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Saga Metals Corp. (‘TSXV: SAGA,OTC:SAGMF’) (‘FSE: 20H’) (‘SAGA’ or the ‘Company’), a North American exploration company focused on discovering critical minerals, is pleased to announce the results from its follow up field program at the North Wind Iron Ore project in West Central region of Labrador, Canada.

Key Field Program Highlights

  • High-Grade Iron Ore Potential: Iron content (Fe₂O₃) in grab samples from the Sokoman Formation range as high as 84.57% Fe₂O₃, with continuous high grade in the Lower, Middle and Upper Iron stratigraphy’s. Highest grab sample of 2025 returned 79.26 % Fe₂O₃, from the Middle Iron Formation.
  • Magnetite-Rich Ore: Davis Tube separation techniques confirm the presence of magnetite-rich taconite ore, along with the occurrence of hematite, limonite, and goethite. These results are comparable to historical regional resources at the KéMag, Sheps Lake, and Perrault Lake deposits, which boasted strong resource estimates.
  • Extensive Mineralization Zone: Fieldwork identified iron ore mineralization over a 4km NW-SE trend, with indications that the mineralized zone continues southeast. Mapping in the area suggests that the units dip shallowly to the northeast which would make easy drill targets for resource estimation. Surface thickness of the mineralized trend ranges between 600 and 700 meters, underscoring the project’s potential scale.

Figure 1: Regional map of the North Wind Iron Ore Project in Labrador, Canada

SAGA’s North Wind Iron Ore Project: A highly prospective iron ore asset located in the globally recognized, resource-rich Labrador Trough

The North Wind Iron Ore property located 16 kilometers southwest of Schefferville, Quebec, within the prolific Labrador Trough, represents a secondary but high-potential critical mineral asset within Saga Metals’ portfolio. The Labrador Trough, an extensive 1,100-kilometer suite of Proterozoic rocks, is renowned for hosting world-class iron ore deposits and is a major hub for iron ore exploration.

In February of 2025, Cyclone Metals Limited announced that it signed a binding commercial agreement with Vale S.A. regarding the joint development of its Iron Bear iron ore project. (See Figure 1 above for project location). Under the terms of the agreement, Vale has the right to provide up to USD $138 million of funding to the Iron Bear Project in two Phases and earn 75% of the project. If Vale elects to proceed to Decision to Mine (DTM), Vale can elect to acquire the remaining 25% of the Iron Bear project at fair market value or carry Cyclone to production with no dilution.

SAGA’s North Wind property spans 6,375 hectares across 255 claim blocks under a single license. Its geological framework holds significant potential, reinforced by a portion of a historical resource estimate (NI 43-101 compliant) completed in 2013 by New Millennium Iron. This estimate included two key types of iron ore commonly found in the Labrador Trough:

  • Soft iron ores: Composed of fine-grained secondary iron oxides, including hematite, goethite, and limonite.
  • Taconites: Fine-grained, weakly metamorphosed iron formations with above-average magnetite content.

Historical exploration at North Wind includes data from eight drill holes, drilled by New Millenium in 2013, which averaged 20.74% Total Fe (iron) content over 590 meters drilled. Notably, the Lower Red Green Chert (LRGC), a key stratigraphic unit within the property, returned an average grade of 24.76% Fe across 277 meters drilled and was intercepted in all eight holes. This LRGC unit forms part of the Sokoman Formation’s ‘Lower Iron Formation,’ a high-priority target confirmed by both New Millennium Iron and SAGA’s exploration team.

Figure 2: Saga Metals Mapping the North Wind Property in October of 2025

North Wind Iron Ore Field Program 2025

As part of routine claims maintenance, Saga Metals conducted a short field program at the North Wind Iron Ore property in the Autumn of 2025. In total, 38 rock samples were collected within the target area, all being grab samples, across all units, with the main focus on the Middle and Lower iron formations. Of those 38 Grab samples, 17 of them were above 30% with the highest sampling coming from the Middle Iron Formation with 79.26% Fe₂O₃.

The program focused on mapping, prospecting, and rock sampling, targeting the northern and central areas of the property for follow up and drill hole verification, and the south first pass evaluation.

The Sokoman Formation, a high-priority target for Saga Metals, forms the core focus of exploration. This formation is subdivided into three stratigraphic members based on iron content (Fe₂O₃) seen below with the 2025 Top 18 samples:

  • Upper Iron Member: 37%–70.42% Fe₂O₃
  • Middle Iron Member: 36 %–79.26% Fe₂O₃
  • Lower Iron Member: 32.97 %–66.75% Fe₂O₃

The highest sample collected during the program (Sample ID: 1800354) returned 79.26 % Fe₂O₃, originating from the middle Iron members of the Sokoman Formation. These middle and lower members of the Sokoman Formation are particularly prospective, offering the most favorable grades based on iron content.

To further evaluate the potential of these units, SAGA employed Davis Tube Magnetic Separation techniques (as seen below in Table 1). This analytical method effectively separates magnetic (magnetite) and non-magnetic fractions (hematite, limonite, goethite and gangue minerals), providing a robust measurement of magnetite content. Results from these tests indicate that the magnetic fraction compares favorably to grades from nearby historical deposits, including the KéMag, Sheps Lake, and Perrault Lake deposits along the same geological trend. These regional deposits have reported 20%–34% Davis Tube Weight Recovery (DTWR) in historical NI 43-101 mineral resource estimates. *Past results or discoveries of resources on adjacent or nearby properties may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of significant mineralization on the Company’s property.

The 2025 work program confirmed the continued definition of the prospective Middle and Lower Iron members of the Sokoman Formation. Detailed structural mapping has shown the shallow dip of these formations to the northeast which the team has recognised is a great opportunity to expand on the New Millennium resource in the future by defining the grade continuity under cover of the Menhek formation and the less mineralised Upper Iron formation. New Millennium’s drilling in 2012 concentrated on the narrow strip in the middle where these formations were exposed on the surface.

Michael Garagan, CGO & Director of Saga Metals Corp. stated: ‘These findings, including the identified shallowly dipping mineralization to the east, reaffirm the North Wind Iron Ore Project’s potential to become a significant iron ore asset. With iron ore playing a critical role in the steelmaking process and increasing demand driven by infrastructure and renewable energy developments, Saga Metals sees considerable growth potential for the projects value and positions it as a promising contributor to SAGA’s portfolio of critical mineral assets.’

Results of the 2025 Field Program:

Figure 3: Interpreted cross-section from West to East Across the Northwind Property. Shows shallowly dipping iron formations to the east.

Figure 4: Sample location map of 2024-2025 Rock Samples showing total iron grade overlying a geological map of the area.

Figure 5: Sample 800354: Strongly magnetic sample of ‘banded magnetite and red chert, predominately massive magnetite (~2cm diameter) with goethite’ 48.05 Fe2O3(T) % (FUS-ICP)

Sample_ID Formation Fe2O3(T) (%) FUS-ICP LOI (%) GRAV Magnetic Fraction (g) DT Non-Mag Fraction (g) DT Calculated Start Mass (g) DT
1800309 Middle Iron Formation 79.26 -0.94 17.39 12.658 30.048
1800352 Upper Iron Formation 70.42 5.57 11.024 18.962 29.986
1800371 Lower Iron Formation 66.75 -0.86 16.648 13.22 29.868
1800353 Middle Iron Formation 60.01 2.51 0.486 29.513 29.999
1800307 Lower Iron Formation 48.91 5.41 0.007 29.955 29.962
1800354 Lower Iron Formation 48.05 2.32 0.102 29.879 29.981
1800312 Upper Iron Formation 43.62 23.43 0.008 29.961 29.969
1800311 Middle Iron Formation 40.41 -0.18 8.45 21.5 29.95
1800303 Upper Iron Formation 39.77 0.89 9.876 20.13 30.006
1800365 Middle Iron Formation 39.69 3.54 0.054 29.974 30.028
1800357 Lower Iron Formation 39.57 4.27 5.213 24.873 30.086
1800310 Middle Iron Formation 38.15 -0.15 8.389 21.59 29.979
1800305 Lower Iron Formation 38.07 4.72 0.012 30.004 30.016
1800366 Upper Iron Formation 37.38 12.54 0.025 29.926 29.951
1800369 Middle Iron Formation 36.88 -0.56 9.826 20.124 29.95
1800304 Lower Iron Formation 33.74 1.12 6.402 23.584 29.986
1800306 Lower Iron Formation 32.97 3.48 0.018 29.802 29.82
             

Table 1: Results from all samples over 30% Fe₂O₃ including the Davis Tube Separation Analysis

Corporate Update

The Company further reports that it entered into a digital marketing services agreement dated December 29, 2025 (the ‘Marketing Agreement‘) with Machai Capital Inc. (‘Machai‘). Pursuant to the Marketing Agreement, Machai will, among other things, provide the Company with certain marketing services to expand investor awareness of the Company’s business and to communicate with the investment community (the ‘Machai Services‘).

The Machai Services will include, among other things: (i) branding, content and data optimization to assist the Company to create in-depth marketing campaigns, and (ii) tracking, organizing and executing the Machai Services through search engine optimization, search engine marketing, lead generation, digital marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, and brand marketing. In consideration of the Machai Services, and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Marketing Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay Machai a fee of C$400,000 (plus applicable taxes) over a 120-day term, which will be paid using the Company’s available working capital. This agreement may be terminated at any time, with mutual consent of both parties

The Machai Services will be rendered primarily online through a variety of news and investment community communications channels. Suneal Sandhu, the President of Machai – located at 101 – 17565 – 58 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 4E3 – will be involved in conducting the Machai Services. Machai and Mr. Sandhu do not have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the Company or its securities, or any right or intent to acquire such an interest.

The terms and conditions of the Marketing Agreement remain subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Qualified Person

Peter Webster, P. Geo., of Mercator Geological Services is a professional geologist registered with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Newfoundland and Labrador, is an Independent Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release.

References:

Balakrishnan, T. (2013). Supplementary assessment report, national instrument 43-101 technical report, resource estimation of Sheps Lake and Perault Lake properties. Prepared for New Millenium Iron Corporation. Newfoundland and Labrador Mineral Lands Division Report, Assessment File 023J/0394.

Géostat, (2007). Technical Report, estimation of the mineral resources of the KeMag iron ore deposit. Énergies et resources naturelles Québecs, GM 64046.

Neal, HE., Watts, Griffis. (2001) Iron deposits of the labrador trough. Explore mining geol. Vol.9, No.2, pp 113-121, 2000.

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About Saga Metals Corp.

Saga Metals Corp. is a North American mining company focused on the exploration and discovery of a diversified suite of critical minerals that support the North American transition to supply security. The Radar Titanium Project comprises 24,175 hectares and entirely encloses the Dykes River intrusive complex, mapped at 160 km² on the surface near Cartwright, Labrador. Exploration to date, including a 2,200m drill program, has confirmed a large and mineralized layered mafic intrusion hosting vanadiferous titanomagnetite (VTM) with strong grades of titanium and vanadium.

The Double Mer Uranium Project, also in Labrador, covers 25,600 hectares and features uranium radiometrics that highlight an 18km east-west trend, with a confirmed 14km section producing samples as high as 0.428% U3O8. Uranium uranophane was identified in several areas of highest radiometric response (2024 Double Mer Technical Report).

Additionally, SAGA owns the Legacy Lithium Property in Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. This project, developed in partnership with Rio Tinto, has been expanded through the acquisition of the Amirault Lithium Project. Together, these properties cover 65,849 hectares and share significant geological continuity with other major players in the area, including Rio Tinto, Winsome Resources, Azimut Exploration, and Loyal Metals.

With a portfolio spanning key commodities critical to the clean energy future, SAGA is strategically positioned to play an essential role in critical mineral security.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Mike Stier, Chief Executive Officer

For more information, contact:

Rob Guzman, Investor Relations
Saga Metals Corp.
Tel: +1 (844) 724-2638
Email: rob@sagametals.com
www.sagametals.com

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

Cautionary Disclaimer
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘should’, ‘anticipates’, ‘expects’, ‘believes’, and similar expressions or the negative of these words or other comparable terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the Company’s North Wind Project and other corporate initiatives, including market awareness contracts. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, environmental risks, limitations on insurance coverage, inherent risks and uncertainties involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, particularly given the early-stage nature of the Company’s assets, and the risks detailed in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings with securities regulations from time to time, available under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements only as expressly required by applicable law.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / Electric Royalties Ltd. (TSXV:ELEC,OTC:ELECF)(OTCQB:ELECF) (‘Electric Royalties’ or the ‘Company’) announces that Gleason & Sons LLC (the ‘Lender’) has elected to convert C$420,000.00 of accrued interest on the principal amount of the Company’s convertible credit facility (the ‘Interest’) under the amended and restated convertible loan agreement dated February 16, 2024 between the Lender and Company (the ‘A&R Agreement’), into 3,000,000 common shares of the Company (the ‘Conversion Shares’), at a conversion price of C$0.14 per Conversion Share (the ‘Interest Conversion’). Subject to acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘TSXV’), the Company expects to issue the Conversion Shares in December 2025.

‘Today’s conversion virtually zeroes out all interest accrued to date. We appreciate the ongoing support of our largest shareholder Stefan Gleason as the Company’s diversified portfolio of 43 royalties continues to develop and mature,’ said Electric Royalties CEO Brendan Yurik. ‘As we head into 2026, we are pleased with our growing cash flows from the Punitaqui copper mine in Chile, the announced investment commitment by the U.S. government, Nrystar, and Korea Zinc related to our past-producing Middle Tennessee Zinc royalty, and the numerous other portfolio developments we shared with the market in recent weeks.’

The Interest Conversion is treated as a ‘Shares for Debt’ transaction under Policy 4.3 of the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘TSXV’), and the Interest shall be settled in consideration for the Conversion Shares, upon the terms of the A&R Agreement. Completion of the Interest Conversion is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. All of the Conversion Shares issuable in connection with the Interest Conversion will bear applicable resale legends restricting the transfer of said Conversion Shares, including for a period of four months and one day from the distribution date under Canadian securities laws, and for a period of six months under U.S. securities laws.

The ‘related party transaction’ requirements under Policy 5.9 of the TSXV and Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (‘MI 61-101’) do not apply as the Interest Conversion meets the exemption set forth under Section 5.1(h)(iii) of MI 61-101.

Stock Options

The Company announces that it has granted incentive stock options (the ‘Options’) to certain consultants, under the terms of the Company’s stock option plan, to purchase an aggregate of 700,000 common shares in the capital stock of the Company. The Options were granted at an exercise price of $0.14 per share for a three-year term. The stock option grant is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Electric Royalties Ltd.

Electric Royalties is a royalty company established to take advantage of the demand for a wide range of commodities (lithium, vanadium, manganese, tin, graphite, cobalt, nickel, zinc and copper) that will benefit from the drive toward electrification of a variety of consumer products: cars, rechargeable batteries, large scale energy storage, renewable energy generation and other applications.

Electric vehicle sales, battery production capacity and renewable energy generation are slated to increase significantly over the next several years and with it, the demand for these targeted commodities. This creates a unique opportunity to invest in and acquire royalties over the mines and projects that will supply the materials needed to fuel the electric revolution.

Electric Royalties has a growing portfolio of 43 royalties in lithium, vanadium, manganese, tin, graphite, cobalt, nickel, zinc and copper across the world. The Company is focused predominantly on acquiring royalties on advanced stage and operating projects to build a diversified portfolio located in jurisdictions with low geopolitical risk, which offers investors exposure to the clean energy transition via the underlying commodities required to rebuild the global infrastructure over the next several decades toward a decarbonized global economy.

Company Contact

Brendan Yurik
CEO, Electric Royalties Ltd.
Phone: (604) 364‐3540
Email: Brendan.yurik@electricroyalties.com
https://www.electricroyalties.com/

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange), nor any other regulatory body or securities exchange platform, accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Other Company Information

This news release includes forward-looking information and forward-looking statements (collectively, ‘forward-looking information’) with respect to the Company within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. This news release includes information regarding other companies and projects owned by such other companies in which the Company holds a royalty interest, based on previously disclosed public information disclosed by those companies and the Company is not responsible for the accuracy of that information, and that all information provided herein is subject to this Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Other Company Information. Forward looking information is typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. This information represents predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Forward-looking information may relate to the Company’s future outlook and anticipated events and may include statements regarding the financial results, future financial position, expected growth of cash flows, business strategy, budgets, projected costs, projected capital expenditures, taxes, plans, objectives, industry trends and growth opportunities of the Company and the projects in which it holds royalty interests.

While management considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information available, they may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or these projects to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; marketing costs; loss of markets; future legislative and regulatory developments involving the renewable energy industry; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favourable terms; the mining industry generally, recent market volatility, income tax and regulatory matters; the ability of the Company or the owners of these projects to implement their business strategies including expansion plans; competition; currency and interest rate fluctuations, and the other risks.

The reader is referred to the Company’s most recent filings on SEDAR+ as well as other information filed with the OTC Markets for a more complete discussion of all applicable risk factors and their potential effects, copies of which may be accessed through the Company’s profile page at sedarplus.ca and at otcmarkets.com.

SOURCE: Electric Royalties Ltd

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 30, 2025 / Prince Silver Corp. (CSE:PRNC,OTC:PRNCF)(OTCQB:PRNCF)(T130:Frankfurt) (‘Prince Silver’ or the ‘Company) is pleased to announce that its ongoing reverse circulation (‘RC’) drilling program has encountered favourable alteration in all ten drill holes completed to date at the Prince Silver Mine Project (the ‘Project’). Furthermore, the Company will increase the planned drill program from 21,000 feet (~6,400 metres) to over 30,000 feet (~9,100 metres) and accelerate drilling with the addition of a second RC drill rig next month.

Current drilling is focused on evaluating near-surface (less than 300 metres) carbonate replacement (‘CRD’) silver-gold-manganese and base-metal mineralization, as well as sediment-hosted gold-silver zones, along a 3,500-foot (~1,070-metre) structural corridor ranging from 600 to 1,200 feet (~180-360 metres) in width. Mineralization at the Project remains open in all directions within shallow, gently dipping mineralized zones that present potential for open-pit mining.

The first batch of assays for the ten completed drill holes is expected in January 2026. Results will provide important insight into the scale and continuity of mineralization across the Exploration Target (as defined below) and the broader mineralized system, and to help guide subsequent phases of drilling with the objective of incorporating new data into an initial NI 43-101-compliant mineral resource estimate.

‘The alteration encountered in the drill holes reinforce our confidence in the Prince Silver Mine Project and support our decision to expand and accelerate drilling,’ said Derek Iwanaka, CEO of Prince Silver Corp. ‘With a second drill rig coming on site and assays pending, we are well positioned to advance the Project toward a maiden mineral resource while continuing to test the broader mineralized system.’

Exploration Target

Historical drilling at the Project identified an exploration target (the ‘Exploration Target’) outlined in an independent historical report prepared in accordance with JORC guidelines by OmniGeoX Exploration Consultants of Perth, Australia. The report, titled ‘Prince Project Exploration Target’ (dated April 24, 2024), was authored by Dr. Lachlan Rutherford and Michael Martin (OmniGeoX Exploration Consultants, 2024, Independent Report prepared for Prince Silver Corp.).

The Exploration Target is based on 129 historic drill holes testing mineralized carbonate replacement beds and host Pioche Shale to depths of up to 300 metres. Historical block modelling of polymetallic mineralization suggests the immediate Exploration Target ranges from approximately 25-43 million tonnes with grades of 1.44-1.57% Zn, 0.78-0.87% Pb, 0.28-0.40 g/t Au, 37-40 g/t Ag, and 3.62-4.30% Mn. Dr. Rutherford and Mr. Martin are Competent Persons as defined under the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code).

Additional details on the Exploration Target and historic production are available in the Company’s press release dated February 27, 2025, filed on SEDAR+ (Prince Silver Corp., 2025, Historic Drilling and Production Summary).

Readers are cautioned that the Exploration Target is not a mineral resource as defined under National Instrument 43-101. The Exploration Target is conceptual in nature and based on historic drilling totaling 16,606 metres, historic production records, mine level plans, and 3D geological modelling. There has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource, and it is uncertain whether further exploration will result in the delineation of a mineral resource.

Annual General Meeting Results

Prince Silver Corp. held its annual general meeting of shareholders on December 23, 2025 (the ‘AGM’). Shareholders approved all matters presented, as set out in the Company’s management information circular dated November 25, 2025, including:

  • Setting the number of directors at five (5);

  • Election of Derek Iwanaka, Ralph Shearing, Marco Montecinos, Darrell Rader, and Robert Wrixon as directors until the next annual meeting or until their successors are appointed;

  • Re-appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as auditor for the ensuing year; and

  • Adoption of the Company’s 20% rolling omnibus equity incentive plan.

The Company thanks former director Neil MacRae, who did not seek re-election, for his valuable guidance and support.

Ralph Shearing, P.Geo. (Alberta), a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 and Director and President of the Company, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure in this news release.

About Prince Silver Corp.

Prince Silver Corp. is a silver exploration company advancing its flagship Prince Silver Project in Nevada, USA, featuring a near-surface, historically drilled deposit that remains open in all directions. The Company also holds an interest in the Stampede Gap Project, a district-scale copper-gold-molybdenum porphyry system located 15 km north-northwest, highlighting Prince Silver’s focus on high-potential, strategically located exploration assets.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Derek Iwanaka, CEO & Director
Tel: 236-335-9383
Email: info@princesilvercorp.com
Website: www.princesilvercorp.com

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements, including with respect to future plans, and other matters. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as ‘may’, ‘expect’, ‘estimate’, ‘anticipate’, ‘intend’, ‘believe’ and ‘continue’ or the negative thereof or similar variations. Some of the specific forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: completion of the Acquisition and related transactions, proposed drill programs, amendments to the Company’s website, property option payments and regulatory and corporate approvals. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including but not limited to, business, economic and capital market conditions, the ability to manage operating expenses, dependence on key personnel, completion of satisfactory due diligence in respect of the Acquisition and related transactions, and compliance with property option agreements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, anticipated costs, and the ability to achieve goals. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, the continued availability of capital and financing, litigation, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, failure to obtain regulatory or corporate approvals, exploration results, loss of key employees and consultants, and general economic, market or business conditions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act’) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined under the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

SOURCE: Prince Silver Corp.

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The global electric vehicle (EV) market was a study in contrasts in 2025.

While global sales surged by 21 percent, fueled by China’s continued dominance and a resilient European recovery, the North American market faced significant headwinds on the back of policy changes.

How did the EV market perform in 2025?

Global EV sales hit 18.5 million units in the first 11 months of 2025, according to EV market research firm Rho Motion, up 21 percent year-on-year. “Overall, EV demand remains resilient, supported by expanding model ranges and sustained policy incentives worldwide,” said Charles Lester, the company’s data manager.

While sales are up significantly in two of the three major regional markets (Europe, 36 percent, and China, 19 percent), North America continues to be the laggard, with total sales down 1 percent over the year so far.

China remains global EV market leader

At 11.6 million units, China’s EV sales represented 62 percent of total global sales through November 2025, as per Rho Motion. Chinese EV maker BYD (HKEX:1211,OTC Pink:BYDDF) is also the world’s largest EV manufacturer.

What’s more, China’s dominance in the global EV market extends beyond its borders.

“Record overseas sales from BYD reflect the growing global reach of Chinese EV makers,” said Lester.

Rho Motion reported that BYD saw record EV export levels this year in both June (90,000 units) and November (131,935 units). The fastest-growing export markets this year were in Europe (400 percent), Southeast Asia (100 percent) and South America (50 percent).

EV market alive and well in Europe

European EV sales came to 3.8 million units in the first 11 months of 2025, up 33 percent compared to the same period in 2024. However, the story hasn’t been positive for all markets in the region this year, especially as governments cut back on subsidies and tax breaks in the face of growing national debt. For example, Rho Motion notes that French EV sales were negatively impacted in 2025 after the government cut subsidies.

However, November was a bright light for Europe’s EV market after governments in France, Italy and UK offered up “new incentives and wider model availability.’ Somewhat reversing course, the French government increased EV subsidies for low-income households beginning in September in a bid to encourage them to make the transition.

The growth in Europe comes alongside the increasing popularity of small-size battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as well as Chinese-made plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which are not impacted by European tariffs on BEVs.

North American EV market struggling

North American EV sales in 2025 were down 1 percent to 1.7 million units sold as of November 30.

The Canadian government ran out of funding for incentives for its zero-emission vehicle program in January 2025, with no replacement scheme on the horizon. Facing slower EV adoption, economic headwinds and pressure from auto makers, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has also paused the 2026 Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, which had mandated that 20 percent of new light-duty vehicle sales in the country be zero-emission vehicles.

Interestingly, EV sales in the US experienced a record period in the third quarter of this year. But that was only because US President Donald Trump’s administration decided to take an abrupt U-turn on EVs, ending tax credits for car buyers as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed in July. Consumers rushed to make purchases of EVs and PHEVs to take advantage of the US$7,500 tax credit before it expired on September 30, 2025.

Overall for 2025, EV sales in the US are expected to drop by 2.1 percent year-on-year, according to Cox Automotive. That would be the first time in six years for yearly sales to post negative growth.

BEVs also lost ground to traditional combustion engine vehicles this year, representing just 7.8 percent of the total vehicle market in the US compared to the 8.1 percent won last year. “It’s not a huge drop. And maybe the situation isn’t as dark as some headlines would have you believe. But it’s a notable shift, particularly when you consider the trajectory of EV sales over the last several years,” stated Tim Levin, senior editor at InsideEVs.

EV market not going away

The volatility the EV market has experienced in 2025 isn’t going anywhere; however, the EV market outlook for 2026 is still one of robust growth, especially outside of North America.

“And Europe certainly hasn’t given up on electric cars. They’ve doubled down,” said Tiggre.

“If you thought that Europe was going to give up and go back to gas guzzlers, COVID didn’t make them do it. War with Russia didn’t make them do it … I really believe it’s not going away,’ he added.

In 2026, as many as 116 million EVs could be on the world’s roads, according to Gartner, a global research and advisory firm. That figure includes light passenger vehicles, buses, vans and heavy trucks, and represents a 30 percent increase over 2025. China’s reign as the leading geographical market for EVs will continue into the new year as the nation is set to account for 61 percent of all globally registered EVs in 2026.

For 2026, Economist Intelligence Unit is predicting that although declining consumer enthusiasm is translating into slower sales growth, “EVs will remain the best-performing segment of the global auto market in 2026.

New EV growth rate vs. new EV penetration.

Chart via the International Energy Agency.

Economist Intelligence Unit reports that total year-on-year sales growth for EVs, including BEVS, PHEVS and fuel-cell vehicles, will slow from 31 percent in 2025 to 15 percent in 2026.

However, EVs will still account for 38 percent of total new vehicle sales worldwide.

According to the firm, key catalysts for the EV market that investors should watch in 2026 include: China’s export license requirements on fully assembled BEVs and PHEVs, set to begin January 1; the renegotiation of the USMCA free trade agreement in July; and stricter Euro 7 emission standards slated to come into play on November 29.

Hybrids to dominate in changing North American EV landscape

Another key trend to watch in 2026 is hybrid vehicles — experts believe consumers are likely to check their range anxiety with hybrids, and Gartner is forecasting that PHEV sales will rise by 32 percent in 2026.

The results of a survey conducted by CDK Global support this forecast, showing a significant drop in North American consumer interest for EVs. Among those currently driving gas-powered vehicles, only 11 percent reported an interest in purchasing a pure EV. That’s down 20 percent from last year’s survey.

The percentage of hybrid owners interested in purchasing a fully electric vehicle for their next ride also dropped from 54 percent in the 2024 survey to 35 percent in the latest version. At 54 percent, PHEV drivers were the most enthusiastic about BEVs, down only 4 percent from last year. Some of the most common reasons cited for the lack of interest in EVs were the cancellation of federal tax credits and “don’t suit my lifestyle.’

Carmakers are responding to the shift in consumer sentiment by slowing the rollout of new EV models and focusing their manufacturing efforts on hybrids rather than fully electric vehicles. For example, Ford Motor (NASDAQ:F) has pulled the plug on its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck, and instead will opt for producing a hybrid version.

The announcement followed the Trump administration’s decision to cut back on US Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards. “Under the new rule, manufacturers will only need to meet a fleetwide average of ~34.5 mpg by 2031, a big reduction compared to the roughly 50.4 mpg target under the previous rule,” reported Rho Motion.

Additionally, Economist Intelligence Unit says Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM,TSE:7203) is planning to reduce its annual EV sales target for 2026 from 1.5 million units to just 800,000 units, while Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC,TSE:7267) and Nissan Motor (TSE:7201,OTC Pink:NSANF) both plan to cut US production of one electric SUV model each.

“This change of pace will allow them to streamline their operations as trade barriers upend supply chains in 2026. However, backtracking on EV plans now may be detrimental in the longer term for carmakers, as the industry around them continues its shake-up,” the firm’s analysts state.

During his keynote speech at Benchmark Week in November, Stephen Kosowski, manager, long-range strategy and planning, at Kia North America, echoed these sentiments.

“We have a regulatory enforcement that’s ended, right? So EV sales are now shifting to natural demand,” he said. “We’re going to see a rebalancing of production to demand in the marketplace.”

According to Kosowski, regulations and consumer incentives were behind many of the technological advance, range increases and new model lines coming out of the North American EV market. Now that those regulations and incentives are effectively gone, BEVs will likely account for less of the total market share in North America.

With the majority of buyers being higher-income coastal elites, pure EVs lack broader market appeal, explained Kosowski. For EV producers to continue selling into a market facing economic uncertainties, hybrids are the best bet.

“What are the roadblocks? Price in particular, range and charging,” he said. “Hybrids, to us, are the path forward.”

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

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LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) (‘LaFleur Minerals’ or the ‘Company’ or ‘Issuer’) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated December 15, 2025, and December 16, 2025, the Company has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the ‘LIFE Units’) at a price of $0.50 per Unit under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (as defined herein) for an upsized amount and gross proceeds of $4,695,000 (the ‘LIFE Offering’). The Company also announces that it has closed its previously announced Flow-Through Offering (the ‘FT Units’) at a price of $0.60 per flow-through unit for an oversubscribed amount and gross proceeds of $2,205,421.

With both these financings closed, upsized due to demand and oversubscribed, LaFleur is now funded for the restart of its Beacon Gold Mill, intending to source mineralized material from its nearby Swanson Gold Project, and starting with an estimated 10,000-20,000 metric tons (mt) of mineralized stockpiles remaining on the site of its wholly-owned Beacon Gold Mill.

FMI Securities Inc. acted as a special advisor and selling group member on the closed LIFE and FT Offerings, along with participation from other key investment banks and advisory firms such as Red Cloud Securities Inc., Ventum Financial Corp., Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., Research Capital Corp., Raymond James Ltd. and Stonegate Securities Ltd.

Beacon Gold Mill: A Strategic, High-Value Infrastructure Asset

The Company is uniquely positioned as one of the few junior gold companies in Canada that owns a fully permitted, existing gold mill, providing a clear pathway to cash flow without the long timelines, dilution, and capital intensity typically associated with mill construction. The completion of these financings materially de-risks LaFleur’s business model, enabling the Company to advance directly into gold production at its Beacon Gold Mill while simultaneously unlocking value from its nearby Swanson Gold Project. This vertically integrated strategy allows LaFleur to control the full value chain, from mineralized material to doré, creating the potential for early revenue generation, margin capture, and shareholder value accretion.

LaFleur’s wholly-owned Beacon Gold Mill represents a rare and highly strategic asset within the Abitibi Gold Belt. The 750 tpd mill is fully constructed, in good condition, permitted, historically proven, and ready for restart of operations, significantly reducing execution risk and capital requirements compared to greenfield development scenarios. With funding now secured, the Company intends to restart mill operations and advance toward gold production, with impending Preliminary Economic Assessment (‘PEA’) results expected mid-January, positioning LaFleur as the newest producer in one of the world’s most prolific gold districts. Led by Environmental Resources Management (ERM), a global mining, sustainability, and environmental consulting firm with extensive technical mining expertise, the PEA is conducted for the purpose of evaluating the restart of gold production at LaFleur’s wholly-owned and recently refurbished Beacon Gold Mill using mineralized material from its nearby Swanson Gold Deposit, both located in the recognized mining camp of Val-d’Or, Québec. Ownership of the Beacon Gold Mill provides LaFleur with operational flexibility and optionality, including the ability to process mineralized material from its own project and potentially third-party feed from regional deposits, creating additional revenue opportunities beyond its core assets.

Swanson Gold Project: High-Grade Feed Potential Close to the Mill

The Swanson Gold Project, located in close proximity to the Beacon Gold Mill, is a cornerstone of LaFleur’s production strategy. The project hosts various showings of high-grade gold mineralization within the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, positioned in an area renowned for producing over 200 million ounces of gold historically. The Company plans to advance Swanson as a primary source of mill feed, leveraging short haul distances to reduce operating costs and enhance project economics. With funding in place, LaFleur can aggressively advance exploration and development activities at Swanson, targeting the definition of near-surface, high-grade zones that could be rapidly transitioned into production. This approach supports a low-capex, staged production model designed to generate cash flow while continuing to grow the resource base.

Beacon-Swanson Synergy: A Clear Path to Value Creation

The combination of a wholly-owned, restart-ready gold mill and a nearby, district-scale gold project with high-grade potential, positions LaFleur Minerals as a differentiated junior gold company with a clear and executable growth strategy. Being funded enables the Company to move decisively toward production, reduce financing risk, and focus on operational execution. Management believes this milestone places LaFleur in a strong position to deliver near-term production, establish cash flow, and build a scalable gold platform in Québec, creating long-term value for shareholders as the Company advances toward becoming a sustainable gold producer.

Financing Details

Each Unit of the LIFE Offering consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (a ‘LIFE Share‘) and one transferrable common share purchase warrant (a ‘LIFE Warrant‘). Each Warrant entitled the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.75 for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance. Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (‘NI 45-106‘), the LIFE Offering was made to purchasers’ resident in all provinces of Canada, except Quebec, pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106 (the ‘Listed Issuer Financing Exemption‘). The securities offered under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption are not subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

Each Unit of the Flow-Through Offering consists of one common share in the capital of the Company, to be issued as a ‘flow-through share’ within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the Taxation Act (Québec) (each, a ‘FT Share‘), and one transferrable common share purchase warrant (a ‘FT Warrant‘). Each Warrant entitled the holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of $0.75 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The Warrants are subject to an accelerated expiry upon thirty (30) business days’ notice from the Company in the event the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the ‘CSE‘) is equal to or above a price of $0.90 for fourteen (14) consecutive trading days any time after closing of the Offering.

In connection with the LIFE and FT Offerings, the Company paid an aggregate cash finder fee of $480,229.43 and issued an aggregate of 909,466 non-transferable finders’ warrants (each, a ‘Finder’s Warrant‘). Each Finder’s Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share in the capital of the Company at a price of $0.75 each for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, all in accordance with the policies of the CSE.

The gross proceeds from the LIFE Offering will be used for the advancement of exploration initiatives at the Company’s Swanson Gold Project and for operational purposes for the restart of gold production operations at the Company’s wholly-owned Beacon Gold Mill, in addition to working capital and general corporate expenses.

This news release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in the United States or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act’), and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. ‘United States’ and ‘U.S. person’ are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S Securities Act.

About LaFleur Minerals Inc.

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) is focused on the development of district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d’Or, Québec. Our mission is to advance mining projects with a laser focus on our resource-stage Swanson Gold Deposit and the Beacon Gold Mill, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value. The Swanson Gold Project is approximately 18,304 hectares (183 km2) in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. LaFleur has recently consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits and several other showings which make up the Swanson Gold Project. The Swanson Gold Project is easily accessible by road allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills, further enhancing its development potential. Lafleur Mineral’s fully refurbished and permitted Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material at Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects.

ON BEHALF OF LaFleur Minerals INC.

Paul Ténière, M.Sc., P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer
E: info@lafleurminerals.com
LaFleur Minerals Inc.
1500-1055 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4N7

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This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed ‘forward-looking statements’. All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements related to the anticipated use of proceeds from the LIFE Offering. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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Stallion Uranium Corp. (the ‘Company’ or ‘Stallion’) (TSX-V: STUD; OTCQB: STLNF; FSE: B76) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated December 12, 2025 and December 17, 2025, it has increased its non-brokered private placement to raise gross proceeds of $7,723,064 (the ‘Offering’). The Company also announces that it has closed the Offering, issuing 17,162,365 flow-through shares of the Company as a ‘flow-through share’ within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (each, a ‘FT Share’) at a price of $0.45 per FT Share.

The gross proceeds from the FT Shares will be used by the Company to incur eligible ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ that qualify as ‘flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures’ as such terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the ‘Qualifying Expenditures‘) related to the Company’s uranium projects in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, on or before December 31, 2026. All Qualifying Expenditures will be renounced in favour of the subscribers of the FT Shares effective December 31, 2025.

The FT Shares issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a four-month and one day hold period from the date of issuance under applicable Canadian securities laws.

In connection with the closing of the Offering, the Company paid the following cash fees to eligible arm’s length finders: $24,728 to Canaccord Genuity Corp., $353,524.84 to Accilent Capital Management Inc., $3,465 to Research Capital Corporation, $70,000 to PB Markets Inc., $47,250 to GloRes Securities Inc.; $28,000 to Wealth (WCPD Inc.), and $3,150 to Sightline Wealth Management.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act‘), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to or for the account or benefit of a U.S. person (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

About Stallion Uranium Corp.:

Stallion Uranium is working to ‘Fuel the Future with Uranium’ through the exploration of roughly 1,700 sq/km in the Athabasca Basin, home to the largest high-grade uranium deposits in the world. The company, with JV partner Atha Energy holds the largest contiguous project in the Western Athabasca Basin adjacent to multiple high-grade discovery zones. With a commitment to responsible exploration and cutting-edge technology such as the use of the proprietary Haystack TI technology, Stallion is positioned to play a key role in the future of clean energy.

Our leadership and advisory teams are comprised of uranium and precious metals exploration experts with the capital markets experience and the technical talent for acquiring and exploring early-stage properties. For more information visit stallionuranium.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Stallion Uranium Corp.:

Matthew Schwab
CEO and Director

Corporate Office:
700 – 838 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia,
V6C 0A6

T: 604-551-2360
info@stallionuranium.com

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This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’) that relate to the Company’s current expectations and views of future events. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as ‘will likely result’, ‘are expected to’, ‘expects’, ‘will continue’, ‘is anticipated’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘estimated’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘forecast’, ‘projection’, ‘strategy’, ‘objective’ and ‘outlook’) are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this material change report should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date they are made.

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The NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (INDEXNASDAQ:NBI) is trading at three year highs despite market volatility, responding to breakthrough innovations and increased deals involving NASDAQ biotech stocks.

After dropping to a low of 3,637.05 in October 2023, the index climbed to a nearly three year peak of 4,954.813 on September 19, 2024. While the index pulled back to 4,530.69 in August 2025, it staged a robust recovery in the second half of the year, closing at 5,766.59 on December 29, 2025, a gain of approximately 34 percent for the year.

The top NASDAQ biotech stocks have seen sizeable share price increases over the past year. For those interested in investing in biotech companies, the best-performing small-cap biotech stocks are outlined below.

Data was gathered on December 29, 2025, using TradingView’s stock screener. Small-cap biotech stocks with market caps between US$50 million and US$500 million at that time were considered for this list.

1. SELLAS Life Sciences Group (NASDAQ:SLS)

Year-to-date gain: 210.19 percent
Market cap: US$477.18 million
Share price: US$3.35

SELLAS Life Sciences Group is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on novel cancer immunotherapies. The company’s approach involves ‘teaching’ the immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells by targeting specific proteins that are overexpressed in tumors.

Its flagship asset is galinpepimut-S (GPS), a vaccine-like immunotherapy for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in remission but at high risk of relapse. Its secondary asset, SLS009, is a highly selective CDK9 inhibitor currently showing promise in Phase 2 trials for various blood cancers.

The company’s stock price surged on December 29 after SELLAS shared an update on the Phase 3 REGAL trial evaluating GPS as a maintenance therapy in patients with AML. The trial is designed as a blind survival study, with the end point triggered on the 80th patient death.

In the update, the company reported that 72 deaths had occurred as of December 26. Because it is taking longer than expected for the trial to complete, which was previously anticipated to happen before the end of 2025, investors are speculating that the patients in the trial are living significantly longer than the historical average.

2. IO Biotech (NASDAQ:IOBT)

Year-to-date gain: 129.47 percent
Market cap: US$144.28 million
Share price: US$2.16

IO Biotech is developing immune-modulating therapeutic cancer vaccines based on its T-win technology platform, designed to activate T cells to target both tumor cells and the immune-suppressive cells.

The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company’s lead cancer vaccine candidate is IO102-IO103, which has the brand name Cylembio. IO102-IO103 has breakthrough therapy designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when used in combination with Merck’s (NYSE:MRK) anti-PD-1 therapy Keytruda for the treatment of advanced melanoma based on positive Phase 1/2 first line metastatic melanoma data.

The candidate reached a major milestone in August 2025 with the readout of its pivotal Phase 3 trial of IO102-IO103 with Keytruda for treating advanced melanoma. While the vaccine combined with Keytruda showed a significant survival benefit — reaching 19.4 months of progression-free survival compared to 11 months for Keytruda alone — it narrowly missed the strict statistical significance threshold.

Following a December meeting with the FDA to discuss a path forward for Cylembio, IO Biotech ended the year focused on a new registrational trial to address the Phase 3 miss and securing further funding to extend its operations into 2026.

Throughout 2025, the company continued to expand its pipeline. In November, it presented new pre-clinical data for IO112 targeting arginase 1 and for IO170 targeting transforming growth factor.

3. Tiziana Life Sciences (NASDAQ:TLSA)

Year-to-date gain: 124.64 percent
Market cap: US$184.22 million
Share price: US$1.55

Tiziana Life Sciences is a clinical-stage biopharma which is developing therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases and cancer-related to the liver. Its pipeline of candidates is built on its patented drug delivery technology that provides a possible alternative to intravenous delivery.

Tiziana’s lead candidate is intranasal foralumab, a fully human anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, which it is currently studying for treatment of a range of conditions.

In March, the company filed an investigational new drug application with the FDA for a Phase 2 clinical trial in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is supported by the ALS Association. The Phase 2 trial is slated to begin in January 2026. Tiziana also began dosing patients in a Phase 2a trial for multiple system atrophy in August.

In April, John Hopkins University and the University of Massachusetts commenced dosing of the biotech company’s intranasal foralumab in Phase 2 trials for patients with non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). On May 7, the company shared positive results from the use of its lead candidate in improving the quality of life for patients with that form of MS.

Tiziana is also studying the use of intranasal foralumab for treating moderate Alzheimer’s disease. On May 9, it announced that PET scans of a patient with moderate Alzheimer’s showed a significant reduction in microglia activation associated with neuroinflammation after three months of treatment.

On July 21, the company announced an ‘unexpected discovery’ following immunologic analysis of the patient with Alzheimer’s disease: ‘The analysis revealed an increase in phagocytosis markers in classical monocytes, suggesting that nasal foralumab may enhance their ability to clear amyloid plaques. This unexpected effect may open new avenues for treating Alzheimer’s Disease by targeting both inflammation and amyloid accumulation.’

The company dosed the first patient in its randomized Phase 2 Alzheimer’s trial in December.

To end the year, Tiazana submitted a comprehensive safety report to the FDA documenting over 37 patient-years of treatment with no serious drug-related adverse events across its studies.

4. Spero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SPRO)

Year-to-date gain: 119.05 percent
Market cap: US$129.58 million
Share price: US$2.30

Spero Therapeutics is developing novel treatments for rare diseases and multi-drug resistant bacterial infections with high unmet need.

The company’s lead drug candidate is tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide (HBr), a late-stage development asset developed in collaboration with pharma giant GSK (NYSE:GSK). GSK has an exclusive license agreement to commercialize the drug candidate in most markets.

Tebipenem HBr is an oral carbapenem developed to treat complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), including pyelonephritis. The FDA granted tebipenem HBr qualified infectious disease product and fast-track designations.

Spero’s stock surged 245 percent on May 28 to reach US$2.35 after the company reported that its Phase 3 trial evaluating tebipenem HBr for treating cUTIs met its primary endpoint and stopped early for efficacy.

On December 19, GSK officially filed the new drug application resubmission to the FDA for tebipenem HBr for treating cUTIs supported by the Phase 3 results. This filing triggered a US$25 million milestone payment to Spero that is expected in Q1 2026.

5. OKYO Pharma (NASDAQ:OKYO)

Year-to-date gain: 60.50 percent
Market cap: US$74.85 million
Share price: US$1.91

OKYO Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharma company developing therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain and dry eye disease. Its lead candidate is urcosimod, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and non-opioid analgesic.

OKYO is currently evaluating urcosimod for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain. The treatment received fast track designation from the FDA in May after the company ended its Phase 2 clinical trial early to analyze data.

On July 17, the company posted strong top-line data from the Phase 2 trial and stated it is planning a meeting with the FDA to discuss next steps for its lead drug candidate. The following day, OKYO received US$1.9 million in non-dilutive funding to support its clinical development of urcosimod.

In September, OKYO announced a 120 patient, multi-center multiple ascending dose clinical trial designed to identify the optimal dose for Phase 3 registration.

A scientific breakthrough followed on December 11, when new imaging data revealed that urcosimod may actually help restore corneal nerve structure, showing median increases in nerve fiber count and length, while those in the placebo group saw median decreases for both.

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

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Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) (‘Sankamap’ or the ‘Company’) the Company and its auditor continue to work diligently toward the completion and filing of the Company’s annual audited financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (the ‘Required Filings’). The Company has applied to the Alberta Securities Commission for an extension of the Management Cease Trade Order (‘MCTO’), however, there can be no assurance that a further extension will be granted. The additional delay in completing the Required Filings is primarily due to the auditor awaiting the receipt of certain required information from government authorities in Solomon Islands, as well as timing constraints associated with the holiday period. The Company estimates that approximately 90% of the audit work has been completed.

The Required Filings were due to be filed by October 28, 2025. In connection with the anticipated delays in making the Required Filings, the Company made an application for a Management Cease Trade Order (‘MCTO‘) under National Policy 12-203 Management Cease Trade Orders (‘NP 12-203‘) to the Alberta Securities Commission, as principal regulator for the Company, and the MCTO was issued on October 29, 2025. The MCTO restricts all trading by the Company’s CEO and CFO in securities of the Company, whether direct or indirect. The MCTO does not affect the ability of persons who are not directors, officers or insiders of the Company to trade their securities. The MCTO will remain in effect until the Required Filings are filed or until it is revoked or varied.

The Company expects to proceed with the filing of its interim first-quarter financial statements shortly after the Required Filings have been completed and submitted.

The Company confirms that it intends to satisfy the provisions of the alternative information guidelines described in NP 12-203 by issuing bi-weekly default status reports in the form of a news release until it meets the Required Filings requirement. The Company has not taken any steps towards any insolvency proceeding and the Company has no material information relating to its affairs that has not been generally disclosed.

For further information with respect to the MCTO, please refer to the Company’s news releases dated October 21, 2025, November 4, 2025, November 18, 2025, December 3, 2025 and December 17, 2025, available for viewing on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Sankamap Metals Inc.

Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) is a Canadian mineral exploration company dedicated to the discovery and development of high-grade copper and gold deposits through its flagship Oceania Project, located in the South Pacific. The Company’s fully permitted assets are strategically positioned in the Solomon Islands, along a prolific geological trend that hosts major copper-gold deposits; including Newcrest’s Lihir Mine, with a resource of 71.9 million ounces of gold¹ (310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred).

Exploration is actively advancing at both the Kuma and Fauro properties, part of Sankamap’s Oceania Project in the Solomon Islands. Historical work has already highlighted the mineral potential of both sites, which lie along a highly prospective copper and gold-bearing trend, suggesting the possibility of further, yet-to-be-discovered deposits.

At Kuma, the property is believed to host an underexplored and largely untested porphyry copper-gold (Cu-Au) system. Historical rock chip sampling has returned consistently elevated gold values above 0.5 g/t Au, including a standout sample assaying 11.7% Cu and 13.5 g/t Au2; underscoring the area’s significant potential.

At Fauro, particularly at the Meriguna Target, historical trenching has returned highly encouraging results, including 8.0 meters at 27.95 g/t Au and 14.0 meters at 8.94 g/t Au3. Complementing these results are exceptional grab sample assays, including historical values of up to 173 g/t Au3, along with recent sampling by Sankamap at the Kiovakase Target, which returned numerous high-grade copper values, reaching up to 4.09% Cu. In addition, limited historical shallow drilling intersected 35.0 meters at 2.08 g/t Au3, further underscoring the property’s strong mineral potential and the merit for continued exploration. With a commitment to systematic exploration and a team of experienced professionals, Sankamap aims to unlock the untapped potential of underexplored regions and create substantial value for its shareholders. For more information, please refer to SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), under Sankamap’s profile.

1.Newcrest Technical Report, 2020 (Lihir: 310 Mt containing 23 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t P+P, 520 Mt containing 39 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t indicated, 81 Mt containing 5 Moz Au at 1.9 g/t measured, 61 Mt containing 4.9 Moz Au at 2.3 g/t Inferred)

2. Historical grab, soil and BLEG samples from SolGold Kuma Review June 2015, and SolGold plc Annual Report 2013/2012

3. September 2010-June 2012 press releases from Solomon Gold Ltd. and SolGold Fauro Island Summary Technical Info 2012

QP Disclosure

The technical content for the Oceania Project in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol., a Qualified Person in accordance with CIM guidelines. Mr. John Florek is in good standing with the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (Member ID:1228) and a director and officer of the Company.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

s/ ‘John Florek’
John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol
Chief Executive Officer
Sankamap Metals Inc.

Contact:
John Florek, CEO
T: (807) 228-3531
E: johnf@sankamap.com

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not approved nor disapproved this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made and information contained herein may constitute ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. These statements and information are based on facts currently available to Sankamap and there is no assurance that the actual results will meet management’s expectations. Forward-looking statements and information may be identified by such terms as ‘anticipates,’ ‘believes,’ ‘targets,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘plans,’ ‘expects,’ ‘may,’ ‘will,’ ‘could’ or ‘would.’

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding management’s expectations about obtaining the MCTO and completing the Required Filings within the anticipated timeline. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Sankamap does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements or information, except as required by applicable securities laws. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company’s continuous disclosure filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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New Found Gold (TSXV:NFG,NYSE:NFGC) is an emerging Canadian gold producer with a portfolio of assets in Newfoundland and Labrador. Its holdings include the flagship Queensway gold project, along with the recently acquired Hammerdown mine, Pine Cove mill, and Nugget Pond hydrometallurgical gold plant.

In early 2025, New Found Gold strengthened its board and management team with seasoned mine builders and operators to support its transition from exploration to production. Later that year, the company completed the acquisition of Maritime Resources, creating a diversified gold platform by combining the Queensway and Hammerdown projects with established processing infrastructure in a top-tier jurisdiction.

Queensway’s neighbouring gold projects

In early 2025, New Found Gold strengthened its board and management team with seasoned mine builders and operators to support its transition from exploration to production. Later that year, the company completed the acquisition of Maritime Resources, creating a diversified gold platform by combining the Queensway and Hammerdown projects with established processing infrastructure in a top-tier jurisdiction.

Company Highlights

  • District-scale land package at Queensway totaling over 230,000 hectares and covering over 110 kilometres of strike along two major fault zones
  • Recently acquired Hammerdown operation, targeted for steady-state gold production in 2026
  • Ownership of the Pine Cove operation (with a permitted mill and tailings facility) and Nugget Pond hydrometallurgical gold plant, providing processing infrastructure
  • Strengthened management team and solid shareholder base, including cornerstone investor Eric Sprott

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55 North Mining (CSE: FFF,FSE: 6YF) is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing its 100 percent-owned Last Hope gold project in the Lynn Lake district of northern Manitoba. The company is focused on unlocking value from a high-grade gold system through systematic drilling, resource expansion, and disciplined capital allocation, while preserving strategic optionality in a rapidly emerging mining camp.

The Last Hope project hosts a high-grade, structurally controlled gold resource and benefits from proximity to established infrastructure, including paved road access, power and a regional airport. Importantly, the project lies near Alamos Gold’s Lynn Lake development, creating potential future synergies such as toll milling or satellite feed scenarios, subject to further technical and economic studies.

The Last Hope gold project is located about 20 kilometres southeast of Lynn Lake, Manitoba, and comprises 31 mineral claims covering approximately 50 square kilometres. The project benefits from road and all-season trail access and is situated within a well-established mining district with a long history of gold and base metal production.

Company Highlights

  • High-grade Last Hope gold project has a current resource of 273,800 ounces inferred at 5.48 grams per ton (g/t) gold and 71,100 ounces indicated at 5.41 g/t gold
  • Significant exploration upside, with mineralization open down-plunge and along strike
  • Located approximately 20 kilometres from Alamos Gold’s Lynn Lake project, which includes a new 10,000-tonne-per-day mill under construction
  • Operating in a safe, mining-friendly jurisdiction with established infrastructure and a long history of mining activity
  • Impact Benefit Agreement in place with the Marcel Colomb First Nation, supporting social license and community engagement
  • Led by a management team with a track record of discovering, developing and monetizing assets in the Lynn Lake camp, including the sale of Carlisle Goldfields to Alamos Gold in 2016

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