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The latest analyst update on Impala Platinum Holdings lifts the fair value price target from ZAR227.02 to ZAR372.02, a sizeable reset in how the shares are being valued. Bulls see this new range as better aligned with recent upgrades and a stronger read of the company’s earnings outlook, while bears argue it bakes in assumptions that could be hard to deliver. As you read on, you will see how these shifting targets shape the evolving story and what to watch as new information comes through.

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What Wall Street Has Been Saying 🐂 Bullish Takeaways

• HSBC has turned more positive on Impala Platinum Holdings, with an upgrade that aligns with the higher fair value range around ZAR372.02. This suggests analysts there see the reset as better reflecting the company’s earnings potential.
• Morgan Stanley has also upgraded the shares, which supports the idea that multiple firms are reassessing valuation and risk pricing in a way that is more supportive of the current investment case.
• Both HSBC and Morgan Stanley appear to be responding to an earnings outlook that they view as stronger than previously captured in their models. This feeds directly into higher price targets and more constructive recommendations.

🐻 Bearish Takeaways

• Even with these upgrades, some investors may worry that the higher fair value near ZAR372.02 builds in execution assumptions on costs and production that could be tough to meet if conditions turn less favourable.
• The cluster of positive research from HSBC and Morgan Stanley can also raise questions about how much of the improved outlook is already reflected in the share price. This may leave less room for error if sentiment cools.

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What's in the News

• Impala Platinum Holdings issued earnings guidance for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with headline earnings and HEPS expected to rise by between 392% and 411%.
• The company also guided basic earnings and EPS higher, indicating an expected rise of between 387% and 407% for the same six month period.
• Headline and basic earnings are guided to be between ZAR 9.10b and ZAR 9.45b for the six months ended 31 December 2025.
• Impala Platinum Holdings reported 6E group production of 1,798,000 oz for the six months ended 31 December 2025, compared with 1,784,000 oz a year earlier.

How This Changes the Fair Value For Impala Platinum Holdings

• Fair value moves from ZAR227.02 to ZAR372.02 in the latest update.
• The revenue growth assumption is set at 20.46%, compared with 14.62% previously.
• The net profit margin assumption is now 24.77%, up from 15.22%.
• The future P/E is adjusted from 17.46x to 14.96x.
• The discount rate used in the model changes from 18.84% to 18.41%.

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• How electric vehicles, recycling and substitution could affect long term platinum group metal demand and future revenue growth.
• What higher cost inflation, capital spending needs and region specific risks in South Africa and Zimbabwe might mean for margins and earnings resilience.
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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSX.V:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G) (the "Company", or "Stillwater") reports a second tranche of results from its 2025 resource expansion drill campaign at the Company's 100%-owned Stillwater West project in Montana, USA.

This release presents results from the Chrome Mountain deposit area and the HGR deposit at Iron Mountain where drilling intersected sulphide-rich polymetallic nickel-copper-cobalt-platinum-palladium-gold ("Ni-Cu-Co-PGE-Au") mineralization that extends beyond the limits of the January 2023 Mineral Resource Estimate (the "2023 MRE").

Stillwater West is one of the few U.S. critical minerals projects with a significant nickel and platinum group element ("PGE") resource and is located immediately adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater's Stillwater mines, the only primary PGE producer in the United States.

Highlights

• The 2025 drill program was designed to expand the January 2023 MRE along a 10-kilometer ("km") mineralized trend at Stillwater West, where a broad zone of sulphide-rich nickel, copper, cobalt, PGE, gold and chromium mineralization has been defined across multiple deposits.

• Four holes were completed in the Chrome Mountain resource area and two holes with a second drill rig about seven km east in the HGR resource area at Iron Mountain (Figures 4 and 5).

• Chrome Mountain results returned wide intersections rich in palladium, platinum and gold within magmatic nickel and copper sulphide mineralization. As detailed in Table 1, broad, continuous bulk-tonnage intercepts contain internal higher-grade zones, demonstrating continuity across a thick mineralized package confirming significant opportunity for continued resource expansion beyond the 2023 MRE boundaries:

  • CM2025-01:

    • Bulk tonnage zones including 204.1 meters ("m") @ 0.22% Recovered Nickel Equivalent ("NiEq") from 277.4 m (see Table 1 for full metal grades);

    • Mid-grade zones including 40.8 m @ 0.44% NiEq from 329.2 m; and

    • Higher-grade zones including 4.9 m @ 0.77% NiEq from 354.2 m.

    • These intercepts include:

      • 40.8 m @ 1.03 g/t 3E (Pt+Pd+Au) starting at 329.2 m;

      • 4.7 m @ 0.46% Ni, 0.48% Cu, 0.05% Co and 0.25 g/t 3E from 116.6 m;

      • 4.9 m @ 0.48 g/t Pt and 1.34 g/t Pd from 354.2 m; and

      • 1.2 m @ 0.59 g/t Pt and 2.44 g/t Pd starting at 387.7 m.

  • CM2025-02:

    • Bulk tonnage zones including 172.5 m @ 0.21% NiEq from surface and 176.8 m @ 0.20% NiEq from 282.2 m (see Table 1); and

    • Mid-grade zones including 29.3 m @ 0.40% NiEq from 29.3 m;

    • These intercepts include 3.7 m @ 1.37 g/t 3E with 0.98 g/t Pd starting at 383.4 m.

  • CM2025-03:

    • Bulk tonnage zones including: 219.5 m @ 0.20% NiEq from 61.0 m (see Table 1); and

    • Mid-grade zones including 13.4 m @ 0.45% NiEq from 98.8 m.

  • CM2025-04:

    • Bulk tonnage and mid-grade zones including 4.9 m @ 0.53% NiEq from 39.0 m.

  • IM2025-01:

    • Bulk tonnage zones including 195.1 m @ 0.22% NiEq from 225.6 m;

    • Mid-grade zones including 21.9 m @ 0.47% NiEq from 397.5 m; and

    • Higher-grade zone: 3.7 m @ 0.75% NiEq from 412.1 m.

    • These intercepts include 2.4 m @ 1.56 g/t 3E with 0.41 g/t Pt and 1.07 g/t Pd starting at 270.7 m and 13.4 m @ 0.37% Ni and 0.18% Cu from 402.3 m.

  • IM2025-02:

    • Higher-grade zone: 4.3 m @ 1.36% NiEq from 487.7 m, including 3.0 m @3.71 g/t 3E as 0.34 g/t Pt, 0.50 g/t Pd and 2.87 g/t Au.

• Chrome Mountain results extend known mineralization eastward toward historic drill holes, confirming strike continuity of the shallow-dipping conductive sulphide target and highlighting potential for continued resource expansion for approximately 325 meters east of the current resource area (Figure 8).

• Iron Mountain results extend known mineralization approximately 50 meters in both east and west directions from past drilling within the HGR resource (Figure 11).

• Assays for rhodium and other co-products are pending from all eight holes from the 2025 program.

• Stillwater is funded and permitted and is finalizing 2026 drill plans focused on resource growth and step-out testing of conductive sulphide targets.

• Drill core will be on display at core shack 3116B on March 3rd and 4th, 2026, at PDAC.

• Project Geophysicist Justin Modroo will be presenting Stillwater West airborne EM survey results in a technical session on March 4th at PDAC.

"These results confirm the extension of sulphide-rich polymetallic mineralization beyond the current Chrome Mountain and HGR resource boundaries," said Michael Rowley, President and CEO. "The consistent platinum and palladium enrichment within the broader nickel-copper sulphide system continues to demonstrate the strength of the project's multi-metal profile as we advance toward an updated Mineral Resource Estimate in the first half of 2026. Assays for rhodium remain pending and will be reported as received."

Dr. Danie Grobler, Vice-President Exploration, commented "Platinum is an order of magnitude scarcer than gold, while there are very few PGE bulk tonnage near-surface deposits remaining in the world. Chrome Mountain continues to deliver wide intervals of Platreef-style mineralization enriched in platinum and palladium associated with magmatic nickel-copper sulphide mineralized zones. The 2025 drilling at HGR intersected a similar style and thickness of mineralization. We are now working with Glencore and Expert Geophysics to refine 2026 drill targets with a focus on expansion of shallow resources in the Chrome and Iron Mountain areas. Within the 20 km detailed in the model of the main claim block, drilling has now defined mineralization along a total strike length of 3.3 km within the five resource areas, indicating significant opportunity for continued near-surface resource growth."

Table 1 – Highlight 2025 drill results from the Chrome Mountain and Iron Mountain HGR deposit area

Notes: 1) Highlighted significant intercepts with grade-thickness values over 7 percent-meter recovered NiEq are presented above, except as noted. 2) Recovered Nickel Equivalents ("NiEq") are presented for comparative purposes using conservative long-term metal prices (all USD): $8.00/lb nickel (Ni), $4.50/lb copper (Cu), $15.00/lb cobalt (Co), $1,250/oz platinum (Pt), $1,250/oz palladium (Pd), $3,000/oz gold (Au), and $6,500/oz rhodium (Rh). 3) NiEq is determined as follows: NiEq% = [Ni% x recovery] + [Cu% x recovery x Cu price/ Ni price] + [Co% x recovery x Co price / Ni price] + [Pt g/t x recovery / 31.103 x Pt price / Ni price / 2,204 x 100] + [Pd g/t x recovery / 31.103 x Pd price / Ni price / 2,204 x 100] + [Au g/t x recovery / 31.103 x Au price / Ni price / 2,204 x 100]. 4) In the above calculations: 31.103 = grams per troy ounce, 2,204 = lbs per metric tonne, and 100 and 0.01 convert assay results reported in % and g/t. 5) The following recoveries have been assumed for purposes of the above equivalent calculations: 85% for Ni and 90% for all other listed metals, based on recoveries at similar nearby operations. 6) Total metal equivalent values include both base and precious metals. In terms of dollar value, 0.20% nickel equates to a copper value of 0.36%, or a palladium value of 0.88 g/t, using the above metal values. 7) Intervals are reported as drilled widths and are believed to be representative of the actual width of mineralization.

Table 2 – Drill Hole Location and Depths

2025 Drill Program Overview

As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the 2025 exploration drilling program consisted of eight drill holes totaling 3,471 meters, focused on expanding mineralization at existing resources including:

• Chrome Mountain – four holes in the DR/Hybrid deposit area to test the eastern extension of the resource area; and

• Iron Mountain – two holes in the CZ deposit area and two holes in the HGR deposit area to expand the resource areas.

Figure 1 – Core from Chrome Mountain drill hole CM2025-02 showing near-surface net-textured to semi-massive mineralization associated with B-chromitite from around 30m to 51m.

Figure 2 – Core from Iron Mountain drill hole IM2025-01 showing net-textured to semi-massive mineralization at around 400m depth.

Figure 3 – Net-textured to semi-massive mineralization in core from Iron Mountain drill hole IM2025-01 displaying sulphide liquid percolation textures at around 417m depth.

Additional Results from 2025 Drilling and Next Steps

The 3,471 meters completed in 2025, together with 2,310 meters drilled in 2023 and select historic holes, are being incorporated into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate targeted for the first half of 2026.

Upcoming Events

Company representatives will attend PDAC 2026 in Toronto, where drill core from the CZ, HGR and Chrome Mountain programs will be available for viewing at the Core Shack. In addition, the Company will attend the following upcoming events:

PDAC 2026 – Toronto, Canada, March 1-4, 2026. For information, click here.

SMI Conference – Zurich, Switzerland, March 18-19, 2026. For information, click here.

SAFE Summit 2026 – Washington, D.C., USA, April 27-28, 2026. For information, click here.

Top Shelf Partners – Washington, D.C., USA, May 17-19, 2026. For information, click here.

Top Shelf Partners – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, May 20-22, 2026. For information, click here.

About Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSX.V: PGE | OTCQB: PGEZF | FSE: J0G) is a mineral exploration and development company advancing its 100%-owned Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in the Stillwater mining district of Montana, USA. Stillwater West is directly adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater's operating Stillwater mines and processing infrastructure, the only primary PGE-producing complex in the United States. An NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate released in January 2023 positions Stillwater West as one of the few significant U.S.-based nickel + PGE resources and includes ten minerals currently listed as critical in the United States. With strategic investments by Glencore and an experienced technical team with Bushveld and Platreef-style expertise, the Company is well positioned to advance the project toward the next phase of technical studies and resource growth drilling.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

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

Quality Control and Quality Assurance

2025 drill core samples were analyzed by ACT Labs in Vancouver, B.C. Sample preparation: crush (< 7 kg) up to 80% passing 2 mm, riffle split (250 g) and pulverize (mild steel) to 95% passing 105 µm included cleaner sand. Gold, platinum, and palladium were analyzed by fire assay (1C-OES) with ICP finish. Selected major and trace elements were analyzed by peroxide fusion with 8-Peroxide ICP-OES finish to insure complete dissolution of resistate minerals. Following industry QA/QC standards, blanks, duplicate samples, and certified standards were also assayed.

Mr. Mike Ostenson, P.Geo., is the qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101, and he has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure contained in this news release. Mr. Ostenson is a Geologist at Stillwater and is not independent of the Company.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information". In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the interpretation of exploration results, the potential for resource expansion, the timing and results of future resource estimates (including the targeted H1 2026 updated MRE), the timing and success of exploration activities, permitting timelines, and future plans and objectives of the Company. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although Stillwater Critical Minerals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Stillwater Critical Minerals and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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.

A consolidated PDF containing the figures referenced below is available at the following link.

SOURCE: Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

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BERLIN, March 3 – Germany and Quebec strengthened their critical minerals partnership on Tuesday, signing ‌a joint declaration and four corporate agreements at ‌the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) mining conference in Toronto.

The deals, ​announced by Germany's economy ministry, aim to bolster supply chains for materials key to industries such as electric vehicles, defense and renewable energy. Quebec, a leading ‌mining hub in Canada, ⁠is viewed as an important supplier of lithium, graphite, nickel and rare earth elements.

Here ⁠are some details from the statement:• The joint declaration on critical minerals was signed at the Prospectors & ​Developers Association ​of Canada mining conference ​in Toronto, the economy ‌ministry said in the statement.• The ministry said the agreements aim to strengthen supply chains for materials vital to electric vehicles, defence and renewable energy industries.• Rock Tech Lithium and Siemens Canada signed a memorandum ‌of understanding.• Scandium Canada and ​Granges Powder Metallurgy agreed on ​a technology collaboration.• Destiny ​Copper and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems concluded ‌a memorandum of understanding.• Metalshub ​and Northern Graphite ​established a partnership on raw materials trading.• The ministry said the agreements mark "a strong and tangible ​signal" that ‌the partnership is progressing and that they provide ​concrete projects and binding commitments.

(Reporting by Kirsti ​Knolle, Editing by Friederike Heine)

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• Siemens (XTRA:SIE) has launched the Questa One Agentic Toolkit, adding agentic AI workflows to its integrated circuit design verification software.
• The company has also signed a partnership with Rock Tech Lithium to support development of advanced lithium conversion capacity in Canada.
• These moves link Siemens more closely to both semiconductor productivity tools and critical minerals processing for batteries and electric vehicles.

Siemens enters these announcements with its share price at €238.2 and a 1 year return of 7.7%, while the 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 73.5% and 101.5% respectively. For investors tracking XTRA:SIE, the mix of digital tools for chip design and exposure to battery supply chains adds further detail to the company’s broad industrial and technology profile.

Looking ahead, readers may want to watch how quickly the agentic AI toolkit gains adoption among chip design teams and how project milestones progress on the Canadian lithium conversion initiative. Together, these developments may influence how Siemens is viewed in relation to semiconductor workflows and critical materials infrastructure over time.

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For Siemens, this news sits at the intersection of chip design productivity and energy transition infrastructure. The Questa One Agentic Toolkit targets a real pain point in semiconductor verification, where complexity in 3D chips and chiplet architectures is increasing workloads for engineers. By embedding agent-like AI into its existing verification suite and keeping it compatible with widely used coding assistants, Siemens is positioning its tools as a potential productivity layer in workflows that also feature competitors such as Synopsys and Cadence. On the lithium side, the cooperation with Rock Tech Lithium in Canada gives Siemens a role in digitalizing a planned conversion facility that is tied to G7 critical minerals priorities. That supports Siemens' broader push into decarbonization projects and industrial digital twins. For you as an investor, these moves add more detail to how Siemens is trying to stay relevant in semiconductor design flows while also linking its software and automation stack to battery supply chains, without changing the overall profile of a diversified industrial and technology group.

How This Fits Into The Siemens Narrative

• The AI-powered verification toolkit aligns with the narrative focus on industrial AI and software-defined automation as drivers of higher margin digital revenues.
• Execution risk around complex software rollouts and customer adoption in chip design, an area with strong incumbents, could challenge the expectation of smooth earnings delivery from digital offerings.
• The lithium conversion partnership adds a specific critical minerals angle to Siemens' decarbonization story, which is not fully captured in the broader themes of electrification and infrastructure projects.

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The Risks and Rewards Investors Should Consider

• ⚠️ Siemens' higher level of debt leaves less room if large software or infrastructure projects take longer to pay off or face delays.
• ⚠️ Competition in both EDA tools and industrial automation from global peers and regional players could limit pricing power for new AI-powered offerings.
• 🎁 The company is trading at a discount to one estimate of fair value, which some investors may view as a margin of safety while it builds out AI and electrification projects.
• 🎁 Earnings growth in recent years and forecasts for further growth indicate that Siemens is already monetizing parts of its digital and electrification strategy.

What To Watch Going Forward

From here, you might want to track how often Siemens references customer adoption and productivity gains from the Questa One Agentic Toolkit in future updates, especially against peers in chip design software. On the lithium side, progress on permits, financing and construction milestones for the Red Rock converter in Canada will be key signals for how quickly Siemens' digital tools translate into real industrial activity. Any commentary on cross selling between these AI-powered tools, digital twin solutions and existing automation hardware could also help you judge how integrated the story is across the group.

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• German lithium converter expertise for Canada: Building on the blueprint developed in Guben and in collaboration with Siemens, the Red Rock Converter will define the future of digitally enabled lithium conversion facilities.
• Multi-phase strategic partnership: The cooperation includes the integration of Siemens Digital Twin technology, as well as evaluation of additional Siemens solutions, services and engineering support, with the goal of positioning Red Rock as a blueprint for future converters in Canada and allied markets.
• Red Rock as a Strategic Contributor to G7 Critical Minerals Supply Chain Cooperation: The partnership strengthens German-Canadian cooperation within the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance and positions Red Rock as a reference project for resilient, sustainable, and scalable lithium conversion.

TORONTO, March 2, 2026 /CNW/ – Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") and Siemens Canada Ltd. (Siemens) are pleased to announce that they have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) laying the foundation for a long-term, multi-phase strategic partnership to develop state-of-the-art lithium conversion capacity. The signing took place at the Canadian Critical Minerals Forum hosted by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) during Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Trade Show and Convention (PDAC) – the world's leading conference for the mining and minerals industry. At the core of the partnership is the application of Siemens' cutting-edge digitalization technology – in particular Digital Twin solutions – for the development, construction, and operation of Rock Tech's planned lithium converter in Red Rock, Ontario.

The partnership translates the strategic critical raw material cooperation between Canada and Germany into concrete, on-the-ground collaboration. Siemens brings German industrial and digitalization expertise to a Canadian flagship project built on the blueprint of the fully permitted, shovel-ready Guben converter in Germany. The public signing underscores the strategic importance of Red Rock for Canada's efforts to build resilient and sovereign midstream capacity for critical minerals – and reinforces broader Canada-Germany cooperation aligned within the G7 critical minerals supply chain priorities. The parties intend to explore available funding opportunities to support deployment of Digital-Twin technology.

Proven Blueprint Enables Accelerated ExecutionThe Red Rock converter will be developed based on the fully permitted and engineered facility in Guben, Germany. By transferring this blueprint to Canada, development timelines can be shortened, technical risks minimized, and capital efficiency increased. Leveraging the engineering and permitting work completed in Guben materially reduces execution risk and supports a more efficient path toward final investment decision in Canada. The planned production capacity of up to 32,000 tonnes of LCE per year would be sufficient to supply up to 900,000 electric vehicles annually. 

"Red Rock will be Ontario's first lithium conversion facility and is a key project in Canada's efforts to rapidly establish domestic critical minerals processing capacity," says Mirco Wojnarowicz, CEO of Rock Tech Lithium. "Together with our Georgia Lake mining project, we are creating a fully vertically integrated supply chain from rock to battery-grade lithium. A critical minerals corridor, entirely in Ontario."

Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Rouenhoff emphasizes: „The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy strongly welcomes the deepening of business relations between Rock Tech Lithium and Siemens Canada. At a time when secure and sustainable supply chains for critical raw materials are of strategic importance, this partnership sends a powerful signal for the continued expansion of German-Canadian cooperation."

Digital Twin Optimizes Efficiency and SustainabilityThe collaboration with Siemens provides for the deployment of Digital Twin technology across the entire project lifecycle: from the feasibility study through engineering and construction to operation. Through the virtual, data-driven modeling of processes, energy flows, and material streams, Rock Tech can optimize and validate design, efficiency, emissions, and operational reliability before committing capital. "Our partnership with Rock Tech is built on a shared commitment to developing stronger and more resilient domestic critical minerals processing capacity," says Faisal Kazi, CEO of Siemens Canada. "By leveraging our digital twin and industrial digitalization technologies, we are supporting the development of lithium conversion in Ontario that could ultimately help support stronger battery supply chains within the G7. This collaboration between our two organizations – both at home in Canada and in Germany – underscores our shared vision for energy security, industrial competitiveness, clean growth, and creating a blueprint for next-generation facilities worldwide."

Strategic Relevance for Canada and the G7With midstream lithium processing, the project closes a critical gap in the North American battery value chain. Rock Tech and Siemens share the goal of establishing Red Rock as a strategic project within the G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance. The partnership is intended to serve as a reference model for further industrial ventures in the critical minerals space, thereby helping to strengthen supply security across the G7 nations.

"This second round of partnerships and strategic investments under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance illustrates how Canada and our G7 allies are moving from ambition to action. Canada, our industry, and our partners are putting real capital behind the secure and sustainable critical mineral supply chains that our economies and defence industries rely on," said the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. "By working with companies like Rock Tech Lithium and Siemens, we are helping deliver the minerals the world needs and the prosperity and security Canadians deserve."

Long-Term Partnership with Growth PotentialThe cooperation is structured in multiple phases, initially focusing on the deployment of Digital Twin technology during engineering and in the feasibility study. In the medium term, the parties are evaluating additional Siemens solutions, services and engineering support for the Red Rock converter, as well as the potential expansion of the cooperation to further projects in G7 member countries. Joint applications for public funding will be pursued with NRCan, the Government of Ontario, and through Canadian-German cooperation programs.

On behalf of the Management

Mirco WojnarowiczCEO, Rock Tech Lithium Inc.

ABOUT ROCK TECHRock Tech is enabling the battery age by making the battery industries in Europe and North America more independent and competitive. The Company's goal is to ensure the supply of high-quality, locally produced lithium – supporting a resilient, sustainable, and transparent value chain from mine to battery-grade material.

Rock Tech relies on responsible sourcing, state-of-the-art and proven technologies, and a clear focus on circular economy principles. The Company's lithium hydroxide converter projects in Guben, Germany (24,000 tonnes LHM per year) and Ontario, Canada (up to 32,000 tonnes LCE per year) form the foundation for a stable and regional supply to the battery and automotive industries. The Guben converter has been recognized as a strategic project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

The raw materials for Rock Tech's converter projects are sourced exclusively from verifiably ESG-compliant suppliers. In Canada, Rock Tech relies, among other sources, on its wholly owned Georgia Lake Project, which ensures a stable and sustainable supply for the North American market and is being developed in close partnership with local Indigenous communities. By integrating recycled materials, the company aims to close the local battery loop.

With its facilities, Rock Tech makes a central contribution to battery-grade material sovereignty and the achievement of climate targets. The company works in partnership with industry, policymakers, and community groups, and is committed to open communication and the highest environmental standards.

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATIONCertain statements contained in this news release constitute „forward-looking information" under applicable securities laws and are referred to herein as „forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that the Company expects to occur are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as „expects", „anticipates", „plans", „predicts", „believes", „estimates", „intends", „targets", „projects", „forecasts", „may", „will", „should", „would", „could" or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to: the Company's and Siemens commitment to strengthen the western battery supply chains; the development of the multi-phase pathway; the parties' strategic, technical, and commercial alignment on the use of Siemens digital twin technology; the implementation of the digital twin technology; the benefit of leveraging the engineering and permitting work completed in Guben converter; the costs, schedules and completion dates for developing the digital twin technology; Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the outcome of the MoU and benefits of the use of Siemens digital twin technology; the replicability of the digital converter model for the development of future lithium conversion facilities in Canada and allied jurisdictions; the inclusion of additional Siemens' technology related to the Red Rock converter; the Company's own business strategy, development and exploration opportunities and projects, and plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and properties; Siemens' ability to deliver the digital twin; the pending development and infrastructure of the Red Rock area; the accuracy and reliability of technical data, forecasts, estimates and studies; the Company's ability to secure funding to finance the multi-phase pathway; the role and potential involvement of provincial and federal authorities, and German public-sector stakeholders in supporting the objectives of the parties collaboration; the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of, intermediate and final Lithium products; future exchange and interest rates; general business and economic conditions; the costs and results of development, exploration and operating activities, to procure supplies and other equipment necessary for its business; and the accuracy and reliability of technical data, forecasts, estimates and studies;.

Forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions, estimates, expectations and opinions of the Company and, in certain cases, third party experts, that are believed by management of Rock Tech to be reasonable at the time they were made. Forward-looking information is derived utilizing numerous assumptions regarding, among other things the parties' strategic, technical, and commercial alignment on the use of Siemens digital twin technology; the implementation of the digital twin technology; the replicability of the digital converter model for the development of future lithium conversion facilities in Canada and allied jurisdictions; Siemens' decision to strategic invest into Red Rock project; the inclusion of additional Siemens' technology related to the Red Rock converter; Siemens' ability to deliver the digital twin; the pending development and infrastructure of the Red Rock area; the accuracy and reliability of technical data, forecasts, estimates and studies; the Company's ability to secure funding to finance the multi-phase pathway; the role and potential involvement of provincial and federal authorities, and German public-sector stakeholders in supporting the objectives of the parties collaboration. The foregoing list is not exhaustive of all assumptions which may have been used in developing the forward-looking information. While Rock Tech considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect and should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results. 

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to technical challenges in providing the digital twin technology; geopolitical risks; changes in applicable laws and regulations; regulatory risks; changes in market conditions, including lithium prices, demand for conversion and digital twin technology and availability of financing; volatility; reliance on third-party contractors and suppliers for critical project components. Except as may be required by law, Rock Tech undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any responsibility, obligation or undertaking to update or to revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, to reflect any change in Rock Tech's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such information is based. The forward-looking information contained herein is presented for the purposes of assisting readers in understanding Rock Tech's plans, objectives and goals and is not appropriate for any other purposes.

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The Basic Materials group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Has Gold Fields (GFI) been one of those stocks this year? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Basic Materials peers, we might be able to answer that question.

Gold Fields is one of 254 companies in the Basic Materials group. The Basic Materials group currently sits at #2 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.

The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. Gold Fields is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Over the past 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for GFI's full-year earnings has moved 13.8% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.

Based on the most recent data, GFI has returned 34% so far this year. At the same time, Basic Materials stocks have gained an average of 27%. As we can see, Gold Fields is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.

Another Basic Materials stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (IMPUY). The stock has returned 36.7% year-to-date.

Over the past three months, Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.'s consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 54.9%. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Breaking things down more, Gold Fields is a member of the Mining – Gold industry, which includes 43 individual companies and currently sits at #42 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 32.1% so far this year, so GFI is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns.

In contrast, Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. falls under the Mining – Miscellaneous industry. Currently, this industry has 73 stocks and is ranked #47. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +31.4%.

Gold Fields and Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Basic Materials stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – February 27, 2026) – Metallic Minerals Corp. (TSXV: MMG) (OTCQB: MMNGF) (FSE: 9MM1) ("Metallic" or the "Company") is pleased to be attending the 2026 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada ("PDAC") Convention in Toronto from March 1-4, 2026.

The Company will be exhibiting at Booth #2724 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre under The Metallic Group, shared with Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV: PGE). Management will be available to provide updates on the Company's La Plata copper-silver-gold-PGE critical minerals project in Colorado, supported by a strategic investment from Newmont Corporation, as well as its 100%-owned, district-scale Keno Silver project in Yukon, located adjacent to Hecla Mining's Keno Hill operations.

Shareholders, investors, and industry participants are invited to visit Booth #2724 to discuss recent progress and upcoming catalysts across Metallic Minerals' portfolio.

About Metallic Minerals

Metallic Minerals Corp. is a resource-stage exploration and development company advancing copper, silver, gold, platinum group elements, and other critical minerals at the La Plata project in southwestern Colorado, and high-grade silver exploration at the Keno Silver project in the Yukon Territory, adjacent to Hecla Mining's Keno Hill silver operations. The Company is also one of the largest holders of alluvial gold claims in the Yukon and is building a production royalty business through partnerships with experienced mining operators.

Metallic is led by a team with a strong track record of discovery and exploration success across multiple precious and base metal deposits in North America and is backed by strategic investment by Newmont Corporation and Eric Sprott. The Company integrates advanced data analytics into its exploration process to support target generation, accelerate discovery, and unlock value across its portfolio.

Metallic's project districts have a history of significant mineral production and benefit from existing infrastructure, including road access and nearby power. The Company is committed to responsible and sustainable resource development, engaging and collaborating with Canadian First Nation groups, U.S. Tribal and Native Corporations, and local communities to support long-term project advancement.

Upcoming Events

Metallic's management team will be attending several upcoming key industry events over the coming months and welcomes the opportunity to meet with investors and stakeholders:

Metals Investor Forum – Toronto, Canada, February 27-28, 2026.

PDAC 2026 – Toronto, Canada, March 1-4, 2026.

Swiss Mining Institute Conference – Zurich, Switzerland, March 18-19, 2026.

SAFE Summit 2026 – Washington, D.C., USA, April 27-28, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Website: metallic-minerals.com Phone: 604-629-7800Email: info@metallic-minerals.com Toll Free: 1-888-570-4420

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization, historic production, estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting timelines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, statements about expected results of operations, royalties, cash flows, financial position and future dividends as well as financial position, prospects, and future plans and objectives of the Company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although Metallic Minerals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, unsuccessful exploration results, unsuccessful operations, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral exploration, development of mines and mining operations is an inherently risky business. Accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Metallic Minerals and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at sedarplus.ca.

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.

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – February 27, 2026) – Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV: PGE) (OTCQB: PGEZF) (FSE: J0G) (the "Company" or "Stillwater") is pleased to be attending the 2026 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada ("PDAC") Convention in Toronto March 1-4, 2026.

The Company will be exhibiting at Booth #2724 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre under The Metallic Group, shared with Metallic Minerals Corp.

In addition, Stillwater will be showcasing drill core from its 2025 resource expansion drill campaign at the Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in Montana in PDAC Core Shack #3116B on the third and fourth days of the convention (March 3rd and 4th). Management including Dr. Danie Grobler, VP Exploration, and Justin Modroo, Project Geophysicist, will be on hand to discuss results, upcoming catalysts, and expansion plans.

Management welcomes shareholders, investors, and industry participants to visit the booth and Core Shack displays.

Upcoming Events

Michael Rowley, President and CEO of Stillwater, is scheduled to attend the following events. Additional events will be announced as confirmed.

Metals Investor Forum – Toronto, Canada, February 27-28, 2026. For information, click here.

PDAC 2026 – Toronto, Canada, March 1-4, 2026. For information, click here.

SMI Conference – Zurich, Switzerland, March 18-19, 2026. For information, click here.

SAFE Summit 2026 – Washington, D.C., USA, April 27-28, 2026. For information, click here.

Top Shelf Partners – Washington, D.C., USA, May 17-19, 2026. For information, click here.

Top Shelf Partners – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, May 20-22, 2026. For information, click here.

About Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSXV: PGE) (OTCQB: PGEZF) (FSE: J0G) is a mineral exploration and development company focused on its flagship Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in the iconic and famously productive Stillwater mining district in Montana, USA. With the addition of two renowned Bushveld and Platreef geologists to the team and strategic investments by Glencore plc, the Company is well positioned to advance the next phase of large-scale critical mineral supply from this world-class American district, building on past production of nickel, copper, and chromium, and the on-going production of platinum group, nickel, and other metals by neighboring Sibanye-Stillwater. An expanded NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate, released January 2023, positions Stillwater West with the largest nickel resource in an active U.S. mining district as part of a compelling suite of ten minerals now listed as critical in the USA.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the Offering, the anticipated closing date of the Offering, the intended use of proceeds of the Offering, approval of the TSXV and the filing of the Amended Offering Document. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization, historic production, estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, and future plans and objectives of the company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although Stillwater Critical Minerals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the companies with securities regulators. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business. Accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Stillwater Critical Minerals and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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.

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2026 /CNW/ – Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield" or the "Company") (TSXV: NRN) is pleased to announce that through map staking, option agreements and property purchase, the Company has increased its land position from 32 km2 to 420 km2 pursuant to definitive agreements entered into with arm's length parties on February 18, 2026 (collectively, the "Definitive Agreements"). The Company's flagship Root & Cellar Gold-Silver-Tellurium-Copper Property ("Root & Cellar" or the "Property"), on the Burin Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland, forms the core of the land position. Recent work at Root & Cellar, suggests a large, diatreme/porphyry-hosted, polymetallic Cu-Au-Ag-Te-Mo zone, which was the impetus for the land acquisitions in the Avalon Zone of eastern Newfoundland.

The most significant of these new properties is the 212 km2 Fortune Property (Figure 1) composed of two property options totalling 65 km2, with the remainder having been map staked directly by Northern Shield. The Fortune Property covers a 40 km trend that is highly prospective for porphyry copper and epithermal gold systems, and includes multiple indications of such systems including 4 known occurrences:

Stewart: The Stewart prospect represents the most aerially extensive and continuous zone of exposed alteration on the Burin Peninsula, reaching widths of up to 850 m and extending along strike for upwards of 4 km (Figure 2a). It represents an extensive zone of advanced argillic alteration including pyrophyllite, alunite and vuggy quartz, interpreted to be a lithocap to a porphyry Cu-Mo-Au system. The lithocap is anomalous in gold, copper and molybdenum over significant intervals including historical surface trenching results of 0.09 g/t Au over 219 m, (Dyke, B., 2008,) and a drill intercept of 0.13 g/t Au over 111 m (Setterfield, T., 2016,) along with anomalous Cu and Mo.

Forty Creek: The Forty Creek intermediate sulphidation quartz vein is along strike from Stewart and hosts gold and silver tellurides with values up to 59 g/t Au and 2,290 g/t Ag (Setterfield, T. 2011). (Figure 2b) and grab samples with values to 0.16% Cu and 0.1 g/t Au in a nearby silicified pyrophyllite alteration zone.

Point Rosie: Hosts multiple quartz-sericite-pyrite (phyllic) alteration zones consistent with epithermal and porphyry copper systems over a 4 km strike length. Copper-gold-silver anomalous quartz veins (Figure 2c) with values up to 0.67 g/t Au and 0.65% Cu (Noel, N., 2020) have recently been discovered within a 2.5 km gold-in-soil anomaly.

Feeder Brook: Hosts multiple quartz-sericite-pyrite alteration zones with grab samples values to 0.9 g/t Au (Dimmell, P., 2003). Nearby till samples collected by the Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador are anomalous in porphyry copper pathfinder elements.

Some of the assay certificates for the results mentioned have been reviewed by Northern Shield while others have not, and Northern Shield is relying on third party assessment reports filed with the Newfoundland and Labrador government for the values quoted. None of the samples were collected or assayed by Northern Shield and hence cannot be fully and independently verified by the Company.

The Company has also acquired 3 claim groups totalling 136 km2 on the Cape St Mary's Peninsula across Placentia Bay from Root & Cellar. The primary target is a porphyry copper system similar to Root & Cellar based on Cu and Mo anomalous till samples reported by the Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador and description of "malachite-stained quartz stockwork veining" in the government's mineral occurrence database. Some of the tills are also highly anomalous in nickel and cobalt and since gabbroic rocks are reported from the area, the claims will also be targeted for magmatic Ni-Cu-Co sulphides.

"We are very excited about these new land positions. We see growing interest in the porphyry copper potential of the Burin Peninsula as we uncover more mineralization at the Creston Copper Target. As such these new properties cement our "first mover status" and allow us to use the knowledge we have gained from Root & Cellar to our advantage. We haven't just amalgamated a prospective land position but amalgamated, incentivized, and mobilised some of the most experienced and tenacious prospectors in the region. They are our first asset and, collectively, have seen more rocks on the Burin than anybody. I have little doubt that they will have success in finding new mineralization in the spring."

– Ian Bliss, President and CEO, Northern Shield

Definitive Agreements

Point Rosie/Feeder Brook

Under the Point Rosie/Feeder Brook Option Agreement (the "Point Rosie Agreement"), the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Seabourne Resources Inc. ("Seabourne"), acquired the right to earn up to an undivided 100% interest in Point Rose Property located in Newfoundland. By its terms, the Company will pay $13,835 in cash and issue 650,000 common shares ("Common Shares") on signing pursuant to the Point Rosie Agreement, and issue up to an aggregate of up to 2,650,000 Common Shares and pay, in aggregate, $153, 835 over a four-year period thereafter.

Stewart/Forty Creek

Under the Stewart Option Agreement (the "Stewart Agreement"), the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Seabourne, acquired the right to earn up to an undivided 100% interest in Stewart Property located in Newfoundland. By its terms, the Company will pay $6,755 in cash and issue 400,000 Common Shares on signing pursuant to the Stewart Agreement, and issue up to an aggregate of up to 2,900,000 Common Shares and pay, in aggregate, $146,775 over a four-year period thereafter.

Kelstone

Under the Kelstone Purchase Agreement (the "APA"), the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Seabourne, acquired two Mining Claims located near Marystown, Newfoundland in exchange for $1,500 in aggregate cash consideration and the issuance of 400,000 Common Shares on signing.

There are no yearly expenditure requirements other than those required for assessment purposes to keep the Mining Claims in good standing. The properties underlying the Definitive Agreements are subject to a royalty in the amount of 2.0% Net Smelter Returns; provided that the Company shall have, under each respective Definitive Agreement, the pre-emptive right at any time and from time to time prior to commencement of commercial production to buy-down the royalty from 2.0% to 1.0% for $1,500,000.

Closing of transactions underlying the Definitive Agreements are subject to certain customary conditions, including, without limitation, approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV"), and all of the securities issued under the Definitive Agreements will be subject to a four-month and one-day statutory hold period in accordance with applicable securities laws.

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Christine Vaillancourt, P. Geo., Northern Shield's Chief Geologist and a "Qualified Person" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

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 a mineable, near surface deposit 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 copper mineralization, and then to its advancement to the large gold-silver-tellurium and porphyry copper system that it has become.

References

Dimmell, P., 2003, First Year Assessment Report, Western Feeder Property.

Dyke, B., 2008. Satellite imagery, property tour, prospecting, rock sampling, lake sediment sampling, stream sediment sampling, soil sediment sampling, mapping, Terrasepec and trenching, Burin Gold Project. Assessment Report for Cornerstone Resources Inc.,

Noel, N., 2020, 1st Year Assessment Report on License 30828M

Setterfield, T., 2011. Assessment Report Stewart Property, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland for TerraX Minerals Inc

Setterfield, T., 2016. Analysis of Radar Data, Stewart Property, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland. Assessment Report for TerraX Minerals Inc

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.

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

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Apex Critical Metals moved rare earth and niobium exploration forward with eye on domestic supply chains Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock

While the problem has been widely recognized for decades, many of the world’s leading economies seem only now to be taking seriously the need for control over their access to critical minerals for use in everything from high-tech products to military equipment.

If there is a positive side to this, it is that strong markets for precious, base, and other metals mean proper funding is available to explore and develop critical minerals projects in a variety of jurisdictions.

When the goal is to bolster vulnerable supply chains, it is best to be close to home, and in this regard, Apex Critical Metals Corp (TSX-V:APXC, OTCQX:APXCF) seems well-positioned, with carefully chosen rare earth and niobium assets in Nebraska and British Columbia.

Canadian Securities Exchange Magazine spoke with Apex Critical Metals Executive Vice President, Growth Strategy Joness Lang recently about the company’s success in 2025 and plans to progress both projects quickly in the current year.

Apex Critical Metals’ focus on rare earths and niobium has you working in North America, with the potential to help offset China’s and South America’s respective dominance in production and processing.

Around mid-2023, the company went through a restructuring, recapitalization, and total revamp of personnel. The CAP project, located relatively close to Prince George, British Columbia, was the primary focus out of the gate. There was good infrastructure and an emerging niobium belt for targeting that had seen very limited drilling for several years.

Our team did a summer campaign in 2024 involving a lot of mapping and sampling, and we saw some very promising results. We followed up in 2025 and had the best niobium drill hit ever on the property, with 36 metres of 0.59% Nb₂O₅ within a 124.5-metre mineralized interval, including a 10-metre run of 1.08% Nb₂O₅.

Importantly, none of the other drilling in that campaign directly followed up on that hole, so this area is wide open for expansion and an obvious priority for us to go back to next summer.

The company also had intimate knowledge of the Elk Creek carbonatite complex in Nebraska, as members of our team originally assembled a land package there 15 years ago within a company that went on to become NioCorp Developments. This was not a reactionary acquisition based on recent narratives and geopolitical vulnerability. Our team spent more than a year assembling and consolidating the Rift Rare Earth Project land position after reviewing countless carbonatite targets in North America and prioritizing the Elk Creek area.  That was one that was always on our radar screen.

Our technical leadership includes Jody Dahrouge and Darren Smith, who have been focused on critical metals, including niobium and rare earths, for two decades. They bring a wealth of experience, from discovery to processing, that will be invaluable as we advance our flagship Rift project.

Carbonatite-hosted mineralization globally has the highest percentage of mines, be it past production, current production, or current resources. They are a prolific host rock for minerals, and there is a grocery store of commodities and minerals within them. We are very excited about the land package we have next to NioCorp in Nebraska.

Having a successful project next door is definitely helpful. Tell us more about that aspect and the local operating environment in general.

One of the advantages Apex has going forward is NioCorp securing significant funding, very much being in the spotlight and knocking down a number of the different development and permitting goalposts as they advance their deposit. Certainly, if we are having exploration success right next door, it puts us in a very good position to explore synergies and follow a streamlined permitting path.

It is also private land, which provides other advantages. You are not working with the U.S. Forest Service or navigating Bureau of Land Management permitting. These are private lease deals with options to purchase that we have secured over the past year. The land position now stands at 3,500 acres in holdings that cover globally significant rare earth mineralization. There are two previously drilled holes located 160 metres apart that encountered broad intervals of more than 2% rare earth oxide (REO) mineralization. Both of these drill holes also included consistent higher-grade intervals within, with 55-metre to 70-metre runs of over 3.3% REO.

These two significant, consistent drill hits remain wide open with no other drill holes in the immediate area, so this target area will be the primary focus for the company in Q1. We will be completing a first phase of drilling that will look to verify, extend, and expand upon those significant historical results over an approximate 850-metre strike length.

Let’s turn our attention to CAP. It is located in northern BC but you can still access it throughout the year.

CAP is about 250 kilometres southeast of Taseko’s niobium deposit. That’s a big company with other assets and it’s not necessarily their flagship, but it is a well-known belt in BC. The project is located 85 kilometres north of Prince George. It is accessible year-round, though we typically like to do our drilling and more significant work during the summer, as it is easier and lower cost.

There is a 1.8-kilometre trend identified at CAP. We drilled nine holes for just over 2,300 metres this past summer and made a new discovery: 36 metres of 0.59% Nb₂O₅, including 10 metres of 1.08% Nb₂O₅. The other drill holes were regionally focused, testing various targets throughout the trend. The hole I just mentioned with the 36-metre run had no direct follow-up, so that is an area that is wide open for us to go back and step out from later this year.

In addition, we completed a geophysical survey at the end of the summer season, which identified a massive buried magnetic anomaly that is much more significant in terms of its response and scale than the areas we drilled in 2025. A couple of deeper drill holes will also be planned to test that very compelling target later this year.

Rift will see much of the Q1 work and plans for CAP feature in the summer. What other activity will take place in 2026?

Rift is without question our primary focus, and from the time we put together that land package, we have been moving as fast as we can. We completed a strategic financing of $10 million that brings our cash position up to around $14 million.

We partnered with the Conservation and Survey Division, School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to complete re-logging and re-assaying work of the preserved drill core from Molycorp's work in the 1970s and 1980s. It is rare and a huge benefit to have access to the original drill core, given the vintage of some of that drilling, so we are grateful to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for being the custodian of that drill core. We should have those results later in Q1.

We have been working to incorporate all of the historical data that we can into a 3D model. We’ve got our permit for drilling and secured the same drill contractor that completed much of the drilling at NioCorp’s neighbouring project.

Drilling should commence by the end of January, with roughly 8,000 metres over 10 to 15 drill holes planned, with the program running for the better part of three months. On the back of that, getting assays and really understanding the mineralization controls will position us for a follow-up Phase Two program, with the objective there being more resource-definition–focused. We are trying to rapidly advance Rift to a maiden resource stage by Q1 2027.

Is there anything we have missed?

I think it is probably just the growth side of the equation. We appreciate the need to secure domestic supply to reduce reliance on other parties, but the demand for permanent magnets is expected to more than triple by 2040. The growth in the electric vehicle space is well documented, but applications span renewable energy, robotics, consumer products, electronics, defence – the list goes on, and rare earth magnets are indispensable and vital to industry. Demand projections, coupled with the challenge of finding economic concentrations that can be efficiently processed, let alone on North American soil, create a significant opportunity for us at the Rift project, and one we are excited to take on in 2026.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 26, 2026 / Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSX.V:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G) (the "Company", or "Stillwater") reports the first results from its 2025 resource expansion drill campaign at the Company's 100%-owned Stillwater West project in Montana, USA. Stillwater West is one of the few U.S. critical minerals projects with a significant nickel and platinum group element ("PGE") resource and is located immediately adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater's Stillwater mines, the only primary PGE producer in the United States. This release is focused on the CZ deposit area at Iron Mountain where drilling intersected shallow, near-surface sulphide-rich polymetallic nickel-copper-cobalt-platinum-palladium-gold ("Ni-Cu-Co-PGE-Au") mineralization that extends beyond the limits of the January 2023 Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE").

Highlights

• The 2025 drill program was designed to expand the January 2023 MRE along a 10-kilometer ("Km") mineralized trend at Stillwater West, where a broad zone of sulphide-rich nickel, copper, cobalt, PGE, gold and chromium mineralization has been defined across multiple deposits.

• Two holes were completed at the CZ deposit and both intersected shallow, near-surface sulphide mineralization. As detailed in Table 1, broad, continuous bulk-tonnage intercepts contain internal higher-grade horizons, demonstrating continuity across a thick mineralized package and confirming significant opportunity for resource expansion beyond current MRE boundaries:

• CZ2025-01:

  • Bulk tonnage zone: 201.6 meters ("m") @ 0.20% Recovered Nickel Equivalent ("NiEq") from 16.9 m (see Table 1 for full metal grades);

  • Mid-grade zone: 53.3 m @ 0.37% NiEq from 24.4 m;

  • Higher-grade zone: 29.0 m @ 0.44% NiEq from 41.5 m; and

  • High-grade zone: 4.0 m @ 0.76% NiEq from 43.3 m.

  • These intercepts include 1.52 m grading 0.92% Ni, 0.27% Cu, 0.085% Co, and 0.58 g/t 3E (Pt+Pd+Au) starting at 43.3 m, and 3.7 m grading 1.0 g/t 3E starting at 44.8m.

• CZ2025-02:

  • Bulk tonnage zone: 106.1 m @ 0.34% NiEq from 12.2 m (see Table 1);

  • Mid-grade zone: 84.4 m @ 0.38% NiEq from 13.4 m;

  • Higher-grade zone: 30.5 m @ 0.51% NiEq from 60.0 m;

  • High-grade zone: 4.9 m @ 0.73 % NiEq from 75.9 m as 0.40% Ni, 0.23%Cu, 0.042% Co, and 0.48 g/t 3E; and

  • High-grade zone: 4.9 m @ 0.72% NiEq from 85.6 m as 0.43% Ni, 0.29% Cu, 0.043% Co, and 0.40 g/t 3E.

• Results extend known mineralization toward the Central and HGR deposits, confirming strike continuity of the shallow-dipping conductive sulphide target and highlighting potential for meaningful resource expansion east and west along the open Peridotite and Basal Zones.

• Assays are pending from the remaining six holes, along with rhodium results for the 2025 program.

• Stillwater is funded and permitted and is finalizing 2026 drill plans focused on resource growth and step-out testing of conductive sulphide targets.

• Drill core will be on display at core shack 3116B on March 3rd and 4th, 2026, at PDAC.

Table 1 – Highlight 2025 drill results from Iron Mountain CZ deposit area.

Notes: 1) Highlighted significant intercepts with grade-thickness values over 7 percent-meter recovered NiEq are presented above, except as noted. 2) Recovered Nickel Equivalents ("NiEq") are presented for comparative purposes using conservative long-term metal prices (all USD): $8.00/lb nickel (Ni), $4.50/lb copper (Cu), $15.00/lb cobalt (Co), $1,250/oz platinum (Pt), $1,250/oz palladium (Pd), $3,000/oz gold (Au), and $6,500/oz rhodium (Rh). 3) NiEq is determined as follows: NiEq% = [Ni% x recovery] + [Cu% x recovery x Cu price/ Ni price] + [Co% x recovery x Co price / Ni price] + [Pt g/t x recovery / 31.103 x Pt price / Ni price / 2,204 x 100] + [Pd g/t x recovery / 31.103 x Pd price / Ni price / 2,204 x 100] + [Au g/t x recovery / 31.103 x Au price / Ni price / 2,204 x 100]. 4) In the above calculations: 31.103 = grams per troy ounce, 2,204 = lbs per metric tonne, and 100 and 0.01 convert assay results reported in % and g/t. 5) The following recoveries have been assumed for purposes of the above equivalent calculations: 85% for Ni and 90% for all other listed metals, based on recoveries at similar nearby operations. 6) Total metal equivalent values include both base and precious metals. In terms of dollar value, 0.20% nickel equates to a copper value of 0.36%, or a palladium value of 0.88 g/t, using the above metal values. 7) Intervals are reported as drilled widths and are believed to be representative of the actual width of mineralization.

Table 2 – Drill Hole Location and Depths

Stillwater's President and CEO, Michael Rowley, said "These results confirm the extension of shallow sulphide-rich mineralization beyond the current CZ deposit resource and demonstrate the effectiveness of our updated geological model. Importantly, continuity of mineralization towards the Central and HGR deposits to the east reinforces the district-scale scale potential of Stillwater West. With additional assays pending and an updated Mineral Resource Estimate targeted for the first half of 2026, we see a clear path to meaningfully growing one of the few significant U.S.-based nickel-PGE resources."

Dr. Danie Grobler, Vice-President Exploration, commented "Our 2025 work defined two near-surface, highly prospective areas at Chrome Mountain and Iron Mountain. All eight holes intersected magmatic sulphide mineralization, confirming that the large geophysical anomalies map sulphide-rich stratigraphy beyond current resource boundaries. At Iron Mountain, the CZ deposit conductive trend appears to connect toward the Central-HGR resource areas, while at Chrome Mountain a large anomaly extends to the southeast-together indicating potential continuity over a 10-kilometer strike length of mineralized magmatic stratigraphy. These results validate our model and materially expand the set of drill-ready targets for resource growth. Furthermore, our current geological interpretation including results from CZ2025-01 indicates probable thrust-fault duplication of the lower Peridotite zone with its mineralized zones in the CZ deposit area, as shown in Figures 8 and 9."

2025 Drill Program Overview

As shown in Figures 3 to 5, the 2025 exploration drilling program consisted of eight drill holes totaling 3,471 meters, focused on expanding mineralisation at existing resources including:

• Chrome Mountain – four holes in the DR/Hybrid deposit area

• Iron Mountain – two holes in the CZ deposit area and two holes in the HGR deposit area

The CZ deposit holes were collared near the eastern margin of the 2023 CZ deposit resource to test the eastern strike extension of a shallow-dipping sulphide-rich conductive target associated with the Peridotite-Basal Zone contact (Figures 6 and 7).

Drilling was located approximately 300 meters east of historic high-grade mineralization intersected in IM2008-01, and 600 meters east of high-grade near-surface mineralization intersected in hole CZ2021-01 which returned 64.8 m grading 0.76% NiEq from 13.2 m including higher grade zones of 0.98% NiEq over 40.1 m and 1.24% NiEq over 17 m.

Figure 1 – Core from the Camp Zone deposit area drill hole CZ2025-01 showing near-surface net-textured to semi-massive mineralization.

Figure 2 – Core from the Camp Zone deposit area drill hole CZ2025-01 showing near-surface net-textured to semi-massive mineralization.

Geological Interpretation and Targeting

Target selection for the 2025 CZ deposit drilling was guided by integrated interpretation of electromagnetic, chargeability, and magnetic data, together with the updated geological model.

Both 2025 CZ deposit drill holes intersected shallow, net-textured to semi-massive sulphide mineralization, confirming the conductive response observed in the 2024 MobileMT ("MMT") geophysical survey. Drill hole CZ2025-01 was extended to a final depth of 450 metres and successfully intersected the targeted low-resistivity MMT anomaly, confirming the presence of contact-style, sulphide-rich base metal and palladium-rich PGE mineralization along the Peridotite-Basal Zone floor contact (Figures 8 and 9).

Mineralization Styles and Resource Implications

Results from the 2025 CZ deposit drilling continue to support the first comprehensive geological model developed across the lower Stillwater Igneous Complex. The results demonstrate the presence of three key mineralization styles:

Broad Platreef-style Ni-PGE-Cu-Co mineralization, characterized as thick, shallow-dipping sulphide-rich intervals developed along the lower Stillwater Igneous Complex stratigraphy;

Nickel sulphide-rich structurally upgraded N-series mineralization; and

Stratiform reef-type PGE-Ni-Cu chromitite mineralization.

The intersections reported demonstrate the potential to significantly expand the 2023 MRE, including:

• Bulk-tonnage mineralization at >0.20% NiEq;

• Thick mid-grade intervals at >0.35% NiEq; and

• Higher-grade zones at >0.70% NiEq contained within broader mineralized envelopes.

All CZ mineralization remains open along strike and at depth, with follow-up drilling planned to test step-outs along the conductive trend toward the Central deposit (Figure 7).

Additional 2025 Drilling and Next Steps

Assays remain pending from drilling at the Chrome Mountain and Iron Mountain HGR deposit areas.

The 3,471 meters completed in 2025, together with 2,310 meters drilled in 2023 and select historic holes, are being incorporated into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate targeted for the first half of 2026.

Follow-up drilling at CZ and adjacent deposits is planned for 2026, focused on extending shallow sulphide mineralization along strike and at depth. The Company continues to refine targets across the lower Stillwater Igneous Complex in collaboration with Glencore via the technical committee in advance of the 2026 drill program.

Glencore Strategic Investments

The 2025 drill program was funded partially by a third strategic equity investment by Glencore Canada Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore plc, as announced August 13, 2025. Glencore maintains a 13.1% equity ownership and provides ongoing technical support through participation in the project's technical committee.

CZ Deposit Resource Growth Implications

The CZ deposit drill results confirm the Company's updated model for sulphide-rich mineralization within the Peridotite and Basal Zone contact and demonstrate scale – from broad, near-surface bulk-tonnage envelopes to internal higher-grade horizons that could support selective mining and blending scenarios.

Step-out drilling shows mineralization extending beyond the 2023 MRE and remaining open along strike and at depth, providing multiple clear vectors for resource expansion. Pending assays from Chrome Mountain and the HGR area at Iron Mountain are expected to add further growth potential ahead of the updated MRE targeted for H1 2026.

Upcoming Events

Company representatives will attend PDAC 2026 in Toronto, where drill core from the CZ, HGR and Chrome Mountain programs will be available for viewing at the Core Shack. In addition, the Company will attend the following upcoming events:

Red Cloud Pre-PDAC – Toronto, Canada, February 26-27, 2026. For information, click here.

Metals Investor Forum – Toronto, Canada, February 27-28, 2026. For information, click here.

PDAC 2026 – Toronto, Canada, March 1-4, 2026. For information, click here.

SMI Conference – Zurich, Switzerland, March 18-19, 2026. For information, click here.

SAFE Summit 2026 – Washington, D.C., USA, April 27-28, 2026. For information, click here.

Top Shelf Partners – Washington, D.C., USA, May 17-19, 2026. For information, click here.

Top Shelf Partners – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, May 20-22, 2026. For information, click here.

About Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSX.V:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G) is a mineral exploration and development company advancing its 100%-owned Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in the Stillwater mining district of Montana, USA. Stillwater West is directly adjacent to Sibanye-Stillwater's operating Stillwater mines and processing infrastructure, the only primary PGE-producing complex in the United States. An NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate released in January 2023 positions Stillwater West as one of the few significant U.S.-based nickel + PGE resources and includes ten minerals currently listed as critical in the United States. With strategic investments by Glencore and an experienced technical team with Bushveld and Platreef-style expertise, the Company is well positioned to advance the project toward the next phase of technical studies and resource growth drilling.

Stillwater also holds a 49% interest in the high-grade Drayton-Black Lake-gold project adjacent to Nexgold

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Michael Rowley, President, CEO & Director – Stillwater Critical Minerals

Email: info@criticalminerals.com Phone: (604) 357 4790

Web: http://criticalminerals.com Toll Free: (888) 432 0075

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information". In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the interpretation of exploration results, the potential for resource expansion, the timing and results of future resource estimates (including the targeted H1 2026 updated MRE), the timing and success of exploration activities, permitting timelines, and future plans and objectives of the Company. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although Stillwater Critical Minerals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Stillwater Critical Minerals and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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.

A consolidated PDF containing the figures referenced below is available at the following link.

SOURCE: Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

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Lindian secures ANSTO transport exemption for Kangankunde concentrate Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock

Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has received independent confirmation from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) that its Kangankunde monazite concentrate is exempt from radioactive transport classification under international regulations — a result the company says materially de-risks its pathway to market.

ANSTO concluded that representative Kangankunde concentrate samples would not be classified as radioactive for transport under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s SSR-6 framework, meaning shipments are not subject to Class 7 dangerous goods controls.

For Lindian, the determination supports a simpler and more flexible export model as it advances the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi towards first production.

Independent validation under global transport rules

ANSTO undertook high-resolution gamma spectrometry analysis across the U-238, U-235 and Th-232 decay chains, assessing both parent isotopes and daughter radionuclides in line with IAEA transport criteria.

The agency reported activity concentrations for the two representative concentrate samples of:

• U-238: 0.74 becquerels per gram (Bq/g) and 0.50 Bq/g
• Th-232: 3.0 Bq/g and 2.7 Bq/g

These levels underpin ANSTO’s conclusion that the material is exempt from radioactive transport classification under SSR-6.

ANSTO also reported Actinium-227 (Ac-227) as below detection in both samples. Based on supplied uranium concentrations of around 60 parts per million and 40 parts per million, Lindian noted that calculated U-235 activities — and therefore expected Ac-227 levels under secular equilibrium assumptions — would be of a similarly low order of magnitude.

Executive director Zac Komur said the independent assessment “provides clear confirmation” of the concentrate’s radiological profile and a structural advantage compared with many rare earth peers.

“ANSTO’s determination that the product is exempt from SSR-6 radioactive transport classification is a significant structural advantage,” he said. “Unlike many rare earth projects that must manage Class 7 shipping constraints or undertake early downstream processing to remove and manage uranium and thorium, Kangankunde supports a simpler, lower-risk export model.”

Logistics and cost advantages

Class 7 transport controls require specialised packaging, documentation and carrier restrictions, or force early-stage downstream treatment to isolate radioactive streams.

By contrast, Lindian’s concentrate is not expected to require Class 7 dangerous goods controls under SSR-6, preserving carrier flexibility and simplifying export logistics.

The company said the ultra-low radionuclide profile also supports a lower downstream cost structure, reducing the need for dedicated radionuclide removal circuits, residue containment infrastructure and compliance overheads. This translates into simpler flowsheet design, lower reagent consumption and reduced capital intensity.

The latest radiological assessment builds on earlier ANSTO metallurgical work confirming that Kangankunde monazite cracks cleanly to produce a high-grade mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) product with uranium and thorium below analytical detection limits and negligible Ac-227 activity at 97% neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) extraction.

Together, the results demonstrate what Lindian describes as a low-radiological pathway from concentrate through to final product.

Long-term stockpiling flexibility

ANSTO’s findings also support long-term storage flexibility. Because uranium and thorium hosted in monazite have extremely long half-lives, the intrinsic radioactivity of the concentrate remains stable over time.

Lindian said this enables practical stockpiling for more than 20 years under standard industrial storage conditions, subject to periodic packaging maintenance and monitoring.

That flexibility may align with emerging sovereign critical minerals stockpiling initiatives aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience.

While the concentrate is exempt from radioactive transport classification, Lindian said handling and workplace activities will remain subject to applicable radiation protection standards and good industry practice.

Kangankunde is the cornerstone asset in Lindian’s portfolio of rare earth and bauxite projects across Malawi and Guinea. The company has already announced a final investment decision for Stage 1 development and secured funding following a strategic partnership and institutional placement, with early construction works under way. 

With independent validation now confirming a simplified radiological and logistics profile, Lindian is positioning Kangankunde as a lower-complexity rare earth development at a time when supply chain scrutiny remains high across the global critical minerals sector.

Small Cap Watch: Lindian, ArchTIS, Riversgold and more… Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock

The S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES (ASX: XSO) was at 3,727.30, up 63.50 (1.73%) yesterday, but down 2.10 (-0.06%) over the past five days. Looking to follow yesterday's positive momentum are several companies that have delivered news before market open. You can read about the following and more throughout the day.

Lindian Resources

Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) says the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has completed an independent radiological assessment of 2 representative Kangankunde monazite concentrate samples (Certificate of Analysis 25GAM228, Appendix A). ANSTO concluded the representative samples would not be classified as radioactive for transport under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) transport framework and are exempt from the requirements of SSR-6 (Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material). As a result, Lindian’s concentrate shipments will not require Class 7 radioactive dangerous goods controls under SSR-6, supporting a simplified export and logistics pathway.

Riversgold

Riversgold Ltd (ASX:RGL, FRA:RGV, OTC:RVSGF) says it has significantly increased its tenement holding in the Kalgoorlie East area, proximal to the north and east of the company’s Kalgoorlie Gold Project (Northern Zone). The Northern Zone intrusive-hosted gold project is located on P25/2651 (M25/389 application), about 25 km east of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.

archTIS

archTIS Ltd (ASX:AR9, OTCQB:ARHLF) says it has been awarded a contract by a US and European military alliance to safeguard member-nation data for secure collaboration across transatlantic allied defence operations. The initial contract is for 2,500+ users valued at about A$416,000, with 2 subsequent option years totalling about A$805,000, for a total potential award of about A$1,220,000. The initial award covers the balance of calendar year 2026 and includes about A$244,000 for licensing and about A$170,000 for configuration and support, with each option year including 12-month licensing of about A$267,000 and about A$136,000 in support costs.

Capral

Capral Ltd (ASX:CAA, FRA:CBZ) released its financial results for the 12 months to 31 December 2025 (FY25), reporting revenue of $686 million (FY24: $650 million), volume of 65,000 tonnes (FY24: 67,800 tonnes), underlying EBITDA of $59.6 million (FY24: $58.2 million), underlying EBIT of $35.8 million (FY24: $34.3 million) and reported NPAT of $35.6 million (FY24: $32.5 million).

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TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2026 /CNW/ – Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement offering (the "Offering") of units ("Units"). Pursuant to the Offering, the Company issued an aggregate of 4,671,827 Units based on the market price at $1.00 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $4,671,827.

The Units were subscribed by two existing institutional shareholders. The Company intends to use the net proceeds raised from the Offering to fund the continued development of the Company's integrated conversion strategy, and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of Rock Tech (the "Common Shares", with such Common Shares comprising the Units, the "Unit Shares") and one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole Common Share purchase warrant, a "Warrant", and together with the Units and the Unit Shares, the "Securities"). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share (a "Warrant Share") at an exercise price of $1.15 per Warrant Share for a period of 36 months following the date of issuance of such Warrant, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the certificate evidencing such Warrant, including adjustment in certain circumstances.

Closing of the Offering remains subject to receipt of final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

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

The Company also announces that is has granted 2,510,000 stock options to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company. All Options were granted in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan. 1,300,000 of the options were issued to Directors and Officers of the Company. The Options were granted at an exercise price of $1,15. The Options will vest immediately and are exercisable for a five-year term, expiring February 23, 2031.

All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in Canadian dollars.

Neither the 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.

On behalf of the Company,Mirco WojnarowiczCEO

ABOUT ROCK TECH LITHIUMRock Tech is enabling the battery age by making the battery industries in Europe and North America more independent and competitive. The Company's goal is to ensure the supply of high-quality, locally produced lithium – supporting a resilient, sustainable, and transparent value chain from mine to battery-grade material.

Rock Tech relies on responsible sourcing, state-of-the-art and proven technologies, and a clear focus on circular economy principles. The Company's lithium hydroxide converter projects in Guben, Germany (24,000 tonnes LHM per year) and Ontario, Canada (up to 36,000 tonnes LCE per year) form the foundation for a stable and regional supply to the battery and automotive industries. The Guben converter has been recognized as a strategic project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

The raw materials for Rock Tech's converter projects are sourced exclusively from verifiably ESG-compliant suppliers. In Canada, Rock Tech relies, among other sources, on its wholly owned Georgia Lake Project, which ensures a stable and sustainable supply for the North American market and is being developed in close partnership with local Indigenous communities. By integrating recycled materials, the company aims to close the local battery loop.

With its facilities, Rock Tech makes a central contribution to battery-grade material sovereignty and the achievement of climate targets. The company works in partnership with industry, policymakers, and community groups, and is committed to open communication and the highest environmental standards.

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATIONCertain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable securities laws and are referred to herein as "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or developments that the Company expects to occur are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words such as "expects", "anticipates", "plans", "predicts", "believes", "estimates", "intends", "targets", "projects", "forecasts", "may", "will", "should", "would", "could" or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the expectations of the Company's management regarding the use of proceeds and the use of the available funds following completion of the Offering; receipt of all necessary approvals for the Offering; Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy, development and exploration opportunities and projects; and plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and properties. The forward-looking information in this news release is based on several key assumptions and material factors, including but not limited to, obtaining necessary board, shareholder, and regulatory approvals. The forward-looking information also assumes favorable market conditions for lithium. Forward-looking statements by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals; investor demand; changes in project plans; and risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, and the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.

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Lindian strengthens Kangankunde leadership with rare earths commissioning veteran Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock

Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) has appointed Cliff Webster as technical manager for its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, bolstering the team driving the operation toward first production as Stage 1 construction moves into its final stretch.

Webster steps into the role at a pivotal moment, with commissioning on the horizon and Stage 2 expansion studies running in parallel. He will provide technical leadership across commissioning, operational readiness and performance reliability to underpin a disciplined start-up and ramp-up. Webster will also ensure Stage 2 technical inputs remain aligned with Lindian's objective of delivering 100,000 tonnes per annum of additional concentrate production under its expansion pathway.

On Stage 1, Webster will lead technical governance across engineering interfaces, vendor management and construction integration, with early risk identification a central priority to protect commissioning performance and schedule integrity. His remit spans systems completion, pre-commissioning planning, commissioning execution, performance testing and operational handover, as well as the full suite of operational readiness work — operating procedures, workforce training, maintenance systems, critical spares strategy and structured ramp-up planning.

“Stage 1 delivery will be defined by commissioning discipline, operational readiness and performance reliability. Cliff brings direct rare earth expansion experience from Mt Weld and a strong track record delivering complex process plants through start-up and ramp-up. His appointment materially strengthens our ability to execute Stage 1 efficiently while building a technically robust foundation for Stage 2 expansion,” Lindian Resources executive director Zac Komur said.

Rare earths pedigree across two stages

For Stage 2, Webster will contribute to ongoing expansion studies, with a particular focus on translating metallurgical test work into a robust, operable flotation concentrator design and embedding commissioning discipline and reliability principles from the outset to reduce scale-up risk.

Webster brings more than three decades of experience across complex process plant operations and greenfields and brownfields project delivery. Most recently, he served as commissioning manager on the Lynas Rare Earths Mt Weld Expansion Project in Western Australia — a role that closely mirrors the demands he now faces at Kangankunde. His broader career spans senior technical and commissioning positions at Glencore's Murrin Murrin Nickel Operation, Vale's Goro Nickel Project, BHP's Ravensthorpe Nickel Project and Olympic Dam. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) from Curtin University.

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – February 24, 2026) – Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV: PGE) (OTCQB: PGEZF) (FSE: J0G) (the "Company", or "Stillwater") is pleased to announce the Company will be attending the Red Cloud Pre-PDAC Mining Showcase, being held February 26-27, 2026 at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto.

Stillwater's President and CEO Michael Rowley will be presenting on February 26th at 2:40pm Eastern Standard Time in the Sovereign Room, providing an update on the Company's strategy, recent developments, and next-phase catalysts at its flagship Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au critical minerals project in Montana, USA.

For more information and/or to register for the conference, please visit: redcloudfs.com/prepdac2026/.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Upcoming Events

Michael Rowley, President and CEO of Stillwater, is scheduled to attend the following events. Additional events will be announced as confirmed.

Red Cloud Pre-PDAC – Toronto, Canada, February 26-27, 2026. For information, click here.

Metals Investor Forum – Toronto, Canada, February 27-28, 2026. For information, click here.

PDAC 2026 – Toronto, Canada, March 1-4, 2026. For information, click here.

SMI Conference – Zurich, Switzerland, March 18-19, 2026. For information, click here.

SAFE Summit 2026 – Washington, D.C., USA, April 27-28, 2026. For information, click here.

Top Shelf Partners – Washington, D.C., USA, May 17-19, 2026. For information, click here.

Top Shelf Partners – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, May 20-22, 2026. For information, click here.

About Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp.

Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSXV: PGE) (OTCQB: PGEZF) (FSE: J0G) is a mineral exploration and development company focused on its flagship Stillwater West Ni-PGE-Cu-Co + Au project in the iconic and famously productive Stillwater mining district in Montana, USA. With the addition of two renowned Bushveld and Platreef geologists to the team and strategic investments by Glencore plc, the Company is well positioned to advance the next phase of large-scale critical mineral supply from this world-class American district, building on past production of nickel, copper, and chromium, and the on-going production of platinum group, nickel, and other metals by neighboring Sibanye-Stillwater. An expanded NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate, released January 2023, positions Stillwater West with the largest nickel resource in an active U.S. mining district as part of a compelling suite of ten minerals now listed as critical in the USA.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Michael Rowley, President, CEO & Director – Stillwater Critical Minerals

Email: info@criticalminerals.com Phone: (604) 357 4790Web: http://criticalminerals.com Toll Free: (888) 432 0075

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information relating to, among other things, the Offering, the anticipated closing date of the Offering, the intended use of proceeds of the Offering, approval of the TSXV and the filing of the Amended Offering Document. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization, historic production, estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, and future plans and objectives of the company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although Stillwater Critical Minerals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the companies with securities regulators. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business. Accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Stillwater Critical Minerals and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. ("Apex" or the "Company") (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9) is pleased to announce that it has been accepted into the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium ("DIBC"), a U.S. Department of Defense-supported initiative focused on accelerating collaboration between industry, academia, and government to advance technologies and supply chains critical to U.S. national security.

The DIBC supports the development and security of strategic and critical material supply chains, including rare earth elements ("REEs"), niobium, and other materials essential to advanced manufacturing, aerospace systems, energy transition technologies, and defense applications.

Apex's portfolio of North American critical mineral projects – including the Company's U.S.-based Rift Rare Earth Project in Nebraska and its Cap Project in British Columbia – are aligned with U.S. and allied government priorities focused on securing domestic and allied sources of critical minerals used in permanent magnets, advanced alloys, superconducting technologies, and defense systems.

As a member of the DIBC, Apex joins a network of traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, technology developers, research institutions, and federal agencies working to accelerate innovation and strengthen supply chain resilience. Membership provides opportunities to participate in federally sponsored initiatives and collaborative programs related to critical mineral exploration, processing, and downstream supply chain development.

"Apex's acceptance into the DIBC reflects the growing strategic importance of secure North American supply chains for rare earth elements and other critical minerals," said Sean Charland, President and CEO of Apex Critical Metals. "With increasing global focus on defense readiness, advanced manufacturing, and electrification, we believe Apex is well positioned to support U.S. and allied supply chain security initiatives through the advancement of our critical mineral projects."

For more information on the DIBC initiative: https://www.dibconsortium.org/

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.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

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

SOURCE: Apex Critical Metals Corp.

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As the Australian market navigates a busy reporting season, bolstered by gains in tech stocks and fluctuating commodity prices, investors are keenly watching the ASX for signs of stability and growth. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial, as they offer resilience amid economic shifts and sector-specific developments.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

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Rand Mining	NA	10.19%	2.74%	★★★★★★
Euroz Hartleys Group	NA	1.82%	-25.32%	★★★★★★
Joyce	NA	9.93%	17.54%	★★★★★★
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AMCIL	NA	2.99%	1.18%	★★★★★☆
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Bell Financial Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Bell Financial Group Limited provides full service and online broking, corporate finance, and financial advisory services to a diverse client base across several countries, with a market cap of A$469.89 million.

Operations: Bell Financial Group generates revenue through full-service and online broking, corporate finance, and financial advisory services. The company’s operations span multiple countries, including Australia, the US, the UK, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur.

Bell Financial Group, a relatively smaller player in Australia’s financial sector, recently reported A$299.18 million in revenue for 2025, up from A$276.38 million the previous year. Net income reached A$36.01 million compared to last year’s A$30.74 million, reflecting strong performance with basic earnings per share rising to A$0.113 from A$0.096. Despite an 11% annual decline over five years, last year’s earnings grew by 17%, outpacing industry averages of 6%. The debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 17% to 11% over five years, and its price-to-earnings ratio of 13x suggests it might be undervalued compared to the broader market at 21x.

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ASX:BFG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026Peet

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Peet Limited is an Australian company that focuses on acquiring, developing, and marketing residential land, with a market capitalization of approximately A$973.77 million.

Operations: Peet generates revenue primarily through its Company Owned Projects, contributing A$313.24 million, followed by Funds Management at A$56.39 million and Joint Arrangements at A$51.88 million.

Peet, a notable player in the real estate sector, recently reported impressive half-year earnings with sales reaching A$222.94 million, up from A$174.19 million the previous year. Net income doubled to A$50.92 million, highlighting robust growth. The company’s earnings per share also saw a significant increase to A$0.1088 from A$0.0538 last year, reflecting strong performance and high-quality past earnings. Despite its high net debt to equity ratio of 45.8%, Peet’s interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 10.7 times coverage, indicating sound financial management amidst industry-leading growth rates of 60% over the past year.

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ASX:PPC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026Servcorp

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Servcorp Limited offers executive serviced and virtual offices, coworking spaces, and IT, communications, and secretarial services across various regions including Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and North Asia with a market cap of A$770.42 million.

Operations: Servcorp generates revenue primarily from its executive serviced and virtual offices, coworking spaces, and IT services across multiple regions. The company has a market capitalization of A$770.42 million.

Servcorp, a nimble player in the flexible workspace arena, is capitalizing on global market expansion and IT infrastructure upgrades. The company’s recent half-year results show sales of A$185.15 million, up from A$167.26 million last year, with net income rising to A$39.16 million from A$34.55 million. Servcorp’s debt-free status and high-quality earnings provide a solid foundation for growth, though it faces challenges like high operational costs and competitive pressures in premium locations. With earnings projected to grow 12% annually over the next five years, Servcorp remains an intriguing prospect amid shifts towards hybrid work models.

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ASX:SRV Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026Where To Now?

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Bravo Mining (BRVO.V) said Wednesday that it has commenced its 2026 drilling and geophysics programs for the Luanga palladium-platinum-rhodium-gold-nickel deposit in Brazil.

The company said it plans to complete 28,000 meters of drilling, comprising three rigs executing 22,000 m of infill and extensional drilling at the Luanga deposit, and one rig focused on 6,000 m of exploration over newly generated regional targets within the project.

Infill drilling aims to upgrade the existing inferred mineral resources to the measured and indicated categories, while extensional drilling will test areas where the existing resource estimate is constrained by limited drilling below 200 m from surface.

Bravo said both infill and extensional drilling programs are designed to support an ongoing prefeasibility study, which is targeted for the third quarter.

The company added that its 2026 exploration program also includes a substantial geophysical component, which is designed to further refine targeting and support systematic evaluation of priority areas.

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2026 /CNW/ – Bravo Mining Corp. (TSXV: BRVO) (OTCQX: BRVMF), ("Bravo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2026 PGM+Au+Ni drilling and geophysics programs for 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.

• Commencement of Luanga PGM+Au+Ni 2026 Field Program
  • Drilling has commenced with four drill rigs for a total program of 28,000 metres, comprising three rigs executing approximately 22,000 metres of infill and extensional drilling at the Luanga deposit, and one rig dedicated to a further 6,000 metres of PGM+Au+Ni exploration over newly generated regional targets within the Luanga project, including deep targets beneath the existing Luanga deposit mineral resource.
  • Infill drilling is aimed at upgrading existing Inferred mineral resources to Measured and Indicated ("M&I") categories.
  • Extensional drilling will test areas where the existing Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") is constrained by limited drilling below ~200m from surface, targeting potential resource growth within anticipated open pitable parameters.
  • Both Infill and Extensional drilling programs are designed to support and further strengthen the ongoing Prefeasibility Study ("PFS") targeted for Q3, 2026.
  • PGM+Au+Ni Exploration program includes a combination of newly identified regional prospects and deeper targets beneath the existing Luanga deposit. 
  • A broad pipeline of prospective targets or target areas were generated following an extensive independent technical review by leading consultants, from which six priority targets/areas have been selected for initial testing.
  • The 2026 exploration program also includes a substantial geophysical component, designed to further refine targeting and support systematic evaluation of priority areas.

"Building on the strengthened balance sheet resulting from Bravo's recent equity financing, and following the creation of its dedicated Copper-Gold Exploration Division, the Company has now commenced its 2026 PGM+Au+Ni field program at Luanga, which is being executed independently of, and in parallel with, the Company's Copper-Gold exploration activities, details of which will be announced in due course", said Luis Azevedo, Chairman and CEO of Bravo Mining Corp.

"With four drill rigs operating, we are advancing a balanced program focused on resource conversion, growth potential, and systematic exploration across the broader Luanga intrusion. The infill and extensional drilling will underpin our pending Pre-Feasibility Study, while the parallel PGM+Au+Ni exploration program reflects our growing confidence in the broader potential of the Luanga mineral system."

"Importantly, the regional and deep targets being tested are the result of a disciplined technical process, incorporating independent geological, geochemical and geophysical reviews by renowned experts alongside the Bravo team. This work provides a structured framework to potentially unlock additional value beyond the current resource footprint, while continuing to systematically de-risk the Luanga project."

Commencement of Luanga PGM+Au+Ni 2026 Field Program

Drilling has commenced with 4 drill rigs, of which 3 drill rigs are advancing the infill and extensional drilling program, while the fourth drill rig has been deployed to test newly identified regional PGM targets/areas at Luanga.

A total of 22,000m of drilling has been designed specifically for infill and extensional drilling at Luanga (see Figure 1 for drill plan location along the Luanga deposit).

Infill drilling will target the conversion of Inferred resources to higher confidence M&I resources. This work aims to further support and potentially enhances the ongoing PFS due for delivery in Q3, 2026.

Extensional drilling is designed to test for expansion of the Luanga mineralization in areas where the current MRE is constrained by a lack of data due to limited drilling below approximately 200 metres from surface, with the objective of potentially expanding mineral resources within anticipated open-pit parameters.

The rigs at site have capacity to drill down to approximately 1,200 metres.

Luanga regional PGM exploration and deep drilling program

The fourth rig has been deployed to complete an additional 6,000-metre drilling program dedicated to Luanga PGM exploration, targeting newly generated regional prospects within the Luanga area as well as deeper targets beneath the existing Luanga deposit (see Figure 2 for drill plan, location and sections selected for multi-element analysis).

Numerous targets or prospective target areas were generated following an extensive independent review by leading consulting experts Dr. Nigel Brand(1), a renown specialist geochemist with a key focus on mafic-ultramafic geochemistry, and Grant "Rocky" Osborne(2), also a renown expert with a deep knowledge and experience in mafic-ultramafic intrusions.

From this work the following priority targets have been selected for the first round of exploration and geophysics:

1. "Crescent" Target:

• Potential extension of orthopyroxenite hosted mineralization, possibly within a low-angle stratigraphic setting.
• Planned: Micro-gravity and drill testing.

2. Southern "Imbricate Zone":

• Potential repetition of the prospective Ultramafic Zone/Transition Zone contact at depth, under existing drilling.
• Planned: Drill testing.

3. Shallow West dipping mineralization above the granite contact:

• Interpreted mineralization above the granite footwall.
• Planned: Multi-element assaying and detailed reinterpretation of selected existing drill sections.

4. "Western flank" Target:

• Confirmation and drill testing of the apparent existence of wehrlite (basal ultramafic rocks) overlying mineralized orthopyroxenite.
• Planned: Micro-gravity survey. Drilling pending results initial work.

5. Central Sector Ore-Shoot Potential:

• Conceptual modelling of potential steeply plunging, high-grade PGM shoots within the central mineralized corridor.
• Planned work: Geological modelling and reinterpretation to support deep drill testing.

6. Expanded Micro-Gravity Coverage:

• Extension of the existing micro-gravity survey across additional high-priority areas identified through the aforementioned extensive independent review.

(1)

Dr. Nigel Brand – Dr. Nigel Brand is a highly experienced exploration geochemist with over 30 years of international experience, specializing in mafic–ultramafic magmatic systems and PGM–Ni–Cu mineralization. He holds a PhD in Geochemistry and has worked extensively on layered intrusion–hosted mineral systems, applying advanced multi-element geochemical techniques to delineate fertile stratigraphic horizons and vectors to mineralization. Dr. Brand has advised both major and junior mining companies globally and is widely regarded for his ability to integrate geochemical data with geological and geophysical datasets to refine exploration targeting and mineral system understanding.

(2)

Grant "Rocky" Osborne – Grant "Rocky" Osborne is a senior geological consultant with more than 35 years of experience focused on the exploration and interpretation of mafic–ultramafic intrusions, particularly those hosting PGM and nickel mineralization. He is recognized for his deep understanding of intrusive architecture, stratigraphy, and the geological controls on mineralized zone continuity. Mr. Osborne has worked on numerous layered intrusion complexes worldwide and has played a key role in developing deposit-scale geological models that support resource growth, target generation, and exploration success in complex magmatic systems.

Figure 2 illustrates the spatial distribution of lithologies, alteration, known PGM+Au+Ni mineralization, and all drilling completed to date. The figure also shows the six targets and target areas listed above (1 through 6), as well as the existing drill sections selected for planned multi-element geochemical analysis across Luanga's North, Central, and Southern sectors (N1-4, C4-7 and S5-8).

Associated Geophysical Survey Program:

The 2026 exploration program also incudes a significant geophysical program to assist and further refine the targets outlined above (see Figure 3).

This work includes:

• Detailed Micro-gravity on Targets 1, 4 and 6.
• Deep Induced Polarization ("IP") lines on the Central Sector.
• Potential extension of the deep IP program pending initial results from above.

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 50,000 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", "resource growth", "further strengthen", "due for delivery", "substantial", "confidence", "unlock additional value", "anticipate", variants of these words and other similar words, phrases, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. This news release contains forward-looking information and interpretations pertaining to the Company's ongoing drill program and the results thereof; whether or not the Luanga PGM deposit extends to depth; the potential for resource conversion from Inferred to Measured and Indicated categories; the potential for resource expansion within anticipated open-pitable parameters; the identification and results from testing of newly generated regional and deep exploration targets; the timing, scope and outcomes of the Company's 2026 drilling and geophysical programs; the ability of such work to support and strengthen the ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study; the timing and results of the planned PFS; and the broader potential of the Luanga mineral system; the Company's timing, cost and results of planned and future exploration programs; 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, the assumption that the assay results confirm that the interpreted along strike and up and down dip; 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.

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As the Australian market faces headwinds from a recent Reserve Bank rate hike and global tech sell-offs, small-cap stocks are navigating a challenging landscape. In this environment, identifying promising opportunities involves looking for companies with robust fundamentals and potential resilience to economic shifts.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Fiducian Group	NA	10.00%	9.57%	★★★★★★
Rand Mining	NA	10.19%	2.74%	★★★★★★
Joyce	NA	9.93%	17.54%	★★★★★★
Hearts and Minds Investments	NA	56.27%	59.19%	★★★★★★
Euroz Hartleys Group	NA	1.82%	-25.32%	★★★★★★
Focus Minerals	NA	75.35%	51.34%	★★★★★★
AMCIL	NA	2.99%	1.18%	★★★★★☆
Zimplats Holdings	5.44%	-9.79%	-42.03%	★★★★★☆
Reef Casino Trust	19.84%	6.96%	10.88%	★★★★☆☆
Australian United Investment	1.90%	5.23%	4.56%	★★★★☆☆

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Let’s explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Australian Ethical Investment

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Australian Ethical Investment Ltd is a publicly owned investment manager focused on ethical and sustainable investing, with a market capitalization of A$517.19 million.

Operations: Australian Ethical Investment generates revenue primarily from its funds management segment, amounting to A$119.38 million.

Australian Ethical Investment stands out with its impressive earnings growth of 75.1% over the past year, significantly surpassing the Capital Markets industry average of 14.4%. The company’s high-quality earnings and debt-free status underscore its robust financial health. With a forecasted annual earnings growth of 17.47%, it seems poised for continued expansion in the ethical investment space. Levered free cash flow reached A$26.35 million recently, indicating strong operational efficiency and potential for reinvestment or strategic acquisitions, despite capital expenditures being relatively low at A$0.28 million last quarter.

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ASX:AEF Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026Advanced Innergy Holdings

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Advanced Innergy Holdings Limited specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of essential insulation and protection systems for energy and industrial sectors, with a market cap of A$401.23 million.

Operations: Advanced Innergy Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Machinery & Industrial Equipment segment, which reported £150.55 million. The company’s financial performance is influenced by its operational costs and efficiencies within this segment.

Advanced Innergy Holdings, a smaller player in the machinery sector, has shown impressive financial performance recently. The company’s earnings surged by 163% over the past year, outpacing the industry’s growth of 17%. With net income rising to £10.59 million from £4.02 million last year and sales climbing to £150.55 million, AIH is clearly on an upward trajectory. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 55%, interest payments are well covered with EBIT at 3.8 times coverage. Trading at approximately 31% below its estimated fair value suggests potential for future appreciation amidst forecasted revenue growth of nearly 13% annually.

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ASX:AIH Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026Cedar Woods Properties

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Cedar Woods Properties Limited is an Australian company that focuses on property development and investment, with a market capitalization of A$663.59 million.

Operations: Cedar Woods Properties generates revenue primarily from its property development and investment activities, amounting to A$465.94 million. The company’s financial performance includes a focus on optimizing its net profit margin, which reflects the efficiency of its operations in generating profit relative to total revenue.

Cedar Woods Properties, a notable player in the Australian real estate scene, has shown impressive financial discipline with its debt to equity ratio decreasing from 38.6% to 27.6% over five years and maintaining a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 25.8%. The company’s earnings have grown at an annual rate of 12.1%, though recent growth of 18.9% lagged behind the broader industry’s 31.8%. With high-quality earnings and interest payments well-covered by EBIT at a multiple of 7.2x, Cedar Woods is poised for continued stability despite industry challenges like fluctuating housing demand and construction costs impacting profitability prospects.

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ASX:CWP Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026Where To Now?

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Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has experienced a slight dip of 1.5%, yet it remains up by 4.8% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 12% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks that are not only resilient but also poised for growth can provide valuable opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on potential market gains.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Fiducian Group	NA	10.00%	9.57%	★★★★★★
Rand Mining	NA	10.19%	2.74%	★★★★★★
Joyce	NA	9.93%	17.54%	★★★★★★
Hearts and Minds Investments	NA	56.27%	59.19%	★★★★★★
Euroz Hartleys Group	NA	1.82%	-25.32%	★★★★★★
Focus Minerals	NA	75.35%	51.34%	★★★★★★
Energy World	NA	-47.50%	-44.86%	★★★★★☆
AMCIL	NA	2.99%	1.18%	★★★★★☆
Zimplats Holdings	5.44%	-9.79%	-42.03%	★★★★★☆
Australian United Investment	1.90%	5.23%	4.56%	★★★★☆☆

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Ainsworth Game Technology

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Ainsworth Game Technology Limited is a company that designs, develops, manufactures, sells, distributes, and services electronic gaming machines and related equipment globally with a market cap of approximately A$363.74 million.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Ainsworth Game Technology comes from the sale and service of gaming machines and related equipment, generating approximately A$294.76 million. The company’s financial performance is influenced by its ability to manage production costs and operational expenses effectively, impacting its overall profitability.

Ainsworth Game Technology, a relatively small player in the gaming sector, has shown remarkable earnings growth of 289% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Hospitality industry’s -8.2%. Despite this impressive performance, a one-off loss of A$5.1M impacted its financial results for the year ending June 2025. The company’s debt situation seems manageable, with a reduction in its debt-to-equity ratio from 12.4% to 3.1% over five years and more cash than total debt on hand. Trading at about 24.6% below estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors considering this stock’s prospects amidst industry challenges.

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ASX:AGI Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026IVE Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IVE Group Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the marketing industry in Australia and has a market capitalization of approximately A$468.58 million.

Operations: IVE Group generates revenue primarily from its advertising segment, amounting to A$959.25 million.

IVE Group, a standout in Australia’s media sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging 69.2% over the past year, outpacing the broader industry at just 0.9%. The company seems to be trading at a significant discount of 71.5% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside for investors. Despite carrying a high net debt to equity ratio of 51.7%, IVE’s interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 5.1x coverage, reflecting solid financial management. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, IVE is positioned as an intriguing prospect within its market segment.

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ASX:IGL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026Tasmea

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Tasmea Limited specializes in providing shutdown, maintenance, emergency breakdown, and capital upgrade services across Australia with a market capitalization of A$1.10 billion.

Operations: With a market capitalization of A$1.10 billion, Tasmea Limited generates revenue primarily from Electrical Services (A$212.71 million), Civil Services (A$103.07 million), Mechanical Services (A$144.87 million), and Water & Fluid services (A$87.06 million).

Tasmea shows potential with earnings growth of 74.9% over the past year, outpacing the construction industry’s 6.5%. Trading at 13.9% below estimated fair value, it seems undervalued in its sector. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 59.8%, Tasmea has improved its financial health by reducing this from 110.9% to 70.8% over five years and maintains strong interest coverage at 10.5 times EBIT, indicating robust profitability and operational efficiency. The recent A$27.5 million equity offering could support future expansion efforts like their WorkPac acquisition, hinting at strategic growth plans ahead for this small player in the market.

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ASX:TEA Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026Key Takeaways

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Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (IMPUY) has signaled a sharp rebound in second-half earnings as a powerful rally in platinum group metals flowed through realized prices. In a trading statement on Tuesday, the Johannesburg-listed miner said profit for the period is expected to be between 9.1 billion rand and 9.45 billion rand, implying an increase of about 400% from a year earlier. Management attributed the swing largely to a significant appreciation in the average prices received for its products, setting a constructive tone ahead of full-year results from South African producers.

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That earnings momentum has been underpinned by metal prices rather than volumes. Platinum almost doubled in the six months through December, while palladium climbed about 66% over the same period, before both continued to rise into 2026 and then surrendered most of those gains last week amid a broader pullback in precious metals. The strength has not been isolated to one company: Valterra Platinum Ltd., until recently a subsidiary of Anglo American Plc, said in January that its profit last year could have increased by as much as 125% to 15.9 billion rand, highlighting how pricing has possibly reshaped sector profitability.

Longer term, demand dynamics remain a key variable. Platinum and palladium are primarily used in emissions-reduction systems for gasoline and diesel vehicles, while electric vehicles do not require the metals, which could gradually alter consumption patterns. Producers have therefore been focused on identifying alternative sources of demand, even as South Africa remains by far the world's largest supplier of platinum and continues to anchor global supply.

Shareholders in Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (JSE:IMP) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major upgrade to their near-term forecasts. The consensus statutory numbers for both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) increased, with their view clearly much more bullish on the company's business prospects.

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Following the upgrade, the latest consensus from Impala Platinum Holdings' eight analysts is for revenues of R136b in 2026, which would reflect a major 59% improvement in sales compared to the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are presumed to surge 3,983% to R34.64. Before this latest update, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of R123b and earnings per share (EPS) of R27.15 in 2026. There has definitely been an improvement in perception recently, with the analysts substantially increasing both their earnings and revenue estimates.

See our latest analysis for Impala Platinum Holdings

JSE:IMP Earnings and Revenue Growth February 3rd 2026

It will come as no surprise to learn that the analysts have increased their price target for Impala Platinum Holdings 23% to R365 on the back of these upgrades.

One way to get more context on these forecasts is to look at how they compare to both past performance, and how other companies in the same industry are performing. For example, we noticed that Impala Platinum Holdings' rate of growth is expected to accelerate meaningfully, with revenues forecast to exhibit 59% growth to the end of 2026 on an annualised basis. That is well above its historical decline of 4.3% a year over the past five years. Compare this against analyst estimates for the broader industry, which suggest that (in aggregate) industry revenues are expected to grow 17% annually. Not only are Impala Platinum Holdings' revenues expected to improve, it seems that the analysts are also expecting it to grow faster than the wider industry.

The Bottom Line

The most important thing to take away from this upgrade is that analysts upgraded their earnings per share estimates for this year, expecting improving business conditions. Fortunately, analysts also upgraded their revenue estimates, and our data indicates sales are expected to perform better than the wider market. Given that the consensus looks almost universally bullish, with a substantial increase to forecasts and a higher price target, Impala Platinum Holdings could be worth investigating further.

Better yet, our automated discounted cash flow calculation (DCF) suggests Impala Platinum Holdings could be moderately undervalued. You can learn more about our valuation methodology on our platform here.

Of course, seeing company management invest large sums of money in a stock can be just as useful as knowing whether analysts are upgrading their estimates. So you may also wish to search this free list of stocks with high insider ownership.

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 3, 2026 /CNW/ – Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield" or the "Company") (TSXV: NRN) is pleased to announce soil sample results from the Braxton Bradley Zone on the Company's 100% owned Root & Cellar Property ("Root & Cellar" or the "Property"), on the Burin Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland. The Property is being explored for epithermal gold, with 5 gold zones over a 6-kilometre strike-length, and porphyry copper. Tellurium (Te), a critical metal, is associated with four of the gold showings and copper mineralization.

The Braxton Bradley Zone is the most easterly of the 5 gold zones on the property. Trenching and drilling (3 drill holes to a maximum depth of 53 m) in 1999, prior to Northern Shield's option of the Property, returned grab sample values up to 2.5 g/t Au, 128 g/t Ag, 50 ppm Te and 1.4% Cu (see Company news release May 21, 2019).

Assay results from the soil samples show distinctly anomalous concentrations in Au, Ag, Cu and Te, 100 metres to the north of the 1999 trenching and drilling location; these results are an order of magnitude greater than the soil sample results from immediately above the trenching and drilling (Figure 1).

In addition, the soil sample survey shows scattered anomalous gold-in-soils to the north, not associated with elevated Ag, Cu or Te, suggesting a different source.

The soil grid will be expanded to the west and north to better define the trend of the two broader soil anomalies.

"Out of the 5 "gold zones" at Root & Cellar, Braxton Bradley has received the least exploration to date, largely due to a lack of outcrop. However, these results indicate that there is more potential here than the 1999 trenching and drilling suggests. The Au-Ag-Te soil anomaly is more distinct than the till anomaly at the Drop Zone (Figure 2) which hosts mineralized rock grab sample values up to 47 g/t Au, 1,385 g/t Ag, and 700 ppm Te. We are focussing on the Creston Copper porphyry target; however, Braxton Bradely will factor into our plans to hit Root & Cellar hard this year, along with other epithermal gold-silver and porphyry copper targets on the Burin Peninsula."

– Ian Bliss, President and CEO, Northern Shield

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 meet 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 a mineable, near surface deposit 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 copper mineralization, and then to its advancement to the large gold-silver-tellurium and porphyry copper system 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.

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

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Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (IMPUY), a company that currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A. We also talk about price change and earnings estimate revisions, two of the main aspects of the Momentum Style Score.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

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Set to Beat the Market?

In order to see if IMPUY is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this company holds up.

Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For IMPUY, shares are up 21.24% over the past week while the Zacks Mining – Miscellaneous industry is up 9.54% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 13.52% compares favorably with the industry's 12.74% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Shares of Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. have increased 67.83% over the past quarter, and have gained 228.14% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 2.08% and 15.65%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of IMPUY's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now IMPUY is averaging 634,585 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings Outlook

The Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with IMPUY.

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. This revision helped boost IMPUY's consensus estimate, increasing from $1.33 to $2.01 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that IMPUY is a #1 (Strong Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. on your short list.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 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 announce that it has granted (the "Grant") an aggregate of 200,000 incentive stock options (each, an "Option") to purchase up to 200,000 common shares of the Company (each, a "Share") to a consultant under its Equity Incentive Plan. The Options are exercisable for a period of two years from the date of Grant, expiring on January 30, 2028, at a price of $2.75 per Share. All Options and the Shares underlying such Options are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.

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

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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 statements with respect to the future vesting dates respecting the Options. 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, including risks related to factors beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, the receipt of regulatory approval for the change of name and trading symbol. 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 Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Apex Critical Metals Corp.

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As the Australian market shows signs of resilience, with the ASX 200 futures indicating a potential recovery from recent sell-offs, investors are keeping a close eye on small-cap opportunities amidst broader market stability. In this environment, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can thrive even when macroeconomic factors fluctuate.

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Fiducian Group	NA	10.00%	9.57%	★★★★★★
Spheria Emerging Companies	NA	-1.31%	0.28%	★★★★★★
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Joyce	NA	9.93%	17.54%	★★★★★★
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BKI Investment

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ASX:BKI Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026Cogstate

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Cogstate Limited is a neuroscience solutions company focused on developing and commercializing digital brain health assessments globally, with a market cap of A$368.84 million.

Operations: Cogstate derives its revenue primarily from two segments: Healthcare, including Sport, contributing $2.51 million, and Clinical Trials, which includes Precision Recruitment Tool & Research, generating $50.58 million.

Cogstate, a neuroscience tech firm, is capitalizing on strategic partnerships and AI advancements to boost its market reach. The recent Medidata collaboration enhances its presence in CNS indications, potentially driving revenue. With the global focus on cognitive decline detection, demand for Cogstate’s scalable assessments is rising. However, reliance on pharmaceutical partners introduces risks linked to drug development timelines and R&D budgets. Operational investments might squeeze net margins if expected revenues fall short. Analysts foresee a 7.6% annual revenue growth with profit margins climbing from 19.1% to 21.5%, projecting earnings of $14 million by September 2028 with an A$2.19 price target per share against the current A$1.69 price point.

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ASX:CGS Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026Omni Bridgeway

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Omni Bridgeway Limited offers dispute and litigation finance services across multiple regions including Australia, the United States, and Europe, with a market cap of A$445.42 million.

Operations: Omni Bridgeway generates revenue primarily from funding and providing services related to legal dispute resolution, amounting to A$87.77 million.

Omni Bridgeway, a notable player in the litigation finance sector, has recently turned profitable, distinguishing itself from peers in the diversified financial industry that saw a 6% earnings drop. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 1.3x compared to the Australian market’s 21.5x, it seems undervalued. Over five years, its debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 18.7% to 2.3%, indicating prudent financial management. Despite being profitable and having more cash than total debt, future earnings are forecasted to decrease by an average of 148% annually over three years, which might concern potential investors seeking long-term growth prospects.

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Why Stillwater Critical Minerals Is Back on Investors’ Radar

Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSXV:PGE) is drawing attention after CEO Michael Rowley outlined a substantial drill campaign at the Stillwater West project in Montana, backed by over CA$25 million in 2025 financings that included support from Glencore.

See our latest analysis for Stillwater Critical Minerals.

Despite a sharp 18.75% 1 day share price decline and a 26.61% 7 day pullback to CA$0.455, Stillwater Critical Minerals still shows a 16.67% year to date share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of around 3x. This suggests recent financing progress and project updates have kept longer term sentiment constructive even as short term momentum cools.

If this kind of high risk resource story has your attention, it could be a good moment to broaden your search with fast growing stocks with high insider ownership.

With the share price pulling back after a strong 1 year run and analysts’ price targets sitting well above the current CA$0.455 level, the real question is whether there is still a buying opportunity here or if the market is already pricing in future growth.

Price to Book of 19.4x: Is It Justified?

On a P/B basis, Stillwater Critical Minerals looks expensive, with its 19.4x multiple sitting well above the current CA$0.455 share price context and peer benchmarks.

The P/B ratio compares the company’s market value to its book value, which for an early stage explorer often reflects land, exploration spending, and limited tangible assets rather than established cash producing operations.

Here, PGE’s 19.4x P/B stands far above the Canadian Metals and Mining industry average of 3.8x and a peer average of 5.1x. This indicates that the market is assigning a premium price compared with comparable miners even though formal revenue is currently CA$0 and the company remains loss making.

Result: Price to book of 19.4x (OVERVALUED)

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

However, you also need to weigh the continued losses of CA$8.04 million and the rich 19.4x P/B if drill results or financing conditions disappoint.

Find out about the key risks to this Stillwater Critical Minerals narrative.

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financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data.
Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.
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