Day: December 24, 2025

Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), (FSE: CWY0) (“Clearmind” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel neuroplastogen-derived therapeutics to solve major under-treated health problems, today reflected on a year of significant momentum and progress in advancing its lead candidate, CMND-100, for the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Throughout 2025, Clearmind achieved critical milestones in its FDA-approved Phase I/IIa clinical trial for CMND-100, a proprietary non-hallucinogenic MEAI-based oral compound designed to address AUD—a condition affecting millions worldwide with limited effective treatment options. Key 2025 highlights include: Clinical Trial Progress: Advanced the multinational Phase I/IIa...

BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) (“Cerence AI”), a global leader pioneering conversational AI-powered user experiences, today announced that, in light of its current cash position and outlook for future cash generation, the Company entered into privately negotiated transactions with certain holders of its 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2028 (the “Notes”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to repurchase $30 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes from such holders at a cash repurchase price equal to 92% of their principal amount, together with the accrued and unpaid interest thereon to (but not including) the settlement date. The repurchase of the Notes at a price below par represents a strategic decision by the Company to utilize its cash reserves efficiently. The transaction...

// Not for distribution to the United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States // VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX; FRA: 3MX) (“Copper Quest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated December 10, 2025, it has issued an aggregate of 579,764 flow-through shares of the Company (the “FT Shares“, and each, a “FT Share“) at a price of $0.19 per FT Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $110,155.16 in connection with the closing of the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement“). Each FT Share constitutes a “flow-through share” within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act“)...

Features enhanced functionality of industrial humanoid robot Dex, integrating compounding real-world data, simulation training and a robotics framework to drive productivity and efficiencies in Commercial & Industrial LAS VEGAS, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (“Richtech Robotics” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of AI-driven robots operating in commercial and industrial environments, will demonstrate its robotics solution platform, presented by humanoid robot Dex, at CES 2026 being held from January 6 to 9, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). Accelerated by the NVIDIA Jetson Thor, Dex is capable of operating in dynamic environments, adapting with real time reasoning, and performing complex tasks with detailed precision, all while operating for four hours on a single...

TORONTO, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHAR Technologies Ltd. (“CHAR Tech” or the “Company”) (TSXV:YES), a leader in sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to provide an update on the Company’s Thorold Renewable Energy Facility in Thorold, Ontario (the “Thorold Facility”). Over the past two weeks, the Thorold Facility has taken delivery of several key equipment packages, including the kiln’s thermal management (heating) system, biochar cooling conveyors and cooling system, dust collection system, and a specialty air-lock conveyor. Installation and integration activities are now underway for this equipment. “The delivery of these systems continues to support the ongoing construction at Thorold as we move towards commercial Phase 1, biocarbon, production,” said Andrew White, CEO of CHAR Tech. In parallel with construction activities,...

International Recognition Within First Year of Operation Validates LRE’s “Stay Like Living” Concept as Affluent Travelers Prioritize Authentic, Residential-Style Experiences TOKYO, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: LRE), a premier Japanese real estate developer, today announced that ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM was named “Luxury Apartments of the Year in Kantō” at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025 on October 31, 2025. The recognition came just ten months after the property’s grand opening on December 16, 2024, underscoring the strength of LRE’s strategy to capture growing demand for premium extended-stay accommodations in Japan’s resurgent tourism market. ENT TERRACE GINZA PREMIUM is the flagship of Lead Real Estate’s premium extended-stay...

Purchases reflect strong confidence in the scientific differentiation and commercial potential of ateganosine CHICAGO, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. (NYSE American: MAIA) (“MAIA”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted immunotherapies for cancer, today announced that independent directors including Adelina Louie Ngar Yee and Stan V. Smith, Ph.D. purchased common stock and warrants in the recent private placement offering which closed on December 22, 2025. Three directors purchased a total of 179,737 shares and 179,737 warrants with an average purchase price of $1.224. Dr. Smith has invested in all of MAIA’s funding rounds since the Company’s inception in 2018, and Ms. Adelina Louie is a top investor in MAIA. Gross proceeds from the offering totaled approximately...

Highlights Near-Term Development at Maria Norte, District-Scale Exploration Upside in Peru, and Strategic Optionality from Canada’s Ring of Fire Critical Minerals Asset VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rio Silver Inc. (“Rio Silver” or the “Company”) provides the following year-end update and shareholder letter from President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Verrico, outlining the Company’s strategic positioning amid record silver prices, its clear development pathway at the Maria Norte Project in Peru, and the exploration and long-term growth opportunities across its broader portfolio. Dear fellow shareholders, As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to speak directly to our shareholders and reflect on where we are, the environment we are operating in, and where Rio Silver is headed...

GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or “the Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, today announced it has executed a Securities Purchase Agreement with a single institutional investor providing for up to $15.0 million in senior secured convertible debt financing to support early-stage construction activities at its lithium refinery project in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The facility includes an initial $4.0 million drawdown and provides the Company with flexible capital to advance detailed engineering, infrastructure, and procurement activities as it progresses toward construction. The financing has a 24-month term, includes an initial repayment moratorium, and provides the Company with the option to repay the facility in cash or common stock....