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No Parent Walks Alone: Optism Marks 2nd Anniversary with Asia’s First “Expert Hub” for Autism Families


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Optism, Hong Kong’s first bilingual autism support platform, celebrates its second anniversary by unveiling Expert Hub, Asia’s first AI-powered triage system designed specifically for families navigating autism.

No Parent Walks Alone: Optism Marks 2nd Anniversary with Asia’s First "Expert Hub" for Autism Families

A Lifeline for Autism Families in Hong Kong and Beyond

Founded by Carmen Li, a mother of a son with ASD, Optism was born out of a deeply personal understanding of the challenges autism families face. The platform embodies one mission: ensuring that “No parent walks the autism journey alone.”

Expert Hub fills a critical gap in Hong Kong by connecting families to a trusted, multi-disciplinary panel of ASD experts. This innovative tool replaces the “Information Maze” with a clear, vetted roadmap that evolves alongside a family’s needs through every stage of life.

“The autism journey isn’t a straight line; it’s a lifelong pathway,” says Carmen Li, Optism’s founder. “Parents’ needs change as their children grow, and Expert Hub is designed to walk with them every step of the way. We are deeply grateful to our founding panel of experts for sharing their world-class knowledge, ensuring no family faces this journey alone.”

A World-Class Ecosystem of Autism Expertise

Expert Hub debuts with 25 recognized leaders across diverse domains, offering families elite-level guidance that was previously fragmented across networks. This expanding, multi-disciplinary ecosystem includes:

  • Assessment & Therapy: Guidance on ASD assessments and transitions into speech, occupational, and behavioral therapies.
  • Education & Development: Support for SEN school placement, vocational training, and transitioning to adult life.
  • Family & Functional Health: Expertise in sensory-friendly dentistry, puberty support, and life-skills health.
  • Navigating Transitions: Insights into functional medicine and ASD-related legal considerations in Hong Kong.
  • Caregiver Sustainability: Support for parental mental health and burnout prevention.

Proving the Need: Rapid Adoption and Impact

Since its launch, Expert Hub has attracted over 8,000 new users in just 30 days — a testament to the urgent need for innovative autism support tools. Building on its two-year legacy, Optism has now supported over 40,000 families with expert resources, practical tools, and an empathetic community.

Free Access to Expert Hub

Expert Hub is available for free to all registered caregivers at Optism.co, empowering families with expert advice tailored to every stage of life.
Hashtag: #optism #AutismSupport #autismhongkong #autismasia #autismawareness #experthub #AI




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Optism

is Asia’s first bilingual autism support platform, dedicated to ensuring no parent walks the Autism (ASD) journey alone.

Powered by the SIE Fund Hong Kong and Oxfam Hong Kong, Optism recently launched —Asia’s first AI-powered triage system designed to provide tailored, multi-disciplinary guidance for families navigating autism.

Since its founding in 2024, Optism has connected over 40,000 families to vital resources and support, with 8,000 new users joining in just 30 days after Expert Hub’s launch.

Families can at Optism.co to access Expert Hub, providing them with expert guidance at every stage of life.

Discover a season of arts and sports mega events in Hong Kong


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2026 – Hong Kong’s annual arts season moved into its peak last weekend with ComplexCon (21-22 March) returning for its third edition at AsiaWorld-Expo, bringing an eclectic blend of pop culture to the heart of Asia.

It marks the start of a flurry of themed events at landmark venues across the city, including the acclaimed Art Basel Hong Kong (27-29 March) and Art Central (25-29 March).

Speaking at the opening ceremony of ComplexCon, Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government said, “We are celebrating Hong Kong’s unique status as the premier East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. Since its Hong Kong debut in 2024, made possible by the support of our Mega Arts and Cultural Events (Mega ACE) Fund, ComplexCon has established itself as a vibrant and hugely popular cultural event as you can see already, an event of a true blend of pop culture, music, art, and technology, and so much more.”

Attracting thousands of fans from near and far, the two-day programme included Complex Live! Stage, featuring a powerhouse line up headlined by global icons, together with a curated mix of regional hip-hop and R&B (rhythm and blues) pioneers. For collectors, the “Hong Kong Element” offered exclusive merchandise.

Discover a season of arts and sports mega events in Hong Kong

Two more world-class arts events are coming up this week, namely, Art Basel Hong Kong (27-29 March) and Art Central (25-29 March).

Art Basel Hong Kong returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with new sectors and fresh curatorial perspectives. Featuring 240 galleries from some 40 countries and territories, the fair presents artworks by established artists and emerging talents from around the world.

Highlight sectors include “Encounters”, showcasing 12 artworks of expansive sculptures and installations drawing on the Five Elements — space/ether, water, fire, wind and earth, while “Insights” features 20 projects focused on artists from Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. Among the newly added themes this year are “Echoes” – a brand new sector spotlighting works created within the past 5 years –, and “Zero 10” dedicated to art of the digital era.

Other returning sectors cover “Discoveries”, which is dedicated to solo presentations by emerging artists from 25 galleries and “Kabinett”, staging thematic presentations with a total of 35 projects, as well as public programmes offering free public access to “Film”, “Conversations” and “Exchange Circle”.

Hong Kong’s strength in global cultural connectivity is reflected in its position as a leading arts trading hub. “Later this month, we will finalise the details of our collaboration with Art Basel for the next five years. This is the result of sustained investment in our role as a global financial centre, cross-sectoral collaboration, and a shared commitment to make Hong Kong a place where the arts can truly flourish,” Law said.

Since its Hong Kong debut in 2024, ComplexCon has established itself as a vibrant and hugely popular cultural event (Photo courtesy of ComplexCon Hong Kong)
Since its Hong Kong debut in 2024, ComplexCon has established itself as a vibrant and hugely popular cultural event (Photo courtesy of ComplexCon Hong Kong)

There’s more for art enthusiasts to enjoy, with Art Central (25-29 March) lighting up the iconic Central Harbourfront, presenting works from over 100 galleries and 500 artists from Hong Kong, Asia, and beyond. The fair’s 11th edition sees the debut of Central Stage, spotlighting artists with recent, current, and upcoming participation in institutional exhibitions, biennials, and other landmark curatorial endeavours of international standing.

This trio of arts and cultural events is part of the wider Hong Kong Mega 8 – a legendary line-up of eight world-class events throughout March and April. Completing the line-up are the Hong Kong Derby and Champions Day (horse racing), UCI Track World Cup (cycling), Hong Kong Sevens (rugby) and LIV Golf Hong Kong.

“I am sure this exhilarating blend of sports, arts and culture will bring you many enjoyable moments and fond memories, infused with the city’s unique spirit and unstoppable momentum,” Law said.

Hashtag: #HongKong #BrandHongKong #Arts #Sports #MegaEvents





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Gen Z and Millennial High-Net-Worth Investors Are Reshaping Wealth Advice

CFA Institute survey of investors across global markets shows strong digital engagement, demand for personalization, and evolving definitions of trust

SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today released new research demonstrating how Gen Z and millennial mass-affluent, high-net-worth (HNW) and very-high-net-worth (VHNW) investors are redefining the future of private wealth management.

As trillions of dollars pass to younger generations in the Great Wealth Transfer, the research titled, Next-Gen Investors: A Guide for Wealth Managers and Financial Advisers, explores how behaviors and expectations of Gen Z and millennial investors differ from Gen X and Baby Boomer investors — and what this means for the future of financial advice and wealth management. 

Drawing on a survey of more than 2,400 mass affluent, HNW, and VHNW investors in Canada, India, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the research finds strong demand for advice among young investors, and offers data-supported insights for advisers and wealth managers to succeed with the next generation of wealth management clients. 

Findings from the research reveals that in Singapore, around 70 percent of young investors expect to receive an inheritance. They also report the highest likelihood of holding ETF investments (50 percent), compared with 29 percent for Singaporean Gen X and Baby Boomer investors.

Cindy Tan, CFA, CA (Singapore), President, CFA Society Singapore, comments:

“It is encouraging that the majority of Singapore’s young investors say they feel confident about investing and reaching their financial goals. Notably, the top three asset classes they plan to own are individual stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrency. Singaporean Gen Z and millennial investors also heavily use mobile and digital communication channels when engaging with advisors, with high use of messaging Apps and text messaging relative to investors in other markets.”

“These trends signal growing demand for advisory models that blend professional expertise with sophisticated product offerings, urging wealth managers to rethink how they engage next-gen clients in an evolving wealth landscape. We look forward to exploring these themes with industry leaders at CFA Society Singapore’s Private Wealth Symposium later this month.” 

Rhodri Preece, CFA, Senior Head of Research at CFA Institute, adds:

“Gen Z and millennial high-net-worth investors are reshaping private wealth management in fundamental ways. Their desire for holistic advice, product preferences, and expectations regarding the frequency and modes of communication differ meaningfully from their older peers and the models that shaped today’s industry. They expect real-time access to information, frequent digital engagement, more investment options and access, and guidance that integrates life goals, behavioral discipline, and long-term investment strategies.”

Genevieve Hayman, PhD, Senior Researcher, CFA Institute, and co-author of the research comments:

“Our survey data show that wealthy Gen Z and millennial investors are not turning away from professional advice, but they are redefining it. They expect active participation in financial planning and want collaborative, hybrid advice models that combine human expertise with technology-enabled personalization.” 

“To serve this next generation of clients, wealth management and advisory services must evolve from an interpersonal-driven model to one that can scale personalization while preserving trust. Technology, including AI, will be essential to delivering that experience.”   

Key Global Insights from the Survey:

  • Strong Demand for Financial Advice:
    Over 90 percent of wealthy Gen Z and millennial investors surveyed report using some form of paid financial advice, including traditional advisers, robo-advisers, accountants, or lawyers. Gen Z investors are more likely to receive financial advice through workplace plans or robo-advisers. Millennials are most likely to use traditional advisers. Nearly 70 percent of young investors surveyed who engage a paid adviser interact with their adviser at least monthly.
  • Innovation, Market Trends, and FOMO
    More than half of young HNW and VHNW investors (55 percent) report making investment decisions driven by “fear of missing out” (FOMO), particularly in emerging asset classes such as cryptocurrency. They seek advisers who can contextualize new developments and be a strategic, forward-looking partner, balancing innovation with prudent advice.
  • Trust is Enhanced Through Performance Measures and Data Security
    “Trustworthy” and “ethical” remain the most important qualities when selecting an adviser, but what defines trust differs across generations. Young investors define trust through measurable behavior, professional competence, and digital integrity. They value transparency, credentials, and cybersecurity alongside empathy and cost clarity.
  • Use of Digital Resources is Strong, but Advisers Remain the Most Trusted Source
    Young investors learn from a wide range of online sources and about one-third have used generative AI for financial education. Yet human advisers remain the single-most-trusted source of investment guidance. Millennials are the most likely to access a paid professional adviser through an investment firm, wealth manager, or family office (58 percent). Millennials also show strong appetite for advisory services across both human and robo-advisory formats. Gen Z are most likely to access robo-investment advice only (43 percent).

About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across 160 markets, CFA Institute has 9 offices and 157 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn, and subscribe on YouTube.  

About CFA Society Singapore
CFA Society Singapore is part of a worldwide network of CFA Institute member societies that lead the investment profession globally by promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society. It represents the interests of more than 4,000 investment professionals through advocacy, education, events, and professional development. Visit: https://cfasocietysingapore.org.

LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Releases Two Business Introduction Videos Visualizing “Community Transfer of Club Activities” and “Sports Therapy”

Bringing to Life How Schools, Homes, and Communities Are Changing Across Japan Through Real Insights from the Field

TOKYO, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the “Company” or “Leifras”), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, today announced the release of two business introduction videos highlighting the real-world implementation and impact of its school club support business and after-school daycare service business, the core pillars of the Company’s social business. The videos illustrate the Company’s role in addressing pressing social challenges in Japan, including long working hours for teachers and the increasing demand for developmental support for children, while showcasing the sustainable operational framework behind Leifras’ initiatives through stakeholder interviews and real footage from the field.

Background of the Release: Unraveling a Complex System through Video
As part of its efforts to enhance children’s welfare, the Japanese government is promoting “club activity reform” to facilitate student participation, while supporting the development of “after-school daycare services” for children with disabilities. The implementation of these initiatives requires specialized know-how and complex system design. To help visualize the school environment following the transition of club activities to local communities, which can be difficult to convey through written materials alone, the Company produced documentary-style videos that closely follow the programs in action at actual operating sites.

Business Video No. 1: School Club Support Business
Theme: “Building Sustainable Infrastructure Toward the 2026 Reform Implementation Period”

The video explains how the Company is transforming school club activities with an eye toward the “reform implementation period” beginning in 2026, as set by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.

  • Beneficiary payment model in practice at Chiyoda Junior and Senior High School: The video features a school that introduced a beneficiary payment model under which parents have covered the costs since April 2025. It captures the perspective of teachers on the change, including one who shared, “We now have time for meetings and to think about the students’ futures,” offering a concrete look at what reformed club activities can look like.
  • Dedicated school club activity managers: Rather than simply dispatching instructors, the Company assigns a dedicated manager who serves as a liaison among schools, parents, and the community. The role functions as a coordinating infrastructure within the system that helps identify optimal solutions for each region.

Business Video No. 2: After-school Daycare Service – “LEIF”
Theme: “The Mechanism of ‘Sociality’ and ‘Independence’ Developed Through Soccer”

The video highlights the “sports therapy” aspect of LEIF, the after-school daycare service operated by Leifras.

  • A unique approach combining sports and therapeutic education: Unlike typical daycare services, the Company uses soccer as a teaching medium to demonstrate how children can learn the rules of group interaction and cooperation while having fun.
  • Building self-esteem and peer support: The video captures a moment when a child who previously struggled to express emotions scores a goal and high-fives friends, as well as the process of change (peer support) in which older children begin to look after younger ones.
  • Parent testimonials: Parents share firsthand accounts of the program’s impact, such as “The fact that they incorporated sports, especially soccer, into their therapeutic education was quite unusual. I was attracted to that and immediately chose LEIF” and “children’s self-esteem has grown.”

Future Outlook
The Company plans to use these videos in proposals to local governments and boards of education and as informational materials for parents, helping enhance transparency and trust in its services. Guided by its philosophy of “Changing and designing sports,” the Company will continue to provide real insights from the field and contribute to improving Japan’s education and welfare environment.

About LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Leifras is a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement. The Company primarily provides services related to the organization and operations of sports schools and sports events for children. As of December 31, 2024, Leifras was recognized as one of Japan’s largest operators of children’s sports schools in terms of both membership and facilities by Tokyo Shoko Research. The Company’s approach to sports education emphasizes the development of non-cognitive skills, following the teaching principle “acknowledge, praise, encourage, and motivate.” The holistic approach that integrates physical and mental development sets Leifras apart in the industry. Building upon deep experience and know-how in sports education, Leifras also operates a robust social business sector, dispatching sports coaches to meet various community needs with the aim to promote physical health, social inclusion, and community well-being across different demographics.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the registration statement and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

For more information, please contact:

LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: IR@leifras.co.jp

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

Laos Rushes Aid to 2,000 Families After Hailstorm Hits Vientiane District

A hailstorm on 22 March in Vientiane destroyed homes and affected 2,000 families. (Photo: Vanna Garden)

The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has deployed emergency relief worth over LAK 1.4 billion (USD 65,000) to families affected by a severe hailstorm that struck Vientiane’s Sikhottabong district on the afternoon of 22 March.

The storm hit at around 4pm, damaging more than 2,000 homes across five villages, as well as four schools, a temple, and a village office.

The Minister of Health, acting in her capacity as Deputy Chairman of the Central Disaster Management Committee, travelled to the affected area to oversee the response personally.

Relief supplies distributed include 20 tonnes of rice, household and hygiene items, 1,000 mosquito nets, and 1,000 rubber mats.

The Central Disaster Management Committee Secretariat is now coordinating with development partners to procure zinc sheeting and repair materials, with the aim of restoring damaged homes and public buildings as quickly as possible.

The government says it will continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure all affected families receive comprehensive support.

Doubleview Gold Clarifies Preliminary Economic Assessment Results for the Hat Project; Updated Scenario B NPV Increased to C$7.27 Billion

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – March 23, 2026 – Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (“Doubleview” or the “Company”) provides clarification to its news release dated March 2, 2026, announcing the Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for the Company’s 100% owned Hat Project in northwestern British Columbia.

Following publication of the March 2, 2026 news release, Mineit Consulting Inc., the independent engineering firm responsible for the PEA, completed a further review of the application of certain processing cost assumptions relating to the scandium recovery circuit in Scenario B. As a result of this review, the after-tax NPV(5%) for Scenario B at consensus metal prices has been updated to C$7.27 billion from C$6.94 billion and IRR of 19%. The update also results in an increase in Scenario B after-tax NPV(5%) at spot metal prices to C$14.85 billion from C$14.52 billion and IRR of 32%.

The updated Scenario B results further demonstrate the economic contribution of the scandium recovery circuit and increase the difference in after-tax NPV between the base case (Scenario A2) and Scenario B to C$547 million.

The cobalt grade reported in Table 1 of the Company’s March 2, 2026 news release was inadvertently shown as 0.78 g/t Co. The correct value is 78 g/t Co, consistent with Table 5 of the release. This discrepancy was limited to the summary table presentation and does not affect the PEA results or conclusions.

These clarifications do not change the overall conclusions of the PEA and further highlight the strong economics of the Hat Project, including the potential value contribution from scandium recovery.

Corrected highlights of the PEA reflecting the updated Scenario B economics are presented below.

NPV:

  • After-tax NPV(5%) of C$6.73 billion and IRR of 23% at Consensus Metal Prices
  • After-tax NPV(5%) of C$13.53 billion and IRR of 39% at Spot Metal Prices

NPV Including scandium and the associated processing circuit:

  • After-tax NPV(5%) of C$7.27 billion and IRR of 19% at Consensus Metal Prices
  • After-tax NPV(5%) of C$14.85 billion and IRR of 32% at Spot Metal Prices

Three processing scenarios were evaluated-Scenario A1 (A1) a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation base case using current testwork recoveries1, Scenario A2 (A2), the same base case using expected recoveries1, and Scenario B (B), a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flowsheet with an added hydrometallurgical circuit and scandium recovery circuit, with results indicating the Project is financially attractive even without the scandium component.

Highlights:

  • Robust Project Economics: The PEA demonstrates a high-margin operation with an After-Tax NPV(5%) of C$4.96 billion (A1), C$6.73 billion (A2), or C$7.27 billion (B), and an IRR of 19% (A1), 23% (A2), or 19% (B) at analyst consensus metal prices2. Using a spot-price scenario3, the Project delivers a compelling after-tax NPV(5%) of C$11.05 billion (A1), 13.53 billion (A2), or C$14.85 billion (B) and an IRR of 34% (A1), 39% (A2), or 32% (B).
  • Sensitivity Highlight: Project economics show the greatest leverage to overall metal prices, with NPV (5%) ranging from C$3.2 billion to C$10.2 billion (IRR: 14%-32%) at ±20% on all metals; even under additional +20% CAPEX and +20% OPEX sensitivities, applied on top of a 25% contingency already embedded in the base case, all scenarios deliver IRRs of 16% or better, and Scenario B provides additional scandium oxide upside with NPV(5%) of C$6.5 billion-C$8.1 billion (IRR: 18%-20%) at ±40% metal price.
  • Scale and Longevity: The mine plan supports a multi-decade life of 25 years at a 120,000 tonnes-per-day processing rate, underpinned by a resource base of 609 Mt at 0.43% CuEq4 in the Measured and Indicated categories and 503 Mt at 0.41% CuEq4 in the Inferred category.
  • High-Output Production Profile B: Envisioned as a conventional large-scale open-pit operation, the Project is expected to produce an average of over 74 kt of copper, 254 koz of gold, 376 koz of silver and 2.7 kt of cobalt annually during the first 10 years, with life-of-mine (LOM) average production of 67.6 kt Cu, 217 koz Au, 348 koz Ag, 2.5 kt Co, and 128 tonnes of scandium oxide per year. (NOTE: based on publicly reported 2024 North American cobalt mine production of approximately 3,800-4,000 tonnes (Natural Resources Canada; U.S. Geological Survey), the projected cobalt output is estimated to represent approximately 69% of current regional mined supply).
  • Strategic Importance for Critical Minerals: The Project is positioned as a primary North American source of copper, scandium, and cobalt. With approximately 2.42 billion pounds of copper, 80 million pounds of cobalt and 2,415 tonnes of scandium oxide contained5 in the Measured and Indicated categories, the Project represents an important discovery of critical minerals.
  • Stable, Supportive Jurisdiction: Located in a premier mining district in British Columbia, the Project benefits from a stable regulatory environment. The Company is committed to engaging with local First Nations in a respectful manner and to working toward positive and constructive relationships as the Project advances.
  • Catalyst for Development: The PEA serves as the technical foundation for an immediate transition into a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), providing a clear roadmap for early works and permitting activities in 2026 and 2027.

Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview Gold Corp., commented, “The results of this PEA confirm the scale, strength and long-term potential of the Hat Project. Delivering a post-tax NPV(5%) of up to C$6.73 billion and IRR of up to 23% at consensus prices, and even stronger metrics at spot prices, validates years of disciplined exploration and technical work by our team. Hat is demonstrating Tier 1 characteristics with a 25-year mine life, strong annual production profile and meaningful free cash flow generation. Importantly, the Project stands on its own without reliance on scandium, while still preserving significant upside from critical minerals as markets mature. We are excited to advance Hat to Pre-Feasibility and continue building a major Canadian critical metals project.”

Doubleview acknowledges that the Project is located on the traditional territories of the Tahltan Nation and the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, and recognizes their enduring relationship to and stewardship of the land and waters. Doubleview is committed to respectful, transparent, and ongoing engagement with First Nations and local communities whose territories overlap the Project area and access routes, with a focus on protecting water and the environment and advancing responsible development.

PEA OVERVIEW

The PEA contemplates a conventional open-pit mine and processing operation with a 25-year mine life at a 120,000 t/d (42 Mt/a) plant throughput. Two processing pathways were evaluated, A1 and its alternative, A2, and B: the first alternative, A, is a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator with two recovery cases based on current metallurgical testwork, and A2, reflecting expected performance (Figure 1); and B, a full circuit that retains the base flowsheet and adds a downstream hydrometallurgical scandium recovery circuit (Figure 2).

The tailings storage facility is a centreline-raised facility built with compacted cycloned sand from tailings underflow, and engineered drainage for stability, with site-contact waters (including seepage and pit dewatering) recycled to the process plant and final closure involving pond drainage and reclamation. The Project is expected to rely on grid power via an extended transmission line.

Tables 1 to 3 summarize the key results of the PEA, including production, operating costs, capital expenditures, and the principal financial metrics; the sections that follow provide additional detail on the underlying assumptions, project design, and study outcomes.

Table 1: PEA Study Summary-Production

Metric Unit Scenario A1 Scenario A2 Scenario B
Mining Summary
Strip ratio t:t 1.60
Production Summary LOM
Average Annual Throughput Mt 42
CuEq Head Grade6, 7 % 0.42
Cu Head Grade % 0.19
Au Head Grade g/t 0.19
Ag Head Grade g/t 0.51
Co Head Grade g/t 77.73
Sc Head Grade6 g/t 28.35
Cu Recovery % 80 89 858
Au Recovery % 66 75 898
Ag Recovery % 53 53 688
Co Recovery % 30 30 788
Sc Recovery % N/A 728
Overall Mass of Tailings to Process9 % N/A 12.5
Year of Production Start of Sc2O38 year N/A 4
Average Annual Cu Production kt 63.6 70.8 67.6
Total Cu Production kt 1,590.5 1,769.4 1,689.9
Average Annual Payable Cu kt 61.7 68.7 65.7
Total Payable Cu kt 1,542.8 1,716.3 1,642.2
Average Annual Au Production koz 161.1 183.1 217.3
Total Au Production koz 4,028.2 4,577.5 5,432.0
Average Annual Payable Au koz 153.1 173.9 207.5
Total Payable Au koz 3,826.8 4,348.7 5,188.6
Average Annual Ag Production koz 271.3 271.3 348.0
Total Ag Production koz 6781.6 6,781.6 8,700.9
Average Annual Payable Ag koz 244.1 244.1 318.6
Total Payable Ag koz 6,103.4 6,103.4 7,965.3
Average Annual Co Production kt 1.0 1.0 2.5
Total Co Production kt 23.9 23.9 62.2
Average Annual Payable Co kt 0.8 0.8 2.3
Total Payable Co kt 19.1 19.1 56.3
Average Annual Sc2O3 Production t N/A 128.4
Total Sc2O3 Production t N/A 3,209.5
Total Sc2O3 Payable t N/A 3,049.0

Table 2: PEA Study Summary-Operating Cost

Metric Unit Scenario A1 Scenario A2 Scenario B
Operating Cost
Average Mine Operating Costs C$/t-moved 2.32
Average Mine Operating Costs C$/t-milled 6.03
Processing Operating Cost10 C$/t-milled 7.93 7.93 10.84
Sc2O3 Processing Cost11 C$/kg Sc2O3 N/A 939.55
General & Administrative C$/t-milled 2.56 2.56 2.56
Total Operating Costs C$/t-milled 16.22 16.22 21.92

Table 3: PEA Study Summary-Capital Expenditure and Financial Metrics

Metric Unit Scenario A1 Scenario A2 Scenario B
Capital Expenditure
Initial Capital Costs C$M 3,552 3,601 3,828
Sustaining Capital Costs C$M 2,755 2,755 4,006
Closure and Reclamation Cost C$M 503
Financial Metrics
Exchange Rate CAD/USD 1.37
Long Term Copper Price US$/lb 4.88
Long Term Gold Price US$/oz 3,272.60
Long Term Silver Price US$/oz 50.22
Long Term Cobalt Price US$/lb 19.57
Long Term Scandium Oxide Price US$/kg N/A 1,500
Average Annual EBITDA C$M 886 1,071 1,284
Total EBITDA C$M 22,162 26,770 32,101
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax) C$M 756 940 1,104
Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)12 C$M 18,904 23,511 27,592
Total Provincial Tax (inc. BC Mineral Tax) C$M (4,029) (5,090) (6,019)
Total Federal Tax C$M (1,274) (1,859) (2,308)
Total Taxes C$M (5,303) (6,949) (8,327)
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Post-tax) C$M 544 662 771
Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)12 C$M 13,601 16,562 19,265
Total Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)13 C$M 15,352 19,910 23,764
Total Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)12 C$M 10,050 12,961 15,437
NPV 5% (Pre-tax) C$M 7,883 10,576 11,567
NPV 5% (Pre-tax) US$M 5,754 7,720 8,443
IRR (Pre-tax) % 24 29 23
Payback (Pre-tax) years Year 5 Year 4 Year 6
NPV 5% (Post-tax) C$M 4,963 6,727 7,274
NPV 5% (Post-tax) US$M 3,623 4,911 5,309
IRR (Post-tax) % 19 23 19
Payback (Post-tax) Years Year 6 Year 5 Year 7

Table 4 shows the Sensitivity analysis using after-tax NPV(5%) and after-tax IRR.

Table 4: Sensitivity Analysis

Variable Case
(%)
Metal Price Scenario A1 Scenario A2 Scenario B
NPV (5%)
C$M
IRR
(%)
NPV (5%)
C$M
IRR
(%)
NPV (5%)
C$M
IRR
(%)
Base Case Consensus forecast 4,963 19 6,727 23 7,274 19
Copper Price -20 US$3.90/lb Cu 3,218 15 4,807 19 5,433 16
Copper Price +20 US$5.86/lb Cu 6,688 23 8,632 28 9,099 22
Gold Price -20 US$2,618.08/oz 3,625 16 5,223 19 5,539 16
Gold Price +20 US$3,927.12/oz 6,289 22 8,222 27 8,996 22
Metal Prices -20 All metal prices 1,708 10 3,165 14 2,993 11
Metal Prices +20 All metal prices 8,118 27 10,233 32 11,444 26
Initial CAPEX +20 Variable per Scenario 4,448 16 6,222 19 6,732 16
OPEX +20 Variable per Scenario 3,660 16 5,438 20 5,591 16
Scandium Oxide Price -40 US$900/kg Sc2O3 6,496 18
Scandium Oxide Price +40 US$2,100/kg Sc2O3 8,050 20

MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE

Doubleview Gold Corp announced an update of the Mineral Resource estimate (MRE). This estimate followed the Micon International Ltd. (Micon) Mineral Resource estimate with an effective date of July 17, 2024. This MRE incorporates significant new data from the 2024 and 2025 exploration campaigns, with an effective date of February 4, 2026, and superseded the 2024 Micon estimate.

Table 5: Hat MRE at a 0.2% CuEq Cut-Off Effective February 4, 2026

Mineral
Resource
Classification
Tonnage
(Mt)
Average Grade Metal Content
CuEq
(%)
Cu
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Co
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
CuEq
(Blb)
Cu
(Blb)
Au
(Moz)
Co
(Mlb)
Ag
(Moz)
Measured 272 0.44 0.22 0.18 76.26 0.37 2.61 1.11 1.41 35.6 2.17
Indicated 337 0.43 0.21 0.19 76.81 0.39 3.21 1.31 1.81 44.5 2.88
Total M+I 609 0.43 0.21 0.18 76.57 0.38 5.82 2.42 3.22 80.1 5.05
Inferred 503 0.41 0.18 0.19 76.62 0.38 4.57 1.72 2.77 66.2 4.19

Table 6: Hat MRE at a 0.2% CuEq Cut-Off as of February 4, 2026, Scandium Oxide Resources

Mineral Resource
Classification
Tonnage
(Mt)
Sc Tonnage1
(Mt)
Average Grade
Sc (g/t)
Metal Content
Sc2O3 2 (t)
Measured 272 34 28.79 1,081
Indicated 337 42 28.76 1,334
Total M+I 609 76 28.77 2,415
Inferred 503 63 28.69 1,996

Notes:

1 Scandium tonnages represent 12.5% of the mineralized material by category, reflecting the proportion of tailings expected to be processed through a dedicated scandium leach circuit under current metallurgical design constraints.
2 Scandium oxide metal content have been calculated using the metallurgical recovery of 72% and conversion factor from Sc to Sc2O3 of 1.534.

  • Mineit’s Qualified Person, Tomasz Wawruch, FAusIMM, completed the MRE, and has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure related to the MRE contained in this news release. Mr. Wawruch is a senior geology and mineral resource consultant independent of Doubleview. Mr. Gilles Arseneau, PhD., P.Geo., of ARSENEAU Consulting Services Inc., provided an independent review of this MRE.
  • Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
  • The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues.
  • Inferred Mineral Resources are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as Mineral Reserves.
  • The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (2014), and CIM MRMR Best Practice Guidelines (2019).
  • The effective date of the MRE is February 4, 2026.
  • Metal contents have been calculated using the following metallurgical recovery factors: Cu = 85%, Au = 89%, Co = 78%, and Ag = 68%.
  • Economic assumptions used include US4.80/lb Cu, US20.00/lb Co, US3,200/oz Au, US46/oz Ag, and a 2% NSR royalty.
  • Mineral Resources are reported within optimized open pit constraints and 0.2% CuEq cut-off grade, based on a C7.93/t milled processing cost and C2.90/t milled general and administrative cost, with a mining cost of C3.01/t plus incremental mining cost increasing by C0.015/t for every bench below the reference level of 1,125 mRL.
  • CuEq calculations do not include scandium. The formula used to calculate CuEq is: CuEq = [(((Ag × 46.0 × 0.68)/31.1035) + ((Au × 3200 × 0.89)/31.1035) + 0.0001 × (Co × 20.0 × 0.78 × 22.0462) + 0.0001 × (Cu × 4.8 × 22.0462 × 0.85))/(4.8 × 22.0462 × 0.85)], where all input variables are expressed in (ppm) and CuEq is expressed in percent (%).
  • Rounding may result in minor variations between individual values and totals; such differences are not considered material to the MRE.
  • Mineral Resource classification reflects the level of geological confidence and satisfies the uncertainty criteria appropriate for exploration and resource development. Additional drilling will be required to reduce uncertainty to the level expected for production planning.
  • The MRE reflects the geological interpretation, drill-hole spacing, and estimation parameters available at the time of modelling. Any additional drilling is expected to influence the current outcome by improving confidence in the estimates and refining the geometry of the mineralized domains.
  • The Mineral Resource results are presented in situ within the optimized pit. Mineralized material outside the pit has not been considered as a part of the current MRE tabulation. Calculations used metric units (metres, tonnes, g/t).
  • A total of 97 diamond drill holes, comprising 49,548 m of core, were incorporated into the Mineral Resource Estimate. All drilling data used in the MRE were subject to standard QA/QC validation prior to inclusion.

PROCESSING SCENARIOS

The PEA evaluates two processing scenarios: (A) a conventional Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator at 120,000 t/d (42 Mt/a) with two recovery cases-A1 based on metallurgical testwork completed by Sepro Laboratories (Langley, BC) and A2 reflecting target/expected performance-and (B) a full circuit that retains the base flowsheet and adds a downstream hydrometallurgical scandium recovery circuit.

The concentrator consists of crushing, grinding, flotation, concentrate handling, and tailings management, producing both a saleable approximately 25% Cu concentrate with co-product gold and by-product silver-cobalt credits and a pyrite concentrate enriched in cobalt; in the full-circuit case, the pyrite concentrate is roasted to generate sulphuric acid and a calcine that is then processed to recover cobalt, gold, silver, and copper; after stripping it will be precipitated as a sulphide to be admixed to the copper concentrate to improve grade, with the acid used to leach flotation tailings for scandium recovery, noting that the scandium circuit is a newer chemical process compared with the otherwise industry-standard flowsheet.

Under A1 or A2 (Figure 1), the flowsheet produces a single saleable product-a copper concentrate with payable gold credits; the pyrite concentrate is not treated or marketed in this case and is only processed in B where the hydrometallurgical circuit enables recovery of cobalt (and additional Au-Ag) and supports the scandium circuit (Figure 2), which is planned to be constructed in a phased approach commencing in Year 3 of operations.

Figure 1: Grinding and Flotation Flowsheet; Scenarios A1/A2 Report Copper Concentrate Only, while the Cobalt-Pyrite Flotation Stream Shown Is Included Only in Scenario B

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Figure 2: Scenario B Hydrometallurgical Plant Block Flow Diagram, Showing Downstream Treatment of the Cobalt-Pyrite Stream and Flotation of Tailings to Recover Cobalt (and Au-Ag) and Scandium, Including Sulphuric Acid Generation to Support the Scandium Circuit

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Table 7 summarizes the head grades, concentrate grades, and overall metallurgical recoveries from early testwork for the full circuit; A1 assumes only the reported recoveries to the Cu-Au concentrate, while the cobalt-pyrite concentrate and downstream recoveries are considered only in B.

Table 7: Attainable Recovery from Testwork

Product Grade Recovery
Copper
(%)
Cobalt
(g/t)
Gold
(g/t)
Silver
(g/t)
Copper
(%)
Cobalt
(%)
Gold
(%)
Silver
(%)
Head Grade 0.21 132 0.34 2.9
Copper-Gold Concentrate 25 1160 12 68 80 30 66 53
Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate 0.30 1605 2 8 5 48 23 15
Combined Concentrates 85 78 89 68
Tailings 0.05 40 0.05 1.0 15 22 11 32

Early metallurgical testwork comprised metallurgical characterization studies under standard laboratory conditions to demonstrate metals recoverability for inclusion in the estimate of CuEq. No attempt was made to optimize flotation conditions, and more advanced flotation testwork was not undertaken. Consequently, the reported metallurgical recoveries are considered conservative, and it is reasonable to expect improvement with further testwork.

A2, assumes improved copper and gold recoveries of 89% and 75%, respectively, reflecting expected performance from comparable Cu-Au porphyry flotation circuits following further optimization and testwork.

Table 8 summarizes the recoveries assumption on each scenario.

Table 8: Net Recovery for Each Scenario

Net Recovery Scenario A1 Scenario A2 Scenario B
Cu Recovery 80% 89% 85%
Au Recovery 66% 75% 89%
Ag Recovery 53% 53% 68%
Co Recovery 30% 30% 78%

CAPITAL COST SUMMARY

Table 9 presents the estimated capital cost breakdown for the three evaluated scenarios, separating initial CAPEX from sustaining CAPEX and reporting costs in C$M by major cost area (processing plant, mining, pre-stripping, infrastructure, tailings and water management, Indirects/EPCM, and contingency).

Total initial CAPEX is estimated at C$3,552 million (A1), C$3,601 million (A2), and C$3,828 million (B), reflecting the higher processing plant scope and associated indirects/contingency in Scenario B.

Total sustaining CAPEX is estimated at C$2,755 million (A1/A2) and C$4,006 million (B), with the increase in B driven primarily by the inclusion of the hydrometallurgical plant and scandium recovery circuit within sustaining capital, while mining, infrastructure, and tailings sustaining components remain broadly consistent across scenarios.

Table 9: Capital Cost Summary

Capital Cost Summary Unit Scenario A1 Scenario A2 Scenario B
Initial Capex
Processing Plant (Excl. Hydrometallurgical Plant) C$M 1,609 1,645 1,810
Mining CAPEX C$M 394 394 394
Mining Pre-Stripping C$M 97 97 97
Infrastructure (Power/Water/Roads/Camp)14 C$M 326 326 326
Tailings And Water Management C$M 157 157 157
Indirects + EPCM C$M 258 262 278
Contingency (25%) C$M 710 720 766
Total initial CAPEX C$M 3,552 3,601 3,828
Sustaining CAPEX
Processing Plant (Inc. Hydrometallurgical Plant) C$M 285 285 1,194
Mining CAPEX C$M 811 811 811
Infrastructure (Power/Water/Roads/Camp) C$M 63 63 63
Tailings and Water Management C$M 1,065 1,065 1,065
Indirects + EPCM C$M 142 142 233
Contingency (25%) C$M 390 390 640
Total Sustaining CAPEX C$M 2,755 2,755 4,006
Closure and Reclamation C$M 503 503 503

OPERATING COST SUMMARY

Table 10 summarizes the key operating cost and selling terms used in the PEA, reporting unit costs in C$/t moved, C$/t milled, and (where applicable) C$/kg of scandium oxide, together with concentrate transport and selling costs, TC/RC, and payability assumptions.

Average site operating costs are estimated at C$16.22/t milled for Scenario A (concentrate-only) and C$21.92/t milled for B, with the increase in B driven by the addition of hydrometallurgical processing and acid generation (C$3.09/t milled) and scandium oxide processing costs (C$939.55/kg Sc₂O₃).

On a payable metal basis, the study reports C1 cash costs of C$2.4/lb CuEq (A1), C$2.39/lb CuEq (A2), and C$2.89/lb CuEq (B) and AISC of C$2.79/lb CuEq (A1), C$2.78/lb CuEq (A2), and C$3.39/lb CuEq (B), reflecting the combined effects of recoveries, co-product/by-product credits, and the additional operating requirements of the full circuit.

Table 10: Operating Cost Summary15

Operating Cost Summary Units Value
Average Mining Cost C$/t-moved 2.32
Processing Cost – Up to Concentrate production (Scenario A) C$/t-milled 7.93
Hydrometallurgical + Acid Generation (Scenario B) C$/t-milled 3.08
Scandium Oxide processing (Scenario B) C$/Kg Sc2O3 939.55
G&A C$/t-milled 2.56
Total Operating Cost C$/t-milled 21.92
Cu-Au concentrate product
Transport and selling C$/DMT 95.90
TC Cu-Au Concentrate C$/DMT 77.00
Refining Cost- Cu C$/lb 0.11
Refining Cost- Au C$/oz 6.85
Refining Cost- Ag C$/oz 0.48
Refining Cost- Co C$/lb 0.16
Payable – Cu % 97
Payable – Au % 95
Payable – Ag % 90
Payable – Co % 80
Metal Production on-site (Scenario B)
Payable – Au % 97
Payable – Ag % 97
Payable – Co % 97
C1 / cash cost (Scenario A1/A2/B) US$/lb CuEq payable 1.75 / 1.74 / 2.11
AISC (Scenario A1/A2/B) US$/lb CuEq payable 2.04 / 2.03 / 2.47

ECONOMIC RESULTS

Table 11 summarizes the key economic assumptions and resulting financial metrics for Scenarios A1, A2, B, including the long-term price deck, cash flow generation, taxation, and discounted valuation at a 5% discount rate. Using an exchange rate of 1.37 CAD: 1.00 USD and long-term prices of US$4.88/lb Cu, US$3,272.60/oz Au, US$50.22/oz Ag, and US$19.57/lb Co (and US$1,500/kg Sc₂O₃ for B), the Project generates average annual EBITDA of C$886 million (A1), C$1,071 million (A2), and C$1,284 million (B). On a post-tax basis, NPV(5%) is estimated at C$4,963 million (A1), C$6,727 million (A2), and C$7,274 million (B) with corresponding post-tax IRRs of 19%, 23%, and 19%, and post-tax payback in Year 6 (A1), Year 5 (A2), and Year 7 (B). Total post-tax free cash flow is estimated at C$10,050 million (A1), C$12,961 million (A2), and C$15,437 million (B), reflecting the higher cash generation under the improved recovery case (A2) and the additional revenue streams in Scenario B, partially offset by the added capital and operating requirements of the hydrometallurgical and scandium circuits.

Table 11: Financial Metrics Consensus Metal Prices

Metric Unit Scenario A1 Scenario A2 Scenario B
Financial Metrics
Exchange Rate CAD/USD 1.37
Long Term Copper Price US$/lb 4.88
Long Term Gold Price US$/oz 3,272.60
Long Term Silver Price US$/oz 50.22
Long Term Cobalt Price US$/lb 19.57
Long Term Scandium Oxide Price US$/kg N/A 1,500
Average Annual EBITDA C$M 886 1,071 1,284
Total EBITDA C$M 22,162 26,770 32,101
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax) C$M 756 940 1,104
Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)16 C$M 18,904 23,511 27,592
Total Provincial Tax (Including BC Mineral Tax) C$M (4,029) (5,090) (6,019)
Total Federal Tax C$M (1,274) (1,859) (2,308)
Total Taxes C$M (5,303) (6,949) (8,327)
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Post-tax) C$M 544 662 771
Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)16 C$M 13,601 16,562 19,265
Total Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)17 C$M 15,352 19,910 23,764
Total Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)17 C$M 10,050 12,961 15,437
NPV 5% (Pre-Tax) C$M 7,883 10,576 11,567
NPV 5% (Pre-Tax) US$M 5,754 7,720 8,443
IRR (Pre-Tax) % 24 29 23
Payback (Pre-Tax) years Year 5 Year 4 Year 6
NPV 5% (Post-Tax) C$M 4,963 6,727 7,274
NPV 5% (Post-Tax) US$M 3,623 4,911 5,309
IRR (Post-Tax) % 19 23 19
Payback (Post-Tax) years Year 6 Year 5 Year 7

Table 12 summarizes the key economic assumptions and resulting financial metrics for A1, A2, B, using spot metal prices.

Table 12: Financial Metrics, Spot Metal Prices

Metric Unit Scenario A1 Scenario A2 Scenario B
Financial Metrics
Exchange Rate CAD/USD 1.37
Long Term Copper Price US$/lb 6.00
Long Term Gold Price US$/oz 5,200.00
Long Term Silver Price US$/oz 90.00
Long Term Cobalt Price US$/lb 25.54
Long Term Scandium Oxide Price US$/kg N/A 1,500
Average Annual EBITDA C$M 1,514 1,775 2,096
Total EBITDA C$M 37,843 44,376 52,391
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Pre-Tax) C$M 1,383 1,645 1,915
Free Cash Flow (Pre-Tax)16 C$M 34,585 41,118 47,882
Total Provincial Tax (Includes BC Mineral Tax) C$M (7,657) (9,163) (10,732)
Total Federal Tax C$M (3,328) (4,166) (4,963)
Total Taxes C$M (10,985) (13,329) (15,696)
Average Annual Free Cash Flow (Post-Tax) C$M 944 1,112 1,287
Free Cash Flow (Post-Tax)16 C$M 23,600 27,789 32,187
Total Free Cash Flow (Pre-Tax)17 C$M 31,033 37,517 44,054
Total Free Cash Flow (Post-Tax)17 C$M 20,048 24,188 28,358
NPV 5% (Pre-Tax) C$M 17,230 21,073 23,258
NPV 5% (Pre-Tax) US$M 12,577 15,382 16,977
IRR (Pre-Tax) % 43 50 40
Payback (Pre-Tax) years Year 3 Year 3 Year 3
NPV 5% (Post-Tax) C$M 11,047 13,526 14,848
NPV 5% (Post-Tax) US$M 8,064 9,873 10,838
IRR (Post-Tax) % 34 39 32
Payback (Post-Tax) years Year 3 Year 3 Year 4

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

Sensitivity cases were evaluated for the key value drivers using after-tax NPV (5%) and after-tax IRR, including ±20% copper and gold prices, +20% initial capital, +20% operating costs and, for B, a ±40% scandium price sensitivity.

Table 13: Sensitivity Summary (After-Tax NPV(5%) and IRR)

Variable Case
(%)
Metal Price Scenario A1 Scenario A2 Scenario B
NPV (5%)
(C$M)
IRR
(%)
NPV (5%)
(C$M)
IRR
(%)
NPV (5%)
(C$M)
IRR
(%)
Base Case Consensus forecast 4,963 19 6,727 23 7,274 19
Copper Price -20 US$3.90/lb Cu 3,218 15 4,807 19 5,433 16
Copper Price +20 US$5.86/lb Cu 6,688 23 8,632 28 9,099 22
Gold Price -20 US$2,618.08/oz 3,625 16 5,223 19 5,539 16
Gold Price +20 US$3,927.12/oz 6,289 22 8,222 27 8,996 22
Metal Prices -20 All metal prices 1,708 10 3,165 14 2,993 11
Metal Prices +20 All metal prices 8,118 27 10,233 32 11,444 26
Initial CAPEX +20 Variable per Scenario 4,448 16 6,222 19 6,732 16
OPEX +20 Variable per Scenario 3,660 16 5,438 20 5,591 16
Scandium Oxide Price -40 US$900/kg Sc2O3 6,496 18
Scandium Oxide Price +40 US$2,100/kg Sc2O3 8,050 20

Overall, the sensitivity analysis demonstrates that the Project’s after-tax economics remain positive across the tested ranges, with the greatest variability in after-tax NPV(5%) and IRR driven by simultaneous changes in the overall metal price deck. Changes to copper and gold prices individually have a meaningful but smaller effect, while +20% initial CAPEX and +20% OPEX reduce value but do not eliminate Project attractiveness in any of the evaluated scenarios. Scenario B shows additional exposure to scandium oxide price, with after-tax NPV(5%) varying within a narrower range relative to the broader multi-metal price cases, indicating that scandium provides incremental upside while the base-case Cu-Au Project remains financially robust on its own.

PERMITTING, RISKS, AND NEXT STEPS

Permitting and Environmental

Permitting Status

The permitting process will be supported by the continuation of environmental baseline studies, progression of engineering designs, and the initiation of socio-economic and cultural baseline studies.

Due to the anticipated rate of resource extraction, it is expected that the Hat Project will be subject to both federal and provincial impact assessment pathways, so submission to both the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (B.C. EAO) for their review is currently anticipated. Agency determination will decide the appropriate level of agency collaboration under the existing cooperation agreement for the Hat Project to acquire a provincial Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) and/or federal Decision Statement.

The company will also submit a Joint Mines Act and Environmental Management Act Application through the B.C. Major Mines Office. Additional federal authorizations, including Fisheries Act approvals and compliance with Metal and Diamond Mines Effluent Regulations (MDMER), and applicable provincial permits will be obtained concurrently with other assessment and permitting steps. This will not only support protection of the immediate environment through the life of the Project but also respect the rights of First Nations and promote social and economic wellbeing for local communities.

Tailings and Water Management

The Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) includes a perimeter dyke primarily constructed from compacted cycloned sand. This material will be sourced from the coarse underflow of tailings processed through an on-site cyclone plant. Using the centreline raise method, the dam is designed to be free-draining, lowering the phreatic surface to facilitate geotechnical stability. During operations, seepage from the TSF will be directed to the process plant as reclaim water. Upon closure, the supernatant pond will be drained, and the tailings and dam surfaces will be reclaimed with a granular trafficability layer, followed by a growth medium and native revegetation.

The water management strategy prioritizes the reuse of site-impacted water, directing TSF water, contact water from the waste rock storage facilities, and open-pit dewatering to the process plant for use as make-up water.

Key Risks and Opportunities

Project-wide

  • Tailings Storage Facility:
    • The location and geometry of the TSF are subject to refinement following geotechnical investigations of the potential site areas. Similarly, the anticipated availability of cycloned sand and the storage requirements for the facility may be adjusted once laboratory testing of the tailings is conducted.
    • The integration of this future site-specific data presents a significant opportunity to optimize the TSF design.
  • Mineral Processing:
    • Limited metallurgical and comminution data introduce uncertainty in equipment sizing and operating cost inputs; however, early results indicate the ore should be amenable to conventional Cu-Au flotation, with potential upside from improved recoveries and reduced reagent consumption through optimization.
    • The scandium circuit is less mature and is sensitive to acid economics and hydrometallurgical performance, but offers meaningful value upside if recoveries, product quality, and operating stability are confirmed at larger scale.
  • Mine Design:
    • Pit slope design criteria and mine scheduling are subject to elevated uncertainty due to the limited geotechnical database, including incomplete definition of structural controls, rock mass variability, and groundwater conditions. This creates downside risk to slope angles, strip ratio, and operating conditions if adverse structures or hydrogeology are encountered; however, it also provides a clear opportunity to materially improve design confidence and potentially optimize slope geometry, mine sequencing, and dewatering requirements through focused data acquisition and updated analyses.
  • Capital Cost estimates:
    • As a PEA-level estimate, capital costs remain subject to the inherent uncertainty of a preliminary design basis and limited engineering definition; however, significant effort was undertaken to develop the estimate using a defined scope, preliminary equipment sizing, and factored/benchmark-based costing with appropriate indirects and contingency. This work provides a credible foundation for decision-making at this stage while also highlighting clear opportunities to optimize capital intensity through further engineering definition, value engineering, and targeted trade-off studies (e.g., comminution configuration, tailings strategy, infrastructure/power, and construction execution approach).
  • Scandium specific:
    • Scandium provides strategic upside given its small, concentrated global supply base and the growing premium placed on secure, qualified supply, but it carries higher execution and commercial risk due to limited scale-up testwork (variability, impurity control, reagent intensity), added residue-management and permitting complexity, and uncertainty around product specifications, pricing, and customer qualification.

Next Steps

  • Resource:
    • The Company is advancing the Project toward Pre-Feasibility by upgrading confidence in the current Mineral Resource estimate and improving definition of mineralization within the proposed mine plan area. The program will prioritize infill drilling to support conversion of Inferred Resources to Indicated (and, where appropriate, Measured), together with step-out drilling to test extensions of known mineralization and provide improved geological continuity for next-stage mine design, scheduling, and economic evaluation.
  • Waste facilities:
    • Field investigations will be conducted at potential TSF and waste rock storage sites to characterize subsurface conditions and identify suitable borrow materials for construction. These efforts will be supported by site-specific geotechnical and geochemical characterization of the tailings and waste rock. These data sets will inform a TSF design update to a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) level of engineering, encompassing an optimized siting and technology trade-off study.
  • Metallurgy:
    • Complete a comprehensive metallurgical testwork program on representative samples including comminution testwork (Bond Work Index, abrasion index, and related grindability tests) and metallurgical variability + locked-cycle flotation testing to define an optimal process flowsheet, mass balance, and optimized reagent scheme, and to produce samples for concentrate dewatering and preliminary smelter marketing.
    • Progress the scandium work through targeted hydrometallurgical optimization including pulp density, free acidity/acid consumption, SX staging and extractant concentration, followed by an integrated pilot trial on bulk samples to validate scandium recovery, product quality, and circuit operability.
  • Mine Design:
    • A phased geotechnical program is recommended that includes re-analysis of existing boreholes (re-logging and detailed structural mapping, including oriented-core interpretation where available), establishment of geotechnical domains, targeted drilling and field mapping to confirm discontinuity sets and persistence, and hydrogeological data collection to constrain pore pressures and inflows. These data will support updated kinematic assessments and slope design analyses, refinement of inter-ramp and overall slope angles, and improved inputs to mine planning, risk management measures, and capital/operating cost estimates.
  • Capital Costs Estimation:
    • As the Project advances to PFS, the estimate will be progressively refined by advancing engineering to a higher level of definition, updating quantities and vendor inputs for major equipment and packages, tightening indirects and construction productivity assumptions, and executing focused optimization and constructability reviews to reduce contingency and improve overall cost confidence.

NI 43-101 DISCLOSURE, QUALIFIED PERSONS, AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Qualified Persons

The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by the following Qualified Persons, each with respect to the matters within their area of expertise, (as defined under NI 43-101):

  • Tomasz Wawruch, FAusIMM, Senior Geology and Mineral Resource Consultant of Mineit Consulting Inc. (responsible for the Mineral Resource estimate).
  • Andrew Carter, EUR ING, B.Sc., CEng., MIMMM (QMR), MSAIMM, SME, of Magister Metallurgy (responsible for metallurgical studies and recovery processes).
  • Shervin Teymouri, P.Eng., Mining Engineer of Mineit Consulting Inc. (responsible for project management, mining engineering, capital and operating cost estimates, and financial analysis).
  • Andre de Ruijter, P.Eng., of Mineit Consulting Inc, (process design, process capital and operating cost lead).
  • Franky Li, P.Eng., of EMM Consulting Pty Ltd (responsible for tailings management and TSF design, tailings capital and operating cost).
  • Jayesh Rami, P.Eng., Infrastructure Engineer of Sacre-Davey Engineering Inc. (responsible for project infrastructure).

Qualified Person Review

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Shervin Teymouri, P.Eng., a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Teymouri is a mining engineer and is independent of the Company.

Preliminary Economic Assessment Cautionary Statement

The Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Hat Project is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The PEA provides a conceptual mine plan and is based on low-level technical and economic assessments that are insufficient to support an evaluation of the economic viability of the Project or to establish Mineral Reserves. There is no certainty that the results of the PEA will be realized. Further exploration and site-specific engineering studies are required before a higher level of confidence can be established for the Project’s economics.

The economic analysis in the PEA is based on several assumptions including, but not limited to, long-term metal prices, foreign exchange rates, metallurgical recoveries, and capital and operating cost estimates. These assumptions are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the PEA or the forward-looking information contained in this release.

Forward-Looking Information

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Often, these forward-looking statements can be identified using words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “continue,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projected,” or the negatives thereof or variations of such words and phrases. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Hat Project; the estimation of mineral resources; anticipated annual production of copper, gold, cobalt, and scandium; the after-tax NPV and IRR of the Project; forecasted AISC and Total Cash Costs; estimated initial and sustaining capital costs; the timing of a Pre-Feasibility Study; the timeline for permitting milestones and construction decisions; planned early works and infrastructure upgrades; and the Company’s ability to maintain strong community and First Nations partnerships.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that management considers reasonable at the time they are made, including assumptions regarding: the future prices of copper, gold, cobalt, and scandium; foreign exchange rates; metallurgical recoveries; the cost of essential consumables; and the geopolitical and regulatory climate in British Columbia. However, such statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include but are not limited to inaccurate estimation of mineral resources; volatility in metal prices; the results of future exploration and development activities; liquidity and financing risks; failure to obtain necessary permits; geotechnical conditions; and changes in applicable mining laws. The PEA is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking information as conditions change.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company has included certain performance measures in this news release that are not specified, defined, or determined under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures are common in the mining industry but do not have standardized definitions and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Readers should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

  • Total Cash Costs: The Company calculates total cash costs as the sum of mining, processing, refining and transport, G&A, and royalty costs. Cash costs per unit are calculated by dividing the total cash costs by the payable Copper Equivalent (CuEq) units.
  • All-In Sustaining Cost: AISC is a non-GAAP financial measure comprising of total cash costs, sustaining capital expenditures to support ongoing operations, and closure costs. AISC per unit is calculated by dividing the total all-in sustaining costs by the payable CuEq units.
  • Sustaining Capital: This is a supplementary financial measure reflecting cash-basis expenditures expected to maintain operations and sustain production levels over the life of the mine.

About Doubleview Gold Corp.

Doubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), the OTCQB (DBLVF), the Berlin Stock Exchange (GER: A1W038), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (1D4). Doubleview identifies, acquires, and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. The Company increases shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium, and silver properties-collectively critical minerals-and through the application of advanced, state-of-the-art exploration methods. Doubleview’s portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risk.

About Mineit Consulting Inc.

Mineit Consulting Inc. (Mineit) is an independent mining engineering consulting company providing specialized expertise in project management, geological modelling, Mineral Resource estimation, mining engineering, metallurgical, and process engineering. Mineit led and prepared the Hat Project MRE and PEA, with assistance from other engineering firms, for the Hat Project in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves.

For further information, please contact:

Doubleview Gold Corp
Vancouver, BC
Farshad Shirvani
President & CEO

Institutional Line: (604) 607-5470
T: (604) 678-9587
E: corporate@doubleview.ca

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

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information.” In particular references to the Mineral Resource Estimate and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Notes:

1 Early metallurgical testwork comprised metallurgical characterization studies under standard laboratory condition to demonstrate metals recoverability for inclusion in the estimate of Cu(eq). No attempt was made to optimize flotation conditions and more advanced flotation testwork was not undertaken. Consequently, the reported metallurgical recoveries are considered conservative and it’s reasonable to expect improvement with further testwork.
2 Analyst consensus prices as of February 20, 2026: Au US$3.272/oz; Cu US$4.88/lb; Ag US$50.22/oz; Co US$19.57/lb; Sc2O3 US$1,500/kg.
3 Spot prices as of February 25, 2026: Au US$5,200/oz; Cu US$6.00/lb; Ag US$90.00/oz; Co US$25.50/lb; Sc2O3 US$1,500/kg.
4 CuEq calculations do not include scandium.
5 Scandium tonnages represent 12.5% of the mineralized material by category, reflecting the proportion of tailings expected to be processed through a dedicated scandium leach circuit under current metallurgical design constraints. Scandium oxide metal content has been calculated using the metallurgical recovery of 72% and conversion factor from Sc to Sc2O3 of 1.534. The full scandium content has not been taken into economic evaluation at this time, as current market pricing for scandium lacks sufficient transparency and firmness to support a reliable valuation. Additional scandium in future assessments is considerable upon receipt of binding purchase commitments that establish a defined price. Until such time, scandium reporting to tailings may be preserved for potential recovery when market conditions in North America or Europe provide clearer price visibility.
6 Scandium not used for CuEq calculation.
7 CuEq grade calculation assumes metal process of Copper US$4.80/lb, Gold US$3200/troy oz, Silver US$46/troy oz, Cobalt US$20/lb. The CuEq formula is: CuEq = [(((Ag × 46.0 × 0.68)/31.1035) + ((Au × 3200 × 0.89)/31.1035) + 0.0001 × (Co × 20.0 × 0.78 × 22.0462) + 0.0001 × (Cu × 4.8 × 22.0462 × 0.85))/(4.8 × 22.0462 × 0.85)].
8 Hydrometallurgical and Scandium circuit to be constructed after production of copper concentrate starts. Recovery reported consider the complete processing circuit is operational.
9 Scandium tonnages represent 12.5% of the mineralized material by category, reflecting the proportion of tailings expected to be processed through a dedicated scandium leach circuit under current metallurgical design constraints
10 Processing cost of C$7.93/t-milled for up to concentrate production, and additional C$3.08/t-milled for hydrometallurgical and acid generation plant for Scandium processing. Energy price C$0.07/kWh assuming grid power.
11 Treatment cost to produce Scandium Oxide from the tailings, without considering acid cost (produced on site).
12 Free Cash Flow during production periods only.
13 Total life of mine Free Cash Flow, including initial capital costs and closure.
14 Capital cost estimate Infrastructure includes the required power infrastructure include the extension of the transmission line (~150 km), switching stations and mine main substations (~C$140 million).
15 Energy price C$0.07/kWh assuming grid power.
16 Free Cash Flow during production periods only.
17 Total life of mine Free Cash Flow, including initial capital costs and closure.

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

Vientiane Launches Flat-Fare Bus Services Amid Fuel Crisis

BRT system expansion planned in Vientiane connecting airport and railway station
A picture of BRT station in Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane authorities have announced a temporary expansion of discounted public bus services to ease the impact of the ongoing fuel shortage, offering commuters a more affordable and reliable alternative to private vehicles.

From 23 March to 30 May, the Vientiane City Bus Service will operate a special flat fare of LAK 10,000 (USD 0.46) per trip, deploying air-conditioned electric buses across key routes in the capital.

The initiative aligns with government efforts to reduce fuel consumption and support residents facing rising transportation costs amid the crisis.

Vientiane expands discounted bus services and routes to help commuters amid the ongoing fuel shortage. Note: update 23 March 2026

From 23 March, three routes will operate under the scheme. 

The first connects Sikeut–Sikhai–Talat Sao (Morning Market), with buses departing every 30 minutes. The second runs between Thangon and Saphangmeuk BRT Station, also at 30-minute intervals. The third covers Nonghai Roundabout–ITEC–Phonkheng BRT Station, with buses running every hour.

Two additional routes will be added from 25 March: Laos-China Railway Station–Saphangmeuk BRT Station, and a route running from the T-intersection near Lao Brewery Company through Dongkhangxang, That Luang, and Patuxay to Talat Sao.

The two-month free trial of the BRT line between Talat Sao and Dongdok, which has been running since 10 March, will continue free of charge as part of an earlier policy promoting public transport use.

Govt response to fuel crisis

Meanwhile, the bus initiative is part of a wider government response to the crisis. On 20 March, the Ministry of Education and Sports reduced university and college schedules to three days a week to curb fuel consumption, and urged students to cycle or use public transport.

That same day, following ministerial talks in Hanoi, Vietnam agreed to supply 50 million litres of fuel to Laos to help ease the shortage.

Officials say the measures collectively aim to reduce reliance on private vehicles, lower fuel demand, and provide a cleaner, safer commuting option during the ongoing crisis.

Midea redefines home cooking with the new Freestanding Gas Range in PH

MANILA, Philippines, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This season, Midea is inviting Filipino families to elevate their culinary experiences and discover a new level of kitchen happiness with the introduction of the Midea Freestanding Gas Range. Designed for the modern household, the flagship model of Midea’s Mega series brings professional-level precision and unmatched efficiency to the heart of the home.

A trusted leader in home solutions, Midea is celebrating a decade of providing superior quality home solutions with the launch of the Gas Range, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to innovation that simplifies everyday life. This hero product is engineered to solve common kitchen frustrations – such as uneven heating and long preparation times, allowing home cooks to focus on what truly matters: creating memorable meals for their loved ones.

Midea 90cm Freestanding Gas Range
Midea 90cm Freestanding Gas Range

XpressGrill: Infrared Precision for Juicier, Faster, and More Even Cooking

At the core of this new range is the proprietary XpressGrill technology. While traditional ovens often struggle with inconsistent browning, the XpressGrill uses an infrared flat burner that reaches temperatures between 850°C and 1100°C, enabling rapid searing that locks in natural moisture, producing juicier results. These restaurant-quality outcomes are also delivered with unmatched speed, as cooking times are reduced by more than 50%, allowing a steak that typically takes 16 minutes to be served in just 6.

Furthermore, internal laboratory tests show that browning efficiency improves by up to 96% compared to standard ovens, while near-instant heat activation reduces preheating to approximately seven minutes.

XpressGrill Infrared Burner
XpressGrill Infrared Burner

XpressFlame Burner: Dual Vortex Flame for Maximum Efficiency and Precision

The innovation extends to the stovetop with the XpressFlame Burner, featuring industrial-grade Dual Vortex Flame technology. By utilizing both inner and outer flame rings, the burner provides a larger, more uniform heating area that improves temperature distribution across cookware by 25%, effectively eliminating hotspots.

This system is also as eco-friendly as it is powerful; XpressFlame improves gas efficiency by up to 10%, which can translate to saving up to one month’s worth of gas annually for the typical household. Engineered for long-term peace of mind, the burner withstands temperatures up to 900°C and is designed to provide reliable performance for up to 10 years.

XpressFlame Burner
XpressFlame Burner

Versatility for Every Occasion

Whether it is a quick weeknight dinner or a festive family gathering, the Midea 90cm Gas Range is built to handle it all. The spacious oven cavity features an ultra-flat burner design that is 50% thinner than conventional models, maximizing usable space for multiple trays.

For those looking to impress, the built-in rotisserie ensures even heat exposure for poultry and roasts, delivering that craved crisp exterior and tender interior every time. The smooth interior surface and secure rack position further ensure that cooking remains safe, clean, and convenient in experience.

Availability

The Midea 90cm Freestanding Gas Range is the premier model of the Mega Series, a collection designed to offer flexibility for various kitchen layouts and household sizes. The range is expected to be officially available in April 2026. Consumers can find this new benchmark in cooking excellence through the Midea Official Website and authorized retail channels across the Philippines. Pricing information will be available at participating stores.

Midea Mega Series
Midea Mega Series

For more information on Midea’s latest home solutions and kitchen innovations, please visit www.midea.com/ph or follow @midea on social media.

About Midea

Midea Group, founded in 1968, is a Fortune Global 500 technology leader. With a mission to make life more comfortable, Midea specializes in smart home solutions, industrial technologies, and robotics. As the world’s No. 1 residential inverter air conditioner company, Midea continues to bring world-class innovation to millions of families through its diverse portfolio of brands.