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Lindian fires first blast at Kangankunde as rare earths mining begins Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock

Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has completed the first production blast at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, marking the start of active mining and a major step in its transition from developer to rare earth producer.

The maiden blast was drilled, charged and fired across 206 blast holes, fragmenting about 13,100 tonnes of material, including an estimated 5,500 tonnes of ore.

Members of the Lindian team with Director George Mwasinga from the Ministry of Labour at the First Blast event.

Mining underway

Mining has now begun using Lindian’s owner-operator Komatsu fleet, with ore haulage already underway and run-of-mine stockpiles being established ahead of process plant commissioning.

The company's building ore stockpiles before commissioning was expected to support a smoother plant start-up and reduce ramp-up risk as Kangankunde moves toward first production, which remains on schedule for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Lindian executive director Zac Komur said the first blast was a “defining execution milestone” and marked the formal start of active mining operations. He said ore had already been delivered to the ROM stockpile ahead of plant commissioning later this year.

De-risking the development pathway

The blast followed completion of Lindian’s drill and blast readiness program, which included regulatory approvals, commissioning of the explosives magazine, blast design verification and implementation of the approved blast management plan.

Excavation and haulage began immediately after the blast, with ore transported via the newly completed haul road to establish the project’s initial ROM stockpile.

Starting mining before practical completion formed an important part of Lindian's development strategy, ensuring the plant has ore available from day one and supporting a more efficient transition into commercial production.

Government backing

The first blast event was attended by senior representatives from Malawi’s Ministry of Mining, Ministry of Labour, Malawi Environmental Protection Agency, Malawi Mining and Regulatory Authority and Balaka District Council, along with chiefs, community leaders and local stakeholders.

Executive chairman Robert Martin also held high-level meetings in Malawi with Mining Minister Thoko Tembo and other senior officials, with discussions focused on maintaining development momentum and maximising long-term economic, employment and downstream value opportunities for the country.

What's ahead

Kangankunde has now entered the final development phase ahead of commissioning.

Construction continues across major work fronts, with front-end commissioning targeted for October 2026, practical completion targeted for mid-November 2026 and first production still expected in Q4 2026.

The project remains fully funded and on schedule, with more than 858,711 lost-time injury-free work hours recorded across the development.

FMC Corporation FMC has entered into a definitive agreement with Belgium-based Tessenderlo Group for a minority equity investment of approximately $400 million. Tessenderlo Group will purchase FMC shares at $13.30 per share, and upon completion of the transaction, it will own about 20% of FMC's outstanding common stock. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

The investment marks the conclusion of FMC's strategic options review, which the company's board initiated in February 2026 to strengthen its financial position and maximize shareholder value.

FMC plans to use the proceeds primarily to reduce debt, allowing it to achieve its previously announced target of approximately $1 billion in debt repayment. Management believes the stronger capital structure will support continued investment in research and development and to accelerate the commercialization of its proprietary crop protection technologies.

The transaction follows several financial initiatives undertaken in recent months to strengthen liquidity and unlock capital. These include amending its revolving credit facility to obtain covenant relief, raising $1.2 billion through a secured high-yield bond offering, agreeing to sell its India commercial business for $252 million, signing a supply and license agreement with Corteva that includes an initial $200 million prepayment, and entering into a $114 million sale-and-leaseback agreement for its Newark, DE, property.

Per Tessenderlo Group, the investment supports its strategy of acquiring minority stakes in high-quality businesses while expanding its agricultural platform. It also cited FMC's long-term growth potential, driven by its next-generation proprietary crop protection technologies.

Per FMC, the agreement reflects a comprehensive review process and positions the company to execute its operational and strategic plan with improved leverage and liquidity. The company expects the strengthened financial position to enhance its ability to serve customers while delivering long-term value to shareholders.

Shares of FMC have plunged 74.1% in the past year against the industry’s 3.8% rise.

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Wall Street futures edged lower pre-bell Wednesday as traders reviewed Middle East turmoil, rich tech-sector valuations and awaited fresh catalysts.

In the futures, the S&P 500 fell 0.2%, the Nasdaq declined 0.4% and the Dow Jones was off 0.2%.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is slated to appear on policy panel at the European Central Bank's annual forum in Portugal, at 9 am ET.

Asian exchanges traded unevenly higher overnight on tech strength, while European bourses tracked moderately lower midday on the continent.

FMC (FMC) traded up 6.1% pre-bell after the agriculture and chemical concern said it has agreed to sell $400 million of stock at $13.30 a share to the Belgium-based Tessenderlo Group, giving it a 20% stake in FMC.

General Mills (GIS) plans to report earnings pre-bell, among others.

On the economic calendar is the weekly MBA mortgage applications bulletin at 7 am ET, followed by the ADP employment report for June at 8:15 am.

The weekly jobless claims report logs at 8:30 am, followed by the final S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) for June at 9:45 am.

The ISM manufacturing index for June, and the construction spending bulletin for May, post at 10 am.

The weekly EIA petroleum status report follows at 10:30 am.

In pre-market action, bitcoin traded at $58,644, West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded down 1.1% at at $68.77 a barrel, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.46%. Spot gold commanded $3,992 an ounce.

Tessenderlo Group's investment reflects its strategy of making cornerstone minority investments in high-quality companies
Investment enables FMC to achieve approximately $1 billion debt paydown target
FMC concludes strategic options review
FMC maintains focus on delivering on its operational and strategic plan

PHILADELPHIA and BRUSSELS, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, and Tessenderlo Group (XBRU: TESB), a Belgian-based industrial group, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Tessenderlo Group will make a strategic minority equity investment in FMC Corporation of approximately $400 million USD at a price of $13.30 per share. Upon completion of the transaction, Tessenderlo Group will own approximately 20.0% of the outstanding shares of FMC common stock.

"Our investment in FMC perfectly aligns with Tessenderlo Group's strategy to expand our agro platform through strategic cornerstone investments whereby we take a minority position in high-quality companies. FMC offers an attractive opportunity to invest in a business with meaningful long-term potential driven by a new generation of proprietary molecules that are renewing its portfolio and strengthening its competitive position," said Luc Tack, chief executive officer, Tessenderlo Group.

"This agreement follows a comprehensive and deliberate process, and our Board is confident that entering into this agreement is the best path forward for our company and its shareholders," said Pierre Brondeau, chairman, chief executive officer and president.

This transaction represents the conclusion of the FMC Board of Directors' exploration of strategic options, which was announced in February 2026. FMC intends to use the funds to pay down debt, allowing the Company to reach its approximately $1 billion debt paydown target. With this investment, FMC is well positioned to execute on its operational and strategic plan as an independent company, which includes advancing its R&D pipeline and accelerating the commercialization of its innovations.

In addition to the investment by Tessenderlo Group, over the past several months, FMC has taken a number of steps toward its goals of unlocking capital, sharpening its strategic focus and improving financial flexibility, including:

Amended its Revolving Credit Facility to achieve significant covenant relief;
Raised $1.2 billion in a secured high-yield bond offering;
Signed an agreement to sell the Company's India commercial business for $252 million;
Entered into a strategic supply and license agreement with Corteva, Inc., which includes an initial prepayment of $200 million; and
Signed a framework agreement for a $114 million sale & leaseback of its Newark, Delaware property.

Brondeau concluded, "We believe the strategic and operational actions taken by FMC over the last several months, combined with our significantly improved leverage and liquidity position, will deliver value to our shareholders, putting FMC on a path to growth as we strongly serve our customers and markets."

The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals.

BofA Securities and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are serving as financial advisors and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is serving as legal counsel to FMC Corporation.

Stibbe BV/SRL and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP are serving as legal advisors to Tessenderlo Group NV.

About FMC FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.

About Tessenderlo GroupTessenderlo Group is an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorising bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries and it has a global team of approximately 7,000 employees. Its belief that "Every Molecule Counts" is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorise its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. In 2025, Tessenderlo Group recorded a consolidated revenue of 2.8 billion EUR. Tessenderlo Group is listed on Euronext Brussels and is part of the Next 150 and BEL Mid indices. Financial News wires: Bloomberg: TESB BB – Reuters: TESB.BR – Datastream: B:Tes. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, its brands, and its results, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.

FMC DisclaimerStatement under the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: FMC and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are "forward-looking" and provide other than historical information, including statements contained in this press release, information regarding the proposed transaction, the ability to negotiate a leaseback agreement, any impact on FMC's research operations, and the expected timing of and proceeds from the proposed transaction.

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We specifically decline to undertake any obligation, and specifically disclaims any duty, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, except as may be required by law.

Tessenderlo Group DisclaimerThis document may contain forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the views of management regarding future events at the date of this document. Furthermore, they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Tessenderlo Group provides the information in this press release as at the date of publication and, subject to applicable legislation, does not undertake any obligation to update, clarify or correct any forward-looking statements contained in this press release in light of new information, future events or otherwise. Tessenderlo Group disclaims any liability for statements made or published by third parties (including any employees who are not explicitly mandated by Tessenderlo Group) and, subject to applicable legislation, does not undertake any obligation to correct inaccurate data, information, conclusions or opinions published by third parties in relation to this or any other press release it issues.

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Small Cap Watch: FireFly, Lindian and Krakatoa lead junior resources news Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock

The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index (XSO) softened on the day, slipping 15.70 points, or 0.46%, to 3,409.20.

The move extended recent weakness across the small-cap segment, with the index down 48.80 points, or 1.41%, over the past five trading days.

Junior resources and battery materials companies continue to generate strong news flow, led by drilling momentum at FireFly Metals, the start of mining at Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde project and further field activity at Krakatoa Resources’ Zopkhito antimony-gold project. You can read about the following and more throughout the day.

FireFly Metals strengthens Green Bay high-grade copper story

FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX:FFM, TSX:FFM, OTC:FFMFF) has delivered further strong drilling results from the Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, reinforcing the continuity of high-grade mineralisation within the project’s core zone.

The latest results form part of ongoing infill drilling aimed at upgrading the existing mineral resource as FireFly advances economic studies for an upscaled restart of mining at Green Bay.

Recent intersections from the high-grade convergent core zone include 42 metres at 6.1% copper equivalent and 51.5 metres at 4.9% copper equivalent, supporting the company’s view that the area could become an important component of future mining plans.

The core zone currently hosts a mineral resource of 8.8 million tonnes at 3.9% copper equivalent in the measured and indicated category and 10.9 million tonnes at 3.8% copper equivalent inferred, with the company seeing further growth potential.

FireFly also reported that its deepest hole drilled to date returned 49.1 metres at 6.1% copper equivalent, highlighting the depth potential of the system.

Lindian begins active mining at Kangankunde

Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has completed the first production blast at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, marking the start of active mining operations and another key step in its transition from developer to rare earth producer.

The maiden production blast was drilled, charged and fired across 206 blast holes, fragmenting around 13,100 tonnes of material, including an estimated 5,500 tonnes of ore.

Mining is now underway using Lindian’s owner-operator Komatsu fleet, with ore haulage started and run-of-mine stockpiles being established ahead of process plant commissioning.

The company said building ROM stockpiles before commissioning was expected to support a smoother plant start-up and help de-risk the ramp-up to first production, which remains scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

The milestone was also backed by strong local support, with senior representatives from Malawi’s Ministries of Mining and Labour, along with the MMRA, MEPA and Balaka District Council, attending the first blast.

Krakatoa starts second field season at Zopkhito

Krakatoa Resources Ltd (ASX:KTA) has started its second field season at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia, providing an update on drilling and development activity as it advances work across the historic mineralised system.

The Zopkhito project covers 1,779 hectares in the Racha region and is held under an existing mining licence valid until March 2042. Krakatoa holds an exclusive option to acquire up to an 80% interest in the project.

Zopkhito contains a foreign resource estimate of 225,000 tonnes at 11.6% antimony for 26,000 tonnes of contained antimony and 7.1 million tonnes at 3.7 g/t gold for 815,119 ounces of gold.

The project benefits from extensive historical work, including around 27 kilometres of underground exploration adits, more than 15,000 historical channel and geochemical samples, and previous LiDAR and IP geophysical surveys.

Critical Resources highlights battery cathode technology validation

Critical Resources Ltd (ASX:CRR, FRA:9S70) has reported peer-reviewed research validating the dry supersonic deposition cathode technology over which it holds an exclusive option.

The research, published in the international journal Electrochimica Acta, provides independent scientific support for the solvent and binder-free manufacturing method that underpins the licensable intellectual property.

The technology is the subject of a provisional patent application and aligns with Critical Resources’ strategy to commercialise the process through licensing rather than by manufacturing battery cells directly.

The company said the validation was an important step in supporting the commercial potential of the technology, which is designed for lithium iron phosphate cathode production.

Nova Minerals strengthens board with finance and geoscience expertise

Nova Minerals Corp (ASX:NVA, NYSE-A:NVA, FRA:QM30) has appointed Joshua Girnun to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2026.

Girnun brings institutional finance and risk underwriting experience from JP Morgan Chase & Co., where he co-founded a client-facing risk underwriting team covering metals and mining, energy, renewables, industrials, oil and gas, and agriculture.

He also brings technical expertise, holding two master’s degrees across resource finance and geosciences, along with an honours degree and a bachelor’s degree in geology.

Nova said the appointment adds financial, technical and sector-specific experience to the board as it continues to advance its resource projects.

Altech Batteries gains more time on CERENERGY funding conditions

Altech Batteries Ltd (ASX:ATC, OTC:ALTHF, FRA:A3Y) has secured an extension to the deadline for fulfilling financial close conditions tied to its €46.7 million conditional funding approval for the CERENERGY® Sodium Chloride Solid State Battery Project in Saxony, Germany.

The deadline has been extended from June 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

The funding is being provided under Germany’s federal STARK program, supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy in cooperation with the European Union.

The program is designed to help regions undergoing structural change transition toward ecologically, economically and socially sustainable futures.

For Altech, the extension provides additional time to progress the project financing requirements attached to the grant funding package.

Highlights:

NQ diamond drill rig from Proterra Drilling has been mobilized to site, with drilling now underway
Approximately four (4) drillholes totaling ~1,200 metres planned
Two deeper drillholes designed to test the large ~2.2 km × 1.8 km buried magnetic anomaly located to the southeast of the 2025 drill corridor (News Release Dated November 12, 2025)
- high-priority geophysical target previously tested by a single 2017 historical drill hole that did not reach the interpreted target depth
Two follow-up holes targeting extensions of the CAP25-006 niobium discovery (See News Release Dated August 27, 2025), which returned 36 m at 0.59% Nb2O5 including 10 m at 1.08% Nb2O5 within a broader mineralized zone of 62.6m at 0.39% Nb2O5, and remains open in multiple directions

Sean Charland, CEO of Apex Critical Metals, commented: "Our 2025 program delivered an emerging niobium discovery at Cap, which remains open in multiple directions. Our fall geophysical survey also identified a large-scale untested 2.2 by 1.8 km geophysical anomaly that we believe has strong potential to represent a deeper carbonatite system at the Project. The Company's primary focus is advancing the Rift Rare Earth Project towards an inaugural MRE, but Cap presents a compelling opportunity to provide shareholders with additional discovery exposure and expand on last year's successes with a focused drill program this summer."

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FSE:KL9) ("Apex" or the "Company"), a mineral exploration company focused on advancing its Rift Rare Earth Project in Nebraska, USA and additional strategic critical mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to announce the mobilization of a drill rig to its 100%-owned Cap Critical Minerals Project (the "Cap Project"), located 85 km northeast of Prince George, British Columbia. One NQ diamond drill rig from Proterra Drilling Ltd. has mobilized to site with drilling now underway.

The 2026 program is expected to include four (4) drillholes totaling approximately 1,200 metres and is designed around two principal objectives: testing the large buried geophysical anomaly to the west of the 2025 drill corridor and following up on the Company's 2025 niobium discovery at CAP25-006.

2026 Drill Program Objectives

Objective 1 – Testing the Magnetic AnomalyA high-resolution airborne geophysical survey completed in November 2025 defined a strong magnetic high measuring approximately 2.2 km × 1.8 km, located to the southeast of the 2025 drilling area (Figure 1, See News Release Dated November 12, 2025). This large-scale anomaly has been tested by only a single historical (2017) drillhole that did not reach the interpreted target depth. The 2026 program includes two deeper holes designed to penetrate the core of this anomaly for the first time, with the objective of determining whether it reflects a deeper carbonatite body prospective for niobium and rare earth mineralization.

Objective 2 – Extending the CAP25-006 Niobium DiscoveryThe 2025 exploration program confirmed a significant niobium discovery in drillhole CAP25-006, which returned 124.5 m at 0.27% Nb2O5, encompassing a higher-grade interval of 36 m at 0.59% Nb2O5 that included 10 m at 1.08% Nb2O5 (See News Release Dated August 27, 2025). This discovery, situated within a 1.8 km long niobium mineralized trend (See News Release Dated November 12, 2024), remains open in multiple directions. The 2026 program includes two planned follow-up holes designed to test for extensions of this mineralization along strike and at depth.

Image 1. ProTerra drill rig mobilized on the first drill pad at the CAP Project, central northeastern British Columbia, Canada.

Figure 1. Map showing Total Magnetic Intensity (TMI) relative to historical and 2025 drillholes. Apex Critical Metals 2026.

The 2026 program is fully permitted under the Company's existing Multi-Year Area-Based (MYAB) permit. Assay results will be reported as they are received and interpreted.

Qualified Person

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Nathan Schmidt, P. Geo. (EGBC License 48336), a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 standards of disclosure for mineral projects. Mr. Schmidt is a Geologist with Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd., the consulting firm engaged by Apex Critical Metals Corp. to conduct and oversee all of the Company's exploration work. Mr. Schmidt has verified all scientific and technical data disclosed in this news release.

About Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9)

Apex Critical Metals Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing rare earth element (REE) and niobium projects that support the growing demand for critical and strategic metals across the United States and Canada. The Company's flagship Rift Project, located within the highly prospective Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in Nebraska, U.S.A., hosts extensive rare earth rights surrounding one of North America's most advanced niobium deposits. Two historical drillholes located within the 700 m corridor of interest returned broad intervals of >2.00% REO, with higher grade (>3.00% REO) intervals within. The Company's 2026 drilling has continued to demonstrate this grade profile and have expanded the footprint of the high-grade mineralization over approximately 380 m from the historical drillholes. Additionally, drilling has delineated a new horizon ("Neo Zone") of strongly elevated NdPr beneath the high-grade material with NdPr distributions between 30-50%.

In Canada, Apex continues to advance its 100%-owned Cap Project, located 85 kilometres northeast of Prince George, British Columbia. The 2025 drill program confirmed an emerging niobium discovery with 0.59% Nb₂O₅ over 36 metres, including 1.08% Nb₂O₅ over 10 metres, within a 1.8-kilometre-long niobium trend. The Cap Project continues to demonstrate strong potential for niobium mineralization within a large and previously unrecognized carbonatite system.

Find out more at www.apexcriticalmetals.com and watch our videos at https://apexcriticalmetals.com/apex-critical-metals-corporate-video/ and make sure to stay in touch by signing up for free news alerts at https://apexcriticalmetals.com/news/news-alerts/, or by following us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn.

On Behalf of the Board of DirectorsAPEX CRITICAL METALS CORP.,Sean CharlandChief Executive OfficerTel: 604.681.1568Email: info@apexcriticalmetals.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

This news release may contain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Forward-looking statements in this news release include (without limitation) statements regarding the Company's planned drill program and any subsequent drill programs and statements regarding the Company's US-based prospective assets (more particularly described above), including the potential for additional acquisitions and the potential for exploration, and statements regarding the potential for future exploration and drilling to confirm the source of magnetic anomalies. Forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. Risks that could change or prevent these events, activities or developments from coming to fruition include: the Company's properties are at an early stage of development and no current mineral resources or reserves have been identified by the Company thereof, that we may not be able to fully finance any additional exploration on the Company's properties; that even if we are able to raise capital, costs for exploration activities may increase such that we may not have sufficient funds to pay for such exploration or processing activities; the timing and content of any future work programs; geological interpretations based on drilling that may change with more detailed information; potential process methods and mineral recoveries assumptions based on limited test work and by comparison to what are considered analogous deposits that, with further test work, may not be comparable; testing of our process may not prove successful or samples derived from our properties may not yield positive results, and even if such tests are successful or initial sample results are positive, the economic and other outcomes may not be as expected; the anticipated market demand for REE and other minerals may not be as expected; the availability of labour and equipment to undertake future exploration work and testing activities; geopolitical risks which may result in market and economic instability. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Apex Critical Metals Corp.

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Albemarle Corporation ALB and Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. SQM are prominent players in the lithium space. Both are well-placed to benefit from higher lithium prices driven by strong demand from electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, along with supply disruptions partly due to supply reductions in China. Lithium prices have rebounded from the trough levels seen last year, supported by tightening supply and strong demand in China and globally.Let’s dive deep and closely compare the fundamentals of these two major lithium stocks to determine the better investment option now.

The Case for ALB

Albemarle is well-placed to gain from long-term growth in the battery-grade lithium market. The market for lithium batteries and energy storage remains strong, especially for EVs, offering significant opportunities for the company to develop innovative products and expand capacity. Lithium demand is expected to grow on the back of significant global EV penetration. ALB expects lithium demand to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10-20% from 2025 to 2030. Stationary storage is expected to be a significant driver for lithium demand along with EVs. Albemarle expects demand to grow roughly 15-40% this year. Demand indicators stayed positive in the first quarter of 2026, with global Energy Storage Systems production rising 117% year over year.The company is strategically executing its projects aimed at boosting its global lithium conversion capacity. It remains focused on investing in high-return projects to drive productivity. Healthy customer demand, capacity expansion and plant productivity improvements are supporting its volumes. ALB saw higher sales volumes (up 14% year over year) in its Energy Storage unit in the first quarter on the strength of its integrated conversion facilities.The Salar yield improvement project in Chile has achieved a 50% operating rate, and the ramp-up continues to deliver encouraging outcomes. ALB has started the environmental permitting process for a commercial direct lithium extraction project at Salar de Atacama. The ramp-up at the Meishan lithium conversion facility in China is also progressing ahead of schedule. Albemarle is taking aggressive cost-saving and productivity actions. The company delivered roughly $450 million in cost and productivity improvements for full-year 2025, having surpassed its initial target of $300-$400 million. It expects additional cost and productivity improvements of $100-$150 million in 2026, with $40 million already delivered this year. ALB is taking actions to maintain its competitive position, including the initiation of a comprehensive review of cost and operating structure, optimization of the conversion network and reduction of capital expenditure. Albemarle remains committed to driving shareholder value by leveraging healthy cash flows and strong liquidity. Its operating cash flow was around $1.3 billion in 2025, up roughly 86% from the prior-year period. At the end of the first quarter, ALB had liquidity of around $2.7 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of around $1.1 billion. ALB generated an operating cash flow of $346 million and free cash flow of $248 million in the quarter. The company paid down $1.3 billion of outstanding debt in March 2026, reducing annual interest expense by roughly $60 million. This followed the successful divestments of the controlling stake in Ketjen and its 50% interest in the Eurecat joint venture, which together generated $670 million in pre-tax proceeds. The company remains focused on maintaining its dividend payout. It has raised its quarterly dividend for the 30th straight year. ALB offers a dividend yield of 1.2% at the current stock price.

The Case for SQM

Chile-based Sociedad Quimica produces plant nutrients, iodine, lithium and industrial chemicals. SQM is gaining from the favorable trends in the lithium market underpinned by strong EV sales. Higher demand is expected to continue to support the company’s lithium sales volumes. SQM logged strong lithium sales volumes of 69,000 metric tons in the first quarter on strong market demand, driven by battery energy storage systems. The Nova Andino Litio business recorded roughly 19% higher volumes compared to the prior-year quarter, driven by capacity expansion actions, and the company expects continued sequential increase. Nova Andino Litio’s average realized sales price increased roughly 95% year over year in the first quarter, and it expects prices to increase further in the second quarter. SQM is operating at full capacity at the Mt. Holland mine and concentrator in Australia and continues to ramp up the Kwinana refinery.SQM projects global lithium demand to surpass 1.9 million metric tons of LCE this year, along with a tight supply-demand balance. It raised its sales volume guidance for 2026, increasing expected volume growth from 10% to 15%. Earlier this year, SQM and Codelco completed their strategic partnership to jointly develop the Atacama salt flat. The partnership was completed through the merger by absorption of Codelco’s subsidiary, Minera Tarar SpA, into SQM’s subsidiary, SQM Salar SpA. This major milestone paves the way for the production of refined lithium in the Salar de Atacama until 2060 and contributes to making Chile a leader in lithium production. Improvements in process efficiency, the adoption of new technologies and the optimization of operations are expected to lead to incremental lithium production through 2060. The first quarter marked SQM’s first full quarter of operation alongside Codelco through the Nova Andino Litio partnership.Sociedad Quimica’s robust balance sheet supports its capital investment in growth projects and shareholder-friendly actions. It exited the first quarter with strong liquidity, with cash and cash equivalents of around $2.8 billion. Sociedad Quimica, in early December 2025, issued a hybrid bond for roughly $430 million to refinance debt and fund its investment plan. SQM offers a dividend yield of 3.7% at the current stock price.

ALB & SQM: Price Performance, Valuation & Other Comparisons

The ALB stock has surged 113.3% over the past year, while SQM has rallied 102.9%.

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ALB is currently trading at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 2.52. SQM is currently trading at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 2.41, slightly below ALB.

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ALB’s long-term debt-to-capitalization is around 15.2%, lower than SQM’s 36.8%.

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How the Zacks Consensus Estimate Compares for ALB & SQM

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2026 sales implies year-over-year growth of 18.2%. The same for EPS suggests a 1,743% year-over-year rise. The EPS estimates for 2026 have been trending higher over the past 60 days.

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The consensus estimate for SQM’s 2026 sales and EPS implies a year-over-year rise of 80.2% and 251.9%, respectively. The EPS estimates for 2026 have been trending northward over the past 60 days.

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ALB or SQM: Which Stock Holds the Edge?

ALB and SQM stand to benefit from higher lithium prices driven by EV and energy storage demand. Albemarle is benefiting from higher lithium volumes on project ramp-ups and actions to boost global lithium conversion capacity and productivity. SQM is delivering strong lithium volumes, expanding operations and is expected to benefit from the strategic partnership with Codelco. ALB's higher earnings growth projections suggest that it may offer better investment prospects in the current market environment. Its lower leverage also suggests lower financial risks. Investors seeking exposure to the lithium space might consider Albemarle as the more favorable option at this time.ALB currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while SQM has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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Investors in FMC Corporation FMC need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jul 17, 2026 $5 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.

What is Implied Volatility?

Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.

What do the Analysts Think?

Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for FMC shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, FMC is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Agriculture – Operations industry that ranks in the Top 43% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, one analyst has increased the earnings estimate for the current quarter, while three analysts have revised their estimates downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from 40 cents per share to 21 cents in that period.Given the way analysts feel about FMC right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 25, 2026) – Sego Resources Inc. (TSXV: SGZ) ("Sego" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the results of the Annual General Meeting held June 22, 2026.

Mr. Felix Grabher, appointed March 31, 2026, has been elected to the board of directors at the Company's AGM. He is the Managing Director of Grabher GmbH & Co KG, formerly known as FruchtExpress Grabher of Frastanz, Austria. Grabher GmbH is a major food wholesale distributor serving the Austrian hospitality and foodservice sector.

Through Grabher GmbH & Co KG, Mr. Grabher has become a significant shareholder of Sego Resources Inc. commencing in 2020. He brings to the Board a long-term owner's perspective, strong commercial judgement, and practical experience in capital allocation and risk management together with significant contacts within the German speaking investment community.

Mr. Douglas Cater B.Sc., P.Geo., ICD.D is a new director elected at the Company's AGM. Mr. Cater is a consulting geologist and director of several junior explorers.

Douglas Cater is a professional geologist who has worked extensively across Canada and internationally for more than 35 years, with a particular focus on the Kirkland Lake / Timmins gold camps. He has held positions with both senior and intermediate gold producers, including Barrick, Placer Dome and Kinross.

Mr. David Speck has stood down from the board of directors to lead and re-vitalize the Company's Advisory Board.

All of the items voted on at the AGM passed with over 99% support from shareholders.

About the ProjectSego is 100% owner of the Miner Mountain Project, an alkalic copper-gold porphyry and gold exploration project located near Princeton, British Columbia. The property is 2,056 hectares in size and is 15 kilometres north of the Copper Mountain Mine operated by Hudbay Minerals Inc. Sego has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Upper Similkameen Indian Band on whose Traditional Territory the Miner Mountain Project is situated. Sego has received an Award of Excellence for its reclamation work on the Miner Mountain Project.

For further information, please contact:

J. Paul Stevenson, CEO, and Director (604) 682-2933, email: ceo@segoresources.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statement of historical facts that address future production, reserve potential, exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company expects re forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and those actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

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Solitario Resources (XPL) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.

The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate — the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock — for the current and following years is tracked by the system.

The power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements makes the Zacks rating system highly useful for individual investors, since it can be difficult to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts. These are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time.

Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Solitario basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.

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The change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, and the near-term price movement of its stock are proven to be strongly correlated. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.

For Solitario, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.

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The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Earnings Estimate Revisions for Solitario

For the fiscal year ending December 2026, this precious and base metal miner operating in Peru, Brazil and Mexico is expected to earn -$0.06 per share, which is unchanged compared with the year-ago reported number.

Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Solitario. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 14.3%.

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The upgrade of Solitario to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.

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Thor is MUCH more than a deposit – It is an entire District!

ESTES PARK, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Taranis Resources Inc. ("Taranis" or the "Company") [TSX.V:TRO][OTCQB:TNREF] is providing an update on planned exploration in the Silver Cup Mining District of southeastern British Columbia. Having substantially completed the consolidation of historical exploration data, the Company will use its Thor deposit as a guide to expand the project into a district-scale exploration opportunity.

After more than a century of mining and exploration in the Silver Cup Mining District, Taranis believes it may be the first exploration company to have identified the genetic origins of the area's historic mines. The Company has found a close, repeated association between historically significant mineral deposits and a previously unrecognized, undocumented intrusive rock unit: a series of lamprophyre dykes extending north-northwest through the entire district.

Taranis recently acquired numerous Mineral Tenures adjacent to the Thor Mineral Resource, covering 11 kilometers of highly prospective geology including the lamprophyre dyke system (see Taranis News Release dated 01/20/2025). Historical records show at least eight prospects and mines along the margins of the Thor Lamprophyre dyke system within the Company's new tenures. Taranis plans to test the apparent association between mineralization and lamprophyre in summer 2026. If confirmed, this relationship could support numerous new discoveries across the Silver Cup Mining District.

Taranis identified this district-defining lamprophyre dyke system through careful and ongoing integration of dozens of historical and recent small-scale exploration reports into a single coherent database, and by building on its intricate knowledge of the Thor epithermal deposit. This work has also yielded four unexplored, high-priority exploration targets around the Thor deposit itself. These targets will require extensive drilling in the future (Drill Targets – Thor Project – YouTube).

Identification of the Previously Unknown Lamprophyre Gold Trend

The lamprophyre intrusive – while clearly spatially associated with mineralized zones – is distinct from the better-known epithermal trends within the Silver Cup district. The epithermal trend encompassing the Gyp, IXL, Nettie L., and Ajax mines lies approximately 2 km northeast of the Thor lamprophyre dyke, while Thor lies on its opposite side.

Lamprophyre dykes at Thor were first identified in 2024 during drilling of a deep geophysical magnetotelluric anomaly. Although the dykes themselves are not known to be extensively mineralized, gold mineralization is strongly associated with their margins, where the surrounding wall rocks are intensely carbonatized (ankerite/siderite). These margins display distinctive mineralogy, including magnetite, fuchsite, garnet, and chlorite. Near the Thor epithermal resource, dyke margins have returned highly anomalous gold geochemical values across significant widths (>33 m) in areas with elevated carbonate and fuchsite.

Downhole analysis of 2025 drill holes intersecting the Thor Lamprophyre dyke indicates that it is typically highly magnetic, depleted in silica, and enriched in magnesium, potassium, and Fe2O3. Together with downhole magnetic susceptibility measurements, these results show that the lamprophyre dykes can be readily traced using airborne magnetic surveys. Taranis' compilation work has stitched several aeromagnetic surveys together and successfully traced the lamprophyre dyke system across each, forming the basis of the expanded 2026 exploration program.

Mineral Occurrences Associated with the Thor Lamprophyre Dyke

Airborne magnetic data and known mineral occurrences show that nearly all identified occurrences lie on the southwest side of the Thor Lamprophyre Dyke (see accompanying figure). These include historical drill holes, rock samples, and soil samples indicating the dyke margin is highly prospective for gold mineralization along much, and potentially all, of its 11 km length. The occurrences are summarized below from northwest to southeast and are also shown in the figure accompanying this News Release.

Table 1 – Mineral Occurrences In the 11km long Thor Lamprophyre Trend

Mineral Occurrence Name and Date of Discovery/Most Recent Work	Description/Highlights	Distance Southeast of Thor (km)
Thor Deposit (1895-2025)	NI 43-101 Mineral Resource with well-documented gold content. Deep drilling has returned highly anomalous gold values over wide intervals (Thor-246, 374.00-407.34m) on the footwall (west side) of the lamprophyre dyke.	0
Green & Gold (2025)	Surface occurrence with fuchsite on southwest edge of Thor Lamprophyre dyke mapped in 2024 south of the Thor deposit.	2.24
Fergie North Stream Sediment Sampling (2025)	Sampling in an area immediately west of "Gary's Corner" where the Thor Lamprophyre Dyke is exposed along a prominent topographic feature. Stream sediment samples returned gold values of 0.395 g/t Au (See Taranis News Release dated November 25, 2025)	2.82
Fergie North Fe-Au Gossans (2025)	Sampling of a large gossanous area exposed along the main access road to Thor returned gold values of 6.69 g/t and 1.73 g/t Au in soil sampling of the iron gossan seeps. (See Taranis News Release dated November 25, 2025).	2.24
Abrahamson (1893) *	Abrahamson was the subject of intense exploration after the Crystal Showings were discovered. The Crystal showings were described as grading 26.05 g/t gold and 3,428 grams per tonne silver. The North Star showings produced 72.6 g/t gold and 788 grams per tonne silver and the Queen of the Hills contained 21.94 g/t gold and 5,246 grams per tonne silver in the late 19th century. Numerous EM anomalies.	4.24
Slash (1995) *	This was explored in 1995 by Contiki Resources who defined a silver soil anomaly. This was subsequently explored with shallow drill holes but drilling failed to intersect bedrock. Analysis of this anomaly by Taranis indicates that it occurs in a rockslide, and is located downslope of the Thor Lamprophyre Dyke. Numerous airborne EM anomalies.	5.27
Gus (1984) *	A single drill hole (Hole 2-7, 31.39m) was drilled near a caved adit. A 1.83m zone was intersected from 7.01m – 8.84m that contained 10.53 g/t Au, 103 g/tonne Ag, 1.58% Pb and 1.98% Zn.	5.88
California (2022) *	Prospecting and rock sampling located near the California prospect (with results of up to 7.894 g/t Au, up to 544 g/t Ag and 22.20% Pb), the J Pit prospect (with results up to 1.93 g/t Au and 234 g/t Ag) and additional old workings.	10.84

Note – The Company has in part relied upon historical drill results and data compiled from previous operators, and in the above table these have marked with an asterisk (*). The Company has not independently verified these historical core assays, drill logs, or other survey data, and they were not completed in accordance with current NI 43-101 and CIM Definition Standards. While the historical data is considered relevant to guiding ongoing and future exploration programs, it should not be unduly relied upon by investors.

A Historic Lack of Perspective

One of the Silver Cup Mining District's most defining features has also contributed to its long-term underdevelopment. The district's most successful past-producing mines were exceptionally high-grade and located at or near surface, triggering a gold-rush pattern in which hundreds, and possibly thousands, of individual claims were staked by companies that largely operated in competition. Collaboration was minimal, and exploration results became highly fragmented. As Taranis' Mineral Tenure holdings have expanded, the need for a unified geological model has become paramount. Taranis has searched for historical documentation of the lamprophyre system; although several parties, including the Geological Survey of Canada, referred to a "green intrusive", it was never meaningfully nor systematically linked to mineralization. In Taranis' view, the consolidated data now provides a coherent explanation for the district and a template to find further deposits.

The Thor deposit and its NI 43-101 Mineral Resource provide an important key to identifying additional deposits in the Silver Cup Mining District. Using aeromagnetic data, the previously unrecognized Thor Lamprophyre intrusive dyke can be accurately projected across Taranis' 6,400-hectare property. The presence of lamprophyre indicates deep-mantle melting, and because lamprophyres are rich in volatiles (water and carbon dioxide), they can serve as "plumbing systems" that transport valuable metals, including gold and silver toward the surface. The lamprophyre provides the structural pathway and heat source, while fuchsite marks the footprint of mineral-rich fluids that deposited metals into the surrounding rocks.

Where lamprophyre and gold occur together, the association is a recognized indicator of intrusive-related gold systems. In 2026, Taranis plans to evaluate whether the entire 11 km intrusive dyke is receptive to gold deposition. Together with the existing NI 43-101 Mineral Resource and four high-priority targets adjacent to the deposit, this makes Thor one of British Columbia's most compelling exploration projects.

Qualified Person

Exploration activities at Thor were overseen by John Gardiner (P. Geo.), who is a Qualified Person under the meaning of Canadian National Instrument 43-101. John Gardiner is the principal of John J. Gardiner & Associates, LLC which operates in British Columbia under Firm Permit Number 1002256. Mr. Gardiner is the President and CEO of Taranis Resources inc. and has reviewed and approved the comments contained within this News Release.

Taranis currently has 103,739,487 shares issued and outstanding (122,608,613 shares on a fully-diluted basis).

TARANIS RESOURCES INC.

Per:	John J. Gardiner (P. Geo.),President and CEO
For further information contact:
	John J. Gardiner681 Conifer LaneEstes Park, Colorado 80517Phone: (720) 209-3049johnjgardiner@earthlink.net

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.

This News Release may contain forward looking statements based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events or results that may prove to be inaccurate as a result of factors beyond its control, and actual results may differ materially from expected results.

SOURCE: Taranis Resources, Inc.

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FMC Corporation FMC has announced a framework agreement to sell its property in Newark, DE, for roughly $114 million in gross proceeds. The transaction remains subject to a due diligence period, closing conditions, and adjustments.On completion, FMC plans to lease back the facilities it currently operates under a separate lease agreement while also retaining ownership of its adjacent properties in Maryland.

The decision arrived as a part of FMC’s ongoing effort to optimize its asset base by liquidating underutilized real estate and using the proceeds to reduce debt. The company will maintain its operations to continue on its growth strategy. FMC’s Stine Research Center, which serves as the global headquarters for its R&D organization, will continue operating at the Newark site after the transaction. The company stated that its scientific infrastructure, R&D capabilities and core research activities will remain fully intact.

The Stine Research Center will continue to play a central role in advancing FMC’s innovation pipeline. The company will now reduce its underutilized space while improving the world-class facilities and infrastructure.

The transaction reflects FMC’s commitment to strengthening its balance sheet while preserving investments that support long-term growth. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. However, FMC noted that the leaseback and operational terms are still in the preliminary stage of negotiations, and there is no guarantee that the transaction will ultimately be completed.

FMC shares have slumped 73.8% over the past year against the industry’s 3.9% growth.

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FMC’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks

FMC currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Albemarle Corporation ALB, Dow Inc. DOW and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. ASM.

While ALB and DOW sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present, ASM carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $12.39 per share, indicating a 1,668.35% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with an average surprise of 74.5%. ALB’s shares have jumped 148.4% over the past year.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DOW’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.61 per share, indicating a rise of 377.66% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters. DOW’sshares have gained 13.1% over the past year.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 39 cents per share, indicating a 34.48% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 125%.

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Company will continue to operate its global R&D headquarters at the Stine Research Center

PHILADELPHIA, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, today announced that it has entered into a framework agreement to sell its property in Newark, Delaware for gross proceeds of approximately $114 million USD, subject to a due diligence period and other closing conditions and adjustments. Upon completion of the sale, FMC intends to lease back the facilities it actively operates under a separate lease agreement. FMC will retain ownership of its adjacent Maryland properties.

The decision to pursue this transaction reflects FMC's ongoing efforts to optimize its asset base, converting underutilized real estate into capital that will be applied directly to debt reduction while maintaining the operational capabilities central to the company's growth strategy.

The transaction is structured to minimize any disruption to FMC's research operations. FMC's Stine Research Center, its global R&D headquarters, will continue to operate at the site following the transaction. The company's R&D capabilities, core research activities and scientific infrastructure remain fully in place.

"The Stine Research Center remains the global headquarters for FMC's R&D organization and will continue to play a central role in advancing our innovation pipeline," said Seva Rostovtsev, executive vice president and chief technology officer. "This transaction allows us to optimize our physical footprint by reducing underutilized space while preserving and improving the world-class facilities, infrastructure and scientific talent that power our research and long-term growth."

"Unlocking the value of underutilized real estate and applying the proceeds to debt reduction reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening our balance sheet without compromising the investments and capabilities that will drive FMC's future growth," said Andrew Sandifer, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to a due diligence period and various other closing conditions and adjustments. As is customary for transactions of this kind, the parties may elect to renegotiate certain terms during the diligence period and to amend the framework agreement accordingly. The agreement also contemplates that the form of the leaseback agreement and various other operational and economic terms are still to be agreed between the parties and are therefore at a preliminary stage. As a result, there can be no assurance that the framework agreement will ultimately result in any transaction.

About FMC

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.

Statement under the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: FMC and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are "forward-looking" and provide other than historical information, including statements contained in this press release, regarding the agreement, the ability to negotiate a leaseback agreement, any impact on FMC's research operations, and the expected timing of and proceeds from the transaction.

In some cases, FMC has identified these forward-looking statements by such words or phrases as "outlook", "will likely result," "is confident that," "expect," "expects," "should," "could," "may," "will continue to," "believe," "believes," "anticipates," "predicts," "forecasts," "estimates," "projects," "potential," "intends" or similar expressions identifying "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the negative of those words or phrases. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current views and assumptions regarding future events, future business conditions and the outlook for the company based on currently available information. The forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement. These statements are qualified by reference to the risk factors included in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the "2025 Form 10-K"), the section captioned "Forward-Looking Information" in Part II of the 2025 Form 10-K and to similar risk factors and cautionary statements in all other reports and forms filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the above cautionary statement.

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BEDFORD, NS / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2026 / Silver Spruce Resources, Inc. ("Silver Spruce" or the "Corporation") announces that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Lisa Ng as an independent Director.

Lisa Ng is currently an independent Director at Eastern Platinum Limited, a Vancouver-based mining company listed on the TSX and JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange), with production mines in South Africa. Ms. Ng is an accomplished CPA with over 25 years' experience in mining, information technology, biotech, and insurance. She has executive experience at both Nevada Copper Corp. and American Bonanza Gold Corp.; and provided controllership and consulting services to Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. Ms. Ng's experience in mining, oil, and gas extends back to her time as a Senior Manager at a mid-sized CPA firm in Vancouver, where she worked closely with publicly listed companies for a number of years. Ms. Ng will plan to join the Corporation's audit committee.

The corporation also announces that the board of directors has approved the grant of 200,000 stock options to Ms. Ng. Each option entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the corporation at a price of 12 cents per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The options were granted under and are subject to the terms and conditions of the corporation's stock option plan.

About Silver Spruce Resources

Silver Spruce Resources Inc. is a Canadian junior exploration company. The Company's diversified exploration portfolio includes:

Pino de Plata Ag Project – High-grade silver property with historic artisanal mining located 15 kilometres west of Coeur Mining's Palmarejo Mine in western Chihuahua, Mexico
Jackie Au-Ag Project – Early-stage epithermal project with high-grade surface sampling and strong structural targets located <10 kilometres northwest from Minera Alamos' Nicho deposit in eastern Sonora, Mexico
Melchett Lake VMS Zn-Ag-Au-Cu Project – Polymetallic project with historical drilling in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario

Contact:Kevin O'Connor, CEO & Director(312) 509-5972koconnor@silverspruceresources.com info@silverspruceresouces.com www.silverspruceresources.com

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

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking statements". Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration and difficulties associated with obtaining financing on acceptable terms. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate.

SOURCE: Silver Spruce Resources Inc.

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Lindian Resources brings rare earths marketing in-house with Singapore hub Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock

Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has established a regional office in Singapore to take direct control of international sales, marketing and logistics for its rare earths products, positioning the company closer to global customers as development of the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi advances toward first production.

The Singapore office will manage future sales of Monazite Concentrate and Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC), following the recent termination of a third-party trading agency agreement with Gerald Metals.

The move is expected to give Lindian greater flexibility over marketing and distribution, while allowing the company to engage directly with refiners, automotive companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other strategic parties.

Direct control of sales

The company said its global marketing function had been brought in-house in response to strong demand for offtake consignment.

A dedicated Singapore-based team, working alongside Lindian’s executive team, will manage customer engagement and strategic regional partnerships.

Lindian’s internal resource-to-market team will oversee Monazite Concentrate and MREC volumes, cargo allocations, pricing, tolling options and commercial terms.

The company said this structure would support a more direct and potentially more profitable approach to customer engagement, while increasing optionality across global counterparties and refiners.

Singapore logistics base

Singapore was chosen because of its role as a major global centre for commodity sales, shipping and logistics.

The regional office will streamline operations and costs while supporting its international sales and distribution strategy.

Meanwhile, the Singapore structure will support an efficient global corporate and tax framework aligned with its expanding international operations, including access to bilateral investment treaties and double taxation agreements with Singapore and via the UK.

The structure was adopted after due diligence and a global structure review, including transfer pricing and OECD considerations.

Lower external costs

By establishing an in-house sales and logistics function, Lindian expects to remove external marketing fees previously required for trading companies.

The company said direct customer relationships would also give it more control over how its products are allocated and marketed as demand for rare earths products develops.

The change follows Lindian’s June 19, 2026 announcement confirming the termination of its sale and purchase agreement with Gerald Metals.

Kangankunde development

Lindian’s key asset is the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, which is central to the company’s plan to become a significant critical minerals producer.

Kangankunde is expected to produce a premium Monazite Concentrate grading 55% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO), with no deleterious elements.

Lindian has previously described the project as financially viable at forecast prices and at current low spot prices for neodymium and praseodymium.

The project has key licences and approvals in place to start construction, with access to supporting infrastructure and backing from local communities and government.

Fully funded Stage 1

Lindian said it is fully funded to deliver Stage 1 development at Kangankunde following a long-term strategic partnership with Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX:ILU), an A$91.5 million institutional placement and a further A$100 million institutional capital raising.

Construction is described as well advanced, with first production targeted for Q4 2026.

The company is also progressing a Stage 2 Definitive Feasibility Study, targeting a significant expansion in production capacity.

What’s ahead

Lindian’s immediate focus is to advance construction at Kangankunde, prepare for first production in Q4 2026 and build direct customer relationships through its new Singapore sales and logistics hub.

The company will also continue work on the Stage 2 Definitive Feasibility Study as it assesses options to expand production capacity and strengthen Kangankunde’s role in global rare earths supply chains.

PHILADELPHIA, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today it will release its second quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and the company's website https://investors.fmc.com.

The company will host a webcast conference call on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET that is open to the public via internet broadcast and telephone.

Conference Call Details:

Internet broadcast: https://investors.fmc.com

United States (Local): +1 585 542 9983United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 461 5787 Global Dial-In Numbers: Global Dial-in NumberAccess Code: 204774808

Pre-Registration Link: https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/204774808?pwd=HsV6lDJU

Webcast Details: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/204774808

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VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2026 /CNW/ – Eastern Platinum Limited (TSX: ELR)(JSE: EPS) ("Eastplats" or the "Company") announces that Wylie Hui has resigned effective July 10, 2026, as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary to pursue other interests. The Board of Directors and management wish to thank Mr. Hui for his significant contributions, dedication, and support to Eastplats during his tenure and wish him well in his future endeavours. The Company is conducting a search for a new CFO and Mr. Hui has agreed to assist Eastplats during the transition period. A further update will be provided in due course.

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

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9) ("Apex" or the "Company"), a mineral exploration company focused on advancing its strategic 100%-controlled Rift Rare Earth Project (the "Rift Project") within the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in southeastern Nebraska, U.S.A., is pleased to announce that the Company filed a technical report for the Rift Project entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Rift Project, Johnson and Pawnee Counties, Nebraska, USA" with an effective date of May 15, 2026, prepared for Apex by Robin J. Wilson, B.Sc. (Hons) Geology, MAusIMM, MAIG (the "Technical Report"). The Technical Report was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and is available under the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ (available at www.sedarplus.ca).

About Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9)

Apex Critical Metals Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing rare earth element (REE) and niobium projects that support the growing demand for critical and strategic metals across the United States and Canada. The Company's flagship Rift Project, located within the highly prospective Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in Nebraska, U.S.A., hosts extensive rare earth rights surrounding one of North America's most advanced niobium deposits. Two historical drillholes located within the 700 m corridor of interest returned broad intervals of >2.00% REO, with higher grade (>3.00% REO) intervals within. The Company's 2026 drilling has continued to demonstrate this grade profile and have expanded the footprint of the high-grade mineralization ("Trinity Zone) over approximately 380 m from the historical drillholes to-date. Additionally, drilling has delineated a new deeper horizon ("Neo Zone") of strongly elevated NdPr beneath the high-grade material with NdPr distributions between 30-50%. For more information, please see the Company's news releases dated April 7, 2026, April 28, 2026, May 6, 2026 and May 15, 2026, which are available under the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ (available at www.sedarplus.ca).

With a growing portfolio of critical mineral projects in both Canada and the United States, Apex Critical Metals is strategically positioned to help strengthen domestic supply chains for the minerals essential to advanced technologies, clean energy, and national security. Apex is publicly listed in Canada on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol APXC and quoted on the OTCQX market in the United States under the symbol APXCF, and in Germany on the Borse Frankfurt under the symbol KL9 and/or WKN: A40CCQ. Find out more at www.apexcriticalmetals.com and watch our videos at https://apexcriticalmetals.com/apex-critical-metals-corporate-video/ and make sure to stay in touch by signing up for free news alerts at https://apexcriticalmetals.com/news/news-alerts/, or by following us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of

APEX CRITICAL METALS CORP.

Sean CharlandChief Executive OfficerTel: 604.681.1568Email: info@apexcriticalmetals.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release may contain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" as defined under applicable United States securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Forward-looking statements in this news release include (without limitation) statements regarding: the Company's exploration plans, drill programs and advancement of its mineral properties, including the Company's Rift Project, Cap Project, and other prospective asset; the potential for growing the portfolio through additional acquisitions or exploration; and the growing demand for critical and strategic metals across the United States and Canada. Forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. Risks that could change or prevent these events, activities or developments from coming to fruition include: the Company's properties are at an early stage of development and no current mineral resources or reserves have been identified by the Company thereof, that we may not be able to fully finance any additional exploration on the Company's properties; that even if we are able to raise capital, costs for exploration activities may increase such that we may not have sufficient funds to pay for such exploration or processing activities; the timing and content of any future work programs; geological interpretations based on drilling that may change with more detailed information; potential process methods and mineral recoveries assumptions based on limited test work and by comparison to what are considered analogous deposits that, with further test work, may not be comparable; testing of our process may not prove successful or samples derived from our properties may not yield positive results, and even if such tests are successful or initial sample results are positive, the economic and other outcomes may not be as expected; the anticipated market demand for REE and other minerals may not be as expected; the availability of labour and equipment to undertake future exploration work and testing activities; geopolitical risks which may result in market and economic instability. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Apex Critical Metals Corp.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 15, 2026 / Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G) (the "Company", or "Stillwater") is pleased to announce that contractors have been retained and mobilization of drill rigs is expected in short order for the Company's largest exploration and resource expansion campaign to date at its flagship Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co-Cr + Au project in Montana, USA.

The 2026 drill program is designed to build upon the successful 2025 program and the upcoming updated Mineral Resource Estimate, with a focus on expanding mid- to high-grade polymetallic sulphide mineralization within and adjacent to existing resource areas.

The program follows significant advancements achieved over the past year, including the expansion of the Company's geological model across more than 20 kilometres of strike length, completion of resource growth drilling, and continued refinement of multiple large-scale polymetallic sulphide targets identified through the Company's district-scale geological and geophysical programs.

Primary objectives of the 2026 field program include:

Expansion of existing near-surface resources at Chrome Mountain and Iron Mountain, the Company's primary resource growth areas, and other priority areas;
Continued delineation of higher-grade nickel-copper-PGE sulphide and polymetallic mineralization within the existing resource footprint;
Follow-up drilling on priority geophysical and geological targets identified through the Company's district-scale targeting programs;
Completion of ground geophysical surveys to refine existing deposit expansion targets and generate additional exploration drill targets across the project area;
Testing new zones of sulphide mineralization within the lower Stillwater Igneous Complex; and
Supporting future technical and economic studies through continued resource growth and geological de-risking.

Michael Rowley, President and CEO of Stillwater Critical Minerals, commented "We are excited to begin another important field season at Stillwater West as we continue advancing a large-scale domestic source of ten critical minerals in Montana. With strong support from our strategic partner Glencore plc, a growing U.S. focus on critical mineral security, and an upcoming updated Mineral Resource Estimate expected shortly, we believe 2026 will mark another significant step in advancing the project. Our objective remains clear: to continue growing and advancing the resource base while demonstrating the strategic importance of the Stillwater district to U.S. critical mineral supply chains."

Dr. Danie Grobler, Vice-President Exploration, commented "The successful completion of our 2025 drilling program has significantly advanced our understanding of the scale and potential of the Stillwater West project. The combination of resource expansion opportunities and multiple district-scale near-surface exploration targets provide an exceptional platform for continued growth as we advance one of the most significant undeveloped critical mineral systems in the United States.

Having spent much of my career working on large-scale polymetallic magmatic sulphide systems in South Africa's Bushveld Complex, including the Platreef deposit, I continue to be impressed by the geological similarities we are seeing at Stillwater West. While each project is unique, the scale of the mineralized system, the presence of extensive bulk-tonnage nickel-copper-PGE sulphide mineralization, and the opportunity for continued resource growth across a large district-scale land package underscore the significant long-term potential of the project."

Strategic Positioning

The Company believes that Stillwater West represents one of the largest undeveloped polymetallic critical mineral systems in the United States. The project hosts large-scale resources containing ten minerals identified as critical by the U.S. government and benefits from excellent infrastructure, access to power, water, rail and skilled labour within an established mining district. Results from the 2026 program are expected to contribute to ongoing resource growth, further definition of higher-grade mineralization, and the advancement of future development studies aimed at evaluating potential mining scenarios within the district.

Stillwater West hosts mineralization containing 1.6 billion pounds ("Blbs") of nickel, copper, and cobalt, 3.8 million ounces of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold, 2.3 Blbs of defined chromium plus undefined quantities of ruthenium and iridium. The project is located adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater's producing operations in Montana's historic Stillwater mining district, providing access to established infrastructure, workforce, and mining expertise.

The Company expects to provide regular updates throughout the 2026 field season and looks forward to the release of the updated Mineral Resource Estimate in the near-term.

Upcoming Events

Company representatives will be attending the following events to discuss upcoming catalysts:

Fastmarkets Global Battery and Critical Materials Conference – Las Vegas, NV, June 22-25, 2026.

Montana Mining Association Annual Meeting 2026 – Butte, MT, USA, July 13-15, 2026.

Precious Metals Summit – Beaver Creek, CO, USA, September 22-25, 2026.

About Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSXV:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G) is a mineral exploration and development company advancing its 100%-owned Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co-Cr + Au project in the Stillwater mining district of Montana, USA. Stillwater West is directly adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater's operating Stillwater mines and processing infrastructure, the only primary platinum group element-producing complex in the United States. An NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate released in January 2023 positions Stillwater West as one of the largest nickel and platinum group element resources in the United States and contains ten minerals currently listed as critical in the United States. With strategic investments by Glencore and an experienced technical team with expertise in Bushveld- and Platreef-style systems, the Company is advancing Stillwater West through ongoing resource expansion and technical studies.

Stillwater also holds a 49% interest in the high-grade Drayton-Black Lake-gold project adjacent to Nexgold Mining's development-stage Goliath Gold Complex in northwest Ontario, currently under an earn-in agreement with Heritage Mining, and the Kluane PGE-Ni-Cu-Co critical minerals project on trend with Nickel Creek Platinum's Wellgreen deposit in Canada's Yukon Territory. The Company also holds the Duke Island Cu-Ni-PGE property in Alaska and maintains a back-in right on the high-grade past-producing Yankee-Dundee in BC, following its sale in 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:Michael Rowley, President, CEO & Director – Stillwater Critical MineralsEmail: info@criticalminerals.com Phone: (604) 357 4790Web: http://criticalminerals.com Toll Free: (888) 432 0075

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information". In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the interpretation of exploration results, the potential for resource expansion, the timing and results of future resource estimates (including the targeted H1 2026 updated MRE), the timing and success of exploration activities, permitting timelines, and future plans and objectives of the Company. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although Stillwater Critical Minerals 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 or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Stillwater Critical Minerals and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

SOURCE: Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

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Rock Tech Lithium (RCK.V) has started trading its shares on Xetra, the electronic system of Deutsche Borse in Germany, under the ticker symbol RCK, the company said in a Friday news release.nnThe listing is expected to strengthen Rock Tech's presence in global capital markets, along with its listing in Canada and planned trading on NASDAQ.nnThe listing also broaden's the company's institutional investor base and enhances liquidity.nnTrading of Rock Tech's shares will be handled by mwb Wertpapierhandelsbank AG, as designated sponsor, with immediate effect.nnRock Tech's shares have already been available to German retail investors through venues such as Tradegate and Frankfurt, but the company recognizes Xetra as being Deutsche Borse's primary electronic trading platform and the reference market used by most German institutional investors.nnThis is not a new primary listing and does not change Rock Tech's status as a Canadian issuer. Rock Tech will continue to be governed by Canadian securities regulations and reporting requirements.

VANCOUVER, BC, June 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Eastern Platinum Limited (TSX: ELR) (JSE: EPS) ("Eastplats" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of British Columbia has struck out all three of 2538520 Ontario Limited's ("253") claims against the Company and its affiliates. The three proceedings include docket numbers S201427, S244818, and S252308. The Company and its advisors will review the decision in detail and consider next steps in due course.

About Eastern Platinum Limited

Eastplats owns directly and indirectly a number of PGM and chrome assets in the Republic of South Africa. All of the Company's properties are situated on the western limb (Crocodile River Mine) and eastern limb (Kennedy's Vale, Spitzkop, Mareesburg) of the Bushveld Complex, the geological environment that hosts approximately 80% of the world's PGM-bearing ore.

Operations at the Crocodile River Mine currently include mining and processing ore from the Zandfontein underground section to both produce PGM and chrome concentrates, respectively.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, forecasts, estimates, expectations and objectives for future operations that are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "will," "plan," "intends," "may," "could," "expects," "anticipates" and similar expressions. Further disclosure of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and other forward-looking statements are discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form available under the Company's profile on www.sedarplus.ca.

In particular, this press release contains, without limitation, forward-looking statements pertaining to amongst other things, consideration of next steps based on the Supreme Court of British Columbia's decision. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements as a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, unanticipated problems that may arise in the Company's production processes, commodity prices, lower than expected grades and quantities of resources, need for additional funding and availability of such additional funding on acceptable terms, economic conditions, currency fluctuations, competition and regulations, legal proceedings and risks related to operations in foreign countries.

All forward-looking statements in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, the "Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information" section contained in the Company's most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis available under the Company's profile on www.sedarplus.ca. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date they are given and, except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation, and does not undertake, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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

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Viewing insider transactions for Vital Metals Limited's (ASX:VML ) over the last year, we see that insiders were net buyers. This means that a larger number of shares were purchased by insiders in relation to shares sold.

While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Vital Metals

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Non-Executive Director Alexius Chan for AU$84k worth of shares, at about AU$0.10 per share. That implies that an insider found the current price of AU$0.11 per share to be enticing. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. We do always like to see insider buying, but it is worth noting if those purchases were made at well below today's share price, as the discount to value may have narrowed with the rising price. The good news for Vital Metals share holders is that an insider was buying at near the current price. Alexius Chan was the only individual insider to buy during the last year.

You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

Check out our latest analysis for Vital Metals

ASX:VML Insider Trading Volume June 9th 2026

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Does Vital Metals Boast High Insider Ownership?

Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. Our data indicates that Vital Metals insiders own about AU$2.8m worth of shares (which is 10% of the company). We do note, however, it is possible insiders have an indirect interest through a private company or other corporate structure. Whilst better than nothing, we're not overly impressed by these holdings.

What Might The Insider Transactions At Vital Metals Tell Us?

It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded Vital Metals shares in the last quarter. On a brighter note, the transactions over the last year are encouraging. While we have no worries about the insider transactions, we'd be more comfortable if they owned more Vital Metals stock. While it's good to be aware of what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for Vital Metals (of which 2 make us uncomfortable!) you should know about.

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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) is one of the 8 Most Undervalued Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now.

On May 28, 2026, Scotiabank raised the firm’s price target on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) to $105 from $100 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares. Scotiabank said that, following the company’s Q1 results and guidance revisions, there are multiple ways to win with the stock.

Meanwhile, BofA raised the firm’s price target on Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) to $58 from $53 and maintained an Underperform rating on the shares. BofA cited “strong” Q1 operating results and raised its 2026-27 EBITDA estimates by 6.2%, reflecting higher Specialty Plant Nutrition volumes and modestly stronger lithium prices after a 15% rebound since the end of March.

On May 26, 2026, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) reported Q1 revenue of $1.76B, above the consensus estimate of $1.70B. CEO Ricardo Ramos said the company delivered “strong results” in the quarter, with lithium sales volumes reaching approximately 69 thousand metric tons of LCE as SQM operated at full capacity to meet customer demand. Ramos said global lithium demand could exceed 1.9 million metric tons of LCE this year, while market dynamics suggest a tight supply-demand balance. SQM raised its expected sales volume growth guidance for the year from 10% to 15%.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, iodine and its derivatives, and related products across Chile, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally.

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 5, 2026) – Sego Resources Inc. (TSXV: SGZ) ("Sego" or "the Company"), has closed its non-brokered critical minerals flow through financing announced May 29, 2026, by issuing 21,200,000 common shares at $0.05 per share for gross proceeds of $1,060,000. The financing was oversubscribed due to investor demand. The closing of the placement is subject to receipt of approval of the TSX-V.

Private Placement

The offering consisted of 21,200,000 shares at $0.05 per share for gross proceeds of $1,060,000. There were no warrants attached to the private placement.

Finder's fees paid on the placement consisted of $52,500 and 1,050,000 share purchase warrants. The non-transferable share purchase warrants are exercisable at $0.05 for one year.

MI 61-101 Disclosure

Elliot Strashin, an insider of the Company by right of holding >10% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company, participated in the private placement for 2,000,000 common shares. A director of the Company, J Paul Stevenson, participated for 1,000,000 common shares. The participation by such insiders is considered a "related-party transaction" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company has relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of related party participation in the Offering as neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61-101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it involved the related parties, exceeded 25% of the Company's market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101).

All of the securities sold pursuant to the offering will be subject to a four-month-and-one-day hold period from the date of closing. The hold period will expire on October 6, 2026.

Proceeds of the private placement will be spent on exploration of the Company's Miner Mountain project. The gross proceeds received by the Company from the sale of the FT Units will be used to incur "Canadian exploration expenses" that are "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" (as such terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada)) on the Company's properties located in British Columbia.

None of the securities issued in the Offering will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act").

There is no material change about the issuer that has not been generally disclosed.

For further information please contact: J. Paul Stevenson, CEO, and Director

(604) 682-2933 email: ceo@segoresources.com

About the Project

Sego is 100% owner of the Miner Mountain Project, an alkalic copper-gold porphyry and gold exploration project located near Princeton, British Columbia. The property is 2,056 hectares in size and is 15 km north of the Copper Mountain Mine operated by Hudbay Minerals Inc. Sego has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Upper Similkameen Indian Band on whose Traditional Territory the Miner Mountain Project is situated. Sego has received an Award of Excellence for its reclamation work on the Miner Mountain Project.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/300356

TORONTO, June 5, 2026 /CNW/ – Bravo Mining Corp. (TSXV: BRVO) (OTCQX: BRVMF) ("Bravo" or the "Company") today announces the results of voting from the Annual General and Special Meeting ("AGM") of shareholders held on June 4, 2026 (the "Meeting").

A total of 99,768,634 common shares were represented at the meeting, representing 72.83% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company at the record date.

All matters presented for approval at the Meeting were approved by shareholders, as detailed below.

Number of Directors

Results of voting for the resolution to set the number of directors to be elected at four (4) were as follows:

Votes

For

Vote For

Votes

Against

Vote Against

99,713,160

99.94

55,474

0.06

Election of Directors

The following four individuals were elected as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed, with the votes being cast by ballot were as follows:

Name of Nominee	Votes For	% Vote For	Votes Withheld/Abstained	% Withheld/Abstained
Luis Mauricio F. Azevedo	96,649,427	99.99	10,991	0.01
Margot Naudie	90,721,193	93.86	5,939,225	6.14
Anthony Polglase	96,649,427	99.99	10,991	0.01
Stephen Quin	94,194,387	97.45	2,466,031	2.55

Appointment of Auditor

Results of voting for the resolution approving the re-appointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as independent auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the directors to fix the auditor's remuneration were as follows:

Votes

For

Vote For

Votes

Withheld/Abstained

99,750,360

99.98

18,264

0.02

Approval of Stock Option Plan

Results of voting by disinterested shareholders for the resolution to approve the Stock Option Plan were as follows:

Votes

For

Vote For

Votes

Against

Withheld/Abstained

36,043,432*

93.65

2,443,529

6.35

* Excluding 58,173,457 shares held by Insiders

Stock Option Grant

The Company also announces that it has granted a total of 2,182,000 stock options ("Options") to purchase common shares of the Company to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan. Such Options are exercisable into common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $ 3.65 per common share, and vest as to 25% one year from the date of grant followed by 25% annually thereafter until fully vested. All the Options expire on June 3, 2031.

About Bravo Mining Corp.

Bravo is a Canadian and Brazil-based mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its PGM+Au+Ni deposit while also exploring for IOCG-style Cu+Au and magmatic-style Ni+Cu+/-PGM+/-Au mineralization within its Luanga Project in the Carajás Mineral Province, Pará State, Brazil. Bravo is one of the most active explorers in Carajás.

The team, comprising of local and international geologists, has a proven track record of PGM, nickel, and copper discoveries in the region. They have successfully taken a past IOCG greenfield project from discovery to development and production in the Carajás while defining other significant deposit types in the region.

The Luanga Project is situated on mature freehold farming land and benefits from being located close to operating mines and a mining-experienced workforce, with excellent access and proximity to existing infrastructure, including road, rail, and hydroelectric grid power. Bravo's current Environmental, Social and Governance activities include planting more than 55,000 high-value trees in and around the project area and hiring and contracting locally.

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

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Management Commits Additional Capital as Company Advances Toward Production, Government Deliveries, and Next Phase of Growth

VANCOUVER, BC – June 5, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) – Ares Strategic Mining Inc. (CSE: ARS) (OTCQX: ARSMF) (FRA: N8I1) is pleased to announce a significant vote of confidence from Company leadership, with members of management and insiders committing approximately $990,112.65 to acquire common shares of the Company at a deemed price of $0.28 per share, representing approximately 3.53 million shares.

The investment comes as Ares continues to achieve major milestones across its operations, including the commencement of mining, growing ore stockpiles at surface, continued construction progress across its processing facilities, and the recently announced U.S. Department of Defense fluorspar supply contract.

Management Demonstrates Confidence in Company's Future

The insider investment reflects management's belief in the Company's long-term value and future growth prospects. Over the past year, Ares has transformed from a development-stage company into an emerging producer with:

– Active mining operations at the Lost Sheep Mine;

– Growing surface ore stockpiles awaiting processing;

– Significant progress on both the Lumps Plant and Acidspar Flotation Plant;

– Major U.S. government contract awards;

– Strategic critical mineral positioning within the United States;

– A growing portfolio of assets and infrastructure.

James Walker, President and CEO of Ares Strategic Mining, commented: "Management believes the Company has reached a point where its operational progress, strategic assets, government relationships, and production trajectory are not fully reflected in the current market valuation. This investment demonstrates our confidence in the future we are building and our commitment to creating long-term value alongside shareholders."

Building Momentum

The Company believes it is entering one of the most significant periods in its history, with multiple catalysts expected over the coming months, including:

– Continued mine production and stockpiling;

– Advancement toward processing operations;

– Development of domestic acidspar production capacity;

– Execution of government contract opportunities;

– Expansion of commercial relationships;

– Continued strengthening of the Company's balance sheet and market position.

Walker concluded: "The story of Ares today is one of execution. We have built the mine, we are mining, we are building the processing facilities, and we are securing customers. Management's decision to invest nearly one million dollars alongside shareholders reflects our belief that the most exciting chapters of Ares are still ahead of us."

Renewal of Strategic Marketing and Investor Communications Program

The Company is also pleased to announce the renewal of its engagement with Pivotal CM Limited, which has supported Ares' investor communications, digital strategy, marketing initiatives, shareholder engagement, website management, conference organization, content development, and advertising campaigns.

Under the renewed arrangement, approximately US$356,250 of services will be satisfied through the issuance of common shares at the current market price, representing approximately 1.76 million shares, subject to regulatory approvals and final documentation. The renewed engagement is intended to support the Company's growing profile as it advances toward production and expands its visibility within North American and international capital markets.

Ares is also pleased to announce that the Company has agreed to the settlement of an aggregate of $69,046.47 of debt incurred by the Company for financial services provided by Prospero, and Craven Capital. The Company issued an aggregate of 246,595 common shares at a deemed price of $0.28 per Share.

Board Evolution Supports Company's Next Phase

The Company also announces that in response to public response, Lorenzo Esteva elected to step down from the Board of Directors. The Board thanks Mr. Esteva for his contributions and support during a period of significant growth for the Company.

Ares notes that certain public commentary regarding Mr. Esteva's prior regulatory history contained misrepresentation and erroneous characterizations. Responding to public comments, Mr. Esteva's lawyer clarified that he voluntarily resigned his FINRA registrations and disputed most allegations that have circulated publicly. The Company appreciates Lorenzo's professionalism throughout and regrets the inaccurate and false publications that caused him to step down. We wish him success in his future endeavors.

About Ares Strategic Mining

Ares Strategic Mining Inc. is a mining company focused on the development of its fluorspar projects in the U.S. The Company aims to become a significant supplier of high-grade fluorspar to North American markets, supporting industries vital to modern technology and infrastructure.

Lost Sheep Fluorspar Project – Delta, Utah

– 100% owned – 5,982 acres – 353 Claims

– Located in the Spor Mountain area, Juab County, Utah, approximately 214 km south-west of Salt Lake City.

– Fully Permitted – including mining permits.

– NI 43-101 Technical Report identified extensive high-grade fluorspar with low levels of impurities.

– Mining plan approved by BLM

First approved by Rex Rowley – Area Manager, Bureau of Land Management – 24th August 1992.

Renewed by Paul B. Baker – Minerals Program Manager, Bureau of Land Management – 12th December 2016.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ARES STRATEGIC MINING INC.

James WalkerChief Executive Officer and President

For further information, please contact James Walker by email at info@aresmining.com

DISCLOSURE AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

Companies typically rely on comprehensive feasibility reports on mineral reserve estimates to reduce the risks and uncertainties associated with a production decision. Historically, situations where the issuer decides to put a mineral project into production without first establishing mineral reserves supported by a technical report and completing a feasibility study have a higher risk of economic or technical failure, though some industrial mineral ventures are relatively simple operations with low levels of investment and risk, where the operating entity has determined that a formal prefeasibility or feasibility study in conformance with NI 43-101 and 43-101 CP is not required for a production decision. Based on historical engineering work, geological reports, historical production data and current engineering work completed or in the process by Ares, the Company intends to move forward with the development of its Utah asset.

Certain information in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. 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 the failure to satisfy the conditions of the relevant securities exchange(s) and other risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulations. 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 disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law.

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Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – June 2, 2026) – Olive Resource Capital Inc. (TSXV: OC) ("Olive" or the "Company") is pleased to provide investors an update on its investments for the period ending May 31, 2026.

Table 1: Olive's Investment Portfolio

Name	Ticker	Sector	Category	(Audited)Value	(Unaudited)Value	(Unaudited)Value
Name	Ticker	Sector	Category	Dec 31, 2025(1)	Apr 30, 2026(1)	May 31, 2026(1)
Omai Gold Mines Corp.(2)	OMG.v	Precious Metals	Public Equity	$3,504,200	$5,806,960	$6,733,070
Black Sheep Ventures Inc.	Private	Real Estate	Private Equity & Conv. Debenture	$1,527,912	$1,541,063	$1,514,543
Arizona Sonoran Copper Co.	ASCU	Base Metals	Public Equity	$908,200	$1,059,800	$964,000
Goldsky Resources Corp. (inc. Warrants)	GSKR.v	Precious Metals	Public Equity	$296,829	$789,245	$864,280
Sun Valley Minerals Inc.(2)	Private	Precious Metals	Private Equity	$375,000	$562,500	$562,500
Bravo Mining Corp.	BRVO.v	Precious Metals	Public Equity	$601,250	$504,064	$532,704
GeoPark Ltd.	GPRK	Oil & Gas	Public Equity	$203,123	$461,581	$523,289
Prospector Metals Corp.	PPP.v	Precious Metals	Public Equity	$295,029	$455,699	$486,698
West Point Gold Corp.(2)	WPG.v	Precious Metals	Public Equity	$515,551	$537,805	$456,207
Troilus Gold Corp (inc. Warrants)	TLG	Precious Metals	Public Equity	$482,000	$327,500	$455,000
Other Public Equity Liquid Investments and Cash Equivalents (3)				$2,645,285	$4,535,814	$4,522,343
Other Public Equity Fundamental Investments Incl. Warrants (4)				$4,031,648	$1,968,791	$2,473,948
Other Private Equity, Loans, & Convertible Debenture Investments				$1,087,181	$1,180,367	$1,162,449
Total				$16,473,208(5)	$19,731,191(5)	$21,251,033(5)

For publicly listed investments traded on recognized exchanges, valuation is based on closing trading prices. For private equity investments, valuation is per the most recent financial statements. For Convertible Debentures, valuation is per the most recent financial statements, adjusted for interest accruals and convertibility value.

Derek Macpherson, Executive Chairman of Olive Resource Capital is a Director of this issuer (Omai; West Point). Samuel Pelaez, CEO of Olive Resource Capital is a Director of this issuer (Sun Valley).

Olive defines Liquid Investments as investments whose position can be liquidated in less than one day's average trading volume for that security. This measure also includes cash and cash equivalents; but does not include adjustments for working capital and liabilities. Olive invites the reader to refer to its most recent financial statements available on its website; www.olive-resource.com for details on the Company's liabilities.

Out of the Money Warrants are valued using Black Scholes with 35% volatility, and 3% interest rate. In the Money Warrants are valued at their intrinsic value.

The increase in value from December 31, 2025 is primarily as a result of stock price appreciation of the investments.

Samuel Pelaez, the Company's President, CEO, CIO, and Director stated: "U.S. bond yields and the U.S. dollar both advanced in May. Gold and oil retreated as markets anticipate a resolution to the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz. Copper was a standout positive performer as warehouse inventories unexpectedly declined. Commodity equities outperformed their respective commodity references as perceived risk in markets decreased. At Olive, we made minor specific net additions to the portfolio. However, we remain cautious as major seasonal tailwinds begin to wind down at a time investors appear to show complacency toward the risks posed by a prolonged disruption in global energy markets."

Derek Macpherson, the Company's Executive Chairman stated: "Despite significant volatility in markets and most commodity related equity indices being relatively flat, Olive's portfolio continued to outperform, with the investments up more than 7% in the month. This is reflective in a shift in the portfolio as we look to add more copper exposure, following some significant wins with gold-focused equities. We continue to maintain above typical cash levels, based on our current market view and we are ready to take advantage of any market dislocations that may occur in the near-term."

Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB")

As of the date of this release, the Company holds 4,000,000 common shares in treasury pending cancellation.

As of the date of this release Olive Resource Capital Inc. has 107,207,209 common shares outstanding inclusive of the shares in treasury pending cancellation.

About Olive Resource Capital Inc.:Olive is a resource-focused merchant bank and investment company with a portfolio of publicly listed and private securities. The Company's assets consist primarily of investments in natural resource companies in all stages of development.

For further information, please contact:

Derek Macpherson, Executive Chairman at derek@olive-resource.com or by phone at (416)294-6713 or Samuel Pelaez, President, CEO & CIO at sam@olive-resource.com. Olive's website is located at www.olive-resource.com.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange Inc.) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way approved nor disapproved the information contained herein.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, identified by words or phrases such as "believes", "anticipates", "expects", "is expected", "scheduled", "estimates", "pending", "intends", "plans", "forecasts", "targets", or "hopes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "will", "should", "might", "will be taken", or "occur" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

This news release includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the actual results of Olive to be materially different from the historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered forward-looking, including, without limitation, statements concerning Olive's intended future disclosure practices. Although Olive 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 or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: past success or achievement does not guarantee future success; negative investment performance; downward market fluctuations; downward fluctuations in commodity prices and changes in the prices of commodities in general; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations; changes in economic and political conditions that could negatively affect certain commodity prices; and those risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR+. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Olive does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

This commentary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities referred to. The information provided in this recording has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing but we do not represent that it is accurate or complete and it should not be relied upon as such.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/299744

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. recently held a board meeting on May 26, 2026, appointing Hernán Büchi Buc as Vice Chairman, and reported first-quarter 2026 results with sales of US$1,760.11 million and net income of US$364.72 million, both higher than a year earlier.
The sharp increase in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to US$1.2769, compared with US$0.4815 a year ago, highlights a step-up in profitability that may influence how investors view the company’s earnings power.
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To own Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile, you generally need to believe that lithium, iodine and specialty fertilizers can support attractive earnings, even through price swings and regulatory noise in Chile. The sharp Q1 2026 earnings jump is encouraging, but it does not remove key short term questions around lithium price volatility and the timing or terms of any Codelco related agreements, which remain the biggest swing factors for the story right now.

The Q1 2026 earnings release is the clearest reference point for assessing those catalysts today, with sales of US$1,760.11 million and net income of US$364.72 million well above the prior year’s levels. This step up in basic EPS to US$1.2769 gives investors more recent evidence about current earnings power, which may influence how comfortable they feel with higher capital spending plans and potential regulatory cost pressures tied to Chilean operations.

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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's narrative projects $6.5 billion revenue and $1.9 billion earnings by 2028. This requires 15.4% yearly revenue growth and about $1.4 billion earnings increase from $477.5 million today.

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Some of the most optimistic analysts were already assuming revenue could reach about US$8.2 billion and earnings about US$2.3 billion, so Q1’s strong numbers may either support that upbeat view or prompt others to reassess how environmental and regulatory risks could still affect SQM’s long term path.

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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for FMC (FMC). Shares have lost about 11.8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is FMC due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for FMC Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.

FMC’s Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Volume Gains and FX Tailwind

FMC reported a first-quarter 2026 adjusted loss per share of 23 cents. This compares unfavorably to the year-ago quarter’s adjusted earnings per share of 18 cents. The result was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 39 cents.Quarterly revenues of $759 million declined 4% year over year but topped the consensus estimate of $721.8 million by 5.2%. Performance reflected favorable currency and stronger demand in select markets, partly offset by pricing pressure and partner-related volume headwinds. New active ingredient sales doubled year over year.Profitability also declined as lower pricing and higher costs more than offset benefits from volume and currency. Tariffs and unfavorable raw material costs were the key cost headwinds, while lower R&D expenses provided some relief. The decline was also driven by tax charges related to higher valuation allowances, along with lower sales, higher restructuring costs and higher interest expense.

Regional Sales Performance

North America sales increased 6% year over year to $198 million. FMC attributed the gain to high-teens sales growth for branded products led by herbicides, alongside solid growth in Plant Health and strong Cyazypyr performance. Sales topped the consensus estimate of $185.1 million.EMEA revenues rose 13% to $307 million on solid branded volume growth led by herbicides and Cyazypyr. Branded pricing was similar to the year-ago quarter, while registration losses were in line with expectations and represented an estimated 5% headwind. It outpaced the consensus estimate of $282.4 million.Latin America revenues fell 14% to $177 million. FMC cited lower branded volumes mainly for core portfolio products and a competitive market for core products that pressured branded pricing, though higher growth-portfolio sales led by Cyazypyr and new actives provided a partial offset. It missed the consensus estimate of $178.7 million.Asia revenues, excluding India, declined 36% year over year to $81 million. The company pointed to lower branded pricing in line with expectations and weaker insecticide volumes amid challenged grower economics tied to geopolitical uncertainty, partially offset by strong Cyazypyr growth. It beat the consensus estimate of $72.4 million.

Financials

The company had cash and cash equivalents of $390.9 million at the end of the quarter. Long-term debt was $2.77 billion.

Outlook

FMC reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, calling for revenue excluding India of $3.6 billion to $3.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $670 million to $730 million. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are still expected in the $1.63-$1.89 range, while free cash flow is projected between negative $65 million and positive $65 million.The company’s full-year framework assumes interest expense of $255-$275 million and an adjusted tax rate of 16-18%, with depreciation and amortization of $160-$170 million. Capital additions and other investing activities are projected at $90-$110 million. FMC also expects the India contribution loss in 2026 to be roughly $90 million of revenue and $0 million of EBITDA.For the second quarter, FMC expects revenue excluding India of $850 million to $900 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $130 million to $150 million and adjusted earnings per diluted share of 16-26 cents. The company expects year-over-year pressure to be driven largely by reduced orders from diamide partners and the removal of India from the reported base period.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates.

The consensus estimate has shifted -47.5% due to these changes.

VGM Scores

At this time, FMC has a poor Growth Score of F, a score with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock has a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Interestingly, FMC has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

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