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PMET Demonstrates >97% Caesium Extraction from Pollucite Concentrate

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Multiple pathways to value-add caesium chemicals identified during bench-scale extraction testwork at SGS Lakefield and through Koch Technology Solutions Phase 1 program

MONTREAL, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — July 13, 2026 – Sydney, Australia

  • Leaching of pollucite concentrate using sulphuric acid was highly successful with >97% recovery of the caesium (Cs) into solution achieved.
  • Bench-scale testwork on impurity removal was also successful, demonstrating efficient removal of key impurities such as aluminum.
  • Opportunity identified to potentially recover a rubidium by-product.
  • Primary objective of program was fully realized – that being to identify a preliminary set of conditions to extract caesium from pollucite concentrate (produced from the Vega Zone) at high recovery while characterizing (and limiting) the impurity profile.
  • Next steps will build upon this extraction phase of work with a primary objective to produce gram quantities of high-purity Cs-sulphate, Cs-carbonate, Cs-formate, and potentially Rb-carbonate.

    • Koch Technology Solutions Caesium Extraction Test Program

    • PMET is working with Koch Technology Solutions, part of Koch Inc., evaluating advanced processing pathways to value-added caesium products.
    • Preliminary results from Phase 1 indicate both synthetic and live Pregnant Leaching Solution yield very selective high loading factors of caesium recovery using Koch’s proprietary flow sheet.

    PMET Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “PMET”) (TSX: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) is pleased to provide an update on two parallel bench-scale testwork programs focused on caesium (Cs) extraction from pollucite samples from the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project. Both approaches – conventional by SGS Canada, and proprietary by Koch Technology Solutions – offer attractive process routes for caesium extraction from pollucite concentrate into marketable chemical products. The Company is motivated to consider caesium value-added chemical production (with key partners) to unlock maximum value from its globally significant caesium resource and its pollucite concentrates produced at site.

    In addition to being one of the largest lithium-tantalum pegmatite Mineral Resources[1] and lithium pegmatite Mineral Reserves[2] globally, the Property also hosts the world’s largest in-situ pollucite-hosted caesium pegmatite Mineral Resource, comprising 0.69 Mt at 4.40% Cs2O (Indicated) and 1.70 Mt at 2.40% Cs2O (Inferred). The CV13 Pegmatite, host to the caesium Mineral Resource, is located <3 km along trend from the CV5 Pegmatite, which is situated approximately 13 km south of the regional Trans-Taiga Road and powerline infrastructure corridor, and is accessible year-round by road.

    The pollucite concentrate used as feed for both extraction testwork programs (Figure 1, top) was produced by X-Ray Transmission (XRT) ore sorting of drill core material from the Vega Caesium Zone at the CV13 Pegmatite (see news release dated October 9, 2025) and assayed 12% Cs2O (Figure 2).

    SGS Canada Caesium Extraction Testwork Program

    At SGS Lakefield, a conventual process approach (Figure 1, bottom) for caesium extraction from pollucite concentrate is being advanced using sulphuric acid digestion (H2SO4) and subsequent impurity removal. The primary objective of this initial bench-scale test program is to identify a preliminary set of conditions to extract caesium at high recovery while characterizing (and limiting) the impurity profile.

    The pollucite concentrate sample (~15 kg) was ground to varying sizes (P80 of 75 µm to 212 µm) and a portion (<4 kg) subjected to sulphuric acid (H2SO4) leaching at varying temperatures (up to 120°C). The program was highly successful with the testwork achieving consistently high extractions of 97-98% Cs while maintaining significantly lower extractions of key impurities (e.g., Al). Further, subsequent impurity tests successfully removed the remaining aluminum (Al) and a majority of the sulphur (S) with negligible caesium (Cs) losses.

    Additionally, the program also identified a potential opportunity to recover a rubidium by-product from one of the waste streams. Further characterization of this opportunity was not undertaken during this initial bench-scale caesium extraction test phase and will be investigated as a secondary objective in future work.

    The testwork was completed at SGS Canada’s Lakefield, Ontario, facility with support from Primero Group Americas and a Company-retained Subject Matter Expert (“SME”) specializing in caesium extraction and recovery from pollucite. These three parties, in addition to TOMRA Mining, are also key contributors to the design and execution of the Company’s ore sorting programs.

    1 Consolidated MRE (CV5 + CV13 pegmatites) totals 108.0 Mt at 1.40% Li2O and 166 ppm Ta2O5 (Indicated), and 33.4 Mt at 1.33% Li2O and 155 ppm Ta2O5 (Inferred), at an Li2O cut-off grade of 0.40% (open-pit), 0.60% (underground CV5), and 0.70% (underground CV13). A grade constraint of 0.50% Cs2O was used to model the Rigel and Vega caesium zones, contained entirely within CV13, with a MRE of 0.69 Mt at 4.40% Cs2O (Indicated), and 1.70 Mt at 2.40% Cs2O (Inferred). The Effective Date is June 20, 2025. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves.

    2 Probable Mineral Reserve of 84.3 Mt at 1.26% Li2O at the CV5 Pegmatite with a cut-off grade is 0.40% Li2O (open-pit) and 0.70% Li2O (underground). Underground development and open-pit marginal tonnage containing material above 0.37% Li2O are also included in the statement. The Effective Date is September 11, 2025. See Feasibility Study news release dated October 20, 2025.

    Figure 1: Simplified conceptual flowsheet for conventional processing of pollucite pegmatite through to pollucite concentrate (top) and from pollucite concentrate to final marketable caesium salts/brine (bottom). The bench-scale testwork carried out by SGS Canada is focused on the caesium extraction and impurity removal steps. The stated >97% Cs recovery is with respect to the pollucite concentrate feed through to initial impurity removal. 

    Figure 2: Pollucite concentrate (~12% Cs2O) produced from prior XRT ore sorting program (see news release dated October 9, 2025), of which a portion was used as feed for the bench-scale caesium extraction and recovery program at SGS Canada and Koch Technology Solutions discussed herein. 

    Next steps will build upon this bench-scale testwork with a primary “proof-of-concept” objective to produce gram quantity samples of high-purity Cs-sulphate, Cs-carbonate, Cs-formate, and potentially Rb-carbonate. This test program is currently underway at SGS Canada’s facility in Lakefield, Ontario, with results expected circa Q4 2026. 

    Koch Technology Solutions Caesium Extraction Testwork Program

    The testwork program with Koch Technology Solutions (“KTS”) has been developed as part of a strategic relationship that has evolved following the Company’s investigations of the caesium industry, commercial engagement, and research. The program will leverage KTS’s demonstrated capabilities in engineering, development and commercialization of critical minerals extraction technologies to produce a range of value-added caesium chemical compounds.

    The bench-scale test program being advanced by KTS is designed to assess the application of their proprietary flowsheet technology, to produce a range of value-added caesium chemical compounds. Approximately 6 kg of pollucite concentrate is being used to support the testwork.

    Preliminary results from Phase 1 of the program indicate a strong and selective caesium recovery. The testwork will now move onto Phase 2 and the Company anticipates expanding the mandate to produce gram quantities of caesium derivative products as a complete bench-scale proof-of-concept.

    Study Work Underway

    A Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) for the broader Project, incorporating lithium, caesium, and tantalum, is scheduled for completion in Q4 2026. The PEA will complement the Feasibility Study for the CV5 Pegmatite (lithium and tantalum), which is also scheduled for completion in Q4 2026, and will provide the first economic assessment of the Project’s caesium potential.

    About Koch Technology Solutions.

    Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) is a global leader in technology development, commercialization and licensing. KTS works with owners, developers, and investors in the process manufacturing and critical minerals sectors to solve complex technical and investment challenges before large capital is committed, helping clients make confident decisions from early concept through EPC-ready design. With a global network and rich history of domain experience and expertise, KTS gains additional strength from its position within Koch Engineered Solutions (KES). This backing enhances our ability to partner with companies developing chemical process technologies, create attractive licensing solutions for commercial deployment, and bring the next generation of technologies to the market.

    For further information, please contact us at info@pmet.ca or by calling +1 (604) 279-8709, or visit www.pmet.ca. Please also refer to the Company’s continuous disclosure filings, available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca and www.asx.com.au, for available exploration data.

    Qualified/Competent Person

    The technical and scientific information in this news release that relates to the Mineral Resource  Estimate, exploration, and metallurgical results for the Company’s properties is based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr. Darren L. Smith, M.Sc., P.Geo., who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), and member in good standing with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec (Geologist Permit number 01968), and with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (member number 87868). Mr. Smith has reviewed and approved the related technical information in this news release.

    Mr. Smith is an Executive and Vice President of Exploration for PMET Resources Inc. and holds common shares, Restricted Share Units (RSUs), Performance Share Units (PSUs), and options in the Company.

    Mr. Smith has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralization, type of deposit under consideration, and to the activities being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as described by the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code). Mr. Smith consents to the inclusion in this news release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

    The information in this news release that relates to the Mineral Reserve Estimate and Feasibility Study is based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr. Frédéric Mercier-Langevin, Ing. M.Sc., who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, and member in good standing with the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec. Mr. Mercier-Langevin has reviewed and approved the related technical information in this news release.

    Mr. Mercier-Langevin is the Chief Operating and Development Officer for PMET Resources Inc. and holds common shares, RSUs, PSUs, and options in the Company.

    About PMET Resources Inc.

    PMET Resources Inc. is a pegmatite critical mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its district-scale 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan Property located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada, which is accessible year-round by all-season road and proximal to regional hydro-power infrastructure.

    In late 2025, the Company announced a positive lithium-only Feasibility Study on the CV5 Pegmatite for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property and declared a maiden Mineral Reserve of 84.3 Mt at 1.26% Li2O (Probable)[3]. The study outlines the potential for a competitive and globally significant high-grade lithium project targeting up to ~800 ktpa spodumene concentrate using a simple Dense Media Separation (“DMS”) only process flowsheet. Further, the results highlight Shaakichiuwaanaan as a potential North American critical mineral powerhouse with significant opportunity for tantalum and caesium in addition to lithium.

    The Project hosts a Consolidated Mineral Resource[4] totalling 108.0 Mt at 1.40% Li2O and 166 ppm Ta2O5 (Indicated) and 33.4 Mt at 1.33% Li2O and 155 ppm Ta2O5 (Inferred), and ranks as a top ten lithium pegmatite globally in size. Additionally, the Project hosts the world’s largest pollucite-hosted caesium pegmatite Mineral Resource at the Rigel and Vega zones with 0.69 Mt at 4.40% Cs2O (Indicated), and 1.70 Mt at 2.40% Cs2O (Inferred).

    3 See Feasibility Study news release dated October 20, 2025. Probable Mineral Reserve cut-off grade is 0.40% Li2O (open-pit) and 0.70% Li2O (underground). Underground development and open-pit marginal tonnage containing material above 0.37% Li2O are also included in the statement. Effective Date of September 11, 2025.

    4 Consolidated MRE (CV5 + CV13 pegmatites) is reported at an Li2O cut-off grade of 0.40% (open-pit), 0.60% (underground CV5), and 0.70% (underground CV13). A grade constraint of 0.50% Cs2O was used to model the Rigel and Vega caesium zones, contained entirely within CV13. The Effective Date is June 20, 2025. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves.

    This news release has been approved by

    “KEN BRINSDEN”                                                         

    Kenneth Brinsden, President, CEO, & Managing Director

    Olivier Caza-Lapointe
    Head, Investor Relations
    T: +1 (514) 913-5264
    E: ocazalapointe@pmet.ca

    Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information

    This news release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws.

    All statements, other than statements of present or historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions and accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. You are hence cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or expressions such as “pathways”, “opportunity”, “potentially”, “objective”, “preliminary”, “conditions”, “next steps”, “build upon”, “marketable, “to consider”, “to unlock”, “being advanced”, “scheduled, or variations of such words or expressions and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. 

    Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning SGS Canada and KTS Caesium Extraction Test Program, the schedule for the PEA and Feasibility Study for the CV5 Pegmatite and the economics of caesium.

    Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause actual results to be materially different from future results expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Key assumptions upon which the Company’s forward-looking information is based include, without limitation, the ability to obtain the required financing to bring the project to development, the ability to make discoveries, the potential of each of tantalum, lithium and caesium , that proposed exploration work on the Property and the results therefrom will continue as expected, the accuracy of reserve and resource estimates, the classification of resources and the assumptions on which the reserve and resource estimates are based, long-term demand for lithium (spodumene), tantalum (tantalite), and caesium (pollucite)  supply, and that exploration and development results continue to support management’s current plans for the Property’s development.

    Forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties facing the Company’s business, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects. Readers should review the detailed risk discussion in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR+, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business and operations.

    Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. If any of the risks or uncertainties mentioned above, which are not exhaustive, materialize, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

    The forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. The Company qualifies all of its forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

    Competent Person Statement (ASX Listing Rules)

    The information in this news release that relates to the Feasibility Study (“FS”) for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, which was first reported by the Company in a market announcement titled “PMET Resources Delivers Positive CV5 Lithium-Only Feasibility Study for its Large-Scale Shaakichiuwaanaan Project” dated October 20, 2025 (Montreal time) is available on the Company’s website at www.pmet.ca, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the ASX website at www.asx.com.au. The production target from the Feasibility Study referred to in this news release was reported by the Company in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.16 on the date of the original announcement. The Company confirms that, as of the date of this news release, all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the production target in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

    The Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates in this release were first reported by the Company in accordance with ASX Listing Rules 5.8 and 5.9 in market announcements titled “World’s Largest Pollucite-Hosted Caesium Pegmatite Deposit” dated July 20, 2025 (Montreal time) and “PMET Resources Delivers Positive CV5 Lithium-Only Feasibility Study for its Large-Scale Shaakichiuwaanaan Project” dated October 20, 2025 (Montreal time) and are available on the Company’s website at www.pmet.ca, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the ASX website at www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that, as of the date of this news release, it is not aware of any new information or data verified by the competent person that materially affects the information included in the relevant announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that, as at the date of this announcement, the form and context in which the competent person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

    Appendix 1 – JORC Code 2012 Table 1 (ASX Listing Rule 5.8.2)

    Section 1 – Sampling Techniques and Data

    Criteria

    JORC Code explanation

    Commentary

    Sampling techniques

     

    •  Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or specific specialized industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
    •  Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
    •  Aspects of the determination of mineralization that are Material to the Public Report.
    •  In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverized to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralization types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.

     

    •  Pollucite concentrate, assaying ~12% Cs2O, was used as feed to the bench-scale caesium extraction test programs discussed herein. This pollucite concentrate was produced using XRT ore sorting on NQ-sized drill core (half-core) collected from the Vega Caesium Zone as described in news release dated October 9, 2025.

     

    Drilling techniques

    •  Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc).

     

    •  N/A. No drill results reported.

     

    Drill sample recovery

     

    •  Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed.
    •  Measures taken to maximize sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples.
    •  Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.

     

    •  N/A. No drill results reported.

     

    Logging

     

    •  Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies.
    •  Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.
    •  The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.

     

    •  N/A. No drill results reported.

     

    Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation

     

    •  If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.
    •  If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.
    •  For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.
    •  Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximize representivity of samples.
    •  Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in situ material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling.
    •  Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled.

     

    •  Sample(s) were prepared for testwork and analysis by SGS Canada Inc. for the SGS program. Samples were crushed to P100 particle size of 2 mm and split into 2 kg charges using a rotary splitter. Charges were further processed in a stage grinding process to P100 grind sizes of 75, 150, and 212 µm in preparation for hydrometallurgical testing.

     

    Quality of assay data and laboratory tests

     

    •  The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.
    •  For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.
    •  Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established.

     

     

    •  SGS program liquors were analyzed for Cs, Rb, and Ga by ICP-MS and for all other reported elements by ICP-AES.
    •  SGS program solids were analyzed for Cs and whole rock (Al, Fe, Mg, etc.) by XRF, S by LECO, and Rb and Ga on select samples by ICM-MS. Concentrate was analyzed for multi-element (59) by ICP-OES/MS.
    •  The Company has relied on the laboratory’s internal QAQC.
    •  Testwork methods are considered appropriate for the level of evaluation and results targeted.

     

    Verification of sampling and assaying

     

    •  The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel.
    •  The use of twinned holes.
    •  Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
    •  Discuss any adjustment to assay data.

     

     

    •  N/A. No drill results reported.
    •  Adjustments to data include reporting caesium, and rubidium in their oxide forms, as it is reported in elemental form in the assay certificates. Formulas used are Cs2O = Cs x 1.0602 and Rb2O = Rb x 1.0936.

     

    Location of data points

     

    •  Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.
    •  Specification of the grid system used.
    •  Quality and adequacy of topographic control.

     

    •  N/A. No drill results reported.

     

    Data spacing and distribution

     

    •  Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
    •  Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
    •  Whether sample compositing has been applied.

     

    •  Samples selected for the caesium extraction testwork were of pollucite concentrate produced by XRT ore sorting of composited drill core (half-core NQ) from the CV13 Pegmatite’s Vega Zone.

     

    Orientation of data in relation to geological structure

     

    •  Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type.
    •  If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key mineralized structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material.

     

    •  N/A. No drill results reported.

     

    Sample security

    •  The measures taken to ensure sample security.

     

    •  The sample for testwork remained under the custody of SGS Canada Inc. and KTS as they also completed the testwork and geochemical analysis as relevant.

     

    Audits or reviews

    •  The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.

     

     

    •  A review of the sample procedures for the Company’s drill programs has been reviewed by several Qualified/Competent Persons through multiple NI 43-101 technical reports completed for the Company and deemed adequate and acceptable to industry best practices. The most recent Technical Report includes a review of sampling techniques and data through 2024 (drill hole CV24-787) in a technical report titled “CV5 Pegmatite Lithium-Only Feasibility Study NI 43-101 Technical Report, Shaakichiuwaanaan Project” with an Effective Date of October 20, 2025, and Issue Date of November 14, 2025.
    •  Additionally, the Company continually reviews and evaluates its procedures in order to optimize and ensure compliance at all levels of sample data collection and handling.

     

    Section 2 – Reporting of Exploration Results

    Criteria

    JORC Code explanation

    Commentary

    Mineral tenement and land tenure status

     

    •  Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings.
    •  The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.

     

    •  The Shaakichiuwaanaan Property (formerly called “Corvette”) is comprised of 463 Exclusive Exploration Rights (“EERs”) located in the James Bay Region of Quebec, with Lithium Innova Inc. (wholly owned subsidiary of PMET Resources Inc.) being the registered title holder. The northern border of the Property’s primary claim block is located within approximately 6 km to the south of the Trans-Taiga Road and powerline infrastructure corridor. The CV5 lithium-caesium-tantalum (“LCT”) Pegmatite is accessible year-round by all-season road is situated approximately 13.5 km south of the regional and all–weather Trans-Taiga Road and powerline infrastructure. The CV13 LCT pegmatite is located <3 km west-southwest of CV5.
    •  The Company holds 100% interest in the Property subject to various royalty obligations depending on original acquisition agreements. DG Resources Management holds a 2% NSR (no buyback) on 76 claims, D.B.A. Canadian Mining House holds a 2% NSR on 50 claims (half buyback for $2M), OR Royalties holds a sliding scale NSR of 1.5-3.5% on precious metals, and 2% on all other products, over 111 claims, and Azimut Exploration holds 2% NSR on 39 claims.
    •  The Property does not overlap any atypically sensitive environmental areas or parks, or historical sites to the knowledge of the Company. There are no known hinderances to operating at the Property, apart from the goose harvesting season (typically mid-April to mid-May) where the communities request helicopter flying not be completed, and potentially wildfires depending on the season, scale, and location.
    •  Claim expiry dates range from September 2026 to July 2028.

     

    Exploration done by other parties

    •  Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.

     

     

    •  No previous exploration targeting LCT pegmatites has been conducted by other parties at the Project.
    •  For a summary of previous exploration undertaken by other parties at the Project, please refer to the most recent NI 43-101 Technical Report.

     

    Geology

    •  Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralization.

     

     

    •  The Property overlies a large portion of the Lac Guyer Greenstone Belt, considered part of the larger La Grande River Greenstone Belt and is dominated by volcanic rocks metamorphosed to amphibolite facies. The claim block is dominantly host to rocks of the Guyer Group (amphibolite, iron formation, intermediate to mafic volcanics, peridotite, pyroxenite, komatiite, as well as felsic volcanics). The amphibolite rocks that trend east-west (generally steeply south dipping) through this region are bordered to the north by the Magin Formation (conglomerate and wacke) and to the south by an assemblage of tonalite, granodiorite, and diorite, in addition to metasediments of the Marbot Group (conglomerate, wacke). Several regional-scale Proterozoic gabbroic dykes also cut through portions of the Property (Lac Spirt Dykes, Senneterre Dykes).
    •  The geological setting is prospective for multiple commodities over several different deposit styles including orogenic gold (Au), volcanogenic massive sulphide (Cu, Au, Ag), komatiite-ultramafic (Au, Ag, PGE, Ni, Cu, Co), and LCT pegmatite (Li, Cs, Ta, Ga, Rb).
    •  Exploration of the Property has outlined three primary mineral exploration trends crossing dominantly east-west over large portions of the Property – Golden Trend (gold), Maven Trend (copper, gold, silver), and CV Trend (lithium, caesium, tantalum). The CV4, CV5, and CV13 pegmatites are situated within the CV Trend.
    •  The pegmatites at Shaakichiuwaanaan are categorized as Li-Cs-Ta (“LCT”) pegmatites. LCT mineralization at the Property is observed to occur within quartz-feldspar pegmatite. The pegmatite is often very coarse-grained and off-white in appearance, with darker sections commonly composed of mica and smoky quartz, and occasional tourmaline.
    •  Core assays and ongoing mineralogical studies, coupled with field mineral identification and assays confirm spodumene as the dominant lithium-bearing mineral on the Property, with no significant petalite, lepidolite, lithium-phosphate minerals, or apatite present. The spodumene crystal size of the pegmatites is typically decimeter scale, and therefore, very large. The pegmatites also carry significant tantalum (tantalite) and caesium (pollucite). Gallium is present in spodumene and feldspar via substitution with Al.

     

    Drill hole Information

     

    •  A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material drill holes:
      • easting and northing of the drill hole collar
      • elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar
      • dip and azimuth of the hole
      • down hole length and interception depth
      • hole length.
    •  If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the case.

     

    •  N/A. No drill results reported.

     

    Data aggregation methods

     

    •  In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated.
    •  Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade results and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used for such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such aggregations should be shown in detail.
    •  The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be clearly stated.

     

    •  N/A. No drill results reported.

     

    Relationship between mineralization widths and intercept lengths

     

    •  These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results.
    •  If the geometry of the mineralization with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.
    •  If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not known’).

     

    •  N/A. No drill results reported.

     

    Diagrams

    •  Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being reported. These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.

     

    •  Please refer to the figures included herein as well as those posted on the Company’s website.

     

    Balanced reporting

    •  Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.

     
    •  Reporting is balanced.

     

    Other substantive exploration data

    •  Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances.

     

    •  The Company is currently completing site environmental work over the CV5 and CV13 pegmatite area. No endangered flora or fauna have been documented over the Property to date, and several sites have been identified as potentially suitable for mine infrastructure.
    •  The Company has completed a bathymetric survey over the shallow glacial lake which overlies a portion of the CV5 Spodumene Pegmatite. The lake depth ranges from <2 m to approximately 18 m, although the majority of the CV5 Spodumene Pegmatite, as delineated to date, is overlain by typically <2 to 10 m of water.
    •  The Company has completed significant metallurgical testing comprised of HLS, DMS, and magnetic testing, which has produced 5.5+% Li2O spodumene concentrates at >70% recovery on both CV5 and CV13 pegmatite material. DMS pilots on CV5 Pegmatite material (collectively totaling >10 tonnes), including with non-pegmatite dilution, produced spodumene concentrates ranging in grade from 5.6% to 6.6% Li2O and recovery from 69% to 89% results, confirming a DMS-only flowsheet is applicable.
    •  The Company has also produced a marketable lithium hydroxide concentrate from CV5’s spodumene concentrate.
    •  The Company has produced marketable tantalite concentrates at bench-scale from the CV5 Pegmatite’s DMS (spodumene) tailings fractions. The testwork used gravity or gravity + flotation methods to produce tantalite concentrates grading 8.7% Ta2O5 at 45% global recovery (MC001) and 6.6% Ta2O5 at 49% global recovery (MC002).
    •  The Company has produced marketable pollucite concentrates at bench-scale from the CV13 Pegmatite’s Vega Caesium Zone. The testwork used XRT ore sorting to produce concentrates of 11.5% Cs2O and 20.0% Cs2O at an overall 88% recovery.
    •  The Company has demonstrated efficient extraction of caesium from pollucite concentrates (12% Cs2O) with >97% recovery.
    •  Various mandates required for advancing the Project have been completed or are ongoing, including but not limited to, environmental baseline, metallurgy, geomechanics, hydrogeology, hydrology, stakeholder engagement, geochemical characterization, as well as transportation and logistical studies. A Feasibility Study for lithium-only on the CV5 Pegmatite was announced October 20, 2025.

     

    Furthork

     

    •  The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).
    •  Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive.

     

     

    •  The Company intends to continue drilling the pegmatites of the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, primarily targetting lithium, caesium, and tantalum as the primary commodities of interest. This is anticipated to include step-out and infill drilling.
    •  Further drilling is anticipated to support the development of the CV5 and CV13 pegmatites (i.e., resource, geotechnical, geomechanical, and hydrogeological).
    •  Metallurgical test programs evaluating the recovery of lithium, caesium, and tantalum are ongoing.
    •  Surface prospecting, rock sampling, and mapping is planned to continue across the Property focused on LCT pegmatite.

     

     

    Figure 2: Pollucite concentrate (~12% Cs2O) produced from prior XRT ore sorting program (see news release dated October 9, 2025), of which a portion was used as feed for the bench-scale caesium extraction and recovery program at SGS Canada and Koch Technology Solutions discussed herein.
    Figure 2: Pollucite concentrate (~12% Cs2O) produced from prior XRT ore sorting program (see news release dated October 9, 2025), of which a portion was used as feed for the bench-scale caesium extraction and recovery program at SGS Canada and Koch Technology Solutions discussed herein.

    Azazie Brings Its Bridesmaid Pop-Up Experience to San Diego for One Day Only

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    LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Finding the perfect bridesmaid dress just got easier. This July, Azazie is bringing its signature bridesmaid pop-up experience to San Diego, giving bridal parties the opportunity to see, feel, and try on dresses in person before saying “yes” to the look.

    On Sunday, July 12, shoppers are invited to the Liberty Ballroom at the Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station for a one-day-only event dedicated exclusively to Azazie’s bridesmaid collection. Whether you’re coordinating an entire bridal party or searching for your own dress, the experience offers the chance to explore hundreds of styles, discover flattering silhouettes, and find the perfect color palette—all with the confidence that comes from trying everything on in person.

    Guests can purchase their favorite styles on-site to take home the same day or continue shopping online afterward with confidence. Throughout the day, attendees will also have the opportunity to spin Azazie’s exclusive pop-up prize wheel for instant coupons ranging from $5 to $20 toward their purchase.


    Event Details

    Azazie Bridesmaid Pop-Up – San Diego
    Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
    Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Location: Liberty Ballroom, Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
    2592 Laning Road, San Diego, CA 92106

    For more information on reservations and tickets, visit Azazie.com

    Reservations are encouraged, with each booking accommodating one guest plus one additional attendee.

    Yii Unveils First Physical Skincare Counter at Facesss Along with Summer Essential Launch: Milk M Lotion

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    Experience Custom-Tailored Rituals Through a Unique Consultation Journey, Activate Your Skin’s Internal Hydration Engine

    HONG KONG, July 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yii, the pure skincare brand dedicated to the philosophy of adapting to life’s continuous changes, officially expands its daily essential care line this summer with the launch of the new Milk M. Formulated specifically for urbanites facing “air-conditioned room dryness,” seasonal transitions, and weakened skin barriers, this lotion leverages gentle yet highly effective Quasi-drug level Japanese science to help skin reclaim its long-lost water-oil balance.

    Simultaneously, Yii is making its official brick-and-mortar debut at Facesss, Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, marking the brand’s very first physical “Skincare Ritual Counter”. Translating its core philosophy into an extension of physical sensory experiences, the Facesss counter serves as a tangible sanctuary for the brand’s vision. The counter will exclusively offer a complimentary, one-on-one tailored skin consultation service. Guided by skincare ritual experts, the service diagnoses the client’s real-time skin condition to carefully select a daily routine matched to their present needs, allowing guests to rediscover a calm, unhurried pace amidst a chaotic city rhythm.

    Embracing Balance and Mindful Care

    Skincare should not be a battle against time, but a ritual of understanding oneself. Yii stands firmly by the ethos of working in harmony with your skin rather than fighting against nature. In 2026, Yii continues its artisanal collaboration with ANDS Corporation (a sister pharmaceutical plant of the Rohto Pharmaceutical family) in Japan. Serving as the vital concluding step of the daily essential care line, Milk M flawlessly locks in the reparative energy delivered by preceding lotions and essences. It brings daily baseline care back to the essence of physical and mental well-being, constructing a protective shield from the inside out.

    A Sensory Haven at Harbour City Facesss

    As a physical extension of the brand’s identity, Yii’s new counter at Harbour City Facesss embraces a low-profile, rustic Japanese minimalist aesthetic. Utilizing warm, natural color palettes, the space fosters an inviting, lifestyle-driven atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to unwind in total comfort while intimately experiencing the subtle textures of the products as they melt from fingertips into the skin.

    Milk M: Professional-Grade “Creamy Antimicrobial Hydration Film”

    The all-new Milk M is specifically tailored to address chronic dehydration caused by air-conditioning, seasonal changes, and compromised skin barriers commonly faced by urban dwellers in Hong Kong. Built on a proprietary “Creamy Antimicrobial Hydration Film” technology, this formula defies conventions—retaining an incredibly fresh, fluid, non-sticky, and fast-absorbing texture while delivering up to 24 hours of deep, continuous moisture lock to fully repair damaged barriers.

    Even during Hong Kong’s hot and humid summers, Milk M forms a weightless yet resilient shield over the skin. It seals in deep hydration and smooths dry textures while blocking out external bacteria, allergens, and pollutants, significantly reducing sensitivity and restoring self-stabilized health.

    • Boost Cellular Water Retention: Awakens self-contained urea cell activity, enabling automated cellular water storage for a plump, naturally translucent glow.
    • High-Efficiency Antimicrobial Protection: Forms a creamy antimicrobial film that insulates against allergens, reinforcing the skin’s self-defence and tackling sensitivity at the source.
    • Reinforce Lipid Barrier: Dynamically triggers the synthesis of ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids to triple barrier immunity, leaving skin softer, healthier, and more resilient.
    • Brighten & Even Skin Tone: Restricts melanin carrier size to minimize melanin production and distribution, effectively evening out dullness and elevating overall skin clarity.

    Four Advanced Medical-Grade Active Ingredients from Japan:

    • Niacinamide (B3): Smooths the appearance of pores, balances water-oil levels, and notably boosts the skin’s natural repair mechanisms to refine rough textures for a stable, healthy complexion.
    • Salicornia Herbacea (Glasswort): Ignites the skin’s internal “automated water storage system” by boosting aquaporin activity, dramatically lifting moisture-retention capacities from the roots while accelerating cellular renewal.
    • Brown Algae Extract: Directly targets loss of elasticity and fine lines, working to lift, firm, and restore a plump, youthful contour.
    • Porcine Placenta Extract: Repairs damaged cells, improves microcirculation and product absorption, and precisely recalibrates the skin to its optimal water-oil balance while building barrier immunity and softening minor blemishes.

    Limited-Time Store Experience

    • Location: Facesss (Yii Counter), Shop OT202, 2nd Floor, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
    • Date: From July 1, 2026 onwards
    • Exclusive Services: Complimentary one-on-one custom skin consultation + On-site Milk M trial

    About Yii

    Founded in 2025, Yii co-develops its formulas alongside ANDS Corporation in Japan, ensuring all products are Japanese-made. The entire range has successfully passed US FDA-standard allergy testing. Specially crafted for sensitive, weak-barrier, and delicate skin types, Yii emphasizes high-concentration natural ingredients alongside a flexible approach to skincare. Manufactured in facilities certified with medical-grade GMP and ISO16128, the gentle, eye-safe formulations assist the skin in seamlessly adapting to seasonal shifts, bringing it back to a beautiful state of balance.

    Official Website: https://yii-skin.com/

    Social Media: Facebook: Yii Hong Kong | Instagram: @Yii_official_hongkong

    GAC Group to Celebrate 30 Million Global Users on July 16

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    GUANGZHOU, China, July 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From the roll-off of its first vehicle to the upcoming milestone of its 30 millionth finished automobile, every step forward taken by GAC stems from the choices and trust of users worldwide. On July 16, GAC Group will stage a grand appreciation event for its 30 million users, celebrating the historic roll-off of its 30 millionth vehicle alongside global users.

    Since delivering its first vehicle to a customer, GAC’s development has marched in lockstep with the mobility lives of users worldwide. This year, a constant stream of new users have joined the GAC community, together earning the trust of 30 million users worldwide.

    In H1 2026, exports of GAC’s own brands hit 121,500 units, jumping 132% year-on-year, proving global consumers’ recognition of product quality. All five core overseas regions — the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Europe — recorded robust growth.

    GAC’s international business covers 110 countries/regions across five major zones, with 746 sales and service outlets, six overseas manufacturing plants, and nine overseas parts warehouses. It has built localized full-value-chain operations covering R&D, production, supply and sales. In the Americas, multiple core models rank high in local markets, with monthly sales multiplying several times in Brazil, Colombia and others. In Asia-Pacific, GAC held 11% of Hong Kong’s NEV market in Jan-May, while Thailand’s June sales surged 207% month-on-month. In Europe, GAC has built a complete system from local manufacturing to retail, steadily rolling out NEVs in key markets. Every regional sales increase reflects local users’ recognition and preference, together forming GAC’s 30-million-user trust community.

    The milestone of 30 million vehicles produced by GAC embodies the trust and commitment of users all over the world. GAC Group will deepen reforms under the “Panyu action”, stay committed to the user-centric development philosophy, and translate the trust of its 30 million global users into driving force for progress. The Group will deliver higher-quality products, more advanced technologies and more comprehensive services to reciprocate every customer’s support, and march forward hand in hand with its global 30-million-user community to embrace a brand-new development journey.

    For more information about GAC, please visit https://www.gacgroup.com/en or follow us on social media.


     

    FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026

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    FORMER ELITE SOCCER PLAYERS SHOW
    EVIDENCE OF BRAIN HEALTH CHANGES IN MID-LIFE

    Key Takeaways

    • New research provides insights into brain health among former elite professional soccer players during midlife.
    • Former players reported high levels of depression, anxiety, and subjective difficulties with thinking and decision-making.
    • Researchers found brain differences that warrant further study. The findings highlight the need for long-term monitoring and further research into the effects of repetitive head impacts in sports.
    • Additional studies presented at AAIC 2026 link greater heading exposure and longer soccer careers with biomarkers of neural injury, tau accumulation and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) risk.

    LONDON, July 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A new study of former elite soccer players provides important insights into brain health and player-reported neurological symptoms compared to people without a history of repetitive head impacts, according to the first and largest study of its kind in retired professional soccer players, presented today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2026 in London and online.

    The former players reported higher levels of depression and anxiety and had subjective difficulties with thinking and decision-making skills. MRI scans identified differences in brain structure between some former players and a comparison group of healthy people with no history of contact sports or head injuries. The findings add to a growing body of research, including additional studies reported at AAIC 2026, exploring how soccer play may influence brain health over time.

    “These findings suggest there may be measurable effects on brain health in former elite soccer players even in mid-life, before clinically apparent neurodegenerative disease would typically emerge,” said Caleigh Grace Lynch, M.Sc., lead author of the study and a research technician at Imperial College London and the UK Dementia Research Institute Centre for Care Research & Technology. “While we did not find significant differences in objective cognitive testing between the groups, we did observe important differences in symptoms and brain structure.”

    “Research like this helps us better understand brain health factors across the lifespan and reinforces the importance of injury prevention and monitoring,” said Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association chief science officer and medical affairs lead. “These findings can help players, physicians and sports organizations better understand the risks of contact sports and how to participate safely.”

    The study included 142 former professional soccer players, ages 30-60: 126 males who held a full-time professional contract for a minimum of three years, and 16 females who competed at the top two tiers of the women’s professional game in the UK. They were compared to a control group of 56 healthy people (43 male) of the same age who have not played contact sports, served in the military and had no history of repetitive head impacts, concussion or other neurological issues.                            

    Interim analyses of this dataset revealed that former elite professional soccer players reported significantly higher symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as worse self-rated ability to plan, focus on and solve problems and manage daily tasks, compared to the control group. Nearly one-third of former players (31%) scored in the range indicating clinically significant depression symptoms, compared with 9% of controls, while 42% scored in the range indicating clinically significant anxiety symptoms, compared with 25% of controls.

    Brain imaging of 124 former players revealed lower gray matter volume in several brain regions, including frontal, cingulate and thalamic areas that play important roles in memory, attention, decision-making and emotional regulation, compared to controls. At the group level, there was evidence of reduced brain volume in footballers compared with controls. Researchers report clinical review of the scans by a neuroradiologist found that a small proportion of the scans (~2%) had clinically significant atrophy suggestive of neurodegeneration. Further investigation is required to fully understand this result.

    Researchers said the combination of elevated symptoms and altered brain volume patterns may suggest trauma-related neurodegeneration, but more research is needed to definitively prove this. Future work is planned to further investigate these findings, including the use of an expanded dataset, integration of additional biomarkers such as advanced diffusion imaging and blood-based biomarkers of neurodegeneration, and longitudinal follow-up.

    “By following participants over time, we hope to better understand how repetitive head impacts may influence long-term brain health and neurodegenerative disease, and help inform strategies to make sports safer for future generations,” said Thomas D. Parker, B.M., B.M.Ch., M.R.C.P., Ph.D., senior author of the study and clinical lecturer and consultant neurologist at Imperial College London and the UK Dementia Research Institute Centre for Care Research & Technology.

    The study is part of the Advanced BRAIN Health Clinic Research Programme based at the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health, an integrated clinical care and research initiative investigating the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts in retired elite soccer and rugby players.

    The Alzheimer’s Association offers guidance on brain health and brain injury risk reduction. One of its 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain is “Protect your head: Help prevent an injury to your head. Wear a helmet for activities like biking and wear a seatbelt. Protect yourself while playing sports. Do what you can to prevent falls, especially for older adults.”

    As a U.S. Centers for Disease Control Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction, the Alzheimer’s Association is committed to making brain health a central part of public health. The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way in raising awareness about brain health through initiatives that cover the entire spectrum of public health engagement, including the recently launched Brain Health Advancement Institute, a destination for researchers, health care professionals, public health practitioners and policymakers working to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia across all communities. 

    Additional research on this topic at AAIC 2026 includes:

    • Real-life amateur soccer heading and acute elevations in blood-based p-tau217 and S100B. #13279 (Wednesday, July 15 poster). Marloes Ilse Hoppen, Ph.D. student, Emma Children’s Hospital and Alzheimer Center of Amsterdam University Medical Center. m.i.hoppen@amsterdamumc.nl
    • Early tau and amyloid pathology following repetitive head impacts in former collegiate athletes: a care consortium study. #13523 (Sunday, July 12 poster). Yomna Takieldeen, MBBCH, Indiana University. yotaki@iu.edu
    • Duration of soccer play and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. #9837 (Wednesday, July 15 poster). Bobak Abdolmohammadi, B.A., Boston University. babdolmo@bu.edu

    About AAIC

    AAIC is the world’s largest gathering of researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer’s and other diseases that cause dementia. As a part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s research program, AAIC serves as a catalyst for generating new knowledge about dementia and fostering a vital, collegial research community.

    About the Alzheimer’s Association

    The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call +1 800.272.3900.

    AlgoLaser Launches DIY KIT MK3: Start, Just That Simple–A Smarter Way to Laser Engrave

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    SHENZHEN, China, July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AlgoLaser, a global leader in smart laser engraving technology, today officially launched its latest desktop laser engraver: the DIY KIT MK3. For years, complex assembly, cumbersome operation, and steep learning curves have kept many creators from exploring laser engraving. The DIY KIT MK3 eliminates these barriers. Built around the core promise to ‘Start, Just That Simple,’ it features optimized structural engineering, an intuitive AlgoOS-powered HD touchscreen, and significantly boosted laser performance. From unboxing to final creation, the DIY KIT MK3 seamlessly streamlines the entire process while delivering exceptional value.

    AlgoLaser unveils the DIY KIT MK3: A smarter, simpler, and more accessible way to laser engrave.
    AlgoLaser unveils the DIY KIT MK3: A smarter, simpler, and more accessible way to laser engrave.

    Streamlined Assembly for Immediate Use

    The DIY KIT MK3 introduces an innovative Structrix Frame, featuring precision alignment slots and cable management. Arriving 95% pre-assembled, the machine can be fully set up in just five simple steps in under 10 minutes. This completely eliminates traditional frustrations like belt tensioning, repeated alignments, and messy wiring.

    Intelligent, Computer-Free Operation

    Powered by the proprietary AlgoOS, the built-in HD touchscreen enables fully offline, standalone operation. It boasts smart parameter recommendations, drag-and-drop positioning, and direct image processing. Combined with over 400 ready-to-use projects and creative tools like AlgoType and AlgoSketch, the system allows beginners to start creating instantly—no computer or technical expertise required.

    Enhanced Power and Speed for Higher Productivity

    Equipped with new 8W, 15W, and 20W laser modules, the DIY KIT MK3 delivers up to a 60% power increase over its predecessor. Robust structural and material upgrades fully harness this power, ensuring stable, high-precision engraving at speeds up to 15,000 mm/min. Additionally, the spacious 400×400mm workspace and an efficient repetitive processing mode make intricate designs and small-batch production highly practical, empowering users to easily monetize their craft.

    Modular Design for Long-Term Flexibility

    The DIY KIT MK3’s modular architecture supports seamless laser module upgrades and effortless integration with accessories like rotary attachments. This flexibility adapts to diverse needs—from scaling an Etsy business to exploring family DIY projects. Furthermore, with an optional Class 1 safety enclosure and multiple built-in monitoring systems, the DIY KIT MK3 provides peace of mind, making it safe for both commercial studios and home environments.

    Availability

    The DIY KIT MK3 is now available for pre-order exclusively on the official website, algolaser.com. From July 11–31, customers can order during the Super Early Bird window and enjoy exclusive perks, including free gifts and bonus points. It will then launch globally on Amazon and other major platforms starting August 1.

    Order now to secure early access before the worldwide launch.

    About AlgoLaser

    AlgoLaser is a global provider of smart laser engraving solutions, dedicated to empowering makers, educators, and everyday creators around the world. By pairing high-performance hardware with the intuitive AlgoOS operating system, AlgoLaser breaks down technical barriers to make professional-quality creation as simple as everyday printing. The company is committed to helping users of all skill levels effortlessly transform creative ideas into reality, making laser technology easier, safer, and accessible enough for every household. For more information, visit www.algolaser.com.

    Rethinking Urban Development: Vietnamese Developers Shaping Future Cities

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    HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2026 – As global urban challenges evolve, Vietnamese Developers offer valuable insights into alternative development models.

    Vinhomes' strategic response is crystallized in its ESG
    Vinhomes’ strategic response is crystallized in its ESG

    For much of the past century, urban development followed a relatively straightforward equation: build housing, expand infrastructure and accommodate population growth. This formula is now showing its limitations. As climate risk intensifies, biodiversity declines and cities compete not only for investment but also for talent, developers around the world are now forced to redefine the very nature and purpose of what they build.

    From the Gulf to Singapore, and from Scandinavia to Southeast Asia, large-scale urban projects are evolving into integrated ecosystems where mobility, green infrastructure, education, healthcare, digital services and environmental restoration are planned together. The industry paradigm has shifted from constructing buildings to designing places capable of sustaining both economic growth and quality of life over generations.

    Vinhomes has initiated a comprehensive repositioning to navigate this global transition.

    Known as Vietnam’s largest residential developer, the company is increasingly recognized not merely as a builder of housing projects, but as a creator of large-scale lifestyle ecosystems, communities where urban planning, technology, ecology and public services are conceived as parts of the same system.

    When Nature Becomes Urban Infrastructure

    For decades, environmental considerations were often introduced after a city’s masterplan had already been completed.

    The emerging model reverses that sequence. Across many of its recent developments, Vinhomes operates on the principle that natural systems should become the starting point of planning. Hydrology, coastal conditions, biodiversity and existing vegetation are treated as design inputs that shape the urban layout from the earliest stages.

    This philosophy marks a notable departure from conventional large-scale development, particularly in rapidly urbanising markets where natural landscapes have frequently given way to intensive construction.

    With more than 30 developments across Vietnam and a land bank equivalent to roughly two-thirds the size of Singapore, Vinhomes has the unusual opportunity to test this planning approach at a metropolitan scale.

    Rather than replicating identical urban formulas, each project is designed around the ecological characteristics of its location.

    The company maintains that the long-term success of a city should ultimately be measured not by how much has been built, but by whether natural ecosystems continue to thrive decades after residents have moved in. That perspective aligns with an increasingly influential school of urban planning in which green infrastructure is viewed as essential public infrastructure.

    Factors Compelling Cities Toward Regeneration

    Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks have become standard across global investment. Urban planners, however, are beginning to question whether sustainability alone is sufficient.

    Maintaining today’s environmental conditions may no longer be enough if tomorrow’s cities must also respond to rising temperatures, sea-level change and growing demographic pressures.

    Vinhomes’ strategic response is crystallized in its ESG++, a framework that extends beyond conventional ESG principles by introducing two additional objectives: Regeneration and resilience.

    The distinction is subtle but important.

    Regeneration implies restoring ecological systems rather than simply reducing environmental impact. Resilience focuses on designing cities capable of adapting to changing climatic, technological and social conditions over many decades.

    Projects such as Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio and Vinhomes Global Gates Ha Long are intended to demonstrate how these concepts can be incorporated into large-scale urban planning, combining renewable energy, smart infrastructure and ecological restoration within a single development model.

    This shift highlights a growing global consensus: the success of next-generation cities will ultimately be measured by their ability to adapt to increasingly complex environmental challenges.

    Vietnam’s Urban Story Is Becoming Part of a Global Conversation

    For many international audiences, Vietnam remains associated primarily with its cultural heritage and natural landscapes. Urban development may become an equally important part of that story.

    Rapid urbanisation, expanding infrastructure investment and a national commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 have created conditions in which entirely new urban models can be planned without many of the legacy constraints facing older cities.

    This developmental opportunity is capturing increasing global interest.

    Commenting on Vinhomes Green Paradise’s participation in the global 7 Wonders of Future Cities initiative, Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of the New7Wonders Organisation, described Vietnam as undergoing a “transformative step change” in its national identity and global positioning. He pointed to the country’s progress in reducing the carbon footprint of urban mobility as an example of coordinated action between government and the private sector that offers valuable insights extending beyond Southeast Asia.

    For Vinhomes, participation in international platforms such as 7 Wonders of Future Cities is therefore less about showcasing a single project than about contributing to a broader discussion on how rapidly developing economies might approach urban growth differently. The company’s evolution mirrors a wider shift taking place across the global property sector.

    Increasingly, the core value proposition for developers is no longer anchored in how many buildings they can deliver. Instead, it centers on whether they can create cities that remain economically competitive, environmentally resilient and socially relevant long after construction has ended.

    Hashtag: #Vinhomes

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

    PrimeBOT Brings Personal Robotics to the UN’s AI for Good Summit in Geneva

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    GENEVA, July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PrimeBOT, a robotics brand, appeared at the United Nations’ AI for Good Global Summit. The summit, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with over 50 UN agencies including UNESCO, explores how AI can serve human welfare. PrimeBOT defines a new category: the Personal Robot – robots designed for homes and daily life, not production lines, that anyone can own, program, and create with. PrimeBOT came not to showcase technical specs, but to join a global conversation on education, inclusion, and human potential.

    PrimeBOT Brings Personal Robotics to the UN's AI for Good Summit in Geneva
    PrimeBOT Brings Personal Robotics to the UN’s AI for Good Summit in Geneva

    Personal robots will reshape how AI is taught. Imagine a child learning to code by teaching a real robot to move and respond. PrimeBOT Q1 offers a developer console for young learners. Children start with block-based programming to choreograph movements, expressions, and conversational responses – turning Q1 into a companion that listens and speaks. They can then convert blocks into Python code and train AI models to recognize gestures or objects, making the entire machine learning cycle tangible. Programming becomes a conversation with a robot, not abstract syntax. PrimeBOT envisions Q1 as an AI learning companion for every family – not replacing teachers or parents, but making education hands-on and playful.

    PrimeBOT’s vision is collaboration and integration – robots understanding human needs and augmenting creativity. The brand partners with youth and educational institutions globally, helping people see technology as a connector, not a divider. At the UN, PrimeBOT chose education over spectacle. In its view, technology must let the next generation grow as creators of AI, not just consumers.

    PrimeBOT is in dialogue with educational and non-profit organizations across North America and Europe to explore how personal robots can support youth AI literacy. This is a patient journey – not a product announcement, but a shared exploration with educators, parents, and children. The future of personal robots is not something to be defined alone – it will be built together.

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