AUSTIN, TX, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abony Acquisition Corp. I (Nasdaq: AACOU) (the “Company”) today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 23,000,000 units, which includes 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option in full, at a public offering price of $10.00 per unit. Each unit sold in the offering consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. The units are listed on the Global Market tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) and commenced trading under the ticker symbol “AACOU” on February 19, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class...

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) has announced that it has upsized its previously announced At the Market Offering Program (the “ATM”), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, at its discretion and from time to time, through H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”), common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Common Shares”) having an aggregate offering price of up to US$25,000,000. The ATM was established pursuant to an At The Market Offering Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) entered into with Wainwright and dated June 26, 2025. The US$25,000,000 aggregate offering amount includes the amount of sales previously made by the Company under the ATM Agreement pursuant to the Company’s prospectus supplement dated...

Balance sheet strength, ended 2025 with $7.1 million in cash and debt free, supports transition to growth Continued VLN® commercial expansion drives shift toward higher margin proprietary branded products MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), the only tobacco products company that has for 27 years led and continues to lead the fight against the harms of smoking driven by nicotine addiction, today announced select, preliminary and unaudited financial results and operating metrics for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The company anticipates releasing fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings on or before March 31, 2026, and will host a conference call for investors and financial analysts. The final date and details of the conference call will separately...

Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) (Frankfurt: G6D2) (“Surge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the British Columbia government’s acceptance of the Berg Project into the Critical Minerals Office (“CMO”). The Berg Project aligns with both national critical minerals objectives and the recently announced Western Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy, positioning the project within provincial and federal priorities to strengthen secure, responsibly produced mineral supply chains. If developed as envisioned, Berg’s projected output of critical minerals, including copper and molybdenum, would rank among the largest in Canada, reinforcing its strategic importance to British Columbia’s long-term economic and industrial objectives. Through the Critical...

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Century Aluminum proudly stands with President Donald J. Trump and his America First trade policies, which have been instrumental in ensuring a level playing field for American industry and workers and restoring the U.S. industrial base. Those trade policies include the IEEPA tariffs addressed in today’s Supreme Court ruling, as well as the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs which were not impacted by the decision and remain in full force and effect. President Trump’s trade policies have strengthened our commitment to reshoring American production of primary aluminum – a critical...

MONTRÉAL, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NioBay Metals Inc. (“NioBay” or the “Company”) (TSX-V  NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF), provides an update on its wholly-owned James Bay niobium project (the “Project”). The Company recently became aware of a letter dated February 18, 2026 (the “Letter”), issued by the Chief of the Moose Cree First Nation (“MCFN”) and subsequently posted on Facebook. NioBay wishes to reiterate that it will carry out its exploration program in a manner that respects the rights of the MCFN as well as all applicable environmental laws and regulations and in full compliance with the permit issued by the Ontario government. NioBay is committed to working in alignment with the local community through the use of local contractors, job creation, strategic partnerships, community contributions, and the development of collaborative...