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EnGenius Strengthens Cloud-Managed Layer 3 Switching Portfolio with New Core and Aggregation Switches

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New switches support growing SMB, MSP, and enterprise network requirements with 10G aggregation, 100G backbone scalability, interoperable Layer 3 routing, resilient design, and cloud visibility with local control. 

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EnGenius today announced a new lineup of cloud-managed Layer 3 switches purpose-built for enterprise, system integrator, VAR, and MSP networks.

EnGenius Strengthens Cloud-Managed Layer 3 Switching Portfolio
EnGenius Strengthens Cloud-Managed Layer 3 Switching Portfolio

The new series includes three models: the enterprise-class ECS8830F and ECS8854F, along with the ECS6824F for SMB core, branch, and managed service provider (MSP) deployments. Together, the EnGenius Cloud-Managed Layer 3 Switches help organizations modernize network infrastructure with high-density 10G aggregation, 100G backbone connectivity, advanced Layer 3 routing, resilient design, and centralized cloud-based management across access, aggregation, and core.

As enterprise networks support more Wi-Fi 7 deployments, video analytics, edge applications, virtualized workloads, distributed services, and high-bandwidth east-west traffic, the network core can no longer be treated as a simple aggregation point. Modern IT teams need a core architecture that supports scalable routing, secure segmentation, operational resilience, and clear visibility across the network.

Enterprise-Class Core and Aggregation: ECS8830F and ECS8854F

The ECS8830F and ECS8854F are built for enterprise core and aggregation networks that require advanced Layer 3 routing, high availability, and scalable network operations.

The ECS8830F provides 24 × 10G SFP+ ports and 6 × 100G QSFP28 uplinks with up to 1.68 Tbps switching capacity, while the ECS8854F expands scale with 48 × 10G SFP+ ports and 6 × 100G QSFP28 uplinks with up to 2.16 Tbps switching capacity. Both platforms support up to 600 Mpps forwarding performance and wire-speed throughput to support high-performance enterprise network environments.

To support scalable network architectures, the platforms combine advanced Layer 3 routing and network virtualization capabilities, including OSPFv2/v3, BGP/BGP4+, IS-IS, ECMP, VRRP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), BFD, and VXLAN EVPN. These capabilities enable resilient traffic forwarding, network segmentation, high-availability designs, and scalable multi-site connectivity while supporting interoperability across existing infrastructure investments. The result is simplified network operations, improved resiliency, and the flexibility to scale enterprise networks as business requirements evolve.

For maximum network resiliency and business continuity, the platforms support MC-LAG and VSF, along with 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies and 3+1 redundant hot-swappable fan modules. This architecture eliminates single points of failure, enables seamless failover, and maintains service continuity, reducing service disruption and simplifying maintenance for enterprise network environments.

The series also supports a hybrid operational model. IT teams can use EnGenius Cloud for centralized visibility and monitoring while retaining local access through Web UI, CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, syslog, and related operational tools for configuration, troubleshooting, and day-to-day administration.

Right-Sized 10G Layer 3 Core for SMB and MSP Networks: ECS6824F

The ECS6824F delivers a high-performance 10G Layer 3 fiber core to growing SMBs, branch networks, and MSP-managed environments seeking greater scalability, security, and network control without the complexity of enterprise-class core platforms.

The 1U switch provides 24 × 10G SFP+ ports and 480 Gbps switching capacity, with Static Routing, RIP, and OSPFv2/v3 to help organizations segment departments, applications, surveillance systems, guest networks, and server zones more effectively.

For video-centric and multicast environments, the ECS6824F includes IGMP and MLD support to improve multicast traffic efficiency for IPTV and IP surveillance deployments. It also integrates core-layer security controls, including 802.1X authentication, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, ARP protection, Port Security, Storm Control, and DoS protection.

Dual internal power supplies add hardware resiliency, while EnGenius Cloud delivers centralized visibility, monitoring, and management for IT teams and MSPs.

Extending the EnGenius Portfolio from Access to Core

“This launch represents a significant expansion of the EnGenius networking portfolio and marks an important step in extending our cloud-managed platform from access to core,” said Roger Liu, CEO of EnGenius. “As enterprise networks continue to evolve, organizations need switching solutions that deliver greater scalability, resiliency, and operational simplicity. With this new series, we are providing a stronger foundation to support modern enterprise and managed network deployments.”

With the introduction of the new series, EnGenius extends its cloud-managed switching portfolio to address enterprise core, aggregation, and SMB core deployments. Together with EnGenius Cloud, the new switches combine cloud visibility with local control, enabling organizations, system integrators, VARs, and MSPs to deploy and manage networks through a consistent operational experience as their infrastructure grows.

Learn more about Cloud-Managed Layer 3 Switching Portfolio

ECS6824F: https://www.engeniustech.com/ecs6824f-cloud-managed-layer-3-fiber-switch.html
ECS8830F: https://www.engeniustech.com/ecs8830f-layer-3-stackable-switch.html
ECS8854F: https://www.engeniustech.com/ecs8854f-48-port-stackable-layer-3-switch.html

About EnGenius

EnGenius Technologies is a global leader in cloud-driven networking solutions, with over 25 years of expertise in developing and delivering innovative, user-friendly hardware and software. The company’s secure, cloud-managed ecosystem — including wireless access points, network switches, VPN Firewalls, AI cameras, AI-powered network video systems, and power distribution units — empowers businesses across industries such as enterprise, education, healthcare, retail, and logistics to build high-performance, reliable, and scalable network infrastructures.

FOXLINK GROUP LAUNCHES ITS FIRST U.S. AI FACTORY IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS, MARKING STRATEGIC SHIFT FROM EMS TO AI-POWERED MANUFACTURING

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Fort Worth facility marks a defining step in Foxlink’s transformation from a traditional EMS provider to a global AI Factory operator

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Foxlink Group announced yesterday (July 14, 2026) the official launch of its new facility in Fort Worth, Texas, as the company’s first AI Factory in the United States. The facility marks the starting point for bringing Physical AI onto the production floor, a defining step in Foxlink’s ongoing transformation from a traditional electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider into a global AI Factory operator.

Foxlink Texas Inc. Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, Texas
Foxlink Texas Inc. Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, Texas

Behind the Texas launch is Foxlink’s AI Factory model which connects computing power to the factory floor. Group affiliate UBILINK operates a large-scale GPU compute clusters in Taiwan, built on NVIDIA H100 infrastructure, providing the computing foundation, while SYNCROBOTIC is developing the AI and robotics systems that will extend that capability onto the industrial floor. The model is designed to scale: AI capabilities proven at one site can be extended to others across Foxlink’s global manufacturing network over time.

At the Texas facility, Foxlink is introducing the AI Factory model in phases across its surface mount technology (SMT) and final assembly, testing and packaging (FATP) production processes, with AI-driven automation designed to improve production flexibility and reduce changeover costs. As the newest addition to Foxlink’s global manufacturing network, the facility is built to respond directly to North American customers’ demand for localized, resilient supply chains. It reflects the same transformation now underway across Foxlink’s operations worldwide.

“Foxlink’s forty years of manufacturing experience and our footprint across global industrial sites are the real capital behind this transformation. We are turning that experience into real AI capability. This is not just an upgrade to a production line, it’s a redefinition of how a manufacturer operates. Foxlink is not a traditional electronics manufacturer anymore. We intend to help global manufacturers build their own AI capability, the same way we are building ours,” said Freddy Kuo, CEO of Foxlink Group.

Foxlink’s Texas expansion comes as manufacturers worldwide move to bring AI directly onto the production floor, rather than treating it as a standalone initiative layered on top of existing operations. The shift is being driven by supply chain disruption, rising labor costs, and growing customer demand for localized production. With the Fort Worth facility, Foxlink turns decades of manufacturing experience toward a new chapter in the industry.

About Foxlink Group

Foxlink Group is a Taiwan-based global manufacturer with nearly four decades of experience producing high-precision components for the world’s leading technology brands. Today, the Group is extending that manufacturing expertise into AI, working through three specialized subsidiaries: SYNCROBOTIC develops the AI and robotics systems supporting deployment on the industrial floor; UBILINK supplies high-performance computing; and Luminys delivers intelligent security solutions. Together, they bring AI capability into the Group’s global operations. Learn more at https://www.foxlink.com/web/en.

French National Day: A Journey Through a Year of Franco–Lao Cooperation

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French National Day at the French Embassy in Vientiane; 14 July 2026

On the occasion of French National Day, the French Residence in Vientiane welcomed more than 400 guests, including representatives of the Lao government, the diplomatic corps, the business community, civil society, and the French community in Laos.

The celebration was attended by Minister of Health Baykham Khattiya, the guest of honor, and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Maythong Thammavongsa.

During the event, French Ambassador to Laos Bénédicte Deschamps outlined the French Embassy’s priorities for the next three years.

“The main priorities, endorsed by the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, are to deepen our political and economic relations, pursue our cooperation on global challenges, including health, sustainable agriculture and sustainable tourism, strengthen our partnership in support of the French language and the Francophonie, and further improve the services provided to the French community in Laos,” she said.

The ambassador also announced that the “Embassy of France Campus” will be renamed the “French Team Campus” this summer. In addition to hosting the French research institutes CIRAD and IRD, the campus will welcome the French Development Agency (AFD), Expertise France (EF), and a joint contact point for the French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF) and the French-Lao Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFL). The new hub aims to support French businesses looking to invest in Laos while strengthening cooperation between Team France and Team Europe.

French National Day at the French Embassy in Vientiane; 14 July 2026

The embassy also highlighted several flagship projects that reflect the growing partnership between France and Laos. These include the Hinboun Geopark, which is seeking UNESCO Global Geopark status; the Green Cup Project, jointly funded by France and the European Union to support coffee and tea value chains in northern Laos; and ongoing scientific cooperation under the One Health approach to strengthen preparedness for epidemics and pandemics.

Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed performances by Lao and French artists, including Lydia Ebdon-Borde, Michel Saada, Olivier Stein, and Souphalak Phongsavath, as well as French cuisine and a mix of Lao and French music.

The French Embassy also thanked students from the French Department at the National University of Laos for performing the Lao and French national anthems during the celebration.

Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by the French Embassy in Laos. Views and information presented are those of the contributing organization.

RZOLV Technologies Appoints Veteran Mining Executive John C. McConnell to Board of Directors and Grants Stock Options

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Forty-year mining executive and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Victoria Gold Corp. joins the Board, bringing extensive experience in mine development, operations, project financing, permitting and corporate governance

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – July 15, 2026 – RZOLV Technologies Inc. (TSXV: RZL) (OTCQB: RZOLF) (FSE: S711) (“RZOLV” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of John C. McConnell to its Board of Directors, effective July 14th, 2026.

The appointment strengthens the Company’s governance, technical oversight and mining-industry experience as RZOLV advances the independent validation, scale-up and potential commercialization of its non-cyanide hydrometallurgical platform for the recovery of gold, silver and selected critical minerals.

About John C. McConnell
John C. McConnell is a mining executive with more than 40 years of experience in mine development, operations, corporate leadership, project financing and governance. Throughout his career, he has led the advancement of major mining projects from exploration through permitting, financing, construction and commercial production, while raising more than US$1 billion in capital to support project development and corporate growth.

Mr. McConnell is currently Chief Executive Officer of 44984 Capital, a private investment company focused on strategic investments across the global mining sector, primarily focused on gold, silver, and copper. Investments include exploration, development, and production issuers, both public and private.

Mr. McConnell most recently served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Victoria Gold Corp., where he led the acquisition, development, financing, construction and operation of Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine in the Yukon Territory. Under his leadership, Eagle became Canada’s newest large-scale gold mine and one of the Yukon Territory’s most significant private-sector investments, producing approximately 180,000 ounces of gold annually while establishing strong partnerships with First Nations, governments, investors and local communities.

Prior to Victoria Gold, Mr. McConnell served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Keltic Mines Inc., as Vice President of Northwest Territories Projects for De Beers Canada Inc., where he led the development of the Snap Lake Diamond Mine, and held senior management positions with Winspear Diamonds Inc., Breakwater Resources Ltd. and Strathcona Mineral Services Ltd. His experience spans mine engineering, project development, operations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, environmental and regulatory permitting, stakeholder engagement and corporate governance across gold, silver, base metals and diamond projects.

He has also served on the boards and board committees of numerous public and private resource companies and industry organizations, contributing extensive experience in governance, technical oversight, risk management, sustainability and long-term shareholder value creation.

Mr. McConnell holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He is the recipient of the 2024 PDAC Viola MacMillan Award, the 2023 AME Murray Pezim Award and the 2022 AME E.A. Scholz Award in recognition of his contributions to the Canadian mining industry.

Management Commentary
“We are very pleased to welcome John to the RZOLV Board,” said Duane Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer of RZOLV Technologies Inc. “John has spent more than four decades advancing major mining projects through permitting, financing, construction and commercial production. His experience, technical knowledge and relationships throughout the mining industry, governments, First Nations and capital markets will be extremely valuable as RZOLV moves into its next phase of development.”

“RZOLV is advancing a potentially important alternative to conventional cyanide-based gold recovery,” continued Mr. Nelson. “John’s first-hand experience in mine development, heap-leach operations, environmental assessment, stakeholder engagement and project finance will significantly strengthen our Board as we pursue independent validation, strategic partnerships and commercial-scale opportunities.”

“I am pleased to join the Board of RZOLV Technologies,” said John C. McConnell. “The mining industry requires practical technologies that can improve metal recovery while addressing the environmental, regulatory and operational challenges associated with conventional processing. RZOLV is developing an innovative non-cyanide hydrometallurgical platform, and I look forward to working with Duane, the Board and the Company’s technical team as the technology advances through independent testing, scale-up and commercialization.”

Grant of Stock Options

In connection with his appointment, the Board has approved the grant to Mr. McConnell of 250,000 incentive stock options.

The Company has also approved the grant of an aggregate of 767,117 incentive stock options to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company in recognition of their ongoing contributions and to further align their interests with the long-term interests of the Company and its shareholders.

The options are exercisable at a price of $0.35 per common share for a period of five years and will expire on July 14, 2031. The options will vest immediately and were granted in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Omnibus Incentive Plan and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Amendment to Termination Clause

Effective July 14, 2026, the Company approved certain amendments to the termination clauses within the executive employment agreement for Reza Kafaei, the Company’s Chief Innovation Officer (the “CIO”). Pursuant to the amendment, if the CIO is terminated without just cause, the Company will pay the CIO two times annual compensation plus two times the average annual bonus paid, if any, during the last three full years of employment immediately upon such termination, and all incentive securities granted to the CIO shall immediately vest and be exercisable in accordance with the Company’s Omnibus Incentive Plan.

About RZOLV Technologies Inc.
RZOLV Technologies Inc. is developing a water-based, non-cyanide hydrometallurgical platform for the recovery of gold, silver and selected critical minerals from ores, concentrates, refractory materials, spent heap-leach pads, tailings and legacy process residues.

The RZOLV platform is designed to operate under controlled aqueous conditions and to integrate with established metal-recovery technologies, including activated carbon, ion exchange and electrowinning. The Company’s development strategy emphasizes feed-specific metallurgical testing, independent third-party validation, closed-loop solution management and progressive scale-up from laboratory testing through pilot and field demonstration programs.

For further information:
Duane Nelson
President & CEO
RZOLV Technologies Inc.
Tel: +1-604-332-2662
Email: duane@rzolv.com
Website: rzolv.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated contribution of Mr. McConnell to the Board of Directors; the Company’s plans for independent validation, technical development, scale-up, strategic partnerships and commercialization; and the potential applications, performance and benefits of the RZOLV technology platform.

Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the results of future metallurgical testing; the ability of the Company to successfully scale and commercialize its technology; the availability of financing and strategic partners; regulatory and permitting requirements; commodity-price volatility; and general economic and market conditions.

Although the Company believes the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. There can be no assurance that future testing will validate the anticipated performance of the RZOLV technology, that the technology will be commercially viable or that the Company will successfully develop, permit or commercialize any proposed application. Forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this news release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements except as required by applicable law.

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.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Founders Metals Provides Mid-Year Exploration Update Across Four Targets; Confirms New Antino Northeast Discovery with 58.5 m of 1.00 g/t Gold

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Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – July 15, 2026 – Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV: FDR) (OTCQX: FDMIF) (FSE: 9DL0) (“Founders” or the “Company”) announces surface exploration and drilling results from its fully funded 70,000-metre drill program at the Antino Gold Project (“Antino” or the “Project”) in southeastern Suriname (Figure 1). In the first half of 2026 Founders has advanced multiple gold systems simultaneously – this release highlights a new discovery at Antino Northeast, continued growth at Antino North and Maria Geralda, and an exciting follow-up drill hole at Antino West.

Highlights

Antino Northeast

  • First-ever drilling confirms a new gold discovery on a kilometre-scale gold-in-auger anomaly with 1,200 m drill-confirmed strike length (Figure 1)
    • 58.5 metres (m) of 1.00 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) from 18.6 m (ANE009), including 18.0 m of 1.59 g/t Au
    • 53.0 m of 0.46 g/t Au from 149.0 m (ANE002), including 8.0 m of 2.29 g/t Au

Antino North

  • Drilling has now tested and confirmed mineralization along three of twelve mapped northwest-trending parallel shear zones; nine shears remain untested (Figure 1)
    • 16.5 m of 1.82 g/t Au from 8.1 m, including 3.0 m of 6.38 g/t Au (AN002), 8.1 m of 3.42 g/t Au from surface (AN009), and 22.5 m of 0.46 g/t Au from 32.1 m (AN005)

Maria Geralda

  • Fifteen new deep auger holes expand the high-grade gold previously defined, with near-surface intercepts including (Figure 2):
    • 30.0 m of 4.52 g/t Au (MGAD061), 23.0 m of 5.31 g/t Au (MGAD062), 19.0 m of 4.02 g/t Au (MGAD064), 9.0 m of 6.24 g/t Au (MGAD074), 30.0 m of 3.69 g/t Au (MGAD060), and 17.0 m of 2.94 g/t Au (MGAD063)
  • In several holes, mineralization continues to the 30 m auger limit. The Company has a diamond drill moving to Maria Geralda in early August to test these results in bedrock.

Antino West

  • A 35-metre-wide shear zone with visible gold intersected in drill hole FR251 at Antino West, 50 m along strike from the previously released discovery hole (FR217: 53.1 m of 1.21 g/t Au); assays pending (Figure 3)

Colin Padget, President & CEO, commented, “Our exploration strategy continues to deliver, and we are thrilled to keep making new gold discoveries across Antino – this time at Antino Northeast, where drilling returned 58.5 metres of 1.00 g/t gold. This comes as we continue to expand the Antino North discovery, now with mineralization across three parallel structures and to 200 metres of vertical depth, and as deep auger drilling grows the high-grade, near-surface gold footprint at Maria Geralda. At Antino West, follow-up drilling has intersected a 35-metre-wide shear zone with visible gold in core, 50 metres away from the initial discovery, with assays pending. With multiple discovery fronts advancing at once and a fully funded 70,000-metre drill program underway, we believe we are only beginning to unlock the district-scale potential of Antino.”

Geological Discussion

Antino Northeast

At Antino Northeast, the Company completed its first-ever drilling, testing a kilometre-scale gold-in-auger anomaly – one of the largest geochemical anomalies identified anywhere on the Antino land package. Discovery hole ANE009 returned 58.5 m of 1.00 g/t Au from 18.6 m, confirming a new mineralized gold system within the anomaly. Approximately 1,200 m away, hole ANE002 intersected 53.0 m of 0.46 g/t Au from 149.0 m, further demonstrating the scale of the system (Figure 1). Mineralization remains open in all directions, and the majority of the auger anomaly has yet to be drill-tested. Follow-up drilling is planned to further define the extent of the gold system and test a second major parallel structure identified with structural mapping as well as surficial auger sampling programs.

Antino North

The Antino North discovery, first announced in April 2026, is a series of northwest-trending, shear-hosted gold zones mapped over multiple kilometres across the area. To date, the Company’s surface program has identified twelve parallel shear structures, of which three have now been drill-tested. Mineralization is similar in character to the shear- and vein-hosted gold at Upper Antino, comprising sheared subvertical quartz veins with a sericite-ankerite-tourmaline alteration assemblage and late brittle deformation overprinting. The mapped shear zones are spatially coincident with a large regional-scale fold – a structural setting commonly associated with orogenic gold deposits across the Guiana Shield. Results include 16.5 m of 1.82 g/t Au from 8.1 m (AN002), 8.1 m of 3.42 g/t Au from surface (AN009), 10.0 m of 0.87 g/t Au from 209.0 m (AN004), and 22.5 m of 0.46 g/t Au from 32.1 m (AN005) (Figure 1).

Maria Geralda Deep Auger

Building on the deep auger program reported in May 2026, which defined a coherent, plunging high-grade gold shoot at Maria Geralda, the Company has completed fifteen additional deep auger holes. Five of the new holes were drilled on the same 3 m x 3 m vertical grid to 30 m depth in saprolite, with nine along a new drill fence stepping out 9 m to the north, and one 18 m to the north. Results from these holes include 9.0 m of 6.24 g/t Au (MGAD074) and 28.0 m of 0.85 g/t Au from surface (MGAD071) (Figure 2). These results extend the width of the high-grade gold shoot, further defining a plunging structure with consistent distribution of high-grade material.

Results from the five new holes on the 3 m x 3 m grid continue to confirm a robust, high-grade gold shoot near-surface. Highlight intercepts include 30.0 m of 4.52 g/t Au (MGAD061), 23.0 m of 5.31 g/t Au (MGAD062), 19.0 m of 4.02 g/t Au (MGAD064), 30.0 m of 3.69 g/t Au (MGAD060) and 17.0 m of 2.94 g/t Au (MGAD063). Several holes, including MGAD060 and MGAD061, returned gold mineralization to the end of the hole at the 30 m auger limit, indicating that the shoot remains open at depth. All current mineralization is hosted in saprolite; the bedrock beneath the shoot has not yet been tested by diamond drilling. On the east of Maria Geralda, an anomaly with similar widths and grades to the shoot defined in the deep auger program was identified in a historical high-grade channel that returned 12.3 m of 4.52 g/t Au. The location and distribution of grade suggest the presence of a second, vertically stacked mineralized gold shoot within the broader northwest-oriented structure. The Company plans to follow up with an additional deep auger program to test mineralization east of the existing auger grid, near the historical high-grade channel, and to begin diamond drilling to test the shoot into bedrock (Figure 2).

Antino West

The Antino West discovery, announced in June 2026, is located approximately 1.2 kilometres west of Upper Antino, where discovery hole FR217 returned 53.1 m of 1.21 g/t Au from surface. Gold mineralization is associated with quartz-carbonate veining, pervasive sericite alteration and locally up to 10% sulphide within steeply northwest-trending shears developed along the mapped contact between two volcanic units. Follow-up drilling has continued along strike, with hole FR251 – collared approximately 50 m from the discovery hole – intersecting two shear zones: a 35-metre-wide zone with visible gold from 86.0 m, and a separate 11-metre-wide zone from 183.0 m (Figure 3). Assays are pending, and additional follow-up drilling is planned to test the extent of the mineralized system.

Figure 1: Antino North and Antino Northeast Plan Map

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Figure 2: Maria Geralda Plan Map

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Figure 3: Antino West Core Photos

Note: visible gold identified in core is a visual observation only and is not indicative of gold grade; assay results are pending.

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Table 1: Antino Assay Results

Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Au (g/t)
Antino Northeast Drill Holes*
ANE009 8.10 12.60 4.50 1.41
and** 18.60 77.10 58.50 1.00
incl 18.60 36.60 18.00 1.59
incl 42.60 77.10 34.50 0.85
and 165.00 169.00 4.00 1.31
ANE008 252.00 270.00 18.00 0.22
ANE007 NSA
ANE006 NSA
ANE005 206.00 290.00 84.00 0.23
ANE004 185.00 213.00 28.00 0.23
and 224.00 230.00 6.00 0.83
ANE003 NSA
ANE002 126.00 142.00 16.00 0.30
and 149.00 202.00 53.00 0.46
incl 189.00 197.00 8.00 2.29
and 217.00 221.00 4.00 1.28
and 252.00 267.00 15.00 0.36
ANE001 24.60 57.60 33.00 0.22
and 92.10 102.60 10.50 0.57
and 175.00 195.00 20.00 0.54
incl 191.00 193.00 2.00 2.84
Antino North Drill Holes*
AN010 NSA
AN009 0.00 8.10 8.10 3.42
AN006-AN008 NSA
AN005 32.10 54.60 22.50 0.46
and 81.60 84.60 3.00 1.24
AN004 209.00 219.00 10.00 0.87
incl 212.00 214.00 2.00 3.48
AN003 NSA
AN002 8.10 24.60 16.50 1.82
incl 21.60 24.60 3.00 6.38
and 33.60 38.10 4.50 0.77
and 72.00 96.00 24.00 0.27
incl 78.00 83.00 5.00 0.97
Maria Geralda Deep Augers***
MGAD074 0.00 9.00 9.00 6.24
MGAD073 0.00 13.00 13.00 0.24
MGAD072 0.00 19.00 19.00 0.47
MGAD071 0.00 28.0 28.00 0.85
MGAD070 0.00 8.0 8.00 0.40
MGAD069 0.00 24.0 24.00 0.23
MGAD068 0.00 11.0 11.00 0.83
MGAD067 0.00 14.0 14.00 0.35
MGAD066 NSA
MGAD065 NSA
MGAD064 11.00 30.00 19.0 4.02
MGAD063 0.00 8.00 8.0 0.53
and 13.00 30.00 17.0 2.94
MGAD062 0.00 23.00 23.0 5.31
MGAD061 0.00 30.00 30.0 4.52
MGAD060 0.00 30.00 30.0 3.69
*Intervals are down-hole depths. True widths of mineralization are unknown at this time based on currently available results and observations. Interval average grades are calculated with un-capped gold assays, as insufficient drilling has been completed to determine capping levels for higher-grade gold intercepts. Widths are calculated using a 0.10 g/t gold cut-off grade with <5.0 m of internal dilution of zero grade (unless otherwise specified), and a minimum composite length of 2.0 m. Intervals below 3.0 gram-metres are omitted. NSA means No Significant Assays.
**Interval includes 6.0 m of dilution from 36.60 m to 42.60 m
***Intervals are vertical down-hole depths in saprolite. True widths are approximately 80-85%. Intercepts are un-capped and calculated using a 0.10 g/t Au cut-off grade with <5.0 m of internal dilution of zero grade, and a minimum composite length of 2.0 m. Intervals below 3.0 gram-metres are omitted. NSA means No Significant Assays. Deep auger grid centred at UTM Zone 21N 825750 E, 398240 N.

Table 2: Drill Hole and Deep Auger Locations

Hole ID Easting (m) Northing (m) Elevation (m) Azimuth (°) Dip (°) Depth (m)
Antino Northeast Drill Holes
ANE009 820607.33 414840.33 170.04 270.00 -50.00 200.00
ANE008 820476.50 414838.00 133.04 270.00 -50.00 270.00
ANE007 820275.00 414080.50 125.46 90.00 -50.00 199.80
ANE006 820527.00 414068.00 126.49 90.00 -50.00 284.00
ANE005 820400.00 414070.50 125.82 90.00 -70.00 351.04
ANE004 820400.00 414070.50 125.82 90.00 -50.00 278.02
ANE003 820936.00 413658.00 133.61 270.00 -50.00 245.00
ANE002 820818.50 413660.50 143.72 270.00 -50.00 269.01
ANE001 820706.00 413651.00 165.79 270.00 -50.00 254.00
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Maria Geralda Deep Augers
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Coordinates are reported in WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N

About Founders Metals Inc.
Founders Metals Inc. is a Canadian gold exploration company building a district-scale gold camp in southeastern Suriname. The Company controls a 102,360-hectare contiguous land package in the Guiana Shield – the largest uninterrupted package of highly prospective greenstone belt geology in the region. Founders is executing one of the most active exploration programs in the global junior gold sector and is backed by a strategic partnership with Gold Fields Limited. The Company is committed to responsible exploration, strong community engagement, and disciplined capital allocation as it advances Suriname’s next major gold camp.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Per: “Colin Padget”
Colin Padget
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

Contact Information
Katie MacKenzie, Vice President, Corporate Development
Tel: +1 604 712 1790 | katiem@fdrmetals.com

Quality Assurance and Control

Samples were analyzed at FILAB Suriname, a Bureau Veritas Certified Laboratory in Paramaribo, Suriname (a commercial certified laboratory under ISO 9001:2015). Samples are crushed to 75% passing 2.35 mm screen, riffle split (700 g) and pulverized to 85% passing 88 µm. Samples were analyzed using a 50 g fire assay (50 g aliquot) with an Atomic Absorption (AA) finish. For samples that return assay values over 5.0 grams per tonne (g/t), another cut was taken from the original pulp and fire assayed with a gravimetric finish. Founders Metals inserts blanks and certified reference standards in the sample sequence for quality control. External QA-QC checks are performed at ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division) in Lima, Peru (an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited facility). A secure chain of custody is maintained in transporting and storing of all samples. Drill intervals with visible gold are assayed using metallic screening. Rock chip samples from outcrop/bedrock are selective by nature and may not be representative of the mineralization hosted on the project. The channel sample result of 12.3 m of 4.52 g/t Au referred to in this news release is historical in nature. A qualified person has not completed sufficient work to verify this historical result, and it should not be relied upon. The Company considers the result relevant as it demonstrates the potential for gold mineralization east of the current deep auger grid and is using it to guide follow-up exploration. Deep auger samples were collected at 1 m intervals from vertical auger holes drilled to 30 m depth in saprolite using a 5-inch diameter Little Beaver deep auger; each interval was homogenized and split, with one half retained for geological logging and the other half submitted to the laboratory.

Qualified Persons

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., an independent qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding long term value creation and Company’s prospects. Forward-looking information can generally be identified by words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, or variations indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and reasonable assumptions but are subject to business, market, and economic risks, uncertainties, and contingencies that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including: general business and economic uncertainties; exploration results; mining industry risks; and other factors described in the Company’s most recent annual management discussion and analysis. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, other factors may cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with 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.

All material information on Founders Metals can be found at www.sedarplus.ca.

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Enshi Suobuya Stone Forest in China Launches Rich Cultural Experiences to Welcome Southeast Asian Tourists

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ENSHI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – With China’s inbound visa-free policies continuing to be optimized, the Suobuya Stone Forest Scenic Area, located in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province, is welcoming Southeast Asian tourists with a refreshed experience. Known as the “World’s First Ordovician Stone Forest,” this 460-million-year-old geological wonder has introduced a series of diverse cultural experiences and interactive programs in 2026, offering Southeast Asian visitors a journey through natural and cultural wonders spanning hundreds of millions of years.

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Geological Wonder: Exploring an Ancient Underwater World from 460 Million Years Ago

Located in Taiyanghe Township in the northwest of Enshi City, Suobuya Stone Forest is approximately a one-hour drive from the city center. The scenic area was formed during the Ordovician Period 460 million years ago. Originally covered by an ancient ocean, it gradually evolved through geological transformations over hundreds of millions of years into the extraordinary stone forest landscape seen today. Covering a total area of 21 square kilometers, the area features towering stone peaks surrounded by lush greenery, resembling a vast “underwater labyrinth.” As a “crowned stone forest” with one of the highest vegetation coverage rates in China, the scenic area enjoys a cool and pleasant average summer temperature, making it an ideal destination for summer retreats and nature-based relaxation.

The four major scenic areas currently open to visitors each have their own unique appeal. Qinglongtai serves as the highest point of the scenic area, offering panoramic views of the entire stone forest from above. Lianhuazhai features the breathtaking “Xiniugou” secret landscape, where towering cliffs on both sides and changing light and shadows create a dreamlike atmosphere. Mozigou is rich in ancient biological fossils, allowing visitors to touch traces of life from the Ordovician Period with their own hands. Jiulonghui features circular rock walls and groups of waterfalls, with stone peaks rising dramatically from the ground to create a magnificent landscape. The scenic area also features the 5D theater “Shanhaijing,” where visitors can enjoy an immersive experience of the evolution of the Ordovician ocean world. With gentle walking trails and an easy travel route, the area is suitable for families and nature exploration enthusiasts.

Cultural Feast: Immersive Experiences of Tujia Folk Traditions

Suobuya Stone Forest is not only a treasure trove of geological wonders but also an important carrier of Tujia culture. The Tujia ethnic group is one of the major ethnic minorities in the Enshi region, with a long history and distinctive cultural traditions. The “Baishou Dance” is one of the most representative folk dances of the Tujia people and has been listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The dance movements often imitate scenes such as hunting, farming, and warfare, featuring a lively rhythm. Visitors can personally participate in this cultural experience at the Tiejiazhai Square and Duigetai Stage.

The Tujia Girls’ Festival is one of Enshi’s most distinctive traditional folk festivals and has been held at Suobuya Stone Forest during the seventh month of the lunar calendar for many consecutive years. The festival is a traditional social activity where young Tujia men and women use songs as a medium for communication and dances to express emotions. It carries the unique marriage customs and collective memories of the Tujia people and has been recognized as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage of Hubei Province and one of the “Top Ten Most Charming Festivals in China.” During the festival, the scenic area hosts a variety of activities, including matchmaking through folk songs, traditional cultural parades, and traditional handicraft exhibitions, allowing visitors to experience the rich ethnic culture amid the stone forests and mountain scenery. Suobuya Stone Forest has therefore also been recognized as the “Hometown of Chinese Folk Art” and the “Hometown of Mountain Folk Songs.”

Since 2026, the scenic area has continued to enhance its tourism products and cultural experiences. During the May Day holiday, it launched the “Exploring Wonders on Horseback · Fun in the Million-Year Stone Sea” folk culture series, featuring interactive programs such as folk song and dance flash mobs, the “Nature Guardians” activity where visitors exchange collected litter for cultural souvenirs, the immersive intangible cultural heritage experience “Stone Workers’ Chant,” and the outdoor role-playing game “Stone Forest Secret Order · Pursuing the Shadow of Rocks.” These activities allow visitors to explore the ancient stone sea while deeply engaging with Tujia cultural traditions.

Improved Transportation: Easier Access to Enshi for Southeast Asian Tourists

Since the opening of Enshi Xujiaping International Airport’s aviation port, the international flight network has continued to improve. In 2026, the Enshi–Hong Kong route achieved year-round regular operation, while flights between Enshi and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have resumed successively, creating a dual-route network connecting Vietnam’s two major cities in the north and south. According to the development plan of the Enshi aviation port, new routes to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and other destinations will be steadily promoted in the future, further strengthening the Southeast Asian aviation network. Tourists from major Southeast Asian cities can fly directly to Enshi and reach this 460-million-year-old underwater world after only a one-hour drive. Hidden deep within the Wuling Mountains, this ancient stone forest wonderland is welcoming visitors from around the world with a more open and international approach.
Hashtag: #SuobuyaCulturalTourism

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Leading the Network 2030: WBBA Officially Launches AI-Net, a Globally Authoritative Data Communications Certification

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BANGKOK, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the Asia-Pacific Broadband Development Summit (BDS), the World Broadband Association (WBBA) officially launched AI-Net, a globally authoritative data communications certification for countries and operators worldwide. Serving as a digital infrastructure milestone, the certification provides a strategic guideline for global networks to transition from connectivity-driven architectures to intelligence-driven networks, propelling global infrastructure from the “All-Cloud” era into the “All-Intelligence” era, while accelerating industry-wide generational evolution and intelligent transformation.

Currently, AI is reshaping the global economy, demanding higher carrying capacity, scalability, and intelligence from underlying infrastructure. As industries transition to Net5.5G, traditional metrics like bandwidth and coverage no longer reflect national competitiveness in the intelligent era. Consequently, the WBBA introduced the AI-Net Certification, focusing on three new pillars: national policy guidance, collaborative industry ecosystems, and Net5.5G penetration rate. This highly quantifiable evaluation system aims to accelerate global Net5.5G deployment by aligning top-level policies with industrial ecosystems to systematically benchmark technological maturity.

AI-Net Certification
AI-Net Certification

During the launch, the WBBA elaborated on the bidirectional empowerment of the AI-Net Certification, highlighting its dual core values:

First, “Network for AI” establishes networks as the foundational bedrock for intelligent computing rather than mere transmission pipelines. By delivering deterministic performance—characterized by high throughput, zero packet loss, and ultra-low latency—modern network infrastructure fully unleashes the potential of intelligence. This ensures seamless, deep coordination between computing power and network scheduling, providing guaranteed experience quality for elastic demands and optimizing data efficiency for large-scale AI model training and inference.

Second, “AI for Network” injects native intelligence directly into devices and management platforms. By deeply integrating AI capabilities, networks transition from passive routing to active cognitive systems with endogenous intelligence, self-healing, and continuous self-optimization. This structural shift drives infrastructure toward highly automated “Agentic” O&M and AN L4, drastically reducing operational complexity and mitigating maintenance overhead for global operators.

WBBA Director General Martin Creaner elaborating on the AI-Net Certification
WBBA Director General Martin Creaner elaborating on the AI-Net Certification

The AI-Net assessment spans both macroeconomic and microeconomic dimensions. At the macroeconomic level, the certification evaluates national policy alignment and industry-building efforts. Key criteria include top-level policy frameworks anchoring Net5.5G, IPv6, and intelligent networks, alongside active contributions to global standards and ecosystem collaboration. At the microeconomic level, the assessment benchmarks operators using the IP Network Development Index (IPDI) launched by the WBBA at MWC, precisely measuring live-network intelligence and Advanced IP/Net5.5G deployment density to identify Net5.5G pioneers.

Moving beyond Wide Area Networks, the certification’s scope extends to end-to-end digital foundations, integrating highly interconnected Data Center Networks and comprehensive endogenous security systems into its core criteria. This multidimensional alignment not only highlights a nation’s strategic foresight but also validates the full-scenario, highly secure network capabilities delivered by leading operators in specialized sectors like automated logistics, smart retail, and smart cities.

“A trusted, industry-recognized benchmark, AI-Net turns the Four Forces into measurable progress toward Network 2030.” Moving forward, the WBBA will leverage this certification to build global consensus among policymakers, standards organizations, and leading operators. By accelerating unified standards and closing the digital divide, the initiative will construct an “AI-ready” network foundation to drive industries toward the 2030 intelligent future.

About the World Broadband Association:

The World Broadband Association (WBBA) is an open, multilateral organization and platform that brings together cloud and broadband industry stakeholders to address and drive forward the shared goals of maximizing the social and economic benefits of digital ultra-broadband for all globally. The WBBA champions the business, consumer and citizen outcomes that broadband can deliver across the world, through converged network and cloud infrastructure.

When a Stay Goes Beyond Check-out: Amari Unveils “Ari Service” to Deepen Guest Connections with Every Destination

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – Amari, the upper-upscale hotel brand under ONYX Hospitality Group, invites travellers to discover stays that go beyond the beauty of a destination, creating meaningful moments that become lasting memories through authentic local experiences, genuine connections with people and culture, and the warmth of Thai hospitality.

Amari Bangkok
Amari Bangkok

As ONYX Hospitality Group celebrates its 60th anniversary, the company is entering a new chapter of growth through the continued evolution of its brand portfolio. As part of this journey, Amari has been revitalised with a refreshed brand positioning centred on authentic local connections and warm Thai hospitality. Bringing this vision to life is the introduction of “Ari Service”, a new signature brand touchpoint designed to deepen the relationship between guests and the destinations they visit. Through thoughtful, locally inspired interactions and personalised service, Ari Service encourages guests to discover the character, culture and people of each location, creating meaningful experiences that extend well beyond check-out and reinforcing Amari’s promise of creating lasting memories.

As travel today is no longer simply about changing places, but about taking time for oneself, being with loved ones and creating meaningful moments, Amari believes that the best journeys continue long after check-out. Every stay is designed to leave guests with feelings and experiences they can carry home, from the first warm welcome upon arrival and a local dish that brings back memories of a destination, to moments shared with loved ones and thoughtful details that make guests feel truly understood and cared for.

Beyond thoughtful service, Amari connects guests with the unique character of each destination through locally inspired design, food and ingredients that reflect the identity of each place, and experiences that connect guests with local communities, culture and ways of life. From beachfront escapes surrounded by nature to vibrant city stays, every Amari destination reflects its own sense of place, offering experiences that are warm, lively and memorable.

At Amari Phuket, guests can experience a relaxing seaside escape along the Andaman coast, where the island’s natural beauty, local culture, cuisine and heritage come together. From unwinding at Breeze Spa, an open-air spa experience complemented by the sound of the waves, to discovering Phuket’s local flavours, historic Old Town and coastal lifestyle, every moment offers a deeper connection with the rhythm of the island.

Amari Vogue Krabi offers a tranquil retreat at Tubkaek Beach, one of Krabi’s most scenic coastal destinations. Surrounded by nature and overlooking the Andaman Sea, guests can enjoy peaceful moments by the beach, breathtaking sunsets and the simplicity of coastal life, making it an ideal destination to reconnect with themselves and loved ones away from the pace of everyday life.

For travellers seeking a more vibrant seaside escape, Amari Pattaya combines relaxation with the energy of one of Thailand’s most dynamic coastal cities. Guests can begin their day with moments of relaxation and holistic well-being at maai spa before exploring Pattaya’s cafés, restaurants, seaside activities and lifestyle experiences. With its balance of comfort and liveliness, Amari Pattaya offers a welcoming destination for families, couples and leisure travellers.

In the heart of Bangkok, Amari Bangkok combines the convenience of a city location with a warm and relaxing atmosphere where guests can unwind amidst the energy of the capital. With easy access to shopping, lifestyle destinations, cultural attractions, restaurants and key city landmarks, the hotel serves as both a gateway to discovering Bangkok from a new perspective and a welcoming place to return to for comfort and thoughtful care.

For Amari, a memorable journey does not end when guests leave the hotel. It continues through the feelings, connections and experiences they take home. By bringing each destination’s unique character to life through Ari Service, authentic local experiences and genuine Thai hospitality, Amari creates meaningful moments that become lasting memories. These are the “Endless Memories” that Amari strives to create at every destination, making every journey even more meaningful.

For more information on Amari please visit: www.amari.com

Hashtag: #ONYXHospitalityGroup

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About ONYX Hospitality Group

ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in the Asia-Pacific hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers across the region where it has deep expertise. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food & beverage. With six decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.

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