Day: January 19, 2026

One of the prospects has a mineral resource and the other has returned high-grade intersections; Drilling to resume at Golden Eye gold-copper deposit this month HIGHLIGHTS:Cygnus has identified two gold prospects with known mineralisation and plans a drilling campaign for Q2 (following standard permitting) as part of its push to continue growth of the Chibougamau Project resource base The Gwillim prospect, located just 12km from the Chibougamau processing facility, has returned several high-grade intersections which require follow up drilling. These intersections include:7.6m @ 38.1g/t Au from 314.9m (87-KOD-18); 15.2m @ 9.4g/t Au from 155.1m (87-KOD-1); and 16.4m @ 8.3g/t Au from 168.3m (87-KOD-10).The Joe Mann prospect is a historic high-grade gold mine which produced 1.2Moz @ 8.3g/t Au.1 The project has an Inferred Resource of...

Vancouver, BC, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Copperhead Resources Inc. (CSE: CUH) (OTCPK: CUHRF) (FSE: X45) (“Copperhead” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, subject to final approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) and the Company’s shareholders, the Company intends to focus on subsea critical mineral exploration and development (the “Change of Business”), as described more particularly in the Company’s CSE Form 2A Listing Statement dated as of the date hereof (the “Listing Statement”). In connection with the Change of Business and subject to approval by the CSE and the Company’s shareholders, the Company intends to change its name to “Deep Sea Minerals Corp.” (the “Name Change”). The subsea mineral exploration and development industry is a novel and evolving industry. The Company’s...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Copper Discovery Corp. (“King Copper”, or the “Company”; KCP-TSXV, TBXXF-OTCQB, 3RI-FSE) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing of 25 million units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.60 per Unit with each Unit consisting of one common share in the capital of the Company and one common share purchase warrant, exercisable at a price of $0.98 for two years (the “Financing”). The Financing resulted in the Company raising aggregate gross proceeds of $15,000,000. All securities issued in connection with the Financing will be subject to a statutory four-month hold period in accordance with applicable securities law. The...

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helium Evolution Incorporated (TSXV:HEVI) (“HEVI” or the “Company“), a Canadian-based helium exploration company focused on developing assets in southern Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the commencement of two significant seismic programs, the execution of a pooling agreement with North American Helium Incorporated (“NAH”) and to provide an operational update. Pooling Agreement and 3D Seismic Program – Grasslands/Mankota Area The Company is pleased to announce that HEVI and NAH have entered into a pooling agreement covering certain lands in the Grasslands/Mankota area. Under the agreement, approximately 40,000 acres of pooled land (the “Pooled Lands”) will be shared 51% by NAH and 49% by HEVI. The Pooled Lands include 100%-owned acreage being contributed...

Vancouver, BC, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trident Resources Corp. (TSX-V: ROCK) (OTCQB: TRDTF) (“Trident” or the “Company” or the “Optionee”) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated October 22nd, 2025 it has received TSX Venture Exchange approval and closed the transaction with respect to the  Property Option Agreement dated October 21st, 2025 (the “Agreement”) with Edge Geological Consulting Inc.(“Edge” or the “Optionor”) pursuant to which the Company has the right to acquire up to 100% interest in 16 individual mineral dispositions from 5 separate claim blocks that total 5,395 hectares (ha) within the Longe Gold Belt. Acquisition Highlights:The new dispositions host numerous precious and base metal showings that have seen only limited historic exploration and yet present strong potential exploration...

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT) is pleased to publish its 2026 guidance. Additionally, the Company announces that Wayne Foo will be retiring as Board Chair and Director of the Board, effective May 12, 2026, and in line with succession planning, current Vice Chair and Director, Glenn McNamara, will assume the role of Chair. All amounts herein are in United States Dollars (“USD”) unless otherwise stated. Key HighlightsTargeting FY 2026 average production of 47,000 boe/d, which represents production growth of 5% relative to FY 2025. Forecasting FY 2026 capital expenditures(1) of $300 million, inclusive of $65 million of acquisition capital in the form of carry related to previously announced farm-in agreements(2). Fully funded program at the midpoint of...

Expanded mineral resource and strong exploration upside support long-term production potential Streamlined project execution driven by integrated open pit and underground mining strategy Existing infrastructure and staged capital investment result in lowered execution risk This news release contains forward-looking information about expected future events that is subject to risks and assumptions set out in the “Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information” below. All figures are in United States dollars unless otherwise stated. All production figures reflect payable metal quantities and are on a 100% basis, unless otherwise stated. For references denoted with NG, refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” disclosures at the end of this news release for a description of these measures. The preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”)...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX: MHGU), one of the nation’s premier franchise operators, today reported preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025, ahead of presenting at the Sidoti Micro-Cap Conference. 2025 Full-Year Highlights:Sales were $617.7 million compared to $668.8 million last year. Earnings (Loss) from Operations were $(22.9) million compared to $13.3 million last year (current year included one-time and non-cash charges of $13.7 associated with pre-opening & costs related to the closure of 21 underperforming restaurants). Net Earnings (Loss) was $(26.3) million compared to $8.0 million last year. Consolidated EBITDA (Loss), a non-GAAP measure, was $(6.8) million compared to $42.4 million last year. Restaurants...