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Locksley Announces High-Grade Antimony Results from Batch Sampling Program at its Mojave Project

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Locksley Resources Limited (ASX: LKY; OTCQX: LKYRF; OTCQX ADR: LKYLY) announced that a batch sampling program at the DAM antimony (Sb) deposit, part of the Mojave Project in California,  returned high grade antimony results.

The batch sampling program, which was designed to further evaluate the high-grade antimony mineralization at DAM following technical milestones achieved in late 2025, including a 325kg sample and the production of a 68.1% Sb premium concentrate, targeted specific mineralized vein material within the historical workings. Detailed information can be found here: https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-03052293-6A1310222&v=undefined.

“The results exceeded our expectations,” said Kerrie Matthews, Locksley Managing Director and CEO. She added, “There were three batches sampled. Batch 1 returned a weighted average of 25.7% while Batches 2 and 3 sampling focused on both high-grade and low-grade material to provide a representative range for metallurgical testwork, returning weighted averages of 21.3% Sb and 11.4% Sb, respectively. The total weighted average grade of all samples combined (287kg) was 18.7% Sb.”

Matthews noted that Locksley’s consistent return of double-digit percentages at more than 25% underscores the potential for the Desert Antimony Mine. “We aren’t just looking at byproduct antimony; we are looking at a rich, primary source of a metal that the U.S. Department of Defense and the energy sector desperately need.”

Locksley Resources (https://www.locksleyresources.com.au) is focused on critical minerals in the U.S. The company is actively advancing the Mojave Project in California, targeting rare earth elements (REEs) and antimony. Locksley is executing a mine-to-market strategy for antimony, aimed at reestablishing domestic supply chains for critical materials, underpinned by strategic downstream technology partnerships with leading U.S. research institutions and industry partners. This targeted approach, combined with resource development with innovative processing and separation technologies, positions Locksley to play a role in advancing U.S. critical materials independence.

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Astreya Acquires Reliant Information Services to Expand Regulated Industry IT Capabilities

Acquisition strengthens compliance-ready delivery, expands enterprise footprint, and deepens support for mission-critical operations.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Astreya, a leading AI-first global IT managed services and solutions provider, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Reliant Information Services, LLC from the Reliant Group. The transaction marks Astreya’s first business acquisition and represents a significant milestone in the company’s long-term growth strategy centered around providing best-in-class managed IT services for enterprise clients at scale, delivering excellent ROI.

For more than a decade, Reliant Information Services (RIS) has served as a trusted IT partner to Fortune 500 enterprises, delivering scalable managed IT services and providing managed technical expertise for mission-critical operations. The company brings deep experience supporting complex, high-availability IT environments across key markets in the western United States, including enterprise customers with stringent operational, security, and compliance requirements.

The acquisition expands Astreya’s presence in the airline industry and strengthens its position in providing managed IT services to client stakeholders where operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and service reliability are essential. Together, the combined organization will offer customers broader geographic coverage, including in the Pacific Northwest and Southwest United States, deeper domain expertise, and expanded service delivery capabilities to support increasingly complex technology environments.

“This acquisition represents an important step forward for Astreya,” said Romil Bahl, CEO of Astreya. “As our first business acquisition, it reflects our focus on thoughtful, strategic growth. Reliant brings expertise in regulated, mission-critical environments, along with a customer-first culture that closely aligns with ours. Importantly, they fit right into our 3×3 structure of practices and AI-first managed services offerings. Their long-standing enterprise relationship with a major airline operator, and their presence in the Pacific Northwest, further strengthen our ability to support our customers. Put this together with Astreya’s presence around the world, and our combined company is in a position to serve airline customers globally.”

As part of the transaction, the Reliant IS leadership team, led by Jesse Perbix, President of Reliant Information Services, will join Astreya. Perbix will serve as General Manager of RIS, ensuring continuity for customers, partners, and employees.

“Astreya stood out as the right strategic and cultural fit for the next phase of our growth,” said Scott Nguyen, CEO of Reliant Group. “After building the company from the ground up to more than 100 employees, it was critical to find a partner that values our people, our customers, and our approach to service delivery. This combination positions the business well for continued growth and long-term success, and I am excited to serve as an advisor to Reliant IS going forward as they scale new peaks as part of Astreya.”

Looking ahead, Astreya will continue to pursue strategic investments that strengthen industry expertise, expand its global footprint, and accelerate innovation while remaining focused on delivering measurable value, operational resilience, and trusted partnership for its customers.

About Astreya
Astreya is a global IT Managed Services provider that powers enterprises by designing, deploying, and managing complex technology environments. We deliver end-to-end solutions across hybrid cloud, data centers, network infrastructure, and the digital workplace. Intelligent automation and AI run through everything we build to drive efficiency, accelerate service delivery, and clear barriers to growth for our customers.

Learn more at www.astreya.com and follow Astreya on LinkedIn.

Cinnzeo Franchise Systems Ltd. Signs Landmark Area Representation Agreement with Masarato Inc. for the Province of Ontario, Canada

Calgary, Alberta – Newsfile Corp. – February 3, 2026 – Cinnzeo Franchise Systems Ltd., the beloved Canadian bakery café brand known for its world-famous cinnamon rolls and warm guest experience, is pleased to announce it has signed an Area Representation Agreement with Masarato Inc. to expand Cinnzeo’s presence throughout Ontario, Canada.

Under the agreement, Masarato will lead the strategic development and operations of Cinnzeo cafés across the province, introducing the brand’s signature baked goods and welcoming atmosphere to new communities. The partnership marks a major milestone in Cinnzeo’s national growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to bringing its unique bake-all-day experience to more Canadians.

“Ontario represents an exciting opportunity for Cinnzeo’s continued expansion in Canada,” said Brad Turner, CEO of Cinnzeo Franchise Systems Ltd. “Masarato’s proven expertise in multi-unit franchise development and operations makes them an ideal partner to carry forward our brand values and ensure that each new café delivers the same quality and guest experience that Cinnzeo is known for.”

Masarato, a Canadian-based investment and operations firm specializing in retail and food service brands, plans to open multiple locations across Ontario over the next several years, targeting key markets including Toronto, Kitchner/Waterloo, Hamilton, Windsor, Sudbury, Cornwall and London.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with Cinnzeo to bring this iconic Canadian brand to more communities across Ontario,” said Sachin Kapil of Masarato. “Cinnzeo’s strong brand heritage, loyal customer base, and focus on exceptional products align perfectly with our vision of creating meaningful franchise growth across the region.”

This Area Development Agreement further strengthens Cinnzeo’s position as a leading Canadian bakery café concept, following its ongoing expansion throughout Canada and international markets.

For more information about Cinnzeo franchise opportunities, visit www.cinnzeo.com

Media Contact:
Brad Turner
CEO
Cinnzeo Franchise Systems Ltd.
brad.turner@cinnzeo.com
www.cinnzeo.com

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GROUP OF CHAARAT GOLD NOTEHOLDERS RESPOND TO REDEMPTION PROPOSAL

LONDON, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A group of holders (the “Group“) of the Senior Secured Convertible Loan Notes due 2028 (the “Notes“) issued by Chaarat Gold Holdings Limited (“Chaarat Gold“) responds to the notice from Chaarat Gold that it intends to redeem the Notes in full on 13 February 2026 from the proceeds of sale of its equity interest in Zaav Holdings Ltd to SilverCorp Metals, Inc (the “Sale“).

The Group is supportive in principle of any legitimate transaction that results in timely repayment of the Notes (and realisation of value for Chaarat Gold’s shareholders once the Notes have been repaid).

However, for holders of the Notes to properly evaluate Chaarat Gold’s redemption proposal, the Group considers it essential that certain basic information in relation to the Notes is made available to all holders of the Notes.

To this end, a member of the Group has written to Chaarat Gold requesting this information and raising a number of queries (including in relation to the use of Sale proceeds and level of transaction fees in relation to the Sale). To date, Chaarat Gold has refused to provide any information until the parties sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) which imposes confidentiality undertakings for as long as 5 years (notwithstanding that Chaarat Gold intends to redeem the Notes in less than two weeks’ time).

The Group therefore publicly urges Chaarat Gold to urgently make available:

–  The following basic information in relation to the Notes to all holders of the Notes without the need to sign any NDA:

  • a copy of the currently in-force Notes instrument; and
  • a calculation showing the accrued interest on the Notes at the proposed redemption date.

–  A pro forma NDA that holders of the Notes can sign if they wish to request any further information from Chaarat Gold (to ensure that all holders of the Notes are signing up to the same confidentiality terms).

The Group is advised by the law firm, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. Any holders with queries that they wish to raise with the Group should contact Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP at chaarat@cgsh.com.

VaynerX and The Marketing Academy Unite Around a Shared Vision: Developing the Future Generation of Global CMOs

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VaynerX, the modern integrated advertising company founded by Gary Vaynerchuk, and The Marketing Academy (TMA), led by Founder & Global CEO Sherilyn Shackell, today announced a shared commitment to accelerating the growth of the next generation of marketing leaders around the world.

Avery Akkineni, Chief Marketing Officer, VaynerX and Sherilyn Shackell, Founder & Global CEO, The Marketing Academy
Avery Akkineni, Chief Marketing Officer, VaynerX and Sherilyn Shackell, Founder & Global CEO, The Marketing Academy

This shared vision was underscored at VaynerX’s Future CMO Summit (FCMO) at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana, a two-day, invite-only gathering of 20 emerging marketers nominated by senior brand leaders. Designed as an immersive professional development experience, the Summit created space for honest dialogue, real-time learning, and reflection on what modern CMOs must know to lead in today’s culture, creator, and AI-driven landscape.

At the heart of the effort is a unified belief from Vaynerchuk and Shackell: The most important person in the room is the future CMO and the industry has a responsibility to actively foster and invest in that talent now.

“Marketing is in the middle of a massive shift,” said Gary Vaynerchuk, Chairman of VaynerX. “Tomorrow’s CMOs must be fluent in culture, creators, AI, and speed, and most importantly, lead with empathy and accountability. Nurturing that talent early is essential for the future of our industry.”

“Our mission is to develop extraordinary leadership in exceptional talent,” said Sherilyn Shackell, Founder & Global CEO, The Marketing Academy. “By aligning with VaynerX around this shared ambition, we can help rising CMOs build the confidence, capability, and modern skillsets required to thrive in an increasingly complex world.”

Together, VaynerX and TMA will champion this next generation of leaders, including 1,400 TMA Alumni, across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC through coordinated development efforts and curated learning experiences. Insights from the FCMO Summit, including the importance of cultural fluency, community-centric leadership, content ecosystem thinking, and AI enablement will guide programming throughout 2025–2026.

Following the FCMO, planned VaynerX and TMA initiatives include:

  • Curated leadership development sessions and modern skill-building experiences
  • Roundtables and intimate gatherings for emerging CMOs
  • Cross-regional connections and mentorship from VaynerX and TMA leaders
  • Ongoing thought leadership exploring the evolving CMO role

The shared goal is clear: to equip rising marketing leaders with the tools, perspective, and community they need to shape the next era of global brand-building.

For more information and to stay updated on future VaynerX events, visit https://vaynerx.com/.

About VaynerX:
Launched January 2017, VaynerX is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, Eva Nosidam Productions ChukMedia, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading and VaynerSpeakers.

About The Marketing Academy
The Marketing Academy is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to developing leadership capability in talented marketers. With highly selective Fellowship and Scholarship programs for both emerging talent and CMOs across UK, EMEA, U.S., Australia and APAP, The Marketing Academy has become one of the most sought-after leadership accelerators in the industry.

Press Contact: 
comms@vaynermedia.com

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TCL Professional presents Olympic-level digital signage and commercial LED solutions at ISE 2026

  • The new generation of digital signage and commercial LED displays combines premium design, high performance and reliability for the most demanding professional environments
  • As an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner, TCL Professional strengthens its technology leadership with solutions validated at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and ultra-large TV brand, today unveils a new generation of high-end digital signage solutions and commercial LED displays at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2026), where the company is exhibiting at stand 1C500 (Hall1). TCL Professional, a sub brand focused on B2B vertical markets, showcases purpose-built commercial display solutions designed for various professional environments. The solutions are powered by display technologies supplied by TCL CSOT (TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology), a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology (000100.SZ). TCL CSOT provides the group with unique capabilities in innovation, manufacturing and end-to-end quality control. Developed by leveraging TCL’s strength across the entire industrial value chain, these solutions have been validated in one of the most demanding environments in the world: the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Recently elevated to Official Worldwide Olympic Partner, TCL strengthens its global positioning in the B2B market with display technologies that meet the highest Olympic quality standards. At ISE 2026, the world’s leading trade show for audiovisual technology and systems integration, the company demonstrates how the luxury design of its digital signage meets the expectations of high-end customers, while its new LED displays redefine performance standards in the European market.


TMN series: premium digital signage for high-demand professional environments

In the digital signage segment, TCL Professional highlights the TMN series as a key exhibit at ISE 2026. As a mature, mass-produced digital signage lineup, the TMN series reflects TCL’s accumulated experience in large-scale display manufacturing and long-term product deployment across professional environments.

Designed for premium corporate and commercial applications, the TMN series features an ultra-slim 27.9 mm design and even bezels on four sides, supporting both portrait and landscape installation for seamless integration into a wide range of professional spaces. Available in sizes from 32″ to 115″, the series offers exceptional flexibility for projects of any scale.

Powered by display panels supplied by TCL CSOT, the TMN series delivers outstanding visual performance, combining 4K UHD resolution, brightness of 500 nits, and 93% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage for highly accurate color reproduction. A 4,000:1 contrast ratio and a non-glare panel with 25% haze ensure excellent visibility, outperforming many competing solutions on the market.

With up to 4+32 GB memory, 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi, RS232 connectivity, a built-in clock and 2×10 W stereo speakers, the TMN series provides comprehensive performance and connectivity, ready for professional deployment across diverse commercial scenarios.

Alongside the TMN series, TCL Professional introduces the TEN series, available in sizes ranging from 43″ to 75″. Delivering brightness levels of 350 nits, the TEN series offers a versatile and cost-effective digital signage solution for a wide range of professional applications.

TH55HO: high-performance outdoor digital signage

Expanding its digital signage portfolio, TCL Professional presents the new TH55HO outdoor digital signage display, a key new product for 2026 designed specifically for high-visibility outdoor environments. Engineered to deliver ultra-high brightness, the TH55HO ensures clear and vivid content even under direct sunlight. Advanced anti-discoloration and anti-yellowing technologies preserve image quality over time, while an optically bonded, anti-reflective design maintains visual clarity in high-temperature conditions.

Built for demanding outdoor applications, the TH55HO features a rugged protective structure that enhances durability and reliability in harsh environments. Its high-transmittance panel, optimized for polarizer-ready visibility, delivers excellent readability from multiple viewing angles, while intelligent power-saving technology optimizes energy consumption without compromising performance. Together, these features make the TH55HO a robust and efficient solution for outdoor digital signage deployments in transportation hubs, retail facades and public spaces.

Open CMS integration and end-to-end quality assurance

For content management, TCL digital signage supports flexible CMS deployment, working seamlessly with TCL’s self-developed TCL Eshow CMS as well as with a wide range of mainstream third-party CMS platforms. This open and collaborative approach ensures smooth integration into real-world B2B projects and complex system integration environments. The close coordination between TCL Professional hardware and CMS software ecosystems delivers stable, efficient and scalable experience for integrators and operators.

Quality is further reinforced by TCL’s vertically integrated value chain, covering design, manufacturing and key components end-to-end. This series has passed multiple international certifications and has received numerous global industry awards.

Commercial LED displays: redefining performance standards in Europe

At ISE 2026, TCL showcases its latest commercial LED display solutions, designed to meet the demands of high-end professional environments and large-scale visual projects. These solutions integrate advanced display technologies focused on delivering superior visual performance, operational reliability and installation efficiency in high-impact applications.

Based on display technologies developed by TCL CSOT, these displays integrate proprietary ultra-low-reflection encapsulation materials, achieving an exceptional contrast ratio of up to 37,500:1. This significantly enhances image depth and detail, even in challenging lighting conditions. Industry-leading 24-bit color depth technology further enables the reproduction of up to 16.77 million shades of gray, delivering smooth gradients, accurate color transitions, and highly detailed visual content.

An advanced large-panel design improves visual uniformity by significantly reducing seam gaps between modules, while also enhancing installation efficiency in large-format configurations. Combined with high brightness performance, robust thermal management and long-term operational stability, these LED solutions are engineered to maintain consistent image quality under intensive professional use.

TCL will further expand its portfolio in 2026 with the launch of 136-inch and 163-inch LED All-in-One (AIO) displays, designed to simplify deployment while delivering premium large-format visual experiences.

A new key player in the European commercial display market

With its presence at ISE 2026, TCL Professional consolidates its role as a key player in the European commercial display industry, delivering high-level digital signage and LED solutions that combine premium design, technological innovation and real-world proven reliability.

As an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner, TCL brings the same commitment to precision, durability and visual excellence to the professional display market, addressing the needs of system integrators and venue operators who prioritize long-term stability, scalability and proven performance in real-world applications.

About TCL

TCL is a leading consumer electronics brand and leader in the global television industry. TCL now operates in more than 160 markets around the world. The company specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio, home appliances, mobile devices, smart glasses, commercial displays, and more. Visit the TCL website at https://www.tcl.com.

Finalists and Semifinalists for $1 Million Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Announced

BONN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 3 February 2026 – The Seed Grant Finalists and Growth Grant and Seeding the Future Grand Prize Semifinalists of the 5th annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge (GFSC) have been announced, marking a key milestone in the USD 1 million global Challenge supporting impactful and innovative solutions to transform food systems.

Created and funded by Seeding The Future Foundation and, for the first time, hosted by Welthungerhilfe (WHH), the Challenge attracted a record 1,600+ applications from innovator teams in 112 countries, underscoring growing global momentum for food systems transformation.

Following a multi-stage, rigorous international review process, 36 teams have advanced across three award levels. These include 16 Seed Grant Finalists (competing for 8 awards of USD 25,000), 12 Growth Grant Semifinalists (competing for 3 awards of USD 100,000), and 8 Seeding The Future Grand Prize Semifinalists (competing for 2 awards of USD 250,000).

“Hosting the GFSC reflects Welthungerhilfe’s commitment to accelerating bold, scalable innovations where they are needed most. This year’s diversity of solutions underscores the complexity of food system challenges and the creativity of innovators worldwide.” said Jan Kever, Head of Innovation at Welthungerhilfe

The submitted innovations span diverse themes and approaches, including climate-smart production, nutrient-dense foods, food loss reduction, and inclusive market models, reflecting the complexity and interconnected nature of today’s food systems challenges.

“The Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge exists to catalyze impactful, bold, and scalable innovations that advance food systems transformation. We are excited to work alongside Welthungerhilfe as a trusted partner and host of the Challenge and are encouraged by the quality and diversity of innovations emerging from this first year of collaboration.” said Bernhard van Lengerich, Founder and CEO of Seeding The Future Foundation

While the number of awards is limited, all semifinalists and finalist applicants plus all applicants with any prior recognition of other innovation competitions can join the STF Global Food System Innovation Database and Network—currently in beta testing with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations—vastly expanding their visibility and reach across a global audience.

List of 2025 GFSC Seed Grant Finalists, Growth Grant and Seeding The Future Grand Prize Semifinalists

Find details here: welthungerhilfe.org/gfsc-finalists

Seeding The Future Grand Prize Semi-Finalists

Growth Grant Semi-Finalists

Seed Grant Finalists

Hashtag: #TheFutureGlobalFoodSystemChallenge

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About Seeding The Future Foundation

STF is a private nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable access to safe, nutritious, affordable, and trusted food. It supports innovations that transform food systems and benefit both people and planet. More at .

About Welthungerhilfe
WHH is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations, striving for a world without hunger since 1962. More at:

BingX TradFi Daily Trading Volume Doubles in One Week, Surpassing $2 Billion and Defying the Trend

PANAMA CITY, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced a significant milestone for its TradFi perpetual futures offering, as 24-hour trading volume doubled over the past week to exceed $2 billion. The surge was largely driven by strong demand for perpetual Gold trading, which alone contributed more than $1.5 billion in volume, underscoring growing user interest in round-the-clock access to traditional financial markets through crypto-native infrastructure.

BingX TradFi Daily Trading Volume Doubles in One Week, Surpassing $2 Billion and Defying the Trend
BingX TradFi Daily Trading Volume Doubles in One Week, Surpassing $2 Billion and Defying the Trend

BingX TradFi is now fully integrated across the BingX ecosystem:

  • Perpetual Futures: BingX provides comprehensive support for TradFi perpetual futures, enabling users to gain continuous, flexible exposure to commodities, forex, stocks, and indices through crypto-native infrastructure, competitive fees, and leverage of up to 500x.
  • Copy Trading: As the original pioneer of copy trading in Web3, BingX offers industry-leading TradFi copy trading, reducing barriers to entry by enabling users to follow experienced traders and replicate TradFi trading strategies.
  • Spot Markets: On the spot market, BingX supports assets such as Ondo and xStocks, allowing users to purchase real-world asset (RWA) tokens backed by underlying traditional financial instruments.
  • BingX AI: BingX TradFi is integrated with BingX AI Bingo to support smarter trade discovery, execution, and overall usability, contributing to a more seamless TradFi trading experience across the platform.

“Five years ago, discussions centered on whether crypto could rival gold or equities as a store of value,” said Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer of BingX. “Today, users can trade gold and equities directly using crypto. These two parallel shifts: the maturation of crypto markets and the tokenization and perpetualization of traditional assets, are converging and fundamentally reshaping how global finance operates.”

To further engage users, BingX has launched a TradFi perpetual futures trading volume competition, featuring a dynamic prize pool of up to 200,000 USDT. The prize pool increases as total trading volume across all participants grows, rewarding collective participation and encouraging active engagement with TradFi perpetual futures on the platform.

About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.
Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.
BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/