Visual estimate suggests strong concentration of allanite over 0.20 metres Vancouver, British Columbia, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The first drill program at North American Niobium and Critical Minerals Corp.’s (CSE: NIOB) (FSE: KS82.F) (OTCQB: NIOMF) (“NIOB” or the Company) Bardy property has validated the Company’s targeting approach. Drill hole BBY-2026-006 intersected an 8.0-metre interval of syenitic pegmatite from 139.70 m to 147.70 m, including a 0.20-metre zone in which allanite, a rare-earth-bearing silicate typically associated with neodymium and praseodymium, was identified in core. This is the most prominent occurrence of the rare earth element (REE)-bearing mineral observed in the program to date. “BBY-2026-006 is exactly what we wanted from the first drill program at Bardy,” said Murray Nye, NIOB’s Chief Executive...

Three Rigs Now Active to Advance the 60,000-Meter Exploration Campaign and Tailings Mineral Resource Estimate VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX-V: BBB, OTCQX: BBBXF) (the “Company” or “Brixton”) is pleased to report that it has commenced a dedicated sonic-drilling campaign to define a potential initial Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) from the historic tailings at its wholly owned Langis Silver Project, located in the Cobalt silver mining camp of Ontario, Canada (Figure 1). The tailings program targets a potential compliant resource to advance a Recovery and Remediation Plan and generate near-term cash flow, while two additional rigs execute the Company’s fully funded 60,000-meter 2026 bedrock drill program to expand known mineralized zones and test unmined extensions,...

Filed applications include claims directed to the use of EL-22 and EL-32 for preserving lean muscle mass during GLP-1 and obesity-related weight loss Filed applications include combination and co-administration approaches, including taking EL-22 or EL-32 together with apelin or ursolic acid, compounds associated with muscle supportNEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PMGC Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ELAB) (“PMGC” or the “Company”) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, NorthStrive Biosciences, Inc. (“NorthStrive”), has filed two new U.S. patent applications expanding the Company’s EL-22 and EL-32 intellectual property portfolio into potential human pharmaceutical applications for the preservation of lean muscle mass during GLP-1 and obesity-related weight loss....

TORONTO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Q-Gold Resources Ltd. (“QGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of its summer 2026 exploration campaign at its Mine Centre project located in Ontario, Canada. The program is anticipated to include detailed field mapping of auriferous veins, systematic channel sampling and targeted diamond drilling designed to advance and expand QGold’s exploration pipeline. The field mapping program is designed to identify and prioritize gold-bearing vein systems north and south of the Foley Mine. While certain veins in the area have been previously drill-tested, the majority remain untested. QGold intends to identify, map, clear and subsequently channel-sample these veins to expand its inventory of high-priority exploration targets. In parallel, the Company...

Vancouver, BC, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR) (“Spirit” or the “Company”), a Canadian-based publicly listed company focused on blockchain infrastructure and digital asset opportunities, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved the issuance of common shares to certain consultants and strategic advisors in recognition of services provided to the Company. Pursuant to the shares for services arrangements, the Company will issue an aggregate of 7,220,000 common shares (the “Shares”) at a deemed average price of $0.0595 per Share, representing an aggregate value of $429,527. By settling these service obligations through the issuance of equity rather than cash, the Company significantly reduces its outstanding current liabilities, preserves...

Based on a design supplied by a major U.S.-based technology company active in quantum computing, the milestone extends QTREX’s AME platform into the processor-interface layer, expanding its role within future quantum computing architectures Nes Ziona, Israel, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QTREX Quantum Ltd. (Nasdaq: QTEX) (“QTREX” or the “Company”) a company focused on advancing Additively Manufactured Electronics (“AME”) for quantum computing infrastructure, today announced a major technical and strategic milestone: the Company has successfully produced a cryogenic chip carrier using its proprietary single-build AME process, based on a design supplied by one of the world’s largest U.S.-based technology companies developing full-stack quantum computing systems. The achievement expands QTREX’s...

National Auto Club (NAC) named the in-app roadside provider for a leading affinity services program serving 500,000+ users NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roadzen Inc. (Nasdaq: RDZN) (“Roadzen” or the “Company”), a global leader in AI at the convergence of insurance and mobility, today announced that its wholly owned U.S. roadside assistance subsidiary, National Automobile Club (NAC), has signed a commercial contract valued at approximately $1.2 million in annual revenue with a U.S. provider of digital assistance, mass insurance, and extended warranty programs. The agreement names NAC as the exclusive roadside assistance provider embedded within the client’s consumer mobile application, serving a base of more than 500,000 users. The contract reflects a structural shift in how roadside assistance...

New portfolio addition to drive further penetration into incremental procedures throughout the foot and ankle; strengthens Treace’s comprehensive suite of technologies for its growing customer base PONTE VEDRA, Fla., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (“Treace” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TMCI), a medical technology company driving a fundamental shift in the surgical treatment of bunions and related midfoot deformities, today announced the successful completion of the first case utilizing its HyperPlate™ XM Dynamic Compression Locking Implant. HyperPlate™ fixation technology further advances the SpeedPlate® implant platform by incorporating FastPitch® locking screws into the titanium compression implants to deliver rapid insertion and dynamic compression across the fusion site with enhanced...