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POSCO Holdings Inc. PKX recently announced that its battery materials subsidiary POSCO Future M has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kumho Petrochemical and BEI to develop next-generation battery technology. The partnership focuses on anode-free lithium metal batteries and aims to combine materials innovation with advanced cell engineering to accelerate commercialization.

The collaboration is centered on anode-free battery architecture. This design removes the traditional graphite anode. Lithium is deposited directly onto the current collector during charging. The structure creates more usable space inside the cell.

It can deliver 30% to 50% higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries. The technology also reduces battery weight and improves efficiency. It is well-suited for electric vehicles, drones, robotics and urban air mobility systems. Faster charging is another key benefit. Charging speeds can be more than twice as fast as existing battery technologies.

POSCO Future M will develop cathode materials optimized for anode-free systems. Kumho Petrochemical will supply carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to improve conductivity and performance. BEI will lead battery cell design and engineering. This ensures that the materials are integrated into practical and scalable battery solutions.

The collaboration targets high-growth sectors that require high energy density and fast charging. It reflects a broader industry push to move beyond the limits of conventional lithium-ion batteries.

Shares of PKX are up 14% over the past year against the industry’s 3.3% fall.

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PKX currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IMPUY’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $2.12 per share, indicating a 4,140% year-over-year increase. Shares of IMPUY have jumped 105.2% over the past year.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEXA’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $1.70 per share, indicating a 100% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing once, with the average earnings surprise being 76%.

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Bravo Mining (BRVO.V) reported Wednesday that it has received assay results from seven trenches in the North Sector at its 100% owned Luanga deposit, located in the Carajas Mineral Province, Para State, Brazil.

In a statement, the company said highlights from the palladium, platinum, rhodium, gold and nickel deposit include 151 metres at 3.6 g/t PGM+Au (plus 0.16% Cu), including 43m at 8.3 g/t PGM+Au (plus 0.21% Cu), as well as 78m at 3.0 g/t PGM+Au, including 17m at 7.1 g/t PGM+Au.

Bravo said: "Trenching has identified the presence of anomalous copper associated with elevated gold values in the North Sector of the Luanga Deposit, which is particularly encouraging, as it may point to later-stage Iron Oxide Copper Gold-style mineralization overprinting the PGM mineralization. This emerging copper-gold association supports our broader geological model and aligns with the rationale behind advancing our dedicated copper-gold exploration division, which is now working on an exploration program designed to further define and test Cu-Au targets in 2026," said Luis Azevedo, Chairman and CEO of Bravo.

"At the same time, trenching continues to demonstrate a broader lateral extent of oxide PGM+Au mineralization at surface, including zones with significantly higher grades and particularly elevated gold grades as compared to those previously observed. These consistent results suggest potential to increase the overall volume of oxide mineralization at Luanga. Importantly, the higher-grade zones observed in trenching align with, and in some cases exceed, grades intersected in drill holes at depth in this area."

Shares in BRVO edged lower in Canada yesterday.

Highlights include 151m at 3.6 g/t PGM+Au (plus 0.16% Cu), including 43m at 8.3 g/t PGM+Au (plus 0.21% Cu), as well as 78m at 3.0 g/t PGM+Au, including 17m at 7.1 g/t PGM+Au

TORONTO, March 25, 2026 /CNW/ – Bravo Mining Corp. (TSXV: BRVO) (OTCQX: BRVMF), ("Bravo" or the "Company") is pleased to report that it has received assay results from seven trenches in the North Sector at its 100% owned Luanga palladium + platinum + rhodium + gold + nickel deposit ("Luanga deposit" or "Luanga PGM+Au+Ni deposit"), located in the Carajás Mineral Province, Pará State, Brazil.

"Trenching has identified the presence of anomalous copper associated with elevated gold values in the North Sector of the Luanga Deposit, which is particularly encouraging, as it may point to later-stage Iron Oxide Copper Gold-style ("IOCG") mineralization overprinting the PGM mineralization. This emerging copper-gold association supports our broader geological model and aligns with the rationale behind advancing our dedicated copper-gold exploration division, which is now working on an exploration program designed to further define and test Cu-Au targets in 2026," said Luís Azevedo, Chairman and CEO of Bravo. "At the same time, trenching continues to demonstrate a broader lateral extent of oxide PGM+Au mineralization at surface, including zones with significantly higher grades and particularly elevated gold grades as compared to those previously observed. These consistent results suggest potential to increase the overall volume of oxide mineralization at Luanga. Importantly, the higher-grade zones observed in trenching align with, and in some cases exceed, grades intersected in drill holes at depth in this area."

Highlights Include:

Results from trenching at the most northerly part of Luanga's North Sector have shown unusually high gold grades as compared to those previously observed at Luanga overall, including the remainder of the North Sector.
Some trenches also show anomalous copper ("Cu") associated with the gold, potentially indicative of later IOCG mineralization that is overprinting the PGM mineralization, that may be associated with other IOCG-style mineralization observed proximal to the North Sector, for example at the Babylon target.
Infill trenching continues to confirm the presence of supergene enrichment in the saprolite zone (above the base of oxidation) in the North Sector.

TRENCH-ID	From (m)	To (m)	Thickness (m)	Pd (g/t)	Pt (g/t)	Rh (g/t)	Au (g/t)	PGM + Au (g/t)	Cu %	TYPE
TRC25LU055	0.00	151.20	151.20	1.18	1.96	0.18	0.29	3.61	0.16	Ox
(including)	19.80	62.80	43.00	2.71	4.53	0.44	0.66	8.33	0.21	Ox
TRC25LU057	0.00	77.80	77.80	0.96	1.66	0.15	0.24	3.01	NSR	Ox
(including)	25.90	42.40	16.50	2.38	4.04	0.37	0.36	7.15	NSR	Ox
TRC25LU060	0.00	87.90	87.90	1.00	1.87	0.19	0.04	3.10	NSR	Ox
(including)	35.70	48.80	13.10	4.11	7.27	0.78	0.09	12.25	NSR	Ox
TRC25LU061	0.00	71.80	71.80	0.51	0.82	0.12	0.02	1.48	NSR	Ox
(including)	31.50	41.50	10.00	1.55	2.07	0.49	0.04	4.15	NSR	Ox
Notes: All 'From', 'To' depths, and 'Thicknesses' are along the topographic surface. "NSR" = No Significant result.
Type: Ox = Oxide. Recovery methods and results will differ based on the type of mineralization.

Luanga Trenching Program

Trenching across the strike of the Luanga PGM+Au+Ni deposit is aimed at improving the interpretation of near-surface mineralization and reducing the spacing between assay data points, with the objective of supporting mineral resource classification to the Indicated category. The program has continued to be successful in meeting Bravo's objectives.

Results from trenching at the most northerly part of Luanga's North Sector have shown unusually high gold grades as compared to those previously observed at Luanga, including elsewhere in the North Sector. A series of six infill trenches (TRC25LU055 and TRC25LU057 to TRC25LU061 inclusive; Figures 1 and 2) were completed to further investigate the higher gold grades, while trench TRC25LU056 at the southern end of the North Sector aimed to further test for the presence of higher gold grades in that area.

As previously observed in nearby trench TRC23LU021, which returned 79m at 3.65g/t PGM+Au with Au at 0.13 g/t Au, and including 22m at 9.4g/t PGM+Au with Au at 0.43 g/t Au (see news release dated September 26, 2023), trenches TRC25LU055 and 057 also returned gold grades that are multiple times higher than those observed elsewhere at Luanga, and comparable to or exceeding the higher gold grades initially encountered in TRC023LU021. Trench TRC25LU055 also returned highly anomalous associated copper values.

Anomalous copper associated with elevated gold values is potentially indicative of later IOCG mineralization which is believed to be associated with the potential IOCG-style mineralization intersected at the Babylon target.

Trench TRC25LU055 (151m at 0.29 g/t Au, 0.16% Cu, including 43m at 0.66 g/t Au and 0.21% Cu), returned the best Cu-Au results. Trench TRC025LU056 (Figure 2), located at the southern extent of the North Sector, also showed indications of elevated gold grades, however anomalous associated copper was also returned (including 30m at 0.15 g/t Au, 0.16% Cu). This trench is located to the south of the Babylon target mineralization and the buried granitic intrusion referenced above.

Figure 1 shows the location of trenches at the northern extent of the North Sector, while Figure 2 shows the location of all trenches reported in this news release. Infill trenching continues to confirm the presence of supergene enrichment in the saprolite zone (above the base of oxidation) in the North Sector. The presence of higher gold grade zones within this sector may have favourable economic implications, given the anticipated simpler recovery of gold versus PGMs in oxide material.

The same sampling and assay laboratory procedures, as well as QAQC protocols applied to drill core sampling, are applied to trench samples.

Luanga Drilling & Trenching Status

A total of 387 drill holes have been completed by Bravo to date, totaling 80,977 metres, including 8 metallurgical holes (not subject to routine assaying). Results have been reported for 347 Bravo drill holes to date. Assay results for 32 drill holes are currently outstanding (excluding the metallurgical holes). A total of 58 trenches have been completed to date (10,901 metres), with results for 6 trenches currently pending.

Complete Table of Recent Intercepts – Trenching

TRENCH-ID	From (m)	To (m)	Thickness (m)	Pd (g/t)	Pt (g/t)	Rh (g/t)	Au (g/t)	PGM + Au (g/t)	Cu %	TYPE
TRC25LU055	0.00	151.20	151.20	1.18	1.96	0.18	0.29	3.61	0.16	Ox
(including)	0.00	4.00	4.00	5.46	1.39	1.29	0.05	8.19	NSR	Ox
(including)	19.80	62.80	43.00	2.71	4.53	0.44	0.66	8.33	0.21	Ox
TRC25LU056	0.00	203.25	203.25	0.19	0.39	0.02	0.06	0.66	0.09	Ox
(including)	51.60	56.60	5.00	0.33	0.63	0.04	0.01	1.01	0.03	Ox
(including)	69.95	72.80	2.85	0.55	0.91	0.02	0.04	1.52	0.11	Ox
(including)	108.80	139.00	30.20	0.33	0.70	0.02	0.15	1.20	0.16	Ox
(including)	168.40	193.25	24.85	0.17	0.45	0.03	0.11	0.77	0.20	Ox
TRC25LU057	0.00	77.80	77.80	0.96	1.66	0.15	0.24	3.01	NSR	Ox
(including)	25.90	42.40	16.50	2.38	4.04	0.37	0.36	7.15	NSR	Ox
TRC25LU058	0.00	76.40	76.40	0.39	0.88	0.05	0.14	1.46	NSR	Ox
(including)	7.00	12.60	5.60	1.75	2.99	0.22	0.04	5.00	NSR	Ox
TRC25LU059	0.00	76.60	76.60	0.28	0.84	0.02	0.09	1.23	NSR	Ox
	79.60	101.60	22.00	0.15	0.33	0.02	0.10	0.60	NSR	Ox
TRC25LU060	0.00	87.90	87.90	1.00	1.87	0.19	0.04	3.10	NSR	Ox
(including)	35.70	48.80	13.10	4.11	7.27	0.78	0.09	12.25	NSR	Ox
TRC25LU061	0.00	71.80	71.80	0.51	0.82	0.12	0.02	1.48	NSR	Ox
(including)	31.50	41.50	10.00	1.55	2.07	0.49	0.04	4.15	NSR	Ox
Notes: All 'From', 'To' depths, and 'Thicknesses' are along the topographic surface. "NSR" = No Significant result.
Type: Ox = Oxide. Recovery methods and results will differ based on the type of mineralization.

About Bravo Mining Corp.

Bravo is a Canadian and Brazil-based mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its PGM and copper-gold 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.

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 54,000 high-value trees in and around the project area and hiring and contracting locally.

Technical Disclosure

Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Simon Mottram, F.AusIMM (Fellow Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy), President of Bravo Mining Corp. who serves as the Company's "qualified person" as defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). Mr. Mottram has verified the technical data and opinions contained in this news release.

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.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information is characterized by words such as "potential", "supports", "aligns", "designed to", "anticipated", "aimed", "objective", "favourable", "encouraging", "believed to", "suggests", "target", "interpretation", "indicative", and similar expressions, variants of these words and other similar words, phrases, or statements that certain events or conditions "could", "may", "should" or "will" occur. This news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the Company's trenching program; the interpretation of the results of trench data, including that zones of higher gold grades may exist in the saprolite, their lateral extent and continuity; the assay values of pending and future trench results; the impact on mineral resource estimates thereafter; the potential to classify mineral resources as indicated; the potential future economics of the saprolite material, including the recoverability of Au and PGMs therein; and the Company's plans in respect thereof. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, unexpected results from exploration programs, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, environmental risks, limitations on insurance coverage; and other risks and uncertainties involved in the mineral exploration and development industry. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including, but not limited to results from trenching reasonably reflect consistent zones of oxide mineralization and that future results from additional trenching will continue to see similar broad distribution of oxides with higher grades that the current MRE; that activities will not be adversely disrupted or impeded by regulatory, political, community, economic, environmental and/or healthy and safety risks; that the Luanga Project will not be materially affected by potential supply chain disruptions; and general business and economic conditions will not change in a materially adverse manner. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Schedule 1: Trench Location Details

HOLE-ID	Company	East (m)	North (m)	RL (m)	Datum	Length (m)	Azimuth	Dip	Sector
TRC25LU055	Bravo	659505.42	9343074.95	268.544	SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S	151.20	360.00	0.00	North
TRC25LU056	Bravo	659900.00	9342475.00	274.553	SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S	250.50	90.00	0.00	North
TRC25LU057	Bravo	659475.31	9343099.58	257.928	SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S	77.80	90.00	0.00	North
TRC25LU058	Bravo	659474.98	9343149.66	267.815	SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S	76.40	90.00	0.00	North
TRC25LU059	Bravo	659450.01	9343200.00	263.980	SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S	101.60	90.00	0.00	North
TRC25LU060	Bravo	659474.95	9343049.84	269.833	SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S	100.70	90.00	0.00	North
TRC25LU061	Bravo	659500.00	9342999.68	270.793	SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S	99.80	90.00	0.00	North

Schedule 2: Assay Methodologies and QAQC

Samples follow a chain of custody between collection, processing, and delivery to the SGS laboratory in Parauapebas, state of Pará, Brazil. The drill core is delivered to the core shack at Bravo's Luanga site facilities and processed by geologists who insert certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates into the sampling sequence. Drill core is half cut and placed in secured polyurethane bags, then in security-sealed sacks before being delivered directly from the Luanga site facilities to the Parauapebas SGS laboratory by Bravo staff. Additional information about the methodology can be found on the SGS Geosol website (SGS) in their analytical guides. Information regarding preparation and analysis of historic drill core is also presented in the table below, where the information is known.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QAQC") is maintained internally at the lab through rigorous use of internal certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. An additional QAQC program is administered by Bravo using certified reference materials, duplicate samples and blank samples that are blindly inserted into the sample batch. If a QAQC sample returns an unacceptable value an investigation into the results is triggered and when deemed necessary, the samples that were tested in the batch with the failed QAQC sample are re-tested.

Bravo SGS Geosol
Preparation	Method	Method	Method
For All Elements	Pt, Pd, Au	Rh	Trace Elements
PRPCLI (85% at 200#)	FAI515	FAI30V	ICP40B

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. ("Apex" or the "Company") (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Zayn Kalyan to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Kalyan is an experienced business development executive with a strong background in capital markets and corporate growth. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Scorpio Gold Corporation, where he has led the strategic restructuring and transformation of the company. Under his leadership, Scorpio Gold has been rebuilt from a distressed junior mining company into a rapidly growing gold exploration company. Mr. Kalyan began his career as a software engineer, developing startup technology companies from the ground up before transitioning into finance. Since 2014, he has served in senior management roles and on the boards of multiple public companies, bringing expertise in corporate strategy, capital formation, and scaling early-stage businesses into publicly traded growth platforms.

"We are pleased to welcome Zayn to the Board of Apex," said CEO Sean Charland. "His capital markets experience and track record in financing and developing public companies will be valuable as Apex continues to advance its portfolio of critical mineral projects and strengthen its strategic growth initiatives."

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-REE deposits. Historical drilling across the complex has reported broad intervals of high-grade REE mineralization, including intercepts such as 155.5 m of 2.70% REO and 68.2 m of 3.32% REO.

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 a significant 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.

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

APEX 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.

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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 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.

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POSCO Holdings Inc. PKX, through its subsidiary POSCO International, is advancing a comprehensive strategy to establish a fully integrated rare earth supply chain. It aims to secure critical materials and strengthen its position in the global electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. The initiative focuses on building capabilities across the entire value chain, from raw material sourcing to refining and final magnet production.

The company has launched a KRW 25 billion corporate venture capital (CVC) fund and made strategic investments in rare earth refining technologies to secure stable access to key elements such as dysprosium and terbium, which are essential for high-performance EV motors.

POSCO International is expanding its upstream sourcing network, particularly in Southeast Asia, with projects in countries like Malaysia and Laos to secure a steady supply of rare earth materials, targeting significant scale-up over time.

The company is also extending its footprint into North America through a partnership to build a rare earth separation and refining facility with an annual capacity of 3,000 tons, expected to begin mass production by 2027. POSCO International plans to establish a permanent magnet production capacity of 3,000 tons by 2028. This enables it to capture more value within the supply chain.

This multi-regional, vertically integrated approach is designed to enhance supply chain resilience, mitigate geopolitical risks and align with growing global demand for EV components. POSCO International is strengthening its position as a key player in the rapidly evolving rare earth and electrification landscape through the integration of raw material sourcing with advanced processing and manufacturing.

Shares of PKX are up 11.8% over the past year against the industry’s 6.1% fall.

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PKX currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Impala Platinum Holdings Limited IMPUY, Fortuna Mining Corp. FSM and NEXA Resources S.A. NEXA. IMPUY, FSM and NEXA sport a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $1.85 per share, indicating a 180.3% year-over-year increase. Shares of FSM have gained 48.6% over the past year.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NEXA’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $1.7 per share, indicating a 100% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while missing once, with the average earnings surprise being 76%.

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OTTAWA, ON, March 24, 2026 /CNW/ – Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield" or the "Company") (TSXV: NRN) is pleased to announce values up to 3.9% Pb, 4.0% Zn and 2.0% Cu from grab rock samples from the Creston Copper Target, on the Company's 100% owned Root & Cellar Property ("Root & Cellar" or the "Property"), Burin Peninsula, in southeastern Newfoundland. The Property hosts 5 epithermal gold-silver-(tellurium) zones over a 6-kilometre strike-length, and a large, associated polymetallic porphyry copper system.

The samples were collected from an area of mineralization in the diatreme breccia complex (Figure 1), covering approximately 50 m x 30 m, exposed as quarrying continues in the aggregate quarries on the Property (see Company News release, January 14, 2026). Grab rock samples returned values up to 3.9% Pb and 4.0% Zn, with anomalous silver and tellurium, and a grab rocks sample from a quarry 375 m to the north returned 2.0% Cu with anomalous silver and tellurium. These concentrations are the highest lead / zinc values on the Property, which support the polymetallic nature of an underlying porphyry copper systems at Creston. Importantly, the signature of the lead-zinc mineralization, along with the molybdenum-rich hydrothermal breccia, are indicative of late-stage, metal-rich fluids venting to surface.

Table 1. Selected significant grab rocks samples, Creston Copper Target.

Sample	Pb (%)	Zn (%)	Cu (%)	Te (ppm)	Ag (g/t)
RC25-5131	3.9	0.9	0.06	11.9	9.6
RC25-5126	2.6	4.0	0.24	9.4	6.9
RC25-5135	2.5	1.5	0.08	6.6	5.2
RC25-5132	2.5	0.1	–	7.1	5.3
RC25-5134	1.3	1.1	0.07	4.1	3.3
RC25-5128D	1.1	1.3	–	1.9	1.0
RC25-5129	1.0	0.1	–	1.9	1.6
RC25-5137A	1.0	0.2	–	4.4	2.8
RC-5057	–	–	2.0	6.3	10.3

Soils, and other rock grab samples, anomalous in Pb-Zn-Sb-As, have previously been noted on the periphery of the 2 km-diameter Creston Copper Target which is consistent with mineralization from the outer shell of a typical porphyry copper system. Grab samples are inherently selective and may not be representative of the overall grade, continuity, or extent of mineralization on the property. As such, grab sample results should not be considered indicative of underlying mineral resources, and no assurance can be provided that these results reflect broader mineralized zones.

Abitibi Geophysics Ltd has been contracted for a 3D-IP geophysical survey over the Creston Target expected to commence in late April.

"The lead-zinc mineralization, which adds to the metal endowment of the system, represents an important piece of the exploration puzzle at Creston. In porphyry copper systems, base metal zonation is predictable: copper and molybdenum concentrate in the high-temperature core, while lead, zinc and silver precipitate in the cooler, outer and upper zones as hydrothermal fluids ascend and expand. This metal zonation, combined with our Mo-rich breccia and copper showings, confirm a large-scale, vertically-extensive, hydrothermal system at Creston. This suggests the high-grade copper- core lies at some depth beneath the features we're seeing at surface. The upcoming 3D-IP survey will be instrumental in imaging the target zone for drilling."

– Ian Bliss, President and CEO, Northern Shield

Rock samples were analyzed by ALS Global in Vancouver, BC, for Au by Fire Assay with ICP-AES finish (Au-ICP22) and multi-elements by four acid digestion and ICP-MS finish (ME-MS61). All standards and duplicates met targeted values. Technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Christine Vaillancourt, P. Geo., the Company's Chief Geologist and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.

About Northern Shield Resources

Northern Shield Resources Inc. is a Canadian-based company, a leader in generating high-quality exploration targets, that views greenfield exploration as an opportunity to find mineable, near surface deposits at relatively low cost. We use a model driven exploration approach to reduce risk associated with early-stage projects for ourselves, our shareholders, and the environment. This approach led us to option the Root & Cellar Property from the Newfoundland prospector, who discovered the copper mineralization, and then its advancement to the large gold-silver-tellurium epithermal Au/Ag and porphyry copper systems that it has become.

Forward-Looking Statements AdvisoryThis news release contains statements concerning the exploration plans, results and potential for epithermal gold deposits, and other mineralization at the Company's Root & Cellar Property , geological, geophysical and geometrical analyses of the properties and comparisons of the properties to known epithermal gold deposits and other expectations, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, information or statements about future, conditions, results of exploration or performance that may constitute forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect.

Although Northern Shield believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward looking statements because Northern Shield can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements or information are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by Northern Shield and described in the forward looking statements or information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with geological, geometrical and geophysical interpretation and analysis, the ability of Northern Shield to obtain financing, equipment, supplies and qualified personnel necessary to carry on exploration and the general risks and uncertainties involved in mineral exploration and analysis.

The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Northern Shield undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

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Lindian brings Kangankunde closer to production with Tipume camp milestone Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock

Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has marked a key step forward at its flagship Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, bringing its on-site accommodation camp online and enabling the next phase of construction and workforce mobilisation.

The Tipume accommodation camp is now operational, with initial units completed and occupied ahead of schedule, establishing a permanent on-site presence and removing a key logistical bottleneck as the project transitions into full execution.

The milestone comes as Lindian accelerates development towards its targeted first production in the December quarter of 2026, with construction activity ramping up across multiple work fronts.

External view of accommodation units at the newly developed Tipume Camp, supporting workforce mobilisation at Kangankunde.

Camp unlocks workforce scale-up

A total of 65 accommodation units are now complete and operational, supporting an expanding workforce of around 740 personnel currently active on site. The company has already mobilised 38 permanent staff to the camp, with additional personnel from engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor Obsideo expected to progressively move in as process plant construction intensifies.

The camp is designed to house up to 90 personnel once fully completed, with final construction on track for mid-April 2026. This expanded capacity is expected to support further workforce growth as Kangankunde moves deeper into the build phase.

Kitchen facilities within each accommodation unit at the newly completed Tipume Camp, supporting workforce mobilisation at Kangankunde.

Executive director Zac Komur said the early completion of the camp reflected strong execution discipline and was critical to maintaining development momentum.

“Establishing a permanent workforce on site enables us to increase activity across multiple fronts while maintaining control over schedule and delivery,” he said.

Living area within each accommodation unit at the Tipume Camp, featuring a television, seating area and workspace to support personnel based at the Kangankunde.

Infrastructure milestone de-risks development

The Tipume camp forms part of the broader non-process infrastructure required to support Kangankunde’s development, alongside the upcoming occupation of the administration and mining office.

Together, these facilities lay the groundwork for sustained on-site operations, improved coordination and faster project delivery as construction scales up.

Completed Boardroom in the Administration and Mining Office building at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, supporting on site project management, workforce coordination and the continued advancement of development activities.

“Importantly, this progress is being delivered safely, with over 500,000 lost-time-injury-free hours achieved across a workforce of approximately 740 personnel currently active on site,” Komur said.

The establishment of permanent accommodation is seen as a key de-risking step, removing reliance on off-site logistics and enabling continuous, around-the-clock operations as Lindian pushes towards production.

Lindian Personnel moving into newly completed accommodation units at Tipume Camp, marking initial workforce mobilisation at Kangankunde.

Supporting services and operational readiness

Lindian has appointed Allterrain Services Group (ATS) as camp management contractor, bringing experience across 25 African countries to oversee operations including catering, maintenance, security and supply chain services.

Members of the ATS team providing camp management services at Kangankunde.

The move is aimed at ensuring the camp operates efficiently as workforce numbers increase and construction activity intensifies.

With core infrastructure now in place, the project is increasingly shifting from early works into full execution, supported by growing on-site capacity and coordination.

Building on recent momentum

The latest milestone adds to a series of recent developments at Kangankunde as Lindian advances one of the world’s more prominent undeveloped rare earths projects.

Recent progress has included securing regulatory approvals for concentrate transport, strengthening the project’s leadership team with commissioning expertise, and progressing drilling and geotechnical programs to support potential future expansion.

The company has also been pursuing downstream value opportunities, including a proposed rare earths processing pathway via a Kazakhstan-based MREC plant, aimed at accelerating value realisation from Kangankunde.

With funding secured following its final investment decision and strategic partnership with Iluka Resources, Lindian is now focused on execution — and the operationalisation of the Tipume camp marks a tangible step in that transition.

As construction activity continues to ramp up, the company appears increasingly positioned to meet its timeline for first production, supported by expanding infrastructure, a growing workforce and steady progress across key development fronts.

POSCO Holdings, Inc.’s PKX subsidiary POSCO Future M recently secured a major contract for artificial graphite anode material, valued at about KRW 1.0149 trillion. The agreement spans five years, from 2027 to 2032, with potential for extension. It underscores strong and sustained demand for high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries in EV applications.

This contract carries strong strategic significance, as artificial graphite anodes play a vital role in enhancing battery longevity, enabling faster charging and boosting overall performance factors that are increasingly critical in the fast-growing EV market. The agreement also fast-tracks POSCO Future M’s evolution from a primarily domestic supplier into a global leader in anode materials. It further aligns with the company’s broader strategy of widening its international customer footprint and diversifying supply chains amid rising geopolitical tensions.

The contract lays the groundwork for a “quantum leap” in the company’s anode business by supporting capacity expansion and overseas investments, including its recently announced artificial graphite anode plant in Vietnam. The company has approved an investment of about KRW 357 billion to build an artificial graphite anode plant in Vietnam.

The agreement ensures clear demand visibility, which supports the Phase 1 investment. This allows the company to proceed with a Phase 2 expansion to meet higher volumes. The contract and capacity build-out establish a solid base for long-term growth and strengthen POSCO Future M’s ability to capitalize on increasing global EV demand.

Shares of PKX are up 7% over the past year compared with the industry’s 6% fall.

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PKX Zacks Rank & Key Picks

PKX currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IMPUY’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $2.12 per share, indicating a 4,140% year-over-year increase. Shares of IMPUY have jumped 117.2% over the past year.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $1.85 per share, indicating a 180.3% year-over-year increase. Shares of FSM have gained 58.6% over the past year.

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NEW YORK, March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series, today announced the presentations from the March 19th OTCQX Best 50 Virtual Investor Conference are now available for On-Demand viewing.

The event featured presentations and Q&A sessions with executives from companies listed on the OTCQX® Best Market, the premier tier of the OTC Markets. Participating companies represented a diverse range of industries including mining and critical minerals, semiconductors, aviation, global retail, and materials.

Investors, advisors, and analysts can now access presentations at their convenience.

The company presentations will be available 24/7 for 90 days. Investors, advisors, and analysts may download investor materials from the company’s resource section.

Select companies are accepting 1×1 management meeting requests through March 24th.

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Featured Company Presentations Include:

Presentation	Ticker(s)
Ucore Rare Metals, Inc.	(OTCQX: UURAF\| TSXV: UCU)
Ahold Delhaize	(OTCQX: ADRNY; AHODF \| AMS: AD)
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.	(OTCQX: IMPUF; IMPUY \| JSE: IMP)
Infineon Technologies AG	(OTCQX: IFNNY; IFNNF \| FSE: IFX)
Heliostar Metals Ltd.	(OTCQX: HSTXF \| TSXV: HSTR)
Deutsche Lufthansa AG	(OTCQX: DLAKF, DLAKY \| FSE: LHA)
J Sainsbury plc	(OTCQX: JSAIY, JSNSF \| LSE: SBRY)
Altius Minerals Corp.	(OTCQX: ATUSF \| TSX: ALS)
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POSCO Holdings, Inc. PKX, through its subsidiary POSCO Future M, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S.-based battery materials firm Sila to jointly develop next-generation battery materials. This will strengthen its strategic position in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.

The partnership focuses on combining POSCO Future M’s established expertise in cathode, anode and carbon materials with Sila’s advanced silicon anode technology to accelerate the development of high-performance batteries.

The companies will collaborate on research and development of silicon-based anode materials that can store significantly more energy than conventional graphite anodes, enabling longer driving ranges of EVs, faster charging and improved overall battery efficiency. This initiative reflects POSCO Future M’s broader open innovation strategy to secure leadership in next-generation battery technologies.

The collaboration is poised to create significant value by bringing together complementary strengths and advanced technological expertise. It is expected to drive strong synergies, accelerate the commercialization of next-generation battery materials and strengthen both companies’ ability to capitalize on the growing global demand for advanced energy storage solutions across electric vehicles. Top of Form

Shares of PKX have gained 3.7% over the past year compared with the industry’s 1.3% fall.

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PKX’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks

PKX currently carries a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Impala Platinum Holdings Limited IMPUY, BHP Group Limited BHP and Fortuna Mining Corp. FSM. IMPUY, BHP and FSM each sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BHP’s current fiscal-year earnings stands at $4.93 per share, implying a 35.44% year-over-year rise. Shares of BHP have gained 38.5% over the past year.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FSM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $1.85 per share, suggesting a 180.3% year-over-year surge. Shares of FSM have rallied 58.6% over the past year.

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JOHANNESBURG, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) (IMPUY), based in South Africa, focused on the mining, processing, refining and marketing of platinum group metals (PGMs), today announced that Emma Townshend, Executive: Corporate Affairs, will present live at the OTCQX Best Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on March 19th, 2026.

DATE: March 19th TIME: 10:30 AM ET

Available for 1×1 meetings: March 20th, 09:30 to 11:00 and March 23rd, 08:00 to 14:00. Schedule 1×1 Meetings here.

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

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Implats H1 FY2026 key highlights

Refined and saleable 6E production of 1.78Moz
Group 6E unit costs of R23 183/oz (stock-adjusted)
Dollar revenue per 6E ounce rose 44% to US$1 917
Rand revenue per 6E ounce increased 40% to R33 261
EBITDA of R18.1bn with headline earnings of R9.3bn or 1 035 cents per share
Basic earnings of R9.3bn or 1 039 cents per share
Free cash flow of R7.0bn and closing adjusted net cash of R12.1bn
Interim dividend of 410 cents per share declared, circa 60% of adjusted free cash flow

About ImplatsImpala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is a leading, fully integrated platinum group metals (PGMs) producer. The Group is structured around six mining operations, refining and processing facilities, and a refining business, Impala Refining Services (IRS). Implats operates across three of the world’s most significant PGM-bearing ore bodies: the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe and the Canadian Shield. Its mining portfolio includes Impala Rustenburg, Zimplats, Marula, Impala Canada, Mimosa and Two Rivers.

Implats contributes approximately 20% to annual global primary PGM production and employs more than 66 000 people. Guided by its purpose, the Group’s vision is to be the most valued and responsible metals producer, creating a better future for its stakeholders. Implats is committed to a value-focused strategy built on developing a portfolio of long-life, low-cost, shallow, mechanised or mechanisable mining assets that can deliver sustainable returns for all its stakeholders through the PGM cycle.

The Group aspires to deliver value through operational excellence and disciplined execution, and through its commitment to responsible stewardship and long-term value creation.

Implats maintains a primary listing on the JSE in South Africa, a secondary listing on South Africa’s A2X, and a level one American Depositary Receipt programme in the United States.

CONTACT:Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats)Tel: +27 11 731 9000Mail: investor@implats.co.zaPhysical address: 2 Fricker Road, Illovo, 2196, South Africa Website. www.implats.co.za

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Albemarle Corporation ALB ended fourth-quarter 2025 with robust liquidity of around $3.2 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of roughly $1.6 billion. Its operating cash flow was around $1.3 billion in 2025, up roughly 86% from 2025. ALB generated free cash flow of $692 million for full-year 2025, driven by strong cash conversion, lower capital spending and productivity measures. ALB expects to generate meaningful free cash flow in 2026. Free cash flow is expected to be driven by the recent uptick in lithium prices, strong cash conversion and productivity. The company’s strong liquidity and surging cash flow add strength to its growth plans and debt reduction efforts, while driving shareholder value. A robust balance sheet supports ALB’s major organic growth initiatives through investment in high-return projects and strategic resources. The Salar yield improvement project in Chile has achieved a 50% operating rate, and the ramp-up continues to deliver encouraging outcomes. The ramp-up at the Meishan lithium conversion facility in China is also progressing ahead of schedule. ALB recently completed the divestment of a controlling stake in its Ketjen Corporation’s refining catalyst solutions business to affiliates of KPS Capital Partners, LP. The transaction was followed by Albemarle’s divestment of its 50% interest in the Eurecat joint venture to Axens SA, completed in January 2026. The two deals combined generated $670 million in pre-tax proceeds, which are expected to be used for debt reduction and other general corporate purposes, enhancing its financial flexibility.Among its peers, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. SQM exited 2025 with strong liquidity, cash and cash equivalents of around $1.75 billion. Sociedad Quimica’s solid cash position supports its capital investment in growth projects and shareholder-friendly actions. Sociedad Quimica expects total capital expenditure of $2.7 billion for the 2025–2027 period, which includes the expansion of lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide capacity in Chile, the expansion of the Mt. Holland project and investments to develop the Andover project, both in Australia. ICL Group Ltd. ICL ended 2025 with cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments and deposits of $496 million. ICL Group also had roughly $1.1 billion of unused credit facilities. ICL generated an operating cash flow of $1,056 million in 2025.

ALB’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates

Albemarle has gained 103.2% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Chemical – Diversified industry’s rise of 6.1%.

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ALB is currently trading at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 3.42, above the industry. It carries a Value Score of D.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2026 earnings implies a year-over-year rise of 1,131.7%. The EPS estimates for 2026 have been trending higher over the past 60 days.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9) ("Apex" or the "Company"), a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the identification and development of critical and strategic metals, is pleased to provide an update on the Phase 1 drill program at the Company's 100%-controlled Rift Rare Earth Project, located within the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in southeastern Nebraska, U.S.A.

Six (6) drill holes completed and an additional two (2) in progress totalling 5,175 metres drilled to-date
- Over 50% of the originally planned Phase I planned drill meterage has now been completed
Drilling has consistently intersected the targeted carbonatite host lithology across significant intervals, supporting the current geological model and interpretations for the Project.
Drill core is being systematically logged and sampled, with portable XRF analysis completed during core logging to assist with lithological characterization, sampling and targeting
Two sample shipments have been completed to date, with samples submitted to Activation Laboratories for geochemical analysis.
Select drillholes are undergoing optical and acoustic televiewer (OTV/ATV) surveys conducted by DGI Geoscience, providing detailed structural data to support interpretation of controls on mineralization.
The Phase I drill program is expected to conclude in April, after which the Company will compile and interpret results to guide the next stage of exploration.

Sean Charland, CEO of Apex Critical Metals, commented: "With drilling now well past the halfway point of our Phase I program at the Rift Project, we are encouraged by the consistency with which the drillholes are intersecting the targeted carbonatite host unit. The program continues to provide valuable geological information that is helping refine our understanding of the scale and structural controls of mineralization at Rift. We look forward to reporting assay results throughout Q2/2026 as we take aim at defining a new domestic rare earth deposit next to NioCorp in the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in Nebraska."

Figure 1. Apex's Elk Creek Rift Project in Nebraska, USA, with Primary Target Area for Phase I Drilling (red ellipse).

Figure 2. 2026 Phase I drill plan at the Rift Project showing active and completed drillholes, selected planned drillholes, and historical drillhole locations. Carbonatite intersections are shown to illustrate the distribution of the targeted host lithology. Carbonatite intervals include variable fenite and associated lithologies and are simplified for visual clarity.

The Phase I drill program at the Rift Rare Earth Project is designed to test the continuity and extent of carbonatite-hosted rare earth element ("REE") mineralization identified during previous exploration work, while expanding upon significant mineralization intersected in historical drilling. Current drilling is focused on a high-priority area encompassing approximately 850 metres of north-south strike length within the southeastern portion of the Project, with drill targeting guided by an integrated dataset that includes historical drilling, surface geochemistry, and geophysical surveys incorporated into a modern three-dimensional geological model.

Drilling to date has successfully intersected the targeted carbonatite unit in multiple holes (Figure 2 and Figure 3), providing valuable geological information that will assist in refining the exploration model, improving understanding of structural and lithological controls on mineralization, and guiding future drill targeting. Assay results from the first sample shipments are pending and will be released once received and validated.

Figure 3. Drill core from RIFT26-001A (740.7 to 745.85 m) and RIFT26-003 (833.55 to 839.09 m) showing intersected carbonatite intervals

Management cautions that the interception of carbonatite is not necessarily indicative of mineralization. Assay results are required to confirm the presence, grade, and significance of any mineralization. Drill core was logged, sampled and prepared following industry standard procedures and submitted to Activation Laboratories for geochemical analysis. Analytical results are pending and will be reported once received and validated.

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The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Nathan Schmidt, P. Geo., a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 on 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, including the 2026 drill program.

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

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

APEX CRITICAL METALS CORP.,

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

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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 Phase I 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.

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The latest update on Impala Platinum Holdings keeps the ZAR372.02 per share fair value unchanged, even as key model inputs are refreshed. Analysts are now debating how this steady price target aligns with revised assumptions behind the scenes, providing a clearer view of how the Street is framing risk and opportunity around the stock. Read on to see what is influencing the narrative and how you can track future shifts in the story.

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HSBC has shifted to a more positive stance on Impala Platinum Holdings, which suggests the firm sees the current valuation as more attractive relative to its latest assumptions.
Morgan Stanley has also upgraded its view, indicating increased confidence in the company’s ability to execute on its operating plans and manage key risks that matter to equity holders.
The presence of upgrades from more than one global firm points to growing interest in the stock’s risk or reward profile, even though the published fair value in this analysis remains at ZAR372.02 per share.

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 16, 2026) – Sego Resources Inc. (TSXV: SGZ), ("Sego" or "the Company"), has closed Tranche 1 of its non-brokered private placement announced in News Releases February 5, 2026 and February 10, 2026, issuing 7,076,665 shares for a total of $424,600. The closing of the placement is subject to receipt of approval of the TSX-V.

Private Placement

The offering consisted of 15,426,665 units at $0.06 per unit for gross proceeds of $925,600. Due to a delay in the receipt of due diligence on a Personal Information Form the final $501,000 of the offering will be held back. The information revolves around a check performed by an outside agency and is no reflection on the subscriber. The receipt has been expected for some time now and, upon receipt and approval by the TSX-V, a final tranche will be closed. All funds are now with the Company.

Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase an additional common share at $0.10 for three years from the closing of the private placement. The warrants will contain an acceleration clause that will be in place 4 months and one day after the units are issued. If at any time after the date that is four months and one day after the closing date the closing trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange is greater than Canadian $0.18 per Common Share for a period of ten (10) consecutive Business Days, then the Company may give notice thereof and, in such case, the Expiry

Time shall be 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on the 30th day after the date on which such notice is deemed to have been given by the Company to the Holder.

There will be no Finder's Fees paid on the placement.

MI 61-101 Disclosure

An insider of the Company, insider by right of holding >10% of the issued and outstanding shares of the company, participated in the Offering for a total of 500,000 Units by Strashin Developments Limited. 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 July 17, 2026

The Company fully expects to spend the funds for general working capital and exploration of the Miner Mountain Project; there may be circumstances, for sound business reasons, where a re-allocation of funds may be necessary.

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

Most Warrants that expired March 15, 2026 have been exercised from a total of 5,000,000 warrants, 4,650,000 have been exercised for a total of $232,500.

Drill hole planning is proceeding and a team is preparing to go to the project to locate drill holes.

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

For further information please contact:

J. Paul Stevenson, CEO, Director

(604) 682-2933

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.

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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NEW YORK, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Access to rare earths has become a central challenge for advanced defense systems, high-performance manufacturing, and next-generation energy technologies. REalloys (ALOY) is already operating in the most strategic segment of that chain, converting heavy rare earth materials into high-performance magnets and alloys inside the United States. REalloys Inc. (ALOY), Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), Rio Tinto Group (NYSE: RIO), NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ: NB), FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), IperionX (NASDAQ: IPX).

For Washington, the challenge is not geology — it's processing. Many Western companies are still in early exploration or planning stages. REalloys, by contrast, runs a functioning facility in Euclid, Ohio, where heavy rare earth feedstock is refined and transformed into specialized alloys required for defense and advanced industrial use. By keeping processing onshore, the company addresses the offshore refining bottleneck that has long left U.S. supply chains exposed to foreign supply disruptions.

REalloys bridges the gap between separated oxides and the metal inputs required to produce high-performance magnets used across aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial applications, already supplying qualified materials under U.S. Department of Defense contracts as domestic sourcing rules tighten.

Rare earth magnets sit at the end of this chain — the high-performance components that enable advanced aircraft systems, EV drivetrains, satellites, and critical industrial infrastructure. Many of the technologies built by major U.S. manufacturers depend on high-performance rare earth magnets that allow motors, cooling systems, and precision components to operate efficiently under demanding conditions.

REalloys occupies the pivotal step just before that final assembly, converting separated oxides into the specialized metals and alloys magnet manufacturers depend on. As U.S. sourcing rules tighten, the company is already delivering qualified materials under Department of Defense contracts, positioning it as an operational link in America's domestic rare earth supply chain.

What the DoD Needs, And Why It's Urgent

The U.S. military is actively partnering with REalloys for rare earth metals and alloys that feed into current operational programs. The company manufactures defense-specification metal and alloy domestically, built to the exact chemistry already embedded in active program supply chains. When procurement rules shift in 2027 and Chinese-origin material is disqualified, REalloys' output stays compliant with zero reformulation required. No other supplier in North America is currently producing the same grade of qualified heavy rare earth metals and alloys.

Heavy rare earths are what enable advanced aerospace and industrial platforms to perform reliably under demanding conditions. Dysprosium and terbium are blended into magnet alloys specifically to maintain magnetic performance as temperatures climb and vibration intensifies — making them essential, not optional, inputs for high-performance applications.

REalloys' Position in the Rare Earth Supply Chain

Cut through the noise, and the domestic rare earth picture narrows quickly. The vast majority of U.S.-based players remain stuck in the early stages — mining, oxide separation, pilot programs, and slide decks. REalloys sits at the opposite end of the value chain, occupying the downstream processing stage where supply chains are either real or they aren't.

The company holds a signed commercial processing and long-term offtake deal with the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), anchored to the SRC Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatoon. That agreement gives REalloys (ALOY) access to 80% of the facility's upgraded annual output under a cost-plus pricing structure. Heavy rare earth production from the expanded facility is on track to come online in early 2027 — a milestone that would make REalloys the sole commercial-scale North American source of dysprosium and terbium oxides.

To support that expansion, the company is investing roughly US$21 million to boost heavy rare earth processing throughput by approximately 300%, while also lifting light rare earth (NdPr) capacity by 50%. Target output includes up to 30 tonnes of dysprosium oxide, 15 tonnes of terbium oxide, and 400 tonnes per year of high-purity NdPr metal — with NdPr scaling to 600 tonnes annually once the expansion wraps up. Initial production is expected early next year.

Building a Diversified Feedstock Pipeline

Letters of intent are already in place covering feedstock supply from Kazakhstan, Brazil, and Greenland.

In Kazakhstan, REalloys has locked in a non-binding long-term offtake deal with AltynGroup covering rare earth feedstock that includes both light and heavy elements — dysprosium and terbium among them. Critically, that material flows straight into the company's U.S.-based metals and alloy production rather than being shipped offshore for processing.

On the Brazilian side, a signed offtake memorandum with St George Mining provides potential access to as much as 40% of rare earth output from the Araxá project, pending finalization of definitive terms.

And in Greenland, a 10-year offtake arrangement — currently at the LOI stage — would deliver up to 15% of annual rare earth concentrate production from the Tanbreez project.

All of these supply streams ultimately point toward one customer: the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Euclid, Ohio Processing Hub

REalloys' facility in Euclid, Ohio is built to take separated rare earth oxides and reduce them into metal under controlled atmospheric conditions, then alloy the resulting material into compositions suitable for magnet production. The same metallurgical workflow handles both light and heavy rare earths, including dysprosium and terbium. What comes out the other end is pre-alloyed metal — chemistry locked in early in the process and maintained within the narrow tolerances that qualified magnet producers require. Functionally, Euclid occupies the critical space between oxide separation and finished magnet assembly, the exact point where rare earth materials transition from intermediates into production-ready inputs.

The finished product moves through standard commercial channels and feeds directly into magnets and components destined for DoD programs.

Rebuilding a Lost Capability Under Pressure

For the first time in a generation, the United States is attempting to reconstruct its rare earth processing infrastructure — a critical undertaking as tightening export policies from China create new pressure on domestic supply chains across both industrial and defense sectors.

The core problem is deceptively simple: outside of China, virtually no one can convert rare earth oxides into finished metal at industrial scale. That conversion step is precisely where Western supply chains went dark decades ago.

That bottleneck extends beyond defense programs. It also affects supply chains supporting a broad range of technology and industrial sectors that rely on high-performance rare earth magnets for electric vehicles, energy systems, and advanced computing infrastructure.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has flagged rare earth metallization and alloying as the weakest and hardest-to-restore link in any non-Chinese supply chain. In CSIS's assessment, metal and alloy production represents an experience-based bottleneck — a capability that resists shortcuts, even when capital is abundant. Metallization expertise is accumulated through sustained operational history, not assembled on a timeline. Reaching consistent, magnet-grade quality can take years, sometimes decades. You can fast-track a mine. You cannot fast-track metallization.

This is exactly where REalloys (ALOY) operates. While the rest of the Western rare earth sector largely tops out at oxide production or pilot-stage separation, the Euclid facility is running the conversion process that CSIS singles out as the most difficult to replicate. Oxides go in, metal comes out, alloys are formulated, and chemistry stays within specs that downstream buyers have already qualified. This isn't a future capability — it's an active one, running inside a U.S. facility and feeding usable material into defense and magnet supply chains today.

Other companies to watch as the rare earth race heats up:

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) remains the largest publicly traded lithium producer globally, with a geographically diversified asset base spanning Australian hard-rock spodumene operations, Chilean brine production in the Salar de Atacama, and the Silver Peak facility in Nevada , currently the only active U.S. lithium brine operation.

Following the lithium price correction that extended through 2024–2025, Albemarle has shifted decisively toward capital discipline. The company has slowed portions of its expansion pipeline, reduced operating costs, and prioritized high-margin conversion capacity rather than pure volume growth.

Rio Tinto Group (RIO) is broadening its portfolio beyond its historic reliance on iron ore by expanding into lithium and copper. The acquisition of Arcadium Lithium materially increased Rio's exposure to battery raw materials and diversified risk away from the politically complex Jadar project in Serbia.

At the same time, the underground ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia is progressing toward steady-state production, with the asset expected to become one of the largest new sources of copper globally. In North America, Rio continues development work on Resolution Copper alongside BHP, though permitting timelines remain a key variable.

NioCorp Developments (NB) is the primary developer of the Elk Creek Project in southeast Nebraska, which is poised to become the most significant domestic source of Niobium, Scandium, and Titanium in North America. Following the launch of the White House and EXIM Bank's "Project Vault" initiative in February 2026, a strategic effort to build a U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, NioCorp has moved into the national spotlight as a foundational security asset.

Operationally, the company has transitioned from exploration to active development, with its Board of Directors approving the official start of the Mine Portal Project in early 2026. This $44.6 million initiative marks the beginning of physical construction at the site, supported by recent drill results that confirmed high-grade mineralization.

FMC Corporation (FMC) has undergone a profound structural shift, evolving from a diversified industrial conglomerate with deep roots in defense and lithium into a focused agricultural sciences powerhouse. Historically, FMC was a major defense contractor, famously developing the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle; however, the company divested its defense systems and gold mining interests in the late 1990s to prioritize its high-margin chemical and crop protection segments.

In more recent years, FMC's "energy transition" narrative centered on its lithium business, which was vital for the high-performance batteries used in modern military hardware and electric vehicles. This exposure ended in 2018 with the full spin-off of Livent (now part of RIO), effectively removing FMC's direct ties to the critical mineral supply chain.

IperionX (IPX) is disrupting the global titanium industry by re-shoring production to the United States using its patented HAMR™ and HSPT technologies. Unlike the traditional, high-cost "Kroll process" utilized in China and Russia, IperionX's method allows for the production of low-carbon, high-performance titanium components using 100% recycled titanium scrap as feedstock. By early 2026, the company has scaled its Titanium Manufacturing Campus in Virginia to a production capacity of 1,400 metric tonnes per year, achieving a significant "EBITDA inflection point" as it begins fulfilling commercial orders for aerospace and defense giants.

The company has solidified its status as a critical defense partner, recently securing a prototype purchase order from American Rheinmetall to produce lightweight titanium components for U.S. Army heavy ground combat systems.

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If you are looking at FMC and wondering whether the recent share price puts it in bargain territory or value trap territory, this article is for you.
The stock last closed at US$14.33, with returns of 0.3% over 7 days, a 10.5% decline over 30 days, and longer term returns of 0.1% decline year to date, 62.7% decline over 1 year, 86.2% decline over 3 years, and 84.8% decline over 5 years.
These sharp moves have kept FMC in focus as investors reassess what the current price really reflects about the business and its risks. That context makes it especially important to look beyond the headline chart and understand how different valuation tools line up on the stock today.
On Simply Wall St’s 6 point valuation checklist, FMC scores a 5. Next we will walk through what that means across multiple valuation approaches, before finishing with a broader way to think about the company’s value story.

Find out why FMC’s -62.7% return over the last year is lagging behind its peers.

Approach 1: FMC Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis

A Discounted Cash Flow, or DCF, model takes estimates of a company’s future cash flows and discounts them back to today’s dollars to arrive at an implied value per share.

For FMC, the model used is a 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity approach based on cash flow projections in $. The latest twelve month free cash flow is a loss of about $161.4 million. Analysts provide explicit forecasts out to 2028, with free cash flow for that year projected at $177.45 million. Beyond that, Simply Wall St extends the projections out to 2035, with annual free cash flows through that period ranging from tens to a few hundred million dollars each year.

After discounting these projected cash flows back to today, the DCF model arrives at an estimated intrinsic value of about $20.15 per share. Compared with the recent share price of $14.33, this implies the stock is 28.9% undervalued based purely on this cash flow framework.

Result: UNDERVALUED

Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests FMC is undervalued by 28.9%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio, or discover 47 more high quality undervalued stocks.

FMC Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2026

Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for FMC.

Approach 2: FMC Price vs Sales

For companies where earnings are weak or volatile, the P/S ratio is often more useful than P/E because it compares the share price to revenue rather than profit, which can swing around more from year to year.

What investors are really weighing with any valuation multiple is how the market is pricing a company’s growth potential and risk. Higher expected growth or lower perceived risk can support a higher “normal” multiple, while lower growth or higher risk usually points to a lower one.

FMC currently trades on a P/S ratio of 0.52x. That sits below the Chemicals industry average P/S of 1.10x and also below the peer average of 1.78x. On the face of it, the stock is being valued at a lower level of sales than many of its sector peers.

Simply Wall St’s Fair Ratio for FMC is 1.71x. This is a proprietary estimate of what the P/S could be, given factors such as the company’s earnings profile, industry, profit margin, market cap and risk characteristics. Because it blends these elements, the Fair Ratio can give a more tailored anchor than a simple comparison with industry or peer averages.

Comparing the Fair Ratio of 1.71x with the current P/S of 0.52x suggests FMC is trading below that implied fair range.

Result: UNDERVALUED

NYSE:FMC P/S Ratio as at Mar 2026

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Upgrade Your Decision Making: Choose your FMC Narrative

Earlier we mentioned that there is an even better way to understand valuation. Narratives on Simply Wall St let you attach a clear story to your numbers by linking your view of FMC’s future revenue, earnings and margins to a forecast and fair value estimate. You can then compare that fair value with today’s price to help you decide if the stock looks appealing or stretched. Each Narrative lives on the Community page, updates automatically as new news or earnings arrive, and captures different viewpoints. For example, one FMC Narrative anchors around a Fair Value of US$13.00 with slower growth and lower margins, and another uses a Fair Value of about US$44.05 with higher assumed growth and profitability. This allows you to see exactly how different assumptions create very different conclusions about the same company.

For FMC however we’ll make it really easy for you with previews of two leading FMC Narratives:

Start by asking yourself which of these feels closer to how you see the business over the next few years, then use that to frame how you read any single valuation model.

🐂 FMC Bull Case

Fair value in this bullish Narrative: about US$18.12 per share.

At the last close of US$14.33, the price sits roughly 20.9% below that fair value anchor.

Annual revenue growth assumption: about 5.47%.

Assumes solid revenue contribution from FMC’s newer proprietary actives and higher margin Biologicals and Plant Health products, with growth focused on regions such as Brazil and EMEA.
Includes potential benefits from cost restructuring, lower manufacturing costs and shifts in go to market models, with the goal of improving EBITDA margins and future free cash flow.
Acknowledges risks from regulation, generics, pricing pressure and leverage, and assumes FMC manages these well enough for earnings and margins to improve over time.

🐻 FMC Bear Case

Fair value in this bearish Narrative: US$13.00 per share.

At the last close of US$14.33, the price sits about 10.2% above that fair value anchor.

Annual revenue growth assumption: about 2.77%.

Focuses on pressure from tighter regulation, moves toward organic and regenerative farming, and rising generic competition that could weigh on demand and margins for FMC’s conventional products.
Assumes more modest revenue growth and lower profit margins, with concerns that R&D spending and the product mix may not fully keep pace with shifts in crop protection and ag tech.
Uses the lowest analyst price target of US$37.00 as a reference point and frames the current share price as close to fairly valued under cautious assumptions about earnings, multiples and discount rates.

If you want to go beyond these snapshots and see how your own assumptions stack up against other investors’ models, Curious how numbers become stories that shape markets? Explore Community Narratives.

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Lindian Resources (ASX:LIN) has drawn investor attention after recent share price gains over the past month and past 3 months, prompting a closer look at how its exploration profile and financials align.

See our latest analysis for Lindian Resources.

At a latest share price of A$0.815, Lindian Resources has seen strong short term momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 106.33% and a year to date share price return of 96.39%. Its 1 year total shareholder return is very large at around 7x, pointing to a sharp reassessment of future prospects and risk.

If Lindian’s rare earths story has caught your eye, this could be a good moment to scan 29 best rare earth metal stocks for other companies exposed to similar themes.

With the share price already reflecting a very large 1 year return and Lindian still in the exploration phase with no revenue, the key question is simple: is there still a buying opportunity here, or is the market already pricing in future growth?

Price to Book of 23.4x: Is it justified?

At A$0.815 per share and a P/B ratio of 23.4x, Lindian Resources trades far above the broader Australian metals and mining industry, where the average P/B is 2.6x. For an explorer with no revenue and ongoing losses, that kind of premium sets a high bar for what the market expects from future project outcomes.

P/B compares the company’s market value to its accounting book value, essentially what investors are paying for each dollar of net assets. For early stage resource companies like Lindian, a high P/B can reflect how the market is thinking about the potential of key assets such as the Kangankunde Rare Earths project in Malawi, rather than current earnings or cash flows.

Against direct peers, Lindian’s 23.4x P/B is actually below the peer group average of 36.5x. Within that narrower set it sits at a discount. Compared with the wider Australian metals and mining industry though, the valuation is very rich, which suggests the share price already embeds strong expectations around exploration progress, funding and eventual project development outcomes.

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

Result: Price-to-book of 23.4x (OVERVALUED)

However, the story can shift quickly if exploration results disappoint or if funding becomes harder to secure for a company that is still reporting a loss of A$9.223m.

Find out about the key risks to this Lindian Resources narrative.

Next Steps

After a run like this, it is worth asking whether the current enthusiasm matches your own risk tolerance, so take a moment to review the numbers, scan the assumptions and weigh up the 3 important warning signs before you decide what this story means for your portfolio.

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PHILADELPHIA, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today announced that Pierre Brondeau, FMC chairman, chief executive officer and president, and Andrew Sandifer, FMC executive vice president and chief financial officer, will speak at the J.P. Morgan Industrials conference on March 18, 2026, at 10:05 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast will be available at www.fmc.com/investors.

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®.

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S&P Dow Jones Indices recently announced that Lindian Resources will be added to the All Ordinaries index from 23 March 2026, coinciding with the company’s ongoing investor outreach including its past PDAC 2026 conference presentation and an acquisition-focused call.
This index inclusion materially raises Lindian Resources’ profile on the ASX, aligning with recent technical analysis highlighting strong excess demand and an established uptrend.
Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how joining the All Ordinaries index could reshape Lindian Resources’ investment narrative for existing and new investors.

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What Is Lindian Resources' Investment Narrative?

For anyone looking at Lindian Resources today, the big picture rests on believing the company can successfully convert its Kangankunde rare earths project and broader portfolio into a viable, long‑term operation despite currently generating no revenue and posting an A$9.22 million loss in FY25. The recent confirmation of All Ordinaries index inclusion, on top of earlier entry into the Emerging Companies Index, mainly affects the short term by broadening the shareholder base and potentially reinforcing the strong recent price momentum, rather than changing project fundamentals. It could, however, bring forward catalysts around capital access and liquidity, especially when combined with heightened visibility from PDAC 2026 and the acquisition call. The flip side is that sustained share issuance, a new management team and ongoing losses remain central execution and dilution risks.

However, investors should be aware of how future funding needs might affect their ownership.
Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Lindian Resources is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.Exploring Other PerspectivesASX:LIN 1-Year Stock Price Chart The single fair value estimate from the Simply Wall St Community sits at A$0, underlining how widely opinions can differ. Set that against Lindian’s strong recent price gains and unchanged project risks, and you can see why exploring multiple viewpoints really matters here.Reach Your Own Conclusion

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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) is one of the hot EV stocks to buy now. On March 4, Scotiabank increased its price target for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile from $90 to $100 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm continues to designate the company as a top pick for investors as they look toward 2026.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) also held its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on March 2, reporting annual revenues of $44.6 billion and net income of $588 million. CEO Ricardo Ramos highlighted the year’s strategic milestones, including the formation of Nova Andino Litio through an agreement with Codelco and record quarterly lithium sales volumes exceeding 66,000 metric tons.

On February 23, Berenberg increased its price target for Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile from $47 to $53 while keeping a Hold rating. The firm noted that a rally in lithium prices has caused producer share prices to more than double since mid-2025, leading to the assessment that Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile is currently trading above its fundamental valuation levels.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE:SQM) produces and sells specialty plant nutrients, iodine, and its derivatives worldwide.

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Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:ARU, OTC:ARAFF, FRA:REB) has progressed execution readiness for its Nolans rare earths project in the Northern Territory, announcing a land access compensation agreement, acquisition of camp infrastructure and a partnership to review alternative heavy rare earth separation technologies.

The company’s subsidiary, Arafura Nolans Project Pty Ltd, has entered into a compensation deed with ATAYF Pastoralists Pty Ltd, the holder of the pastoral lease covering the Nolans project site. As part of the agreement, ATAYF will receive A$4 million in Arafura shares and will also invest A$1.2 million in cash in the company.

The shares will be issued at A$0.22 per share, representing a 10% discount to the 20-day volume-weighted average price, and will be subject to a 36-month voluntary escrow period.

Infrastructure acquisition and processing review support project readiness

The agreement formalises access and compensation arrangements required under the Northern Territory Minerals Titles Act and establishes a framework for collaboration between Arafura and the pastoral leaseholder. The parties have also identified opportunities for cooperation on renewable power supply, shared infrastructure and services, supporting both the Nolans project and local pastoral operations.

Separately, Arafura has agreed to acquire an existing 200-plus room camp at Nolans from NT Link for A$6.75 million, subject to customary conditions.

The acquisition is expected to enable early mobilisation once a final investment decision is made, allowing construction activities to commence quickly and giving the company greater control over scheduling during the ramp-up phase. Ownership of the camp is also expected to remove long-term rental costs for facilities required to support ongoing operations at the site.

Arafura partners with CleanTeq Water

Arafura has also partnered with Clean TeQ Water Ltd (ASX:CNQ) to review alternative rare earth separation technologies targeting the further processing of heavy rare earths (HRE) to a heavy rare earth oxide product.

The review will focus on ion exchange and separation test work designed to evaluate opportunities to enhance the Nolans flowsheet and potentially support the production of a SEG/HRE oxide product, responding to emerging demand from Europe and the United States for strategically important heavy rare earth elements.

While the technical review may provide opportunities to optimise processing, Arafura said its Phase 1 development strategy for the Nolans project remains unchanged.

The program will run alongside existing metallurgical test work aimed at recovering additional heavy rare earth elements — including dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb) — from acid purification liquor, with the goal of increasing overall production of these strategic materials.

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2026 / Solitario Resources Corp. ("Solitario" or the "Company") (NYSE American:XPL) (TSX:SLR) is pleased to announce that it has filed a Plan of Operations with the USFS to conduct core drilling on its Bright Angel gold-copper project in Colorado. Solitario's proposed maiden drilling program represents the first drilling to be conducted on the property since 1970 when Anaconda Copper drilled 11 core holes. At Bright Angel, mineralized porphyry stockwork contains significant values of gold and copper at surface. Mineralization has been traced over an area approximately 750 meters long and up to 600 meters wide.

Chris Herald, President and CEO of Solitario, stated, "With both gold and copper trading near all-time highs, and copper being designated as a critical metal by the U.S. government, we are very excited to move this project forward. Results from previous drilling point to a definitive, and potentially significant, gold-copper porphyry target.

"We believe that Bright Angel represents an alkalic pipe-like porphyry characterized by high grades for both gold and copper with deep roots. Over the years, the industry's understanding of porphyry copper systems has evolved considerably. It is now recognized that an alkalic subclass, first clearly documented at the world-class Ridgeway-Cadia system in Australia, commonly hosts pipe-like geometries, with higher copper and gold grades than calc-alkaline copper porphyry systems common in the Arizona and Chilean copper belts.

"We look forward to working with the US Forest Service in executing an environmentally sound program that protects surface and water resources. The plan envisions very limited surface impacts with all drill holes completed to state and federal abandonment standards to protect ground water systems."

History and Geology of the Bright Angel Project

Drilling at Bright Angel began in the late-1960s when its initial owner completed 186 very shallow (~16 meters) and widely spaced drill holes. Twelve of the more mineralized holes were deepened to depths of up to 200 meters. Two of the holes reportedly intersected significant grades of gold and copper but are not reported here as Solitario is unable to verify the historic drill hole assay results. However, Solitario's surface rock sampling produced gold/copper grades (see Solitario news release dated January 22, 2026) consistent with the grades in the upper 20 meters of the reported historic drill holes. Drilling will be required to confirm drill hole grades reported in the historic files.

Anaconda Copper, formerly one of the largest mining companies in the world, leased the property in 1970 and drilled 11 widely spaced core holes ranging in depth from 270 to 783 meters. Anaconda's exploration program was designed to test for a classic large-scale mushroom-shaped, calc-alkaline copper porphyry system common in the Arizona and Chilean copper belts. Calc-alkaline copper systems tend to be laterally extensive but gold poor.

Anaconda intersected significant sections of 0.1% up to 0.3% Cu in six of their core holes but generally did not assay for gold as gold price was fixed at $38 per ounce at that time and its exploration priority was a primary copper resource. Anaconda concluded that the Bright Angel porphyry was not a calc-alkaline porphyry system but continued to hold the lease for 10 years before exiting the mineral exploration business, when the property was dropped.

Plans are also underway to conduct a drone magnetic survey and possibly an Induced Polarization geophysical survey in the upcoming field season.

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The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Walter Hunt, a qualified person as defined by Canadian instrument NI 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Solitario

Solitario is a natural resource exploration company focused on high-quality Tier-1 gold, copper, zinc and critical metals (molybdenum and rhenium) projects. Solitario's 100%-owned Golden Crest properties in South Dakota constitute strategic land holdings (31,500 acres) along the western and southwestern extensions of the Homestake-Wharf mining district that has produced approximately 52 million ounces of gold. Golden Crest is scheduled for a major drilling campaign in 2026.

In addition to its Bright Angel and Golden Crest projects, Solitario holds a 100% interest in the Cat Creek critical minerals project (molybdenum-rhenium) in Colorado, also slated for drilling in 2026. Solitario also has a 50% joint venture interest (Teck Resources 50%) in the high-grade Lik zinc deposit in Alaska and a 39% joint venture interest (Nexa Resources 61%) in the high-grade Florida Canyon zinc project in Peru. Both Florida Canyon and Lik represent advanced exploration projects with over $110 million spent collectively on the properties. Solitario is carried to production on its Florida Canyon project through its joint venture arrangement with Nexa.

The Company is traded on the NYSE American ("XPL") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("SLR"). Solitario's Management and Directors hold approximately 8.0% (excluding options) and Newmont Corporation owns 9.3% of the Company's 92.4 million shares outstanding. Solitario's cash position stands at approximately US$8.2 million. Additional information about Solitario is available online at www.solitarioresources.com.

Solitario has a long history of committed Environmental, Social and Responsible Governance ("ESG") of its business. We realize ESG issues are also important to investors, employees, and all stakeholders, including communities in which we work. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that supports positive environmental and social initiatives and responsible corporate governance. Importantly, we work with joint venture partners that not only value the importance of ESG issues in the conduct of their business on our joint venture projects but are leaders in the industry in this important segment of our business.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Chris Herald, President and CEO

303-534-1030 Ext. 1

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (and the equivalent under Canadian securities laws), that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. They are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made and address activities, events or developments that Solitario expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, and are based on current expectations and assumptions. Technical data from the Bright Angel project was derived primarily from historic Anaconda files thought to be accurate, but have not verified by QAQC quality controls as defined by NI 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Consequently, there can be no assurances that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's expectation of the projected timing and outcome of engineering studies; expectations regarding the receipt of all necessary permits and approvals to implement a mining plan, if any, at any of its mineral properties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others, risks relating to risks that Solitario's and its joint venture partners' exploration and property advancement efforts will not be successful; risks relating to fluctuations in the price of gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, and molybdenum; the inherently hazardous nature of mining-related activities; uncertainties concerning reserve and resource estimates; availability of outside contractors, and other activities; uncertainties relating to obtaining approvals and permits from governmental regulatory authorities; the possibility that environmental laws and regulations will change over time and become even more restrictive; and availability and timing of capital for financing the Company's exploration and development activities, including uncertainty of being able to raise capital on favorable terms or at all; as well as those factors discussed in Solitario's filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Solitario's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other SEC filings (and Canadian filings) including, without limitation, its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company does not intend to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: Solitario Resources Corp.

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Albemarle Corporation’s ALB shares have popped 121.3% in the past six months, outperforming the Zacks Chemical – Diversified industry’s rise of 2.7% and the S&P 500’s increase of 4%. The rally has been fueled by the company’s forecast-topping earnings performance, supported by volume growth in the Energy Storage segment, ongoing cost-reduction initiatives and a rebound in lithium prices amid strengthening demand and tighter supply conditions. ALB’s peers, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. SQM and Rio Tinto Group RIO, have rallied 68.1% and 45.2%, respectively, over the same period.

ALB’s 6-month Price Performance

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ALB stock slipped below its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) on March 5, 2026. It is currently trading above its 200-day SMA, suggesting a long-term uptrend. Following a golden crossover on Sept. 3, 2025, the 50-day SMA is reading higher than the 200-day SMA, indicating a bullish trend.

Albemarle Trades Below 50-Day SMA

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Let’s take a look at ALB’s fundamentals to analyze the stock better.

Growing Lithium Demand, Productivity & Higher Prices Aid 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 electric vehicles (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 and sees stationary storage as a significant driver for lithium demand along with EVs. Lithium demand increased more than 30% year over year, and the company expects demand to grow roughly 15-40% this 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 in its Energy Storage unit in the fourth quarter of 2025 on strong production from its integrated conversion facilities. The Salar yield improvement project in Chile has achieved a 50% operating rate, and ramp-up continues to deliver encouraging outcomes. 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. 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. Its capital expenditures of $590 million for 2025 decreased 65% year over year. ALB recently announced that it will idle Train 1, the remaining operating train at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide processing plant in Western Australia, and place it into care and maintenance effective immediately. This move follows earlier actions in 2024 to idle Train 2 for care and maintenance and stop expansion plans for Trains 3 and 4. The Kemerton facility processes spodumene from the Greenbushes mine, one of the world’s best deposits. The move is a result of ongoing efforts over the past two and a half years to reduce operating costs. The company expects higher flexibility and optionality to benefit adjusted EBITDA starting in the second quarter of 2026.Higher lithium prices, driven by strong demand from EVs and energy storage systems, along with supply disruptions due to recent supply reductions in China, should also aid ALB’s performance. Lithium prices have rebounded lately from trough levels, supported by tightening supply and strong demand in China and globally.

ALB’s Capital Allocation Backed by Strong Financial Health

Albemarle remains committed to driving shareholder value by leveraging healthy cash flows and strong liquidity. At the end of 2025, ALB had liquidity of around $3.2 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of around $1.6 billion. Its operating cash flow was around $1.3 billion in 2025, up roughly 86% from a year ago. ALB generated free cash flow of $692 million for full-year 2025, driven by strong cash conversion, lower capital spending and productivity measures. It expects to generate meaningful free cash flow in 2026.ALB recently completed the divestment of a controlling stake in its Ketjen Corporation’s refining catalyst solutions business to affiliates of KPS Capital Partners, LP. The transaction was followed by Albemarle’s divestment of its 50% interest in the Eurecat joint venture to Axens SA, completed in January 2026. The two deals combined generated $670 million in pre-tax proceeds, which are expected to be used for debt reduction and other general corporate purposes, enhancing its financial flexibility.The company remains focused on maintaining its dividend payout. It has raised its quarterly dividend for 30 consecutive years. ALB offers a dividend yield of 1% at the current stock price. Backed by healthy cash flows and sound financial health, the company's dividend is perceived to be safe and reliable.

ALB’s Estimates Reflect Positive Sentiment

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 for ALB has been revised upward over the past 60 days. The consensus estimate for 2027 has been going up over the same time frame. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is currently pegged at $7.87, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 1,096.2%. Earnings are expected to increase roughly 21.5% in 2027.

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A Look at ALB’s Valuation

ALB is currently trading at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 3.35, well above the industry. It is trading at a premium to Sociedad Quimica and Rio Tinto. Albemarle and Sociedad Quimica currently have a Value Score of C, while Rio Tinto has a Value Score of A.

ALB’s P/S F12M Vs. Industry, SQM and RIO

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Final Thoughts: Buy ALB Shares

Albemarle is benefiting from higher lithium volumes driven by project ramp-ups, as well as initiatives to expand global lithium conversion capacity and enhance productivity. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the substantial growth opportunity in the battery-grade lithium market, supported by the global transition toward EVs. Higher lithium prices amid robust demand and tight supply conditions also provide a tailwind.Rising earnings estimates and a strong growth outlook further strengthen Albemarle’s investment case. Although the stock trades at a premium valuation, it appears justified given the company’s solid fundamentals and earnings potential. With robust growth prospects ahead, investors may consider betting on this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock.You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, posting higher revenue of US$1,323.9 million for the quarter and US$4,576.2 million for the year, alongside a swing to full-year net income of US$588.1 million and basic EPS of US$2.06 from a loss a year earlier.
The company attributed this turnaround to record-high lithium sales volumes, an improved supply-demand balance supported by energy storage and electric vehicle demand, and a long-term lithium production agreement with Codelco through the Nova Andino Litio partnership.
Next, we’ll examine how record lithium volumes and the long-term Codelco partnership may reshape SQM’s existing investment narrative.

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile Investment Narrative Recap

To own SQM, you need to believe in sustained lithium demand and the company’s ability to convert its resource base and partnerships into durable earnings, despite price volatility and regulatory uncertainty in Chile. The latest results confirm a return to profitability, but they do not remove the key short term catalyst of lithium pricing trends or the biggest risk around future state influence and approvals in core Atacama assets.

The most relevant recent development here is the finalized lithium association with Codelco through Nova Andino Litio, which underpins long term access to the Salar de Atacama. This agreement sits at the heart of both the bullish and cautious views on SQM, because it directly affects future volumes, cost structure, and the company’s exposure to regulatory terms that could influence returns on its heavy growth CapEx plans.

Yet behind the headline profit recovery, there is growing uncertainty around how changing Chilean rules could reshape SQM’s long term economics that investors should be aware of…

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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's narrative projects $6.5 billion revenue and $1.9 billion earnings by 2028.

Uncover how Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile's forecasts yield a $75.33 fair value, a 7% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other PerspectivesSQM 1-Year Stock Price Chart

Some of the lowest ranked analysts were already cautious, assuming revenue of about US$5.2 billion and earnings of roughly US$854 million by 2028, so this profit rebound and the Codelco deal could either soften or reinforce those concerns about future pricing power and regulation depending on how you see the lithium market evolving.

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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) has entered a long term lithium production agreement with Codelco, creating a new entity called Nova Andino Litio.
The agreement secures future lithium production from the Salar de Atacama, one of the world's largest lithium sources.
Alongside the new partnership, SQM reported record lithium sales volumes and shared a positive market outlook for lithium demand.

For investors looking at NYSE:SQM, this agreement comes as the stock trades at $70.39 with a 1 year return of 68.3%. The tie up with Codelco and access to Salar de Atacama resources adds to record sales volumes and helps illustrate how SQM is positioning itself within global lithium supply.

Management's constructive view on lithium demand, driven by electric vehicles and energy storage, provides useful context if you are considering SQM's longer term role in the sector. The creation of Nova Andino Litio and the production agreement with Codelco may influence how you weigh SQM's exposure to future lithium supply against price and demand uncertainty in the years ahead.

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The new agreement with Codelco and creation of Nova Andino Litio sits alongside a sharp improvement in SQM’s recent financials. In Q4 2025, revenue was US$1,323.9 million compared with US$1,073.8 million a year earlier, and net income moved to US$183.8 million from US$120.1 million. For the full year, SQM reported revenue of US$4,576.2 million versus US$4,528.8 million and turned from a net loss of US$404.4 million to net income of US$588.1 million, with basic EPS from continuing operations at US$2.06 after a loss per share of US$1.42 the prior year. Management pointed to record lithium sales volumes, higher realized prices quarter on quarter and an improving supply demand balance supported by electric vehicles and energy storage. For you as an investor, the Codelco partnership secures access to one of SQM’s key resource bases, while the earnings swing back to profit shows how sensitive results are to lithium volumes and pricing. It also puts the focus on how SQM executes expansion projects and manages regulatory terms in Chile, especially relative to global peers like Albemarle and Ganfeng Lithium.

How This Fits Into The Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile Narrative

The move to secure long term production from Salar de Atacama supports the narrative that SQM is leaning on capacity growth and cost leadership to underpin future revenue and margin potential.
Reliance on a partnership with Codelco also speaks to the narrative’s concern about higher state involvement and regulatory complexity, which could affect capital efficiency and timing of new projects.
The creation of Nova Andino Litio as a new structure around Atacama production is a development that may not be fully reflected in earlier commentary that focused more on future projects like Salar Futuro and Australian expansion.

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The Risks and Rewards Investors Should Consider

⚠️ Earnings remain highly exposed to lithium prices and Chilean regulatory terms around Atacama, which could affect profitability and future project approvals.
⚠️ Analysts flag that the dividend, around 3%, is not well covered by earnings or free cash flow, which may matter if you are relying on income.
🎁 SQM has just moved from a net loss of US$404.4 million to net income of US$588.1 million, reflecting the benefit of higher lithium sales volumes and pricing.
🎁 Earnings are forecast to grow 19.53% per year, according to analyst expectations, which some investors may view as support for a growth focused thesis.

What To Watch Going Forward

From here, it is worth keeping an eye on how Nova Andino Litio is structured in practice, including royalty terms, capital spending and governance between SQM and Codelco. Lithium sales volumes and realized prices will remain key data points each quarter, especially if supply disruptions ease or if demand from electric vehicles and energy storage systems changes pace. You may also want to track how SQM’s position compares with other large producers like Albemarle and Ganfeng Lithium, particularly on costs and access to high quality resources. Any updates to Chilean mining policy or environmental rules around brine extraction at Salar de Atacama could quickly feed into the investment case.

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OTTAWA, ON, March 5, 2026 /CNW/ – Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield" or the "Company") (TSXV: NRN) is pleased to announce that the $1,000,000 aggregate gross proceeds (the "Escrow Funds") from the previously announced (see press releases dated December 8 and December 30, 2025) strategic non-brokered private placement of 16,666,667 subscription receipts ("Subscription Receipts") with Labrador Gold Corp. (TSXV: LAB) ("LabGold") has been released to the Company following satisfaction of the Escrow Release Conditions.

The Offering

The Escrow Funds were held in escrow pursuant to the terms of a subscription receipt escrow agreement between the Company and LabGold, and the release was conditional upon, among other things, receipt of LabGold shareholder and regulatory approval with respect to LabGold's change of business (the "Escrow Release Conditions").

Each Subscription Receipt has been exchanged, without any further action or any additional consideration on the part of LabGold, for one (1) unit of the Company (a "Unit") with each Unit consisting of one (1) common share of Northern Shield (a "Common Share") and one (1) common share purchase warrant (each a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles LabGold to purchase one additional Common Share (a "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.10 per Warrant Share until March 5, 2029.

As additional consideration for LabGold in respect of the Offering, for as long as LabGold retains a 10% equity interest in the Company, LabGold shall have the following rights: (i) a pre-emptive right to participate in future financings of Northern Shield to maintain its equity interest in the Company following the issuance of the Units to LabGold; and (ii) the right to appoint a technical advisor to help guide exploration activities carried out on the Company's properties.

Northern Shield intends to use the Escrow Funds for further exploration programs, including geophysics and diamond drilling, at the Company's Root & Cellar Property, exploration on the Company's newly acquired claims in the region and for general working capital purposes. The Common Shares and issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts (and the underlying Warrant Shares upon exercise of the Warrants) are subject to a statutory hold period and a voluntary "lock-up" ending July 5, 2026, and the resale rules of applicable securities legislation.

The securities have not and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold to, or for the account or benefit of, persons in the United States or "U.S. persons," as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act, absent registration or an exemption from such registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

About Northern Shield Resources

Northern Shield Resources Inc. is a Canadian-based company known as a leader in generating high-quality exploration targets that views greenfield exploration as an opportunity to find a Tier 1 asset, near surface, and at relatively low cost. We implement a model driven exploration approach to reduce the risk associated with early-stage projects for ourselves, our shareholders, and the environment. This approach led us to option the Root & Cellar Property from a Newfoundland prospector, who discovered the mineralization, and then its advancement to a large gold-silver-tellurium and copper porphyry system.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"). Such forward-looking information is provided to inform the Company's shareholders and potential investors about management's assessment of the Company's plans and operations relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Any such forward-looking information may be identified by words such as "anticipate", "proposed", "estimates", "would", "expects", "intends", "plans", "may", "will", and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words.

More particularly and without limitation, the forward–looking information in this news release includes (i) expectations regarding the Company's financing plans; (ii) expectations concerning the Company's plans and objectives in respect of the Offering's gross proceeds; (iii) expectations regarding satisfaction of the Escrow Release Conditions; and (iv) expectations concerning the Company's business plans and operations. Forward-looking information is based on a number of factors and assumptions that have been used to develop such information, but which may prove to be incorrect and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The forward-looking information in this news release reflects the Company's current expectations, assumptions and/or beliefs based on information currently available to the Company. Any forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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 of this release.

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Siemens (XTRA:SIE) agreed to support Rock Tech Lithium in developing lithium conversion capacity in Canada, using Siemens’ digitalization technologies.
The company also introduced the Questa One Agentic Toolkit, an AI powered platform for integrated circuit design and verification.
Both announcements highlight Siemens’ activity across clean energy supply chains and advanced electronic design automation.

For you as an investor, these updates sit at the intersection of industrial software, energy transition and semiconductor design tools, which are all key focus areas for Siemens. The Rock Tech Lithium partnership connects Siemens’ automation and digitalization offerings directly to critical minerals processing in North America, while the Questa One Agentic Toolkit links its software portfolio to AI supported chip design workflows.

You may want to watch how these initiatives relate to new project wins, longer software contracts and deeper relationships with customers in mining, energy storage and semiconductor design. The scale and pace of adoption around both the Canadian lithium project and the Questa toolkit could help you gauge how Siemens positions its mix of industrial hardware and software in these sectors.

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Quick Assessment

✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At €226.45 vs a €273.55 analyst target, the price sits about 21% below consensus.
✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: Simply Wall St currently assesses Siemens as trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value.
❌ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of 11.65% suggests recent negative price momentum.

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Key Considerations

📊 The Rock Tech Lithium partnership and Questa One Agentic Toolkit both link Siemens more closely to clean energy supply chains and AI supported chip design tools.
📊 You may want to track how much revenue and backlog Siemens attributes to mining, energy storage and electronic design automation contracts connected to these offerings.
⚠️ The company is flagged as having a high level of debt, so you might watch how much capital these projects require versus cash generation.

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