibtain Haider

Tech lies at the heart of not only crypto assets but every sector and industry. Syed specialises in computer programming, with expertise in PHP, MySQL and other areas. He is the main tech guy at KB Crypto.

Rick Walmsley

Rick brings what is the keystone of any principal and agent relationship but is oft-forgotten -- integrity. As a financial advisor at KB Crypto, he oversees and ensures the financial viability and long-term stability of the company and its assets.

Layla Edwards

Layla takes KB Crypto to the masses by employing her marketing and brand-building skills. She is the marketing director of the company and contributes indirectly to the asset under management (AUM) of KB Crypto.

Tyler Prysko

Tyler is a web developer with expertise in HTML5, CSS3, Java Script and similar other technologies. He is responsible for front-end web development at KB Crypto.

Mauro Farina

It is always desired to have a few personnel who bring theoretical and technical knowledge of the field that is core to the company’s operations. Mauro is a blockchain tech guy. He, as accounts manager, is at all levels, from onboarding clients to helping sustain long-term relationships with them.

Diversity is the key

The above is the core team at KB Crypto that oversees most of the aspects of operations. Diversity, not only related to gender or ethnicity but also academics and field expertise, in its workforce helps the company remain progressive and forward-looking at all times.

Also read: What you should know about KB Crypto – Canada's leading fintech hedge fund

Risk Disclosure: Trading in cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory, or political events. The laws that apply to crypto products (and how a particular crypto product is regulated) may change. Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed. Kalkine Media cannot and does not represent or guarantee that any of the information/data available here is accurate, reliable, current, complete or appropriate for your needs. Kalkine Media will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading or your reliance on the information shared on this website.

Highlights

• Rritual Superfoods disclosed that the Company’s functional superfoods product line would be featured in the “New to The Street” show.
• The event would provide the firm with a vendor showcase through the fall sales season among independent health food and vitamin stores.
• The live show in New York will also provide Rritual a product distribution opportunity, as it will be distributed for airing to outlets including FOX, Bloomberg, and NEWSMAX.

In what will take the brand reach of Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) to a completely new level, the Company’s product line and the CEO would be featured in a live shoot at New York’s The Mung Bean Natural Foods and Vitamin Store. The event would be conducted by ‘New to the Street’ and would act as a vendor showcase for Rritual. It will also be distributed widely to outlets including Bloomberg, NEWSMAX, and FOX and is expected to reach nearly 540 million homes in the US and across the globe.

RELATED ARTICLE: Making deeper inroads into US market: Rritual Superfoods’ CVS rollout set to begin

Significant opportunity for RSF to showcase its product range

The event will be themed on Rritual’s natural superfoods product line and its detailed profile will be filmed onsite. The event will be recorded on 22 August and will be aired on Fox Business on 30 August and on Newsmax on 29 August and 5 September.

The Mung Bean Natural Foods and Vitamin Store is a prominent health food retailer in New York. The event would act as a vendor showcase among the independent health food and vitamin stores throughout the fall season across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

RELATED ARTICLE: Another boost to brand Rritual: RSF to meet top buyers at Kroger Natural & Organic Innovation Summit

David Kerbel, CEO and Director of Rritual, commented:

‘New to the Street’ would also create a segment that will be distributed for broadcasting on Television to Bloomberg, FOX Business, Fox Broadcasting, and NEWSMAX, among others.

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‘New to the Street’ FMW Media in a nutshell

• FMW Media operates Syndicated Nielsen Rated programming TV brands - New to the Street and Exploring The Block (blockchain show).
• New to the Street is one of the longest-running US and International sponsored programming TV brands.
• The show is syndicated on Sundays at 10 AM EST.
• Since 2009, FMW Media’s brands have been running biographical interview segment shows across leading US Television networks.
• The TV platform’s reach is more than 540 million spanning the US as well as global markets.
• Recently, FMW added NEWSMAX to its platform. NEWSMAX broadcasted its first show on 27 December last year.
• FMW is one of the largest buyers of linear Television long and short forms across the nation.

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Bottomline

Rritual Superfoods continues to rev up its strategy to expand the reach of its natural superfood products. An in-depth profiling of Rritual and its products at the “New to the Street” show would significantly enhance Rritual’s brand awareness and visibility.

On 12 August 2021, RSF shares last traded at CA$0.58, up by 3.57%.

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods’ products will be available in CVS stores across the US over the coming weeks.
• The rollout of Rritual’s premium brand of functional superfoods on CVS HealthHUB stores will help in further boosting RSF’s brand reach.
• The rollout provides a wonderful opportunity for Rritual and CVS to operate closely for developing an in-store education program.

Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has been quite active in the recent past to expand its product reach. In what is the latest move in its series of brand-boosting developments, the Company is set to launch its premium brand of functional superfoods in CVS stores across the US over the coming weeks.

The rollout will begin with major markets, including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, Providence, San Diego, and Tampa.

RELATED ARTICLE: Rritual Superfoods makes further inroads in the US market with CVS deal

The new HealthHUB concept of CVS intends to transform the health experience of consumers with education and personalised service from the skilled professionals of CVS.

The placement of Rritual's products on HealthHUB offers an exciting opportunity for Rritual and CVS to work closely for developing an in-store education system for the trained professionals of CVS to provide best services to their consumers.

Rritual’s caffeine-free and USDA-certified organic products can be served by themselves or in combination with other beverages.

CVS HealthHUB will offer Rritual’s three products: Chaga IMMUNE, Lion's Mane FOCUS and Reishi RELAX. 

RELATED READ: Another boost to brand Rritual: RSF to meet top buyers at Kroger Natural & Organic Innovation Summit

Milestone on the cards for Rritual Superfoods (RSF:CSE) as it readies to go live on Amazon in US

CVS and HealthHUB in a nutshell

Healthcare innovation company CVS is committed to helping people to pursue better health. The US-based drugstore chain aims to become the most consumer-centric health player and continues to make progress based upon the changing needs of consumers. In 2020, CVS started 650 HealthHUB locations and has plans to open 1.5K new locations by 2021 end.

• HealthHUB locations present a comprehensive range of digital and on-demand health tools, trusted advice, new product groups, health care services as well as personalised care.
• With the new format, over 20% of the HealthHUB store is committed to providing health services.
• The teams at HealthHUB are improving care for patients managing chronic indications, with a focus on informing the next best clinical practices as well as driving medical costs savings.
• The store format of HealthHUB also incorporates various paths to nutritional health provided by an in-store dietitian, including access to weight loss programs.

All in all, as a fast-growing provider of natural functional superfoods, Rritual is well-placed to lead the superfood division, which is set to witness exponential growth. Pertinently, the launch of its product line in the major US markets via CVS adds more lustre to the Rritual brand growth.

On 30 July 2021, RSF shares closed the trading session at CA$0.62, up by 3.33%.

GOOD READ: Rritual Superfoods apprises shareholders of its key developments and aggressive targets

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has announced that Kroger, the top grocer in the US, has invited the Company to its Natural & Organic Innovation Summit.
• The focussed summit would offer Rritual an exclusive opportunity to meet with top buyers directly.
• Rritual will also have the option to share in-depth information on its product characteristics and benefits at the summit.

In what would help Rritual Superfoods’ (RSF:CSE) directly interact with top buyers, the Company highlighted that it would participate in the Kroger Natural & Organic Innovation Summit.

The Kroger Natural & Organic Innovation Summit, which will be held by the leading American grocer, Kroger, is an exclusive event where ~65 buyers will have a one-on-one interaction with selected brands including Rritual Superfoods. In this event, RSF’s sales team will have the opportunity to share in-depth information on product characteristics and benefits. Furthermore, the Company will also discuss its growing superfoods category.

ALSO READ: Rritual promises ‘Beauty from Within’, set to launch mushroom-based collagen boosters

Rritual Superfoods’ proprietary Immune-Synergy Six Mushroom Blend is the only functional health product available in the market that consists of a daily prebiotic blend for nourishing a healthy gut microbiome and facilitating the balanced digestive function.

Pleased with the latest development, David Kerbel, CEO and Director of Rritual Superfoods, commented-

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Kroger in a nutshell

• The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) operates supermarkets and convenience stores and is one of the leading grocers in the US.
• The retailer operates over 2,700 grocery retail stores and serves approximately 11 million consumers per day.
• Kroger is the only prominent US supermarket player operating an economical three-tier distribution system.
• The Ohio-headquartered Company also operates 35 food manufacturing facilities developing high-quality private-label products.

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Rritual’s journey in July

Rritual’s imminent participation in Kroger summit is just the latest in a series of developments made by the superfoods firm this month. Rritual has grabbed considerable attention on the back of key updates in July, which are highlighted below:

• Rritual issued a letter to its shareholders highlighting its key developments, advancements, and increased retail targets for future expansion.
• The Company completed testing on the first batch of its new superfood mushroom latte blend formulations, integrating plant-based collagen enhancers.
• Rritual Superfoods appointed Tinuiti Digital Agency for maximising its brand awareness. The proprietary technology, as well as Tinuiti’s vast experience, is expected to benefit the Company.
• The Company successfully uplisted from the OTC Pink Sheets to the OTCQB and commenced trading on the OTCQB under "RRSFF" symbol.

ALSO READ: Rritual Superfoods apprises shareholders of its key developments and aggressive targets

On 29 July 2021, RSF shares ended the trading session at CA$0.60. 

Summary 

• Rritual Superfoods has delivered a comprehensive progress report highlighting the Company’s developments and increased retail targets for future expansion.
• The superfoods player revealed it had already surpassed its retail distribution targets for CY21 and will now revise its targets.
• For the remainder of the year, Rritual’s e-commerce growth strategy will focus on securing significant platforms while expanding its own shop.
• Rritual’s product innovation team recently incorporated plant-based collagen enhancers to its formulation for promoting ‘skin-deep beauty’.

To keep its shareholders updated with the latest developments, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has shared a letter, outlining the Company's advancements and increased retail targets for its product line in the US.

David Kerbel, CEO & Director of Rritual, provided a comprehensive view of the Company’s rapid growth. Mr Kerbel highlighted that the Company’s growth was reinforced by Rritual’s commercial relationships with leading players, including Amazon, CVS, RiteAid, The Good Trends and Vitacost.

The combination of these partnerships bears testament to the swift evolution of Rritual’s model - from product innovation to strategic agency collaborations, from retail and online expansion to customer satisfaction.

Robust growth: RSF achieves CY21 targets within the first six months

Rritual outstripped its retail distribution targets for CY21 before the end of June, surpassing 2,400 retail locations and 10,000 distribution points.

With the CY21 targets already achieved, the Company has revised its targets based on the current line-up of stock-keeping units to reach 6,000 stores and 20,000 points of distribution by year-end. The revisions were made based on the retailers’ commitment to carry the Rritual brand as consumers embrace the Company’s product line.

MUST READ: Rritual Superfoods smashes full year US retail distribution targets within six months

Rritual’s retail wins for US market expansion

Rritual’s premium brand of functional superfoods would soon be rolled out in CVS stores. CVS is the biggest drugstore chain in the US, and this launch is a significant mark for RSF’s national retail rollout.

Rritual has also rolled out its product line on the e-commerce platform of Rite Aid. As the first national retail launch, RiteAid signifies a substantial achievement for the Rritual brand.

Notably, the Company is striving not only to lead this emerging category but to define it by gaining the trust and support of consumers through top tier retailers, such as Rite Aid and CVS.

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Strategic partnership with CROSSMARK

In what was a significant leap for the superfood firm, the Company revealed its partnership with CROSSMARK Inc in the second quarter. The partnership is intended to accelerate Rritual’s brand growth and open new retail channels to reach and go beyond 40,000 distribution points in the US.

READ MORE: Rritual Superfoods (RSF:CSE) teams up with CROSSMARK Inc. to rev up its brand growth

Advancement in e-commerce platform

The prioritization of e-commerce plays a key role in Rritual’s growth strategy. The Company’s e-commerce growth strategy in 2021 aims to secure significant platforms while growing its own shop. In the last few months, RSF products have launched on key platforms, including Amazon.com, Vitacost.com, Riteaid.com, and TheGoodTrends.com.

The launch of Rritual’s product on the Amazon platform represents a significant milestone for RSF. The Good Trends is committed to connecting retailers and local healthy specialty food companies. As a result, the innovative product line of Rritual is a perfect fit for 'The Good Trends.'

READ MORE: Rritual Superfoods widens its US presence with The Good Trends listing

The Company has also appointed a top-rated digital agency, Tinuiti, the leading independent performance marketing firm across Amazon, Facebook, and Google.

Rritual expects significant growth with its omni-channel e-commerce strategy and is confident that the Company will significantly benefit from the proprietary technology and experience of Tinuiti.

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Product line innovation

Adding to the initial product line now available in the US, RSF’s Product Innovation and Research team have finalized the assessment of the first of its new superfood mushroom latte blend formulations. The Company has incorporated plant-based collagen enhancers into this formulation, which is a key market differentiator.

Rritual will introduce two new superfood latte powder mixes in the fall of 2021 to promote ‘skin-deep beauty’ as well as to boost energy and cognitive functioning.

The plant-based formulation comprises Tremella (snow mushroom), which aims to keep the skin healthy and supple by boosting collagen fibers and allowing the retention of moisture. 

DO READ: Rritual promises ‘Beauty from Within’, set to launch mushroom-based collagen boosters

Another move that adds credence to brand Rritual, the company announced that its products had passed the industry-leading Tested to be Trusted program. This certification is a vital step in establishing the Rritual brand promise.

READ MORE: Rritual Superfoods continues to boost its brand, secures 'Tested to Be Trusted' certification

Rritual reinforces its team

In the last quarter, Rritual made significant appointments, including:

• Chief Innovation Officer Stacey Gillespie - rolled out a new R&D division to establish best practices for developing a leading product pipeline.
• In April 2021, Rritual roped in a new VP Sales USA, Sarton Molnar-Fenton, to lead the Company’s sales function across multiple sales channels.

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All in all, Rritual has significantly scaled up its manufacturing capacity to meet the increasing demand, having completed the second and third commercial-scale manufacturing runs. In light of accelerating demand forecast, Rritual has developed strategic relationships as well as capacity to surpass the production requirements and fulfil the Company’s aggressive modelling requirements.

On 15 July 2021, RSF shares closed the trading session at CA$0.59, up 1.72%.

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has completed evaluating its first new superfood mushroom latte blend formulation that comprises plant-based collagen enhancers.
• The Company intends to replace animal-based collagen enhancers with plant-based botanicals and superfoods.
• Rritual's plant-based formulation contains Tremella (snow mushroom), which allows the skin to retain moisture as well as enhance collagen fibers.

In a move aimed at disrupting animal-based collagen boosters, Rritual Superfoods Inc’s (RSF:CSE) Product Innovation and Research team has completed the assessment of its first new superfood mushroom latte blend product.

The fast-growing functional superfood firm’s new latte blend formulation comprises plant-based collagen enhancers, a key market differentiator.

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Rritual is looking forward to launching two new superfood latte powder mixes in the fall of 2021. These formulations will promote skin-deep beauty and also enhance energy & cognitive performance.

The Company’s plant-based formulation comprises Tremella, which allows the skin to maintain moisture as well as enhance collagen fibers to keep skin healthy and flexible – ‘beauty from within’.*

Tremella fuciformis is an antioxidant-rich mushroom well-known to help in maintaining collagen levels to keep skin hydrated, toned and youthful.

Furthermore, Rritual intends to substitute the animal-based collagen enhancers with plant-based superfoods and botanicals.

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It is interesting to note that, Rritual Latte powders are free of caffeine, have low sugar and are delectable.

MUST READ: Rritual Superfoods makes further inroads in the US market with CVS deal

Commenting on the company’s innovative plant-based collagen boosters, Stacey Gillespie, Chief Innovation Officer of Rritual, said-  

On 9 July 2021, RSF shares closed the trading session at CA$0.67, up by 6.35%.

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Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has appointed Tinuiti as its Digital Advertising Agency to augment the Rritual brand awareness.
• The functional superfood player is confident it will benefit significantly from Tinuiti’s proprietary technology and vast experience.
• The digital advertising agency will also strategically work in growing Rritual’s subscribers, thus increasing recurring revenues.
• The announcement was well received by the market participants, with Rritual shares closing 12.5% higher.

In a positive development that will further strengthen its e-commerce strategy, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has appointed Tinuiti as its Digital Advertising Agency to boost the Company’s brand awareness. Buoyed up by this significant update, Rritual’s shares shot up 12.5%, closing at CA$0.63 on 7 July 2021.

The Canada-based functional superfood firm has clearly highlighted that prioritising e-commerce is key to its growth strategy.

Through its proprietary technology, Tinuiti possesses the expertise to develop a highly responsive approach to enhancing the Rritual brand. Besides, the digital advertising agency will help Rritual utilise the resources aimed at boosting its sales results.

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Interestingly, the US-based agency’s proprietary Ad Tech will drive traction for Rritual products through an integrated eCommerce brand-building program.

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Rritual also disclosed that Tinuiti would be responsible for coordinating search engine marketing, conversion rate optimisation, managing purchase of AdWords, remarketing, paid social media, as well as media advertising.

The agency will be involved in reducing the acquisition cost per customer for Rritual. Furthermore, it will also strategically work in growing RSF’s subscriber base, and thus, increasing recurring revenues.

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Commenting on this, David Kerbel, CEO and Director of Rritual, said-

Rritual’s growth on eCommerce platforms

Rritual is engaged in implementing strategies to accelerate the growth of its products across all eCommerce platforms, including the Company's own direct to consumer shop, Amazon.com, Riteaid.com, Kroger-owned Vitacost.com, and TheGoodTrends.com. It is worth noting that RSF’s strategies would boost the new listings that it obtains on major health and wellness platforms in the future.

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MUST READ: Rritual Superfoods continues to boost its brand, secures 'Tested to Be Trusted' certification

Rritual Superfoods expects significant growth with its omni-channel e-commerce strategy and is confident that it will benefit significantly from Tinuiti's proprietary technology and capabilities.

DO READ: Rritual Superfoods widens its US presence with The Good Trends listing

Tinuiti in a nutshell

• An award-winning agency, Tinuiti is the largest independent performance marketing firm that accelerates brand growth across the triopoly of Amazon, Google, Facebook and beyond.
• The marketing firm has more than US$2 billion in digital media under management and employs 700 people.
• With expertise in Amazon & marketplaces, CRM & email marketing, mobile apps, search, social, and more, Tinuiti realises that success requires channel specialisation and strategy.
• Tinuiti delivers solutions by leveraging its performance planning framework, GAMMA. The solutions are enabled by Mobius, a propriety collection of marketing intelligence and media activation technologies.

ALSO READ: Rritual Superfoods amplifies its customer reach in the US with Vitacost.com listing

Summary

• Canada-based functional superfood firm Rritual Superfoods has announced its uplisting to the OTCQB® Venture Market.
• The OTCQB listing will expand the Company’s accessibility and visibility to US investors.
• Rritual continues to build on its US expansion strategy and grow its brand through partnerships with local and national retailers.

Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has been in full swing with a series of rapid developments to rev up its presence in the US. In yet another significant move, the Company announced its successful uplisting to the OTCQB® Venture Market from the OTC Pink Sheets. Rritual has started trading on the OTCQB market under the ticker ‘RRSFF’.

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OTCQB trading will improve the Company’s visibility as well as the accessibility to US investors. Furthermore, the OTCQB market offers considerable value and convenience to brokers, institutions, and US investors seeking to trade RRSFF.

Rritual Superfoods’ common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the ticker ‘RSF’.

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To be eligible for OTCQB ® Market listing, companies must meet the below-mentioned criteria-

Commenting on this, David Kerbel, CEO and director of Rritual, said-

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OTCQB^® Market in a nutshell

• The OTCQB^® Market is also known as the venture market. It is the mid-tier of OTC Markets on which nearly 11,000 US as well as global securities trade.
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Recent initiatives for US market expansion

In the past few months, Rritual has taken multiple initiatives to expand its presence in the US market. These include:

• Launch of its premium brand of functional superfoods across CVS stores, the largest drugstore chain in the US.
• Launch of Rritual’s e-commerce store on Amazon.com.
• Listing on RSF products on The Good Trends, a US-based leading specialty food marketplace.
• The Company signed a deal with Vitacost.com to launch its functional superfood elixirs online at www.vitacost.com.

On 6 July 2021, RSF shares ended at CA$0.56.

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has announced that its premium brand functional superfoods will be rolled out in CVS stores.
• The product launch across the largest drug chain in the US is a significant milestone for the Company’s retail rollout.
• CVS will offer Rritual’s entire product line, including Chaga IMMUNE, Lion's Mane FOCUS and Reishi RELAX.

In a significant move that bodes well for its US market expansion strategy, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) disclosed that its premium brand of functional superfoods would be rolled out across CVS stores. The deal with USA’s largest drugstore chain is a strategic move by RSF to deepen its footprint in the US market.

ALSO READ: Rritual Superfoods continues to boost its brand, secures 'Tested to Be Trusted' certification

The Company highlighted that its phase one placement is significant, especially because Rritual’s products have been selected for the new HealthHUB sites of CVS, which intends to transform the 'consumer health experience'.

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The deal will see CVS offering RSF’s full individual product line, including:

Commenting on the key announcement, David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual Superfoods, said-

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Rritual to develop in-store education program with CVS

The superfoods company also disclosed that it would work with CVS to develop an in-store education program for CVS-trained professionals. The program would assist CVS consumers on their "path to better health."

Furthermore, the Company has increased manufacturing activities to meet the mounting demand, with a strategic sales and marketing focus targeted at major retailers across the US in 2021.

As previously highlighted, Rritual is working with a disruptive retail strategy, intensifying it focus on national retailers instead of regional rollouts to win market share as well as establish category-defining leadership.

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CVS in a nutshell

• A healthcare innovation firm, CVS’ objective is to support people on their path to attain better health.
• The US-based drugstore chain aims to become the most consumer-centric health player.
• CVS is evolving in line with the changing needs of consumers and meeting people wherever they are.

The Company opened 650 HealthHUB locations in 2020 and plans to open another 1,500 by 2021 end. These locations would offer online streams of wellness and nutrition content.

HealthHUB also offers care concierges with a focus on reaching out to patients via telephones.

On 29 June 2021, RSF shares closed at CA$0.74.

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Summary

• Functional superfood company Rritual has inched closer to the rollout of its e-commerce store on Amazon with the initial shipment delivered to Amazon Fulfillment Center.
• The Company highlighted that its superfoods product line would be available to customers shortly.
• Rritual Superfoods’ Feature Story on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland® broadcasted on FOX Business Network this Sunday.

Rritual Superfoods Inc (CSE:RSF) has moved a step closer to the launch of its e-commerce store on Amazon.com with the delivery of the first shipment to Amazon Fulfillment Center. The superfood company highlighted that the products would be available to the customers soon.

Committed to revving up its US market expansion strategy, Rritual has been going full steam ahead with a series of swift developments. The latest news comes hot on the heels of the company’s announcement about its superfood product line securing certification for the ‘Tested to be Trusted program’.

ALSO READ: Rritual Superfoods continues to boost its brand, secures 'Tested to Be Trusted' certification

Rritual’s Amazon rollout inches ahead

Rritual’s launch on Amazon forms an integral part of the company’s e-commerce strategy. With its full line of products already shipped to the Amazon Fulfillment Center, Rritual has taken a big step towards its rollout on the retail giant’s website. Now, its products can soon be accessed by Amazon customers.

Earlier, on 17 June, Rritual had stated that its products were approved for listing on RSF’s Amazon Store in the US.

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David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, commented-

Rritual’s CEO interviewed on FOX business network

In another exciting update on 25 June 2021, Rritual announced that the Company’s Feature Story was highlighted on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland®. Kathy Ireland's interview with Rritual’s CEO David Kerbel, which was broadcast on FOX Business Network on 27 June, underlined RSF’s rapid growth and the Company’s leadership within the fast-moving functional superfood category.

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Mr Kerbel stated:

Notably, Rritual’s product offerings are all USDA-certified organic and can be mixed with other beverages or served independently. RSF’s proprietary Immune-Synergy Six Mushroom Blend is the only functional health product available in the market, which contains a daily prebiotic blend for a healthy gut microbiome and accelerates balanced digestive function.

The launch of Rritual’s product at Amazon store eCommerce will elevate the Rritual Brand and expand the nationwide customer reach.

On 25 June 2021, RSF shares closed the day’s trading at CA$0.78.

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has passed the ‘Tested to Be Trusted’ standard for its product line under independent lab testing.
• The continuing lab testing would help devise the Company’s future product strategy and gain the confidence of various stakeholders.
• The superfood company is dedicated to maintaining best practices for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of its products.

In a significant development that will further strengthen its brand, Rritual Superfoods Inc. (RSF:CSE) has announced its product line has achieved the 'Tested to Be Trusted' industry standard.

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Rritual product line passes industry-leading testing program

The superfood company stated that UL Laboratories independently carried out testing on the basis of exacting criteria.  UL Laboratories is a worldwide safety science leader that assists companies in accomplishing regulatory compliance and ensuring that they meet other standards of product quality and safety.  

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Rationale behind product testing

The independent lab testing will help instil confidence in consumers and retailers regarding the product ingredients and efficacy.

RSF has incorporated independent lab testing as a critical feature of its future product strategy as it will help the Company establish and abide by the highest industry standards to gain the confidence of consumers and retailers in the Company's product integrity.

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Notably, Rritual’s product offerings are all USDA-certified organic and are free from caffeine so that consumers can either mix these with other beverages or enjoy them on their own.

Rritual's proprietary Immune-Synergy Six Mushroom Blend is the sole functional health product on the market that is composed of a daily prebiotic blend. The product helps in nurturing a healthy gut microbiome, thereby assisting in balanced digestive function.

RSF continues to expand its footprint in the US

RSF has been making a series of strategic moves to deepen its footprint in the US market, with the latest being the listing of its products on a leading health food marketplace, The Good Trends. This step by the Company would utilise the B2B wholesale marketplace to endorse the Rritual brand throughout local healthy specialty food retailers across the US.  

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Moreover, this would also make Rritual’s product line more accessible to new customers and prepare the groundwork for the Rritual brand.

As a fast-growing producer of natural wellness products, Rritual is well-positioned to spearhead the superfood segment, which is experiencing exponential growth in demand and sales.

On 25 June 2021, RSF shares closed at CA$0.78.

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Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has announced that its products are now listed on a US-based leading specialty food marketplace, The Good Trends.
• The B2B wholesale marketplace will promote the Rritual brand across local healthy specialty food retailers in the US.
• The listing of Rritual’s product line would provide a whole new set of consumers to the Company.

In yet another strategic move aimed at deepening its footprint in the US market, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has announced the listing of its products on a leading health food marketplace, The Good Trends. The B2B wholesale marketplace would promote the Rritual brand across local healthy specialty food retailers in the US.

ALSO READ: Rritual Superfoods amplifies its customer reach in the US with Vitacost.com listing

The Good Trends aims to serve as a connection between local healthy specialty food brands and mission-driven retailers. Therefore, Rritual Superfoods’ innovative product line is a good fit for The Good Trends.

Rritual’s plant-based innovative products are made using carefully selected organic functional mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs. The products are traditionally consumed to support a healthy response to stress and help optimise mental, cognitive, digestive, and immune health.

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Rritual’s collaboration with The Good Trends would provide a new set of consumers with access to the Company’s product line. The move will also contribute to building a foundation for the Rritual brand to help it define and spearhead the Superfoods category.

Mr David Kerbel, President and CEO of Rritual, commented-

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The Good Trends in a nutshell

• The Good Trends is a B2B wholesale marketplace focused on connecting local healthy specialty food brands and mission-driven retailers.
• The co-founders of The Good Trends are passionate about food, brands, and retail.
• The online marketplace has a mission to help transform wholesale by connecting small healthy mission-driven brands with a diverse retail locations network through a powerful but easy-to-navigate platform.
• The group’s intent is to provide healthier and more local food products to all the US consumers in local stores by simplifying food wholesale and making it transparent.

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Rritual’s recent developments regarding the US market expansion

Rritual Superfoods has been actively working on the US market expansion strategy and has entered several partnerships to ensure Rritual products are accessible to a significant proportion of the US population. The recent developments include:

• Rritual Superfoods entered into an agreement with Vitacost.com to expand its customer reach in the US.
• The Company also disclosed that its innovative natural products were approved for listing on the Company's US-based Amazon Store.
• On 15 June, RSF announced the completion of several training sessions with the CROSSMARK team related to the US product rollout.

DO READ: Rritual Superfoods, CROSSMARK gear up for full rollout in the US

On 21 June 2021, RSF shares closed the trading session at CA$0.79.

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has signed an agreement with Vitacost.com, an American e-commerce retailer of health and wellness products.
• With this agreement, Rritual will roll out its premium brand of functional superfood elixirs online at www.vitacost.com.
• The superfood company would benefit from the agreement through the enhanced reach and exposure of its innovative product line.

Building on the recent US market expansion, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) is thrilled to announce that the Company has entered into an agreement with Vitacost.com, a prominent American online retailer of health and wellness products.

Owned by The Kroger Co., Vitacost.com is an award-winning US-based e-commerce company.

With this agreement, Rritual will introduce its premium brand of functional superfood elixirs at www.vitacost.com.

MUST READ: Rritual Superfoods smashes full year US retail distribution targets within six months

Vitacost.com will feature three Rritual Superfood Elixir Lines – Chaga IMMUNE, Lion's Mane FOCUS and Reishi RELAX.

DO READ: New purchase orders worth CA$306K sweeten the pot for Rritual Superfoods

Mr David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, commented-

Mr Kerbel added that the listing with Vitacost would build on the Company’s mission to establish sales and distribution channels for its products, placing them within arm's reach of the consumers throughout the US.

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Vitacost.com in a nutshell

• A subsidiary of The Kroger Co, Vitacost.com Inc, is an online retailer of health and wellness products.
• The online retailer provides an award-winning experience to customers through its website www.vitacost.com.
• The American e-commerce firm features reasonable pricing up to 50% off retail and speedy delivery on 40,000 items.
• Vitacost offers organic body and personal care products, dietary supplements (vitamins, minerals and herbs), hard-to-find specialty foods, sports nutrition products, and pet essentials.
• The Company strives to educate, inspire, and motivate healthier living for consumers by forming and curating thousands of valuable tips, expert articles and recipes woven throughout the shopping experience.

In an earlier announcement related to Rritual’s US market expansion, the Company had disclosed that its products had been approved for listing on the Company's Amazon Store in the US. The Company has announced a collaboration with an Amazon agency, Orca Pacific, to build and enhance the Rritual Amazon store as well as implement its digital marketing strategy.

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On 18 June 2021, RSF shares ended the trading session at CA$0.79.

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods’ products have been approved for listing on the Company's Amazon Store in the US.
• The Company has partnered with the full-service Amazon agency, Orca Pacific, to build and optimise the Rritual Amazon store.
• The superfood player is confident that Amazon store eCommerce rollout will increase brand value and expand the customer reach of Rritual.

In yet another significant move regarding its US market strategy, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) announced that its products have been approved for listing on the Company's Amazon Store in the US. The listing is scheduled for the end of June.

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Rritual’s partnership with Orca

Rritual Superfoods also announced a collaboration with Orca Pacific, an Amazon agency, to build and enhance the Rritual Amazon store and execute its digital marketing strategy.

The Company disclosed that its engagement with Orca and rollout on Amazon would firmly support RSF’s mission for its products to meet the consumers’ desire and be available for convenient purchase. Through the partnership, Rritual will also focus on Amazon Prime listing.  

Rritual is confident that Amazon store eCommerce rollout would elevate the Rritual brand and expand customer reach across the country.

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Rritual Superfoods and Amazon in discussions since late 2020

In late 2020, Rritual Superfoods emerged as a winner at the annual ERCM Buyer’s Choice Awards. ECRM is at the forefront of virtual commerce and makes the buying and selling process more efficient by boosting connections between the buyers and suppliers via key programs that use digital as well as face-to-face platforms.

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Since winning the prestigious award, Rritual has been in discussions with Amazon and actively involved in the launch of the Rritual Amazon store.

RSF is developing a Superfood Platform dedicated to broader distribution and modern innovation. At the fore of innovation, Rritual seeks to become a premium brand in the emerging functional mushroom and adaptogenic superfood market. The Company aspires to lead and define the superfoods category, and access to its product line on Amazon is a significant part of the ambition.

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Based on a survey conducted by Feedvisor on over 2,000 customers in the US, 89% of the consumers were more likely to buy from Amazon than other eCommerce websites.

Management Commentary

Mr David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, stated-

Peter Palarchio, Director of Marketing for Rritual, commented-

On 17 June 2021, RSF shares last traded at CA$0.79.

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Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has moved closer to the product rollout in the US by completing several training sessions with the CROSSMARK team.
• As part of the development, CROSSMARK's proprietary Accelerator™ program has helped Rritual identify the best retail targets for its sales campaign.
• The CROSSMARK team would help Rritual roll out sales and marketing campaign across 57 targeted national and regional retail chains, identified using their proprietary program.

In a strategic move that arms CROSSMARK with the requisite skills to accelerate the launch of Rritual Superfoods Inc’s (RSF:CSE) products across the US, RSF has announced the completion of three training sessions with CROSSMARK’s Account and Business Executives.

The Company highlighted that it was a prerequisite designed for the empowerment of the CROSSMARK team ahead of their mobilisation.

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The Company disclosed that the sessions were designed to educate the CROSSMARK team on Rritual's full line of premium brand of functional superfoods. With these sessions, the CROSSMARK team would be fully prepared and will have the required knowledge about Rritual products’ benefits and applications.

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Sales and marketing campaign across 57 targeted retail chains

The CROSSMARK team will launch a sales and marketing campaign across 57 national and local retail chains, which it has defined as best targets for Rritual. CROSSMARK’s core services comprise Retail Services, Marketing Services and Headquarter Sales. These services include providing insights and analytics, omnichannel expertise, eCommerce solutions, and order-to-cash. The Texas-headquartered Company also offers services for in-store as well as out-of-store consumer engagement.

In April 2021, Rritual and CROSSMARK entered into a partnership that represents a foundational leap for Rritual. The business union was designed to accelerate Rritual brand growth and open up new retail channels.

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Highlights of the CROSSMARK advancement:

CROSSMARK in a nutshell

• US-based leading sales and marketing services agency CROSSMARK focuses on the growth of retail brands across various categories in the consumer goods industry.
• The Company has driven the world's most powerful companies for over a century, leading to success in sales and managing brand.
• CROSSMARK employs more than 25K people who are responsible for examining all major retailers in North America—from buying desks to consumer baskets.
• The Company’s unique omnichannel and eCommerce expertise continues to transform its business, well beyond the brick-and-mortar model.
• The Company has recently introduced its proprietary CROSSMARK Accelerator™ platform. The platform offers state-of-the-art insights and analytics through artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced modeling.

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Mr David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, commented:

On 15 June 2021, RSF shares closed the day’s trade at CA$0.82.

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Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has received purchase orders (POs) worth CA$306,000 in the last week of May 2021.
• The functional superfood company has scaled the production of its products to meet the increasing demand.
• Rritual is confident that these initial POs from the retailers would establish its products on shelf with frequent re-orders in the future.

In what turns out to be a solid end to the month of May, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has highlighted the expansion of its distribution footprint with new purchase orders under its belt. The superfoods firm received purchase orders (POs) worth CA$306,000 in May’s last week and its products are now being shipped to customers. The Company is confident that the initial POs would establish RSF products on shelf with frequent re-orders in the future.

DO READ: Rritual to meet global retailers at ECRM European Virtual Conference

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Last week, RSF had rolled out its premium brand of functional superfoods on Rite Aid’s e-commerce platform. This would further expand the Company's distribution and growing consumer awareness throughout the US.

ALSO READ: Rritual makes deeper inroads in the US with product launch on Rite Aid e-commerce platform

Mr David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, commented-

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Rritual scales up production to meet rising demand

Rritual Superfoods also highlighted that it had increased its production to meet the growing demand for its plant-based products. The Company’s sale and marketing strategy would target major retailers in Mass, Food & Drug, and Grocery in 2021 across the US. Besides, Rritual’s sales team is in active discussions with several target retailers and will update the market once new retail accounts are onboarded.

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This week started on a bright note for the Company as it announced it had exceeded the retail distribution targets of its products for CY2021 within the first half itself. Following this significant achievement, RSF has revised its target for the remaining CY2021 to 6000 stores and 20,000 distribution points by the year-end.

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Based on the projected distribution guidance by 2021 end, the Company anticipates achieving a monthly run rate of CA$1.3 million, attaining ~31-42% blended margins in the US.

On 11 June 2021, RSF shares last traded at CA$0.75, up 1.35%.

Summary

• Rritual has scheduled several meetings with global retailers at the ECRM European Vitamins, Minerals, Herbals, Supplements Program.
• The superfood player highlighted that it has already obtained interest from international retailers ahead of the ECRM conference.
• Rritual’s leadership team to continue building relationships in the global retail space.

In what will go a long way in cranking up its global reach, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has announced that it will be in attendance at the ECRM European Vitamins, Minerals, Herbals, Supplements Program, where it has planned several meetings with international retailers. Global retailers like Boots, Clicks, BIPA Parfumerien, Holland & Barret, Laboratories URGO, Ocean Healthcare, Superdrug, Stephenson's, among others, will attend the conference.

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ECRM is leading the virtual commerce space with the ECRM programs, connecting the brands with worldwide retailers more effectively and efficiently. The virtual programs enable product discovery, category development as well as planning. Participants in the ECRM meeting virtually present their innovations, origin stories, and points of differentiation to the relevant retailers.

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Rritual to accentuate its international expansion

With a firm focus on global expansion, Rritual has set aggressive growth targets for 2021 and beyond. Rritual has already received interest from a number of international retailers ahead of the ECRM meeting.

Mr David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, commented:

Mr Kerbel further added that the Company is looking forward to building relationships in the global retail space and is pleased to reveal the benefits of plant-based treatments to European audiences.

Other key developments

In a noteworthy development, Rritual Superfoods recently announced that it has exceeded its US retail distribution targets for the full year 2021 within six months. Following this accomplishment, the Company has revised its 2021 targets and now aims for 6000 stores and 20,000 points of distribution by the end of CY2021.

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Last week, Rritual announced the launch of its superfood product line - Reishi Relax, Chaga Immune, and Lion's Mane Focus - at Rite Aid’s e-commerce platform. This step would help the superfood firm expand its distribution of plant-based adaptogen formulations and enhance consumer awareness across the US.

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The Canadian superfood company is also focused on revving up its brand growth and has entered into multiple partnerships, including:

• An agreement with CROSSMARK Inc to fast-track the Rritual brand growth.
• Partnership with Ultimate Sales Canada to focus on accelerating the national strategy and rollout of plant-based wellness products of Rritual.
• A contract with NEXE Technologies for compostable superfood products.

Rritual’s plant-based product offerings are organic certified from the USDA. The products are caffeine-free and can be mixed with other beverages or enjoyed by themselves.

On 9 June 2021, RSF shares closed the day’s trade at CA$0.74.

Summary

• Plant-based elixirs developer Rritual Superfoods has surpassed its retail distribution targets for CY2021 within the first six months.
• The Company has now revised its target to 6000 stores and 20,000 points of distribution by the end of 2021.
• The superfood company has received retailer commitments to carry the Rritual brand. Rite Aid has suggested that additional 20% stores will now carry Rritual’s product.
• Rritual shares soared following the announcement, ending the trading session 16.92% higher at CA$0.76 on 8 June.

In a significant announcement, functional superfood player Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) stated that it has surpassed its US retail distribution targets for the full year 2021 in less than half the time. The Company has already crossed 2400 retail locations and 10,000 points of distribution. As a result, Rritual’s leadership plans to revise the targets, aiming for 6000 stores and 20,000 points of distribution by the end of CY2021.

Following the favourable update, Rritual’s stock received a significant boost, with the shares surging 16.92% to close at CA$0.76 on 8 June.

Mr David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, commented-

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Rite Aid committed to carrying the Rritual brand

Rritual has revised the targets based on retailer commitments to carry the Rritual brand. For instance, Rite Aid has indicated that an additional 20% of its stores will carry Reishi Relax, Chaga Immune, and Lion's Mane Focus – which are Rritual’s three mushroom adaptogen formulations. Also, the Rite Aid locations offering Rritual’s Variety Pack would also double in number.

Rritual’s product line is being welcomed by consumers, with an initial sell-through with major retail partners generating new purchase orders (POs) and expansion of retail locations.

In the first week of July, the Company anticipates that its products would be available across 3000 retail locations with over 10,000 points of distribution. Additionally, as Rritual’s innovation pipeline provides new product offerings, there would be further growth in the distribution of its products.

Last week, the Company rolled out its superfood product line at Rite Aid’s e-commerce platform. The move will expand the distribution of Rritual’s plant-based products and boost consumer awareness across the US.

READ MORE: Rritual makes deeper inroads in the US with product launch on Rite Aid e-commerce platform

Plant-based food industry poised for significant growth

The plant-based food industry is anticipated to grow significantly in the coming decades providing further impetus for Rritual to expand its reach in the US and beyond. According to a research conducted by investment bank Credit Suisse, the plant-based food industry is projected for a monumental growth – it is set to grow 100 times by 2050.

The global food industry estimates that sales of plant-based food products will increase from US$14 billion to approximately US$1.4 trillion within next 30 years.

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What makes Rritual’s product more appealing is that they are all USDA-certified organic. They provide a caffeine-free product option and can be served in combination with other beverages or enjoyed by themselves. Furthermore, the proprietary Immune-Synergy Six Mushroom Blend is the only functional health formulation in the market that comprises a daily prebiotic blend to nourish a healthy gut microbiome.

MUST READ: A look at Rritual Superfoods’ lineup of natural elixirs

Summary

• Functional superfood company Rritual Superfoods has rolled out its superfood product line at the e-commerce platform of Rite Aid.
• Rritual has been delighted with the initial response, observing that its listed products are trending on the website’s homepage.
• The Canada-headquartered Company highlights that it is a significant step towards its growth and strategic focus for national retail exposure of its products.

A leader in the functional health and wellness sector, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has announced the launch of its premium brand of functional superfoods online. The Company revealed that it has rolled out its mushroom superfood powders on Rite Aid e-commerce platform, a move aimed at beefing up its presence in the US market.

The online launch is an important step for the company’s growth as it will expand Rritual’s distribution and boost consumer awareness of its products across the US.

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Mr David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, commented on this-

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Rite Aid's online platform features the following mushroom superfood powders from Rritual:

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Rritual is delighted with the initial response and on the e-commerce channel. The Company has observed that its three listed products – Chaga Immune, Lion’s Mane Focus, Reishi Relax – are trending on Rite Aid’s homepage.

Rritual’s superfood products are all certified organic from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and do not contain caffeine. The products can be relished either in combination with other beverages or by themselves.

Rite Aid Stores to carry Rritual’s entire product line

In March, Rritual Superfoods had announced that its product offerings would be widely available at Rite Aid retail locations in the US. In addition, the Company highlighted that Rite Aid launch would be phased towards hitting the 1000-retail stores mark.

With its disruptive retail strategy, Rritual is targeting retailers in the US rather than regional rollouts to gain substantial market share and category-defining leadership.

Additionally, the Company has ramped up its manufacturing to meet the growing demand, with a strategic sales and marketing focus targeted at major retailers in the US in 2021.

MUST READ: A look at Rritual Superfoods’ lineup of natural elixirs

Rite Aid Corporation in a nutshell

• Rite Aid Corporation is the third biggest drugstore in the US.
• The drugstore is at the forefront of delivering healthcare services and retail products to over 1.6 million people in the US daily.
• Rite Aid’s pharmacists are distinctively positioned to connect with consumers and improve their health.
• Rite Aid offers various whole-being health products and services for families via 2,400+ retail pharmacy locations across 17 states.
• The Group provides pharmacy benefits as well as services to ~4 million members in the US through Elixir.

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On 3 June 2021, RSF shares closed at CA$0.67.

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods is the first award-winning, premium superfood platform in the budding adaptogenic superfoods and functional mushroom market.
• The plant-based natural elixirs of Rritual are formulated to support the physical and mental well-being of humans.
• The Company’s new Research and Development (R&D) division will establish best practices for developing a category-leading product pipeline.
• Rritual Superfoods has secured multiple partnerships to expand its market position and accelerate brand growth.

Functional superfood firm Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) develops natural, plant-based elixirs, which boost immunity and enhance focus and relaxation. The Company has been at the forefront of innovation in the functional superfood space and has launched a range of plant-based elixirs formulations. Rritual remains focused on expanding its product portfolio to meet the ever-evolving customer expectations.

Rritual believes in plant-based foods’ benefits and the vital life force that adaptogens, mushrooms, and superfoods can provide to the human body.  The Company’s products support a healthy response to stress and help optimise mental, cognitive, digestive, and immune health.

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What are functional superfoods?

Rritual believes that functional foods, as well as superfoods, offer the highest nutritional benefits. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, as well as minerals, functional superfoods have unique and distinctive properties that can help the human body improve brain function and boost immunity.

Additionally, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has turbocharged the growth of this niche market. The functional superfood industry is at a nascent stage of development however it is evolving at a rapid pace, and a leading consumer brand is yet to emerge.

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Let us now skim through the key features that make Rritual different in functional superfoods space-

RSF products suited for individual lifestyles

Rritual’s offerings are developed in a way to fit every individual’s lifestyle. Its natural elixirs are powered by super ingredients that help the human body navigate the physical, mental, as well as emotional challenges of the modern lifestyle. In addition, the products have unique properties to enhance immunity, improve brain function, and adapt to stress.

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Rritual - Dedicated to well-being

Committed to efficacy, purity, and sustainability, all Rritual products are gluten-free, vegan, and made with only non-GMO (genetically modified organism) ingredients. Furthermore, the products do not contain any added sweeteners or artificial flavours of any kind. Notably, RSF’s formulations are all USDA-certified organic and can be mixed with other beverages or enjoyed by themselves.

The natural and plant-based elixirs are formulated to support the physical and mental well-being of human beings.  

It is noteworthy that Rritual’s proprietary Immune-Synergy Six Mushroom Blend is the first and only functional health formulation in the market comprising a daily prebiotic blend. This blend nourishes a healthy gut microbiome and helps maintain stable digestive functioning.

New Research and Development division in place

In May 2021, Stacey Gillespie, Chief Innovation Officer of Rritual Superfoods, introduced the Company’s new R&D division. This will help Rritual to create best practices for establishing a category-leading product pipeline. Notably, Ms Gillespie has also endorsed the functional superfoods product pipeline of Rritual for the national launch.

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Partnerships to expand market footprints

The superfood company has secured multiple deals to accelerate brand growth and open new retail channels.

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Rritual’s recent partnerships and agreements include:

• A deal with innovative materials player NEXE Technologies - The partnership will establish a strategic alliance leveraging the collective strengths of both the companies to develop and market innovative superfood-based beverage products.
• A partnership with Ultimate Sales to accelerate its strategy and product rollout in Canada.
• A collaboration with Texas-based CROSSMARK Inc will drive the Company’s brand growth. CROSSMARK partnership will also open up new retail channels to distribute RSF’s products in the US.

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Rritual is progressing steadily on the path to success with its core value of innovation and excellent product offerings. Moreover, with crucial partnerships and a formidable management team, Rritual is all set to make a strong mark in the emerging superfood market.

On 2 June 2021, RSF shares closed the trading session at CA$0.68, up by 3.03%.

Summary

• Canada-headquartered superfood company Rritual Superfoods has signed an agreement with innovative materials firm NEXE Technologies.
• The collaboration will establish a strategic alliance leveraging the strengths of the two parties to develop and commercialise innovative superfood-based beverage products.
• The two companies would work together to meet the sustainable and compostable packaging requirements for Rritual’s innovative superfood beverages.

Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with NEXE Technologies Corp (TSXV:NEXE). The agreement will establish a strategic alliance leveraging the combined strengths of both companies in developing and marketing innovative superfood-based beverage products. Rritual Superfoods disclosed that the products would use the proprietary plant-based, compostable packaging developed by NEXE.

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Rritual is a developer of plant-based elixirs, which enhance health and wellness. On the other hand, Vancouver, Canada-based NEXE Technologies is an innovative materials firm that develops plant-based products.

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Key highlights of the Letter of Intent

• The Letter of Intent highlights the intent of Rritual and NEXE to collaborate and develop a line of innovative superfood-based beverages.
• With the collaboration, Rritual will establish best practices in plant-based, compostable packaging to satisfy retail and consumer demand.
• As per mass retail buyers, stores will do away with non-biodegradable plastic beverage packaging in the future, necessitating innovation and leadership.
• The two partners will work together to meet the sustainable and compostable packaging requirements for Rritual’s products.

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Management Commentary

Mr David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, commented:

Adding to this, Darren Footz, CEO of NEXE, said:

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NEXE in a nutshell

• NEXE is an innovative materials firm engaged in designing, manufacturing, and leveraging disruptive technology to develop plant-based materials.
• The group was founded in 2015. To tackle the problem of non-biodegradable plastic, NEXE used 3D printing to design, prototype, and patent the world's first compostable single-serve coffee pod.
• NEXE is a frontrunner in plant-based material manufacturing with over five years of scientific testing.
• NEXE POD is the first commercial product of NEXE Technologies.

On 20 May 2021, RSF shares closed the day’s trade at CA$0.60.

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Summary

• Rritual Superfoods remains at the forefront of the revolution in the superfood space with its plant-based elixirs.
• The Company’s natural elixirs are developed to support the physical as well as mental wellbeing of people.
• The superfoods company is focused on expanding its offerings to meet and exceed its customers’ requirements.
• Rritual’s products have distinctive properties to enhance immunity, improve brain function, and reduce stress.

Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) offers a variety of natural plant-based products to enhance everyday lifestyle. The natural elixirs developed by the Company are enriched with super ingredients that support navigating the modern lifestyle challenges related to mental, emotional, and physical health.

More than a functional mushroom group, Rritual is a ‘Superfood Platform’. At the forefront of the revolution in the superfood space, the Company has stepped into the market with plant-based elixirs.

Rritual Superfoods products are simple mushroom adaptogen products with limited but purposeful and organic components. The adaptogens used by RSF are non-toxic fungi, herbs, and roots that improve the human body’s ability to withstand stressors, restoring optimal body functioning.

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Rritual - Committed to wellbeing of people

Rritual’s products are vegan, gluten-free, certified organic, and made with only non-GMO (genetically modified organism) ingredients. The plant-based products are pure, efficacious, and sustainable and do not comprise any sweeteners or artificial flavours of any kind.

The natural elixirs of Rritual are developed to bolster the physical as well as mental wellbeing of people. The products have unique properties to enhance immunity, improve brain function, adapt to stress, among others.

Key benefits of Rritual’s plant-based elixirs:

• The small-batch elixirs are prepared with meticulously chosen superfood mushrooms and herbal adaptogens, which support healthy cognitive function.
• The natural plant-based elixirs are known to help keep the immune system optimally functioning.
• The superfood products are also helpful in managing day-to-day stress in a balanced manner.
• The natural elixirs also comprise superfoods and spices such as cacao, cinnamon, and ginger, resulting in delicious and beneficial blends.

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Now, let us discuss the products of the Rritual Superfoods:

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Chaga Immune

Chaga is an immunity booster, and its use has been revered in Eastern and Western herbalism for healthy immune functioning. Chaga Immune is a mixture of Astragalus root, Eleuthero root, and Schisandra berry.

The product contains bioactive polysaccharides. Besides, it combines Chaga mushroom and Eleuthero root to offer benefits related to the immune system.

Rritual has carefully chosen a pure, US-grown Chaga mushroom mycelia powder cultivated on organic whole oats to offer a full spectrum of antioxidants and other health-boosting compounds to Chaga.

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Lion's Mane Focus

Lion’s Mane Focus is a distinctive combination of Rhodiola root and mushroom that improves cognitive function as well as supports brain health. Recently, the product has been recognised as a nootropic, which suggests that it supports the activation and liberation of the mind for superior cognitive functioning.  Lion’s Mane also improves the body’s ability to adapt to stress.

A functional mushroom, Lion's Mane is usually consumed as food or dietary supplement for its capability to boost long-term cognitive health. Several investigations have reported that Lion's Mane is beneficial for brain health as it targets and delivers beneficial compounds that maintain a healthy inflammatory response.

Reishi Relax

Reishi provides stress support and comprises abundant amino acids, fatty acids, polysaccharides, and triterpenes.

The Reishi blend contains Ashwagandha root, which helps the mind and body to combat anxiety. Reishi’s long-term use can also improve restless minds' sleep quality and support the body to reduce stress. Reishi Relax is enriched with a mixture of cinnamon and cacao, which give a soothing effect.

With its adaptogenic properties, Reishi mushroom is admired for its ability to have a calming effect on the nerves and mind.  For excellent results, it is recommended to take Reishi mushroom a few hours before going to bed, as its calming effects are great for a good sleep.

Variety Pack: 15 Stick Pack

Interestingly, Rritual also offers a combined pack of all three blends in one convenient pack. The variety pack of RSF comprises 15 packs, including five packs each for Reishi Relax, Chaga Immune and Lion's Mane focus. Variety Pack is for immune, brain, and stress support.

Source: Rritual Website

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The way forward: upcoming product pipeline

Rritual is progressively moving on the path to success with its core value of innovation and superior product quality. Notably, the Company is focused on expanding its offerings and services to meet the requirements of its customers.

On 17 May 2021, RSF shares closed the day’s trade at CA$0.70.

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has entered into a partnership with Ultimate Sales, a leading sales agency in Canada.
• As part of the agreement, Ultimate Sales will focus on revving up the national strategy and rollout of Rritual’s plant-based wellness products.
• The superfoods company is encouraging its Canadian team to create a broad network of retailers.

Plant-based elixirs developer Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) has taken another step in strengthening its brand position. The superfoods company has struck an agreement with the brand management firm Ultimate Sales Canada to fast track its strategy and product launch in Canada.

The latest move comes after the Company entered into a collaborative agreement with Texas-based CROSSMARK Inc last month, to accelerate its brand growth.

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The RSF leadership recognises the exceptional conditions needed to develop brand and consumer awareness in Canada. The Company is encouraging its Canadian team to build a broad network of retailers across local, regional, as well as national levels. The network will range from grassroots health and wellness to pharmacies, groceries, and key consumer club programs.

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Rritual Superfoods develops plant-based elixirs to enhance health and wellness, while Ultimate Sales specialises in the sales and marketing of natural health brands. Notably, Ultimate Sales offers all the services required to ensure brand success in the Canadian market.

Rritual’s product offerings have obtained organic certification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), making the products more appealing. Besides, the products do not contain caffeine and can be enjoyed by themselves or with other beverages.

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Management Commentary

Mr Scott Naccarrato, Rritual's VP of Canadian Sales, said that the founders of Ultimate Sales have extensive expertise and relationships in Canada's natural health product industry, which is likely to benefit Rritual’s product launches.

Mr Naccarrato added:

John Gibbins, Vice President of Ultimate Sales Canada, stated:

Ultimate Sales in a nutshell

• Ultimate Sales Canada specialises in introducing and expanding retail brands of natural products across Canada.
• The founders of Ultimate Sales have immense experience in providing expertise in associated channels including Natural, Drug, Mass, and Grocery.
• The Company’s sales team is experienced and skilled in the marketing of natural health products.

On 11 May 2021, RSF shares closed the day’s trade at CA$0.78.

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Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has just got a new Research and Development (R&D) division.
• The R&D division has been launched by the Company’s Chief Innovation Officer, Stacey Gillespie.
• The Company also highlighted that Ms Gillespie had endorsed its functional superfoods product pipeline for the national launch.
• Rritual has established the leadership and expertise for generating long-term organisational skill and knowledge.

Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) announced that its Chief Innovation Officer Stacey Gillespie had introduced a Research and Development (R&D) division, which will help in establishing best practices for the development of a significant product pipeline.

Besides stepping up the Company’s R&D functions, Stacey Gillespie has also endorsed its functional superfoods product pipeline for the national launch.

To define the functional superfoods region, Rritual has established the leadership and expertise for generating long-term organisational skill and knowledge in its product development approach to cater to the end consumer.

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Currently, Rritual adopts a method for product development that combines best practices with agility for the identification of categories having superior growth potential, including its leading mushrooms and adaptogens product line, and new line of innovative products.

On the advancement of R&D Practices by Stacey Gillespie, David Kerbel, CEO of Rritual, commented-

Adding to this, Stacey Gillespie stated-

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Rritual’s new line of Innovative products

Rritual’s innovative product pipeline will take advantage of the developing and recently announced distribution agreements that will carry the complete flagship product line of Rritual. Consequently, these innovative products would be exposed to key wellness retailers as well as sales platforms, such as CrossMark.

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Rritual’s Product Pipeline for Q2/Q3 is illustrated below:

Rritual believes that functional foods as well as superfoods provide maximum nutritional benefits. They also contain antioxidants, vitamins, as well as minerals. Besides, they can possess distinctive properties for boosting immunity, improving brain function, and others.

The newly appointed Chief Innovation Officer said, "As an emerging category, consumer interest for Superfoods is building rapidly, and Rritual in embracing a consumer centric model is cognizant of the opportunity that exists to educate consumers in addition to providing them with a line of products that are differentiated, efficacious and most importantly taste good."

What adds to their appeal is that Rrituals’s product offerings are all certified as organic from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and have no caffeine. The products can be mixed with other beverages or served by themselves.

It is noteworthy to mention that the exclusive Immune-Synergy Six Mushroom Blend of Rritual Superfoods is the only functional health product available in the market comprising a daily prebiotic mix. This prebiotic blend promotes the formation of a healthy gut microbiome and provides balanced digestive function.

On 5 May 2021, RSF shares closed the market at CA$0.75.

Summary

• Vancouver-based superfood company Rritual Superfoods has scaled up its third full-scale manufacturing run to meet the growing retail demand.
• Given the acceleration in demand, the Company has expanded its capacity to improve production levels.
• Rritual is confident that the CROSSMARK partnership will open up new retail channels to distribute its products in the US.

Plant-based consumer wellness company Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE) announced that its third full-scale production run, which started in mid-March, has been scaled up to meet the increasing retail demand. The production expansion is designed to serve the CROSSMARK-driven rollout. Notably, CROSSMARK is a US-based sales and marketing services agency, which recently teamed up with Rritual Superfoods to turbocharge the latter’s brand growth.

Rritual expands full-scale manufacturing run

On 29 April 2021, Rritual Superfoods announced that it has ramped up the third full-scale manufacturing run, which on the verge of completion, to provide distribution to 2,400 retail stores with nearly 10K points of distribution. The Company highlighted that the scale-up decision came in the wake of CROSSMARK-driven rollout.

Following RSF’s strategic sales campaign, large-scale retail response and demand for the Company’s products continue to improve.

The Company has developed relationships as well as the capacity to expand the production and fulfilment requirements as the demand is anticipated to increase.

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Rritual’s recent partnership with CROSSMARK supports its strategic focus on building a national presence in the US. The Company highlights that agile and advanced manufacturing capabilities are a necessity to penetrate the US markets.

Rritual-CROSSMARK partnership

Last week, Rritual announced a partnership with CROSSMARK to accelerate its brand growth. The Company also anticipates that the collaboration will open up new retail channels to distribute its products in the US.

The CROSSMARK partnership will also identify early-stage prospects for Rritual’s existing superfoods category. Importantly, it will help determine what is required for RSF to become a category leader.

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Mr David Kerbel, Rritual Superfoods President and CEO, commented-

On 29 April 2021, RSF shares closed the day’s trade at CA$0.85.

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Summary

• Plant-based consumer wellness brand Rritual Superfoods has entered into a collaborative agreement with Texas-based CROSSMARK Inc.
• The partnership is expected to drive Rritual’s brand growth and open up new retail channels to distribute products in the US.
• The collaboration seeks to design a methodology customised for Rritual’s requirements.

A superfoods company developing plant-based elixirs, Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE), has announced its partnership with a leading sales and marketing services agency, CROSSMARK Inc. The business collaboration signifies a foundational dive for Rritual, as it was designed to speed up brand growth. The collaboration will also expand retail channels to exceed 40K distribution points in the US.

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CROSSMARK to fire up Rritual’s brand growth

Rritual Superfoods also disclosed that the strategic collaboration with CROSSMARK is anticipated to offer actionable insights that drive brand growth and establish Rritual as a defining brand in the superfoods category.

CROSSMARK’s core services comprise Retail Services, Headquarter Sales, and Marketing Services. These include providing eCommerce solutions, insights, and analytics, omnichannel expertise, and order-to-cash. Besides, it also offers services catering to both in-store and out-of-store consumer engagement.

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As part of the partnership, CROSSMARK would bring the following for Rritual’s growth trajectory:

• Expertise across every channel, including grocery, natural & specialty, drug, mass, club, convenience, and eCommerce.
• Headquarter sales including planning, execution, selling, and brand management.
• Retail services including selling, shelf management, merchandising, audits, and resets.
• Marketing services covering experiential, shopper marketing, in-outlet consumer engagement, digital marketing, omnichannel marketing, and media.
• Insights & analytics, including proprietary data sets, and integrated insights that lead to more innovative solutions.

On the CROSSMARK partnership, Rritual CEO David Kerbel commented-

Adding to this, Jim Badalati, CROSSMARK's SVP of Customer Development West, stated:

Mr Kerbel also highlighted that Rritual’s objective was to have its brand as close as possible to the consumer’s desire. The CROSSMARK partnership is likely to be highly effective, based on the cooperative execution of the strategic sales plan of the two partners.

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Collaboration to design tailored approach for Rritual

Rritual has partnered with CROSSMARK leadership to design a customised approach specific to the Company’s needs. It is worth highlighting that David Kerbel has previously worked as a CROSSMARK executive.

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The collaboration will also identify early-stage opportunities for RSF existing within the superfoods category. More importantly, it will also focus on what is required to establish Rritual as a category leader.

The relationship between CROSSMARK and Rritual has also facilitated both groups to value the expertise Rritual brings, allowing the partnership to proceed with preferred consideration.

CROSSMARK in a nutshell

• Plano, Texas-headquartered CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services agency that focuses on growing retail brands across multiple categories in the consumer goods industry.
• CROSSMARK has powered the world's most powerful companies for over a century, ultimately leading to sales and managing brand success.
• The US-based Company has over 25,000 employees responsible for examining all major retailers in North America—from buying desks to consumer baskets.
• CROSSMARK’s unparalleled eCommerce and omnichannel expertise continues to revolutionise the business well beyond brick-and-mortar.

The Company recently introduced its proprietary CROSSMARK Accelerator™ platform that offers state-of-the-art insights and analytics via advanced modelling and artificial intelligence (AI).

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On 23 April 2021, RSF shares closed the day’s trade at CA$1.14, up by 11.76%.

Summary

• Rritual Superfoods has completed a 2nd commercial-scale manufacturing, crucial update on its forthcoming launch in the US.
• The Company is actively working with its supply chain partners to ensure adequate raw ingredients and packaging materials.
• The superfood player has also partnered with a third-party logistics provider and successfully executed the order automation process.
• Rritual had earlier launched the US e-commerce website through which, it intends to sell its first set of products.

Rritual Superfoods Inc (RSF:CSE), a plant-based consumer wellness brand, recently provided an update on the upcoming US retail roll-out of its plant-based superfood elixirs. Notably, suite of products launched on the US website include Rritual’s flagship collection of certified organic Mushroom and Adaptogen Elixir Mix powders. Currently, the Company offers products in the top three need-state health categories-

• Lion’s Mane Focus
• Reishi Relax
• Chaga Immune

The Company has recently appointed Sarton Molnar-Fenton as its new VP of sales for the US and is confident that her top-tier sales experience and skill will drive the Company’s growth in the US.

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Completion of commercial-scale manufacturing run for US launch

On 17 March 2021, Rritual revealed that it had finalised a 2nd commercial-scale manufacturing run. Notably, the manufacturing run was nearly 50% bigger than the first production run. 

Further, the Company mentioned that production was scheduled for April and is anticipated to be 200% bigger compared to the current manufacturing run.

Accomplishing commercial-scale production while ensuring superior-quality products indicates a significant inflection point in the direction of implementing the RSF’s go-to-market strategy.

Rritual Superfoods is also actively working with its supply chain partners to safeguard adequate raw ingredients as well as packaging materials to meet RSF’s North American demand projection.

Rritual’s Partnership with a third-party logistics player

Rritual has also partnered with a third-party logistic player and successfully executed the order automation process to synchronise with key retailers and e-commerce. 

The Company also mentioned that this third-party logistics provider has warehouses in North America as well as the scale required to allow RSF to implement its mass retail roll-out strategy along with the completion of e-commerce sales. 

Notably, the shipments for online orders have commenced and are being fulfilled by the logistics provider.

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USDA Organic Certification

One of the major milestones achieved by Rritual Superfoods has been the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Organic Certification for its products.

Rritual operates as a Certified Organic company. This implies that through processing, all of RSF’s ingredients have gone through stringent scrutiny to validate they are free from synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides, antibiotics, and GMOs, or genetically modified organisms.

The objective of the USDA regulations is to increase biodiversity, ecological balance, purity, safety, and sustainability throughout the manufacturing process.

Furthermore, a product should comprise 95% or more organic ingredients to get a USDA Organic Certification and mut be manufactured as per the USDA standards and regulations.

On 22 April 2021, RSF shares closed the day’s trade at CA$1.02, up 5.15% compared to the previous close.